Friends to the end
Chapter 4
Getting to
This story is my first work of fiction. The characters mention in this story are not real, they came from my imagination. If you not of legal age to read this please go away. This story will contain sexual acts between consenting men, if you are offended why are you here? Please email me at casper717@sbcglobal.net with any ideas or suggestion
Monday afternoon
I was just relaxing on the blue sofa reading the mail. I had
requested a hold form on my mail so that everything will be kept at the post
office until I get back next Tuesday. I decided I needed to go to an ATM and
get some cash to pay for the cab in
"How are you doing today, Matt," she said.
"I am good Beth, getting ready for a much needed vacation in
"Well I hope you have a terrific vacation. When you get back, you can help us set up a couple of computers in the club house," she said standing in front of her car.
"Well I am not thinking about computers right now, but when I get back I will stop in and I will be glad to help you,"
"I appreciate it, and I will find you a boyfriend."
Hearing that, my heart almost leaped into my throat. "Beth, I never said I was gay, how do you know?"
"Well there are a lot of attractive single women who live hear and you don't even look at their chest when you swim, although you get this grin when the guys are swimming. You always have to readjust your shorts."
I turned red as a tomato, and I was very embarrassed. I was at a loss for words as to how to respond. "I told my friend Jeremy that I am just starting to become aware of me being gay, and when I am ready I will find someone."
"Well my best friend is heading to
"Take care Beth and I will find you late next week."
"Have a good trip Matt." She said getting into her go-cart and driving to an apartment down the street.
I went inside my apartment as my mind was reeling. It was strange talking to Beth about me being gay. Besides Jeremy and a few friends I had online, no one else knew. I decided I need not worry myself with anything, when my cell phone started ringing. "Hello, "I answered it knowing full well that it was Jeremy
"Hey, I am leaving my apartment right now. I will be there
in about 15 minutes if I can get across
"Well, I am going to cook chicken enchiladas, rice, and beans, "I said walking over to the blue sofa and sitting down.
"Sounds yummy just go easy on the spices, or I can always puke on your bed," Jeremy remarked.
"I will use only a little cayenne pepper, hell that shit will have my mouth burning for hours if I'm not careful."
"Just get your ass over here, because I am going to start cooking." I said going over to the kitchen and putting the phone up. I grabbed the pots and put them on the stove. I went over to the pantry and took out the rice and beans. I took a saucepan out and put it on the front burner. I grabbed all of the spices I needed and set them beside the stove. I opened the fridge and took out the chicken enchilada meat that I was going to use. I also took out the tortillas, and turned the oven on. Just call me Chef Matt as I now had the rice cooking nicely. I took out some floured tortillas and some diced cheese. I seasoned the rice, and took the meat off the stove. I constructed the enchiladas and put them in the oven. I turned the beans off and let them cool. I tasted the rice and added a little salt. I took the enchiladas out, and covered them with cheese, and put them back in the oven. I set the timer for 10 minutes.
Knock Knock
I went over and answered the door.
"Damn Matt, I should come over more often, it smells awesome in here," Jeremy said walking into the apartment.
"The enchiladas have another 5 minutes on them, and everything else is done, so why don't you set the table?" I was quite shocked as Jeremy did not argue at all. He opened the cabinet and took out the plates and silverware. I grabbed two hot pads and placed them on the dining room table. I then brought over the rice and bean pots and set them down. I went back to the oven just as the timer went off. I grabbed a hot pad and opened the oven. The enchiladas smelled awesome, although the steam coming off was intense. I put them on top of the stove, and took off the foil. I grabbed a spatula and put it in the dish.
"What's taking so long, my stomach is going to wither away?" Jeremy asked looking up from the table.
"You did eat lunch didn't you?" I asked
"Well I kind of ate something else," Jeremy said proudly. I should have seen that coming, but some how it hit me out of the blue.
"You told me you were going to sleep after your shift."
"Well I slept during the night." Jeremy said. I carried the enchiladas over to the dining room table and set them down in the middle. I took a pitcher of tea out of the fridge and put it down to the side of the beans. Jeremy did not take long and he went straight for the chicken enchiladas. I counted 4 on his plate.
"Are you sure you are going to be able to eat all of that," I asked putting beans and rice on my plate.
"Yeah, can you please pass the rice?" I handed him the rice and he took a very large helping out. He also reached over and got a good sized helping of beans out.
"If I did not know any better I would think you were eating for two." I said putting 3 enchiladas on my plate. Jeremy did not respond right away as he ate like there was no tomorrow.
