Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 21:26:40 -0500
From: rye encoke <rye_encoke@hotmail.com>
Subject: Mark-and-Rye-33

Okay the usual stuff that nobody reads.  This is a gay story with
lots of gay sex.  If you aren't supposed to be here, leave.  The
work is mine and unless you ask you can't post it anywhere else.
I have no clue if any member of Westlife is gay, so this is all
my fantasy.  Email me at rye_encoke@hotmail.com to tell me what
you like or hate.

The author wishes to acknowledge and thank the archivist for
Nifty for allowing this story to be published here.

Authors Notes: Okay some nice stuff in this one.  Another chapter
I am really fond of.  Gonna add another couple into the story.
Now you people who are bitching about how many of the people in
the story end up gay...geez...this is a GAY story in a GAY archive.
Yeah yeah I know, it's not realistic...blah blah blah.  Live
with it and read the story.

Okay the votes are in and they were astounding.  I received a
total of 239 votes (I didn't even realize that many people read
my story).  211 votes for a wedding and only 28 votes for no
wedding.  So there will be an epilogue chapter that will be
the wedding.  The wedding will take place about a year after
the story ends.  There is now another vote I am taking.  So
remember to read the disclaimer and beyond for the next vote.

DEDICATION: To my Davey and to Glenn.  Love ya both, always.

- Early Morning Risers -

Rye woke to his own internal clock.  It was about 6:30 and they
would have to be leaving in about two and a half hours.  Rye
gently disentangled from Mark and was not surprised to see Ed
also awake.

"Early risers," Rye grinned and watched as Ed extracted himself
from Jay with a smile at his lover.

"Yeah, the horses and the military," Ed explained softly.  Ed
reached for his clothes but Rye shook his head and just pointed
to the boxers as he pulled his own on.

As the two men left the room they looked back to see their two
lovers turn and wrap themselves together.  With matching smiles
they walked to the patio.

"You okay with last night big guy?" Rye asked gently.

"It was incredible.  I am so in love with Pup and would only ever
make love to him, but last night was so wonderful.  It was so
sexy seeing you two give him pleasure, and me too.  Thank you for
it all," Ed stopped.

"It doesn't have to be a one time thing big guy.  We can do this
any time you two want to," Rye said.

"I know, and we will.  Thanks Rye," Ed smiled and hugged Rye to
his chest.

"I am gonna call down for breakfast then call Liam to make sure
everyone else is ready.  Why don't you and Pup join us on our bus
today?  I think we will all probably just zonk out in bed or in
the lounge," Rye asked.

"Sounds good," Ed said.

Rye ordered breakfast and the two men talked together, mostly
about the previous night, until the food arrived.

"Let's go get everyone.  You grab our boys while I go get the
boys up," Rye said.  To anyone else this would not have made
sense but Ed knew he was meant to get Mark and Jay up while
Rye went to get Shane and the others up.

"What about Jill and Kian?" Ed asked.

"Jill is an early riser too and is up already and in the shower.
She will be out with Kian shortly I am sure," Rye said as he
opened the door to the boyfriends room.

Ed carried on past and listened and could indeed hear the shower
in Jill and Kian's room going.  Ed opened the door and went to
the end of the bed and watched as Mark and Jay held each other.
Their warm bodies were reacting to each other and both men had
begun to gently hump each other in their sleep.

Ed felt Rye come up behind him.

"We should probably join them so they don't wake up without us
and feel guilty about that," Rye smiled.

Ed nodded and moved to the bed but moved to lay behind Mark
instead of Jay.  Rye giggled as he shucked his boxers and crawled
in behind Jay.

"Wake up Pup," Rye whispered as he kissed Jay's neck softly.

"Mmph, donwanna," Jay mumbled causing both Ed and Rye to giggle.

"Time to wake up now Mark and get on the bus," Ed said into Mark's
ear.

"NO!" Mark said and sat straight up, his face showing both fear
and sadness.

"Mark?" Rye asked gently as he felt Pup wake underneath him.

"Angel?" Mark said as his eyes focused on the scene around him.
"Oh God Angel."

Mark threw himself into Rye's arms and sobbed uncontrollably.  Ed
threw his arms around Mark as well.   Jay tried to comfort the man
but was still lying in between Mark and Rye and was being sort of
squished.  Finally Rye gently pushed Mark away allowing Jay to
rise up a bit and immediately putting a comforting arm around Mark.

"What happened?" Jay asked softly.

"I wasn't quite awake, and it wasn't Angel's voice in my ear.  I
thought it was all a dream and we weren't together.  I'm sorry,
but it all just seemed so real, or unreal, or whatever," Mark
finished lamely.

"Oh Mark I'm sorry, I didn't know what that would do to you," Ed
apologized.

"No Blue, it's not your fault, how could you have known.  And like
I said I was still half asleep.  Sorry guys.  Well really I'm not,
I mean it wasn't my fault either.  Just the mind playing tricks is
all," Mark had relaxed visibly now and smiled at his friends and
lover.

"Cool," Jay said as he leaned forward and kissed Mark shyly.

"Hey guys, food is here.  Let's all eat then head to the bus," Ed
said.

"Kay.  Thanks for last night again guys, it was wonderful.  I hope
we can do it again sometime.  Not necessarily the game, but just
sleeping together and holding each other.  I have never felt so
loved before in my life," Jay said then looked very embarrased as
he hid his face in Ed's neck.

"We would both love that.  And it was wonderful Pup.  Thank you
for being with us," Mark said as he leaned forward and nipped
playfully on Jay's shoulder before they all got up and dressed
for breakfast.

- Sweet Beauty -

Kian smiled to himself as he pulled Jill's pillow closer and he
inhaled her scent.  His heart was so full of love he couldn't
stand it.  He and Jill had held each other and talked long into
the night.  They had both expressed their undying love for each
other and, although neither had proposed, they had talked about
their future together as husband and wife.  Jill had been very
adamant about some things and Kian smiled as he remembered her
words.

"Nothing will change for you once we are married.  You will still
share with the lovers and the boys, that is never gonna change
and if you think that us getting married will change that, then
maybe we will just stay lovers."

Kian had been surprised at how forceful Jill had been and had
listened to her as she calmly explained her feelings.

"My love.  I love you all but I am in love with you.  It's a hard
distinction for some people to understand.  But by taking away
the love of your friends and Angel I would be crippling you and
them and even myself.  I know you don't understand why I am not
bothered by you making love with your friends but I am truly not.
You have never stinted your love with me and it makes me happy
that you can give and receive pleasure from your friends.  Nothing
will ever change that."

Kian raised his head as Jill opened the bathroom door and came in
from her shower.  His heart raced as she smiled at him.

"Morning my Sweets.  Sleep well?" Jill asked as she leaned her
head forward and towelled her hair dry.

"Better than in a long time.  I think you have finally calmed my
soul," Kian said.

Jill stopped drying her hair briefly and looked at Kian and saw
his sincere smile and thought to herself that he really did look
at peace with life.

"That's what I am here for," she smiled as she began to dry her
hair again. "Looking forward to this morning with the lovers?"

"Yeah I am.  And the boyfriends said they will play the game
with me at some point later this week as well."  Kian said as he
continued to watch Jill.

"I think I will head to the security bus with Simon and Cleo and
hang out with them this morning," Jill said.

Kian immediately sat up, the old fear back in his eyes, "Why?"

Jill noticed immediately the change in his voice and looked at
him.  She silently cursed herself as she went to him and pulled
his head to her chest.

"Oh my love.  I am sorry.  I was trying to make it easier on you.
I thought that if I was not on the bus you would feel more free.
Instead I upset you.  I am sorry," Jill softly whispered.  She
felt Kian relax under her.

"No it's fine my love.  I was hoping you could stay with us on
the bus.  Afterwards I wanted to be able to hold you and tell
you about it," Kian said but there was also a tone of pleading
in his voice.

Jill smiled and saw that Kian was back to the way he was only
moments before and was once again peaceful.

"I would love that," She said.

"Why don't you invite Simon and Cleo to join us on the big bus.
Matt, Andy, Ed and Jay will all be there as well I think," Kian
said as he rose to grab a quick shower himself.

"You wouldn't mind?  Do you think the others will mind?  They may
not feel as free with Simon and Cleo on board," Jill called out
as she slipped into jeans.

"Should be okay.  We can ask at breakfast," Kian popped his head
out and looked at Jill, "Just so you know hon, I am never going
to be with Matt or Andy or Ed or Jay in any way.  Not even to
play the game or anything.  I mean a quick kiss or cuddle like
we did the other day maybe, but nothing else.  The boys and Angel
seem to be doing it but I have no desire to at all.  Just my boys
and Angel."

"I know Sweets.  The boys and Angel are fine.  The others," Jill
paused, "I think I would have a problem with them.  It's not the
same somehow."

"Cool.  Just wanted to clear that up.  I'll be done in a couple
of minutes," Kian called as he stepped into the shower.

Jill smiled as she finished dressing and shook her head a bit as
she contemplated the love she had in her life.  She thought
briefly about why it bothered her to think of Kian sharing with
the four new friends.  She knew the others were sharing, although
not oral or anal, and that didn't bother her.  She shrugged and
sat down to wait for Kian to accompany her to breakfast.

- The Rest of the Gang -

"Thanks so much for last night guys, it was amazing," Bryan said
as he hugged Matt.

"It was incredible.  It was so sexy seeing your boys make love to
you.  But it was even sexier to have you guys watching us.  I
loved it and would like to do it again some time.  Not all the
time of course, just every now and then," Matt smiled.

"We aren't like all perverts or something are we.  All this sex
with each other," Andy asked quietly.  Everyone stopped what they
were doing and looked at Andy.

