Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 19:31:19 PST From: CJ NM Subject: Kevin & Dustin part 26 Warning: This story contains acts of a sexual nature between Kevin Richardson and a partly fictional character. In no way is this story real, if only though. The name has been changed of my character It is not meant to reflect on Kevin, Nick, or Brian of the Backstreet Boys. If you are under 18, please leave, if homosexual acts offend you, I ask you to leave. Or if it is illegal in your town, state, country, etc. I also ask you to leave. If not, please enjoy. Some other stories about the Backstreet Boys or N'SYNC you might like to read are the following: My Night With Howie D. Brian & Justin, Just Beginning, N'SYNC Love, Nick & Brian, Loving BSB, Boy Meets BSB, Nick & Adam, Just-JC, Rob & Lance, Devon & Lance, Brian & Cody, Bad Boy B-Rok, Bangin' B-Rok, Home, The One, Soul Mates, Nick & Justin, N'SYNC Lance & JC, N'SYNC & The Vamps, The JC Chronicles, BSB & N'SYNC, Questions of Faith, Crash with Fame, Getting Reacquainted, and many others. Send all comments to Also I know that the Boys are off their European Tour and now in the US, but as I said this is a fantasy so its not always gonna go around with what they are doing in real life. Well thats it.....Im sure you guys wanna read now, So without further delay here is the next installment to Kevin & Dustin. Kevin & Dustin Part 26 By: NM David started up the jeep and began driving back to the hotel. It was just now 1:45. He tried many times to talk to me during the drive back but I ignored him. We pulled into the hotel parking lot and found a parking space. I got out and began to walk back to my room but stopped. "Umm David," I said hesitantly. "Ya Dustin," he responded. "Thank you for taking me to lunch," I said trying my best to smile. "Your welcome. Maybe we can do something tomorrow," he suggested. "I dont know I think my family and I are gonna do something," I lied. I had no idea if they were gonna do anything I just hoped they would. "Ok. Well I'll c-ya then," he said. "Ya. Bye David," I said walking towards my room. He looked sad that I walked away but I needed time to think about these things. Kevin had 'BEEN' with him while we were apart. I 'COULD HAVE BEEN' with Brad or Jeff but I didn't even though we were apart. Well technically I wasn't with Brad. All we did was kiss, well he kissed me. Lord knows he tried to do more though. If he was feeling lonely why didn't he call me or write me or something...I was lonely too but I didn't sleep with someone else. Well technically I did but not in 'that' way. I walked in my room and sat down on the couch. I glanced over at the phone and the light was flashing. I picked up the phone and there was one message. It was from Kevin. "Dustin, hey, its me Kev. You're probably wondering how I found out where you were staying. Well your sister told me so I called and got your number but you obviously weren't in so I'm leaving a message. I miss you and I cant wait until the week is over and you are here with me in Orlando. Call me when you get this. Talk to ya soon. Love ya. Bye." I hung up the phone and started to dial outside for the U.S. but hung up. 'I dont have anything to say to him right now. All of it can wait until I see him in Orlando' I said to myself. The rest of the day went by smoothly. Kelly and Mom came back at 3:00 and we all got ready and left for Georgetown to shop and eat dinner. Shopping was ok...There were alot of stores but not much stuff I was interested in so all I bought was a Cayman Island tee shirt for me and each of the guys. Dinner was great. We ate at this old lighthouse that had been turned into a restaurant. It was called 'Lighthouse Lounge' and the food was great. After dinner we drove back to the hotel and retired for some much-needed rest. The next morning I awoke as usual but to my surprise Kelly and Mom were still in the room and not at the beach. "What are you guys still doing here," I asked them. "Well we decided that we are all gonna have breakfast. So get ready," my mom told me. "Ok give me 15 minutes," I told her heading for my dresser. I pulled out my clothes and headed for the bathroom. I took a quick shower and combed my hair put deodorant on and dressed and was out in 15 minutes just like I said I would be. We walked over to the hotel restaurant and sat down. The breakfast was buffet style today so you could go up whenever. My mom and Kelly had to go to the bathroom so I went ahead up to the buffet. As I was filling my plate when someone came up behind me. "Hey Dustin," the voice said softly. "Hi David," I said without turning around. "How are you," he asked. "Oh I'm fine," I said finally turning to look at him. "Thats good," he said grabbing some fruit from the fruit tray. "So are you eating alone," he asked continuing to fill his plate. "No. Im eating breakfast with my mom and sister," I replied filling up a glass of Orange Juice. "Thats cool," he said grabbing a milk carton. "Well I'll see ya around," I said walking away with my plate of food. "Ok, bye Dustin," David said walking in the other direction. As I sat down Mom and Kelly returned and headed for the buffet. When the got back I had just finished and was drinking the rest of my orange juice. "Well mom are we doing anything today," I asked her setting my glass down. "Nope. Today do whatever you want," she told me. "Ok...well if you will excuse me then," I said getting up. "Dustin be back by 4:00 this afternoon so we can go to dinner," my mom said as I was walking out. I dont know why but something possessed my to go and talk to David. I really didn't have a right to be mad at him. In fact I cant be mad at anyone...we had broken up when they met, so neither of them are at fault. I just have to put it behind me. "David," I said quietly as I approached his table. "Dustin," he said looking up with surprise. "Do you mind if I sit with you," I asked him. "No. Go right ahead," he said pointing to the chair next to him. I sat down and quickly thought over what I was going to say. "David....I need to apologize," I began. "No you dont," he interrupted. "YES....I do. Look Im sorry. I shouldn't be mad about what happened between you and Kevin. We had broke up before you met and were still apart when you were.....Umm....toge--together," I stumbled for the words. "So...yes I do need to apologize. I have no right to be mad at you. Do you forgive me," I asked. "Yes I forgive you," he said. "I probably would have done the same thing in your position," he explained. "Thanks," I told him. "So are you doing anything today," he asked. "Not until 4:00. Why?" "Well I thought maybe we could go snorkeling. They have these boats that leave every 2 hours. We could sign up for one." he suggested. "Sure why not," I told him. "Great lets go now," he said getting up. He paid and we headed over to the sign-in place. We put our names down. We chose the 3 1/2 hour snorkel adventure. The boat left at 11:00 so we would be done between 2:30-3:00. Since we had an hour and half to waste we decided to go ahead and get our things together then I would join him in his room until we left for the boat. I got back to my room and gathered my stuff. As I was getting ready to leave my Mom and sister came in. "Dustin where are you going," my mom asked. "Oh...just to the beach to lay out," I lied. "Ok. Just remember to be back by 4:00," mom reminded me. "Ok Mom. Bye," I said walking out the door. I walked over to David's room and knocked. "Hi," I said as he opened the door. "Hey. Come on in," he said opening the door fully allowing me to enter. "Thanks. So what do you wanna do until we have to leave," I asked. "Dont know. We could just relax and watch TV," he suggested. "Sure," I agreed. We sat down on the couch and watched TV for 45 minutes before getting up and leaving. We got our stuff and walked over to the Marina where the boat that we were taking was now letting on the passengers. We got on and headed for the front section because only 2 people could fit up there and that way we could talk privately. David had taken off his tee