Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 11:25:01 +1000
From: Sun Child <heartmindsoul@eudoramail.com>
Subject: Yesterday's Child 2

Howdy people. Guess what ... it's the next chapter!!! Thanks to everyone
who like wrote in an encouraged me to continue this series.  When you're an
author you can't always tell how well a story is going to take off, but
from the feedback, I'd say pretty well.

WARNING: as much as I hate this I have to do it, but I'll be brief.  You're
under 18... go away, you're offended by m/m concepts... go away.  There's
some other reason you shouldn't be here... go away. I am Australian and am
trying to write to a more American terminology. It's hard but bear with me.

That's done now on with my other usual stuff.

Jamie's Romance - (boy bands) Brilliant Story.  You can't tell where it's
gonna go next and I am just loving it so much.

JC Dreams - (boy bands) I do the shameless self promotion thing here.  It
involves JC Chasez (ain't he a hottie) from Nsync

Garden of Dreams - (boy bands) Again the shameless self promotion
thing. Daniel from Savage Garden is featured in this one.

Chris and Nigel - (high school) I love this series.  Two boys ... and
they're in love ... how Mills and Boon without the pathetic writing.

Reap the Whirlwind - (college) This series is like a spin-off of the series
'Bleeding Hearts'.  It is a truly beautiful story, pulls all the heart
strings.

Okay, well, I'm all done now ... feedback to -=
heartmindsoul@eudoramail.com =- Please put the title of the story in the
subject so I can understand what you are talking about.

Okay, here we go:


Yesterday's Child 02
by
Sun Child

As Nick and I pulled apart from the kiss I looked over his shoulder and saw
someone walking through the car lot.
   "Fuck, we've been caught." I told Nick.  Nick looked over his shoulder
then back at me smiling.
   "No we haven't.  That's Bec, she helps with my Caleb." Nick told me
reassuringly.  He smiled and kissed me again lightly on the cheek.  He then
leant back and drew on his smoke and blew the smoke out his mouth.
   "Hey Nick." Bec grinned.  "I thought you might like a little visitor for
a while."  Nick drew again on his smoke and threw it away.
   "Always Bec."  Nick put out his hands for Caleb.  Bec smiled slightly
and handed the boy over.  I watched as Caleb squirmed slightly then settled
into his father's arms.  I smiled to myself, they were both so beautiful.
I guess it really is like father like son.  Bec looked at me.
   "And you are?"
   "Hey, I'm Jesse." I told her and offered my hand for her to shake.  She
took it and while shaking it dragged me off the car bonnet and away a
little.
   "So what is your interest in Nick?" She asked me.
   "Excuse me?"  I asked not comprehending.
   "Well when I came out here you two looked pretty cosy, making out
actually.  What is your interest?  Do you want some quick fuck? Are you
after his money?  That's be it ... you'd be after his money." She accused.
I looked straight in the eye and felt her shift uncomfortably under my
hardening stare.
   "Actually, Nick has just had the shit kicked out of him and I cleaned
him up as returning a favour for helping with my drama performance
proposal.  We were kissing because we both wanted to.  I'm not after him
for a quick fuck because I don't even know if we are going out.  As for the
money thing, I didn't even realise he had any.  Get your facts straight
before you go off at me you docile bitch."  I spun on heel and walked away
from her.  I walked back to where Nick was, grabbed my bag.
   "I gotta go talk to Marshall and do the last of this assignment, I'll
catch you later." I told him and walked off.

Walking up to Mr Marshall's office I thought about what had just happened.
As I knocked on the door I pushed all thoughts out of my mind concerning
anything that involved Nick or anyone associated with them.  Marshall
opened his office door, saw me and motioned me inside.  Smiling I went in
and sat down.
   "Now Jesse, before we start there is something that I need to talk to
you about.  Before you came, I was walking by the student car lot.  I
looked out and saw you and another student.  Another male student and I
couldn't help but notice your, uh, intimate contact.  I am not going to do
anything to stop or discourage you, I don't have time for that, but I do
want to say, be careful what you do and where you do it.  You know this
town in very closed minded." I just nodded stupefied.  Mr Marshall nodded
understanding why I didn't reply.  I grinned weakly and rose to my feet.
   "Uh, I think I might go outside and get some fresh air.  Thanks Sir." I
told him weakly.
   "I understand what is going through your head Jesse, I've been where you
are.  That isn't common knowledge and that's the way it will stay. Am I
understood?" He told me.  I again nodded weakly, a fact I did NOT need to
know about Marshall.
   "Okay uhhh.. yeah... thanks Mr Marshall." I finally got out.  Marshall
just nodded.
   "Well if you ever need to talk, you know where you can find me."  I
nodded and walked out the door.

