Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 01:44:48 -0800 (PST)
From: Kirk Landers <ilj4ever44@yahoo.com>
Subject: Dating and the Single Life- part 8

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 alot of sex in it.
This isn't the story for you.

   Hope you all are enjoying, here is part 8 entitled
"Moving In and Moving On"

"MOVING IN AND MOVING ON"

    It was a Saturday and the guys were at David's
place helping Brett move in.  Everyone seemed to be in
good spirits except for Kyle who was having trouble
getting over David and this whole situation.  Marcus
had just finished putting a box in David's bedroom
when Randal came to talk to him.

"I need to tell you something." Randal said quietly

"What is it?" Marcus asked as him and Randal went into
the bathroom to talk privately.

"I went the other day to get tested." Randal said as
they closed the door.

"You got tested?" Marcus asked, "Did you think
something was wrong?"

"No, well, I don't know.  I was talking to Jake last
week and we were talking about the many partners I've
hooked up with." Randal replied

"I see." Marcus said understanding

"Yea, and Jake expressed concern about me possibly
getting something and it got me worried." Randal said

"I'm sure everything is fine." Marcus said

"But what if it isn't?" Randal asked worried, "I mean
I took that test eight days ago and they said I should
know within seven.  What if something's wrong?"

"You're careful when you have sex." Marcus pointed
out, "If something does show up then we'll worry about
it then, but in the mean time just try to relax."

"I can't." Randal said, "Because the more I think
about it, the more I think that I'm going to get bad
news from them."

Marcus pulled in Randal and hugged him.

"Everything will be okay." Marcus said comfortingly

"I hope so." Randal said, "I'm scared, I'm really
scared right now."

"Just remember that you're not alone in this." Marcus
said, "It will be okay."

Back outside Kyle was picking up a box of Brett's
things and heading up to David's apartment when Brett
came up to him.

"Hey Kyle." Brett said, "Thank you so much for helping
me move in."

"Sure.  No problem." Kyle said

"It really means a lot to me." Brett said

"Um, I'd stay and talk, but this box is kind of heavy
so I'm going to go hurry and put this down in the
apartment." Kyle said trying to get out of talking to
Brett.

"Oh sorry." Brett said as he went to pick up some
things.

"No problem." Kyle said with a hint of sarcasm in his
voice as he went up to the apartment.

When Kyle got up to the apartment David was cleaning
the windows.

"Hey David." Kyle said, "How about you help us move
your boyfriend's heavy things in now and worry about
the smudge on the window later."

"Oh sorry." David said putting down the towel.

"No you're not." Kyle said smiling a little, "You
always tried to get yourself out of doing actual
work."

"What are you talking about?" David asked sheepishly

"Come on." Kyle began, "Remember when I moved into my
apartment it was just you, me and Marcus.  Marcus and
I were bringing up the couch, the bed, and all that
other crap, while you were in the bathroom cleaning
the mirrors."

"I was helping." David said smiling

"I'm not done yet." Kyle said laughing, "Then when we
were helping you move in here, Marcus, Randal, Jake,
Tyler and I were bring in all the boxes, the bed, the
furniture and you went out to get us lunch."

"Because I thought you guys were hungry." David said

"It doesn't take two hours to get us McDonalds." Kyle
retorted, "Face it, I know you so well that you can't
even get away with anything anymore."

"I guess not." David said knowing he's busted.

Kyle and David both looked at each other smiling.
Although Kyle was upset over David and Brett he
couldn't help but enjoy the time alone he has with
David right now.

"Now come on, help us." Kyle said smiling

"Okay." David said putting an arm around Kyle.

As they were about to head out Jake, Brett, and Tyler
came in with boxes.

"Everything is all moved in now." Brett said putting
the box down.

"Oh darn." David said with mock dissapointment, "I was
just about to come out and help too."

"You ass." Kyle said laughing

"Thanks for helping me guys." Brett said

"No problem." Tyler replied

"Where's Randal and Marcus?" Jake asked

"Right here." Marcus said as him and Randal walked
into the living room.

"Everything all right?" David asked

"Yea." Randal replied, "Everything is fine."

"Crap!" Kyle shouted, "Have you guys seen my watch?"

"You lost your watch?" David asked concerned

"Yea, I know I had it on today too." Kyle replied

"Well, Christmas is coming up." Tyler said, "We'll get
you one then."

"No, he need this watch." David said

"Why?" Jake asked

"It was my grandpa's." Kyle replied

"Oh." Randal said understanding the importance of it.

"We'll help you look for it." Brett said, "I'm just
going to move my car into the parking area."