"Do you feel bad about what we did Andy?" Shane asked softly as
Matt wrapped his arms around Andy.

"No, but I wonder if I should be.  I mean hopping into bed with
all these different people when I have a lover.  I know we aren't
having like real sex, no sucking or fucking, but we all still
help each other get off.  I don't want people to think of me in
a bad way," Andy said as he reached out a tentative hand and held
onto Shane's hand.

"Would you like to know how I feel about it little kitten?" Shane
asked.

Andy nodded.  Shane gently pulled Andy from Matt's arms and held
him in his own.  He leaned his head forward so their foreheads
were touching.  The embrace was very intimate and for Andy he
became suddenly very focused on Shane.

"For so long Andy I was scared to love anyone.  I thought I was
dirty and used and not worthy of love.  I am talking about love
from a lover, sexy love ya know?  Then Angel came into our lives.
And he loved me and showed me that love and sex are not the same
thing.  You discovered that on your own.  Remember when you fucked
Matt and realized you hated it?  What was the difference?" Shane
asked.

"There was no love when we were fucking, it was like we were
strangers," Andy answered.

"Now after Angel showed me that there was a difference between
sex and love and how wonderful love could be I realized that
sexy love with my friends was so wonderful and brought me so
close to them.  Now I have known the guys forever it seems so we
have been friends a long time.  Easy to understand how we could
be sexy together right?"  Shane asked and Andy nodded.

"Now we have known you two guys for a really short time and its
harder to understand how there can be love between us after so
short a time.  Want to here what I think about that?" Shane asked
and Andy nodded again.

"We have played the game together and told each other what we
find sexy about each other's bodies.  Now I will tell you what I
love about you.  What drew me to you and made me want to be your
friend.  Andy you are so sweet and caring and innocent.  I have
always sort of been the big brother of the group and you brought
out that instinct in me.  I just wanted to be there for you.  When
you dropped that bottle of wine and broke down, I wanted to get up
and throw my arms around you and make it all alright.  Then you
got so scared when Matt said you were going to his place and I
felt sort of related to you, because of what I went through.  In
some ways, particularly your innocence and youth, you remind me
of our Bry boy," Shane looked into Andy's eyes and softly kissed
him.

"Tell me about Matt," Andy asked softly.

"Matt I loved when he sat there and was so open about his feelings
and what he wanted.  He was in front of 5 strangers, his two
bosses and his new boyfriend talking about how he loved you and
how he wanted to be naked with you and that he was scared.  I
don't think I have ever seen anyone so naked emotionally before
and I just loved him for it, for making everything okay for you.
Also he has become my protector in a physical sense.  He is honest
and sweet and protective and funny as hell.  I love you both,"
Shane finished.

"Me too," Bryan said happily, with tears in his eyes.

"So being sexy with each other is just another way to share our
love.  I am so happy I can give you pleasure it makes my heart
soar.  And that we were able to be together like we were last
night, sharing those most intimate moments with each other, was
just incredible.  I was and am so filled with joy I don't think
I will ever stop smiling," Shane said as he felt Bryan and Nicky
scoot in behind him to touch and hold him.

"Thanks Boyo, you made me feel better.  Would it be alright once
we get on the bus if just you and me went somewhere to talk?
Alone I mean?" Andy asked.

Everyone nodded.  Andy looked at Matt and was about to say
something but Matt stopped him.

"My gatito, sometimes we will need to talk about something or want
to do something with someone who is not our lover.  Boyo is our
friend, but I think he is a little bit more to you, more like a
big brother as he said.  I will never be jealous of that and in
fact I welcome it.  Nicky has come to mean something special to
me as well," Matt said.

"Hey what about me?" Bryan asked with a pout, but actually feeling
a little left out.

"You Bry boy are always special to all of us.  You are definitely
my little brother," Matt smiled.

"And my sexy and goofy friend who makes me happy and laugh," Andy
said as he gave a playful punch to Bryan.

"And always our Bry boy," Nicky said.

"I know.  I am so good," Bryan said haughtily and was then tackled
by all four men.

Eventually they all headed to the shower, where once again they
all helped each other to wash.  Kisses were given out liberally.

- Breakfast -

Everyone arrived at more or less the same time and began to fill
their plates with cheeses, fruit, bagels or muffins.  Quickly
everyone was laughing and talking and just enjoying being together.

"So you guys have fun last night?" Jay asked of Matt.

"It was amazing.  Do you know what we did?" Matt asked.

"Not really.  But you don't have to say if you don't want," Jay
assured.

Matt turned to look at Andy who thought briefly then nodded.
Shane across the table also nodded with a smile to Matt who
turned with his own smile back to Jay.

"God Jay it was amazing.  We made love to our own lovers, but at
the same time.  They were watching us and we were watching them.
They both topped Bry boy and me and Andy took turns.  Whoever was
being made love to lay facing each other and we hugged and kissed.
It was so sexy.  But we only made love to our lovers," Matt gushed
quietly.

"Wow that sounds amazing.  I wonder if we could do that with them
or the lovers at some point?" Jay wondered.

"Hey Jay, do you think you and Ed would like to join me and Andy
to play the game sometime?  I mean would you think that would be
comfortable for you guys?" Matt asked.

"I think that would probably be cool.  Let's all get together
sometime this week and talk about it.  And Amante, I think we are
close enough now, with all our cuddling to use our pet names,
okay?" Jay asked.

Matt nodded and leaned forward to kiss Jay softly, "Thanks Pup,
you know our names?"

Jay smiled and nodded.

Across the table Ed who was refilling his plate smiled at the
display.  He briefly wondered at how comfortable he was with
someone else, someone else who was hot, kissing his man.  His
eyes drifted and he caught Bryan's eyes and smiled.  Bryan smiled
back and blew him a kiss causing him to laugh.

"Okay guys let's make sure we have everything from our rooms and
head downstairs.  We have like 20 minutes," Rye called out.

Everyone rose and began moving.

"I'm gonna go talk to Simon and Cleo," Jill said to Kian, "You
get our stuff ready."

"But we didn't talk to the guys yet," Kian said in almost a whine.

Jill rolled her eyes, "Hey guys hold up."

Everyone stopped and looked at her then came back.

"You guys mind if Simon and Cleo join us on the bus today.  I
only want you to say yes if you are gonna be absolutely
comfortable.  I don't want anyone to change how they act.  If
Nicky wants to kiss Matt or Andy, or say Ed wants to hold onto
Mark, I want everyone to be able to do it.  I am gonna go down
and clue them in on all the relationships and make sure they are
okay with it all.  Tell me now guys," Jill announced.  Kian
blushed at how forward Jill was being.

"Mark and I are obviously okay with it," Rye said.

"Us too," Bryan spoke for the boyfriends.

"Pup and I are good," Ed said.

"Let me talk to Andy for a bit okay?" Matt said and moved aside
with Andy.  Soon Shane joined them.

Jill watched as the three men talked together.

"Something wrong?" Jill asked of Nicky who was closest.

"Not really.  Just some reassuring I think," Nicky said.

Jill nodded as the little talk broke up.

"Matt and I are okay with it too," Andy said.

Jill walked over to Andy and put her arms around him.

"You sure kitten.  If you are going to feel even a little bit
uncomfortable I will drop the whole thing right now.  You don't
have to feel guilty at all.  If you think you are letting us down
because you are the only one who feels uncomfortable then don't.
You are as important as anyone else here, maybe more so because
you are so special to us all.  I want you to go over to Rye and
look him right in the eyes and tell him you are completely okay
with this," Jill said.

Andy smiled nervously and nodded.  He walked over to Rye who also
took him into his arms.

"Jill said I have to look you in the eye and tell you I am really
okay with this," Andy said.

Rye smiled and nodded then moved his forehead to meet Andy's.
"You gonna be okay with all of this kitten, and not be scared to
touch or kiss whoever you want?"

Andy suddenly realized why Jill had done this.  He couldn't force
himself to look away from Rye.  It was amazing and also kind of
scary as he realized that he would never be able to hide anything
from this man.

"I am nervous it's true, but I also want to do this.  Part of it
is so that I won't be the baby who is scared.  But most of it is
that I know it is alright to love everyone and I don't want to be
ashamed.  If I try to hide it then I am telling people I think it
is wrong.  So yes I will be okay.  I may be a little nervous and
embarrassed but I am not going to hold back from anything.  I
promise," Andy had said it softly but with conviction and Rye
believed him.  Rye nodded and gave him a kiss on his nose.

"It's good Jill.  We'll load everything up here and it can be
sent down to the bus.  After your talk with Simon and Cleo come
on back up, just you, I have something for us all," Rye said,
smiling at the little surprise he had in store.

- Alex and Carl -

"Up and at em Carl," Alex said as he came into the bedroom, his
towel around his waist.

"Urrrgh, I hate mornings," Carl whined and put a pillow over his
head.

Alex laughed and grabbed the sheets and yanked them off the bed,
leaving a shivering Carl in just his boxers.

"Asshole," Carl muttered as his pillow caught Alex in the side
of the head.

"Oh my God, you did not just whack me with your pillow," Alex
said unbelieving.

"Yeah whatcha gonna do nancy boy," Carl grinned.

The smile left Alex's face and Carl soon lost his smile as well.

"Shouldn't talk like that Carl.  What if one of the boys heard
you, or Matt or Andy.  They are my friends, how do you think it
makes me feel when you say something like that," Alex said.

Carl jumped up and threw his arms around a surprised Alex.

"I'm sorry Alex.  I didn't mean it that way.  I was just playing.
I bet they call each other names like that sometimes just in
play," Carl said.

