Jake was 18, and had just graduated from high school a week earlier. He had a slender, but slightly athletic build.
Just after the graduation ceremony had ended, Jake had been approached by his athletics coach, Bruce Campbell. His coach congratulated him on graduating and then invited him over to his house the following Saturday.
Coach Campbell was much older at 46 years old, and also much more fit. He was in great shape and had a chiseled, muscular body.
Although he wasn't sure why his coach had invited him over, Jake assumed that perhaps there was a graduation present waiting for him. He knocked on the door and his coach led him inside.
Jake couldn't help but notice his coach's muscular glutes in his cotton shorts as they made their way to the kitchen. The view made Jake excited.
"Can I get you something to drink?" His coach asked. "Soda? Water?"
"I'm good."
"Why don't you have a seat at the kitchen table?" Coach Campbell suggested. "I've been wanting to talk to you about something."
Jake nervously took a seat at the table. Bruce opened the fridge, grabbing a bottle of beer and twisting off the cap. He then joined Jake at the table, sitting across from him and taking a gulp of beer.
"So it's just you and your mom at home, right?" Coach asked. "And I think her name is Kathy?"
"Yes, sir." Jake answered. "My dad passed away when I was young."
"I'm so sorry to hear that. I know that can really make things difficult."
"That's okay." Jake added. "I was really young so I don't remember too much about him. Since then it's just been the two of us."
"No dating?" Coach asked. "I've always thought your mother was quite a beautiful woman."
"No dating, no. She'll occasionally say something like 'I could really use a fun evening' or similar things. I know she's referring to wanting sex, but she doesn't use that word around me." Jake explained. "Maybe I could set you up with her. I think you're only a few years older than she is."
Bruce chuckled as he took a sip of beer.
"That's ok, but thank you for the offer." Bruce answered. "That isn't why I asked you to come over. I had something much more serious to discuss with you."
"Ok. What's up, coach?"
Bruce paused, taking another gulp of beer, as he contemplated how best to proceed with their conversation.
"I noticed something a few months ago that I wanted to discuss with you." The coach explained. "I figured it best to wait until you graduated so I didn't risk getting into trouble with the school or risking my job."
"Am I in trouble, coach?"
"Absolutely not!" Bruce assured him. "But when I mention what I'm going to mention, all I ask is that you be completely honest with me. Can you do that?"
"Yes, sir." Jake answered, still nervous.
"Great. What I noticed was something interesting in athletics." The coach explained. "Perhaps I'm crazy, but... when you were showering with the other seniors, it seemed like you were checking them out a little bit. Looking at their naked, wet bodies. Specifically looking at their penises."
Jake's face flushed red with embarrassment. He lowered his head in shame.
"Yes." Jake answered timidly. "I admit that I would sometimes try to sneak a look at their cocks in the shower."
"Hey, it's okay. You're not in trouble." The coach reminded him, taking another gulp of beer. "Thank you for being honest. This next question... there's really no good way for me to be subtle about it, but again I just want you to be honest. There's no wrong answer, and there is no judgment whatsoever."
"Yes, sir."
"Jake. Tell me the truth." Bruce said. "Are you gay?"
The bluntness of the question caught Jake off guard for a moment. He was fairly confident in his sexuality but he had never been called out on it before. Hearing his coach ask him that had caused his manhood to flinch with excitement in his jeans. Jake took a deep breath before offering his answer.
"Yes. I think so." Jake answered. "I don't know for certain, but I'd say I'm maybe 95% sure that I am homosexual."
"Interesting. What is it that's stopping you from being 100% confident?"
"I definitely am attracted to men." Jake added. "But I guess the sliver of doubt is just because I'm still a virgin, so I feel like I can't say for sure."
"I see." Bruce said, taking a slow sip of his beer as he pondered Jake's explanation. "So the only thing standing in the way of you being certain of your homosexuality is actually having sex with another man?"
"That's how I feel currently, yes."
Jake, although nervous, was starting to feel tingles of excitement as he discussed his sexuality. He had never opened up to anyone about it previously, so this was a welcome change.
"And you're sure that you don't find women attractive? Have you ever looked at pictures of naked girls?"
"I have a few times, but it wasn't very exciting." Jake said. "They have nice butts, but... I don't know. This will probably sound sexist, but... I just think vaginas look really weird. I don't see what's so special about them."
The coach laughed at Jake's honest disposition.
"I suppose they do look a little funny." He told Jake. "And no offense, but it does sound like you know that you're gay. I'm still a little surprised that you aren't 100% confident in that."
"Well, like I said, I'm still a virgin." Jake reminded him. "I am pretty sure I'd enjoy it, but I do want to actually have sex with a man to know for sure."
The coach paused to enjoy another swig of his beer before continuing.
"Have you discussed it with any of your friends?" He asked. "Maybe one or two of them could help you reach a conclusion on your sexuality."
"No, I haven't. You're the only person who has ever asked me about it." Jake explained. "I think everyone else assumes I'm straight."
"They might not make that assumption if they had seen you looking at your naked friends in the shower."
Jake smiled and blushed.
"That's probably true." Jake admitted. "I just couldn't help myself, you know?"
Coach Campbell took another gulp of his beer.
"I understand." He said. "But how are we going to solve this issue? You're about to go off to college. You're going to have so many opportunities to have sex, but you need to figure out what kind of sex you want."
"I guess I need to find a guy to hook up with." Jake answered bluntly.
They both paused, which left a slightly awkward silence. Jake took a deep breath before breaking the silence.
"How about you, coach? Do you want to fool around?" Jake suggested. "I don't suppose you're gay, are you?"
Bruce smiled and finished off his beer, setting the bottle aside.
"No, I'm not gay." The coach answered. "I'm actually bisexual, so I enjoy fucking both men and women."