shirt and started putting sun block on his arms, legs, and chest. "Dustin can you do my back," he asked. "Sure," I said taking the bottle of sun block from him. I squirted some into my hands and rubbed it into his back. "Do you need some," he asked. "Ya that'd be great," I said. "Help yourself," he said folding up his shirt. I put sun block on my legs, arms, and chest and had David put some on my back. When I turned around to get something from my bag I gasped. "Whats wrong," he asked after hearing me gasp. All I could do was point. "Who are you pointing too," he asked. "My mom and sister are on this boat," I said quietly. "So??? I dont understand." he said confused. "I told them I was going to lay out on the beach," I said kinda jumpy. "Quick turn around before they see us looking," I said turning around. "Whats the problem with them knowing you are here," he asked. "I dont have a problem. My mom is just real over-protective and if I was with someone she didn't know she would....well you dont wanna know how angry," I told him. In the back of the boat..... "I wish Dustin would have come with us," Kelly said to Andrea. "Ya but I told him he could do whatever," Andrea replied. Everyone quieted down as the boat captain began to talk. "Everyone can I have your attention," he requested as the boat began to move in reverse out of the dock. "Would the 2 of you in front please come to the back so we can go over the rules," the guy said. In the front of the boat..... "Oh shit! What do we do," I asked frantically. "We do what he says," David said. "Excuse me," came from the back. "Would you 2 please come to the back," he repeated his request. By now everyone heads had turned to see who was in the front. We slowly stood and walked to the back. My Mom and Kelly finally looked up to see who was coming from the front. "Thank you," the captain said unkindly. I glanced over at my mom and I saw nothing but anger on her face. 'Were going to talk' she mouthed to me. All I did was nod in response. "Ok everyone...my name is Jared. This is Jera," he said pointing to the girl beside him. "We are your captains on your snorkel adventure. Today we are going to begin with a trip to the Sting Ray Sandbar. Here is where alot of the Sting Rays come and feed. Alot of the tour ships let you get in the water and swim with the Sting Rays and you are on one of those ships." He went in to the general history of what a sting ray is and stuff. "Sting Rays have a slick rubber feeling. They will not hurt you in anyway." he said as he parked the boat. "Now we ask that you remove all water shoes and fins because your feet must be bare for their safety." he instructed us. We were all given a pair of goggles and snorkel to use for the whole day. After swimming and wading with the Sting Rays for about 20 minutes we re-boarded the boat and David and I took our spots back in the front. "Excuse me," my mom came up as David was sitting down. "Hi Mom. What are you guys doing here," I asked her nervously. "Well I should ask you the same thing seeing how you were supposed to be on the beach," she replied with anger. "Excuse me...I would like to speak with my son alone," she said finally acknowledging David's presence. "And then we will all have a group talk," she added. "Ok...Ill be back there Dustin," David said getting up. "Dustin what the hell are you doing with him," my mom asked angrily while sitting down. "Mom," I began "No you listen to me. How could you??? Just because you're apart from Kevin doesn't give you the right to get with someone else while your here. Can you imagine how he is going to feel when you tell him all this," she said now starting to cry. "Mom." I said sternly getting her attention. "Im not going to tell Kevin." I said sternly. "Then I will," she began. "No you wont either. There is nothing to tell him. David and I are just friends." I explained. "How do you know??? He could be a rapist," she said starting to cry harder. "He's not I know. Mom his name is David Boreanaz. He is on 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' He plays Angel, Buffy's ex-boyfriend," I explained to her. "You mean that good vampire on the show," she asked. I only nodded my head yes. "Oh my gosh....I didn't realize....honey I'm so sorry," she apologized. "I accept your apology. And next time get all the facts before jumping to conclusions," I told her. "Yes honey," she said. "Is everything ok," David asked stepping up front. "Ya you can come on up here Mr. Boreanaz," my mom said. "Please call me David. So I see now you know who I am," he said looking directly at me. "WHAT??? Its the only way I could get her to stop arguing," I told him. "Im just playing Dustin," he said playfully punching me in the shoulder. "Well let me formally introduce myself. My name is David Boreanaz. Pleasure to meet you. I am an actor and did star in Buffy the Vampire Slayer," he said to her offering her his hand. "Andrea Richards. Dustin's mom. The pleasure is mine. But why did you say you 'did' star??? Were you fired???" she asked. "No. I will have my own show this next fall season. Its called 'Angel' Which is also the name of my character," he told her. "Thats nice," she said. "Well if you will excuse me I'm going to go back to sit with Kelly," my mom said getting up. "Ok bye mom," I said. "Nice to meet you Mrs. Richards," David said politely. "Call me Andrea," she said with a small chuckle. She walked back to the back and I felt relieved that she wasn't mad anymore. "Was she real mad," David asked sitting down. "No, once she realized who exactly you were she cooled down," Dustin said with a chuckle. "Thats good," David said as the boat started moving to our next destination. Back in Orlando..... "Brian Im worried. Dustin hasn't called. I left him a message telling him to call me. Why hasn't he???" Kevin asked frantically. "Relax cuz. Im sure he's just out having a good time with his family. He probably got back to his room real tired and they didn't check for messages," Brian rationalized. "Ya I guess so," Kevin said looking down. "Kevin can I ask you something?" "You know you can cuz. Whats up?" "Well are you gonna tell your parents about you?" Brian asked. "Well yes....Eventually.... Why?" "Well seeing how we are going to be starting a major world tour in about a week I thought we should go back home to see everyone before we leave. Then you could tell everyone and have them meet Dustin." Brian said. "Where did all this come from," Kevin asked his cousin. "Well I think...NO, I know I'm going back to Lexington and I'm gonna tell my parents. And I'll bring Nick along. Then we are gonna go to Nick's parents and tell them about us." Brian told his cousin. "Well I guess I could. I've never thought much about it." "Kev I think you should." Brian told his cousin truthfully. "That way you and Dustin wouldn't have any secrets to anyone close to us," Brian stated. 