Date: Fri, 21 May 2004 23:31:20 -0400
From: rye encoke <rye_encoke@hotmail.com>
Subject: Mark-and-Rye-36c

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

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

Authors Notes: Okay this chapter will encompass the entire
weekend and will split it up into couples. It's a long one
but I hope you enjoy it, it was fun to write.  Some peoples
weekends were more interesting than others so I pulled the
names out of a hat to see the order I would present the
plans.  I indicate the beginning of each groups weekend
with === marks so if you don't like the order they are in
you can pick and choose yourself which order to read them
in.  The order is:
Part A - Matt/Andy, Carl/Alex
Part B - Ed/Jay, Rye/Mark
Part C - Bryan/Shane/Nicky and ending with Jill and Kian.

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

=== THE BOY'S WEEKEND ===

- On The Plane -

"This should be fun.  I hope there's stuff to do there though,"
Bryan said.  He was going between hyper-excited and fear of
boredom.

"I know that there is satellite tv, a huge games room and a pool.
You shouldn't be bored," Nicky said.  He had talked a bit to
Hassan to see what all there would be to do since he knew Bry boy
could get bored easily.

"I know, I know, I am such a kid and you have to entertain me.
I'm sorry I just can't sit and talk and be smart and adult.  Maybe
in a few years I will be a better mate for you guys," Bryan said
as he looked out the window.

Shane and Nicky were shocked.  They looked at each other and Nicky
nodded at Shane to talk for them both.

"Okay our lovely Bry boy.  Two things.  First, don't ever change.
We fell in love with you as you are and you don't have to change
or become something you aren't to make us love you.  You are
brilliant smart and you constantly remind us that there is more
to life than business and serious stuff.  That is why you are
perfect for us, we are perfect for each other.  We all have
qualities that compliment each other and make us all strong,"
Shane said.

"Yeah our boy.  We love you as you are and wouldn't give you up
for the world," Nicky said as he rubbed Bryan's leg.

"Yeah?" Bryan asked.

"Yeah," Shane smiled.

"What's second?" Bryan asked.

"You called yourself our mate.  You should have felt my heart when
you said that our boy.  I thought it was going to pound out of my
chest," Shane said and stopped as he began to get emotional.

"It was wonderful our Bry boy.  You didn't say boyfriend or lover
or brother you said mate.  We have all committed ourselves to each
other but you are the first of us to make some sort of statement
and put it in words.  You are our mate.  It's lovely and my heart
just soared when you said it," Nicky stopped, now overcome himself
with emotion.

"Should we call each other husband?" Bryan asked excitedly as he
took hold of both of his lover's hands.

"Can we call each other our mates.  I really like the sound of
that, like soulmate," Nicky asked.

Everyone nodded and Shane got up to sit in Bryan's lap with his
legs across Nicky.  They rode the rest of the flight this way,
Shane returning to his seat only when it was announced they would
be landing shortly.

- Meeting the Prince -

"Wow look at it," Bryan said as he gazed across the woods and
lawns to the castle.

"It looks even better at night.  It's all lit up with spotlights.
Come on the car is waiting," Nicky said as he pulled Bryan to the
car where Shane was already getting in.

The drive was short, as it had been before although now the
estate was visible.  It was beautiful, like a fairy tale.
Horses ran freely across the fields as if wild.  Finally after
driving across the drawbridge into the cobbled courtyard the
door to the limousine was opened.  The three men stepped out
and looked up to the massive doors of the castle as they opened.
Out strode Hassan wearing his princely robes with his long hair
free and flowing behind him.  Following him was Alex in a pair
of jeans and a silk shirt that was untucked.

"Sadik!" Nicky yelled and went to grab the Prince in an embrace
and hugged him fiercely.

"Nicky Sadik.  I am so happy to see you once again," Hassan said
into Nicky's neck.

Nicky pulled back a bit and kissed Hassan on the lips then hugged
him again.  He finally released Hassan and embraced Alex just as
warmly.

"Alex thanks so much for inviting us," Nicky said.

"It is our pleasure," Alex said then in a whisper to Nicky,
"Hassan has had some problems adjusting to our relationship I
hope you can help."

Nicky didn't have time to respond as Bryan and Shane had walked
up to the gathering.

"Hi I'm Shane," Shane said as he held his hand out to the Prince.

The Prince looked at Shane's hand and looked stricken.  Shane saw
the look and immediately moved forward to hug the man.

"I'm sorry.  I wasn't sure where we stood with each other.  I am
very pleased to meet you," Shane said as he hugged the Prince and
felt the man hug him back warmly.

"For so long he was never allowed public displays of affection
that now he is like a starving man and can never be touched
enough," Alex said as he gazed adoringly at his man.

"Then you and I will get along just fine.  I am very touchy and
love hugs and kisses.  I'm Bryan," Bryan stepped forward and
hugged Hassan tightly and kissed his neck.  He breathed in deeply
and as he released the Prince he let his hands run through the
man's hair.

"Nicky Love said your hair was beautiful and it is.  It smells
great and it feels so soft," Bryan said then reached down and
took the Prince's hand in his.

The Prince looked at his hand entwined with Bryan's with wonder
and looked at Alex as if asking for permission.  Alex smiled that
adoring smile at the Prince and gave a slight nod.

"Come into our home and be welcome my friends," the Prince said.

The next hour or so was spent touring a small part of the castle
and showing the boys to their room.

- Plans -

"Sadik why don't you show Bryan and Shane the game room and pool.
I have some stuff from Rye that Alex needs to see then we can join
you," Nicky said.  It was actually true but it would also give
Alex some time to talk about the Prince with Nicky.

"Yes there is much to entertain ourselves with.  Please accompany
me?" the Prince asked.

Hassan's almost formal way of speaking was very endearing and
charming and brought smiles to both Shane and Bryan's faces.
Bryan reached out and took Shane's hand.  Hassan smiled at them
and walked out of the room.  Neither Bryan or Shane moved.  Before
Hassan could realize he had nobody following him Bryan turned to
Alex and said, "We know what we need to do."

Soon Hassan returned with an odd look on his face, a mixture of
surprise and hurt and confusion.

"Are you not coming?" Hassan asked quietly.

"I think from now on, since the place is so big, that anywhere
you take us you should hold one of our hands," Bryan said,
sounding like a little kid but also managing to make it sound
sweet.  Hassan's face lit up like the full moon as he gently
wrapped his fingers through Bryan's and led the unresisting pair
out.

"What did he mean when he said they know what to do?" Alex asked.

"We talked about it earlier.  I knew what a change this was going
to be for him and that he would need some help with some things.
I can see he enjoys to touch and be touched, but from your
statement earlier I guess that the intimacy doesn't go much
beyond holding hands?" Nicky asked.

"We sleep in different rooms and I haven't even seen him naked
yet," Alex wailed in despair.

"Shhh, it's okay.  We will help you.  He has never been with a
man before, I think he probably doesn't even understand all that
it means.  He just knows he loves you.  But things are odd for
you two.  He is living with you but you are not a true couple yet.
You have never courted him, never had time to discover each other
and now you are thrown together by circumstance into a full blown
relationship.  You need to back up a bit and slow things down.
But I promise by the end of the weekend you will be sleeping
together, maybe not making love to each other, but you will be
sleeping in each other's arms," Nicky said.

"Oh thank you," Alex sobbed as he let Nicky comfort him, "I love
him so much and I don't know what to do."

"Tonight we are going to have a movie night.  We will spend the
night cuddling and touching.  Tomorrow we can have a pool party
with food and drinks and music.  Tomorrow night you will get to
see your man naked," Nicky smiled.

"What?" Alex responded.

"It's a rule we have amongst us.  Pool time is naked time.
Nothing sexual but we are very free and open.  We often get
hard but just ignore it.  Between tonight and tomorrow we are
going to break down the last of Hassan's barriers," Nicky
chuckled.

Alex's eyes opened wide and he nodded with a growing smile.
He knew he had been right to ask the boys to come visit.

- The Game Room -

"Wow this is amazing," Shane said as he looked around the room.

It was huge and was set up in three different areas.  On the left
side of the room was the games area.  A couple of pool tables,
some pinball machines, table tennis, and a bunch of video games.
The right side of the room had many plush couches surrounding a
big screen tv.  A large bar separated the tv area so that it was
much darker than the rest of the room.  The middle of the room
was obviously a dance area but it also had glass doors that led
out to the pool.

"Yes it is very enjoyable.  We spend much of our evenings here
listening to music and watching movies," Hassan said.

"Hey maybe we could do a movie night," Bryan said, knowing full
well that that was what was already planned.

"We could do this tonight," Hassan said eagerly.

The boys nodded and walked around the room a bit more, Bryan still
holding Hassan's hand.  At first the boys had almost felt guilty
about manipulating this man like this, but Nicky had explained it
was not really manipulation, just a crash course in gay love.
They would all have their roles.  Nicky would be the shoulder to
cry on and the friend that Hassan could confide his fears to.
Shane would be the one to take charge and direct things but also
the one to comfort when emotions became too strong.  Bryan would
be the innocent who could initiate things without arousing fear.
Although all three men knew that these roles were fluid and may
change depending on the situation.

"You have a lovely home.  I hope we can visit lots," Bryan said
bringing the Prince's hand to his lips and kissing them gently.

Hassan's eyes widened in surprise but his face lit up, "Oh yes,
you are welcome at any time.  I love Nicky Sadik greatly and you
are his own," The Prince's face changed once again to fear.  This
man's emotions were so confusing to him and so right on the edge
it was a wonder he had not had a breakdown.

Shane stepped forward and pulled the man to him gently.  Bryan
let go of Hassan's hand and went to the pool tables.

