Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:19:25 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christian Garcia <synful_romance@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: The Gyllenhaal Encounter - Part Five

Disclaimer:
I do not know or claim to know Jake Gyllenhaal and I don't mean to imply
any knowledge of his personal life or sexual preference. This is FICTION
and nothing more. If your under 18 or don't like to read fan-fictions
about same sex romances then DO NOT read this story. Now that that's out
of the way, sit back and enjoy!
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Jakes P.O.V.
I got to Kirsten's house in the afternoon. She said she needed to talk,
it sounded important so I was I was a little scared about what exactly
she wanted to say. I stood outside the front door and rang the doorbell.
Footsteps sounded like they were getting closer so I braced myself. The
door swung open and there was Kirsten in a t-shirt and jeans. She looked
so amazing. I loved seeing her out of the media lights.
"Hey." Kirsten said holding the door open.
"Hey." I responded.
"Come on in."
I walked in the house and shut the door behind me.

Christians P.O.V.
I finally finished the movies I rented. It took me a while to watch them
because of work and what not but I finished. Donnie Darko ended up really
sticking to my head. It made an impression on me. Its one of those movies
where you have to watch it several times to fully understand it.
I returned the videos to the video store and drove around to run some
errands. When I finished, I headed home to feed Sargent. I didn't have
to work till later on that day so for the most part I just cleaned the
apartment. It could really use a little knuckle work, too. While I was in
the middle of vacuuming the living area, my phone started to ring. I
picked it up thinking it was going to be Ashley.
"Hello." I said.
"Christian?" The caller asked.
"Yeah?"
"Its Jake^Å"
"Oh yeah, hi."
"Hey, what's up?"
"Nothing much just vacuuming."
"I just called cause I was wondering if you were doing anything later."
"Later today?" I asked.
"Yeah."
"Well, I have to go to work at two. Why?"
"Just thought you were up to doing something since I wouldn't go to the
park earlier."
"Oh, um, okay." I dint think he could hear the excitement in my voice.
"Are you free at around eight?"
"Yeah, yeah."
"Okay."
"Should I just meet you at the restaurant?"
"Uh huh."
"Great, ill see you later then."
"Okay, bye."
Once I hung up I started to smile for some reason, I couldn't help it.
He actually wanted to hang out, he hadn't blown me off like I thought.

I got ready for work and locked up my apartment then left for the
restaurant. I was really looking forward to later on, my eyes kept
watching the big clock, I almost dropped a whole tray of food from being
so out of it. Time moves a lot slower when you're waiting for something
to happen, its insane. On my break, I went into the back room with
Ashley.
"Hey hun." She said once I walked in. "What's up?"
"My anxiety level"
"Aw, I'm sorry babe. I know what will make you feel better."
"What?" I asked.
"Some time off. Tonight I'm taking you to a party a friend of mine is
having. You can give Randy a call and invite him too."
"Sounds great but not tonight. I already made other plans with someone
else."
"Who?" Ashley asked. Her eyebrows lowered."
"Just^Å someone else."
"Okay."
We were talking happily until Mr. Shingle came and told me to get my
"scrawny ass" out there and serve the people. I got out of the back
room and made my way to the small seating booth.
I finished my shift and as promised Jake was sitting in the waiting area
at eight sharp.
"Hey!" He said as he stood. His smile lit up his gentle face.
"Hi."
"You ready to go?"
"Yeah, except I have to go home first to change out of my uniform."

Jakes P.O.V.
Christian walked out from the restaurant in his uniform and his car keys
at hand. I stood up off the small bench and we greeted each other.
"You ready to go?" I asked.
"Yeah, except I have to go home first to change out of my uniform."
"Do you want me to wait here or^Å"
"You can come with me if you want. I'm not going to take long."
"Okay."
"Cool, my cars over here."
We walked down to Christians car and he got inside then opened the
passenger side. I slipped inside and we drove away. The ride was mostly
quiet except for the low music coming from the radio. I looked over and
noticed the intensity Christian had when he drove.
"What?" He asked.
"Nothing." I looked ahead again.
We got to a tall building covered in windows and balconies. After walking
inside, we took the elevator to the third floor and walked to door C13.
Christian opened the door and let me in first.
"Here we are." He said after closing the door and tossing his keys onto
a wide table.
The apartment was really great. It was nice and organized, better than my
house.
"Sargent! Come on boy!" I turned to see Christian on his knees, petting
a small dog. I found it very funny the way he talked to his dog, like if
it was a little baby. "This is Sargent." He turned to me. I walked over
and started to pet the cocker spaniel.
"Hey Sargent." I said. "He's really cute."
"Yeah, I'm surprised he isn't barking. He usually growls at
strangers."
"He could probably smells my dogs on my clothes."
"I'm going to change. I'll be back."
Christian left and I took it upon myself to look around. I noticed a few
pictures on the T.V. stand and on the walls. Happy kids and families at
parties and on the beach. A small picture of a young boy in front of the
sunset caught my eye. He was smiling innocently. Then there was another
one of three women.
"That's my mom, half sister, and aunt." Christian said from behind me.
I turned around to see him putting his arm through a jacket sleeve. He
cleaned up pretty nice.
"Are all these your family?" I asked.
"Yeah, that one right there was my tenth birthday. That was also the
last time I saw my sister."
"Can I ask what happened?"
"Her family ended up moving away and we lost contact over the years...
we should get going." After saying goodbye to Sargent, we walked out of
the building and back to his car. "Did you want to go anyone in
particular or just cruise?" He asked while starting the car.
"I know I cool place where we can get dinner if you're hungry."
"Okay, you're going to have to tell me where to go cause I'm still
pretty clueless when it comes to streets here."
"Okay." I giggled. We drove away from the parking area and made our way
into the street.
"So how's your uncle? Wasn't he sick?"
"Yeah, he's doing a lot better." I said.
"That's good. I took my dog out to the park that one day."
"Did you? How was it?"
"It was okay. A lot of people were there. I met a lot of them. There was
this one lady that kept following her little dog around, making sure no
other dogs got too close."
I laughed when I realized who Christian was talking about. "That's Mrs.
Thample. She likes to keep her prize winning dog safe. One time she got
really mad at this one guy because his dog sniffed hers. It was so
funny." Christian laughed.

