We flirt because it’s fun and something we got used to doing. We flirt with each other a lot, but we never question it. It took us long enough after suspecting each other’s sexuality for a while. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Ĭlaud and I just came out to each other.

Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Who will make the first move? Where will things lead between them? What will happen to their friendship? What they do know is that this summer isn't going to be the same as any other hot one.īoys in the Clouds is a 3,700 word short story.

He's more outgoing than the shyer Claud, yet he doesn't feel like it in a unique situation like this. If only being virgins didn't make them more anxious.īailey also has a crush on Claud, so it's not only physical on his part. They've already flirted harmlessly before, after all. Testing the waters with a serious flirt here and there could be a promising start. They can also check out other boys together, because why not?īut maybe instead of checking out other boys, they can check each other out and take their friendship to a whole new level. They can relate to each other's personal struggles, and they're able to confide in each other more than ever. Now that Bailey and Claud came out to each other, there are many new things to explore in their lives. The two of them plan to have so much fun before their last year of high school in the fall. What better way than to take advantage of lots of alone time with his best friend, Claud. It's summer vacation, and Bailey has the house all to himself.

Boys in the Clouds by Zay de Parco