The Gym, and Thirty Year Old Frat Boys

Usually I go to the gym late in the evening around 10 or 11, but today I decided to go around 5 in the afternoon. I figured it would be pretty busy, filled with the angry stay-at-home moms I see there on occasion, but when I went in there was only one guy there, and my gaydar went off right away.

He was a breed of gay man I've been starting to notice a lot lately - the older, preppy gay. They generally look like frat boys in their early 20's but always end up being about ten years older. These guys were everywhere on Fire Island. Since I'm 21 but look 17, or maybe younger, I'm wondering if this will be me when I'm 32. My friend says that it's the money that makes them look younger.

Anyway, this guy was hot and my type, and he was definitely checking me out. He stood there watching while I was doing free weight exercises and we alternated using the bench. He was very friendly, told me to "take it easy" when I left. I think I'm gonna start showing up around the same time, just to see what happens...