Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:41:56 -0700 From: Roy <roynm@mac.com> Subject: Phalen This story contains portrayals of homosexual actions and lifestyles. There may be references to, or explicit descriptions of, sex between consenting adults. If homosexuality, sexually explicit language, or swearing offends you, or if reading material that contains these topics violates any law or personal or religious beliefs, you must exit now without proceeding further. If you are under 18 years of age, you may not read this story because it is against the law. This story is entirely fictional, and any resemblances to actual persons are completely coincidental. Phalen roynm@mac.com Spring Break! Classes were over. I didn't have a project due. And, best of all it was a beautiful warm day. I didn't have anything pressing to do until tomorrow, and I wanted to just sit and soak up the sun for a few minutes. I found a spot outside one of the campus buildings, sat down, leaned against a palm tree and decided to take it easy. That's something that I don't have an opportunity to do very often. My name is Jeff. Jeff Layson actually. I'm a senior studying architecture at Arizona State University, and I was beat! I had just finished a grueling project that I had thankfully been able to work on alone. The presentation had gone well, but I was totally worn out. I really don't like working with a team. No one pays attention to what they're supposed to be doing. They're all chatting about this or that party, or who's been to bed with whom. All this talk makes me uncomfortable because someone inevitably ends up asking me whom I'm seeing. "Hey pretty boy, lighten up. Who're you sleeping with?" someone would inevitably say. "C'mon, you can tell us. Who're you doing it with? Who's the lucky girl?" "Or guy?" One of the other team members mumbled. "Neither", I said. "It's just me and my hand," I responded, unable to keep myself from blushing. Peals of laughter. "Well Jeffie does have a sex life after all," crowed one of the team members. "I'd be willing to give your hand a rest! And, look at that blush! Do you suppose he'd even know what to do with it if he had it?" she asked everyone else. The problem is, she was right. I wouldn't know what to do with "it." Actually, I'm not really sure what "it" is. I'm totally clueless! I guess that comes from being the youngest child. My brother is six years older than me, and though he is friendly, he's never had too much time for me. Likewise for my parents. They are always worn out either from work or from dealing with my brother. Pat has always been a handful, and there I was, never giving anyone any problems, the perfect boy. No one intend to ignore me. It's just that I didn't seem to require much attention, and as I said, they were worried about what Pat would be doing next. He never really got in any kind of bad trouble. He just seemed to be into one thing after another that required dad and mom's attention. I was pretty much left to my own devices. My only problem was my looks. I know. I know. Everyone in a Nifty story is a six foot tall blond hair blue eyed star quarterback with abs of steel, coke can sized dick that hangs down to here, and is able to shoot seven or eight "ropes of cum," many times a night. And then there is the character's sexual magnetism! That by itself turns everyone around them into drooling idiots, not to mention the dick. Well, I've got a good body, but I don't have abs of steel. I've got dark brown hair, not blond. My eyes are green, rather than blue, and I'm not the star quarterback. I swim. Then there's my dick. It's definitely not coke can sized. I'm pleased with it, though I don't know what someone else would think. No one's ever had an opportunity to comment. And as for ropes of cum. Well, I'm not exactly sure what constitutes a rope. I shoot far enough, but I don't think it qualifies as a rope. It's that sexual magnetism thing that causes the problems. I guess I must have it. No one will leave me alone. You see, I'm a virgin. There ... I said it, and I can almost hear you snicker. Whatever looks and magnetism I might have, I can't do anything about. But having it really and truly sucks! Since high school everyone's been hitting on me. The girls, the guys, even a couple teachers. I never had a moment's peace! I can just hear you now. "We should all have such problems!" Yeah, well maybe if you had them, you'd think otherwise. I'm a nice guy. At least I think I am. I can't sing, or dance, and I'm only a mediocre athlete; but I *am* a nice guy. I think I'll make a good architect. Oh yes, and I can cook. I believe that I'm more than a face and a body, though I've never stayed around someone long enough for anyone to find out. After a while, it's, "Jeff, let's get naked and you can tell me all about it in bed." Or, "Gee my nipples ache. Suppose you could let me sit on your dick and you could massage them for me?" That from a high school teacher! I got out of her class quick. Have you ever had to try and explain to a school counselor that the reason you want to transfer from Ms. Calligan's English class is that she wants to sit on your dick while you massage her nipples? It's just not something one says. I feel like I'm just a piece of meat that people want to use and then throw away. No one has ever taken the time to know the real me. Maybe, I've not given them time. I don't know. I yawned. "Why do I always seem to dwell on this," I wondered? Maybe it was because one of the guys in class had just cornered me in the design lab after my presentation, ostensibly to congratulate me. But rather than congratulations he kind of backed me into a corner and mumbled that he had always admired my butt and wondered if I would like him to show me what *real* pleasure was. I gave him my standard, "I'm flattered, but I'm already committed" line, and managed to escape. It never ends! Maybe it's something in the water. Makes everyone horny. I must have dozed off. The combination of the warm spring sunshine and the late nights working on that damn project had finally caught up with me. "Do you bite?" I heard someone say. "Huh," I managed to glibly reply. I'm not at my best when I've fallen asleep on the ground. "I said, do you bite?" "Not on the first date," I said, without thinking. I mean what *was* I thinking? I hadn't even seen who had asked me the question, and when I did look up, I couldn't see anything except a silhouette. I was looking directly into the sun. And worst of all, I had never been on a date. All I heard though was a friendly laugh. "What about on the second date?" he said as he squatted down to introduce himself. "Oh no, not another one. I'm not up for this", I thought. "Why are you asking?" "Some people I know are in one of your design classes. They said to keep away from you. You bite. I thought that unlikely, since none of them were sporting wounds. So, when I noticed you sitting here, I thought I'd ask. "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were asleep. "By the way, I'm Thian Johnston," the silhouette continued, as I struggled to regain my wits. "I'm Jeff," I responded, taking the proffered hand as I finally stood up. "Damn, I must have really been