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The Locker – Chapter 6

Saturday, 8. September 2007 12:00

 

Chapter 6

Saturday

8:21 p.m.

Dinner had been strange; different in a way he just couldn’t put his finger on. Every time he’d look over at Dakota he got this feeling that everyone else at the table was noticing and then like the perfect dufus he had to have a choking spell, that sure was a hit with Dakota’s mom who seemed so distant, so strange really. He couldn’t quite say why, but he was sure she kept looking at him as if to see if he was good enough for her son and yet at other times it was like she was feeling angry with him, upset that he was even sitting at their table.

It certainly wasn’t a dinner like he was used to. At his place his folks would talk, laugh, tell and ask things of him and each other, sort of like they were catching up or something, but Dakota’s folks seemed different. It was more like they were only there to fuel up, not to check up or anything. It was kind of weird for him and even Arizona was quiet which he didn’t think was possible and yet, he couldn’t quite put his finger on it but it didn’t just seem because he was there, that somehow this was normal for them.

Noah had tried to offer to help with the dishes but both Arizona and Rosalie, Dakota’s mother, refused his offer quickly. In fact he sort of felt like she really didn’t even want him there and he noticed a strange glance between her and Dakota as well which only made him feel more out of place. He really didn’t understand it but somehow it didn’t seem to matter much, as each time he would steal a glance at Dakota he would feel the strange glow in his body flare up. It was like he wanted to just reach across the table and grab Dakota and kiss him, and he could feel the desire inside, feel it burning into his body with each stolen look, each covert glance.

Everything seemed so sad really and he couldn’t help but notice at times how Rosalie would look at both Arizona and Dakota, as if she was about to cry or something and he wondered what it was that made the place seem comfortable, but so sad, so empty really even though people were there. It was like no one wanted to talk and yet they were desperate to do just that. He couldn’t figure it out but what he did notice was that every now and then, everyone stole glances at him and Dakota, as if they knew which worried him. He had figured out that Arizona knew about her brother, but did his family know too?

That really was freaking him out because he couldn’t even begin to imagine what his own parents would feel if they knew how much he ached for another boy, and he doubted if either of them would accept it the way it appeared Dakota’s had or were. Maybe he was just being silly but he couldn’t get it out of his head as he waited for Dakota out on the front porch that somehow his mother at least had a suspicion that he was queer, but if she did, why hadn’t she said anything?

He wished at times he could just sit down with them and tell them, that maybe if he could just share how he was feeling that maybe it would be easier, that maybe he could get through another day just a bit easier, but he doubted if his parents would understand. He had heard his father talk about it, about how gays were sick or perverted, and his mother had agreed too and for a bit he had wondered if that was it, that maybe it was some disease or something that he could get help for, that he could take a pill for but inside, deep down he knew it wasn’t that way at all. Hell, he had proven that by the way he wanted Dakota so much, how he couldn’t even begin to control the strange emotions that ran thru him each time he thought about Dakota inside of him.

Sitting there he squirmed a bit, as he could really still feel that first press against his butt, that first jab of pain that went up his whole body as Dakota tried to enter him and he felt the searing pain even now but it was just a memory, not real and he tried to hold it back, tears near threatening to break free and roll down his face as he realized that he had held back, that he had whimped out. How could he have been so stupid, so dumb as to not know it would hurt and instead of taking it for a moment he had ran, and now he was feeling like this whole weekend was going to wind up with him once more being alone, despite all that Dakota had said.

How could he still want him after Noah failed him like that? Could they have sensed that and that was why dinner was so quiet? Had they somehow seen his failure to please written on Dakota’s face or his own? He shook a little sitting there, wondering why it was that he just couldn’t do things right, that every time he tried to be who he was he failed? Even his attempt at being a part of the school had failed when he joined the drama club, and that whole mess in wearing the dress had only embarrassed his father, and sitting there he could still hear his father’s voice, telling him that he shouldn’t be surprised at the writing on his locker, after all he did dress up in a dress, and that was what happened to kids who did that kind of stuff. He could still hear his father telling him he should have tried out for some sports instead, at least then when he failed it wouldn’t be so bad.

It irked him too, as he replayed that conversation in his mind that his father already had chalked him up to being unable to play sports that he would fail but that at least he wouldn’t have been branded queer like he had been for doing the drama play. Shit, what did he really expect from him? It wasn’t like he was gifted with a great body like Dakota or Rusty, yet his father kept at him to try, to be something he wasn’t. He shook his head, knowing that his father would never understand if he did tell him, but how could he keep it hidden? How could he keep his feelings hidden for so long, especially the way they seemed to be only getting more intense, more controlling?

