Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 05:30:55 +0200 (CEST) From: jacoblion@tutanota.com Subject: A Neglected Boy The Twins XXXII Please support Nifty to keep stories coming. Thanks to all Nifty Staff for their help. http://donate.nifty.org/donate.html Story is fiction, names fabricated, locations accurate. There may be some sex; it will be gentle and loving. A Neglected Boy "The Twins" XXXII jacoblion@tutanota.com The story is told by either Jake or Kori in alternating Chapters I was very content to sit by the pool with my cup of coffee and just watch as the sun brightened the sky. Naples still asleep, calm and relaxed but ready for another bustling Italian day. I wondered what Kori was working on and could only think how excited he must be in the center of activity in this newly discovered archaeological site. I know how he loved working with Sue when he was at Brown and it must be like old-time for them as they are again working on the same discovery. I looked at the time and it was nearly 8:30 and with Maria not here I decided that breakfast would be much like back in Ashfield. I put 10 links of Italian breakfast sausage in the oven and began to peel some potatoes for Potatoes O'Brien, onion and green pepper. I think it is time to introduce Lorenzo and Marco to some real American food. I know from years back and all the kids at the farm it's best to make the O'Brien potatoes and then let them sit to really absorb the entire flavor. Peter and Ning sprang to mind and how those 2 could eat like 4 so I made sure I was making enough for a small army. I was pouring another cup of coffee when I felt small arms wrap around my waist. I turned to find a naked Justin smiling up at me with those incredible big brown eyes and I said . . . "Hey squirt shorts now . . . Go!" but not before I got a morning kiss. Well, to be honest, it was more like a little peck then he turned and that cute little butt ran out of the kitchen and down the hall screaming get up, get up breakfast. As much as things change they really seem to stay the same. Soon 3 smiling little cherubs appeared in the kitchen asking . . . "What's for breakfast, sure smells good, I'm hungry is it almost ready, can I make the toast, and can I have coffee?" Whoa guys, I said ...... "no it is not almost ready and did you all wash your face and brush your teeth and comb your hair because it really looks like you rolled out of bed and in the kitchen." Marco was laughing and making like he was combing his hair with his hand. Kyle and Justin grabbed Marco and I heard Kyle say . . . "Marco he'll never let us eat till we look like angels so let's go I'm hungry." The three cherubs were off to get washed and brush teeth it will take all of 2 minutes. Justin, Kyle, and Marco returned with Ethan and Lorenzo close behind. Lorenzo was standing closest to the door and said . . . "Wow smells awesome Jake." . . . Kyle, big mouth, looked at Lorenzo and said . . . "Lorenzo you look like you were out all night you better go shower or something." Then Kyle looked Ethan and said . . . "Ethan were you with Lorenzo last night?" . . . Ethan scowled at Kyle and said . . . "shut up twerp" .... Oh, this is going to be "one" of those days. I glared at Ethan momentarily and he turned and followed Lorenzo to their bathroom. Lorenzo returned to the kitchen with a smile and said . . . "All clean teeth brushed, Jake it smells even better and I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." And that just brought Justin, Kyle, Marco to agree and I told Justin to start feeding the toaster. I wasn't about to push the issue with Ethan so I just stepped to the hall and hollered . . . "Ethan breakfast is almost ready." and left it at that. I had the large fry pan on the stove and had scrambled a dozen eggs. Justin and Marco had a pile of toast and placed all of it in a warm oven with the breakfast sausage. The eggs went in the pan just as Ethan, now in a slightly better mood, joined us for breakfast. Kyle was pouring juice for everyone and it looked like things would be better and perhaps a good day after all. Ethan helped fix each of the plates with me and even gave me a smile. Each plate had scrambles eggs topped with sliced sun ripe tomatoes, Potatoes O'Brien, toast and 2 Italian breakfast sausage. We were seated and enjoying breakfast when Lorenzo picked up one of the sausage and swirled it around in his mouth sliding it in and out suggestively a few times and then he said . . . "Oh, this taste so good I just love sausage all kinds." . . . . . Oh, it was the way he said it and I'm sure Ethan tried to kick him. If looks could kill Lorenzo would be dead. To make matters worse Marco knew right away what Lorenzo was talking about and began humming; emm, emm, emm it tastes sooooo goooood. Ethan was furious and as bright red as a big red fire truck. Thankfully the rug-rats didn't know what was going on but they did know something was up. Kori saved the day with a phone call ........................... Ethan grabbed the phone to get away from the situation but that only lasted a minute as Kori asked Ethan to pass the phone to me. I took the phone and Kori was in high gear and having the time of his life but had great news for us. Kori said . . . "Jake Dr. Guermandi and Sue said you and the boys are invited to join us for the afternoon and you will be the only visitors allowed on site. Dr. Guermandi thought it would be good for the boys to see what the site is all about so get everyone going take the train for Pompeii I'll meet you at the station." I had to explain that I had Marco and Lorenzo but Kori just let Dr. Guermandi know and he said 2 more will be ok. I hung up with Kori and Ethan looked a little pissed that he didn't get to talk to Kori but then I gave everyone the news and it was all smiles. We cleaned the kitchen fast, changed clothes, sent a text to Alina saying we would be home late and were off to the station. We were at the station in 30 minutes and were waiting for the Rapido Train from Rome stopping in Naples then on to Pompeii. Believe it or not, this is much faster than the train from Naples to Pompeii and beyond as it makes 35 stops between Naples and Pompeii. We had enough time to make a pee stop before getting on the train. I told the boys to use their money belts that slip inside the front of their shorts. Naples well, all Italy train stations are known for pickpockets and didn't want to be a victim. