Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:53:55 -0400 From: Matthew Bennet Subject: Lies within Ourselves ? Chapter 2 Lies within Ourselves – Chapter 2 ******************** Warning: This story involves gay scenes and some harsh language if you are offended by this or it is illegal to read where you live please leave now. Otherwise enjoy! This is a work of pure fiction. No one in this story is a real person, living or deceased. If you want to write me, please do so at: m.bennet35@gmail.com Also visit my website at http://www.leebennet.com/collection/writing-short-stories/ ******************** "Ok I will be right there. Calm down, everything is going to be ok." Sean said trying to keep calmness in his voice. "What's wrong? Is everything ok?" Matt said with overwhelming concern. "That was my mom. She said that my dad was in a car accident. He is in the hospital right now!" Sean said as tears started to form in his eyes. "Sean I am SO sorry! Why don't you let me drive to the hospital you are in no condition to be driving." Matt said pulling Sean in for a hug. Matt drove as fast as possible to get to the hospital all the while watching Sean out of the corner of his eyes. Matt put his free hand on Sean's and gave a light squeeze for comfort. It was breaking his heart to see his friend in so much pain. Matt dropped Sean off in front of the hospital and told him to find his family and that he would go and park the car. Rushing into the hospital Matt quickly race to find Sean and his family to be there for them if they need anything even if it was just a shoulder to cry on. "Matt you don't have to stay here. You can go back to our house and relax." Mrs. Thompson said. Sean's mother was one of the nicest woman that Matt had ever met and she had always looked after Matt whenever his mother had to leave town or had to work long hours. "Mrs. Thompson I am not going anywhere. You guys are like my second family and I want to be here for support and I am worried about Mr. Thompson." Matt replied to her with a reassuring hug. Mrs. Thompson managed a small smile and hugged Matt back "Matt how long have you known us? You can call me Julie and you staying means the world to us. Especially Sean you guys are so close and I know that he appreciates you being here." Matt walked over and sat next to Sean and put his arm around him. "Sean I am here and if you need anything you know I will do my best to do it for you." Sean looked up at Matt and began to cry and laid his head on Matt's shoulder. Matt did not protest and let his friend find comfort in him. "Sean" Matt shook his friend awake. "The doctor is here to talk to your family." After a few seconds of trying to get awake Sean got up and started walking toward his mother and older sister, Kelly. Looking back at Matt and giving a look of are you coming too. Matt got up and followed close behind. "Your husband was very lucky. If the car would have hit even 2 inches closer to the driver's side he might not have made it. It is going to be a long road for recovery but it looks like he will pull through fine. He has a broken arm and some broken ribs along with a concussion." The doctor explained. "We will keep a close eye on him for the next few days then we will set him up with some physical therapy once his bones are all healed." "THANK GOD!" Julie shouted with relief as she began to shed tears of joy. Matt saw that his friend also had a breath of relief and tears in his eyes. He pulled Sean in for a half hug and gave him a small smile. **** Julie insisted that the boys go home and get a good night's rest. Sean offered to drive home since he was feeling much better and Matt didn't argue because he was getting very tired. After arriving at Sean's house Matt excused himself to the bathroom to get changed into his night outfit which consisted of a black t-shirt and since it was just the two of them for the night he just put on his boxers with it. When he entered Sean's room he saw his friend sitting up on the bed flipping through the tv stations. When Sean saw Matt come in he patted his hand to the space beside him and said "Come watch TV with me Matty!" Matt jumped on the bed and let Sean rest his head on his shoulder and put his arm around him. "Can I tell you something Matty"? Sean said with a soft voice. Matt replied "Of course. You know you can talk to me about anything." "This is my favorite part about you coming over. Just relaxing and hanging out with you while watching tv." Sean said with a big smile. "Same here, buddy." Matt said smiling back at him. After a couple of hours Matt looked down and saw that Sean had fallen asleep. `Wow! I have never noticed just how beautiful he really is' Matt thought to himself, after a few minutes of just admiring Sean sleep Matt also fell asleep. The next morning Matt woke up first and tried to get out of bed without waking up Sean but just as he moved Sean's eyes opened and Matt laughed saying "Morning sleepy head." Sean smiled "I slept so wonderful last night." After he said it he blushed and looked away. "To be honest, me too." Matt replied making Sean blush even more. In his head he was so conflicted he wanted to just lean down and kiss Sean but was afraid of ruining the friendship. He was lost deep in thought when all of the sudden he felt Sean lean up and kiss