'Oh shit! I knew this would come to haunt me. Why did i sleep with him???' he asked himself. When he first did it and the days that followed he said he was lonely and that worked until Brian and Nick told him the truth about what happened when he got arrested. "Kevin...Kev are you ok," Brian asked concerned. "No Im not," Kevin said choking on tears. "Whats wrong," Brian asked. "Where do I begin," Kevin stated. Back in the Cayman Islands..... The boat was at its last stop and David and I had just gotten in the water. We started snorkeling around the Reef and looked at all the different fish that were swimming and the shells that were on the ocean floor. While swimming we saw a huge lobster in the coral it looked like it was waiting for its lunch. We had to be very careful not to touch the coral with any part of our body or our flippers. Our captain said that if anything touched the reef that section would die. After swimming around for another half hour we boarded the boat again and this time sat in the back with Kelly and my mom. "Hi Mr. Boreanaz," Kelly said staring at his half naked body. "Hi. Please call me David," he responded to her. "Ok. You know Im so glad I got the opportunity to meet you. I've been very interested in you. I mean.....I want to go out with you....oh damn....no I mean I want to be close to you.....Oh I mean a friend. I want to be your friend," she finally got out. David just smiled at her causing her to blush dark red. After some light conversation between all of us Jared started to speak. "Well ladies and gentlemen we're here. On behalf of Jera and myself, we hope you all had a wonderful time. Thank you for coming today," Jared said while stepping onto the dock to help Jera finish tying the boat down. David and I gathered our things and disembarked from the boat and waited on my mom and Kelly. "So David to you have any plans tonight," Andrea asked. "No. Why?" David asked. "Well Dustin, Kelly, and I are going to go to dinner somewhere in Georgetown. Would you like to join us," she offered. "Sure." David responded. "Great. Well we can meet in the lobby around 4:00 and leave. That gives us an hour to get ready. Is that enough time for you," she asked. "Ya that's enough time," David replied. "Kelly, Dustin come on," Andrea ordered. "Bye David," Kelly said seductively. "C-ya Kelly. Dustin can you come here for a minute," David asked. "Ya. Mom I'll be there in a few minutes," I replied walking back to David. "What," I asked standing in front of him. "I just wanted to say thank you for coming snorkeling with me today." David said looking directly at me. "Well Im glad I did. I had fun. Thanks for inviting me," I told him. "Ok. Well Ill see you in an hour," David said starting towards his room. Dustin did the same. Once he arrived his sister was just getting into the shower. He got up and went to his dresser and got out his clothes and waited patiently for Kelly to get out of the shower. The water shut off and 15 minutes later Kelly emerged dressed and clean. Dustin got up and quickly showered and dressed and left the shower free for his mom. They had another 30 minutes before they had to meet David in the lobby. Andrea emerged 20 minutes later dressed and was putting her shoes on. "Ok lets go," Andrea said bending back up from tying her shoe. They all filed out of the room and Andrea locked it. They got in the car and pulled it up to the lobby. Dustin ran in and got David who was sitting on a couch waiting. "Hey," Dustin said walking over to him. "Hi," David replied. "You always seem to be early," Dustin joked. "Well ive always been like that," David said. "Come on. Moms waiting," Dustin said offering his hand to help David up. "Thanks," David said accepting Dustin's hand. They walked out to the rental car Dustin's mom had got and got in the back. "Hi David," Kelly said turning around and smiling. "Hi Kelly," David replied. "You look nice," Kelly complimented David. "Thanks," she said blushing while turning to face forward. During the ride to Georgetown we made smalltalk. Kelly asked alot of questions about what it was like to play a vampire on the show espically when he lost his soul and became evil again. Once we arrived at the restraunt we had about a 10 minute wait. So we sat down and just talked some more. 10 minutes later the hostess called our name and we were taken to our table. Our server came immediately and took our drink orders. After a few minutes our waiter returned with our drinks and took our dinner orders. David told us more about his rigerous life of being an actor and rehearsing scenes for Buffy, and now his episodes of the series Angel. "Angel is more work to film now because I am the main character in the series this time. With Buffy I was just a co-star, now I have the lead so its more work. But I enjoy it," he finished as our waiter brought our food. During dinner we just talked about my future plans and David asked what colleges i had applied to. Once we finished dinner my mom was reaching for the check but David snatched it from her grasp. "Ill pay," David said holding tightly onto the check. "No you wont. I will, afterall I invited you," she rationalized. I could see where this would go. They were both stubborn about who would pay. After more arguing i grabbed the check from David's hand and spoke, "Just split the check." "Sounds fair," Andrea agreed. "Ok," David shrugged. With that taken care off our waiter returned and paid our bill and collected his tip and we left. The drive back was silent mostly because none of us had anything to talk about. We had talked about all the subjects over dinner or on the way to eat. We arrived at the hotel and Andrea parked the car. "Well David, thank you for joining us for dinner. It was a pleasure meeting you," Andrea spoke. "Well thank you for inviting me, and im glad i got to meet you as well," David said. "Mom im gonna hang out with David for awhile, ok," Dustin said. "Alright. Dont impose on him to long," Andrea told Dustin. "And David if he gets on your nerves just throw him out," Andrea joked. "MOM!" I said surprised. "Just kidding Dustin. Just dont impose," she reminded me. "I wont," i replied getting out of the car. David and I walked to his room and he opened the door and let me in. I wlaked over to his couch and sat down while he shut the door and followed me. "So what do you want to do," David asked sitting down on the couch next to me. "Well, we could order a movie," I suggested. "Ok.," he replied getting up and getting the movie pamphlet. "What do you wanna watch?" "Whats being offered," I asked him. After looking what was offered we realized all these movies were ones we had already seen in the theatre and they were alreay on video at home. "I guess they dont get released the same at home," i spoke. "Doesnt look like it," David responded. "Wanna go for a walk on the beach," David asked. "Sure," i replied. David kicked off his shoes as did i and followed him outside. We walked out the back door of his room and onto a deck that led onto the beach. We walked slowly down the beach with the water rushing over our feet as the tide came up. The stars were out and the moon was full and it was a wonderful night, I just wish Kevin could be here. Not that David isnt great company but this is such a romantic night I wish I could be with the one I loved. "Penny for your thoughts," David asked. "Huh....Im sorry i didnt hear what you said." "What are you thinking about," David asked. "Just tonight. How much fun its been," I lied. We stopped walking and we sat down in the sand. The night was unusually cold and i began to shiver. "Are you cold," David asked looking at my shivering body. "A little," I told him. I was just wearing Khaki shorts and a white polo shirt. "Here," David said taking his leather jacket off and putting it around me. "Thanks but what about you," I asked him snuggling close to his jacket. "Ill be fine," he told me. For awhile we sat in silence and then i spoke up. You know im leaving tomorrow," I said looking at him. "I know." he said quietly. "When do you leave," he asked strugling with the words. "My family leaves at 11:00. My flight doesnt leave until 12:30." I told him. "Why arent you flying back with your mom and sister," he asked. "Well Im going to Orlando for the summer," i told him. "Oh. Your gonna spend summer with Kevin," he asked but already knowing the answer. I nodded my head. He looked sad when i nodded but he shoke off his hurt look and put on a smile. i knew this was obviously hard for him. But i didnt know if it was because he still wanted Kevin or did he want me. "Well I hope you have fun. Try not to forget me," he said putting on a smile. "FORGET YOU??? NEVER! I'll be seeing you in the fall you know," i said. "Huh? I dont quite understand," he said looking at me oddly. "I'll be seeing you in your new series," I told him. "Oh ya," he barely said. "Well Dustin its getting pretty late. Maybe you should go," David said getting up. "Alright," I said getting up and returning the jacket. "Can I see you tomorrow before you leave," he asked. "Of course," I told him. "Well goodnight David," I said walking in the direction of my family's room. "Bye Dustin," he said walking back towards his room. 