The Key Anthology:
Frankie and Aaron
Chapter 14
Start of the Journey
It was late and Wanda was starting to fall asleep in the chair across from the bed where Aaron was snoring. Frankie Jr. quietly entered the room and put his hand on her shoulder. She was half asleep and jumped up.
“I’m awake,” Wanda said. “No worries… I’m awake.”
“I know, Wanda,” Frankie Jr. said. “I’m just here to relieve you.”
“Oh. Did you say goodbye to the handsome doc?”
“Yeah. I was home packing the SUV. We need to say goodbye now, Wanda. Unless you’re gonna wake up early to tell us goodbye tomorrow.”
“It’s not like I won’t see you again, fool. But I’ll make the supreme sacrifice and get up early.”
They both turned when they heard noises coming from Aaron.
“He’s alright, just being nosy,” Frankie Jr. said. “Go on home, I’ll see you in the morning.”
Wanda walked over to Aaron and kissed his cheek, then kissed Frankie goodnight and walked out the door. Frankie Jr. walked to Aaron and spoke.
“Did you hear that Aaron? We leave in the morning early. Are you ready to start this journey? It doesn’t really matter cause you’re going.” He heard Aaron making noises again and knew he was suppressing a laugh. His eyes still had the old mischievous twinkle in them. And he didn’t need to hear Aaron speak to know what he was thinking. “I know. I’ve gotten more aggressive since you saw me last. Maybe it means I’ve grown up some. All I know is that more than ever I know what I want out of life—and who I want. Looking at Aaron’s face he could see numerous questions in his eyes. He knew Aaron like he knew himself and could see he needed a little reassurance. Walking over to the bed he kissed Aaron carefully on the lips and hugged him gently. Aaron was lightly squeezing his hand when Frankie Jr. whispered in his ear. “I love you.”
Aaron grunted a response, the meaning of which Frankie Jr. understood completely.
“Listen, Aaron. You’re gonna have to share the bed. We’re leaving early and I need my sleep.” He kept his eyes on Aaron as he took off his pants and pulled his shirt over his head to get ready for bed. “I see you looking at me. Not bad huh. Thomas took me to his gym and helped me come up with an exercise routine as well as a sensible eating plan. I’m grateful to him for that. It also helped me take my mind off you.” Before climbing into bed beside Aaron he turned off the light. Aaron’s hand found his under the covers and held it. They kissed again and went to sleep.
* * * *
Thomas came by early in the morning to check Aaron for the last time. “Are you OK to go on this journey, young man?” he said to Aaron.
Aaron grunted.
“Have you had any problems with him, Frankie,” Thomas said. Are you going to be able to handle things.”
“Yes, thank you Thomas,” Frankie Jr. said. “I was able to help Aaron get up and use the bathroom. I didn’t think it was wise to give him a shower or bath, though.”
“That’s smart of you. A warm wash cloth across his body wouldn’t hurt though and may make him feel better.”
“Would you give me a hand with him then help me get him into the sweatpants and sweatshirt I bought.”
“Of course,” Thomas said, holding Frankie Jr’s chin in his hand to hold his head up. “No matter how things ended up with us I want you to know I’m always here for you as a friend.”
“I know that or I would never have called you to begin with,” Frankie Jr. said. “I just don’t want to overstep—you know what I mean.”
“Yeah, and you’re not.”
“You deserve so much, Thomas. You have so much to give.”
“So do you, Frankie. And as hard as it might be to believe, I do wish with all my heart that things work out for you.”
“They will. Don’t doubt that.” Frankie Jr. gave Thomas a chaste kiss on the cheek before going to the bathroom, getting a washcloth and wetting it.
Thomas was stripping Aaron and had him fully undressed when Frankie Jr. returned with the wet washcloth.
“Now if I had a dirty mind or was a jealous person, I might say something inappropriate,” Frankie Jr. said.
