Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2015 06:56:56 +0000
From: kuragari 129 <kuragari129@hotmail.com>
Subject: Life of Phoenix - Chapter 1

Life of Phoenix

	Life of Phoenix is a story written and owned by the author, under
the pen-name, kuragari129. Any similarities to real life events are
completely coincidental. Although, this story may have characters, places
or events based on events of my personal life. This story will contain
graphic scenes between two males. If this is illegal to view where you are
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	Welcome to my new project Life of Phoenix! The way this story works
is a little different than my others. Aside from my first chapter, every
chapter will have two plot lines going on. One in the present, the other in
the past. You'll see Phoenix grow up in the Past plot line, and you'll see
him find love in the present.

	This story has many influences, and I mean it. These are stories on
Nifty that have inspired parts of LOP's plot.
			My Name is Connor:
www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/my-name-is-connor/
			Girlfriend's Brother:
www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/girlfriends-brother
			Jesse 101:
www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/jesse-101/
	One more story, on Gay Authors, also helped. The Paradox of
Friendship to be exact. I highly recommend it!

	Now, I hope you enjoy the first five chapters of LOP. Don't forget
to email me what you think!!

LOP – Chapter 1 – Nix

	Growing up in the neighborhood I live in was great! I was just
minutes away from a park and my best friends. It was no trouble getting
anywhere; the place is really trusting, and my mom and dad know everyone in
the area. Because of that if I don't know someone I knew to stay away.

	Oh, my name is Phoenix Russell, and I'm 16 years old. I live close
to a beach, so I spend almost all of my spare time there. As a result, if
you ever saw me naked, you would see that I am tan everywhere, but my
crotch. It makes my blonde hair and blue eyes stand out even more.

	Stuff to know about me, I'm an avid swimmer and boarder. Not
surfboard, but skateboard. We don't get waves big enough here for surfing.
I'm an outdoorsy kid, but I don't mind settling down and playing a video
game or two at night. Skyrim and Far Cry man!

	Probably the most important thing to know about me, I'm gay. I've
known since I was about 12 years old, but I'll get into that in a
moment. My parents found out because of naively leaving the browsing
history on my computer undeleted... Bad idea. Mom and dad are okay with it
though, which is awesome! My little sister Ursula always talks about boys
with me too, so that's kind of awesome.

	I'm also out at school, which means I'm out of the closet
essentially. My best friend Lyric was scared for me, but it's been great. I
can go to tanning beds in the winter and not have to care who sees me
anymore! It's really nice to know people generally don't care if you're
gay.

	Lyric, as I just said, is my best friend. She was the first person
I talked to about my feelings towards other guys. That was an interesting
conversation between two twelve year olds. She's awesome! Her brunette hair
goes down to her chest and curls just at the ends. Her hazel eyes give me
all kinds of looks like a best friend would give.

	Now, like I said earlier, I knew I was into guys at 12. In fact I
knew I was into a very specific guy at age 12, my best guy friend (at the
time) was Max Harper. We were so close we would sleep in each other's beds
in just our underwear. You would often find us almost snuggling as we
slept.

	Max was always one to make sure he looked sharp. His black hair
would always be just perfect around his grey eyes. He's also kind of short
for his age, making us the same height. We used to share clothes all the
time.

	When Max entered high school though I was left in the dark. He
found newer friends that were older and the time we spent together
gradually grew smaller and smaller. Until eventually it just stopped
altogether.

	At that point, I was busy all the time anyways. Lyric was either
dragging me to some movie or my parents, mostly my dad, had something they
needed me to do around the house. Then a family friend asked if I could
start babysitting their kid, Braxton Stone, every other night. He was a
single dad who worked nights sometimes. He wouldn't get home until like 11
on school nights.

	Braxton is a cute kid; he's three years younger than me. I still
babysit him to this day. Nowadays though it's when his dad goes out of
town. The kid's shaggy dirty blonde hair always seemed to be perfectly set
to the sides with his bangs going right down between his green eyes.

