We talked comfortably for a while and then the topic turned to politics. That was a huge mistake. I couldn't believe that he was a Republican.
"But you're gay!" I said with shock.
We argued over the pros and cons of each and it got heated quickly. We were both stubborn and we weren't going to change either one's minds.
"You don't know what it's like for real Americans," he said. "You're just a spoiled city brat."
My mouth fell open. "You're an asshole!" I exclaimed as my face burned bright red.
I stood up to storm out of his house and he grabbed me by the hand. He was laughing as he pulled me back down onto the couch. His laughing at me only made me madder.
"What's so funny?" I demanded.
He laughed harder and grabbed me and pulled me into a hug.
"We just had our first fight. See, I
