Super Buff Dude 2 stared blankly at his pal. There was something awkwardly unfamiliar with the way the invitation was presented, but it would be rude to decline under no proof that something sinister was up. “I guess. Why for?”

Super Buff Dude 1 shrugged not-so-nonchalantly and murmured, “Dunno. Just stand around… Pick up chicks or something.”

SBD 2 was reassured a little and off they went. But somewhere in the back of his mind, he felt awkward, just standing absently next to his friend in the busy super market. Though, SBD1 didn’t seem to care much, chatting it up- with travelers about the local gym leader. All #2 could think about was how they may have looked to passerby. He didn’t want people to think he was gay or anything. He most certainly was not!

…Was he?

He peeked at his buddy out of the corner of his eye, talking to a cute blue-haired traveler. He felt a faint heat on his cheeks and an uncomfortable rush in his stomach. But not for the girl.

Okay. Maybe he was a little gay.

But he didn’t have to admit it out loud.