'I cant believe its been week since I got here. Time has gone by so fast, espically when I spent time with David. I'm really gonna miss talking to him' I thought. "Dustin are you all packed," my mom asked getting up from the couch. "All but my carry-on mom." "Good. Go to sleep early tonight so you arent tired tomorrow," Andrea ordered. "Alright mom. Im pretty tired anyways," I told her. "Alright. Im going to bed and Kelly is already asleep. Goodnight." "Night Mom." Back in Orlando... "KEVIN! HOW COULD YOU?!" "Bri, calm down." "CALM DOWN! DAMMIT! KEVIN YOU SLEPT WITH ANTOHER PERSON!" "I didnt intend for it to happen. I was lonely and it just happened," he tried to explain to his angry cousin again. "Oh so missing your boyfriend made you sleep with someone else," he asked sarcastically. "Dammit Bri. We had separated at that time...you know that. And I just met him one day and it happened that night. I didnt plan on it. That was the day before we went back to Orlando. And you know I avoided all of you guys that day and then the next day you and Nick come and tell me what really happened." "Alright Kev, Im sorry for blowing up at you but YOU have to tell Dustin," Brian stated firmly. "I know and I plan on doing it. I wanted to tell him when i first saw him but the accident postponed it," Kevin rationalized. "Ok, Well its late. I'll be over at Nick's place tonight," Brian said getting up from the chair. "Ok, goodnight cuz," Kevin said standing to escort his cousin out. "See ya tomorrow Kev. Call me and I'll go to the airport with you to pick-up Dustin," Brian said as Kevin opened the door. "Great thanks Bri. Bye," Kevin said as Brian left his apartment and shut the door. Kevin walked down the hall to his bedroom and shut the door. He dressed down to his boxers and crawled into bed and dreamed about Dustin and getting to spend the rest of summer with him. But then his dreams turned to his time in California with David Boreanaz and how telling Dustin might affect thier relationship. Back in the Cayman Islands... For the last time this week the light would be shining into my family's hotel room in the Cayman Islands. I didnt want to leave because it was so beautiful but I missed Kevin so much that i knew i had to leave. But then there was David. In my time here we had become good friends. With him going back to California and me now living in Orlando I doubt I will ever get to see him again. But thats life. I stretched as i stood up and looked at the clock. It was 7:30. I decided to take a quick shower and pack up my remaining stuff. I showered and dressed then cleaned up around the living area and packed up the rest of my things. It was now 8:30 so I woke up Kelly and Mom. Kelly used the shower next while Mom and I had ceral and orange juice. "Mom, the shower is all yours," Kelly said emerging all dressed but socks. "Thanks Kelly. Eat some breakfst," Andrea reminded her. While Mom showered Kelly ate some breakfast and I talked with her. "So are you looking forward to seeing Kevin again," she asked. "Yes. Of course I am," I studdered out. "Dustin...is something wrong," Kelly asked concerned. "No...No Im fine. Really," I lied. I wasnt fine. The realitiy had finally hit me again...but harder this time. I was going to spend the rest of my summer and school year in Orlando. That wasnt what was worrying me...it was the fact that Kevin had actually slept with David. Andrea emerged from the shower dressed and we all cleaned up around the room and looked it making sure we had everything before we left. As we shut the door one final time it was then I remembered that I said David could come. "Mom I'll be right back. I told David he could come. Is that alright," I asked her. "Sure. Go get him. We need to leave if Kelly and I want to make our flight," she reminded me. "Ok go ahead and load the car and I'll get David," I told them. "Alright." I walked quickly over to David's room and knocked on the door. "Hey Dustin," David said when the door was fully opened. "Hey. We're getting ready to leave. Do you still wanna come," I asked. "Ya. Let me grab my things. Could you help me," he asked. "Sure," I said walking into his room. "Are you leaving today too," I asked him picking up two of his bags. "Ya. The Producer called me and they are ready to start working on some more episodes. So my vacation has been cut short," he explained. "Im sorry." "Na, its ok," he replied. He grabbed his suitcase and another bag and loaded them into his rental. He went back and did a quick runthrough and then shut the door. He had already checked out so we left. I told mom since we were both going to the same place that I would just ride with David. She agreed. The ride to the airport took 45 minutes. We got our bags out and checked them in. David took his small backpack and carried it with him. We joined my family and I took my backpack. We sat with my family and waited for their plane. "1st boarding call for flight 276 to United States Charlotte, North Carolina. All 1st class passengers please board," the announcer said. After the first class passengers got up and headed for the gate we waited a few more minutes then the announcer spoke again. "Any passengers seated in rows 1-20 please begin to board." "Well thats us. We are in row 6," Andrea spoke. "Dustin you have your ticket?" "Ya right here," i said pulling it out. "You know what gate?" "Gate 2. The same one you are leaving from," i sarcastically replied. "What time?" "MOM! I know. 12:30. Im not going anywhere. I'll be ok. I will call you as soon as I get in Orlando," I told her to stop her worries. "Ok...I just worry thats all. You flying without me or your father," she explained. "Ive done it before. Like when I had to raise $3,500.00 to go to Europe last summer," I explained. "But you were with a group of kids and 5 teachers. I knew you would be ok," she said. "Mom...I'll be fine," i firmly told her. "Ok. well we better get going," she said coming up and hugging me. "You be good," she whispered softly into my ear and kissed me on the cheek. "Take care Dustin," Kelly said hugging me. "I will." "Dont forget to call," Andrea reminded her son. "I wont. I love you Mom. Love ya Kel," I said waving good-bye. "Bye David. Good luck with the new series," Andrea said. "Thank you Mrs. Richards," he replied. "Bye David," Kelly spoke. "C-ya Kelly." Andrea and Kelly boarded the plane and after a few minutes the plane taxied onto the runway and commenced its takeoff. "So when does your flight leave," I asked David. "12:30," David replied. "Well that gives us over an hour. Wanna grab some lunch from the restaurant," I asked. "Sure." We picked up our backpacks and made our way to the airport cafe. We sat down at a table and after looking over the menu the waitress came over. "What can I get'cha," she asked politely. "I'll have the Smoked Turkey Sandwich with fries and a Coke," David said. "And for you," she asked looking at me. "Umm, I'll have the Chicken Sandwich with fries and a Sprite," i replied. "Ok. I'll bring those drinks out and the food should take about 10-15 minutes," she said leaving our table. While waiting for our food we made some more small talk. He again asked me if i had thought more about a major to study in college but i hadnt. Back when I was little i knew exactly what i wanted to be. I wanted to be a doctor. I wanted to be able to heal people. But when I turned 10 all I wanted to do was be in the NBA. I was like that until I started Track in Junior High and then I wanted to be in the Olympics and get a gold medal for my country. Well that didnt happen. Now hear i am getting ready to go to college in 2 months and i dont even know what i want to study. The waitress returned with our food and we ate without saying much. After eating David paid the bill and i left the tip. And we had about 20 minutes to waste. The airport had 4 gates. It was basically one big room with all the gates next to eachother and gift shops scattered hear and there. So its not like I had to sit right at the gate. I went in this little gift shop that sold various things like jewerly, colonge, perfume, cigars (you were crazy if you didnt here apparently), and alot of other things. I decided id get a few things for the guys. I got a Cayman Islands shirt for Howie. I dolphin charm for Nick. A Key-chain for Brian. AJ was more difficult to find something for. I wanted something that is like him and it took awhile but i finally found it. A hat made of snake skin. I figured since he has alot of outrageous hats this one wouldnt be bad. Now for Kevin. I wanted to get him something special. I found something. I got him a silver thumb ring. "Hey David," I said approaching him. "Ya Dustin?" he asked. "Could you hold my bag for a minute" "I have to go to the bathroom." he explained. "Sure." "Thanks," I said handing my bag to him. I walked to the bathroom and relieved myself and washed my hands and quickly headed back to the giftshop i had left David at. "Thanks for holding my bag," i said standing next to him. "No problem," he said handing back my bag. "We've got about 10 minutes. Do you wanna go sit down now," he suggested. "Ya that sounds good," i replied. We made our way to some seats and sat down. "So where is your flight take you to get into the U.S." I asked him. "Umm...believe it or not it stops in Orlando," he said looking down. 