	Needless to say, this kid had a most definite crush on me from the
beginning. He would snuggle up to me and always want to go swimming with
me. From the corner of my eyes, I could see his full on peaks at my junk. I
found it entertaining to see him be 'sneaky' so I took him swimming every
week or so.

	Lastly, my current best guy friend is actually Lyric's little
brother Lakota. The kid is two years younger than me, has straight dirty
blonde hair just a little longer than mine. His eyes are exactly like his
sisters, hazel and always judging me. He's a healthy boy that's for
sure. Lakota isn't like fat or chubby, but he's not skinny either. He's got
a tiny bit of baby fat to him.

	Now that you know about me, my friends, and my family I guess I
should explain more about my life in general. I'm in the middle of my first
semester of grade 11 and doing great. And I just so happened to have just
been called to the office for something.

	I'm high up in some of the most powerful clubs in school. I lead
yearbook, and I'm probably going to lead Drama and Student Council next
year. So it's probably something along those lines that I was called to the
office.

	I got to Principle Stellar's office I record time. I'm in here so
often, for good things, that if the secretaries say it's okay I can just
walk into her room. This time though I was met with two
faces. Mrs. Stellar's and Max's, which caught me off guard completely.

	Mrs. Stellar spoke, "Phoenix, close the door and take a seat,
please." I did as she asked. "You look like you've seen a ghost..."

	I laughed nervously, "I think I just did, ma'am."

	They both laughed. "Okay, you two; you are each two of some of the
most influential students in the school, which is why I called you
here. Phoenix, you practically lead our three most popular clubs. Max, you
have the highest GPA of the multi-sport athletes in this school, which
makes you two perfect for this job!"

	"What kind of job is it, Mrs. Stellar?" Max asked.

	"I am glad you asked Maxwell! I need you two to help out some of
the younger students. I understand both of you have busy schedules outside
of school. I have looked into your schedules and can make you both an
offer.

	"You both have classes that you were placed in as a result of your
lack of chosen classes last year. I am prepared to offer you two that class
off your schedule if you help out in classes during that block that need
help. What do you think?"

	Hell, I got put into drafting. All I do is sit there and draw
buildings, "Of course I'll do it!" I don't want to be stuck in that boring
class I'm only passing cause I like being on the honor role.

	Max had more questions though, "What kind of classes would we be
helping out?"

	"Nothing above the grade 10 level. You could be helping English
students with grammar or writing. Or math students with Prognathous'
theorem. It depends on which teachers may need assistance during those
times. You two together can cover almost every academic class offered at
this school. If you aren't comfortable aiding a class, the other can, or
maybe both in one class if there is a big project going on."

	"Isn't that why there are teaching assistants?" God you have a lot
of questions, Max. Well, he always did when he was younger too, so I guess
that hasn't changed.

	Mrs. Stellar nodded, "You're absolutely correct Max. Unfortunately,
at our school, there isn't many T.A. to work in all the classrooms. You
will be given grade 12 credits for your assistance in the classes
throughout the semester."

	"Sold!" I don't know what class Max had, but it looks like the idea
of 'free' credits got his attention.

	"Great! We're having a staff meeting after school today. I'll bring
your names up then and get back to you tomorrow morning. I will also get
you out of those classes as soon as possible. Thank you boys."

	"No problem Mrs. Stellar." We said together.

	She smiled as we walked out into the hallway. We both walked down
the same hallway to our classes. Max broke our awkward silence, something I
was never good at. "How have you been?"

	I shrugged, "Pretty good. How bought you?"

	He chuckled, "Same here. I've seen a couple of your plays you've
been in. You're a pretty good actor."

	"Ah! I'm a Techtor. Part techie, part actor. I'm actually managing
a play for Drama fest this year." I was jacked when the teacher told me
that. It's so sweet!! "I've been to a few of your games too. You've gotten
really good at what you do."