"You are allowed to love Nicky you know Hassan.  He is a beautiful
man.  I know that you know Nicky belongs to Bry boy and me but I
want you to know that you hold a special place in his heart.
Before we came here he told us how he loved you dearly and that he
wanted to help you," Shane said, softly rubbing the small of
Hassan's back comfortingly.

"Help me?" Hassan asked.

"He figured you were having a hard time adapting to things.  Not
being in your home, being in love for the first time, never having
had sex with a man before.  All these things he figured you needed
help with.  He asked Bryan and me to help him help you.  Before
the weekend is out you will be comfortable with yourself and your
lover," Shane said.

"I am very frightened.  I love Alex deeply but I do not know how
to be with a man and I am afraid I will not be what he desires,"
Hassan said and then hung his head, "I have not allowed him to see
my nakedness and we sleep in separate rooms."

"Shhh, that's okay.  We promise by the end of the weekend you will
be sleeping with your man in one bed and be comfortable with your
body and his," Shane said.

Hassan let out a deep shuddering sigh and let Shane hold him.
Alex and Nicky walked in about then.  Nicky held Alex back as he
made to go to Hassan, seeing him in obvious distress.  Instead
they waited for the two men to part before letting themselves be
known.

"So are you going to feed us or do we have to go hunt for our
food?" Nicky asked loudly.

Hassan turned and blushed and stepped away from Shane but Shane
did not allow it and pulled him in closely again.

"I can get us some stuff from upstairs.  I gave the servants the
weekend off so we have to fend for ourselves," Alex said as he
smiled at Hassan.

"I'll help," Shane said and followed Alex out another set of
doors.

"Hey My Prince, come play with me," Bryan called out.  Hassan
blushed deeply but almost giggled as he went to play pool with
Bryan.  Nicky followed behind.

- Feeding the Troops -

"Thanks so much for what you are doing for us," Alex said almost
immediately as he and Shane walked up the stairs and into a vast
kitchen.

"We want to do it.  Nicky considers you both very good friends and
of course we do too.  How that man has not had a breakdown yet is
beyond me.  His emotions are so raw and on the edge," Shane said.

"I know," Alex stopped cutting the bread and sighed.

"Hey it's gonna be okay.  We had the best teacher ever on how to
share our love.  Rye Angel is a one of a kind, but he taught us
well and we will be able to help," Shane said as he placed a
comforting arm around Alex's waist.  Alex let his head fall
onto Shane's shoulder.

After a few minutes of silence Alex lifted his head and smiled
at Shane warmly, "I will be saying thank you for the rest of my
life to you three I think."

Shane laughed and immediately explained his laughter, "We said
the same thing to Rye.  Eventually we decided that instead of
saying thank you we would say I love you."

Alex smiled, "I love you Shane.  I love all of you."

Shane nodded and kissed Alex on the cheek, "We love you too."

"Now since Hassan doesn't like very many meats yet we are making
veggie stuff.  If you would get the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers
from the fridge please," Alex directed.

Soon Alex and Shane were putting several large trays onto a dumb
waiter then heading downstairs.

"Okay food's ready," Alex said as he opened the door to the waiter
and began to move trays to the tables in the game area.

There were various sandwiches, fresh fruit, veggies and cheeses.

"Wow this looks good.  Okay feed me," Bryan giggled and dragged
Hassan with him to sit on one of the couches in the area.

"Shall we not get our food?" Hassan asked in confusion.

"They'll get it for us," Bryan said simply.

And he was right.  Soon the other three men joined them with
loaded plates.  Bryan was on one end then Hassan then Alex with
Nicky on the other end.  Shane sat on the floor and leaned back
onto Alex's lap.  Bryan giggled and lay his head down in Hassan's
lap.

"Strawberry please," Bryan giggled and opened his mouth to take
the strawberry from Nicky's fingers.

"Cheese?" Shane offered to Alex who opened his eyes in surprise
but leaned forward a bit to take the small piece of cheese offered
to him.

Bryan rolled a bit on Hassan's lap and took a piece of melon from
Shane's plate then turned and offered it to Hassan.  Hassan gently
took the piece of fruit from Bryan.

"It takes longer to eat this way but it's much more fun," Nicky
said as he placed a small piece of sandwich in Shane's mouth.

Alex took a piece of pear from his plate and offered it to Bryan.
Bryan took it and gently held Alex's hands so that he could suck
the sweet juice from his fingertips before releasing him.  They
continued to do this for some time, everyone feeding each other
and taking turns licking or sucking gently on fingers.

"That was very nice," Hassan said as Shane took the empty plates
and set them on the table. "I...."

Hassan began to cry softly and hid his face.  Shane stood and
reached out his hand for Alex and Bryan.  They left Nicky behind
with the sobbing Prince.

"I don't know what is wrong with me.  I have lost all control.
I lay awake in bed, frightened to sleep in case when I wake up
I am back in my palace.  But I am also frightened to be here
with Alex.  But I love him and he loves me.  I will begin to
cry for no reason or become so sad at other times.  I fear I
am losing my mind," Hassan said after Nicky had brought him
close and began to stroke his hair.

"You're going to be fine.  This is your home now and Alex loves
you.  You have friends who care deeply for you and love you.  You
have us here for the entire weekend and we are not going to leave
you if you need us, or even if you don't.  We are going to teach
you how to cuddle and kiss and be naked.  We are going to show
you how to put the past behind you and be proud of your love and
your lover and yourself," Nicky said.

"You will show me how to be with Alex as a man?" Hassan asked.

Nicky was surprised.  They had not planned on teaching that part
of things to Hassan but he could not refuse his friend.

"We will see how far we get this weekend.  If you are not ready
by the time we have to leave, we will come back after tour is
over.  But we will judge if the time is right.  Alex will wait
for you to be ready, he loves you.  Another week or two or six
or however long it takes will not matter to him," Nicky said.

"Thank you my Sadik, my true friend.  I would be lost without
you," Hassan said and began to weep again, letting Nicky rock
him.  He soon fell asleep in his friends arms.

The other three men returned some time later to find Nicky still
holding Hassan and gently rocking him.

"Is he going to be alright?" Bryan asked with a bit of worry.

"He will be fine.  I think we came just in time though," Nicky
said and gently roused Hassan.

- Gold and Ice Cream -

Everyone had spent the afternoon just resting for a couple of
hours before they went down for supper.  Shane had received a
phone call from Matt and had spoken to Andy and had cleared up
some trouble with Andy.  Hassan was in the kitchen, again in
his robes, preparing supper for everyone.

"Hello My Prince," Bryan said as he came up behind Hassan and
wrapped his arms around the man, kissing him on the neck.

"Hello Byran Sadik, I hope you slept well?" Hassan asked as he
leaned back into Bryan briefly before continuing to make the
salad he was preparing.

"Everything looks wonderful Sadik.  Can we help with anything?"
Nicky asked.

"Alex is downstairs setting up a table out on the patio.  If you
could help me carry this salad please?" Hassan answered.

"Sure.  Oh shoot.  Bry boy could you do that while I go get our
surprise," Nicky said.

"Sure Nicky Love," Bryan said as he kissed Nicky sweetly then
went back to stand beside Hassan as he worked.  Bryan talked
quietly with Hassan and would every now and then touch Hassan
somewhere.  Every time Bryan did so Hassan would smile brightly.

They all headed down to the patio and soon Nicky came in with a
bottle of wine in his hand.

"My gift to you My Sadik.  There are four bottles.  Three are from
me and my boys the other is from Rye," Nicky held up a bottle of
the Blanc D'or.

Hassan's eyes opened wide and he fought a losing battle with the
tears.  Bryan took the plate he had been holding from his hand
and hugged him then helped him sit.  Bryan took Hassans's hand and
put it in Alex's who squeezed it gently.

Nicky poured the glasses and stood up, "To love and friendship.
If you have those two things you can get through anything,"

Everyone touched glasses and drank.  Hassan's eyes closed
blissfully as he tasted the wine.  He opened his eyes and saw
Nicky's face hovering just in front of him, small flecks of gold
dancing on his lips.

"For you my friend," Nicky said then kissed him.

Hassan then received kisses from the other boys and finally from
Alex.  Alex was in heaven.  Hassan seemed so much better to him
now.  He had been very open before to touching and kissing but
seemed even more so now.

The meal finally finished and Bryan giggled loudly, jumped up
and ran out of the room.

"He has a surprise as well.  We will go help him, while you two
stay and relax," Shane smiled.  The absolute love Shane had for
Bryan was so obvious.

- Still on the Patio -

"You doing okay my love?" Alex asked of Hassan as he once again
took Hassan's hand.

"Yes.  I am sorry I am not the man you deserve but I believe they
will help me," Hassan said and would not look at Alex.

"Hassan my Prince.  You are the man I want and we will take as
long as *YOU* need to get us where we want to be.  I am not
perfect my love, and neither are you.  We are going to let those
three wonderful men help us both.  You are allowed to do anything
you want or need to do to be comfortable and enjoy yourself.  If
you want to touch or kiss them then do it.  If you want to sleep
with them then do it.  The only thing I ask is that you do not
have sex with them, although I think that they would not allow
that any way," Alex said.

"I am trying so hard but have fears," Hassan began but Alex
stopped him with a kiss.

"Put all your fears and worries aside and let them guide us both.
We already love each other we just need to back up and learn a
few things.  All I want you to do is relax and enjoy yourself
and be free," Alex said.

- Up in the Kitchen -

Bryan was bouncing around making dessert.  They had brought the
stuff to make deep fried banana splits and he was now putting
them together.

"How is Hassan holding up really?" Shane asked Nicky as they
watched Bryan bounce around.

"He had a breakdown but he is going to be okay.  I don't know
if we had come later how things would have been.  He has given
himself, and Alex has given him, permission to be as loving with
us all as he wants but he gets sudden bouts of guilt.  Guilt
because he wants and enjoys the intimacy but knows he can't give
it to Alex like he wants to," Nicky said.