Alex pulled away and began to get ready, pulling out the clothes
he would wear for the day, but still in his towel.

Carl sat on the end of the bed and watched him, the picture of
dejection.  He looked like a little boy who lost his puppy.

"I like you Alex.  I was always too scared to admit I might be
gay.  But I might be, or I am, I think," Carl stumbled to a halt.

Alex stopped what he was doing and turned to look at Carl.  Trying
to read deception in his eyes.  Seeing none he went and sat beside
him on the bed.

"What makes you think you are gay?" Alex asked softly.

Carl shrugged.

"Come on you can't tell a friend something like that and just
expect me to walk away, you must have some reasons to think that,"
Alex coaxed.

"I just have never really liked women.  I mean even growing up.
I looked at the pictures and made out a bit with girls, but just
because that was what I was supposed to do.  Now being around the
guys, I mean all of them, especially Ed and Jay and Matt and Andy,
I think I like guys.  I always sort of thought gay guys were all
feminine and girly and I wasn't.  I liked football and cars.  I
can't match my clothes if my life depended on it.  Then I saw
those big masculine men and they are gay.  And even the boys and
Angel are really masculine, although they are more pretty then
handsome.  But they aren't feminine at all.  So I started thinking
about it.  The other night after the dance club, I jerked off
thinking about dancing with the guys.  And it felt so good inside,
I mean, I was happy," Carl again came to a stumbling halt.

Alex put his arm around Carl and pulled him close.  He could feel
Carl's heart racing and he could feel Carl shiver with tension.

"Okay buddy.  Guess what?  I have been thinking almost the exact
same thing as you.  I mean I could have just told the exact same
story.  Except I am already sure I am gay.  I jerked off the other
night too, only it was you I was thinking about," Alex confessed.

"Really?" Carl asked in surprise.

"Yep," Alex smiled.

Carl looked down at his now tenting boxers and over at Alex's
tent and smiled.

"Wanna see me naked?" Carl asked.

Alex had a brief moment of panic but nodded.  Carl had noticed.

"Hey for now we are still just buddies hanging out.  We can figure
stuff out as we go.  But I do like you Alex and if you don't want
to do stuff then we don't have to, but I really want to be naked
in front of you," Carl said.

"Okay.  Maybe we could just be really close and maybe try kissing
a bit.  We can go slow, we have all the time in the world," Alex
responded.

Carl nodded and stood.  He faced Alex and removed his boxers,
proudly showing his very hard 6 inch cock to a man for the first
time.

Alex smiled and stood, leaving his towel behind him.  Carl's face
brightened as he looked at the 8 inch and very hard cock of his
friend.

"I really don't know how to be gay.  I know one of us is supposed
to fuck the other one's ass, but I am not ready for that.  But I
would like to kiss you," Carl said softly.

Alex nodded and held his breath as Carl moved forward.  In the
situation they were in it was not unexpected that their cocks
would meet first and as they did both men moaned.

As their lips touched Carl marveled at how soft Alex's lips were.
His senses were on fire.  He could feel the hotness from Alex's
cock below and feel the soft and light hairs on Alex's chest meet
his own chest.  He could smell the faint scents of soap and
shampoo and toothpaste and aftershave.  His hands had reached out
to hold Alex's waist and he could feel the tremors of desire and
uncertainty as Alex shivered.

Alex was also in sensory overload.  He couldn't believe the
tenderness of the kiss from Carl.  Carl's hands felt hot on his
waist and his cock kept jumping as Carl ever so slightly moved
his hands along his waist.

When they broke apart both men just looked at each other.

"That was really nice.  I mean really really nice.  Can we do it
again?" Carl asked, his eyes bright.

"Yeah.  I would really like that," Alex smiled back.

"I want to use my tongue this time okay?" Carl asked.

Alex just nodded and leaned forward, putting his hands on Carl's
chest.  This time Alex opened his mouth and invited Carl's tongue
in.  It was electrifying and both men moaned and released.  They
continued to kiss as they came down from their orgasms.

"Damn that was amazing.  I had no idea," Carl said.

"Me either really.  You are the first guy I have ever touched let
alone kissed," Alex said then looked down at the cum coating their
cocks and dripping down their legs.

"You need another shower," Carl giggled.

"Yeah.  We could maybe do that together.  But we still go really
slow okay.  I like all this but I am also sort of scared," Alex
said softly.

"Alex you have nothing to worry about, I am scared too.  We are
gonna go very slow and discuss everything.  I will always ask
first before I do anything and always respect you if you say no.
And I want you to promise me the same thing okay?" Carl said.

Alex looked into Carl's eyes and saw the sincerity there and
nodded.

"I wonder if we could talk to someone about how to be gay
together," Alex said.

"I bet we could ask any of them.  Who would you most feel
comfortable talking to?" Carl asked as he led Alex into the
bathroom for his second shower of the morning.

Alex thought for a bit before answering, "I would like to talk
to Bryan or maybe Jay."

"Really?" Carl asked with surprise.

"Yeah.  Why who would you want to talk to?" Alex asked.

"I was thinking Matt or Ed.  Maybe Shane." Carl answered.

"Why were you surprised when I said who I wanted to talk to?"
Alex asked as he climbed into the shower and started the water
running.

Carl shrugged, "I don't know.  I guess I just can't relate to
them as much.  I wonder if that means anything.  Like about our
relationship."

"Do we have a relationship?" Alex asked as Carl entered the shower
and began to gently wash Alex.

"I would like to Alex.  I don't know where we are going right now.
But I want to find out about this part of me and I would really
like to find out with you.  I trust you Alex, probably more than
anyone else in my life.  I also like you as a friend and I respect
you as a person.  And you are very attractive to me as well.  I
think those are all good things that would make us good together.
But I can't promise anything to you right now.  Not because I
don't want to but because I am just very unsure about everything.
But as soon as I figure this out and know what I want I will tell
you and I will never itentionally hurt you," Carl said, the
sincerity very evident in his tone.

"I promise you the same things.  I feel the same way.  Would it
be alright if I talk to the guys I am comfortable with and you
talk to the ones you are comfortable with?" Alex asked.

"Of course," Carl replied simply.

The shower continued for a very long time with both men exploring
each other with their hands.  They both came again, being brought
over by their new lover.  Gentle kisses were exchanged but not
much more was done.  They did not even jerk each other off, simply
touching each other was enough to bring them to orgasm.  They got
dressed and headed to the penthouse.

- Simon and Cleo -

Jill knocked on the door to Simon and Cleo's door and smiled a
greeting as Cleo opened the door.

"Hey J," Cleo embraced Jill.

"Hey C, can we all talk for a few minutes?" Jill asked.

"Sure hon, come on in.  Simon's in the shower.  He should be out
soon.  What do you want to talk about?" Cleo asked as she folded
some of Simon's underwear and packed it away.

"We'll just wait for Simon, kay C?" Jill said as she sat on the
edge of the bed.

Suddenly the door to the bathroom opened and Simon came out in
all his naked glory.

"You put scratches on my back again last night.  We have any more
of that lotion?" Simon asked as he strode towards Cleo.

Jill's head suddenly appeared from behind Cleo with a big grin
and Simon's hands immediately covered himself and he dropped to
the ground to try and hide.  Jill and Cleo both burst into
laughter.  After several minutes, where Simon managed to crawl
to hide behind the bed and grab a pair of pants and Jill and Cleo
laughed themselves into tears, everyone was sitting more or less
calmly on the end of the bed.

"So what did you need to talk about Jill," Simon asked, having
recovered from his embarrassment.

"Okay well I would like you guys to hang out on the big bus with
me and the guys.  But first we need to talk about what you may
see and how you may react," Jill looked at her two friends and
continued, "Okay well you know about Mark and Rye, and Ed and Jay.
But there is also Matt and Andy.  And then Bryan, Shane and Nicky."

"Yeah we know about them all, you knew that," Cleo said.

"Right, well here's something you probably don't know.  The boys
and Rye are all very close.  Very very close.  Basically Mark and
Rye, as partners, have shared with all the boys.  They were
actually their teachers and they still continue to share together.
They have rules about it, but they are all intimate."

Simon and Cleo nodded understanding but seemed not to have any
reaction at all, as if it was already known to them.

"Now they also share with Matt and Andy, as well as Ed and Jay.
I want you to know it's not some big orgy going on.  Each person
has their own lover and are devoted to them, but there is so much
love between them all that they can share between themselves."

"That's cool.  We sort of figured out what was going on anyway.
It's kind of obvious when you are looking for it," Cleo said.

"Okay so basically then, we wanted to make sure that you would
be comfortable on the bus knowing that you may see a lot of
intimacy between the guys.  I mean you could see Ed holding and
even kissing Mark very intimately.  It doesn't mean that Ed and
Mark are cheating.  There are rules they have for this, but we
didn't want to spring it on you."

"Hey it's cool.  There is nothing wrong with being gay and
nothing wrong with sharing a hug or kiss with your friend.  As
far as what goes on in the bedroom it's not for us to approve or
disapprove.  As long as everyone is happy and nobody is getting
hurt then it's all good.  Personally I think it's great that they
have all become so close that they can be together that way.  I
know growing up I had my share of encounters with my friends.  I
count some of them as very special and they helped make me the
person I am today," Simon said.

"How come you guys are so cool with this?" Jill had to ask.

"Like Simon said, it doesn't concern us.  Everyone is happy and
nobody is getting hurt so why should we be worried.  Look Jill
honey, we are not babes in the woods here.  We know about sex and
intimacy.  But we also know about love, and when Mark and Rye are
around you can almost feel their love it's so strong.  And we have
seen what kind of man Rye is.  I for one could never believe he
could do something hurtful or immoral.  So if they are all being
intimate then it must be mutually acceptable and I imagine it must
be wonderful for them all," Cleo said.

