Chapter 16: Daniel, Part 2

I sit back, trying to figure out how to proceed in this conversation. Before I can think of anything to say, Nicholas beats me to it.

"I'm tired of being a virgin. I wanna know what all the fuss is about, ya know?"

"I do know." I take a deep breath. "But let me ask you a question, man to man."

"Okay."

"Does this girl… Tamela? That's her name?" He nods. "Does Tamela know the only reason you asked her to the dance is so you can have sex with her?"

"I don't know. I mean, everyone knows she'll pretty much sleep with anyone, so it can't be too much of a surprise."

"But does she know that's what you're expecting from her? Because I have to say, Nicky, if she thinks you asked her out because you actually like her, and she finds out at the dance that it's only because you want to get with her, that's a really dick move."

His head snaps up. "Oh, come on, Tio. You're really gonna go there? I'm not stupid. I've seen pictures of all the women you're banging. You're with someone new every week. You