Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 20:44:13 EDT
From: CrunkSayWhat@aol.com
Subject: For Josh's Love: chapter 2

Here's the second chapter!  Hope everyone enjoyed the first part.  I just
want to say thanks to the comments of encouragement I got-they mean a
lot.  Thanks to Phil, Marc and Dana for all of your support.  I'll keep
it up!

Usual disclaimer:  This story is not meant to imply anything about the
sexual preferences of any member(s) of Nsync.  If gay fraternization
offends you or you're under 18, go somewhere else.  If it doesn't, please
read on.


Chapter 2


Eric was completely frozen.  He watched as Josh extended his hand to
shake.  Eric took Josh's hand and shook it slowly.  His hand was sweaty
as he thought of the magnitude of this meeting.  Eric could only think of
the many daydreams and passing thoughts he had of Josh, of JC.

-JC Chasez.  That was his name.  He was in the band Nsync.-

Eric's memories seemed to come in fractions.  He just couldn't put them
all together or even in order.  He never got this up heaved before.  He
tried to pull himself together just so he wouldn't look like a complete
idiot,

"um....uh..."  Great try, Eric.

Josh was pretty understanding, "Ah, you have the 'Oh, my God, it's him.'
Look.  It's nice to meet you too, Eric."

Eric blushed and glanced down at the floor, "Sorry, man.  I am a fan-but
don't worry, I won't rip off your clothes or anything."

Josh simply smiled and nodded, "Thanks, Eric.  That'd be helpful.  So,
you come here to spar or what?"

Eric's head whipped up with a smirk, "You're damn right."

"Good, then let's go."

They walked to the middle of the combat mat, made their bows and took
their respective stances.  Eric's was quite aggressive, while Josh's was
a bit more reserved.  The pair waited for the other to make the first
move,

'Alright.' Eric thought, 'I'll lead.'

Eric lead off with a quick snap kick to Josh's chest.  It was a light
kick, but it's impact was made.  Josh responded with a roundhouse that
was quickly blocked.  Eric conserved his energy by making small, quick
punches and kicks.  They were usually blocked, but some connected.  Josh
seemed content with using very strong attacks.  When they hit, Eric was
certainly affected, but he wasn't worried.  He knew that if he could just
keep blocking and dodging, Josh would wear himself out soon enough.  This
exchange continued for another ten minutes.  Josh began to tire rapidly
and Eric took advantage of it.  Eric's attacks were quicker and more
precise than earlier.  He made his contact over and over, weakening Josh
considerably.  Josh was getting really tired,

'Damn, he's got me.  He only leaves himself open for only a second, but I
can't seem to hit it. I've got to keep trying.  Wow, he is something
else.  I've got about three good ones left and I am spent.'

Josh blocked most of Eric's hits and waited until he had the opportunity
to strike.  He didn't wait long and made it with a quick punch to Eric's
chest.  It was close to connecting when Eric's hand intercepted it.  Josh
stared wide-eyed as he watched Eric holding his fist in mid-strike,

"Shit!  How did you manage that?"

Eric grinned and froze once again.  This time he was staring into Josh's
eyes.  He was so taken by the deep blue ocean color, that he left himself
wide open.  Josh took this opening and used it.  His kick was a little
misplaced and smacked Eric right in the face.

"Ah, damn..." Eric rasped.

He stumbled back and felt his check.  There was a nice smear of blood on
his hand.  Josh opened his mouth to apologize,

"Don't worry, Josh.  That was completely my fault.  I choked and you
exploited it.  It was a great kick.  You just may want to consider
trimming your nails."

"Oh, Eric.  Man, I am so sorry.  I just...aw, sorry.  I don't know what I
can say."

"Josh." I repeated, "Don't worry about it.  It's okay, really.  Lemme
just get some water on this, c'mon."

Josh and Eric walked into the locker room

"God, Eric, I can't even begin to apologize for that!"

Eric walked over to the sink, wet a paper towel, and dabbed it on his
cheek,

"Josh, chill-seriously.  Look, the bleeding's already slowed.  You
apologize again, I'm gonna kick you so hard, your whole family's gonna
feel it."

Eric smiled and Josh lightened up.  Josh walked over to a bench and began
to change.  Eric turned and did a double-take.  He only prayed Josh never
saw him.  Eric's mind was racing,

'Would you pull yourself together?  He's just a guy.
 Just...a...gorgeous...beautiful...straight...man..."

Eric sighed heavily.  He couldn't bring himself to ever think any other
way than to think Josh was straight.  He knew there wasn't a chance of
him being the least bit gay or even bi.  He sighed again and walked over
to another bench across from Josh.  He began changing and smiled to
himself,

'If I can't have him, I'm gonna look, dammit!'

Eric glanced up, but as he did, he noticed Josh quickly looking away and
uncomfortably clearing his throat.  Eric contemplated for a second, then,
decided to have some fun with it,

"Josh?  Were you just checking out my ass?"

Josh's eyes widened drastically and his face turned completely red,

"Wha-?  No, no....no, I wasn't!  Why would you think I was?"

"Cuz, you were-I caught you!  You were checking out my sexy ass!  You're
"sexy-ass-lookin-at guy!"

Josh was getting pretty upset, "I was not!  And I am not!  Why don't you
believe me?"

"Josh, I don't care, it's flattering!"

That was all Josh needed.  He exploded,

"Okay, Eric!  You wanna know?  I was looking at your "sexy" ass!  I was
staring at your whole body-your gorgeous!  And, yes, that means that I AM
gay!!"

"Um...who's doin' what now, Josh?"

To be continued...............

Go Josh for coming out-ever so subtly!  Anyway, any comments,
suggestions, ideas-send to crunksaywhat@aol.com