A gay story: A Halloween Wish is Granted
“Dude, are you gonna get ready or not?”
“Geez, ya! I will, just give me a minute!”
Samuel Webster wasn’t sure how he found himself in this situation. He was an excellent student, he never gave off “Get Lit” vibes, but he was still being forced to go to a Halloween Party with his dorm-mate and friend TC.
“It’s only like a 15 minute walk, but I think there might be a line to get in.” TC said to Sam as he put on his costume
“I just don’t get why you are making me go to this…” Sam responded, still staring at his computer
“Dude, I am not gonna let you ruin your college experience! You are at a serious risk of getting a computer tan if you don’t start getting out more!” TC retorted, shuffling around the room looking for costume components
“Whatever, as long as we don’t have to stay more than an hour.” Sam said, clacking away at his keyboard
Sam and TC are both 18 year old freshmen students at their University, only in their first few months at College, but they had known each other much longer than that. TC and Sam were basically lifelong friends, knowing each other since kindergarten! They grew up in the same sleepy suburb, went to the same schools and are each others best friend too. Despite their mutual bestie status, they couldn’t be more different people.
Sam might be considered a typical nerd in most ways; he is smart and studious, socially awkward and possesses a typically icy demeanor. Maybe it was his 5’6″ stature and skinny form, his lack of any athletic skill or his zero game when it came to talking to girls, but the chip on his shoulder was evident to all who he interacted with. His pale complexion, neatly managed black hair and blue eyes added to his frosty look. Despite all his shortcomings, nobody could deny Sam’s raw intellect and generally self-disciplined lifestyle.
TC on the other hand was the sunny personality that thawed out Sam’s cold exterior. He had the confidence and self assured charm of being perennially popular his whole life. Throughout their High School years, TC had ran Track and Field, played Baseball and Football. His natural athleticism and years of moderate weightlifting blessed his body with chiseled muscles and a toned physique. Even though he was still a generally short 5’9, it still annoyed Sam that TC was taller. While Sam was always single, never having a girlfriend, TC seemed to always be in a relationship with a Lady or (after he came out a few years ago as Bisexual) a Gentleman. The two really had an odd friendship, being polar opposites. Despite all this and Sam’s general personality complex, they always seemed to get a long. TC always said that they complimented each other well.
Finally locking his computer screen and turning around, Sam took a look at his friend and let out a pointed sigh.
“Seriously TC, you’re going as a greek god? Isn’t that a little cliché for you?” Sam said exasperated
TC was of partial Greek heritage, evidenced by his tan mediterranean complexion, dark brown hair and the omnipresent Gold Orthodox Cross around his neck. He always seemed to find a way to work in ‘greekness’ to all things. His costume consists of a white greek robe with shiny gold trimming on the edges. It is wrapped around his body sloppily and slung over his left shoulder to leave most of his torso and abs exposed to prying eyes. He had a matching cloth belt tied around his waist and was holding a small foot-long plastic lightning bolt.
“Whatever man, you’re just jealous I can pull this off!” TC joked, lifting his arms up and flexing his biceps.
“You look like one of those TikTok fitness influencers who acts like people watch their videos for fitness tips instead of to just simp on their bodies.” Sam responded
“Nah, I know why people watch me.” TC says with a wink and kisses his right biceps before lowering his arms
Even though Sam was straight as an arrow, he had to admit that his friend looked good. His olive skin and big white smile almost glowed in contrast to the pale garment slung around his body. The robe only went down to his mid-thighs, showing off his hard built leg muscles. Glancing at his phone, Sam inwardly smiled when he noticed it was only 50℉ outside tonight; TC was gonna freeze in that skimpy costume.
“Just don’t bring any guys back to the room with you tonight, I don’t want to be around for any of the gay shenanigans.” Sam answered with an eye roll
Sam was very supportive TC when he came out as bisexual in high school, but he never missed the opportunity to use it as the butt of a joke.
“Shenanigans? What are you 65? Besides you’re the only twink coming home with me tonight.” TC retorted while wiggling his eyebrows at Sam
Sam made a fake barfing motion and said “In your dreams, besides even if I was gay, you couldn’t land me”
“Whatever dude, I would rock your world.” TC says, returning his gaze back to the mirror
“Have you ever thought its a little funny that your last name, Andino, means ‘manly’ in Greek but you’re gay? It’s like your own name is taunting you” Sam spoke
“First off dude, not gay. I am bisexual, but also you think gay people aren’t manly? Even if that was true, isn’t that like the pot calling the kettle black?” TC retorted
“I mean I think being straight makes me more manly than you.” Sam responded in a joking tone
TC rolled his eyes at that and inwardly thought what a prick Sam can be sometimes.
“So what’s your costume?” TC asked, deciding to change the conversation
“I am going as an annoyed hostage.” Sam responded in a monotone
“Seriously dude, what else would you have don’t tonight if you weren’t going to this with me? You’d probably be sitting on your computer playing your Pokémon game.” TC said back
“I am not playing a Pokémon game, I am hacking a Pokémon rom to make my own game. But so what! That is a fun night.” Sam responded
Opening his closet, TC started looking through his clothes to try and piece together a costume for Sam. Shuffling through his belongings, he found a his old boy scouts uniform from a few years ago. That will work! It was too small for TC now, but it would be the perfect size for Sam. He turned around to show it to Sam, and got the blank stare he was expecting.
“Look, it could be worse. I could have a ballerina costume in my closet” TC joked
“Fine whatever, just as long as we don’t have to stay more than an hour” Sam said back
“One hour and we can leave, if you want” TC agreed
Sam snagged the outfit from TC and started putting on the clothes. A khaki colored short-sleeve shirt with various patches sewn into it, he slid it over his own plain white t-shirt. Thigh length shorts of the same color as the shirt, which he quickly swapped his jeans out for. To complete the look, an olive green flat cap and a red neckerchief.
Turning around to show his costume to TC, Sam quirked his eye brows up at him.
“Looking good, bro” TC said
“Whatever, lets just get this over with” Sam responded in a huff
Walking out their dorm building, Sam and TC slowly made their way across campus to the Frat House holding the party. The campus was covered in Halloween themed decor, with pumpkins dominating the scene. The old red brick buildings, the crisp leaves on the ground and the myriad of students walking around in their costumes really gave them a sense of being in the season. They passed Pumpkin Carving booths, Apple Cider stands and other Holiday themed activities the university had setup on the grounds of the campus to celebrate.