by John Michael
In this Chapter:
Page: 14, 8th Grade
Dawson: 15, 9th Grade
Andrew Oakley: 14, 9th Grade
Part One: A Page's Life – Chapter 3
Spring 2031
Today was election day at OVHS, as such, there were no classes in session so that the over twelve-thousand students could vote in the various elections. Each class had a number of school-level representatives, class-level assembly members and senators, and class governors from which to choose. It was a midterm year, so there was not a presidential election.
Page had just entered his homeroom when he noticed a new student sitting in the class with a very bewildered look. Page walked over to the kid and noticed he was very handsome. The boy was of Asian-descent with olive skin and dark features. His short hair matched his dark brown eyes, his nose was perfect, and his lips were plump. His body looked rock solid through the fitted-tee he was wearing. When Page sat next to him, he looked into Page's eyes and smiled.
"I've never seen you here before, when did you start?"
"Just today, we moved here from Hawai'i last week. My name's Andy Oakley, what's going on today?"
"Elections; we take our politics seriously around here. The students we vote for will set policy and pass rules that we all have to follow. What grade are you in?"
"Ninth."
"You're in the wrong homeroom, then. It's okay, the teachers aren't taking roll today. Oh, my name is Page, by the way."
"So, being here today is completely voluntary, yet the entire school is here."
"Like I said, very seriously. The Republicans want to enact a uniform policy to help "elevate" our school's status with the other private schools in the state. The Dems and liberal Independents plan to fight their plan, and I intend to help by doing my part at the polls. We have a Republican president who is just dying to have a political win under his belt; this uniform policy would be the big win. This is why the entire school is here."
"Wow; good reason. My last school had a uniform policy. I thought you guys would, too, so I wore this to get away with being able to wear normal clothes for just one day. Guess I was wrong!"
"Okay, I'm up! After I vote, I'll show you where your homeroom is and I'll show you around the campus while we wait for the results."
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After Page finished voting, he pulled up the school's student app on his iPhone and typed in Andy's information.
"Your homeroom is in the next building, same floor, same room number."
"If I don't have to go there, can I just stay with you?"
"Yeah; let's start the tour!"
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As the boys were touring the school, Andy and Page became very comfortable in the other's presence. If Page were single, he would definitely date Andy, if Andy were gay, that is.
Page took Andy to the west side of the campus. Andy was amazed at what he saw.
"This is Government Square; that building," Page pointed to a large marble and glass structure with large marble columns and a large white domed rotunda, "is the Capitol; it's where the Representatives and Senators meet and make laws."
Page pointed to another large marble building with large columns and a green domed rotunda, "That is the Supreme Court; every class has civil justices, supreme justices, and appellate justices. This specific court is the final deciding factor in the laws and rules of the school.
"And that building," Page pointed to a large glass and metal structure directly across the large courtyard, "is the executive building. It's where the entire school-level student executive branch meets. It's also the office of the President."
"Wow! This is insane!"
"Wait `til you see the athletic department. Do you play any sports."
"Yeah, football; I'm a kicker. I've already tried out for the team."
"How'd you do?"
"I'm going to camp this summer!"
"Great! My brother and boyfriend play." There, it was out; now let's see how he processes this information.
"Cool. What position do they play?"
Nothing! "My brother, Ashley, plays quarterback; he's also the team captain. My boyfriend, Dawson, is the Center."
"I've met them both last weekend during a special tryout session. Dawson seems really nice, he's lucky to have you as a boyfriend, you're really nice, too."
Perfect! Page could have melted into Andy's arms right there! Page could not help his widening grin; he knew he would have it for the rest of the day.
"C'mon, let's go; the results and analysis should be in."
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Over the next few days, life just went back to normal for Page; until his boyfriend and Andy became best buddies.
"What are we doing this weekend," Page asked his boyfriend.
"I promised Andy I'd take him fishing this weekend. We can do something next time."
That was fast! "Oh, okay."
"What?"
"Nothing, just have fun."
"Next weekend, I promise."
"Okay, honey." Page knew to just nip this problem in the bud, before it escalated into something ugly and unmanageable.
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On Monday after school, Page went over to his boyfriend's house, only to find a shirtless Andy receiving a backrub from Dawson.
"Um, hello; what's going on?"
"Oh, nothing, babe, just showing Andy my special technique."
"Special technique, right!"
Andy could feel the irritation in Page's voice, so he tried to get up, put Dawson pushed him back down.
"I'm not done, yet."
"I just thought that maybe we could do this some other time."
"Some other time! No, you won't be doing this again!"
"Page, you're out of line!"
"I'm out of li-; I'M OUT OF-; I'M NOT RUBBING A HALF-NAKED DUDE ON THE FLOOR WITH A BONER IN MY SHORTS!"
Dawson sat back and tried to hide his boner; meanwhile, Andy got up and put his shirt on.
"I'm sorry, I'll leave. Thanks Dawson, later Page."
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU," Dawson yelled at his boyfriend.
"Absolutely nothing; I should be asking you that question, Dawson! Seriously! I can't even look at you right now!"
Page turned around and started for the door.
"I'm sorry, please stay."
Page stopped at the door and turned to face his boyfriend, who was still on the floor with his head down.
Page sighed, "Okay, I'll forgive you this once, don't let it happen again!"
"Okay, baby, I won't."
Page went over to his boyfriend and collapsed into his arms. The boys shared a deep, passionate kiss.
"Why don't you give me that back rub?"
"Okay; one boyfriend extra special coming up!"
"What makes it extra special?"
"You'll have to wait and see!"
Dawson reached up and started tickling his boyfriend. The boys end up entangled in Dawson's bed, Dawson now completely forgiven by Page, their relationship ready for another day.
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End of Chapter 3
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