If anything he was feeling more alone now than before Dakota had shown up at his place that first night, and yet something inside kept telling him that things would change, that he couldn’t just sit back and stew about stuff. He wondered if he’d ever have the courage to speak up, to say how he really felt when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned quickly to stare up to find Dakota’s mother looking down at him. He felt an icy fear inside, thinking that she was going to send him home or worse, tell him he couldn’t see Dakota anymore.

He felt the tears welling up even before she spoke but the way her eyes looked at him kept the tears from falling, kept his heart from stopping as he waited, just looking up into her face. Noah could see the pain inside and once more the thought that she was going to stop him and Dakota came to mind, but there was something about her, something that held his fear at bay, kept it from overwhelming him as she smiled a thin weak smile, her hands looking rough as it rested on his trembling body.

Rosalie “Mind if I sit with you? Dakota won’t be much longer”

Noah “Uh, sure, uh, thanks again for dinner, it was really good”

Rosalie “Arizona made a special effort, she seems to like you a lot”

Noah “Uh, I like her too”

Rosalie “Yes, but not as much as you like my son, huh?”

He felt the panic inside and he didn’t know what to do or say. He looked down at his hands, resting in his lap and he wondered if all mothers knew this stuff, or was he sending off some signal, some sign that he was in love with Dakota? Christ if he was, did that mean his own mother knew? He could feel the eyes staring at him, waiting for him to answer and he had a small lump in his throat as he croaked out his answer.

Noah “Yes, I really do like Dakota… uh, he’s been nice to me…”

Rosalie “He’s a good boy, I think he likes you too, you are the first boy he’s ever brought home, did he tell you that?”

Noah “The first? Uh, no, no he didn’t”

Rosalie “Yes, he doesn’t usually talk much, but all week he kept telling us about you, I have never really seen him so happy in a long time”

Noah wasn’t sure how to answer that nor if he could even. It was all so strange to listen to her soft voice, almost as if she was tired and yet it was different too, like she was saying one thing but was thinking about something else. He stared at her, seeing the eyes glisten a little and he realized that she had tears in her eyes. He couldn’t understand it as he saw the pain once more showing through but he didn’t feel the fear this time. It was as if she was talking to him but not really, like her mind was elsewhere and she was just stalling, like maybe she wanted to say more but didn’t know how or maybe even what.

The idea that Dakota had been talking about him all week made him feel warm inside too, and it was a glimpse into something he wished he knew more about. Suddenly he felt at ease, almost as if the fear had vanished but he knew it was still there, just that the whole idea of Dakota thinking about him all week was just too much for it. He felt kind of pleased too, and his mind was off on a dream even though it was still wondering what Rosalie wanted from him. Was she maybe trying to see if he cared for Dakota the same way he cared for him? Could it be that or was there something else and he saw her hesitation too, the way she would quickly glance at him and then turn away to stare out from the house. He too turned to stare out, seeing the nights sky grow darker, seeing the first sign of stars glittering and he felt strangely quiet as he sat there with her.

Noah “I really like him, I have never felt this way about someone, it is scary”

He didn’t know why he said it or even if she heard him because she didn’t say anything right away, she just kept staring out at the field and the sky. For a minute or two he wondered if he should say it again but he kept silent, staring out at the sky himself, wondering if she would understand how he felt, if she would object or support how he felt?

Rosalie “I suppose it can be, you do use condoms, don’t you Noah?”

His whole body suddenly grew taut and he felt his heart skip a beat as she asked him, and he felt the sweat start on his forehead as he could feel her eyes on him now. He knew she was staring at him but even though they did use condoms, it still was strange to discuss it with an adult, worse to discus it with Dakota’s mother.

Noah “Yes… he insisted, uh… I mean…”

Rosalie “Good, this, all this is still strange to us Noah, but, you both are so young, it is hard for me or Dakota’s father to quite believe it is how he says, but, he is our only son left, so I want your solemn promise Noah, never, I mean this, never let yourself get too carried away that you or he forget to use condoms, please… will you do that for me? For Dakota?”

There was something in her voice that finally made him summon up the strength to turn and look at her. He saw the pain but he saw something else too, and he wasn’t sure but he thought he saw fear, real fear in her face and it frightened him a little as he felt her take his hand into hers. He could feel her searching his eyes, staring deeply into them and he knew that she meant what she was saying, that somehow they maybe weren’t thrilled about Dakota bringing him home but they cared so much for him that that didn’t matter, as long as he and Dakota were safe.

