Date: Sun, 13 Aug 2000 09:46:24 CDT
From: D Man <d_man116@hotmail.com>
Subject: That's Life- Chapter 11

That's Life

Disclaimer: The following story is just fiction.  It does not imply the
sexuality of anybody in this story.  If you are underage, please do not
read the story.  If this type of story offends you or your city does not
allow this material, please stop.  If you pass, then go on and read.  If
not, how am I supposed to know.

Author's Note: La, La, La.  You should already know what I write here after
the first seven chapter.  If not, go read it then.  Keeping this short.


Previously:

Darryl spent about an hour talking about what was going on in his head.
Josh had joined them in the conversation.  He had nothing better to do, but
he knew he had to be there to help Darryl out.  He could have stopped it.
Darryl spent a lot of time crying, but one thing that wasn't told was what
was going to happen next.  It had become a secret between Darryl and Josh.


Chapter 11: Reuniting

	Darryl had fallen asleep from the day's worth of emotions.  Kyle
and Josh decided to go back to bed too.  They were tired from all the drama
too.  Josh was still worried about his little brother despite the fact that
he had called back to say he was ok.  He would talk to him about his more
later.  He had to give him a little space to think.  Tyler put a lot out on
the line, but he only had gotten hurt at the end.

	"So what do you think will happen next?"

	"I'm not sure, but your friend has given us a lot of excitement in
the last three days."

	"But you have to say that you have enjoyed it."

	"I'm not sure, but maybe a little."

	"Let's get some sleep now."

	The three of them slept a few hours when JC's cell phone went off.

	"Hello."

	"You sound like you just woke up."

	"I did.  What do you want Lance?"

	"Don't need to be cranky."

	"Yeah yeah.  What do you want?"

	"I'm going to the airport.  I was wandering if you want to go with
me."

	"Airport?  Can't you get someone else to go?"

	"Who is it?" {Kyle}

	"It's Lance." {JC}

	"I could, but I thought you would like to come." {Lance}

	"Why?" {JC}

	"Why what?" {Kyle}

	"Hold up babe." {JC}

	"Never knew you liked me that way JC." {Lance}

	"Shut up." {JC}

	"Anyways, I'm going to pick up Melissa." {Lance}

	"Melissa?  The Melissa." {JC}

	"That's her." {Lance}

	"I haven't seen her in forever.  I want to say hi." {JC}

	"Then come." {Lance}

	"Alright I'll meet you there.  What gate and what time?" {JC}

	"Gate 25B and at 8." {Lance}

	"Alright.  Bye." {JC}

	"Bye" {Lance}

	"So are you going to tell me who that was?" {Kyle}

	"That was Lance.  He is going to the airport to pick up his
girlfriend."  {JC}

	"Girlfriend?  I thought he was gay." {Kyle}

	"Funny little man." {JC}

	"That's not what you were saying last week." {Kyle}

	"Grrrr…Not right now.  I'm going to meet Lance at the airport."
{JC}

	"Can I come?  I want to see the girl that was stupid enough to pick
Lance."  {Kyle}

	"You still mad at him for yesterday." {JC}

	"Not really.  I'm just wondering who would go out with an Albino."
{Kyle}

	"Fine.  Go get dress." {JC}

	"Yes, sir." {Kyle}

	Darryl continued to sleep peacefully despite all the noise that JC
and Kyle were making in the other room.  He didn't have any nightmares.  On
the other hand, Tyler tossed and turned in his bed.

***Tyler's Thoughts***

	I can't believe that I exploded on him.  What kind of friend am I?
But he deserved it though.  He kept playing games with us.  He didn't
consider how others would feel.  He told Kyle he was falling for him.  That
was the biggest BS that I have ever heard.  I can't believe I confessed my
infatuation, my love, my affection.  Why did I do that?  For goodness
sakes, why am I still thinking about this?  If I am pissed off at him, he
should be the last thing on my mind.  So why do I continue to torture
myself about this.  I'm still in love with him, but I can't confess it
again.  It is too much pain.  I can't let him hurt me again, but he didn't
intentionally hurt me.  He didn't know that I liked him, but still.  He
didn't consider the feelings of others, but he was still the guy that I
have grown to love.  How could I fall for him?  I've never fallen so hard
before.  It's only been two days.  How is that possible?  What makes him
attractive?  He's got a girlfriend.  I need to stop.

