Bend Me Over – Mateo P. Chavez
When Tom invited me to Rio to celebrate, he refused to tell me what he had planned. He knows how much I hate surprises, so when I asked if I needed to prepare for anything, his only response was, “Just shave.” I couldn’t tell if he was joking. But when he takes me straight into the heart of Carnival and introduces me to his friend Raul—a stunning local with a devastating smile—I’m glad I did.
As we step atop a mesmerizing float, he grinds his body against mine. Surrounded by the watchful eyes of a thousand strangers, I can’t help but feel that the parade isn’t my real birthday gift.