Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 22:52:32 -0400
From: Sidney Gittler <SidG@compuserve.com>
Subject: Ark Vacation: The Wedding

AKV-The Wedding
By David (DAG1064@aol.com)
"Yoshi", "Jeff", "Scott Davis", "Frank" Characters created by David
All other characters by Sid Gittler


	Yoshi sat in the small room looking out the window.  He felt
nervous.  His mind whirled with quite a few thoughts, wondering if he was
doing the right thing.  He sighed and sat back in the small chair.  There
was a knock on the door behind him.
	"Come in," Yoshi called.
	Daniel walked in.  "Hey, how you doing?"
	"Okay," Yoshi sighed.
	Daniel smiled.  "You're going to make it.  Everything's gonna be
fine, man."
	"Wish I was that sure," Yoshi sighed.
	"I guess it's normal to have last minute jitters and second
thoughts," Daniel grinned.
	Yoshi grinned and slapped Daniel lightly on the arm.  Daniel
grinned back.
	"I'll let you know when we're ready to start the wedding," Daniel
said.
	"Thanks for the support Daniel," Yoshi said.
	"Hey anytime," Daniel said, then slipped out leaving Yoshi alone.
	"Married.  I'm getting married to a boy who truly loves me.  Never
thought things would turn out this way," Yoshi said to himself.  "All I
ever wanted when I headed here was to live in peace.  Boy, did karma change
that."
	He laughed quietly to himself, then stood up and looked at himself
in the mirror in the room.  He really looked good in the tuxedo.  He
smoothed out the lapels, then turned to look out the window again.
	"Boy, has life been something," he sighed.  His mind returned to
his arrival in Peckertown nearly a year earlier.


	After he and Jeff had bonded instantly they became inseparable.
Mr. Jorgenson gave Jeff a couple of days off and the two lovers spent it
getting to know each other, touring Peckertown, and lots of sex.  While
Mr. Jorgenson was willing to let them stay at the inn Yoshi declined and
Jeff took Yoshi over to the barracks where he lived.  They would spend a
few days there while things got settled with the bank in regards to the
reward money and Yoshi was able to get a place for him and Jeff.
	Jeff explained what the barracks was about.  Although Yoshi was
uncomfortable with the whole idea, he went along with it, thinking he'd
check it out for himself and make up his mind about it later.  The place
seemed okay, things were just a tad messy, (when you have a bunch of boys
living together under the same roof, things do get a tad messy from time to
time), and everyone did seem to get along fine.  He got his bunk above
Jeff's.
	The other boys gathered around and made Yoshi feel welcome.  He
spent most of the day meeting the boys.  As most of them were naked it was
a very erotic introduction to barracks life.
	Benjy showed up later that evening, and Jeff introduced him to
Yoshi.  They shook hands, and Benjy thanked him for stopping the robbery at
the restaurant.  Yoshi thought the kid looked a bit strange, considering
his brothers and sister looked normal, but he felt the power emanating from
the younger boy.  He kept his feelings to himself, but Jeff knew that Yoshi
felt uncomfortable about being there.
	"We won't be here that long, Yoshi.  Just have a bit of patience,"
Jeff said.
	Yoshi thought that was something his Grandfather would say.
	"Okay, Jeff.  I'm just feeling a bit out of place.  Just didn't
know what to expect when I got here," Yoshi said, sighing.
	"Most of us felt that way at one time or another," one boy said.
	"Things will work out for us love," Jeff smiled.  Yoshi had to
smile at Jeff.  Those were true words, and he chose to believe them.  They
spent the first night in separate beds.  Yoshi wanted to have Jeff with
him, but that was impossible, the beds were a bit too narrow.
	He leaned over the side and looked down at Jeff.  The redhead was
lying on his back, a dreamy smile on his face.  Yoshi had an idea what Jeff
was dreaming about.  He stretched out on his back again, his mind full of
thoughts.  He wondered what his family was doing now.  Were things okay at
home?  He hoped so.  He missed his family, and prayed silently for their
well being.  He wasn't real religious, he believed there was a God that
cared about people.  He relaxed some and finally went to sleep.  He dreamed
of Jeff and him being together, holding hands.  When he woke up the next
morning, everyone was grinning.  He had the feeling something had happened,
and he had just missed the joke.
	"What's up?" he asked.
	"You talk in your sleep," one kid grinned.
	"Yeah, you were talkin' about Jeff, and what you wanted to do with
him.  Best wank I've had in weeks!" another boy laughed as others joined
in.
	Yoshi felt his face go red.  After a moment, he began to see the
funny side of it and had to laugh himself.  He got down out of the bunk and
the boys led him to the community table for breakfast.  He saw quite a bit
of food there.  The boys grinned at his surprised reaction.
	"They do take good care of us, even set up a little hospice for
those of us who suffer from AIDS.  They have doctors come in and check us
out on a regular basis, and treat those who are sick," the boy said.
	"That's cool.  Anybody who goes to that kind of effort has to be
good people," Yoshi said.
	"They pay us to work in their restaurants, the hotels, and other
places.  We put our money into the bank, and they guarantee that it's safe
there," another boy said.
	"In return?"
	"Do our jobs, obey their rules."
	"Can't go wrong with that," Yoshi said.
	They sat down and had breakfast.  Yoshi helped clear off the table
afterwards.  He asked where Jeff was, and they told him he was at work.
Yoshi decided he'd go down there and see him for just a moment.  He left
the barracks and headed down toward the restaurant.  It was a clear, warm
day.
	Yoshi felt good about himself as he walked down the street.  He
wondered when the money would clear the bank.  The barracks was an okay
place, but he felt better being out of there.  He stopped for a local
paper, and then continued down to the Tasty Buns.  The place wasn't that
busy when he walked in.  Jeff came over to where he sat reading the paper.
	"Morning love," he said, kissing Yoshi.
	Yoshi smiled and returned the kiss as passionately as he could,
much to the amusement of the few men in there.  They heard a throat clear,
and when they broke, Elija stood there tapping his toe.  Jeff laughed and
filled Yoshi's cup with hot water for his tea.  He moved around filling
coffee cups with coffee.  Yoshi observed men sticking their hands into
Jeff's apron.  That made him uncomfortable.  Jeff noted the look on Yoshi's
face.