Jill was actually quite shocked, although she hid it well.  She
stood and hugged both of them and headed back upstairs for Rye's
surprise.

As the door closed Simon smiled evilly and turned to Cleo, "Told
ya.  You owe me a week's worth of back rubs."

"Yeah yeah.  How do you really feel about it all babe?  I think
it's really important that you are totally okay cuz that bus is
their sanctuary and they need to know they can be totally free,"
Cleo said as she put her arms around her husband.

"I am completely okay with it, really.  I know how important it
all is.  My dad's taught me that," Simon said

"How did I get so lucky.  I have an incredible husband.  A great
new best friend.  An exciting job.  And a bus full of guys who
will take me shopping," Cleo said with a straight face.

Simon laughed and slapped her butt, "If we hadn't been with
Mark and Rye and actually seen how Mark can shop I would be
telling you that that's a stereotype.  But damn that boy can
spend money."

Cleo grabbed her bag and coat and followed Simon to the door.

"I forgot to mention that those 11 people on that top floor are
probably the most wonderful human beings we will ever meet and I
am so honored to be considered their friend," Cleo said as the
door closed.

"You said it hon.  Let's go throw our stuff on the bus," Simon
led Cleo to the elevator.

- Back Up On The Island -

Jill had just walked in and gave everyone the word that Simon
and Cleo would be joining them on the bus and that they were
absolutely incredible about it.  Kian and Andy were visibly
relieved.

"Okay everyone gather round," Rye called from the lounge area.

As everyone approached they saw 11 glasses of wine.

"Oh Angel is that....?" Nicky asked.

"The very last bottle of the 1929 Blanc D'or.  Once this bottle
is gone no other human being will ever taste this wine again,"
Rye smiled as he gestured for everyone to take a glass.

Nicky's eyes suddenly filled with tears.

"Nicky are you okay?" Andy asked.

"You guys don't know what this means.  This bottle is worth almost
a million dollars.  Probably more now since it was the last one.
And he is giving it to us, letting us share in it,"  Nicky said,
the emotion thick in his voice.

"Please God tell me there were none of those in that wine vault
at the club," Andy stuttered.

"Sorry kitten.  There were and still are about 40 bottles in that
vault," Rye smiled.

"Shit!" Andy swore.

"Andy!" Jill said, actually shocked.

"I am calling my mom from the bus and quitting.  There is no way
I am working in a place where I can destroy a million dollar
bottle of wine," Andy said.

"Don't worry about it kitten, you are part of our new company in
whatever way you will choose," Rye smiled.

"What will we drink to?" Bryan asked.

"We will each take a turn offering something to toast to.  When
we are all done we will drink," Rye said and everyone nodded.
Rye extended his glass outward.

"To friends," Rye offered.

"And lovers," Shane.

"Our music," Nicky.

"Our new life," from Bryan which earned him loving looks from
everyone.

"To feeling safe," Andy.

"To finding love," from Matt which also got smiles all around.

"To feeling good about yourself," Kian.

"And good about others," Jill.

"To sharing with friends," Ed offered with a blush.

"To sharing our lovers," Jay countered with a blush of his own.

"To our Angel," Mark finished.

"To us," Rye completed and set the wine to his lips.

A moan of pleasure escaped from everyone's lips.

"Oh my," Andy whispered as he closed his eyes and savoured the
taste.

Everyone closed their eyes and tried to capture this moment.
Rye's voice brought them gently back to the moment as he began
the words to the song which the boys had adopted as their own.
Quickly everyone joined in.

When it was over everyone just smiled at each other and turned
to the elevator and were surprised to see Alex and Carl standing
there looking uncomfortable.  Like they had been caught by their
mother looking at dirty pictures.

"Whoa they look uncomfortable.  Whose gonna go see what they
want?" Bryan asked.

Ed didn't even answer as he went to his two men.

"Hey Ed.  Could we talk to you for a minute?" Carl asked.

"Sure guys what's up.  Security problem?" Ed asked.

"No it's actually personal.  Ummm....we...me and Alex that is..
we wondered if you and maybe....ummm...maybe," Carl struggled and
came to a stop, his face red with embarrassment.

"Alex, you tell me and try to do it in just a couple of
sentences," Ed smiled to relieve the tension and soften his
words.

"Okay.  Me and Carl want to be gay with each other but we want
to talk to someone.  Carl feels comfortable with you or Matt and
I feel comfortable with Jay or Bryan," Alex said it quickly, like
pulling off a bandage.

To say Ed was shocked was an understatement but he didn't let it
show at all.

"Not a problem, how bout you join us on the main bus today then.
You will see all the couples together and how we interact.  There
is a lot of love between all of us here.  You will find out some
interesting things about the relationship between the 11 of us
that may shock you as well.  Carl do you want just me or just Matt
or both of us?" Ed asked.  Ed was certainly becoming more
talkative in his day to day conversations.

"Just you if that's okay," Carl answered.

"Alex?"

"Do you think both Jay and Bryan would talk to me?" Alex asked.

Ed smiled, "Of course.  Why don't you guys wait at the bus with
Simon and Cleo, we are coming right down."

The two men visibly relaxed as they left.  Ed walked back to the
group who looked at him and waited for the explanation.

"Nobody laugh," Ed warned, "Well in Alex's words, they want to be
gay with each other and want to talk to someone about it."

Probably nobody would have even thought about laughing if Ed had
not warned them not to, but it was now a real fight.

"That's the cutest way I have ever heard that said," Nicky finally
said.

"Carl feels comfortable with me and wants to talk to me.  Alex
would like to talk to Jay and Bryan if that's okay?  I assumed it
was and so said yes," Ed said.

"Really?  Me?" Bryan said surprised.

"Yep.  If you think about who they want to talk to you can see
they already have an idea of the role they want to play.  Carl
is feeling the more dominant and Alex the more submissive," Ed
answered.

"Dominant and submissive?" Andy quietly asked of Matt.

"The boy and the girl," Matt whispered back causing Andy to blush
and nod.

Nothing more was said as the group headed to the lobby and their
busses.

- Talk To Me -

Everyone was laughing as they approached the busses and hadn't
even noticed the walking wall go up around them as they left the
elevator and entered the lobby.  Everyone greeted Simon and Cleo
and Alex and Carl at the bus as they piled on.

"Holy shit!" Simon exclaimed as he got his first look at the
interior of the bus.

"Pretty cool huh?" Bryan gushed.

"Damn this is amazing," Carl nodded.

"Okay me and Andy are gonna go to the quiet lounge to talk,"
Shane said as he pulled Andy behind him, leaving the others in
the lounge.

Everyone smiled and felt the bus begin to move.

"Sweets come join Mark and I in our room?" Rye asked as he
stretched out his hand to Kian who smiled widely.

"Ed, why don't you and Carl use the middle bedroom.  That's Kian
and mine and you won't be disturbed," Jill offered and Ed nodded.
Carl looked surprised as he realized that everyone was aware of
what was going on.

"That leaves our bedroom for us.  Come on Alex.  You too Jay,"
Bryan said as he grabbed both men's hands and dragged them off.

"Wow the room clears out fast," Simon laughed.

"No worries, they will all be back soon.  Matt wanta cuddle on
the couch, I could use a nap," Nicky asked.

"Sure Nicky Love," Matt smiled and lay down allowing Nicky to curl
up inside his arms.

"You guys tired?" Jill asked of Simon and Cleo.

"I could use a nap too," Cleo said.

"Let's curl up on the floor then," Jill said as she spread out
some cushions and lay down.  Simon and Cleo lay down beside her.
Soon everyone was gently snoring.

- Shane and Andy -

Shane closed the door to the quiet lounge and turned a smile on
Andy.  He moved to one of the big chairs and sat in it.

"Come cuddle with me kitten," Shane offered.

Andy smiled happily and sat in the chair, throwing his legs over
Shane's lap.

"Comfy?" Shane asked.

"Yeah.  Thanks Boyo, I really love that we can do this," Andy lay
his head on Shane's shoulder.

"Me too.  I have never felt like this before in my life.  I have
always had my friends and the boys.  But now sometimes I just
feel so loved I want to cry for joy, and actually have a couple
of times," Shane said as he squeezed Andy in his arms.

"Yeah.  Thanks so much for last night.  That was so amazing,"
Andy said.

"For us too.  We all had a great time and I know that for us
three, we want to do it again sometime soon.  Now tell me what's
wrong Andy.  Still upset or concerned about what we did together?"
Shane asked.

"No not anymore.  You did a really good job of explaining things
to me this morning and putting those fears to rest.  But I have
other stuff too and I wanted to talk to you about that?" Andy
said.

"Sure any time.  How come you don't talk to Matt though?"

"I know it's wrong, and I am working on it, but I don't want him
to think of me as a little kid and sometimes I worry that stuff
like this will make him not want me.  I know it won't and that he
would help me, but it's hard to get past it," Andy said.

"It's okay little one.  I can understand what you are saying.  I
had to tell Angel first about my rape before I could tell Bry boy.
Some things are just easier to talk out with someone else first
before you talk to your lover," Shane whispered into Andy's ear.

"Yeah that's it.  You are so smart Shane.  Okay well the first
thing I wanted to talk about may sound selfish, but, well, when
you guys are done tour and we are all back at home, are we going
to be able to get together like we do now?" Andy blushed as he
asked.

