27 - Palm Springs Family - Javier and Boyfriend

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This is a work of fiction, involving sensitive and controversial topics and sex, including M/M, M/m and m/m, as well as a few kinky topics along the way... If it is illegal, disturbing, dangerous or if there is any other reason you shouldn't read such stories, then please don't read this one. It is also a 'Coming of Age' story, and no gay boy can truly 'come of age' until he deals with his sexuality...

All of the boys are getting bored spending all their time in the pool, and all are looking forward to getting on with their new lives. The first project is to figure out who the boys want to tutor them in Spanish.

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There are two families at the heart of this story:

- Alex, Kevin, Michael + Luke, Steve, Daniel and Diego who met 14 days ago, and got back to Palm Springs 11 days ago

- Captain Ken, Jared, Corey + Nick, Sam, Kurt, Aiden who were adopted several months earlier; Captain Ken was the pilot on the chartered plane that brought the boys back to Palm Springs. They're moving to Palm Springs, and will live next door.

- Javier(23) and boyfriend(22)

The boys are listed oldest to youngest, but all are currently twelve. Luke, Nick and Steve will be the first three to turn 13... in the upcoming months.

Others will up show occasionally, but not be a major part of the story, like...

- J+J and their boys, who live behind Alex, Kevin and Michael

- Jorge(35), Richard(34), Chris(24) + Chad(16), José (12), Trevor(12) and their families, who are moving nearby...

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I would love to hear from you. Several people have asked to be notified of new chapters, which I'm happy to do. -Keith

AS ALWAYS, EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FICTION

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2nd Saturday, after meeting

Palm Springs

The dads know that yesterday was two weeks from the stressed out, freaked out first day they all met... they just aren't sure exactly what to do about it.

Getting a cake to celebrate two weeks seems a little lame even to them. They figure they'll at least mention it.

Alex also wants to move on about calling Javier and talking with him about the Spanish lessons. He doesn't want to wait too long to pursue that.

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2nd Friday together

Breakfast

The dads + Michael and Corey come wandering in from both dads' bedrooms to the kitchen for breakfast. The two dads are much happier getting to spend some sexy time with Michael and Corey and the other two dads.

They figure they'll eventually have to do what Steve originally suggested. They're going to have to get a schedule together for who's sleeping where and when... A sex calendar? That just sounds creepy... they obviously need a better name for it.

Luke suggested "Who's in who tonight?" but that sounded even creepier.

Michael and the kitchen crew are going shopping, but Aiden and crew are doing breakfast first, for which everybody is happy.

Once everybody is seated Alex starts, "Guys, congratulations... at least to the four that we kidnapped," which gets very confused looks from all the boys.

Alex continues, "Guys, yesterday was two weeks since the first day we all met. There was so much going on yesterday that we didn't have a chance to say anything. Do any of you have any regrets that we should know about?" which he says chuckling a little, which causes all the boys to first laugh, and then loudly say, "NO!"

But it causes them all to think about everything that has happened in just two weeks. It's been an amazing two weeks.

Luke starts, "Wow dads, it seems much longer than two weeks. I can't believe how much has happened in two weeks. Really? Dads, thank you... so much... for everything," looking a little weepy.

Daniel, looking a little teary also, says, "Dads and Michael... and Luke and Steve. We are so happy that you... uh... decided to adopt us too. We are so, so happy here... thank you so much. We talk about it a lot and we can't imagine our lives anywhere else. Please don't ever send us back," which panics the dads... all the dads, but Daniel is laughing when he says it, so apparently he's kidding, but they all take it seriously.

Dad Kevin says, "Guys, that will never, ever happen. We promise. But like we told you the day we asked if you'd let us be your dads, we're new at this and we're going to screw up, so guys please... really do tell us if we do," which gets very confused looks from Ken and Jared and Corey.

Ken hesitates, but eventually asks, "What do you mean, you asked them if you could be their dads?" which causes a couple of the four to giggle.

Daniel explains, "The day they asked us about being adopted, they started by promising us a couple things, like they would never hurt us, or lie to us, they would love us forever. Then they said they were new at being dads and would make mistakes, and they asked us if we'd let them be our dads," which amazes the other two dads... that they would even ask something like that.

Alex chuckles and says, "We wanted to be honest with them. We've never done anything like this and we know we're going to screw up, and we asked them to let us know when we do. We promised we'd never lie to them, so we certainly can't claim to know what we're doing, now can we?" which gets a great laugh, mostly from the other boys.

Ken and Jared are sitting there looking at their boys.

They have never seen their own boys this happy, and they absolutely know it's because Alex, Kevin and Michael are so much better at talking and communicating with them... and the other four boys too. They think they're getting better, but they have a ways to go yet, but they're very happy they all met and hit it off. It makes being parents a lot easier if you have other people around to help and support you.

They finish a pretty normal breakfast, everybody chatting and having a good time. Luke asks about lifting weights and everybody agrees.

