Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 07:26:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Author James <authorjames2002@yahoo.com>
Subject: Tales of a Real Dark Knight Chapter 18

Disclaimer: This story, though maybe not in this chapter but in subsequent
chapters, will have celebrities in it.  I have no knowledge of their
sexuality and this is not intended to imply their sexuality.  This is all
from my own mind.  Scary!!  People actually get a glimpse into my mind!!!

Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, Angel and all related characters created by Joss
Whedon.  Copyright 20th Century Fox.

Batman, and all related characters created by Bob Kane. Copyright DC Comics
and Warner Bros.

X-MEN, and all related characters created by Stan Lee. Copyright Marvel
Comics and 20th Century Fox.

Star Trek and all related characters created by Gene Roddenberry.
Copyright Paramount Studios.

I don't know for sure if I will use all the above elements, but just in
case, I have myself covered.

In this story, which has been floating around in my head most of my life,
you will find many universes merging, as the above copyrights reveal.  I
hope you all enjoy this.  I appreciate any feedback that you may want to
give.  This story doesn't deal so much with sex, sex, sex, but more of my
feelings that I struggled with and am starting to come to terms with.  Part
of his background is mine.  I do hope that you enjoy it!!!

jmsotc@yahoo.com

Author's Note: With great care and thoughtfulness I decided to do a chapter
on this subject.  I was concerned that it might turn the story into just
another erotic XXX story, but I took much time and care in writing this
story.  I wanted everyone to get the idea of the feelings behind Eric when
he makes love to someone.  You all know how he (and I) feels about casual
sex.  Now you will get a glimpse as to what we feel sex should be.

Chapter 18 Making Love with Justin

	When I returned from the search for Turic, I was exhausted.  It
took all my energy just to change back into my normal street clothes.  I
quickly entered and the night manager of the hotel said to go on up, orders
were left for me to go straight up.  I arrived on their floor to find JC in
the living room looking out the window.  He turned quickly.  "Oh, it's
you."
	"Who were you expecting?"
	"You...or maybe Turic.  Justin told me, told all of us what's
going on.  We're all freaked."
	"It's understandable.  I'm shaken, too."
	"We are all sleeping with wooden stakes under our pillows and
wearing jewelry with crosses."
	"I'm sorry."
	"When will it end, Eric?  When?"
	"I don't know.  I hope soon."
	JC walked past me.  He stopped at the door and turned around.
"Justin is really freaked.  You should let him know you're here."
	I nodded and JC went to his room.  I got a quick drink of water and
went to Justin's room.  I knocked quietly.
	"Who is it?" Justin said nervously.
	"It's me.  It's Eric."
	"Oh.  Hold on."  I heard the sounds of locks being unlocked.
Justin was really frightened.  I would never tell him the locks would do
nothing to stop Turic if he wanted in badly enough.  The door opened and
Justin let me in.  As soon as I stepped in, he locked everything up.  "I'm
so glad you're here."  And he kissed me hard.
	"I'm sorry you're so scared, Justin.  I wanted you to be ready in
case Turic showed up around here.  I didn't want it to be a surprise."
	"Thank you."  Justin walked over to the balcony, which he left wide
open.
	I was surprised at this considering how Turic fled their apartment
over a month ago.  The wind blew gently through billowing the curtains
around Justin's body.  He was wearing a muscle shirt and shorts, as it was
a warm night.
	"How are you holding up?" I asked walking up to him and putting my
arms around him.
	"As well as can be expected.  Doing better now that you are here."
I leaned in and kissed Justin on the side of his neck.  "That feels nice."
I moved up to his cheek and kissed him there.  Then he turned around.
"Let's make love, Eric."
	"Justin, are you sure?  With what you're going through is that what
you want to do right now?"
	"Eric, I've been in fear since I found out what Turic is.  I've
felt safe only when you were around.  I've wanted to be so close to you.
I'm tired of feeling fear for my life.  I want to feel love and passion.  I
want to feel closeness with you."
	I moved in and kissed Justin passionately which he returned.  I
pulled off his shirt and felt the warmth of his body.  My hand probed his
chest and arms followed by my lips, wanting to touch him, making this
moment become so real in my mind.  I moved to his shorts and pulled them
down.  Touching and kissing his legs, feeling their strength and warmth.
Then, I pulled off his underwear and exposed Justin completely, nothing
more to hide from me.  He willingly became so vulnerable to me.
	Justin moved in and we kissed.  Removing my shirt and exposing my
chest, his hands explored my body.  It was a strange sensation to me.  I
had always feared being naked, feeling so exposed and vulnerable, but
Justin made me feel safe and loved.  He moved to my pants and, at first, I
was reluctant.  Justin, however, was patient and I allowed him to continue.
His touch to my legs sent waves of relaxation throughout my body that I
nearly collapsed.  He moved me to the bed and then removed my underwear.
We caressed every inch of the other's body, becoming familiar with the body
of the personality we loved so much.  I explored his body wanting to know
every line, every curve, every inch of this man I've loved for so long.  I
kissed every part of his body, feeling as if a connection was completed
with every contact.
	Justin explored my body, as well.  I became so vulnerable to him.
It was the first time I had ever been intimate with anyone and I was so
scared at the prospect.  But knowing how much he loved me and cared for me,
I felt safe and secure and opened up to his love and care.
	We began kissing as our hands pleasured each other.  This spark
between us grew, this connection that I've felt with him and for him began
to complete.  It was the most erotic feeling I had ever had, the most
openness I've ever felt with anyone.