"He is in good hands with you our love," Shane said.

"He asked me if we would show him how to be with Alex as a man.
I couldn't say no to him.  I don't know if he will be ready but
I said yes.  I said that once we three decide he is ready to move
forward we would help them be together.  I hope that's okay.  I
didn't have time to ask and he was so fragile," Nicky said.

"Of course Nicky Love.  Whatever you think he needs.  But just
as teachers right?  Like we won't be making love with them?  I
don't think I would even want to play the game with them.  I like
them as friends very much but it's not the same as Matt and Andy
or Ed and Jay or the others, at least not yet it isn't," Bryan
said.

Nicky nodded, "If we go that far it will be as teachers.  I think
he needs to see the love as much as the actual act.  I think that
if they perhaps just watched us, that would be enough.  Would that
be okay?"

Bryan turned and looked at Shane and nodded.  Shane smiled, "Yes
Nicky Love.  It will be a little odd but we know how important it
is to you so we will do it."

"Thank you my boys.  I love you and this does mean a lot to me,"
Nicky kissed Shane then moved to kiss Bryan.

Finally the decadent desserts were ready and they all trooped
down to the patio with the desserts in hand.

"Sweets!" Bryan said with a giggle as he handed the dessert to
Alex.

Alex and Hassan dug in and moaned with pleasure at the sweet
dessert.  After a few minutes Bryan began to get sexy and put a
swipe of chocolate sauce on Nicky's cheek.  Shane smiled happily
and leaned over to lick it off.  When he was finished Shane took
a swipe of chocolate sauce and smeared it on Nicky's other cheek
which Bryan quickly and eagerly began to lick off.

The boys turned with a smile at Hassan's throaty moan as they
watched Alex put a swipe of chocolate onto Hassan's neck then
lean in to lick it off.

Nicky moved to sit next to Hassan, "Does that feel good my Sadik?
You're allowed to feel pleasure you know.  Does your man's tongue
feel good on you?"

Nicky was whispering softly into Hassan's ear.  Hassan nodded and
tilted his head back.  Nicky took some of the cold ice cream and
placed some on Hassan's neck.  Alex smiled and licked the ice
cream away.  Nicky did it again but held Alex back and let the
ice cream melt just slightly so it began to dribble down onto
Hassan's chest.  Alex then leaned forward and opened Hassan's
robe a bit to lick the ice cream away.

"Who's ready for movies?" Shane asked when Alex was finished.

Hassan opened his eyes and he looked like he was in a trance.

"Okay everyone up to get changed.  Everyone is in boxers or
pajama bottoms. No tops no socks," Bryan said.

Nicky nudged Hassan to get him moving.

"We brought all kinds of junk food to share but maybe we could
have some more fruit and stuff too?" Shane suggested and looked
at Alex who nodded.  Alex also had a blissful smile on his face.
He had seen that Hassan had an obvious erection and that had made
him deliriously happy.  He had been able to arouse his lover.

- Cuddle Me -

A knock on the boys door brought Nicky to the door.  It was
Hassan.

"Sadik I do not have appropriate clothes as you said.  I sleep
in a robe and I do not have underwear as you want me to wear,"
Hassan said looking shy.

"No problem.  Would you be more comfortable in a pair of sleep
pants like these," Nicky stepped back and showed his attire, "Or
boxers like Bry boy and Shane are wearing?"

Hassan looked at the men and blushed, "I would like very much to
wear boxers as Bryan Sadik and Shane Sadik wear.  Why do you not
wear them?"

"I'll change and we can all wear boxers," Nicky went and grabbed
a pair of Bryan's boxers since he figured they would fit best.
He walked back and handed them to Hassan.

"This opening here with the buttons goes at the front," Nicky
whispered.

Hassan blushed again and nodded, "Thank you.  I do not want to
embarrass myself."

Nicky brushed his hand across Hassan's cheek. "You are such a
beautiful sweet gentle man My Sadik.  I will never be embarrassed
by you, only proud to be called your Sadik."

"All of us feel the same My Prince.  Now go change and meet us
down there," Bryan said.

They watched as Hassan almost skipped back to his room holding
the boxers in his hands like they were a gift from the Gods.

"Damn I wish we could take him shopping," Bryan said.

Shane and Nicky turned to Bryan and opened their mouths in
surprise.

"What?" Bryan asked.

"Oh our Bry boy what a great idea.  I wonder if it's safe to take
him out?" Shane said.

"I'll go talk to Alex and ask him and also make sure he is in
boxer's like the rest of us," Nicky said as he hopped around on
the floor putting boxers on.

He walked to Alex's door and it opened to reveal Alex in pajama
bottoms.

"Hey Alex.  You should change into boxers, that is what the rest
of us are wearing," Nicky strode in and sat on the bed.

"Hassan doesn't own boxers so I wanted to make him comfortable,"
Alex said.

"He came and borrowed some of Bry Boy's.  Actually he doesn't
have much of anything that the rest of us wear.  He still wears
his robes and stuff.  We were wondering if it would be safe to
take him somewhere and do some shopping?" Nicky asked.

He watched as Alex's tight and toned body moved to a set of
drawers and took out some boxers.  He slipped his pants off
and pulled the boxers on without any regard that Nicky was
watching him.

"I'm not sure.  I suppose if he wore jeans and regular stuff
but his hair would be such a giveaway.  If we went into the
town nearby there is not really a lot to see or do.  They have
a Wal-mart but I don't want to dress him in Wal-mart clothes,"
Alex said as he sat beside Nicky on the bed.

"Well he can wear Bryan's clothes.  We can take Rye's jet to
wherever we want to go.  His hair though is a problem.  Do you
think he would cut it?" Nicky asked as he took Alex's hand and
held it.

"I think he wants to but is scared.  It is sort of a part of who
he was that he wants to get rid of but wants to keep as well,"
Alex said.

Just then the door opened and Hassan ran in and twirled around,
"Look at the beautiful gift Bryan Sadik gave me.  Are they not
truly wonderful?"

Nicky couldn't help but smile and saw the smiles on Bryan and
Shane's faces as they stood in the doorway.

"They are beautiful my love," Alex smiled brightly as Hassan
tossed himself onto the bed beside Alex and lay down.  This was
the first time Hassan had ever been in his room let alone on the
bed.  And here he was lying back on the bed in just his boxers.

"Easy," Nicky said softly and put a hand on Alex's shoulder.
He felt Alex shudder as he had to visibly restrain himself from
laying down on top of his man.

"Nicky has a question for you my love," Alex said.

Hassan sat up and looked at Nicky.

"Our Bry boy thought it would be fun to take you shopping, buy
you some clothes that would be more comfortable," Nicky said.

"It would be so fun," Bryan said as he sat down in front of
Hassan and took his feet into his lap and stroked them softly.

"We would just need to disguise ourselves.  The biggest problem
is going to be your hair Hassan," Shane said as he sat in front
of Alex and pulled his feet to him.

"We could cut it.  I have been unsure as to what to do with it.
It is a part of my old life and though I want to move forward it
is hard to do so," Hassan said.

"I can cut your hair for you My Prince.  I used to cut my older
sister's hair when I was younger.  I mean I can cut it so it
looks decent and then get you to a hair stylist to make it look
good," Bryan offered.

Hassan smiled and nodded, "Yes please then we can go shopping for
new clothes and many pairs of boxers."

Everyone chuckled and Alex stood taking Hassan's hand in his
and led the group down to the kitchen where snacks were prepared.
Besides the fruit that Hassan cut up for them all, there was
chocolate covered cashews, licorice, popcorn, and soda's.
Everyone trooped down and were soon standing around the tv area.

"Okay.  Now the rules for tonight are nobody with their own lover.
Since there are three of us that doesn't really work but whichever
one of you is with us will be in the middle.  So for the first
little bit let's have Bryan and Sadik.  Alex get's to cuddle with
me and Boyo for the first movie," Nicky said.  This had been
decided earlier as well.  Bryan was going to be very free in
touching and cuddling with the Prince to get him to relax and
accept the touches.

Everyone became comfortable.  Shane and Nicky placed Alex between
them.  Shane sat sideways at the end of the couch and spread his
legs with Alex in between them lying back on his chest.  Nicky
pulled Alex's legs onto his lap.

"Remember everyone, if you feel uncomfortable you are allowed
and in fact expected to say stop.  Tonight is about giving
pleasure and love to your friends.  You are allowed to get hard.
Nothing about tonight is supposed to be sexual but it is very
loving and sometimes our dicks can't tell the difference," Shane
said.

Everyone pretended to be looking at something else as Bryan and
Hassan settled.  Hassan was obviously nervous.  Finally they chose
the position that Shane had taken.  Bryan sat sideways at the end
of another sofa with his legs spread.  Hassan sat between them and
leaned back against Bryan.

Shane started the movie.  Nicky gently stroked Alex's legs.  Alex
had very well defined calves and Nicky mused that Alex must work
out a lot.  His legs were hairy and masculine and reminded Nicky
of Mark's legs.  He looked up at Shane who was rubbing small
circles on Alex's belly.  Alex's eyes were closed and Nicky saw a
tear fall.  He smiled softly.  This was as much for Alex as it
was for Hassan.  Nicky turned and looked at Bryan and Hassan.

Bryan's one leg was wrapped around one of Hassan's and his foot
was rubbing Hassan's calf.  Both of Bryan's hands were touching
Hassan, one on his chest one on his belly.  Hassan also had his
eyes closed and his hands were covering Bryan's.

"Let's watch the movie guys," Shane said softly bringing the two
men out of their bliss.  Everyone turned to watch the screen.  The
boys had brought the gay movies that they enjoyed.  This was Get
Real.

