Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:23:07 -0500
From: Barry Mattison <stories@barrymattison.com>
Subject: College in the Desert-7

CHAPTER VI-College in the Desert
AUTHOR: Barry Mattison

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INTRODUCTION:

This is a fictional story about how two young guys met at college, started
a friendship that eventually became a long relationship, and endured all
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CHAPTER VI

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I guess it won't take long to remember where we left off last
chapter...Juss and Doug in the pool, in the grotto, under the falls...on
the bench...as Doug...

slid down his body and started licking his chest, working on the groove
between his pecs until I got to his button; I slid around that, not wanting
to tickle him, and started sucking on the almost imperceptible line of hair
leading down to the small bush of blond hair at the base of his beautiful
cock. I licked up the trail of wandering pre-cum as I made my way to the
top of his engorged shaft. Without hesitation, and all at once, I took the
whole eight inches into my mouth until my nose was rubbing the hairs
surrounding the base, slowly moving up and down, sucking as if I was
pulling his balls through the top of his cock. His body was moving up and
down, side to side with such pleasure that I thought we might fall off the
bench, so I slowly moved us further to the back as I continued my onslaught
on his manhood and my treasure. I wanted to please him more than
anything...and this was just the start.

I slowed down as I felt his legs tighten up, his back arch, and the
inevitable orgasm start to build up deep within his loins. This time there
would be no stopping, no holding back of anything. I wanted to give myself
to him in any and every way.

Back on the lawn Jeff was lying on top of Donny, kissing him deeply and
rubbing both side of his head. As Donny reached between their hot, sticky
bodies and slowly masturbated Jeff with one hand, he fingered his hole with
the middle finger of his other hand. Jeff's eyes were closed, but his mind
was in another place and time as his body moved itself in sync with the in
and out movement of Donny's finger in his ass and his other hand on his
cock. The almost silent purring emanating from Jeff's throat was only
heightened when Don quickened the stroking of Jeff's heavy tool, now
leaking delicious pre-cum juice onto Don's chest and lubricating his
stroking hand; the air between them was getting stickier and hotter fast.

In the grotto the combination of falling water, the ecstasy of Juss' finger
in his hole and his hand slowly sliding up and down his stiff pole was
bringing Doug closer and closer to the edge of no return. He forced his
mind to think of other things to prevent coming early. Once again he rolled
Juss over and placed him on his hands and knees with his firm cheeks open
wide and ready for pleasuring. He plunged his tongue between the luscious
orbs in his face and began licking up and down the crack between them,
tasting the musty smell of Justin's, driving him even deeper and wilder.

Meanwhile, out on the grass, Jeff had gently placed his hands on each side
of Don's cheeks, pushed them sideways, and had began to lick up and down
his crack, spitting and licking his puckered hole around the edge, rimming
slowly at first, teasing the edges with his wet tongue and then sliding up
and down his butt crack from top to bottom, stopping to taste his balls and
cock before going back to his pink hole for more tongue action. The taste
and mixed smell of Don's body were a mixed euphoria that spurned him on
even more to the heightened awareness of the sweet aroma that wafted
through his nostrils and turned on the sex cells in his brain. He became an
animal in lust, unable to get enough of this sexual turn-on. His tongue was
working on its own agenda now, flicking in and out, deeper and deeper as
Don's moans of pleasure grew loader and louder.

Under the falls Juss' butt was swaying back and forth as Doug's tongue
stopped at his puckered hole and began to wildly insert itself inside,
flickering around the edges, pulling out and then pushing deeper back
inside, lighting up Juss' face with pure pleasure. It wasn't long before he
was pushing back against Doug's tongue and opening his hole farther and
wider; he wanted Doug's tongue to reach all the way to his prostate, to get
his tongue in as far as possible. By now Doug was getting accustomed to the
musty, sweet taste of his partners body and soon replaced his tongue with a
sloppy wet finger. Circling the outside of his opening and closing anus and
then dipping his finger tip in and out of the clenched pucker hole until it
was all the way in, Doug prepared Juss's ass for what was to come.