Soon, our bodies pulsed with passion for each other, moving in rhythm,
becoming one flesh, one person.  No matter what he did to me or what I did
to him, it felt as if we were one being.  Our souls and bodies became one,
moving in time with one another.  We seemed to know exactly what the other
person wanted to do or have done to him.  The passion mounted until all our
exertions ended with waves of pleasure and we collapsed in each others arms
completely and totally relaxed and at peace.

"I love you," I said to him as my body calmed from the exertion.

"And I love you," he answered with a kiss to my forehead.

It was no trouble falling asleep that night for either of us.

When we awoke the next morning, it was rather late.  I was so wrapped up in
our love making the night before I forgot to check the time until a knock
came to the bedroom door and a voice followed.  "Justin, are you going to
sleep all day?  It's 11:00 in the morning."

The voice was Lance's.  I would recognize his voice anywhere.  He was such
a good friend.  Then I jumped up quick.  11:00!  I was two hours late for
work!  I jumped out of bed and grabbed the phone.

"What's going on?"  Justin said slowly opening his eyes.


"It's 11:00 in the morning.  I'm late for work.  I've got to call them and
assure them I'm not dead."  Looking back at Justin, who had just pulled the
covers away and was getting up, I added, "Not that spending eternity here
with you would be a bad thing."

"My, you've gotten flirtatious all of the sudden," he said with a grin.  He
walked towards the bathroom.  "I'm getting a shower.  Join me when you're
done."
	I nodded as the call I made got answered.

"Hello. Family Psychological Center of L.A.  This is Michele."

"Good morning, Michele.  This is Eric McCoy.  Could I speak with
Dr. Allison?"

"Sure.  One moment."

The phone clicked as the line was switched and the sound of ringing was
heard again.  Only the one who answered it didn't sound as pleasant as
Michele.  "Eric, where in the hell are you?"

"Uh, I'm so sorry for being so late.  I had a rough night last night."
Partially true, partially not.  It was rough hunting for a vampire, but the
afterwards part was very wonderful.

"Really?  And what could have been so rough that you couldn't have come to
work on time?  Or in the very least called to say you were running late?"

"My boyfriend's ex boyfriend is back in town and he may be planning to kill
my boyfriend."

The line got quiet until Dr. Allison finally said, "Oh...well, there's
not much going on today.  Take the day off and do what you can to help your
boyfriend.  But you better be here on time tomorrow."

"Yes, sir, Dr. Allison.  Thank you so much."  He hung up and I went into
the bathroom with Justin.

There we washed each other, just enjoying each other's touch.  Then we got
out and dried off.  I then realized that I had forgotten to bring an extra
change of clothes.  But, then again, I didn't plan on spending the night in
Justin's arms and waking up so late this morning.  "Justin, we have a
problem."

