Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 22:51:24 -0500
From: Gryff Writer <gryffwriter@hotmail.com>
Subject: City Of Dreams - Chapter Fourteen

City Of Dreams

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Chapter Fourteen

I sat on the rooftop and watched the sun set.  It bathed the city in a warm,
comfortable glow.  The first few stars were beginning to show through the
quickly darkening sky.  A long, relaxing sigh slipped from my lips as I took
a sip of my drink.  The last few months had to have been the most hectic
I've ever had.  Somehow though I was able to make it through everything and
still keep my sanity.  I knew that there was only one explanation for this.
My family.

My right hand unconsciously reached over and adjusted the ring that was on
my left hand.  Bailey always teases me when I do it, but it helps calm me.
It helps me remember that no matter what type of day I am facing that there
is something wonderful at home waiting for me.  Every time I see Bailey it
feels like the first time all over again.  My breathing picks up and my
heart rate increases.  All that man needs to do is smile at me and my knees
go weak.  Of course things don't always smell like a rose.  There have been
some nasty arguments in our home.  I think everyone has been at each other's
throat at one time or another.  Actually I think the only people that
haven't fought are Austin and I.

Things were really rough for me after my mother had died.  It was difficult
to have someone come back into your life so quickly and then have them
leave.  Even finding out about Austin and our father wasn't as comforting as
I thought it would be.  They quickly became a part of my family, but it
still didn't fill the void in my heart that was lost with my mother.  She
might not have been a large part in my life, but the little time we had to
share with each other was something that I will always cherish.

"Penny for your thoughts."  A voice echoed across the rooftop.

I turned to see Gina walking towards me.  The fading light seemed to
illuminate her and she looked like an angel.  I was definitely lucky to have
people like that in my life.

"Just relaxing, G."  I said with a smile. She walked over and sat down next
to me.  I put my arm around her. "How are you doing?"

Gina had been so excited the past few weeks.  The pregnancy test had come
back positive.  We were all excited for her and Austin because we knew they
would make amazing parents.  It seemed that fate had decided that they
weren't ready for that yet.  Gina started her period yesterday.  She went to
the doctor today and it was confirmed that she wasn't pregnant.

"I'm holding up, Miah."  Gina said with a smile.  She leaned on me and put
her head on my shoulder. "Austin is really disappointed.  We know that there
will be other opportunities though.  Now just wasn't our time."

"Maybe next time you take the test you'll remember which end of the stick to
use."  I said with a giggle.  Gina reached out to smack me, but I was able
to duck and avoid the hit.

"Maybe next time I'll just take a funnel in with me.  You know I'm not
equipped to aim."  Gina snapped back.

We looked at each other for a few moments.  Laughter erupted from us at the
same time.  I knew this was a tough time for her and Austin.  We were trying
to make the moment as light as possible to try and help them deal with it.
After a few moments our laughter died out.  We sat in silence and just
enjoyed each other's company.

"We had a name picked out already."  Gina said.  Her voice was so quiet I
was barely able to hear her.  I looked down at her and waited for her to
continue.  "We didn't get far enough to pick out a girl's name, but we did
pick a boy's name."

"What was it?"  I asked her quietly.

It broke my heart to see her upset.  She was always one of the strongest
people I know, and to see her like this ripped me to pieces.  She really
didn't talk about it.  So the fact that she was sharing this with me was
very important.  I felt Gina's arm tighten around me.

"It was Jeremy."  She replied with a soft sob.  "Austin and I wanted you and
Bailey to be the baby's godparents.  We liked how the name Jeremy was a
combination of your name and Bailey's."

Tears welled up in my eyes and I hugged her close to me.  That was probably
the most amazing thing anyone had ever done for me.  That simple act of
kindness showed how truly wonderful Gina and Austin were.  I didn't even
have to say anything to Gina.  She could tell just by the look on my face
what that meant to me.

We sat with each other for a little while longer, but then the chill of the
night air started to get to Gina.  She gave me a kiss on the forehead and
headed back down into the apartment.  I lit up a cigarette and listened to
city as the nightlife began to come alive.  I stood up to stretch.  As my
body tried to rid the tension from my muscles I felt a pair of arms snake
around my waist.

"Hey, bro."  I said softly.

"Hey, Miah."  Austin said into my neck. "Were you on your way back inside?"

"I was."  I could hear the pain in his voice.  I knew that he would come and
find me once Gina left.  He always came to talk to me after he talked to
Gina.  Sometimes even before her actually.  That's what brothers are for
though.  "We can sit out here for a bit if you want.  You need to talk?"

"Yeah."  He said with a sad smile.

"Let's sit down then, Aust."  I sat down on a lounge chair that we left up
here for sun bathing.  It was pretty damn comfortable and I've fallen asleep
in it more times than I can count.  Austin followed me and sat down in
between my legs.  He laid back against my chest and pulled my arms around
him.  That was one thing that always surprised me about him.  He was so
comfortable with the people that he loved.  Austin never thought twice about
hugging or touching anyone he cared about.  There were many times when
Bailey wasn't available after my mom died and I needed to be near someone.
Austin was always there for me.  He always found me and would wrap himself
around me.  He never left my side.  It was an amazing thing to have that
type of connection with someone.  "How are you doing, bro?"

"It's so tough, Miah."  Austin said.  "It felt so right when she told me.
There is nothing I want more in this world than to have a family with her.
Well I want to marry her too, but that's all part of the package.  I didn't
believe it at first, but then as time went on I really liked the idea of
being a dad.  Did Gina tell you the name we picked out?"

"Yeah she did, Aust."  I replied.  I tightened my arms around him a little
bit.  "That meant so much to me.   You, Bailey, and Gina are the most
important things in my life.  You're going to be a phenomenal dad."

"How do you know?"  Austin asked.  He sounded so unsure.

"Because."  I said.  I leaned my head down and rested it against his head.
My voice was soft and calming.  "You're a sweet and intelligent man.  When
you love someone you do it with everything in your heart, and you give
everything you can.  Your baby is going to be very lucky to have you for a
father.  Just like I'm lucky to have you as a brother."

"And the baby will have some awesome uncles."  Austin said with a smile.

"Thanks."  I said with a laugh.  I quickly put a mock serious look on my
face.  "Let's just hope and pray the baby doesn't get Gina's personality."

"We better start praying now then."  Austin said.  He sounded as serious as
I did.

I tried to hold back my laughter, but I couldn't do it.  My chest started to
tremble and I knew Austin could feel it.  I heard a giggle escape his lips
and I was done.  Soon we were laughing so hard that tears were streaming
down our faces.  Once we got settled back down Austin turned on his side as
he laid against me.  I ran my fingers through his hair.  We listened to the
traffic blaring from the street below.

"Thanks, Miah."  Austin said.  "I really needed this.  I love you."

"I love you too, bro."  I replied.

*     *     *

Gina and I walked in to find Austin and Bailey sprawled out on a couch
together watching a movie when we got home from Diversity.  It had to be one
of the longest nights we ever spent there, and the kicker was that we were
only there for an hour.

"What are you two doing home already?" Bailey asked from his position on the
couch.  Austin was sitting up and Bailey had his head on Austin's lap.
"It's only midnight.  You're normally not home until at least 2:30."

"Well," I began.  I exchanged a look with Gina.  "We don't have jobs
anymore."

They both leapt up from the couch and crossed the room towards us.  Bailey
and Austin started talking at the same time.

"I told you, Gina, that one of these days you were going to get in some
serious shit for those pranks you two are always pulling."

"How the hell could you get fired, Miah?  What the hell happened?"

Gina and I stared at each other in shock.  Do they really think that there
was any way possible that we would get fired from our jobs?  Sure we like to
have a good time, but we would never do anything to jeopardize our jobs.
Well, at least not that often.  We actually didn't have anything to do with
our recent unemployed status.

The guys continued to rant and rave at us.  Gina and I finally broke eye
contact and looked at them.  Neither of us said a damn thing.  We crossed
our arms and just stared them down.  It took a few minutes before their
rambling stopped.  They finally stopped to take a breath and realized we
hadn't said anything.  Bailey and Austin glanced at each other.

"Is someone going to say something?"  Austin asked.

"Those couches look pretty comfortable."  Gina said and headed towards the
bedrooms.

"Why don't you two check that out for us."  I said and followed her.  Bailey
and Austin's mouths hung open.  "You can let us know what you find out in
the morning."  I said to them without looking back.

Gina and Austin's bedroom was the first doorway down the hall.  As Gina
closed the door I saw her roll eyes in anger.  I heard the lock click into
place as the door shut.  I heard footsteps behind me just as I entered our
bedroom.   I almost had the door closed when Bailey and Austin appeared.