	"Just money that they stuck in there.  Some of them come in here
just to buy a cup of coffee, watch me stick my ass out at them and wiggle
it.  I get serious money for doing that.  They know I was saving myself for
someone.  They know you and I are together now.  They look, maybe touch,
but that is it," Jeff said.
	"Good, cause you're all mine," Yoshi said, smiling.
	Jeff nodded agreement, then moved off to another table.  Yoshi
resumed reading the paper.  He found lots of property ads, far outweighing
the job ads.  "Amazing," he said.
	"What is?" a voice said.
	Yoshi looked over the paper at the person standing there.  It was
one of the bank executives.
	"Morning Mr. Jeffers.  The classifieds, more real estate than job
ads," Yoshi said.
	The thin bespectacled man sat down.  "Lots of people moved out of
here after the law was voted in," Jeffers said.  He explained the history
behind Peckertown for a few minutes while having his coffee.
	"That's really something," Yoshi commented.
	"That's for sure.  Reason I stayed behind is that I was born here.
My wife and I still feel comfortable here, and don't want to change
everything because the good Reverend didn't like the law.  Besides, I felt
there was something I could do eventually for all these guys," Jeffers
said, motioning to the other boys.
	"That's cool," Yoshi said.
	"Glad I found you here.  Your first check cleared this morning.
You have enough money for a down payment on a house," Jeffers grinned.
	"Absolfuckinglutely fantastic!"  Yoshi grinned.  "Who runs the
local real estate office around here?"
	"Two brothers who took over their mother's office when she moved
out of town.  They are licensed by the state, believe it or not, to sell
houses for the bank.  We give them a very fair commission, too.  You'll
like them.  Here's the address," Jeffers said, handing Yoshi the business
card.
	"Thanks, Mr. Jeffers.  I'll go see them right now.  I marked a few
places in the paper, maybe they'll show me those as well," Yoshi grinned,
shaking the man's hand.
	Jeffers left the Tasty Buns, as Yoshi finished his tea.  Jeff came
over and asked him what was going on.  Yoshi explained everything, and told
him he'd be back for a late lunch when Jeff got off for the day.  They
kissed, then Yoshi walked out.  He suddenly realized he didn't know where
the place was.
	"Hey Yoshi!" someone shouted.
	Yoshi looked toward the voice.  There was a tall Italian looking
kid leaning against a taxi.
	"Need a hand?" the kid said.
	"Sure.  I need to go see the Scotti Brothers about a house," he
said, walking over.
	"Cool, man.  Name's Tony.  Hop in," he said, opening the back door.
	"Thanks.  Know these guys?"  Yoshi asked.
	The fifteen-year-old turned around after starting the cab.  "Yeah.
They were born here; their Mom sold houses until the law got passed.  She
split town, telling them not to find her.  Seems they liked doing each
other, and she didn't like that.  They took over her business until the
state found out.  They proved they could do it fairly and responsibly, and
the state gave them their own company license."
	"It's possible for a fifteen year old to work here?"  Yoshi said,
surprised.
	"Yeah, man!  Thirteen is the legal age here, and that includes
everything with it," Tony said.  "Some careers start even younger."
	"Far out," Yoshi said, shaking his head in amazement.
	Tony laughed.  "No argument there, man!"
	Yoshi relaxed a bit and watched the different places go by as Tony
drove the cab down the street.  It was another mile before Tony pulled into
the parking lot of a one-floor office building.  Yoshi got out.
	"What do I owe you?" he asked.
	"Three bucks, " Tony said.
	"Here's ten.  Take care of yourself," Yoshi said.
	Tony smiled and waved as he shot out the driveway and down the
street.  Yoshi smiled and turned towards the building.  He walked into the
office.  The place was nice.  There were two separate offices, an empty
receptionist's desk, quite a few green plants around the room, pictures of
houses on the walls, and nice leather chairs.  Yoshi noticed the two boys
were on the phones.  One saw him and waved.  Yoshi nodded, then looked at
the pictures of the houses.  He saw a few he had been looking at in the
paper.
	"Hello, is there something we can help you with?" a voice behind
him said.  Yoshi turned to see one of the boys behind him.
	"Yes.  My name is Yoshi Toranaga, and Mr. Jeffers at the bank
recommended you," Yoshi said.
	"Oh, good.  Mr. Jeffers is a great person to work with.  I'm sure
he can help set up a very reasonable loan for you to work with," the
redhead said, going behind his desk.  "My name's Tay, my brother is Jay."
	"So nice to meet you both.  You sound Scottish, are you?"  Yoshi
asked.  Tay beamed.  "Very observant, aren't you?"
	"Saved my ass a time or two," Yoshi said.
	"Like the restaurant and the bus station business," Jay said,
sitting down next to Yoshi.
	"Yeah, like that.  How did you hear about that?"  Yoshi said.
	"Saw it on BNN," Tay said.
	"BNN?"  Yoshi asked.
	"Boy News Network.  Runs twenty-four hours a day.  They do the best
coverage here in Peckertown and all over the state," Jay grinned.
	Yoshi sighed.  "Now I definitely know I'm not in Kansas anymore."
Jay looked down at the floor.  "That's odd.  I didn't see the dog come in
with you."
	Yoshi groaned and put his hands over his face then slowly began to
laugh.  The brothers grinned at him.
	"Gotta sense of humor, don't ya?"  Yoshi smiled.
	"Not required, but it helps.  What were you most interested in
seeing?"  Tay smiled.


	Yoshi spent most of the morning looking.  He found four places that
fit close to what he had in mind.  He told them he wanted to bring Jeff
around after he got off work.  They ended up coming down to the restaurant
for a late lunch as well.  The Scotti Brothers sat in a booth by
themselves, giving Yoshi and Jeff some quiet time together.  Yoshi showed
Jeff all four houses.  Both of them went home to the barracks together, to
discuss what they had seen.  They spent some time at the community table
with the flyers on the houses.
	"I'm kind of leaning towards this one," Jeff said, pointing to the
second house they had seen.  It was a two-story affair, the master bedroom
taking up almost half of the second floor.  The master bath was just as
nice, a separate shower big enough for three people with room to spare, a
huge sunken tub with whirlpool jets, the whole room done in a nice gold and
soft blue pattern.  The rest of the house was just as nice.  The back yard
was huge, having a regulation size pool with diving boards, a single hoop
for basketball, a red brick barbecue, and an eight-foot tall fence.  The
house had belonged to the high school's football coach.  The price was
right, the deal very possible.