"What do you mean?"

"I forgot to pack extra clothes."  He began to laugh. "It's not funny."

"Hold on.  You look to be about Joey's size.  I'll see if he has something
you can borrow."  Justin put a robe around himself and opened the door.  I
went back into the bathroom, not wanting anyone to see me naked.  "Hey,
Joey," Justin yelled.

"Yeah," Joey replied walking to Justin's door.

"Can Eric borrow some clothes?  He didn't bring any extra."

"What?  Eric?  You mean Eric is in there with you?  Without clothes on?"

"Stop smiling, Joey," Justin said.  "Can he borrow some, please?"

"Yeah.  I'll get them.  Wait till the guys hear about this."

Justin closed the door and turned around.  "Joey is getting them.  He'll be
here in a minute."

I came out of the bathroom and Justin came over and kissed me.  "I love
you."

"I love you, too.  Dr. Allison gave me the day off.  Is there anything you
want to do?"

Justin smiled.  "Just being with you sounds wonderful."

"Same here.  Being with me is so outstanding!"

"Hey," he said pushing me on the bed.  Then he climbed up and straddled me.
He tickled my sides and I couldn't handle it.  I was laughing so hard I
couldn't breathe.

"I can't...breathe," I told him.
	 A knock came to the door taking Justin's attention.  I pushed his
butt with my foot and then ran to the bathroom so no one would see me.  A
few minutes later, Justin came to the door and knocked.  "Here are your
clothes."
	I opened the door and took them.  "Thanks."
	"You're welcome.  I'll be in the living room."
	I dressed and combed my hair.  I joined the guys for breakfast.
"So what are you guys doing today?"
	"We've got to practice more choreography.  How about you?"
	"I've got the day off."
	"Why don't you come down to the hall and watch?" Justin asked.
	"Maybe I will.  I have some things to take care of first.  Write
down the address and phone number for me."
	Around noon, I left for Garrett's.  I wanted to talk to him about
what happened last night, not with Justin but with the incredible strength
I had.
	"It was amazing.  I couldn't believe what had happened.  Have you
ever known this to happen to anyone before?"
	"Only special cases aside from Slayers."
	"What were the circumstances?"
	"They were usually those who went through rituals to fight a
powerful dark force."
	"Did any of them...pray?"
	"Pray?  As in to..."
	"God."
	"Which one?"
	"Our Father Who art in Heaven, the Father of Jesus Christ, the
Creator of the Heavens and the Earth."
	"Oh.  None that I can recall.  I will have to do some research.  In
the meantime, you should probably leave.  You wearing that Batman suit in
the middle of the day is going to draw attention."
	"You're right.  But I wanted to run this by you before it left my
mind."
	"I appreciate that.  I would be happy to check it out for you."
	I left Garrett's mansion and changed into regular street clothes.
I went home and got into my clothes and washed up Joey's.  Then, I decided
to surprise Justin at their practice.  I arrived at the address and did all
I could to persuade the security guard I was invited.
	"I know the group NSYNC.  They invited me to come and watch them
practice."
	"Sure they did, buddy."
	"They did!  Justin Timberlake himself wrote the phone number and
address down for me."
	"Right.  Sure he did.  Listen, buddy, if you don't get out of here
I'm going to call the police to remove you."
	"What can I do to convince you?"
	"The only thing that would convince me is if you had a special pass
or one of the band members came out and said they invited you.  And right
now, neither one has happened.  So I suggest you go before I throw you
out."
	"Fine."  I pulled out Joey's clothes.  "Do me a favor.  Give these
to Joey.  They are his clothes."  I tossed them onto his desk and left the
building.  "Of all the lousy..." I slammed my fist into the outside wall.
"This is so rude."  Then I had an idea.  I went to a payphone and called
the phone number Justin gave me.
	"Hello," said a voice I didn't recognize.
	"Hello.  This is Eric McCoy.  Is Justin there?"
	"Just a minute."
	I waited for several minutes then heard the sweet familiar voice of
my love.  "Hello."
	"Hi, Justin."
	"Hey, where are you?  I've been waiting for you."
	"I was just there.  The security guard wouldn't let me in.  He
didn't believe me when I said I knew you guys."
	"Where are you now?"
	"Down the street at a payphone."
	"Come back.  One of us will meet you in the lobby."
	"Okay.  See you in a few minutes."  I hung up and went back.
	The security guard was so excited to see me.  I could tell by the
red in his face.  "What the hell are you doing back here?  I've had just
about enough of you.  I'm calling the cops."  He reached for the phone.
What happened next, though, changed his mind.
	"Hi, Eric.  Glad you could make it," Chris said approaching us.
	"Did you bring back my clothes?" Joey asked.
	The security guard looked at the four members of the group.  Lance,
for some reason, wasn't present.  "You know this guy?" the guard asked.
	"Sure do.  We've been waiting for him all day," Justin answered.
"Funny thing is, he said he was here earlier and no one let him back."
	"He wasn't on the list.  I had no way of knowing for sure.  Do you
realize what could happen if I let anyone who claimed to know you guys in?"
	"Yes, we do," JC replied, "and we are so grateful that you do your
job so well.  We have nothing but gratitude for what you do for us.  We
appreciate it all."
	"Now, if you would be so kind as to let him back," Justin said.
	"Certainly."
	I walked back with the guys leaving the very protective security
guard behind.  I was very grateful he was doing his job so well.  Then I
realized Lance wasn't present.  "Where is Lance?"
	"He didn't want to come," Joey said.  "He's been acting very moody
lately.  Don't know why."

