Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2018 02:39:55 +0200 (CEST)
From: jfamcam@tutanota.com
Subject: Colin and his Hitchhikers VI

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Colin and his Hitchhikers   Part VI  - School Days Continued


Mrs. Galuchi called on Friday and said she definitely wanted to be part of
Colin's family. Colin liked how she phased it and asked what kind of
schedule she would like.

"Oh, I don't know Colin I guess 5 days a week, but if you need me on the
weekend just ask. Typically I'm not busy. Let's say a more flexible
schedule. Colin, I'm not taking this job for the money or benefits but to
help you provide a good home for those two boys.  Financially, If I make a
weekly salary of $500.00 to $600.00 a week that will suit me well. I have
Medicare for my health insurance and social security from my late husband's
work as well as the retirement account. But my life needs meaning and I
think I would really enjoy helping you."

"Fine, Mrs. Galuchi, $600.00 a week it is and you will be a welcome part of
our little family. I'm sure the boys will not want to call you Mrs. Galuchi
but I think it best to let them decide when and how to address you. When do
you want to start? Maybe after church Sunday if I could make diner and get
to know you all a little more then."

"Will you need me to get anything for diner?"

"No I haven't thought of what to make yet. Suppose I get the fixin's and
you reimburse me."

"Excellent, see you Sunday."

"It'll be a pleasure Colin."

Saturday morning, Colin took the boys to meet up with Joe Elsberry with
Tommy and John. They were super excited that they would get to play in the
gym. Colin explained that this would be the first clinic session and he
would announce it to the teams at the next practice. He had Josh, Jimmy and
John shoot around at one end of the gym and took Tommy at the other.

"Ok buddy lets see what you can do ... shoot your foul shots."

While Tommy was shooting Colin watched his form. He relaxed before
shooting, his form was very good, the ball rolled off his pointer finger,
his elbow was tight to his body. He was doing everything right except
putting the ball in the basket.

"Only two out of 10 coach."

"Ok, that's what we are here to figure out. Take two giant steps in toward
the basket."

Tommy did and shot 10 out of 10.

"Go back to the foul line and do it again"

Tommy did. As he was shooting this time Colin watched his eyes. He squinted
very, very hard. Colin thought, `Gosh Jimmy was right, he can't see. He
shooting like his eyes are closed.'

"Ok, Tommy, what did Jimmy say about your shooting"

Tommy hung his head, "He said I was shooting like my eyes were
closed. Honest coach I got them open."

"I know Tommy, but you are squinting like you can't see. I'm pretty sure
you need glasses or contacts whichever. That's what I'm gonna tell your
dad.  So Jimmy was basically right, you can't see."

"That's it, I need glasses, wow. Thanks coach."

"Well lets see what the eye doctor says. Your form, how you shoot is very
good, you have plenty of arm strength. I could be wrong but I think it's
your eyes. I'm gonna call your dad now..... Hello Joe, Colin here."

"Yes, Colin"

"Well I think I know Tommy's problem. Jimmy was right."

"Colin, I know what Jimmy said about his eyes closed. Come on he doesn't do
that."

"No, but he can't see the basket clear beyond 10 feet. He squints like
crazy, trying so very, very hard. Jimmy was right he can't see. Please get
his eyes checked and then tell me what the doc says."

"Ok, Colin, It certainly won't hurt. What do you think glasses or
contacts?"

"I like safety glasses with a strap. He might want contacts but not for
sports. Too much danger of him getting hit and the contact goes where it
shouldn't or falls out. Just my opinion."

"I'll take him after practice. Thanks"

Colin continued his clinic with the small group. He checked John's form and
asked, "you sure you are Tommy's brother. You elbow is flaring out, the
ball doesn't roll off your pointer finger. Tommy come here and show John
how to shoot a basketball. "

Tommy was what me??? "You want me coach???"

"You got ears, don't you. I told you what your problem was, if you could
see the dang basket you would be a 90% shooter. Now show your brother."

Tommy all smiles showed John. John changed from a 50% shooter to a 90%
shooter. Josh practiced the same. It was all old school for Jimmy. He paid
attention when his dad taught him. Colin taught them some defense, 1 hand
down and 1 hand up; the hand down always to the side that the dribbler was
dribbling; up on balls of the feet to be able to move any direction. Then
he let them scrimmage. John and Josh against Jimmy and Tommy. He told Tommy
get close and get away from who is guarding you. Jimmy they are gonna rush
you, to stop the your outside shot, when they do pass to Tommy. The game
see sawed back and forth the smaller boys stole the ball a couple times the
bigger guys always got rebounds. Jimmy made tons on long shots. Pops called
next basket wins. John and Josh both rushed Jimmy just like Pops had
said. Jimmy got it to Tommy. He dribbled close and made the winning basket.

Tommy played the part of a TV announcer , "Little bros beat big bros on
great shooting by Jimmy O'Shea and clutch basket by Tommy Elsberry." They
ran around the gym arms raised.

Josh said, "Not fair coach you helped them."

"Yes you are right, but Tommy needed a confidence boost." Putting his arm
on Josh's shoulders and then John's, "Isn't it great to see. Maybe next
time I'll help you big guys. Be happy for them, it's not easy being the
little bro just like it's not easy being the big bro. Don't you almost
always win at everything."

John said, "Yeah"

"I hate losing though, Pops."

"I know, that's, that champion's heart you got beating in you.  GET YOUR
STUFF GUYS WE GOTTA LOCK UP"

Mr. Elsberry was at the door. He had an appointment for Tommy right after
lunch. Tommy got tested and sure enough he needed glassed for far
vision. They made the glasses right there at the Eye Doctor shop. Tommy
left wearing his kool sports glasses with the strap to hold them on. He was
amazed at all he could see that he had been missing. "Tommy, I don't
understand how did you see the board in school?" his dad asked.

"I saw enough and just guessed at the rest. Now I'll see the board without
having to figure out what's up there." Thanks Dad.

At home, Tommy ran to get his basketball then he and John went out to their
basketball hoop. They practice foul shooting. Both now got 9 out of 10. Joe
and his wife watced from the window. Joe turned to June, " that Colin and
even little Jimmy know their stuff." She hugged him, "They sure are happy."

Tommy came running in. "Did ya see mom, both of us got 9 out of 10. I bet I
can get 10 out of ten. Come on John."  As time went on, Tommy got to be
tied with Jimmy as the best foul shooter on the 5th & 6th grade team.

Sunday at church Pops, again shared the kiss of peace with Josh and Jimmy.
Josh thought he noticed Mickey there; it sent shivers up his spine. He was
a little afraid, Mickey was pretty big but he wanted to slug him, one
time. Then, the most amazing thing; at the kiss of peace, what looked like
his father grabbed his head and kissed his forehead. Mickey kissed his dad
on his cheek. They both kissed his mom. When done his dad gave him a little
hug around Mickey's shoulders. Josh scratched his head about what he saw
but kept quite about it.

Mrs. Galuci showed up about 12:00. The boys had just gotten back from
walking Shep and Pops, was enjoying a second cup of coffee. Jimmy, Josh
that has to be Mrs. Galuchi. I think she may have packages go lend a hand.

"Hi Mrs. Galuchi, do you have packages we can help with." Josh said.

"Why thank so much, yes, I was worried about how my old bones would get
them into the house...Now you must be Josh. I heard about that mister
Brown; if there wasn't laws against it I was gonna get my umbrella and swat
him until he cried uncle."

Josh had to smile and grabbed a bag of groceries.

"And you must be Jimmy, I heard about you too. Now Jimmy there is nothing
wrong with your nature boy body, but when I come into the house I'd like
you to keep your private parts private. I'll yell are you decent Jimmy and
I expect you to be decent. OK?"

Josh was now giggling.

Jimmy said," Yes mam" through a smiling face, and grabbed a bag.

"We'll come back for the rest," Josh said.

"Ok, lead the way boys."

"Pops, it is Mrs. Galuchi. There are more packages." Putting down what he
had on the counter.

Shep started barking hello. In his mind Mrs. Galuchi was an intruder. Jimmy
of all people said, Shh Shh Shep, behave don't upset Mrs. Galuchi before
she even gets here. Quite, Quite Shep."

