Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 19:35:22 -0500
From: Keith Yates <keith.96@att.net>
Subject: Devyn's Struggle 59

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Readers Note: This chapter in Devyn's Struggle starts off after Devyn
visits Brent for the second time at the hospital. The events in this
chapter correspond to those in chapter 41 of Brent's Struggle. I've never
written a series like this before so I'll be looking forward to your
comments. You can send them to me at keith.96@att.net. I do not believe
that you have to read Brent's Struggle to follow the storyline but it might
help. You can find Brent's struggle here:

https://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/brents-struggle/

Now on with Devyn's Struggle.

Devyn's Struggle
Chapter 59

Devyn stepped out of the way of a man pushing a gurney with a patient on
it. He was trying to not think too much but was finding that hard. He had
just left Brent's room and seeing his former boyfriend was no easier this
time than it had been yesterday. He just could not figure out how he was
feeling. He had believed he hated Brent for tossing him away the way
Devyn's parents had. He had been so mad at Brent, but now Devyn was not
feeling the same. He was feeling sympathy for Brent. He just was not sure
if that was because Brent was hurt and in the hospital or for some other
reason.

"How are you holding up?" Bryan had maneuvered around the gurney just as
Devyn had and was again next to the teenager.

"I'm fine," Devyn responded. His voice, however, did not match the
words. There was a bit of a tremble in it that he had not been able to
cover.

"Are you?" Bryan had heard the words but had not believed them. He could
tell that it was hard on the boy. Devyn had put on a fantastic front in
Brent's room but it was more obvious now that the guy was hurting.

Devyn really was not sure. He had held it together in Brent's room but
seeing his former boyfriend had been hard. It had been even harder when
Brent was trying to apologize for how things had ended between them. Devyn
knew now that Brent had been afraid and had pushed him away out of some
sort of effort to appease his folks. Devyn guessed he had always known
that. It did not make the rejection hurt any less.

Bryan paused and put a hand on Devyn's shoulder to stop the teenager. Devyn
turned towards the former Marine. "Look," Bryan began, "I know this is hard
on you. I just want you to know that I'm here for you too. So is Matt. We
both care about you."

Devyn glanced down at the gray tile floor of the hospital lobby. He felt
his throat getting a little tight. "Um...thanks. This...um...weekend is not
turning out even a little to what I had expected."

"Oh, you got to be kidding." Bryan had a teasing tone in his voice.

Devyn looked up from the tile floor to Bryan's handsome face. "I expected
to hook up with Matt..."

Bryan raised an eyebrow at Devyn's term. "Hook-up with my husband." There
was a sparkle in his deep blue eyes.

Devyn chuckled. "Well, your husband is hot."

"He is. I can't argue that point. But he is MY MAN."

"He is and I expected to MEET with both of you." Devyn placed extra
emphasis on the word `meet'. Devyn's lips curved up into a smile. He did
like Bryan teasing him. It was helping him release some of his stress after
seeing Brent.

"It is good to see you smile." Bryan gave Devyn's shoulder a squeeze. "I
know this has been hard on you. I'm sure you were not planning on all of
this emotional stress."

"I was prepared for some stress. Just not seeing Brent." Devyn paused. He
had not planned to see Brent at all. He had only planned on the stress of
seeing his parents. "I think that I'm glad I am reconnecting with Brent. I
think in the long term it is going to be good for both of us."

"I think you are right about that." Bryan studied Devyn's face. The boy had
been so innocent before and somewhat shy. There was little doubt that Devyn
was growing into a hell of a young man. "You know Matt and I always knew
you were special and seeing how you are coping with Brent is proving us
right."

"Um...thanks." Devyn felt a warmth in his stomach at Bryan's
words. "I...ah...was half afraid that once Matt learned how badly I messed
up that he wouldn't have wanted to have anything to do with me."

"You did not mess up." Bryan's voice was firm. He placed his hands on both
of Devyn's shoulders. "Your parents are the ones that messed up. You proved
just how strong you are."

"Did Matt tell you what I told him yesterday?" Devyn looked down at the
floor between himself and Bryan. He did not want to see the disappointment
that he was expecting to find on Bryan's face.

"You mean about getting caught up in some circumstances that you could not
control?"

