Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:03:38 -0700 From: B.E. Kelley Subject: The Foundling Chapter 9 This story is a work of FICTION. The events described are my own invention. Any similarities to actual events or persons are strictly coincidental. The author retains the copyright, and any other rights, to this original story. You may not publish it or any part of it without my explicit authorization. This story contains depictions of consensual sexual acts between teenage males. It is intended for mature audiences only. If you find this type of material offensive or if you are under the legal age to read said material; please proceed no further. Comments are always welcome at: hailcaesar2011@hotmail.com The Foundling Chapter 9: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas I had a great time at Avery's and was sorry to leave, but I was also excited about the future. It's not every day that the boy of your dreams comes out to you, I was busy planning how I was going to come out to him. George picked me up around 2:00pm and I spent the rest of the day, helping the family decorate the Christmas tree. The next day, we made the two hour drive down to Boston to do some last minute shopping. When I went to Choate, my dad set up a bank account with a debit card, so that I'd be able to cover any incidentals while I was away at school. He deposited a monthly allowance into the account but kept me on a pretty short leash, he tried hard not to spoil me anymore than necessary. Mr. Carson, the executor of my dad's estate, continued to put my allowance into this account, though he was a little more liberal with the funds. George and Nancy got the statements each month, so they could keep an eye on my spending, but so far I hadn't really touched it. I decided that while I was finishing up my Christmas shopping, I'd get Avery something nice. The only problem with this plan was that I didn't know what to get. A solution to this dilemma presented itself when Nancy announced that we were going to meet Rachel for lunch, in the city, before our shopping. We were originally going to pick Rachel up after shopping, and bring her home for the holiday but as often happens; there was a change in plans. I thought this was a good sign, Rachel was pretty stylish and trendy, and I figured I could talk to her about what I should get, without being grilled, at worst she'd think I had a little girlfriend or something. We met Rachel at Eagles Deli; it was this hole in the wall burger joint that boasted the biggest and best burgers in Boston. It looked like your typical dive, but there were tons of pictures on the wall of people who'd taken their 12 Pound Burger Challenge. This was the perfect place to bring teenage boys, though none of us took the challenge, Dylan, Jamie and I, each devoured triple cheeseburgers and a pound of fries each. When we got to the mall, we agreed to meet at 4:00pm in the food court, for the drive home. We all went our separate ways but before I got too far, Nancy and Rachel pulled me back. "What's up?" I asked. "I just wanted to talk to you before you ran off," said Nancy, "I know you're very fond of the boys and I wanted to make sure you didn't spend too much on their gifts." "But, I want to get them something nice," I objected. "I'm sure you do, but you have a lot more money at your disposal then most boys your age and I don't want them to expect you to spend it on them, that is your money for your future," said Nancy. "Yeah but what's the point of having it if I can't share it with the people I care about?" I complained. "I just think you should spend it wisely," said Nancy. "Ok, I guess I see your point, I'll be good," I promised. "Alright then, have fun," Nancy smiled, then she left to do her own shopping. Rachel was about to take off as well but I stopped her. "What's up?" she asked. "I really need your advice on something," I explained. "You want gift ideas for Dylan and Jamie that won't break the bank?" she smiled. "No, I already know what I'm getting them, and I kinda figured out the not spending too much thing on my own," I explained, "I can't decide what to get for my friend." "Oh, is this a special friend," She smiled, coyly. "Yeah," I blushed. "Is it your girlfriend?" said Rachel, smiling even wider. "Uh, not exactly," I stated, turning redder. "But you'd like her to be?" said Rachel. "Yeah," I answered, I figured a little white lie wouldn't hurt; she didn't need to know it was a boy. "Awwww, Benji, that's so sweet," Rachel gushed. "Ok Rach, let's focus here, I need an idea." "Right, sorry, it's just so cute," said Rachel, "let me think." She pondered my problem for a moment then shared her thoughts. "Well, you can never go wrong with jewelry," said Rachel, "but don't go overboard, pick something simple and tasteful, it'll be sweeter that way." "Simple huh?" I asked. "Definitely, you could get her something fancy but then she'd think you were trying to buy her love, something