	"I really like that one, myself.  The other three seem just a bit
smaller.  One thing I would really like to add is a slab of cement 20 x 20,
throw a weight bench on it with a ton of plates and get back to my
training," Yoshi said.
	"The back yard is big enough to open your dojo back there," Jeff
said.
	Yoshi grinned.  "That thought crossed my mind, love."
	Jeff grinned.  "Then go for it!"
	"I will.  But for now, I intend to carry you off to the showers and
bed.  I want to make love to you honey," Yoshi said, lifting Jeff.
	Jeff giggled, getting turned on.  Yoshi did carry him to the
showers, stopping long enough to strip the boy's clothes off him.  Jeff
undressed Yoshi; then they got into the shower together.  Yoshi took his
time in soaping up Jeff's lithe body.  Jeff sighed and moaned in pleasure
as Yoshi gently caressed him.  He could feel Yoshi's very erect cock
against his leg.  Yoshi was getting the boy very worked up.
	They didn't see Benjy look into the shower room, or close the doors
quietly.  He got a chair and sat down in front of the doors.  A few of the
boys came walking up, wanting to shower.
	"Off limits for about an hour, guys.  Sorry about that," Benjy
said.  They heard Jeff moaning in there.
	"The two lovers in there having fun?" one asked.
	Benjy nodded.
	"When they come out, they can use the recovery room tonight master.
They should have a bit of privacy," Paulo said.
	Benjy nodded.  "I'm sure they will appreciate that, I've got to get
to the club.  Make sure nobody bothers them."
	"Yes master," Paulo said and took Benjy's place.
	Inside the shower room, Yoshi and Jeff were getting very close.
	"Take me, love.  I want to feel you inside me," Jeff whispered as
he hopped up and wrapped his legs around Yoshi's waist.  Yoshi held him as
Jeff took the boy's throbbing hard and pointed it into himself.  Yoshi
pushed his penis inside Jeff's anus, feeling the warmth of the boy's
insides drawing his cock into it.
	He let his mind open up to Getsumi no Michi, entering that place in
a moment's breath.  Now he was very aware of everything, his beating heart,
Jeff's beating heart, both beating together in unison and then becoming
one.  He felt himself join with Jeff.  He heard Jeff's sighs of pleasure,
felt his cock move inside the boy.  He felt Jeff's orgasmic high, taking
him just as high.  Yoshi could feel his sperm move through his body and
enter Jeff's.  He shivered and shook all the way through his orgasm, his
feelings so out of control.  When he finished making love to Jeff, he came
back down to reality.  He saw Jeff looking at him, tears on the boy's face.
He knew, and yet he didn't.  Yoshi gently kissed Jeff's tears away.  They
looked into each other's eyes.  Nothing needed to be said.  The eyes said
it all.
	"Love you," Yoshi whispered.
	Jeff melted into Yoshi's arms.  "Love you."
	They finished their shower, then opened the doors and came out.
Boys were hanging out in the sleeping areas, talking, playing games, acting
casual.
	"Hey, over here.  This will be your room for a few days," Paulo
said.  Yoshi and Jeff looked in.  There were a few candles lit, and the
sweet smell of Jasmine wafted through the air.  They turned to thank the
boy, but he put a finger to his lips and smiled, shooing them into the
room.  The door was closed after they walked in.
	"For your eyes only darling," Jeff cooed as he dropped his towel on
the floor.
	"Definitely a beautiful sight," Yoshi sighed, taking Jeff into his
arms.
	They kissed, the lovemaking beginning once more.

	The house was his after two days of negotiations and they moved
right in.  Yoshi got a fair price, the bank set up a good loan for him, and
the Scotti brothers were happy with the results.  Yoshi didn't waste any
time.  Right after moving in he set up his weight pile and got back to his
training.  Yoshi and Jeff spent a day or two passing out flyers advertising
his Martial Arts school.  The response was better than expected.  As he'd
promised Sheriff Waters sent all his men for training.  Yoshi gave them
advanced training in how to use their side handle batons as well as other
techniques.

	Eventually he got his hands back onto the acoustic guitar that
Cultured Jelly had given him and he started playing again.  Jeff loved to
hear him play.  Every now and then, he'd go down to the Big Lick, where the
Olsen triplets work, and sit on a stool there and play for an hour or two
for the people there.  He was acquiring a reputation for being a good
guitar player there.  He heard of a small recording studio in town and went
to check it out.  Arriving at the place, he discovered it was boarded up.
Naturally, there was a Scotti Brothers sign on the property.  He decided he
would go see them after he got a little more money in the bank.  Be nice to
try and record a few of his songs.  But there was a lot to do around the
house, people to teach, and a lover to take care of.
	Yoshi had to smile at the last part.  Taking care of his lover.
Jeff was the best thing that ever happened to him since he'd gotten kicked
out.  Everything else was secondary to that.  He didn't care if they lived
in a tent at the lake, he wanted to be with Jeff, and have Jeff with him.
That was the only thing that mattered.
	"Being in love is so cool," he said to Zeus that afternoon.
	The big man smiled.  "Finding that out for sure, as I watch more
and more of you boys meet and fall in love.  Their lives have gotten better
because of it."
	"I know mine has," Yoshi said.
	"That's good.  I really wish the best for you and Jeff.  You guys
deserve it," Zeus said.
	Just about everyone else echoed that as well.  It wasn't that hard
to see how much they loved each other.  Like any couple they sometimes had
their arguments.  Zeus had counseled them after the first big one.
	"Just because you two had an argument doesn't mean it's over.
Think of it as a growing pain in your relationship.  It will help
strengthen the relationship and cause the both of you to grow a little
closer together," he had said.
	Naturally they kissed and made up.  In bed that night, after the
sex, they held each other close.
	"I'm sorry about today," Jeff whispered.  "It was dumb of me."
	"Dumb of me too, please don't worry about it.  Forgotten already,"
Yoshi whispered.
	Jeff smiled.  "Love you."
	"Love you," Yoshi whispered, kissing Jeff.
	They snuggled down together and Jeff went to sleep.  Yoshi lay
awake, his mind thinking about things.
