Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 04:02:34 EDT
From: Gryffindor6698@aol.com
Subject: City Of Dreams Chapter Four

City Of Dreams

The following is a complete work of fiction.
Any resemblance between the characters and any real life person is
completely coincidental.  Please do not copy or distribute the story
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This is my first attempt at writing.  I would appreciate feedback on what
you think of the story, but please keep it constructive.  I have a fragile
ego. LOL Please try to ignore any spelling or grammar problems. If people
like it then I will continue, so if it seems a bit slow to start, I am
sorry.

Disclaimer:
The following story may contain erotic situations between consenting
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Thank you to everyone that has sent me emails the last few days.  I really
appreciate it!!!  Y'all rock!!  Hope you enjoy chapter 4!

Previously:

As we sat on my bed holding each other I knew that no matter what may
happen in the future I could face it now.  Bailey was back in my life, and
it had to be one of the best moments of my life.

"I'm so happy you're back Bail."

"I'm so glad that I found you Miah."

Chapter Four

I slowly awoke from some of the best sleep I've ever had in my entire life.
I didn't realize that I feel asleep.  God, that was an exhausting night.  I
could still hear the song I sang to Bailey playing in my head.  As I began
to stretch I noticed that I was one the only one in my bed.  I quickly sat
up in bed and was fully awake now.  I was alone.  I also realized that the
stereo was on, and I was actually hearing the actual version of "Music Of
The Heart" playing on the radio.  I can't believe that was a dream!  I fell
backwards onto the bed letting out a huge sigh.  This fucking sucks! With a
groan I rolled out of bed and stumbled towards the bathroom door.  As I
entered the bathroom I was definitely shocked by what I saw.

There was a wet, naked man bent over drying his legs in my bathroom!  Then
it hit me.  Last night wasn't a dream.  Bailey must have gotten up to
before me and had taken a shower.  I couldn't help but stare at the naked
flesh that was presented so openly to my prying eyes.  My eyes immediately
zeroed in on Bailey's ass.  If I weren't already a butt man I fucking would
be now!  There right in front of me was the finest bubble butt I've ever
seen!  The cheeks were round and very firm.  There were drops of water
scattered over those gorgeous, smooth cheeks.  I had to almost physically
stop myself from leaning over and licking them right off that sweet ass.
There was a long pair of muscular firm legs attached to that hot ass that
had a fine coat of hair over them.  Just standing there I was already
getting very hard.  I had to do something before I embarrassed the hell out
of myself. This was too good an opportunity to pass up though, and I had to
have a little bit of fun.

"If I knew there was going to be a free show then I would have gotten some
popcorn."  I said with a smirk on my face.

Bailey spun around so fast I barely had time to blink.  He stood there in
shock for a moment and looked like a deer in the headlights.  He was
holding the towel in front of himself.  He regained his composure after a
moment and he had smirk on his face as well.

"If I had known you would be so interested in watching Miah I would have
woken you up."

He could see the confusion on my face.  He very slowly moved his eyes down
my body until they were focused on my crotch.  It was then I remembered
that I was standing at full attention.  I never blushed that hard in my
life.

"You always were so easily embarrassed Miah." He said with a laugh as he
wrapped the towel around his waist.

OHHHH.  He thought that I was still that shy little boy trapped in my own
shell.  When we were kids he was always the one to get me last.  And from
the looks of it I would guess that he was still assuming this was still the
case.  Hmm.  I better bring Mr. Masters up to speed.  He walked past me
through the doorway and into the bedroom with this huge grin on his face.
I waited just the right amount of time before I sprung my trap.

Right before he was out of my reach I grabbed him and spun him around.  I
pressed my body right up against his and locked my arms around his body in
a huge bear hug.  The boy didn't know what hit him!  I leaned in until my
face was just inches away from him.  I could feel his warm breath wash over
my face.

"You know Bail you really turned into a stud these last few years."  I
looked deep into his eyes and saw how shocked he was.  I leaned in just a
bit close and licked my lips. "I bet I could show you a thing or two that
would make you blush even harder than I do."  His face immediately flushed
a deep crimson color.

I stepped back and released him just as quickly as I grabbed him.  My hand
wrapped around the doorknob.  It took him a second to realize what was
happening.

"Paybacks are a bitch Bail."  I said with a laugh as I shut and locked the
door.

I could hear his laughter through the door.

"You're right Miah. Paybacks are a bitch, but revenge is a mother fucker."

He laughed even harder.

Oh shit.  What have I gotten myself into?

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I slowly opened the door to the bathroom with a towel tightly wrapped
around my waist.  I wasn't taking any chances on Bailey having some kind of
trap waiting for me.  Luckily though the coast was clear.  My bedroom was
empty.  I threw on a pair of black boxer briefs and a white wife beater.  I
rummaged through my dresser and found a comfortable pair of fleece pants to
wear.  I was off work tonight and decided to just have a nice lazy day
around the apartment.  I could smell bacon cooking and my stomach let out a
massive rumble.  I guess someone's hungry.

Our apartment had a really wicked setup.  When you came in the front door
you stepped into a small alcove that had a small closet off to the side.
This way you could hang up your coat when you first stepped in the door.
From there it lead directly into a really massive living room.  We had two
couches set up around a nice large coffee table.  There was a large
entertainment center with a big TV and an awesome stereo system.  One wall
had a few large windows that allowed a lot of light to filter into the
room.

On the opposite side of the room was the kitchen that had a nice large
counter that separated the two rooms.  The hallway that lead off from the
living room allowed entrance to mine and Gina's room, a powder room, and a
guest room.  We were extremely lucky to have such a killer apartment.
Gina's grandmother actually owns the building and the apartment we had used
to be the property manager's place, but when Gina moved to the city her
grandmother allowed her to move in to it instead.  She moved the property
manager down to a different apartment.  I felt so lucky when Gina offered
me the spare bedroom.  We also lucked out by not having to pay rent.  We
just had to pay the utilities and any other monthly bills that came it.  So
overall, it was a very sweet deal!

I walked into the kitchen to find Gina sitting at the table nursing a cup
of coffee and a cigarette.  Bailey was standing over the stove frying up
the bacon.  I poured myself a cup of coffee and helped myself to one of G's
smokes.  I sat down at the table and my eyes met Gina's.  She had a
questioning look on her face.  I gave her a bright smile.  She winked at me
and tossed a look over her shoulder at Bailey, who was hard at work cooking
breakfast.  She looked back to me and giggled.

"I don't know what you two talked about last night, but if it means having
breakfast cooked in the morning y'all need to talk a lot more often!"