Outside on the soft lawn, Jeff slowly moved his finger in and out of Don's
hole, in and out, round and round until it became open enough to insert a
second finger beside the first. Don moaned and cried out, first in pain,
then, as the intensity of pleasure increased, he started pushing back and
forth, fucking Jeff's fingers. Jeff took this as a signal to add
another. Spitting into his widening hole, he added a third and alternated
his tongue to pleasure Doug's hole.

"I can't wait any longer Jeff, fuck me. Stick that big cock of yours in me
and fuck me hard. I've waited since we met for this and now it's time. FUCK
ME!"

Jeff pulled Don's nice, strong ass up, pushed his back down a little and
placed the tip of his cock at the well prepared opening waiting now in
front of him. With slow pressure he started to push the slicked up tip into
the puckered up hole. Inch by inch, as he leaned forward over Don's back
and pushed, his eight inches slowly filled Don's chute until he felt his
balls slap against Don's. Don began pushing back against Jeff and uttering
moans of pleasure as Jeff started to pull out and in, slowly at first, then
gaining momentum as Don met each of his thrusts with his own backward
thrust, driving Jeff's cock deeper with each movement. The smell of sex and
the sensation of everything up 'till now all contributed to a quick build
up of impending orgasms in both the boys.

"Oh yeah...fuck me harder...that feels so good...ahhhhh...I'm 'gonna cum!"
Don said as they each reached the edge of an abyss of pleasure.

The pleasure of Don's anal muscles squeezing his dick each time he plunged
in and pulled out drove both of them over the edge; Jeff filled Don's canal
with his seed as each squeeze of Don's powerful anal muscles squeezed the
cock deep inside; simultaneously Don spewed cum in long ropes on the ground
for what seemed like hours. Each time he squeezed more cum from his own
cock his spasming anal muscles squeezed more jizz out of the hot cock still
slowly moving in and out of his pleasure chute. Neither of them wanted the
high of the experience to end, but slowly Jeff pulled his cock out and
grabbing it at the base, slapped it against Don's cheeks, wiping the
remnants of cum still dripping off the tip onto his cheeks, sliding his
cock around the slippery jizz as some of it came spewing out of the open
hole and dribbled down over Don's balls. Jeff leaned down and licked up
some of his own cum, leaned forward and kissed Don, exchanging fluids as
they kissed.

Exhausted, they fell forward with Jeff lying on top of Don, where they
kissed and hugged each other until getting up and falling into the pool to
cool off.

The waves they generated never made it into the grotto where Doug and Juss
were on the bench...Juss on all four's with Doug's tongue halfway up his
pink pucker hole. They were both ready to fulfill their relationship all
the way as Juss rolled over on his back, lifted his legs up, placing his
ankles on Doug's shoulders, and pulled himself into Doug. He could feel his
anus opening in anticipation of Doug's hardened cock filling him up with
it's thickness; he could feel the tip of his cock rubbing against his hole
and started to slowly push against Doug, not waiting for him to make the
first move. He had waited for this since they had met and he wasn't waiting
any longer. He needed Doug inside him so bad that he kept on lifting his
butt into the air and pushing himself towards the blond bush until he could
feel Doug's whole dick inside him. He had never felt such pleasure before,
such love for another man, his lover. Both of them started a slow rhythm of
pulling and thrusting at the same time as they looked into each other's
eyes.