The movie progressed with much touching and nuzzling and kissing.
Nothing went beyond what it was supposed to and they all actually
watched the movie.  It was finally over and everyone sat up and
stretched.  Everyone with obvious erections.

"I am sorry I am erect," Hassan blushed, not noticing that
everyone else was also hard.

"Hey tall, dark and handsome.  In case you haven't noticed we are
all hard," Bryan joked and actually stretched his boxers to make
his erection very noticeable.

"Truly?  All of us are like this?" Hassan looked around and saw
it was true.

"Okay let's refill snacks, get some more soda's and switch
partners," Shane said.

Soon everyone was back and getting into position.  Nicky moved
Hassan to the end of the couch and sat between his legs.  Shane
gently placed Nicky's legs in his lap then leaned forward and
placed a gentle kiss on the top of Nicky's foot.  Bryan started
the second movie, A Beautiful Thing.

Bryan and Alex had moved to one of the plush chairs.  Alex sat
normally while Bryan sat sideways, his legs across Alex and his
head laid against Alex's shoulder.  Alex had one arm around
Bryan's back and the other hand on his leg while Bryan played
with Alex's chest.

When the movie was over everyone stood and stretched again.

"Want another movie or want to go to bed?" Shane asked with a yawn.

"Bed I think for me," Nicky said.

"Me too," Alex said.

"Bryan Sadik, do you think you could cut my hair tonight?  We can
then leave early tomorrow to buy me boxers," Hassan asked.

Bryan smiled sweetly and hugged Hassan to him.  While Bryan was
holding him Alex came over and kissed Hassan on the mouth.

"Goodnight my love.  This was a lovely evening and they are
helping us so much.  Do you realize tonight you were almost
naked in front of us all, you showed us all your erection in
your boxers, you kissed and touched all of us, and you were
in our bedroom and lay down on our bed," Alex said.

"You said our bedroom and our bed?" Hassan asked quietly.

"It has always been ours and is only waiting for you to be ready,"
Alex said and kissed Hassan again then leaned down and kissed one
of his dark nipples.  He waved good night and was followed up the
stairs by Shane and Nicky who said their good nights as well.

- Open and Honest -

Bryan took Hassan's hand and they went to Hassan's bathroom.
Hassan showed Bryan the brushes and hair supplies he had.  He
opened a drawer and pulled out several scissors.

"We are just going to do a simple trim so it won't take too long,"
Bryan said then looked away and blushed.

"What is it Bryan Sadik?" Hassan asked.

"I'll be right back," Bryan said and ran out of the bathroom
leaving a very confused Hassan in the bathroom.  Soon though he
was back, breathing a little heavy as he seemed to have run the
entire time.

"After I cut your hair, could I wash your hair?" Bryan asked with
a blush.

"You wish to wash my hair?" Hassan asked with surprise.

"No never mind, it's okay.  I'll cut your hair now.  Do you have
an elastic?" Bryan said as he began to root around in the drawers.

"Bryan Sadik, it would please me to have you wash my hair.  I
think I must ask Alex if he would permit this though," Hassan
said.

"I did, he said yes and even said we could be naked," Bryan said.

Hassan smiled.  The fears he had had for so long about being naked
had vanished.  Something about these friends was healing him.  He
knew that what they told him would be true, by the end of the
weekend he would be lying in bed with his love.

Bryan sat Hassan down and began to brush his hair.  It was very
soft and silky and it smelled wonderful.

"Do you have questions for me My Prince?" Bryan asked.

"Questions?" Hassan replied.

"We can talk about anything you want to.  You can ask me questions
about sex.  What I like to do or have done to me.  How to do
things.  Tell me about things you are scared of.  Tell me about
how you want your relationship with Alex to develop," Bryan said.

"You would answer me?" Hassan asked.

"Yep.  You can ask anything no matter how personal and I will
answer you," Bryan said.

"Well that question about what you like to do and have done to
you.  It will let me know things I can do for Alex and what I
might like done to me," Hassan said.

"Well any time my boys touch me is wonderful and of course the
thing I enjoy the most other than just holding them cuz that is
the most special, is having them inside me making love to me,"
Bryan said.

"Does this not hurt terribly?" Hassan asked.

"No not at all.  First you use an enema to clean yourself out so
it isn't messy.  Then your lover uses his fingers to relax and
open you up.  Then very slowly he enters you, stopping if there
is any pain until he is inside of you.  The first few times there
may be some slight pain at first but the pleasure afterwards is
worth it.  Now, there is no pain at all unless we do it too fast
or don't use enough lube," Bryan said.

"And it is not unmanly to have your lover inside you, to be his
woman?" Hassan asked.

"I don't think so.  But all three of us take turns any ways.  You
can't really think of it as a man and a woman.  It's your lover,
the person you love, and they are giving you great pleasure and
you are giving them pleasure as well," Bryan said.

Hassan was quiet for awhile letting Bryan brush his hair.

"I think I desire greatly to be Alex's woman but I also desire
for him to be mine," Hassan said.

"That's cool.  Believe me it is the most wonderful thing ever.
You can feel your lover's heart beat when he is inside you and
there is this connection between you that connects you
spiritually," Bryan said.

"You speak of it so beautifully," Hassan said, closing his eyes
as he relaxed under the gentle touches of Bryan's hands.

"It is beautiful.  Maybe the most beautiful thing you can
experience.  We will show you before we leave.  We decided that
you both can watch us make love one night.  That way you can see
how it's done, how to prepare your lover, the different ways to
give and receive pleasure, all of it," Bryan said.

Hassan turned and looked at Bryan in shock, "You will make love
while we watch?"

"Yes.  We decided," Bryan said.

"This is so intimate, what if we embarrass ourselves?" Hassan
asked.

"It won't be embarrassing.  It will be beautiful," Bryan said.

"Tell me of other things to give pleasure.  How does Nicky Sadik
like to receive pleasure?" Hassan asked.

"Nicky Love really likes it when I kiss and suck on his toes.  I
never thought feet were sexy before, but when they belong to your
lover they are.  We always make sure we clean ourselves and shower
before we make love, so his feet are clean.  I lick up the
underside of his foot and then kiss each toe and then suck each
toe.  It drives him wild and I feel so much love for him when I
do it," Bryan related.

"I like Alex's legs, they are very strong and his feet are strong
as well.  Do you think he would like me to do this to him?" Hassan
asked.

"He might.  Part of building a relationship is talking to each
other though.  So you could try it and then ask him.  If he likes
it he will tell you, if he doesn't then you can stop.  But it has
to be something you enjoy as well.  Some people would be grossed
out by it.  If you don't think you would like doing it then don't,"
Bryan said.

"I don't know if I would or not but I know that his legs and feet
arouse me.  Sometimes he walks around in jeans and wears no shoes
or socks.  It is very erotic," Hassan admitted.

"Well you can try it then.  Now Shane Boyo I just found out
something about him that he really enjoys.  He is very sensitive
on the left side of his neck.  So I like to lick and bite him
there," Bryan said.

"You bite him?" Hassan sounded alarmed.

"Not hard, just a love bite.  Like this," Bryan said and placed
a small bite on Hassan's neck.

"That was quite nice," Hassan said with a shiver.

"Now I told you already that I like to have them inside me but
really anything to do with my ass will drive me wild.  They
usually spend a lot of time pleasuring my bum with their hands
or mouth or cock," Bryan said as he put an elastic around
Hassan's hair.

"Mouth?" Hassan gulped.

"It's called rimming.  Remember that we are completely clean so
we don't have to worry about a bad smell or taste.  You use your
mouth and tongue to touch and caress the hole.  It can be very
sensitive and they can often make me cum without touching my
cock at all or without even entering me," Bryan said.

"This is something that I do not think I can do," Hassan said.

"That's fine, you don't have to.  Remember talk to your partner.
Never do something that the makes you or him uncomfortable.  Many
gay couples don't even have anal sex," Bryan said.

"It is pleasureable though, rimming?" Hassan asked.

"Very," Bryan said as he began to cut just below the elastic,
taking about three quarters of Hassan's hair off.

"You talk of it and it does not sound nasty, but it makes me erect.
Perhaps this is something I could learn to do.  I greatly desire
to take his manhood into my mouth.  I dream of this often," Hassan
said.

"Yeah that is awesome too.  Sometimes that's all we do, just taste
each other.  Shane really enjoys it.  Nicky and I will strip him
and taste every inch of his body.  We start with him on his belly
and beginning at his feet we move up to his back then we turn him
over and start again at his feet and move up slowly but pass by
his balls and cock.  Then once we have finished him from head to
toe we move down and share his cock until he cums and we taste him.
It's great," Bryan said.

"Yes this is what I desire to do.  I want to worship his body and
taste his seed," Hassan said thickly.

"Okay well that's all I am going to do.  The stylist can fix the
rest of it.  Let's get in the shower so I can wash your hair,"
Bryan said.

"I am very embarrassed.  I am very erect and there is much liquid
leaking," Hassan said as he placed his hands in his lap.

"Yeah me too.  It's okay.  They all said it was okay if we jerked
off together if we needed to.  Only ourselves not each other,"
Bryan said as he shucked his boxers and stood there hard and naked
in front of Hassan.

Hassan looked sideways at Bryan and blushed deeply.

"It's okay to look at it.  Have you ever seen another man's hard
cock before?" Bryan asked.

"No," Hassan said.

"You have permission to look and even to touch, only to learn not
to make me cum.  You have my permission and my boy's permission
and even Alex's permission," Bryan encouraged.

Hassan turned around fully and looked at another cock for the
first time in his life.  He looked at it from both sides and then
reached out a tentative hand and touched it with his fingers.
Bryan stood there and let the man explore his cock and balls.

