31 Plays in 31 Days - Gay Romance Story
Gay Romance Story
Two men stand across from each other looking at music in a well-appointed
music store. Anthony is in his mid-twenties
and is enjoying a new height of attractiveness and a disposable income. Richie is in his early thirties and has grown
comfortable in his body and his sense of self.
They sense each other and are possibly looking longer at the records to
be near each other. The music changes to
Otis Redding “Stand by Me” from Pain in My Heart. They both begin to sway and
enjoy the song.
Anthony I
love this song.
Richie It’s
good.
They look up at each other for the first time. There is a brief smile from each before they
return to their respective records.
Anthony What
are you looking at?
Richie Beach
Boys.
Anthony Seriously?
Richie Yeah. What? Do you have a problem with the Beach
Boys?
Anthony I
don’t have a problem with boys on a beach, but THE Beach Boys are kind
of…beige.
Richie “God
Only Knows” is one of the best songs ever recorded.
Anthony Come
on. That’s the crap my dad would listen
to. It’s sentimental bullshit.
Richie Listen to the
lyrics: I may not always love you / But as long as there are stars above you /
You never need to doubt it / I’ll make you so sure about it / God only knows
what I’d be without you / If you should ever leave me / though life would go on
believe me / The world could show nothing to me / So what good would living do
me? / God only knows what I’d be without you.
Richie has delivered this all while looking directly at Anthony, who
couldn’t break eye contact. There is a
pause. An uncomfortable and blushing
Anthony tries to make a joke.
Anthony It’s
a terrible way to start a love song: “I may not always love you.”
Richie I think it’s
honest. Love is more complicated then
happily ever after.
Anthony I’m sorry. I think I started this wrong. Do you want to get a drink?
Richie I
would.
End of Play.
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