“Are you nearly ready?” Nat called out from the lounge of Alex’s flat. “Almost,” shouted Alex from his bedroom. “Stop groping your boyfriend so we can get to the club some time tonight!” Nat was only half joking. Alex and Max had moved in together a week ago and couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Nat didn’t begrudge Alex for that; she was really pleased to see her friend so happy. It’s what she wanted for herself too and tonight, Alex had promised to be her wingman at the Phoenix Club, now that he was off the market.

Alex and Max walked into lounge hand in hand, “We’re ready” smiled Alex as they entered. “About time too,” mocked Nat. She stood and hugged her friend and they headed out to the club. The Phoenix Club was a dance club with a stage and the most amazing dancers performing each night. Although it was mainly gay men that went there, Alex had promised Nat he knew of a few guys that would be perfect for her.

Once they were inside the club and all got drinks at the bar, they found a booth to the side to settle into before the first show was due to the start. As soon as they were tucked into the booth Alex and Max started kissing passionately again, while Nat was watching all the men enjoying themselves on the dance floor. She knew most of them were gay but that didn’t mean she couldn’t enjoy the view, especially as many of them were only wearing obscenely short shorts.

The lights on the dance floor went down, the music stopped, and a spotlight came up on the stage. Alex and Max both came up for air and turned to face the stage, Alex wrapped up by Max’s huge biceps. Onto the stage glided a beautiful man, not skinny but he also didn’t look like he was in love with going to gym 24 hours a day. The music started and the man began to move elegantly across the stage. Nat was captivated by his every move; he was graceful but still masculine.

As the show came to an end, the lights went down and everyone in the club applauded and cheered. The dance floor was once again lit, and bodies started moving around the club again. “What did you think of that Nat?” asked Alex from behind her, “he was amazing,” Nat said turning to face her friend. “I’m glad you thought so, his name is Matt,” Alex said nodding to behind Nat. Nat turned and found that standing in front of her was the beautiful man from the stage. “Matt this is Nat,” Alex said introducing the two.

“Hi Nat, can I buy you a drink?” asked Matt, Nat was stunned but managed to reply, “I’d like that.” Matt held out his hand and led her to the bar. The pair chatted together for the rest of the night, only separating when Matt had to go perform again. Alex had really come through for her, Matt was straight, sexy, graceful, and funny. Despite everything that happened, Alex truly was a great friend to her, and she was glad they had walked in each other’s shoes, literally.

THE END