"Thank you Bryan Sadik," Hassan said and stood then tilted his
head, "How do you know what to do for me?  How to make me get
over my unclear thoughts?"

"Nicky and Shane went through some of this as well.  Nicky wasn't
sure he was gay for a long time and Shane was raped by a man
when he was just a boy so he had some stuff to get over as well.
You have a lot of the same feelings and problems that they both
did," Bryan said.

Bryan was shocked at the sudden change in the Prince.  His face
became enraged and turned dark red.

"Someone touched Shane Sadik badly?  He was only a child?  Has
this man been punished?" Hassan asked, barely controlling his
fury.

Bryan was actually scared but gulped and moved forward to hug
Hassan to him, uncaring that he was naked.

"It's okay My Prince.  He has passed over it now.  Angel helped
him and now he has Nicky and me.  It was a long time ago and the
man was a stranger so he wasn't punished no.  But the love Shane
has from his friends and his mates has healed him," Bryan said
feeling the man shake underneath his arms.

It took several minutes before Hassan had calmed.

"In my old country a man that did this would be castrated and
left to die slowly," Hassan said.

"Believe me that's what I wanted to do.  But I couldn't so I
focused on loving and healing Boyo," Bryan said.

Bryan moved and began the water running.  In the tense situation
he had lost his erection.

"You are soft now.  May I see you again as you are soft?" Hassan
asked suddenly.

Bryan smiled and nodded.  Hassan knelt down and touched Bryan
again and watched with fascination as Bryan filled out again
and became fully erect.

"I do not think you should touch me.  I fear I will ejaculate
should you do so," Hassan said.

"I don't need to.  Remember this is for you to learn another man's
body," Bryan said and stepped into the shower holding out his hand
to the Prince.

Hassan lowered his boxers and stepped into the shower.

"I won't touch it but may I look at it?" Bryan asked.

When Hassan nodded Bryan knelt and looked at the man's very hard
cock.  It jumped every now and then with barely controlled
excitement.  It was about 6 inches long but very thick.

"You have a beautiful cock My Prince.  When you make love to Alex
you will have to spend extra time to prepare him because of your
size," Bryan said.

"But I am quite small, not nearly as large as you," Hassan said.

"Actually you are probably above average.  I am long but not
nearly as thick.  If you think about what you will be doing you
will see that it is not the length that matters but the thickness.
And you have a curve in it like Shane.  Let me tell you that
Nicky's cock inside me feels great but Shane's is incredible.
The thickness and his curve hit all the right spots," Bryan said.

"Am I satisfactory do you think?  Will Alex be pleased?" Hassan
asked.

"Of course.  You are beautiful to look at.  Your skin is such a
wonderful color.  You have such large nipples that react so nicely.
See how they stand out like that?  Your legs are muscular and your
cock is going to drive him wild," Bryan said.

"So I am pleasing to look at?  What about my bum?  Do you think
it will please him?" Hassan asked as he turned around.

"It is very nice.  You are the same color all over so that is
nice and your bum is very firm and shapely.  He will be very
pleased," Bryan said.

"I am glad," Hassan said as he handed Bryan the shampoo.

"Does Alex please you?  You talk as if you only care if you please
him.  It is very important that your relationship be equal," Bryan
said.

"He pleases me greatly.  I am very lucky," Hassan said and Bryan
heard the truth and the deep love in Hassan's voice.

Bryan spent the next 15 minutes or so washing Hassan's hair
thoroughly and massaging his scalp. When he was finished he
moved Hassan under the spray to rinse the shampoo out.

"Before we go to bed I want you to do something for me My
Prince," Bryan said.

"Yes of course," Hassan nodded.

"I want you to stand in front of me and think about Alex.  Think
about all the ways you want to give him pleasure and all the
ways you want to receive pleasure from him.  I want you to
pleasure yourself while you are doing it and I want you to cum,"
Bryan said.

Hassan blushed deeply.

"It's okay we have permission remember.  I want you to see that
it is a beautiful thing and a natural thing to do.  You are
allowed to get pleasure from thinking about a man, and you are
allowed to get pleasure from being with a man," Bryan said.

Hassan nodded and began to move his hands over his soft penis.
After a few minutes he had still not become hard and he stopped.

"I cannot.  I am very embarrassed," Hassan said.

"Watch me and listen to me," Bryan said as he began to stroke his
own cock. "Think of your lover's hands caressing your body.  They
are warm and soft, and everywhere they touch you your skin tingles.
He moves his hands lower and touches your cock, beginning to stroke
it."

Hassan's hands moved and took his cock in his hand as he stared at
Bryan's erection.

"He begins to place kisses on your body.  Your lips, your neck,
your shoulders, your nipples.  He moves down your body placing
kisses every few inches.  He stops and you can feel his hot
breath on your cock,"  Bryan continued

Hassan closed his eyes as he began to think of Alex doing these
things to him.  His cock had now become hard in his hands.

"His tongue flicks out and touches the head of your cock sending
little jolts of electricity through you.  You arch your back and
hope for more.  Your wish is answered almost immediately as his
hot mouth envelops your cock," Bryan continued.

Hassan was breathing heavy now.

"You are almost there when he pulls off of you and then you feel
his hot cum splash against your belly and it sends you over the
edge," Bryan said and let his cum shoot all over Hassan.

Hassan's eyes opened wide as he flung his head back and let out
a moan.  His cum shot out and covered Bryan's chest and belly.
Bryan stepped forward and held the man so that he would not fall
as his cock released strongly.  It was several minutes before
Hassan was able to stand on his own.

"That was wonderful My Prince," Bryan said as he began to clean
them both off.

Hassan said nothing but let himself be cleaned.  When Bryan was
finished they stepped out and Bryan dried them both.

"Do you think that Alex would allow me to sleep in his bed?"
Hassan asked quietly

Bryan was surprised but he saw that Hassan really meant it.

"I know he would.  Remember what he said earlier?  It is not his
bed My Prince, it belongs to you both and he is just waiting for
you to be ready to share it," Bryan said.

Hassan nodded.  Bryan led a naked Hassan through the halls to
Alex's room and knocked.  After hearing Alex respond he pulled
the naked man in behind him and they both stood at the end of
the bed looking at a very surprised Alex.

"My Prince would like to sleep in his bed tonight.  He would like
to hold you in his arms and be caressed while he falls asleep.
He knows that you will not do anything to him until he is ready
and that he can ask you to stop and you will.  He knows that if
he asks you to stop you will not be mad or upset but you will
continue to love and respect him.  He knows he is allowed to ask
questions of you and ask for you to explore things with him at
his own pace.  He would like you to be naked in his arms tonight.
Are those things you understand and accept Alex?" Bryan asked.

Alex nodded and swallowed before answering, "I will do anything
he asks me to do.  I know he needs to go at his own pace and I
love him and respect him to allow him to do so.  I want to hold
him so badly that my body aches to feel his touch.  Please Hassan,
will you be with me tonight?"

Bryan smiled and moved to the side of the bed and pulled back the
covers.  He realized that Alex was already naked.  He turned and
gave Hassan a kiss on the lips and gently turned him around and
lowered him to the bed.  He looked at Alex who pulled Hassan down
into the bed then lay a loving arm across him and lay his head on
Hassan's chest.

"Remember, this is what you both want.  Goodnight Alex.  Goodnight
My Prince," Bryan smiled and left the room, turning off the light
as he left.  He almost flew back to his room to tell the others
about what had happened.  They were going to be alright.  Alex and
Hassan were going to be just fine.

- Farewell My Prince -

The next few days saw the last of Hassan's fears disappear and
the passionate lover emerge.  The Prince had woken the boys up
very early the next morning to tell them of his wonderful night
sleeping in his lover's arms.  He had burst into their room naked
and lay down between Bryan and Nicky.  He had excitedly told them
how he had woken early and asked Alex if he could look at him and
touch him.  He had pleasured Alex with his hands and made him cum
and had finally been able to taste Alex's cum.  Then he had
allowed Alex to do the same for him.  If it hadn't been that the
boys knew how big a step this was for him and how much it meant to
him they would have had to laugh at him.  He was like a little
kid describing in great detail his latest toy.

They had all left for shopping and spent the day going from store
to store to buy Hassan new clothes.  Alex paid for everything but
the boys all bought him special gifts.  Nicky bought him 6 pairs
of silk boxers which had almost brought tears to Hassan's eyes.
Shane bought him a pair of low-rise jeans and a pair of sneakers.
Bryan's gift though was a real surprise.  He had gone with Hassan
to get his hair cut and then had taken him to get a piercing.  He
had told Hassan how sexy Rye was with his nipples pierced and how
they became very sensitive and Hassan was very eager.  So once
they were all back at the castle Hassan revealed his gift from
Bryan.  Alex was beside himself with delight as he took in the
sight of the golden hoops through his lover's nipples.  Bryan's
constant giggling clued the boy's in that something was going
on and he finally revealed that he had gotten his nipples pierced
as well.

That night the boys made long, slow, tender love to each other
while Hassan and Alex watched.  It was a learning experience for
Hassan and when it was over he cried and held each of the boy's
and thanked them many times.  He and Alex went back to their
bedroom and jerked each other off while telling each other of
their love for one another.

Finally the weekend was over and the boys were packed and
standing beside the limo.

"Thank you all for coming.  You have no idea what it means to
us both that you were here," Alex said.

"You truly saved me and my love.  This is a debt I can never
repay," Hassan said.  He was wearing the jeans Shane had bought
him and a silk shirt that Alex had purchased.  And of course,
underneath, he wore the boxers that Nicky had bought for him.

"My Prince.  Amongst friends there is never talk of debt.  Only
love," Bryan said and took the man into his arms, "I'm gonna miss
you.  We will have to get together regularly after tour."