"I just need to eat more as I did not eat lunch." Jeremy said and started eating. I poured me a glass of tea, and began eating.
Jeremy did not talk very much as he was eating. So I decided
to open the conversation. "According to the itinerary I printed Saturday, my
flight leaves DFW at 815 and gets in at 215.
So I figure I need to be there at around
"Yeah that sounds about right so we will leave about
"Not a problem, I will log on tomorrow before we leave and get a gate and terminal assignment, and we will stop and get some kolaches."
Jeremy pushed his plate forward and looked at me, "Are we going to have any dessert?"
"Was I supposed to make dessert tonight, I don't recall now," I decided to mess with Jeremy.
"What, I am sure you have dessert, you always have dessert, when I come over and spend the night," Jeremy said frantically. I said nothing and finished eating.
"Don't fuck with me Matt, I want some dessert. Tell me we are going to Ben and Jerry's for some ice cream" Jeremy pleaded as he started to get up.
"If you will help me carry all of this food and plates to the sink, I will get something out of the fridge," I said and then laughed as I remember the carrot cake I bought yesterday at Kroger. Jeremy grabbed all of the plates and silverware and ran to the sink.
"Come on Matt move that ass, I don't get dessert until this table is clean!" Jeremy screamed. He sounded more like a soldier on a mission. Within 2 minutes, we had the pots of food in the fridge and the dishes in the sink.
"If you will set the saucers out and some clean forks, I will bring the cake to the dining room table." Jeremy moved with incredible speed as he was already sitting down as I opened the fridge and took out a carrot cake I got from Kroger yesterday
"Matt you are too good to me," Jeremy said as he saw me carrying the small carrot cake. Both Jeremy and I loved carrot cake, and so I knew that this would be a way for me to make Jeremy happy. I set the cake down and I had to laugh as Jeremy's mouth began to water.
"Where do you put all of the food," I asked as I cut the cake into pieces. Jeremy stood up and got 2 big pieces of cake. I followed suit and got me 1 piece of cake. I was relaxing quite a bit, as I thought about what I wanted to do for the evening with Jeremy. "You want to watch a movie tonight?
"Sure Matt, I know you have a huge collection of movies, but this time no Harry Potter. I bet you could tell me everything that happens in the 3 DVDs you own"
"Well I can't help it if I am a fan of magic, and besides the good guys win in the end." I remarked knowing that would not convince him. I decided to leave the cake on the table for later and took the saucers and silverware to the sink. I took out all of the dishes from dinner and put them in the dish washer; I added the saucers and started it. Jeremy went into the living room and started looking at my collection of DVDs and videos. I took a wash cloth and wiped down the table. "I will let you pick the movie tonight Jeremy, but I don't have any porn on DVD, it's on my laptop," I said and Jeremy turned his head toward me.
"Well we can always hook up your laptop to the TV, and we can watch porn," Jeremy said.
"That is not an option as I will use it early tomorrow and pack it up." I walked over to the TV. I started looking and grabbed like 4 movies. "Here are some movies, choose one." I said and put the 4 movies on the table for him to choose from. Titanic, Bourne Supremacy, Spiderman, and Good Will Hunting
"It's hard to decide, Good Will Hunting or Spiderman," Jeremy said trying to decide what movie he wanted to see.
"I am going to go make some popcorn. I want a movie starting by the time I get back with the bowl, and drinks," I said going into the kitchen. I reached into the pantry and took out the microwavable popcorn and put it in the microwave.
"I am putting in Good Will Hunting, since Matt Damon does get slightly nude." Jeremy said and I could hear him putting the others away. Just then the bell went off on the popcorn and I took it out. I grabbed a big bowl from the cabinet and poured the popcorn in. I sprinkled a little Mrs. Dash on it. I opened up the fridge and grabbed a couple of root beers. As I was walking into the living room I could hear a loud clash of thunder. I jumped for a second.
"Jeremy turned to the weather channel; I want to see what
kind of weather we are in for." Jeremy turned to the weather channel and I took
note that the entire DFW area was under a severe thunderstorm warning. I did
not worry too much as the storm was actually west of
"Now that the movie is over, I want to finish packing up my stuff," I said grabbing the empty bowl and the cans. I took the bowl to the sink, and threw the cans away in the trash.
"I definitely want to inspect your items to make sure that you actually are taking cool stuff and not your preppy stuff that you always wear."
I stuck my tongue out and went to my bedroom, and brought my suitcase in the living room. I set it down on the coffee table.
