Overview

By this time, you're probably thinking "who are these guys and why are
their lives so confusing?" It's really not that difficult but I think it
would be better if I give you an overview of who's who and what the
situation really is.

Let's start from me - not that I'm self absorbed or something (No, don't
listen to what the others say). It's best to start from me coz I'm sort of
the glue that binds everyone together. Much like the core link in
Friendster that connects everyone else. My name's Miguel, though my
friends call me Migs. I'm way past my 30s and still single. Why? That's
part of the story but maybe for another time. I'm just your average Joe
(or Jane depending on how you look at it).

Anyways, my first friend-link would probably be Tim, my best friend. Tim
and I went to the same college but we didn't really click as much as when
we did after school. Sure we did have the same interests when we were
still in the university but we sorta developed that quasi telepathic bond
that we share 'til a couple of years after that. No, we didn't get
romantically attached or something, it's more like a siblings sort of thing
that we share. We don't really hang out as much as before since he got
attached to Philip. They tend to keep to themselves and thus haven't
really been a part of the last couple of month's adventures.

Speaking of hanging out, the person I've been spending time with is Daniel.
Daniel is my neighbor and has been a friend of mine for seven years now. I
knew of Daniel from Elementary school but didn't hang out with him until
seven years ago. I'm not being biased when I say Daniel is this kind,
beautiful and intelligent guy. (Shut up guys!). He however does have the
tendency to be quite intense at times - moving from low depressions one day
to super hyper the next. He just broke up with his boyfriend of almost two
years after he found out that the latter was sleeping around. Daniel's
currently dealing with the depression brought about by that situation.

Connected to Daniel is Mark, his straight best friend. How can one
describe Mark? Paris once said that Mark's the type of guy who can make
fun of himself and have a great time doing it - no inhibitions. I have to
agree with that. As to why he's hanging out with the pink people? I can't
really say. He's currently dealing with the separation from his wife and
two kids and probably finds comfort with the gang. I think he's one of
those few guys who are confident enough with their sexuality that they can
embrace the culture - a true fag stag.

On the opposite end of the friend-link is Paris. Paris is my officemate
for five years now. Tim says he knew Paris from High School. Anyways, I
didn't know Paris was a team player until early February this year when we
bumped into each other at the bar, Government. We became better friends
since then. Paris' currently in the dilemma is that he's in love with both
the mature and secure Steve and the young and joyful KC.

The last member of the group is Luke, Paris' best friend. This six foot
tall guy is likewise the most butch of the group (butcher than Mark at
times). He's into helicopters, big bikes and other mechanical stuff (while
the rest of the posse are talking about clothes). Luke just got out of a
three year relationship and has been turning to the online community as a
source of rescue from him loss. Most of the time he's OK but there are
still bump of the road which makes him wonder about the loss he suffered.

Everyone does have their own story.

What? Me? Fine. He's my drama: I've been in love with Daniel since I
first saw him seven year ago. No, I'm not hoping for some fairy tale
romance that we'll eventually end up together. I'm dealing with it - in my
own way.