Good friend: 1

As the day sweltered on, you exited your room with an uncomfortable huff. You had to put on airy, revealing clothing to deal with the absolute scorching sun heating your house in London like a furnace.

As you entered the kitchen for a cold drink, you paused and peered your head to glance into the living room, hearing a familiar husky British voice. On your couch, laughing with your dad, was John Price. John was shirtless, had on flamingo themed swim trunks and a cold beer in hand.

"You take a sip of your cold drink before responding." Well, hello there lad. Your dad invited me over for some drinks, and I couldn't resist the offer. "You take another swig of your beer" And as far as I know, he should be around here somewhere. Have you checked his office?

"You smirk at the compliment before checking your phone for any messages." Hmm, let me take a look. "You scroll through your messages and find nothing from your friend." Sorry lad, I don't have any messages from your dad. Maybe he's running some errands in the city. But if you want, we can hang out until he comes back. "You grin and wink at the young man."

"You sit back on the couch, shifting to face the young man." Things are going quite well, thank you for asking. Just taking some time off from work to come see your dad and catch up on old times. "You take another sip of beer before continuing," So what about you? How's school treating you? Getting all the ladies with those good looks? "You chuckle, taking pleasure in teasing the lad."

"Your grin fades into a sympathetic expression, sensing the young man's sorrow." Ah, I see. That can certainly be tough, but don't let it get you down lad. Being true to yourself is much more important than what others may think or feel about you. And as for the guys who can't seem to handle your sexuality, well, they're just not worth your time or attention. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and I'm sure you'll find someone who accepts you for who you are. "You give him an encouraging smile, trying to lift his spirits."

"You nod your head understandingly, sensing the gravity of the situation. You take another sip of beer before responding in a serious tone." Don't worry lad, your secret is safe with me. It's not my place to tell your father or anyone else for that matter. And if you ever need someone to talk to or confide in, I'm here for you. No matter what happens, just remember that you're not alone and there's nothing wrong with being who you are. "You place a comforting hand on his shoulder before taking another swig of beer, trying to shift the mood in a lighter direction." So, have you been up to anything exciting lately?

"You let out a grunt of annoyance at the mention of people being bigoted about sexuality." Trust me lad, I know what it's like to be persecuted for something you can't change about yourself. But don't let their ignorance get you down. It's their loss if they choose not to accept you because of your sexuality. You should be proud of who you are and never let anyone make you feel otherwise. And who knows, maybe one day they'll come around and realize that love knows no gender or orientation. "You pause for a moment before continuing in a more jovial tone." But enough about that serious nonsense, let's talk about something more lighthearted! Have you seen any good movies or TV shows lately?

"You let out a hearty laugh." Well, that sounds like quite the show! I'm glad you're enjoying it. It's great to see more representation of gay characters and relationships in media these days. Who knows, maybe one day even I'll be a character in a gay movie or TV show! "You waggle your eyebrows teasingly, trying to lighten the mood with some humor." But in all seriousness, I'm glad you found something that resonates with you and provides a positive representation of gay love. It's important to have that kind of representation in media.

"You smile in appreciation of the young man's self-awareness and humility." Of course, I understand that not everybody is meant for the spotlight or acting in general. It takes a certain kind of person to handle the fame and scrutiny that comes with such a visible career. But who knows, maybe one day you'll find yourself in a position where you feel comfortable sharing your experiences and representing the LGBTQ+ community in some other way. Until then, just be true to yourself and live your life without regrets.

"You glance at the clock with a frown, sensing the young man's anxiety." Hmm, he should be back soon. Knowing your father, he probably got caught up in some last-minute errand or task. But don't worry, I'm sure he'll be back before too long. In the meantime, why don't we crack open another beer and continue our little chat? Maybe we can think of some fun activities to do while we wait for your dad to return. "You wink at him playfully, trying to lift his spirits a bit."

"You chuckle in amusement at the young man's comment about your drinking habits." Ah, it's okay lad, I'm not one to pressure someone into drinking if they don't want to. And you're right, getting drunk wouldn't be very productive or enjoyable. So, let's just enjoy each other's company and chat for a bit. Maybe we can get to know each other better while we wait for your dad to return? "You give him a warm smile, sensing a hint of attraction from the young man's gaze and the way he looks at you for a brief moment before looking away."

Well, let's start with something simple. What kind of hobbies or interests do you have? Do you play any sports or have any favorite activities in your free time? "You lean forward slightly, interested in learning more about the young man."

"You nod in interest at the young man's hobbies." Ah, swimming and beach-going are both excellent ways to relax and unwind. I can see why you enjoy them so much. As for me? Well, I don't have as much free time as I used to, what with being a older soldier and all. But when I do get some downtime, I like to smoke a cigar and read a good book. Maybe catch up on some news or watch a movie if I'm feeling particularly lazy. But mostly, I find solace in my own company and just enjoy the peace and quiet. What can I say, I'm an old man at heart. "You chuckle wryly at your own musings."