All the boys almost run to take their dishes back, yelling that they'll be back ready to go to the 'gym', which is easier than saying lifting weights all the time... although it's a pretty basic 'gym', just a decently large storage shed that they moved everything out of and into an old unused garage, which reminds Alex to work on getting the garage and shed rebuilt at some point. He's thinking after they start back to school. The boys would not be happy if people are working on it while they want to be in the pool naked.

They all vanish to the 'gym' for over an hour, leaving the dads to chat a bit about them being so interested in the weights. They all know that the shower afterwards is probably more fun, but are really impressed that the boys seem really interested in doing that... They hope they show the same enthusiasm and commitment to learning Spanish... at least the ones who want to learn Spanish.

The dads are still sitting there when they all come back in, and can already see the worried looks on Michael's and Corey's faces. They're all taking bets about how long it will be before it goes beyond just giving them the best soaping up of their lives... and have no problem with it when it does.

They're all kinda seeing Luke's point... whats the difference with them doing that with Michael and Corey, or some other adult... or even the dads. They certainly see how incredibly happy the boys are at being able to share that with Michael and Corey. It's a great bonding experience that the dads are missing out on. Damn it.

They hear them all head to Michael's shower, and despite their best efforts they all burst out laughing... which gets several dirty looks from Michael and Corey... Somehow the dads suspect they don't hate it all that much, although truthfully, it kinda hurts the dads to miss out.

They're all gone for what seems like thirty minutes, and they all come back talking, laughing and hanging onto each other. And to be more precise, various boys hanging on to various body parts with really big smiles... except for Michael and Corey. Aiden's fingers can barely go around Michael's balls, and Daniel and Diego seem to be enjoying Corey's just as much.

And from the looks on their faces, Michael and Corey look totally miserable, and like they're really ready to get past the preliminaries...

They both have the worst case of blue balls they can remember, but if that ever happens, the boys have to start it... they just wish like hell they would already! M+C keep looking at each other and you just know they're trying to figure out how to go somewhere and jerk off.

Doesn't help the dads attitudes at all. Damn this is hard... and so are they.

They try to get on with things. The kitchen crew has put what they need on the shopping list, although they're going shopping too. Daniel and Diego love going to Cardenas. Steve and Corey field a couple computer and phone questions. And pretty much everybody stays busy for a while.

Since Javier works in a Mexican Restaurant, they figure he won't want to have the same thing for dinner. The kitchen crew decides on a big lasagne casserole with fresh made bread and a few sides.

That results in a morning shopping trip back to Cardenas, which is fast becoming a favorite store. This time Steve and Luke both go with them, and Steve is both impressed by the store and a little intimidated... because he can't speak Spanish. It does make him even more determined to learn Spanish. They love seeing Daniel and Diego having so much fun in the store. They get lots of attention from the people who work there.

They get back, and with Michael and Corey's help, fix and have a light lunch and then a little later start on dinner.

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Friday

Boyfriend Surprise

Jorge, Richard, Chris and their boys arrive around 1PM for dinner. They want to be here when Javier arrives, and their boys were clamoring to get there so they can get in the pool... they all start off naked, but know they have to put their suits on before the visitors arrive. Nobody is happy, including the dads.

Michael and Corey tried several times to help with dinner, but Aiden and crew said they had it covered. Everything is pretty simple and well underway, when the driveway sensor sounds.

All the boys who had met Javier are really looking forward to seeing him again. The others think all four are just a little too horny, but they never mind seeing cute guys. They figure there's no way he'll get naked with them, which bums them out.

All the boys had agreed, after some sweet talking by the dads, to NOT run out to the car naked. They don't want to scare Javier away.

The dads are also concerned that if 20 people go running out to the car that they'll get back in the car and leave quickly... so just the ones that had met him go out first to meet the car, plus Steve, who isn't about to be left behind while Luke goes to greet this 'really hot' guy... Luke's description.

They start out the front door just as the car pulls off the driveway to park. The yard in this area has no grass, just a compacted kind of sand and topping that's very common for desert landscaping in Palm Springs.

There are lots of varieties, but the one used here is called Palm Springs Gold Decomposed Granite, a mixture of sand and very small crushed granite. It packs down really well, especially after cars drive over it, so it's no problem to park cars on it... and there's enough room for multiple cars.

They can see Javier in the passenger seat, but can't see the driver. Steve thinks that Javier is sexy as hell, although he knows he has no real hope of ever being able to enjoy him as anything other than hopefully as a friend and tutor.

Javier gets out and goes directly to Diego and Daniel, who hug the crap out of him... and even give him quick kisses on the cheek... what, he's a gay boy. He won't hate them for that, will he?

While they're doing that, the driver is getting out of the car, which is a Volvo SUV, and coming around the car... just as Steve, Luke and Matteo recognize each other... Steve and Luke look excitedly at each other, then literally run to hug Matteo... both at the same time.

He gets a huge hug and quick kisses too... just because they both thought the first time they met that he was absolutely hunky and adorable and friendly... but they were afraid to kiss him... then. But now they know he's not only gay, but Javier's boyfriend. Well damn. Palm Springs really is a small town.

