Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:28:17 -0400 From: Wave Watcher Subject: Being Poor Thanks for choosing to read what I create! I try to tell a story and drop in some erotic moments. It's my hope you enjoy this. Please offer a donation to Nifty.org Being Poor Well for starters my names Ryland but most everyone calls me Ry. I'm in high school finishing my Senior year I get decent grades and I work at the Italian place mostly bussing tables and occasionally as a waiter. I'm 5-10 and like 145 pounds. Mousy brown hair I keep real short. Brown eyes , so average that it's great. Nobody has expectations from me and I like that. My Mom works at a hospital on the evening shift doing housekeeping. She works a lot of double over shifts. So she's generally at work when I get home from school. If she doubles over I'm off to school before she gets in the apartment. If she's home she's in bed with the door closed. She provides the roof and most of the food. We don't have a car or lots of extras. Mom is sorta a big lady as in politely put , fat. She pretty much hates all men . So anyway I live with my Mom but we seldom see each other. Between her work and my school and work I generally am gone all the time too. I didn't know the term latchkey till school handed out a questionnaire in home room. We didn't put our names on it so I answered the questions fairly. At lunch that day Kay this sorta hot chick said to our table who's a latchkey kid. A bunch of us nodded and we laughed about it . Besides the lunch crowd and some walk between classes friends , I tended to be a loner. I wore jeans and polo shirts to school and scruffy vans. Most of my clothes come from thrift stores. I got a bed with a frame after a guy got evicted from the apartment building we lived in. I think he went to jail. I got the bed a tv and a xBox when the landlord paid me to haul his junk to the dumpster. I almost felt bad but hey I had been on a mattress on the floor. Mom said it's a Double and we went to the mattress store and she got me a new mattress and box spring then we got me sheets from the dollar store. I paid for two pillows . I honestly felt like royalty with my crammed tiny bedroom. I always wore a white apron at work when I bussed tables . The crowd at work was pretty chill and driven. The boss was a tyrant at times and if you were lazy he'd fire you. His wife ran the register and his brother ran the kitchen. If you ever worked in a restaurant you get it . We were always busy and turned lots of tables every night . The core staff was cool efficient and friendly. Couple of the waiters I sorta trusted and they looked out for me . Told me to steer clear of Bob-O the dishwasher and to kiss the boss's wife's butt. Sometimes one of them would give me a ride home. We usually smoked a little bit of weed when we rode home. I'd gotten eyes for a hostess till she told me to leave her be. I was sorta crushed and I'd told Mark my plight and he said she's wanting a college guy who will make lots of money. When I asked him about his girl he just said he plays the field mostly. Mark was wavy haired and lean and made killer tips . He flirted with the wives and always got them to buy desserts and appetizers. When he worked I'd try my best to get his tables cause I made more when he worked. He drove a classic MG it was small and green and fun. We both worked late and he offered me a lift home. I accepted and was like I'm not keeping you from going out or anything am I , I asked . I was gonna go to a club but it's cool besides I'd rather hang out with you he said. We got in the little speedster and he turned up the radio and lowered the top. Let's ride around he said and I smiled . We rode to River Road and he sped along the twisty road. He pulled off got out unlocked a chain and we pulled into a well kept place and he pulled in front of the cabin. We walked back and fastened the chain. When we leave make sure to lock the chain he said and I replied sure. We walked to the cabin and he lifted the mat and got the key and opened the door. Belongs to a neighbor he said, he never comes here and I keep the lawn cut and things kept up and I get to use it. It was a guys place sparse and masculine sorta utilitarian. He pulled a couple beers out of the fridge and handed me one. Let's go swimming he said . I said I'm not dressed to go swimming and he said , skinny dipping doofus. I said you mean naked and he laughed yup he said. Ok I replied why not . Mark laughed and said no different than the gym showers just out in public. Well the rivers probably warm and well it's ,why not ,I said and began to peel of my clothes. Mark stripped and his lean muscular body appeared. I wasn't fat but I wasn't toned like him. He caught my eyes and said I swim a lot he said . Like his wavy hair the rest of him was perfect . As we grabbed new beers and walked to the dock he said it's real Sandy out front it stays chest deep on me a good ways out . We just waded into the water and set our beers on the dock. He has this line of hair from his belly button going down. The rest of his chest is smooth and defined . The moonlight cast this mysteriously pale light on us. He was way better tanned and my pale skin sorta glowed. He dove in and disappeared then popped up like thirty yards away and he smiled. Come on he said. I dove and came up well short of his spot so I went under again and when I popped up he was further away. When I looked again I didn't see him and he whispered "boo" from behind me . I jumped and he was gone. I felt something brush my privates and water swirl . I popped up again and he ran his fingers down my back and was gone. I knew he was touching me , my butt my dick but I mean it had to be him right who else could it be. He appeared by the dock and said hurry up your beers getting warm. We finished our beers and swam a bit more then walked up to the house. We went onto the screen porch and he grabbed more beers. We sat on the old glider and faced each other in the darkness. Up to this moment I'd not thought about a guy sexually. It felt a bit awkward