It took JJ a good ten minutes to reassure his friend that he wasn’t mad, but rather flattered, if anything. And, JJ added, as far as he was concerned, Steve being gay didn’t change what he felt, the guy was still his best friend.
Steve took some convincing, all the while apologizing, and begging JJ not to say anything to anyone at school.
JJ said it would be their secret, except he’d have to tell Maggie. But he assured Steve she’d be okay about it.
Steve eventually agreed, and they went to the locker room to shower, JJ sensing a definite awkwardness from his friend.
“What the f**k you doing all the way over there?” JJ asked when Steve started a showerhead at the other end of the room. He reached two nozzles over from his own and turned it on. “Get your butt over here. Like I said, no
