The Bottle and the Bi-Curious

"Seriously?" he asked anyway. His heart beat faster.

She nodded. "Don't get too excited, I'm just curious to see if you're a good kisser or not."

"Oh, well when you put it that way," Ethan replied, rolling his eyes.

"Just shut up and get over here." Gabriella was on her knees now and leaning forward, beckoning Ethan to meet her halfway. Ryan watched from the sidelines with mild interest while his roommate hesitantly climbed to his knees and joined her.

With wine on their lips the two friends came together, crossing a boundary that had yet to be breached. They shut their eyes as their lips parted for one another, the warmth growing in their cheeks as they kissed like lovers. They'd never agreed on a time limit, and neither stopped to make one as their tongues danced with one another and their hearts raced. Ethan brought his hand to Gabriella's cheek, the warmth of his touch fueling the passion in her kiss. It seemed to go on for ages, but in reality, only half a minute had passed before Ryan cleared his throat.

Their eyes opened as their lips parted, and Ethan brought his hand back to his side as he slid back into his former seat. Gabriella lingered silently on her knees, the tan skin of her chest showing faint signs of a flush. When she finally leaned back to sit down, Ethan couldn't wait any longer.

"Well? How'd I do?"

Gabriella laughed, having clearly enjoyed herself. "I'm not sure why Melissa left you, but it sure wasn't because you're a bad kisser. I'll attest to that any day."

"We don't say that name in this house," Ryan said, referring to his roommates' most recent ex.

"Voldemort it is then," Gabriella joked. "Okay then Harry Potter, give her a spin."

Ethan did as he was told, landing on Ryan. The redhead asked for a truth, and Ethan gave the question some thought before delivering. "Have you ever been skinny dipping?"

Ryan nodded. "Yeah, once, when I was working at a summer camp." When the other two gave him an awkward glance, he quickly added, "It was during staff training week and it was just us counselors. The kids hadn't even arrived yet."

"Whatever you say buddy," Ethan teased, but he knew his roommate was telling the truth.

Ryan rolled his eyes. "What about you?"

"It's not my turn to answer a truth," Ethan replied.

"That means he hasn't, and he's too ashamed to admit it," said Gabriella, giggling in her seat. "I've done it in the lake once, but I'd love to go out to the old rock quarry and go swimming there. There's some kind of mineral in the water that glitters gold, and I can't help but imagine how it would look on a bunch of naked bodies."

"Not to deflect from that wonderful image you're painting for us," Ethan interrupted, "but I have in fact been skinny dipping before. Unfortunately, it was just guys."

"You went skinny dipping without any girls there?"

Ethan nodded. "Yeah, it was right before college, and I was hanging out at my friend's house. There were three of us and we were camping in a tent by the lake, and it was really late at night but we were restless. So one of my friends says we should go swimming, but we didn't have any swimming trunks with us because technically you're not supposed to swim in that particular lake."

"Why not?" asked Gabriella.

"Alligators. Anyway, we figured nobody would see us since it was dark out, so we just went out and did it. Nobody thought it was weird or anything, and we were just excited to be doing something we weren't supposed to."

"I'm not gonna lie, that's actually kind of hot to think about," Gabriella said, a smile crossing her lips. "But I can't help but wonder how foolish you and your friends must have been, to decide that swimming in a lake full of alligators at night was a good idea. Naked, no less."

Ethan shrugged. "It probably wasn't the stupidest thing we did back in the day. I have plenty of stories. But anyway, that's the only time I've been skinny dipping. It was fun, but I think I'd rather do it with girls present if I were to do it again. Not sure if that'll ever happen."

"Well, maybe the three of us should go out to the quarry one night and cross it off your list?"

Ethan smirked. "You make out with me once and suddenly you're willing to get naked with me?"

"Don't make a big deal about it or anything," Gabriella replied. "Anyway, it's your turn Ryan."

"Yes ma'am." When Ryan finished his spin, Gabriella was in the crosshair. "Truth or dare, love?"

"Truth."

"What color panties are you wearing right now?"

Gabriella had to think for a moment before answering. Unable to remember, she pulled the waistband of her skinnies back just enough to peek below, though the boys couldn't see from their angle.

"Purple."

"I'm guessing a thong?" Ryan asked, prying for a bit more detail in her description.

"No, they're cheeky briefs. I'm not a huge fan of going to class with a constant wedgie."

"Fair enough," said Ryan.