Thomas stepped back and watched Frankie Jr. washing Aaron who had started to get an erection. Frankie Jr. laughed.
“Well at least that works,” Thomas said.
“He’s never had a problem getting that to work,” Frankie Jr. said, then smiled.
“With you washing him I can’t blame him for getting it up. He’s handsome. Looking past the bruises and black and blues I can see he’s got an incredible body and good-looking face. You two make an attractive couple. Where are the clothes you brought for him to wear?”
“On the chair in front of the window.”
Thomas went to the chair and picked up the sweats and socks. Before walking back, he snuck a look at Frankie Jr. and Aaron. Their eyes were filled with pure and absolute love as they looked at each other. He watched Frankie Jr. gently washing Aaron’s muscular legs down to his outstretched toes, up again across Aaron’s six-pack abs and down between his legs. Ever so gently washing his balls and engorged cock. Thomas could feel his own cock rising, but through sheer force of will, made it go back down. Still, he admired the love he saw. He walked back to the bed with the clothes in hand. “Sorry, I can’t approve doing any funny business yet. It might be a bit painful for him.”
Frankie Jr. laughed loudly. “You’re saying that because of his erection. He knows he’s not up for anything. It’s just his way of showing he missed me. Kind of an inside joke.”
“I don’t get it,” Thomas said, as they both got Aaron into the sweatpants.
“We grew up together, Aaron and I. The first time my family went on vacation was the first time we were separated. As soon as we got back home I ran to find Aaron. I told him how I missed him but he didn’t say much except that he missed me too. When I told him I didn’t believe him he grabbed my hand and put it down his pants. It was the first time I’d held another erect cock besides my own. He was showing me how much he’d missed me.”
“Like he’s showing you now. A lover’s sign.”
Aaron grunted.
“I know,” Thomas said. “I wish you both the best.” He and Frankie Jr. pulled the sweatshirt down over Aaron’s head, then they each put a sock on Aaron’s bare feet.
“I need to say one more thing to you both,” Thomas said. “I ran blood tests to check for STD’s because of the trauma you suffered, Aaron. I didn’t see evidence of rape, but I thought it best to check. I’ll call you with the results. Is that OK, Aaron? Grunt for yes.”
Aaron grunted then pointed to Frankie Jr.
“You want me to call Frankie and tell him?” Thomas said. “Grunt again if I’m correct.”
Aaron grunted again.
“There are some slide sandals under the chair where the clothes were,” Frankie Jr. said. “Can you get them please, Thomas?”
Thomas grabbed the sandals as Frankie Jr. helped Aaron to sit up. Thomas returned and helped Aaron slip on the sandals.
“His throat will be very sore for a while but he’ll be able to speak soon, Frankie. Did you want me to sit with him while you showered or took care of anything?”
“No thanks. I showered earlier, dressed, and packed the SUV. It turns out this room has already been paid for. A little help getting him into the SUV would be appreciated, though.
Thomas helped Frankie Jr. get Aaron up and they walked toward the door. Looking down, Thomas spotted an envelope on the floor in front of the door.
“Did you see that, Frankie?”
“No. It must’ve been slipped under the door while we were dressing Aaron. I can hold Aaron for a minute if you’ll get it and just put it in my top pocket for now.”
Thomas did so and they opened the door to see Wanda on the other side.
“Told you I’d be here,” she said.
The three helped Aaron into the front passenger seat of the SUV and Wanda gave him a hug and kiss.
“You two take care of each other,” Wanda said. “And call me when you get there.”
Aaron held his hand out to Thomas who shook it before giving him a hug. Frankie Jr. hugged both Thomas and Wanda before getting into the driver’s side, then waved to them as he drove off.
Wanda put her arm around Thomas. “Did I ever tell you I’m a great matchmaker, Doc?”
Thomas smiled at Wanda as he watched Frankie Jr. drive away and start on his new life. He wished only the best for them and wondered what they’d find.
To be continued.
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