"Don't get used to this you two!" Bailey turned from the stove for a second
and waived the spatula at us.  "This was just my way of thanking you for
letting me come up last night.  I'm just glad everything worked out."

Gina gave him a look and laughed.

"Bailey I hope you don't think this one meal will get you off the hook.  I
am thinking you owe me at least a month of being my slave.  You can address
me as 'my lady' and you will become my faithful servant."  Gina attempted
to look as royal as Queen Elizabeth holding court in the palace.

"Ignore her Bail.  Besides she just wants to be referred to as a lady at
least once in her poor, lonely life."  I took a drag on my cigarette and
blew the smoke in her face.

"Children settle down!"  Bailey said with a laugh in his voice.

It was so good to hear the sound of Bailey's laugher.  More than anything I
think I might have missed that the most.  He had one of those rich baritone
voices that could just make you melt.  And once he started laughing he took
everyone along with him.  He moved away from the stove and placed a plate
of sizzling bacon and a plate of scrambled eggs on the table.  I got up and
got us some juice out the fridge and grabbed some glasses out of the
cupboard.  As I sat back down and poured us each a glass Bailey was staring
at Gina.  She had filled her plate up and was eating like it was her last
meal.  Gina is the type of person that LOVES food.  I don't know how the
bitch stays so fucking skinny.  I just laughed and shook my head.

"It really is an experience to see her eat isn't it Bail.  It's almost like
a watching a velociraptor devouring its first prey in over a week.  I tried
to contact National Geographic to have them do a piece on her, but they
were too scared to get close to her during feeding times.  And the local
zoo was afraid she would eat the other animals if they put her on exhibit.
So that means I am stuck with her."

Of course just as I said this Bailey was just starting to drink his juice.
The next thing we knew juice was being sprayed all over the place.

"Miah, I can't believe your friend here isn't even house broken.  Doesn't
he know it's not nice to spit his drink all over the table?"  Gina said
with a smirk.

"My Lady I cannot be held responsible for the actions of those you employ
in your service.  Of course out of everyone in the village you had to pick
out the village's idiot.  It's a shame really."

I think that exchange between the two of us really did it for Bailey.  The
next thing we know he is laughing so hard tears are streaming down his
face.  We couldn't help but join in with him at this point.  The table
wasn't too much of a mess so we were able to clean it off and finish
eating.  We put the dishes in the dishwasher when we were done and headed
in the living room.  As Bailey and I sat down on one of the couches Gina
headed down the hallway towards her room to take her normal morning bath.

I leaned back on the couch and lit up a smoke and just relaxed.  Bailey
surprised me by reaching over and grabbing one for himself.  I watched him
for a moment.  He truly is beautiful.  He was wearing a loose pair of
running shorts and an old faded t-shirt from one of the local Broadway
shows.

"I'm glad to see that you were comfortable enough to go through my dresser
to find something to put on there Bail." I said with a straight face.

"Well I figured since you saw me practically naked then you wouldn't mind
seeing me in some of your own clothes bro."

"Bail the normal rule of thumb is that no one wears my clothes unless I get
to see them completely naked.  And unfortunately practically naked just
doesn't count."

Bailey stood up with an evil grin on his face and his hands moved towards
the waistband of the shorts.  I motioned for him to sit back down.

"Oh don't bother.  Besides we just ate breakfast and I don't want to have
it revisit me anytime soon.  Speaking of breakfast, it was really good
Bail.  Thank you for making it.  That was sweet of you."

He sat back down with a smirk on his face.

"I knew you would chicken out ya bitch.  And you don't have to thank me for
breakfast.  Just think of it as the first of many things planned to help me
make up for everything that's happened."  He turned his head and gazed out
the windows.

I stood up and went over to him.  I crouched down in front of him.

"Bailey you don't have to make up for anything because you don't owe me
anything.  What's happened has happened.  Let's not worry about it.  Okay?
Besides if anything I am the one that owes you.  You are the one that saved
my life last night bro."

He reached his hand out and ran his fingers through my hair.

"I really love your hair this long Miah.  It really suits you."

"Thanks Bail."

Bailey stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

"You want something to drink while I'm in here?"

He was trying to avoid the conversation about him saving me last night.
Well I will let it go....for now.  Bailey lucked out this time and got
saved by the bell.  Well the ringing of the telephone to be more exact.

I leaned over the couch and picked up the cordless that was on a side
table.  The call turned out to be for me.  It was a guy that I met last
week that stopped into the club.  He was a cutie named Jeff.  While I was
making small talk with Jeff, Bailey came back in and sat back down looking
at me curiously.  I agreed to meet up with Jeff later that night at
Diversity for a few drinks.  It was my night off, but I would rather go
there since I could get served for free.  Another employee perk!  I
arranged on what time to meet and hung up the phone.  Gina walked into the
room and was drying off her hair with a towel.

"Who was that Miah?"

"It was that guy Jeff that stopped in at work last week.  He was the guy
that looked a bit like Billy Campbell.  He asked if I wanted to get
together for drinks."

"You better have said yes Miah.  You really need to let yourself get over
that fucking asshole Josh and move on."

"Yes mother!  I agreed to meet him.  We are going to meet up at Sity around
9 o'clock."

"Good." She turned and looked at Bailey. "You wanna make it a group outing
and go out for some drinks tonight Bailey?"

He didn't answer her.  His eyes were locked onto me and he looked a bit
zoned out.  Just as she was about to ask him again he seemed to snap out of
it.

"Miah...you're gay?"

I immediately tensed up.  Oh shit!  I completely forgot to go over this.  I
thought he would have figured it out since he did find me in a gay bar. Oh
please don't let this conversation go where I think it may go.

"Yeah Bail I am.  I hope that won't be a problem."

Gina was watching both of us with a look of concern on her face.  I know
she was fearful of what his response might be.

"No it's not a problem."  Bailey started to say in a rush. "I was just
surprised that's all.  When I asked that guy at the hotel for a good place
to get a drink he mentioned Diversity right away.  He said it was primarily
a gay bar, but it was one of the hottest clubs in the city and that it was
usually a very mixed crowed.  I guess I just didn't think you were gay. I'm
cool with it."

"Ok good.  I was worried for a second there Bail." I said with a smile as I
got up and started towards the kitchen for a drink.

"And If I knew you were gay Miah, then maybe I would have borrowed a pair
of your underwear too instead of just going commando.  I don't want to
tease you."

I was halfway towards the kitchen when he said that and my head snapped
around to look at him.  This wouldn't have been a problem if I would have
stopped walking, but in true Miah fashion I didn't.  I just kept on
walking.  I ended up colliding with the counter and the next thing I knew I
was flat on my back on the floor.  Why do I have to be such a klutz?

