Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:20:55 -0500 From: Eric Murphey Subject: Transitions Chapter 16 Gay Adult Youth Hey Hi How ya doin? I hope everyone is fine. Sorry it took a minute to get this one out but not forever. I think the interest in this story is waning. I may just write a few more chapters and tie up loose ends or not. I havent decided yet. I have some ideas tht i could use in this story or not. Anyway. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Hey since i didnt write so much at the top you could use this time to make a quick donation to Nifty, Eric Transitions Chapter 16 "I'm starving." Alejandro says. "I can eat." Julius says. "Well. get your butts moving so we can go get something. Put on your swim trunks guys I think we will certainly end up at the beach today." "Cool." They both say and spring into action. While they get dressed Eric quickly puts together some things they will need. Towels, sunscreen, several bottles of water. About ten bags of chips and other assorted goodies of the stuff they leave in the room. He quickly gets dressed and sees Alejandro with his shoes and socks sitting next to him on the couch where both boys have currently taken up residence. He walks over and grabs Alejandro's shoes and socks and kneels before him. He lifts one foot and kisses it, then puts on his sock. He does the other the same way. Then he slips on his tennis shoes. "Why you kiss his feet?" Julius asks. "Because i love my son from head to toe." Eric says and smiles. "Now lets get going before we all wilt away into nothing." They go to the front of the hotel and grab a taxi and it takes them to a little outdoor restaurant. They take a seat at one of the many picnic tables. Not too many open spots so they actually have to share a table with another couple. Its the islands no one cares. Its all good. They all three order the special. Its two eggs some sausage, home fries and some fruit. Eric got coffee the boys both got juice. "I was thinking about going to Oppenheimer beach today Julius. But, I was thinking we should take Alejandro snorkling instead." "Yeah man that would be better today." "Whats snorkeling?" Alejandro asks. "Its when you swim on top of the water but have a hose in your mouth so you can breath and look straight down below you the entire time. That way you can see all the pretty fish." "Oh ok." They both went back to eating. Barely missing a beat. Once they were finished Julius asks. "Which beach?" "I dont know. I've never snorkeled here before. Which do you think is best?" "Oh man theys all great. My favorite be Watermelon Cay tho. But, mos people be liking Salt Pond more. They be liking it cuz they see big fishes 20 maybe 25 pounds there. But, I dont be liking it there because they got sting rays. Other people be liking Trunk Bay but, it be in the park and you gotsta pay $5 to get in the beach. Beach ought to be free you know? Then there be Jumbie Bay. I likes Jumbie bay a lot when i want to be alone. Most people dont be going there even though its so beautiful. They dont like they gotsta swim out so far to see the caves and coves. So its not really busy. But, I want to take you to Watermelon Cay cuz i want to show ya something." "Ok sounds great to me Julius. Buddy, you want to try snorkeling?" Alejandro smiles and nods his head enthusiastically. So they walk out to the road and begin walking the direction they need to go. After a couple minutes a Jeep is coming by and Julius puts put his index finger and the Jeep stops. A lady with red hair is driving. "Julius what are you out here doing?" "We be goin to snorkel over to Watermelon Cay and we is headed that way." "I'm heading that way too hop in everybody." Eric and Alejandro just look on as Julius just hops in the back of the Jeep. "Cmon guys." Julius says and waves his hand to get them in. Eric lifts Alejandro into the back and gets into the front seat. "And awaaay we go." The lady says as she takes off. "Thanks for the ride. I can give you some cash if you like?" Eric says. "Your new here huh?" "Yeah what gave it away." "Here if you need a ride just point like this and people will generally stop and pick you up Might take a car or two but usually doesnt take long. People here are really friendly and its actually safe. I guess with only 3,900 people on the island it makes it easier. But nobody ever expects anything for it. You just do it for them and they do it for you. When i first moved here I didnt have my baby here." She says caressing the steering wheel. "I went to work and got home every day hitching a ride. Its