The men all exchanged hugs and kisses and made arrangements to
meet again soon.  All the men shed tears at their parting.
Finally the goodbyes were done and the boys were on their way
back to the tour.

"Do you think that one day those two will share with us.  I mean
like Matt and Andy and Ed and Jay?" Bryan asked.

"At first I didn't think so.  They were just friends and there
was nothing else there.  But now I think that maybe it will be
that way.  I think once they are truly together as a couple that
they will join us," Shane said.

"Really?  I am so glad you feel that way.  I feel so much love
for Sadik and for Alex now as well.  I was hoping that once they
were comfortable that we could invite them to be with us," Nicky
said.

Bryan giggled and the other two looked at him with questions in
their eyes.

"Just thinking of the morning My Prince came in naked to tell us
about the two jerking off together.  It was just so cute," Bryan
giggled again.

Everyone else smiled and giggled as well.  This soon got out of
control and all three men were rolling around on the floor
tickling each other and kissing and just playing.  Eventually
they all fell asleep in a pile on the floor as the jet whisked
them back to the last week of tour.

=== JILL AND KIAN'S WEEKEND ===

- On the Plane -

"Nervous?" Jill asked as she held Kian's hand.

"I wasn't at first but now all those horrible stories Rye told
me are coming back to me.  I don't like practical jokes," Kian
admitted.

"I know my love.  And I will punish Rye appropriately for doing
that to you.  But remember all the other stuff he told you.  My
family is very very loving," Jill said.  Yes Rye would pay for
this she thought to herself.

"I just hope they like me," Kian said.  His nerves were beginning
to fray and he went between wanting to scream and wanting to cry
he was so nervous.

Jill smiled and just held his hand tightly.  For now it was all
she could do.

- A Joke To End It All -

The pair descended and saw someone wave to them from a nearby car.

"There's Eric," Jill said excitedly.

The couple walked to the man and Kian got nervous as he saw no
smile or welcome on the man's face.

"Eric!" Jill said as she threw her arms around him.  When he
didn't return the hug she stepped back.

"Jill," He said stoically, "So this is the guy you're bringing
home?  Some guy in a boyband?"

Jill's mouth opened wide and Kian blanched.  Then Kian turned and
walked away, toward the jet.

"Kian wait, Kian," he heard Jill call behind him.  He felt her
come up beside him but he didn't stop walking.

"I love you Jill, I do, but I don't want to go someplace where I
am going to be treated like that," Kian said, tears now truly
filling his eyes.

"He was joking.  They mean to give you a hard time and see if you
pass the test.  They just started before I could tell them not to
and their first joke was very cruel," Jill said and began to worry
when Kian did not stop walking.

"You love me, that should be enough for them.  They have no right
to test me or judge me," Kian said still walking.

"Kian please," Jill begged and Kian finally stopped, "Please.
Just come with me.  Let me talk to them first so they know,
give me and them a chance, please."

Kian finally turned and Jill clearly saw his tears.

"You and Rye accepted me and loved me, and me and the boys
accepted you and loved you.  Why would they do this?  What's
wrong with them?" Kian asked.

In other circumstances these words would have rankled Jill,
that something was wrong with her family, but at this point she
was so devastated by the hurt Kian was feeling she competely
understood his feelings.

"Please my love.  One more chance.  We won't even unpack until
you are convinced and I will tell the pilot to stay here on
standby for the rest of the day okay?" Jill pleaded.

Kian looked at Jill and back at the plane.  All he wanted to do
was take Jill and get back on that plane and back to his friends
who loved him.  He finally sighed and nodded in defeat.

Jill's heart nearly broke as she realized how upset he truly was.
She ran to the plane and talked to the pilot then came back to
Kian who hadn't moved from the spot.  She took his hand and led
him back to the car and a very shaken Eric.

"Sis I'm so..." Eric began.

"Fuck off Eric.  I don't want to hear your voice for a good long
time right now.  Take us home," Jill said as she got into the
car in the back seat with Kian.  Eric shivered at the tone of
Jill's voice and knew he had fucked up royally.  It was the first
time he had ever thought that Jill might actually hate him.

The ride to the house was short which was good because the tension
in the car was palpable.  Nobody said a thing.  Kian stared out
the window the whole time, Jill holding his hand.  Jill tried to
keep her anger in check but inside was seething with rage at her
family.  They finally pulled up to the house and Eric shut off the
car.

"You in the house," Jill ordered Eric who immediately complied.

"Kian Sweets.  I am going inside to talk to my family.  Just
please stay here for a bit.  I will come out to get you shortly
or I will come out and we can go back okay?" Jill asked and Kian
nodded but still did not look at her.

Jill walked into her home and was immediately surrounded by her
family.  There was her mother and father, her two other brothers
Sam and Jason and Jason's wife Eleanor, along with Jill's three
sisters, Mary, Beth and Candace.

"What happened.  Eric came in and burst into tears and said he
messed up," Jill's mom asked.

"Everyone in the living room.  Now," Jill said and even her
mother blanched at her tone.

Eric was sitting on the couch his head in his hands.

"I don't know what you were thinking Eric.  You have no idea how
much you hurt him.  He wanted to leave and never come back and
the only thing that stopped me, the only thing, was that I knew
that he would feel guilty about taking me away from my family.
Right now it's all I can do to not hit you.  Kian is one of the
most loving men I have ever met.  His friends in Westlife are
incredibly caring and wonderful men.  Rye and I spent the last
few days telling him about how loving you all were and you pull
this.  So if we are to stay and if you all are going to be a part
of my and Kian's life there will be some rules.  First there will
be no teasing, pranks or any derogatory remarks about his job.
It is not your place to test the man I love to see if he meets
your approval.  Right now you are here to earn his approval
and earn back mine.  Second he is not to be made uncomfortable at
all.  You are not to tiptoe around him but you are to include him.
I realize that will be hard since you are going to be on your best
behaviour but he is not to think any of this is his fault since it
isn't.  And finally, Kian and I will be staying together.  There
will be none of this separating us because we aren't married crap.
We have already been together many times and right now he does not
need to be separated and made to think you don't approve of our
relationship.  If everyone can agree to this I will go and bring
in the man that I love," Jill finished and looked around at the
shocked faces of her family.

Before anyone could answer they heard the door open and a small
voice call out, "Mom, Auntie Jill, I found a man in the car and
he was crying.  I brought him in cuz I think he is sick."

It was Daniel, Jill's only nephew, a 6 year old little dear
that could charm the birds from the trees as was evident by
the bemused, look on Kian's tear streaked face as he was
dragged into the living room.

"Hi Daniel.  That's Kian.  He's my boyfriend," Jill smiled
sweetly at the small boy.

Daniel turned and looked at the man whose hand he was still
holding, "Hi Keen.  You don't have to cwy now we found Jill,"

Everyone smiled at the small boy and Kian nodded and wiped his
face.  Jill went and picked up the small boy and held him.

"Want to show me and Kian where we are sleeping?" Jill asked.

"You are in your bedwoom and Keen is in the tv woom," Daniel
explained.

"Actually, I decided that Kian and I will stay in my room.  Why
don't you show him where that is okay?" Jill said happily and the
little boy held out his arms for Kian to take him.

"Okay.  That way Keen," Daniel directed, pointing the direction
he wanted Kian to take him.

When they were out of sight Jill turned a look on her family,
"The tv room?  In the basement?"

"Just for one night.  It was a joke," Jason said lamely.

"Your jokes have almost cost you a sister and a new brother and
the wonderful family he brings with him.  Make no mistake, I
love you all but if I ever have to make a choice, Kian will win
every time.  Every time," Jill said and began to walk out to get
the bags.

"Jill.  I'm sorry.  Please don't hate me," Eric said with deep
emotion.

"I don't hate you Eric.  I still love you as my brother.  I just
don't like you very much right now," Jill said with her back
still turned, then went out to the car.

- In the Living Room Briefly -

"Wow.  I don't think I have ever seen her so pissed off," Candace
said.

"You gonna be okay honey?" Irene, Jill's mother, asked of Eric.

"Oh mom you should have seen it.  He was crushed.  We shouldn't
have done it," Eric said.

"Now now.  How were we to know?  It's just the way we are.  Rye
was okay with it and she didn't warn us not to joke.  Let's just
move on.  Don't worry son Jill will come around," Leon, Jill's
dad, said although inside he was feeling very upset at how he
and his family had hurt Jill and Kian.

"Do you think he will forgive us?" Eric asked hopefully.

"I am sure he will.  He is obviously a deeply emotional man and
I think he will see and understand what happened," Irene said.

Everyone stopped talking as Jill entered and went upstairs with
their bags, not even looking into the living room at them.

- Unca Keen -

"This is Jill's woom.  She's a girl," Daniel said as Kian set
him down on the frilly bed.  Kian had to smile.  He knew what
Daniel meant though, this was obviously a girl's room.

"Yes she is.  But that's okay I don't mind," Kian said.

"Are you and Jill mawwied?" Daniel asked.

"Not yet, but someday.  We love each other very much so it's just
like being married though," Kian answered truthfully.

"Do you kiss and stuff?" Daniel asked.

"Sure.  It's not as yucky when you get older," Kian said and
chuckled at Daniel's wrinkled up nose.

"So are you Unca Keen?" Daniel asked.

"If you want me to be," Kian agreed.

"I know you you know," Daniel said and Kian raised an eyebrow.

"Really?"

Daniel stood up on the bed and began to sing, 'Bop bop baby bop
bop baby bop bop baby"

Kian burst out laughing and hugged the little boy to him, "That's
right."

"Are Westboys here?" Daniel asked.

"No the rest of the boys went off to see their friends and family
for the weekend.  But you will get to meet them soon.  Do you know
their names?" Kian asked sitting on the bed and pulling the boy to
his lap.  Daniel loved being held and curled up into Kian.