him on the cheek. This made the emotions in his body explode and he pulled Sean in for a passionate kiss. After what seemed like an eternity Sean pulled away and looked up at Matt. "Wow!" Sean exhaled. "Matty what does this mean?" Matt caught his breath and began "We have been friends for years. I never really thought about it until recently. Last night while you laid in my arms and I sat staring at you I realized that you were more than my best friend you are the person that I can honestly say I love." Matt took a short pause and leaned near Sean's face. "You are the person I want to be with. I have never thought about dating anyone and now I feel so happy have found someone that I care so much for. So what I am trying to say is Sean, would you like to be more than just friends?" "Oh Matty! You don't know how long I have wanted this to happen. You are the sweetest guy I have ever met. You have always looked after me." Sean said with tears in his eyes. Just then Matt leaned all the way in and gave Sean another kiss that lasted twice as long as the first one. Suddenly Matt jumped and grabbed Sean's hand and said with excitement "Come with me there is something I want to do!" "Ok? But you are kinda scaring me. I mean you and your ideas usually get us in trouble." Sean said laughing. "This one won't. I promise. You might want to get dressed into something nice." Matt said with a grin on his face. "Keep your eyes closed." Matt told Sean. "Ok but the excitement is killing me!" Sean said with impatience. "Ok you can open them now." Matt said. When Sean opened his eyes he gave Matt a big hug and kiss. They were standing in the park at their usual place they went to hang out and there was a picnic basket with some flowers in the middle. "I really wanted to take you on our first date and I couldn't wait any longer. I hope you like it." Matt said with a sweet smile. Sean was speechless and over joyed with what Matt had done for him. This was perhaps the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for him and he never thought this could happen to him, true happiness for the first time in his life. After a wonderful afternoon talking and just being together Sean asked Matt if they could go to the Hospital to visit his dad. *** The rest of vacation went by wonderful. Sean's father was released from the hospital not long after his crash and was recovering in the comfort of his home. Matt and Sean spent as much time as they could with each other while keeping their relationship a secret for the time being. "It's not that I am ashamed of you." Matt explained. "It is just that I want to wait to tell my mom. I don't know how she will react." Sean gave Matt an understanding look and said, "It's ok Matty. You don't have to explain anything to me. I understand this is hard and I too want to wait to tell my parents. I want to tell them after my dad is fully healed." "That is why I love you so much. You have such an amazing heart. Even before when we were just friends you always cared for me and looked after me." Matt said with happiness in his eyes. "Well you have changed me for the better. I have decided that tonight I will tell my mom." Matt said suddenly. "You are the most amazing boyfriend anyone could ask for and I want the world to know it and if they can't handle it then screw them." he said with a laugh. That night after Matt got home he went to his room and began to think how he was going to tell his mom. As they sat down for a late dinner because his was late getting home from work the conversation started in silence but quickly picked up. "Honey, how was your day and how is Sean's father Jim?" Emily began. "It was great, mom, and Jim is doing a lot better they say he can go back to work in a week." Matt said. He was having a tough time bringing up the subject. "Mom... there is something I wanted to talk to you about." He continued with a soft shy voice. "What dear?" his mother said with concern on her face. "You know I am here for you always." Here goes Matt thought I am just going to just say it and get it out of the way, "Mom... Mom... I am gay!" He said as he looked to the ground. A few minutes past and he heard his mom get up and walk out of the room. He was shocked he didn't know what to feel or think. Did she hate him no and why did she just walk away without saying a word. Matt got up and went to the door of his moms room and he could hear her cry. She was hurt and he felt bad but he had to tell her the truth he couldn't keep it a secret anymore he wanted his mom to know the real him. Feeling horrible Matt went to his room and jumped in his face and put his face in his pillow and just started to cry. An hour passed and Matt heard his door open and saw his mom walk in. "Sweetie... I am sorry about earlier. I was shocked." His mother stated. "You are my son. My baby and I am not disappointed in you and I wasn't upset. The reason I was crying was that I am afraid for you. It is a hard life and I don't want you getting hurt." "Mom" Matt said with tears in his eyes. "I will be careful. I was just afraid that you hated me now." He began to weep again not out of sadness but relief that his mother still loved him. "MATT. I will never hate you. No matter what you will always be my baby boy and I love you with all my heart. The moment you were born I