a beautiful thing man. Just beautiful." "That explains a lot." "Yeah that and i know Julius' mom Im always picking that little booger up." She says reaching around and grabbing at him. He laughs and pulls out of her reach. They drive along the winding hilly roads for a few minutes and pass a little shop. "Mauthascunt!!" Julius says rather loudly. "Julius you want me to tell your mother you said that." "No ma'am." You could see remorse on his face as he looks down. "Now why you cussing like that?" She asks. Eric looks perplexed at this he isnt even really sure what he had said. "I forgot to tell you we needed to stop and rent some snorkel stuff." "No worries little man." She says and slams on the brakes and zips around. "You have no idea what he said do you?" She asks Eric. "Not a clue." "I dont know why but, in the virgin islands one of their favorite swears is mothers cunt. I find it very rude as do most women here. But, it comes out mothascunt. Anyway, I know Julius' mother would beat him for saying it. Wouldn't she?" She says looking back to Julius. "Yes ma'am. She done it before." "Relax little man. I aint telling her this time. But, if I hear it again come from your pretty mouth I will." Julius grins showing all 32 teeth. "Im serious I will tell her next time." His smile fades some but is still there. She whips into a spot in front of the store and stops. They all climb out and she takes off waving and it looks to Eric like shes lighting a fat blunt. They walk into the store and are instantly greeted. "Good Morning to you." A man with about a weeks growth says to them. "Good Morning." They all respond. "Julius what are you doing over this way?" "I be going snorkeling with my new friends. We goin over to Watermelon Cay. We be needing some stuff to rent." "Ok sure. I got some back here that will fit the boys." He says bending down and rummaging around under the counter. He slaps one set of flippers up on the counter with a thwack, then another. He stands up with a groan. He walks over to a book shelf and grabs a couple sets of smaller goggles and tosses them over to the counter. He walks to the back wall and grabs two youth breathing tubes. On his way back he grabs a larger set of fins and the rest of the gear for an adult. "How long you needing the equipment for?" "I dont know i guess for the day." "Ok usually it would be $40 but since you are nice to Julius I'll settle for $20." "I cant take advantage of you like that." Eric says. "Ahhh I probably wouldn't have rented the kids ones anyway. Cant remeber the last time i did. So just pay for yours and its all good." "Ok cool." Eric says and gives him the cash. "Now make sure you swim counterclockwise over there. Just to be safe." "I know that man. You think i be letting my friends get carried away by the current?" "I know you know that. I just wanted to makes sure they know that." The man says and tweaks Julius' nose. Julius giggles and shows that big smile of his and takes a step back. "You guys have fun>" The man says. "Oh hey I may cut out of here early today. If I do just drop the stuff in the slot there by the door. Ill get them in the morning. They walk back outside and walk a little on the road and cut off into the woods. "Now, be real quiet. Walk really slow and follow me I want to show you guys this." He walks slowly and they follow and they come up to a little stream. Julius sits down and motions them to as well. They all sit and Eric and Alejandro are wondering what they are waiting for. Then it happens. Julius points slowly towards the brush and put pops a doe. Just a fawn really. She looks around with her massive eyes and sniffs the air. All three are smiling just enjoying the beauty of nature. The fawn steps forward timidly and puts her nose in the water and drinks. She gets he fill and turns and looks directly at them. She stares a moment and turns and walks gracefully back into the woods. "That was amazing." Alejandro whispers. "Yeah Ive never been that close to a live deer before." Eric says. "If you be still another be comin along in a few minutes." Julius says in a harsh whisper. So they do as told and shut up. Sure enough a little while later it was a buck strolling up and showing his massive rack. Watching it swivel from side to side and he looks around. He does the same as the fawn and then takes off for other parts. Julius stands up. "I just really liked that man. Its beautiful like you guys are. Just beautiful. Lets get going then." Julius heads back up to the road and they walk a bit and finally hit the beach. Eric spreads out the towels as