***End***

	Kyle and Josh met Lance at the airport.  Melissa's plane was due to
land in a few minutes.

	"So where is Melissa?" {JC}

	"She will be here soon." {Lance}

	"I can't believe you dated a girl.  Worst, I can't believe she if
she is really a she is giving you another chance." {Kyle}

	"Quiet you.  Your just jealous." {Lance}

	"Jealous of what?  I have my boy.  He is mighty nice too, and at
least I have admitted my sexuality." {Kyle}

	"I'm not gay." {Lance}

	"Tell that to the judge." {Kyle}

	"Enough of the bickering, children." {JC}

	"Fine.  Fine.  So tell me some stuff about this gal.  You sure she
isn't blind."  {Kyle}

	"Enough.  She is great.  She was really cool when she went on tour
with us." {JC}

	"Does she know?" {Kyle}

	"Yeah.  She was really cool about it." {JC}

	"Anyways, from the boyfriend's point of view.  She is really hot,
intelligent, and charming.  She has had a weird life too, but not as weird
or hard as Darryl's." {Lance}

	"Like what?" {Kyle}

	"Her brothers disappeared when she was 16.  Her older brother had
kidnapped her little brother. She has gotten over it, but she is kind of
still mad at both of them." {Lance}

	"Mad?" {Kyle}

	"She adores her father.  She was like the golden child in her
father's eyes.  Her little brother always made her dad angry.  She says he
always brought the worst side of him.  She was glad when they were gone,
but she never had the chance to tell them off.  She never had the chance to
actually them that she despises the fact that she has to breath the same
that they do" {Lance}

	"That's messed up." {Kyle}

	"That's her only flaw, but I still lover her." {Lance}

	"More like insanity.  Anyways, why did you let her go?" {Kyle}

	"Enough of the interrogation.  The plane is here." {JC}

	"Yes daddy." {Kyle}

	After a few minutes, Melissa had walked out of the plane and into
the airport.  She saw Lance and ran to him.  They embraced each other with
a passionate kiss on the lips.

	"I missed you so much." {Melissa}

	"I missed you too." {Lance}

	"Hey Melissa.  Miss me?" {JC}

	"Always looking for attention.  You know you are my favorite.  Of
course I missed you." {Melissa}

	"Then give me a hug." {JC}

	"Just one and then I can have her back.  You already have your boy
toy."  {Lance}

	"You're no fun." {JC}

	"Boy toy?  Is he here?" {Melissa}

	"Yes he is.  I'm right here.  My name is Kyle." {Kyle}

	"Hi Kyle.  I am Melissa." {Melissa}

	"Anyways, I think we should head back to my apartment." {JC}

	"Ummm…honey, it's my apartment." {Kyle}

	"C'mon.  We live together.  It's ours now." {JC}

	"Nope.  Still mine.  I pay the rent." {Kyle}

	"Fine." {JC}

	"Anyways, let's go." {Lance}

	The guys grabbed Melissa's bag and got into their cars.

	"Why are we going to Kyle's?  Why not your place?" {Melissa}

	"Tyler is here.  I think Josh wanted you to see him." {Lance}

	"I missed that kid.  What has he been up to?"  {Melissa}

	"He's in college right now in Florida." {Lance}

	"Good for him." {Melissa}

***In the Other Car***

	"Kyle, can you call Tyler and tell him to get his butt down to your
place."  {JC}

	"Why?" {Kyle}

	"He's a good friend of Melissa's.  They were close when we were on
tour."  (JC)

	"Alrighty."