Devyn nodded his head without looking up at Bryan.

"Matt did tell me some. He mentioned how someone manipulated you and took
advantage of your innocence."

Devyn nodded his head. "It wasn't exactly like that. Tom...ah..." Devyn's
voice trailed off. How did he tell Bryan that Tom had turned him into a
whore.

"You know no matter what you did with him or for him, it doesn't change you
in my eyes or Matt's." Bryan took one hand from Devyn's shoulder and lifted
the teenager's head so their eyes met. "If you want to tell me, that is
fine but trust me; it doesn't change a damn thing."

"I told Matt some but I didn't go into a lot of it. I just don't want to
disappoint..."

"Hey, stop right there." Bryan's words cut over Devyn's. "We, Matt and I,
are only impressed by both you and Brent. You both seem to have an inner
strength that is beyond amazing. I know the hell Brent went through and I
have to say, it would have broken most people."

"I'm not sure I'm as strong as you think." Devyn blinked back a couple of
tears. "I let Tom use me. Hell, I didn't just let him but on some level
I...I...think..." Devyn swallowed. He was not sure how to admit to this big
macho Marine that some part of him enjoyed it. He enjoyed the sex. He
enjoyed some of what he had done for Tom's customers. He had not enjoyed it
with every man but there were some like Paul and Robby that were good to
him. He had not minded at all having sex with the television star or with
Paul Fairbanks. There were some others that he had not minded.

"It's alright Devyn. You don't have to tell me but again it won't change a
thing." Bryan wanted to help Devyn understand that no matter what he did,
he was still an amazing young man.

"Let's just say that I did stuff that I shouldn't have and...um...sometimes
I was enjoying what I did." Devyn was not sure that Bryan would fully
understand but at least the way the man was looking at him had not changed.

"I've got some idea of what you might have been pushed into doing and the
fact that maybe you enjoyed it is perfectly normal." Bryan paused. He hoped
that Devyn understood that regardless of the acts that he had been forced
into, it did not change the man the teenager was becoming. "You know as a
soldier; I did things that most people would consider wrong. The fact is,
unless you were there in that situation at that moment, no one knows what
they would do. We can be forced by the circumstance to do things that in
any other situation would be wrong. But what I did, I did to protect and
keep us all safe."

"And I for one appreciate what you did. I thank you for your service."
Devyn then moved in close and hugged Bryan. "I guess we both have some
darkness in our past. But we both turned out alright."

Bryan thought he heard a question in that last statement. "You sure as hell
did."

Devyn moved so he could look up into Bryan's face. "So did you. You're a
man I'd be proud to call my husband...or maybe daddy." Devyn added some
extra emphasis to the word `daddy'. It caused Bryan's lips to twitch.

Bryan hugged Devyn tight for another moment. "I think maybe you and Brent
should talk about these past two years. I think it could help both of you."

Devyn released Bryan. He stepped back and looked at the blonde man. "Maybe,
some of it is hard for me to talk about. I've never told anyone
everything. Not even Joe."

"It's hard for Brent too. I don't think he has talked about all of it
yet. I wish he would. I think it would help him heal."

"Do you think he would talk to me about it?" Devyn was curious about what
Brent had gone through. There was a part of him that wanted to help
Brent. There was a part of him that was still hurt by Brent. The hurt,
however, was shrinking.

"He might. It might help if you told him some of what you went through. It
could help both of you."

"Some of it is really bad." Devyn glanced down at the tile floor again. He
concentrated on the design of the large tiles.

"Brent's special, and I don't think it will change you in his eyes. I know
it won't in mine or Matt's."

"You don't know how bad it is." Devyn looked back up into Bryan's face. He
only saw sympathy and compassion there.

"So why not confide in Joe? From what Matt told me, he sounds like a heck
of a guy."

"He is," Devyn said. "He's awesome."

"Then I bet you can talk to him about what happened. It sounds like it
wouldn't change anything between you," Bryan said. He slid his arm around
Devyn's shoulders and started walking towards the exit.

"It wouldn't. I know that. He knows a lot. More than anyone else. It has
never changed his feelings for me."

"He's a good man. I'm looking forward to meeting him."

"Maybe tomorrow when we come back to see Brent before heading home."