out. Must be working too hard." "Nah," he said with a grin. "I think it must have been something bad in the salad you had for lunch." "Wha ... How'd you know what I had for lunch? You been following me?" I asked. "No, actually I was sitting close to you when you were having lunch over at the Commons this afternoon. You were looking a bit dazed," he continued. "Yeah, well I had a big presentation to make right after lunch. That's probably why I'm so beat," I said. "I don't really think it was the salad. Besides, I'm moving tomorrow morning, and I am little distracted by the thought of that." "You still going to be at school, or are you leaving town?" Thian asked, getting serious for the first time. "I mean, well --- I just met you, and I haven't found out if you really bite. --- Yet," he finished with a grin, after the pause. "Well, I can tell you, I've never bitten anyone," I laughed. "And I'm not going anywhere. I just finished building a house, and I'm going to be shifting my stuff during the break. I'm dreading it, though I will finally be away from the party animals that I live with." "You're not a party animal?" Thian asked. "Nah, I guess I'm --- I don't know. I'm just not." This guy was getting me flustered. Here I am, standing next to one of the hottest guys I've ever seen, and after my initial 'not on the first date' quip I'm stumbling around not knowing what to say. "Not what?" he began, only to be interrupted by someone shouting his name. "Thian, what are you doing here? I thought you were --- Oh, hi, the newcomer said. Sorry to interrupt." He must have noticed the blank look that I gave him, because he announced, "Yep, we're twins," putting his arm around Thian. "I'm Kerin, you've already met Thian, I guess. --- Who's the prettiest?" "Huh?" I thought. I'm not normally this slow, but then I'm not normally faced with two of the best examples of manhood at the same time. "Yep, I must be gay," I thought. "Here stand two hunks, twins no less, beaming their perfect smiles at me, asking which is the prettiest? The only trouble is that I was clamming up. I didn't know what to do. I must have looked like some animal caught in traffic, with nowhere to turn." "Look Thian, he can't make up his mind. It's a tie! We both win," he laughed. "No, he's wondering what he's gotten himself into. Ya know, we can come across a little strong until someone gets to know us. First, I wake him up asking if he bites, and then you come along and talk about a beauty contest." "You bite?" Kerin asked me, wide eyed. "How'd you find this out, Thian? He bite you?" I was beginning to think that I was the straight man in some sort of comedy routine, or much more groggy that I realized. I was saved from having to figure it out when a group of passing guys shouted, "Look, it's the pretty boy convention. You guys planning on who to take on next?" one of the guys shouted good-naturedly. "Why, you want to take a number?" countered Kerin. I was thinking that I'd rather be someplace else, anyplace else. But the guys just laughed, punching each other on the shoulder. They seemed embarrassed. I was just confused. The twins turned back to me. I guess I must have been showing my unease. I didn't know what to do. I wanted to get to know these guys. I almost ached, I wanted so bad to be their friend. They were everything that I'm not, laid back, gregarious, funny, and outspoken. "Look at those muscles," I thought. "These guys could be in one of those Nifty stories. I'd be willing to bet that they even have those abs of steel I've read about. And look at those bedroom eyes." I was thinking that I could get lost in those eyes when Thian grabbed my arm and turned me around. "Hey Jeff, you've got all sorts of grass clippings stuck to you," he said, and proceeded to brush them off of the seat of my pants. "Comes from sitting on the grass, I guess, he said innocently." "Yeah, right," said Kerin. "Jeff, he just wanted to feel your butt. Didn't you Thian? Me, I'm a face man. That's how you can tell us apart. Well, that and a few other ways that you'd have to get us naked to see. But, we don't talk about that, do we Thian?" I must have looked at them in shock. "You touched me," I said without thinking. "Of course he touched you, you idiot," someone inside my head yelled. "How else was he to get you cleaned off? Oh, and by the way," this voice continued, "did you happen to notice the way he cupped your butt? And what was that bit about having to get them naked?" The twins looked at me like I was from another planet. "Well yeah," Thian said. "I thought you wouldn't want to go around with grass stuck to your butt." "Stuck to his pants, Thian," said Kerin, "not stuck to his butt," he said, covering the awkward moment. "I'm sorry guys," I said. "Everyone's always hitting on me and I guess that I've kinda isolated myself from people because of it. I tend to keep everyone at arms length. It's been so long since I've been casually touched like that. I guess you just surprised me. Sorry," I choked out, not meeting their eyes. Surprisingly, neither of them said anything. Thian just squeezed my shoulder and Kerin gave me a pat on the back. I was almost in tears. I would never have guessed that a kind touch like they had given me could be so emotional. "Easy bud," said Thian quietly. "Kerin and I both know what you go through with people wanting to have a part of you. We just handle it in a different way, through humor. That's easier for us to do, since most people think we're pretty crazy to begin with." "People think he's the crazy one," said Kerin. "Everyone says that I'm the sensible one. Just think, being the cutest *and* the most sensible. God, am I blessed, or what?" he said as he winked, easing the tension. He seemed able to do put me at my ease without even thinking. "Hey Kerin, Jeff's built himself a house and is moving in during break," said Thian, changing the subject, much to my relief. "Yeah, you guys will have to come by once I get moved. You swim? I've got a pool," I offered. "Wow, cool," said Kerin. "That would be great!" We exchanged cell numbers and I told them that I had better be going. My roomies were having some sort of spring break blow out bash and to avoid that, I was planning on staying at the new house tonight, even though it didn't have any furniture or stuff. "Take care Jeff," said Thian, and "congratulations on the new house. I'll look forward to getting the five dollar tour," he smiled, as he reached out and squeezed my shoulder again. Was it my imagination, or did he squeeze a little longer than the first time? As I walked across campus and on to my new place, I was almost in a dream state. I had met two great guys, and they hadn't asked to jump into bed. Strange, the one time that someone didn't ask, I almost wished they had. "Yep, I thought, you're definitely gay." Hell, I didn't care. I smiled as I walked. I would have whistled, but I can't do that either. "He touched me," I thought. "Damn, that was nice. And I'm smiling. --- That's nice too." It was only about a twenty minute walk to the house, though I really didn't notice too much of it. I was still musing about the twins. For the first time in ages I felt happy. Classes were out, I had just met