	Kyle dialed the phone.  He let it ring, but nobody picked up.
Tyler must be really asleep or just gone.  Kyle was about to hang up when
suddenly someone picked up.

	"Hello" {Tyler}

	"Hey Tyler.  You want to come over." {Kyle}

	"I'm not sure." (I don't want to confront Darryl.  Not yet at
least.)  {Tyler}

	"Alright, but you are going to miss Melissa." {Kyle}

	"Melissa?  Melissa!  I'm so there then.  Give me a second." {Tyler}

	"Whatever.  Just get your cute ass down to my apartment." {Kyle}

	"So you are checking me out now." (Tyler)

	"Just checking to see if asses run in the family.  I will say they
do, but your brother's is better." (Kyle)

	"I so did not need to know that.  I'll be there.  Adios." {Tyler}

	"See ya."{Kyle}

	"So what did TJ say?" {JC}

	"He's coming." {Kyle}

	"So you've been checking out my brother's butt." {JC}

	"Don't worry.  Your ass is a whole lot nicer.  I'm going to call
Darryl.  He needs to wake up for company." (Kyle)

	"Alright." {JC}

	Kyle dialed the number to his apartment.  That boy better here the
phone, or he was going to kick some ass when he got home.  He still
couldn't believe that Darryl tried to trick him.  He just wanted to help
him.  He didn't mean to push him into lying.  But after all this, Tyler was
the one that got hurt.  How did that happen?

	"Where is that boy?" {Kyle}

	"Remember, he is a sound sleeper." {JC}

	"Grrrr…you people will die one day while sleeping.  You guys
won't even know what hit ya." {Kyle}

	"How are we supposed to know?  We're sleeping.  As long as I get my
sleep, I'm happy." {JC}

	"Then I will let you lay in peace." {Kyle}

	"Don't worry.  We're almost there.  You can wake up sleeping
beauty." {JC}

	"Are you trying to say that you've checked out Darryl?" (Kyle)

	"Maybe I am, maybe I'm not.  Just seeing if jealousy rears its ugly
head."  {JC}

	"Maybe it is, maybe it isn't." {Kyle}

	"Guess we are going to have to wait." {JC}

	"Guess so." {Kyle}

	"We're here.  Go wake up that boy now." {JC}

	"Yes sir." {Kyle}

	Kyle and Josh climbed up the stairs to his apartment.  Kyle walked
in and started to scream at the top of his lungs.

	"Get your lazy ass up Darryl!" {Kyle}

	"I think you woke up everyone else instead." {JC}

	"I don't care.  I'm trying to wake up that moron in the room."
{Kyle}

	"I'm awake, but I'm going back to bed.  I'm still tired." {Darryl}

	"No you're not.  We are going to have company." {Kyle}

	"Do I know them?" {Darryl}

	"No." {Kyle}

	"Will I see them again?" {Darryl}

	"Probably." {Kyle}

	"Then I am going back to bed.  Morning, night, afternoon, whatever
it is.  Either way me sleep." {Darryl}

	"I believe you have lost." {JC}

	"Shut up." {Kyle}

	There was a knock at the door.  Lance and Melissa had arrived
unless it was Tyler.  Either way somebody was at that door and Darryl
wasn't awake.  As Kyle thought about it, maybe Darryl going back to bed
would be a better idea for Tyler.  Kyle went to answer the door.  It was
Tyler.

	"You sure got here quickly." {Kyle}

	"I didn't want Melissa to think I was tardy person." {Tyler}

	"You awfully think highly of her." {Kyle}

	"She is great.  Fun to be around." {Melissa}

	"So I have been told." {Kyle}

	The guys sat around watching TV.  They were waiting for Lance and
Melissa to show up.

	"Those guys are really slow." (I wonder where Darryl is." {Tyler}

	"I know.  Weren't they behind us?" {Kyle}

	"Pretty much, but I think maybe they lost us." {Lance}

	There was a knock at the door.