"Maybe it's because Turic is placing a spell on him, too," I thought to
myself.  "Maybe Turic is going to try something with Lance.  I better keep
on my toes."
	The rest of the day went very well.  I got to enjoy watching the
guys practice their moves and dance steps.  It was rather humbling because
I knew I could never move like that to save my life.
	Around 5:00 the guys finished up and we returned to their hotel.  I
sat in their living room watching TV while the guys showered and cleaned
up.  JC, Joey and Chris came out and sat down with me to watch.  Not too
much later, Justin came out.  "I ordered dinner for us."
	"Great, Justin!  Thanks," Joey said.
	"Not for you guys.  For Eric and me.  I wanted to have a quiet
dinner with him tonight in my room."
	"Thanks," Chris said sarcastically.
	The rest of us laughed.
	"Just relax.  I'm going to get everything ready."  Justin
disappeared down the hall.
	"Where is Lance?  He hasn't said anything at all to me today."  I
said.  "I think I'll go look for him."
	I walked down the hallway toward his room and knocked.  No
response.  Then as I ventured further, I heard a noise coming from the
stairwell.  I stood at the door and listened.  It was music and the sounds
of sobbing.  The song I recognized right away.  It was a song I often cried
to myself.  Bonnie Tyler singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart".

		(Turn around, bright eyes)
		Every now and then I fall apart
		(Turn around, bright eyes)
		Every now and then I fall apart
		And I need your love tonight.
		And I need you more than ever.
		And if you only hold me tight
		We'll be holding on forever.
		And we'll only be making it right
		Cause we'll never be wrong together
		We can take it to the end of the line.
		Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time.
		I don't know what to do.  I'm always in the dark.
		I'm living in a powder keg and giving off sparks.
		I really need you tonight.
		Forever's going to start tonight.
		Forever's going to start tonight.
		Once upon a time I was falling in love
		Now I'm only falling apart.
		Nothing I can say
		A total eclipse of the heart.
		A total eclipse of the heart.
		A total eclipse of the heart.
		Total eclipse