a couple of great guys, and I wasn't uncomfortable about being gay. For all my life, I had existed in some sort of nebulous existence, not really knowing for sure what I was. Most guys have experimented sexually with their friends before they became teens. I hadn't. Hell, the first time I had even seen another guy naked was in high school gym class, and then for only a few fleeting moments. I knew that I enjoyed looking, but I thought that was normal, kinda making comparisons or something. When I'd lay in bed at night though, those brief glimpses of naked flesh haunted me. I wanted to run my hands over one of those guy's chests, feeling his muscles move under my fingers. I wanted to tease his nipples, first with my fingers, later with my tongue, as he would lightly moan, pushing his chest harder against my tongue, urging me onward. And what I dreamed about most often was extending that first caress from his chest, slowly moving to his neck. I would dream of running my fingers through his hair, gently touching his cheeks, running my fingers along his jaw, then up to lightly caress his ears. Encouraged by his closed eyes and ragged breathing, I imagined brushing my lips against his, softly at first, but with more intensity as he would reach up and pull me against him. I had never imagined an open mouth kiss until I overheard someone talking about one to a friend between classes one day. Instantly, a whole new way of kissing! I remember stopping in the high school hallway, oblivious to everyone around me, as I was overcome with the image of my nightly dream kiss. Now, my dream guy's movements took on an added urgency as he opened his mouth, his tongue seeking mine out. I remember being brought back to reality by my erection. I about shot off right there in the hallway; I was so overcome with this new idea. It was easy to imagine kissing Thian, or caressing his chest, teasing his nipples until they were hard between my thumb and forefinger. I could easily imagine him pulling me closer to him whispering in my ear that he... "Hello!" someone said, breaking into my reverie. I shook my head, bringing me back to the real world and found myself outside my house, face to face with a person I took to be my next-door neighbor. "Hi, how ya doing?" Lame, I know. But that's all I could come up at the moment. Lately I was being caught too often, daydreaming. "I'm going to get myself into trouble if I don't watch what I'm doing," I thought. "Probably walk into a parked car or something." "You must be our new neighbor. I'm Larry," he said, extending his hand in welcome. "I've watched your house as it was being built. It will sure be nice to have a neighbor, rather than that ratty vacant lot. Welcome to the neighborhood," he finished, flashing a wide smile. "Thanks, I'll be moving my stuff in tomorrow morning. My old room mates are having some sort of big celebration party because of spring break, so I thought that I'd stay over here, even though the place is empty." "You a student?" "Yeah, I'm a senior over at ASU. My grandfather recently died and left me enough money to 'build my dream house.' So this is it. He never got tired of me rambling on about what kind of house I would build for myself one day. I never thought that he would make it possible." "That's cool. Are you studying to be a contractor or something?" "Architect, actually. This is my first real project. Want a tour?" I asked. "Sure, just a sec and let me tell my wife where I'm going. I'll be right back," he said as he jogged to his front door and yelled inside that he would be at the neighbors and to call him on his cell if he was needed. I admired my nice looking neighbor as he jogged back to me. He had been working on his landscaping when I arrived, and looked good in his university t-shirt and jogging shorts. I've always loved a guy in jogging shorts, and this guy sure did look good in them with his deeply tanned, long legs. "I notice that you're wearing a university t shirt," I said. "Do you work at the school?" "No, I'm a lawyer, though I did graduate from ASU. My son has just been admitted. He'll be graduating from high school in a couple months and will be staying in town to go to school. He's planning on going into architecture too," Larry said. "Actually, he's been the main reason I've paid so much attention to your house. He's been out here bothering the contractor since construction started, asking questions. He is probably as familiar with the place as you are," he said with a shy smile. "You'll have to meet him," he went on. "He'll get a kick out of getting to see the finished building, and knowing that you're an architect. You'd better be prepared though; he can get pretty enthused about your house. Sometimes, I think that's all he talks about. That and baseball. He's on his high school baseball team. In fact he's having a game right now, otherwise he'd probably be here to get your tour." "Wow, this guy sure can talk," I thought. I was wondering if his clients ever had a chance to say anything. "If you think he'll be back soon, why don't you ask your wife to send him over when gets home," I said. "I'd love to show the house to you both." "Great idea," Larry said as he called his wife. "He's supposed to be home soon," Larry said, after hanging up. "She was listening to the game on the radio. It was over about an hour ago." "Well, let's go in. I can always show him whatever he's missed," I said as I unlocked the courtyard door. "You'll just have to imagine it when it's got something in it," I said. "This is actually the first time that I've been here since it's been finished," I said as we crossed the courtyard and went inside. "Man, this is great!" Larry said looking around. "Hey, you've got a pool," he exclaimed, as he crossed the living room to look out the windows into the back yard. "Yeah, I love to swim. I've never really been that good in other sports. But swimming, I can do." I said. "I hear you. The only sport I'm good at is jogging," he laughed. "Keeps me in shape, though. I'm not like Phalen. He's the athlete. Oh, by the way, Phalen is my son. He's not the typical jock though. Kind of quiet. But put a bat in his hands and he becomes a star. He's been given a scholarship to play on the ASU baseball team," his father said proudly. "Say, I was wondering why you built the walls around your back yard so tall," he said as we walked out onto the pool deck. I guess it's because you've got a pool, huh?" "Yeah, well that's part of it," I said. "I don't want anyone wandering in while I'm not here and getting into trouble." "Well, that's understandable. You're just being responsible. You said that was part of why the tall wall. What's the other part?" "You sure you won't freak?" I asked. "I'm pretty sure," he responded. "Don't tell me," he said after a second. "You're a nudist and you don't want to provide a free show to the neighbors!" he joked. "Got it in one," I said. "Really? Man, that's so cool," he said, surprising me with his response. "I went to a nude beach with the wife once. She hated it. I thought it was hot! Say, you don't have wild nude parties, do you, with girls screaming and things?" he asked with a slightly worried look on his face. "This is a pretty