Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:57:37 EDT
From: Jocula9496@aol.com
Subject: James and Scott Chapter three

If you are offended with gay or sexual explicit content then
 I suggest you leave now.  This story is fiction and if any
names or similar situation that comes about in this story is
 pure coincident. Remember that this story is fiction where
 there are sexual transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Please
 when engaging in any sexual activity practice safe sex, and
  always use a condom and protect yourself and the future.

                          Chapter 3
                       Our First Date

      The next morning I woke up thinking about what I
needed to do on this fine Sunday morning, and of course I
was thinking about James. I was planning on heading to
Trader John's, since I already knew that James was working
from yesterday's conversation. When I get there I am going
to make it a point to talk to him and ask him out on an
actually date. I know I might be setting myself up for
failure, but it is a chance that I have to take. If I don't
find out if he is gay and interested in me I think I will go
crazy.
      It was now Sunday afternoon and I was once again at
Trader John's doing my grocery shopping.  As I walked into
the store and I immediately saw James at the registers, so I
quickly went through the store getting the items I needed on
my grocery list. I wanted to get back to the registers as
fast as I could to make sure that James would still be there
when I check out.
       As I came up to the line of registers, James was at
register three ringing up a customer; of course that was the
line I quickly merged into.  While I waited in line I
practice in my head on what I was going to say to James when
I ask him out.  I didn't want what I say to come out wrong
and sound stupid.
      I was finally that next customer to be checked out,
and James started taking the grocery items out of the cart
to start scanning them. As he was ring up my groceries he
asked me how I was doing and thanked me again for yesterday,
and said that Kara and he really enjoyed themselves. I told
James that I was glad that they had a good time and that I
too enjoyed myself. I felt this was the perfect opportunity
to ask him out on a date.
       "James, I was wondering if you like to go out to
dinner with me, since we both had a goodtime hanging out
together yesterday?" I asked
      James stood motionless looking downward, so I could
not see his facial expression on what his thoughts were of
my proposal. James slowly looked up towards me with what
appeared to be a forced smile and said. "Oh, thanks for the
invitation it is very nice of you to ask, but I am sorry I
am going to have to say no."
       As the words came out of James's mouth I was now the
one who stood there motionless. I began to feel my head
spinning with each and every word he uttered began echoing
loudly into my ears. By the time James finished ringing my
groceries up I was in such a daze that I didn't even hear
when he told me the amount of the groceries. Instead I just
stood at the counter in shock from his rejection.  I guess
all those hellos, the wink, and yesterday's horsing around
in the pool were not flirting, but instead just friendly
gestures.
      "Excuse me Scott, did you hear me? The amount is sixty-
five dollars and thirty-six cents." Said James
      I quickly snapped out of the daze I was in and
apologized for my zoning out, and immediate began writing
out the check. I was so embarrassed from the rejection that
I wanted to get the hell out of there and crawl into a big
dark hole.  The bagger asked if I would like help out with
my cart of groceries but I rapidly declined. James handed me
my receipt as told me to have a nice day; I simply took the
receipt, with no reply. I grabbed the handle of the cart and
pushed it quickly through and out of the store.
      I got to my car and began unloading my groceries from
the cart, but the whole time that dreadful word no kept
echoing through my head.  I also continued to trace my steps
back on all the so-called flirting incidences from the past
few weeks from the smiles, the wink, bring my forgotten
groceries to my house, and even yesterday swim. Each one of
those incidences could easily be accounted as just gracious
gestures and not flirting.
       I finished putting my groceries into the trunk of my
car. I then got into my car and gently rested my forehead
onto the steering wheel sitting there knowing now that the
possibility of being with James was pretty much nonexistent.
It is just my luck that I would fall for someone that was
way out of my league and didn't feel the same for me as I
did for him.
       I was just about to turn the key in the ignition to
start my car when I heard tapping on my car window. I
immediately turned my head to see who it was and my mouth
dropped open seeing James was standing at the window of my
car.  James motioned to me to roll down the window. I
reluctantly rolled it down and looked up at him waiting for
a response on the reason why he came out from the store to
talk to me.
