Breakfast with Andrew

You find Andrew having breakfast. You're still feeling a little creeped out thinking about how he almost saw you spying on them when he and Angela came into the house last night and you're afraid he's going to say something to you. Instead, Andrew greets you and gives you a half smile, as he does every day.

"Hey, Lucas what time did you get in last night? I didn't hear you come in..."

You swallow saliva. He doesn't know you stayed in yesterday without going out.

"Oh, I don't remember. I was a little drunk and went straight to the room. I slept like a log How did it go for you?"

"Wow, you're not going to believe this but yesterday I hooked up with the sluttiest chick I've ever met. She had a lot of weird fetishes and I was anxious to fuck her as soon as possible. At first I thought she was crazy or it was some kind of bet she had made with her friends, but I think she's one of those girls who's really into black men... you know..."

You nod and instantly regret the gesture. No, you don't know what she means. In your head you can only remember Angela screaming for more and more. You sit at the kitchen table with him, trying to hide your erection.

"You didn't bring anyone home? No luck?"

He asks you sincerely, without any hint of mockery. This is what sets Andrew apart from other male friends you've had, he really doesn't need to prove anything to anyone and treats you as an equal. That's why you decided to ask him...

"Andrew, listen. I have a favor to ask you... this... isn't easy for me..."

"What's wrong? If you have problems with the rent, I can take care of it this month..."

"No, no! Not that... I mean... It's just silly... You're quite successful with women... and... Do you think you could teach me how to be more confident in flirting?"

"Sure! That's done. You don't need much, you're already a pretty good looking boy, I'm sure you just need a little push."

You feel embarrassed. You're sure your cheeks are flushed, which added to the boner you got from the previous conversation about Angela makes you stir in your chair. Andrew notices that you're quite nervous, even though you want to play it down.

"Hey, are you sure you are all right? Don't be ashamed to ask for advice, man. That's what friends are for. Us guys have to support each other, right? You can tell me anything."

"It's... just..." you feel like crying, too many emotions between last night and today, and trying to contain yourself so Andrew doesn't see you like this only makes it worse "It's just that I haven't been with a woman in a while and.... I'm not feeling very manly lately, you know?"

"Uh, uh. It's okay. You're no less of a man for having a down moment. Here we are in confidence. What do you really need?"

"Could you...?" his words manage to calm you down a bit "Could you teach me to be more masculine so that women will like me more?"

"Okay, I'll teach you, but what's in it for me?"

"I don't know... What do you think I can do in return?"

"Damn... If you're so needy... Okay, I'll be nice. How about in exchange for me teaching you how to be a man, you do all the housework for a month? I know we always split it, but it's a pain in the ass for me."

"Oh! Okay!"

it's nothing. Both of you are tidy and the house is small, so it's not a big deal for you. You actually felt relaxed every time you do housework, but you think it's better not tell him.

"And every time we're in lesson you have to refer to me as Master."

"What??"

"Sure, aren't we in a teaching relationship? It also doesn't cost you anything to fulfill my whim and show some respect. It's just a little commitment to prove that you will follow my lessons to the letter, nothing more. Take it as a game between us where you have to follow the rules, so you won't feel any pressure and you won't be so pressured to meet some objectives because it will be something fun between us. What do you think, boy?"

It sounds a little weird but it's true that you've been feeling very depressed lately and the worst thing that can happen is that you back out. You know you have to get out of your comfort zone and learn not to take things so seriously or overthink things. It's okay if you feel a little weird or annoyed, with Andrew you know you can always ask him to stop if it makes you uncomfortable and he won't make a big deal out of it, but you also have to learn to put up with some discomfort.