Gabriella took the bottle and gave it a twirl. It pointed between Ryan and Ethan, but Ryan's foot was a bit closer, so he took the fall.

"Fine, give me a truth," he said, grudgingly.

"I'll give you an easy one," Gabriella promised. "What's your biggest turn on?"

The blush returned to Ryan's cheeks again. "I'm not really sure I have one to be honest."

"Oh, come on, there has to be something that never fails to get you going?"

She wasn't going to take no for an answer, so Ryan finally replied, though a bit reluctantly. "I like people who are fit. One's who take care of their bodies."

"So you like muscular girls?" Gabriella asked, seeking clarification. This time when Ethan fidgeted, she took notice, but said nothing.

Ryan continued to blush, doing quite a lot of fidgeting of his own. "Well, I like my partners to be in shape, I'll just leave it at that." There was a distinct nervousness in his voice, and Gabriella noticed this as well. She assumed it was because Ryan wasn't used to talking about his love life with a girl, and she was determined to make him feel comfortable with her.

"So when you say you like them to be 'in shape,' you mean athletic girls, like me? Or do you just mean you like them to be skinny?"

"He isn't talking about girls, Gabriella." It was Ethan who spoke, which came as a surprise to both the others.

For Gabriella, whose lovely brown eyes were quick to grow wide with revelation, this was clearly a secret she hadn't been expecting. For Ryan, with those baby blue irises staring nervously back at his roommate, the shock was that Ethan had known anything at all about Ryan's true sexual orientation.

"How long have you known?" he asked, the nervousness clear in his voice.

Ethan offered a smile. "For quite a while, to be honest. It wasn't all that hard to figure out, having lived with you for so long."

Ryan shook his head, still in disbelief. "I never mentioned anything about it to anyone."

"Exactly," Ethan answered. "Most guys will eventually brag about their sex life to their other guy friends, but you never seemed all that interested in sex, or girls at all for that matter. It wasn't all that difficult to put the pieces together. Plus, I don't know too many straight men who watch Glee reruns when they're alone in the dorm."

Ryan laughed, the nervousness finally breaking enough to form a smile. Gabriella couldn't help but join him.

"Well, I suppose you have a point there," Ryan said. "Sorry I never told you before. I guess I was just worried you wouldn't take it well."

Ethan frowned. "Why would you think that?"

Ryan looked apologetically at his drink. "It's just the way things are around here. I'm sure you know what I mean."

Gabriella looked at Ethan now, her own smile having disappeared. While they hated to admit it, Ryan had a point. He was from the UK, but they were both native to this state, and when it came to issues like gay rights, there were usually less supporters on this side of the Mason Dixon line. It was a terrible truth, and one they all hoped would change in the near future, but neither was willing to let Ryan go on believing they were so intolerant.

"Dude, you've known me long enough to know I'm not going to judge you for being who you are," said Ethan.

"Yeah, you're definitely not going to get any shit from either of us," Gabriella added.

Ryan smiled. "So, you're still cool with sharing a room with me next year?"

"Well, I was actually hoping we might try to find an apartment large enough where we could have our own rooms, but I can assure you it isn't because I'm worried about having a gay roommate."

More laughter filled the room, and just like that, the tension vanished completely. For the two boys, it was a huge relief. Ryan no longer felt any fear of his closest friends finding out the truth, and Ethan no longer felt pressured to continue feigning ignorance.

"Sorry about how it all happened, blurting it out like that," continued Ethan. "Are you mad at me?"

Ryan waved the thought away. "Fuck no. I'm glad you and Gabriella finally get to hear it. I just think it's funny, I never expected to come out during a truth or dare game. Go figure. And I'm really glad to know you don't mind."

"Of course I don't. Hell, it's not like I haven't gone skinny dipping with two other dudes, as you well know. And we've all had our moments of curiosity."

Gabriella turned back to Ethan now. "Oh? What sort of curiosity?"

"No asking questions until it's your turn to ask them," Ryan said, suddenly bringing them back to the game. "And right now, it's mine." He flicked the bottle, watching it spin wildly before coming to rest in Ethan's direction.

"I'll take a dare," came the immediate reply.

Ryan took note of the empty glass in his roommates' hand. "I dare you to do twenty push-ups."

Ethan followed Ryan's eyes to the glass. "I promise you, it's going to take more than a few glasses of wine to keep me from doing a measly twenty. But while I'm busy, you can top my glass off."