knew you were special and that you would accomplish so much in your lifetime!" Matt looked up at her and got up and gave her a big long lasting hug as they both cried out of happiness. His mom and him talked for a couple of hours and when she went to bed Matt called Sean. "Hey babe. I told my mom at dinner." Matt said. "How did it go?" Sean asked hoping that it went well for his love. "Well at first she started to cry and I thought she hated me but an hour later she explained that she was just scared for me and that she loves me no matter what." Matt told him. Sean sighed and said, "I hope my parents will react that way. I am so happy for you Matt!" Sean thought for a moment and then asked "Did you tell your mom about us?" "Not yet. I want to invite you over for dinner this weekend and I want to tell her then." Matt began. "I want you to be there and introduce my amazing boyfriend to my mom. She loves you already Sean so I don't think she will have any problem with us." "Matty I got to admit I am really nervous." Sean said with a giggle. "Your mom is awesome but I have never done anything like this." Matt laughed and said, "How do you think I felt when I told her I was gay. I was just about to throw up I was so nervous and scared but I am so relaxed to have it over now." | "Oh Sean it is just a free feeling I have now. I know you will feel better after you tell your parents." Matt said with excitement. Sean thought for a minute and said, "That is if they accept me for who I am." "I am here for you always babe. I will stand by your side." Matt said with a comforting voice. *** Thursday at school was an eventful day for Sean and Matt. At lunch they sat with Amber and they wanted to tell her about them. "Amber we are going to tell you something but please remained calm and don't make a scene." Sean said giving her a small grin. "Are you trying to tell me that I am to emotional." Amber pouted jokingly. Matt laughed and said. "You said it not use." Leaving Matt and Sean laughing for a few seconds. "Whatever losers!" Amber shouted in a humorous pouty voice. "Just get to the point please!" Sean looked to Matt and nodded "Well over winter break Sean and I kind of started dating!" Matt said. Amber's eyes got real big and her smile was almost frightening "OH MY GOD!" She started to raise her voice. "Please Amber!" Sean said. "Keep your voice down!" Amber smiled and said "I am sorry. This is just so excited you guys are so cute together and perfect for each other. We have to celebrate!" "What do you have in mind?" Sean asked her. Amber thought for a few minutes and replied, "I know. We can go to the city this weekend and visit my Dad. He has a pool and a game room that he will let us have a small party." By this time Amber was bubbling with excitement. "Well that does sound awesome but we will have to leave on Saturday because Sean is coming over for dinner Friday and we are going to tell my mom about use and yes she already knows I am gay." Amber said that was cool and she would have to get ahold of her dad anyway to get permission and start planning the events for the weekend. It was no secret that Sean was smaller than Matt but he was beautiful in all aspects but unfortunately this caused him to be the blunt of bullying in the school. Matt had always stuck by his side and defended his friend but it still was hard on Sean having to deal with that every day. Sean and Matt parted ways for their last 3 classes of the day. As Sean was walking he heard a voice that chilled him to the bone. "Hey Fag!" Yelled Travis the school's star basketball player. "Please Travis, leave be alone. I didn't do anything to you." Sean said. Travis gave an evil look and said "You did do something to me. You were born!" After that Travis pushed Sean against a locker and punched him in the gut. This was not the first encounter they both had. Travis was constantly making Sean miserable. When Travis left Sean ran to the bathroom and threw up from the pain in his gut. He didn't really feel like going to class after that so he headed to the nurses' station and said he was sick and asked if they would call his mom to pick him up. After fifteen minutes Sean's older sister Kelly walked in and got Sean. "Where is mom?" Sean asked. "She went with dad to his doctor's appointment so I came and got you." Kelly said. "Thanks sis!" Sean said. Kelly was watching her brother out of the corner of her eye and then let out her feelings "Sean you can't keep holding this in all the time. You need to tell the principle about you being bullied." "NO way! It would be just worse after that. I would be a snitch!" Sean protested. "It's a shame how people are mean just because you are gay." Kelly said matter of fact way. Sean looked shocked "How did you know!" "Come on Sean I am your sister and I love you and I know you better than you do yourself sometimes and I have known for a long time but thought you would eventually trust me enough to tell me." Kelly said. "Kels it wasn't that I didn't trust you. I was just scared and didn't want you to be disappointed in me." Sean said feeling ashamed for not telling her sooner. "It's ok bro!" Kelly interjected. "It is a very personal thing and I understand that you were scared. You know you can trust me I won't tell anyone until you are ready." Sean was so happy to