Jeremy stood up and opened up the suit case. "Let's see, boxers, socks, shirts, board shorts, that's what I am looking for. I am so proud of you for packing the Speedo and one of the thongs."
"That does not mean that I am going to wear them," I said very confidently. I went back to the bedroom and grabbed my backpack, and put it right beside the suitcase. I just need to pack up my laptop tomorrow after I get the right gate assignment and I think I am finished. Jeremy started opening the front pockets of the suitcase.
"What are you looking for Jeremy, all I have in there are some of the essentials." I said a little annoyed.
Jeremy pulled out small box and held it up. "Now do I need to explain how to put on a condom?" I did not think I could be any more embarrassed. I was speechless, as I pondered what to say.
"Yeah, I have seen enough porn, but right now I am trying to figure out how many to shove in your mouth."
"Matt, I got to look out for your best interests, and by the way I brought you something," Jeremy said and went into the spare bedroom. He came back with a bag. He took out a box. "These are a little better for you. They are made for smaller sizes and will be more erotic and they have lubricant on them, "Jeremy said putting the box in my suit case.
"I am still a virgin, how do you know what I am going to like," I said wanting to argue.
"I would be willing to bet you are going to be a bottom, and I bet you are going to have a lot of action, but I want you to keep these handy, "Jeremy said very doctor like.
"I do not wish to discuss my sexual preferences with my best friend, and I am sure as hell not going to listen as you describe yours," I said trying to figure a way to end this discussion.
"Matt, I know you are much closeted but I want you to actually have fun. I am not telling you to have sex 24/ 7 but this is an opportunity for you to relax and let your fun side come out, which I might add has been dormant far too long, "Jeremy said.
"OK that actually seems to make a little sense. I want to finish packing up, and see if I can sleep; this storm is not letting up," I said looking at the window. I went to my room and grabbed m laptop and the power jack. I did not plan on packing up the laptop, but I did want it close.
"Matt I am going bed, so that we can be up about
"I am not sure; I will probably pick up something on the
road. I know you love sausage kolaches, but I feel
like I want something that will fill me up until I get to
Jeremy turned around at the entrance to the spare bedroom.
"I thought I should tell you I have a surprise planned for you sometime during
your stay in
I took off running as my mind began to race; a hooker, a dildo delivered to my room, serenaded by a nude quartet. I was really getting anxious as I took off for the spare. "Tell me what you are doing Jeremy Taylor!" I said opening the door.
"All I am going to say is that you will be shocked and happy, now if you excuse me I want to get some sleep," Jeremy said yawning loudly. I shut the door and walked over to my room, and my mind was still racing. I took off my glasses as I thought I would just worry about it when I had to. I took off my glasses and put on my CPAP machine and went to sleep.
"Matt time to wake up, Matt wakey wakey," Jeremy said and I slowly opened my eyes.
"What time is it?" I asked taking off the covers.
"Its 5:40 AM, and you have a problem my friend. I got your notebook out and tried to find your gate and you no longer have an outbound reservation."
"What are you talking about, I printed everything out Saturday," I said sitting up on the bed.
"When I put in your reservation number, nothing comes up. You are going to have to call American Airlines and find out what is going on."
I got up and went to the bathroom to take care of business. I was still processing what Jeremy had said when I walked out into the living room. "Will you do me a favor can you bring my CPAP machine in here so I can pack it?"
Jeremy went into the other room, and I sat down at the laptop. I opened the AA page and put in the record number and sure enough I no longer had an outbound flight. I was really getting upset. "I am going to call American Airlines and figure out what is going on." I grabbed my cordless phone and dialed the number I opened up the AA website and typed in the options for DFW to EYW.
"Thank you for calling American Airlines may I have your record locator."
"It is BNPHPR."
"There was a bad storm at DFW and your plane never made it
in. I have you rebooked on the
"Can you check flight number 1685 that leaves at
"One second sir and I will check for you."
"I am sorry sir that flight is booked and already has 15 on stand bye," the representative said.
"Can you try flight 1318 for me please," I said pleading with her and crossing my fingers
"Yes sir flight number 1318 leaves DFW at
"Yes please, I would like that flight, and can you update my itinerary with the new flight information for me so I can print it out?"
"I am sending it to the email on file; I want to remind you to be at the terminal 90 minutes prior to departure for security check in."
"Thank you so much," I said and hung up the phone.
"Jeremy looks like that storm messed up flights at DFW, as
my plane never got to DFW. They tried to
book me on the last flight, but I found a flight that leaves at
"So I take it you don't want to go to breakfast," Jeremy said digesting what I just said.
