introduction: This story is about 2 male lovers. A young bartender in his mid-twenties is stuck in a toxic relationship with his childhood friend, who is this picture-perfect straight marine with a beautiful girlfriend. Both know that this thing they have is bad for them, mentally and physically. Yet one is holding tight despite wanting to let go so badly, and the other wants the best of both worlds. This won''''t end well. Based loosely on a true story.