Billy was sat uncomfortably next to Steve in one of the many pews of the old church. And just as he thought this stupid Catholic camp in the hell that was Gaylord, Michigan couldn't be any more like hell, well, he should have known he was wrong.
"God designed sexual expression to unite a man and woman in an intimately loving embrace that is total, faithful, free and fruitful," he rolled his eyes, almost hoping the priest saw and sent him out so he wouldn't have to listen to this, "Thus, masturbation is a sin against the Sixth Commandment, because it violates the God-inscribed unbreakable bond between the love-giving and life-giving aspects of the marital act."
Steve produced a laugh, quiet so that it was to himself, but it held just enough edge so that Billy could hear the peak of it.
"This is ridiculous," Steve whispered, not looking over towards him, lips barely moving at all but Billy knew the words were directed at him.
He cracked a smile, "No fucking joke."
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OR: Steve finds out Billy doesn't masturbate and needs to do something about it.
*Wattys 2018 Winner / Hidden Gems*
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