Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:57:08 -0700 (PDT)
From: Kirk Landers <ilj4ever44@yahoo.com>
Subject: Dating and the Single Life- part 31

Copyright and Disclaimer:
1. This is a fictional story with fictional
characters.
2. No one is to steal this story under any
circumstances.
3. This story deals with relationships and not sex, so
if you're looking for a story with a lot of sex in it,
this isn't the story for you.

Hope you are all enjoying the story so far.  Here's
part 31...

"FOREVER"


"Jake Garrington," a police sheriff announced putting
Jake's hands behind his back and handcuffing him, "You
are under arrest for murder in the second degree of
Miles Dudley."

Two other police officers escorted Jake to a police
car and placed him in the back seat.  Jake looked out
the window helplessly at Tyler, Kyle, David, Marcus,
Randal and Stanley who were all lined up on the side
walk watching as Jake was driven away.

"You're going to be in jail FOREVER!" an officer
shouted.

Jake then suddenly jolted up out of bed in a cold
sweat, he looked around at his surroundings and made
sure that he was still in his and Tyler's apartment.

     It's been two weeks since they got back from
Hawaii.  Two weeks since he spoke to the police.  Two
weeks since the death of Miles.

"You okay?" Tyler asked wrapping his arms around Jake.

"Yeah, I'm fine," Jake replied.

"Liar," Tyler said.

"I'm just stressed out," Jake sighed.

"Why?" Tyler asked. "You gave your statement to the
police, they said that you were not in any trouble and
that you had no direct involvement in the suicide of
Miles.  It's over."

"Then why does it still haunt me every second?" Jake
asked.

Tyler just wrapped his arms around Jake, letting him
know that he was always there for him.


Over at Randal and Stanley's apartment, Stanley had
packed up all his stuff and temporarily moved into the
living room until he could find a place of his own.
The two were very careful to never be in the same room
at the same time.  What was once a place of love and
happiness was now cold and silent.

    Stanley was in the living room making his bed on
the sofa when Randal came home.  The two briefly
exchanged a look and then went back to their business.
 Randal went into the bedroom and opened up a drawer
at his desk, he pulled out a picture of him and
Stanley together, in happier times.  He missed Stanley
terribly, but the pride in him refuses to fold, he
took a deep breath and put the picture back in the
drawer.

Meanwhile, over at Trevor's apartment, he was eating
dinner when there was an urgent and non-stop knocking
on the door.

"Hold on, hold on," Trevor said walking to the door.
He opened it up and was surprised to find Justin
standing there.

"Hi," Justin said.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" Trevor asked.

"I came to tell you I love you," Justin replied. "I
want us to start over again."

Justin went up to Trevor and kissed him.   Trevor was
shocked by the kiss, but not only for the
impulsiveness of Justin, but for the fact that he felt
nothing, for weeks he's been agonizing over Justin and
Marcus, only to find that he finally realized that all
he wants, all he needs was the one person he's been
pushing away and the one person he needs to try and
get back.

"I'm sorry Justin," Trevor said breaking the kiss.
"What we had was special, but that was the past.  We
were good together then, but not anymore.  I found the
person I'm meant to be with, and now I have to work to
get him back."

Over at David and Kyle's place the two were in the
kitchen quietly eating dinner.

"More chicken?" Kyle asked handing David the chicken
dish.

"Thanks," David said taking the plate of chicken.

The two were again quiet.  David took a bite of
chicken, but then after another minute of silence
couldn't take it anymore.

"Are we falling apart again?" David asked.

"No," Kyle quickly replied. "No, we're not.  It's just
been a little weird for me that's all."

"Kyle, I can only apologize so much," David said.

"David, I've told you already you have nothing to
apologize for," Kyle said. "I know you didn't want
that to happen."

"Then why have you been so distant?" David asked.

"I haven't been distant," Kyle replied.

"We haven't had sex since we came back from Hawaii,"
David said.

"Because we don't know the results of your test," Kyle
said.

The two took a quiet moment to breath a little.

"I'm sorry," Kyle said.