'Uh oh! This is NOT good! If he and Kevin.....ya know.....and Kevin is gonna pick me up at the gate he is surely gonna see him. This is not gonna be good' I thought. So I did the only thing i could because of the situation. "Cool David. Now I will have someone on the plane to talk to." I tried to sound enthusiastic. We waited for about 10 minutes and our flight was called. We boarded and took our seats. Kevin was so sweet. When we decided I was coming to Orlando he took care of everything. He got me a first class ticket....so I was excited. At first David and I were separated by 3 rows and on opposite sides. An older lady, who was sitting next to me, traded her seat with David so we could talk. That was awfully nice of her to do. So we began our flight back to the United States and let me tell you it started out fine.... but as we got closer to home I felt this might turn into something bad. "Dustin are you ok," David asked concerned. "Ya, just tired," I replied. "Jet lag?" "Ya." "Get some rest. I'll wake you when we are about to land." He spoke soothingly. "Thanks David." "Your welcome. Enjoy your nap." He replied. But it was too late. As soon as I said thanks I was out like a light. "Dustin. Wake up. We are about to land," David spoke gently rubbing my face. "Hmm...." "Come on wake up," he said a little firmer. "Im up," I replied while yawning. "We are about to land," he said quietly. "Thanks." I said now fully awake. I glanced over at him and I saw something that I didn't expect to see in his eyes....sorrow. "David... is something wrong," I asked concerned. "Well its just.... this will probably be our last time together and I don't want it to end." "Oh David I know how you feel. Even though we only had a short time together I know you are a true friend. And maybe we can see each other again sometime." I suggested. "Really," he seemed to perk back up. "Definitely," I replied nodding my head and smiling. I opened my bag and got a pen and piece of paper out. I wrote something down on the paper while David wasn't looking and slipped it into his bag on the floor. As I sat back I saw the ground become more detailed. Little by little I could make out the cars moving on the streets and the other planes parked at their gates. We landed safely and the pilot taxied the plane to the runway. After about 5 minutes we were able to get off. I grabbed my bag and followed David out of our seats and towards the exit of the plane. "Thank you for flying with us," the flight attendant spoke. "Thank you too," we replied. We walked off and into the corridor that lead to the terminal. I was getting more nervous. We went to the luggage carosol and got our things. Then we headed to Customs to get back into the United States. After that was all taken care of we proceeded to the terminal. `I hope Kevin doesn't freak when he sees me with David,' I thought. As I emerged from the corridor I looked around. There were about 30 or so people waiting around for this plane. No doubt welcoming of friends, family, and loved ones. I walked away from the crowd and stood with David off away from the mass of friends saying hello, family's embracing in hugs, and other things. "Dustin!" I heard towards the right of me. I turned to see who yelled my name....It was AJ. I looked to see Kevin and a not so happy look on his face. His face showed anger and horror....then it turned to guilt. I assumed he was thinking about what he and David had done. "Hey Kevin, guys. Whats up," I asked as I walked up to them. "Don't just hey us," AJ started. "Group hug!" he shouted out. The next thing I knew was pulled by AJ and Howie towards them and everyone gathered around and hugged me. "I never knew you all cared this much," I joked. "We missed ya buddy." Howie said patting me on the back. "Ya someone has been a real grouch with you gone this past week," Nick joked pointing at Kevin. I pulled away from the hug and steped back. "Everyone this is someone I met on vacation. His name is David Boreanaz. You might have heard of him," I told them. "Don't you play Angel on Buffy," Howie asked. "Yes I do....well I did," David replied. "That's right....aren't you getting your own show," Nick asked. "Ya." He replied. "That's cool," Brian spoke up for the first time since I had arrived. "Well Dustin its was fun spending my vacation with someone. I'll miss ya," David said to me. "Thanks. I had fun too. Hey....give me a hug," I said pulling him to me. He returned the hug. I sensed some fear in him and worry. He was probably wondering if Kevin would react in any way seeing this. He pulled back and said goodbye and walked away towards his gate and out of my life. I don't think I've had such close friends in my life that have come and gone as quickly as he did. But he has a surprise waiting for him. "So Dustin....ready to go," Kevin finally asked. "Ya lets go," I agreed. Slowly all of us walked off to the parking lot. Kevin, Brian, and I were in Kevin's car. While Nick, AJ, and Howie were in Howie's car. `I wonder why Brian isn't riding with Nick??? Did they have a fight while I was gone??? I'll have to ask one of them,' I told myself. After about a 20 minute drive we arrived at Kevin's apartment building. Kevin and Brian helped me carry up my luggage while Howie parked his car. As soon as we got in his apartment Kevin dropped my suitcase and grabbed me in his arms. "Dustin....I've missed you sooo much!" Kevin said kissing me. "I missed you too," I said hugging him. "Uhh....how about next time we vacation together," he suggested. "Sounds good to me," I replied. There was a knock at the door and Kevin pulled away and answered it. Howie, Nick, and AJ all walked in and sat down in the living room. I took my backpack and sat it in Kevin's bedroom and then used the bathroom. After relieving myself I joined Kevin on the floor and placed my head on his shoulder. "Ohh...I missed you sooo much. It got cold and lonely at night," I said snuggling up to him. "Hello...people in the room," AJ joked. "Ok. So what have you guys done the week I've been gone?" I asked sitting up. "We worked," Howie huffed. "Hard work?" I asked. "Practice for the tour," Brian answered. "So when does the European tour start," I asked. "Next week," Kevin replied. "Do I still get to go," I asked Kevin. "Of course. We got it cleared with The Firm," Kevin replied kissing my cheek. "Goody...I get to see the world," I said bouncing up and down. After a few hours of talking the others left. I started to feel uncomfortable again because I didn't know if Kevin was going to bring up David...or not. All the way in Los Angeles, California..... "Uhh...its good to be home," David said sitting his bag down and collapsing on the couch. He checked his messages and there were 4. 