quiet neighborhood." "No, no girls screaming," I said. "And, if I have any parties, I'll make sure and invite you, so you won't wonder what's happening on the other side of these tall walls," I said with a wink. Damn, my mouth was going to get me into trouble someday. Probably today, in fact. First Thian, and now my neighbor. He's probably thinking I was coming on to him! Again, he surprised me with his response. "Cool, I'll bring the beer!" he laughed. "I guess there won't be any reason to ask what I should wear?" he quirked his eyebrows at me. "Not at one of my parties," I blushed. I wonder what signal my bright red cheeks were sending. "Note to self. Get a tan to hide the blush." "You like guys?" he said making me look up. "Huh?" "Do you like guys?" he said again. "I mean sexually." "God Larry. We just met," I said jokingly. "Oh, I'm sorry. What with being a lawyer and all, I guess I just assume that I can ask anything and people just automatically answer. It works most of the time," he grinned. "I wasn't hitting on you, if that's what you're thinking. I was asking for another reason." "Well, yeah, I guess I like guys. I've lived all my life pretty mixed up though, so I've just begun realizing what it is that I do and don't like. Why'd you want to know?" "This is going to be good," I thought. "Well, hum --- Oh Hell. I was asking for Phalen, my son." "Your son wants to know if I like guys?" "You know Jeff, you're not making this easy on me. Is that intentional?" he asked in his best courtroom voice. "Go ahead. You're a lawyer. You can handle it," I joked. What's your son got to do with whether I like guys or not?" Larry looked uneasy, like he'd rather be anyplace else than talking to me. "Well, I think Phalen might be gay. That's cool," he hurriedly added. "As long as he's happy, I don't care who he sleeps with. But, that's just it. I don't think he's very happy. He doesn't have many friends, and none of them are girls. I don't know what to say to him. I've not known too many gay guys in my life so I don't know what the right thing is to say. "I've tried to make it clear to him that we love him deeply, but I don't know if the message is getting through. Helen and I both want him to be happy, but we don't know what to say to him without making him think we're judging him. Oh, Helen in my wife. Good woman. A little on the standoffish side, but a good woman. We both think the world of Phalen, but I'm not sure he knows that. "Do you know some way to help us?" he said in a choked voice. "You are one outstanding father," I said as I gave his shoulder a gentle squeeze. I noticed that he blushed in reaction to my touch. "I'm sure your son already knows that though. What would you like me to do?" I asked. As I said it, that pesky voice in my head exclaimed, "Whoa dude, what are you getting yourself into? You're still on sensory overload from those twin guys. Don't take on more than you can handle!" As always though, I was able to relegate that voice to the background. "I don't really know," he said, answering how he thought I might be able to help. "Obviously, I haven't had much time to plan this conversation, since I've only just met you. "I guess; if he is gay, just let him know somehow that it's cool with us. "Sounds like I'm pimping for my 18 year old son, doesn't it," he joked, lightening the mood. "I don't expect you to tell me what you say to him, or how he responds. I'm really not some sort of fatherly voyeur. I just want him to know that it doesn't matter one wit, whether or not he's gay. We love him." "I don't know what to say Larry." This is pretty intense. I mean, *really* intense. "I know it is," he said, wiping his eyes, which were getting watery. Helen thinks we should just leave things alone and they'll work out. I don't think that's the best course of action. Phalen is pretty good at hiding his mood, but it's still there. He doesn't seem to be unhappy -- exactly. It's more like he's just a little sad. "I've talked to the family doctor, and he thinks that Helen may be right. Just leave things alone and they'll sort themselves out. On the other hand, the doc says maybe I should have Phalen see a counselor to talk about his problems. "I can just see it. 'C'mon kid, we're going to a counselor to get you straightened out,'" he drawled in his best John Wayne imitation. "The emphasis being on *straightened*," he continued normally. "What message is *that* going to send?" "Damn, this guy can talk," I mused. "Probably just nerves, or something. Can't be easy pouring all of this out to a virtual stranger, I'll bet." "I'll understand . . . if you think you can't . . .do it," Larry trailed off. "No, it's not that. I'd be happy to talk to Phalen. It's just that I'm only becoming aware of my own feelings. I may not be the very best person that you can ask," I said. "That's precisely the reason why I want to ask you," he said. "You seem like a nice guy. I think Phalen will really like you, and you're not jumping at the chance to meet him just so you can have a romp in the hay. He's a great kid, and I don't want to see him used like that. Like I said, you seem like a nice guy." I could tell that he thought he had put his foot in his mouth or something. "Oh shit. I'm not saying you shouldn't have a romp in the hay, --- that is, if you guys want to. I mean, I don't care. It's just that . . . Oh hell, you know what I mean." I only smiled. "I've got it!" he said. "I won't push you for an answer. If, after meeting Phalen, you may think I'm just imagining things. Do what you think is best for him. I'll trust your judgment. Sound good?" he asked. "Yeah, sounds good to me. But you're going to have to leave it to me," I said. "I can't just waltz in and ask him if he's gay. I mean, people don't do that, do they?" I winked at him, since that is precisely what he had just done. "Yeah, I know," he stammered. I found that I liked making him blush. Normally, it was me who was doing the blushing. "Wasn't it just this afternoon that I was complaining that people only saw me as a piece of meat and not as a nice person?" It is truly amazing how things can change so fast. "C'mon, let's go see more of the house," I said, leading the way back inside. We hadn't gone but a few steps when we heard someone calling. "Hello, is it okay if I come in?" "That's Phalen! I guess he's back from the game," Larry said as he rushed to the front door to let his son in. "Yeah, I guess. If this guy's son was half as nice as his father, I was really going to like living here," I thought. "I wonder if he talks as much." "Jeff, this is my son Phalen," Larry said as he ushered in a wide-eyed teenager. It was good that Phalen was looking around because I was almost knocked over. Larry was cute, but Phalen was adorable, and he was trying to see everything in the house at one time. I don't think that he was aware of either his father or me yet. "Hey Phalen, glad to meet you," I said as I offered him my hand. He still wasn't with us. You could tell. As he realized that I had spoken to him he turned. "Oh wow," he said so low I almost could barely hear him. I wasn't sure what he was talking about so I just played along, as he shook my hand. I swear I felt sparks! And, don't say it