hear this and he was in tears. "Hey, now. No crying mister!" Kelly said with a smile. "I want to officially meet your boyfriend now. I mean I know I have already met Matt before but that was as your friend and I want you to introduce him as your boyfriend." "Ok Kels you are kind of scaring me how did you know that we were dating?" Sean said with a freaked out voice. Kelly started laughing "First you two spend all your time together and second I saw you guys kissing the other night." Sean's face blushed and he said "oops better be more careful next time." Sean sent Matt a text telling him he left early and to call him when he was done with school. When they got home Sean and Kelly went for a walk to just talk about things. "Sean, come in here for a minute." His mother said from her office which was located on the bottom floor of house. "What's up mom?" Sean asked. "Sean I cannot nor will I stand by while you are getting hurt at school. I met with your principal today after the doctor's." She said with a stern voice. "MOM! YOU DIDN'T!" Sean said with shock and fear in his eyes. "Don't raise your voice at me young man. Your safety comes first." His mother said with a softer tone. Sean just walked out of the office and went to his room. `Great' he thought `Now they are really going to give me it.' That night Matt called Sean and asked him what happened. He was furious at Travis and wanted to teach him a lesson but Sean said to let it go and violence is not the answer. Sean told Matt about his mother going to the school and talking to the principle and that he was worried it was just going to get worse. After a few hours on the phone they both said goodnight and went to bed. The next day the school day went on uneventful which Sean was grateful for and he was real nervous about dinner at Matts. "Calm down babe." Matt said with a smile. "It is going to be ok." Sean smiled back and said, "I know it will be you know me though I just get so worked up about things." "That you do babe." Matt said with a small laugh. Matt drove Sean straight to his house and could not stop from glancing over at this beautiful man that was his. He was so excited to tell his mom about their relationship and he had a big grin the whole car ride home. "Mom I am home." Matt yelled. "Sean is with me also. What time are we having dinner?" Today was Emily's day off and since Sean was coming over she was going to be making dinner tonight instead of them just ordering something. "Hey there, boys. How was school? Dinner will be ready around 5:30 so you two can go relax for a while." She said. Matt pulled Sean and ran for the stairs and as soon as they were in his room he shut the door and gave Sean a passionate kiss. "I have been wanting to do that all day." Matt said. "Mmm. That just made my nerves go down." Sean replied with a smile. "What do you want to do until dinner?" Matt asked him. Sean jumped on the bed and said "Lets watch a movie and cuddle." As he patted the empty space beside him, Matt smiled and jumped on the bed and put his arms around Sean. When the movie was just about over they heard Matt's mom call from down stairs that dinner was ready so they paused the movie and headed down stairs. "Wow, this smells amazing. Mrs. A." Sean said. Emily smiled and replied "That is so sweet of you Sean but you can call me Emily but I guess I told you that already. You were just raised by some good parents to be so proper like that." Smiling at Sean. "Yes Ma'am. My mother would smack me if she heard me call you by your first name." Sean said with a laugh. They talked throughout dinner about various subjects likes school and how it was going this year and just as it was almost over Matt cleared his throat and said "Mom I have some great news or at least I hope you think it is great." Matt continued "Sean and I have been best friends for years now and we decided we wanted to take it to the next level. We are some much for each other. Mom we are dating." Emily got up walked over to Sean and said "This makes me so happy and I am proud of both of you." She hugged Sean and gave him a kiss on the forehead and did the same for Matt. "Do your parents know?" "I have not told them yet we are dating and they do not know I am gay. I am just so afraid of what they might do." Sean said. "Well I have known your parents for a long time and they have always been decent caring people. I am sure they will love you no matter what. But if things get too bad you always have us." Kelly said with a reassuring smile. Sean got up hugged her again and said "Thanks you are so awesome!" Emily laughed at that and asked the boys if they would help clean up. To which they were happy to do. After Matt drove Sean home they sat in his driveway and Matt said "See I told you it would be fine." Giving Sean a hug and kiss goodnight. Sean got out of the car and headed up the pathway to the garage entrance of the house which was right next to his room when all of the sudden he hear footsteps behind him. When he turned around all he felt was a pain in his head as someone had punched him in the face and that was the last thing he remembered. ******************** If you enjoyed this story please consider donating to Nifty which is a great resource for many awesome stories! http://donate.nifty.org/donate.html ********************