How Long Has This Been Going On by Ethan Mordden

Author:Ethan Mordden
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9780345378620
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 1999-10-11T04:00:00+00:00

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Henry was doing that open-closet and pawing-through-the-drawers routine, where one stares and stares at one's clothes, trying to hit on Just the Thing that, combined with Just the Other Things, will transform one into the invincible, irresistible Universal Type. Dress up? Dress down? Show skin, feature the haircut, emphasize color, what?

Henry called Jim. "This is Sacred Acts' first dance," Henry said, "and its officials have got to show class. What are you wearing?"

"Jeans and a white T-shirt," said Jim.

"You're so smart! Why didn't I... It's clean, it's fundamental. It says, No one owns me. It says, Gay life is as basic as applehood and mother pie. It's the boy next door. It's—"

"Actually, it's just more comfortable to dance in. Especially later on when we go shirtless."

"Shorts would be even more comfortable," said Henry, wondering if he dared.

"No," said Jim. "The look is construction worker, cowboy, trucker. You never see them in shorts."

"Jeans and a T it is," said Henry.

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