Of course Gina and Bailey were roaring with laughter.  Gina, the bitch,
actually had the nerve to high-five him.

"Bail that was fucking classic!  You rock buddy."

"Thanks G.  Miah was always so easy to tease."

"I think you are going to fit right in here."

"Thank you my lady.  I do try my hardest to please her majesty."

They both saw that I was still on the floor and started cracking up again.
At that point I was just laying there listening to the exchange between
them.  Neither one of them noticed they were using nicknames for each other
almost like they were friends for years.  If anything I was really happy
that the two most important people in my life were getting along.  I
certainly wasn't embarrassed about falling down.  If I got embarrassed
every time that happened then I would be in a constant state of
embarrassment.  I made a big production of getting off the floor and once
again set off towards the kitchen, but first I dropped my pants and mooned
those two assholes.

"Ok Miah, when did you turn out to be such a tease?" Bailey asked with a
wolfish grin on this face.

"Don't flatter yourself Bail.  I was showing my ass off to Gina." I said as
I sat back down on the couch that was across from him placing the ashtray I
got from the kitchen on the coffee table. "She never really gets to see a
guy's ass because she's always on her back.  Being the human mattress that
she is."  I lit up a smoke and stuck my tongue out at her.

Gina leaned over and smacked me on the back of my head.

"You bitch!  You know that I haven't gotten laid in months.  I might just
have to tie you down to your bed and show you what a real woman could do."

I moved over towards her where she was sitting on the arm of the couch.

"Gina, I'm sorry.  You know that I didn't mean..."

Before I even finished talking I gave her a quick shove and down she went
over the side of the couch.  She made the cutest 'oomph' noise when she
landed.  I leaned over the side to look down at her.

"Besides G, if I wanted to know what real woman could do then I would have
mooned Bail instead of you."  I said with a grin on my face.

She and I both cracked up and I flipped over onto my back to finish my
cigarette.  I saw a flash of motion off to my side. Bailey had launched
himself off the couch and the next thing I know the fucking bastard is
airborne.  I sat up quickly trying to escape, but his body landed right on
top of me, pinning me to the couch.  Bailey pushed the full length of his
body against me and I couldn't move.

"Good God Bailey, when did you get so fucking heavy?  Get off me bitch."

"No Miah.  You wanted to know what a real woman was like.  So I am going to
ravish you right here on the couch and show you how a man treats a real
woman."  He pressed his full weight down on me.  Bailey was grinning like a
mad man.

Gina's head popped up over the arm of the couch.

"I wanna watch!!  Can I? Can I?"

"If I let you watch does that release me from my servitude to you?"

"Well...I guess I can always find another slave.  Ok it's a deal."

We all started cracking up.  I was so great to be able to just goof off
with your friends.  Gina stood up and headed towards the kitchen to get
something to drink.

"Don't forget Miah that it's your turn to go shopping today.  The list is
still on the fridge."

"Ok G.  I'll go get dressed and do the food run."

I couldn't get up though because Bailey was still sprawled across me.

"Ok mister.  Playtime is over.  You gotta get up."

Just as I started to lean up he pushed me back down and leaned in towards
me.

"Wait Miah.  There is something I have to tell you first.  And I better do
it now before I lose my nerve to do it."  He had this really intense look
on his face and I couldn't help but be worried.

"Bail...."

"Shh Miah. Don't say anything."

He started to lean in close to me.  Oh God.  He was going to kiss me.  A
thousand things were rushing through my brain.  We were so close he was
practically my brother!  This would fuck up everything.  FUCK! What should
I do?  Just as his lips were about to touch mine his tongue darted out and
he licked the whole one side of my face.

"Remember what I said about revenge Miah?  Consider this the beginning."

He laughed and jumped off me and headed towards the kitchen to talk to
Gina.  "Hey G, where were you going to take me tonight?"  Bail asked as he
entered the kitchen.

That bastard!!  I should have never started this game with him.  When we
were kids we were both really competitive, and I guess nothing has changed
since then.  This will just add to all the other crazy things that are
usually going on around here.  Gina and I are both huge pranksters.  The
scene on the couch with us before is just a daily occurrence for the two of
us.  I was happy to see that Bailey would be fitting in with that.  Things
certainly won't be dull!

I pushed myself off the couch and headed down to my room to change.  I
threw on a pair of comfortable jeans and a black button down shirt over my
wife beater.  I didn't bother buttoning my shirt up.  I grabbed a pair of
sandals out my closet and slipped them on.  I went back into the kitchen to
pick up the list and head over to the grocery store that was a few blocks
away.  I found Gina and Bailey talking at the table over coffee and
laughing.

"So this drag queen kept showing up for the next like 7 days in a row
begging Miah to dance in her act. Miah can really move, but he didn't want
all the attention."

"Gina, I see you wasted no time in talking about some of my embarrassing
moments.  You have no class!"

"Oh shut up bitch.  You know you would be doing the same thing."

I grabbed the list off the fridge and my keys and wallet off of the
counter.

"You two kids place nice and I will be back in a bit ok?"

"Yes dad!"  They both exclaimed at the same time.

We all cracked up.  I just shook my head and headed out the door.

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Gina and Bailey were relaxing on the couches in the living room and
enjoying each other's company.

"So Bailey, you got pretty lucky last night finding Miah at Diversity.  You
should be happy that our club is so popular." Gina said with a laugh.

"I know Gina.  It was almost like a scene from a movie.  I was pretty
shocked."

"Which hotel are you staying out?  We should send them a thank you card for
referring you to the club." Gina added with a giggle, but had a twinkle in
her eye.

Bailey looked at her for a moment.  He really underestimated her, and it
would be a mistake that he would not make again.  That's for sure!  What he
needed to do know is find out how she figured everything out.  Gina saw the
emotions filter across Bailey's face and that was all the answer she
needed.

"So Bailey, you want to talk about it? Before Miah gets back?"

"Why don't you tell me what you know, and I can fill in the blanks." Bailey
had a smile on his face.

 He was impressed that Miah had found such a good friend in Gina.  He felt
comfortable with her and he knew that she would understand.

"Well given the time I've had Bail I don't have much information.  Though I
do know that you aren't staying at any hotel in the city.  I checked that
out last night while you two were talking.  And I also know that before you
ordered your drink at the bar you were checking Miah out for about an hour
beforehand.  My guess is that he looks different from what you expected,
and you weren't sure if it was him or not."

"What are you, Nancy Drew or something?"  Bailey just had to laugh.

"You wanna know something Bail," Gina laughed and smiled. "You and Miah are
really so much alike.  He just said the same thing to me last night.  So
you want to fill in the blanks?"