Noah “Of course, I mean, yes…”

They held each other’s gaze for a few seconds and to Noah it seemed like hours had to have passed, the look was so intense and he could almost believe that she was searching his heart and soul to make sure he was telling her the truth. He had never felt so naked as he did in that second and yet his mind seemed to think he should be frightened but his heart kept telling him there was nothing to fear because he had spoken the truth. He stared back, letting her see his own feelings, feelings that even he hadn’t quite yet focused on or understood but somehow it was like she could read them, could understand them. He waited, his heart pounding or so it seemed but the fear was held back.

She patted his hand, feeling his nervousness and knowing inside that he was frightened of her and of the conversation but she had to do it, she had to know just what kind of boy her son had brought home. The whole day had been unreal to her not to mention the conversation she had with this boy’s mother. How would he react if he knew that his mother had come to her, had sought her out to find out if her son was who she thought he was? Would he bolt or would he face it? Looking into his eyes she knew that he might want to run, but that he wasn’t a coward, that he had more courage inside than maybe he realized but run he wouldn’t do. It gave her some hope too because she knew that ever since Montana had passed away that Dakota had been slipping away, that he had become withdrawn from them all and only this last week had he come close to being the boy she had always thought of. Noah had done that, she could see it now and she silently prayed that it would last, wondering what it was that had made God test them so much?

Her heart was heavy as she thought back to the first news, to that first explosive announcement that had so taken them aback and changed their lives forever. Inside she felt the loss growing and yet as she sat there, as she heard Dakota in the house, she knew that as much as she missed her eldest boy, she would never be without him. He lived on in her other children, in Arizona and in Dakota and maybe in some ways, all that she had gone through had a purpose, what she wasn’t certain but after talking to Noah’s mother, she knew that somehow there was a reason.

Rosalie “Good, I knew you would, and Noah?”

Noah “Yes?”

Rosalie “Don’t be afraid to talk, either to Dakota or me if you need to, okay?”

Noah “Okay”

Rosalie “Good, now I understand you boys are going star gazing, don’t forget your jacket, it gets chilly out there, and Noah… remember your promise”

Looking into her eyes he could see that she meant what she had said. He saw the love in there, behind the wall of pain that seemed ever so present around the whole family and he wondered for a moment about it, not sure what to do or say but he knew that at least she wasn’t against him, and that counted for something. He felt a bit easier about it too, remembering how she had told him that Dakota had been talking about him. In a way he didn’t feel so bad now and he felt a sense of hope, that maybe they could get past his fear and his stupidity from earlier, least he was hoping so when he saw Dakota standing at the door, Noah’s jacket and backpack in his hands.

Dakota “Promise what?”

Rosalie “To go easy on you of course”

Dakota “MOM!”

Rosalie “Yes dear?”

Dakota glanced at Noah and saw a small smile curling around his lips. For a brief moment he wished he could just reach out and kiss him but he couldn’t, well at least he didn’t think he could. He saw the sparkle in his mother’s eyes too and wondered what she had made Noah promise and somehow, he knew that Noah would tell him once they left the house. He kind of had an idea anyhow, his father had already stopped him inside and asked him if he was using protection, and he could see the worry in the man’s tired face. His heart had cried out, as he knew that his father wasn’t comfortable with this whole gay stuff but he also knew that he loved him. He wished things had been different, and he knew too that it was weighing on both of his parents just as it was on him too. Damn he missed Montana but there was nothing he could do about that, and that hurt as much as knowing that his parents were worried about him. It was the last thing he wanted, to add to their worry because he knew how much Montana being sick had cost them.

Dakota “Noah isn’t that type”

Noah “Oh I don’t know, I might surprise you”

Dakota and Rosalie both looked at Noah, a sort of amazement on both their faces as they realized that he was saying one thing, but meaning another. Rosalie had a small smile on her face and for the first time since Dakota had mentioned Noah, she felt a bit easier in her heart about it. She was so worried that he would make a mistake like Montana had, that she had thought about not allowing this weekend, but the look on Dakota’s face, the way it actually shone when he had been speaking about Noah, she couldn’t deny him and it had caused a few tense moments between her and her husband, Gary. In the end they had both agreed to at least meet Noah and take it from there and now, now she felt that maybe it was a good choice. Noah was certainly not what they had expected and then too, neither had his mother been. She still had to figure out how to cope with that and as she watched the two boys head off from the porch, she realized that she and Gary would have to have another of those talks.