"Yeah we can go somewhere close by as I did not get a lot at
the store yesterday. Let's get dressed
and we can grab something close by." I went back to the bedroom and got
dressed. I decided to wear a red polo shirt and a pair of blue jeans. I came
out of the bedroom and Jeremy came out in a tank top and a pair of shorts. "My
new flight is at
"I don't think until I have food in my stomach and you can always
drive over to the airport," Jeremy said as we both stepped outside. We decided
to go to What-A-burger and I was not going to argue. It took us less than 10
minutes to find one. We walked in and
the restaurant was deserted at
"Good morning what can I get for you this morning," the cashier said.
"I would like 5 honey chicken biscuits 3 hash browns and 1 large drink," Jeremy said.
"Did you get enough food? I would like a #4 pancake meal; can you swap the eggs for an extra hash brown?" I asked still feeling tired.
The cashier typed in the orders in the computer. She repeated the order. "That will be 16.50."
I handed her the 20 dollar bill, and she gave me the change. She handed Jeremy and me our drink glasses. Jeremy went over and filled up his drink, while I waited at the counter. Our order came out and I claimed it. "Find a table Jeremy and I will follow you with the food."
Jeremy chose a booth in the back, and I was glad as we could have some privacy. I set the tray of food down and went to the fountain machine and got me Power Aid and root beer for Jeremy. I sat down and gave Jeremy his drink. I began opening my pancakes and poured the syrup. I looked at Jeremy and he had already eaten 1 sandwich and a half a hash brown.
"How can you eat so fast, you are going to choke Jeremy," I said trying not to watch him eat.
"I am used to eating fast; being in the Emergency room you never know how long you are going to actually have to eat before you get a page that a trauma is coming through the back door."
I was eating a pancake and a thought came to my mind, "What can I expect for pride?"
Jeremy had put down his sandwich and looked at me, "Well Pride is a celebration of a person's right to be gay and be open about it. Usually you can expect a lot of guys to be there. There are parties every day and a pride parade the last evening."
"Well as I have never been to one I am not sure what to expect," I said drinking some Power Aid.
"Don't worry, everyone there will be having a good time, drinking beer, and you will get to see all the queens out." I had finished as Jeremy was now on his 4th sandwich. "I think I am going to take this last sandwich back to the apartment and I will eat it later on.
"So what time does your shift start?" I asked.
"Actually, I don't have to be at the hospital until
"I really did not want to drive and have to pay the parking fee for 7 days. " I said gathering up all the trash on the tray. I dumped the trash out as Jeremy got a refill on his Coke. "Now that I have fed you really well, will you tell me what the surprise that I'm going to get is? I am curious as hell," I said trying to get on his good side.
"So breakfast was just buttering me up. That is not going to work. "Jeremy said and we got into his car. He drove us back to the apartment. "Well Matt, I am going back to sleep for a couple of hours. I think today will be a quiet day at work; I just have to catch up on my charts and get ready for case conference on Wednesday."
Jeremy went to the back room and I decided to pack a few things that I had not packed. I went to the room and grabbed my CPAP. I unplugged it and unhooked all the hoses.
Having sleep apnea never bothered me, its like Jeremy said, "You have a problem, you may not be cured but once you are on the machine you will feel a hell of a lot different."
I found the CPAP case and secured everything into its
compartment. I went back to the living room and grabbed the laptop off the
coffee table and brought it to the desk. I opened up my email and printed my
new itinerary from AA. I next decided I had better make some ID tags for all
the bags, and suitcases I am taking, just in case we get separated. It took me
less than 5 minutes and I put in the labels and they printed out with little
trouble. I turned off the laptop and closed it. I put the CPAP bag on my
shoulder and carried the laptop to the living room. I set the CPAP bag down,
and put the laptop on the coffee table. I grabbed my backpack and opened it up.
I put the laptop inside and secured it with a bungee. I zipped up the bag, and
placed a label on the back of the laptop backpack. I then put a label on the
CPAP bag and one on my suitcase. I decided I would watch ESPN and see what's
happening in the world of sports. It was now
"Hey sleepyhead, oh Jeremy oh Jeremy yeah put it in," I said as Jeremy stood up looking a little confused.
"I thought you were a good friend, teasing me when my brain is not even up to full power yet. I should put a condom on you right now and let you go through security with it on," Jeremy said trying to wake up.
"Why don't you get something to drink, while I walk around the apartment? I need go get the digital camera."
