Every week we post six lines from a work of ours, a work-in-progress or published or a recommendation of someone else’s work with at least one LGBT character. Posted at Rainbow Snippets here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974

This week, we get to share pasta with two old friends, from my story “Breadbowl.” https://authorjeffbaker.com/2024/04/05/breadbowl-and-pasta-for-friday-flash-fics-from-jeff-baker-april-5th-2024/

“Pasta in breadbowls,” Dimitri said. “Perfect!”

Dimitri and Chuck had met at the day shift at the warehouse. After a couple of after-work beers they had agreed to officially “go out,” but had agreed to stay “just friends.” Dimitri was dark-haired, short and muscular. Chuck had long reddish-blonde hair and was lean like a soccer player.

Here’s one more snippet (I’m getting hungry!)

“You know, we’ve got a better relationship right now than a lot of couples I know,” Dinitri said, finishing the last of his pasta.

“Yeah,” Chuck said. “Hey, do you ever wonder what would have happened if we’d, you know?”

The two young men stared at each other for a moment, then broke into broad grins and laughed.

“This is better,” Chuck said.

“A lot better!” Dimitri said.

I didn’t realize I was channeling one of the last episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show. And a lot of this story has happened to me!

Next week, something old…till then, take care! —–jeff