Kris, another old friend from college, was not originally intended to be a date. I always thought he was cute, but when we first met, he was honestly way too young for me! Still, I always noticed a spark of joy emanating from him, such positivity, energy around exploration. Even through the dark years of......

(Recall: Xavier saga part 1) Xavier is a slightly strange one. And I know he’d say the same of me. Maybe that’s why we get each other. Despite some arguing and regular frustrations, a lightly-slacked spring seemingly tugs on us when we’ve been apart too long. This was our first get together since I met......