2 were from his agent. One from Sarah Michelle Gellar, wishing him good luck with the new show. One from Charisma Carpenter confirming a lunch date for tomorrow. David got up and picked up his bag and headed to his room. He started unpacking his carry-on and found a piece of paper that wasn't there before. Opening it he read: David, I had so much fun this last week. You don't know how good you made me feel spending time with you. Even though we only had one week together I know that you are a true friend. I hope that in the near future we can get together. Who knows maybe I'll go visit my aunt and uncle in L.A. and we can get together? Until then if you want to you can always e-mail me. I'm probably gonna go home this week for a day or so and pack up some things that I'll need. Well we are getting ready to land and I need to finish so I'll talk to you when I talk to you. Until then keep in touch. My e-mail address is dustin_richards18@hotmail.com C-ya Later, Dustin P.S. Good luck with the show. I can't wait to see the pilot :) (Note! This is not my e-mail address. I just made it up for the story. Don't use it) David looked over the letter again and smiled. `He is so thoughtful. Writing me a letter. I have to e-mail him,' he told himself. `But tomorrow. Im tired. I need sleep.' He told himself. The next thing he knew was that he was on the bed and asleep before his head hit the pillow. Back in Orlando, Florida..... "Kevin ya busy," I asked. "Never busy for you. Whats up?" "I wanted to ask you something. Do you think You and I could go back to Illinois sometime this week to get a few things I couldn't fit in this suitcase." "I wish I had known earlier. I'm scheduled to be in meetings the rest of this week all day," Kevin replied. "That's okay. What about one of the other guys, would they be busy?" I asked him. "I'm not sure. You can call them if you want," he told me. "What are their phone numbers," I asked him getting the cordless. "They are programmed in the speed-dial." He yelled from the kitchen. "Ok thanks babe," I replied. "Your welcome sweety." `Ok Kev—its time. You gotta tell him. Do it when he finishes,' Kevin told himself. "Hello?" "AJ its Dustin." "hey Dustin what can I do for you?" "Listen I was wondering if you weren't busy the day after tomorrow if you wouldn't mind going back to Illinois with me. I have to get my stuff that I couldn't fit in my suitcase." I explained to him. "Why haven't you asked Kevin," he asked me. "Well he has meetings all day," I explained. "That's right. Sure I'll go," AJ replied. "Thanks so much. I'll talk to ya tomorrow," I said. "K. Good night Dustin." "Night AJ," I replied hanging up the phone. "AJ is going to go with me," I told Kevin as I entered the kitchen. I looked at Kevin's face and saw the dread. This was it. He is gonna tell me. "Kevin....whats wrong," I asked concerned. "Dustin....I ha—have to tell you something." He began. "Go ahead. I'll understand completely," I told him. "I don't think you will," he said starting to cry. "Kev, lets go in the living room. It will be more comfortable," I said helping him to the couch. Once I got him seated he grabbed me and sat me on his lap. He started crying very hard and kept repeating `I'm sorry.' "Kevin, what are you sorry about? Whatever it is we can fix it," I told him. "Dustin....please know that this isn't easy. Dustin while we were apart....I slept with someone else," he managed to get out before crying harder. `Yep....this was it. He's going to tell me. It hurts more now since he said it. But at least I know he isn't trying to hide it,' I rationalized. I knew if I didn't react right he might wonder why....and I since he told me the only thing left to tell me is who it was with. "Kevin wh-when did it happen," I asked even though I already knew. "While we were separated. The guys and I had gone to Los Angeles to promote `I Want It That Way' in April. I met someone and it just happened. Dustin...I missed you so much. I was lonely and lost without you." He finished while still crying. "Kevin...shhh. Its ok. We were separated. I understand," I told him. "No...how can you understand. You didn't sleep with someone else." He shot back. "Did you?" "No...well not technically. Its weird. I had a friend over and he confided in me his love for me. He tried to do things but everytime he tried all I could think of was you...and how it didn't feel right, even though you had broken up with me at the time," I told him. "But you said you didn't technically sleep with him. I don't quite understand," he rationalized. "We didn't have sex or anything...lord knows he tried. But he did sleep in my bed." I explained. "I see." He replied. "Kevin. Who was it with," I asked. "Umm....that's whats weird. It was with Dav-David Boranaz. The guy from Buffy. And your new friend you made on vacation," he said quietly. `Ok. Do I tell him I already knew or not.' I asked myself. "Kevin...its ok. Listen, we've had a long day why don't we just go to bed and we can talk in the morning," I suggested. "Ok. Dustin...I know this is stupid to ask this but can we still sleep in my room. I want to hold you so bad. Please Dustin," he begged. "Im not sure we should right now," I told him scooting him off of me and standing up. "I'll just sleep in one of the other rooms," I told him. It looked like he was going to protest at first but he looked down and just nodded. I walked with him back to his room and helped him into bed. I grabbed my bags and took them with me to the second bedroom. I opened the door and walked in and shut it quickly. I sat my bags down and undressed. I pulled the covers back and got into bed and fell asleep. I woke up while it was still dark outside. I looked at the clock and it said 3:30 AM. I had only slept for about 5 hours. I tried going back to sleep but couldn't. I got up and used the bathroom. As I was walking back I heard muffled noises coming from Kevin's room. As I neared I could make them out more. He was crying. I carefully and quietly opened the door. As I came closer I could tell he was having a nightmare. It was about our last conversation. And I guess he depiction of me in his dream wasn't as understanding. The next thing I knew I was going around on the other side of the bed. I slowly crawled in and scooted close to Kevin. I wrapped him in my arms and he slowly started to wake up. "Dustin...uhh what are you doing here," he asked. "Shh. Just go back to sleep Kev. Im right here," I told him. "Thank you for not leaving me," Kevin said. "I'd never leave you Kevin. NEVER," I told him. "Mmm...good night Dustin," he said turning back over and drifting off to sleep. The next morning I awoke to Kevin's lips upon mine. I stirred and wrapped my arms around his waist and pulled him closer to me. I slowly pulled back. "That's a great way to wake up, I've missed it," I said kissing him again. "I missed it too, and you," Kevin said. "So you have a meeting today," I asked him. "Ya at 11:00. Its 9:00 now," Kevin said looking at the clock. "That gives us time for breakfast," I said setting up. "Umm I am hungry," Kevin said licking his lips. "Hungry for what," I asked him. "You," he replied seductively while nibbling my ear lobe. "Woah...hold on Kev. Remember we still have to talk before we go there," I reminded him. He pulled back slowly "You're right. Im sorry." He apologized. "It's ok. Lets go eat," I said getting out of bed. I grabbed a pair of shorts and shirts for the both of us. We walked out of his room and into the kitchen. While I set the table for six he got the food ready. After I finished setting the table I called all the guys and told them to come over for breakfast. After that I helped with the sausage and bacon while Kevin did the pancakes and biscuits. In 20 minutes all the other guys arrived and sat down at the table. I got their drinks while Kevin brought out the food. Breakfast was quiet except for when Nick tried to start a conversation. That didn't work at all...we answered quickly and just started eating again. After breakfast we all took the dishes into the kitchen and I started cleaning them. Howie stayed behind and helped me while Kevin, Nick, Brian and AJ went into the living room. "Dustin is everything ok," Howie asked concerned. "Ya," I said putting a plate in the dishwasher, "everything is just