	"Here come the late ones." {Kyle}

	Kyle let Lance and Melissa into the house.

	"What took you so long?" {Kyle}

	"Lance had gotten a flat tire.  He had to change it." {Melissa.}

	"I'm so amazed.  A pop star that can change a flat tire.  You don't
see that very often.  Honey, can you do that too?" {Kyle}

	"I can change tire, babe." {JC}

	"Anyways, how are you, Melissy?" {Tyler}

	"I'm great.  I've missed you, Ty." {Melissa}

	"Seems she misses TJ more than you honey."  {Kyle}

	"Shup babe." {JC}

	"What are you going to do if I don't?" {Kyle}

	"No more nookie." {JC}

	"You're punishing yourself too." {JC}

	"Shup." {JC}

	"Enough of this entertainment, what do you guys want to do?"
(Lance}

	"Let's go grab some dinner." {JC}

	"Alright.  Let me go wake up that sleeping boy. {Kyle}

	"Alright." {Lance}

	"Who is he talking about?" {Melissa}

	"It is one of Kyle's friend.  He's here for a month." {Tyler}

	"That's cool.  I can't wait to meet him." {Melissa}

	Kyle walked into the guest room.  He still couldn't believe that
Darryl could still be asleep.  That boy had to be taking sleeping pills.
Nobody in their right mind could sleep this long.  It was nine in the
evening.  No way in hell is that boy going to sleep tonight.  Kyle walked
up to Darryl's bed and dragged him out of the bed.  A bang could be heard
from the room in the living room.

	"What is going on in there?" {Melissa}

	"It's Kyle's way to wake him up.  I know from experience." {JC}

	"You got yourself one messed boyfriend" {Melissa}

	"I know, but how can you not love that guy." {JC}

***Back In The Room***

	"What the hell was that for?" {Darryl}

	"Time for dinner." {Kyle}

	"I'm tired.  I want to go back to bed." {Darryl}

	"Get your ass up and get ready.  We are leaving in ten minutes "
{Kyle}

	"I'm not going." {Darryl}

	"Yes you are."  {Kyle}

	"But you use to do it before you met JC."  {Darryl}

	"I don't care.  We have company and you are going to say hi to
her." {Kyle}

	"Her?" {Darryl}

	"It's Lance's girlfriend." {Kyle}

	"Girlfriend?  I thought he was gay." {Darryl}

	"Well, your wrong.  Get your butt up and running." {Kyle}

	"Fine.  I will be out in five minutes." {Darryl}

	"Good." {Kyle}

	Kyle walked out of the bedroom.

	"So where are we going to eat?" {Kyle}

	"There's that nice restaurant down on Sixth Street." {JC}

	"That's not a nice restaurant.  It's called Good Eatin.  It's a
buffet."  {Lance}

	"Nothing wrong with that.  I'm pretty hungry.  Haven't eaten all
day."  {Tyler}

	"Fine." {Lance}

	"Don't worry Lance.  We can eat at a nice restaurant another
night."  {Melissa}

	"Ok." {Lance}

	"We just have to wait for my annoying friend." {Kyle}

	"Alright." {Melissa}

	"You guys don't have to wait anymore.  I'm ready." {Darryl} [Darryl
had his head down.  He didn't want to face Tyler just yet.  He was afraid
his feelings would be shown]

	"Let's go then."  {Lance}

	Melissa walked up to Darryl.  She noticed his head down, so she
couldn't really see his face.

	"Hi, I'm Melissa." {Melissa}

	"Oh sorry.  I'm Darryl." {Darryl}

Darryl looked up to meet Lance's girlfriend.  It hit him.

"You." {Darryl}

"You." {Melissa}

Darryl ran out of the apartment with his bag.

"Not again." {JC}

Cliffhangers are a pain, but that is how I wanted to end this chapter.
That's life.  Email me at d_man116@hotmail.com.