Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 11:32:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Matthew Stachkunas <matthews2464@yahoo.com>
Subject: Josh and Brad Chapter 6 (High School)

The story is completely fictional. Names characters and incidents are a product
of the author's imagination and any resemblance to real people or events is
completely coincidental.


This story contains descriptions of sexual interactions. If you are
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Josh and Brad Chapter 6


Michael was trying to keep the anger out of his voice "how could you know that?"

With a look of patience on her face Jeannie said " Earlier I was going to stop
by to see if you were going to come over. I pulled in front of your house and
was walking up the front steps when I saw inside the window. Brad and Josh were,
um well, they were......close. I knew you couldn't have been home long so I
decided to just come home so you could talk to them."

Once again Michael was surprised to find out Jeannie knew more then she let on.
She was trying to give him the time he needed to come to terms with his brother
and best friend. She wanted him to know she would be there to talk to when he
was ready.


"Sometimes you just amaze me." he said. "Sorry for getting upset. I just didn't
expect that."

"I know. It's OK. Do you want to talk about it?" she asked.

"Ya, actually I do."

"I'm not upset about it. Just the opposite. I'm really happy they finally
decided to be honest with each other. I'm just worried about other people. Don't
get me wrong, the guys will be fine with it. But what about the other kids?" he
said no longer able to hide the concern for his brothers.


"Well, they are strong. They have us and the other guys. We can't start worrying
until there is something to worry about. All we can do is be there when they
need us. As long as we do that and don't be concerned about what other people
say, we will show them how much we love them." she said.


"Your right. But man this has taken a lot out of me. Do you mind if we just go
to bed?" he asked  finally aware of how tired he truly was.


"Course not. Would you like to sleep with me or in the spare room?" she asked.
There was no "tone" in her voice. She wasn't trying to be mean or funny or
annoying. She simply wanted to know what it was that would make him feel the
most comfortable right now.


"Actually, if you don't mind, I would like to just sleep with you. I think I
could use the comfort of having you next to me." he said.


"Now that's a really good idea." she said.

Once in her room Michael stripped to his boxers and Jeannie had slipped on a
pair of shorts and tank top to sleep in. They slipped into Jeannie's bed and
were asleep faster then they thought. They had slept together before. This was
nothing new. It was never discussed, they were never nervous or shy. They just
seemed to be totally comfortable with each other.


The next day as Jeannie and Michael pulled up to the school they saw Josh and
Brad walking from Josh's car. The boys waited for them to park and catch up.


"Hey bro, mornin' Brad" Michael said.

"Hey guys." said Jeannie.

"Michael, Jeannie, how are you two this morning?" asked Josh.

"Not bad, slept really good last night." said Michael.

"Um, Michael if you have a sec, can I talk to you, alone, before class starts?"
asked Brad looking a little nervous and shy.

"Course, Jeannie I will see you at lunch. Later Josh." he said.

Josh, looking at Brad with a questioning look. "Ya, later bro. Brad?"

"Ya, I'll see you later really it's not a problem." Brad said to Josh.

They had not discussed Josh's talk with Michael or the fact that Brad wanted to
talk to Michael. But Josh could tell it was something Brad really wanted and
even seemed like he had to do.  Josh nodded at Brad and smiled at Jeannie as
they began to walk together towards the school.


"What's up Brad?" asked Michael

"Well there is something I want to talk to you about......but I...well
it's....." Brad was trying but couldn't seem to spit it out.


Michael could see the fear and concern on his friends face. "Hey bud, lets go
sit over her." as he lead Brad to a short three foot wall that they both sat on.


Once they were both sitting down Michael notice that Brad couldn't even look at
him. He remember his promise to Josh again. But he was sure Brad was trying to
tell him about the two of them. He felt it would be OK if he helped his friend
out.

"Look Brad, I want you to know something. You are like a second brother to me. I
love you as much as I love Josh. I know you have something very important to
tell me. I want you to know, no matter what it is, I will never stop loving
you." he said.


Brad looked up into Michael's eyes. He could see the love behind Michael's eyes.
He knew that Michael knew. He didn't know how. But there it was written all over
his face.


"Michael why do I have the feeling you know what I want to say?" he asked.

Michael smiled "Maybe because you know I know pretty much everything about you.
Even if you don't know I know it."

"Well....you see there's this thing with Josh." Brad started.

"Brad, I know."

"Ya...but....you see, he....I....well.....shit this is hard" Brad tried again.

Michael moved as close to Brad as he could. Lowered his voice to a whisper and
looked Brad right in the eye. "I know already"

"huh"

"I know"

"But...." Brad said starting to tear up again. He really hatted that that kept
happening.


"Brad look at me." Michael said. "You have been in love with Josh for years. He
has been in love with you at least as long. I've know this. I got home before
you left last night.


Michael could see Brad's body tense up and the fear come across his face. He had
to talk fast before Brad completely lost it.


"Hey dude, no don't sweat it. Like I told Josh last night, the guys and I have
suspected for some time. It does NOT matter. They are all your friends. And I am
your best friend. Josh is my brother. I couldn't be happier." Michael quickly
got out.


"So you don't hate me?"

"Of course not. I love you dude. I'm glad you and Josh finally realize what we
all see already. That you two care very much for each other. We didn't want to
push you guys. We wanted you to figure it out on your own. Michael said quickly.