Doug leaned forward, lifting Justin's tightly plugged ass into the air as
he dropped his head to kiss his lover in a dance for domination they would
repeat many times again. All the while Doug's cock was plunging in and out,
his balls noisily slapping Justin's each time he pressed deeper; sometimes
their rhythm slowed down and Doug pulled out until just the tip touched
Justin's ass, then plunged it in again as they kissed intimately, fucking
harder and harder as they came closer to a wild, crashing orgasm. Juss was
wildly beating his cock as Doug sat up, pushed Justin's hand aside and
started stroking Juss' monster in concert with his thrusts. He wanted them
to cum at the same time, and it would only be a minute or so before they
both felt the tell-tale signs of an impending orgasm starting in their
loins and working its way up through their tightened balls. Juss started
beating his cock as Doug reached out and grabbed both of Juss' strong, lean
legs to support himself as he started pounding harder and harder, deeper
and deeper. He was no longer in control as he felt his cock grow in size as
his impending eruption started up the length of his dick and spewed out its
hot sperm deep into Juss' insides. Time and time again he felt the cum spew
forth into the warm chute surrounding his cock. At the same time Juss was
spewing cum all over his chest, face and into his mouth.

As they both began to slow down with the last of the cum flowing from their
bodies, Doug leaned down and licked the cum off Juss' stomach and chest and
leaning forward, they both kissed, sharing the cum and cementing their
relationship for eternity.

"I love you so much Juss and I'm so happy now that nothing can tear us
apart."

"I love you too babe. I can't stop wanting you every minute. I think this
will always be our special place from now on. They lay, one on top of the
other, stuck together by all the cum Juss had just shot all over
himself. Eventually they rolled off the shelf and into the water to let the
warm liquid disengage them from each other. Still face to face they kissed
once again and slowly sank into the depths of the pool, still
kissing. After prying themselves apart they rose to the surface and Juss
said, "Shall we head out and see what the rest of the camp is doing?"

Hand in hand, they swam underneath the boulders and out into the end of the
pool, surprising Jeff and Don.

"Hi guys." Juss said.

"Ah ha, we wondered where you lovebirds went," Jeff replied.

"Probably doing the same thing you guys were doing."

We all swam together into a small, tight group, holding onto each other as
we tread water to keep from sinking. We looked into each others' eyes,
smiling and wondering what had happened in the past few hours. Each of us
knew, without even asking, that some things had changed between the two
couples as Jeff and Don clung to each other and Juss and I hugged and tried
to keep from drowning.

Finally, before we all did drown, we decided that hunger was once again
overtaking our stomachs and we needed to refill the tanks with leftovers.

"There's plenty of cold beer, food and snacks left for another meal," Jeff
said, "plus, the sun's still out and we can get a little tanning
in. Anybody up for it?"

"Sounds good to me." we all said at once, and raced to the other end of the
pool. We all jumped out together, naked as jaybirds, and raced to the food
table, eight hands rummaging around looking for the chips and snacks at the
same time. Paper was flying up in the air and falling onto the ground, we
were all laughing, four naked boys, happy for once in our lives.

Monday morning it was back to school for Juss and I while Jeff and Don went
to meet with Don and Steve at the local PD.

I had several classes in the morning and so did Juss so we wouldn't see
each other until lunch sometime. My first class was Comp II and a class
that I enjoyed. It was a small class, probably because most people
transferred credits in or never showed up, except at test time. I enjoyed
classes as much as anything and figured they helped me avoid taking too
many notes. I had a pretty good memory, loved to write, and always did well
on tests, so this class was a breeze.

My classmates were used to someone always tagging along behind me by now
and today was no exception. They had assigned me a temporary "watchdog",
who I approved of right away. At least he was more my age, about seven
years older than me, handsome, and he fit right in with the college
crowd. So it was sort of nice to have him around to talk to during breaks
when I couldn't see Juss.

Tim and I were sitting under a tree on the expansive school courtyard lawn
talking about things in general, just getting to know each other a little
bit.

"So Tim, are you from this area originally?," I asked.

"Yeah, I was born here. Come from a large family, went to schools locally
and even got my Bachelor's from this university."

"BA in what?"

"Business Administration with a minor in Criminal Justice. I couldn't make
up my mind what I wanted to do with my life and since my parents paid for
all the extras, I just took my time and enjoyed college life."