"What is going on here, Miah?"  Bailey said.

"Why isn't anyone telling us anything?" Austin asked.

"Neither one of you gave us the chance to tell you anything."  I said as I
glared at them.  "You both assumed that we got fired.  Which I will admit is
understandable.  The fact that the two of you went off on us like that is
what I don't understand.  You didn't even let us get a word in edgewise.
For your information we did NOT get fired.  Duke, the owner, wasn't able to
pay the loans he took out and the bank closed Diversity.  If the club isn't
open that means we don't have jobs."

Bailey and Austin's faces both immediately flushed.  I knew that both of
them had to be feeling guilty.  The fact that they were going to be sleeping
in the living room didn't help matters for them either.  Gina and I might
have been overreacting to this whole situation, but Bailey and Austin acted
like big jackasses.  They both jumped to the same conclusion and ran with
it.  I could understand their anger if we had gotten fired for some stupid
prank.  That was not the case though.  They could have just asked us what
happened, and then started going off if needed.  Neither one of them gave us
that chance.  I was sure that Gina was hurting as much as I was.

"Miah..."

"Bro..."

Bailey and Austin both started to talk at the same time.  I gave them a cold
look that interrupted them.

"If you'll excuse me gentlemen it's been a long fucking night.  I'm going to
take a hot shower and go to bed."  I said as I started to close the door.

"Baby," Bailey began again.  "You're not really going to lock me out of our
bedroom.  Are you?"

I didn't even respond to him.  I shut the door and flipped the lock into
place.  I leaned back against the door as a long sigh slipped from my lips.
I knew things would get taken care of in the morning, but that didn't stop
the anger and pain I was feeling tonight.  I could hear their hushed voices
as they went back down the hall.  I kicked off my shoes and decided to skip
the hot shower.  The bed looked too inviting, and I was exhausted.   I
crawled into bed and sleep quickly overtook me.

*     *     *

I woke up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning.  I rolled over with
a groan and pulled my pillow up over my head.  I tried as hard as I could,
but I just could not fall back asleep.  After a few minutes I sat up in
defeat, as the sun was streaming through the windows.  I glanced over and
saw that Bailey's side of the bed was empty.  It took a moment for my brain
to register why.

My brain finally woke up when my eyes landed on the locked bedroom door.
Another massive sigh escaped my lips and I fell back onto the bed.  I really
didn't want to deal with this right now, and I was contemplating hiding
under my covers for the rest of the day.  My thoughts were interrupted as my
cell phone started ringing.  After the incident with our fathers, Bailey
insisted I get a cell phone.  I looked at the caller ID and recognized the
number immediately.

"Good morning, angels!" Gina said as I answered the phone.

"Gina, why are you calling me so early in the morning?"  I asked with a
yawn.

"Because we need to get out of here before the guys wake up.  I really don't
feel like dealing with them right now.  Let's go out and get some breakfast
and then we can deal with it.  I'll even leave them a note so they won't
worry."

"You finally thought up a plan that just might work."  I said with a laugh.
"Ok, I'm game.  How are we going to get out without them noticing?"

"I've got it all figured out.  I'll get ready and then meet you in your
room.  We'll go out your window and down the fire escape."  She said.

"How very mission impossible of you." I said dryly.

"Great idea!  Make sure you dress all in black!  I'll be there in fifteen
minutes and you better have your candy ass ready!"

I tried to stop her but the line already went dead.  I shouldn't have opened
my big mouth.  Knowing Gina she'll come in here with mountain climbing gear
and expect me to rappel down the side of the building with her.  I took the
fastest shower in the history of the world.  I quickly brushed my teeth and
brushed my hair back out of my face.  I quickly tied it back and got
dressed.  Well if we were going to be spies I might as well look the part.
I slid on a pair of black leather pants and a black cable knit sweater.  I
pulled on a pair of black boots.  Just as I was grabbing my wallet and
sunglasses there was a quiet tap on the door.

I quietly eased the door open to make sure it was Gina.  I swear this girl
and I were separated at birth.  She was wearing a practically identical
outfit.  The only difference was that her sweater was more formfitting.  Her
blonde hair cascaded around her shoulders.  She already had her sunglasses
on.  As I put on my sunglasses she tossed my black leather jacket to me.  As
I slipped the jacket on she quietly closed my door.

"Ok.  Everything is set.  I put the note right on my door.  They can't miss
it if they go to the bathroom."  She walked over to me and undid the tie in
my hair.  Gina ran her fingers through it so it fell around my shoulders.
"I keep telling you that it looks better loose, ya big mo!"

We headed over towards the window that led out onto the fire escape.  I was
about to open the window when Gina's hand reached out and stopped me.

"What?" I asked her.  She held up a finger telling me to wait.  Gina reached
into her jacket pocket and pushed something.  It took a moment but then I
heard it.  The mission impossible theme song was playing from something in
her coat.  I giggled.  I gently eased the window open.  The chill of the
morning air blew through the opening.  We zipped up our jackets a bit and
climbed out the window.

We maneuvered quickly down the fire escape and dropped to the sidewalk
below.  I dropped down first and luckily landed on my feet.  Gina wasn't so
lucky.  Her feet hit the ground, but then slid out from underneath her.  I
tried to grab her, but she still went down.  The mission impossible music
was still playing.

I couldn't help the giggle that slipped from my lips.  I went to help her
up, but she surprised the hell out of me.  She did a perfect kip up and was
suddenly standing up.  A kip up is when you're flat on your back and your
pull your knees up towards your face.  Then you pop up and land on your
feet.  Kip ups are very difficult, but Gina did it.  In fact she did it in a
pair of four-inch heeled boots.

She grinned at me and slapped my ass.

"I'm not an Angel for nothing. Let's move out!"

I can't believe she slapped my ass.  I growled at her.  Gina made a cute
yelping noise and took off down the street.  I immediately took off after
her.  I chased her for about two blocks until she started to slow down.  By
the time I caught up to her she was doubled over from laughing.  We
continued our way to breakfast.  Gina and I were headed to Early Birds.  You
could eat there any time of the day, but the place got its name because of
the awesome breakfast that was served.

We got a table and placed our orders.  While we were waiting on our food we
checked out the other people in the place.  It was always fun being with
Gina.  It was great to have someone that you could just look at and they
knew exactly what you were thinking.  Gina and I cracked up a bunch of times
just from the looks that passed between us.  Our food finally showed up
after about fifteen minutes.

"You know it was a shame that Sara had to go back to school."  I said
between mouthfuls.  "We had such a great time when she was here.  I hope she
was serious about coming back to pursue her career in the city."  I would
like to say that Gina responded to me, but it was more like a few grumbles
and odd sounds.  Of course she was eating like a supermodel on vacation.
"Chew.  Swallow.  After you complete those tasks then you can speak.  Your
grandmother would have kittens if she saw your table manners."

"I think she really will come back.  I think performing in that show really
boosted her confidence."  Gina finally answered.  She took a drink of her
juice.  "Though she did say when she comes back she wants to find her own
place.  I told her she was more than welcome to stay with us, but she wants
to be on her own.  I can understand that."

"What are we going to do with the guys?"  I asked as I took another bite of
my breakfast.  "I'm still angry at them, but to a point I understand."

"I know what you mean."  Gina replied with a sigh.  "I understand their
side, but I still think they were totally wrong.  They could have at least
let us explain.  Then if they wanted to rip us new assholes they could have.
  We really need to start job searching too.   I know we both have money
saved up, and I'm definitely going to take a little time off.  We have to
eventually find something though."

Gina definitely had a point.  Living in a rent-free apartment was definitely
a huge blessing for us.  Our monthly bills weren't that much, and we made a
killing in tips when we worked at Diversity.  So between our paychecks and
tips I knew we were making very good money.  By my calculations I probably
could live for close to two years on what I have saved if I budgeted
correctly.  Gina and I were just very lucky that people found us attractive
or we wouldn't have raked in those tips.

"You really should think about using that degree of yours."  I said to Gina
as I lit up an after breakfast smoke.  "You have a fucking masters degree in
business.  I am sure you won't have any problems finding a job."

"I'm sure you can get a job just as fast, Miah."  Gina said after sipping
her juice.  "And if not B's got money.  You know you really don't have to
work."

"That's not the point though, G." I said with a sigh.  "I really don't want
to have to depend on anyone.  I know Bailey doesn't care about supporting
me.  He's told me enough times already to just quit my job, but I need to do
something. I would be bored out of my mind just sitting around all day."

Our conversation was interrupted as the waitress returned to clear off our
table.  She left our bill on the table, and Gina and I both reached for it
at the same time.