fine." "Are you sure? You know you can talk to any of us about anything," Howie stated. "I know...and things are fine. Really," I reassured him. After Howie and I finished with the dishes we headed to the living room and joined the others. Kevin left for his meeting and I decided I would go hang around with Nick today, since Brian was in the studio. "So what do you want to do," Nick asked. "Well do you wanna go play some basketball," I suggested. "Sounds good to me. I'll go home and change real quick. Then I'll come back and get you. Sound good," Nick asked. "That's fine," I replied. Nick left and I changed into a tanktop and some black Nike shorts. I decided to call my mom since I hadn't since I had arrived. "Hello?" Andrea spoke. "Hey Mom, how are you," I asked her. "Dustin honey. Im so glad to hear from you." "Ya. Listen do you think tomorrow I can come back," I asked her. "You can always come home. Dustin is something wrong," Andrea asked concerned. "No nothing's wrong. I just didn't pack much. I packed enough to get me through the rest of the week. I need to come and get some of my things," I told her. "That's fine, will Kevin be coming with you," she asked. "No he is going to be in meetings tomorrow so AJ is gonna come," I replied. "Ok. Well call me before you leave and when you get at the airport, okay?" Andrea requested. "I will Mom. I love you," I said. "Love you too honey," Andrea replied. "Bye." I hung up the phone and redialed AJ's number. He wasn't there so I left a message confirming that he was coming with me tomorrow and I gave him the time of the flight. Nick arrived and we left to go and play basketball. We played for about 3 ˝ hours before quitting. We played 4 games of one-on-one. Some of `Horse' and then some showing off. After we finished playing basketball we went and got a quick lunch from McDonald's and then headed back to Nick's place. We played Nintendo64 and PlayStation for about 3 hours. Then we moved to his new Dreamcast and played that for another 2 hours. I was amazed at how good the graphics were on the Dreamcast. After we finished playing the Dreamcast he took a quick shower and drove me back over to Kevin's. I got up and he still wasn't back from his meetings so I took a shower and got cleaned up. "Hello," I said picking up the phone. "Dustin it's me," Kevin replied. "Hey Kev-whats up?" "Are you dressed," he asked. "Ya, why?" "What are you wearing," he asked. "Jean's and a t-shirt," I replied. "Go into my closet and get a pair of Khakis and a shirt. Look nice. I'll be home in 15 minutes," he said hanging up. I decided to do what he said and got a pair Khakis and a shirt. I put them on and fixed my hair and waited. After a few minutes Kevin came through the door and stopped dead in his tracks. "What? Do I have something on my face," I asked confused by his look. "No. You look sexy," he replied. "Ohh, so I don't always look sexy," I asked. "No you do but this is....wow," he replied licking his lips. "Thank you. Now lets go," I told him standing up. We left and drove to a restaurant. We were seated as soon as we walked in the door. Our table was in the back part of the restaurant like always, when we went out in public. Dinner was delicious and after Kevin paid we drove around before heading back to his apartment. We got there and we changed into more comfortable clothes and sat down in the living room. We ended up staying up past 1:00 AM talking about what happened when we were separated. I also told him how I already knew and that I was glad he told me and didn't hide what he had done. After we reconciled we went to bed in his room and slept until 7:00 the next morning. I woke up and Kevin was gone. I found a note in the kitchen explaining that he was at his meeting and that breakfast was in the fridge. I ate and then called AJ confirming the flight and time. I had about 1 hour and 45 minutes before AJ would be here. I took a quick shower and dressed and AJ came and picked me up. We drove to the airport and boarded our flight back to Illinois. After arriving I called my mom as I promised and she came and picked us up. We arrived back at my house and I packed up the rest of my clothes, my laptop, stereo and other necessities. 2 hours later we were back in Orlando putting the things I wouldn't need quite soon in the spare bedroom. AJ and I went to McDonald's for dinner(surprise, surprise) and then he dropped me off at Kevin's. I got home and watched tv with Kevin for a while before going to bed. The next few days were crazy. The guys were packing and getting ready to leave for the European Tour and so was I. It would be my second time in Europe. My first trip was with a group from my school last summer. "Dustin," Kevin called out from the living room. "Ya Kev," I replied. "Would you mind swinging by Lexington before we leave for Europe," he asked. "No. I don't mind. Why?" I asked him. "So I could tell my family about us," he replied. "Really your going to tell them," I asked. "Yes. And so is Bri," he replied. "Come here babe," I said. He came over and I hugged him. "Im glad your going to tell them. But are you doing this for me or for you?" "Im doing it for `us'," he replied. "Why did you decide so suddenly," I asked. "I want my family to know, so we don't have any secrets from our loved ones," he responded. "Ok. Lets go," I replied. "Good we leave tonight," he replied. "In one hour," he added. "One hour!" I exclaimed "That doesn't give us much time," I added. I packed quickly as did Kevin and we left for the airport to head to Lexington. In Lexington, Kentucky..... The plane landed and we disembarked and entered the terminal. "Are you nervous," Kevin asked. "A little. What if they don't like me?" I asked worried. "How could they not. I do," he replied kissing my cheek. "KEVIN! Bro how are ya doing," a man asked him. "Hey Tim, how are ya doing," Kevin asked hugging him. "Im great," he replied. "Hey Brian. Hows my cuz," he asked. "Im doing good," Brian replied. "Whats up Nick," Tim asked Nick. "Nothing Tim," Nick replied. "So who are you," he asked looking at me. "Tim, this is Dustin. He's a frined of mine," Kevin told his brother. "Well any friend of Kevin's is a friend of mine. I'm Tim. Kevin's older brother," Tim said sticking out his hand. "Dustin Richards. Kevin's friend," I replied taking his hand and shaking it. "So Tim where are Mom, Jerald Jr., Aunt Jackie, Uncle Harold, and Harold Jr," Kevin asked scanning the terminal for his and Brian's family. "They're all back at Mom's," Tim responded. "Oh well lets get out luggage and go," Kevin said. We got the luggage and drove to Kevin's parents house. It was a nice two story house with a nice big yard. Kevin seemed real happy to be back, as did Brian. As soon as we got out of the car the door of the hosue flew open and 5 people ran out and up to us. "Kevin honey how are you," a woman asked hugging him. "Mom, Im doing great. I missed you so much," he replied returning the hug. "Hey Jerald Jr. how are ya," Kevin said looking towards his other older brother. "Im great. And you," Fine. "How's my baby duck," a woman asked Brian. "Im fine mom how are you," he replied hugging her. "Im fine." She answered. "hey dad how are ya," he asked hugging his father. "Im good." "how are ya bro," Brian asked his older brother. "Im great," his brother replied. "Hello Nick how are you doing," Brian's mom asked. "Fine Mrs. Littrell," he replied. "NICK! How many times have you been here and I tell you everytime. Don't call me that. Call me Jackie," she insisted. Ok Mrs.. Lit...Jackie." he corrected himself. "So Kevin who is this young man," his mother asked. "Mom, Aunt Jackie, Uncle Harold, Harold Jr., Jerald Jr, this is my friend Dustin," Kevin told them. "It's a pleasure to meet you Dustin. Im Ann, Kevin's Mom," she spoke. "Its nice to meet you too Mrs. Richardson," I replied. "Please call me Ann," she asked. "Alright," I responded. "Jerald Jr. Kev's older bro." "I'm Jackie, Brian's mother." "Harold Jr. Brian's brother. "Harold, Brian's father." I got the introductions and soon we moved inside and into the living room. Both