She sighed a little, feeling the pressure a bit, knowing that her life had one more complication in it, and that being the mother of a gay teenager was even harder than even she had thought. Her heart was heavy as she glanced heaven wards, wondering if Montana was at least at peace when she felt a tug around her waist and looked down at Arizona’s face.

Arizona “It’ll be okay momma, Noah is nice and he really does like Dakota”

She reached down and patted Arizona’s head and smiled at her. She too had felt Montana’s loss deeply but she adored her remaining brother and besides, she was a pretty good judge of characters too. Her heart felt a bit easier as she glanced back to see the two boys disappear into the gathering dusk, knowing that it would be some time before they returned. She took Arizona by the hand and went back inside, seeing her husband waiting, seeing the concern on his face and she realized that as much as he didn’t still understand the whole gay issue, he loved his children which allowed him to move beyond. He was worried as she ran her hand down his face, smiling at him and together the three of them moved to the sofa to sit down and watch some television, their youngest between them and yet as they sat there, they could feel each other’s fears, doubts and yet for the first time in a long time there was also a sense of peace between them, something they had so desperately been seeking.

11:02 p.m.

Noah stared up at the sky, seeing the small brilliant blue white sparkles of the stars as he lay on the wooden floor. They had walked for almost a half hour through the field until a large tree had loomed up in the horizon. Slowly Dakota had guided them to it and once there Noah could see that it was not only a tall solid old tree but that there were wooden rungs running up its thick trunk. He stared at it a bit frightened because he wasn’t good with heights, but with some gentle urging from Dakota he made the climb up the tree.

He had taken each rung carefully, feeling Dakota right below him with each step, Dakota’s upper body resting lightly against his own shaking lower body. In some ways it was rather exciting too, which helped to contain his fear enough so that he could make the climb. Noah came up onto a rather firm wooden platform and as he crawled onto it, waiting for Dakota to join him he looked around, seeing a well laid out hide away.

Near the trunk was a large box, a small Styrofoam cooler and three rolled up old army sleeping bags. There also was a large metal plate with the stub of a candle dead centre and as he looked out, he could see the house they had come from, the warm lights showing the way back and as he turned around, he saw the endless sky open up before him. At the edge of the platform was a small telescope and it was aimed high up into the heavens.

They really hadn’t spoken much, Dakota lost in his own thoughts or so it seemed to Noah, and he was grateful in a way too, after all how did you tell the guy you loved that his mother wanted to make sure you used condoms? He didn’t quite understand why the whole family seemed so concerned about condoms, first Dakota when he came over that night, now his mother but he shrugged it off, after all it did make sense, still, the idea of feeling Dakota inside him, his bare pole running in and out against his insides did have a certain appeal to him, if he could just get past its size.

Noah could still feel a sort of dull ache in his butt and sometimes, as he walked or especially when he was climbing those rungs, he felt a strange tenderness inside, a sort of dull throb and part of it was from Dakota, but he also thought that part of it was that he still wanted it, still wanted to feel Dakota deep inside of him. He couldn’t quite explain it, because he could remember that tearing pain still and it was like his body was fighting, part wanting Dakota inside the other part not wanting the pain that came with it. Maybe there was another way? Maybe there was a different position or something, least Dakota made it seem like there was, which at least gave him some hope. Only trouble was, what if he couldn’t take it? No matter how or which way Dakota tried, what if he just couldn’t handle the pain would that end it for them? Would Dakota stop wanting to be with him or would it not make any difference?

Sitting there staring up at the sky, he knew that this wasn’t exactly how it went when he had dreamed about this time, about being with someone like Dakota. Reality was a lot different and he sat there, confused by what he had thought it would be like and what it had been like. He knew he cared for Dakota, that there was something about the way he felt each time his eyes would lock onto Dakota’s that made his heart skip a few beats as well, and yet it wasn’t quite how he had dreamed it. He never had thought about that pain for instance, and he hadn’t thought either of the need for protection and how it seemed so difficult to keep in mind, to have to take the time to use it, and he wondered if he could keep it hard enough, would he suddenly go limp because of it? What about Dakota, how did he manage to keep that weapon of his so hard and still take the time to slip that plastic cover on? Was it something you got by doing it often or what? So much to think about and yet despite all those thoughts, the primary thought still seemed to be his fear of failing Dakota.

In some ways he thought that maybe Dakota felt that way too, that maybe Dakota was just as scared, just as uncertain and yet he seemed so confident, so casual in how he had done it all, planning to have the condom in reach, planning even the time when to go for it, which wasn’t how Noah thought love making was. He always believed it was a sudden burst of desire and not something you just planned, or was it like the boy scouts, just a matter of being ready, being prepared? He shook his head a little, staring back around at the simple little tree house and he wondered if Dakota had ever done it up here with others, or was that why they were even here? Could Dakota have brought him up here so he could tell him that they could just be friends, or worse?