"I can pick this up, Miah."  Gina said with a smile. "No arguments either."

"That's fine."  I said.  "We might as well pick up breakfast for the guys.
I'll place the order and pay for that then."

It took about fifteen minutes for our take out order to be ready.  We picked
up the food on our way out.  Gina and I started the walk back to the
apartment.

"So," She began.  "Have we figured out what we are going to do with those
two yet?"

"I don't know."  I replied with a sigh.  "Should we just let them off the
hook, or should we let them suffer a bit?"

"I think making them sleep on the couches was punishment enough." Gina said.
  "Hopefully that was enough to teach them their lesson.  If it wasn't then
we'll have to think of something else."

"You know what I realized last night?" I asked her.

"That you hated sleeping alone as much as I did."  She replied knowingly.  I
nodded my head.  "I couldn't sleep either.  You just get so used to having
that warm body next to you in bed.  It's difficult to sleep alone after
that."

"So do you think we are going to get the apologetic puppy dog faces when we
get back?"  I asked.  "Or do you think we are going to get the silent
treatment?"

"It all depends on how upset they think we were, and how upset they are
about sleeping on the couches."  Gina said.  "I will admit that I'm hoping
to get the puppy dog face."

"Me too."  I said with a small sigh.  "I hate it when we aren't getting
along.  At least this wasn't too big of a fight.  Hopefully we can just
brush things under the rug and move on from it.   You and I have jobs to
find."

We stopped at a newspaper stand on our way back the apartment.  Gina picked
up the newspaper so we could start our job hunting.  We walked back the last
three blocks to the apartment in a companionable silence.  As we walked up
the steps to our floor you could see both of us visibly tense.  We had no
clue what would happen once we got back.  We were gone for almost an hour
and a half.  So the question is have the guys even gotten up yet and
realized we were gone.

Gina eased her key into the lock and quietly turned it.  We stepped into the
apartment to find that the guys were awake.  They were sitting together
under a blanket on one of the couches watching TV and nursing cups of
coffee.  Bailey and Austin looked like shit.   It appeared that they got as
much sleep last night as Gina and I did.  They looked up at us the minute we
walked into the living room.

"So, how did your mission go this morning?" Bailey asked.

"Was it successful?"  Austin added.

Gina and I looked at each other and then back at the guys.  You could see
that both of them were holding back laughter.  A quiet giggle escaped
Austin's lips and that did Bailey in.  Suddenly they were both laughing
their asses off.

"We were both up when you two left."  Bailey said as he laughed.  "We
weren't sure what you were up to.  When we heard the mission impossible
music we figured you were going out the fire escape."

"I have to admit that it was actually kind of cool watching you sneak down
the side of the building."  Austin said.  "With the music playing and those
outfits it was definitely believable."

"I guess we were successful." I said with a smile.  "If you think us
bringing you two back breakfast is successful."

The guys' faces lit up as soon as the words left my mouth.  I set the bag
down on the coffee table in front of them, as Gina looked at them
suspiciously.

"How long were you two watching us this morning?" She asked.

"If you're asking whether or not we saw you hit the ground," Bailey said
with a grin.  "We didn't see that."

I laughed.  Gina shot us the bird.

"Fuck you, bitches.  I might have fallen, but I got up a lot better than any
of you could have."

"She got us there, B."  Austin said with a laugh.  "Well, actually, she got
you two.  I'm able to do that."

"Oh really?" Gina asked.  "Show us your stuff then mister smart ass."

"I don't think you want me..." Austin began.

"No no no." Gina said interrupting him.  "You've talked the talk now walk
the walk.  Show us your stuff."

Austin sighed and stood up.  Before anyone else could say a word he dropped
his pants.  All of our jaws dropped.  Austin giggled and jerked his pants
back up.  Gina stormed over and popped him the shoulder.

"What the hell was that?" She demanded.

"Well, Gina, I think it was VERY obvious."  I said with a giggle.

"Honey, you told me to show them my stuff."  Austin said with a completely
innocent look on his face.  "What else could you have been talking about?"

I'm not sure if it's what he said or the look on his face when he said it,
but all of us started laughing.  Though I couldn't help the images that
flashed back in my brain.  Gina is a VERY VERY lucky woman.  I went back to
our bedroom and changed clothes.  I slipped on a pair of gray lounge pants
and a white tank top.  I stopped to use the bathroom.  I checked out my
reflection in the mirror.  I brushed my hair a few times and pulled it back
off of my face.  Everyone might think it looks better down, but sometimes
it's just a pain in the ass.

I walked back down the hallway and saw the guys eating their breakfast.
Gina was sitting in the kitchen having some juice and a smoke.  I walked
over and sat down next to her.  I grabbed one of her smokes and a big gulp
of her juice.

"If you really wanted some juice you could just get some."  Gina said to me
sarcastically.

"Why would I do that?" I asked innocently.  "There was a glass of it sitting
right here."

"Fight nice kids.  Throw bricks."  Austin voice echoed into the kitchen.

"When did we start really talking to them again, G?" I asked. I made sure my
voice was loud enough to be heard in the other room.  "They haven't even
thanked us for breakfast, let alone apologize for last night."

"We're sorry about last night.  Thanks for breakfast."  Bailey and Austin
said.

"Are we going to let them off that easy?"  Gina asked me.  Her voice was low
so the guys couldn't hear her.

"We might as well, but if they ever do it again, we are going to pound their
asses."  I replied.

At that moment Bailey and Austin walked into the kitchen and only caught the
very end of what I said.

"Ass pounding? Now that sounds like a punishment I can handle." Bailey said
with a wicked grin.

Austin reached over and grabbed Gina's juice.  He started to take a long
drink of it.  His timing couldn't have been any better.

"No Bailey, you won't enjoy it because I'll make Austin use that monster he
flashed us before."  I deadpanned to him.  Austin had the exact reaction I
was expecting him to have.   Juice was pouring out of his mouth and nose.
Gina, who must have been reading my mind, moved while I was talking and
avoided the eruption.  Bailey wasn't as fortunate.  "Well, Austin, Is that a
preview of things to cum? That was rather impressive."

Austin and Bailey just looked at me in shock.  Sweet Jesus.  Those two act
like they've never heard me say anything dirty.

"That was just in poor taste, Miah."  Gina said in a mock serious voice.

I caught her look and knew she was setting me up.

"If you ask me it looked pretty tasty."  I shot back at her.

"Why do we put up with these two?"  Austin asked Bailey. He was cleaning up
the juice that was running down his shirt.

"Because you love us." Gina said on her way into the living room.

I stood up and followed her.

"And because we are the best sex you two will ever get."  I tossed over my
shoulder as I followed Gina.

"I think they got us there, Aust."  Bailey said.

"Dirty bitches." Austin mumbled back.

*     *     *

Gina and I spent the next few hours looking over the paper looking for jobs
while the guys went out.  She had a few interesting prospects, but so far I
hadn't found anything.  I got really luckily when I was hired at Diversity
because I never attended any type of bartending school.  I haven't actually
even gone to college yet.  I just haven't had the time to.  When I got to
the city I had to start working as soon as I could.  Luckily Duke thought I
was hot and would pull in some crowds after word got out.  I learned as I
went.  I flipped the newspaper page and stumbled upon another ad Gina could
respond to.

"Hey G," I said. "This sounds like the best one so far.  It's for a company
called Center Stage Productions.  The company is looking for an executive
assistant for the president of the company.  It has full benefits, 401K, and
vacation time.  They want at least a bachelor's degree in business admin.
And take a look at the salary offer."

I passed the page over to Gina.  Her eyes bugled a bit.  This Center Stage
place was offering a hefty salary for the position.  Just the starting offer
was almost four times what we made a year at the club.  This was too good an
opportunity for her to pass up.

"I wonder what the catch is."  Gina said thoughtfully.  "You can't be
offering all of this without there being something wrong.  How much do you
want to bet that this president is a major pain in the ass?"

"With the salary that's being offered who the fuck cares?"  I said.  "I
really need to go back to school if I ever want to do anything besides
bartend for the rest of my life."

"That's it, Miah!"  Gina exclaimed.  I looked at her questioningly.  "You
were going to take some time off anyways.  So why don't you go back to
school?  I know that Bailey would love that idea!"

"I don't know, Gina." I said with a sigh.

"I think it's a fucking great idea."

Our heads turned to see Bailey and Austin standing by the front door.  They
were both smiling and their faces a bit red from the chill outside.  Bailey
came up behind me and gave me a hug.  He slid his ice-cold hands under my
shirt and over my chest.  I yelped and tried to get away from him.

"You fucker!" I yelled.  "Your hands are cold."