	Things had been going so well in the three months that he had been
here.  He wished he could share his successes with his family and introduce
Jeff to them.  He knew that it would happen some day, but not right now.
He felt a bit of sadness, wishing his Father had been more understanding.
	He turned his head to see Jeff's sleeping face.  The boy had a
smile on his face.  Yoshi had a feeling that Jeff was dreaming of them
again.  He felt a warmth go through him.  It made him feel good to know
that someone loved him for who he was.  He gently kissed Jeff on his
forehead and went to sleep.

	Things finally got to the point where the classes evened out a bit,
and Yoshi had a bit more free time.  He wished Jeff could be there to spend
some of it with him, but he worked at the Tasty Buns every morning through
the lunch shift.
	Yoshi went to find a music store one afternoon when he broke a
string on his acoustic guitar.  Searching the phone book, he found one
listed.  He hopped on his ten-speed and went down there.  It was a tiny
store set in a far corner of a strip mall.  Walking inside, he was
surprised at all the stuff he found.  The place was overflowing with
guitars, drums, amplifiers, and related gear.
	"Hi!" a voice called.
	Yoshi turned to look.  A short bearded man walked up to him with a
smile.
	"I know you!  You're Yoshi," the man shook his hand.
	"Sure am," Yoshi smiled.  "You sure got a lot of gear in here."
	"That's because nobody is interested in playing music anymore.
I've bought more gear than sold," the old man groused.
	"Well, I still play.  I need a set of strings for my acoustic
please," Yoshi said.
	"I know, I've heard you at the Big Lick and you've got it."
	While the old man dug through a drawer for what Yoshi needed, Yoshi
examined the gear.  The prices were very reasonable.  He saw an electric he
liked, and imagined the kind of setup he wanted to have.  He decided to
check his checkbook when he got home to see if he could afford to start
buying guitars and gear.  He wanted to play one again so badly.
	"Like what you see?" the man asked, handing him his strings.
	"Yes.  When I get home, I'm gonna check to see if I can afford to
buy some of this stuff and really start playing again.  My partner Jeff
plays bass, and he's good.  However, his bass isn't a very good one and I'd
like to get him a better one," Yoshi said.
	"I'll give you a good deal on anything you want," the old man said.
	"You got a deal," Yoshi said.
	"Very cool.  By the way, my name is Simon and I'm glad to meet
you," the man said shaking hands.
	Yoshi grinned.  "Simon, it's my very great pleasure to meet you."
	"Here's your strings."
	"Thanks.  See you again real soon," Yoshi said.  He left the store,
feeling like he was walking on air.  Here was a golden opportunity to get
guitar gear together and start playing again.  Songs he had written
recently.  As well as other ones written since he had arrived here, and
before.  He had been toying with the idea of starting a band here in
Peckertown.  Naturally Jeff would play bass.
	He stopped at the bank on the way home, since it was close enough.
To his surprise, the other reward money had finally come through.  Now he
had plenty of money for what he wanted to do.  Yoshi decided to clear a bit
of space in the garage and put the gear in there.  The garage needed
cleaning anyway.  It had gotten cluttered with boxes and other things.
Yoshi spent the rest of the day cleaning out the garage.  Over barbecued
steaks, salad, vegetables that night, Yoshi told Jeff what he had in mind.
		"Way cool!"  Jeff got excited.  "We could start a band!  Be
the first one for Peckertown."
	"My thoughts exactly, love.  Even have a name picked out," Yoshi
said.
	"What is it?"  Jeff asked, sipping his wine.
	"Powersound," Yoshi answered.
	"I like the sound of that," Jeff grinned.  "Let's go for it!"
	"Okay, since you're off tomorrow, we'll go down to Simon's and
start checking out all the gear there.  You have a bass already, but I want
you to have a better one.  Everything has to sound good," Yoshi said.
	"Thanks love," Jeff smiled.
	They sat in front of the fireplace and snuggled close to each
other, watching the fire.  It felt nice and warm on their bare bodies.
	Jeff kissed Yoshi on the cheek, feeling good deep down inside.  He
had never felt this way about anybody before.  He was happy now, and he
knew life would get even better.  Yoshi was feeling the same way.  He
thanked his luck that he had found Jeff, that karma had brought them
together.
	Before they knew it, the fire was just about out.  Yoshi looked at
the clock on the wall.  It was late, so he stood up, picked Jeff up in his
arms, and carried him upstairs.  He gently laid him on the bed and got in
next to him.  He leaned over Jeff and kissed him passionately.  He began
pleasuring Jeff, moving his mouth, lips, and tongue over the boy's torso,
licking, sucking, and kissing.  Yoshi stopped and spent some time
pleasuring Jeff's nipples.  Jeff closed his eyes and moaned, writhing under
Yoshi from the pleasurable sensations that he was feeling.  Yoshi used his
fingertips to follow up to what he had done, lightly brushing the
fingertips against the aroused boy's skin and nipples.  Jeff was going
nuts, he'd never felt pleasure like this before.  It made him high, higher
than he'd ever been before.  He loved it.  Yoshi's mouth had found Jeff's
very erect cock.  He nuzzled the head, flicking his tongue against it,
driving Jeff even more nuts.
	"Oh Yoshi!" he cried, trembling.
	Yoshi didn't stop, he kept on going.  He went down to the boy's
rose, his tongue moving past the tightly drawn up balls to the bit of skin
between the balls and the rose.  He deliberately dragged his tongue across
the bit of skin, making Jeff jump up and down.  He licked at the rose,
slowly getting into it.  Yoshi began eating out Jeff's anus, enjoying the
warm fleshy feeling on his tongue.  He tongue fucked Jeff a few times, then
decided to go back up and suck the boy's cock.  Jeff gasped as Yoshi
swallowed his cock down his throat.  Jeff made a whimpering sound in his
throat, the sensations getting too much.  Yoshi went up and down on Jeff's
cock a few times, pleasuring it.  Yoshi came off it, then straddled Jeff's
hips.
	"All yours love," Yoshi smiled.
	Jeff pointed his hard cock into Yoshi's rose as Yoshi slowly sat
down on it.  It felt so good, sliding into him.  He felt like they were
melting together.  Jeff had to struggle from shooting too soon.  Finally he
was completely inside Yoshi.  Yoshi sighed, closing his eyes.  He liked
this part best.  He relaxed a moment, then raised himself up and then came
down again.  He did that a few times slowly, trying to pleasure Jeff the
best he could.  Jeff thrashed about, the pleasure was so intense.  He got
to the point where he couldn't take it anymore.  He pushed Yoshi off him,
then quickly rolled him on his back and put Yoshi's legs on his shoulders.