The dog stopped his barking. "Thank you Jimmy, he was making a racket but
just wanted everyone to know there was a different smell in the house. But
very thoughtful of you Jimmy; I think we are going to get along
splendidly."

Jimmy ran to catch up with Josh. "She's like a grandma, Josh. Do you
remember our real ones?"

"Nope, here you take this bigger, bag , I'll get all the smaller ones."

"She seems nice but pretty smart."

"Yeah, she got you right away with that nature boy stuff." Josh said
smiling.

"I guess I gotta be a little careful but I don't think she would be mean."

"Me neither."

All the packages inside on the counter, Mrs. Galuchi started sorting. Josh
had been doing homework and was back at it. "Jimmy, will you help me figure
out where this stuff goes."

"Yes, mam, we keep canned stuff over here. Does that big red thing have to
go in the refrigerator?  Boxes of stuff we keep here."

"Yes that is the pot roast, without the pot of course." Mrs. Galuchi
smiled. Jimmy did too. "Have you ever had pot roast with creamy mashed
potatoes and beef gravy?"

"I don't think so but maybe ask Josh, he knows more stuff than me."

Josh had heard and yelled out, "Don't think so Mrs. Galuchi but it sounds
good."

Mrs. Galuchi with Jimmy's help found the pots and pans she would need as
well as any utensils. Soon she was hard at her cooking. Jimmy went to watch
the basketball game Pops had on. Josh homework done, did the
same. Mrs. Galuchi browned the meat and it sizzled and the aroma went
through the house. As it slowly cooked the smell made everyone
hungry. Jimmy went to Mrs. Galuchi, "That cooking sure does smell good,
mam. When we gonna eat?"

"Ohh about 5:00 dear."

"It's only 3:30, wow more than another hour."

"It'll be ready when it's ready Jimmy, you don't want to eat it raw and get
sick do you?"

"I guess not mam, but the smell sure is good and makes me hungry."

"Me too" said Josh.

"Me three," said Pops. "Say guys we still have those leave to get off the
solar panels. Let's do that while we are waiting."

"Ok Pops." And they went for their jackets. Shep was whining and pacing, he
was hungry too. Pops said "Come on Shep you can supervise. We'll be just
outside Edna."

" OK"

The boys & Pops climbed the ladder up to the single story roof. He took his
leaf blower and blew off the roof. Josh and Jimmy washed down the
panels. "Ya know what we don't have and we have lots of land, a basketball
court."

"Yeah Pops that would so kool to have. Tommy said they have a hoop to
practice on." Jimmy said.

"Pops"

"Yes Josh"

With his head down and a quite voice asked, "I guess there wouldn't be room
for a batting cage and a machine would be too expensive. Sorry, I shouldn't
have said anything I was just dreamin."

"Now that is an excellent dream. If we can dream a basketball court we can
dream a batting cage. If we have one we should have both that seems only
fair."

"Really Pops, you sure, Jimmy's littler just do the basketball court. I can
play that."

Pops looked at Josh and realized he felt Jimmy was loved more and he didn't
need anything cause he had to be big and take care of Jimmy. "Ok be honest
now who do you think is my favorite between you two guys."

"Oh that's easy Pops, Jimmy cause he is smaller. The little kids are always
way more cute than bigger kids."

"That makes sense and could be true Josh. What do you think Jimmy?"

"I know who it should be. It should be Josh cause he always took care of
me.  He taught me to tie my shoes, wash my hair never mind the stuff at the
farm, only taking one bite of the sandwich and making believe he was
full. I should of taken my share and give it back. If you got a favorite it
better be Josh."

"Well you both gave real good answers. They were very different and the
truth is I have two favorites; kind of like ...liking ice cream and pop
corn; very different but both very good. So Josh don't ever think you are
less deserving or Jimmy that Josh is more deserving of anything that is in
my power to provide. Got me?" Pops gave both boys a kiss.

"Do ya think we can have our own little sports place, Pops."

"Well we'll have to figure it out. One good thing you guys are gonna get
financial support from the state so maybe we can use that."

"That's for you to feed us, Pops"

"Hey did we kind of adopt each other."

"Yeah,"

"So I have money, more money than I thought I would spend in my life
time. Not super rich but enough not to worry about checking how much I got
when I go to the food store. Now I don't know what a basketball court or a
batting cage will cost but I can find out. That won't cost anything. We can
have the dream can't we?"

"yeah sure"

"Hey look the sun is just about down. Looks great over the lake, don't you
think?"

"Sure does but it's getting chilly. I'm starving I hope Mrs. Galuchi has
supper done." Josh said.

"Me too" said Jimmy.

"Come on Pops, give us a, me three." Josh yelled

"ME THREE"

They called Shep. He had a thing with one of the squirrels around the
woods. He wanted to catch him so bad but that squirrel was so quick to a
tree that Shep was always out of luck.  They went inside their cheeks were
red from the weather and their stomachs growling now from the hunger. The
warmth of the little house was so welcome to their bodies.

"Well, I was wondering what had become of you boys. I was thinking if ya
didn't show soon, to send out the search party. Diner will be ready in 5
minutes, go wash up."

Pops cut the pot roast, Mrs. Galuchi served each boy a big helping of
mashed potatoes saying, "Jeez we gotta put some muscle on those bones of
yours." Each boy took an ear of corn on the cob as well as spinach with
baby onions and mushrooms in butter and garlic sauce.  Before they began
Mrs. Galuchi said, "In my house growing up we always said grace and held
hands. Can we do the same here?"

Jimmy and Josh said "Yes mam"

As they all joined hands, Mrs. Galuchi said, "Well, who will do the
honors."

The boys sheepishly looked at Pops.

Pops began, "Bless us ohh Lord for the food we are about to eat, we thank
you, for providing the bounty at this table, we thank you. Watch over all
here present oh Lord, keep us safe from harm and thank you Lord for
bringing Mrs. Galuchi to our little family, Amen."

Mrs. Galuchi, dabbed her eye with her knapkin and said, "thank you, Colin."

"Well lets eat this fine meal, Edna. Everything looks so delicious. I know
we'll have to force the boys to eat, their little stomach can't be very
hungry."

The boys with mashed potatoes falling out of their mouths said "POPS!!!"

The food was delicious and sounds from Oliver were heard as Josh then Jimmy
said "Can I have some more please."

When Edna saw everyone was pretty much done she started to get up to clear
and clean up. Pops put his hand on her arm and looked at the boys. Josh
asked, "Shall we clear now Pops?"

"That would be great, thank you Josh.....Edna in this house we all want to
contribute.  The boys always like to clean up after meals. Our job will be
to help supervise should they not know how to do something or where to put
something.  You made a wonderful meal; I know they enjoyed it. Relax!!"

Josh remembering his manners, "Mrs. Galuchi, thanks so much that was
great. Pops is a good cook but he can't do this. Pot roast is now my
favorite."

"Why thank you Josh, it is so nice to hear that your effort is
appreciated."

Josh nudged Jimmy who was licking the spoon that dished the mashed
potatoes.

"Humm yeah thanks Mrs. Galuchi it was real good."

"Thank you Jimmy, come here please dear." Mrs. Galuchi took her napkin and
wiped some potatoes off Jimmy's cheek.

Jimmy looked at Mrs. Galuchi, his wheels were turning real hard, "Say, Pops
is our adopted grandpa; could we adopt you as our grandma and you could
make roast pot a lot."

Pops and Edna burst our laughing, "It's pot roast Jimmy and yes I would
love to be your adopted grandma."

Josh came over and hung on her side, "Can we call you nana? I always used
to hear about someone's nana at my old school. I think calling you
Mrs. Galuchi is kinda like a teachers name...."  He thought a bit, "Not
that you can't teach us stuff, you can. Do you know what I mean?"

"I would love for you to call me nana." Josh hugged her as did Jimmy from
the other side.

"OK enough hugging on Nana; back to your chores now."  The boys went back
to their clean up.

After their clean up, they all went into the living room, to let the meal
settle. Jimmy sat at Edna's feet with Josh close by. They talked about
basketball and school. Jimmy told about how Pops and me figured out what
was wrong with Tommy's shooting. Josh wanted to ask about what girl's like
as he thought about Maggie. Too soon for the boys, Nana said, "Well, I
gotta get home to my cat, the poor thing hasn't eaten." She got up to get
her coat. Jimmy and Josh stood up and were looking at her, with so much
anticipation, so wanting to get a kiss good night. Not knowing what to
say. Edna was a bit unnerved by it.  Finally Jimmy said, "Say ain't
grandmas suppose to give grand kids sloppy kisses good night."