simple says you're sweet and caring, not a showoff, girls don't like showoff's," Rachel explained. "Ok, cool, simple and tasteful, got it." "Do you want me to help you pick something?" she asked. "No, I got it now, thanks though," I smiled. "Ok, good luck cutie pie," she smiled and pinched my cheek. Geez, I thought only grandmas did that. Rachel gave me a great idea, Avery never wore rings or necklaces but he did wear a watch and I thought a new one would be great, specifically I wanted a swimmer's watch. I quickly found the nearest jewelry store and told the salesman what I was looking for, he proceeded to show me a selection of cheap Casio's and Timex's. "Look mister, I know I'm just a kid but trust me, I have money, can you show me something nicer please?" I complained. The salesman looked me over and I guess he figured I was telling him the truth because he directed me to another counter. "Would these be more to your liking young sir?" he said haughtily, pointing to a selection of waterproof Rolex Submariners. I thought about it for a moment, I had enough to buy one of the expensive watches but I couldn't picture Avery wearing one. I was beginning to get discouraged. "Look, it's for a 14 year old boy, I don't think any of these would be appropriate." "Ah, why didn't you say so, I think we have just the thing," said the salesman. He pulled out a tray of Nautica sport watches and I immediately spotted the one I wanted. It had an analog display, not some digital piece of junk, it had a steel face with a navy blue resin band, a stop watch feature and it was waterproof to 330 feet. "This one is perfect, I'll take it," I smiled. "Excellent choice, and would the young gentleman like it gift wrapped?" "Yes please," I replied. I paid for the watch and waited for the salesman to wrap it, then I happily continued my shopping. I bought Dylan a nice cashmere sweater, he'd barrowed one of mine and a girl he liked told him he looked nice in it, so I thought I'd get him one of his own. I got Jamie a digital keyboard and some sheet music for beginners, he thought it was cool that I played and had asked if I would teach him. I figured this would get him excited about lessons. Time flew by and by the time all of my shopping was done; I had to almost run back to the food court in order to meet everyone for the ride home. It was a long drive back to Tyson's Corner and Avery came over after dinner. It was the last night before our concert and we wanted to get in one last rehearsal before the big night. I was tempted to give him his gift right then and there, but that wouldn't do. Everyone was home and I wanted this to be a private moment, so I stuffed the watch into my backpack. "Well, I think we're ready," said Avery, as we finished our last song. "I think so to, if we rehearse any more it'll just be overkill," I agreed. "What are you going to wear tomorrow? "I don't know, what's appropriate?" I asked. "I wore a coat and tie last year," said Avery. "Ok, I'll wear my blue blazer and some khaki's with a button-down and tie," I decided. "Cool, that's what I was going to wear, we'll match," Avery smiled. I love his smile, it's so warm and friendly. I can't wait to see his face when he opens the watch and when I tell him I'm gay. I hope it makes him happy, I hope he likes me as much as I like him. That was actually the first time I thought about that part, what if he just likes me as a friend? That would be awful, to know that the boy of my dreams, the only other gay boy I knew, liked me but not how I liked him. I tried not to think about that and instead, walked Avery to the door and said good bye, when his dad honked the horn. I went upstairs early that night, changed into my pajamas and started reading a book. I thought it would be a good way to focus my mind, to keep me from thinking about something that would make me nervous, like the concert or Avery. I was lying on my stomach, facing away from the wall, when Jamie came in and started undressing for bed. He was talking a mile a minute and stopped right in front of me, in nothing but his underpants. He was so close to me that I could have stuck my tongue out and licked his package through his snow white Hanes. I couldn't tell you what he was talking about, I was entranced by his package, the soft curve of his limp little dick and balls, held perfectly in place by the tight fitting underpants. I wanted him, I wanted him more in that moment than anything in the world. It was like a craving, worse, a hunger. "So, what do you think," said Jamie, placing his hands on his hips. "Huh, about what?" I asked, his question snapping me out of my trance. "Didn't you hear anything I just said?" asked Jamie. "Sorry, my mind was on something else," I blushed. "Oh, never mind, it wasn't that important," said Jamie, "Feel like jerking off tonight?" "Yeah, that's a great idea," I quickly agreed, reaching out and yanking his briefs down. "Wow, I guess you really want to get to