Episode 5

...Raul...

...I've never seen Miguel so interested in another guy. But that's okay, I won't let that get to me. Why don't I feel jealous or guilty for flirting with him and thinking about that other guy I saw just now?...

...It's strange. I was about to confess my feelings to him and now I find myself thinking about both of them. Could I be being superficial?...

...My desire for Miguel is overwhelming. Near him, my body reacts, and I just want to caress and kiss him, exploring every inch of his body....

...Is another guy capable of awakening these same desires that I feel for Miguel?...

...I have no idea......

...After the movie ends, I put my arm around his shoulder as we leave the cinema, taking the opportunity to smell his irresistible scent and leave discreet kisses on his neck....

...He looks at me, our eyes meet, and I feel a strong urge to kiss him, but he looks away. — How about getting something to eat?...

...I agree with him and, discreetly, lower my arm to hold his hand, as if we were a couple....

...Miguel seems surprised, but doesn't pull away. — What are you doing?...

...I notice the blush on his cheeks....

...I keep my hand firmly in his. — How about we be boyfriends? What do you think?...

...Miguel stares at me, still incredulous. But then he looks away again and pulls me by the hand. — Come on, I'm hungry....

...Will he reject me? Did he accept the idea of us being boyfriends? Or is he pretending that there's nothing going on between us after all these years?...

...Well, Miguelzinho, let's see where our feelings will take us....

...We order our snacks and sit down, my eyes searching for Eros in the crowd. There he is, at a distant table, accompanied by someone I can't identify....

...— Looks like he's with the friend he mentioned coming. – Miguel whispers, watching Eros' table with a mixture of curiosity and interest....

...I focus in the direction he's indicating, but soon shift my gaze to Miguel, noticing the fascination in his eyes. Could he really be gay, just like me? I'm sure of my orientation, but what about him?...

...I hold his hand on the table, and Miguel turns his attention to me, his eyes questioning me. — What's wrong?...

...With a slight smile, but a serious tone, I launch my proposal. — How about we date? – I get straight to the point, without beating around the bush....

...Miguel stares at me, and I wonder what's going through his mind right now. His answer is not long in coming. — We're best friends......

...I frown, pondering his words. — Yes......

...He continues, hesitantly. — Are you serious or are you kidding me?...

...I squeeze his hand firmly, and he watches the touch, his eyes meeting mine. — Are you really serious?...

...I give a slight smile. — Don't you feel the same way about me? Don't you like me? Do you only see me as a friend...?...

...I'm interrupted when he takes my other hand, his fingers intertwining with mine. — If I didn't feel the same, I would never let you do what you do to me, or allow myself to be seen publicly in this intimacy with another guy....

...A smile spreads across my face. Great, so the feeling is mutual. That makes me confident....

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