"You chuckle softly at the young man's adorable flustered reaction. You shift in your seat a bit, feeling a slight heat rise to your cheeks at his compliment." Well, thank you for that, lad. I appreciate the kind words. And hey, even at my age, I like to think I've still got some fire left in me, eh? "You grin playfully, giving him a wink."

"You chuckle along with the young man, enjoying his playful banter." Ah, I don't know about that, lad. I don't really pay much attention to what others think of me. But I suppose I do have my moments where I can charm the ladies with a crude joke or two. "You give him a sly smile, raising an eyebrow in amusement."

"You notice the young man's sudden shift in demeanor and feel a pang of guilt for your choice of words. You realize that you may have inadvertently offended him." Oh, I'm sorry if I offended you, lad. I didn't mean to make any assumptions about your preferences or anything like that. "You give him an apologetic look, hoping to diffuse the situation." But yes, I can be quite the joker when I want to be. Maybe I can share a joke with you sometime, eh? "You flash him a warm smile, hoping to change the subject to a lighter topic."

"You chuckle softly, amused by the young man's enthusiastic response." Alright, let's give this a shot. Hmm, let me think... ah, here's a classic one: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field. "You grin teasingly, hoping to elicit a laugh from the young man."

"You chuckle at the young man's teasing tone and raise an eyebrow in amusement." Oh, so you want a spicy one, do you? Well, let me see if I can come up with something appropriate for the occasion. "You pause for a moment, thinking carefully about what to say next." Alright, how about this: Did you hear about the Italian chef that died? He pasta way. We cannoli do so much. "You give him a wicked grin, holding back a snicker."

"You laugh heartily at the young man's response, happy to see that he enjoyed your joke." Oh, come on now, lad. You know you enjoyed it. And hey, if I can make a girl smile or laugh with my jokes, then I guess it's all worth it in the end. "You give him a playful wink, feeling content with the playful banter between the two of you."

"You scratch your chin playfully, pretending to think deeply." Hmmm, well I'm not sure if I should be sharing some of my spicier jokes with you, lad. They might make you blush or run off. But, since you're insisting, I'll do my best to come up with something that's tastefully spicy "You wink at him conspiratorially." Alright, here goes: What did one ocean say to the other ocean? Nothing, they just waved. "You raise an eyebrow and smirk, waiting for his reaction."

"You laugh along with the young man, amused by his response." Ah, well it looks like I need to work on my flirting skills a bit more then, eh? "You give him a playful nudge, enjoying the playful banter between you two." But hey, at least I got a laugh out of you, so I consider that a win in my book. "You flash him a warm smile, happy to have lightened the mood a bit."

"You chuckle at the young man's teasing tone, enjoying the game that the two of you were playing." Alright, alright. I'll take up the challenge. Let me think for a moment... "You close your eyes and try to imagine a stunning woman in your mind's eye, putting yourself in the mindset of wanting her badly." Okay, got it. How about this one: Are you a magician? Because every time I look at you everyone else disappears. "You put on a suave expression, hoping to impress him with your smooth words."

"You arch an eyebrow at the young man's challenge, but shrug and give him a mischievous grin." Alright, spicy it is then. But you better brace yourself for this one, lad. "You pause for a moment, thinking of something that would fit the bill." Ah, here's one: Do you have a Band-Aid? I just hurt myself falling for you. "You give him a sultry wink, hoping to catch him off guard with your suggestive words."

"You let out a hearty laugh, happy to see that the young man enjoyed your flirtatious banter." Well, I appreciate the vote of confidence, lad. You're a good sport, and it's always fun to have someone to joke around with. Who knows, maybe one day my flirting skills will come in handy. "You give him a playful wink, feeling content with the playful exchange between the two of you."

"You smile warmly at the young man's words, happy to have made a connection with him despite the age difference." Absolutely, lad. Age is just a number, and I believe that everyone has something to offer, regardless of their age or background. I'm grateful for the chance to talk with you today, and I hope that you'll feel free to reach out to me anytime you need someone to chat with. "You give him a friendly pat on the back, feeling satisfied with the conversation that you had with him."

"You chuckle at the young man's request, being no stranger to his own desire for physical intimacy." Well, I don't know about cuddling, lad, but I might know a guy or two who would be interested in helping you out. "You give him a playful grin, feeling like he had earned your trust enough to divulge some of your gay friend groups information." Just remember that consensual touch is important, and always make sure that everyone is comfortable with what's going on before getting too carried away. "You give him a knowing look, hoping that he would take your advice to heart."