it," Jamie giggled. I gripped his dick and stroked it furiously. I was looking right at his cock while I stroked it up and down, or rather, from this position, back and forth. "Don't you want me to do you?" asked Jamie. "Nah, I'm ok," I replied, I had my hand in my pajama bottoms, treating my dick to the same enthusiastic jacking I was giving Jamie. Jamie started making little grunts and moans, then almost without warning, he started cumming, right in my face. I should have anticipated that, I was eye to eye with his cock, after all, but somehow I hadn't expected this. My mouth hung open in stunned surprise, Jamie's cum dripping down my face. "Oh crap," said Jamie, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen, let me get you something to clean up with. It only took Jamie a split second to reach down to his pile of discarded clothes and pull out his white undershirt, but that was enough time for me to lick my lips and taste his fresh spunk. When he turned his attention back to me, I quickly grabbed the t-shirt from Jamie and wiped my face, hoping he didn't notice that some of the cum was gone. "I'm so sorry Benji, I really didn't mean to do that," said Jamie. "It's ok, it was my fault, I should have moved to a different position," I explained. Yes, I'd licked his cum from my lips but that's because I was horny, I hadn't planned it. If I'd been thinking properly, I would have moved so as not to take a shot in the face. That's the trouble with being a teenager, damn hormones make you do some really weird stuff. It was late, so when Jamie got his pajamas on, I put my book on the nightstand and shut off the light. I had a big day ahead of me tomorrow and I wanted to be well rested. The big day had finally arrived, Christmas Eve. Tonight Avery and I would be playing three songs during the church service, followed by the choir. Avery selected the songs before he'd asked me to perform with him, and I was impressed with his selections, they showed off both his vocal range and my piano skills. We would start with We Three Kings, then Oh Holy Night and lastly All Through the Night, which isn't very common but has always been one of my favorites. The day passed quickly and before I knew it, George was dropping me off at the church. The whole family, including Rachel and George's parents, Howard and Emily, would be in the congregation that night, but Avery and I had to be there an hour early. I found Avery waiting for me in the choir room, I thought he might be a little nervous but instead, he was cool as a cucumber. We were surrounded by choir members, so we couldn't really talk much, instead, we sat there waiting for the minister to introduce us. When the time came, I strode out to the piano and Avery took his place at the microphone. The place was packed, I immediately spotted my family, and a few rows over, I saw Avery's mom and dad with his little sister. Aribella beamed at us and gave us a quick wave, which was adorable, but then it was time to play. I cracked my knuckles theatrically, placed my fingers on the keys and let them get down to business. Avery was wonderful, if anything, his voice gets more beautiful every time I hear it, and the audience seemed to be in awe of his talent. The first two songs went perfectly, we received a warm round of applause after each and then I started on All Through the Night. "Sleep my child and peace attend thee, all through the night. Guardian angels God will send thee, all through the night. Soft the drowsy hours are creeping, hill and dale in slumber sleeping. I my loved ones' watch am keeping, all through the night," sang Avery. "Angels watching e'er around thee, all through the night. Midnight slumber close surround thee, all through the night. Soft the drowsy hours are creeping, hill and dale in slumber sleeping. I my loved ones' watch am keeping, all through the night." "Though I roam a minstrel lonely, all through the night. My true harp shall praise sing only, all through the night. Love's young dream, alas, is over yet my strains of love shall hover, near the presence of my lover, all through the night," he sang, and I swear he smiled at me when he hit "near the presence of my lover." "Hark, a solemn bell is ringing, clear through the night. Thou, my love, art heavenward winging, home through the night. Earthly dust from off thee shaken, soul immortal shalt thou awaken, with thy last dim journey taken, home through the night." He was brilliant, he sang beautifully and the audience exploded into a standing ovation when he finished. Avery took a bow, then looked over at me and waved me over. I shook my head no, trying to avoid the spotlight, but his waving grew more insistent, and I relented. The audience clapped even harder, when we appeared together, then we took a final bow and rushed off the stage. "That was so great!" Avery exclaimed, when we got back into the choir room. "You were awesome," I gushed. "No, you were awesome," said Avery. "We, were