"Oh of course,".... Jimmy stood up on the couch. Nana put a big sloppy
smooch on Jimmy's cheek. Edna looked over at Josh. "Come on over here
Joshua O'Shea, I got one for you too." Josh scampered over and Nana planted
one on him.

Colin asked if she was ok getting home in the dark. "I know these roads
like the back of my hand, Colin O'Brian but thank you for asking."

"Can I walk you to your car?" Josh asked.

"Me too" Jimmy added.

"Why thank you, I am thrilled to be escorted by two such gentlemen."

One on one side, one on the other Nana was lead to her car.  Josh held the
door as she got in. The boys without jackets shivered a bit but waited
until she started up and then waved good night. Then, ran inside to get
warm.

"So you like Nana."

"Oh yes pops, she is like you. Sometimes you just know how someone
feels. Whether they care or not . You do, she does. Thank you for finding
her for us." Josh said.

Jimmy said, "She sure does make great roast pot."

Pops said, "JIMMY"

"Ok I know pot roast, but roast pot is so much funnier."

"Exercises, showers and bed for you guys."

"What about Shep, Pops?" Jimmy asked.

"Ok go take him for a walk. But don't be peeing with him Jimmy."

"OK Pops its too cold, I don't know how he does it cept he's got hair on
his pecker. When I get hair will my pecker stay warm in the cold, Pops."
Jimmy asked as he got his jacket. ....Josh gave him a shove.

"What, what I wanna know."

"You got some head Jimmy, dad said I gotta love you and I do but you got
some head."

"Yes it'll freeze, get frozen and fall off now KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS,
JAMES."

"Yup I'm gonna do that, way too cold to let my cute little pecker out."

Sheps' walk done, exercises before showers. 20 push ups for Josh, 15 for
Jimmy, 50 sit ups of Josh, 40 for Jimmy, 5 push ups on their fingers for
each boy, 100 jumping jacks for each and they were done. They shared the
shower. Jimmy liked Josh to wash his hair and he always did it for
him. Jimmy went nature boy to bed.  They kissed Pops Good Night. Pops, had
to tickle and swat Jimmy's bare bottom. Then did a little of the same to
his big bro.

Josh said "you better hope Nana doesn't come over early on the morning and
sees your little buns staring up at her."

"I'll put underwear under my pillow, thanks big bro."

Shep jumped up on the bed between them. Both hugged the dog. Jimmy was
asleep in two minutes. Josh wanted his dream to come to him. But it was not
to be this night.  Josh grabbed hold and did what teen age boys do. After
he got a dirty sock and cleaned up with it. He left it under the bed like
so many teen age boys. It had become the best place for the slippery,
soggy, wet sock.

Monday morning, Mr. Elsberry, with kids in class, prepared for his meeting
with the Marino's. They were right on time and were shown into his office
at 9:30.

Joe said, "Good morning, thanks for coming, I think it is very important
that you know exactly what I know as it occurred. Mickey's behavior on last
Wednesday broke two of our zero tolerance rules. In situations like this
the board of ed has given me the authority to expel the offending
student. I asked you here so that you could give me the confidence to not
take that action.

Mr. Marino said, "I thank you for giving Mickey this opportunity. If I may,
I want you to know Mickey now understands that a man kissing his son, in no
why has anything to do with their sexual orientation.  We had an extensive
conversation about it and we did exchange the kiss of peace at church
yesterday. A second thing, I have done, is schedule Mickey with a child
psychologist for Wednesday afternoon. I also have a meeting with my people
at work to be able to work at home. Mickey is no baby that he needs a
sitter but neither is he an adult that can be left on his own all the time.
My wife and I feel that at his age it is more advantageous that I be the
parent at home.

"Wow, great, all very positive developments. I discussed some of what
occurred with you on the phone but for your wife's benefit I want to detail
it. I would rather use the language as it was reported to me but I can put
it in more polite terms if need be."

Mrs. Marino said "that would be preferred, I don't need to hear gutter
talk."

Mr. Marino rather sternly said, "When gutter talk comes out of your son's
mouth you need to hear it. You are an adult whatever was said I doubt it
will be new to you. Please in the words you know were spoken Mr. Elsberry."

Mr. Elsberry looked at Mrs. Marino who nodded in the affirmative. Well as
you know, Mickey was confused by a boy kissing his foster father and his
foster uncles and his brother. He told his two friends `let's go get that
gay fuck.' Am I right Mickey?"

"Yes sir"

"When you got to Josh you said "hey you are that gay fag boy who was
kissing his daddies at church or pretty close to that."  Correct?"

"Yes Sir"

"Then you grabbed tour privates and said, "You wanna suck on this or maybe
you want it in your behind." When Josh didn't answer you said " You better
ask nice for it fag boy or else I'll beat you till you do. Am I right
Mickey? "

Mickey with his head bowed quietly said," Yes sir"

"You tell it Mickey what happened next."

"I don't wanna, I didn't know he was beat by some guy"

"He started crying all hysterical like yelling "NO MORE , DON'T BEAT ME NO
MORE, I'LL DO IT DON'T HURT JIMMY.  Is that kind of what he said?"

"Yes sir, I'm sorry I didn't know."

Mrs. Marino said, "how could he know about that ?"

Mr. Elsberry said, "He couldn't but does that excuse what he did. He
threatened another student. He told him to ask to perform oral on him or he
would beat him."

"It dosen't matter, mom, I was feeling mean cause no one was ever home. No
one cared, all I am is a note and money for food for you. I'm hoping dad
gets it but you don't. If you are honest you love that job more than me."
Mickey said with tears streaming down his face.

" Mickey Marino don't you dare talk to me like that. I work too hard for
you to say something like that. Why do I work but to get you nice things?"

"Yeah, I get xbox, you get a big Cadillac car. BS mom. BS"

Mrs. Marino decided not to air any more family laundry in front of
Mr. Elsberry.

Mr. Marino asked, "how, do we proceed going forward Mr. Elsberry?"

"I think Mickey has to apologize to Josh and I think it has to be public,
at a school assembly. Due to what was said I'll limit it to the 5th through
the 8th grade. Can you do that, Mickey?"

"If I wanna come back to school I guess I gotta. I really owe him at least
that. I shouldn't done what I did. Even if he is gay; it is not right that
I discriminate against them like they aren't people. My dad helped me
understand. I gotta at least try to make this right. He probably won't
forgive me; I wouldn't but I gotta try."

"Well said Mickey. I have a picture here I want you to see." Mr. Elsberry
showed the picture of Josh's back.  Mr. Marino looked at it too and tried
to pass it his wife". You know what. He could have stopped the beating way
sooner but he didn't want to do what Brown wanted. He took it instead of
his little brother. So that's why he went hysterical."

Mickey had tears in his eyes, "I wouldn't , couldn't do it. I brought it
all back to him. I am so ashamed."

Mr. Marino, hugged his son, "We go forward not back, we make better, we
can't go back all we can do is make it better.... Mr. Elsberry let us know
when the assembly is we will be there."

"Mickey, one other thing, I doubt Josh is gay. John told me he is putting
moves on one of the girls in the class."

"Just makes me all the more an A hole, but thanks for the info."

Mr. Elsberry checked his calendar then got with Mrs. Jonas to put out
notices of an assembly on Friday at 10AM.  Due to the somewhat sensitive
nature of the subject matter, boys and men showing affection in the United
States, the parents were invited.

Monday after school when Josh got home Nana grabbed him to the side. "Now
Josh I know teen age boys do sometimes as a matter of fact quite often need
to play, umm with their umm privates."

Josh turned red. He could do in front of Pops but Nana talking about was so
different.

Nana continued, "Now there is nothing wrong with that, all boys do it."

"Yes mam." Josh was thinking when is this gonna end.  "However using dirty
socks for clean up is quite unsanitary. I put tissues and a trash can by
your bed. Please use them."

"Yes mam"

"Would you do me a favor and collect the dirty socks under your bed and
take them to the wash. You probably only have to nudge the ones with all
your baby makers they walk by themselves." Nana gave him a big smile.