      "Scott, I am sorry for saying I was not interested in
going out with you, because I really didn't mean it. In fact
I would love to go out with you for dinner." Said James
       "Really then why did decline my offer inside the
store?" I said
       "I didn't think you were interested in me, so when
you asked me out you caught off guard. Then for some stupid
reason I blurted out the answer no even though I wanted to
say yes. To be honest I have been wanting to go out with you
for weeks." said James
      I thought for a second and then one again asked James
if he wanted to go out to dinner with me.
      "I would love too go out with you Scott, but I must
warn you I do have a very full schedule with work and
school. Not to worry though I will find and make the time
for you, I promise." Said James
      "Well, I am free every night after six and usually on
weekends, so the ball is in your court." I said
      James stood there for a moment in deep thought
thinking about my proposition and replied. "How about we go
out on Wednesday night around seven pm? I am out of school
at three and will be done with my study group at five. Plus,
I do not have to work that night."
       I told him that was perfectly fine with me and to
meet me at my house.  James smiled at me as he agreed on our
date. We said our goodbye and he quickly went back inside
the store.
      I sat there thinking it finally happened I finally got
an actual date with James. No more having to stalk him at
work just to get a glimpse of him in hopes that he says hi,
or having to bring a friend along with him to be together. I
am so ecstatic to actually be able to talk one on one with
him. The hardest part for me now is the waiting period; I
have three whole days of waiting and anticipating our first
true date.
        It was now Wednesday morning and as each day came
and went I got a little more anxious on the anticipation of
tonight's date. It didn't help that I have not seen or heard
from James, since Sunday afternoon at Trader John's parking
lot. I am a little mad at myself that I did not get James's
number when we were making our arrangements for our date. I
know he has my number, and I feel somewhat confident that he
would call if he is going to cancel.
      The phone began to ring and when I answered it, it was
James on the other end. My heart dropped for a split second
when I heard his voice thinking that maybe he was calling to
cancel our date for tonight. I was relieved when James told
me that he was just calling to confirm for tonight.  I told
him that it was still a definite go and that I was looking
forward to it. I also told him that I made seven-thirty
reservations at Gelato's (upscale Italian restaurant). You
didn't have to wear a suit and tie there, but the clothes
worn there should be a nice shirt and pair of pants.
      I went to work and the day slowly dragged by to the
point that I thought it would never end.  I still had to go
workout after work, but I did not really want to go with my
mind being preoccupied about tonight. I also knew if I
didn't go workout and try to keep my mind off of tonight I
would be sitting home for two hours waiting for James's
arrival.
      I left work and went to the gym, which was chest day.
This was definitely a good thing, because that means my
chest would be nice and pumped up for our date. I think it
is always good a thing to look and feel at your best when it
comes to making first date impressions.
      I eventually got home and took a shower and changed
into a nice short sleeve shirt and a plain pair of cargo
pants. I made sure the shirt fit nicely not too baggy or too
snug either. I wanted the shirt to fit properly to where it
showed off what chest and arms I have, but didn't want the
shirt to be too tight to where I look like I going to a gay
dance club on a Saturday night.
      It was now six-thirty and I was all ready, and the
only thing left for me to do was to wait for James arrival.
I had about thirty minutes before he would be here, and I
sat in the family room flipping through the television
channels. As the time slowly dragged on and it was now a
litter after seven pm I was becoming a little impatient and
found myself pacing through the house. I was hoping that
James would have arrived a little early to help easy the
waiting tension but no such luck.
      As I looked out the kitchen window I saw James drive
up to the front of my house, and began walking up to my
front porch. He was dressed very nicely in a short sleeve
shirt and a pair of cargo pants that showed off his awesome
upper body physic and his nice ass. I greeted him at the
front door and quickly suggested on taking my car to the
restaurant. I didn't want to rush things but there wasn't
much time for chit chatting, since our reservations were
less than fifteen minutes.  James was perfectly fine with
taking my car and me driving.  I quickly locked the front
door and we headed to my car.
      I parked the car and we both went into the restaurant
where we were seated at our reserved table. I ordered a
bottle of wine, which was brought rather quickly; and then
left alone to talk and look at our menus. We were sitting
quietly waiting for the waiter to come and take our order.
While waiting I decided it was time to start up a good
conversation.
