Chapter 12Brody thought Justin seemed a little nervous. He concluded that probably meant Justin liked the guy.
“A guy, huh? So tell me about him.”
“Well, his name’s Gary. Gary Keller.” He paused.
It was unlike Justin to be reticent about anything.
“And?”
“He’s in my honors history class, and he’s really smart, and when we get a chance to talk we just go on and on, and he’s so interesting! And I’m sure he likes me.”
“That’s great. But is he gay?”
“Well, duh.”
“How do you know, have you two, uh—?”
“I knew the first time I saw him.”
“Pretty swish, is he?”
“No, dumbass, he’s not swish. And how retro is that word, anyway?”
“Sorry. So how did you know?”
“Sarge, you’re dumb as a stump sometimes. I’ve told you my gaydar is never wrong.”
“Watch who you’re calling dumb, squirt. And, ye