The two walked through the sliding doors and out into the cool afternoon
air. There was a brisk breeze that made it feel even colder outside.

"Do you need a ride?" They had reached the parking lot and Bryan was
turning towards where he had parked.

"No, Joe let me drive the truck. It's over here." Devyn gestured with his
thumb. "He's being driven around by Matt's assistant."

"Albert is awesome. Matt would be lost without him."

"He seems like a good guy."

"I'll see you tomorrow then. I'll come in early to see Brent so I don't
miss you."

"We...um...won't be leaving too early. I'm...um...meeting with my parents
in the morning. Then coming over here."

"That's right, you said you were going to meet with them this weekend."
Bryan studied Devyn. He could see a turmoil of emotions in the teenager's
expressive eyes. "Damn, it will be an emotional day for you." Bryan's heart
went out to this kid. "Are you...a...planning to reconcile?"

"I don't know what will happen. Joe thinks I need to have some closure with
them. I...I think it would be better to just skip the whole thing."

"I think Joe is right," Bryan said. "It might help you more than you know."

"We'll see." After hugging Bryan one last time, Devyn moved off to Joe's
truck. He climbed in and watched as Bryan pulled out of the parking lot. He
could not help but think how different Brent and his lives would have been
if they had both ended up with dads like Joe, Matt, and Bryan. Devyn
glanced up at where he thought Brent's hospital room was. He could not help
but wonder if they would be together right now. Would they be boyfriends or
maybe have even reached a deeper level of commitment to each other? Should
he give him and Brent another try? How would that work with them living so
far apart? Devyn knew he was not leaving Joe and Travis. He was not sure he
could picture Brent living at the farm. He could, however, see Charlie
living on the farm or on a farm with him.

# # # #

Devyn rested on the bed in the hotel room. They had just returned from
dinner and Travis was continuing to tell Devyn about all the fun stuff he,
Joe, and Albert had done. To Devyn, it sounded like Travis had a blast.

"He sure seems to have had some fun," Devyn said to Joe. Joe was on the
other bed resting.

"It was fun," Joe confirmed. "How are you doing?" Joe had been able to tell
that Devyn was stressed. He had seen it in the boy's expressive eyes. He
just could not determine if it was seeing Brent or the meeting tomorrow
with his parents.

Devyn shrugged his shoulders. "It's hard." He did not know how else to
express what he was feeling. Hard did not seem to accurately describe the
emotions but Devyn did not know another word to use.

Joe looked over at Devyn. He waited but Devyn was not volunteering any
additional information. Joe rose from his bed and moved across the small
space that separated the two beds. He sat down next to Devyn. "I'm going to
need a little more than that." Joe placed his hand on Devyn's knee. "I'm
sure it has stirred up more emotions than you would have thought."

Devyn glanced around the hotel room. He looked from the dark wooden desk
where Travis was currently sitting doing something on his iPad. He glanced
at the window framed with its blue drapes. It was dark outside and there
was only some light coming through the window from a security light
somewhere outside. Devyn licked his lips before he spoke. "Seeing Brent
was...well...emotional. I kept it together but...barely."

"You don't have to be the rock this weekend. I'm here for that." Joe slid
his arm around Devyn's shoulders. He pulled Devyn tighter to him.

"He tried to apologize today. He wanted to tell me he was sorry for how our
last meeting went." Devyn paused. He could hear the tears in his own
voice. He tried to push them back.

"Let it out, Devyn."

"I was so mad at him. I hated him for how he treated me that day. He was so
cold. I needed him. I needed him and he wasn't there for me." Devyn's words
were getting caught in his throat. It took him a few moments to regain his
voice. "Should I have given him another chance? I mean I know on some level
it had to be his folks poisoning him. Did I walk away from him too
quickly?"

Joe waited a few moments before speaking. "You were both young. You were
both scared."

"You were young. Lee was young. He didn't turn his back on you. He stood up
for you and by you."

Joe's lips curved into a half smile. "He did but that is Lee. He's many
things and one of his best traits is loyalty." Joe paused for a few
moments. "Keep in mind the difference. Lee's straight and we were not
caught having sex."

Devyn knew that was true. The situation was not the same. "But Dan..."