Dakota “My brother died of aids, did you know that?”

Noah hadn’t even noticed that Dakota had moved up to sit beside him. Both of them had their feet dangling off the edge of the platform. He turned to stare at the boy that had stolen his heart and he felt frightened as he saw the sadness written all over Dakota’s face. Noah wasn’t sure what to say, as he stared at the trembling lower lip of his friend, wondering why Dakota was saying this to him, and for a brief moment he thought about AIDS and what it meant, and his mind recoiled, wanting him to shift his body away, to move away so he wouldn’t be close to Dakota, frightened that perhaps Dakota also had it, that it might rub off on him too. His heart ached as it battled the unreasonable fear that welled up inside of him, his eyes growing wide as they sought out signs, wondering if there was something he had missed that would tell him if Dakota was also infected, also doomed.

Noah “I am sorry, I uh, I mean… it must have been hard”

He didn’t look at Noah, afraid to really as he could feel the fear reaching out, could feel the revulsion coming from Noah and he sighed, knowing that maybe he had been wrong in thinking that Noah would be different, in thinking that maybe he did have a chance at something other than a fleeting memory of what love, of what caring for someone else could mean. Maybe he should just take him home, letting his own dreams pass because he could feel the fear growing, hearing it in each word that Noah hesitantly spoke.

Dakota “You know, you don’t really die from AIDS, it’s from the other stuff, still… I think you would have liked him, I know he would have liked you, but… anyhow, that’s why you got the condom quiz from mom”

Noah “The condom, I mean, how did you…”

Dakota “They mean well, I guess its their way of trying to show, I mean… they don’t want to go through it again… least, well… you know.”

Part of him wanted to reach out, to put his arms around Dakota as he stared at him, saw the way his head was bend down, the way his eyes were misted over with threatening tears and yet all he could do was sit there, his hands in his lap, his fingers twitching a little as his own fear took hold keeping him from doing what his heart ached for him to do. Noah didn’t know what to say but at least he understood now why Dakota’s mom had made him promise, and why Dakota had freaked so much that first time. Still, why hadn’t he told him this before, why now? Was there more to tell? His heart grew still as he thought about it, wondering if the worse was yet to come, knowing that he was frightened now, scared that maybe even what they had done so far had given it to him too, and so he sat there, scared and confused, unsure of what to do or say.

Noah “I suppose, uh, why, uh, why didn’t you…”

Dakota “Tell you sooner?”

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota “I don’t know, guess I was scared you’d freak, that you’d maybe not want to get close to me, I am negative if you are wondering”

Noah “Negative?”

Dakota “Yeah, HIV negative”

Noah “How do you, I mean…”

Dakota “Took the test, hell every six months I take the test, ever since… ever since Montana told me, took my last one Tuesday… the results came back yesterday… so no I don’t have it, least not yet”

The relief he felt vanished as quickly as it had come. Noah stared out at Dakota, saw the tear near one corner of Dakota’s face slowly trickling down from the eye, slowly rolling down the pale face and he felt the pain inside, wondering where all this was leading to? His body shook a little as he realized that Dakota was afraid of him, that he was scared to look at him and as much as he felt confused and frightened himself, he realized that Dakota did care for him, that he was telling him this because he did care, that this wasn’t some way to push him away. His body shook a little as he reached out slowly, letting his one hand lightly touch Dakota’s knee, his eyes staring at his fingers resting on the faded jeans.

Dakota felt the soft touch, the hesitant brush against his knee and his face turned slowly, to stare down at the small hand resting just above the kneecap. He saw the fingers shaking a little as they rested barely on his leg, almost as if they were ready to fly off the second danger approached, and he could feel Noah’s fear but more than that he could smell it too. It was the same fear he had had when Montana had told him. Would Noah run, would he disappear from his life or would he stay and see it thru, and he stared at the hand and knew that he’d only find out by looking, so slowly his face lifted up, to find Noah’s.

Noah “What do you mean, not yet? If you don’t, I mean, I…”

He saw the confusion in Noah’s face, saw the fear and dread too in his eyes and as he heard the words he knew that he would have to tell him, that for some reason it had become important to him to let Noah know everything, to tell him the truth about who he was, what he was, and what he had done. Maybe, just maybe Noah would understand though he doubted it. He had never told anyone and yet the instant he had seen Noah, the very second he had seen him walking down the hallway towards the locker he thought maybe, that just maybe Noah was indeed the one person he could trust, he could love.

