"We really should do something for charity," Alex said as he walked Charlie out of the GSA meeting.

"You mean for the holiday?"

"Sure or like maybe year round. It could count as our service learning hours."

"That's actually not such a bad idea. Did you have any specific in mind?"

"Well, I heard there was this gay youth homeless shelter... " Alex started as they exited the school. The thought was interrupted by a cute blonde guy who walked right up to Charlie.

"Hi," said the cute blonde.

"Hi," Charlie smiled. Alex rolled his eyes. "Alex this is my friend Josh. Josh this is Alex, the president of our GSA."

"Nice to meet you, Alex," Josh said extending his hand.

"Friend, huh?" Alex said eying the extended hand suspiciously. "If he doesn't pick up the bill," he whispered into Charlie's ear, "he does NOT get a second date."

"Well getting dating advice from a teenager sure isn't embarrassing," Charlie chuckled as Alex walked away.

"Hell, he probably knows better than us," Josh laughed. "I'm really glad we're doing this."

"Me too. Just kind of... you know... adjust how I think about you."

"Oh yeah?"

"For the longest time you were... the guy I couldn't have. You know? I mean, you're cute, we've got so much in common, and there's just this... "

"Spark?"

"Yeah. But you had a boyfriend. And now... "

Josh kissed him abruptly and Charlie got so lost in it that he didn't care that students were staring at him on their way home.

"Sorry," Josh said. "I just... I've wanted to do that again for so long."

Charlie took a moment to catch his breath. "So... where do you wanna grab dinner."

"Wherever you want," Josh said. "I guess it's safe to say I'm picking up the bill."

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Glad to be back for Volume 4! Just joining us? Catch up now:

Volume 1 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

Volume 2 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

Volume 3 -
Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five

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