Jeremy went to the kitchen and I went into the bedroom. I walked over to the desk and opened the drawer. I pulled out the camera and turned it on. I cleared off all the pictures on the camera so that I could have an empty memory card. I turned the digital camera off and went back to the living room.
"You had better take a lot of pictures of men, I need something to prove to me that you had a good time," Jeremy said
"I plan on having a good time, and if I do not take any pictures I will be busy doing other things," I said and I knew I had actually made a point with Jeremy.
"Well I need to get you to the airport, if I am going to take you, so I am not late for my shift." Jeremy grabbed my suitcase and I grabbed my backpack and my CPAP bag. I locked up the apartment, and we went to Jeremy's car. Jeremy opened the trunk and we put the entire luggage in. What should have taken us 30 minutes only took us 20 minutes as we pulled into the toll gate at the north side of DFW. Jeremy grabbed a ticket and we went through.
"Shit I forgot to get a gate assignment, I was so wrapped up in getting my ticket done, give me 2 minutes." I picked up the phone and called the 800 number and hit gate assignments. I found out that my flight was due to leave gate C-21. "Jeremy I need to go to C terminal and my gate is 21," I said hanging up the phone. Jeremy drove around the maze of different entrances until we saw the turn off for terminal C. We found the unloading zone quite easy. Jeremy made my life easy as he parked at C-20. He got out and he unlocked the trunk.
"I want you to call me when you get there, and please relax and you will have a terrific vacation."
I hugged Jeremy and said, "I plan to have a good time." I grabbed my suitcase and put it on the ground, and picked up the back pack. I put the back pack on my right arm and got the CPAP bag on my left arm.
"I want all of the erotic details when you get back, or I am going to sing to you," Jeremy said and got back into the Mustang and started the engine. I waved at him and went inside. I quickly found what I was looking for the kiosk machine. I had fallen in love with these things. I set my backpack down and got my notebook out. I entered my flight information and my details came up. I confirmed my seat assignment and put in that I needed to check 1 bag. My boarding passes printed and I went up to the self-serve counter and waited. The gentleman was calling people by city and last name.
"
"Please have your boarding pass and ID out," I heard a lady say. I had my ID in my pocket and I pulled it out. I handed it to her, and she put a check mark on my envelope. I got up to the table and I realized it would take me a few minutes. I unpacked my laptop and put it into a bin. I decided to let my backpack just go without a bin. I put my CPAP in another one. I took off my shoes and emptied my pockets. I was the next one to get screened.
"There is a CPAP in that blue bag," I said as I went through the gate. I apparently was safe as no alarms went off. I waited at the end for my stuff to come through. The attendant called another TSA employee over to the screen and pointed to the monitor. I grabbed my wallet and cell phone and put them back in my pocket. It was fairly simple to put the laptop back up. I put on my shoes as an attendant came over to me.
"I need to run a special test on this machine.
It will not take that long at all." I decided
to follow him and watch as he stuck a wand with a piece of tissue in. He then
stuck the tissue into the machine. I guess everything checked out as he handed
it back to me, "Thanks for keeping our airport safe." I looked at my cell phone
and it was
I grabbed my backpack and CPAP and decided I would go over
to my departure gate. I found a chair, but I did not see a plane. I started
wondering if it would show up at all as it was
I started looking at my boarding pass, and thinking of what I could do with the extra 250 dollar coupon. I wish it was a 250 dollar check. I decided that I had been rebooked enough and I was not going to do it again. I assume another person volunteered.
"Ladies and gentlemen because of the late arrival of the
plane, we will board, in 30 minutes." I looked at my boarding pass and I was in
group 5 seat 11F. I would have preferred a window seat, but I am not going to
argue, as long as I get to
I woke up half way through the flight. I was bored and thirsty. I reached up and pushed my attendant bell. The flight attendant came over to me. "I was asleep when drinks were handed out and I was wondering if it would be possible for me to get a Sprite." She went over to the station and came back with a small cup ofSsprite and a can. I pulled out my tray. I started drinking my Sprite. I noticed that Everybody Loves Raymond was showing, even though I did not buy any head phones. It was my first time flying over the ocean so I took a peek out the window, "nothing spectacular."
"Ladies and gentlemen we are about 20 minutes from
"This is flight crew; we are going to be landing in 5
minutes into
"There is another flight we are boarding right now, and then
we will board the flight to
I saw the airport as we taxied in. We went to a pad and the
plane came to a stop. I grabbed my stuff in the bin and stepped off. I noticed
the sign on the airport said, "