Christians P.O.V.
"By the way, I rented some of your movies." I said.
"Which ones?"
"There were a lot to choose from. I picked Highway, Donnie Darko,
October Sky, Bubble Boy, and City Slickers. I was surprised at how good
they were."
"Gee, thanks." He said taking offense.
"No I mean, like, I'm really picky when it comes to movies but I really
liked all of those, especially Donnie Darko."
"That's one of my favorites even though I was in it. It's a real honor
to be able to say that I helped make that movie. Oh there's the place."
Jake pointed at a small building covered in those small, white Christmas
lights. I pulled into the parking lot and we got out of the car, into the
cold night.

Inside was nice, very intimate and dimly lit. We decided to have a seat
outside on the small circular tables that looked like they belonged in
someone's back yard. After being handed a menu and getting our orders
taken, we were left to talk. "This place is really good, you're gonna
like it." Jake said. I took his word for it. "So do you go out a lot?"
He asked.
"Not really. I mean, Ashley and I like to go out at times but not often.
We mostly stay in and hang out. You?"
"I'm kind of the same way. I really like going to Broadway shows or
concerts with friends."
"Oh, that's cool. Ever since I moved here I've been trying to do more
things." I said.
"How long ago did you move out here?"
"Just a couple months ago. I was really getting tired of being in the
same place for such a long time that I decided to get my things and
move."
"Where'd you move from?" Jake asked. He seemed really interested in
the questions he was asking. Not like most people that only ask to be
polite.
"From New Jersey."
"Oh wow."
"Yeah, so it's a really big culture shock. I've never been around so
many people in one place like it is here."
"It gets pretty hectic in places like Rodeo Drive or Beverly Hills
especially."
"I don't do much shopping so I'm away from those places."
Our meal arrived and we ate.

Jakes P.O.V.
We finished eating and went down the block to a park to let the food move
down faster.
"Can I ask you something?" Christian asked.
"Yeah, sure."
"Do you like what you do? Being an actor?"
"Yeah, I mean, its something I've always wanted to do. Ever since I saw
Ed Wood, I don't know if you've heard of it, but its directed by Tim
Burton. I've wanted to start acting and I even dropped out of Columbia
University on my sophomore year to pursue acting, you know. Its really
important to me that I love what I do or else what's the point of doing
it."
"Yeah." He agreed. "But, I mean, what about the stuff that comes with
it? The public eye and stuff."
"Well, like you said, it all comes with the job. Of course it's a
little annoying when someone constantly wants to know what you're doing
or who you're dating but you really cant do anything about it."
"Speaking of that, read any new breakup rumors lately?"
"No, but if there are any out there then they're most likely true." I
said.
"What do you mean?"
"Kirsten and I broke up the other day."
"Like, actually broke up?" He asked.
"Yeah, everything was getting so crazy. We had about 3 magazines say we
had broken up when others said we were together. I think it was a little
much for both of us so we called it off. We're still friends though."
"I'm sorry. Didn't mean to bring it up."
"No, its okay." I smiled at Christian. "Its fine. That's sort of the
reason I wanted to hang out tonight. When Kirsten and I broke up I
didn't want to go to any of my `Hollywood' friends because they would
just try and put me with one of their friends. The gossip magazines would
have a field day if they saw me and some movie star actress walking down
the street together."
"I bet."
"But what about you? Any break up rumors about you in any magazines?"
Chris laughed. "No, not me. But then again I don't think they'll write
about two guys breaking up."
"Two guys?" I asked. "You're gay?"
"Bi."
"Oh."
"Is that okay?" He asked.
"Yeah, I just^Å I didn't know."
"Cause I never told you." We both laughed. Truthfully, I was perfectly
fine with his bisexuality. It didn't bother me at all. Christian was a
cool guy and him being bisexual wasn't about to make me stop wanting to
know him.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Go for it." Christian said.
"Well, now that Kirsten and I are no more, I have one more ticket to a
flight out to Imperial Valley in Southern California to start filming on
a movie. Do you want to go?" Christian looked shocked to say the least.
"You sound like youre interested in this type of stuff so..."
"No, I cant."
"Why not? Its all payed for. Flight, hotel, food, everything."
"No, i'll just get in the way. They probobly wont even want me there." He
said.
"Come on. It'll be fun. Kirsten isnt in the movie and she was going to
go."
"But shes an actress. People know who she is and a movie set is where she
belongs. I have no business being there."
"Are you sure? You said yourself that you're trying to do as many things
as possible while you're here."
Christian took a few minutes to think.
"I dont know."
"If you dont like it there you can always come back." I said.
"Okay, but only if its okay with you and if you think i wont be in the
way of your acting stuff."
"Its totally okay with me."
"Great." I said. I was so happy he was coming along. I was excited to
show him how the behind the scenes worked. Plus, maybe he would find some
interest in movie making.
"We should go now. Its getting late."
"Yeah."
We walked back to the restaurant and got in his car then drove away.
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