the boys strip their shirts and shoes then race to the water carrying there equipment. What a beautiful sight Eric thinks. Two boys just having fun without a care in the world. When do we lose that ability Eric thinks. He looks out and my god its gorgeous. Its te most beautiful piece of Earth he has ever seen. He sees the clear water surrounding a small island which is actually a cay. In the middle of a cove. Palm trees line the white soft sand. This is paradise for sure. He grabs up the snorkle equipment after he strips off his shirt and shoes, and heads to the boys. Julius is instructing Alejandro how to put everything together and then shows him how to use it to breath. Alejandro caught on quickly and they put on their flippers and swam out to the cay. Once they arrived Alejandro was looking all around in total amazement at all the brightly colored fish. He was having a hard time every so often breathing because he keeps smiling. Julius swims over by him and motions to turn around. As he does he sees a huge sea turtle swimming. They spin back around as Eric sees a school of beautifully colored fish swim out of the coral. They swim and admire the beauty of the sea for about an hour. Pointing different things out to each other the entire time. It was great fun. They swim up to shore and sit down on the towels. Alejandro quickly pulled off his mask and started in immediately, and super excited. "Poppi Eric did you see all the Tortuga. There must have been a million of them. I never seen a Tortuga that big before. They were huge. The fish Oh Poppi Eric the fish. I never seen colors like that before. I cant believe they are real. I kept wanting to reach out and touch them. They are so pretty they look fake. Oh man Poppi Eric I cant forget the Tortuga. Huge ones big as a car maybe." Eric reaches out and takes Alejandro in his arms to hug him one but calm him down a little too. Hes super excited. Hes like watching someone on meth how hes going on. "Im glad you had fun buddy." Eric says hugging him. "Oh I did Poppi Eric it was the neatest thing I ever don in my whole life." Alejandro starts again. Eric lets him go and reaches in teh bag and hands him some chips. Alejandro takes them yammering away the whole time. Julius is just smiling loving the excitement. Eric hands him some chips and a water. He hands Alejandro one he opens it and takes a drink. Then stops chattering and concentrates on the chips. As they eat Julius asks. "Whats a Tortuga man?" "Its a turtle." Eric answers between chips. Julius smiles and pops another chip in his mouth. They end up eating a banana each they demolish a thing of grapes. A couple bags of chips each and finally tummies are calmed for now. Eric stretches out on the towel and lies down shutting his eyes and just relaxing. The boys cuddle up next to him both putting their heads on his chest, and wrapping their arm over his tummy. They doze for about an hour or so and then go back out into the water. At one point Julius saw a sea turtle swimming close by so he swan and caught it and held on to its shell. It is a neat sight watching as the turtle spins and moves its fins as Julius holds on and kicks his fins. Watching the bubbles ris to the surface as Julius releases some breath. Watching him let go of the turtle and it swims off on its own. He kicks back and shoots straight to the surface. What an amazing sight. Alejandro learns during this how hard it is to laugh while snorkeling. Not an easy task. Eric just smiles and shakes his finger at him signaling to leave the turtle alone. They do this a couple more times through the day and its getting to be kind of late in tummy time. Otherwise chips aint cutting it no more. They gather their things and head to the shop. The keeper isnt in so they slip the stuff in through the over sized slot. They catch a ride back to the hotel and have dinner there. After dinner they head back to the room and thats when things get really interesting. Ha Im sneaky write a note at the end as well. All the pats in this story less the rental shack are true the locations and whatnot. Watermelon Cay truly is one of the most No it is THE most beautiful place I have ever had the privilege of seeing. There are also stingrays at times in this area. I didnt put that because its my story and i want mostly happy thoughts. Stingrays dont give me happy thoughts. There is an outdoor restaurant I cant recall the name and im too lazy to google it Good food though. But so well what do you think should happen with the boys tonight in their room? I wish you peace love and happiness Eric