Gina was laughing her ass off.  That is until Austin slid his hands down her
back.  Bailey and Austin took off their coats and sat down with us.

"I really think it's a great idea if you want to go back to school, Miah."
Bailey said.  "You've got a few weeks before the fall semester starts.  That
leaves you plenty of time to figure out what you want to do."  He held up
his hand as I opened my mouth.  "And I don't want to hear a damn word about
money.  If I can't spend what I have on the people I love then why bother
having it.  You know I love you more than anything.  So why wouldn't I want
to spend it on you?"

Bailey could tell that I was about to object, and he did the most
underhanded thing.  He gave me the puppy dogface.  His beautiful eyes
widened and his bottom lip poked out.  His lip even trembled a bit.  There
was no way I was going to win this fight now.  That bastard knew it too.

"Ok. I give in.  I'll look at courses and figure out what I want to take."
I sighed.

"Hell yeah!"  Bailey screamed.  He grabbed me and pulled me into his lap.
His lips crashed into mine.  Bailey's tongue slipped into my mouth and I was
in heaven.  Every time we kissed it was almost like that first time all over
again.  My heartbeat raced and my toes curled up.  "We need to celebrate
tonight!"

"You got that right, B!" Gina cheered.  "Not that we need a reason to drink,
but this definitely calls for a night of partying!"

I glanced over at Gina and Austin.  They were sitting together on the other
couch.  Gina had a huge smile on her face, but Austin looked upset.  I
opened my mouth to say something, but Bailey squeezed me.

"Don't say anything."  Bailey whispered really softly into my ear.

"I'm so excited!"  Gina continued on.  "First thing tomorrow, Miah, you and
I are going to check out courses.  Well after you figure out what school you
are going to.  Hey! You should go into business admin like me!  That would
be so cool! And..."

Gina was being classic Gina; she got on a subject and was going to run it
into the ground.  As Gina was going on and on I looked at Austin again and
he was taking slow deep breaths.  I could see him fidgeting with something
in his pocket.  He kept glancing at Gina and then looking away.  After a few
moments he finally glanced my way and our eyes locked.  He had a weird look
on his face.  Something was tugging at the back of my brain.  I've seen that
look before.  I just couldn't place where.

It finally clicked into place.  I've seen that same look on Bailey's face
before.  My face immediately broke into a huge smile.  Austin's eyes widened
a little.  He looked at me curiously and I slightly nodded my head, just
enough so he would catch it.  Austin's face relaxed and he smiled back at
me.  Gina was still going on and on.

"Gina..." Austin began.  She didn't even hear him.  He tried to interrupt her
a few more times, but she just kept waving her hand at him trying to quiet
him.  Finally Austin got fed up.  He caught her hand in his and got down on
one knee next to her.  Boy did that get her attention!

"Austin, what are you doing?" Gina asked.  She was looking at him like he
suddenly grew a second head.

"Gina," Austin began.  "My life has been completely turned upside down since
I met you.  At first I thought you were just this crazy, fun person that I
would have a good time hanging out with.  After a few weeks I realized that
there was so much more to you than that.  You are one of the most beautiful
women I have ever laid my eyes on, but more importantly you have an even
more beautiful soul.  You're so loving and tender.  You care about people
with a ferocity that just blows me away.  I want you to be the mother of my
children.  I want to spend the rest of my life worshipping you. I love you
with every ounce of my being.  Gina Sands, will you marry me?"

Gina looked at Austin with a complete look of surprise.  I could see the
tears well up in her eyes.  I could feel my own throat start to close with
the emotions that raced through me.  I knew that this moment was coming.  It
filled my heart with so much happiness that it finally came.

"Yes."  Gina choked out.

I couldn't help the tears that started pouring down my face.  As I felt
Bailey's arms tighten around me Austin slipped the ring onto Gina's finger.
She launched herself at him.  Gina covered Austin's face with kisses.
Austin got a bit unbalanced and they tumbled to the floor.

"Look's like we've got another thing to celebrate!"  Bailey cheered.

"You bet your sweet gay ass we do stud!" Gina said from the floor.

Bailey and I exchanged a look.  We grinned at each other and then launched
ourselves off of the couch.  We jumped onto Gina and Austin.  We were one
big tangle of arms and legs.  Our laughter rang out throughout the
apartment.  This was truly a night to celebrate!

*     *     *

I surveyed the pile of pamphlets and booklets that scattered across the
coffee table.  I spent the last few days getting information from all the
colleges in the city.  I knew that it would be a difficult choice, but I had
no fucking clue it was going to be this tough.  I leaned back on the couch
to relax and lit up a cigarette.  Gina should be getting home from work any
minute.  She landed that position at Center Stage Productions, and I was
excited to see how her first day went.  It was only a few minutes before
Gina breezed into the apartment.

"Hey hun!  How was your first day of work?"  I asked, while humming the song
9 to 5 under my breath.

"Bite me, Miah."  Gina said.  She flopped down on the couch with a dramatic
sigh.

"Did my little working girl have a bad day?"  I asked.

"The job itself is awesome," Gina said as she kicked off her shoes.  I
raised my eyebrow at her in question.  "The problem is the boss.  I'm sure
he's normally a great guy, but Zack was a cranky son of a bitch today.  I
wonder if it has to do with the fact that I'm filling his boyfriend's old
position."

"I'm sure you'll get to the bottom of it, Nancy Drew," I said with a giggle.
  "Just don't let yourself get too involved.  You don't want to get fired
for butting into his personal life."

"Any decision on which school, Miah?"  Gina asked.  Her eyes glanced at all
the information that was spread across the table.

"Not yet, Gina," I said with a sigh.  "I honestly thought it was going to be
much easier than this.  Boy, was I ever wrong.  It is going to take more
time than I thought to go through all of this."

Our conversation was interrupted as the guys came into the apartment.  They
looked pretty excited.  I knew that they went to meet up with Ian, one of
Austin's old friends, but they wouldn't divulge anything more than that.
Austin planted a kiss on Gina, as Bailey did the same to me.

"What are you two so excited about?"  Gina asked.

"Well, it seems that I am going to be getting a new job," Austin replied.
"It turns out that Ian has decided to buy Diversity from the bank and reopen
it.  He hasn't picked out a name yet, but he has asked me if I wanted to
manage it."

"Oh, honey!"  Gina exclaimed.  "That's awesome.  You're going to kick ass
for sure!"

"I have some news too," Bailey tossed in.  "Ian happened to be looking for a
partner and made me an offer.  I told him that I would get back to him,
after I talked to you of course hun."

I grinned up at him.  There are so many things I love about Bailey, but one
of the biggest things was the communication we shared.  I think that is one
of the main reasons why our relationship works.  We try to be open and
honest with each other as much as possible.

"What do you want to do, Bailey?"  I asked him.  I knew that Bailey would
have gone through every scenario his brain could think of before he made a
decision.  He looked at me thoughtfully.

"I really think this can work, Miah," he responded.  "Ian went over his
plans for the club with me, and I think it can really be successful.  I
wanted to check with you, though, before I did anything else."

"Baby, if this is something you really want to do, and you think it could
work, then I say go for it."  I said with a smile.

Austin and Bailey danced around the room happily.  Gina and I looked at each
other and rolled our eyes.

"I'm going to go call Ian," Austin said.  "He's going to be so pumped!  I
knew there was a reason for you being the best man, Miah!"

He mussed up my hair on his way down the hallway.  I mock growled at him,
but his comment made me smile.  Bailey and I were asked to be the best men
for their wedding.  We said yes, of course.  Bailey slid up next to me on
the couch and nuzzled my neck.

"Miah, do you know how much you turn me on when you growl like that?"  He
whispered into my ear.

"Why do you think I do it all the time?" I asked with a giggle.

"Stop it you two!"  Gina yelled at us.  "We need to discuss something before
Austin gets back."

I glanced over at Gina because of how serious her voice sounded.  I caught
the glance that was exchanged between her and Bailey.

"What's going on?"  I asked.  My eyes darted between the two of them.  If
they were both involved in this then it must be something big.  Gina moved
over and sat next to me.

"I want you to sleep with Austin."  She said, almost like she was asking me
to take the trash out.

Laughter immediately fell from my lips.  When I saw the serious expressions
on their faces the laughter stopped.

"You can't be fucking serious."  I hissed at her.  I certainly didn't want
Austin overhearing this conversation.

"Miah," Gina said as she raised her hand at me.  "Just let me explain
everything first, before you start flipping out.  Okay?"

"I can't wait to hear this."  I replied.  I crossed my arms across my chest.