"Did you pledge?"

"Sigma Chi, and you?"

"Omnicron Psi."

"Brainiac huh?"

"Naw, things just come easy to me, that's all. It's funny, I never did well
all through lower school, probably C average. But when I started college I
grew up in a hurry. Maybe because it was because I left home, maybe because
I had to pay for it myself, I don't know what sparked me, but I graduated
my first AAS with a 4.0 and now I have the same here. But I don't say
anything because it usually drives people away. Most kids are here to dick
around, not learn. Not to say that I'm not doing my own share of playing."

"That's a good way to look at things. I was a player, jock, the whole thing
and just scraped through. I came here on a football scholarship so I didn't
have much incentive to get into school work. Looking back now I wish I'd
paid more attention, but, all in all, I had a good time. I actually met my
wife here at school. We got married before graduation and have a son,
William, or Billy as he likes to be called."

"That's great! Everybody chooses their own road in life and as long as it's
the road that leads to having good things in life, does no harm to others,
and lifts others up, then it's the road for them and their life should be a
pleasure. It sounds like you found your road."

"That's really nice of you to say that. You're pretty intuitive about
things."

"Let's just say I've been through a lot so far in getting to this point in
my life and have learned the value of friends, and have also experienced
the injustice of bigotry, hate and violence."

"Yes I know a little of your background from what Don told me before
assigning me to temporary duty for the next few days. If things work out,
there's a chance that it might be permanent until they feel that the danger
has passed. Don said something about it being relative to you and Jeff and
your input about certain things, but I didn't really catch what he was
talking about."

"Don't worry, I'll fill you in later on what he's talking about. Did anyone
say anything about me in particular when 'filling' you in?"

"Nothing other than a quick background of how you ended up living here;
Jeff is your brother and Don, Jr. is his bodyguard, Steve is retiring, the
gang problem and the shootout at your last house, a few other details, and
that's about it. Oh, and that Steve's retiring and that's why I'm here."

"Sounds like Don did a pretty good job of getting you up to date on the
basics. Let me ask you about something else, straight out...how do you feel
about gay people?"

"Well...actually...my younger brother is gay, but I don't talk much about
it because I don't want people to pick on him. They do enough of that
already in school. I feel real bad for him the way he gets bullied and
picked on, but I can't be there all the time for him, but I love him very
much and could care less that he's gay. But as far as how I feel, I have no
problem with being around gay people; they're no different than anyone
else. For me, I'm pretty sure how I stand and quite happy in my
heterosexuality. Why do you ask?"

"I believe in being upfront and truthful about everything and since we'll
be spending quite a lot of time together, I need to be honest with you and
let you know that I'm gay. I hope you have no problem with it..."

Tim Jumped in,"Not at all..."

"Wait a sec, I'm not through with my sentence yet...let me finish, then you
can comment."

"Okay,"

"As I was saying, I'm gay. I'm also involved in a relationship with another
guy who goes to school here. His name is Justin. We live together at our
house with my bro Jeff and his lover...ummm...Donny."

Tim sat there, gazing out across the campus courtyard for a few minutes. I
could see that the wheel's were turning in his brain, not from anger or
reaction, but it was taking him some time to 'put the ducks in a row'
before he could speak.

Finally, when he thought he had it figured out, he spoke up, albeit
hesitantly.

"So let me get this straight – no pun intended – you're gay and have
a lover who goes to classes here on campus, right?"

"Good so far."

"Then Jeff, your bro, is also gay, and he has a lover...who lives at the
house...whose name is Donny?"

"Yup."

"Now would that Donny be Don, Jr. by chance from the police department Don,
Jr.?"

"See, you're smarter than you thought!"

"And you all live together in one house? White picket fence by chance?"