was the carpeting, smart-ass. "Your father tells me that you just got back from a baseball game," I said with only the slightest hesitation. "Yeah, I mean, hi. It's, ah --- great to meet you," he stammered. I was thinking that he was as becoming as his father when he blushed. Just then Larry's cell rang. He took a quick look and said, "Damn, the office. Gotta go guys. Thanks for the tour Jeff. See you later Phalen. No rush to get home!" "Dad," Phalen said almost plaintively, as he turned, watching his father rush out the front door. "Poor guy," I thought. "He's feeling abandoned with some stranger." "Hey bud, your father's been telling me what a great guy you are. I'm glad you're able to come by," I said trying to get him to relax a little. "I understand that you've been bugging the contractor to explain things about the house," I grinned. "Yeah, well, I wasn't exactly bugging him --- but I guess I *was* over here a lot," he said with the most beautiful smile that I've ever seen. "Oh shit," I thought. "I'm in love! Neither one of us had moved since Larry had rushed out. We seemed rooted to the spot, just looking at each other. I found myself hoping that he found me as pleasing to the eye as I found him. I mean this guy was drop dead gorgeous, and as shy as they come. It was obvious that he didn't know what to say, or do. I was beginning to think that he might bolt if I didn't take the situation in hand. "Well, the place is finished, and you're welcome to ask all the questions you want. Let's go take a look around," I said as I took his arm. I wasn't sure that he would move if I hadn't kinda forced the issue. "You know, this is the first time that I've seen the place finished," I rambled on." My stuff should start arriving tomorrow. So, for tonight I'm going to rough it," I smiled. And I had been thinking about how much Larry talked! "Ah --- dad said you're an architect," he ventured tentatively. "You must have designed this, I guess." Clearly, this boy was intimidated or something. I've never had that effect on people in the past. Maybe it was that he was just really, really shy. Actually, I'm still a student, though I plan on being an architect," I said. "Your father tells me that you're planning on going into architecture too." "Yeah, I guess. I mean I think I'm pretty good, but no one's ever seen my stuff before. I may be just deluding myself." "Deluding?" I thought. "Phalen's no dummy. Let's see, drop dead gorgeous, smart, athletic, shy, killer smile, deep blue eyes, and oh yes, did I mention drop dead gorgeous? This guy has it all," I thought. That pesky voice inside, piped up with "didn't he say that no one's seen his stuff!?" "Down boy," I thought. I wasn't really sure if I was talking to that voice, or to my dick. Both seemed to be taking on a life of their own. Thankfully, he was still looking around and didn't notice --- my erection, I mean. "I doubt you're deluding yourself," I said. "You know, if you care for something enough, you shouldn't worry about the obstacles. They can be overcome. Just do what you love. Things will work out." This from grandfather Jeff! He must think that I'm ancient, spouting stuff like this. "You really think?" "Sure, you can bring some of your stuff by and we'll take a look." "Cool. Oh, wow, you've got water in the pool!" he said excitedly as he turned toward the backyard. "Is it okay if we go outside? I've always thought that this is like, the best backyard, I've ever seen. No one I know has a pool! "Oh, outstanding, you've added a hot tub too," he said as he rushed out the doors to the deck. "The contractor said you had something special planned, but he then he put up those walls and I never saw what he was talking about. This is so cool," he said smiling, turning around and looking at the back yard. "Man, I love this place," he said, then looked at me with an abashed look in his eyes. "I mean, it's great," he amended. "I know, it's yours, so *I* can't love it --- well, ah, you know what I mean." Again, that blush. "Hey guy, you can come over here anytime, and stay as long as you want," I offered. "You've most likely spent more time in my house than I have," I smiled as I patted his back as we went back inside. "You sure?" he said. "I wouldn't want to be any trouble. I mean, I know architecture school must be tough and all. But it *would* be totally cool," he said shyly. "Yo dude," he said looking around comically. "You said you were staying here tonight? Where are you going to sleep? What are you going to eat? I can understand roughing it, but this is too much!" Laughing, he rushed from the room, calling back, "Yep, you haven't thought this out dude. You don't even have any toilet paper! Gonna hold it? I didn't see a car outside, so I know you're not going to drive some place, and no one delivers. What's the plan?" he laughed. Was this the same guy that only a few minutes ago would hardly look me in the eye? "I don't know," I admitted with a laugh. "I had a rough presentation at school today and then I met a couple cool guys who kinda got me distracted, so I must have not been thinking straight when I came over here. My old roomies are having some big party tonight, and all I could think of was avoiding that. Well that, and I was kinda excited about the house too," I admitted. "Then I met your father, and now you. My day's been pretty full," I said, "not to mention all the thoughts messing with my brain." "What kind of thoughts," he asked wide eyed. "Something wrong?" "No Phalen, nothing's wrong. In fact things are about the best they've ever been in my whole fucking life --- except for that toilet paper thing, ya know?" I laughed. "No problemo, I gotcha covered," he laughed as he headed for the front door. "Just hold it for a couple and I'll be right back with the goods," he yelled as he ran out of the house. "Phalen, nothing's urgent!" I called. But I don't think he heard me. Sighing, I looked around me. "Fuck," I thought. "It *would* be nice to have a chair." I smiled as I walked around the house, trying to take the whole thing in. I had wandered out to the back yard when I heard him shouting. "Jeff, I'm back! And, am I loaded!" he laughed. "Dad must have had the same thoughts as me, 'cause he had a whole shit-load a stuff waiting at the front door! Look," he pulled out something from one of the bags and held it aloft. "Ta da! Toilet paper, he giggled. Now you can camp out without too much inconvenience. "Damn, what was dad thinking?" he said, as he continued pulling stuff from the bags he had carried in. "He must have been like, reading my mind. Everything I was thinking of is already here. Look, even an air mattress, so you don't have to sleep on the hard floor," he laughed. It was so funny, watching him pull stuff out of the bags. A little like watching a young child at Christmas. He was having a great time. "And then there's this, Phalen said as he held up a six pack of beer, looking at me strangely. Dad handed it to me as I was leaving the house and told me to have a good time. Jeff, that's totally weird. He's never done anything like that before. I mean, I didn't even know we had any beer in the fucking *house*, and here he hands me a six-pack and tells me to have a good