Jeff quickly shoved himself back into Yoshi.  He wanted Yoshi so bad now.
He began fucking his lover hard and fast.  Both boys called out each
other's names, the passion was consuming them.  Jeff kept fucking, he was
on automatic now.  His feelings built up until they spilled over, his tears
running down his face.  He suddenly exploded inside Yoshi, shooting his
sperm deep into the Japanese boy.  Yoshi moaned.
	"Oh baby....oh baby...feels so good," he whispered.
	"Yoshi....Yoshi....Yoshi....OH!" Jeff cried as he shot deep.  Both
boys collapsed after Jeff finished ejaculating.  Jeff gently pulled out and
crawled up to Yoshi and lay in his arms.  They held each other tight for a
long time, resting.  They kissed, then drifted off to sleep.

	Something woke Yoshi the next morning.  Something wet was on his
cock.  He looked down to see Jeff working on his cock.  He saw his cock
slipping in and out of Jeff's mouth.  Jeff looked up to see Yoshi was
awake.  He brought his hands up to pleasure Yoshi's aroused nipples.  Yoshi
lay back and moaned softly, feeling Jeff's fingertips play with his hard
nipples.  He felt Jeff's warm wet mouth move up and down his cock.  He felt
himself getting so close.
	"Not yet love," Jeff whispered.
	Jeff reached for the KY and rubbed a bit of it into his rose, then
straddled Yoshi's hips with his back to Yoshi.  He knew this was one of
Yoshi's favorite ways to fuck.  Yoshi held his wet cock as Jeff sat on it.
He could feel his cockhead open Jeff up, then enter him.  He sighed,
feeling so good.  Jeff finally came all the way down.  Yoshi rose up and
wrapped his arms around Jeff and started a slow fuck rhythm.  He kissed
Jeff's neck, knowing where the pleasure points were.  Jeff felt himself get
real hot.  He could feel Yoshi's cock moving inside of him.  That thrilled
him most of all.  Yoshi played with Jeff's aroused nipples, making the boy
feel so good.
	"Oh please," Jeff whispered.
	Yoshi was getting close, his feelings so intense.  He lifted Jeff
off him, then took Jeff again once the boy got on his hands and knees.
Yoshi began actively fucking Jeff, the feelings building up again.  He felt
tears on his face, wondering why he was crying and knowing why he was.  He
felt himself slowly becoming one with Jeff, Getsumi no Michi bringing them
close together.  He felt himself becoming Jeff.  He kept on fucking Jeff,
and then knowing he was about to cum.  Then he was, shooting deep into his
lover.  His head went back and he groaned in pleasure.
	"Jeff....Jeff....oh baby....feel my love....take my love and life
into you," he whispered as he came.  He collapsed onto Jeff's sweaty back
when he was through.  He felt so good.  Jeff turned over and they kissed.
Jeff held Yoshi close for a long time.
	"Thank you honey," Jeff whispered.  "Love you so much."
	Yoshi got up and led Jeff to the shower and they washed each other
clean.  Seeing how late it was, they decided to skip their daily workout,
seeing as to how they had one in bed.
	Yoshi and Jeff left the house and went down to Simon's.  They spent
nearly three hours there, checking out the musical equipment.  True to the
old man's word, he gave them one hell of a deal.  They ended up renting a
truck to get everything home.  They spent another hour setting up
everything in the garage.  Once everything got tuned up, Yoshi turned to
Jeff.  Seeing the psychotic grin on Yoshi's face, Jeff laughed out loud and
grabbed his bass.  They started to jam.  Yoshi was on cloud number three.
Sex was reserved for number one, his martial workouts for number two,
playing his guitar for number three.  When he finished the blues number he
was playing, he heard clapping sounds.  Yoshi and Jeff turned to see a
group of neighbors clapping.
	"That was damn good, kid!" one man exclaimed.
	"Thanks," Yoshi smiled.  "Jeff and I can play a wide range of
music.  We're looking for a drummer, a keyboardist, and a vocalist who can
double for a second guitar."
	"I've got a nephew that plays keyboards," one lady said.
	"My son plays drums," the man said.
	"Please send them around," Yoshi said.
	"Sure!" the man and lady nodded.
	"One more?" Yoshi said to Jeff.
	Jeff grinned, and started the opening notes to a dance song.
People on the driveway immediately paired off and started dancing.  Halfway
through it, three boys walked into the garage.  They grinned when they
heard the song.  One went to the keyboards, the other sat behind the drums.
They jumped in at the right time, and then the song was complete.  The
third boy started singing.  Yoshi thought he sounded good.
	He turned to look at Jeff.  Jeff nodded.  Now the band was
complete.  When the song finished, everyone clapped again.  Then they went
back to their houses.  The man and lady stayed behind.
	"Glad you boys came by," he said.
	"We heard the music and wondered where it came from Dad," the boy
behind the drums said.
	"Well, glad you showed up Travis," the man grinned.
 	"These are my friends, Brent and Connor," Travis introduced the
other two boys.
	"Hi, glad to meet you guys.  You guys were great," Yoshi said as
they all shook hands.
	The man and lady left, telling the boys to be home in time for
dinner.  Yoshi and Jeff studied the boys.  Travis looked to be about
fourteen, had brown hair cut short and spiky, hazel colored eyes, medium
build, and wore a simple gold stud in his right ear.  Brent turned out to
be thirteen.  He had long blond hair pulled into a ponytail.  He had nice
green eyes.  He too, had a gold stud in his right ear.  Connor was
fourteen, Scotch, black hair, brown eyes, deep tanned skin, and he wore
gold hoop earrings in both ears.  Travis played drums, Connor did
keyboards, and Brent played guitar and sang.
	"You guys starting a band?" Travis asked.
	"Yes, and you guys passed the audition.  Welcome to the band, if
you guys want to play with me and Jeff," Yoshi said.
	"Way cool!" Brent yelled, while the others laughed.
	"We used to have a band of our own, until our other two members
moved away," Connor explained.
	"That sucks," Jeff nodded.