"Yes Nana." Was all Josh could muster. But he smiled a little bit. Nana
knew his deepest secret and understood. She was so kool he thought.

Everyday when Josh saw Maggie he told her how many days till they could
have lunch together. On Tuesday he said, "One more day, till I can hit on
you Maggie O'Malley."

Maggie loved it. She could never remember when she had gotten so much
attention from any man or boy even her father who adored her. She always
answered him, "Calm down Josh O'Shea, it's just lunch." The 7th grade girls
were all a buzz about the situation. Maggie and the cute new boy, the boys
feigned no interest but they too were curious.

Wednesday morning Josh got up early and showered, he had to wash off the
residue from last night and certainly didn't want to smell when he had
lunch with Maggie. Done with the shower, he applied copious amounts of
deodorant.  He went to get dressed.

Jimmy took one wiff and said. "If she doesn't love ya for your looks,
she'll love ya for your deodorant. Sure ya got enough on there Josh."

Josh pick up Jimmy's underwear and threw them at him. "Put some clothes on
nature boy before Nana comes in and inspects your pecker."

"Did you call me Josh? I'm right here son."

"See Nana came early.... No Nana I was just dreamin about your roast
pot.....uuggg Pot roast."

Jimmy scampered into his undies. Josh got out his dress clothes, button
shirt, sweater, dress pants and shoes not sneakers. "Ya going to a wedding
Josh; awful fancy for lunch in the school cafeteria?" Jimmy asked.

"Enough Jimmy, enough, I want Maggie to know I like her and getting dressed
up is one way I'm gonna show her."

"If she don't know after you been whispering sweet nothing to her all week,
she's not the brightest bulb in the school."

Josh picked up a shoe and was about to throw it at Jimmy as he scampered
through the door. Nana said, "why James where are your clothes?"

Jimmy made a B line for the bath room and feigned holding himself."Gotta go
bad, Sorry Nana."

Pops hearing Edna in the house got dressed with his pants and tee shirt and
made for the bathroom. When he got there, he had Jimmy sitting on the
toilet. "What are you doing in here, boy."

"Hiding from Josh, he's having lunch with Maggie O'Malley and I was teasing
him."

"Oh, get up off the toilet seat, jeez a man gets no privacy around here."
Pops did his morning pee. It came out slow as molasses. Jimmy looked and
wondered how come it took so long and so little came out at one time. "Hey
Pops, can I have a pissing contest with you, I'll beat ya easy."

Pops grabbed Jimmy around the neck and gave him nuggies on top of his
head. "Ya know what James O'Shea, your gonna tease Josh again and he's
gonna see red and I am gonna enjoy him getting you. You got any sense, you
are going to shut that mouth and go get ready for school."

Jimmy rubbed the top of his head,"Yes sir Pops, no more teasing Josh, I'M
GONNA GET READY FOR SCHOOL. Yes Sir, that is what I am gonna do, no more
talking too."

Jimmy opened the door and peaked out. "Now what?" Pops asked.

"Nana don't like me without clothes,"

Colin was about to burst. Ya had to love Jimmy but
sometimes... sometimes...

"Ok let me go first."

Jimmy jumped in behind Pops and grabbed hold of his belt, which was pulling
down his pants. "James O'Shea cause you got no pant is reason to pull mine
off". He reached around grabbed, Jimmy by the neck and gently shoved him
into his room.

"Trouble with James this morning, Mr. O'Brian?"

"Coffee, please Edna...did I tell he is a rascal and ya gotta love him"

"That you did, Mr. O'Brian"

"Well forget the second part this morning" Colin laughed. Edna joined him.

Josh came in all duded up.

"Well, well, what a handsome young man, what is the occasion, Josh." Nana
asked.

"What!!  can't a guy get dressed up once in a while."

"Yes, I guess he can especially when he is having lunch with Maggie
O'Malley."

Josh's face became one step below mad, "That Jimmy" he said.

"Well, I sure would go to lunch with a handsome guy like you." Nana said.

"Jimmy said it was silly and I'm too dressed up."

"No, I don't think so, all girls want a handsome young man to come and
sweep them off their feet. What do you think, Pops"

"Hmm the way kids dress today, shirt and sweater great, pants pretty good,
shoes nah I don't see it. Shoes I think are nerdy, ya only where them when
parents make you; I would change to sneaks."

"Hey, you are right Pops. Shoes are nerdy. I'll change now. Thanks Pops."

"When did you get so smart, Colin?"

"You think these grey hairs aren't hard earned, Edna."

Jimmy came in rubbing his head still. His bottom lip sticking out, all sad
faced. "Why, what's wrong Jimmy?"  Nana asked.

"Pops gave me a nuggie cause I was teasing too much."

"Oh dear, can I kiss it for you."

Jimmy smiled right away, "Yes Please, Nana."

"Shall I help you comb your hair, dear?"

"Would you Nana?"

"Sure go get your brush and comb."

Nana fussed over Jimmy's hair getting it just right; Jimmy just loving the
attention. "There now, you'll be the best looking boy in 5th
grade.....Mr. O'Brian, I'm sure Jimmy deserved his nuggie for teasing but I
would appreciate it if we can keep his hair nicely combed just as it is."

Colin near fell off his chair and bit his tongue so hard it hurt. However,
he did appreciate how Edna, loved Jimmy and smiled inside.

Jimmy perked up considerably, sticking his chest out proud as a
peacock. "Thank you Nana.

"You're welcome dear now go put your comb and bush away."

Josh had been quietly eating at the table after changing into his
sneakers. "Say Nana, you're a girl right."

"Yes Josh last time I checked."

"Darn that just shows it, what a stupid question. I'm sorry Nana. Could you
tell me stuff to talk about with Maggie?"

"Well, Josh the best way to make conversation is to ask questions. "

Jimmy was back and said, "a good joke helps."

Pops said, "You can ask about her family, how long she has been in Pine
Hill."

"Fine out what she likes dear, sports or dancing. You are a very poised
young man you'll do fine."

"Music most girls like music" Jimmy said.

"Thanks Jimmy, I'm sorry I was gonna clobber you."

"Hey little bros are supposed to tease big bros when they go out with
girls. Pretty soon you'll be wanting to go all smooching with Maggie and
you'll never wanna play with me. But it's ok, you gotta do it; it's the
growing up part. I know you, you'll probably marry her and have lots of
kids and no time for me at all. And I'll do the same thing, to be just like
my big bro."

Josh went over to Jimmy, "I'll always have time for you."

"I don't think so after you get those baby makers flowing; nah, you ain't
gonna want me there."

Jimmy gobbled down the rest of his cereal. It was time to get to
school. They patted Shep's head, kissed Nana and were off with Pops. On the
way, Jimmy helped Josh find jokes on the internet with their phones.

Over at the O'Malley house Maggie was having her own problems. She went
through every piece of clothing she had and said this makes me look fat
(Which was impossible), this is so nerdy, ugg this sucks why do I have
this. Her mom called her for breakfast. She got nothing in
response. Mrs. O"Malley, went upstairs to find out what was keeping
her. Maggie was sitting on her bed in bra and panties; clothes spewed all
over her room.

"What going on Maggie why aren't you dressed?"

Through her tears Maggie said, "I'm gonna have lunch the sweetest, kindest,
cutest, smartest boy in whole world and I got nuthin to wear."

"Ohh, really, well what is this boy's name?"

"Josh O'Shea, even his name sounds sexy, doesn't it mom"

Mrs. O'Malley blinked, she hoped she would have conversations about boys
with her daughter just not this morning but what will be will be. "Yes it
is very sexy, Maggie. Is he a nice boy?"

"Ohh yes mom, I told you that already, weren't you listening. I want him to
like me so bad, mom."

"Do you want him to like you more or your clothes more?"

"Silly, of course me." Maggie thought someday he should like me without
clothes but didn't say it.

"Well if he is as nice as you say, almost anything nice you wear will be
good. I love this little green blouse with your tan skirt on you. I think
you look very pretty in it. Try it on and let's see."

As she did as her mom asked, she thought of Josh touching her without
clothes, she got all goose bumps and her girl parts got wet. Dressed she
showed her mom. "That is just perfect on you, you have to be the prettest
girl in all of Pine Hill, Josh will go ga ga over you."