Dakota “I made love to Montana… before I knew, and…”

Noah’s eyes widened as he heard the words, a strange fear reaching for his heart as the ‘and’ hung in the air, as if to tell him more and he felt angry for a moment then frightened, wondering just how could Dakota have done it.

Noah “And? And what… you had sex with your brother after? I mean… You?”

Dakota “No, we didn’t have sex, I made love to him, here, on this platform, just before… just before he… “

Noah ‘He died? How… I mean… fuck how could you…”

There was no mistaking the anger or the disbelief in Noah’s face. He didn’t know why he had blurted it out, why he had to try and make Noah understand, but he had to, at least his heart seemed to tell him. There was so much he wanted to say, to explain and yet in some ways he didn’t think he should have to. It wasn’t that he was ashamed either, Montana was special to him, Montana had done things for him and protected him too, he owed him that and more, and all he had ever wanted had been taken from him, until now. Now he thought there might be a chance at what he and Montana had talked about, had dreamed about and yearned for. It was too late for Montana, AIDS had seen to that, but maybe there was a chance for him, but looking at Noah’s face his hope seemed to quiver, seemed to fade as he saw the shock registering across Noah’s face.

How do you explain something that you yourself don’t quite understand? What he and Montana had done, it wasn’t sex, not like everyone thought and it wasn’t like either of them had forced it, it was something that, well that happened at a time when they both needed that intimacy, that special connection that being together in that way brought them both. How could he tell Noah about it when he still didn’t quite know what it was that they had shared? He knew one thing, that what he felt for Montana then, and still, wasn’t the same as what he was feeling for Noah, but how could he explain it? How?

Dakota “I had to Noah, he was so, he needed to know I loved him, I knew you wouldn’t understand, but I had to do it, you can’t imagine how it felt… he was so afraid, so… I just had to is all”

Noah “But how could you? He had aids…. you could get it now, didn’t you, how could you?”

Dakota “He was my brother, I loved him, he needed me, I couldn’t let him die without knowing… I am sorry, I guess you just don’t, I guess you… I am sorry”

First he couldn’t take Dakota inside, now he was finding out that Dakota had done it not only with his brother, but that his brother had AIDS too, and he just didn’t know what to do. Part of him wanted to run, to just scamper down the tree and run as far away as his legs could take him. His mind kept telling him to leave, to run to escape but something held him, kept him from giving in to the panic that was raging inside of him.

He couldn’t even look at him, afraid that if he did he would grow to hate looking at Dakota’s face, at the vision he had of him inside and yet he felt himself being drawn to him, as if some strange force was taking hold, orchestrating it all and he hated it, wishing he could have just stayed safe in his nice little empty world. That was what he really wanted, because all this was so hard, so tough to understand. His heart ached though as he listened to Dakota’s voice, hearing the pain in it as well as the defiance and something inside wanted him to listen, wanted him to try to understand what could have possessed Dakota that way, or his brother for that matter. How could he have let Dakota do that if he really loved him?

Noah “No I don’t understand, how could you?”

Dakota “Don’t you think I knew that? Fuck… It happened because… because I loved him, I still do, maybe not the same way I care or love you, but it was just as powerful, just as important…”

Noah “You love me?”

Dakota “Yes I do, I don’t know why, but that first moment I saw you… it was like Montana had said it would be, I am sorry Noah, I didn’t want to hurt you, I am so sorry”

Strange how hearing that word, that simple little word could stop his anger, his disbelief so quickly. His heart seemed to suddenly pound faster as it took that word and felt it, felt the truth behind it too and his eyes misted as he tried to make sense of it all. Just for a brief moment he felt the warmth inside of him, that same warmth he always began to feel when thinking of Dakota and he didn’t know how to react now, what to say even as his face grew flushed and his eyes looked downwards at his hands.

Noah “He told you? I don’t… you really love me?”

Dakota “Yes, why do you think I am telling you all this?”

Noah “I don’t know, I guess…”

Dakota “It has to be love, I have never told anyone this, but for all those months that he was sick, fighting one illness after another, no one touching him, holding him or even just hugging him because they were all scared of catching it, the way his eyes looked each time I or anyone would walk in, the hope inside slowly getting less as we stood by, our hands always at our sides. Don’t you see? He thought we didn’t love him anymore, and all the words, they were just words, I had to show him, to prove to him that I at least still loved him, and it was the only way I could, the only way Noah, I only wish I hadn’t waited so long, I only wish I had always come in, hugged him each time, kissed him even, because now I can’t, I can’t touch him, hold him, don’t you see? At least I showed him before it was too late, can’t you understand that?”

