I was done playing small with Derek. My plan to push his buttons was working, and I could tell he was starting to crack. Those little flashes in his eyes, the way his jaw got tight, it was proof I was getting to him. Matthew was all in, and I knew we could take it further. We decided to go out late and have some fun, maybe even get a little drunk, to really mess with Derek. If he wouldn’t admit he wanted me, I’d make him see what he was missing.

That night, Matthew and I sneaked out after Derek went to his room. “Where are we going?” I...