	"Ya, soccer and baseball I'm really good at. I'm okay at
volleyball. It's a little weird compared to the other two." I laughed. It's
like we never spent the last three years apart. We were talking like we did
back then. "This is my class though. I guess I'll be seeing you around more
often then."

	I blushed, "Ya I guess so... Maybe we could start hanging out again
like before..." The hope in my voice was like an erupting volcano.

	Max looked at me for a moment. "Ya, I'd like that Nix. That'd be
cool." HE JUST CALLED ME NIX!! He still remembers the nickname him and
Lyric gave me when we were younger! Oh god! "I guess I'll see you tomorrow,
see ya," and just like that he was gone.

	My mind went into dream world as the bell for last period went
off. Man, the things Max and I could do together. Max and I swimming on the
beach together. Tanning together. Laying in bed together...

	I was knocked out of my dream trance by a voice, "What's with the
look on your face?" Lakota laughed as he came up to me.

	I blushed, "I just talked to Max."

	"Max? Who's that?" Right, Lakota doesn't know about the whole me
and Max thing.

	"He's an old friend that I haven't hung out with for a while." He
seemed to accept my answer. "Anyways it looks like I'm getting out of
drafting."

	"YES! No more complaining!" He's kidding... though I do complain a
bit. "What are you going to do instead?"

	"I'm going to be helping out teachers because of the lack of
Teaching Assists in the school. Max and I are both doing it."

	"Max? As in Maxwell Harper?" Lyric's voice rang from behind
me. "How'd you two manage to get in this together? Did you pull some
strings with Mrs. Stellar?"

	I shook my head and waved my hands defensively, "No, no, no. The
reasons given to us were; I'm pretty much the head of the most popular
clubs, Max had the best GPA of any multi-sport student, and we both had
classes we didn't sign up for. It works out in the end for both of us."

	Lyric rolled her eyes, "Well be happy you got called out of class
just in time. We just about all got in trouble for something we didn't
do. Anywho, what's the plan for after school?"

	"Catching the bus to Braxton's. I got to look after him until
eleven."

	Lyric sighed, "Shitty. I was going to get you to come shopping with
me. I guess I'll have to take Lakota."

	Lakota let out a loud burst of laughter. "You don't want me to come
shopping with you. I'll ditch you in HMV or EB games or something, and you
know it."

	Lyric thought about it for a second. "On second thought, go home
and play your games kid. I'll find someone, see you later boys!" And Lyric
was off down the halls.
	"See ya Nix, moms probably here already." Lakota caught up to his
sister as quick as he could.

	I was left to find Braxton and get him home. He might be in high
school, but I don't see him much. Like I said I'm busy all the time! Most
lunches are spent either at Yearbook or Student Council. After school was
taking Braxton home or Drama Club. On the rare occasion, I was helping our
drama teacher with the acting or technical stuff for the plays.

	Braxton always met me by the back doors of the school. The closest
doors to the bus stop we needed to go to. The moment I got into his line of
sight his face would brighten up, and a smile would blind the room. The kid
was cute, but like little kid cute not crush cute.

	"Hey, Phoenix!" He cheered. "What are we going to do today?"

	"Well, I have a lot of homework. So when we get to your place, I'm
going to make something for dinner and then settle down to do my work." I
have a project due in a few days. I've been not doing it.

	"That sucks, I wanted to play a game or something with you. What
are your chances of being done early?"

	I ruffled his hair, "VERY unlikely buddy. Let's get going."

	The bus to get to Braxton's takes about an hour or so. He lives in
the industrial part of town, so like the place with a lot of workshops and
building supplies places. The bus only goes there every hour or so.

	Braxton, of course, talked my ear off the entire way to his place.
My mind was on spending more time with Max in the coming months. Man, I
hope we can rekindle our friendship. That would be so awesome!!


Chapter End.


	The First chapter is short compared to the others. It's about the
length on MLSEW; the others will be longer. Just continue and find out!

	Thanks for reading.