"Do you remember that prank we played on Austin?  When you kissed him in the
kitchen?"  Gina waited for me to nod my head before continuing.  "Well, that
night Austin and I had a very, very long talk.  We had to have been up until
four in the morning.  Austin admitted to me that night that he was a bit
curious.  Well, a little bit more than curious.  He didn't want to leave me,
though.  Austin said he knew that I was the only one for him, but he was
afraid that this curiosity would get the better of him.  He was so open and
honest with me, Miah. His honesty made me fall in love with him even more.
I don't want this to cause problems for us in the future.  I know that he'll
never act on his curiosity, but I also know that he'll always wonder about
it."

"You want to give me to Austin as a wedding present?"  I asked
incredulously.  "Woman, you have lost your fucking mind.  What do you think
about all of this, Bailey?"

He looked at me a moment before responding.

"I agree with Gina, Miah."  He finally replied.  My eyebrows shot up in
shock.  "Miah, when Gina first talked to me about this, I was in shock like
you are.  I sat down and thought about, and I realized something."

"What's that?" I asked.

"Well," he replied. "I know the whole brother thing is freaking you out.  If
you think about it, though, the two of you most likely would have
experimented together if you grew up in the same house.  I know so many
people who went through things like that with their own brothers.  I know
that you love me, Miah, and that you'll never leave me.  God knows that this
entire situation is really weird, but I think this could be a good thing.
The two of you missed out on growing up together, and I think if you would
have had that chance, then he wouldn't have any curiosity.  Austin would
have had you to turn to."

I didn't say anything.  I let their words sink into my head.  I hated to
admit, that to a point, they made sense.  Austin and I might have played
around if we grew up together.  I knew of friends that went through the same
experimentation phase with their own brothers.  Some of them even
experimented with friends.  If I went through with this, would everything
change?  Did I even want to go through with this?

"Do you really think this is a good idea?" I asked them.

"The fact that you're even hesitating tells me it's a good idea."  Gina
said.  "I knew you would realize this is a huge fucking thing for me to ask
you, and maybe I shouldn't even be asking this of you, but you're the only
person I trust enough, Miah.  I know what you are going to say.  Why not
Bailey?  I could have asked him, but then it would have just been sex.
Besides, Bailey and I both think that y'all might have done this already if
you grew up together.  If you did this, instead of Bailey, it would mean
more to Austin because of what you two already share.  To be honest, I think
this would even bring you two closer."

I looked at Bailey.  I gazed into his eyes.

"Miah, I trust you."  Bailey said.  "I know you're not going to leave me,
and I know how much this would mean to Austin.  He has no clue that Gina
even talked to me about it.  So, if you really don't want to do this you
don't have to.  I don't want you to say no because of me, though.  To be
honest, I'd be tempted by the situation myself."

I took a few slow, deep breaths.  I had to think this through before I said
anything else.  Would this change everything?  Yes.  Would it be a good
change?  Yes, I think it would.  I held Bailey's gaze.  I could see the
depth of his love for me.  I didn't say a word, but I slowly nodded my head.
  They both hugged me.

"Thank you, Miah."  Gina whispered.

*     *     *

"You two have fun tonight," Gina said while she pulled on her coat.  "Do NOT
get too drunk.  If I have to deal with a sick groom tomorrow I'm holding you
responsible, Miah."

I stuck my tongue out at her as she wagged her finger at me.  Austin was
sitting on the opposite couch and was pouting.

"Why can't we just party together tonight?"  He asked.

"I told you, honey, that you can't see me on the day of the wedding."  Gina
said as she leaned over to kiss him.  "This way Bailey and I will crash at
my gram's house tonight.  I think you two can manage on your own.  Just keep
in mind tomorrow is a big day."

"How could I forget?"  Austin asked with a smirk.  "You've been mentioning
it a hundred times a day for the last week."

Austin hugged them both. He went into the kitchen to start making drinks.  I
walked Bailey and Gina to the door.

"Are you both sure about this?"  I asked.  I've been a nervous wreck about
this since our talk a couple weeks ago.

"Yes, Miah."  Gina said.  "Everything is going to be fine.  If the sounds I
hear from your room at night is any indication, then Austin is in for a
really, REALLY good time tonight."

"How do you know it's not my talent causing all the noise?"  Bailey asked.

"I know that it's Miah because you're the one I always hear, Bailey."  Gina
replied with a wicked grin.

I laughed and gave them both a hug.  I kissed Bailey deeply.

"I love you, Bailey."  I whispered into his ear.

"I know, Miah.  I love you, too.  Don't worry.  I'm proud of you for doing
this, ya know."  Bailey replied with his patented smile.

I nodded.  I held the door for them as they left.  I flipped the locks into
place and headed back into the living room.  I glanced over the counter into
the kitchen.  Austin was clad in a pair of jeans and a tank top.  His jeans
were tight in all the right places.  I allowed myself to drink in the sight
of his beautiful good looks.  Once I was able to get past my own nervousness
I realized that this could be a really special evening for us.

"I thought we could start out the night with screwdrivers, bro."  Austin
said.

I took the drink he offered.

"This is delicious, Aust."  I said, as I tasted it.  "You make better drinks
than I do, and I'm the bartender."

"If you live with lushes you learn to make a mean drink."  Austin said with
a smirk as he walked past me.

I took the opportunity and slapped his ass.

"Ouch!" Austin yelped.  "You'll pay for that, bitch!"

"Promises, promises."  I threw back at him as I sat down on one of the
couches.

We spent the next couple of hours drinking and listening to music.  I made
sure that neither one of us had too much to drink.  I didn't want Austin to
be completely hung over at the wedding tomorrow.  I wanted him to be aware
of what was going on as well. I didn't want him to think that this was going
to be some big, drunk mistake.  I was sitting at the end of one the couches.
  Austin was stretched out across it, and he had his head on my lap.  We had
on a soft rock station playing on the radio.

"What was the most memorable part of your wedding, Miah?"  Austin asked.

"Well, first of course would be my mom being there."  I said with a smile,
as memories flashed through my head.  "Second, would have to be the first
dance Bailey and I had together.  I know we danced together before, but
being married just seemed to make it feel different.  You'll see tomorrow,
bro."

"I can't wait."  Austin said with a grin.  "Miah, can I ask you a question?'

"Of course, bro."  I replied.  "You can always ask me anything."

"How different is it slow dancing with a man, than it is with a woman?"  He
asked.

Well, if I was looking for a window of opportunity I just got one.  I hope
this works, and I hope he doesn't freak the hell out on me.

"Well," I started.  "It is different, but I don't know if I can explain it,
though."

"Ok." Austin replied a bit dejectedly.

"It would probably be easier if I just showed you."  I said.

"You don't have to do that, bro.  It's no big deal."  He replied.

I could hear interest in his voice, but he was obviously afraid.  I guess
it's now or never.  I started to stand up, and Austin sat up right away.

"It is a big deal."  I said with a grin.  "I need to make sure that my
brother doesn't make a huge ass out of himself dancing in front of all those
people tomorrow.  The best way to do that is for you to dance with me.
Besides, this would answer your question on how it's different than dancing
with a woman."

I reached out my hand to him.  Austin looked at me for a moment and didn't
move.  I was worried that he wouldn't do it, but then his face suddenly lit
up in a huge smile.  He reached out and grabbed my hand.  I pulled him up
off the couch.

"I guess I'll humor you, at least for one dance."  He said with a laugh.

The sound of soft music still filled the apartment.  I pushed the coffee
table out of the way as Austin walked over to me. He put his hands on my
waist and giggled.  I rolled my eyes and humored him.  I placed my hands on
his shoulder.  Austin started to sway in beat with the music, and I followed
his lead.  There was about three feet of space between our bodies.  It was
almost like we were in junior high and had a chaperone watching us.

"I really don't feel any difference, Miah." Austin said.

"Oh, really?"  I asked him.  I could see the twinkle in his eye and knew he
was teasing me.  "Well, this normally isn't how guys slow dance."

Austin stopped moving.

"I thought I was doing it wrong."  He said with a grin.  He reached up and
took one of my hands off of his shoulder.  Austin held our arms out to the
side of our bodies.  It looked like he was about to waltz me around the
living room.

"Ok, smart ass."  I said and rolled my eyes.  "If you aren't going to take
me seriously."

I started to step back from him, but his grip on my body tightened.

"You know I'm teasing you, bro." He said with a wink.  "Ok.  Let's do this
the right way."

Before I had a chance to say anything Austin pulled me closer.  Our bodies
still weren't touching, but we were definitely closer.  There was less than
a foot of space between us now.  I felt his arms snake around my waist.  My
arms wrapped around his neck out of reflex.  Our bodies slowly moved to the
beat of the music again.  My eyes had closed and I allowed myself to follow
Austin's lead.