"Mark (it came out Mawk), Shane (Sane), Nicky (he got that one
right) and Bryan (Bwyan)," Daniel listed.

"That's right," Kian said.

"Do you know Unca Wye?" Daniel asked.

"Yes.  I love him very much," Kian said.

"He is Mawk's boyfwend wight?" Daniel asked.

Kian was surprised but saw no reason to lie, "Yes he and Mark
are boyfriends and love each other very much, just like your
auntie Jill and me."

"Do they kiss and stuff too?" Danield asked.

Kian paused before answering, "Yes they do."

"That's okay," Daniel said and hopped off the bed, "Seeya later"

Daniel was out the door leaving a smiling and rather amused Kian
sitting on the bed.  Jill came in shortly after.

"He's something," Kian said immediately.

"He's a doll," Jill smiled with obvious affection for her nephew.

"He knew who I was and who the rest of the boys are," Kian said.

"Really?  I guess someone showed him a picture or something,"
Jill said.

"He knows our songs too.  You have to get him to sing Bop Bop
Baby for you later," Kian giggled.  Jill's heart lifted at this
sound.

"I bet Jason and Eleanor have been doing research then," Jill
said.

"He knows you and me are together and is gonna call me Unca Keen,"
Kian said happily.

Jill couldn't help herself and grabbed Kian around the waist and
pulled him down on the bed with her.

"He also knows about Mark and Rye," Kian said.

"That they are together?" Jill asked and Kian nodded.

Jill wondered about this for a bit but would soon find out how
Daniel seemed so informed.

- Sixth Sense -

Jill and Kian finally came downstairs to the kitchen where Irene
and Eleanor were making lunch.

"Hi mom, Hi Eleanor.  This is Kian.  Kian this is my mom and my
sister," Jill introduced.

"Hello Kian dear, sit down won't you.  Would you two like
something to nibble on until lunch?" Irene asked as she gave
Jill then Kian a motherly hug.

"No thanks mom," Jill said as she sat down.

"Actually I am a little hungry.  Something small to keep me till
lunch would be nice," Kian asked shyly.

"Sure hon.  A bagel and cheese?" Eleanor asked.

"That would be fine," Kian nodded and felt more at ease.  Nobody
was staring at him or treating him oddly.  It was like he was
just another member of the family.

"How long?" Irene asked of Eleanor who chuckled.

"A minute," Eleanor said.

"30 seconds," Irene responded and looked at the clock on the wall.

"What are you two talking about?" Jill asked.

"Daniel has an amazing ability to be wherever food is being served.
Just watch," Eleanor said.

Sure enough, before Eleanor had finished spreading the cheese on
the bagel Daniel wandered in, "Can I have some?"

Everyone looked at the clock.

"42 seconds.  I win," Irene laughed.

"Sure buddy you can have some of mine," Kian said as he set the
boy on his lap.

"Thanks Unca Keen.  I have a supwise for you.  Look," Daniel
placed a picture on the table that he had drawn.  It was hard
to tell what it was, but it looked like a bunch of stick figures.

Eleanor handed the plate to Kian who gave one half of the bagel
to Daniel.

"Who is it?" Jill asked.

The little boy sighed as if it was obvious and began pointing
out the people, "That is you and Unca Keen.  That is Unca Wye
and Unca Mawk.  Those are Unca Sane and Unca Bwyan and Unca
Nicky."

Jill's eyes went wide.  Daniel had drawn her and Kian holding
hands as well as Mark and Rye.  What was kind of a shock was
that he had drawn the other three boys holding hands as well.

"How come you drew Shane and Bryan and Nicky holding hands?" Kian
asked, suddenly not interested in his bagel at all.

"Cuz you have Jill, and Wye has Mawk so that means they have each
other," Daniel explained.  Jill saw Irene and Eleanor turn to the
table and Jill opened her eyes wide as she looked at the women and
nodded her head.  Irene and Eleanor responded with widening eyes
as well.

"Who are these people holding hands?" Kian pointed to some other
people.

"Those are bodygawds to keep you safe." Daniel responded.

Jill looked at the eight other figures, four pairs all holding
hands.

"Why are they holding hands?" Kian asked.

Daniel shrugged, "I just think they should be."

Jill looked at the four pair.  Two of the pair had a big person
and a small person.  One pair was two big people and the last
pair was two small people and one was a woman.

"Are these children?" Jill asked pointing to one of the smaller
people in the pairs.

"No silly.  These ones are just big," Daniel said pointing to
the bigger men.

"And this is a woman?" Kian asked pointing to the last pair
and Daniel nodded.

Jill looked at her mother and sister in alarm.  This was becoming
eerie.  The two woman sat down at the table upon seeing the looks
in Jill and Kian eye's and hearing their questions.

"What are these?" Kian pointed to birds in the sky.

"Planes," Daniel said as he looked at the five marks he had
drawn.

"Who are these other people around the outside?" Jill asked.

"Those are fwiends," Daniel said.

"Do you know how they are friends and to who?" Jill asked.

Daniel nodded and began pointing them out.

"These ones are on tv," he said pointing to a pair.

"On tv?  Do you know their names?" Kian asked.

Daniel shook his head, "This one sings Oh baby can't you see
can't you see."

Kian almost passed out.  Daniel had drawn Corey and Nick Carter.

"Who else?" Jill asked, her heart hammering in her chest.

"These are bwothers, see they hold hands too," Daniel pointed
to a pair drawn next to a pair of bodyguards.

"And these?" Jill pointed to another couple holding hands near
another pair of bodyguards.

"They are mawwied," Daniel said.

"What's this standing next to them?" Kian asked.

"Hosees!" Daniel exclaimed.

Kian suppressed a shiver and pointed to another pair holding
hands near the two large bodyguards.

"Those are boyfwiends too, but they are small," Daniel said.
Neither Jill or Kian knew about these two yet but filed the
information away.

"And these?" Jill asked pointing to a pair near the boys.

"A king, see his cwown?" Daniel pointed to the pointy part on
one of the figures head.

"So all these people here are us?" Jill pointed to the crowd
of people around the picture of her and Kian.  Daniel nodded.

"Wow can I keep this Daniel?" Kian asked

Very pleased the boy nodded.

"Why don't you go watch tv and finish your bagel, you can take
this one too," Jill said.

"I'm not allowed to eat in front of the tv," Daniel said.

"This time you can.  Now go on and scoot okay sweetie," Jill said.

Daniel took the other bagel, leaving the plate behind and left.

"Holy fuck that is too spooky," Kian said when the boy had left.

Jill nodded then shivered.

"What's going on?" Irene asked.

"Some of it he could have got on his own but the rest," Kian
paused.

Jill moved the picture so that her mom and sister could see it
and began pointing to the people.

"Mark and Rye, a couple.  Me and Kian, a couple.  Bryan, Shane
and Nicky are in a relationship together.  This is Corey James
on MTV and Nick Carter they are seeing Rye and Mark this weekend.
This is Cleo and Simon a married couple who are bodyguards.  This
is Ed and Jay who are a couple and who are visiting Ed's sister
and her husband at their horse farm.  Ed is our chief of security.
This is Matt and Andy who are visiting their mom who has sort of
adopted two young men named Tre and DJ who are a couple.  Matt is
second behind Ed in security.  This is Carl and Alex who are a
couple.  They are also in security.  I don't know who the younger
men with them are.  These men with the boys are Alex and Hassan.
Hassan is a prince.  All together we used 5 jets to transport us
all this weekend," Jill finished.

Nobody said anything for a long long time.  Finally Eleanor
broke the silence.

"What does it mean?" she asked in a whisper.

"He is psychic," Kian stated and nobody argued.  The evidence
was too overwhelming.

"What do we do?" Irene asked.

"Nothing.  I mean don't discourage him or make him feel bad about
it.  Honestly I don't know.  I do know a couple from back home
that may be able to help.  For now just pretend it doesn't exist
and don't tell anyone else in the family," Jill said.

Eleanor and Irene nodded in agreement.

"How long has he been able to do that?" Kian asked.

"Never," Eleanor said then stopped, "Well I guess there have been
other things though.  Like coming for food.  Last year he knew
what all his presents were before he opened them at Christmas.
We just thought he was a good guesser."

Irene and Eleanor began to think about it and suddenly there were
dozens of instances that came to mind.

"I think the most important thing is to not treat him any
differently.  He will see it and it may hurt him," Kian said
and everyone nodded.

"For now this is between us.  I don't think any of the menfolk
should know," Irene said.

"Not even Jason?" Eleanor asked then answered her own question,
"No.  There is no need.  He hasn't really changed at all we just
found out something about him we didn't know before.  Let's leave
it until we can talk to Jill's friends."

Kian picked up the drawing, almost with reverance, and went back
to the room where he packed it away carefully.  Making sure it
would not get torn or crumpled.

Downstairs Jill was making a phone call.

"Hi Marg, it's Jill.  Listen you probably know why I'm calling
but..." Jill paused and listened.

The others turned back to Kian as he entered the kitchen again.

"Who's Jill talking to?" he asked.

"Someone named Marg?" Eleanor said but also obviously wanting to
know more.

"Ah yes.  Marg and her husband are pretty spooky too.  But
they are the nicest people you will ever meet.  They are like
everyone's favourite relative.  They will be a big help," Kian
said as Jill hung up.

"So did they already know all about Daniel?" Kian asked and
smiled at the looks on Irene and Eleanor's faces.

"Yeah of course.  They said not to worry about him and that they
would call later to arrange a time to come visit.  They will come
to visit in a few weeks," Jill said.

"What? They knew about Daniel?  And they are coming here to visit?
In my house?" Irene asked.