Brett headed out as the guys looked around the
apartment for it.

"Maybe it fell outside." Jake suggested

"Yea, let's go look." David said as him and Kyle went
outside.

When they walked outside they saw Brett move his car,
but as he was backing into the parking structure Kyle
and David heard a crack.

"Oh no." David said knowing what it was.

"My watch." Kyle said worriedly as him and David
rushed to Brett's car.

"What is it?" Brett asked getting out of the car.  He
looked down and saw Kyle picking up his watch, which
had been broken up into four pieces.

"My watch." Kyle said sadly

"I am so sorry." Brett said feeling incredibly guilty,
"I didn't see it there."

"It's not your fault." David said

"I'll pay for it to get fixed." Brett said

"No, it's okay." Kyle said sadly, "It's beyond repair
at this point."

"I'm so sorry." Brett said again.

"It's fine." Kyle said brushing it off, "It was just a
dumb watch anyway."

"But it was your grandpa's." David said

"Well, now it's trash." Kyle said throwing it in a
trash can.

"Kyle." David said calling after him.

"I actually need to get to work now, so I'll see you
guys later." Kyle said as he headed to his car.  David
went to catch up to him.

"Kyle, please don't be mad at Brett.  He's really
sorry about this." David said

"I know, I'm not mad at him." Kyle said

"All right." David replied, "Sorry about your watch."

"Thanks." Kyle said as he got into his car.

Kyle then drove off to work.  David went back over to
Brett.

"I feel so bad." Brett said upset, "He'll hate me now
for sure."

"No, he knows it was an accident." David said rubbing
Brett's back, "Come on, let's get something to eat."

Brett and David headed back to his apartment, as they
were walking there David looked in the trash at Kyle's
watch.  It was broken in pieces, and David felt bad
knowing how much that watch meant to Kyle.  When they
got back up to the apartment David explained what
happened and then the guys went to get lunch.

At work Kyle was busy, tons of customers with the
holidays coming up.  He was busy shelving some dolls
when he looked down at his bare wrist where his watch
once was.

"Dammit." Kyle said to himself.

"Excuse me, would you mind not using that language
around my kids." a lady said with her three children.

"Sorry." Kyle said apologetically

Kyle then went back to work, as he was finishing up
someone tapped him on the shoulder.  He turned around
and saw his sister, Phoebe there.  She's 25, 5'6, long
dark hair, brown eyes.

"Phoebe." Kyle said giving her a hug, "What are you
doing here?"

"Doing some Christmas shopping." Phoebe replied, "I
haven't talked to you in so long."

"Well, you know ever since the fall out with the
family." Kyle said

"I'm sure you, mom, and dad can work everything out if
you go talk to them." Phoebe said

"Phoebe, you heard them, they don't want me in their
life anymore.  They don't like the fact that their
only son is a fag." Kyle said quietly

"Actually, you're not their only son anymore." Phoebe
replied

"What?" Kyle asked

"Mom had a baby a few months ago." Phoebe replied

Kyle was shocked, "Are you serious?"

"Yea." Phoebe answered, "That's why I'm here, to get
him a gift."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Kyle asked

"I don't know, I just, I thought you would be even
more upset knowing that they had another kid after the
friction between you three.  I didn't want you to
think you were getting replaced or anything." Phoebe
said gently

"I see." Kyle answered, "What's his name?"

"Rick, but we call him Ricky." Phoebe said

"Phoebs, do you think you can do me a big favor?" Kyle
asked

"Yea, of course." Phoebe replied

"Can you bring him here?  I want to meet my little
brother." Kyle said

"I'll bring him in about twenty minutes." Phoebe said

"Thank you." Kyle replied

"I'll be right back." Phoebe said as she left the
store.  Kyle stood there, still shocked to learn that
he has a baby brother.

After lunch Marcus and Randal went off and David and
Brett went back to their apartment.  So Tyler and Jake
spent some time alone together walking around.

"I was going to try and be sly and figure out what you
wanted for Christmas, but you haven't given out any
hints.  So, what do you want?" Tyler asked

"Tyler, you don't have to get me anything.  I have
you, that's all I need from you." Jake replied sweetly

"You're cute." Tyler said, "But I know there must be
something you want."

"All right, well I would like us to spend a weekend
away together.  Get away from all the drama and
everything for a couple days." Jake answered

"Sounds perfect." Tyler said, "That will be my gift to
you."

Jake gave Tyler a hug, "Thank you."

"Anything for you." Tyler replied

The two continued their walk and got to their
apartment.

Meanwhile Marcus and Randal were sitting on the beach
in front of Randal's apartment talking about Randal's
test.