"For what?" David asked.

"You're right," Kyle replied. "I have been distant."

"It's understandable," David said. "I don't expect you
to be okay with this.  I'm actually surprised you're
still with me."

"Don't say that," Kyle said giving David a much needed
hug. "We've been through so much together, I'm not
going to bail on us again."

"Thank you," David sighed holding Kyle tightly.

The next morning Marcus was sitting at the table in
his kitchen drinking a cup of coffee and reading the
newspaper when there was a knock on his door.  He
opened the door and there was a delivery of flowers
for him.

"Marcus Rowan?" the delivery woman asked.

"Yes," Marcus replied.

"Sign here," the delivery woman said handing him a
clipboard with the delivery receipt on it.

"Thanks," Marcus said taking the flowers and closing
the door.

He went back in the kitchen and was looking for a
card, but was surprised when he didn't find one.  Part
of him was hoping they were from Trevor, but then he
also took into account that it might be his friends
trying to cheer him up.  Before he could think about
it anymore there was another knock on the door.  He
opened it up and this time there was a delivery of
cookies sent to him.

"I didn't even know there was a delivery service for
cookies," Marcus commented as he signed the delivery
receipt and closed the door.  Just as he set the
cookies down on the table there was again another
knock on the door, he opened it up and another
delivery man was there with a couple dozen balloons.
He took the balloons and went inside, this time there
was a card.  He opened the card and it read simply,
"I'm sorry."


Just as he set the card down there was one more knock
on the door, he opened it up and standing before him
was Trevor, holding a box of chocolates, and a dozen
roses.

"Hi," Trevor said.

"Hey," Marcus replied surprised by all the gifts and
the visit. "What's going on?"

"I just came to say I'm sorry," Trevor began, "I was a
complete idiot, I was running away from you, from
someone who I realize I'm completely and totally in
love with.  Can you ever forgive me?"

"You already know the answer," Marcus said taking
Trevor into his arms and giving him a kiss that he's
been wanting to give him for so long.

"I love you," Trevor said.

"I love you too," Marcus replied.

Later that day Randal and Kyle were at the club to
start putting together ideas for the look of the club.

"So I was thinking of a dark red for the walls, to
give it a really hot look," Randal suggested.

"I was thinking the exact same thing," Kyle replied.

"Yeah?" Randal asked.

"Yeah," Kyle answered. "I think it would be perfect,
and to have black marble tile on the floor."

"I love that," Randal said. "What about the bar?"

"Well, you said you wanted it to be hot right?" Kyle
asked. "How about that the surface of the bar having
those lights underneath that change the color of the
surface top, we can have it change from red, to
yellow, something like that."

"I never thought of that," Randal said. "I love it."

"Great," Kyle said. "So we're getting somewhere at
least."

 "Thank God this club is actually coming together,"
Randal said. "It's what's keeping me going."

"How are you doing?" Kyle asked.

"I'm okay," Randal replied.

"You sure?" Kyle asked. "You can talk about Stanley if
you need to."

"No, I don't want to," Randal replied.

"Why?" Kyle asked.

"Because I'm pissed at him for what's happening,"
Randal replied.

"You still blame this whole break up on him?" Kyle
asked.

"I really don't need another lecture," Randal pleaded.
"I already got one from Marcus back in Hawaii.  He
said that I've been cold towards Stanley."

"Well-" Kyle began, but Randal cut him off.

"Please Kyle," Randal begged. "Don't."

"All right," Kyle said.

"Hey guys," Marcus happily said walking into the club.

"Hey, you're in a good mood," Randal noted.

"That's a change," Kyle said. "What's up?"

"Trevor," Marcus said happily.

"You two are back together?" Kyle asked smiling.

"Yeah," Marcus replied.

"I'm sorry happy for you!" Kyle exclaimed giving
Marcus a big hug.

"Thank you," Marcus said.

"Congrats," Randal smiled not being able to help but
being a little jealous.

"When did this happen?" Kyle asked.

"This morning," Marcus replied.

"Well, what are you doing here then?" Kyle asked.