         "So James you said earlier this week that you are
going school; what is your major? I asked
          "Yes I am in my last year of schooling and I'm
majoring in education. I want to teach physical education. I
am looking into teaching either high school or college. My
minor is in history, so I will have something else to fall
back on just incase there is lacking of openings in physical
education positions. I have taken most of the required
classes for my major, so after the first of this upcoming
year I am planning to get certified to become a personal
trainer.  As for right now those are some of my long and
short term goals." James said as he smiled and picked up his
glass of wine to take a sip.
       "Sounds like you definitely have you have a plan and
your goals are set. I really admire a person who knows what
they want and goes after it. The interesting thing is that
you are majoring in education, and that is what I do for a
living. I teach psychology at the junior college level. I do
have a full load this semester teaching five classes a week;
I end up spending eight to nine hours a day there and at
times I even end up taking some of my work home. Even though
it is time consuming, and a challenge I love my work." I
said
      The waiter came and took our orders, which James
ordered the salmon and I ordered the chicken. As soon as the
waiter left we went right back to our conversation with
ease.  We were both learning a great deal about one another,
and it looked liked that we both had a lot in common.
      "If and when you become certified to be a personal
trainer, you are going to have to show me some good eating
habits and a few workout techniques. I have a pretty good
workout routine but my eating habits can be horrible at
times. I eat way too much fat, carbs, and not enough
protein." I said
     "No problem I can give you tips on what should and
should not eat along with a few workout routines to isolate
certain muscle groups that you want to improve. You will see
a big difference in lowering of your body fat and muscle
growth in the areas you want." Said James
       "I would love to get some muscle mass on my arms and
a six pack. So you are finishing up with school so that
means you are around twenty-two, twenty three?" I asked
      "That is correct; I am twenty-three years old. How old
are you Scott?" James asked
      I knew I would be getting this question in return
even, and I was a dreading on answering it. I was a kind of
worried of what he would think of me being almost seven
years older then him. "I know I am older than you but here's
my age I am twenty-nine years old and will soon be thirty
years next month on October fifteenth." I said
      "Twenty-nine is not old at all in fact I think it is a
great age. You are still young but a little wiser from
life's experiences." James said with a smile
      The night continued to progress as we got our meal and
to eat as we continued with our conversation. We finished
our dinner and were drinking another glass of wine. I felt
the night was going extremely well; our meal and service was
perfect and our conversation went very smoothly. I could
have sat there all night and chatted with him and never run
out of things to talk about.
      "Scott, I have a little confession to make. Remember
the first time we saw each other at Trader John's in the
bread isle? Well, I thought you were very cute, so I
followed you to vegetable isle to ask you if you needed some
assistance. This was my way of flirting with you in hopes
that you would take notice of me. That is not all Scott
remember the forgotten bag of groceries? Well, I
deliberately did not put them into your cart, so I could
find out where you live and talk with you one on one. I
liked a lot and I wanted to get to know you more, so I
thought that this was one way of doing it." Said James who
now blushing
     "James you are blushing and there is no need to be,
because I was so glad that you did those things. I really
liked you as well, I have had a huge crush on you from the
beginning and wanted get to know you as well. In fact I have
a small confession of my own each and ever time I went to
Trader John's I purposely looked for you hoping that I would
be able to see and talk to you."  I said with a little
chuckle
    "What is so funny, why are you laughing?" James asked
      "I think it is sort of funny that both of us really
liked each other, but neither of us had the courage to ask
the other out for a date. It literally took us weeks for us
to actually go on our first date alone." I said and with
that we both began to laugh.
       We finished our last glass of wine, paid the dinner
bill, and went back to my house. I drove up to the driveway
and asked James if he wanted to come in but he was a little
hesitant. He said it was getting a little late and he had to
get up early due to full and busy day. I didn't want to end
the date so I was very persistent and finally persuaded him
to come inside for a cup of coffee and biscotti (Italian
cookie).
       I made the coffee and put a few cookies on a dish and
we both went into the family room where we sat on the couch.
We both sipped on our coffee and ate are biscotti as we
talked. Without warning James leaned towards me on the
couch, bringing up his hand to my mouth and gently bushed
the corner of it with his thumb.