Six dads, more boys, Michael, Corey and Chris are all coming out of the house, watching all the boys go running up and start hugging and kissing these guys.

They're confused. How can they possibly know each other already? They start walking closer to the car, then Alex slowly realizes where he's seen Matteo before, so he goes over and greets him with a handshake... pissed that he can't get away with hugging the sexy guy... and certainly not with a kiss. Damn it.

And by now Matteo is being hugged and kissed by Daniel and Diego too. They had met him very briefly when they came by to exchange cars.

There are about 6 conversations going on and eventually they all just kinda stop and stare at each other and start laughing. They keep laughing as the boys drag both of them by their hands into the house.

After a little while everything gets sorted out. The dads explain that they're sitting outside drinking a Margarita, and ask if they would like to go back outside. They do and are given a Margarita, which of course gets Luke's attention...

As soon as he starts, Alex just smiles, holds up his 'Luke hand', and says, "One half of one for each of you, ok?" to which Luke hugs him and says, "Thanks dad. You're the best," which gets laughs from everybody. They know Luke is just kissing up bit, trying to insure they can get a Margarita occasionally.

Just about 5 seconds after they get seated with a Margarita, four boys come up, wanting to know if they have to keep their bathing suits on.

Alex laughs and explains that the boys like to skinny dip.

Diego, without thinking about it, says, "Javier and Matteo like to skinny dip too, but don't get to often," which is all it takes for all the brothers who hear to strip naked, right there on the spot, throw their clothes on a chair and run and jump in the pool. All the others, except Luke and Steve, aren't far behind.

And yeah, the rule on no jumping has been greatly stretched out of shape. It's not even really mentioned anymore.

Javier and Matteo are sitting and laughing out loud along with all the dads, mostly to distract from how hot it is seeing all these naked boys, not that they're into boys... they're not... never have even thought about doing anything with anybody that young.

But, hey... cute and naked is cute and naked, so they're certainly not looking away, although they hope they're being subtle enough so the dads don't notice and yell at them... or worse.

After the little naked excitement is over Alex offers, "Javier, it's great to meet you, and Matteo, it's wonderful to see you again. I really enjoyed meeting you when we bought the car, but we were all afraid we'd never get to see you again... we're really glad that we do.

"Also guys, sorry about all the naked boys. When we first got home with them they wouldn't even get in the pool naked... until they did it the first time. Now it's impossible to keep them clothed... they're usually naked all the time. So, feel free to join them if you want. It's not a problem... at all," which causes Javier and Matteo to chub up a bit.

Luke isn't about to let that go by unchallenged, so with a really big smile, "And we're not the only ones that are usually naked... are we dads? We were all naked earlier, including all the dads. We got dressed for you," getting a look from dad Alex that would have peeled paint off a wall...

So they all do the only thing they can think of... they all burst laughing... for a while.

Matteo is surprised and asks, "Really? That would really be ok? Are you sure?" which causes all the boys to laugh.

Alex knows when he's beat. He just laughs and says, "Hey, just think of it as another place to practice Spanish... which gets laughs... he continues, "¿Como se dice... practicar español?" which gets more laughs, and Javier complements him on his bit of Spanish.

They say maybe later, but for now they're enjoying talking and meeting everybody. Javier asks how so many gay dads and boys ended up in one place, and the dads all kinda explain.

They sit and talk, just getting to know each other, and sip their margaritas, including the boys, especially Luke, who only gets one half of one. And even though all the boys drink theirs really slowly... they eventually run out before the adults do. Luke debates for a bit but finally asks about getting more.

Dad Alex motions for Luke to come over and sit across his legs for a minute, to which Luke kinda resists for a few moments... knowing he's probably in trouble... but he does... looking down the entire time.

Luke reluctantly sits down on dad Alex's legs/knees, and Alex puts his hand gently on Luke's back and says, "Guys please don't think we're always saying 'NO' just to be jerks. We're not. We all promise. None of us should probably be drinking alcohol, but you guys are still too young to be drinking much... probably at all.

"We will gradually let you have a little more, not often... and not much at one time. But guys, dad Kevin has already told you his parents were both alcoholics. My father was too, but he mostly drank because he hated my mother," which gets a nervous laugh.

Luke speaks up a little sadly, "Yeah, both of my parents were drunks... and used drugs. So dad, I really do understand. I know you're not just being mean," and gives him a nice kiss... just on his cheek.

Alex continues, "Guys, we want to help you learn to drink responsibly... and that means not ever getting drunk. And I hope you never, ever see any of us drunk, because I hope none of us ever get drunk. We know that most parents would never let you guys drink any alcohol, but we also know you could sneak around and do it anyway... but we hope you never will.

"We also know that some parents would let you drink anything you want... hoping that you'd get sick from it. To teach you a lesson. Sons, none of us ever want to see any of you get sick from drinking, plus guys drinking that much can be very dangerous. College kids die sometimes from drinking too much. We want you to pay attention to how much you drink, and not overdo it.

