“It’s not too late,” Fred says. “There’s still plenty of time for that. In fact, I think we should go tonight. I heard about a fun little club in town that doesn’t ask for IDs. And there are always lots of hot boys there. We should go.” I play along because I don’t want to have to tell them I already lost my virginity. There will be too many questions that I’m not willing to answer. If I even bring up the subject, they’ll pounce on it like two lionesses on a gazelle. “It’ll be so much fun,” Fred says. “A summer to remember, and the best part is we don’t have to ever see these strangers again. It’s perfect, right?” I nod in agreement, but none of it sounds perfect to me. I had perfect. I had Dan. Being with some younger guys just sounds like a chore. But then when I think about Dan and his harsh words to me, I start to feel bitter and wonder if meeting another guy is for the best. It will help me get my mind off Dan. Maybe I’ll actually meet someone who I won’t have to keep secret f
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