        "There was a cookie crumb at the corner of your
mouth." said James as he brushed it away.
       "Thank you James." I said in a whisper
       We both looked longingly into each others eyes; with
James still slightly leaning forward. I then began to slowly
lean my body inward toward James to bring us even closer. We
both turned our head slightly and our lips met.  As our lips
gently brushed up against one another we began to
passionately kiss. Our tongues began to interject in and out
of each other mouths; while our hands slowly moved to one
another thighs. I gradually moved and rested my hand on his
chest where I could feel his hard pecs through his shirt.
James moved his hand inward from my thigh to my crotch. The
kissing became much more intense that both of our breathing
became heavier.  I moved my hand gradually back down his
torso and under James's shirt. Little by little I gently ran
my hand up and over his six pack abs to his cut chest.
      The next thing I knew James pulled away and leaned
back.  "Scott I can't do this. As much as I would like to
continue this and even go further with you I just can't.  I
need to get going, because it is getting late and I have a
busy schedule tomorrow." said James
       With a puzzle look on my face I asked James If I did
something wrong to offend or upset him. He reassured me that
nothing was wrong and that everything was okay but he simple
needed to get home.
      James thanked me for a fantastic evening and that we
need to get together again and very soon. He stood up from
the couch as he picked up his almost empty coffee. I was a
little thrown off guard to the point that all I could do was
to follow his lead and picked up my own cup along with the
cookie dish and head for the kitchen.
       After setting the cups and the dish onto the sink
James headed to the front door and turned around and said.
"Thanks again for everything I really enjoyed it, and I will
call you."
      James walked out the front door got into his car and
drove off while I stood there in the kitchen baffled; on
just what happen in the last five minutes of our date. I
thought everything was going so well with the dinner and the
conversations. We got home and started kissing which was
going great to the point that things were getting hot and
heavy between us. Then James just abruptly stopped and
didn't want to go any further for whatever reason.  Maybe I
was a little pushy on having him come inside, but I didn't
force him. Maybe he really did have to get home due to an
early and busy day tomorrow. After running every possible
scenarios of what happen and why James left so abruptly I
decided to call it a night and head for bed.  I figured I
will find out tomorrow when he will call's.
      The next day (which was Thursday) came and went, and I
did my normal routine of teaching my classes, grading
papers, working out and heading home for the evening.  I
found myself constantly checking my cell phone all day long
to see if I had missed any calls, voice messages, or even
text messages. Each and every time I would glance at my
phone to check it there were no miss calls.  When I got home
I went straight to the answering machine to check and see if
he had left a message on it.  Again there was no message
left on my home machine either.  I was starting to get a
little concern that he did not call today partly due to the
way he had left and ended our date last night. I know that
he is a very busy and it can sometime be hard to slip away
to make phone calls.
       Friday was now upon me and still no phone call or
message left from James. It especially didn't help that I
only had two classes to teach today leaving me with more
free time with paperwork and grading. During this time I
found being constantly distracted on checking my cell phone
every few minutes. By the time night came I was continually
running over every possibility through my head on why James
had not called. I was so furious at myself for not getting
his phone number so I could call him. Instead I have to wait
for his call or literally go down to Trader John's to catch
him at work.
      It is early Saturday morning as I lethargically rolled
myself out of bed to started my weekend chores. I knew there
wouldn't be much a chance to get me out of this gloomy mood
today. It has been three days since I haven't heard from
James, so I figured I would probably not here from him
again. When there is no call within a day or two after the
first date that usually means the brush off.
      The time was moving very slowly to where I felt like I
had been up all day long and it was still late morning. I
continued to clean and do my laundry to keep my mind
occupied as much as possible. The telephone rang but I
really didn't fee like answering it, because I knew the
probability would probably be a stupid solicitor, but I
reluctantly answered it and said hello in a low monotone
voice.
      "Hello Scott? This is Kara." she said as my posture
became suddenly erected as I was more attentive hearing her
voice
      "Hi Kara what's going on?" I said with curiosity on
why she was calling. I never gave her my number and she had
no reason to call unless it had to do something with James.