"You were right about the hotel.  I'm not staying anywhere.  My car is
still parked a few blocks away and it has all my stuff in it.  And I did
scan the bar for about an hour.  I couldn't believe the change in Miah.  He
really looks so different.  And I was afraid..."

Bailey paused for a moment.  It was still difficult to deal with everything
that had happened.  Gina moved over to sit next to Bailey on the couch.
She knew that he was a good person, and felt bad that he was in pain.  She
knew though that getting him to talk would make me feel better.

"Afraid of what Bailey?"

"I was afraid that he would have rejected me the way I rejected him back in
high school.  And I am not saying that I didn't deserve it because I think
that I did.  I was afraid of what the outcome may be.  I went to a lot of
trouble finding him and I didn't want all of that work to be for nothing."

"And what type of trouble would that be?  How did you end up at Diversity?"

Bailey just grinned at her.

"Come on now. I expect you can figure that out."

Gina sat back and thought for a moment.  A thought suddenly occurred to
her.  A huge grin lit up her face.

"You sneaky bastard.  You hired someone to find him didn't you!"

"Once again you earn your Nancy Drew nickname!" Bailey said with a laugh "I
tried to find Miah on my own, but I was running into a lot of problems.
His father was of course no help whatsoever.  I even tried looking on the
Internet, but I am guessing the phone and everything is in your name.  I
ended up finding a P.O. box he used before, but that was it.  And I knew
that the city was way to huge for me to search for him.  So I hired a local
PI to search for me, and a few weeks ago he found him.  It just took me
some time to actually work up the courage to come.  I decided to go to the
club instead of coming here to the apartment.  I thought at least at the
club he couldn't slam the door in my face and lock me out, but was I wrong.
I never knew him to have a temper like that man."

"So you didn't just end up at the club because you were looking for a man?"

"Well yes and no.  I went there looking for a man.  Miah.  I wasn't going
there to find some hot sex if that is what you were implying."

"And I guess you got lucky because you found me."

Gina and Bailey's head swung around to look at the front door.  Miah was
standing there holding a few bags of groceries.  The look on his face was
unreadable.

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"Miah!"

They both said my name at the same time.

"That's my name kids."

I kicked my sandals off and headed towards the kitchen to start to put the
groceries away.  I had heard pretty much all of the conversation they had
on the couch.  My brain was still processing all the information.  I have
to admit that I was kind of impressed that he went to all that trouble to
find me.  I pulled the carton of milk out of the bag and turned and opened
up the fridge.  As I was closing the fridge door I felt a pair of arms
snake around my waist.  I wasn't sure at first who it was until I felt
their chest press against my back.  It was like having a soft brick wall to
lean against.  I felt Bailey place his head on my shoulder and I could feel
his breath on my neck.

"How much of the conversation did you hear Miah?" Bailey half whispered in
my ear.

I pulled gently away from Bailey and turned around to face him.  His arms
were still loosely around my waist.  He wasn't holding me still, but was
just letting me know that he was worried.  I looked over his shoulder and I
could see Gina hovering around in the background.

"Are you ashamed of what you did Bail?"

"No Miah I'm not."

"Were you going to tell me about it?"

"Yeah I was.  I figured when we got a chance later to sit down and talk
some more I would bring it up.  Last night just didn't feel like the right
time to do that."

You could hear in his voice that he was starting to get upset.  "Don't
worry about it Bail.  I'm actually kind of flattered that you would go to
so much trouble to find me.  No worries, okay?"

Bailey crushed me against his chest.  I'd have to admit that was probably
one of the best hugs I ever had.

"I got a question for you B.  When did you get all touchy feely?" I said
with a grin on my face.

"Are you complaining mister?"

"No, actually I'm not.  It's just that..."

"Ignore him Bailey." Gina interrupted. "It's just been so long since a good
looking guy was holding him.  Miah doesn't know how to react."

"Aw poor little Gina." I smiled at her over Bailey's shoulder and tightened
my arms around him. "I think someone's a bit jealous."

"What do I have to be jealous of?  He's your friend.  Besides he plays on
my team ya big mo."  Gina said with a wicked laugh.

"He's not my friend Gina." I felt Bailey tense up.  I rubbed his back a
little bit to soothe him. "He's one my best friends.  No scratch that.
He's my brother."

Gina's face broke out in a huge grin.  I knew she understood what he meant
to me.

"Ok boys.  I am going to get dressed.  Y'all better be ready by the time I
am done.  We're gonna show B some of the sights in the city today before we
go partying tonight."

And with that she headed off down the hallway towards her room.  Just as I
started to pull away from Bailey I felt his body shudder a little bit.  I
looked at his face and could see tears silently running down face.  I
grabbed his face with both of my hands and started to wipe his tears away.

"B, what's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong Miah.  I am just happy.  I never thought we'd be friends
again, and here I am standing in your apartment joking, laughing, and
having a great time.  I feel like a piece of my heart is back.  You're
finally a part of my life again Miah.  I missed you so much."

He wrapped his arms around me again and buried his face in my neck.  I
rubbed my hands up and down his back.

"I'm glad you're back Bail.  I was happy here in the city, but it always
still felt a little empty.  Now though everything feels right for the first
time in a long time."

"You're the best friend I've ever had in my entire life Miah." He whispered
into my neck. "I love you Jeremiah."

In all the years that I'd known him he had never said that to me.  Tears
welled up in my eyes, and it was my turn to cry.  Bailey's head lifted and
he looked into my eyes.

"Hey buddy, are ok you?"

I nodded my head.

"Why are you crying little man?"

He always did like to bring up the fact that I was about an inch and a half
shorter then him.

"Nothing B.  It's just that...." My voice broke off.

"It's just what Miah?"

"It's just that..." I looked deep into his deep green eyes. "No one has
ever said that to me before."

His eyes widened in shock.  He started shaking his head like he didn't
believe me.

"Are you serious Miah?"  He searched my eyes and could see that I was
telling him the truth. "Oh Miah, I am so..."

I put my hand over his mouth to stop him from going on.  He didn't need to
say anything else.  Just having him here and then hearing him say that was
more than enough for me.  I smiled up at him.

"I love you too Bailey."

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A few hours later the three of us came from showing Bailey some of the
sites of the city.  Gina and I were fine, but I don't think Bailey was used
to walking that much in his life.

"I can't believe you two evil bitches wouldn't let me get a cab to bring us
back to the apartment.  I am fucking exhausted."

Gina and I both giggled.

"Hey mister, just be lucky we let you ride the subway part of the way back.
Honestly I never heard anyone whine so much in my life!  Unless of course
it's a few hours before a meal because then I have to deal with Gina
bitchin."