"I have this fear." Randal began, "I'm 40, but I like
like I'm 80.  I'm confined to a bed living out the
remainder of my life.  I'm weak, can't do anything on
my own.  And you guys come visit me and all of you are
happy, successful, and I realize that I'll never be
apart of that."

"That won't happen." Marcus said, "You're going to be
fine.  You'll be just as happy and successful."

"I don't know Marcus.  Something is telling me that
the results aren't going to be what I want to hear."
Randal said

"You're just nervous that's all." Marcus said

"But, I just screwed around.  I was careless, I always
hooked up with someone new everynight." Randal brought
up

"Well, maybe you should think about settling down a
little.  Maybe start dating." Marcus suggested

"I've thought about it.  But I should wait and see how
the results come out first before I plan my future."
Randal replied

"Just remember that we're all here for you." Marcus
said

"Thanks." Randal said leaning his head on Marcus's
shoulder.

The two sat there contemplating what's in store for
Randal...

At David's apartment, he and Brett were unpacking some
of Brett's things.

"So are you sure that Kyle's not going to hate me?"
Brett asked hanging up some clothes.

"I'm sure, I know him.  He's one of the nicest guys,
he knows it was an accident." David replied

"I should at least try and get it fixed." Brett
suggested

"No, don't worry about it." David answered dismissing
the idea.

David sat on his bed unpacking one of the boxes, but
then got to thinking about when Kyle told him about
how much that watch meant to him.

****FLASHBACK****

David and Kyle were in Kyle's room laying on his bed
together watching tv.

"What time is it?" David asked

Kyle looked at his watch.

"Two in the morning." Kyle replied

"I should get going." David said getting up

"Just stay the night." Kyle said, "By the time you get
home you'll only get a few hours of sleep before you
have to get to work."

"You sure?" David asked

"Of course, you know you can stay here whenever you
want." Kyle replied

"Thanks." David said giving Kyle a quick kiss as he
laid back down with him.  Kyle rested his head on
David's chest as the two cuddled together.  David ran
his hands slowly up and down Kyle's arm, he then
noticed Kyle's watch.

"That's a nice watch." David said, "Expensive
looking."

"Yea, it was my grandpa's." Kyle replied, "It was one
of the most expensive things he ever bought."

"Really?" David asked

"Yea, he saw it one day when he was in some store.
Whenever he wanted something for himself, he would
always save for it.  He wouldn't spend the money he
had, he said it made the item more special when you
save and earn for it.  It took him over a year before
he was able to afford it." Kyle said

"And he gave it to you?" David asked

"No, he wore it all the time.  And I thought it was
the coolest thing when I was little, it was shiny and
new looking all the time.  Then when I was 15, he got
sick and when we went to visit him in the hospital he
took the watch off and gave it to me.  He told me that
he wanted his favorite belonging to go to his favorite
grandson." Kyle said fondly, "Then the next day he
passed away."

"Wow, that watch must mean a lot to you." David said

"Yea, to my grandpa it was expensive, but to me, it's
priceless." Kyle replied, "And I promised him that I
would keep it in perfect condition just like he did."

****END FLASHBACK****

"Should I at least get him another watch?" Brett asked
getting David out of his day dream.

"Brett, baby.  Don't worry, I'll take care of it."
David replied kissing Brett.

"You sure?" Brett asked

"Positive." David replied

"Okay, thanks." Brett said

David then went to the living room area and looked
fondly at a picture of him and Kyle.

"Where should I put this?" Brett asked bringing out a
framed picture of him and David together.

"Doesn't matter to me." David replied, "Anywhere you
want."

"How about right here." Brett said putting the picture
next to the one of David and Kyle.  David laughed to
himself, finding the irony in the fact that the two
pictures are right next to each other.

"What's so funny?" Brett asked confused

"Nothing.  Now let's give you a proper welcome to the
apartment." David replied kissing Brett as the two
headed into the bedroom.

Back at the toy store Phoebe came back during Kyle's
break with their little brother Ricky.

"Kyle, this is Ricky." Phoebe said as Kyle picked up
his three month old brother.

"Hey little guy." Kyle said sweetly, "I'm your big
brother Kyle.  Phoebe, do you mind if I have a little
alone time with him?"

"Oh sure." Phoebe said, "I'll just be looking around."

Phoebe then walked off in the store as Kyle sat down
holding his brother.

