08.14.06

Lunch with a porn star

Posted in sex, the internet at 1:06 pm by me

My online introduction to Ricky (not his real name) was really nothing out of the ordinary. Occasionally I glance through my “Who’s Viewed Me” list on Friendster to find out who has been looking at my profile, with the hopes of finding a handsome stranger who was interested, but just too shy to get in touch.

The last time I decided review my catalog of incommunicado stalkers, I was greeted by the smile of a handsome, surprisingly boyish 25-year old redhead named Ricky. His small collection of photos on Friendster had him in various states of business attire, sometimes from awkward angles, smiling with friends, and having a good time.

His profile indicated that he was from Toledo, which wasn’t surprising to me. I seem to meet Midwestern ex-patriots on a constant basis, all of whom usually share the common dream of living a less oppressive lifestyle amidst the streetcars of San Francisco. In general, these boys are often shy, warm, and trusting — not yet tainted by the challenges of living and dating in the homo-jungle.

I went right to work by sending a “smile” to let him know that I’d like to chat sometime, and soon we were having the usual back-and-forth banter that I’m used to when talking to boys online. Before too long, we had arranged to meet for lunch on Sunday. As we were solidifying our plans and deciding where to meet, he nearly shocked me from my desk chair onto the floor.

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