Without complaint, Ryan took the glass and continued to fill the role of bartender while Ethan lowered himself into a pushup position. His eyes were pointed down, so he was unaware of the looks the other two were giving him as they watched his arms flex with every motion. Counting out loud, he pumped out his twenty pushups without much difficulty, and when he reclaimed his seat he was rewarded with a fresh glass of wine from an appreciative friend.

"Wait, is this going back to what you said about liking your partners to be fit?" Ethan asked jokingly, teasing with a smile.

"You've got a long way to go if that's the case," Ryan countered, though they all knew it wasn't true. Their time together in ROTC had done wonders for both boys' fitness.

"Whatever you say." Ethan gave the bottle a spin, and then a second spin when the bottle came back in his direction. The second claimed Gabriella as the target. "Truth or dare?"

"Dare," she said with a grin.

Ethan returned it. "Ryan might be gay, but I'm still going to enjoy this. I dare you to go topless."

"I knew you were just trying to get me out of my clothes," she replied. Still, she took the bottom of her shirt and pulled it over her head, revealing her tanned body inch by inch until the white bra beneath was exposed. She tossed the shirt aside, letting their eyes linger just a moment on her body before reaching behind to undo the clasp.

"Wait, for how long?" she asked, her fingers motionless on the strap.

Ryan answered for Ethan. "Until you finish your drink. I think that's fair." He took Gabriella's nearly empty wine glass and poured until it was full, finishing off the bottle and setting it to the side. He gave Ethan a wink as he put the glass back, determined to be a good wingman. Besides, just because he was gay didn't mean he wasn't curious to see what Gabriella looked like without her clothes on.

With a sigh, Gabriella unclasped the bra, holding it against her chest with one arm while she pulled the straps free of her shoulders. She tried to appear annoyed, but she wasn't fooling either of them. She knew she'd probably end up showing some skin at some point, and she was proud of the body she owned. She also reminded herself that she could always dare them to do something equally revealing, and that brought the smile back to her lips.

Slowly, she eased the white fabric away from her body, freeing her breasts to the cool air of the apartment and the curious eyes of her two friends. They weren't massive by any means, but they were perky, and she was proud of them. Gabriella was actually glad to be rid of the bra, and she was faintly aware of her nipples as they hardened in the cool air. In present company, modesty for comfort was a tradeoff she was certainly okay with, and the way they admired her body was quite the boost to her ego, if nothing else.

Ryan smiled as he shook his head. "Boobs aren't really my thing, but I get the appeal. They look fun to play with."

Gabriella laughed, and she couldn't help but reach up and take her breast in hand in agreement. "You've never touched a girl's boobs, have you?"

Ryan shook his head. "Haven't been in too many situations where I'd have the opportunity."

With a smirk, Gabriella reached out and took Ryan's hand in her own. He didn't resist as she guided him to her chest, his fingers slowly wrapping around the soft flesh, her nipple riding the lines of his palm. Ryan smiled, giving her boob a soft squeeze.

"Definitely fun to play with," he finally answered.

Ethan looked on in jealousy. "No fair, I want a turn!"

Gabriella shook her head teasingly. "No way! You've had plenty of chances to grab tit this semester. I'm just popping Ryan's cherry."

Sulking, Ethan didn't argue. Eventually, the novelty wore off, and Ryan leaned back on both hands with an embarrassed smile on his face. Gabriella let her eyes wander down to his crotch, searching for signs of arousal, but saw nothing obvious.

"If we didn't know you were gay already, we'd definitely know it now," she said, before leaning over to give Ryan a kiss on the cheek. "Okay, time to get my revenge."

The bottle was spun, and the victim chosen. "Ethan, truth or dare?"

Smirking, Ethan chose dare. He knew she would give him hell if he chose otherwise, now that her body was exposed for all to see.

"Good choice. I dare you to take your pants off."

"How predictable," Ethan muttered, unbuttoning his jeans in the process. He stood as he began to undress, arguing that it was easier than sitting on the floor, but secretly hoping it would give his audience a better view. Slowly, in a mock strip tease, Ethan slid out of his pants to reveal a pair of blue boxer briefs below. Unlike his roommate, there was no hiding the effect Gabriella's body was having on him.

"Someone's a show off," the vixen oberved, her slow examination of Ethan's manhood proving anything but subtle. Biting her lip, she turned to see if Ryan was enjoying the view.