	"Yea, tell me about it!" Trent said.  "Glad to meet you both."
	"Let's go into the house for a soda," Yoshi suggested.
	They sat in the living room and Yoshi passed around the sodas.  The
three boys looked around.
	"Nice place your folks have here," Blake commented.
	"Thanks, but it's actually mine.  I bought it with reward money I
got for catching a bunch of desperadoes," Yoshi explained.
	"Cool," Skip said.
	Yoshi told them of his past and how he got here.  The three boys
nodded.
	"That's cool.  Too bad about your Dad," Travis said.
	"Me and Travis are lovers," Brent said quietly.
	"That's cool," Jeff grinned.
	"Anytime you two need some space to be together, you're welcome to
come here and use a guest room," Yoshi said.
	"Thanks man.  That's real cool of you.  My Aunt doesn't know about
us," Brent said.
	"Well, we both will respect your wishes and not tell anyone.
That's your business," Jeff stated.
	"Really appreciate that," Brent smiled.
	Jeff and Yoshi showed them around the house.  The guys were
impressed.  Before long, they became regulars at the house.  They even
joined the daily workouts in the mornings and joined Yoshi's school.  The
band worked hard, slowly coming together.
	Yoshi discovered there was a big major event being planned in
Peckertown to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the law's passage.
Yoshi and the band cut a demo tape and submitted it to the organizing
committee.  There was to be a weeklong carnival, with a rodeo and other
events.  The big event was to be a huge dance and concert on the Saturday
night it was to end.  Many bands turned in demo tapes.  The guys were so
nervous, they couldn't concentrate on anything.  The Mayor of Peckertown
made the announcement a week later.  Powersound had been chosen.  The guys
went home and celebrated.  Then they got down to business and worked out a
play list.  By the time the Saturday night rolled around, they were ready.
The show went off perfectly, every song sounded good, everybody taking
turns doing vocals as agreed.  Yoshi was definitely riding cloud number
three.  Before long, they were in great demand to play everywhere.  Life
was good.


	It was late December now.  Yoshi finally moved his dojo to a larger
building in downtown Peckertown.  He held classes, from nine to one daily.
The band acquired the little recording studio and cut a CD that went
ballistic almost immediately.  They signed a contract to play the
Jorgenson's Inn ballroom for New Year's Eve.

	Yoshi had other things on his mind of late.  He had been thinking
of his relationship with Jeff, and where it had been and where it was
going.  Jeff had been so good to him.  He loved Jeff more than ever.  Jeff
had given him much love and support those first weeks he had lived here,
and had never stopped giving it.  A thought slipped through his mind on a
few occasions.
	He thought of asking Jeff to marry him.  In a way they did act like
a married couple, doing everything together.  Their lives revolved around
each other.  Their love was so strong for each other.  Yoshi felt that each
time they made love, the sex they did was a celebration of that love.  It
seemed to have affected Brent and Travis, because both boys became closer
than ever.  Yoshi and the other guys gave Brent much needed support when he
finally came out to his Aunt.  She had reacted by giving Blake and Connor
her blessing.
	"What the hell took you so long in telling me?" she had demanded.
	Turned out she had known for a long time.  Travis' Mom didn't take
it so well.  She disowned him immediately.  Blake's Aunt went bat shit,
nearly beat her up.  Travis moved in with Blake and the two had been
inseparable since.  Connor came out gay, too.
	His Father surprised him by admitting that he had desired Connor
ever since his wife left them when Connor was barely one.  Nelson had
raised Connor all by himself, changing the boy's diapers and taking care of
him.  Connor and his Father didn't waste time cementing their bond even
more.  Connor even revealed his secret desire to be babied every now and
then.  That was a wish Nelson was only too happy to accommodate.
	Things were going so well.
	Yoshi found his thoughts drifting time and time again to the
thought of him and Jeff being married.  He decided to go and talk to Zeus
about it.
	"That's not unusual for someone to think about when they love
someone," Zeus said as he sipped his coffee as they sat in his office.
	"But two guys?" Yoshi asked.
	"There are a few boys I know who have made commitments to each
other," Zeus said," You would be taking it one step farther."
	"Would Arkansas allow it?" Yoshi asked.
	"I can call the Jorgenson's attorney and have him find out," Zeus
said.
	"I'd appreciate it," Yoshi said.
	The wait was torture.  Every time the phone rang, Yoshi literally
jumped on it.  Jeff wondered what the hell was going on.  The week before
Christmas, Yoshi finally got his answer.
	"Yoshi?  It's Zeus.  Good news.  It's a yes," the man said.
	Yoshi went nuts.  He danced all over the house with joy.  He felt
so excited.  He made his plans, deciding to propose on Christmas Eve in
front of the fireplace.  He knew Jeff's ring size, so he went and bought
the ring, a two-karat diamond.  He couldn't wait.  Christmas Eve finally
came.  They were lying in front of the fireplace, the fire drying the sweat
on their skin after they had made love.  Yoshi decided the time was right.
He reached under the couch and retrieved the ring box.
	"Jeff, I love you so much.  You mean the world to me.  You've given
me yourself without question, without hesitation.  You've made my life
good.  You complete me.  Jeff, will you marry me?" Yoshi said, bringing the
ring box up in view.
	He opened it and took the ring out, and slipped it on Jeff's
finger.  Jeff looked at it, tears forming in his eyes and then rolling down
his cheeks.
	"Yes I will," he said, and they kissed.
	Then they made love again.  Yoshi felt so complete now.  The
lovemaking that night went above and far beyond what they had experienced
before.  There were no doubts they would be happy forever.


	They made the announcement over Christmas dinner at the Jorgenson's
house.  There was silence for a moment, then applause broke out.  Everyone
congratulated them.  The Jorgensons insisted on catering it.  Benjy said he
could come up with entertainment.
	"Not that kind of entertainment, bro.  I think they've got
something a little more traditional than that in mind," Daniel said.
	"I was thinking along those lines, you blockhead!" Benjy snapped,
grinning.
	"Guys, guys.  It's a bit of time off.  Plenty of time to work it
all out." Jeff said.
	"Lots to do, lots of things to plan," Jeff sighed.
	"We'll make it," Yoshi smiled, hugging Jeff.
	"I know we will," Jeff looked at Yoshi, kissing him.
