Playing The Hero by Sterling K

Author:Sterling, K. [Sterling, K.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Bawdy Books
Published: 2015-05-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“How come Reid never comes fishing with us?” Max asked as he baited his hook. Carter tried not to roll his eyes at the tickle of giddiness that fizzed in his stomach and chest at the mention of Reid’s name.

“He works a lot. He doesn’t get to stay home every weekend like your mom.” Carter explained and Max’s mouth twisted as his eyes narrowed and Carter braced himself.

“Is it better to have a boyfriend than a girlfriend?” Max asked as he passed his rod to Carter so he could cast it for him. Carter cringed as he fumbled for a safe answer.

“That depends, Max. I don’t want a girlfriend. Some guys do. And despite what Gramma May and Gramma Dana say, Reid isn’t my boyfriend, yet.” He hoped he didn’t sound like he was protesting too much. Max frowned as he took the pole back.

“Why not?” He asked as he sat on a large rock and Carter shrugged.

“We just haven’t got to that, yet. And sometimes, putting titles and labels on things has a way of making things less fun or ruining them.” He saw Max frown in confusion. “You know how it’s fun to draw a picture and maybe you want to take it to school and show your teacher?” Carter waited until Max nodded. “But it’s not as much fun if it’s homework, is it?” He saw Max’s eyes widen with understanding.

“It’s not fun if you have to do it.” Max said sagely and Carter smiled.

“See how giving something a name changes it?” Carter looked up at the sun and calculated when he needed to put more sunscreen on Max. “If I ask Reid to be my boyfriend, he has to make decisions that I might not like. And if he agrees, then we have to work at our relationship and it’s not as much fun.” He saw Max nod and hoped that he would move on to a different topic.

“But what’s the difference between having a boyfriend and a girlfriend?” Max looked up at Carter expectantly and Carter stifled a groan. He’d vowed that he would never lie to Max or fill his head with naive nonsense. That didn’t mean he had to explain the birds and the bees. Or, the bees and the bees. That was something Melissa needed to do. Later.

“I’ve never had a girlfriend but as far as I can tell, it comes down to stuff like kissing and the things they leave at your house. Girls leave girly things like hair clips and lots of shoes and fill your fridge with diet soda and want to put ruffly pillows on your couch. Boys leave awesome movies, bottles of really good scotch and grey sweatpants.” Heat washed over Carter’s body and he clenched his jaw. What was it about grey sweatpants? He forced the thought away quickly. “It’s also a lot easier to find things to do because we have more in common.” Carter added and hoped that no one would think he was trying to sell Max on being queer.

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