"He did not really stand by me. He also did not exactly turn his back on
me. We were hiding and sneaking around to steal a few moments together. It
might have been better in some ways if we had ended things the day we were
caught. I think that was part of the reason he joined the Marines. He made
it like he was running to something but he was also running away from
something." Joe understood why Dan had done it but it still hurt that Dan
had left him.

"So, you are saying I should give him a second chance? Should I give us a
second chance?" Devyn was not sure his heart could manage a second chance
with Brent. Plus, he wasn't sure where that left his feelings for
Charlie. He knew he did not want to hurt Charlie.

"Only you can answer that. I know it is hard but you will do the right
thing." Joe kissed the top of Devyn's head. "Remember you can forgive Brent
and be friends. Forgiving him does not mean picking up your old
relationship. It would be better for both of you to start a new
relationship, as friends."

"Maybe," Devyn said. "You know both Matt and Bryan, I think, want us to
reconnect. They both say Brent has been through hell."

"Maybe he has," Joe said.

"That doesn't change what he did. That doesn't justify his actions."

"No, it doesn't but maybe that hell is punishment enough for him."

"Maybe. I just don't know what to do." Devyn's voice was filled with his
frustration. "If things were different, maybe Brent and I could be together
again."

"By things being different, you mean if Charlie wasn't in the picture."

"That one thing...it's a big one."

"It is," Joe agreed. "That boy cares deeply for you."

"I know. I care for him too. I'm just a little afraid."

"Afraid of Charlie?" Joe found it hard to believe since Charlie was one of
the nicest kids Joe knew.

"Charlie's afraid of coming out. He doesn't want to tell anyone he's
gay. He won't even tell Sam and Sam has been totally cool with me. Hell,
Sam and I shared a room. At his house, we even shared a bed. It didn't
bother Sam a bit."

Joe's lips curved up into a smile. "Sam's a great kid. He's like his mom."

"I'm positive that Sam would not have a problem with Charlie being
gay. Yes, he's going to be surprised but he's going to be fine with it."

"I'm sure you are right. Give Charlie time. It is hard for him."

"I know." Devyn sighed and looked down at Joe's leg pressed against his own
leg. They were both still wearing jeans but Devyn could remember all too
vividly sleeping with Joe at Hannah's. He knew he should not be having
those kinds of thoughts about Joe. He had Charlie. Why was it that he felt
sexually attracted to so many different types of men?

"Charlie will figure it out in time," Joe said. He held Devyn a little
tighter.

For Devyn, being there in Joe's embrace was more comforting than just about
anything else. "I don't mind giving him time. I know it is going to be hard
on him. His brother is never going to accept him being gay. Howard has the
same mindset as Frank and I think having that rejection from his brother
will hurt Charlie deeply."

"I'm sure you are right. Charlie has idolized Howard to some extent." Devyn
looked up surprised that Joe knew how much Charlie looked up to Howard. Joe
could see the surprise in Devyn's expressive eyes. "I've seen them together
since they were little. It's been obvious that Charlie worshiped Howard."

"I think some of that is wearing off but he still worries a bunch about
Howard's opinion."

"He'll have some good support when he comes out." Joe gave Devyn's knee a
squeeze.

"I'll do what I can." Devyn felt his phone vibrate. He picked it up and
looked at the screen. "He must have known we were talking about him."

Joe chuckled. "The boy is perceptive." Joe got up to leave Devyn to his
phone and texting with Charlie.

Charlie: How you doing Devyn: ok Charlie: are you worried about tomorrow

Charlie knew that tomorrow Devyn was meeting with his parents. He also knew
how much that meeting was stressing Devyn out.

Devyn: Yes, I'm thinking about just skipping it.  Charlie: That would be
easier Charlie: I wish I was there Devyn: Me too Charlie: I'd go with you.
Devyn: That would help Charlie: Wish I could give you a hug right now
Devyn: Me too Charlie: not to mention do more than just give you a hug
Devyn: Like?  Charlie: Kiss your lips Devyn: I like the sound of that
Charlie: nibble on your earlobe Devyn: Oh yeah Charlie: Oh, you like that
idea?  Devyn: definitely How about we get together this week so you can
show me Charlie: YES Definitely Charlie: My place or yours?  Charlie: you
could come over after school. We could do homework have dinner and then
work on exploring those earlobes and some other body parts

Devyn's lips curved up into a smile. He liked the idea of that. He and
Charlie had not been able to spend much time alone the past couple of
weeks.