"Ah....yes and no dork. No white fence, but there is an 18' brick
wall,trees all around, plus a big river that give us complete privacy. So,
while all that sinks in let me add just a couple of things. We all keep a
low profile for all the obvious reasons, including the gay thing. I do
belong to the GSA club, but I think that I'm going to drop out of that so
Justin and I can spend more time together. But what I'd like you to think
about is that you have a job to do, and will any of this affect doing that
job; I promise never to put you in an awkward position in public or make
you feel uncomfortable in our house concerning what I've said. I know that
the other guys will also agree to the same thing. I like you and I think
we'll get along just great, and don't ever feel that anyone will be trying
to 'put the move' on you. We have a lot of respect for one other's
feelings. So wouldn't hurt yours or anyone else's.

So, while you digest all of this, it's time to head off to music
comp. class. If you want to take the time while I'm in class to think
through all of this, maybe call Steve or Don and talk to them, whatever you
want to do, I'll be okay in class and I'll meet you right here exactly ten
minutes before noon. How's that sound?"

"Thanks Doug, I think I'll do that. I need to think through all this, get
my head on straight. Maybe call Don...I don't know...at any rate I'll meet
you back here."

"Sounds great Tim. By the way, this is what Don was talking about, so maybe
you might call him for a quick chat."

"Okay, I think I will. Thanks again, and thanks for being so honest. Not
many people would have said all that with such conviction and honesty. Your
other half is very lucky."

I waved him off as I turned and headed to my class. Inside, I felt good
about myself, not only for having the strength to come out with all that at
once and not cover up anything with him, but also for his comment about
Juss. Only I was the one feeling very lucky as I skipped a few steps,
looked down to make sure I didn't step on any cracks in the sidewalk so my
mother wouldn't have a broken back today, and headed off to the music room
for class.

Downtown Jeff and Donny were talking to Don, Sr. and Steve. Steve had
already confirmed with Don that he was retiring and the news had spread
throughout the department. I had already mentioned to Steve that we would
like to have a retirement party at our house, and I'd mentioned the same to
Jeff, so there was some talk already about putting on the whole thing at
our house. At least it would be the safest place in town for the evening.

"Don, Doug called me first thing from school and told me he had a new
person assigned temporarily to him this morning. Thanks for taking care of
that so quick. I really worry about him, and now Justin, on campus
alone. There are a lot of gangs that hang around the campus; I don't know
why the campus police let them do it, but they shouldn't be allowed to."

"Believe me Jeff, they won't be there much longer. The sentencing for Joe
is this week and the other two were also found guilty of the charges
brought against them from the same incident. Plus we caught a few of those
guys involved in the shootout and they'll all be sentenced at the same
time. Thanks to the two of you this is going to send out a message loud and
clear that we won't tolerate these gangs any longer."

"It could also go the other way and rile them up you know. All they think
about is getting revenge for stupid things. It doesn't even make any sense
how they think, but they're dangerous and will go to any length to get what
they want."

"I know Jeff. Starting immediately we are going to station extra,
undercover security around campus for Doug and Justin and I also have a few
other surprises in store. We're still out of our jurisdiction, but since
the FBI is involved and we were the originating agency they've asked us to
be involved in security. The young guy I sent to be with Doug for this week
is quite capable of handling himself and Doug, and from what I understand,
Justin can handle about a roomful of trouble."

"Yeah, but an AK-47 is more than a roomful of trouble."

"True. I have a plan with Doug and the new guy I sent with him today, but
it hinges on Doug and any conversations they have about 'you know what',
plus how he may react. I suggested to Doug that he get Tim to call Don,
Sr. if he needs to talk to someone about any concerns or feelings."

"Donny, how are you with all this?"

"I think everything sounds good so far. Just keep me in the loop on the
security plans so I can make arrangements to have Jeff away from any
danger. We really appreciate the support you've given us and I appreciate
having you more than ever as my dad. I love you for supporting me. I
couldn't be happier now, both personally and job wise."

Donny and his father hugged tightly for a few moments. Something I don't
think they've really done with the same feeling they did this time. I
though I even saw Sr.'s eyes mist up a little.