"Of course kitten, you and Matt are wonderful friends.  How about
you and I figure out how we will do it and then tell the others
what we come up with.  How would you like to do it?" Shane asked,
trying to give Andy some power in their relationship.

"Well I know I am gonna miss you guys something awful when we get
back home and can't be together every day.  It's gonna be so hard,"
Andy said with a slight catch in his voice.

"Hey now, we are only going to be about a 15 minute drive away.
You can see us all the time.  We are gonna hang out all the time
at the club and at our place and your place and go shopping and
take trips together and go to the cabin together.  We may not
spend the whole day every day with each other but it's gonna be
close," Shane said.

"Really?" Andy asked.

"Of course.  Look Andy I will tell you right now, when we get
home to the loft I will personally set it up so you and Matt
have complete access to the loft so you can come and go as you
please.  We will set up one of the guest rooms to be yours for
whenever you want.  You are welcome to be there any time day or
night. Okay?" Shane made sure to be looking into Andy's eyes.

"Thanks Shane, I love you," Andy kissed Shane.

"Now as for sharing together let's just let that happen
spontaneously okay?  But how about we plan on one weekend a
month where we get together Friday night and spend all day
Saturday until Sunday morning together.  That is two nights
and all day Saturday to share and make love with our lovers
together," Shane suggested.

"Wow really?  That will be awesome.  I can't believe my life now.
I have my beautiful lover who thinks I am his whole world.  And I
have all these friends who I get to be sexy with and who love me.
It's better than anything I could ever dream of," Andy giggled out.

"So you feel better about that now?" Shane asked.

"Yeah lots," Andy smiled.

"Okay what else will we talk about?" Shane asked.

"Well I don't know what I want to do with my life?  I could go to
university I suppose but Angel and Beauty said I could work in the
company too.  I don't know what I should do," Andy said.

"You don't have to decide right away you know, you can take your
time to decide," Shane suggested.

"Yeah I know, but it's sort of worrying me and I am getting
stressed," Andy said.

"Okay well let's look at your options.  First let's think about
school.  You must have been thinking about school before we
showed up and turned your life upside down, what were your
thoughts about university?" Shane smiled and Andy laughed at
Shane's joke.

"Well I knew I would go, my grades were good.  I had planned on
just taking a liberal arts with no major and seeing what
interested me," Andy offered weakly.

"Come on Andy, it sounds like you are hiding something, what did
you want to do?" Shane encouraged.

Andy blushed deeply and put his head down, "It's so gay, promise
not to laugh?"

"Andy of course I wouldn't laugh at you," Shane scolded softly.

"I want to design clothes.  I used to draw pictures of clothes I
would like to make and I used to make clothes from scraps and
dress up my bears," Andy confessed.

"Oh my God Andy that is so cute," Shane smiled.

Andy groaned and covered his face.

"Oh come on Andy even you have to admit that is cute.  So you are
scared of what?  That it is a gay stereotype and so you don't want
to do it?" Shane asked.

"I think Matt will think it's stupid," Andy replied quickly then
covered his mouth quickly.

"Andy you know that won't happen.  Matt thinks you hung the moon
and the stars.  And we can make this happen.  You can go to school
and then either work for the company or for the Highland stores
that Rye owns.  Or maybe do school part-time and work part-time
for the company.  We will figure it out.  But you have to promise
you will always give us clothes for birthday presents," Shane said
with a calm voice and a little giggle at his joke.

"I will I promise.  So you think it's okay?" Andy asked, looking
for support.

"It's brilliant.  I am so jealous," Shane said.

"Jealous? Of who? Me?" Andy asked.

"Yeah.  We never got to go to university.  I wouldn't give up
my singing but sometimes I think I missed out on some other
things in life," Shane said.

"If I go to school part time and work for you part time, why
couldn't you go to school part time as well.  Like correspondence
or something," Andy asked.

Shane looked thoughtful then smiled, "No reason really.  Just
never thought about it.  But I will now.  Thanks Andy.  Anything
else?"

"No." Andy threw his arms around Shane's neck.  "You made it all
better.  Can I talk to you like this in the future when I get
confused?"

"Of course.  But Andy you have to learn to talk to Matt as well
about these things.  How about you stay here and I will go get
Matt and we can go over everything we talked about and we can
talk about how you sometimes worry about how he will react to
you?" Shane offered.

Andy looked scared but nodded.

"It will be fine kitten, I promise." Shane got up to get Matt and
bring him back, but Andy got up as well, deciding to be as grown
up as he could manage.

- Bryan, Jay and Alex -

Alex definitely looked nervous.  He looked at the two men sitting
on the bed as he walked over.

"Don't be nervous Alex.  You can ask us about anything and we
will answer you honestly and frankly.  We won't laugh at you or
think you are stupid.  Not that long ago I was in your exact same
position.  Angel and Mark helped me realize things about myself
and they were my teachers and taught me how to love my lovers,"
Bryan soothed as he moved aside so that Alex could sit between
him and Jay.

"Let's scoot up on the bed and lay down.  Sometimes it's easier
to talk if you don't have to look at anyone else," Jay said and
moved up the bed as the others nodded.

Once they were all laying down and staring at the ceiling, Bryan
hit the button for the lights and turned on the small bedside
light so that the room was very dim.

"Okay so any time you are ready Alex.  Take your time.  We are
probably going to all get hard, I know I always do talking about
sex," Bryan said softly, trying to put Alex at ease.

"Okay.  How do you decide who is the woman?" Alex asked, clearly
embarrassed.

"That is an easy question with a difficult answer.  In any
relationship, even straight relationships, each partner takes on
different roles.  So let's talk first about the non sexual role.
In my and Ed's relationship I guess you would say I am the woman.
It has to do with the way I like to feel in the relationship.  I
like to be the one who feels protected.  I like to have Ed make
the decisions.  Not all of them, and never unilaterally, but for
the most part he is the dominant one in our lives," Jay said.

"In me and Shane and Nicky's relationship I am definitely the
more submissive.  Shane has always been the leader of the group
and it just carried over into our love.  Also I am sort of a big
kid.  I don't like to have to have the responsibility of being an
adult.  But like Jay said, I don't just sumbit to everything I am
told.  I still have a mind and my own opinions," Bryan added.

"I think Carl is the dominant one between us, and I like it that
way," Alex admitted.

"That's cool.  We sort of figured that out already.  It was from
who you each had chosen to talk to about this stuff.  Carl
unknowingly chose Ed who is dominant and you chose Bryan and me
who are not," Jay said.

"Okay now about the roles sexually," Bryan began, "Just because
you are one way in your day to day life doesn't necessarily mean
the same sexually.  In our relationship, I love being a bottom, I
love it a lot.  But we are very aware of our lovers and if either
Shane or Nicky want me to top them or I want to do it then all we
have to do is ask."

"Bottom? Top?" Alex asked though he was pretty sure what Bryan
meant.

"When making love, a top is the person who is making love and a
bottom is the one being made love to.  But it also is a way of
describing the more dominant personality," Jay answered.

"We aren't ready for that yet," Alex said quickly.

"That's okay.  And you may never do it at all.  It's not necessary.
There are lots and lots of ways to give pleasure to your lover
without ass sex," Bryan said.

"Yep.  Now here's a question for you.  Who do you think is the
dominant one in Ed and my sex life?" Jay asked.

"Ed is dominant right?" Alex answered.

"Nope. I am.  Ed loves to be bottom for me.  We switch about
regularly but most of the time I am making love to Ed," Jay said.

"And in Matt and Andy's relationship, Matt is the bottom.  Big
time.  Andy only bottoms about 1 time in 4," Bryan said.

"Wow really?  That's amazing.  I kind of like that.  I will
probably like to get fucked but I really want to do the fucking,"
Alex said.

"And that may be cool, but when you and Carl are ready for that
it's really really really important that you talk about it,"
Bryan said.

"And it may be better if you called it making love and not fucking.
In our experience fucking is just sex, making love brings emotion
into it and is so much better," Jay said.

"Sorry, I didn't know." Alex said softly.

"It's okay buddy, really, but if you get a chance and feel
comfortable, ask Andy to tell you how he feels about the
difference between fucking and making love," Bryan said.

Alex shifted, "I am hard."

"Me too," Bryan giggled as he adjusted.

"Can we talk about how to do stuff, like how to suck and you can
tell me about stuff we can try?" Alex asked.

"Yep.  Okay sucking is great.  I know lots of ways to do it....."
Bryan began.

- Ed and Carl -

"So I can be the guy most of the time, but he can be the guy in
bed?" Carl asked.

"Yep.  Although I wouldn't limit yourself by making hard and fast
rules.  Pup and I share equally.  We both enjoy being on the
bottom.  I know that Bryan really enjoys being on the bottom and
Shane and Nicky almost always top him, but all they have to do is
ask and he will top them.  You have to allow some flexibility.
Alex may want you to top him sometimes," Ed said.

"He won't start acting girly in public will he?" Carl asked.

"Do you see any of us acting girly?" Ed asked.

"No.  But if I am the guy then isn't he the girl." Carl asked.

"You can't think of it as guy and girl.  Think of it as a
partnership.  One of you is going to be the more dominant partner,
making a lot of decisions for the two of you.  But it is still a
partnership and you have to accept his input.  In fact think of it
this way.  Alex is entrusting his care to you.  You are responsible
for his happiness.  It's a big job.  It's not about bossing him
around it's about caring for him.  To do that properly you need
his input," Ed said.

"Oh I like that.  Keep going," Carl said as he turned sideways on
the bed to face Ed.