Just as I said this Gina's head popped up from behind the kitchen counter
with a donut sticking out of her mouth.  Bailey and I laughed our asses
off.

"You only had me ride the subway because you know that I was a bit scared
of it.  You two ditched me on the car and left me all by myself.  I got
stick sitting across from that guy that wouldn't stop rubbing myself and
muttering something about Betty Crocker." Bailey said with a pouting puppy
dogface.

I sat down next to Bailey on the couch and patted his leg.

"Aw is the poor little guy upset?"

The next thing I know Bailey grabbed me and pulled me down across his lap
and started tickling me.  I am one of the most ticklish people in the world
I think, and the bastard knew that.

"Bailey stop tickling him!  I don't want him pissing all over the couch."

I was barely able to understand what she was saying through the mouthful of
donut she was screaming through.

"Shut up ya hungry bitch!" I said as she flipped me off.

Bailey had stopped tickling me at least.  I moved over towards the other
end of the couch and lit up a cigarette.  He grinned at me.

"Why you moving down there?  You scared?"

"Yes you fucking prick!" I said with a laugh.

I leaned my head back against the couch and tucked one my left leg under my
right.  It was my favorite position to relax in.  I thought back to the
afternoon.  We did have a good time today in the city.  Just then I felt
something on my right leg.  I opened my eyes and looked down to find that
Bailey had stretched himself out along the couch and was using me for a
pillow.

"Are you comfy B?"  I said with a smile.

He turned his head up and looked at me.

"Yeah.  I just wanted to lie down for a minute to get some energy for when
Gina takes me out tonight, and I am just feeling too lazy to move to the
other couch.  Is this ok Miah?"  He used that damn puppy dogface again.

"Sure.  I don't feel like moving either."

Bailey grinned up at me and then turned his head back on its side.  He
pushed his one arm up under my leg to make himself more comfortable.

"Thanks bro." He mumbled. You could tell the boy was tired.

"No problem Bail."

After a few minutes he had dozed off.  Gina walked into the living room
carrying two glasses of soda and set one down next to me.  She sat on the
other couch and lit up a cigarette herself.

"What's up with sleeping beauty there?  He all tuckered out from today?"

"Yeah.  He needs to get some energy for the night on the town.  Where do
you plan on taking him tonight?"

"Well..." Gina thought for a minute. "I was going to just take him back
down to Sity for the night, but since that is where you are meeting up with
Jeff then I'll just take to a couple other clubs."

"Thanks Gina.  I appreciate it.  It's not that I don't want to hang with
y'all tonight, but it is a first date.  I just want things to go smoothly."

"I know Hun.  That just means we will have to pump you for information
later.  And that can be just as fun." She said with that wicked laugh of
hers.

"Things finally seem to be falling into place G.  Everything seems right
for once.  So now if I can just find a man then I'll be set."

She gave me one of those classic Gina looks.

"I think you might have already found him Miah."

I looked at her with confusion.

"What are you talking about Gina?"

She pointed towards Bailey.  I glanced down and realized that at some point
I had started running my finger through his hair.  I jerked my hand back,
almost like it was on fire.  As soon as I stopped though his face scrunched
up a bit and he started getting restless.  I sighed and started running my
fingers gently through his hair again.  He calmed down almost instantly and
a small smile appeared on his face.

"Gina, he is one of my best friends.  I do love him, but it's like the way
you love a brother.  And besides you lay with your head in my lap all the
time and I play with your hair too."

Gina sighed and looked at me.

"Miah I didn't point at you running your fingers in his hair.  I just
pointed at him in general.  You two have been friends forever and from what
I've been able to see he's a really great guy.  He's sweet too.  And please
let us not forget the fact that the man is fucking gorgeous!"  I looked
down at Bailey to make sure he was still sleeping.  This was definitely a
conversation I didn't need him overhearing.  I didn't want to make him
uncomfortable.  I had to admit though she was right.  Not only was he an
extremely sweet and funny guy, the man was fucking hot.  He had those boy
next-door looks and the charm to go along with them.  You already know
about that brilliant smile he flashes around, and he has the cutest dimples
when he smiles.  He would have fit in with any group of frat guys at any
college in the flipping country.  Bailey didn't shave this morning so he
had a light five o'clock shadow on his face, but that made him even hotter.

"Miah..."

"Gina I know what you are going to say." I politely interrupted her. "You
know I don't feel that way about him, but I get the feeling that you aren't
going to let this go.  So even if I were to go along with what you are
saying, he's not gay.  You heard him earlier today.  He only went into
Diversity because he knew I would be there, not because it's a gay bar.  So
it's a mute point either way you look at, even if he his my type of guy."

"Miah why should you settle for that 'type of guy' when you can have the
real thing.  He's right there in front of you."

"Gina!" I said loud as I could without waking Bailey up.  I gave her a
look.

"Ok Miah.  I am sorry."  Gina gave me an apologetic smile. "Just after
everything that happened with that asshole Josh I just want you to find the
perfect guy and be happy."

"I know Gina.  It's ok.  I just don't want you to get this idea stuck in
your head. I just got Bailey back.  I don't want to lose him again."

"I got it Miah."  She gave me one of her beautiful smiles.

"Good." I gave her a smile back. "We better get sleeping beauty up.  We all
need to get ready to go out tonight."

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By the time I quietly eased the apartment door open so I wouldn't wake
anyone up.  It was sometime after 4 a.m. and I didn't feel like talking to
anyone.  I was fucking exhausted.  This had to be the longest night of
fucking life.  I eased the door shut and locked it.  I tip toed down the
hallway and quietly opened my bedroom door.  I shut the door and leaned
back against it with a sigh.  Ever have one of those days where everything
that can go wrong will go wrong?  That's how my night went.

I eased off my pants and socks.  I went into the bathroom and flipped the
light.  I stretched and looked into the mirror.  Oh fuck do I look bad.
There was a huge bruise along the left side of my face, and my bottom lip
was split open.  As I took my shirt off and used to wipe some of the blood
of my chin I could feel a sharp pain in side.  I guess I can add a few
bruised ribs to my list of injuries. I tossed the shirt into the garbage
can and shut the light off.  I collapsed on my bed and practically passed
out.  Tomorrow had to be a better day.

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I woke to the smell of coffee later in the morning.  I started to stretch
but immediately eased up once I felt the pain in my side.  I remember all
the drama from last night and just sighed.  I pulled myself gently out of
bed and threw on a clean pair of boxer briefs and put my black robe on.  I
tied it gently around my waist enough to cover my body.  I opened the
bedroom door and headed towards the kitchen. I could hear Bailey and Gina
laughing.