but the beers helped me be more pliant. He paid me compliments on my body and my junk. I'd tried to not really check him out but he openly asked me what I thought. I stumbled a bit then he said take a good look. He was long and thick and his balls hung low. I looked carefully and slowly and said Mark like the rest of you, your dicks just as perfect as your hair your smile and your body. He lost the composure his face always held for a super brief moment . Then he said well we probably need to go . We dressed and I lowered the chain and secured it as he drove out. He dropped me at my apartment about three am. I jerked off once I laid in my bed and was surprised that it was Mark's body that I saw . I fitfully slept that night weird sexual dreams and such. I slept later than usual and when I woke my phone had a message from Mark. Let's grab some lunch before we go to the restaurant. Sure I messaged back . Pick you up in thirty minutes. Ok I responded. I showered and slipped on some shorts and a polo. I put on my Vans and a knock at the door . Mom opened the door and Mark smiled that smile shook her hand and said we work together at the restaurant. She cut him a look then at me. We are gonna grab a bite to eat before work he offered up to her. As we got in the sports car he looked up and waved smiling. She's tough he said smiling. He handed me sunglasses and we zipped along to the warehouse district and stopped at a eatery. He smiled at the girl and she hugged him. We got a seat right away. It was expensive and he said casually my treat Ry, get what you want. He ordered a Rueben and I did too . Let's split onion rings the plates huge. We drank delicious sweet tea and ate and chatted. The table was real small our feet seemed to be touching often and then his fingers brushed mine on the table too as we sorted the plates for the server. We had to be in at four and it was like two. We left the restaurant and he just putting along he shifted gears and his fingers touched the hairs on my leg. I mean it was obvious and intended for sure. He'd look at me smiling and ease the little sports car around. He stopped at an old downtown apartment building in the trendy part of town it looked like. Come on in he said we can chill before work. He said the building was turn of the century and a classic. He lived on the middle floor and it was small and neat . All the doors were round on top. The kitchen and bathroom were modern and he said they took a wall out to make it one decent sized bedroom. His bed was huge! His family owned the building he offered nonchalantly. We sat on the sofa and he turned on the big flat screen asking me what I wanted to watch. I said all we have is air TV and well between work and school and some gaming I seldom watch tv. He laughed and said mostly he watched porn , I said yea I do that on my phone some but it kills my data . He gave me his WiFi password , watch whatever you want whenever you are here he said but it's more fun to do it you know. Another subtle hint , was he really hitting on me I wondered. I mean I I didn't think I was gay I'd hooked up with an older waitress a few times but she got fired. Bob-O the dishwasher would leer at me and make lewd vulgar comments but he is Perv. So we watched a college baseball game on his TV and he was super into it. We smoked a little bit of weed. Just to relax before work. He asked me out of the blue how old I was and I said seventeen , I will be eighteen in a few weeks . Do you graduate this year he asked . I should i said i mean I'm a senior and my grades are decent. The counselor is working with me to make sure it happens. We went to work it was busy as usual and I was beat at the end of the night. Mark rode me home squeezed my thigh when he said good night. I went in the apartment and moms door was open . I looked and her bed was empty and the room was a wreck as she always leaves it. She drinks a bunch of vodka. She gets super mean when she's drunk. She's bitter and unhappy. I picked up her room and put the trash in the bag and carried all the trash to the dumpster. We live between the trendy warehouse district and on the border of the ghetto. The bus stop was across the street and city bus was our means of transportation. The warehouse district has nightclubs or bars and the place stays busy. The nightlife creates a busy noise but I didn't much care. Sometimes the crowd from the gay club would hit on me if I got home late from the restaurant. I didn't much care about it either way. I knew some of the guys would let them do stuff for money, or that's what I'd heard. I went to the apartment and ate some peanut butter from the jar. Then I went to bed. The window AC made tons of noise but didn't much cool. I'd gotten a box fan and would stick it in my window so the hum and blowing air helped me sleep. I woke up and listened and didn't hear Mom snoring. I went to pee and her door was open. She must have doubled over again. I slipped on shorts and a shirt and went to the diner a few blocks away and got a cheeseburger and a cola. Maria is the owners daughter and she's pretty. She's nice to me but isn't interested. I paid and left and Mark sent me a text asking if I was on schedule today. I replied a yes. Want me to pick you up he asked. Sure I replied. Pick ya up at three thirty. Getting a ride saves me an hour on the bus and three bucks. I went up the steps and I spoke to our neighbor Wilson. He is only about on the weekends he's divorced and has a couple kids that used to visit on weekends but I'd not seen them in a while. He's tall lean and looks beat all the time. His hands are always greasy. What's up Ry he asked me . Oh went to get a burger for breakfast now I'm gonna play games till I go to work. You sure have grown up he says and he smiled. Thanks I say wanting to not talk to him. Can you help me carry an air conditioner up from my car please. I guess so I answer. So we go to his car and grab the window AC and carry it to his apartment. The place wasn't filthy but close and he has porno magazines everywhere. We put it in the window and he