"You probably never heard of me.  Mom and Dad aren't
exactly that fond of me.  But I want you to know that
I'm your brother.  You most likely won't see me much
in your life, but whenever I can I'll visit you.  It's
actually probably best that you don't hang around with
me much, I don't want you to grow up and be like me.
The life I have is one that I would never want you to
have.  Living life with out your parents' love,
knowing that you're their biggest dissapointment.
Just be happy, grow up, get married, and have kids.
That's the life I want you to have.  Can you promise
me that?" Kyle asked looking lovingly at his brother,
"Also, don't be down on love.  For a long time I was
and in doing so I lost out on the perfect person for
me."

Kyle then gave his little brother a hug.

"I love you." Kyle said softly

Later that day David went outside his apartment and
looked in the trash at Kyle's watch, he picked up the
peices wondering if there was anyway it could be
fixed.  As he was looking at it Kyle drove up.  David
quickly put the watch in his pocket as Kyle got out of
the car.

"Hey." David said as Kyle walked up to him.

"Hi." Kyle replied

"What's up?" David asked

"Alot." Kyle replied, "I saw Phoebe today."

"Your sister?  How's she doing?" David asked

"She's doing good." Kyle replied, "She brought my
brother."

"Your brother?" David asked confused

"Yea, I apparently have a new baby brother." Kyle
replied

"Oh my God." David said shocked

"I know." Kyle said, "I thought the exact same thing."

"You all right?" David asked

"I don't know, I mean, it's weird he's three months
old and I just found out about him thirty minutes
ago." Kyle replied, "You should have seen him.  He's
the cutest kid, big brown eyes.  He's perfect.  My
parents would probably have a fit if they find out
that I was around him."

"Maybe you should try and reconcile with them." David
said

"Yea right." Kyle replied, "We'll never get a long.
They don't want a fag as a son.  And honestly, I don't
blame them."

"Hey." David said putting his hands on Kyle's
shoulders, "There is nothing wrong with being gay,
there's nothing wrong with you.  You're perfect."

David then gave Kyle a hug.

"You're perfect to me." David continued

Brett watched David and Kyle from the apartment window
suddenly feeling like he's out of place.

At Tyler and Jake's apartment the two were on the
internet looking for places to go for their weekend
get-a-way.

"We can go to Palm Springs." Tyler suggested

"Yea, but I don't know, it's winter and all I'd kind
of like to go somewhere with snow since we aren't
going to get any here in LA." Jake replied

"How about Big Bear?" Tyler asked

"Perfect." Jake replied

"Great, let's see what we can find." Tyler said
searching the net.

"This is going to be great." Jake said kissing Tyler
on the neck.

"Wait, I think I found the perfect place." Tyler said
pointing to the computer screen at a nice cabin.

"Looks great." Jake said

"And there are still vacancies." Tyler said, "I'll
call them up now."

Jake then went to the bedroom and waited for Tyler as
he was laying there he looked at a picture of the
whole group of them together.  He then slowly lost his
excitement for the trip.  After about ten minutes
Tyler came in and saw the upset look on Jake's face.

"What's wrong babe?" Tyler asked laying down next to
Jake.

"It's us." Jake replied

"You and me?" Tyler asked

"No, I mean all of us.  You, me, Kyle, Marcus, Randal
and David." Jake corrected

"What about us?" Tyler asked

"None of us really hang out together anymore." Jake
answered

"Yea we do." Tyler replied, "We were just all together
earlier today."

"No, I mean it seems like all of us have gone off in
different directions.  Marcus and Randal are hanging
out a lot lately and if Kyle isn't with those two he's
off by himself, and David is with Brett now." Jake
said, "We don't really do things together as much as
we used to."

"I know, but it's kind of natural considering what's
happening with all of us lately." Tyler replied

"What do you mean?" Jake asked

"Well you and me are a couple now, David is with Brett
now, Randal and Kyle are helping out Marcus with his
fears of Thomas, and besides that Kyle is upset with
David that's why he wants to go off by himself
sometimes." Tyler explained, "We all are going through
different things now, that's why we've all gone off in
different directions."

"We were always going through different things, but
that never stopped us from being together before."
Jake said, "When we all first started hanging out,
Marcus was the successful lawyer, Randal was the
sexual one, David was the spontaneous, party guy, Kyle
was the shy, sweet guy, you were the guy who had it
rough his whole life and ended up being successful,
and I was the spoiled, rich boy.  You know we were all
completely different and we some how all ended up
being this family, but now we're all separating."

"So, do you not want to go on the trip?" Tyler asked

"No, I do." Jake replied, "Maybe though, we should
invite the other guys.  Make this a trip for us to
re-connect."

"All right." Tyler said kissing Jake

"Thanks." Jake said

"Funny, we all were very different.  It's weird how we
became so close." Tyler said

"I know." Jake replied

"I mean you were this spoiled, selfish little brat."
Tyler said teasingly

"Hey!" Jake said laughing, "You're an ass."

