The Hookup Mix-up

Theo

“Are you and your brother close?” I ask Perry once we get seated and order. Then I wonder if that’s a little nosy and personal, and wince. “Shit. Sorry if I shouldn’t ask that.”

He waves his hand as if to say it doesn’t matter. “If I didn’t want you to mention it, I shouldn’t have said anything. And yeah, he’s great. We don’t look alike at all, but we’re similar in other ways. Both bi, both sarcastic and cocky. One might also call us stubborn.”

Oh, wow. I didn’t realize he’s bi—or why it matters to me. I’m not one of those straight guys who thinks any queer man is checking me out or wants me. Some of my best friends are queer, but I feel like usually, I catch on, and I didn’t with Perry.