"We have work to do," Randal answered.

"He can join us later, he should be with Trevor right
now," Kyle said.

"That cool Randal?" Marcus asked.

"Yeah, that's fine," Randal replied.

"Awesome, thanks guys," Marcus said and rushed out.

"That's so great," Kyle said.

 "Yeah, great," Randal said sadly.

"Hey," Kyle said getting Randal's attention. "Come
here."

Kyle then went and gave Randal a comforting hug.

"You'll be okay," Kyle continued.

"Thanks," Randal replied.

Meanwhile, Tyler and Jake were at home both deciding
not to go into work that day.  Tyler was in the
kitchen going over payroll for the restaurant while
Jake was in bed still.  Tyler tried concentrating on
his work, but couldn't leave Jake alone in the state
of mind he was in.  He got up and went to the bedroom
where he saw Jake laying on his side staring at the
wall.

"Babe, you need to get up," Tyler said.

"Why?" Jake asked, not seeing the point.

"You can't keep torturing yourself like this," Tyler
said.

"I deserve it," Jake replied.

"No you don't," Tyler said.  "Come on, change your
clothes."

Tyler then pulled Jake up out of bed.

"What are we doing?" Jake asked.

"We're going out," Tyler said.

"Where?" Jake asked.

"Just put your clothes on," Tyler replied. "You have
twenty minutes."

Tyler then got up and left the room leaving Jake to
get ready.

Over at David's store he was trying to clear his mind
and do some inventory when his cell phone rang.

"Hello?" David asked answering the phone.

"Is this David?" the voice asked.

"Yes," David replied.

"David this is Dr. Grayson," he said.

"Hi," David replied nervously.

"We have your test results," Dr. Grayson said.

"Oh?" David asked.

"Can you come in today?" Dr. Grayson asked.

"You can't tell me over the phone?" David asked.

"I'd prefer to speak with you in person," Dr. Grayson
answered.

"Oh, all right," David replied scarred.

"What time can you come in?" Dr. Grayson asked.

"I'll be there in an hour," David said.

"I'll see you soon," Dr. Grayson said.

"Bye," David replied hanging up.

Once Jake got ready Tyler took him and drove to
Randal, Marcus and Kyle's future club.  When the
walked inside it was decorated with a lot of Christmas
lights and hot music was playing.

"What's going on?" Jake asked.

"We are going to have some fun," Tyler said wrapping
his arms around Jake. "Right guys?"

Then Kyle and Randal stepped out from hiding and
joined them.

"Right," Kyle replied.

"You guys did all this?" Jake asked.

"Tyler called us and said that you needed a place to
dance and have some fun, I think it's only fitting
that our best friends be the first people to dance in
our club," Randal said.  With that Randal and Kyle
grabbed Jake and Tyler and the four of them went out
on what will soon be the dance floor and started
dancing together to cheer up Jake.  Jake at first was
very hesitant and unable to let go, but eventually he
loosened up and danced with the guys and smiled for
the first time since the incident in Hawaii.

Over at Marcus' place, him and Trevor were lying in
bed together having just had sex.

"I don't ever want to get out of bed," Marcus said
giving Trevor a kiss on the forehead.

"Me neither," Trevor replied. "Again, I just want to
apologize for putting you through all-"

"Don't worry about it," Marcus said cutting him off.
"It only has made us appreciate each other more."

"I love you so much," Trevor said kissing Marcus.

"I love you too," Marcus replied.

The two cuddled some more  before Marcus decided to
ask Trevor about Miles.

"So how are you doing?" Marcus asked. "I know you and
Miles were good friends."

"I'm doing better," Trevor sighed. "It's weird to
think that he's gone."

"I know," Marcus replied.

"I mean, yeah, he was a bit eccentric and really put
Jake and Tyler through a lot, but he only did it cause
of how much he liked Jake," Trevor said.

"I know," Marcus said again, "I'm sure he was a great
guy."

"He was," Trevor said. "Me and the guys are working
with his parents to set up the funeral."

