#being setup

[shiny124]

How it feels when a friend says they want you to meet their other friend

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Being Setup by Jax Calder

Read time: <1 Day Rating: 4/5 Stars

The Quote: “I think there are all these things we did as kids that we forget about as adults. Simple pleasures, you know? Like sitting in the sun or patting a cat. The other day I suddenly realized how long it had been since I walked barefoot on the grass.” “Now that you mention it, it’s been years since I’ve done that.” “Yeah, so in my lunch break I actually I went to the nearest park and took off my shoes so I could walk on the grass.” — Teddy and Michael

Note: Not a warning per se but at 9,000 word or 18 pages this at best a short story

This is so cute and made me smile, bonus it's set in Auckland. Jax has written a story that works on an understanding of red lines. Michael is a character I really like, the extent of his character is revealed through time. He is the one with the red line, the one who refuses to be setup after so many horrendous experiences with blind dates. To that end, we are given fantastic first lines "The problem with being gay is that everyone tries to set you up with anyone they know who is gay. Screw compatibility. Screw attraction. Screw whether your intended date has a good grasp of personal hygiene.". The man he is intended to be set up with is Teddy. Teddy is sweet and endearing, his take on life is lovely and as expected in a story like this he is exactly what Michael needs. They have offered things to each other at times. I like the whole development of their relationship and what it means to other people (ie Andy and his near ultimate wingman status).

Providing a reward to new subscribers is not something I see a lot, some require a subscription for access to works through Prolific Works but this is different.