       "I am sorry to bother you, but I thought you would
like to know that James was in a car accident on Thursday
evening." Said Kara
       My heart dropped when I heard the shocking news. I
immediately asked Kara how he was and if he was okay? Not
knowing how badly James could be hurt or if he was dead or
alive. Then I suddenly realized why he has not called.
     "He is doing okay. He was in the hospital late Thursday
night until late Friday. He is more alert and doing better
today, and he asked me to call you." said Kara
     "I am so glad that you called and let me know what had
happened. Is there anything I can do? Can I come and see
him, that's if he wants any visitors." I asked
       "That is another reason why I am calling, because I
know he would love to see you. I really think it would cheer
him up if you could come by sometime today. He is a
depressed from wrecking his car, being injured and bedridden
for the past few days." she said
       "I will be right over, just give enough time for me
to take a quick shower and get ready." I said Kara gave me
directions to James apartment, and I quickly got ready and I
was out the door to go see James.
      During this time my emotion and mood were all over the
place. I was down and depressed this morning thinking James
was not interested in seeing me, and after one phone call I
am happy and relieved that was not the case.  At the same
time I am a little worried, because I really don't know how
bad of shape he is in from the accident. I know that his
injuries are not life threatening, since he has been sent
him home from the hospital to recuperate.
      I arrived at James's apartment and a guy answered the
door and he said "Hi you must be Scott I am Daniel"
     "Hi there, I am Scott nice to meet you (as I shook his
hand). Is James here? I replied
     "Yes he is in his bedroom." Daniel said just as Kara
came out of a bedroom.
      Kara came up to me and pointed to what bedroom James
was in and told me that he was awake. I thanked her and
walked down the hall and stood in his bedroom doorway. As I
looked into the room the bed was facing the doorway, so
James could easily see me standing there.
      James saw me standing there smiling as he motioned to
me to come into his room. I slowly walked to the side of his
bed where I pulled up a chair and sat down along side his
him. I looked at James as he laid there shirtless in bed
with the sheets only halfway pulled up to his stomach. Of
course seeing his smooth bare chest made me wonder what the
other half might bring under the sheets.  It made me
wondering if he was or wasn't wearing any underwear under
those sheets. Regardless, I had to focus and not be
distracted with James's body.
      "So is this your way of trying to get out of not
calling me for a second date (smiling with a big grin)? No
seriously with all kidding set aside what happen? Are you
okay?" I asked
      James smiled with a little chuckle from my teasing him
about the second date, but it quickly faded due to the pain.
"I was driving home from work Thursday night and it had been
rainy that day and part of the night. I wanted to get home
quickly for a couple of reasons; one was that I wanted to
call you since I hadn't had a chance all day, and I had tons
of homework for an up and coming class on Friday morning. I
was driving a little too fast for the wet roadways. When I
went around a corner a little too fast and I hit a puddle
and hydroplaned; I rapidly lost control of my car and
crashed into a big sycamore tree. The next thing I knew I
was in the hospital. My injuries ended up being only scraps,
bruises, three fracture ribs and a concussion. From what I
been told I was very lucky that I was wearing a seatbelt."
      "Thank God that you are okay and you were not
seriously hurt." I said
      "Thank you. I am just sorry that I couldn't call or
see you until now. I couldn't call or talk to you due to all
the tests they took on making sure nothing was seriously
wrong with me; and then kept me doped up for the pain.  I
just hope that you are not too mad me." Said James
      "I am not at all mad at you. You couldn't help what
happened and even though I didn't hear from you for the past
few days I wasn't mad just sort of sad.  I thought maybe you
decided that you weren't interested in me and didn't want to
see or talk to me anymore. You did abruptly leave on
Wednesday night right in the middle of us kissing." I said.