The song we were dancing to was coming to an end. I expected him to stop
dancing as a new song started, but he didn't stop dancing.  In fact, I felt
his arms tighten around me.  Austin gently pulled me against him.  My arms
wrapped further around his neck.  I could feel his breath on my neck.

"You're right, Miah."  Austin practically whispered.  "This is different."

"Good different or bad different?"  I whispered back.

"I'd say it was good," he replied.  "Though, I think that's only because
it's you that I'm dancing with."

The conversation stopped at that point and we enjoyed dancing with each
other.  I felt Austin's face press into my neck after a few minutes.  Austin
had nuzzled against me like this before when he fell asleep watching TV.
So, this was nothing really new for us.  It was what happened next that
surprised me.  I felt his lips graze against my neck.  I thought I was just
imaging things at first, but then I felt it again.  This time it was more of
a kiss.  Austin's arms tightened around me, and I could definitely feel his
excitement.

"Austin..." I said softly.

Austin's head jerked back.  Shock filled his eyes.

"Miah..." He stuttered.  "I...I didn't mean to..."

Austin tried to pull away from me, but I held him in place.  He looked into
my eyes questioningly.  He opened his mouth to say something else, but I
didn't allow him the opportunity to.  I leaned in and gently pressed my lips
against his.  I took advantage of the situation and eased my tongue into his
open mouth.  I could feel him stiffen in shock for a moment, but then he let
himself relax.  A shot of electricity shot through my body as I felt his
tongue brush against my own.

The kiss ended abruptly.  Austin jerked back from me.  I could see the fear
in his eyes. I reached out to touch him, and he stepped back from me.  I
couldn't stop the hurt that bubbled up inside of me.  I must have moved too
fast, but he did start kissing my neck.  I could tell that he wanted this.

"Austin..." I said.

"Miah," Austin interrupted me.  "We can't do this, as much as I might
want...what about Bailey?  What about Gina?"

I opened my mouth to respond, but he didn't give me the chance.  Austin
turned and quickly strode out of the living room.  I quickly followed him,
but I didn't reach him in time.  I ended up having his bedroom door closed
in my face.

"Austin!" I yelled, as I knocked on the door.  "Please open the door.  You
have to give me the chance to explain."

I waited a few minutes, but he didn't open the door.  I could barely make
out the sound of his voice through the door.  I waited a bit longer, but
then finally gave up in defeat.  I headed back into the living room and
swallowed what was left of my drink.  I lit up a cigarette.  I walked over
to the windows and looked out at the city.  How could I have messed things
up this bad?  This entire situation was supposed to bring us closer
together, not rip us apart.  I couldn't stop the silent tears that ran down
my face as I put the cigarette out.

"Miah."

My body spun around at the sound of Austin's voice.  I never heard him come
back into the living room.  Confusion was etched across his face.  It broke
my heart to see him this lost.  I could tell he had something to say, so I
didn't bother responding.

"I called Gina's cell phone."  He said.  "I talked to her and Bailey, and
they told me what they asked you to do.  It means so much to me that you
would be willing to do this, but I can't ask that from you.  You've done so
much for me already, and it doesn't surprise me that you would be willing to
go along with it."  Austin walked over to me and brushed a tear off of my
cheek.  "Don't be upset, bro.  I'm not mad or upset.  I just wish they
wouldn't have put you in this position."

I looked into Austin's eyes, and something clicked in my brain.  He totally
thought Gina and Bailey put me up to this.  Austin must think I'm only doing
this because they asked me to, not because I wanted to.

"Austin," I said as I reached out and touched his face.  "They may have
asked me to do this, but they didn't force me to do it. Do you honestly
think that I would even try something like this just because Bailey or Gina
wanted me to?"

"What are you saying, Miah?"  Austin asked.

I could hear the confusion in his voice, and this confirmed my suspicions.
He actually thought that I wasn't attracted to him.  Well, I was going to
prove to him right now that I do find him attractive.  I moved closer to
Austin, to the point that our bodies were almost touching.  I cupped his
face with my hands and leaned in close.

"I'm saying that if this is something you really want to experience, then I
am more than willing to help you out."  I whispered to him.

I slid my hands back towards his neck, and left my thumbs on his cheeks.  I
pulled his head towards me.  I leaned forward and our lips met for the
second time.  If he had any hesitation at this point, I never sensed it.  In
fact, his tongue slipped into my mouth, and his arms wrapped around me
again, crushing our bodies against each other.  My body stiffened as I felt
him moan into my mouth.

As the kiss ended I looked into his eyes.  The confusion was no longer
there.  It was replaced by something else, passion.  The fire in the kiss
nearly took my breath away.  Austin rubbed his hands up and down my back.  I
felt his body arch against me.  I ran my hands down his back and cupped his
ass.  I gently squeezed the rock hard muscles of his ass.  Austin responded
by groaning into my mouth again.  Austin pulled back, ending the kiss.  He
gave me a few smaller kisses before staring into my eyes.

"I don't know what to say, Miah," Austin said.  He ran his fingers through
my hair.  "I really can't even believe this is happening.  I..."

His voice broke off.  His eyes radiated an intense heat.  Any reservations I
had about this situation just went out the window.  I realized just how much
he needed this.  Austin's curiosity was obviously a bit bigger than he let
on to Gina.

"You don't have to say anything, bro," I said as I placed a finger over his
lips.  "This moment means a lot for both of us.  Let's not waste it talking.
  I'm sure there are other things we can do, if we put our heads together."

Austin's face lit up with a sexy ass grin.  His lips parted suddenly, and my
finger was engulfed in a hot wetness.  I gasped as his tongue swirled around
my finger.  My attention was so focused on the feelings emanating from my
finger I never realized his hands moved, until I felt my shirt being
unbuttoned.  Sweet Jesus!  If he's this talented with his mouth I couldn't
wait to see what else he could do.  I gently pulled my finger from his
mouth.

Austin finished unbuttoning my top and slid it from my body.  His eyes
seemed to burn holes through my chest.  His hand reached out to touch my
chest, but it stopped just short of making contact.  I could still see some
hesitancy in his face.  He was obviously trying to let go of his carefully
maintained control.  I reached out and pulled his hand against my chest.  I
immediately felt him start to feel me up.  Austin finally looked up at my
face, and I gave him a brilliant grin.

His other hand shot out to join in.  The palms of his hands brushed over my
nipples.  My entire body felt like it was on fire.  I reached out and pulled
him against me.  His hands continued their assault on my chest.  I leaned in
and rubbed the tip of my tongue under his ear.  Austin must have liked this
because his hands tightened on me.  I used my teeth to gently chew on his
earlobe.

"Oh Miah..." Austin breathed into my ear.

I pulled back and practically ripped Austin's tank top off of him.  I ran my
hands over his exposed chest.  The tight, smooth muscle of his chest felt
alive under my fingertips.  I pinched and tugged on his nipples.  The groans
that came out of him were so fucking hot I thought I was going to explode in
my pants.  I leaned down and flicked my tongue over the nubs.  Austin's hand
gripped the back of my head and pulled me against him.  I sucked and licked
at his chest.  I took my time, making sure to work over each hot, erect
nipple.  By the time I was done Austin was panting like a champion runner.

Our bodies crashed together again as we shared another passionate kiss.  His
hands ran down my back, and it sent chills up my spine.  Austin must have
been feeling bold because I felt one of his hands slip down the back of my
pants.  As I felt his hand cup and massage my ass cheek I heard him giggle.

"You must have thought I was a sure thing, bro, since you didn't put on any
underwear."  Austin said as he winked at me. I licked my lips and reached
down to unbutton my pants.  Austin reached out and stopped me.  "Let me do
that for you."

His voice suddenly had a thick, husky quality to it.  My cock twitched in my
pants just from hearing it.  If I wasn't hard already, watching Austin lower
himself to his knees in front of me would have done it.  I thought he was
going to go right for the good stuff, but he surprised me.  His hands
reached back and began to cup my ass again.  Austin leaned forward and began
to kiss my stomach and abs.  I reached down, running my fingers through his
hair.

"That feels so good, Aust."  I moaned.  Austin looked up at me with a grin.
I pushed his head against me.  "Don't stop, bro.  Keep going."

I felt his tongue start to dip down the front of my pants.  I was throbbing
in my pants.  I arched against him, trying to get his mouth further down my
body.  I knew he had a talented mouth, but it seemed like the night was
going to be full of surprises.  Somehow, he managed to pop the button of my
pants with his mouth.  Austin gently grabbed the zipper of my pants with his
teeth, and slowly pulled it down.