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb7-_6zQ6Hg The train was nice but packed and in only 35 minutes we were at the Pompeii station. Kori picked us up in the land-rover and we quickly entered the archaeological site and were greeted by Dr. Guermandi and Kori's professor at Brown, Sue, who was the friendliest person I have met in years. She loved the boys and it was so interesting to watch them interact with her it was almost like they had known her for years. So easy to see why Kori likes her so much. Kori, Sue, and Dr. Guermandi took us directly to the new find. It was amazing because we had watched this video only yesterday when Kori told us to watch it and the new discovery is at 4min, 52sec. on the video. Kori had said to look for the person sitting almost praying frozen in time by the ash from Vesuvius. I was shaken when only 3 feet from this body. The boys were attached to Sue even Ethan who I had expected to hang close to Kori; but after meeting her and her way of talking, her humor, and charm I can understand how the boys took so quickly to her. We spent almost 2 hours touring the site and meeting other archaeologists when Dr. Guermandi announced it was time for lunch. We were all treated to an amazing lunch with all the crew at the international archaeological discovery site. It was oven baked chicken and rice with garlic, and mushrooms, pan baked bread, fish, a pork dish with onions and green peppers. There were a number of drinks from flavored water to soda, and fruit juice. The boys were all surprised at not just the food but the number of professional people at the site. I sat between Kori and Dr. Guermandi and thought that Ethan would be sitting close to Kori but once again a was surprised to see that all the boys were packed closely around Dr. Sue as they called her. Kori elbowed me and nodded for me to look at the boys as they were glued to every word she said. I will have to give Lorenzo a hard time as I noticed she had her arm around him and he was eating it up. Our late lunch finished and Dr. Guermandi had things to attend to so he excused himself and Kori and Dr. Sue gave us a private tour of the ruins of Pompeii. Dr. Sue explained that Pompeii is the most-visited archaeological site in the world, due to its many and well-preserved ruins, left behind by a city buried in Vesuvius's wake in the year 79 A.D. Vesuvius not only erupted, but spewed enough lava so as to instantaneously cover the city -- which also meant that its buildings (down to the decorations and ornamentation) and its people were immediately fossilized as if they had been placed in a sort of time capsule, remaining in large part intact. Amazingly, the inhabitants did not have a clue that they were living in the shadow of a volcano that had been sleeping for over 1,500 years; it is no wonder that they were not able to get away in time. Pompeii was essentially forgotten for centuries, until the first archaeological explorations in the 18th Century. Pompeii was a thriving Mediterranean port and a resort enclave for wealthy Romans; if it had not been for the remarkable state in which nature happened to maintain its remains, it might not have come to occupy the place in our imaginations that it does today. We know it for its civic buildings that line its wide streets, and for its domestic ones like the Surgeon's House, the House of the Chaste Lovers and the equally-famous Villa of Mysteries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbr0QAX8XG8 I couldn't believe just how quiet and attentive all the boys were even Kyle and that was a great surprise. The day had just about come to an end and we needed to get back to the train to Naples. There were hugs all around and Dr. Sue was invited to stay with us before returning to the states. On the train ride back to Naples the boys all begged for another sleepover and I gave in but made them promise that everyone would wake up in a good mood, wash, dress, and brush teeth before entering the kitchen for breakfast. I sent Alina a text to let her know about the boys spending the night and she was delighted and spent another night with her sister. Ethan got the hint and all the boys promised to be extra good. It was only 45 minutes and we were back in the SUV and headed for home only one stop but tonight it would be spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread and to end dinner spumoni for a real treat. The boys sucked up the spaghetti in record time and the entire loaf of garlic bread was gone as if it was magic not even crumbs were left on the plate. Ethan took charge of cleaning the kitchen and for some reason he looked like and reminded me of Kori at that age. He gave Marco, and Kyle the job of putting all the dishes away, Lorenzo had to wipe the table and the counter and Justin and I had to dry the dishes. The kitchen all clean it was pool time. With Alina staying with her sister the boys didn't even wait to get to the pool as the clothes came off in a trail of evidence that said there were some naked boys close by. The pool party started with the beach ball and a game of keep away but soon developed to a game of tag. Tonight I noticed that Lorenzo and Ethan were a little more than chubbed up, I would say nearly full mast. There was lots of hugging, laughing, and pointing to certain body parts. Then it happened ........ I never wanted it to happen but sometimes things don't go the way they should. Ethan with the help of Lorenzo, Kyle and Justin dragged me and not so gently swung me in the pool. Oh yeah, I was soaked as one after another decided it was time to see who could cannonball closest. I think they were trying to drown me till Ethan made everyone stop ......... Oh not nice boy, no he isn't ........ it was all of them attacking me and pulling my shorts off till I was just as naked as they were. Ethan was the ring leader but he knew I would get even. Lorenzo turned things around and the whole pool thing took a turn more toward an athletic event when he suggested timed laps and the winner of each double lap could challenge someone else but had to give that person a 4 second head start. I knew then I was in trouble because all the boys swim like "barracuda". Ahhhhh but I was saved when appointed the timekeeper. I'm beginning to like this Lorenzo kid more and more. Ethan won the first event and challenged Lorenzo. I said . . . "On your mark, get set, Go!" . . . they were off and it was 2 full laps Lorenzo was no slowpoke and he and Ethan were neck and neck. Kyle and Justin were screaming at Ethan to go faster and stop being a wimp. It was on the last lap the return to the starting point when came the surprise ........... Lorenzo put his face in the water and with stroke after stroke and kicking harder than ever touched the wall a full 2 seconds before Ethan. The boys cheered and it was all in good fun then Ethan hugged Lorenzo and the hug was one of those hugs that said a little more. Marco decided it had to be a race for all 3 younger boys. Kyle gave me one of those looks that said . . . "Watch this." . . . I counted down and they were off. I was so proud of Justin and Kyle as the hit the water like little dolphins and both were making Marco work just to try to keep and I knew Kyle hadn't hit is time yet. Lorenzo and Ethan were walking the length of the pool hollering at the boys to stroke harder. Ethan screamed at Justin to cup his palm and kick and Lorenzo was yelling in Italian at Marco. It was the second half of the 2nd lap to the finish all 3 were head to head .......... Ethan, Lorenzo and I never even blinked and all 3 boys touched the wall at the same time. There were the cheers and hugs and what surprised me was that Lorenzo kissed his brother, not on the cheek, right on the mouth. Well, "when in Rome do as Romans do" so Ethan kissed Kyle and Justin the same. ........ Slap! .......... Kyle wasn't having that and hauled off and slapped Ethan, hard. That caught everyone by surprise for a second then they all laughed including Ethan. Before anything could go further I hugged all 4 boys at the same time and pushed them in the pool. We were all getting tired and I said it was time for another snack of spumoni and then off to bed. The off to bed got a huge smile from Ethan and Lorenzo. I scooped up the spumoni and the boys giggled at something but I was left out of that conversation and then they all showered quickly and headed off to bed. The house was quiet I was content and ready for a good night sleep. I closed the bedroom door and was asleep in very little time. It was just after 2 am and again Ethan was slipping beside me and said . . . "Jake it was even better than last night" then he asked . . . "Jake Lorenzo wants to know if he can come in and talk to you?" . . . hmmm this is interesting and of course I told Ethan it was fine. It was not even a minute and Lorenzo was on the bed with me and Ethan and here is what he wanted to know as he asked . . . "Jake, I really like you and I trust you so can I ask you something important?" . . . I looked at Lorenzo and said . . . "Hey you can talk to me about anything you want ask any questions you want you're just like Ethan, Justin or Kyle so go for it." Lorenzo started . . . "Ethan said you know about him and me what we did last night but you didn't get mad, why?" . . . Then I had to explain that I knew boys sometimes like to explore and experiment. Lorenzo went on and said . . . "Jake I really like Ethan and Ethan told me he's gay but I'm not sure I'm gay ...... I really like girls too do you think it's Ok for me to be like that or ....." . . . Lorenzo never finished his thought and I just told him that right now at only 12 things with his body and brain were going to be all crazy. Lorenzo looked at me as I finished by saying . . . "Lorenzo right now just try to be the boy you are, try to enjoy being a boy and not grow up to fast. Always think before doing something with someone else if what you are doing will hurt them. Remember it always has to be what you both want not just you or the other person. Maybe you're gay maybe you're not but in time you'll know." Lorenzo looked at me but this time I saw a very loving child. He bent down and hugged me and gave me a little kiss, not on the cheek and he and Ethan were off to bed and I'm sure for a little more exercise too. To be Continued . . . . . A Neglected Boy "The Twins XXXIII" Please E-mail me at .... jacoblion@tutanota.com Web Page .... https://jacoblion.weebly.com/a-neglected-boy-the-twins.html Readers comments ....... https://jacoblion.weebly.com/journal Please remember the Story is fiction, names fabricated.