"Yeah they knew about Daniel, even knew his name.  They will
call you several times over the next few weeks so you can get
acquainted and then come to stay for a week.  Believe me you
will love them and by the end of the week will want them to
come visit," Jill said.

"Did they say anything else?" Kian asked.

"Just that they are happy for all of us and the large family we
are building," Jill said and Kian nodded.

- Forgiving Eric -

Supper was fun.  Everyone was relaxed and acted like Kian was a
long time member of the family.  Nobody treated him special or
as if he was a celebrity.  The conversation did not revolve around
him but neither did it center on things that would exclude him.
Kian noticed that Jill was still acting cool towards Eric and that
Eric said nothing during dinner and avoided eye contact with
everyone.

When dinner was over Irene stood up, "Okay Jason, Sam, Mary you
clean up the table.  Beth and Candace you dish out dessert with
Daniel.  We can eat out on the deck,"

Everyone stood and began to do their assigned chores.  Eric
quietly got up and left.  Kian followed him with his eyes then
looked at Jill who looked sad.

"Shall we go after him?" Kian asked but he clearly would accept
only one answer.

Jill nodded and took his hand and they left together.  They found
Eric in his room.  The house was large and everyone still lived
at home except for Jason and Eleanor who had a house just next
door.

"Can we come in Eric?" Jill asked of her brother who lay face
down on his bed, his face buried in a pillow.  He was obviously
crying.  Jill made up her mind.

"Eric honey.  I forgive you and love you.  You and me are okay
again.  How about I leave you and Kian alone to get to know each
other then you come out for dessert.  Later we can hang out like
old times," Jill said as she rubbed his back a couple of times,
leaned down and kissed the back of his head and left a very
surprised Kian in the room with Eric.

For a long time nobody said anything or moved.  Kian was still
standing inside the door when Eric finally rolled over and
looked at him, his eyes swollen and red from crying.

"Do you hate me?  I don't blame you if you do but I'm really
sorry," Eric said still sobbing.

Kian's heart melted and he went to sit beside the young man.

"I don't hate you.  It was a shitty thing to do but you didn't
know any better.  I knew you guys did stuff like that since Rye
told me.  But we never got a chance to tell you that I hate jokes
like that.  So you are forgiven and it's forgotten," Kian said.

Eric smiled warily through his tears and Kian lay down and placed
an arm across his chest and held him.  Eric stayed like this for
a minute or so then rolled on his side and pulled himself close
to Kian, beginning to cry again.

"Hey it's okay now.  Everyone is okay again," Kian said as he
rocked the man in his arms.

"I thought I messed up so bad and that you and Jill would hate
me and maybe not come back and then everyone would hate me," Eric
sobbed.

"You messed up a little but it's all been fixed.  Now let's go
get you cleaned up a bit then get some dessert and you can tell
me what we are gonna do tonight," Kian said as he stood and
pulled Eric up after him.

They went to the washroom where Kian sat Eric on the counter
and gently washed his face.

"You are a lot like Rye.  I can see why Jill loves you.  Not many
men would be this loving to another man.  Are you gay?  No you
can't be if you are with Jill.  Are you bi?" Eric asked.

Kian stopped washing Eric briefly then continued and said, "Yes
I am actually.  I am with Jill and we will be married some day
but I also share my love with Rye and my friends."

Eric nodded, "That makes sense, no straight guy could be this
loving."

"Are you gay?" Kian asked as he rinsed the cloth and ran more
cold water through it, hoping to get the puffiness in Eric's
eyes to go down with the cool cloth.

"No I'm straight but just really emotional.  Thanks Kian for
everything," Eric said.

"No problem.  You remind me of Bryan a bit.  He is the emotional
one in our family.  He's gay sure, but he is much more emotional
than the rest of us.  He can go through a dozen different emotions
in just a few minutes.  It's one of the reasons we love him so
much," Kian said and once again hugged the other man.

"I think Jill wants to do a family night tonight.  We play stupid
games and roast marshmallows and just generally be silly," Eric
said as he released Kian and hopped down to survey his face in
the mirror.

"Sounds like fun.  Let's go get dessert," Kian said and took
Eric's hand and went down to the deck for dessert.

- Sundae Sundae -

Everyone smiled as Kian walked onto the deck holding Eric's hand.

"Everything okay between you all now?" Irene asked.

"Yeah we're good," Eric smiled and squeezed Kian's hand before
releasing it to grab a piece of pie and sit down.

"Unca Keen I saved you a seat," Daniel crowed from a picnic table
on the deck.  His face was liberally covered with ice cream and
cherry pie.

"Thanks buddy," Kian smiled happily and he realized he felt very
content and happy at that moment.

He sat down beside Daniel and gave the boy a kiss on the top of
the head before digging in.

"This is pretty good pie and ice cream," Kian said to Daniel who
looked up at him and smiled.

"I made the ice cream," Daniel proclaimed proudly.

"Did you?  Well it's very good ice cream, thank you buddy," Kian
said, figuring that Daniel had been allowed to scoop the ice
cream for the pie.

"How come you call me buddy?" Daniel asked.

"Cuz you are my buddy right?" Kian asked.

"I want a nickname like the others please Sweets," Daniel said.

Jill, sitting in a chair not far from the picnic table, dropped
her plate at hearing this.  Kian turned to her with a shocked
look on his face but knowing now that the young boy could probably
read everything about him he let his love and caring for the
youngster flow through him.

"Okay let me think of a good name for you okay?" Kian said as he
watched Jill, Irene and Eleanor walk back into the house after
cleaning up the spill.

"I know I know, you can call me Spooky, I like that," Daniel
said.

"Are you sure Daniel?  You know you don't really scare me you
just surprise me sometimes.  I don't really think you're spooky,"
Kian said to the little boy.

Daniel looked at Kian directly and Kian felt the boy look into
his soul, "I know it Unca Sweets but I like being spooky."

Kian nodded and ruffled the boys hair, "Okay Spooky, let's go
get more pie and ice cream."

He picked the boy up, not caring about the messy face or hands
and went into the kitchen.  He sat the boy on the counter and
looked in the fridge.

"No more pie," Kian said.

"Bummer," Daniel replied from the counter and Kian chuckled.

"Oh but this is good," Kian began to take stuff out of the fridge
and put it on the counter.  He traded the dirty plates for two
deep bowls.

"Whatcha makin Unca Sweets?" Daniel asked.

"Something sweet," Kian smiled.  He placed a brownie in the
bottom of each bowl then put a scoop of ice cream on top.
Then he took a banana and sliced it up, half in each bowl.
He then put whipped cream all around the brownie, giving both
himself and Daniel a squirt from the can before topping the
creation off with a couple of cherries and some nuts.

"There's spwinkles in the cupboard," Daniel pointed.

Kian opened the cupboard and found the candy stash.

"How about Reese's Pieces instead?" Kian asked and Daniel
nodded his head enthusiastically.  Kian sprinkled the candies
liberally over the creation.

"Okay you grab the door for us Spooky and I will carry them out,"
Kian said as he grabbed spoons, napkins and a wet cloth to wipe
Daniel down.

The pair went back out and when Eleanor saw what they had she
said, "He's staying here with you tonight," and laughed.

Kian though widened his eyes and looked at her, "Can he really?"

Eleanor was surprised by the question.  Kian really did want to
spend his time with her son.  She saw the connection between the
two and so smiled and nodded.

"Here that Spooky, you get to sleep over tonight," Kian said with
delight.

"Awesome," the little boy said and clapped his hands.

"Awesome possum," Kian giggled.

"You're silly Unca Sweets," Daniel said as he eyed the treat
that Kian set in front of him.

"Spooky?" Jill asked of Kian.

Kian shrugged, "He picked it, and it's kinda cute."

- The Rest of the Visit -

The rest of the evening was spent playing various games.  There
were always teams and Kian made sure that Eric and Daniel were
always on his team.  They lost every game but none of them cared
as they laughed and played.  Daniel sat in his Unca Keen's lap
the whole night before falling asleep.  Eric often had his arm
around Kian or vice versa and the two men became very comfortable
with each other, laughing easily and sharing smiles.

The rest of the weekend flew by with everyone getting to know
Kian and a very special bond being developed between Jill's
family and Kian.  The time had been spent doing family things
and Kian was in heaven.  He and Eric became fast friends, but
the bond he had with Daniel was precious to him.  He was never
far from the small boy and Danield adored his Unca Keen.

Much too soon it was time to leave.  Marg and Johann had called
and spoken to the family about Daniel and it was decided that
everyone should be made aware of the little boy's gift.  There
were many hugs and kisses as the couple said their goodbyes.

Eric drove them back to the airport and once again pulled Kian
into a hug.

"Thanks again for everything Kian.  You're great and I am so
glad we got to know each other," Eric said.

"Me too.  I'll see you in a few weeks bro.  Love ya," Kian said.

"Love you too, and take care of that package," Eric said and
pointed and laughed.

"We will don't worry.  It will get to Rye in one piece I promise,"
Jill laughed.

Finally they were in the air and winging their way back to the
tour and their friends.

"See it wasn't so bad," Jill said then rolled her eyes.

"It wasn't really.  After the initial horribleness it was one of
the best times I have ever had.  And I just adore Spooky," Kian
said.

"And he adores you.  I can't wait for the rest of the boys to
meet him.  Bryan is gonna be beside himself," Jill giggled.

They settled back and fell into a peaceful slumber.

...to be continued

DISCLAIMER

Okay so for the last three chapters.  I don't know the sexuality
or their feelings towards being gay of any of the celebrities
I mentioned.  Obviously my made up character Rye never wrote music
for any of those celebrities or had anything to do with The Prince's
Trust.  Any product's mentioned were for continuity of the story
and their inclusion in my story does not necessarily represent
their views on being gay.....and so on...and so on....