time! Totally weird. I wonder what's going on." "Well, let's not worry about it," I said, though I thought I had a pretty good idea of Larry's motives. Let's order a pizza and have a beer. What do you say?" "Way cool," he said as he high fived me. Whatever's going on, I like it." He grinned at me as he opened one of the beers and took a drink. "I'd ask you to have a seat --- if I had one to offer," I teased. Unless, of course, your dad hid a couple inflatables in one of those bags you just brought in." He comically rummaged around in the bags, declaring, "nope, no chairs in here, just the air mattress. Tell you what. You order the pizza and I'll get this thing inflated. I think." I watched him struggle with the mattress, while I called in the pizza order. "What's happening, Phalen? Can't figure which end to blow in?" "Shit, he laughed, I guess I shoulda been in the scouts. Maybe I would have gotten one of those how to inflate an air mattress badges or something. It can't be this difficult!" He was laughing so hard at his inability to get the thing inflated, that he had to sit on the floor, or fall down. "Phalen, I said squatting down and taking him by the shoulder. "Have you ever had a beer before?" "Nope, he giggled. You think I'm drunk? I haven't even finished the first beer. I can't be drunk! No one gets drunk on half a beer --- do they?" He didn't wait for my answer, but started laughing again. "No, normally half a beer isn't enough to have this effect," I said. "Your dad, said you'd played in a baseball game before coming over here, right?" "Yep," he giggled. "Did you have anything to eat after the game?" "Nope," he tried to say seriously. "You mean I'm drunk?" he laughed. On half a beer? Well, that explains why I feel so fucking good!" he crowed. I haven't felt this good in --- ever," he exclaimed, laughing harder. "You okay?" I said as he took another long swallow from the can. "Yep, I'm damn good," he answered. "I'm having the best time ever," he continued, giggling. "I'm sitting here with a totally hot dude. Why wouldn't I be having a good time?" "Oops," he said as he covered his mouth and looked at me with a guilty expression. "Sorry Jeff, I didn't --- well, I --- um. Fuck, I've just gone and spoiled everything! I'm sorry, for what I said." "Sorry for what," I said gently, as I squatted down and rubbed his back. "I think you're pretty hot yourself." "Wha --- You do? Then you're not mad?" "Who'd ever complain about being called, 'hot'," I teased, as he seemed to relax a little. "No, I'm not upset. I think it's totally cool. It was my day for being interrupted however. As I continued to rub my hand over his back, the doorbell rang. "Must be the pizza," he said quietly. "Yeah, must be," I said without really thinking about it. I just kept rubbing. "Do you think one of us should go answer the door," he giggled, still feeling the effects of the beer, as he leaned into my back rub. "Oh shit! I guess so," I said as I scrambled to make it to the door before the pizza guy thought he'd been stood, up and drove off with our dinner. "Hey Phalen, let's eat out by the pool," I said as I brought the pizza back into the house. He was still sitting on the living room floor surrounded by all the stuff that Larry had sent over, looking a little bewildered. "C'mon guy, get your butt up and let's go outside. Can't let this baby get cold," I said as I headed toward the back yard. "You can bring the beer. And by the way, finish the can you've already opened. I like a giggling Phalen, way better than a quiet one," I teased. "You okay?" "Yep, I'm good," he laughed as he got to his feet, grabbed the beer and followed me outside. We both stood there for a second wondering what to do since there was really no place to sit down and spread out our dinner. "I know what I'm going to do," I said as I sat the pizza down by the edge of the pool and started to take off my shoes. "I'm going to dangle my feet in the water while we eat. C'mon, get those trainers off and have a seat. The water's good." "Trainers?" he asked. "You mean, like my shorts or something?" "No, not your shorts!" I said laughing. "Your tennis shoes. Where I grew up, that's what they're called. Sorry, sometimes I forget what words to use." "Oh, trainers huh? I like that. By the way, where did you grow up? I've noticed that you have some sort of accent, so I figured that you're not from around here, but I can't guess where," he said as he stripped off his shoes and sat down beside me with his feet in the water, bare leg close to mine. "Um, pepperoni, my favorite," he mumbled around his first bite of pizza. "I didn't know how hungry I was," he laughed. "So, where you from?" "Yes, he's his father's son alright. Once he's wound up, he kind of goes onto autopilot. "Well, I was born in Los Angeles, I said, but my dad was transferred to Finland soon afterward. So, my mother brother and I went along. I lived there until coming to college here a couple years ago. I grew up speaking both English and Finnish, but I'm told that I speak both with an accent. Kinda makes me exotic, don't you think?" I said as I raised my eyebrows in query. "Jeff, you're crazy," he said as he punched me on the shoulder and reached over me to grab another piece of pizza. "Yep, that would be me," I said. "Crazy Jeff with the funny accent." "No, it's not funny, he said quickly. I like it, even when I don't know what you're talking about," he finished with a smile, reaching down to the water and splashing me. Like I said before, I'm in love. "Hey boy, don't start that kind of shit with the water unless you're man enough to take the consequences!" I teased. "You just might find yourself over your head, so to speak!" "Over my head?! Yeah, right. Like, who's gonna stop me --- you?" Again, another splash of water. "I'm a jock, ya know," he said in a low voice, trying to be serious, then striking a pose to show me his biceps, again breaking into a spate of giggling; spoiling the effect he was trying to create. "Guys don't mess with me unless they want to be taught a lesson they'll never forget!" Again, the laughing. He was having a difficult time even sitting up, let alone carrying out his tough man act, he was laughing so hard. "What kind of lesson is that, tough boy?" I said, playing along. "You have something you think you can teach me? You may be some sort of jock, but remember, I come from the cold north, where men are men --- and, um --- and, everyone shivers," I finished, laughing, and splashing him with water. "I'll teach you what it means to shiver," he said as he reached over and grabbed me, pushing me onto my back. Caught by surprise, I wasn't totally able to roll out of his way, as he attempted to pin me to the ground. "Whoa, the tough jock missed," I taunted as I tried to sit up. This time, he was able to grab my arm and wrestle me onto my back, and directly on top of the pizza. "Hey dude, I'm sitting on the pizza!" I laughed, attempting to push him off. "Yeah, right," he said. "Some guys will say anything to keep out of the clutches of super jock he shouted, attempting to straddle me, keeping me pinned to the pizza. "Well, I'm not one of 'em," I laughed as I pushed him off of me, backwards and directly into the