Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:54:35 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sky Pro <skypro21@yahoo.com>
Subject: B-Boys, Chapter 10

B-Boys
by Skyler
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Chapter Ten:

College is so awesome! Nobody cares about anybody else; they don't have
time to judge you, either. Must be all those new ideas taking hold, I
guess. Besides, the coursework here is really easy! Pretty much a joke,
really. I like it. Gives me the time to concentrate on what's really
important: My boyfriend and my music.

I think we're really coming along. Our new style is really going to define
us. The songs have a deeper, more personal message to each of us now, so I
think our quality will improve through our passion. If Saturday night was
any indication, we might be much better received than we originally
predicted.

God will take care of us, He always does. That's what its all about,
anyway. Bringing the love of God to the people, helping them to better see
Him. After all, if He can show his love to four gay guys, He certainly can
give that same love to anybody, no matter what. I thank Him each and every
single day for showing me His love and bringing Blake into my life in this
new and very special way.

We've been dating for about four months now and I've never been happier. He
completes me. I pray that I will never be without his presence in my
life. My parents have known about us pretty much from the beginning, though
they only confronted me with this information after Saturday's show.
Apparently my father saw us kissing through the window the first time I'd
stayed overnight with Blake. Mom says all the pictures I have of him sort
of give it away, too. I can't help it; I just love to look at him! He
inspires me. They say we make a cute couple. Not what I expected to hear by
any means, but I'm happy about it. Blake and I were always best friends and
he's been like a member of the family since I can remember. Even calls my
parents "Mom" and "Dad", which they just adore. My father even designed and
built his house. Blake's parents are always away on business, so mine
basically adopted him years ago. They even buy him gifts on his birthday
and at Christmas! Sometimes I think they like him better than me, but I
know that's not true. They're just really loving people.

My cell phone rings, bringing me back into the real world. Caller I.D. says
its Blake's car phone. "Hello?" I ask excitedly. I love when he calls me
during the day.

"Hey, babe, it's me."

"He sounds tired, though it is just now barely past 2:00. "You busy right
now?"

"Nope. Just finished my last class. Waiting on the bus to go back to your
place, actually. Why? Is something up?" I'm growing concerned. He doesn't
sound normal.

"I just got fired for being gay."

"What?" Those words hit me like a ton of bricks. My good mood suddenely
vanishes, instantly replaced with confusion and anger.

"Somebody saw us together last weekend. They say that my choice of
lifestyle will hurt their image. Can we talk?"

"Sure, pick me up here and I'll buy you a cup of coffee."

"Be there in five minutes. I love you."

"I love you, too." He clicks off the line.

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Okay, another one down. More on the way.