Since the incident at the park, Jordan's work schedule had calmed down considerably. He was back to forty hours a week with an occasional hour or two of overtime on busy nights, which meant he could sleep again, he could spend time with Darcey again, he could talk to his friends again. He'd missed them terribly, especially Terrence, who was busy with his own things. They often didn't see each other outside of events, keeping in touch through emails and texts.
Jordan was on his computer, catching up on the last few things he'd fallen behind on. He was in the middle of updating the BashBack blog and writing an email to Vince when Terrence logged on. As he started to type a message, one from Terrence popped up, then another, then another, a total of four in quick succession.
SciFiWasabi: so jordan you haven't called me over for any late night romantic comedies or twizzlers runs lately
SciFiWasabi: i can only assume it means that you are either a) now a well adjusted and productive member of society b) romantically attached to someone you haven't told me about or c) dead
SciFiWasabi: i really hope you're not dead jordan
SciFiWasabi: please don't be dead
Jordan laughed and typed back:
AnarchyForSale: Nope!
SciFiWasabi: that's a relief
SciFiWasabi: which of the other two options is it then
AnarchyForSale: Both. At first I was pulling 60-70 hour workweeks and also I'm dating someone now!
AnarchyForSale: Also I'm in love with him even though I know I shouldn't be. Or I mean I totally should be because he's amazing? But I shouldn't be because my dumbass feelings are moving so fast and I know from experience how bad that can be.
AnarchyForSale: And it started as a friends with benefits type thing but now we cuddle while we play video games and read the paper while we eat dinner together and he kisses me and tells me to be safe when I leave for work.
SciFiWasabi: i don't think you understand what friends with benefits means
SciFiWasabi: because it's not that
AnarchyForSale: Well no we aren't anymore we're actually dating now.
SciFiWasabi: what you just described is called 'being in a relationship'
SciFiWasabi: which is also cool i just don't want you to be confused
SciFiWasabi: oh okay
SciFiWasabi: he treats you well right
SciFiWasabi: honestly that's the only thing i care about
AnarchyForSale: He does. He's the most thoughtful and respectful partner I've ever had.
SciFiWasabi: good!
SciFiWasabi: i'm glad he treats you right
SciFiWasabi: not that i think you'd even put up with anyone's bullshit in the first place but you know what i mean
SciFiWasabi: okay so now i'm going to ask the question you hate the most ever in the world
SciFiWasabi: did things go okay when you came out to him
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RomanceJordan's in love with two people (who are in love with each other), he hasn't spoken to his parents in five years, and despite working almost sixty hours a week, he's still ages away from having enough to pay for the three surgeries he needs to comp...