pool. "Whoa, shit," he laughed as he came up for air. "Good thing I took off my trainers, huh?" he said as he grabbed my feet and began dragging me into the water. "C'mon Jeff, it's only fair. I'm wet, you should be too!" I didn't follow the logic of that, but I was able to stop him long enough to grab my wallet and keys and throw them far away from the pool. I then shook off his grip, stood up and dived into the water. Phalen swam up to me as I surfaced. "You're too much Jeff," he laughed as he tried to push me under. As I was going down, I grabbed him and pulled him with me. We both came up laughing. I was wondering if Larry was able to hear us. I'm not in the house but a couple hours and I'm in the back yard screaming --- with his son, no less. So much for the quiet neighborhood. "Hey Jeff, what's this stuck to your back?" he said as he turned me around, and I tried to look to see what he was talking about. "Must be the pizza," I laughed. "I told you I was on top of it, but you wouldn't let me up, remember? That's what this stuff that's floating in the water is --- pepperoni! Hey, Phalen, you made me get pepperoni in my new clean pool!" We were both laughing so hard, looking at those little pieces of pizza floating around, I didn't realize that he had grabbed me and was urging me to take off my shirt. "C'mon Jeff, get out of that shirt, or you're only going to make a bigger mess," he said as he tugged the shirt over my head and threw it over to the side. "There, that's better. Turn around, let's take a look," he said, as he gripped my shoulder. "Nope, that's not all of it," he said when I had turned around. I looked back over my shoulder, but couldn't see anything other than him looking serious. "What ya mean, 'that's not all?'" I said. "Dude, you got those pepperoni's and sauce all over you! Damn, you're a mess. Here, get out of those shorts. You're gonna pollute the water with all that pizza sauce, then neither of us will be able to swim," he laughed as he grabbed my shorts in an effort to get them off. "Hey Phalen, maybe we had better just quit for a few minutes," I temporized, trying to figure out a way to hide my erection. That was going to be pretty difficult if he got my shorts off. I was freeballing, so there would be nothing left to the imagination. He wouldn't be put off though. "Nope, we gotta get these things off. You said *I* was getting your pool dirty. It's not me. You're the one that was laying on the pizza," he laughed as he struggled with me to get my shorts off. "Well, okay, you sure you won't be shocked?" I said in mock seriousness. "Shocked? I doubt it. What do you have under there anyway? Hey Jeff, hurry up, you're polluting the water," he laughed as he slid under water to pull the shorts down my legs. I just stood there and let him, too aware of my rock hard dick, now bare in the water. I began to think that he was taking a little long with the shorts. I had already stepped out of them, but he was still underwater. I just stood there, not sure what to do. All of a sudden, he surfaced with a big splash grabbing onto me to keep from going over backward. "Holy shit, Jeff, you are freeking beautiful!" he yelled, as he held on to me throwing my shorts over to the deck. "Like I said before, you are one totally hot man! Why no underwear," he said grinning. "Not that I'm complaining. I think it's hot." "Hey guy," I said. "This is getting a little intense for me." "Oh, sorry, I thought you were having fun," he said, instantly contrite. "Shit Phalen." I am having fun. Too much. I mean when you were underwater, wasn't it obvious that I was having fun? All you needed to do was take one look and you'd see how much fun I'm having. It's just that --- well --- I don't know. It's just intense." "C'mon Jeff, don't get all choked up on me. Look, I'm having fun too, he said as he grabbed my hand and placed it against his crotch. "There, feel that? You think I'm going to freak on you or something just cause you're hard? I was about ready to pass out. Here I am, standing chest deep in the pool with a raging erection, and he's taken hold of my hand and is pressing it against his equally hard dick. I was wondering what Larry would say if he knew how the evening was turning out. "Phalen, I said," not taking my hand away. "I hate to admit this to you, but this entire scene is new to me. I'm not sure what to do." That was really difficult to say. I was sure that he was going to laugh, and I couldn't have handled that. "You mean you like girls? Or is this the first time you've been with a guy?" he said quietly. He still had a tight grip on my hand as he pushed it against his shorts-clad penis. He was holding onto my shoulder with his other hand to help keep his balance. He's shorter than me, so he couldn't stand on the bottom of the pool like I was. "It's the first time that I've ever done anything like this - -- at all, I admitted," not looking up. "I'm embarrassed." "Why babe? Why be embarrassed with me? I don't know about you, but I'm a freeking virgin," he said quietly. I've never even touched another guy and it's about killed me. I mean, I'm so out of it, I don't even know the name of the game," he smiled. "I'd never have guessed," I laughed. "You certainly got me out of my clothes fast enough. "Yeah, well, let's blame it on the beer." he said grinning. "You know something I'd like to do?" he said as he slowly moved closer to me. I'd like to see if I can taste the pizza on your lips. You think you'd like that sexy man?" he said as his breath mixed with mine. "Fuck, yeah," I sighed, as he nuzzled my neck, gently licking his way over my jaw and finally brushing his soft lips against mine. I just stood in the warm water, holding him close as he slowly licked my lips, becoming more insistent as he went on. "Oh Phalen, this is so cool," I whispered as he mumbled a response and pulled me even closer, wrapping his legs around me so he wouldn't have to work to keep his balance. "Oh babe," he whispered, as he played with my hair and began licking one of my ears. "You're the reason it's great. I knew from the moment I saw you that I wanted to kiss you," he said as he again started to lick my lips. Finally, his tongue entered me, and he slowly made love to my mouth. We were both moaning as he held me even tighter with his legs. We kissed slowly, savoring each sensation as we explored each other's tongues. Since he had first kissed my neck I had been enjoying this with my eyes closed, letting him do whatever he wanted. After a while, he pulled back slightly and sighed. I looked up to see a twinkle in those blue eyes. As a string of saliva still connected us, he whispered, "Hella good kisser, you are Jeff. Couldn't ask for better," he said as he quickly kissed the end of my nose. "Let's get out of the pool. I'm getting cold," he said. "I want to lay next to you, skin to skin and taste some more of your mouth. Deal?" "Good deal, Phalen, though I don't think I'll last long, if you're laying next to me naked." "That's cool, I'm bout ready to shoot just standing here, and I don't want to do that. I'd like to shoot off together, rubbing against each other, as we're making out," he said as he unwrapped his legs from around my waist and pulled