Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:43:58 -0600 From: CC Subject: The Contest - Part 1 - The Introduction (m/b) Disclaimer: The usual disclaimer applies here. This story is a work of true-fiction. That is, it is generally true up to a certain point, then is based on the authors fantasies. If you are easily offended by man/boy stories do not feel obligated to read any further. The names of the characters and descriptions of events have been altered to protect the identities of those involved. Any similarity to real events and / or people is purely coincidental. Background: This is my first story for the nifty archives so I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to hearing your feedback on this story. Email me at: craiker1@hotmail.com. Flames and / or insults will be ignored so don't waste your time. Part 1 - The Introduction. It was mid-September and the school year was only about 2 weeks old. Steven was still 12 years old and just started Grade 8 (his final year of junior high school). September was always an interesting month, as Steven would be having new classmates (although he often kept to the same group of friends). However this year was different. When Steven and I went to the local 7-11 for a slurpee he made mention of his "new" friend Derek in his class. Having been a part of Steven's life for the past many years, I've seen friends come and go, however he kept on talking about this Derek kid. I asked Steven what was so different about Derek compared to his other friends. It turns out that Derek was his first real friend who was the same age as Steven (most of Steven's friends lived near his house and attended other schools or were a year or two younger than Steven.). Steven also said that Derek was "really cool" and popular with the girls. This perked my interest and I told Steven that we would have to include Derek with some of our future outings. I was genuinely interested in who Steven hung around with, as kids can be a positive (or negative) influence on each other at that age. About a week or so later, I came home from work an hour early to tend to some financial matters at my bank. As I pulled into my driveway I noticed two bikes resting in the middle of my usual parking place. I couldn't see anyone around, but recognized one of the bikes to be Steven's. I unlocked the front door to my house, and I guess the noise of my car pulling into the driveway alerted my unexpected guests. From my backyard, emerged Steven with another boy. I said, "Hi, Steven. How's it going? What brings you on over?" Steven replied that they had early dismissal from school and that he wanted to show his friend Derek where I lived and my hot tub. I said that was cool. I extended my hand to Derek and introduced myself to him. At first glance Derek appeared to be just a normal Grade 8 boy. Soon after I became awestruck by his deep blue eyes and handsome smile. Derek appeared rather shy and awkward at first but glanced in my direction and shook my hand, offering up a short "Hello." To help set the context for this story, let me briefly describe Derek. He was somewhat short for his age (standing only about 5'4" tall), with deep blue eyes, dark brown hair that was short on the sides and styled up top. His smile would melt your heart. He had pearl white teeth and was just beginning to show the first traces of puberty on his young face. Derek had a slight frame, and probably only weighed about 90 lbs. (soaking wet). He was a rather skinny kid but looked somewhat athletic. Back to the story now. I invited Steven and Derek into my house for a cold cola. Without hesitation, they went bursting into my house. Steven was very excited to showoff some of the cool things I had at the house, such as the PS2, big screen tv, etc. Steven treated my place like his home away from home and knew where just about to find anything in the house. I quickly dropped off my briefcase and then told the boys that unfortunately I had to rush off to an appointment at the bank, but they would be more than welcome to stay at my place until I got back. I didn't expect to me more than half an hour, so the boys both said they would stay over and play some PS2 until I returned. I left for the bank and returned about 20 minutes later only to find Steven's bike left in my driveway. When I entered the house, Steven told me that Derek contacted his parents and was told he had to be home for dinner. Sadly, that was the last I saw of Derek that day, but as it turns out, I wouldn't have to wait too much longer until our next encounter.