"Guys, did I make a mistake by telling you that you can have a little bit of margarita? If so, I am really sorry," which makes Luke almost cry, hearing his dad take the blame...

Luke leans in and hugs Alex's neck for a long time and kisses him on his cheek saying, "Dad, I'm sorry... I shouldn't have said I wanted more. We all appreciate everything you do for us... all of us dad. You've never treated us like kids and we love you. I'm sorry," with red eyes.

Alex, with tears threatening to fall too, hugs him back and says, "We love you guys so much it scares us to death. We just don't ever want to see you get hurt," which gets him another hug and kiss.

What the dads have not told the boys... they started making them a bit weaker than before. They figured the adults can just drink more, and not give the boys quite as much alcohol when they're allowed to have a bit. Do NOT tell the boys!

Luke decides he really likes sitting on Alex' lap, and turns and straddles his legs and leans all the way back against his chest. Alex wraps his arms around Luke, and just pulls him gently back against him.

He leans down and kisses Luke on the cheek and hugs him a little tighter, even putting his nose against Luke's neck and just inhaling the warm pure scent of his son, so slowly, finding it really emotional to do that with Luke, for really the first time ever... and having to fight back his own tears.

Luke decides he especially loves sitting like this with dad Alex. He pulls his dad's arms tighter around him, and just leans back with his head on his chest, and enjoys being held, so enjoying being this connected to his dad, who he loves so much... leaning up once to kiss him on the cheek... just because. None of which goes unnoticed by Javier and Matteo.

He also spends a lot of time just sitting and watching Javier and Matteo, and looking into their eyes. He finds both of them really sexy, but decides that the main attraction for him is that they seem like really nice guys... sexy too, but really nice. If they were only naked.

Javier and Matteo are sitting here watching this and are totally amazed. They look at each other a little emotionally, having to fight off a few of their own tears at seeing such a tender show of affection between Luke and his dad... and one that brings up painful memories of their own.

They're especially surprised that a young man as old as Luke would dare to do that at all, but especially in front of of two people he barely knows.

And they would never think that a dad would ever bother explaining something like this to their son... and the way he does it shows how incredible these dads are.

They're both sure they've never seen a family like this before, and they really like them. It makes them wish their own families could have been anywhere near this loving.

Jorge and Richard are sitting and watching this too, totally amazed at the connection Alex and Kevin has with Luke and the other boys. They're also thinking that they could probably learn a few things from Alex and Kevin about being dads to their own sons.

Javier kinda shakes his head, mostly to clear it a bit after watching this emotional connection between the two of them, and asks where Aiden is, and where Diego and Daniel went, and the dads explain that they have really gotten into cooking, and that they're preparing dinner. He offers to go in with them and see what they're doing, which they want to do.

They all go in to find the cooks and they're both really impressed, both with the boys and the dads. Aiden comes over and hugs Javier to death, and even kisses him on the cheek... which they both seem to like. He hugs Matteo really good, but is afraid to kiss him... just yet.

Javier had mentioned the four boys that had come into the restaurant with Michael, and that he had given him his card and mentioned that he was interested in tutoring them in Spanish. He told him that Diego called about dinner, but they didn't make the connection that it was the same Diego that Matteo had met briefly... and Javier didn't mention that he had a twin. Diego is a pretty common Latino name.

Matteo had also told Javier about this dad who came into the dealership with two adorable young sons, who he was sure were boyfriends, to buy a Volvo SUV, and how the dad deferred completely to his son about the car. He thought that was amazing, he just had no idea he would ever get to see them again. But he's very happy that he does.

After about 45 minutes and enough weak margaritas everybody is getting along just great. The kitchen crew has joined them at this point too. They're enjoying talking and getting to know each other. It's only about 3:30PM and they aren't eating until 6PM, so some of the boys start trying to persuade them to get naked with them in the pool.

The margaritas might be having some influence, but both Javier and Matteo are really afraid the dads will be pissed if they get naked, and they pretty much say that. The dads assure them it isn't a problem, and explain that the boys had called them out about not getting in the pool with them when they were naked.

Eventually, after another margarita they agree. It's like the day with Michael and Corey kissing Luke and Steve. All the boys are lined up at the side of the pool, trying to get the first glimpse at their hot nakedness.

Javier and Matteo are both very embarrassed and pretty turned on... a little too turned on. And, for the record, Michael, Corey and Chris are mostly responsible, not the boys... and maybe a dad or six.

They didn't contemplate ever getting naked with the boys... just maybe looking when they had the chance. They're hesitating undressing and then unfortunately Luke figures out why, saying loudly, "They're just embarrassed because they've both got boners (while pointing, which doesn't help). No problem, I do too, see," as he quickly stands up from Alex's lap and pulls off his shorts and proudly shows them.

With nothing else to do, everybody about falls over laughing, especially Javier and Matteo, so they decide 'fuck it' and get naked, after asking the dads several more times.

But first, Javier says, "OK... but if we do this... you do too. Agreed?" deciding that they are not going to miss this opportunity to see all these adults naked if at all possible.