"Michael I .....I....I don't know what to say"

"Don't say anything. Just know that if and when you need us, your friends....all
your friends, will be there." He said.

"Thanks dude." Brad said with a smile

The two boys got up and started heading for there first class. Things were going
well. Brad and Josh were happy. Michael and Jeannie were beginning to think
things were looking OK.


Little did either of the pairs know that they weren't the only ones in on the
secret. While Brad and Michael were talking on the wall, the were being
overheard by a very not nice individual. Very soon there friendship would be
tested. Brad and Josh were going to come up against a hate they never knew
before.


As the two boys were walking towards the school Michael stopped. Brad had take
two or three steps before he realized that Michael was not beside him. As he
turned back he saw Michael standing looking around.  A look of worry on his
face.


"Michael? Whats up?" Brad asked trying to figure his friend out.

"Huh, oh sorry it's nothing I guess." Michael offered trying to look at easy
even though he didn't feel that way. Not at all.

"You sure? You seem to be distracted." Brad said.

"Na, Man it's nothing. I thought I heard someone. Must have been my
imagination." Michael said with a smile. "Come-on dude, lets go before we're
late."

As Michael said good by to Brad at his first class doorway, he saw Tommy heading
in his direction. They had Algebra first class together. He quickly caught up to
Tommy and grabbed his arm.


"Dude we need to ditch." he said to Tommy barely able to keep the panic out of
his voice.

Tommy for his part was confused. He was not aware of the previous nights news.
All he knew was one of his closest friends had a death grip on his arm and was
telling him they had to ditch class. Tommy, not normally up for doing anything
that would drop his GPA, could tell whatever this was it was bad enough to
warrant Michael suggesting he would have to ditch a class. Without question, he
allowed his friend to drag him down the hall.


Once Michael had Tommy in the boys bathroom and he had checked to see if they
were both alone, Michael let Tommy in on what was going on.


"Tommy I will explain everything in a few minutes, but for now I am activating
EDP 1. Please I need you to help me." he said quickly.

Tommy could tell by Michael's body language and the look on his face that this
was not drill or a joke.


Tommy looked panicked but nodded his head and pulled out his cell. While he was
doing this Michael, too, pulled out his phone, searched for a contact and hit
the button to dial his cell as he walked over to the window to get better cell
service.


Tommy, for his part, pulled up his contact lists. He checked off the prearranged
names in his friends list. Charlie, Danny, Brian, Robby, Michael and Jeannie.
Once they were all all checked off he typed the message he thought would never
be sent for real......

911...EDPB...1... ACTIVATED...911...NOT A DRILL!!!!!

He hit send just as Michael was hanging up with his call.

"Is this for real?" he asked Michael already knowing Michael would never pull
this as a prank.

"Yes" Michael said. He was no longer panicked. He was calm, short and direct.
"Now I will tell you what is going on. Doing that, I am going to break a promise
that's not even 24 hrs old. But I have no choice."

Michael was calm as he told Tommy what had happened from the time he got home
and found Josh and Brad making out, to the conversation he had with Jeannie just
hours after, too his talk with Brad 30 minutes ago.


Bringing Tommy up to speed took no more than a few minutes. Michael then
proceeded to explain to Tommy why he had activated EDP 1. The plan was never
really expected to be used by anyone. What Michael told Tommy next was all he
needed to hear to know that what they were doing was right. He gave a silent
prayer for their success and thanks for being foolish boys a few years ago.

"Tommy after Brad and I talked this morning we were walking into the school and
I heard someone say ""I'm going to kill that fagot"". Michael reported.

Something had clicked in Michael. He was no longer scared, nervous or panicked.
He had something to do that needed to be done. Someone, maybe a couple someone's
were in danger. He was NOT going to let something happen to anyone he cared
about the way it did to Trevor. He and the others had sworn that their freshmen
year.


"Did you see who said it?" Tommy asked beginning to sound and act like Michael.
He too was remembering the promise he made after the incident with Trevor.


"No. There were too many kids around. I was walking with Brad. When I heard it I
stopped and started looking around, but I couldn't see anyone looking at us or
around us. I can't even be shore it was directed at us. But it's just to
coincidental. If I am wrong I will apologize to everyone.


"Michael, there will be no need. If you are wrong then its nothing more than a
drill. If you are right.....well then maybe just maybe we can stop something
from happening. I take it you got a hold of him? Tommy was saying.

"Ya, I told him everything. He said to keep him informed and let him know if we
need anything.


"OK, then we have work to do. First period is almost over lets get moving. I
will go talk to Mr. Johnson and explain why we were not in Algebra. Tommy said.

"I have first escort. I'll head to Brad's class and wait outside. I should make
it just before the class ends. Remember not a word at lunch but keep your ears
and eyes open."

Not needing the reminder, but knowing Michael was just worried, even if he
didn't want to feel it right now, Tommy nodded and they boys left the bathroom
heading in different directions.

"Please let this work out right." Michael said to himself as he headed to Brad's
class. As he walked he started to remember Trevor. He wanted to stay hard and
emotionless right now but he couldn't help feeling what he felt that day.


"That's NOT happening again......NOT AGAIN DAMIT!!!"