plugs it in and cold air comes from the vent. Now maybe I can sleep he says. He smelled sorta funky and not really Stinky but maybe manly funk I supposed. He says I ain't got no money but help your self to some of the magazines if ya want. I got some of everything he said laughing. I was unwilling to just pick them up and he picked up a brown grocery store bag and handed it to me. I got these last night at my part time job. They used to put them in the dumpster but now I get them . I held the bag and left . I got in my room and checked the bag to make sure it didn't have roaches in it . These were the raunchy magazines and it was a varied selection. About half were gay and the rest were either bi like three some's two guys and a girl. Then a few just glossy girl pics. I stripped and flipped pages and jerked off. I was looking at a Bi magazine when I came. The pic one guy was in the hot girl and had the other guys dick in his mouth. I took a cold shower then dressed and put the magazines in my closet in the bag. Our AC was in moms room and the apartment was like eighty degrees. Mark picked me up and as was typical it was crazy busy. Mark told me on the way in he couldn't give me a ride home and I said I usually ride the bus. He asked how long that took and I said about an hour. Towards the end of the night he caught me at the drink station and said he wanted to give me a ride he felt bad that I'd have to ride the bus. I thanked him. He touched me subtly in the little car but I knew it was intentional. I suspected he was gay and wanted to try to hook up. Even tho he didn't seem gay I was pretty sure he at least played both sides. He dropped me off and when I went in there's was a empty fifth of vodka on the table and mom was snoring. I had to go to the counselors office and she said I would need one credit to be able to graduate . I shrugged and she asked me what I wanted to do , she said my SAT wasn't all that great. I just wanna graduate I said . Beyond that I'm sure I will be ok. She said that if I could pass all my finals I could graduate . She said that I was to old to come back next year. So I took all my finals in the office and had help as I took them. Danny the genius sat with me as i took the finals. His job was to make sure i passed and it worked. The counselor wanted to meet with my mom but I told her she wouldn't come. She said I've left several messages on her phone already. I laughed and said yea she won't respond. I was told at school on Friday that I would graduate with everyone . I didn't question it just went with they wanted me out , besides I got good grades usually and can read write and do math. That Friday I told Mark I was gonna graduate and a week later turn eighteen. For some reason it seemed important to tell him. Well word spread fast in the restaurant I got congratulations and pats on the back. The owner said once I turn eighteen I can become a full time server as long as I help buss if needed. Mark flirted discreetly all the time. He said Friday that he was meeting some buddies at the river place and did I wanna come. I was like I mean sure but I'm dependent on you to get me home from there. He said well we usually crash there and head home in the morning. Is that ok he asked me. Will I fit in with your buddies ok I asked him. Sure why wouldn't you he asked me. One of the waitresses heard our conversation and she was moving her head no side to side. I walked off to do something and she walked up as she was leaving and said those parties are wild and crazy she said be careful. Mark is the sanest of the group. Have you been around him when he's drinking yet. I shook my head no and she said he's a different guy. We had walked outside and I needed to go back in to clock out grab my stuff and head to the bus stop. I told Mark I couldn't come he seemed put out but smiled and said next time. I was sitting on the bench at the bus stop and he roared around the corner. Come on Ry at least I can ride ya home it's on the way . It wasn't and I slipped in the green speedster. He took me to my place and said last chance and I said next time ok. He zoomed off with a toot of the horn and was off in the night. Mom was snoring and I picked up the food and empty vodka bottle and took it to the dumpster. I looked up and the shadow in Wilson's window moved. I kept walking and up the steps I went, his door opened and he slurred wanna beer he asked me. I wanted to not deal with him mostly but a beer didn't sound awful. Besides it might be fun listening to his drunk ass. He wore mesh shorts and sorta staggered a bit. Get ya self a beer he said as he flopped down not the worn out sofa, grab me one too. The fridge was packed with cheap beers and I grabbed two. Ya been out chasing the pussy he asked me. Nope I said I've been working. Where do ya work he asked me. I said the Italian place on pikeville road. Oh yea he said foods good there . My wife caught me cheating and kicked me to the curb . Now she's got a new man and my kids don't wanna see me no more. Wanna see some porn he asked and picked up a remote and hit buttons and the screen came to life. It was a old VHS machine and the movie was old . He said your Mom's a mean ass bitch. I laughed and didn't comment. I seen her one night at the tavern and spoke and she told me to fuck off. I got up and put my empty in the overflowing bin and said I needed to get some sleep. I turned my fan on high and stripped to my sexy underwear and laid on the bed . I slipped off the tight briefs and grabbed a porn magazine and took my time tugging. I reached down and rubbed my finger onto my butt hole and it added tingles to my fun. I really didn't want to cum as quickly as I ended up shooting off fast. The added tingles I guessed pushed me faster. I used the old T shirt to mop up and went to the bathroom and splashed water so I wouldn't wake up crusty. When I woke up I didn't hear more than the fan and car noise. Still in the same crappy apartment I sighed. I often dreamed what it would be like not be poor. I guessed all us that are poor pondered it. Then I sighed