"Okay.  Let's forget the terms dominant and submissive and guy
and girl.  Let's focus on partners.  Alex is willing to give
control of a large part of his life to you.  Think of the awesome
power that gives you, but it is also an awesome responsibility.
If you become a couple he will likely allow you to make many
decisions that will affect his life and your life as a couple.
Decisions about money, activities and many other things.  Why
would he be willing to do that do you think?" Ed asked.

"If he loved me and trusted me to do what is right for us and for
him?" Carl answere with a question.

"That's right," Ed said and was going to continue but Carl
interrupted.

"Can you tell me about each relationship of the people on the
bus and how they work?"

Ed nodded, "Okay with me and Pup I am the senior partner let's
call it.  Pup will let me be the one who is more in control.  But
in bed we share almost equally, but I think Pup is a little more
in control than I am.  And we are both happy with things."

"What about Matt and Andy?" Carl asked.

"You tell me what you think?" Ed prodded.

"Matt is definitely in charge.  In bed too I think," Carl said.

"Half right.  Matt is the one to make most decisions, probably
because of Andy's age, so that may change later on.  But in bed
it is Andy's show.  From what I understand Matt is on top only
about 20 percent of the time and that is how he likes it," Ed
said.

"Really?  Matt let's that young guy do him?" Carl was surprised.

"Yep and he loves it," Ed said.

"I think that is how it will be with me and Alex.  I will probably
be the senior partner as you say, but in bed it's gonna be Alex
all the way," Carl said with a blush.

"As long as you allow him to be bottom when he wants.  A
partnership is for everyone involved.  If he is forced into a role
he doesn't want or he is not given the things he needs to keep him
happy then he won't stay," Ed said.

"Oh yeah I know.  But I bet we will be like Matt and Andy.  I bet
he will want to be on top most of the time too.  But we will talk
about it when the time comes and if he wants it equal then that
is fine.  Tell me about the three guys.  How do they work it?"
Carl asked.

"Well the situation is a little different here.  Not just because
there are three of them but also because they are all friends and
they have been together as a group.  Shane has always been the
leader.  So in the boys relationship Shane still takes the lead
so to speak.  Nicky is also very dominant but in a more subdued
way.  I think his role is more of a solid anchor for Shane, almost
like a silent partner.  Shane makes the decisions, but when he
needs a shoulder to cry on it's Nicky he will go to.  Bryan is
of course the junior partner here.  I think he likes it that way,
he likes to be the big kid," Ed said.

"And in bed you said Bryan was the bottom?" Carl asked.

"Yep big time.  Bryan will always bottom unless he is asked
differently.  Shane and Nicky will always top Bryan and every
now and then each other.  Again, that is how they all like it,"
Ed said.

"There is something else though.  Bryan is very emotional.  Not
really like a girl but still...." Carl trailed off.

"It's true.  His emotions easily come out.  I guess you could say
he is more girly than the others.  But make no mistake he would
protect them both, well all of us I think, with his life.  There
was a situation that happened, I can't tell you about it, but
after Bryan found out he wanted to kill someone.  The only thing
I think that stopped him is he didn't know how to find the guy.
Bryan has a role of protector in their relationship.  I think it
is because he is very very secure in himself as a gay man and
also has to do with the amazing depth of his love.  So I guess
you can see, like I said, there are no hard and fast rules," Ed
shrugged.

"What about Angel and Mark?" Carl asked.

"That is probably the relationship that is closest to equal
partners.  In both day to day life and in bed they are almost
complete equals.  Rye is probably a little more dominant in the
day to day life, probably due to his life experience.  In the
bedroom, Mark is slightly more dominant.  But like I said it is
very very close to equal," Ed said.

"Cool.  Thanks for all this Ed I appreciate it," Carl said.

"Want to talk about sex and how to do stuff?" Ed asked a little
surprised that Carl seemed to be finished his questioning.

"Nah.  Alex will teach me as we go along," Carl said as he sat
up.

Ed smiled and nodded, "Okay buddy.  We can talk any time.  And
just for the record, any of those guys out there will talk to
you just like I did.  Honestly and openly with no judgement."

"I know.  Thanks," Carl said as he gave an awkward hug to Ed.

"Here Carl.  Let me teach you how to hug a gay friend okay?" Ed
smiled warmly and Carl nodded.

Ed put his arms around Carl and pulled him close, their bodies
touching in all the right places.  Ed waited for Carl to relax
and enjoy the hug before pulling away slightly and kissing him
on the lips.

- Meetings Over -

Shane walked out to the lounge with Andy behind him.  He smiled
as he saw Matt and Nicky cuddled up with Jill and the others on
the floor.  He gently shook Matt.

"Hey Matt," Shane called softly.

"Hey Boyo, finished?" Matt asked as he stretched and Nicky woke
beside him.

"Almost, let's go back and all three of us talk a bit," Shane
said.

"Wait.  I think I will be okay with just me and Matt.  I mean
of course I will, he is my lover," Andy suddenly decided.

Matt smiled wide and nearly leaped off the sofa.  Andy realized
that Matt had felt a little left out even though he said he
understood.

"Thanks Boyo.  You are the best big brother ever," Andy kissed
Shane sweetly then deepened it, letting their tongues taste each
other.

Just then Alex and Carl with Ed, Jay and Bryan behind them entered
the room.

"Holy shit!" Carl said as he stared in shock.

"Whoops.  Forgot to explain some stuff," Bryan said.

"It's okay our Bry boy.  We can explain it now," Shane said then
turned to Matt and Andy.  "You two go back to the lounge and
talk."

Matt and Andy left while everyone got comfortable on the chairs
and sofas.  Jill, Simon and Cleo were up now.

"Okay well about what you just saw.  Let's explain that," Nicky
began.

- Sweet Game of Love -

"Ready our Sweets?" Mark asked as he took Kian into his arms.

"Yes.  Thank you for this my loves," Kian said.

"No thank you for sharing with us Sweets.  Do you know how we do
this?" Rye asked.

"Yeah.  I was wondering though.  You guys have undressed me
before, can I undress you?" Kian asked.

"Sure Sweets.  Is this going to end up as more than just the
game?" Mark asked.

"No not this time.  I just want to do this," Kian said as he
quickly took his own clothes off.  Then he moved slowly to Mark
and brought his hand up to caress Mark's cheek.

"You are so beautiful Mark.  I love your face," Kian traced his
fingers along Mark's jaw then across his lips before leaning in
to kiss him.

"This isn't the way we play the game," Mark whispered, he was
very aroused.

"This is how I play it," Kian whispered back.  Mark just nodded.
Rye lay on the bed watching the scene in front of him and waiting
for his turn.

Kian drew back and gently lifted off Mark's t-shirt.

"You are so beautiful Mark, I love your body" he whispered again
as he leaned forward and began to suck on Mark's nipples.  After
he had brought both of Mark's nipples to hardness he gently lifted
Mark's right arm above his head and began to lick the soft hair
underneath.  When he was satisfied with what he had done he did
the same to the left.

"Oh God Sweets you do that so good," Mark moaned loudly.

Kian moved his mouth down to Mark's belly where he kissed and
sucked around Mark's belly button.  After he was satisfied he
turned Mark around and began to gently bite and lick Mark's back.

"You okay Fella?" Kian asked when he was finished with Mark's back.

"Mmmmm," Mark moaned.

Kian smiled and moved down to take off Mark's socks then helped
him out of his jeans and underwear.

"I love you Mark and you are so beautiful," Kian said and Mark
moaned again in anticipation, "Lie down on the bed on your
stomach."

Mark moved to the bed and clumsily lay down.  His mind was in
overload and it was really all he could do to move that small
distance.  Kian moved to lay on top of him, his hard cock
pressing into Mark's bum.  Kian began to bite the back of Mark's
neck, then quickly moved all the way down and began to lick and
bite Mark's bum.

"We don't usually do any oral or anal with our mouth Kian," Rye
said gently.

"Yeah but I have been thinking about this for awhile and I am
changing the rules a bit.  This game is just for the three of
us," Kian said.

Rye smiled and let him continue.  Rye realized the game would be
different for Kian.  Kian loved them both and this was his way
of showing his adoration for them.  He was going to worship every
part of their bodies.  Rye watched as Kian spread Mark's cheeks
and blew softly.

- Corey -

Corey was dressed in casual pants and a nice shirt as he headed
down to make himself breakfast.  He was surprised when he found
his mother and father already sitting at the table.  There was
coffee and french toast waiting.  Corey became tense.

"Morning son, don't get all defensive but we want to talk a bit,"
his dad said.

Corey nodded mutely then sat down, still tense.  He watched as
his mother poured him a coffee then made a plate for him.

"First we want to tell you how incredibly proud we are of you.
Helen called the other day and told us about the huge sale you
made to that singing group," his mom said.

"Westlife and Angel," Corey responded without prompting.

"Yes.  And then they arrange for you to be on t.v. and you get
a new job that pays quite a lot," his mom continued and Corey
looked up at her.

"Sorry son, we saw the contract.  It was laying on your desk and
we couldn't help ourselves.  We weren't intentionally snooping
but we were just so proud," his dad said quickly.

Corey just played with his food and waited.

"We want to know if you have considered everything though.  Are
you going to give up school to pursue this carreer?" his mom
asked.

"Yeah," Corey responded.

"Come on son, talk to us a bit about it," his dad prompted.

"It's what I really want to do.  I was going to go to university
but had no idea what I wanted to do.  Then I did that show and it
just felt so wonderful and right.  They are giving me and Cheryl
our own show for 2 hours a day every day and a 5 hour show on
Saturday.  Plus I get to travel and meet and interview celebrities.
And I get paid a fortune," Corey said in a rush.

His father sighed and dropped his head, "I'm sorry I couldn't
provide better for you.  That you had to work to save money for
college.  We did the best we could."