The dads give in... eventually... pretty gladly actually... after asking about 10 times if Javier and Matteo are sure it was ok, saying they don't want to invite them and then freak them out. The dads biggest problems at the moment, like Javier and Matteo, are their dicks.

Javier and Matteo both think all these dads are very hot, so they have no problem with getting naked with them at all, as long as the adults don't. And they both also really, really like Michael, Corey and Chris... and the boys too, but that is a really big NO, NO, NO.

They put the volleyball net back up, which provides some very boner-inducing ass crack views, and all have an exciting game of volley-grab-ass-and-balls. Good times, and a few gropes, are enjoyed by all.

Corey and Michael go to separate sides, as do Luke, with Michael and Steve, with Corey.

There are a few really exciting points that get Michael and Corey a really big kiss... from Luke or Steve, and they certainly aren't shy or chaste. Chris too, who's on the same side as Steve. And none of the adults even bat an eye when any of them try to polish each other's tonsils. Although Javier and Matteo are thoroughly confused.

Alex sees the confused look on their faces, and knows somebody is going to have to explain... eventually. Damn.

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Diego and crew had gone back in to finish dinner. Diego comes out and goes over to tell the guys in the pool that dinner is ready... including Javier and Matteo, who are both enjoying being bumped and occasionally being grabbed by the boys. They're still not sure what's going on with these families, but decide they really like them.

They're all told they can get dressed or stay naked, which of course all the boys do. Javier and Matteo decide they've already all seen them naked, so no need to dress now. They hope.

The tables have been rearranged, so they are as close together as possible... in case any of the boys want to hear what's said, or want to talk to Javier and Matteo.

The dads always leave it up to the boys where to sit, and all the boys who expressed any interest in Spanish are as close to Javier and Matteo as possible, along with the boys who can speak Spanish... although that may not just be so they can hear better.

Jorge is sitting with them and encourages them to speak Spanish too. They thought it might help convince some of the other boys.

Alex walks over to a counter and picks up a small cardboard box and takes it over and puts it in the middle of the table where the potential Spanish speakers are, and just turns around and walks away. The boys all want to know what it is, so Alex just laughs and says, "Open it and find out," which gets more laughs.

They open the box and it's a set of flash cards in Spanish, each with a Spanish word or several words, and a drawing of common things you find in houses... spoon, fork, plate, glass, bed, dog, cat, etc. They're designed to help people learn and remember Spanish by putting them on things in the house. They boys all think they're great, and thank the dads.

Dad Kevin volunteers, "We did this when we were learning German. It helps... a lot. And guys, the other thing we'd really encourage is... Speak Spanish... 'habla español'. Any time you can say something in Spanish... say it. At first it's just seems hard, 'difficile', and annoying and takes a lot of time, but we promise you... every time you use a Spanish word, it'll be easier the next time.

"The hardest thing about learning a language is learning to hear the words. You really do have to train your ears to hear new words when you're learning a language, and Spanish is a fast language anyway... so it'll take a while for you to get used to hearing the words," which absolutely amazes Javier and Matteo that the dads even know that.

And in fact the Spanish speakers have a nice conversation in Spanish with each other, a little on the slow side, just to give all the boys a little flavor of how native Spanish sounds. Jorge also does it to better judge Javier and Matteo's Spanish, and he's very impressed.

The boys all have big eyes and are wondering if they'll ever be able to understand and speak Spanish, but nobody changes their mind.

Javier and Matteo have never seen a family so supportive of their kids, and the fact that the dads have apparently learned enough German to be fluent really helps them understand the challenges, based on Kevin's comment about learning German.

They all really enjoy the dinner, telling the cooks several times how great everything is, in English and Spanish, and end up having a great time with each other. The boys already think of them as great friends, and Javier and Matteo are thinking the same thing. Everything is very comfortable... never mind that they're all naked.

A lot of the conversation is in Spanish, and a lot of it is from the boys who don't speak Spanish... asking how to say various things in Spanish, and then repeating it back. Jorge, Javier and Matteo defer to José, Daniel and Diego a lot... so their brothers can see how good their Spanish already is.

The boys say they'll divide the cards and put them in the best places in the house.

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un poco de español

(Dad Kevin: My Spanish is limited to two months a long time ago, so I might not have heard and remembered all of this correctly. I assure you that any errors are mine... Not Javier or Matteo's. Sorry.)

Javier decides to use the cards to give an impromptu Spanish lesson.

He picks up the box the cards are in, gets a very puzzled look on his face, frowns big, turns to Matteo and asks, "Hmmm... Qué es ESTO?" being careful to make it sound like a question, which causes all the boys to stop and listen and watch what he's doing...

Matteo immediately picks up on what he's doing. He looks at the box and says, "Una CAJA... ESTO (pointing) es una CAJA."

Javier looks at him puzzled, and then he holds up a finger, like a light bulb goes off, and he says, "Aahhh.... una CAJA... (pointing with his other hand) ESTO es una CAJA," and then repeats it.

Then he picks up a spoon and Matteo says, "una cuchara.. esto es una cuchara," which Javier repeats several times.

