2 The Gay Stare (2/2)

”I thought this was a dating app, not a hookup app.” She turned her head in confusion.

”I think people only use this app to hookup,” I replied.

Brad must've noticed us engaging in our little conversation, as he cleared his throat all of a sudden. We stopped talking and turned our attention back to the professor.

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”Imagine hookup up with that piece of meat,” Nathan said after the lecture ended. We three were walking down the hallway right outside the hall.

”Excuse me?” A deep voice boomed behind us.

Brad had his arms crossed and looked disappointed. ”Ped, you stay behind.”

Antonia and Nathan continued to walk away quietly, with Nathan mouthing the words ”text me” before leaving.

”Was I that boring?” Brad's sour face turned into a smirk. ”Pay more attention next time, buddy. I think you know better.”

”What was so interesting anyway? You guys were practically out of focus.” He continued.

”We were just talking about your- ”

Oh shit. I stopped myself before I could say any more.

”My what?”

”Nothing, I mean, it's not important,” I was lost for words.

My phone immediately buzzed. And as I held it up to look at the screen, I realized it was a notification from the gay hookup app. ”New message received”, it read.

Brad noticed the notification as well, and his smirk swiftly changed into that of a surprised look. ”Dear God, are you talking about my profile on that app?”

”Yes,” I looked down in embarrassment, though he should be the one embarrassed more, to be honest.

”I should've reminded myself to delete it while I could. Now my secret's out.” He covered his face in shame. ”See you tomorrow, Ped,” He said dismissively, seemingly wanting to get out of the conversation.

”Brad! I mean, Mr. Mateo, it's alright. Your secret is safe with me.” I blurted out as he began to leave.

He peered at me with his earnest eyes, and for a moment our eyes locked. He did have the gay stare, I thought to myself before he thanked me and left.