      "Okay let me explain two things. One I like you a lot
in fact I am hoping to have another date and hopefully
continue to date you. I like your personality, I think you
are handsome, funny, and have a great heart. I also loved
when we kissed and in fact I could have kissed you all night
long. I knew if I kept kissing you that night I would have
gone a lot farther than just kissing. When I get sexually
involved with someone I tend to put all my emotions and
feelings it. I do this regardless if there is a relationship
or not, so most of the time I end up getting hurt. I would
really like to take it slow to make sure that both of us
care about one another and are compatible before we actually
have sex. When we do finally have sex I want it to be us
making love not just sex; I want it to be the romantic kind
where two people are in love not an act of two people
getting off. I hope you understand where I am coming from
and that you are okay with it." James said
      "I totally understand James and I can't agree with you
more. I want to continue dating you and hopefully have a
relationship with you that will continue to develop and
grow." I said
      James smiled was faint to where I knew something else
was bothering him more than just the pain, so I asked him
what was wrong and he said. "I am so glad that you came over
and that you forgave me on not being able to call. I am also
grateful that everything is back on track with us, but I am
just a little down about this stupid ass accident. I missed
two classes yesterday so now I am behind in my schoolwork. I
have to miss few days of work, which money is already tight
enough, and I am going to have to miss several days of
working out due to my ribs. To top it all off my car was
totaled so now I have no car for transportation to school,
work or the gym." James said in a very discourage voice.
       "You only missed one day of school, and you can catch
up in no time. You will be off work a few days and it is
probably a good thing sounds like you needed the rest, since
you are always on the go twenty-four seven. As far as not
being able to workout you are lucky that it is only for a
short time and not indefinitely. You also know you have
Kara, Daniel and I to get you from place to place for a
little while until u get a new car, so stop acting like it
is the end of the world. The car accident could have been
much worst then just a totaled out car, you could have broke
bones, been crippled or even killed. Once you get through
this little bump in the road everything will be back to
normal you will see. Besides you have me to help you through
it." I said with a big smile
    James smiled and whispered thank you to me and motioning
me to come closer to him. Even as I leaned in closer to him
he still kept motioning to me to come closer to him. Before
I knew it his arms wrapped around me bring my face to his to
kiss me. It was not long before both of our tongues danced
around in each others mouths. We kissed for a good minute or
two before I pulled away from him. I knew if I kept that up
that I would not be able to stop and would want to do a
whole lot more than just kiss. Unfortunately, that was not
an option with James being hurt and wanting to take things
slow.
       "Sorry James but I had to stop, because you were
getting me going and it doesn't help seeing that hot torso
of yours staring up at me." I said
     "Awww was I making you too hot Scott, because certainly
looks like I was." said James looking at my crotch
       I looked down to see my pants bulging as my cock
trying to get out. I must have turned ever shade of red,
because when I looked up at James he knew I was embarrassed.
    "Hey no worries Scott because from the look at that
bulge in your pants you have a nice package, and besides you
got me all hot as well." said James The next thing I knew he
lifted up the covers and revealed is bottom half. He was
indeed wearing a white pair of boxer briefs. You could
totally tell the shape of James's cock in his underwear. His
cock was laying sideway and only semi-hard at around six
inches. I wanted so badly to grab it and start fondling it
but I restrained myself.
      After staring at James's cock for the longest time I
finally pulled my eyes off of his crotch and gradually moved
along his upper torso to his face and I smiled to show my
approval. James smiled back at me and said "Do you like what
you see? Well, you can't have it, well at least not today."
      He pulled the cover over his crotch and we both began
to laugh. Unfortunately, James winced in pain due to his
cracked ribs. I knew James was hurting and he needed his
rest, so I told him I was going to leave and gave him a kiss
on the forehead. I also told him I would call him later
since I now had his phone number.
      I left for home and happier than I have been in a very
long time. I was contented knowing that both of us liked
each other and wanted to continue dating in hope things will
turn into a solid relationship. The only thing is that James
wants to take the intimacy slow and not have sex right away,
which I totally respect and love the idea. At the same time
it will be excruciatingly hard for me to hold back with me
liking him so much and being so fucking hot; I just hope
that the temptation will not be too great for me. I know sex
is so much better when two people our in love. I will
respect his wish and take it slow for James, because I want
to give him all the space and time he need. One thing I do
not want to do is screw up what could possibly turn into a
long term relationship.



I want to thank everyone who took the time to read the first
two chapters and gave me such positive feed back. Again
please feel free to contact me Jocula9496@aol.com to let me
know what you think of chapter three and the story so far as
a whole. This way I can tell if people are reading my story
and hopefully want me to continue on writing more chapters.
Tim