Devyn: I like it but how about my place? We might have more privacy for you
to check out my body parts.  Charlie: I like the sound of that Devyn: I
could check out your body parts too Charlie: I'd definitely like that

Devyn liked the sound of that too. He also knew he needed to fill Charlie
in on seeing Brent. He just was not sure what his feelings were for
Brent. How did he explain his feelings when he did not understand them
himself?

Charlie: Seriously I do wish I were there to hug you

Devyn wished that too. It would be nice to have Charlie here right now. It
would also be good to have Charlie next to him tomorrow. Although he would
not want to subject Charlie to Frank's homophobia.

Devyn: knowing that helps Charlie: text or call me anytime Devyn: thanks
Charlie: I mean that Charlie: Anytime Charlie: day or nite it doesn't
matter Devyn: TY I will

Travis tapped Devyn on the arm. Devyn looked up at the younger boy who was
standing next to their bed. Travis had changed into swim trunks. "Can we go
swimming?"

Devyn smiled at Travis. He could not tell him no. "Sure. Let me just finish
this and then we will go to the pool." Devyn returned his attention to his
phone.

Devyn: Travis wants to go swimming Charlie: Have fun Devyn: wish you were
here Charlie: Me too I like how you look in your trunks and wet

Devyn's lips curved up into another smile. Charlie was making him feel
better. He was going to have to be upfront with Charlie about seeing Brent
but he was not going to do that in a text.

Devyn: I like it when you are wet and wearing nothing at all Devyn:
Remember our shower

Devyn was sure Charlie did remember that. It had been a while but they
needed to have some more clean fun like that.

Charlie: I'd never forget Charlie: best shower ever!  Devyn: for me too
Devyn: going swimming Charlie: have fun

Devyn started to put his phone away but felt it vibrate again. He looked at
it. There was only the image of a heart looking back at him. Charlie was a
sweet guy. If he would just come out, their relationship would grow. Devyn
was sure of that.

"Can we go now?" Travis asked.

"Would you rather stay here and chat on your phone?" Joe had seen Devyn
texting and figured it might be better for Devyn to spend some time with
Charlie. Even if it was just through a series of text messages. "I could go
swimming with him."

"No, I don't mind. You could join us though."

"No, I think I'll rest. It is nice getting to kick back."

Devyn began undressing. He grabbed his swim trunks. They were dry from last
night's swim. He stripped down and pulled them on.

# # # #

Travis' enthusiasm was a bit infectious. Swimming with the younger boy
helped distract Devyn's mind from worrying about the meeting tomorrow
morning with his parents. He was still torn about that meeting. Part of him
wanted to skip it and part of him wanted to see his parents. He was
partially wondering why they had agreed to the meeting. Were they coming to
terms with his being gay?

Travis splashed him to get his attention. Devyn pushed the musing about
tomorrow out of his mind. He returned to playing with Travis.

Devyn looked around the pool and noticed that there were only a few people
left. He looked up at the clock and saw there was still time before the
pool closed. He was surprised when Travis jumped on him and forced him
under the water. Devyn came up spluttering and made some exaggerated signs
regarding getting even with the younger boy. He proceeded to chase Travis
around the pool. He made a couple of halfhearted attempts at catching
Travis which caused Travis to giggle loudly.

"Looks like you're having fun."

Devyn looked up at the voice and saw Pete standing there. The college
student was smiling down at Devyn and Travis from the side of the
pool. Pete was clad in only a pair of red and blue swim trunks. His tan
chest was muscular, his arms were well-defined and his lips were curved up
in a smile causing his dimples to pop out.

"Um, yeah, we are," Devyn stammered out. He felt his heart rate quicken at
the sight of the bare chest and the seductive smile. Part of him wanted to
run his hands over that muscular chest and through that head of curly brown
hair.

"Mind if I join you?" Pete enjoyed watching Devyn playing with Travis. He
had enjoyed watching Devyn's sexy body as he chased Travis around the
pool. Pete could not stop himself from being attracted to Devyn. He was
damn attractive and the guy had some sort of "IT" factor. Whatever that
factor is, it made the teenager desirable in Pete's eyes.

