Episode 2

...Raul...

...Doubt gnaws at me: should I confess my feelings today? Insecurity washes over me, despite the solidity of our friendship. I grew up learning to be a man of firm convictions, shaped by the teachings of my parents, the renowned "Ferraris." But Miguel has a way of unsettling me, of throwing me off balance....

...I decide to invite him to the movies. An invitation readily accepted, sealing our meeting....

...I arrive at the cinema and head to the entrance hall, waiting for Miguel. Suddenly, a distracted boy bumps into me, our eyes meeting for a fleeting moment....

..."I'm sorry!" he hastens to say, his eyes fixed on mine....

...Unlike my usual self, I don't feel angry. Instead, I return his gaze with a smile....

..."No problem, sunshine," I reply, noticing a slight blush on his cheeks....

...He seems embarrassed by my response....

..."Thanks, man...."

...Turning my attention to the cinema, I ask:...

..."Which movie are you seeing?..."

...He looks at me again....

..."I think Top Gun...."

...I observe him carefully, taking in his features and expression. There's something captivating about him that piques my curiosity....

..."Listen, if you're alone, do you want to watch the movie with me and my friend?..."

...He smiles, revealing dimples that make him even cuter. An uncontrollable urge to pinch his cheeks washes over me....

..."My friend is waiting for me. But thanks for the invitation. I have to go now...."

...Still looking at him, I nod in agreement. "Alright, sunshine. See you around," I wave my hand in his direction....

...He turns again. "Why are you calling me sunshine?..."

...Maintaining a wide smile, I reply: "Because you didn't tell me your name...."

...He smiles back. "And you didn't tell me yours...."

...With a smirk, I move my face closer to his, leaning in as much as possible. With our faces just inches apart, I turn on all my charm as I stare at him. "My name is Raul Ferrari, baby...."

...He takes two steps back, averting his eyes again. "I, I'm Eros...."

...Eros, huh? A name befitting a god of love. I like it!...

...He turns. "Nice to meet you, Raul, but I have to go, I'm late...."

...This time, I let him go, watching his back as he disappears into the distance. Miguel joins me. "What were you two talking about?..."

...I look at him. "How long have you been watching?..."

...He faces me. "Since the moment he bumped into you...."

...Damn!...

...Eros...

...After the peculiar conversation with this Miguel, I continued walking a little awkwardly, stealing glances back. That's when I bumped into another guy....

...Unlike the previous one, this one was taller and more muscular, with an expression that didn't exude friendliness. However, his beauty was undeniable, as stunning as the other one's....

...There I was again, praising the qualities of another man. My God, what was happening to me? Could it be that at 17 I was discovering I was gay? What were the chances?...

...Or maybe it was normal to admire male beauty. For example, my friend Leonardo was also a striking figure, but I never felt anything for him or mentally complimented him the way I was doing now, observing the arms of the guy in front of me. An incredible tattoo adorned his skin, matching perfectly with his casual style of loose-fitting, designer clothes. And his smile, wide and captivating, was impossible to ignore....

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