"Okay," Don said. "We'll have to see how diplomatic Doug was with Tim, but
I'd like to have him assigned full time with you guys and then I have to
figure out what to do with Justin. For now, if they keep on the down low, I
think things will be okay, but if word gets out that they're an item, then
we'll have to make other arrangements for Justin too...I'm just wondering
if maybe a good cover wouldn't be a student or another instructor in the
Aikido class at the university. Hmmmmm...I'll look into that, that could be
my answer right now, pending any background checks."

"Great idea Don! So it sounds like we're all set for the moment, of course
pending Tim's response to the situation. And Steve, Doug and I would still
like to hold your retirement party at our house, or wherever you would like
it to be. We'll have the affair catered and everything for all that you've
done for us."

My thanks to both you guys. We'll let you know about a date and place for
the retirement party and Don will let you know later this week about plans
regarding the sentencing."

We all shook hands, Donny and his dad hugged once more, then Donny and I
headed out the door. I'd taken the morning off from my job at the
bookstore, so we had just enough time to grab a light lunch and get back to
work there. Donny also worked there as a cover for his 'real job'. The
store had a great café and deli and we often just ate our lunch there,
which we decided to do today.

When we arrived we headed for the cafe where Judd ordered the usual Caramel
Latte's and Garden Sandwich combo for both of us while I called Doug. It
was a little after noon and I knew that the three of them would be at the
student center grabbing some lunch themselves.

"Hello...Doug? Hey, how were classes this morning? Great. So were you able
to talk to Tim?"

Doug filled me in on everything he had said to Tim, including all the
relationships and who was with whom, everything. He said that he had left
him in the courtyard to to have some alone time to think about while he
went to his last class before lunch.

"Jeff, I told him to meet me at exactly ten minutes before noon at the spot
where we parted, but so far I haven't seen him since then. Right now Juss
and I are sitting in the Student Union waiting to see if he shows up
here. I'm beginning to get worried about him. Maybe he can't handle all of
this being in his face all the time. I was honest with him, but not in his
face with anything; he even told me that his younger brother was gay, so
it's not like he wasn't used to the idea of being around gay people or
anything."

"Well Doug, I don't know what to tell you...maybe he just couldn't handle
the whole concept on top of having to be a bodyguard as well. I just don't
know what to say."

"It's too bad, I really liked him and thought he would work out well
too...wait a minute...I think I see...no, can't be him...that's two
guys. Well, I'll have to call you back if he shows up, otherwise, see you
at homeee...hold on...Tim just walked in and he has someone with him. Hang
on Jeff, I'll leave the line open so you can hear."

"Hey Tim. What happened to 'ya?"

"I'm really sorry I'm late Doug, traffic was real bad. I want you to meet
my younger brother, Kenny. Ken, this is Doug, and I presume this is
Justin."

We both shook hands with the handsome young man. I must admit I was a
little confused.

"So Kenny, how old are you?"

"I just turned sixteen and I'm a Sophomore at Clark Memorial High School."

"That's great. How are things going there? Gettn' good grades?"

"Not really. In fact I hate it. I get picked on a lot by a bunch of bullies
'cause I'm gay. They lock me in my locker, trip me up in the hallway, gang
up on me in the shower room after phys. ed., and embarrass me whenever they
can. Nobody cares or listens to me if I complain, especially the teachers
or the principal, and my parents don't do anything about it. I hate
school. My brother is always rescuing me, which makes it even worse
sometimes 'cause then they pick on me even more. I don't know what to do
and Timmy thought maybe telling you guys about it might help out. Did you
guys get treated the same way when you were in school?"

By then end of that mouthful he had tears running down his cheeks, so did
Tim, Justin and I. I pulled the thin kid to me and hugged him, running my
hands through his hair and telling him things will work out. I looked down
at him. He was only about five feet two inches.