me close to him. "Besides," he chuckled; I won't be next to you. I'll be on top of you." I could feel his hard dick pressing against mine. I wondered if he could feel mine jump as he whispered what his plans were. I was able to swim to the edge of the pool. Poor Phalen, laden down with his clothes, had a more difficult time. By the time he got to the edge, I was on the deck and was reaching out to give him a hand. "Just a minute. Stand up and let me see what my lover looks like," he said. "I self consciously stood up so he could see naked. My dick sticking straight out, drooling in anticipation of what was to come." "Absolutely freeking beautiful," he said, so only I could hear. "Move closer," he said as he pointed where he wanted me to stand. "Now, squat down. C'mon, squat down right here in front of me," he insisted, seeing my hesitation. I moved to where he had told me to stand and slowly squatted down facing him. "That's it babe," he crooned as he leaned over and gave a long slow lap of his tongue across the head of my dick. "Yum," he said licking his lips with a smile. "Way better than pizza --- for sure." I stood up quickly. "You can't do that again, or I'll shoot off in your mouth," I said. "Time enough for that later," he laughed. "And believe me, big man, I'm looking forward to it." "You sure you've never done this before?" I asked. "You seem to know what you're doing." "Nope, this is a first," he said as I reached down and helped him out of the pool. "You're just inspiring --- most definitely," he continued. --- "Way good." "I'm yours," I teased. "Yeah, and I hope to keep it that way," he whispered in my ear as he again took me in his arms. "Damn, it's cold out here," he said as we broke our kiss. "Get your sweet butt back in the house and let's see if dad packed us a couple towels so we can get dried off." As he started toward to the door, he stopped, "Oh, wait. I can't go inside dripping wet. C'mere Jeff help me get out of these clothes," he said with a lewd grin. "Hurry up, my balls are bout ready to burst!" I wanted to take my time and undress him slowly, so I could remember it. He had other ideas, as he was bouncing up and down on the balls of his feet. "Hurry up dude, I need to get naked, quick!" "You're acting like you've gotta pee," I teased. "All that bouncing around." "Shit no, Jeff. I tell you my balls are bout ready to burst. I need to cum, like bad," he said as he shucked off his t-shirt and undid the buckle and zip on his shorts. "Take 'em off man, he said urgently, I need to get naked and get you in my arms. I'm going crazy here and you want to go slow. Now's not the time!" Finally, he stepped out of his shorts and jock and stood there naked. I guess he realized that I had stopped to admire him, because he held his arms out and turned around once slowly, penis standing proudly from a dense pubic bush and heavy balls. I couldn't think of anything to say, he was so perfect. He didn't wait, "Yep, I'm beautiful, just like you!" he said with a chuckle. Now, let's get inside, I'm hurting here! How can you be so calm?" He laughed as he rushed into the living room and began searching through the bags Larry had sent over, looking for a couple towels. "Ah ha!" he exclaimed. "Dad, once again to the rescue, he shouted as he threw me a towel. Instantly, he said, "wait, let me do it," and he started briskly rubbing me down. I was trying to do the same to him, but it was tough. After he had finished with me and I was working on him he yelled, "Oh shit, the fucking air mattress! I never did get the thing inflated, and here I am bout to burst! Help, Jeff! You know how to work this thing?" "As a sexy guy I know, once said, 'no problemo.' All you have to do is turn this dial and it inflates itself." "How quick is it?" he asked anxiously as he was again bouncing up and down on the balls of his feet. I went over to take him in my arms, but he moved away. "Back off Jeff! You touch me and I'm gonna shoot. I'm almost there just looking at you. If you touch me, I'm a gonner. C'mon, come on," he urged the air mattress. Quite a site he was, bouncing lightly urging the air mattress on, as it slowly inhaled. With each bounce his thick dick bobbed up and down. As the air mattress was close to being fully inflated, he faced me and said seriously, "Dude, if the damn front door bell rings, or the phone rings, or anything else happens, you're going to ignore it! Hear me? You are mine tonight, and no way am I going to share you with anyone. Got it?" "Yes sir," I responded with a grin. "Good, now get your cute butt over here and let's get busy. Oh, first turn out the light. The moon will let us see what we're doing." He was full of himself, this shy son of Larry's, giving orders and all. The 'cute butt' comment made it okay, though. "C'mon Jeff, shake a leg! I'm waiting!" Indeed he was. As I found the light switches to douse the lights, (remember this is a new house and I don't know where everything is yet) and turned around he was already laying on the air mattress with his legs spread, his dick showing every beat of his heart. I hurried back to him and knelt down near the air mattress. He didn't wait for me to even get all the way down before he reached up and pulled me down on top of him. I was in heaven. That's all I could think. "Damn, Jeff, you've died and gone to heaven." Phalen was finished with the waiting, and with the talking. He put his arms around me and we wrestled until he was resting the entire length of his body on top of mine, with our tongues doing battle. Gone was the slow love making that we had experienced when in the pool. This was a frenzy, the final release of years of waiting. Phalen grabbed my hands, twining his fingers with mine, and pushed my arms above my head. He held me in place with his hands. As our tongues slid against each other's, he roughly ground our two dicks together. It didn't take but a few moments of this before we both started gasping for breath. We knew that we were both close, and our lovemaking became even more frenzied, as our sensitized dicks rubbed against each other's. Finally, Phalen thrust his tongue deep into my mouth, moaning, and as he gave a few final lunges against me, we both shot off; mixing each other's cum together as our passion wound down. Phalen continued a slow motion rocking, as he began kissing my neck, then my cheek and finally gently pressing his lips against my closed eyes. "Jeff," he whispered. "That was way awesome. Better than I had ever thought it could be. I could easily become addicted to you --- ya know?" he said as he winked and gave me another kiss while he squirmed around on top of me. "Way slippery dude!" I said. "What do you think we should do about it? "I think we should lay here a little longer. I don't want to get up yet," he complained. "Who said anything about getting up? I want to taste what we shot. Sound good?" "Cool, he said, reenergized. Quickly he moved off of me, turned around, and slowly we began to clean each other. At last, he managed to find my mouth and we continued the long sensuous kiss that had begun in the pool. ~End - Chapter One ~ I'd love to hear comments and feedback. This is my first writing effort, so be gentle. ;-) roynm@mac.com