"You need help with anything?" Marcus asked.

"No, I'll be okay," Trevor replied. "I just feel
guilty."

"Guilty?" Marcus asked. "Why?"

"Here one of my best friends died, but at the same
time, this is the best day of my life," Trevor said.

"Best day of my life too," Marcus said.

"I just want to be with you forever," Trevor sighed.

"Why don't you move in?" Marcus asked.

"Are you serious?" Trevor asked after a minute of
absorbing what Marcus just suggested.

"I would love it," Marcus replied. "It would be so
great."

"This is a big deal Marcus," Trevor said. "You think
we're ready for that?"

"After all we've been through, I think we're prepared
for anything," Marcus replied.

"I don't know," Trevor said nervously.

"Just promise me you'll think about it," Marcus said.

"Of course," Trevor replied.

"Thanks," Marcus said giving Trevor a kiss.

Back at the club, the guys have been dancing for an
hour when David walked into the club.  He stood at the
top of the stairs and smiled as he watched his friends
being so happy and care-free, he then took a breathe
and walked down the stairs.  Kyle was the first to see
David and quickly ran up to him giving him a hug.

"I didn't know you would be here," Kyle said.

"Well, I got a call from the doctor," David answered.

"Oh?" Kyle asked hopeful.

"He wants me to come down to see him now," David
replied.

"That could be good right?" Kyle asked.

"I don't think so," David said quietly.

"I see," Kyle said gravely. "Let me get my jacket and
we'll go."

"Hey David," Tyler called out.

"Hey guys," David replied putting on a fake smile.
"How are you Jake?"

"Better," Jake replied wrapping his arms around Tyler.

"Good," David said.

"I have to go with David, but I'll talk to you guys
later okay?" Kyle said.

"All right," Randal replied. "Talk to you later."

Kyle and David then walked out and headed down to the
doctor's office.

Over at Randal and Stanley's apartment, Stanley was
looking through the apartment listings in the
newspaper and circling possibilities.  After twenty
minutes of looking he set the paper down and went and
sat down on the couch and began thinking of him and
Randal, a past time he's been having ever since the
two broke up.

****Flashback****

Randal and Stanley woke up in the morning together.

"You know, helping Marcus move in yesturday kinda made
me want to do some more unpacking," Randal said.

"What do you mean?" Stanley asked.

"What do you say we move you in here?" Randal asked.

Stanley went quiet for a moment before answering.

"Are you serious?" Stanley asked.

"Yea, I think it would be great," Randal replied.
"Think of how great it is waking up with each other.
We can do this every morning.  What do you say?"

Stanley leaned in and kissed Randal happily.

"Yes!" Stanley answered.  "It sounds perfect."

The two lied holding each other.

"I love you," Randal said.

"I love you too," Stanley replied.

"I wish that everyone can be as happy as I am right
now," Randal said.

****End Flashback****

Stanley's eyes began filling with tears, realizing how
much he wanted Randal back, but knowing he might never
get him back the same way he was before.

Over at the doctor's office, Kyle and David were
sitting down waiting for the doctor to come in.

"I'm sure you're fine," Kyle said hopeful giving
David's hand a squeeze.

"I hope so," David sighed.

The doctor then walked in carrying David's file.

"Hello David," Dr. Grayson said.

"Hi doctor," David said shaking his hand, "You
remember Kyle right?"

"Yes, hello Kyle," Dr. Grayson said shaking Kyle's
hand.

"Hi," Kyle replied.

"So I asked you to come down here so I could go over
your test results," Dr. Grayson said sitting down.

"Yes," David replied.

"Did he get an A?" Kyle asked trying to add some humor
to the situation.

"David," Dr. Grayson sighed. "You know, you should
always be safe before engaging in activities with
someone you're unfamiliar with."

"I know," David replied. "But I was drugged."

"That's terrible," Dr. Grayson sighed shaking his
head.

"I think I know how the results turned out," David
said sadly.

"I'm sorry David," Dr. Grayson said. "But they came
back positive."

****************************************************************************

To Be Continued...

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