“How was the youth center Christmas party?” she asked.
“Fine.”
“I loved parties like that when I was your age! Aren’t you glad I insisted you go? But it would be more fun if you had a girlfriend. Don’t you want a girlfriend?”
“Yeah.”
Eric bolted to his room. He was relieved the party was over. Although maybe it would have been fun with a date. He thought of Ben, who’d looked so handsome.
But even in 2023, Eric’s mom would never tolerate him dating another boy.