My cock burst through the opening.  Austin lowered my pants, but his eyes
were glued to the sight of my thick, throbbing cock.  I saw his tongue dart
out and moisten his lips.  I stepped out of my pants and stood completely
naked in front of him.  Austin's hand slowly reached out and his fingertips
rubbed the bottom of my balls.  My entire body jerked from the pleasure, so
much in fact my cock began to leak. Austin's eyes seem to focus on my
swollen head.  His eyes darted up to look at me. I nodded my head slightly
to encourage him.

His tongue reached out and took some of the fluid off of my cock.  I heard
the groan the erupted deep from his body.  He licked at the head of my cock
a few more times.  My head leaned back as my eyes closed.  God, it felt so
good.  Suddenly, my cock was engulfed in an intense hot wetness.  My eyes
opened and I saw Austin sucking the head of my cock into his mouth.  He
wrapped his lips around the head of my cock as his tongue massaged
underneath it.

My hands instinctively latched onto the sides of his head.  I had to fight
the urge to push my cock deeper into his mouth.  I had to try and relax and
let Austin take his time.  Though from the way he was sucking my cock, I had
no clue how long my control would hold out.  His head moved forward and a
few more inches of my cock was wrapped in the velvet heat of his mouth.
Austin reached up with his hand and tugged gently on my balls.   Let me tell
you that just about did me in.  I had to clench every muscle in my body to
stop from shooting off right then and there.

Austin bobbed his head up and down on my cock for a few minutes.  Before I
knew it, I felt his lips wrap around the base of my cock.  For being a first
timer he was deep-throating me like a pro!  I felt him grab onto my hips and
pull me against him.  I took the hint and pulled back.  I gently thrust my
cock back into his willing mouth.  I felt his lips vibrate as Austin moaned
around my cock.  I started to fuck his hot mouth in a nice, smooth rhythm.
Austin opened his eyes and looked up at me.  I felt his tongue lick and push
at the underside of my cock.

"Yeah, that's it, bro.  Suck my cock."  I moaned at him.

I felt his hands grip my ass and pull me even deeper into his mouth.  I
could feel his throat muscles grab and massage my cock.  I felt Austin begin
to gag a little.  I pulled my cock out of his mouth.  Before he had a chance
to protest I pulled him to his feet.  My lips crashed against his, my tongue
penetrating his mouth just as my cock had.  Austin pushed his crotch against
me.  I looked down and saw the huge wet spot that covered the front of his
pants.

"Someone excited?"  I asked with a sexy grin.  Austin's eyes were glazed
over and he nodded.  I reached out and massaged the huge bulge in his pants.
  His head fell backwards as a low, masculine groan rumbled from his chest.
"I better take a closer look at this thing, bro."

I dropped to my knees as I unbuttoned his pants.  As I opened his pants I
could see Austin's pubic hair.

"What's with the free-balling bro?" I asked.

I could see the blush begin at the top of his chest and spread over his
face.

"I always go commando around the house, bro."  Austin huskily replied.

"I'll have to keep that in..."

Whatever I was going to say flew from my mind as I pulled his pants down.
Austin had a fucking huge, thick cock.  I knew he was big when he flashed
us, but he was soft then.  His cock had to be close to ten inches long.   I
glanced up at Austin.  Passion was written all over his face.  He grinned
and leaned his body forward so the head of his cock brushed over my lips.

"Suck me, bro?"  He huskily asked.

Just as he rubbed his head against my lips again, I opened my mouth and
sucked the mushroom head into my mouth.  I felt his cock leak against my
tongue and I tasted him.  Austin tasted absolutely wonderful.  I grabbed
onto his low hanging balls and tugged.  I felt him twitch in my mouth.  It
was time for me to show Austin how talented his brother is.   I took a deep
breath through my nose and slid my mouth down the entire length of his cock.
  My lips wrapped around the thick base as my nose took in the hot, musky
smell of his crotch.

"Holy fuck!  No one has ever done that, bro!"  Austin moaned.  His hands
wrapped around my long hair.  He began to thrust in and out of my mouth.  I
could tell any control he had left was gone now.  "Oh God, this feels so
fucking good, Miah."

As he fucked my mouth I slid my hands back and grabbed his sexy ass.  I ran
a fingertip up and down the crack of his ass.  He moaned even louder.  I got
my second surprise for the evening.  As I rubbed a finger over his hole,
Austin pushed back and sank completely down on my finger.  I was so shocked
I nearly choked on his cock.

"You seem to forget the pointers you gave to Gina on sucking cock, bro."
Austin said with a laugh.  "She told me she picked up her finer cock sucking
skills from you."

Austin thought he was so cute.  He wasn't laughing once I pushed my finger
against his prostate.  I felt his ass muscles clamp down around my finger.
I moaned around his cock as I felt my own cock twitch.  You know I was
thinking about how that would feel around my cock.  Austin pulled his cock
from my mouth and kneeled down with me.  He attacked me with his mouth.  His
tongue plunged into my mouth as his hand gripped my cock.

"I want you in me, bro."  Austin panted into my ear. "I want to share with
you what no one else ever will."

"Are you sure, Aust?"  I asked.  He nodded his head.  Austin lay back on the
floor and pulled his knees up to his chest.  "That's not the easiest
position for you to be in, bro."

"I know, Miah, but it's the way I want.  Ok?" Austin replied.

I nodded my head and moved between his legs.  Austin closed his eyes and
sighed.  I knew he thought I was going to push right in.  I think we all
know a bit differently.  I leaned down and ran my tongue over his tight, hot
hole.  I heard him gasp.  His head popped up from the floor and he looked
down at me.  Austin didn't say a word, but he pulled his knees up closer to
his chest.  I leaned down and continued to lick and suck at him.  I wanted
to make sure this was an experience he would never forget.  After a few
minutes I started to work two fingers into his ass.  Austin groaned and
pushed up to meet my hand.

"I'm ready for you, bro.  Please."  Austin begged.

I kneeled in between Austin's legs.  He wrapped them around my waist as I
guided my cock towards his hole.  Just as the head of my cock touched his
entrance, his legs tightened around me.  Austin pushed up with his ass, as
his legs pulled me forward.  I sank into him in one long stroke.  A huge
groan erupted from me as I felt Austin's entire body shutter.

"Sweet Jesus, Austin, are you ok?"  I asked him.

"Oh fuck yeah."  Austin moaned in response.  "I've had my ass played with
before, bro.  It was never a real cock, and it was never as big as you.
God, this feels so un-fucking-believable!"

As he said it I felt his ass clamp down around me.  My body arched and I
sank a little deeper into him.  Austin's hands pulled my head down for a
kiss.  Our lips met as I slowly pulled out.  I barely left the head of my
cock in as I pushed back into him.  Austin's ass rose off the floor to meet
me.  I started a gentle, slow rhythm.  I had to try and control myself;
otherwise I'd be fucking the shit out of him.  I felt Austin's body shudder
and I pulled back to look at him.

There were tears falling down his cheeks.  I immediately stopped moving.

"Don't stop, Miah."  Austin choked out.  "I'm ok.  This just feels so
incredible, and I still can't even believe this is happening.  You know I
love you, right?"

"I know, bro."  I said as I felt myself start to choke up.  I pushed back
into him.  "I love you too, Austin.  Let me show you how much, bro."

I continued my assault on his ass.  Austin was pushing back against me even
harder.  His legs tightened around my waist again.  He was pulling me
against him.  I looked into his eyes and I could tell what he wanted.  I
pushed back into him with a bit more force.  Austin grunted.  He started to
tug on my chest.  That drove me over the edge.  My self-control went out the
window.

"Fuck me, bro.  Please fuck me."  Austin begged.

I was more than happy to comply.  My pace picked up and I started to pound
his hot, sexy ass.  Austin started to moan even louder than before.  He was
pleading with me to fuck him harder, deeper.  I knew that I wouldn't be able
to keep this pace up for long.  The inside of his ass was so fucking hot,
and his muscles seem to be milking my cock.

"Austin...bro...I'm not going to make it much longer.  I'm getting really
close." I panted to him.

"Give it to me, bro.  I'm right there with you.  Fuck the cum out of me,
Miah."  Austin groaned.

I lasted for about five more strokes.  On the sixth stroke I slammed back
into him, my cock going deeper than ever.  I yelled out his name as my cock
unloaded deep inside of him.  I felt Austin's ass clamp down tightly around
my cock.  He must have shot at least ten spurts of hot, ropey cum over our
bodies.  Austin even managed to get some across his lips and cheek.  I
leaned down and licked some of it off of his cheek.  I kissed him deeply,
sharing the taste with him.

"That was out of this world, bro."  Austin said after the kiss.  "I love
you, Miah."

