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“Oh, hello. I didn’t know anyone knew about this place.” A voice came from behind a tree as young guy who looked to be the same age as Tyler walked into the clearing.
“Um, it’s okay. I only really come here at the end of summer.” He said as he looked the guy over. He was a little bit taller, sandy brown hair in a spiky style, a light dusting of freckles on the top of his cheeks and bright blue eyes.
“Name’s Tyler.” He said as he extended his hand for the stranger to shake.
“Ken.” He answered grabbing Tyler’s hand and giving it a strong shake.
“So are you new to the area, or just one of the tourists?” Tyler asked. He didn’t recognize the guy and this was a small town
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“I’m new here, my family just the place on Stevens street.”
“No way! That’s the place across the street from me. Nice to meet ya neighbor.”
Tyler ran into the water and dove down to get used to the freezing water quickly. He rose up a few seconds later and looked over to the shore.
“So you coming in or what?” He called out to Ken. He looked nervous and out of place somehow. He gave a half smile as he set out his own blanket and cooler next to Tyler’s.
“Uh, yeah I’ll be out there in just a second.”
Tyler swam out a little farther to where he couldn’t touch the bottom of the lake then relaxed and floated on his back. He turned his head toward the shore and saw Ken take off his shirt and throw it next to Tyler’s. He was in really good shape and had nice body.
“Damn!” Tyler whispered, barely audible.Ken walked out into the water and swam out to Tyler.
“So, anything special I should know about this town?” Ken asked as he caught a glimpse of Tyler’s green eyes.
“Yeah, it’s a really open-minded place, even though it’s a small town. Oh and we’re really big dodge ball fans around here.” Tyler smiled, suddenly finding himself nervous. Ken smiled back.
“Dodge ball? That’s different. So are you gonna be a junior this year? You look like you’re about my age.”
“Yeah, I’ll finally get to be on the varsity team this year. I can’t wait, coach Janis says I’m the best dodger on the team and if it hadn’t been for my age I would have been varsity last year.”
“Cool, I wish I was good at some kind of sport, but my younger brother got all the physical talent. How’s your library?”
“Well the town library is huge, but the school library is average I guess. You an avid reader?”
“Yeah, I’m a bit of a bookworm.”
“I like to read too, I just wish I had more time to read more often, but practice takes up so much of my time. I only get to read right before bed usually.”
“It’s kinda weird how we have so much in common.” Ken said as a sly grin crept across his face. “Would you mind showing me around town sometime?”
Tyler was a bit shocked by the tone of his question. “Sure, practice doesn’t start ‘til next week. You busy tonight? We could go to the Burger Barn.”
“Burger Barn?”
“Yeah weird name, but it’s this awesome burger place and the onion rings are to die for.”
“Okay, it’s a date.”
“Careful what you say around here, like I said this town is very open-minded. Someone might take you up on an offer like that, I know I would.” Tyler chuckled nervously.
“Then I’ll see you at seven.” Ken smiled devilishly as he walked out of the water and grabbed his towel. Tyler was stunned. He just stayed there speechless and barely treading water. Did this guy just ask him out? Was he gonna pass up an opportunity like this? He came to his senses and got out of the water too.
“Wait, are you really asking me out?” Tyler asked.
“Yeah. Is that so bad? You said the town was open-minded.” He paused and looked shocked. “Oh my god are you already seeing someone?”
“No.”
“Oh no, are you straight? Did my gaydar mess up again?”
“No, you got it right, but it might have been a good idea to ask first. I’m just a little shocked is all. I’d love to take you to dinner tonight.”
“Sweet. You had me scared, I don’t think I could handle another mix-up. I gotta go take care of a few things and get ready, it’s already 5:30. You know where to find me.” He smiled as he grabbed his stuff and headed back into the woods.
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