Devyn swallowed. He was attracted to this man and seeing Pete standing
there with a bare chest, tan legs, and broad shoulders was sending surges
of excitement right into Devyn's teenage equipment. "Um...sure." Devyn
turned to Travis and signed so he would know what was being said.

Pete dove into the water and came up beside Devyn. His dark curly hair was
now hanging in wet ringlets around his handsome face. His lips were curved
up into a warm smile.

"Um, don't you have to work?" Devyn was looking into Pete's eyes. He
thought he could feel those eyes almost burning him with the man's desire.

"I'm on my lunch break." Pete had planned his break to coincide with when
he thought Devyn might be back in the pool. When he had seen the guy
heading to the pool with his little brother, Pete had clocked out. He had
wanted to spend more time with Devyn and he had gotten lucky that the
opportunity had presented itself.

"So...um...were you...um planning to...um..." Devyn was not sure why he was
nervous. Maybe it was the desire in Pete's eyes or maybe it was the
attraction Devyn was feeling for the college man.

"Find you here," Pete supplied. "I was hoping." Pete reached out and placed
a hand on Devyn's wet skin. "I wanted to see you again before you left for
home."

Devyn felt a fluttering in his stomach at Pete's touch. He could also feel
a stirring in his trunks at the idea that this college hunk had wanted to
see him again.

Devyn opened his mouth. He was starting to remind Pete that he had a
boyfriend. He did not get the words out before Travis jumped on Pete's back
and forced Pete to slam into Devyn. For a few short moments, Pete's wet
body was pressed against Devyn's. They looked into each other's eyes before
the college student went under the water.

Pete surfaced spluttering. "You sneaky little twerp." Pete was swimming
towards Travis. "I'm going to get you."

Devyn had recovered enough to sign Pete's words to Travis. Travis began
swimming away from Pete and Pete began swimming faster. Devyn could tell
from the playful gleam in Pete's eyes that he was enjoying the game as much
as Travis.

Devyn watched from the center of the pool as Pete chased Travis around. It
was fun for Devyn to watch the attractive college student with his athletic
body swimming after Travis. Seeing this playful side of Pete was only
fueling Devyn's sexual attraction to the older boy. "You've got a
boyfriend," Devyn reminded himself. He should not have feelings for
Pete. He had Charlie. Hell, he had Brent. What guy was he attracted to? He
guessed the truth was he was attracted to all three of them.

Travis swam towards Devyn and then around behind him to keep out of Pete's
reach. He was laughing as the older boy tried to swim around Devyn to get
to him. Travis kept Devyn between himself and Pete.

"Hey! Stop using me as a shield." Devyn was speaking and signing but he was
not sure Travis was paying any attention to his gestures.

Travis squealed with laughter when Pete finally was able to reach around
Devyn and grab him. Travis pulled away which forced Pete to collide with
Devyn once again. Their two wet bodies were pressed together and Pete's arm
was around Devyn from where he had tried to hold onto Travis.

Devyn felt his breath catch at the physical contact with the other boy. He
could feel his heart stop for a moment and then speed up. He could feel his
body responding in ways he did not want it to.

"Sorry about that," Pete said but he made no move to pull away from
Devyn. His eyes were looking into the dark chocolate of Devyn's and he
could see those golden flecks glowing. He hoped they were glowing with
desire. Pete knew he was feeling more than just a little attraction to this
guy. He also knew he should not be feeling that interest. Devyn had already
told him that he had a boyfriend at home and home wasn't just on the other
side of town. Pete wondered what he was doing to himself. Was he just
trying to open a new wound so maybe the old one would not be as noticeable?

Devyn both wanted to pull away but he also wanted Pete to hold him
tighter. He could feel the heat of the older boy's eyes looking into his
own. He could feel himself growing hard inside his trunks. If he didn't
move away soon, Pete was also going to feel it.

Pete removed his arm from around Devyn. He turned to see Travis looking at
them from the opposite side of the pool. "You win, little dude."

Devyn swallowed and tried to push down his sexual attraction to the college
student. He had almost leaned in and kissed Pete's inviting lips. They had
been so close and it had almost been impossible to resist. Devyn proceeded
to sign to Travis so he would know what Pete had said. Devyn knew he had to
get these feelings under control. He had Charlie at home and maybe he had
Brent. Which guy did he want?