and said to myself this is where I am till I change it . Moms door was open I guessed she was at work. I needed to do my laundry so I gathered up everything. I filled the cart and wearing sweat-shorts and a white tee and my vans I plodded to the laundry. I loaded up washers crossed the street and got a egg sausage sandwich and a cola . I sat in the hard plastic chair and diddled with my phone listening to music and wanting to scream. This slender fit guy walked in with a sack of clothes and started his clothes. He asked if the food was good across the street and I nodded. He went and returned with a sandwich and cola . He sat next to me and began talking and asking questions. Ricky he said and I responded Ry , what's that short for he asked me and I replied Ryland. He said I'm Richard Jr he offered but I've always been Ricky. He is twenty three just broke up with his boyfriend and found a cheap place till he gets things sorted out. Parents made him move when he graduated because he's gay. Only talks to his sister now. Works at the power company something about drafting and a Cad machine. He's friendly and chatty and super open about who he is as a person. He says , you don't say much . We both laughed and he said yea I'm super chatty when I'm nervous. Finally he asks me if I'm straight gay or Bi. I'm not sure was my reply. I mean I've only had sex with a girl well a woman . A guy at work I think is hitting on me but maybe he's just super friendly. Ricky says what does he do, so I explain how he goes out of his way to give me rides to and from work and how he accidentally on purpose touches me in the car. Ricky says he's another closeted straight boy that loves dick. No way I said the waitresses at the restaurant all want him. He wants the proverbial forbidden fruit he said in a hushed tone. We stood folding clothes together and we walked out together. When do you go to work he asked me and I said I need to Catch the two forty five bus unless Marcus calls. Then he grabs me about three fifteen. I like you he said can we be friends. Sure I said we exchanged numbers and his apartment was the other direction of mine. So we split apart to take our clean clothes home. Ricky messaged me several times before I got to my place. I straightened up and messaged him back a what's up. He asked me to come over to hang out. I showered up got dressed for work and walked to his building. It was as shitty as ours. I saw a bus stop so I looked up the stop number and I needed to catch the two fifty to get to work . I knocked on his door and it popped open. He was just wearing shorts and the place smelled like Pine cleaner. The wood floors gleamed and the kitchen sparkled . He admitted to being a clean freak. The apartment was like ours old crusty and tired but his was super clean . He had a futon and a flat screen and his bedroom was tidy. He noticed me checking it out and said it's a gay thing I guess. But even when I was little I was neat. I also know I liked boys. I smiled and said it's cool you are so confident . I just haven't any real idea ,I mean it's thrilling in a way to think about sex with a dude. Well he said if you wanna play and find out I'd gladly play with you. I said , Ricky I've only been with one lady a few times and well it wasn't all that for me. I don't know what to do or how really to do it the right way. He laughed and said we all learn from experience . Besides I'd feel better if you gave it some thought before you make up your mind. Let's just spend the little time before you have to leave talking an learning. So he told me about being raised by holy rollers knowing he wasn't like the other boys . How he played sports because his parents wanted him to be manly. He said his sister knew he wasn't a typical guy and she always said to me just be you , it will be fine. He laughed and said till Billy's mom caught me sucking Billy's dick in the garage. Well that was that he said. Been on my own since . Holy crap was all I could muster to say. He laughed and said it's fine, I'm fine . I got an associate degree in drafting and I work for the power company. My school loan is almost paid for . Oh here I go again said Ricky running my mouth. Tell me all about Ryland please , friends should know about each other. I started to talk and it all just came out . The living on the streets the shelters and the drinking my mom does. How after some rehab and foster care she got the job at the hospital but how she drinks super heavy and takes most of my money for the rent. How we get by but barely. Do you have family he asked me as he held my hand . I haven't a clue I said we never talk about things . Mostly I hid and read and avoided being noticed. Oh crap he said you missed the bus. And panic fell on me . He squeezed my hand and said relax I will get you an Uber. It my fault you lost track of the time. Never been in one are the expensive I asked he diddled on his phone and shook his head not really . I've mostly used the bus system we haven't ever owned a car. I had a couple bikes but they get stolen. Yea I've got a drivers license but never owned a car. Your rides due in five so let's walk downstairs ok. We stand together when the car stop and Ricky leans in and hugs me telling me to have a good shift at work. I hug him back feeling really well that we met. I get to the restaurant and go about things and the boss says I'm gonna have to serve and buss till he sorta out who's gonna show up. Three servers and a hostess were no shows . We were super busy but we managed. The boss even bussed tables and carried food. Mark messaged me at like five but I didn't look at my phone till after eight. I messaged back that we were super busy and I'd catch him later. I messaged Ricky that we were super busy and I'd catch up when I could. We watched the last group leave at nine thirty. The outside lights got turned off and we all took a breath. We went about the chores to close and got settled out with our tips. My best night to date. I left and walked to the bus stop and had about a thirty minute wait. I messaged Mark that I was