Noah “But to have sex with him? He was your brother for Christ’s sake”

Why couldn’t Noah see it? It wasn’t sex, sex was just a way to get off, to shoot your load, what he and Montana had was more than that, it was being together in a way that maybe, even for those brief seconds when they were one person, one heart beating together, that they shared something more, they shared their thoughts, their dreams. It wasn’t about getting off, hell he couldn’t even remember if he did cum or not, all he could remember was how scared Montana had been and then how calm he became after, how he managed that smile a few more times, how his eyes didn’t look so frightened, so empty. That was what he remembered, not how his dick felt or even how Montana’s had felt. That wasn’t sex, couldn’t Noah understand that?

Dakota “It wasn’t sex, it was love”

Noah “Yeah right”

Noah had heard the angry lilt in Dakota’s voice but had ignored it, failing to recognize it before he spoke and yet now, after his sarcasms had been voiced he felt a chill inside, a sort of signal really and once more his eyes were drawn to Dakota’s face. He could see the flash of anger there, feel it even as he saw the way Dakota suddenly seemed to gain strength, to tower up in fact even though his body didn’t move. It was how he held himself, the way his shoulders became squared off, his eyes sparkling with defiance and his lips pressed tighter together as he answered him. He saw it all and felt a strange sense of awe creeping into him, and he also felt shame too, because as much as the whole idea of Dakota doing it with his older brother troubled him, it also made him feel a strange sense of pride too.

His mind was still reeling from the idea and yet deep inside the small voice kept hammering at him, forcing him to think, forcing him to listen and to look deep into Dakota’s face. The defiance in Dakota’s face wasn’t just that, it was also in a way a sort of pride, a sort of sign that Dakota was saying this is who I am, this is what I am about and it confused Noah, because in many ways it was also telling him that this is what he expected from Noah too and he didn’t know if he could meet that expectation, if he could rise to that standard that Dakota seemed to have.

Dakota “Yeah right it was, just like what you and me did, that wasn’t sex, least not to me, if it was just sex I was into I sure as fuck wouldn’t have stopped when you said it hurt…”

Noah “That is different”

Dakota “Why? Just cause you aren’t my brother or cousin? I showed him that he was special to me, just like he showed me a few years earlier, when I needed to know that someone out there cared… you have no idea how it can feel to be, to be this way”

Noah “I don’t know? Fucking hell I don’t! If I don’t know, how come I have never, well, you know…”

Dakota “It’s different for you, no one is pushing you to be something you aren’t, everyone in school isn’t after your ass cause you are some hot shot jock”

There was anger in his voice as he spoke up. How could Dakota be this way, think that he had it so bad? Christ the guy had it all, had the looks, the charm, the abilities and he though that he, Noah, had it easier? Shit, what did he know about going thru life having few friends, seeing everyone else have fun and go to parties while he sat at home watching television? The fire inside was hot, as he spoke up, unsure why Dakota couldn’t see what everyone else saw about him.

Noah “True, I am not drop dead gorgeous like you, but uh, you did notice my locker didn’t you? Doubt if you ever had that”

Dakota “I am not drop dead gorgeous… fuck I wish I was”

Noah “Shit go look in a mirror man, you are hot, that’s why the girls chase you, its why guys like me pinch themselves when you talk to us”

Dakota “Pinch yourself?”

Noah “Yeah, to make sure it isn’t just a part of the dream man”

Dakota “Dream? Is that what I am?”

Noah “No, well, yes in a way, shit Dakota you have it all, you are good in sports which is one thing, but you have the looks too, shit, you walk into a room and people know you are there, they sense you, you are what everyone wishes they could be”

Dakota “I doubt that”

Noah “It’s true, shit you have the looks, the eyes, the hair, everything, even the way you walk, talk, don’t you think you do? I mean… you have to know”

The words sounded good but he didn’t believe them and yet a part of him wanted to and maybe even a small part did. After all it was what Montana had told him too but it was just that he couldn’t see it. All he saw in the mirror was some kid who wanted something that everyone else had, something that he couldn’t have because what he wanted was a partner, someone to share not just his body with but his thoughts with, and while everyone else could have that, he couldn’t because his ideal partner wasn’t female, it was another guy. How could he be special, be hot like Noah said if his dream was to just be with someone, if what he really wanted was only a fantasy?

Dakota “No, no I don’t, but, that is why you want me? Because I have the ‘look’ or something?”