"I can't believe that guy that hit on you last night Gina." I could hear
Bailey's booming voice. "He had that blue mohawk and that huge bar through
is nose.  I thought you were going to shit your pants."

"It was even better when his twin brother came up and they were
identical. Except for the fact that his twin's hair was purple and..."

Gina looked up and saw me as I came into the kitchen.

"WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED TO YOU???"

Gina jumped out her chair knocking it down and ran over to me.  Bailey head
snapped around to look at me and then he was out of his seat as well.  They
both started talking at the same time.  "Jesus Christ Miah, what the fuck
happened?"

"You look like you got your fucking face slammed against a wall"

I put my hand up to stop them both.

"Look guys, just let me get a cup of coffee and a smoke and I will explain
everything ok?"

They both nodded, but followed me over to the coffee machine.

"I had a great evening with Jeff last night and we really seemed to click.
He invited me back to his place to have a drink because it was really loud
in the club last night.  Since it was a nice night we decided to walk.  On
the way to his place there was this group of street rats walking down the
other side of the street.  They saw us walking together and started
screaming shit like fag and homo.  We just ignored them and kept on
walking.  The next thing I know I am grabbed from behind and was thrown to
the ground.  I yelled at Jeff to go and get help.  There was like five of
them and I knew there was no way the two of us could handle it.  Luckily
Jeff was able to find a cop car parked just around the corner.  It was all
over in less than two minutes.  I'm just glad that all I got was some
bruises and a busted lip.  If that cop wouldn't have been so close it could
have been worse."

They both had tears in their eyes.  Bailey leaned over and grabbed me in
very tight hug.  It hurt my ribs so bad I couldn't help but cry out in
pain.

"Miah, what's wrong?"  Concern was written all over his face.

Our eyes locked together and recognition dawned on his face.  He reached
over and pulled open my robe before I had to chance to stop him.  I could
hear Gina gasp and tears started falling down Bailey's face.

"What the fuck did they do to you?" Bailey managed to choke out.

I looked down and saw the damage.  The entire right side of my body was
covered in dark purple and black bruises.  I had to admit that it did look
a lot worse than it was, but last night I really wasn't in the state of
mind to really look all that much at anything.  The site of it just made me
very dizzy and light headed.  I almost passed out, but Bailey was there to
catch me.  He picked me up in his arms and started back towards my bedroom.

"Gina I am putting him back to bed."

"Good idea Bail.  I will call Gen and cancel our plans tonight."

Oh shit.  I forgot that we had plans to go out this new karaoke club with
Gen tonight.  I stopped Bailey for a second.

"Gina please don't cancel.  After last night I really need to unwind.
Besides it will be fun, and I think we all need some fun right now. Okay?"

She thought about it for a second and looked silently at Bailey.

"Ok Miah, but only if you go and get some more rest."

I smiled at her and Bailey continued his way back toward my room.  Once he
got into the room he set me back down on my feet and helped me get my robe
off.  I laid down on my left side with my back to the door and tried to get
comfortable.  After a moment I heard the door close quietly.  I took a deep
breath and tried to stop the tears that were quickly rising to the surface.
Just before the tears started falling down my face I felt the bed move
behind me.  I looked back to find Bailey sliding in under the covers behind
me.

"You ok bro?  I thought you might want some company."

"Thanks B."  I took a breath. "I was so scared Bailey.  I didn't know when
it would stop."

I felt him move closer to me until his chest was pressed up against my
back.  He hadn't put a shirt on this morning and the warmth of his body
helped to calm my shuddering body.  He placed his arm gently over my waist.

"You're ok now.  I got ya buddy.  I'm here."

Hearing him say those words did me in.  I couldn't stop the tears as they
came streaming down my face.

"That's what..." I couldn't even talk.

"Miah what's wrong?"

"That's what you said to me that night in the car.  I'm so glad you're here
Bailey."

He face lit up with recognition.  He pulled me closer to him and I felt his
arms tighten a bit.

"How did you know that I said that?  I thought you were out of it."

"Gina told me."

"How did she hear me?"  Bailey's face was a mask of confusion.  "I was
barely even muttering those words to you.  I didn't even know if you could
hear me."

"Gina has got ears like a hawk.  Too bad that's her only bird-like quality.
She eats like a fucking horse."

I could feel Bailey's chest tighten while he tried to hold back his
laughter.  I couldn't help it and I started giggling.

"If you can crack jokes like that Miah I know you are going to be ok."

"I'll be ok now that you're here B."  I put my arm over his and eased back
into chest and relaxed.  "I feel safe when you're around."

I felt myself drifting off into sleep when I felt his breath right next to
my ear.

"You're ok now.  I got ya buddy.  I'm here.  You're safe Miah."

Just as I felt myself finally giving into the exhaustion I felt his lips
press against my neck just below my ear.

"I love you Miah."

"I love you too B." I mumbled as sleep finally overtook me.

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Gina peeked her head in the bedroom to wake Miah up to make sure he still
wanted to go to the club.  And the sight that greeted her made her breath
catch in her throat.  She silently eased her way into the room.  There was
Miah and Bailey lying on the bed together.  Bailey was on his back with
Miah spread across his chest.  Miah's head rested right underneath Bailey's
chin.  A smile spread across Gina's face.

'My God, they are beautiful together.' She thought.

She hated to wake Miah up, but based on their conversation before she felt
that he wouldn't want Bailey to wake up and find their bodies entwined like
this.  She leaned over and very gently rubbed Miah's shoulder.

"Miah, wake up Hun."  She whispered.

She saw his eyes open slowly.  His body stretched and he looked up at her.

"Come on Miah.  You have to get up.  We are going to meet Gen in an hour or
so.  From what I can see from here I thought you'd want to be the first one
up."

Miah looked confused for a second, but then realized that he was spooned up
against Bailey.  His eyes got wide for a second.

'Thank You' He mouthed to her.

Gina winked and walked out of the room.  She slowly closed the door behind
her and leaned against it.

'If you could only see how much you care about one another.'  She thought
with a sigh.

"Men." She muttered on her way to her room to get ready.

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A few hours later I found myself at Sing!, one of the better karaoke clubs
in town, with Gina and Bailey.  I was having a really good time.  Gen was
running late, but luckily were we able to grab a table that would fit all
four of us.  Gina had gone up and sang 'Like A Virgin', which of course had
Bailey and I in stitches.  Bailey actually surprised me when he got up to
sing.  This surprised me for two reasons.  First I was really surprised at
the quality of his voice.  I knew he had a rich baritone when he talked,
but that carried over when he was singing.  Second, he sang the song that I
sang to him the other night, Music Of The Heart.  I have to say that it was
one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for me.  Just as he was
finishing up the song I caught sight of Jeff out of the corner of my eye.
He was standing over by the bar.  I had to catch Jeff before he came over
to the table.  I really needed to talk to him in private.