	I opened the door to see Lance sitting on the steps with tears
streaming down his face.  "What's wrong, Lance?"
	Lance looked up and immediately clicked off his tape player and
wiped the tears from his eyes.  "Nothing."
	"Something is wrong.  I've never seen you like this.  You can tell
me."  I sat down beside him and placed my hand on his.  "Please, Lance.
You and I have been able to talk before.  Whatever is bothering you, you
can tell me.  I promise I won't share it with the other guys."  Lance just
shook his head no.  "Please."
	Lance broke down and the tears flowed again.  "It's just...have
you ever fell in love with someone but was too afraid to tell them?"
	"Yes, I have."
	"That's what I'm going through.  I can't tell this person I'm in
love with them."
	"Why not?"
	"Because the person I'm in love with is in love with someone else."
	"Oh, no.  I'm sorry."  I reached down and gave him a hug.
	"It hurts so bad.  I want to be so close to this person and I can't
because it will only hurt someone else.  I don't want to hurt anybody.  But
how can I go on with this pain?"
	"Have you told this person how you feel?"
	"No.  I don't think I could take rejection from him.  Not right
now."
	"You should tell him how you feel.  Maybe get him alone when you
and he can have as much time as you need.  You're a great guy, Lance.
Anyone would be lucky to have you.  If I didn't have Justin, I would be
after you myself."
	Lance and I laughed at this.  "You mean it?"
	"Of course I do.  You are a sweet guy, wonderful personality.  And
you're cute."  Again we laughed.
	"Maybe I'll do that.  Talk to this guy, I mean."
	"You should."  I released Lance from the embrace.  "It will get
everything out in the open.  You'll feel much better by telling him."
	"I feel better already."
	Just then the door opened up and Justin was silhouetted in the
doorway.  "Is everything okay in here?"
	"Yeah," I said.  "Everything is fine."
	"Dinner is waiting for you."  Justin reached out and took my hand
and helped me up.
	I turned to Lance one last time before going with Justin.  "Tell
him.  Who knows?  He may feel the same way about you, just too afraid to
tell you."
	I followed Justin into his room.  He had dimmed the lights and had
a candle on the table.  A dinner cart sat beside a chair and soft music
played in the background.  It was very romantic.  He escorted me over to
the table and pulled my seat out for me.  After tucking me in, he sat in
his chair and poured us some champagne.  "Do you like it?"
	"It's lovely.  You are so good to me."
	"And you are so good for me.  A toast," he said, lifting his glass.
I took mine in my hand.  "May we spend the rest of our lives together."
	"Here, here."  We clanked our glasses together and took a sip.  I
normally don't drink alcohol but made an exception this time.  The bubbles
tickled my nose.
	"I took the liberty of getting a light dinner for us."  Justin
pulled the dome lid off the platter and served him and me some food.  "I
was thinking about us going out Friday night."
	"Out where?"
	"Out for a night on the town.  I want to abduct you and give you
the night of your life."
	"Sounds wonderful.  Just being with you is wonderful."
	We finished dinner and moved on to the dessert.  Justin had ordered
a bowl of strawberries and sliced bananas and shortcake.  A container of
whipped cream sat in a bowl of ice to keep it chilled.  He knew I didn't
like strawberries, hence the bananas.  We made each other dessert and I got
to be silly, piling the whipped cream on top of his strawberry shortcake.
Then he took a spoon of whipped cream to place on my dessert and, instead
of it going on the bananas, it went on my nose.
	"Hey!"
	"Don't worry.  I'll get it off."

Justin leaned down and licked it off my nose.  Feeling the warmth of his
tongue on me again sent waves of pleasure throughout my body.  Then he
moved down to my lips and we kissed.  We stood and moved over to the bed
undressing each other.  Climbing into bed we again made love and fell
asleep in each other's arms.

To Be Continued...

So what do you think?  I hope I made Justin and Eric's lovemaking play out
in good taste.  I didn't want it to be one of those "I felt his rigid shaft
pulsate in my hot, tight ass" type stories.  I'm sure you are laughing over
that one.  If you like those stories, please, don't take offense.
Sometimes we need to read something like that.  I just have my own personal
view on sex.  I believe I've stated it before in previous chapters and at
the beginning of this chapter.  Two profound things happened in this story.
First of all, the new level of intimacy Eric moved to.  As we found out in
this chapter, Eric was a virgin when he went to bed with Justin.  Their
relationship has taken on a whole new meaning in Eric's eyes.  And the
second, we discover that Lance has feelings for someone, deep feelings.  Do
any of you have an idea who it is?  The answer may surprise you.  If you
think you know, email me.  I'd love to hear your ideas.  Don't miss the
next chapter!