"I love you too, Austin."  I replied with a grin.  I gently eased out of his
ass and laid down beside him.  "Did you enjoy yourself tonight?"

Austin rolled onto this side to look at me.  He reached out and ran his
fingers down the side of my face.  This was a prime example of why everyone
loved Austin.  He was so affectionate and loving.

"It was beyond anything I could have ever imagined, though I think that had
to do with you."  Austin said.

"Me?" I asked in surprise.

"Yeah, you." Austin said with a blush.  "I've always been curious, but this
wouldn't have meant anything with anyone else.  I've always felt so
connected to you, and to be able to do this with you, well, I can't even say
what it means to me."

I leaned over and kissed him deeply.  I knew exactly what Austin meant.  I
think Gina and Bailey were right.  This was something that Austin and I
needed.  We were connected to each other before, but now that connection was
enhanced ten fold.

"I do have a question, though." Austin said quietly.

"What's on your mind, Aust?" I asked.

"Is this the only night we have together?"  Austin asked me.  "If it is,
then you better be ready for some all night action, bro."

I laughed at his comment, but the question echoed through my mind as well.
Would this be the only night we shared?  It's not like I was thinking about
leaving Bailey, but what I just shared with Austin was so special.  This was
definitely going to be a topic to discuss the next time the four of us were
together.

"I don't know if this is it, Austin." I said with a sigh.  "I have to be
honest with you, though.  I hope that it isn't the last time."

"Me too, bro, me too."  Austin said as he pulled me against him.

After a few minutes I stood up.  I reached down and helped Austin to his
feet.

"Let's go to bed, bro."  I said.

"You mean to sleep or?"  Austin asked with a grin.

"I don't know about you, but I don't think we'll be going to sleep right
away."  I said grinning back.
We went back into the guest bedroom.  It's not that I was uncomfortable
about sleeping in our bed or their bed, but I wanted tonight to just be
about us.  I talked to Gina and Bailey about it, and they both understood.
Austin and I explored each other for the next few hours. We took turns
topping each other, which was something else Bailey and I talked about.
Bailey thought it was only fair that Austin and I share each other
completely.  I was definitely lucky to have such an understanding husband.
Austin and I finally feel asleep wrapped together in each other's arms.

*     *     *

Gina, Austin, Bailey, and I stood on the rooftop admiring the beautiful city
skyline, a city that held all of our hopes and dreams.  The reception ended
about an hour ago.  Gina and Austin decided to spend their wedding night at
the apartment.  Tomorrow morning the four of us were going on our honeymoon
cruise.  Bailey and I never had the opportunity to have a honeymoon, and we
thought it was a wonderful idea to go as a group.  We had a few bottles of
champagne and a radio with us so we could dance and listen to some music.

Gina and Austin were breathtaking together.  My brother was so handsome in
his tuxedo, and Gina looked like an angel that stepped out of the heavens in
her wedding dress.  The ceremony was beautiful.  All four of us had cried.
I was so totally happy for the two of them.  They fit together like two
puzzle pieces.  Bailey started to pour one final toast for the group.  The
radio continued to play in the background.

Don't look back
Don't be scared
We've got dreams
And we're still young
Just think about
How far we've come

"To the beginning of a wonderful, happy marriage."  Bailey said as we all
raised our glasses.  "May you find comfort in each other's arms, and
happiness and love in each other's hearts.  It's an amazing moment when a
person is able to find their soul mate, and I truly believe that is exactly
what you both have done.  I hope the world brings you as much beauty as you
bring to it."



Think of all
We have shared
It's a wonder
We survived
But here we are
And we're alive

Can we hold on, hold on
Take a moment to celebrate
Now before we have gone
Take a moment to celebrate
Celebrate

We raised our glasses with tear-filled eyes.  Leave it to Bailey to make
everyone cry.  That man is so fucking sweet; I wanted to do him right on the
spot.

"No, Miah, you can't do him right here." Gina, Austin, and Bailey all said
at once.

"Am I that transparent?"  I asked as I blushed.

"If you were any harder your pants would be." Austin said with a laugh.

I glanced down.  You would have sworn there was a circus in town from the
size of the tent in my pants.

"Is everyone excited about the cruise tomorrow?"  Bailey asked.

"I am so pumped up!" Gina said.  She glanced over at me.  "Sorry, Miah.
That was probably a bad choice of words on my part."

Everyone had a good laugh at my expense.  Hell, I even laughed along with
the bitches.  We stood together in a group with our arms around each other.
This rooftop had so many memories for me already.  This was another one that
I would be adding to that growing list.

There's a music in the wind
Let's dance one more time
One more time
There's a rhythm deep within
Let's dance one more time
One more time

"I'm definitely looking forward to getting away for a bit.  I love the city,
but the cruise will be a nice change of pace."  Bailey said.

"I think the four of us are going to have a fucking blast!" Austin added.

"You mean the five of us." Gina said with a smile.

"I know Miah's pretty big, Gina, but I don't know if I'd refer to his cock
as an extra person."  Bailey said with a laugh.

Austin cracked up at Bailey's joke, but my eyes were locked onto Gina's.  I
tilted my head in question at her, and she placed her hand on her belly.

"Hey you pigs."  I said to the guys.  "She's not referring to me."

Austin and Bailey looked at Gina.  They both saw her right hand lying across
her belly.

"Honey, are you sure?" Austin asked.  His voice cracked a bit.

"Yes." Gina choked out.  "I found out when our blood tests for our marriage
license came back.  A few of the results came back a little weird.  So the
doctors did some more intensive testing.  The doctors confirmed it
yesterday.  I am definitely with child.  I wanted to wait until after the
wedding to tell you."

"WOO HOO!" Austin yelled as he scooped Gina up into his arms.  "I LOVE THIS
WOMAN!"

One more time
Sing the song
There's a power in our voices
Hopeful and strong
Years from now
Somewhere down the line
We'll remember and we'll all sing
One more time

Tears of happiness covered all of our faces.  Hugs and kisses were exchanged
between all of us.  Austin surprised me by giving me a pretty passionate
kiss.

"Based on that kiss I take it things went well last night?"  Gina asked with
a grin.

"I'd say things went well." Austin replied with a wolfish grin of his own.

"Thank God!" Gina said with a fake sigh. "Someone is going to have to keep
you busy as this pregnancy goes along.  At least I know that Miah can take
care of your raging hormones."

"What?" Austin and I asked at the same time.

Bailey walked over to us and put his arms around us both.

"Gina and I would have never asked you to share yourself with Austin, Miah,
and then expect you both to just turn those feelings off.  It's not like
either of you is going to leave us.  We can't be upset about two brothers
helping each other out from time to time.  Besides, Gina and I could use
some days off.  You both work us like dogs."  Bailey said.

I gave Bailey a deep, loving kiss.  I knew Austin was doing the same to
Gina.

One more time
Sing the song
There's a power in our voices
Hopeful and strong
Years from now
Somewhere down the line
We'll remember and we'll all sing
One more time

There's a music in the wind
Let's dance one more time
One more time
There's a rhythm deep within
Let's dance one more time
One more time

I couldn't even begin to believe the unexpected twists and turns that my
life has taken.  I went from being alone in a huge city, and then Gina and I
met.  I ended up with one asshole guy after another, and then Bailey came
back into my life.  I was kidnapped and nearly killed by our fathers, but my
family found me.  Gina finally found the perfect man, and he ended up being
my brother.  I got to spend some amazing, wonderful time with my mother, and
got to meet my real father.  I got married to the man of my dreams, and now
I was going to be an uncle.

One more time
Sing the song
There's a power in our voices
Hopeful and strong
Years from now
Somewhere down the line
We'll remember and we'll all sing
One more time

The four of us stood with our arms wrapped around each other.  We took one
final look out at the city.  It's beauty shimmering in the night sky.  I
can't believe how wonderful and amazing my life has become.  I was half
tempted to pinch myself to see if I would wake up, but who would want to
wake up when you're living in a city of dreams.

The End

This is the final chapter in this part of the City Of Dreams Series.  I'm
sorry that it's taken so long for this chapter to come out, but to be
honest; I really didn't want to see it end.  After looking back over the
characters, I just didn't want to leave them.  So I decided that this
chapter would end the current story of Miah, Bailey, Gina, and Austin.
There will be a sequel to the story, but that will be coming later on.
Thank you so much to everyone who has sent feedback about City Of Dreams.  I
appreciate all of the support you all have shown.

My work is dedicated to my grandmother, who taught me how to love.

I'd like to thank my husband, John, for all of his love and support, without
him I'd be nothing.

I'd like to thank Sara for giving me so encouragement and help.  Without her
I would have never started posting.  I love ya twin!

Thank you to my editor J.  Man, you rock!