As I was walking away from Marshall's office I ran into Jason, a close
friend.
   "Hey Jess.  What's up?" He asked.
   "Oh, hey Jase, nothing much, just thinking over some stuff." I tried to
ditch the situation before it started.
   "Anything you need to talk about?" He asked.
   "No, it's all fairly much cool.  It's just a lot of little things making
one big mess in my head."  Jason grabbed my arm and led me towards a seat
and pushed me down.
   "Okay talk." He told me.
   "Well, you know that new guy Nick?  Well, Caleb told me this morning
that the rumour around was that he was gay.  I yelled a little at him and
all of that.  Then after first period today, I was walking by the shit
houses and I could here yelling and that and I walked around and there was
Caleb and a group of guys who were kicking the shit out of Nick.  I took
Nick into the locker rooms and cleaned him up a bit.  Then I took Caleb
aside and he more or less said I was gay, I think he's still in there on
the floor, I hit him pretty hard.  Anyways, I was then out in the car lot
with Nick having a smoke and he kissed me and I enjoyed it and I don't want
to be gay."  I told Jason.  Jason just sat there not knowing what to say.
In the end he just leaned forward and hugged me tight.
   "Well, Caleb has always been an asshole to anyone and everyone, you know
that.  As for not being gay or maybe even being gay, I don't care, but you
need to follow you heart and all that's inside." Jason advised.  I looked
up and smiled weakly.
   "Thanks Jase.  The only problem is at the moment I don't know what's
inside.  It's all so confusing."
   "Well, why don't you talk to Nick about it.  If he knows his sexuality,
he can probably help you figure out yours." Jason advised.  I reached over
and hugged him.
   "Thanks Jase, I might just do that."  With that I stood up and headed
back towards the parking lot.

Walking into the parking lot I saw Nick there with Bec having a heated
arguement.  I strode up to them and took Caleb from Nick's arms.
   "If you two are going to fight it will not be infront of the baby." I
told them and walked away with Caleb.  The other two were mildly shocked
and didn't know what to do.  Sitting down on another car, I could hear the
other two start to argue more softly now.  In the end Nick said something,
turned away from Bec and walked over to me.
   "Hey Jesse.  Sorry about that, I didn't mean to upset you." Nick told me
quietly.
   "It wasn't me you upset, I was worried you would upset Caleb." I said
holding him gently in my arms.  Nick looked at me holding him.
   "You look so good holding him like that.  It's almost like you are his
father." He admitted to me.  Laughing quietly I looked at Nick.
   "Somehow I don't think so, you seem to be better at it then me."
   "You never know.  One day maybe." Nick smiled at me.  I looked up at
him.
   "Nick, what happens now?  I mean I may or may not be gay, I enjoy your
company and enjoyed kissing you before... but what now?" I asked.
   "Well, I was hoping that you would consider going out with me and maybe
letting me help you find out where your true sexuality lies." He suggested.
I just smiled.
   "I think I like that idea." I admitted.  With that Nick leaned in and
kissed me again softly on the lips.  There was the sound of a throat being
cleared behind us.  Looking around we both saw Bec standing there looking
very meek.  I glared and she took a step back.
   "Look, Jesse, I wanted to apologise for the way I behaved this morning.
I was just looking out for Nick's best interest, I get a little over
protective of him." I just nodded.
   "Well you don't need to, I'm not going to hurt him and aside from that,
he's big enough and ugly enough to look after himself."
   "Gee thanks... I'm ugly now?" Nick groused playfully.
   "Of course you are." I joked.  He just snorted and picked up Caleb from
my arms and handed him to Bec then grabbed my hand getting me off the car.
   "Come on, we have class to get to."  I waved as I was dragged across the
parking lot to class.

Sitting in class together I slipped my hand under the desk and placed it on
Nick's knee.  Surprised, he looked over at me.  I just smiled and squeezed
it lightly.  The lesson seemed to drag on and then when the bell rang, Nick
and I headed to the cafeteria for lunch.  Grabbing what we wanted we headed
off to a slightly more secluded table where we could sit and talk.
   "So what did you think of Caleb?" Asked Nick.
   "He is beautiful, just like his dad." I told Nick.  Nick just blushed
slightly and I laughed then looked over towards the door.  There was the
older Caleb walking in the door.  I groaned and looked away.  Caleb looked
around then spotted me and headed over to where we were.
   "So Jesse, see you've made a new friend." He sneered at me.
   "Oh get over it Caleb and go away." I told him.  Caleb just looked at
me.
   "Why fag boy, are you gonna hit me again?"  I just shook my head.
   "Caleb, I don't have time for you.  Until you can grow up and get your
head out of your ass, stay away from me.  If you can't do that, consider
our friendship over." With that I stood and walked away, Nick following me.

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There we go, confrontation.  Yeah I know, it wasn't that long but I have
like heaps of work to do for college and I am writing three different
series at the moment... give me a break.  Feedback is always appreciated.
Thanks for all those who wrote to me last time and I'm sorry I didn't reply
if I didn't.  I have just been so snowed under lately.  Anways, feedback to
heartmindsoul@eudoramail.com
till then, keep safe. SC.