at the bus stop headed home. Then I messaged Ricky that I was waiting on a bus. He invited me to come to his house with a tongue out smiley face. I need to check to see if moms home and I have school in the morning. We chit chatted about work and other stuff as I rode the bus home. When I walked in Mom was at the kitchen table mumbling taking vodka shots. I went on past and took a fast shower and closed my bedroom door. It was best not to poke the grizzly on nights like this. I didn't go to graduation but picked up my stuff from the counselor. She walked with me to my locker and then off campus. She wished me well but it was just words that I heard. I'd messaged Mom that I'd graduated and was done with school. It said delivered but I got no reply from her. I messaged Ricky that I'd graduated and he called me right away and was super excited for me. It was Monday so I was off. He suggested we go out to celebrate. We set plans and a time to meet at his place. I cleaned the kitchen at home then the bathroom and given the crappy condition it was as clean as I could remember. I straightened up the living room and my room. Sounds like a lot but our apartment was tiny. Mom came out dressed for the evening shift and grunted at me said the place looked good. Then she said I'm glad you got your diploma. She looked bad she had gained a bunch of weight and was struggling breathing it seemed. She said check the air conditioner it isn't working right . She shuffled out and across the street to the bus stop. Her room smelled bad stale and funky . I picked up all the dirty clothes and changed the bed clothes. It was time for me to shower up for dinner . I picked up the wet towel off the floor and hung it up. I picked my best slacks and polo and wished I had more than my Vans to wear. I got to Ricky's and he came to the door in a towel . His nipples had little barbell piercings and it fascinated me. You can touch them if you want. Did it hurt I asked him. No not to bad he said. He slipped off the towel as he went in the bathroom purposely showing me his firm ass. I flipped channels as he got ready and he came out dressed as casually as me down to a pair of Vans. He smelled good and he offered me some cologne and then he dabbed some on my neck. We caught a Uber to a Thai place in the warehouse district. I let him order and man it was good. The Asian guy was super nice and chatty Ricky said he's gay. How do you know that I asked . I just do he said , he's happy to see us out on a date . Is this a date I asked him ? He said it's a celebration for you and I hope you came for more. He paid for it all and we left I suggested we walk it wasn't all that far and it wasn't late . We strolled along laughing rubbing shoulders and brushing hands. At some point he slipped his hand into mine and I grasped his and I know I blushed cause I got all warm. My heart beat a bit faster and my palm was sweating. I started to get a boner. I was glad I'd worn briefs rather than boxers. Scared he asked me and I replied terrified mostly. He squeezed my hand and said we don't have to do anything more than be friends. I turned and looked into his bright blue eyes and his long lashes batted a bit. I feel really different around you. Sorta squishy inside. Squishy inside that's a new one. I added that I don't understand emotions and being honest I don't get love at all. So that may be what's wrong with me . Why I'm so indifferent about it all. I'm experiencing feelings that are new to me. Your Mom doesn't love you he asked . She does for us a place to sleep food in the cupboard and the basics. I can't remember the last time she spoke to me with more than a chore or a grunt. Ricky said that's so harsh. My parents love me but can't tolerate my lifestyle . Didn't they kick you out I asked . Well they asked me to move away and helped me get a flat before I met him and moved in together. "Him" I asked , yea I thought I was in love and he was in love with me . It turned out it was a fling for him and I learned a lot about life. We went into his apartment quietly sat on his futon and he leaned over and kissed me. I kissed him back as best as I knew how. I really want you he said but I'm not wanting to push you for sex . He held my hand and said since the moment I walked into the laundry mat I've wanted you. Wanted , I asked him I'm not sure I get it . Well Ricky went on I've been attracted to older guys since I knew I liked guys. Mostly like guys ten or more years older. But when I walked into the laundry I saw you sitting there, I had to meet you. Yea I laughed at first I thought oh crap but you grew on me fast. Most everyone finds out I'm super poor and drifts away fast. We laughed talked made out and well we could have done more but my phone rang. I wasn't sure how I'd turned on the ringer but I had. It was Mark. He asked a bunch of questions and Ricky sat there smiling and poking me. It felt like forever for him to let me go. Ricky laughed and poked and said my goodness that boys got the hots for you. Is that bad I asked and Ricky said well I'd prefer not to have competition. My phone rang again and it was Mom, but it wasn't Mom. It was a cop he said and he wanted to know where I was . We can send a car if you don't have a way to central hospital. Sure I said and he wanted the address. I repeated what Ricky said and they said we should be ready in a few minutes . Ricky got his self together and held my hand. We walked to the street and a unmarked patrol car pulled up. There was a guy and a girl cop. We got in and the flew with lights and occasionally the siren. We got hustled into the emergency room and a bunch of cops parted and the lady cop said she got mugged and beaten at the bus stop. Her phone was nearby and well we opted for Ryland seeing and there were only about a dozen contacts. She didn't make it the head injury and her poor health was too much stress on her. Ricky stood close and said we are friends to the cops. The lady cop asked me how old I was and I said 18 why. Well she said there are arrangements to make. A man walked up to Ricky hugged