Corey was stunned.

"Dad! You and mom gave me everything I needed, making yourselves
short or going without.  I can't believe you would apologize to
me for that.  I loved working and it made me feel like I was
doing my part.  And now that I make all this money I can pay you
back.  Start paying rent and give you presents.  When I go on
trips I can maybe take you guys with me," Corey was crying now.
How could his parents have thought they hadn't done enough for
him.

"You aren't paying rent," his mother said.

"Yeah mom I am.  I got a huge incentive check to sign on.  My
salary is more than dad's.  The company is apparently buying me
a car.  So I am not only paying rent, I am giving you guys what's
left of the incentive check once I buy myself some new clothes to
wear on t.v.  That should be about 20 thousand.  There are some
other things I want to talk about too though," Corey said.

"Now just a minute..." his dad started.

"Please dad.  Let me just say this first and get your reaction
okay.  I am gay," Corey said.

Corey's mom turned to his dad and said, "What's the expression
the kid's use now dear?  Oh yes" she turned to Corey, "Well duh!"

Corey's mouth opened in shock then he burst out laughing as he
was engulfed in the loving arms of both his parents.

"Son we have known for years. Probably since you were about 10.
Remember Jack, well you were just so smitten with him it was
quite obvious," his dad said.

"And the papers we would find every now and then with hearts drawn
on them and 'Corey loves Jack' written in the hearts I think sort
of gave it away," his mom smiled.

"Geez, I wish I had known you guys knew.  It's been eating me up
for years," Corey said as his parents retook their seats.

"Oh baby I wish we had known what it was doing to you.  But we
wanted to let you do it on your own time when you were
comfortable," his mom said.

"Yeah.  So listen back to the original discussion.  I *AM* giving
you guys the check and you will spend it on yourselves.  I was
also hoping that maybe you could both think about retiring and
let me look after you now," Corey said with a grin.

"We're not invalids son.  I don't want to retire.  I don't want
you to pay rent either.  I have always looked after my family,"
his dad said with a hint of anger.

"I know that dad.  God you're my hero.  It's just that now you
can take a rest and enjoy life.  Maybe we can come to a compromise
somehow then.  I don't want you mad at me but I want to help too,
I want to be a man too," Corey said softly, again on the verge of
tears.

"David I have an idea.  I have thought about it before, whenever
Corey brought up moving away to college, why not turn the space
above the garage into an apartment.  The laundry room off the
garage is big enough to partition off and make it a private
entrance.  We could have contractors come in and do it.  It's
big enough for a really nice bachelor apartment," Corey's mom
suggested.

Corey's dad looked deep in thought.

"I have another idea.  I have to commute to work and now so will
Corey.  The only reason we really stayed here was so Corey could
be near his friends in school.  Why don't we think about buying a
house closer to both our works and we will look for a place that
already has a nice apartment, bigger than a bachelor, for Corey,"
David said.

"Wow, that would be awesome.  I get my own place but I get to be
close to the most important people in my life," Corey beamed.

"That sounds wonderful.  I'll call Edna tomorrow and we can get
things moving.  We can use what we get from this place and Corey's
check and should be able to buy it outright," Corey's mom said.

"You willing to own a house with us son?" his dad asked.

"You bet.  Now let's get ready and go spend some money to make me
look good for t.v.  I am gonna call my manager and maybe the guys
too," Corey said.

"The guys?" his dad asked.

"Westlife and Angel," Corey said.

"You have their phone numbers?" his mom asked in surprise.

"Sure, we are friends.  In fact next week me and Cheryl are
gonna do an interview with Angel and Mark.  It's going to be an
exclusive interview with them to talk about their coming out,"
Corey said.

"Holy shit son," his dad said.

"David! Language please.  It should have been holy fuck," his mom
said very seriously.  Both men looked at her with their mouths
open then everyone burst into laughter.

"Okay we'll go get ready.  I hope you know the kinds of things to
buy because we are just along for the ride," his mom said as she
climbed the stairs.

Corey smiled as he dialed the first number.

-- Liam Walsh speaking --

"Hiya Liam, it's Corey.  Just checking in and sharing some news."

-- Hey Corey, how's my newest star. --

"I am fantastic.  I came out to my parents this morning and they
were great about it.  We are gonna move closer to the city and
buy a house with an apartment.  I am gonna have my own place but
still be with my parents.  We are heading out to buy me some new
clothes for the shows."

-- I'm glad it all worked well for you.  The apartment closer to
the city is a good idea as well.  If I may suggest something.
Think about buying a very large house with several apartments.
Something you can keep up.  The extra apartments can be used to
hold special guests you may have stay over. --

"What?  What's that supposed to mean?"

-- Well let's say the boys want to come visit.  I know they would
rather stay at your place instead of in a hotel.  And you are
going to make other celebrity friends as well.  You will soon
discover Corey that celebrities are real people and sometimes
just want to be normal.  An apartment or guest room at a friends
home, hanging out with that friend and his family, that's
something they crave.  I know the boys would give up a month in
the best hotel to be able to stay in your home with you and your
parents and just be normal for one weekend. --

"Really?  Okay I will talk to my parents about it.  I think we
can do something like that.  If we sell the house and use my
incentive check then that should be enough for a downpayment."

-- Listen if your parents agree to it.  I would be willing to
give you a loan, interest free, so that you didn't have to go
through the banks.  I can easily get my hands on about a half
a million.  So think big, very big. --

"FUCK ME!"

"Corey, language!!" his mother's voice called from above.

-- Yes Corey, language.  Listen don't bring it up to your parents
right away.  Let me scout out some possibilities for you in the
area and then I can come and visit and we can iron out the
details. --

"Why are you doing this?  I mean you don't seem to be getting
anything out of this?  I don't mean to be rude but it seems
strange."

-- Well part of it is that I know you are going to be a huge star
and as your manager, the bigger you get the more I get.  That's
the business part of it.  The main part though is I like you
Corey, you're a good kid.  And the boys like you and I love my
boys. --

"Yeah, sorry.  Let me know as soon as you can about possibilities.
I want to discuss with you about me coming out on t.v as well and
how that would affect my career."

-- It's up to you Corey.  My opinion is that on your very first
show you announce it.  We have already signed a 2 year contract
that they cannot get out of for something like that.  I know it
can be hard for gay men who have to hide how they really feel.
So start off your career on the right foot, no hiding, let it be
known from the start you are gay.  Just my thoughts. --

"Thank Liam.  I was hoping you were gonna say that.  My first
show is tomorrow.  Can you guys watch me?  I want to say hi and
I am gonna let the world know."

-- Yep we will.  Well I will have to tape it for the boys since
they will be in concert.  Talk to ya later Corey.  Your vehicle
should be their today.  Keep all your receipts for clothing, most
of it will be covered by MTV.  Get yourself a cell phone with
unlimited minutes and that will be covered by MTV as well and the
monthly bills should be as well.  Anything not covered by MTV will
be covered by AMS. --

"Geez if everyone else is paying for my stuff, what do I spend my
money on?  And I already have a cell phone, I just will need to
change the plan."

-- Good, and what you spend your money on is rent, food and toys.
Gotta go now Corey, we are stopping for lunch.  You gonna call
the boys? --

"Yeah I will call them now.  Thanks Liam you're the best."

-- Yep I am, that's why I get the big bucks. --

Corey hung up as the doorbell rang.  Corey went to the door and
opened it.

"Corey James?" a man said.

"Yes?"

"Sign here please," the man gave a clipboard to Corey who looked
at the paper.

"No shit?" Corey asked then stepped out the door to look at a
brand new silver PT Cruiser.

Corey quickly signed the paper and was handed an envelope with
ownership and insurance.

"MOM! DAD!" Corey yelled out.

His parents soon came out the door and saw Corey standing there,
mouth open, with the keys to his car in his hand.

"Nice ride son, how bout letting the old man take it for a spin
one day?" his dad said lightheartedly.

Corey ran to his parents and hugged them both tightly.  Standing
back he tossed the keys to his dad.  "You get first drive."

"Corey no I can't.  First drive should be yours," his dad said.

"Nope I am calling the boys from the back seat.  Oh let me look
real quick though, maybe you aren't covered," Corey tore open the
envelope and read through the insurance policy.  "Nope you are
covered.  AMS paid all the insurance and it's actually a company
car I get to use for whatever purposes I want.  Wow I get a new
one each year."

"Okay let's go shopping and spend some money," his mom said.

"Guess what else.  Liam says that all my clothes will be covered
by MTV so we aren't really gonna be spending a whole bunch of
money.  Well I mean I will get it all back, or most of it,"
Corey smiled as he held the door open for his mom then hopped
in the back seat.

"You've really fallen on good times son, I'm proud," his dad said.

"No dad, *WE* have fallen on good times.  I wouldn't be where I
am or the man I am today without you two.  Now I gotta call the
boys and tell them all about it," Corey laughed as he opened his
cell phone.  He didn't notice his mom reach over to wipe a tear
from his father's eye.

- Briefly at Lunch -

The busses had stopped to get some lunch for everyone.  Carl and
Alex were now filled in on the relationships on the bus and were
feeling quite comfortable as they shared a love seat, Alex's legs
thrown across Carl's lap.  They had been a little shy at first,
sneaking a kiss then blushing brightly and looking to see who had
noticed.  But soon their discomfort had faded and they were
holding each other easily and whispering to each other.

Just before they had stopped, Rye, Mark and Kian had shown up
from their time together.  Everyone had jumped up to circle the
group and ask how it was and if Kian enjoyed it.  For the four
newcomers, it was clear that Kian had been involved with Rye and
Mark, but that was the extent of what they learned.  Kian had
thrown his arms around Jill and cried.  He had said over and over
again how wonderful it had been and then pulled Jill off to their
room where they were still holed up.

