Glitter*

"So, let me get this straight. He glitters?"
"Yes," a frustrated sigh, "It is the diamonds."
"The diamonds?" Incredulous. I'm losing her fast.
"Yes. The diamonds that are imbedded in his skin."
"So the sun make him glitter. Because of diamonds?"
"Yes." Finally. She understands.
"So is he gay?"
I spoke too soon.
"No. He has a girlfriend. She is his heroin."
"But you just said he sparkles. And he obviously shaves his chest hair. And from the looks of it he highlights his hair."
"So?"
"He is a flamer."
I stare at her. Calculate. Consider.
"Maybe you are right."

 *for Tina