him and Ricky said this is my dad Ry . He's gonna help you figure out things. Sure enough he handled details and made calls to his buddy and the cremation was set. We rode in the Dads car to my apartment . They came up and Ricky told his Dad he was gonna stay here with me. Why don't you two come to the house with us he said to Ricky. So I signed papers and then more papers and dealt with the law . It had been a few days and Ricky was at work and I had some time before I needed to head to the restaurant . The landlord swung by expressed his condolences. He wanted to know was I gonna stay. I shrugged and said I need a place to live I said and I asked can I stay. As long as you pay me my rent you can stay. He said we will just keep the lease the way it is month to month. These rent fast and well he said I'm not heartless. I gave my Mom cash for my part every week. I never asked but I've learned that the rent is seven fifty the light bill runs about seventy and the phones were sixty. I would need to work more to be able to live. My boss was cool and he made me a server sorta but I was still the restaurant "bitch". Things worked out I had one night of despair but our relationship was always unusual. Mark was kind and supportive but had gotten a bit distant . The rest of the crew at work just gave me pats and kept working. We all have troubles and life to live. Ricky stood fast with me. He would clean the apartment when I was at work. He knew I suppose i needed time to sort it out. He offered to go into Moms room and box up things . I'd closed the door and left it closed . The mail came and I found out adulting sucked. But I worked out the accounts and kept the lights on and bills paid. I got in after work and Ricky was on the sofa smiling. I need to show you some stuff I found in your Moms room. There on the bed was a shoebox full of pictures. Next to it was a old brown suitcase . Open the suitcase he said. Paperwork and letters and cash lots of cash . Ricky said as I absorbed the contents. Your Mom has gotten a check every month according to this letter that she cashed and put the money away for your future. Ricky said I've not counted it but it's a lot. I picked up the box of pictures and took them to the sofa and started to go thru them. I looked at Ricky and said you recon this guys my Dad. He was slender and holding what I assumed was me standing beside who resembled my Mom. We went thru drawers and purses I didn't know she owned a purse I'd never recalled her carrying one. Tucked in the closet was a box with journals, five written in excellent penmanship. We sat up for hours turning pages and We realized that hunger was all over us. It was three in the morning so we ate crackers with peanut butter. I slipped onto my bed and drifted off. An alarm woke me and it was then I realized that Ricky was spooned up behind me. I turned and kissed his cheek and he stirred. I don't wanna wake up just lay here with me a while please he said. I snuggled him up and then tickled him . You need to go to work I said . He crawled up outa the bed and said smirking this isn't over I'm gonna tickle you till you pee. Ricky headed out to his place then I guessed to work. I really enjoyed our friendship I just wasn't sure about the sex part. He never pushed me just little nudges all the time. So much had happened and I was still leaning much. I finally found a pic of my Dad. Now I understand who I look like. I missed my mom and honestly I wasn't prepared to be an adult this fast. I got that I could make it but that's all I'd ever do is make it. I picked up moms phone and scrolled thru the contacts. I knew a few and had texted that she had passed. There weren't three dozen names in her phone. I had messaged from my phone . Hers hadn't rang but once and that was a bot call. Mark messaged me asking if I wanted a ride to work. Sure, I typed, I appreciate it . He asked how I was holding up? I'm ok , I replied , wasn't ready to be an adult is the best answer. He typed , anything I can do for you ? I typed , Ricky has been helping me sort thru things and his dads been a big help. I just gots to make money now to pay the bills. Are you gonna be ok financially ,he typed. Sure ,I replied , the landlords cool the place is cheap enough. See ya this afternoon, he typed. I pondered why Mark was worried about me making it. Maybe after that narcissistic ,all me ,he's got some decent in him. I sorta wanted to move my things into the larger bedroom. So I said to myself why not and began moving things. The end table was first to make it to the living room. Then I pulled the Mattress off the bed and it was in bad shape. I carried it down the stairs to the dumpster and put it inside. I had worked up a sweat wrestling it. I fixed myself a glass of water and walked back in the big bedroom and on the floor was a brown Manila envelope. It had my name written on it . There was a stack of hand written pages inside. I put it back in the envelope and carried the box spring to the dumpster. I pulled the drawers out of the chest and a key was taped to the back of the middle drawer. I checked all the drawers and found a bank savings book under the bottom drawer. I called Ricky and told him about the things. He said your Mom was cagey for sure . He said don't throw anything away till you check all the hiding spots. Mark beeped the horn and I ran downstairs carrying my shirt hair still wet. I piled up in the little green speedster and he smiled at me. You look great he said . He slid his fingers along my chest and brushed my nipple. You are so sexy he said. Thanks I said feeling my face flush. He asked me if I was in a relationship with Ricky. I said no, but that I think he's hoping for more than a friendship I think. Mark said looking at me at the stoplight . I feel the same way about you. I'm not gay I said . Mark laughed and said yea sure. We had a great night the tips were great and things flowed. Mark offered me a ride home and I said thanks. We got to the house and he said can I come up. The place is a wreck I said it's not a good time. I slipped out