"G, I will be right back.  Make sure no one tries to steal the chair from
the table."

"Bailey is just finishing up.  Aren't you going to wait for him to come
back first?  I mean that song was fucking awesome!"

"Jeff is over there Gina and I have to talk to him really quick."

She looked over towards the bar and saw him.

"Ah, I bet you need to let him know who Bailey is.  This way he won't get
jealous right?"  She said with a smile.

"Right.  I don't want there to be any trouble.  Thanks G."

I stepped away from the table and made my way over towards the bar.

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Bailey walked up to the table and was surprised to see Miah over at the bar
chatting with some guy.  He thought for sure that Miah would have been
there to let him know about the song.  He purposely picked it because Miah
sang it to him the other night, but Miah was off drinking at the bar.  Gina
could see that Bailey looked a bit frustrated.

"Hey B, that was a great song buddy.  You've got an awesome voice."  She
grinned and leaned over to high-five Bailey.

"Thanks Gina.  Who is that guy Miah is talking to?"

Was Gina imagining it or was there a hint of jealousy in his voice.

'This night might end up be more interesting than I expected it to be.' She
thought to herself.

"That's Jeff.  That guy he went out with last night."

"Ok.  I am gonna use the bathroom.  I will be right back."

Gina watched Bailey walk off to the bathroom.

"What is going on in that head of yours mister?"  She said to herself out
loud.

"If you keep talking to yourself like that people are going to start
talking G."

Gina turned around and saw Gen standing there.

"Well it's about time you got here bitch!  You're lucky that your drink is
still cold."  She handed Gen the rum and coke they had ordered for her.
"So how are you?"

"I am good G.  Where are the guys?"  Gen asked while scanning the crowd.

"Bailey just went off to the bathroom, and Miah is over there talking to
that guy Jeff he went out with last night."  She pointed Miah out at the
bar, but his back was to them.

Gen looked to where Gina was pointing to see this guy she heard about.  It
was hard to tell what he looked like because Miah was standing right in
front of him.  She lucked out though and Jeff leaned back against the bar
and she was able to get a good look at him.  She recognized him, but she
honestly wished she didn't.

"Gina, how many times has Miah gone out with Jeff?"

"They had their first date last night.  Why?"  Gina could see concern
written all over Gen's face.

"You cannot let him go out with Jeff again. Ok?"

"Why Gen?  What's the problem with Jeff?"

"Gina..." Genesis paused for a second.

"Gen tell me what is going on right now!"

"Gina...Jeff used to go out with my brother's friend."

"And let me guess Gen, Jeff cheated on him right?"

"No Gina.  Jeff put him in the hospital.  It seems that Jeff has a tendency
to use his boyfriends for punching bags."

Gina was speechless. She didn't know what to say. She didn't even know what
the fuck to think.

"Gina, are you ok?" Gen asked.

Gina was just about to answer her friend when Miah came back to the table.

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"Hey Gen! It's good to see that you finally made it down here."

The two of them just stared at me.

"Hello??  What's the deal?  Is my fly open or something?"  I glanced down
at my pants to make sure I was zipped up.

"Miah, what happened to your face?"  Gen asked.

I could hear the concern in her voice.  I can't wait until the bruising
starts to go away.

"I was on a date last night and on the way back to his place we got jumped.
It's really not as bad as it seems..."

"We know Miah." Gina interrupted me.

"You know what Gina?"

"Cut the crap Miah.  Gen knows your buddy Jeff there.  He put someone in
the hospital before Miah because he beat him up so bad."

My face went completely white with shock.  I didn't know what to say.  I
did not want them to know.  I figured I would just cut my ties with Jeff,
which I just did at the bar, and they wouldn't even have to know.  It would
figure that Gen, or someone else we knew would know Jeff.

"Miah you should have told us honey.  There is nothing to be ashamed
about."  Gina started out with calmly, but moved right on to anger from
there. "And if we would have known what happened we could have went out and
broke the mother fucker's legs!"

This is what I wanted to avoid.  Once it happened there was nothing more
that I could do about it, and I just wanted to put it behind me.  I knew
that Gina would go for blood, and if Bailey's temper were anything like I
remember it to be, then Jeff would end up in tiny little pieces.  It
suddenly felt very hot in the bar.  There was only one thing that would
turn this into a true disaster.

"Hey guys!  What's with all the intense faces?  What did I miss?"

Never mind.  Once again I spoke too soon.  Bailey was back.

He looked around the table and no one said a word.

"Come on guys. Lighten up!  This is a karaoke bar." He was definitely
trying to bring everyone's spirits up. "So Miah, what did you think of my
song?  I thought you might not have liked it...since you didn't really
stick around when it was done."

I knew I had fucked up by not staying to thank him for the song.  You could
tell from his tone of voice he was a bit hurt.  But it was either that or
have Jeff end up at the table trying to apologize to me again.  That's what
he did for over an hour last night before I could get out of there.

"So how is Jeff?" Bailey innocently asked.

Setting a bomb off in the middle of the room wouldn't have had as much
reaction as that question did.

"FUCK THAT ASSHOLE!  If I ever find him on the street I am gonna rip his
balls off with my bare hands and shove them down his fucking throat that
piece of shit mother fucking bastard."

Gina's voice got louder and louder.  People from other tables started to
look over to see what was going on.  I had to get this under control quick.

"Gina...you have to settle down...please...you are causing a scene."

"Fuck settling down Miah!  He can't get away with what he did to you!  He
needs to fucking pay!"

Bailey's head was bouncing back and forth between Gina and I.  You would
have thought he was watching a tennis match.

"What is going on here?!?  Someone please let me in on this.  What did he
do to you Miah?"

The look of concern on his face cut me like a knife.

"Bailey...I...He....I can't."

I took off through the crowd, fighting my way to the door.  I couldn't
breath I had to get out of here.  I was greeted by the sound of crashing
thunder as I burst through the doors of the club.  Oh just fucking great!
Is there anything else that could go wrong tonight???

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"Gina, what the fucking is going on?  Why is Miah so upset?"

"Bailey, Miah wasn't jumped last night."

"WHAT?!"

Bailey's voice was so loud and so full of rage it frightened Gina.

'This is why Miah didn't tell us.  He knew how I would react, and he must
have remembered that Bailey has a similar temper.'  Gina thought to
herself.

"Jeff...Jeff beat him up Bailey."

"Where is he??  I will KILL the mother fucker!"

