"So pucker like this?"
Jordan raised his lips. Terry shook his head, and said "No, you dolt, like this," as he puckered his lips and closed his eyes. Jordan wrinkled his nose, and laughed.
"But that just looks so weird." said Jordan. Terry crossed his arms, and raised an eyebrow. He smirked, and shook his head.
"Oh really? Who's the kissless virgin here?" said Terry.
Jordan sighed, and hung his head.
"Dude, it's not fair to bring that up every time. You only dated one girl, man. That doesn't mean you're a ladies man all the sudden."
Terry just laughed, and sat down on the couch. He reached into his pocket, and took out a cigarette. A flick of the wrist later, and he puffed away as he smiled. "Well, true as that might be," he said as he tapped out an ash, "I still have more experience than you. Which means you should listen when I talk, boy."
"Oh, don't start that boy shit. You sound like your brother," said Jordan as he eased himself beside Terry. He held out his palm, and Terry passed the lighter and cigarettes. Terry placed the ash tray between them, and turned on the TV. He flicked through a few channels, and settled on an episode of Bojack Horseman both had seen a dozen times. Jordan took a drag, and exhaled, smoke curling from his nose as he turned to his friend.
"Hey man, whatever happened between you and Margaret, anyways?"
Terry shrugged, and stamped out his cigarette. He leaned forward, and clasped his hands together as he sighed. He lifted his head, and gave a false little smile Jordan knew all too well.
"Oh, you know, same old shit. Dude with a bigger dick came along, something like that." said Terry.
"Uh-huh. What really happened man? C'mon. Tell me. You know how I worry about you. You been acting squirrelly as shit since the break up, too." said Jordan.
Terry sighed, and smoothed the wrinkles in his jeans. He stared at his feet, and breathed deep.
"Promise not to think I'm weird man?"
"Terry, really?"
"Promise me Jordan. You're the only real friend I got, okay?"
Jordan stamped out his smoke, and leaned forward. He clasped his friend's shoulder, and smiled. Terry lifted his face, and his lips trembled as he spoke.
"Well, uh. I think that maybe, just maybe...um. It's not just girls I like. I mean, I like girls, and love pussy, you know me man. But I uh...well. I kinda like guys too. I hope that isn't weird for you."
Jordan dropped his hand, and leaned back as he raised an eyebrow. He let out a chuckle, and Terry sunk his face into his hands.
"Fuck man, I knew I shouldn't have told you." he said as his fingers gripped his hair. Jordan continued to laugh, and clasped his friends shoulder again.
"Dude, that's it? She broke up with you because you kinda-sorta-maybe like dick? Really?" said Jordan. Terry gave him a slow, solemn nod as he stared at the TV. Jordan stood up, and walked from the couch towards the kitchen. When he returned, he had two beers in hand. He cracked one open, and pushed it under Terry's face. Terry looked up and took the bottle. He held it an inch from his lips as Jordan spoke.
"You know what I think man? I think that's fucking wrong, and she's wrong, and there ain't shit wrong with who you are. I'm fucking proud of you for telling me man. Seriously."
Terry's lips trembled, and he took a sip from the bottle. As the beer washed down his through, he coughed into his hands. His grin widened, and he looked up at his friend.
"You...you serious? Like...thank you dude. For real. I've held that shit in for so long. You're the second person I've told, besides her."
Jordan reached his bottle forward, and clinked it against his friends. He eased back down next to him, and downed half the bottle. He leaned forward, and placed it on the table. He turned Terry, and threw an arm around him.
"Dude, you're my best friend. Closest thing I have to a brother. Don't ever be afraid of who you are. 'Cause you know what? You're still the biggest bad ass I know. Okay?"
Terry laughed, and took a long draw from his bottle. He sat it on the table, and turned towards Jordan.
"Thanks man, seriously. That's a big load off." he said.