of the sports car. He said I suppose "he" is up there. Nope I said he's not I said curtly. I'm moving furniture and well my moms room was nasty and it's embarrassing to have folks see that. So give me a day or three to make it presentable and you can visit. He shrugged and drove away. I walked to the doorway and Ricky stepped out of the shadow. My competition he said firmly. He wants me for sure but I'm not sure about that. Before I met you I'd probably have let him. He beamed at me, really he said as we went in the apartment. We spent a while scrubbing and cleaning. Ricky said if you are gonna stay here we should paint it . I'm not sure I really need something less expensive, I stated. Ricky and I ate some leftover pizza and tea I'd made. It was late and we both were tired. I found myself wanting to be close to him brushing against him or a light touch more and more. We heard loud voices and went to the open window to see a group of kids walking down the street cursing and yelling. The smell of weed filled the still hot night. Ricky said this hot summer brings out the worst in folks. Yea when we moved in here it wasn't all that bad just poor folks trying to survive. Now you can't stand at a bus stop without fear. Ricky hugged me and I leaned into him. I felt his breath on my ear and I turned towards it and we kissed. I'm afraid I said softly. Of what he asked me. I've never felt like I feel right now with you I said and well it scares me. He smiled and said being vulnerable is tuff. You have to open up to feel these emotions and I'm sure it's not easy for you. He slipped my shirt off then slid my shorts off my hips. He tugged at my briefs and I stepped out of them. He slipped off his clothes and we touched and embraced our boners bumping. The air was hot and still and my heart was pounding. He pressed me back against my bed and I settled back with him on top of me. He licked my nipples till they became swollen and tingly that went to my balls . I felt sorta awkward and clumsy and then Ricky said just relax and enjoy this. He moved about my body lips neck ears and then my slim chest licking and nibbling on my nipples till they were swollen and hard. When he breathed his warm breath on my dick I gasped then he put it in him mouth and I think I might have cried out. He slobbered all over my boner then pulled off and from between my legs licked and sucked my balls. I was undulating on the mattress and moaning and groaning. I reached for my boner but he grabbed my hand. No let's not rush it, just let me know if you are gonna cum. Back to my balls he went and I grabbed hands full of the bed covers and tried to hold on. So many thoughts race through your mind during moments like these . My most visible thought was don't cum to fast. Well that hope faded fast when he put my cock in his mouth again and I pushed up and torrents of cum raced out of my being. My body thrashed and pulsed and he took every drop. I laid back chest heaving and wide eyed. How was that he asked me licking his lips. That was without a doubt the most intense orgasm I've ever had. He laid down beside me and toyed with his boner. I need to cum he said . Let me try I said cautiously. He slipped his hand away from his drooling cock. I touched him tentatively and stroked him . I moved and got closer till my face was super close to his dick. I smelled and then licked the slit . The clear wet wasn't pee. I knew that but had to convince myself. I slipped the head into my mouth and realized that while it seems hard as hell it's still soft and supple. He moaned and gently rubbed my hair. I slowly went further down till I sorta gagged a touch. Go easy he said and then added you are doing awesome and it feels amazing. His compliments emboldened me and I wanted to make him feel as good as he made me feel. I went after his dick feeling better about it as time progressed . He leaked out a good amount of the clear stuff and that didn't taste that bad. He squirmed and moaned a good amount too. He grunted that he was gonna cum. He sounded strained and sorta almost in pain. He pushed his hips up and then was I surprised and shocked as he spewed out what seemed like a gallon of his cum. I just stopped moving with my lips firmly around the head of his dick as he flooded my mouth. I had to swallow and swallow to keep up. He flopped back and as his chest heaved he said man I'm sorry I tried to warn you. Is that the first time . I sorta smirked and said yea first time. Man you were great it felt amazing. I felt proud that id done it good and I didn't really feel terribly guilty about doing it. He pulled me up by him and we laid together in the hot apartment. We both were sweating and the chances of that getting better were slim. Let's go to my place so we can sleep . We got up and slipped on clothes . I locked up and we headed down the steps. Wilson was ranting about something as we passed his landing and we snickered. I added he's just drunk as usual . Ricky smiled but shook his head . We went along briskly aware that we weren't in the safest place. We turned the corner and saw a group of guys ahead of us . We crossed the street and briskly walked . A Hispanic guy with a headband wife beater and khaki pants yelled at us. We kept out pace up without turning to look. Two of the black guys trotted towards us at an angle to cut us off and we broke into a run. We didn't break stride as we ran through the stoplight. We could hear the slap of the sneakers behind us and that's when we heard the siren bark. We didn't stop and the patrol car cut off the kids chasing us. We looked over our shoulder and saw a car coming our way fast. We cut into his building and ran up the steps and into his apartment. We laughed and flopped onto the sofa . He'd flipped on the light and then he got up and peered out of the window. The patrol car was outside the building and Ricky pulled away from the window. Shit he exclaimed to me. Then there was a knock on the door with the announcement "police". He stood by the door and after a bit said , what do you want. Can you open the door please