He picks up a fork, and Matteo says, "un tenedor... esto es un tenedor," which Javier also repeats, actually sounding surprised with each one, like it's the first time he's ever seen one, even turning each one and looking at it carefully. And he's very careful to repeat everything slowly a couple times so the boys can hear the pronunciation clearly.

He picks up the box again, looks at Matteo with a perplexed expression on his face, and asks like he's forgotten, "QUE es esto?"

Matteo looks directly at him and says, "ESTO es una CAJA."

Javier repeats, with a satisfied expression, "Ahhh... sí... esto es una CAJA."

Then, holding the box, turns to look directly at all the boys, he asks, "Qué es ESTO?" All the boys look at him like he has two heads... well, he does, but you get the idea.

Aiden quickly figures out what he's asking and says, "Esto es una caja," which is all it takes for the boys to get what he's doing.

Javier responds with a big smile, "Sí... muy bien Aiden. ESTO es una CAJA," which gets a big smile out of Aiden... Daniel and Diego too.

And in fact, Diego and Daniel are so impressed they lean over, one at a time, and give him a very, very friendly kiss... he's sitting between them. The dads all look at each other and smile big... almost proudly. They figure the three of them are over their hesitation about others knowing they're all three boyfriends. Javier and Matteo look at each other briefly and smile just as big.

They sit and do this back and forth quite a few times. Javier's always careful to compliment whoever gives the answer with, "muy bien."

He eventually adds some adjectives like "pequeña," putting his hands close together to mean "small." For "grande" he moves his hands much further apart... reaching out to the side to show it's really big. He then says with big eyes, "MUY grande," trying to reach much further out than his arms will reach, which makes all the boys crack up... but they get it.

He takes one card out, holds it up and says, "una carta... esto es una carta." Then he takes out two cards and says, "dos cartaS... estaS son doS cartaS," stressing the 'S' on the end. And he does variations on that, asking the boys often something like "qué," which by now the boys know it means "what?" And they answer him.

He starts saying things and then looking at the boys and says, "Repita por favor" and the boys quickly figure out it means "repeat," and they do. The dads are all very impressed.

He even makes sentences like, "Esto es una caja PEQUE�`A," which means, "this is a small box", moving his hands close together, on each side of the box.

He says, "Esto NO es una caja GRANDE, es una caja PEQUE�`A," being very demonstrative, shaking his head NO, moving his hands as appropriate for each one. The dads are all sitting and watching with open mouths, and all the boys think it's great fun... and they dive right in and participate.

Javier turns to Matteo, holding the box and asks with confusion and exaggeration, "¿Es esto una caja GRANDE?"

Matteo shakes his head vigorously and says, "NO! Esto es una caja PEQUE�`A. NO es GRANDE," moving his hands appropriately, which gets laughs from the boys... who they then ask to repeat it... by saying, "Repita por favor." A few even show what they mean with their hands, which gets a laugh.

Daniel, Diego and José are sitting and watching and looking at each other, most with red eyes... just amazed that their brothers would do this to support them.

They sit and do this for at least thirty minutes, even getting to the point that they can make a few complete simple sentences. Javier and Matteo say it in Spanish and then the boys repeat it.

The dads are all sitting and watching... very happy with their first lesson. And totally convinced that Javier, and hopefully Matteo too, are definitely the perfect choice for the boys. The boys actually seem disappointed when Javier starts speaking to them in English again.

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Javier and Matteo both enjoy talking to Jorge and José. They're really amazed and impressed with these 'blended families'. It's obvious all these boys think of each other as their brothers, and most of the boys who aren't Hispanic say they want to learn Spanish to support their brothers.

At one point Luke asks how many lessons they would have during a week, and dad Alex smiles big and says it would be best if they work that out with Javier.

Steve also asks if Matteo will be helping, and the dads say they don't know, but that they certainly hope so, and suggest asking Matteo, which gets a big smile from Steve... and Matteo too.

Javier and Matteo have never seen parents who would let their kids decide things like that, and they're really impressed with the dads, and that the boys take all of this seriously.

They have a great day and evening. They have a rough count of boys who 'say' they want to learn Spanish, which at the moment is pretty much all of them... plus all four dads who live here, plus Michael and Corey.

They give Javier and Matteo an open invitation to come over pretty much any time and use the pool... and they figure they can start working out how they're going to do Spanish lessons, but in the meantime practice in the pool is proving pretty popular.

They also give them a code to the gate and make it clear they really do mean they can come over and use the pool and hang out with the boys... and the adults too.

They spend the entire time getting to know each other. To nobody's surprise, Luke finds lots of excuses to hug one or the other of them, and they don't seem to mind at all... hugging back just as much. And for the record, Luke isn't the only boy doing that. The big brothers and dads are having pangs of jealousy, figuring they can't get away with doing the same thing.

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Thur Evening

Javier and Matteo

Jorge and Richard eventually say they need to be leaving, and Javier and Matteo take that as their cue to leave as well.