awesome," I smiled. "Damn right," said Avery, "That was so great!" Avery was bouncing on the balls of his feet, I'd never seen him so excited before, it made him even cuter then he was already. I heard the choir start up, their first song was Carol of the bells, and I realized that we were totally alone. No one would be coming back here to look for us, until after the performance. I looked over at Avery, then at my backpack and decided, it's now or never. "Hey Avery, can I talk to you about something?" "Sure, what's on your mind," said Avery, still glowing with the excitement of our performance. "Well, it's about the other night, you know, when you came out to me." "Oh, I thought you said you were ok with that," he replied, growing nervous. "I'm perfectly fine with it, it's just, well, I should have said something then but I didn't," I explained. "Ok, what is it, you're making me nervous," said Avery. "Well, like I told you, I thought it was really brave, what you did, and I wish I'd been as brave and told you that, well, you're not alone," I stated. "Wait, you mean you're..." he began. "Yeah, I'm gay." "Wow. Benji, that's so great," said Avery, pulling me into a tight hug, "Oh my God, I've felt so alone." "Wait, that's not all." "Oh, what else did you want to say?" said Avery. "That I've had the biggest crush on you, since the day we met," I blushed profusely. Avery stood there quietly; I couldn't read the look on his face. Was he mad, happy, disgusted, his face didn't betray a single emotion. "Look, if you don't feel the same why, its ok I won't be hurt, I..." But I didn't get a chance to finish, Avery took my face in his hands and planted his lips against mine. It was the first time for both of us, neither of us had ever kissed a boy before. It was a soft sweet kiss, we held our breath, our lips met and we held them there until the need for oxygen became too great and we parted, panting. "So you're ok with it then?" I asked, giving him a smile. "I think it's the best news I've ever got, the truth is I've felt the same way since I walked into my dad's office and saw you with that black eye," said Avery. "Really, that's when you knew?" "Well, you looked so lost and helpless, I couldn't help myself," Avery giggled. "I got you something," I said, pulling the package out of my backpack. "Benji, you didn't have to get me anything," said Avery. "I know I didn't have to, I wanted to, open it." Avery tore the paper off, excitedly, then opened the box. "Wow, this is a really nice watch," said Avery, "thank you." "I thought you could use it at practice," I explained. "Yeah?" he asked. "Well, I got my cast off, I won't be there to keep time for you anymore, I'll be with the divers," I explained, "see, this watch has a stopwatch." "Benji, this is a really thoughtful gift, I love it," said Avery. "I'm glad," I smiled. "I was going to get you something but after I came out to you the other night, I thought you might think it was weird," said Avery. "That's ok, I got exactly what I wanted for Christmas" "What do you mean?" he asked. "Avery, all I wanted for Christmas is you," I blushed. Avery wrapped his arms around me, I wrapped mine around his. We shared another soft kiss then rested our heads on each other's shoulders. After a moment, I started to pull away, I didn't want to linger to long. "No, stay close, don't let go," said Avery, "Let's just hold each other for a while, ok?" I didn't answer, I just hugged him tight, leaned in close to his neck and took in his lovely smell. We stayed like that for another ten minutes, until the choir finished singing. When they finished, the choir came back into the room and we all congratulated each other, before joining the congregation in the social hall. When we walked in, we were overwhelmed by our families. "You boys did such a wonderful job," said Marsha, Avery's mom. "We've been listening to you practice for a week and you still blew us away," said Nancy. "You sang so pretty Abery," said Aribella. We thanked everyone for their kind remarks then joined them for some hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Avery and his family sat with mine, we sat together and held hands under the table cloth. It wasn't even midnight yet but we'd both been granted our Christmas wish. All too quickly, it was time to say goodbye. I wanted to kiss Avery again, hold him in my arms, let him hold me, but there were just too many people around. I was too excited to sleep that night, so around 2:00am, I went down to the kitchen for a glass of milk. I was surprised to see the kitchen light on and to find Rachel sitting at the bench. "You couldn't sleep either?" I asked. "What can I say, I'm a night owl," said Rachel, while I poured my milk. "So what happened with your little friend," said Rachel, "did she like your gift." "Yeah, I think uh, she, really liked it," I blushed. "That's so cute," Rachel smiled, "so is she your girlfriend now?" "Yeah, I think you could say that," I smiled.