"You think I should wear makeup, mom?"

"Now I'm gonna tell you a woman's secret, you wear make up to hide
imperfections, you remember seeing grandma with tons of make up hiding
wrinkles?"

"Yes"

"Maggie, dear your face is so young and beautiful, there are no
imperfections to hide. I would not cover it with a batch of paste."

"You're right mom and thanks mom."

"I'll pick up your room while you are at school, go grab a quick bite of
breakfast take it in the car, your dad must getting frantic by now."

They went down stairs, Mrs. O'Malley behind Maggie. She mouthed BOY BE
NICE. Mr. O'Malley looked at his daughter. "You look extra pretty this
morning, Maggie but we have to hurry to not be late."

"One second, daddy, let me bring a breakfast bar and juice in the
car. Thank you, daddy." Maggie smiled to herself, daddy thinks I am extra
pretty, maybe Josh will too.

At lunch Josh told Maggie she looked extra pretty. She said,"You clean up
pretty good too." They both smiled shy smiles. Josh took out his phone and
did the jokes Jimmy had found for him. Maggie genuinely laughed. He found
out she had two brothers away in college and she with her mom and dad lived
in Pine Hill all her life. Maggie tried to ask Josh about his family, but
he hung his head and said, "Your family sounds great mine not so much, lets
not talk about that." Maggie did as Josh asked and put on a brave front but
her heart hurt for him. Josh asked more questions about what she liked and
found out she played softball. Josh said he like baseball more than
anything. He said he would love to go to her games in the spring. He didn't
brag about baseball when asked was he any good. "I'm ok" he said. She also
danced and was going to have a dance concert for Christmas. "Wow can I go
to it?" She responded, "of course anyone can silly." Josh ran out of
questions and just looked at her kind of ga ga; like a boy in love which he
was.  She put her hands on the table, they touched Josh's hand. He held her
hand. He still had the ga ga look and Maggie said, "What !!"

Just about all the kids were out on the play ground, now. Josh said, " I
was just thinking about how lucky I am but don't know why you would want to
be with a jerk like me."

Maggie got upset, "Josh O'Shea, don't you ever put yourself down like
that. You hear me. You are not a jerk. I wouldn't go to lunch with a
jerk. Don't do that. I don't know much about you; only you had a lot of bad
trouble. And that don't make you a jerk, Say you're sorry and won't talk
like that again."

"I'm sorry, Maggie."

"Someday when you feel like it, you can tell me about your troubles. But I
don't want anyone hurting you anymore and you can't talk like that." She
got up and hugged Josh. She hugged him tight, her perky young breast pushed
into him. He hugged back, auto sexual mode kicked in, her girl parts got
wet, his boy part got hard. The bell rang back to class. They held hands
going back to class.

He whispered "You got my boys part all hard."

She punched him and said "Yeah, well you got my girl parts all wet and I'm
gonna have to stay this way for the rest of school."

They both laughed.

Friday Morning Mr. Elsberry was ready for his assembly. There were 107 kids
in grades 5 through 8; he had a good turn out of parents considering the
time and of course parents working.  About 75 parents showed more moms
about 45 than the 30 or so dads .

The auditorium held about 400 so there was plenty of room. The students
were in the front. Grades 7 and 8 each side of the center isle with grades
5 & 6 behind them with the parents scatter around the back.

He started the meeting by thanking the parents in attendance, then they all
rose for the pledge of allegiance. "As you may or may not know we had a
very serious incident here last week. One of our students saw a boy kissing
his foster dad, uncles and brother in church. He thought that display of
affection between males was wrong and indicated homosexuality. The fact is
that thought has been propagated by the media and is a part of our
subculture. Were moms can kiss daughters, and dads can kiss daughters
through any age; a dad kissing his son at 11 or 12 or above is frowned on
by our society.  I don't understand the reasoning involved here. I don't
think withholding affection is in any way helping the society. I have 2
sons and I want to do more than pat them on the back to show that I deeply
love them. The sign of peace is actually called the kiss of peace. In many
cultures around the world a man kissing a man is the norm for two friends
to greet each other and a father kissing his son at any age is the right
thing to do. I have Colin O'Brian here and he exchanged the kiss with his
foster sons. Colin could you tell us why you did that."

"Well Mr. Elsberry not an awful lot of thinking went into it. It seemed to
me to be the natural and right thing to do. I guess the big question is
whether a kiss on the cheek or the forehead is sign of affection or a
sexual thing. I in no way consider it sexual. It's me showing my boys I
love them and them saying the same thing back. I suppose some might say the
fact that they had been in a very bad unloving environment for the previous
6 or 7 months was a consideration. But I don't; either you love someone
enough to show it in public at a church which is supposed to be a ceremony
of love or you don't. I pray, I'll have the same relationship, to do the
same thing with my boys 2 -3 - 10 years from now. I think it is a sin that
our culture says a mom can lavish all kinds of affection on her son but a
father has to be a stone faced disciplinarian.  Thank you the opportunity
for me to say my piece."

"Thank you Mr. O'Brian, you expressed my feelings exactly. Now to go into
the incident just a little, the student in question hurled insults on the
boy who kissed his foster dad then threatened to beat him. All because he
thought the kiss at church was not right. There are other issues involved
but this was the thinking on the day of the incident. He acted like a bully
and was one. All bullies need an audience and he had two that day. Jacky,
Billy you told me you wanted to say something."

Jack and Billy came to the front of the assembly Mr. Elsberry gave them the
mic.

Jacky said, "We didn't really do anything or say anything which is good and
bad."  Billy said, " Good that we didn't add to the situation but bad that
we didn't say anything to stop it."  Jacky said, "The thing I'm most
ashamed of is I knew there was going to mean stuff done. I knew when we
were talking before. Not really planning but saying he was going to get the
new kid."  Billy said, "So we said it before, but we want to say it again,
Josh we are really, really sorry and now we found out what a great guy you
are; we want to show you. You'll know how hard this is but not near as hard
as the stuff we helped put you through. Jacky is like my best friend. He
said he would go first."

Jacky took a real deep breath then leaned into Billy and kissed him on the
cheek. The kids and the whole assembly went crazy yelling and clapping.

Jacky exhaled in the mic. "now you if you are my friend."

Billy took a deep breath and leaned into Jacky and kissed his cheek. The
yelling and cheering continued.

Jacky said, "See, guys can kiss guys just because they are friends." The
cheering continued. Josh stood up clapping like everyone else and gave him
them two thumbs up. A standing ovation was given to Jacky and Billy as they
went back to their seats.

Mr. Elsberry picked up the mic. We have another apology to hear, so Mickey
Marino come forward please.

Mickey was so scared he never spoke in front of this many people. With
shaky hand he took the mic.  Mr. Elsberry whispered to Mickey, "just look
at Josh and talk to Josh."

"Josh, how do I say I'm sorry to you.  They said I am a bully and when I
think about what I did and said I gotta agree. I was stupid and mean. I
went out to hurt you and I did. I found out later about how bad you were
hurt before. I didn't know but that shouldn't matter. You never even saw me
before I picked on you. Where do I get off thinking you are gay. Even if
you were, gay people are how God made them and how could that be bad,
shouldn't they be able to be how they are and love who they want. I know
you or no one here will forgive me but I gotta try to make this better."
Tears were rolling down Mickey's cheeks but he went on. "I am sorry, so
sorry, Josh you were hurt so bad by that guy Brown and I made it hurt
again.  I said the same mean stuff that he did. I gotta do better. I'm so
sorry, Mr. Elsberry is gonna expel me and I deserve it. But I'm not sorry
about that. I'm sorry there is no eraser for me to take it back, so you
aren't hurt. I'm sorry Josh, really, really sorry." Mickey was crying now
he was close to hysterical.

Josh got up, he drew on all the compassion in him. He went to Mickey,
hugged him and said "it's ok Mickey, it's ok, sit down buddy, it's ok."
Josh gave the mic back to Mr. Elsberry and went to sit down.

"Josh please stay here, You know I need to make a decision about Mickey. I
need your input to help me decide. What should I do?"