All the boys and dads get dressed along with the visitors and go out with them when they leave. They all had a great time, and Javier and Matteo are more than a little bummed out at leaving these boys and families.

They were both from large families, once upon a time, and seeing how much these guys love and respect each other is both very touching... and a little depressing.

They both decide they would love to teach these boys Spanish, and are seriously trying to figure out how to come over and hang out with the boys. They're mostly afraid the dads are just being polite, but it doesn't seem like it.

They all bid Jorge, Richard and their family goodbye, getting in a bit of Spanish as they leave... boys waving as they drive out the gate. And you just know that Chris and Chad don't escape without some serious kissing... much to Javier and Matteo's surprise... and dad Alex's worries.

That leaves the rest standing around finding excuses to keep talking... and hugging or rubbing shoulders and touching. All the boys take their turn hugging Javier and Matteo once more and kissing them on the cheeks... a few with red eyes already.

The dads again assure them that they are all serious about the lessons, for them too, and really do encourage them to come over and hang out with the boys. They tell them that they expect to pay them for helping the boys with Spanish, and that they aren't just inviting them over to get free tutoring... which Javier really appreciates them saying.

Turns out Matteo likes to cook and had several conversations with the boys who were doing the cooking. He has never seen a group of twelve-year old boys who are so impressive.

But, eventually, they run out of excuses to hang around longer and say they better be going. That of course is the perfect excuse for the boys to hug them several more times, and kiss them on the cheeks... several times.

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As they're driving away, Javier, deep in thought, says, "Wow, those are some amazing dads. I've never seen dads who would treat their kids... like they're not kids.

"Did you notice how they'd usually say that the boys could decide things? Even with things that cost money, like Spanish lessons. And I didn't get the impression that it's because they don't care... at all. I think they just really want to let the boys decide what they want to do. Wow," looking over to Matteo, who's driving.

Matteo is also deep in thought, "I think so too. Those boys are all amazing. It's really sad that they all lost their own parents... but those boys all lucked out with being adopted by these guys. You know, if I didn't know they were adopted, I'd think they'd always been brothers... well, except some of them are Latino and some aren't," chucking a bit to himself.

Javier thinks a bit and then says, "You know... the day I met four of those boys, I was totally amazed at how great they all got along. Don't be mad, but I... uh... also thought Michael was hot as hell, and probably gay... sorry. It was a part of the reason I gave him my card... not that I was going to ever cheat on you," which causes both of them to laugh a little.

Matteo adds, "Don't worry, and it's not cheating as long as I'm invited," which gets a big laugh.

Matteo continues, "I thought Steve and Luke were hot as hell too... way too young... but hot, the day I met them... Daniel and Diego too, but I only spoke to them a few minutes. I spent a little bit of time talking with them in Spanish... You know... I saw Michael that day too... briefly.

"I was quickly introduced when they came to pick up the car when it was ready. He came up in another car with one of the dads and Daniel and Diego, got out... got hugged and kissed pretty good actually by Luke and Steve, and Michael drove the new car home... with Luke and Steve.

"The dad, Alex, drove the car home that he and Luke and Steve came in. I didn't think much about it at the time, but I certainly noticed how hot Michael is," he says chuckling, still in thought.

Thinking a while Javier says, "I actually thought it was odd how close Michael and Luke were the day I met them. They honestly acted so much like boyfriends... except for the age difference. I'm surprised Luke actually has a different boyfriend," he says, looking puzzled.

Matteo remembers noticing something, "I noticed tonight how close Luke and Steve are... with Michael and Corey. I saw each of them kiss several times... and NOT just on the cheek. A couple of those kisses were pretty damn hot. I think I saw both of them kiss... what was his name... Chris. Their dads can't really be ok with that... can they?" which causes Javier to remember he noticed the kisses too.

Javier chuckles and says, "Beats me... but there is no way those boys are being taken advantage of. Those boys are the happiest, most loving kids I've ever seen," to which Matteo agrees.

Javier decides he'll call tomorrow or the next day and have a long talk with Diego... about the lessons, about coming over, and about... well, whatever.

Matteo asks a final question, "What do you think about Spanish lessons? Do you think the boys are serious? I know Diego, Daniel and José really want to continue their Spanish, but I'm not sure about the others," thinking the boys don't know how much work this is going to involve.

Javier had thought about that too and says, "I don't know. Diego told me his dads apparently speak pretty good German... which I know isn't easy to learn, and they've apparently had a couple months of Spanish in Seville, Spain.

"The boys said they impressed the hell out of somebody at the Group Home speaking German... So, they certainly should know how much work it is to learn a language. I hope so, but I don't know. What Kevin said about needing to learn to hear the words... it sounds like they understand how learning a language works. I guess the only thing to do is plan on Diego, Daniel and José... and see what happens," which causes Matteo to nod a couple times.

Javier adds with a chuckle, "So, are you going to tell them that you're a teacher too?" which causes Matteo to frown, then smile, and finally for him to say, "Beats me," as Javier leans over and kisses him on the cheek... only because he's driving.

