Episode 4

Ruivo

My day was pretty calm until that kid showed up. He made me feel strange. I mean, I didn’t pity him; I just didn’t want to see him like that. I wanted to see him smile. He looked so exhausted, not happy at all. His gaze seemed dull.

I tried to focus on my own issues here, but from time to time I kept thinking about the kid. I found it odd; his story really affected me. On top of that, I was pissed off with rage. I’ve said it before: I don’t want anyone stealing in my neighborhood, especially not from hardworking folks. These junkies are something else.

But I’ll recover the kid’s things; right is right. I’ve already figured out who did it, a group of three junkies desperate for a hit, and of course, they’re still in debt to the dealer. I told Juba to get them in line; we’ll collect from them one way or another. I had them gather everything on the kid’s list since the junkie sold it all, and I’m not keen on chasing after it. I’m just going to buy everything new, and whatever’s left I’ll charge those junkies. I had it all delivered to the little guy’s house; I’ll swing by later to see how it turned out.

At the end of the day, I left the dealer and went straight to the kid’s trailer. It was Saturday, and the place was packed; I thought it was cool. I sat down in a chair, and soon a tough-looking girl came over to take my order. I ordered a pure açai smoothie and waited there.

Noah

I was more than happy, but I admit feeling a bit anxious when I got home today; everything was in place, and even the trailer door was fixed. But these things aren’t mine; they’re all new. I’m confused and scared; I don’t know if I’m going to have to pay for everything since it’s all new. I was lost in thought while I worked when Lory, who was helping me, came over with a strange expression.

"Nono, did you see who’s here?"

"Who, cutie?"

She pointed to the last table near the sidewalk. Then I saw Ruivo, the hottest guy around, sitting while scrolling through his phone. That tough-guy look was so sexy; now I understood why all the girls in the neighborhood are crazy about him. I’d never thought to notice, but he is gorgeous.

I kept watching him; he has big hands, and his arms are all veiny. It might sound odd, but I find it sexy; just thinking about what those huge hands can do makes my legs weak.

"Wow, Noah, what kind of look is that? Have you been so dry for so long that you’re hallucinating? You need to get some action" Lorena laughs, pointing at my butt.

"Shut it! You know I totally wish I could, but..."

"He ordered a pure açai smoothie, blended smooth; I don’t even need to say it’s in the big cup. Go make it and take it over to him; I’ll handle things here. And take the opportunity to ask him about the trailer stuff so you can stop driving me crazy."

I made his smoothie and took it to the table, feeling nervous about sitting with him since he didn’t look very welcoming.

"Good evening, here’s your smoothie." He was distracted when I arrived; he glanced at me, and I gave my best smile. "I want to thank you for helping me, but these things are new. The ones I had were second-hand, and you didn’t mention the price. I don’t know if I can pay."

"Did I say I was going to charge you? Nope. The one who’ll pay is the one who stole from you. Chill; the stuff is yours; you don’t owe anything."

"Well, in that case, thanks again, and the smoothie is on the house."

"Thanks, I’ll be going then..." He hurried off, as if I’d said or done something wrong. Did I?

Ruivo

Damn, what was that?! The kid smiled at me, and my heart raced. I got nervous and awkward, but I actually liked it; no, I liked it a lot. I thought he was cute, damn! I’m not gay; I’ve never looked at a guy like this, and now I’m noticing his smile and body. Shit, I need to hit the dance party tonight; I need to get laid. This is just too much.

I got home and got ready, took a shower, shaved, put on my clothes — ripped black jeans, a shirt, and white Nikes, my chain with the crucifix, some cologne — and then I headed down to the party, excited to have fun, drink, and flirt with some girls.

I arrived and immediately went up to the VIP area; the guys were already there, and there were some cool girls too. One of them came to sit on my lap—today I'm going to have an amazing time!

Noah

"Nono, where are the twins?"

"At some friends' house; you know they always find a way to escape on weekends."

"Your brothers are such..."

"Stop, don’t talk like that, just leave them be."

"Ah, I give up on you, Nono. So, when the crowd dies down, and you close at midnight, are we heading to the party?"

"Don’t even think about it, I’m tired."

"You’re always tired, but tomorrow is Sunday, your day off. Without the two little pests, you’ll be able to rest all day. Plus, you need to have some fun, dude!"

"I don’t know, Lorena."

"Stop being so uptight, Nono. You will go, and you will have fun. We’re going to find a hot guy to get you back in the game!"

"Ah... Now that's interesting, but seriously, I will go. I want to enjoy myself a bit, drink, and if a potential romance comes along, why not?"

I closed the trailer and went home to get ready. I took a shower, put on my lotion, and picked out my outfit—not that I have many options. Light-colored jeans that fit snugly on my backside, a white tank top underneath, a floral button-up shirt worn open on top, and my worn-out fake Vans. I sprayed on some cologne, put on a gloss, and wrestled with my hair.

After convincing myself that I didn’t look too bad, I went outside to wait for Lorena. She arrived on her motorcycle, parked in my yard, and we walked over together. When we got there, it was packed. I found a spot near the bar where it was less crowded. Lorena went to get drinks, and I started dancing with some friends who had arrived.

I noticed a cute guy who wouldn’t take his eyes off me; he was near the VIP entrance. So, I decided to tease him and see if he'd come over. I started to dance, shimmying down to the floor. One of the guys I was dancing with saw what I was trying to do and joined in, holding my waist while I swayed, going up and down in the sexiest way I could manage.

The guy kept staring at me, and just as I hoped, he came over to dance with me, wrapping his arms around my waist, kissing my neck. We carried on like that for a while until he turned me around and kissed my lips, squeezing my butt and tugging at my hair. Wow! It felt so good; I’d almost forgotten what that was like! He asked me to go somewhere more private, and I said yes, walking out of the party hand in hand. Tonight, I’m ending this dry spell.

Ruivo

I was enjoying myself, distracted by the girls dancing for me, when I saw him. He was dancing, but it felt like he was looking right at me. I was mesmerized; I couldn’t take my eyes off him. The way his body moved was so sexy, and how he gyrated—my imagination ran wild picturing him doing that on my lap. I was almost ready to approach when suddenly, a guy came up and started grabbing him and kissing him, and I nearly gritted my teeth in rage, but it wasn’t rage; it was pure hate. He was kissing the short guy, squeezing his backside.

I couldn’t believe it; I felt crazy. I had never been jealous of anyone in my life. I have everything I want, and everyone envies me, but here I am like a fool, wanting to be that idiot clinging to a guy I met just yesterday.

No, this is wrong; I’m a man, damn it! I always have been. How am I getting all stiff just watching that guy dance? Without thinking anymore, I grabbed the girls who were there and took all three to my place nearby. Let’s see if tonight I can finally get over that damn short guy!

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