"But I still like you." Tyler said kissing Jake

"No, get away from me." Jake said jokingly pushing
Tyler away from him.

Tyler then grabbed Jake and laid down on top of him.

"I love you." Tyler said kissing Jake.

"I love you too." Jake replied

"You know that's the first time we've said that to
each other as a couple." Tyler replied

"I know." Jake said, "It's the first time I've ever
said that to a boyfriend."

"Me too." Tyler replied

"We should celebrate." Jake said

"Oh yea." Tyler answered as him and Jake began kissing
more passionately.

   Over at Kyle's apartment he had gotten home a few
minutes ago and was sitting on his couch with Marcus
still amazed to hear he had a brother.

"You have to be there for him." Marcus said

"I know, but I don't want to influence him in any
way." Kyle replied

"What are you talking about?" Marcus asked, "You're
one of the nicest guys out there.  If your brother
grows up to be half as nice as you then he'll be loved
by everyone."

"I don't my my lifestyle to influence him in anyway."
Kyle corrected

Marcus nodded his head understanding.

"You don't want to take the chance of him being gay."
Marcus said

"Yea." Kyle replied, "Because it's not a lifestyle
that's accepted by society and it's not one my parents
will accept either."

"You love the same way, only you show that love to a
guy instead of a girl." Marcus said, "Being gay isn't
some kind of curse."

"It is if you're part of my family." Kyle replied,
"Life is hard enough, I don't want my brother to go
through anymore hardships because he's gay too."

"Well, it's your decision." Marcus said, "But I don't
think you should cut him out of your life because you
think you're making his life easier."

Marcus then got up and headed for the door.

"Where you going?" Kyle asked

"I'm going to go see Randal, he's going through some
stuff right now." Marcus replied

"Is he okay?" Kyle asked

"I hope so." Marcus replied as he headed out the door.

Kyle got up and changed out of his work clothes.
After he got dressed he was going to go get some food,
but as he was headed into the kitchen there was a
knock on the door.  Kyle went and answered it and was
suprised by who was there.

"Mom." Kyle said suprised seeing his mom, Carol, 5'6,
dark blonde hair, late 40's, standing there, "What are
you doing here?"

"I have to speak with you." Carol replied

"Do you want to come in?" Kyle asked

"No, I don't plan on staying long." Carol replied

"What is it?" Kyle asked

"I hear Phoebe brought Ricky to the store for you to
meet." Carol said

"Yea." Kyle replied, "I didn't know you were even
pregnant."

"Well it's not like we stay in touch." Carol said
cooly

"He's beautiful." Kyle said

"Yes, he is." Carol said, "And Richard and I have
great hopes for him."

"How is dad?" Kyle asked

"Do you really care how Richard is?" Carol asked

"Look, what is it you have to say?" Kyle asked sharply

"I came to tell you that I don't want you around my
son." Carol replied bluntly

"He's my brother." Kyle said

"Only by blood." Carol retorted, "I don't want him to
grow up and be like you."

"I don't want that either!" Kyle snapped

"We want him to grow up, meet a GIRL, get married and
have kids." Carol said, "Dreams that your father and I
once had for you."

"Yea, well sorry I ruined that dream for you." Kyle
replied

"Don't try and act like the victim here." Carol said,
"You are the one who decided to live like this.  You
have no idea what you've done to your father and me."

"You're right, I'm the bad guy.  I'm the fag that
ruined your life." Kyle said angrily

"And I don't want to have to go through that again
with Rick." Carol said

"Believe me, that's the last thing I want for him.  I
don't want his life to be anything like mine.  You
want him to get married and have kids, so do I.  I
want him to be accepted.  I want him to be successful.
 Everything I'm not right?" Kyle asked

"Right, then you'll stay away from him." Carol said

"Fine." Kyle said painfully

"Good." Carol said as she turned to leave.

"What?  No goodbye hug?" Kyle asked sarcastically

Carol didn't even respond as she continued walking
away.  Kyle then slammed his door.  As Carol got in to
her car she began to cry as she drove off.  Kyle went
and sat on the couch and began to cry as well.

Over at Randal's apartment Marcus got there and the
two were talking.  As they talked the phone rang.

"Hello?" Randal asked answering

"Hello, is this Randal Brody?"

"Yes." Randal replied

"This is Dr. Callaway."

"Oh, hi doctor." Randal said

"Yes, we got the results back." the doctor said

"All right." Randal said preparing himself to hear the
news.....

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To Be Continued....

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