Brian's family and Kevin's family were very happy to see both of them and they made me feel welcome, which Im glad for. We ate dinner that both Jackie and Ann had prepared and it was delicious. "Ann, Jackie that was wonderful," I told them as I approached them at the sink in the kitchen. "Well Im glad you liked it Dustin." Ann replied. "Is there anything the two of you need help with," I politely asked them. "No, we've got it under control," Jackie replied. "Why don't you go join Kevin and the others in the living room," Ann added. "Ok. Thank you again for dinner and for letting me stay here," I told Ann. "We're glad to have you," Ann said before returning to the dishes with Jackie. I walked into the living room and Kevin was talking to his two brothers and I couldn't find Nick and Brian. "Dustin, something wrong," Kevin asked pausing his conversation with Jerald Jr. and Tim. "I was just wondering where Brian and Nick went," I replied. "They went outside for a walk," Kevin replied. "Ok, maybe I can catch up with them or something," I said heading for the door. I walked outside and couldn't find Brian or Nick. As I walked around the side of the house I found them. Apparently they missed eachother too much. By the way things were going they would probably have ended up having sex right there. "Ahem." They both jumped back and separated apart quickly. "Jeez Dustin...you scared us half to death," Nick said catching his breath. "Sorry. Kevin told me you were taking a walk so I thought I might catch up. If you wanted to be by yourselves I can take my own walk," I explained to them. "No you can walk with us. Is everything ok?," Brian asked concerned. "Ya everything's fine," I replied. "Then why aren't you with Kevin," Nick asked. "He is talking with his brothers. I didn't wanna interrupt them," I told them. "That makes sense I suppose," Brian replied. "But I bet he misses you," he added. "Why don't you go back in and talk with all of them," Nick suggested. "Ok. I can do that," I said. "Good," Brian and Nick replied together. I headed back in and found Kevin was no longer in the living room. "Umm Tim do you know where Kevin is," I asked him. "Up in his room. Third door on the left," Tim replied. "Thanks Tim," I said. "No problem," he replied. I headed upstairs and knocked on the door. "Kevin are you in there," I said into the door. I heard shuffling on the other side and then the door opening. As soon as Kevin saw that it was me he yanked me in and slammed the door closed and pulled me close and kissed me. After a few minutes I broke the kiss. "What was that for," I asked him. "Please don't be mad at me," he begged. "Whoa...back up. Why do you think Im mad at you," I asked him. "For not talking to you," he replied. "Kevin. This is your family. You haven't seen them and won't see them for a long time. I understand that you want to talk to them, and Im not angry about that," I explained to him. "I thought you were back downstairs when..." Kevin began. "Shh. Im not mad at you okay," I told him. "Good," he said softly. A few moments passed before he spoke again. "Kiss me," he softly requested. I leaned in and kissed him as he requested. We fell back onto the bed and he was lying on me. The kiss started out innocent and soon turned hot. Our hips were grinding together and our hands roaming over eachother's body. I slowly lifted off his shirt after he pulled mine off. Then all of the sudden the worst thing happened. The door opened. We tried to separate but it was too late. We had been discovered. "KEVIN! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING," Jerald Jr. yelled out. "Umm...well Jerald you see," Kevin stumbled. By now everyone else had gathered upstairs and now in Kevin's room to see what Jerald Jr. had yelled about. "ANSWER ME KEVIN" Jerald Jr. demanded. "Hold on Jerald," Ann interrupted. "Kevin what happened," Ann asked her son. "Umm...well you see..." Kevin began. "LOOK AT HIM MOM! HE HAS HIS SHIRT OFF! HE WAS ONTOP OF DUSTIN! HE'S A FAG!" Jerald Jr. exclaimed. After Jerald finished he ran downstairs and outside and got in his car and drove off. "Kevin...honey is this true," Ann asked of her son. "Yes," Kevin said quietly with his head down. "I came here to tell you before I left for the tour. I wanted you to know the truth." Kevin confessed. "Ohh Kevin...what happened," Ann asked. "What do you mean what happened," Kevin asked. "What made you this way? Was it me? Did I do something wrong?" Ann asked. "No mom. You didn't do anything wrong. You were the best mother ever. It's just who I am. It isn't anyone's fault." Kevin told his mother. "Are you and Dustin an..." Ann asked. "Yes we are," Kevin replied still looking down. "How long have you two been together," Ann asked. "Umm we met last year. His family was on vacation in Orlando. On his last day we decided we wanted to be together. When we had time off the week after I visited you last year I went to see him. Well things didn't go to well and I got arrested." Kevin said holding back tears of the awful memories he was reliving. "I got arrested for statutory rape when I was visiting him. Everything is fine now and I don't want to talk about that...or the events that followed," Kevin requested. "Kevin?" Ann began. "Do you love Dustin?" "Mom I love him so much that it hurts when Im not with him. I can't breathe sometimes knowing he isn't with me." Kevin answered while wiping away the tears that had crawled down his face. "Dustin...do you love my son," Ann asked now looking at Dustin. "I love him with all my heart Mrs. Richardson. I would die for him. He has changed my life so much. Im happier with him than I have ever been in my entire life." Dustin confessed. "Kevin...I just want you to be happy." Ann said with tears going down her face. For the first time since Jerald Jr. barged in Kevin looked up and into the eyes of his mother. He saw sincerity in them and smiled while shedding some tears of his own. After Kevin and his family shared hugs Ann came over and hugged me. While she hugged me she whispered into my ear and pulled Kevin into the hug as well. After a few minutes everyone filed out and left Kevin and I alone in his room. "Kev...are you ok?" I said embracing him in my arms. "I don't know. I feel better now that they know, but this isnt they way I wanted it to happen. And now Jerald is mad at me," Kevin confessed. "It will be alright," I spoke softly. "Your mom will tend to things." I added. "I hope so. Well Its getting late. Do you wanna go to sleep," Kevin asked. "Ya, I am pretty tired." I said as I yawned. I watched as Kevin removed his shirt and pants. I followed him and removed my clothing. He crawled into bed as I turned out the light. I got in bed and allowed Kevin cuddled up next to me. "Kev are you sure you're alright," I asked still concerned. "I'll be fine. Don't worry Dustin," Kevin reassured me. "Ok. Goodnight Kev. I Love you," I said kissing his forehead. "Love you too Dustin," Kevin replied squeezing me tightly and snuggling closer. To Be Continued... Another cliffhanger in a ways. So do ya like it??? Was it interesting??? I hop you enjoyed it! So what do you think is going to happen with Jerald Jr??? Will Brian tell his parents about himself and Nick??? Does Ann really approve of her son's relationship with Dustin??? You will just have to find out in part 26! Well that certainly took a very long time to write. Once again I sincerely apologize for the extremely extremely long delay. I hope that the fact that this is a much longer installment helps. With school having started back up and having a lot of work to do I hadn't had much time to write. Plus there were a few other things that didn't allow me to write for a while. I have been debating whether or not to redo some of the earlier parts. Kinda add some stuff and whatnot. So I'd like to hold a vote. Those of you who do and would like to see some of the other installments that we not as good as the others like Part 4 (Yuck in my mind.) please e-mail me and tell me. E-mail me with comments at CJ NM Thanx again for reading and another apology for it taking so long.