	The word got around Peckertown by the end of the week.  The phone
practically rang off the hook, people were calling to congratulate them.
Officials from Little Rock came out to meet the boys.  They were concerned
that Yoshi and Jeff were being put up to it.  Once they found out that it
had been Yoshi's idea they helped them file for the certificate and all the
particulars.  The date was set for mid May, the middle of spring.
	"To start us off right love," Yoshi grinned.
	Jeff agreed with that.  Naturally there was discussions as to how
the wedding would be done.  People asked them who would wear the wedding
dress.  Jeff joked it would be him.  Yoshi had laughed and gone along with
the joke.  He had thought of that quite a few times, but knew they would
both wear tuxedos.  Just the thought of them being together for life made
him feel so good.  Things changed for them now that they were going to
marry.  They knew things would be different, and they accepted that fact.
They would truly be a part of each other, one together.  They wanted it
that way.
	Powersound's New Year's Eve concert went very well.  The crowd gave
them a standing ovation.  Yoshi went over to the keyboards and sang a love
song for Jeff that brought the house down.  The audience threw roses on the
stage as the two boys embraced and kissed.  Their love was so far out in
the open.  Even opponents stated that while they opposed gay people, the
world should be more like them, loving and caring.
	When the band was introduced at the New Year's half time show at
the football stadium in Peckertown, they got another standing ovation.
They really rocked the house on that one.  Things finally started getting
serious around the end of January.  Things needed to be done.  Yoshi asked
Daniel to give him away.  Simon, Brent and Travis would be with him up
there as well.  Jeff asked Elija Jorgenson to give him away and chose
Benjy, Connor, and Zeus for his side.  They chose the church and asked the
Rev. John to do it.
	Zeus sat down with both of them and had a very serious talk with
them about what it meant to be married.  He was concerned, and wanted to
make sure they really understood what they were getting into.  People all
over the state wrote letters to the newspapers and magazines about their
concerns, and experts went on TV saying the same thing.  Jeff and Yoshi
chose to ignore them all.  Band commitments, the dojo, and other things
kept the two busy.  It was mid April that Yoshi got the shock of his life.


	It was a clear crisp day.  The clouds had finally rolled out of the
area after raining on Peckertown for nearly two weeks.  Yoshi had been glad
of that.  Being house bound was driving him buggy.  He had gone to the post
office and mailed all the invitations, all four hundred.  He and Jeff
hadn't realized they knew so many people.  He got back home, pulling the
convertible MG into the garage.  He didn't see the motor home turn the
corner.  Yoshi checked the phone machine for messages.  One was from the
tuxedo place, asking everyone to come in for a fitting, Yoshi or Jeff
coming along.  The next one was from Jeff, kiss kiss.  That made Yoshi
smile.  Simon was next; telling them a new show's booking was set.  The
doorbell rang right then.  Yoshi turned off the machine, saving the rest of
the messages.
	He opened the door, and his jaw fell open.  His Father stood there
on the step.
	"Dad?" Yoshi whispered, fear grabbing his guts.
	"Son," Ieyasu Toranaga bowed.
	Yoshi felt rooted to the spot.  He didn't know what to do.  He
stepped back.  "Come in."
	He led his family to the living room, and they sat down.  Yoshi
felt his emotions churning inside of him.  He knew it had to be now or
never.  He stood up and faced his Father.
	"Dad, I forgive you for what happened that day a year ago," he
said.
	Ieyasu looked up at his son, tears in his eyes.  "I hoped you
would, my son.  I failed you when you needed me most.  I am so sorry."
	Before he knew it, they were hugging each other, tears running down
their faces.  Then he hugged his Mariko, his Mother and his brothers, Shiro
and Tosho.  The phone rang right then.
	"Yoshi, are you all right?" Zeus sounded frantic in his ear.
	"Yes, now.  I got my family back," he sniffed.  "Everything's
cool."
	"Thank God," Zeus sounded relieved.  "Talk to you later.  Call if
you need help."
	Yoshi hung up the phone and went into the kitchen to make tea.  It
took him nearly two hours to relate a year's events to them.  Jeff came
home then and stood in the doorway when he saw them in the living room.
Ieyasu stood up and walked over to Jeff.
	"So, this is the young man who has won your heart," he said.
	"Yes Dad.  This is Jeff," he said standing next to Jeff.
	"I am glad to meet you," he said
	He put one hand over each boy's heart.  "I give you both my
blessing," he said.
	Yoshi broke down in tears again, hugging his Father.  Now life was
perfect.  Over dinner that night, he told them of his current plans.  It
appeared that his Father had a change of heart when he read about them in
the papers back in Tennessee.
	"It seemed to me that this was a good time to come here and find
you and make things right.  I should not have done what I did," Ieyasu
said.
	"Now we are a complete family again Father.  That makes me happy.
You will come back for the wedding, won't you?"  Yoshi asked.
	Ieyasu smiled.  "Of course.  We wouldn't miss it for the world."
	Yoshi grinned.  Jeff was happy to see his lover overjoyed at having
his family back.  He felt a bit sad about his own family abandoning him.
Mariko noticed the look on his face.
	"I will be happy to have you be part of this family," she said.
	Jeff's face lit up.  Yoshi smiled, knowing his Mother had said the
right thing.  Everyone went to bed around ten that night.  Jeff held Yoshi
close to him as he always did.
	Ieyasu got up around three in the morning.  After he used the
bathroom, he peeked in on the boys.  He saw how happy they were together.
Mariko slipped up behind him and touched him on the cheek.  They got back
into bed together.
	"We were like that when we married," she said.
	"I know.  We still are love," he said, kissing her.
	They stayed for the week, watching the band play a dance in the
town hall, touring Arkansas.  When they left, they promised to be back and
to keep in touch.  They kept their promise.


	A knock sounded, breaking into Yoshi's thoughts.  He turned to see
his father come in.
	"It's time my son," he said, smiling.
	He exhaled sharply, trying to settle his nerves.  Ieyasu walked
over and adjusted Yoshi's bow tie.
	"You look so handsome, my son.  You are so lucky to have found
someone to love," he said.  "I am sure the both of you will be happy for
many years to come."
	"Thanks, Father.  I love you," he said.
	They hugged each other.  Yoshi followed his father out and waited
until his parent's walked down the aisle and took their seats.  His
brothers and the two sets of grooms followed them.