"You've worn me out." Pete moved up beside Travis. He turned to look toward
Devyn at the end of the pool. "How about we take a break in the hot tub for
a bit."

Devyn looked from Pete up to the clock. It was time for the pool to be
closing. He hoped that was why it was now empty and not from Travis'
squeals.

"Don't worry about the time," Pete said. "It can stay open a little later
tonight."

"Are you sure? I don't want to cause you a problem."

"It's no problem," Pete insisted.

Devyn asked Travis if he wanted to soak in the hot tub for a while. Of
course, the boy said yes and jumped out of the pool heading towards the
recessed pool.

Devyn moved towards the latter and could not stop himself from watching
Pete pull himself out of the pool. He watched the water cascading down
Pete's back. He watched it flow over Pete's round ass and then down Pete's
tan legs. Devyn licked his lips. He felt his body responding to the sight
of the sexy college student's muscles flexing as Pete pulled himself up and
out of the pool.

Pete stood there as he watched Devyn climb out of the pool. He held out his
hand to help the younger guy off the latter. "Um...thanks." Pete's hand
lingered in Devyn's. Devyn wondered if the other boy could feel his heart
speeding up again.

"Come on," Pete said, pulling Devyn along. "This is going to feel good and
you need it after all that playing."

Devyn could feel the heat of Pete's hand on his own. The older boy tugged
him towards the hot tub. Devyn wasn't sure he needed to sit in a pool of
hot water. He thought he was feeling hot enough with Pete touching him.

Pete released Devyn's hand when they reached the recessed pool. He stepped
down into the hot water. He let out a sigh as he took a seat next to
Travis. He draped his arm around Travis' shoulders and leaned back against
the tile wall.

Devyn stepped down into the pool and took a seat across from Pete and
Travis. He almost wished it were him sitting next to Pete with Pete's arm
around him. He liked how comfortable Travis was with Pete and how
easy-going Pete was with Travis. It was important for Devyn to have a guy
that was comfortable with Travis. If things were different, Devyn could see
himself having a relationship with Pete.

Devyn had to clear his throat before he could find his voice. "Are you sure
you aren't going to get into trouble for this, are you?"

Pete smiled at Devyn's concern. "Don't worry about it. I'll work a little
later than normal but it will be fine."

"I just don't want you to get into trouble with your boss."

"You're sweet," Pete said. He then ran his foot along Devyn's bare
leg. "Just relax and enjoy it.

Devyn sucked in a breath as Pete's foot went higher. Devyn wasn't sure what
he was being told to enjoy. Was it soaking in the hot water? Or was it
Pete? "Pete," Devyn paused and swallowed, "I...I have a boyfriend."

Pete smiled. "I remember." Pete let out a sigh and removed his foot from
contact with Devyn's sexy leg. "I'm being bad. I know. I just." Pete
paused. He wasn't sure how to explain what he was feeling. "I felt a
connection to you last night. I thought you felt it too."

"Um...well, I did, and if I wasn't involved..." How did Devyn tell Pete the
hunky boy was someone Devyn could see himself with? How did he tell Pete
that he was more than just a little attracted to the college student? He
should not be feeling such a sexual attraction. He had Charlie and he
wanted a relationship with Charlie, didn't he?

"If it wasn't for that boyfriend, then I might have a chance."

Devyn smiled. "You would have more than a chance." If Charlie weren't in
the picture, Devyn would take Travis back to the room and then hook up with
Pete for some one-on-one activities.

"I've got horrible timing. I'm always a day late and a dollar short." Pete
looked down at the water and then back at Devyn. This guy reminded Pete of
Alex. Was that why Pete was so attracted to him? He did not have a shot
with Alex and it was obvious that he didn't have a shot with Devyn. He
never seemed to find a guy that was available.

"I honestly can't believe why a great guy like you isn't in a
relationship." If Trevor were a little older, he would try and hook Pete up
with him. Maybe they would hit it off but Devyn thought Trevor would be too
young for Pete.

"That's the problem. I'm looking for a relationship. It seems to drive away
most of the guys. They are only looking for..."

"A quick fuck," Devyn supplied.

"More or less," Pete said.