"Everything will be all right Kenny, you'll see. My names is Doug, this is
Justin. We're your new friends and we're going to see if we can't help you
out. Would you like that?"

Between sniffles I heard a "Yes, thanks Doug, but what can you do?"

"We'll figure it out. Don't you worry about it. Are you hungry?"

"Yes! I'm starved!"

"Juss, how's 'bout taking this here college student to the cafeteria and
getting him something to eat?"

"I'd love to do that. You like mac 'n cheese Kenny?"

"Love it, it's my favorite."

"Great, let's go and let your brother and Doug talk for a few
minutes. We'll be right over there and you'll be able to see them as we
eat. Okay?"

"Okay."

They took off for the cafeteria across the hall from where we were standing
and we noticed that after they got their food they sat where Kenny could
see both of us.

"So what's up Tim?"

"First of all, I apologize for not meeting you when we agreed. I got a call
from the school principal to come pick him up from the school
immediately. I tried to get back in time, but obviously, didn't make it."

"Tim, don't ever apologize to me when it comes to family emergencies;
family always comes before anything, you got that?"

"Thanks."

"Justin was with me; I was more worried about you. So what's up with
Kenny?"

"There is a group of big kids, the 'jocks' of course, who usually pick on
him pretty bad. If he reports it to the teachers they just pick on him even
more and my parents , while they've reported it to the principal, get the
same answer, 'it's just a bunch of kids...they'll sort things out between
themselves.' Today they caught him in the showers looking at one of them
and after the coach stepped out they ganged up on him and started beating
on him. They were calling him fag, homo, everything they could think of as
they kept at it. He's a tough kid, but this has to be taking a toll on his
head. Anyway, as they were starting to really get serious the coach walked
back in and broke it up. He didn't do anything to the others and told Kenny
to go home, he didn't need any fags in his locker room. Kenny called me and
I picked him up right away and brought him here. I knew you guys could help
me."

"I guess this means you're on the team then?"

"I thought about everything you said, and I couldn't find a single reason
not to take this job, or to call all you guys my friends. Gay, straight,
whatever...your friends are my friends...and I hope likewise."

I don't know how comfortable he was with it, but I walked up to him and
gave him a quick hug. He hugged me back and even held on a few seconds
longer. I guess 'ol Tim had some surprises in store. But for now we had a
new problem to deal with – a very hurt young man who needed our help.

"Tim, what can we do right away to help with Kenny?" I've got a few ideas
but I don't think some jocks parents would appreciate it very much."

"Well...I don't know for sure. I'll call my parents and let them know he's
with me first and then maybe he can spend the afternoon with us if you
don't mind."

"Not at all. Maybe spending time with other stable gay guys will open his
eyes and mind, settle him down a little. I'm sure he has a million
questions that he's been afraid to ask anyone. We'll be very careful with
the answers, I promise. We were all his age once and had the very same
questions. And more than one of us has spent time stuffed in a locker
because of it so we know what it's like."

"Thanks Doug, this really means a lot to me. As I said, I really love him
and it hurts me to see him treated this way. Especially by my
parents. Maybe I'll learn enough to be able to stand up to them. Maybe if
learn enough myself to educate them they'll stand up to the school board,
teachers and these bullies before someone gets hurt."

"You're right Tim. What concerns me is that gay teens have one of the
highest suicide rates in the country, partly due to bullying and ignorance,
and partly due to refusal by the parents to accept the son or daughter for
who they are. I can see in Kenny's eyes that he's at a point when he might
consider giving up so we need to lock in on his emotions and see what we
can do to help him immediately."

"Thanks Doug, I knew you'd be able to help us. I've been really worried
about him and I couldn't forgive myself if something happened to him."

"You'll find that's one thing that our little 'family' does together. As
dysfunctional as some people may call us, we take care of each other; we
cover each other's backs in time of need. They talk about gay people
destroying the fabric of marriage and the family, but I think we contribute
more to bringing love and family into relationships than those that
criticize us.

