My Best Friend is Gay

by Victor Thomas

Chapter 14

April 2021

I paced back and forth in my room and kept looking at the clock.

"You're going to wear out the carpet. Come, join me on the bed," Becca said.

I halted and raised my eyebrow.

"That's not what I meant."

"I thought you were finally giving in to my charms," I said.

"I've given in plenty," she said.

I grinned as I sat beside her. Becca and I had been a couple since that day last September in the park. I hadn't touched another girl in all that time and had no intention of doing so. I was no longer a player.

"What if it goes badly?" I asked.

"Then Spencer has us," she said.

"I should have waited outside his house," I said. "What if he needs my help?"

"He told you it's something he had to do alone," she said.

"I worry about him a lot, you know," I said.

"That's one of the things I love about you, Philip," she said.

"Hey."

We jumped to our feet as Spencer entered my bedroom.

"So, how did it go?" I asked.

"They were shocked and upset, but they also told me they loved me," he said. "I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. My family knows I'm gay and they still love me."

Becca hugged him. She was big on hugging, not that I minded. I rather enjoyed her hugs. I hugged him next.

"I'm happy for you, bro," I said.

Spencer felt like a brother. We were that close.

"Now comes the next step," he said. "I've decided to come out, all the way out."

"Are you sure, Spencer?" I asked. "Graduation is only about a month away."

"I'm sure," he said. "I want to know who cares about me and who doesn't, who is my friend and who isn't."

"You know we're behind you," I said. "You can count on Shawn, Steve and Elijah too."

"Yeah, that's what makes this doable, especially knowing you're here for me," he said.

"Group hug," Becca said.

"That's so gay," I said.

"Funny," he said. "Get your ass in here."

I did and the three of us hugged.

On Monday morning, Becca and I waited for Spencer to arrive. When he climbed out of his car he smiled at us, but rubbed his palms on his jeans nervously.

"So, how are you going to do this?" I asked.

"I'm going to ask Elijah out. He's really cute."

"You like them young, don't you," I said. "He's a freshman."

"I like him and it's a date not a hookup," he said. "I just hope I don't throw up."

"Yeah, I wouldn't do that," I said.

"I would say good luck, but how could he turn down a handsome and charming guy like you?" Becca said.

"You may get to see," he said.

The three of us entered the back of the school and walked through the hallways to our lockers.

"There he is," Spencer said, gazing at Elijah.

I could understand the attraction. Elijah was small for a football player. He stood at only about five feet seven inches or so, but he was compact and built. He was also very handsome.

Becca and I stood back as Spencer advanced. Elijah was talking with Cody and Lucas. Spencer had balls.

"I hope this goes well," I said, biting my nails.

"You're trembling."

"What if…"

"Shh," she said. "Everything is going to be fine."

We couldn't hear what Spencer and Elijah said, but Elijah smiled, and that was a good sign. Lucas and Cody's mouths dropped open. I would have laughed at their stunned expressions if I hadn't been so nervous. When Spencer turned around, he had a big goofy grin on his face.

"Since you look like the village idiot, I guess it went well," I said.

"Yes!"

I let out a huge breath I didn't know I was holding.

Cody and Lucas were staring at Spencer as if they could not believe what they had witnessed, but they weren't hostile. Lucas and Elijah were tight so I knew he wouldn't have a problem with any gay boy at CHS. Cody was an unknown, but he seemed fine with what he'd just witnessed.

"You're out now for sure," I said. "I'd say everyone will know by lunch."

I began hearing rumors about Spencer by the end of second period and guys talking about him by the end of third. Everyone was shocked, which made me feel a little better about having no clue my best friend was gay.

The first big test came at lunch. I walked to the cafeteria with him and we went through the line together. We walked with our trays of philly cheese steak sandwiches and potato wedges toward the football table. Football season was long over, but we still sat together just the same. I could tell Spencer was uneasy, but he plowed ahead. We sat down at the table.

"So, Spencer, I hear you'll be giving blow jobs in the locker room after school today," Kevin said.

"Sorry, the minimum size is four inches. You don't meet the requirement," Spencer said.

"I am way bigger than that" Kevin said. "Everyone here has seen my dick."

"Yeah, and we wish you'd quite flashing us, pervert," Steve said.

"You know you like it, Duley," Kevin said.

"Eh-eh," Steve said, moving his hand back and forth.

"We're glad to have you join our elite club," Shawn said.

"Do I get a certificate suitable for framing?" Spencer asked.

"I can write your name and number on the bathroom wall," Lucas offered.

"No thanks."

"So, are you gay or bi?" Steve asked.

"I'm gay," Spencer answered.

"So, the stories about girls were bullshit?" Kevin asked, sounding disappointed.

"Like yours," Steve said.

"Hey! I never make up stories," Kevin said. "I might exaggerate a little…"

"No, the stories are true," Spencer said. "I was… experimenting."

"Listen, punk, there is enough competition for girls without you gay guys hooking up with them. You keep your hands off the babes," Kevin said.

"Yeah, Kevin needs all the help he can get," Shawn said.

"Duley, if you weren't bigger than me, I'd slug you," Kevin said.

"Sure you would," Shawn said.

"At least Philip has a girlfriend. That frees up a lot of girls, or is there something you want to tell us, Phil?" Cody asked.

"No, there is definitely nothing I want to tell you. The only big secret I had was that Spencer is gay," I said.

"You guys have always been tight. You can tell us the truth. Spencer blows you, doesn't he?" Lucas asked.

"Nope," I said. "Never."

"What's the use of having a homo for a friend if he doesn't suck your dick?" Lucas asked.

"You and Elijah are tight. Does he blow you, Lucas?" Kevin asked.

"Uh… no," Lucas said.

"Your argument is falling apart there, Lucas," Shawn said.

"Spencer and I are close. He's like a brother," I said, putting my arm over his shoulder.

"Watch out, Elijah. Philip is making a move on your man," Cody said.

"Philip is too busy dreaming about his girlfriend. He's been tamed. Rebecca leads him around on a leash," Tim said. "Look at him. He's smiling about it!"

I couldn't help it. My life had changed since I'd fallen for Becca. I had transformed from playboy into devoted boyfriend.

"You guys who are dating are pathetic," Cody said. "You tie yourself down with one girl when you could be banging everything in sight. Even the gay guys all have boyfriends! I thought you guys were supposed to be promiscuous."

"You'll learn someday, Cody," I said.

"Oh no! Not me!" Cody said. "I am never, ever getting tied down."

"Who wants to bet Cody will be married less than a year after graduation?" Shawn asked.

Most of the table raised their hands.

"I will never get married," Cody said.

Six months later he was married and had a kid on the way.

Spencer visibly relaxed. I couldn't imagine how difficult it must have been for him to sit with the guys right after coming out. It would be easy enough for me to dismiss it because the Duley brothers were not only out, but popular, but I knew how hard it was for Spencer. He was reasonably sure of acceptance and yet there was always the possibility that things would go badly. I was very proud of my best friend.