Bailey's head snapped around scanning the club for any sign of that dirty
piece of shit.

'How could anyone do this Miah?  Why didn't he tell me?' Bailey thought.

"I've got to go find Miah.  I need to talk to him."

Bailey started towards the door, but Gina stopped him.

"Bail wait a second.  Miah is probably on his way back to the apartment
right now.  He will most likely head up the roof.  He goes there a lot when
he's down, and I am pretty sure that's where you will find him.  You HAVE
to find him and talk to him."

Bailey could hear the pleading tone in Gina's voice.  He grabbed her and
gave her a quick hug.

"Don't worry G.  I'll take care of it.  I will find him and talk to
him. Everything will be ok."

Gina watched as Bailey took off out the bar.

"Gina, do you think we should go with him?" Gen asked.

"Let's finish our drinks and then head back to your place Gen. Don't worry
about Miah.  Bailey will take care of it."

'Please God let Bailey get through to Miah.' Gina thought as she lit up a
cigarette.

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I stood on the rooftop of our building and started out at the NYC skyline.
I barely noticed that rain that was pouring down around me.  It didn't
matter either way.  If my face weren't wet from the rain, then it would
have been from the tears pouring down my face.  I could hear music playing
in the distance from someone who was crazy enough to leave their window
open.  They had on one of the local rock stations.

Why did I ever go out with Jeff?  God, what a mistake that was, but how was
I to know that he would turn out to be such a loon?  He was all sweet and
nice one second, and then when he found out I wasn't having sex on the
first date he lost his flippin mind.  I tried to stop him, but I couldn't.
He took me completely by surprise.

I heard the roof to the door bang open and I spun around.

"Miah!"  Bailey came rushing towards me, but stopped when he was a few feet
away.

"Why are you standing out here in the pouring down rain?"

"I just had to get away and think.  I couldn't deal with all the drama that
was going on.  I had to get away."

>From the look on his face you would have thought I slapped him.

"You mean get away from me.  That's what you mean isn't it?  Because the
three of you were talking about until I showed up and then when I got there
everyone got quiet.  Why Miah Why?"

"Bailey I didn't leave the club to get away from you." I stepped towards
him, but he took a step back. "I left because I didn't want anyone to find
out, and having everyone questioning me and staring at me, it just made me
very uncomfortable."

"Why didn't you tell me Miah?"

I could hear the pain in his voice.

"I was embarrassed Bailey.  How many times did I go running to you after my
dad beat my ass?  I feel like all I ever do is run to you with my problems.
You have always been the strong one, and I wanted to try to be the strong
one for myself this time."

"Miah, going to someone to talk to, or asking someone for help is not a
sign of weakness.  In fact it shows a sign of your strength.  You've gone
through so much Miah, and the only way you could have done that is if you
had a great deal of strength.  That's one of the things I love most about
you.  No matter what happens you are able to get through it."

"I do get through things Bailey, but I am always doing it alone.  I am
tired of being alone.  Why is it that every guy I meet turns out to be some
type of fucking lunatic or he sleeps with every person with a dick behind
my back?  What's wrong with me?"

"There is nothing wrong with you Miah.  Fuck those assholes if they can't
see what they are missing.  You are a beautiful person Miah, inside and
out.  One of these days someone is going to see how special you are and
he's going to snatch you up and never let you go."

I pushed back the hair that was plastered all over my face.  It didn't seem
like the rain was ever going to stop tonight.

"Well...I don't think that's ever going to happen Bailey.  You might just
be the only one to think that about me, and I really appreciate you saying
those things..."

"I can hear the 'but' coming Miah, so let me just ask it for you." Bailey
stepped closer to me and looked me right in the eyes. "You appreciate what
I said, but what?"

My mouth moved, but I couldn't find the words.  I just stared into his eyes
trying to come up with something to say.

"Damn it Miah, BUT WHAT?"

"Why is it that every time you have someone say things like that it has to
be from someone you can't have?"

The words were no sooner out of my mouth and I wanted to take them right
back.  I looked away and bit on my bottom lip.  FUCK.

"What do you mean Miah?"

"Nothing, it was nothing..."

"Bullshit.  I don't believe you.  Damn it Miah talk to me!"  I could see
the pleading in his eyes and I couldn't stop myself.

"I love you Bailey."

"I know Miah, I love you too..."

"No Bailey. That's not what I meant."

His face became very serious.  As I began to speak again I could still hear
the music playing from someone's apartment.  One my favorite songs, Iris,
had begun to play.

"Bailey, I don't just love you.  I am IN love with you.  I've been in love
with you ever since we were little.  I just don't think I realized it then.
That's why it hurt so much when weren't friends anymore, and that's why it
fucking hurts so much now.  I love you and I still can't fucking have you."

"Miah...who said you couldn't?"

Bailey stepped towards me and I could hear the words of the song echoing
through the dark sky.

And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now

"Bailey what are you talking about?"

Bailey didn't say a word.  His hand reached out and ran gently down the
side of my face.  The tears started running down my face again, and I could
see tears building up in Bailey's eyes as well.  I felt his arm wrap around
my waist and he pulled me up against his wet, rain soaked body.  I looked
into his eyes and I had a thousand questions on the tip of my tongue, but
before I could say anything his head started to lean down towards mine.  Oh
please God don't let this be another one of his twisted jokes. My eyes
closed and I felt his soft, wet lips press against mine.

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight

My lips opened just a little bit and I felt his tongue ease it's way into
my mouth.  My entire body exploded in pleasure.  I slide my tongue out into
his hot, eager mouth.  I wrapped my arm around him and ran my other hand
through his hair the back of his head.  I could feel the hunger and need in
Bailey as we kissed.  He needs this just as badly as I did.  I have never
experience a kiss like this in my life.  I swear I was seeing fucking
fireworks!  I felt his hand run down my back and onto my ass.  He squeezed
firmly and pulled me even closer if that was possible.  My body arched
against his and I moaned.

And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

The kiss slowly ended and I was left completely out of breath.  Our bodies
sagged against each other.  I couldn't fucking believe this.  I never even
let myself think about this possibility because I never thought it could
happen.  Yet here I am, standing in the pouring rain on a rooftop, holding
the man that I love.

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
And you bleed just to know you're alive

"Miah..."

I looked into those beautiful green eyes of his.

"Bail?"

"We're even."

"What are you talking about?"

He smiled and cupped my face with his hands.

"I saved your life the other night from the taxi.  And you just saved my
life with just those three words.  I love you too Miah."

And with that he leaned back in and kissed me again.

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

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Well that is it for Chapter four!  I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter.
This isn't the end of the story.  There is plenty more to come!  Please
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Michael

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