said the male voice. We want to know why those guys were chasing you. Ricky said thru the closed door , ask them , we were just trying to escape. Please open the door so we can talk. Ricky said for me to go into the bedroom and close the door quietly. He attached the chain to the door and I peeked as he opened it slightly. The police wanted his "ID" he politely declined. They asked who was he with, oh that guy kept running he was as scared as me. Then Ricky said if you guys would hang out in the neighborhood it might get safer. I stripped and laid on his bed suddenly exhausted . I heard the door bolt snap and then he came in the bedroom and slipped naked beside me. I woke with a start and was lost . No light in the room where's the street light I thought the power was out. Then I realized that I was with Ricky at his place. I slipped from his arm and went to the bathroom. As I sat there doing the do I pondered the events. I'd never considered myself to be gay but here I am naked sleeping with a guy and well I sucked my first dick last night. I didn't not like it and being honest it was thrilling and fun. It was a ghost poop nothing to clean up ha ha . I flushed and slid back under the sheet and pulled his arm up onto me . The feeling of closeness made me tingle in a good way. Ricky stirred and pressed his boner in my crack. My mind raced thinking about things and Ricky and my future and well his boner nestled in my crack had me boned up too. I noticed a change in Ricky's breathing and his grip on me shifted . Then his tongue slid along my neck to my ear. What time is it he groaned sleepily. Almost six I said . Sorry I woke you I softly said. He purred waking up with you in my arms is wonderful. I turned to face him and we kissed softly. He rolled me onto my back and got on top of me and we kissed. For some reason I lifted my legs and hooked my ankles behind his hips. He ground his boner against mine and we quickly got all steamy hot. He slid back a bit and flicked my nipples with his tongue. My back arched and I pushed my dick up against him. He sat back on his ankles smiling and reached over me to pull open the nightstand drawer. He grasped a bottle and tossed it at me then came out with a second container called Wet. He squirted some of the Wet onto our dicks and held them together and the slippery juice felt wicked as we rubbed together. Open the bottle he said and I twisted off the top and he leaned forward hold it to my nostril and press the other one closed. He inhaled deeply and I watched his upper body flush red. I swear I think his dick got bigger. Try some he said , and I repeated the process for myself and felt the warmth wash over me after I inhaled the acrid sweetish stuff. My orgasm rolled up fast and powerfully and his slippery hand worked it magic. The head of my penis swelled and I blasted out jets of creamy cum. It splattered on my chin and chest . Then Ricky blasted away hitting my face twice . He leaned over and licked up the mess from my face then we kissed. My dick didn't go down it felt rock hard still and Ricky said let me deal with it and he smiled this wicked smile. He shifted and got on top of me and squirted the wet and reached behind himself . He lined up my dick and sat slowly on it. It was so different than the lady I had sex with a few time. There was this really tight spot then hot tight silky glove of hotness. I thrust up and he pressed on my chest , easy big boy he said. It takes a bit to adjust to being filled up. He settled down all the way till his balls were squashed on my tummy. Slowly he moved up and down rocking sorta and the feeling was amazing. I pressed up again and he smiled and said you feel amazing. He was rock hard and drooling so I reached for his cock using his pre to slick it as I stroked him. He swirled his butt on me till the feelings overwhelmed my senses and I pushed up and unleashed my juice deep in him . I was all caught up in my orgasm and didn't realize he'd cum all over me . We laid together and I was all caught up feeling so close to Ricky. He smiled and softly said for a not gay guy you sure fuck good and we both laughed. We hung out all the time. I guess we were a couple . Mark got distant but would still give me rides and he even invited us to a Sunday cookout at the river cabin. I moved in with Ricky we just gave away the fourth hand furniture from my place. His parents were always kind and sorta comfortable with me. We went to his folks for dinner and his Mom said that her sister was going to go stay with his cousin out on the west coast . They need help with the kids. She wants to know if we want to move in the house and pay her rent , it's in a safe quiet neighborhood with bus service. Ricky's dad said he has a line on a car that runs great and if we move to the house he would help him buy it. We ate got in the car and rode over to look at the house. His Aunt was way pretty and nice she said a thousand a month which we thought was cheap but we had to keep the yard and flower beds up properly. She then said rent it for a year that's how long my lease is in Oregon. The next few days were a blur of a rental truck and moving painting and cleaning floors and carpets. The bungalow was built in the 1920's and was charming small and fully updated. We set up the upstairs as our bedroom and a sitting space with tv. We didn't have near enough furniture for even the small space. We set up Ricky's home office downstairs. The bus trip for me to go to work was gruelingly long. Ricky had to pick me up for me to get home. The car was expensive to own but surely afforded us way more freedom. On the way home from the restaurant one night Ricky said have you considered moving to a new restaurant closer to the house. I replied that I hadn't but that it was a good idea for sure . Let me know if there's interest in a second or more chapters. I really appreciate the feedback. Sure my style is different and my punctuation isn't the best but I try to create a story that's interesting and include some erotic elements . Please offer up a donation to Nifty.org