"Seriously you are asking me. Ok, I'll tell you want I think. From
kindergarten to 8th grade you make a mistake in math, English whatever the
teacher tells you how you were wrong and you correct it. Now you have a
rule that stuff more important, about how to live your life is one mistake
and out. Like you and the board of ed just doesn't want any serious
problems. Throw the trouble maker out. Well you don't throw kids out like
they are food gone bad. I had some people try to throw me and my brother
away and it ain't good. You try harder, you do better, you get help, you do
whatever but you don't kick the kid out. I like you Mr. Elsberry, I like
your whole family your father and your brother in law helped me against
Brown but I will never forgive you if you kick Mickey out like a piece of
trash. You work harder and you help him be better. This meeting is a good
start. Do your job Mr. Elsberry."

Mr. Marino stood and clapped other parents did the same and kids joined in.

Mr. Elsberry took the mic, "Ok Josh, I hear you, I hear all of you, you
made my decision real easy. Mickey looks like after the assembly you go
back to class. Now maybe I'm crazy but I think we got some good information
about showing affection especially fathers and sons so if you agree I'm
asking all the parents to come on down front and for their kids to smooch
on them and it's ok for fathers to kiss sons. I declare today smooch day at
Pine Hill Grammar School. "

Josh saw Jacky sitting alone. His parents were working. "What are you doing
Jacky?"

"My parents are working."

"Come on over by Pops, he loves kissing boys"

Jacky said, "You sure it's ok."

"Come on.... Pops this is Jacky his parents had to work."

"Ohh, ohh, can I stand in for your dad?"

"I guess so."

Pops, bent down held Jacky's head in his two hands and kissed his forehead,
"your dad says he loves you son."

Jacky looked up and smiled, "He does, doesn't he"

Maggie O'Malley found Josh, "Hey Josh everybody is kissing everyone, wanna
kiss me."

Josh said,"I sure do but not on the cheek"

Maggie took the two steps that separated them and smiled. Josh sucked in as
much air as he could get and gave her a peck on her lips and then another
and another, he held her around her waist and kissed again full on her
mouth, then he put his tongue into her and dueled with her tongue. He
didn't want to stop. Their auto sex drive kicked in. Maggie's breasts were
pressing against his chest, he rubbed the hardness in his pants againt her
girl parts. She was swooning in his arms ohh how their young bodies wanted
each other. Pops saw this was going too far and touched their shoulders
"come up for air you two. "

They broke the kiss. Pops looked at them and said, "Ahh, please tell me
this is Miss Maggie O'Malley , Joshua?"

Josh immediately caught the Joshua and he was in trouble. "Yes sir,
Pops. It is."

"Pleased to meet you Miss O'Malley, may I call you Maggie."

"Yes sir, I would be delighted." Maggie said trying to be polite and lady
like.

"O'Malley, is a fine Irish name and you wear it so well, Maggie."

"Thank you, Pops."

Pops dropped down to one knee to be on the same level or even below the
youngsters. "Now I am honor bound, being of the adult variety, to tell you
both that the kisses exchanged here were to show affection only. Not to
show affection and arouse sexual desires. You have to be able to control
those desires, your hear me Josh. I can understand, Maggie is a very, very
beautiful young lady. But you two are way too young to do what your bodies
crave. Josh I know you would never do anything to hurt Maggie, you have to
protect her from your own desires and Maggie you have to help him"

"Yes sir, Pops, it was my fault. I said we should kiss on the mouth and not
the cheek."

"Yes and Maggie let it happen and it was the most beautiful kiss, I have
ever seen. But I fear it was going way beyond a kiss. Am I wrong to say you
both wanted more."

"No sir, I am just crazy for her."  "Me too I want him so bad"

" And that is beautiful too. However you have a mind to help you control
your bodies. I am saying use it. No doubt that will not be the last kiss
like that, you two will have. You have long beautiful lives ahead of you
and maybe you might just share them together. I'm guessing Maggie dreams of
you Josh as much as you dream about her. But slow down do not rush into
adult things when you are still children. Because rushing will end up
hurting both of you and ruining the beautiful love you have for each
other. You have so much growing and learning to do, enjoy this time of your
lives. Am I making any sense?"

"Yes Pops" Josh said and hugged him. Maggie said "yes Pops and thank you."
And kissed him on the cheek.

"Good now go be kids!!"

Walking away, Maggie said, "Your Pops is just like you, smart and kind and
caring.  I think my daddy would have locked me in my room and thrown away
the key. Maybe let out when I was 20."

"I'd be waiting on your door step, everyday."

"Ohh Josh" she shoved him.

He looked at her all serious like, "I would Maggie."

"I told my mom you were the sweetest, kindest, smartest boy in the whole
world."

"Jeez I'll never be able to do anything wrong with that kind of a build
up."

They laughed. Mr. Elsberry brought the assembly to order. "All right back
to class, 5th grade first.... ok now the 6th ....... time for you 7th
graders, Mickey be good.... and our special good 8th grade."

At lunch Mickey sat alone, no one knew how to talk with him. Josh went over
by his table. "Hey what are you doing over here all by yourself, come sit
with us."

Mickey looked up, "I don't get you O'Shea, how come you are being nice to
me."

"My dad died Mickey, but he told me stuff and I try to do everything he
said. Sometimes I have dreams and he's in there like he is watching me. I
guess, I want him to be proud of me. He said how you treat people, is how
you'll be treated. He said, it takes courage to do the right thing or do
something good for someone. He said when someone has a whole bunch of
buddies he don't need a friend but when someone is all alone that's when ya
gotta do the right thing and be a friend. I think, he made a lot of good
sense. Come on don't be moping over here. Come over to our table so we can
pick on you." Josh smiled.

Over at Josh's table with Jacky and Billy and John and Jimmy and Tommy,
Josh said, "Ok make room big dude is joining us."

"Hey thanks for letting me sit with you guys."

John said, "It's all Josh he said it, so we went along."

Josh said "Well we thought you could be like a big protection kind of thing
."

"NO way, not me I'm done with fighting, Hey Josh I wanna thank you for
saying what you did to Mr. Elsberry. You sure did tell him."

"I don't think he wanted to ever expel you Mickey. Did ya see how fast he
changed after I talked to him. Adults don't do that cause a kid told them
unless they were thinking it anyway. My dad said for every bad thing, if
you look you'll find a good thing to balance it. "

"Boy your dad must have awful smart. And yeah he was right I did an awful
bad thing and I'm so sorry Josh but a good think is my dad is gonna work
from home and I ain't goin home no more to a note and a $10.00 bill. And I
think I'm learning a better way to live. This lady I see she said, I was
just mad at the world cause my parent worked all the time and I was alone
so much."

"See that's good Mickey, say how come you being so tall you don't play
basketball." Josh asked.

"Ohh I'm a real goof when it comes to sports, tell him Jacky."

"He is kind of uncoordinated, Josh. Even just walking his left goes one way
and his right foot the other. I got some gum once and gave him a piece he
sat down to chew. I said lets go. He said, you can do that walk and chew at
the same time." They all laughed .

John said, "Hey you oughta do something for your school. You might be good
to practice against."

Josh said, "Pops can help him"

Billy said, " Well he better start now he's been goofy for a long
time. It'll take Pops til next year to teach him how to run without falling
down."

"Come on Billy, I ain't that bad."

"Then prove it, Pops has clinic tomorrow morning 9 til 11. Be there." Josh
said.

"I'll try, no matter what, it'll be good to hang out with you guys."

The bell rang and they all got up with their trash. Jimmy got in line with
Mickey. He pulled him aside. "You ain't foolin me with all your sorry
stuff." Jimmy was poking his finger into Mickey's chest. Heck he had to
reach up to do it. "You hurt my brother again and I'll came after you and
it'll be your worst day ever. Don't you hurt any more kids, here. Do you
understand me. I'll bash you till you can't even cry. Understand!!"

 Mickey was shocked, little Jimmy had a tiger inside of him and he wasn't
afraid of Mickey.

"Well do you understand?'

"Yes Jimmy, I am sorry and I'll never hurt your brother again."

"You better not, I ain't so forgiving as Josh. I'll get a bat and you'll
never know what hit you."

"I believe you Jimmy, I got your message. I gotta go to class."