	The six grooms in position Daniel took his hand and kissed him on
the cheek.  "For luck."  Daniel escorted Yoshi up the aisle.
	Then Jeff came walking in with Mr. Jorgenson.  Yoshi turned to
watch him come forward.  Everything faded away as he focused on Jeff.  Jeff
was so beautiful to him.  He looked really handsome in his soft blue
tuxedo.  Jeff stopped on the platform right next to Yoshi.  He looked into
Yoshi's eyes.  Yoshi slipped into Getsumi no Michi, beginning the final
bonding process.  He could still hear Rev. John talking.  He took Jeff's
hand, and Jeff knew what was going on.  Yoshi had explained it all before
hand.
	They felt themselves start to merge, start to become one in spirit,
mind, and soul.  They already had joined physically, having done that the
first time they made love.  The mating ritual was finally completed.  They
were one together.  Now it was time for their vows.
	Jeff turned to Yoshi, taking Yoshi's ring from Benjy.
	"I Jeff, with this ring, do thee wed, and promise to stand beside
you in all things, in good times and bad, in sickness and in health, for
richer and poorer, for as long as I live," he said, sliding the ring on
Yoshi's hand.
	Yoshi turned to face Jeff after he took Jeff's ring from Travis.
	"I Yoshi Toranaga, with this ring, do thee wed, and promise to
stand beside you in all things, in good times and bad, in sickness and in
health, for richer and poorer, for as long as I live," he said, putting the
ring on Jeff's finger.
	"Let these two prosper together now and forever.  I now pronounce
you both married," Rev. John said.  "You may kiss."
	They did, holding each other as they tenderly kissed.  Both boys
turned to face everyone.  Yoshi saw a tear in his parent's eyes.
	"I am pleased to introduce Jeff and Yoshi Toranaga," Rev. John
announced.
	People stood and applauded as Yoshi and Jeff walked down the aisle.
They felt so overjoyed.  Yoshi turned and kissed Jeff once more, putting as
much passion as he could into it.  Jeff responded, doing the same.
	"Guys, we're going to need you back in here for pictures," Daniel
said.
	"Sure," Yoshi said.
	Jeff led the way, leading Yoshi into a side door.  They posed for
the required pictures, then came time to lead people to the reception.
When they walked out the door people started throwing rice.  Jeff laughed
as they reached the limousine.  Tony opened the door.  They got in, then
Tony closed the door.  There in the small mini bar, were two glasses and a
chilled bottle of champagne.
	"Cheers!" Tony grinned.
	They poured the glasses and toasted each other as the limo drove
through the streets to the new hotel where the reception was.  The
Jorgensons had gone all out.  The place was beautifully decorated.  They
arrived first, and went inside.  The guys joined them for the reception
line, Yoshi's parents standing next to him.  Zeus had accepted Jeff's
invitation to stand in for his father.  As the people filed in and
congratulated them, they handed the wedding gifts to them.
	Scott Davis took them and put them aside.  He and his crew were
handling the security for the event.  Yoshi felt better knowing they were
there.  There had been some anonymous threats.
	Once people were seated, Benjy came out.  He had left his tux on,
having been warned by his Father not to wear his leathers.
	"Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen.  My name is Benjamin Jorgenson,
welcome to the party.  Please welcome the Moonlight Orchestra," he said.
	A group of boys in tuxedos came out carrying their instruments.
Yoshi's jaw dropped.  The boys were from the barracks.
	"I didn't know they could play," he said.
	"This is news to me," Daniel said, amazed.
	They started in, and to everyone's amazement, did very well.  Yoshi
and Jeff were called up for the first dance.  Before long people were
dancing up a storm.  The party was in full swing.  Daniel went over to
Benjy.
	"How in hell did you manage this?" he asked.
	"Wasn't my idea," Benjy said.  "They were the ones who thought of
it themselves.  I had something in mind similar to this, but they beat me
to it.  These guy can play.  They practiced for weeks before telling me
about it."
	"Make sure they get bonuses.  They earned it," Daniel said.
	"Already done," Benjy grinned at his older brother.
	As the evening went on, there was more good music, great food,
dancing, and the usual stuff.  Jeff tossed his flowers, and Margaret caught
them.  Then Yoshi proceeded to remove the garter from Jeff's right leg and
toss it.  Daniel was the one who caught it.
	"Guess who's next!" some one called out to much laughter.
	Daniel blushed and looked at Marc Fogel.  Marc walked over, put the
garter on his lover's arm and kissed him hard.
	It was late when the party started winding down.  People began
leaving, saying their congratulations.  Finally they were almost alone,
just a few people left.  Benjy motioned for the lights to dim, leaving only
the colored ones.  Jeff and Yoshi slow danced while Brent sang a love song.
Then their limo was ready to go.  They would stay in the honeymoon suite at
the Inn Boy Inn before leaving for their trip the next morning.  Scott and
his crew would take care of the wedding gifts and watch the house.  Tony
drove them there.
	"Your luggage is upstairs, the overnighters.  The rest is in the MG
downstairs," he grinned.
	Yoshi nodded.  "Thanks man."
	Jeff led the way in.  People in the lobby applauded as they walked
in.  Bruce the bellhop led them upstairs to their room.  Yoshi looked into
Jeff's eyes as he picked up his beloved and carried him in.
	"Love you," he said, kissing him.
	"Love you," Jeff whispered as he returned the kiss.
	Yoshi slowly undressed Jeff, taking the time to admire the boy's
body.  Jeff smiled the whole time; then he stepped forward and undressed
Yoshi.  Yoshi turned the lights down low and poured some champagne, handed
Jeff his glass, and then slipped into bed with him.
	"Here's to our new life together, my love.  May we be happy
forever," Yoshi said.
	They sipped it, then set it aside.  Jeff snuggled down into Yoshi's
arms.
	"I'm glad I met you, fell in love with you, and became your hubby,"
Jeff said.
	"I'm glad I married you, became your hubby.  I've loved you from
that first moment, and will never stop," Yoshi said.
	Jeff moved in Yoshi's arms.  He began kissing Yoshi, beginning the
lovemaking that would last the rest of their lives.
	The stars moved silently above, moonlight shone in the window,
falling across the couple as they made the sweetest of love, then blessed
them with sweet dreams when they went to sleep, content their love was
secure forever.