Matteo adds with a chuckle, "That was great what you did with the first lesson. I liked that... and more importantly, the boys seemed to like it too," which gets a chuckle out of Javier.

He agrees with the boys liking it and adds, "I really want us to try to make things fun... and not just make it all about handing out sheets of vocabulary... and eventually grammar. We'll certainly have to be more advanced with Daniel, Diego and José, but at first I think they'll be a big help with the other boys.

They're both pretty proud of how their first time actually being teachers went... and are very happy with their 'students'.

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A Bit Earlier

As soon as Javier and Matteo drive away, Michael and Corey start trying desperately to get away. They've been hard and horny as hell ever since that shower this morning... and no chance to do anything about it.

They all go back to the living room and talk. Dad Kevin starts by asking, "Guys, what did you think about your first Spanish lesson," which gets a laugh out of everybody.

No surprise, but Luke starts, "That was great. It was actually fun. And it's really amazing... he never said a word in English, but it was clear what he... was saying," which gets chuckles from the other boys.

Sam adds, "I loved it. I figured the first thing they'd do is hand out sheets of words to learn... I liked it."

Steve hesitates a bit but says, "I... liked it... but I'm used to having things to study and learn... this was... a little... I don't know... a little disorienting or something. I did like it, but it's going to take me some time to get used to doing it like this... I kept thinking it was annoying not being able to see in writing what he was saying... But one thing it did... I didn't have to think about translating what he was saying... that was good," and a couple of the other boys agree.

Kevin wants to assure them a bit, "Guys, this is the way we learned German in Germany too... they never used any English with us. And I'll be honest, I thought it was very disorienting at first too... but I eventually got to the point that I really liked doing it this way. And Steve, you're exactly right... we never translate anything in our heads from or to German to English. If we can clearly hear the word in German, and we know it... we just know what it means from going over it so much like this. This technique works... I hope you'll all give it a good chance."

The boys think about what he said and most of them think it's a good way to learn Spanish.

Steve asks a good question, "Dads... all, Michael, Corey... what did you think? Only two of you have had any Spanish... I think," which causes all of them to smile... leave it to Steve to ask that, and it's a good question.

Dad Ken says, "You know, I really enjoyed it. Like Sam said, I figured they'd come with sheets of vocabulary... I liked it. But like you said Steve, I found it a little harder to listen and follow along without seeing it written out, especially at first, but I found I could follow along and remember a lot too," with a big smile.

Michael, Corey and most of the other boys agree.

Daniel offers, "If it helps any... it's the way we learned Spanish too," which gets a laugh.

He continues, "English too. We didn't start by studying sheets of words... I liked that in English. We... sometimes had kids we grew up with who spoke English when we played with them... when we could. It WAS hard following along and figuring out what they meant when they talked at first, but I liked it... a lot better than studying lists of words, like we did later in school," all the boys agree... and several hug him. They all know they didn't have an easy life before.

They all sit around and talk for a while, even repeating a lot of what they went over with Javier and Matteo. Somebody even gets the box of cards and goes over all of it that they can remember, laughing a lot along the way... and they remember a lot of it.

- - -

As soon as the boys head to their bedrooms, Corey and Michael stand up to do the same thing as quickly as possible.

They all got dressed earlier, when the ones leaving did, figuring it would be weird if they stayed naked.

The dads know exactly what's going on, so all four walk up to Michael and Corey to thwart their escape, reach down and start rubbing their crotches thru their shorts, which makes both of them almost pass out.

Michael and Corey certainly don't have any problem with what they're going, they just wish they'd rub harder... and faster. So they start pushing their crotches into their hands, trying to move things along.

That leads to some pretty heavy kissing, keeping an eye on the hall to the boys' bedrooms... It probably wouldn't shock the boys to walk in on them kissing the hell out of each other, but it would make the dads feel guilty... all of them having guilty flashbacks to sex when they were younger and afraid they'd be caught by somebody. Damn being a dad is hard.

Although Luke has made it perfectly clear he'd love to watch some combination of his dads and the others having sex... and not just watch. And right now, even Alex would have a 'hard time' saying no.

Ken can't resist, "Oh My. What's gotten into you two tonight... is there a problem?" getting a laugh from the dads. Michael and Corey, not even a chuckle.

Corey breaks off a hot kiss with Alex and stammers out, "You know damn well what the problem is... Let's let those eight horny little demons do to you what they did to us today... sixteen hands... everywhere... and then not get to do anything about it for twelve damn hours. And then, just for good measure, throw in two of the hottest damn guys I've seen in a long time... naked! You'll be horny as hell too," which gets a laugh so loud the dads are afraid the boys will come to investigate.

The dads all grab their hands and lead them to Alex and Kevin's bedroom.

What happens there is not for the faint of heart. It does relieve a lot of built up tension though... and a lot of that 'tension' is from thoughts of the two very sexy young men that just drove away... that they'd all love to get to know a lot better.

The only question is how, although they're all pretty sure Luke will find a way... eventually.

And they can hardly wait.

Hmmm... That sounds bad doesn't it?

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