Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:01:21 +1000 From: Johnny Appleseed Subject: Summer 2 Note, read it like poetry. It's quick progressing, so think of it as your favourite soap. That is, until it gets cut off... Augh. I'm really not a morning person. If anything I'd sleep all the daylight hours and be nocturnal like an owl. At least they stay up past their bedtime. Wait, what time is their bedtime? Hmm, I've got a problem, one that sleeping in won't cure. Looks like I'm starting the day with a little protein this morning. Wonder how Josh's doing. I haven't seen him in a few weeks since we had an incecream at the park one afternoon. It was just after lunch and I saw him with some other kid, but then he walked off when Josh came up to me. I don't know what it is about Josh, he always has time for me. Always. His frizzy hair is a whole nother story. At the same time it goes everywhere it doesn't. It's an organised mess, kind of like I'm about to make soon. God I love wanking in the morning. - - - "Hey, Dex!" "Well, if it ain't you again Joshie! Haven't met up in a while." "Yeah, I've been busy. Y'know, ever since I first met ya, you've been one hell of a guy. I remember..." "Hold that thought, I gotta take a massive shit." As I started walking off to the toilets I couldn't help but notice all the people around. So many of them... I guess since Summer's drawing to a close. Once I got in I was even more shocked to see all the cubicles filled up, except for one. The one I first met this board-shorted wonder. Looks like the only one left then. Maybe he'll stay outside while I take the dump. "Dex, wait..." "Huh...yeah?" As I went for the lock closed he came in too. What's he up to? "Dex, something I gotta tell you." "Well, can I take a dump first?" "Can I watch?" Good answer. - - - Something I learnt from Josh that day. Doesn't matter who or what you are, there are some people in your life that always will be there. No matter out on the beach or in the same toilet cubicle as you. I couldn't escape it anymore though, I had to break the friendship rule for a much bigger step in life. "I'm gay." "Awesome, my bro owes me $50 then!" "Wait...what?" "Haha, well, you saw me with that kid a few weeks ago? That's Tim, my younger brother. He took one look at you and condemned you to `hell'. But hells okay, `cause that's where the orgies are happening!" "Now I know why I can't keep you off my mind. You're hot, you're funny, you're so perfect to me. I think I love you." "Come here," he said, starting to cry. Never in my history had I felt that warmth. Not on my 5th birthday with the big chocolate cake, not on my 8th camping with Billy for the first time. Not hugging my mum when she came out of hospital, not comforting my dad when his dad died. This was special, I felt all happy like butterflies were coming out of me like Mr. Scott's Alien, but uncle Ridley said that he wouldn't make that movie until he got better costumes. I was just so happy at that point I was crying joyous tears. "You know I've liked you since I was 13?" "And I haven't?" Damn, this guy was witty. I'll never let him go. - - - "Dex, I wanted to use your room again, but I dunno. Is it ok?" "Course it is! Just got one thing to say to you first." "Shit. That's the `bad news' look you've got there." "Haha, it isn't bad news. Good even. I'm in love!" "Congrats brother, I knew you would someday." "Hey, now, don't feel bad. There's always a place for you. Always." "You mean it?" "Course I do. In fact, he's got a younger brother too!" "He?" "Yeah." "I guess sis owes me money then!" "How does everyone know already?!" "You still read Tintin." "Oh, right." - - - "Hey, sis, you owe Simon $20!" "You are...really?" "Yeah, is that alright? You know this means we can't do that again." "Umm, yeah, that's, good, I guess." Right... - - - "Hey Dexy!" "Joshie! Who'se this younger but not as hot as you lookalike?" "My little bro, Tim. I hear you have a younger brother too?" "Yeah, he just went to the bathroom to take a dump," I said slyly. "Well, maybe we should go someplace, Tim, you alright to go hang with Dex's brother for a bit? "No prob bro. See ya later." - - - Woah. Dad just got home, early for some reason. It's only 7.30 but he wants us all in the dining room... now... "What the fuck?" "What the f what," Knowing we shouldn't swear around him. "Don't start Dexter. I saw your brother Simon here holding hands with a boy today on my lunch break. What's all that about? "Dad. Imagine this. I'm going to go in the broom closet over there, and come out when I feel like it. Not when you yell at me to." "Are you saying what I think you're saying?" "Yeah, too bad I couldn't tell you when I wanted to. Thoughts?" "I need air...I need air." Woah, I've never seen my dad stumble out of a room so fast for air. Hope he comes back for dinner later. - - - "Ok, give me the details. I need to know. What's the jizz." "Dad, you do know what jizz is, don't you?" I ask. "Wait, what? Why are you talking, this is about Simon here." "Dad, no. It isn't just about him. It's about me too." Then I ran into the same broom closet and came out 20 seconds later. It stunk of pride and self accomplishment in there. "Fuck me. Do any of you kids like boobs in this house?" "I do." This is amazing. All eyes were on my sister now. I'm sure my dad was on the verge of a mental breakdown. "I...I...gotta go. I gotta go." We all went to sleep that night feeling on top of Mt. Everest. I even swapped rooms with my little sister. Better we have boys in one room and girls in another. Fact of life. The next morning, dad was sitting at the table drinking his morning coffee, but there was a big present on it. Wasn't Christmas, Birthdays are all in September... couldn't have guessed at what it was. We all opened it up. "You know, over 50% of the dolphin population is gay..." Fin. - Dolphins have fins, and hopefully this story has fans. Lemme know?