"Then they're stupid. They have no idea what they are missing out on."
Devyn was surprised he was being so blunt. He barely knew this guy. Pete
was right though. There was some sort of connection between them. Devyn
just did not understand why it was there.

"Thanks." Pete brushed Devyn's leg with his foot again. "It's nice of you
to say that."

"I don't know you well, but I think it's true. You're a good guy. You
deserve a great guy."

"It just seems like the great guys are taken." Pete once again rubbed his
foot along the smooth skin of Devyn's leg.

"Not all of them. You will find Mr. Right."

"Maybe I should just settle for Mr. Right Now." Pete glanced over at
Travis. The boy was leaning more against his side now.

"Well, that can be fun too." Devyn's eyes sparkled with his suggestion.

Pete smiled. "It can at least...um...release some stress."

Devyn looked up at the clock again. He should probably get Travis up to
bed. He could see that the warm water was making Travis sleepy.

"I think he's getting tired," Pete said. Travis was leaning against Pete's
side. His head was resting on Pete.

"Um, yeah, I should get him up to bed." Devyn half wished it were him there
resting with his head on Pete.

"I'll get us some towels." Pete shook Travis lightly to get the boy to sit
up. He then moved out of the tub to bring back towels.

Devyn could not help himself. He checked out Pete's ass and how Pete's wet
trunks clung to the muscular globes.

Pete returned in only a few moments with fresh towels for Devyn and Travis.
He was handing Devyn a towel. "I...um...hope I didn't make you
uncomfortable. I mean with my...um...flirting."

"Only in a good way," Devyn said, flashing Pete a smile. "It's nice to know
a hot guy like you is interested."

Pete felt his stomach flip. He couldn't believe a guy as damn hot as Devyn
was calling him hot. "Shit, if you were only single..." Pete's voice
trailed off and he flashed Devyn a seductive smile.

"I'm not and I've got strong feelings for my boyfriend."

"He's one damn lucky guy."

Devyn felt his face blush. "Thanks, but I'm the lucky one."

Devyn and Travis moved around the pool helping Pete do the cleanup. Devyn
thought they owed him that for letting them stay late in the pool.

"Thanks for the help," Pete spoke and then made the thank you gesture for
Travis that he remembered seeing Devyn use.

"He says your welcome and thanks for keeping the pool open for us." Devyn
deposited the last of the towels into the laundry bin.

"Do you think you will be back this way?" Pete asked. He honestly liked
Devyn and would not mind continuing a friendship with the guy.

Devyn knew he would probably be back. He just wasn't sure how often. It
depended on things with Brent and things with his parents. He did not
expect them to go well but if they reached out maybe he would need to make
some sort of effort with them. "Probably, but I don't know when or for how
long."

Pete reached into a pocket on the side of the laundry cart and pulled out a
small pad of paper and a pin. He quickly wrote on the pad. "Here's my
number. If you're back, we can hang out. I could even get you a discount at
the hotel." Pete tore off the piece of paper and held it out to Devyn.

"Thanks, Pete." Devyn took the paper. "I'd like that. It's good to have
friends." Devyn wanted Pete to understand that it would be only friendship.

"I agree and I'd like you as a friend." Pete stepped closer to Devyn.

"Thanks, Pete." Devyn was a bit surprised when Pete pulled him into a
hug. He returned the hug.

Pete liked the feeling of Devyn's bare chest against his own. He liked the
feeling of holding Devyn in his arms. "Safe Travels." Pete turned and
kissed Devyn's cheek.

"Thanks." Devyn could feel the blood surging to his male parts. He lightly
rubbed Pete's back. He was glad the embrace did not last too long. If it
had, he would have not been able to stop his reaction to Pete's sexy body
from showing.

The two parted and Devyn and Travis headed towards the exit. He glanced
back at Pete and watched as the man pushed the laundry cart towards the
staff-only door.

Devyn wondered why it was that he was so easily attracted to every guy. He
had Charlie and that should be enough. Pete was hot and that explained some
of Devyn's attraction. Devyn had also felt some attraction to Sam and Sam
was his best friend. Was he always going to be looking at every man as a
possible fuck? He hoped not. Maybe once he had a commitment to Charlie it
would resolve some of these sexual desires.

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