Two days later Sean went to work. He was surprised by Emi waiting in his grandfather's office. He wore his school uniform in a nice dark blue that suits him pretty well. Sean felt a little embarrassed in his dirty working jumper.

"Sean, right?"

"Yeah, right." Sean responded shyly.

"I just came here to tell you that my grandfather is sick and won't come to work today. But he got you a list full of exciting task for today."

"Oh, is he alright?"

"Yes, just a bad cough - nothing serious. Don't worry. Here's your list."

"Thank you. I hope he's better soon. Please wish him a speedy recovery from me."

"I will." Emi gave him a wink with his right eye and the again his big smile.

Sean got goose bumps and was a little ashamed that he thought of this boy last night in the shower. His heart seemed to pound louder than normal.

When Emi turned to leave Sean mustered up his courage. "So, what are you up today?"

"School, training, learning, pretty boring stuff actually…" he said.

"Ok." Sean's eyes wandered around in the office. "Sounds … great."

Emi giggled. His body posture exuded much self confidence. Sean was a little intimidated.

"What are YOU doing after work, Sean? Would you like to spend the evening with me?"

He was surprised that Emi asked directly. It seems like he is not a shy bookworm like his grandfather told him about. Sean chewed on his lips. He tried to react cool. "If you want we can hang out, maybe?"

"I'll pick you up after work here - at 5, right?" Emi asked.

Sean nodded. "That would be perfect, yeah."

"See you later then." When Emi stepped next to Sean he put a light kiss on his cheek. Sean blushed and looked after Emi while he left the office.

Over the day he could barely concentrate. He cut his finger while fixing a broken toilet and forgot his tools to clean the ventilation system so he had to start over. But his mind always went back to Emi and that little kiss on his cheek. He was so nervous about the evening that he danced around a little while working.

Before Sean left work he washed his body at the sink in the office. He was lucky to find some clothes to change that he left a few days before. It was more casual than his jumper but not good enough for a date. But he didn't have a choice.

Sean talked to himself. "Maybe this isn't even a date. Maybe he just wants to be friends." But what about that kiss? Is it normal for Mexican guys to share kisses? "Doubt it!"

Emi waited in the parking lot. He wore ripped tight jeans and a black V-neck sweater.

"Hi Emi!"

"Hi Sean!"

They went for a walk and talked – about movies, books, music, hobbies and stuff they like. Emi was 16 years old and already skipped to class so he will go to college next summer. He wanted to study chemistry in Mexico City. He's part of the soccer team at school and can play cello.

"But I'm not very good at it!" Emi laughed.

"I'm sure you're great."

They went to a park. Emi invited Sean to some Sincronizadas, a kind of cheese and ham tortilla. Sean was happy to get some food into his stomach. They watched some kids on their skateboards.

"I miss skateboarding!" added Sean.

Emi nodded. "You look a little bit sad."

"No, no, I'm fine. Sorry – I didn't want to ruin our date" Sean bit on his lip. "I mean … or whatever this is, fuck! Sorry for swearing."

"Do you want this to be a date, Sean?" Emi asked.

"I don't know. Do you?" He looked into Emi's eyes.

Emi gave him a cute smile. Then he took Sean's hand and dragged Sean into a quitter part of the park.

He pulled Sean against a tree so no one could see them. "You know, we have to be careful. Even if gay marriage is allowed in Mexico and the LGBT community gets stronger every day, we do have to face bullying and homophobic crimes every day. Got it?"

Sean nodded. He got pretty nervous.

Emi looked up to him holding both of Sean's hands. He closed his eyes and opened his mouth a little bit.

Sean's mind got crazy. He got goose bumps and a warm feeling took over his body. And finally his lips touched Emi's lips.