Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:37:22 -0800 From: Charles Cox Subject: Love On The Road prt 2: Meeting Ben A few days passed and I hadnt seen or heard from Jason. When I enquired at the front desk, I learned they left. I found myself confused and kinda sad. Still, its not like we had fucked or anything. I checked out and went home. A few days later, I had some errands to run at the local mall. I parked and headed for the entrance. I noticed a group of boys slouching on a bench. One of them caught my eye. He was about average height with dark hair shaved close to his scalp. His dark eyes sparkled as he laughed. His face was smooth and unblemished. I could tell that even though the clothes he wore were baggy, he still had a lean, toned build. I wondered what he was hiding underneath those baggy jeanshorts. I got what I needed and decided to treat myself to some Thai food at the foodcourt. I sat down and dug in. A few minutes later i looked up and saw the cutie standing there holding a tray. "Mind if I join you?" he asked in a soft voice. I nodded and watched as he pulled out the chair opposite me and sat. "Im Ben" the boy said. I smiled. "Peter". I watched as he ate. I noticed his fingers were long and slender. Suddenly Bens phone dinged. He pulled it out and I saw a frown on his hansome face. " I gotta go." He stood and smiled. " I hate to impose like this but, do you think you can drive me home?" I smiled. "Of course!". We walked out to my car and got in. Being this close, I could smell Bens clean sweat. He directed me where to turn and it turned out he didnt live too far from me. "Thanks for the ride!" he said, his dark eyes sparkling. I smiled. "No problem. Maby we'll see eachother again soon". Ben smiled. "Count on it". A few days later I was watching TV and heard a knock at the door. When I opened it, my breath caught in my chest. Standing there was Ben with a black eye and a split lip. "Who did that to you?" I asked after ushering him inside and closing the door. "I fell" he explained. I felt my anger begin to rise. We sat on the couch and Ben began to cry. "Did your dad do this?" I asked tilting his chin up. He nodded, tears rolling down his smooth cheeks. " He was pissed I came home late." I stood. "Take me to your place". We got to Bens house. His dad must have been waiting for us because he came out. "Where the hell have you been you little shit!" He noticed me standing there. "Who the fuck are you?" he asked taking a step closer. "Im Bens freind?" His dad snorted. "You mean fuck buddy dont ya?" Ben started to speak but his dad back handed him across the face. "Dont you talk back to me you little fuck". I saw Bens eyes well up with tears. I grabbed his dad by the coller. "So you like to hit people huh? Why dont you try me?" he looked at me with bleary eyes. "Fuck you!". I turned to Ben. "Get in the car. Me and your dad are gonna chat." Ben slid into the passenger side and shut the door. "Listen to me you sorry sack of shit! If I ever hear of you hitting him again, your dead!" I got into the car and took Ben home. "Youll stay here". Ben smiled. "Thanks!" I smiled. "No problem".