Years later, John who watched the whole thing would tell the story that
Jimmy had to stand on his tippy toes to be able to poke Mickey. Pops did
work with Mickey, but like Jacky said he couldn't walk and chew gum at the
same time. He did help with some rebounding in the 8th grade. For Mickey it
was hangin with the guys and being forgiven and he never forgot Josh's
kindness nor Jimmy's warning. He watched Josh and learned to do good things
and became a gentle giant especially helping little kids. Whenever a kid
sat alone at lunch Mickey would go over and be a friend. Mr. Elsberry
watched and always remembered what Josh said about throwing kids away.

Billy and Jacky walked home together.

Billy said, "That assembly was weird."

"Yeah but it was right. I think I'm gonna shock my dad and kiss him during
the kiss of peace."

"Yeah, me too."

"Josh's Pops kissed me and it was weird but I felt so much I don't know I
guess love. I just wanted him to hold me and take care of me."

"Really Jacky... Say we're like best friends aren't we."

"Hey I kissed ya."

"If I tell you something private you wouldn't like tell others."

"Never, what kind of a friend would do that , Billy."

"Ahh www ell,"

"Come on spit it out."

Billy took a deep breath and said real fast, "I liked when you kissed me
and I had tingles down there."

"Really you too, I had to fight myself to not kiss you on the mouth."

"Oh My God, does this mean that we are gay. Jacky."

"Well maybe it was just doin it in front of all the kids and parents."

"Yeah, but know what, I kissed Mary Beth even felt her tits and my dick
stayed floppy."

"I know, I kissed Sue at the party and nothing happened. Josh said he got
hard just talking to Maggie."

"Shit this is serious."

"Billy, I'm getting hard just talkin to you about it."

"I got the same problem I was hoping you didn't notice."

"We could go over to my house, my mom won't be home till 5:00 and mess
around and see what happens."

"Ya sure you want to try that?"

"Well, I think we need to know. If we kiss and nothing happens, kool if we
do get turned on at least we can blow our loads."

"Can I call my mom from your house."

"Sure what are ya going to say."

"Studying."

"Billy that is lame, she'll know right away kids don't go home on Friday
afternoon to visit another kid to study."

"Video games you got a new video game."

"You got anything workin up there, I'm the poorest kid in class. I ain't
got video games. I know practice basketball."

`You're one of the smartest kids, Jacky."

At Jacky's house a very simple but well kept little cape cod. "Here's the
key Billy go on and call your mom, I gotta put away these garbage cans."

Jacky came in as Billy was finishing up. "Everything kool?"

"Yup just wanted to know when I'll be home. So how ya want to do this. Ya
got any sexy music."

"Sorry bud in this house all we got is water if ya want a drink or over the
air TV. Take off your jacket."

"Well whose gonna be the girl."

"Neither of us, come here Billy, sit next to me on the couch."

Billy did. "Ready?" Jacky asked.

"Yeah lay it on me."

Jacky leaned in and kissed Billy on his soft, full lips. He pulled back and
did it again. He did it one more time and put his tongue in Billy's
mouth. He stopped and looked at Billy.

"No don't stop do it more Jacky, please."

They both adjusted their boners and kissed again. Jacky was the aggressor,
Billy the receptor. "Ohh Jacky, I'm so hard can we take our pants off."

"Sure lets get all naked." The two horny boys stripped naked. Their boners
sticking out like rockets. "Oh Billy your boner is beautiful." Jacky
reached out and stoked the head. Billy grabbed Jacky's boner and said,
"kiss me again, please. Put your tongue in me." They kissed and touched and
rubbed each others peckers. Jacky ran his hand up to Billy's boy tit, and
played with it so gently. His touch sent shock waves though Billy. He held
Jacky so close to him as he squeezed his neck and tried to swallow his
tongue. Billy's cock twitched under Jacky's hand and his baby makers came
spewing out, shooting up on Billy's face. After his release Billy wanted
Jacky to cum so bad and kept pumping his cock. "Come on Jacky shoot your
cum for me please Jacky." With Billy almost begging , for his cum, Jacky
provided it and he too shot further and a way bigger load than he had ever
done in his young life. Jacky kissed Billy again and again and again. Billy
loved it, he held on to his friend, he never again wanted anything else
cept to be loved by Jacky.

"Wow that was amazing Billy. If that is what being gay is; I'm all for
it. Let me get something to clean up. Be right back."

"Hurry I want more. I can do it again in 5 minutes."

Jacky came in and wiped the cum off Billy, he was so gentle, telling Billy
to close his eyes, now open them. "Jacky I have been having dreams about
you. About doing stuff together like this, thank you."

Jacky cleaned the last bit off of Billy's cock. He looked at the cock. He
thought it was so beautiful. He bent over and kissed it; then, did it
again. Billy said "do you want to suck it. I can suck your's too. I would
like to try that." Their mouths touching their cocks, was electric. Jacky
loved the cock in his mouth. The more he sucked the harder his cock
got. Billy was having the same reaction. When Jacky rolled his tongue
around his cock head he damn near passed out from the pleasure of it. Jacky
said, " let's try to cum together." They sucked and bobbed their heads,
twirled their tongues, each wanted the cum of the other. They had evolved
beyond friends to lovers and they so wanted to please the other. Billy felt
Jacky's cock grow bigger in his mouth, it started twitching and Jacky
started bucking and Jacky's cum filled Billy, with Jacky firing shot after
shot of his cum into Billy's waiting eager mouth, Billy let loose his own
torrent of cum into Jacky. They swallowed and licked, Jacky reversed his
position over Billy and on top of him now he kissed and licked the cream
that dribbled out of his mouth. Then went down and cleaned his cock with
his mouth. Billy said it first, "I love you."  Jacky follow with,"I love
you more. " They stayed in each other's arms another 15 minutes till Jacky
said. "4:30 my mom will be in any time now." They begrudgingly got dressed.
"When can we do it again," Billy asked.

Jacky kissed Billy at the door not caring if anyone saw. " I think we are
gonna have to wait until Monday if we can find time on the weekend call."

Billy said, "I don't wanna wait till Monday."

"Find a way to get rid of your parents and I'll come running. I don't care,
I like being gay with you."

"I like being gay with you too Jacky."

Over the weekend Billy downloaded a song off the internet.  It's ok to be
gay he put it on his iphone and at lunch Billy shared his ear phone with
Jacky and the two of them listened together. Josh asked, "Hey whacha
listening to"

"Ohh just a song, you wouldn't like it." Jacky said.

"How do ya know that, Jacky"

"Cause I know, what did Pops make for lunch, I'm so hungry"

Josh was confused by his friend, he practically had to beg Jacky to take
the sandwichs Pops made for him and it was not like him to not share
anything with him.

Josh said, "Billy will let me listen later."

"No I won't. It's special for Jacky and me."

"Really?"

"Yup, really" Billy answered.

Josh thought this was very strange and looked at John who just shrugged his
shoulder.

John's mind was on pretty little Annette the girl with the biggest tits in
7th grade.

"Josh what did you guys do when you and Maggie had lunch together?"

"We just talked."

"What about?"

"My crazy little brother actually helped me fine some jokes on the
internet. Then we talked about her family and what she liked to do, she has
a dance concert for Christmas and I want to go see her dance. I bet she is
so beautiful dancing. Why you asking?"

"Ohh no reason, just curious."

Tommy piped up and said, "He's sweet on Annnette, plays with his pecker
when he thinks I'm a sleep and whispers her name."

"Yeah Josh does the same thing, used socks to clean up till Nana got him
tissues and a trash can; almost filled up now." As usual Jimmy had everyone
laughing even Josh.

"Josh ever think of murdering your little brother?"

"More and more how about you get mine and I get yours?"

"DEAL"

"Time for us to get outta here, Tommy, lest we have to show our super
powers to defeat the evil big bros."

"Right with ya super Jim," As they went to the play ground.

"Hey, Tommy promise me, we'll go girl crazy together. So the other guy
dosen't feel like he lost his best friend."

"DEAL shake or hug."

"Hug, best buddy"

They hugged and were best friends through high school and beyond.

Josh said, "Annette huh, she seems so nice John?"

" I guess I can tell you, I dream of putting my face in those tits of
her's. It's driving me crazy."

"Well ya can't get shot down if ya don't ask. Who would say no to the
principal's son, whose way good looking, super smart, and a star basketball
player."