A cell phone going off made everyone turn to Bryan who fumbled
for his phone.

"Hello," he said.

-- Hiya Bryan, it's Corey. --

"Corey Dude, how are ya?" Bryan smiled widely and lay down with
his head in Nicky's lap, his feet on Shane's lap and made himself
comfortable.

-- I am awesome.  I came out to my parents today and it went
great.  They knew since I was 10.  Can you believe it? --

"Yeah my mom knew about me too.  She even had it figured out I
was with Shane Boyo and Nicky Love."

-- So much has happened today.  I got my company car.  It's a
silver PT Cruiser.  My dad is taking the first drive and we are
going to the mall to get some clothes for t.v.--

"Shouldn't MTV be paying for the clothes?"

-- That's what Liam said, I just hung up with him.  He said just
keep the receipts.  And guess what else.  We are gonna move into
the city.  My parents want to get a house with a separate
apartment for me so I can have my own place but be close.  Liam
said though that we should buy like a really really big place with
several apartments or at least many guest rooms for when
celebrities come to visit.  He says I will be meeting and making
friends with a lot of them and that friends would rather stay in
a home than in a motel. --

"Yeah that's true.  When we come to visit you it would be great
to stay with you, like in your home."

-- Well Liam even said he would scope out some places and give
us an interest free loan up to about a half a million to get
the right place. --

Bryan heard sudden yelling and some loud voices.

-- Whoops.  Hadn't told the parents about that yet.  Gotta go
for a bit Bryan.  Say hi to the guys and give them all my love.
You guys can call me anytime you know.  And I will see Angel and
Mark on the weekend. --

"Seeya Corey," Bryan hung up.

Liam entered with bags of food, followed by Simon and Jay also
carrying food.

"Hey Liam, I think later tonight you should call Corey's parents.
He just called and told me about you talking about the house he
should buy and the loan.  His parents overheard and I think they
freaked out a bit," Bryan said.

"Yeah okay.  I want to do right by the boy and help his parents
understand just how big he is going to be.  Maybe that will help
ease the discomfort of having a son making that much money," Liam
said.

"Is he really gonna be that big Liam?" Nicky asked.

"If he stays with the reporter part of it, he will become as well
known as you guys.  Easily.  I have a feeling that in a few years
we can try him in acting.  If he can make a go of that, you will
see that boy becoming one of the biggest names in the business,"
Liam said.

Everyone stared at Liam, even Rye and Jill.

"Are you serious?" Jill finally asked.

"Oh yeah,"

Nobody questioned further.  Everyone knew that Liam knew his
business.  He was one of the best in his line of work so if he
said it was so, then they believed him.

"You gonna tell Corey that?" Shane asked.

"Nope.  No sense scaring him or letting him get ahead of himself.
But I will talk to his parents and let them in on it," Liam said.

"Damn.  I feel all mixed up.  I am like really proud and honoured
that we helped him get his start.  But I am also kind of jealous
that he is gonna become more famous than us," Bryan said.

Rye got up and sat next to Nicky, reaching out to stroke Bryan's
hair.

"Don't feel that way Bry boy.  He is not taking anything away
from you.  He may become more famous but he will owe most of it
to you and us.  If we hadn't been there that day, he may have
never been discovered.  Be proud of that.  He holds you as a
friend and idolizes you.  Remember how awestruck he was at
meeting you.  I think he will always feel that way no matter
how big he gets.  And you have so much in your life now, your
lovers, your friends, your music, the company.  You have nothing
to be jealous of," Rye said

"I'm sorry Angel," Bryan said softly.

"No need to be sorry.  You can't help your feelings.  It's just
important to recognize them and get past them.  Love you Bry boy,"
Rye said and leaned down to kiss Bryan.

"Thanks Angel.  Love you too," Bryan smiled, happy again.

Jill and Kian came out just then.  Kian was beaming and Jill was
radiant.  Jill went immediately to Rye and hugged him from behind.

"What was that for?" Rye asked as he brought his hands up to cover
Jill's.

"For everything you have ever done or will do for Sweets and I.
You are the best," Jill said softly.

"Okay I am heading back to the bus.  It's gonna be another 2 or 3
hours till we get to the next venue.  So you will have the rest
of the afternoon and evening tonight to do whatever you want.  We
will do sound check and rehearsals around 3 tomorrow afternoon.
The busses are going to be in a secure area inside the stadium.
Seeya later boys," Liam waved as he left.

Everyone grabbed their food and dug in.  Someone turned on the
stereo and soon everyone was eating and talking and laughing
happily.  At some point during the lunch every one of the people
on the bus thought to themselves that they had never felt quite
so happy.

- Tre and DJ -

Tre woke to soft kisses on his neck and the smell of paint.

"You've been painting again.  You know I am gonna let you top me
more often.  It really gets you inspired.  What did you paint?"
Tre asked as he turned and pulled DJ into his arms.

"Painted the picture for Mark and Rye.  And you do inspire me.
But I would be just as inspired if you topped me.  In fact I was
hoping that we could do that right now," DJ said.

"Okay my little DJ.  You prepared yourself?" Trevor asked.

"I will now.  Be back in a couple of minutes," Dj got up and
quickly undressed then went to the bathroom.

Trevor got up so that he could brush his teeth and shower after
DJ.  He wanted to smell good in all the right places.  He made
his way to DJ's studio to take a look at the picture.  At first
he was just stunned.  As with DJ's other painting it left him
speechless.  He did not hear DJ come up behind him or even really
sense DJ's arms around him.

"How do you do that?" Tre finally asked.  He felt DJ shrug behind
him and he turned to take DJ into his arms.  "No really, how can
you do that?  I look at that painting and I can actually feel
love coming from it.  You manage to capture their love so well
and it just reflects back at whoever is looking at it."

DJ blushed.

"That's the picture from the MTV program, where Rye sang to Mark
after announcing they were a couple isn't it?" Tre asked and
again DJ nodded.

"Is it really good?" DJ asked.

"My beautiful lover.  It is so beyond good that I will never find
the words for it.  If Mark and Rye don't cry when we give it to
them then they are not truly in love.  I am going to feel so
guilty putting my name on the card for these paintings," Tre
said.

"No my love.  You are going to pick out the frames.  But more
than that, and I wish I had thought of this earlier, you do add
to the painting itself.  The love I feel for you and that you
feel for me, it inspires me.  When I paint these paintings of
love my mind remembers your touch, and the look in your eye or
the way your breath tickles my neck.  I know it as a fact, without
you in my life, I could not paint the way I do.  I swear on my
love for you that you add as much to these paintings as I do,"
DJ said.

Trevor swallowed hard, "Let me go brush my teeth and shower real
quick then I will meet you in our bed."

DJ smiled and nodded, giving Trevor a kiss on the nose, before
heading back to the bedroom.  Trevor turned and looked one more
time at the magnificent painting his lover had created and with
a smile went to take his shower.

DJ lay on his back, one arm behind his head as he waited for his
lover.  He smiled to himself as he thought about the realization
that had come to him.  That Tre was his inspiration, his muse,
that special entity that gave him his energy.

"Ready my love?" Tre asked as he came back into the room.

DJ nodded and smiled as his lover approached him.  Tre was already
hard.  DJ had never seen anyone so beautiful to him.  He closed
his eyes as Tre's body covered his own and Trevor began to suck
and bite on his neck.

"You're going to leave a mark," DJ whimpered.

"Yes I am," Tre said simply.

DJ smiled and moved his neck to give Tre a better angle.

"When I have marked you as mine then I am going to worship your
body all day long.  I already called Maria and told her we would
not be in until supper," Tre whispered.

DJ moaned.

"I am going to kiss and suck on every single inch of your body.
I am going to suck your cock until I taste your love.  I am going
to fill you with my own love over and over.  I am going to caress
your body and make you shiver with desire and pleasure.  And when
we can finally no longer continue, I am going to hold you in my
arms and listen to your heart beat until we both fall into
blissful sleep," Tre whispered.


Disclaimer

Not sure if I have anythign to disclaim here.  PT Cruiser is a
fabulous car and I love them, that's why I chose it for Corey's
first car.  Again any names I have made up as working at MTV are \
just that, made up.

THE NEXT VOTE

Okay I am starting to put together outlines and drafts, very
rough, for my next story.  The main character is going to be
Corey.  I want to have you the reader decide on who his love
interest will be.  So I am taking nominations.  Now it doesn't
have to be a boyband member, or even a celebrity.  There are
lots of possibilities.  Here are a couple of ideas I have
already been kicking around.  Nick Carter after the Backstreet
Boys or JC after N'Sync.  Both of these characters would be
sort of present day, working on solo careers.  Some other
celebrity, like Orlando Bloom or Ashton Kutcher.  Or have his
love interest be a 'regular' person.  A younger high school
student, an older college student, a person about the same age
kicked out of their home and living on the street.

Corey's job is going to open him up to meet all kinds of people.
Also, being the kind of person he is he could easily become
involved in charity work with homeless people or youths in
shelters.

So I want to hear your ideas.  I don't want a vote yet.  So the
suggestions offered above are just other ideas, nomination let's
call them, that I have already received from other readers.  Now
let's hear yours.  Feel free to offer a "BRIEF" outline of the
person and maybe how they meet etc.

I will list the most popular nominations in chapter 35 and have
a vote.  The suggestion with the most votes will actually be
what I will write about and will be announced at the conclusion
of the story, but before the wedding chapter and final epilogue.