I think that just the divorce, rape, and domestic abuse rates speak for
themselves; not that gay relationships are always perfect, but they sure
have a lot lower problems and much higher disposable income, so we must be
doing something right and those that don't like it can take their opinions
and bigotry and take it where the sun don't shine. Whew! Tim, help me off
my soapbox, will 'ya.

Okay Tim, when you talk to your parents, seein's how you stay with us now,
see if Kenny can stay with you for a couple days until the sentencing of
the gang members. Tell them that we have a very large home and that he'll
be looked after very well; we have two cops in the house 24/7 plus an
airtight security system. We'll get him back and forth to school plus
wherever else he has to go. I have a plan. Are you up for all this?"

"Anything you say Doug. I can't thank you enough for what you've done
already. I really see what Justin sees in you. You have a big heart and a
warmth about you that draws people right in."

"Thanks, let's hope it works on the right people for Kenny's sake. Speaking
of Kenny, here he is. How was lunch buddy?"

"It was great. I've never eaten in a college lunch room before. I think I
want to go to college when I get out of high school."

"That's great. What do you want to be when you grow older, do you have any
idea yet? I'm just asking to get some ideas for when I grow up."

We all laughed. Tim stepped aside to make his phone call and Justin pulled
me aside to let me know he was headed to his Aikido class. I told him we'd
stop by after my last class.

Just then Tim raised his hand to get my attention. He gave me the high sign
that everything was cool, so I kissed Juss and said, "see you later, I love
you."

He replied with the same and off he went. Out of the corner I saw Kenny's
eyes grow as wide as saucers when we kissed. I'm sure he couldn't believe
we did that in public.

Meanwhile I walked over to him and put my hand on his shoulder. Tim walked
over at the same time so we could explain what was going on. We told him
what the plan was; at first he was a little unsure, but when he learned
that Tim was my bodyguard now and now lived at our house he was okay.

"I don't have any clothes to change into."

"When was the last time you had some new clothes?" I asked.

"Oh I never get new clothes, my mother just gets them from relatives or
something."

I pulled Tim aside. "Is that true? Is it a money problem? Will I be
interfering with something if I get him some new things?"

"My parents don't really pay much attention to Kenny because he is
gay. They think it's a phase and in some ways they sort of punish him for
it. It really bothers me because my other brother and sister get whatever
they want. I know it's not right, but they won't listen to me and they're
not about to change."

"Well Kenny, don't worry about the clothes; maybe it's time you got a few
new ones. You, Tim, Justin and I will see that you have some clothes for
the week, okay?"

He looked at Tim for approval. Tim smiled and told him that it was okay and
things were going to be different from now on. Kenny smiled back at me,
walked over to me and gave me a hug, probably the first time he'd ever
given or gotten one freely without being called a name or getting beaten
up. I gave him a good hug back, told him he was a good kid and that he
deserved to be treated better than he has been. I led him over to his
brother and said, "this is the guy you really need to thank, give him a
good hug and tell your brother you love him."

He wrapped his arms around Tim tightly with his eyes closed in contentment
as Tim slowly pulled him close to him and told him how much he loved
him. The tears were sliding down his cheeks as he lowered his head into
Kenny's soft hair and held him tightly.

My mind was running a mile a minute as they say, thinking of all the things
I needed to pull together. It seems that there was never a dull moment
around me, but as long as I had Justin by my side I was happy.

I had to break up the two brothers and we headed for my last class. I
grabbed some snack bars and drinks from the store on the way out. This was
a short class and we had a date with the Master of Aikido.

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So, things have taken another turn. Never a dull moment. But that's how
life is if you listen to it and participate. As a person I've always been
that way and have enjoyed a wonderful life so far.

Next chapter should be pretty exciting as there is a lot going on. I'll
update the members in an email with some "inside info", so if you want to
be "inside", join the members club on the website listed at the beginning
of the story.  Thanks, Barry