While the sight of his roommate undressing did in fact excite Ryan, it wasn't quite enough to elicit any sort of reaction just yet. Since living together, he'd seen Ethan in his underwear plenty of times, and vice versa. Still, it was a view he could definitely appreciate, and now that his sexuality was out on the table, he didn't feel the pressure to hide those feelings. He gave Ethan a nod of approval but left it at that. For now.

Reclaiming his seat, Ethan reached for the bottle once more. "This game just got a lot more interesting, I'd say." The others nodded their agreement as he made his spin.

"Gabriella, truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Someone's scared of losing their pants. Okay then, have you ever been in a threesome?"

Gabriella laughed. "Why? Are you trying to get one started in your living room tonight?"

"Nope, it's just a question."

She rolled her eyes in disbelief. "No, I've never been in a threesome before."

"That wasn't so hard was it?" asked Ethan, grinning.

"Not as hard as you are. Glad you're enjoying my tits. Speaking of which, I need to finish this drink so I can get dressed again." Gabriella took another sip but was clearly in no hurry to actually finish.

She looked down at the bottle but didn't reach for it. "Fuck this, I'm just going to choose. Ryan, truth or dare?"

If Ryan had any issue with her neglect of the bottle, he made no protest. "Truth. I'll keep my pants on for the time being."

"Spoil sport. I'm literally sitting here with my tits out, so the least you could do is show a girl your underwear." She pouted, knowing that Ryan would give in. He did, sighing as he climbed to his feet and began to take of his own jeans.

"I'm still giving you a question though," Gabriella added, watching with curiosity as Ryan's black boxer briefs made their appearance. He too was aroused, though she knew it was likely not her doing. Still, it was quite an impressive bulge, and she couldn't help but wonder which of the two boys would be bigger.

Ryan was more curious of Ethan, who was looking at him now with something more than a passing interest. In fact, he almost seemed to be sizing him up in much the same way as Gabriella, though he couldn't be certain.

"That doesn't really sound fair, but I know you're going to ask one anyway," Ryan said, reclaiming his seat while still pondering about his roommate.

"It's easy enough. Spit or swallow?"

If Ethan had been drinking at the time, he would have choked. Ryan blushed once more, but the alcohol and excitement had quickly eaten away his shyness. "Swallow."

Gabriella gave him a thumbs up. "Good boy."

"I'm not sure 'good' is the right term for it, but I'll take it. And I guess since we're ditching the bottle now, Ethan, truth or dare?"

"Truth. Give me something good."

Ryan smirked. "Okay then. Would you ever consider having a same-sex experience?"

It was quite a loaded question, brought on by Ryan's growing curiosity about how his roommate had looked him over during the last dare. Ethan had never been the type of guy Ryan would want to form a relationship with, but he had to admit, the guy wasn't bad looking.

Ethan, for the first time all night, wasn't sure how to respond. He shifted nervously on the floor, while Gabriella waited anxiously for an answer. Finally, he spoke.

"To be honest, it's not something I've ever really put much thought in to. I know beyond a doubt that I like girls, that much I'm certain of, but I've never felt a need to try anything else."

"You've never been a little bi-curious?" Gabriella asked.

Ethan shrugged. "I don't know. Honestly, I'm not entirely opposed to trying new things, just to see if it's something I might enjoy. But it would have to be with someone I really trust."

"Do you trust me?" Ryan asked, curiosity and desire taking over.

Ethan shrugged. "Of course. And I also trust that Gabriella is going to pick dare, right?"

"I think you're right," Ryan answered, smiling though his advance had been deflected.

"You're taking his side now?" Gabriella asked, staring at Ryan.

"Just because I'm gay doesn't mean I can't appreciate the beauty of the female body," came the reply. "Besides, the less clothes you have on, the more likely you are to get him undressed too."

"Fair enough," replied Ethan, unfazed by Ryan's blatant admission to wanting to see him naked. "But while you're wiggling out of those pants, I'm going to ask you a question too, Gabriella. You made Ryan do it, after all."

"I guess I won't argue," she muttered, unbuttoning her jeans and lifting her bottom off the floor to slide the waist band under her body. Unlike the boys, she didn't bother standing, knowing her skinny jeans would be easier to take off if she wasn't trying to balance on intoxicated feet. The purple lace of her panties greeted them as she straightened her legs into the air, giving Ethan a view that took the words from his mouth. Even Ryan was impressed by the way her body curved, the lace and cotton accenting all the right areas as her tan legs freed themselves from the denim.