"Cut it out you don't need to pump me up."

"The jokes really helped wanna look together."

"Yeah, would ya think you could come over to my house after school."

"Anything for you buddy. But you gotta ask Annette."

"How?"

"Ya want me to ask Maggie to ask her if Annette would go to lunch with
you."

"Wow you are a genius,"

"OK I will but she might say you gotta ask her yourself."

"Ohh."

"But then I'll say if John asks will Annette say yes"

The bell rang. Josh went to catch up with Maggie. "Hey, Maggie, can you do
me a favor."

"I guess"

"Actually more a favor for John, he likes Annette but is shy around girls
and wants to have lunch with her, like you and I did but is afraid to ask."

"Well, boys have to grow up sometime and do their own asking."

"So how about this could you ask Annette if John asks her to lunch would
she go. He's a good guy and dreams of her every night while he does his guy
thing."

"Josh O'Shea, don't be taking about boy parts like that."

"I didn't say anything sexy. I said guy thing. You put his boy parts into
it."

"Ok, ok, you put enough for my imagination to figure it out. I'll ask her."

"Thank you. I'm sorry Maggie but guys do what they do."

"Ok we'll talk about that later, I'll ask Annette. John is a good guy I'm
sure she'll say yes."

"I'd kiss you but I know what it would do to both of us."

John asked Annette to lunch the very next day after Josh through Maggie
said she would say yes. He had his jokes in his phone and his questions
memorized. The lunch went grand and became kind of a couple like Josh and
Maggie. For Halloween, Mr. Elsberry had a dance at the school for the 7th
and 8th graders. Just about everyone went, a few like Josh and John took
girlfriends most went stag and did the teeny bobber equivalent to getting
hooked up.  Josh noticed Jacky and Billy weren't dancing but just hung out
together. "Hey guys aren't dancing?" Josh asked "Nah, not my style, I
guess." Jacky said.  A light went off in Josh's head, he said to Billy," If
I was gay, I know who I'd want to dance with.... Jacky" Poor Billy fell for
Josh's guess, "Well you can't cause he is taken, by mmme."  Jacky cringed
and elbowed Billy in the ribs.  Josh said you can have and be yourselves
and I'll fix so that nobody gives you any grief or you can stay in the
closet Jacky. You know It's ok to be gay and I'll have them play that song
and me and Maggie and John and Annette will get out there and dance with
you guys. Whadda ya say, don't hide who you are here. Have fun!!"

"What about the next day and the day after? You think everyone will still
be our friends."

"I don't know about everyone but your real friends will be. I bet there are
other gay kids here who need someone to show them how to be
themselves. It's up to you... you know if you don't want to dance I'll keep
what I know private, that's a promise."

"It'll get back to our parents. Someone will tell their's and it'll
travel."

"Probably, I guess I didn't think of that."

"We just figured it out about 2 weeks ago."

"I just thought like if it was me I wouldn't care cause Pops would say, `So
who's your boyfriend'. He's got friends that are gay, they're like mine and
Jimmy's adopted uncles. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said nothing. I didn't
think it through."

"No, I'm glad you did, at least we don't have to put on an act in front of
you. I would like to talk to your uncles sometime. Maybe they can help me
and Billy figure out stuff. Can you set that up sometime?"

"They are supposed to be up over Thanksgiving. Can you wait till then?"

"I guess I gotta.... Billy what do you say if Josh has them play the song
and we just see what happens?"

"I think my parents will love me no matter what, my older brother will
tease me but he'll never stop being my friend and brother. Most of the kids
here will be ok with it and stand up for us if there is trouble. I know
Josh and John and even Mickey will and others will too. So, I'll do
whatever you say; it'll be better to be ourselves and not hide our
feelings."

"Really, I was kind of wanting to protect you."

"Yup that's what I feel and think. I really, really care about you,
Jacky. I ain't never been in love but I think I could be with you.  And I
don't care who knows it, it kills me to hide it."

"Wow, have them play the song Josh and let's see what happens."

Josh went over to John, Maggie and Annette.  "Spread the word we want
everyone dancing to the next song." Then he went on stage and talked to the
DJ who said he had the song. Then he took the mic bang on to get everyone
attention.

"You know at the assemble Mr. Elsberry said there are any where's from 10
to 20 % of gay folks in the population. So it could be true right
here. It's so hard for gay kids to be themselves always putting on an
act. For those that probably are here and in support of them it would be
great if everyone danced to the next song. And if you see something that
might make you think a couple might be gay keep it here don't share it with
those that are not here. Protect their privacy." He nodded to the DJ -- The
song rang out from the speakers. The kids all rushed out there to dance.

It's okay be gay, let's rejoice with the boys in the gay way Hooray for the
kind of man that you will find in the gay way It's okay to be gay, let's
rejoice with the boys in the gay way Hooray for the kind of man that you
will find in the gay way

Father figures we are You're a shooting star you've come so far I was once
in your shoes In a closet like you I had nothing to lose

Billy, looked at Jacky, took his hand and mouthed, "PLEASE".... Jacky said,
"Oh shit, that Josh" and allowed Billy to pull him out on the floor to
dance. Josh saw and smiled and gave a thumbs up; as did most of the other
kids. There were two 8th grade guys off in a corner as well. One boy was
pulling the other out to dance, a couple of girls also danced together.

After the song a bunch of kids went over to Jacky and Billy, slapped them
on their back and said they danced great and to do more of it. A similar
circumstance happened with the two 8th grade boys. Mr. Elsberry went over
to Josh and said "That's a damn fine thing, you did Josh. My lips are
sealed and so too will be the teachers who are here." He gave him a little
hug and left him to his friends. Jacky said to himself that Josh is gonna
get his. With a smile that stretched from ear to ear, he shook Josh's hand
them planted a great big smooch on his cheek. Billy did the other side. It
brought about laughs and good natured howls from all the kids.

After the dance on the way home, Billy stopped in front of his house (it
was closer) looked at Jacky who was a little afraid of what had
happened. "Jacky, thanks for dancing with me. I'll always remember it, even
when we are old and grey. Every night I pray that you will always love me
and we will always be together." Billy kissed his boyfriend.

Jacky said, "Yeah, I had a lot of fun. I love you too Billy...I think I'm
gonna tell my mom and dad I danced with you a lot."

"Really!!!"

"Yeah, I'm awful scared, but you are right, if you love someone you
shouldn't care who knows it andI damn sure shouldn't hide it."

"Want me to come with you?"

"No I think this is between me and my parents. Thanks though."

"I think your mom and dad love you to pieces and you'll be fine."

They kissed again and Jacky was on his way home. His mom and dad were
waiting up watching tv. Jacky got a glass of water and went in to see what
was on. He sat down. His mom asked, "how was the dance dear?"

"Great, I danced a lot and had a super time."

"That's wonderful son. Good for you." His dad said

Jacky took a deep breath, look down at the floor. "The only thing is every
dance I danced was with this one boy."

Jacky's mom said, "What is his name dear? Do we know him?"

Jacky blinked and was stunned.

His dad got up and lifted his head from looking at the floor. "Jacky, what
mom is saying and I am saying we raised you to be true to yourself. I won't
tell you this is what I wanted for you but if this is how God made you it's
not my place to question. You will probably face discrimination over being
who you are at some point in your life. I don't want that for you but I
cannot change the world.  As much as I can I will protect you from it. I
will tell you that your mom and I have loved you since that first day when
you drew a breath into those tiny lungs and we will love you until we no
longer can and we love you now for the courage to tell us about how you
are. So who is this boy that has your heart?"

Jacky hugged his dad and kissed him and his mom, "I have the best mom and
dad in the world, I love you. His name is Billy Smitch. He lives only two
blocks away. You know him mom."

"Yes I do, He is a fine boy always polite and I think very truthful and so
cute."

"MOM!! "

"Isn't he cute?"

"Yeah, but but."

"But what son, you are cute and handsome too." His dad said.

"I'm not used to mom looking at my friends that way."

"I think she only has eyes for me son." They laughed and hugged and Jacky
never felt better in his life.

His father said, "Well time for bed I have the early shift tomorrow at
always open Walmart."

Jacky hugged them both again, "I love you guys"

"Yes we know and we love you back more." His mom said.