Noah “I guess, in a way yeah, but I don’t know, there is more too, I mean I have seen hot guys before, hell Rusty is one, but you, you are different, least for me you are”

Dakota “Yeah, different how?”

Noah “I don’t know, all I know is that when I think of you I want to cum, I get hard, I get scared too, I want to make you like me so much I don’t know what I mean anymore”

Dakota “So its sex for you? Is that what it is?”

They had been together naked, touched each other in places where no other guy had touched him, had kissed and hugged and as he heard the accusation, he realized that here he was, still a virgin really and here was this super hot stud, and even though he had failed to give Dakota the sex, the guy still was fighting for him, still wanted him. Noah knew he had disappointed Dakota by not being able to take it, by whimping out and yet, did he really know that?

Staring at Dakota, seeing the pain in his face as he had said the words, as he had thought that all Noah had wanted from him was sex showed him that maybe his own fears were wrong, that maybe all of his concern over trying to please Dakota was just his imagination of what Dakota had wanted? Could it really be that Dakota did want more than just a fuck boy? Did he want to be more than that to Dakota?

Noah “No, I mean, in one way it is, to think of losing my virginity to a guy like you, fuck that’s a dream come true, but I want more than that too, so no it isn’t about the sex, it’s like, I don’t know, when I look at you, touch you, it is like I am real and not some stupid fag, some geek that everyone picks on, it is like, well, like I matter…”

Dakota “Now you know why what Montana and I did wasn’t sex, it was love, least what I think love is, he made me feel special Noah, he made me feel like I wasn’t just some fag, some slime, he made me realize that who I was was special to him, at least I had that, can’t you see? I couldn’t let him die without showing him the same love, letting him know that he had made a difference, that he too wasn’t just a dumb fag, that he was special”

Noah “But you risked your life, you could… I mean…”

Dakota “I’d have done it bareback if he would have asked, he was the only one who ever really loved me Noah, least he was until… I mean, well…”

Noah “Until what?”

Dakota “Until I saw you, I never… I mean, until I met you, I didn’t think I could ever love anyone, that when Montana died, my life had died too, even if I could still walk and stuff, it was like there wasn’t any purpose, any reason… but seeing you, I don’t know, guess its why I showed up at your place, it was like suddenly life didn’t seem so bad, so empty”

Noah “really?”

Dakota “Really”

Noah “But what if, I mean I don’t know if I can do what you want, it hurt so much…”

If only he could say the words, if only he could find the way to tell Noah how he felt, to make him understand what it was that he wanted. In some ways he felt like he was fighting a losing battle, that maybe Noah wasn’t the one, that maybe it was all in his head and that he had built up this image of Noah that was just a fantasy and yet when he looked at him, when he saw how his face stared into his own, he felt hope, felt that there was something there, that it was just that Noah didn’t know how to respond, or that maybe he was just too scared, just as he had been when Montana had shown him how it was, how Montana had held him close, his hand caressing his hair, wiping his tears away, maybe that was it, maybe he just need to be patient, like Montana had been with him?

Yet too, it felt like maybe Noah didn’t want to know, that maybe Noah didn’t want the same things he did and that maybe, he was wrong, maybe Noah wasn’t the one, that perhaps he just wanted someone to pop him? He just didn’t know and yet, somehow inside he felt that he was wrong, that Noah did want what he wanted but that he, Dakota, wasn’t able to make it clear enough, wasn’t smart enough to break past all that so called book stuff. He felt helpless as he realized that he was failing, that all his dreams about what he and Noah could be together were just that, dreams.

Dakota “You don’t get it”

Noah “I want to, I do”

Dakota “Do You? ‘Cause I don’t care if I never fuck you, or you me for that matter, that isn’t what I want, it isn’t what makes me think of you all the time, I mean, yeah I like doing it, I mean the idea of being deep inside of you or having you in me, it makes me shake, but smelling you, listening to your voice, just watching the way your lips pout, or the way your nostrils flare, the touch of your breath on my face, all that makes me just as warm inside, makes me shake just as much if not more so, yeah that physical stuff is nice, but you do more for me without it, I don’t need that, I just want to, I just want to mean something to you, to have you feel just a little like I feel about you.”

Noah “Then why, I mean why tell me about you and Montana?”

Dakota “I guess, I don’t know, I guess in some ways it was to see if you were real, if you wanted me for me or for my dick, I don’t know Noah, all I know is that to me, you make me feel like, well, feel like I count, that there is someone I can talk to, share things with.”

Noah “Share things? Like what?”

Dakota “I don’t know, I guess to have someone near when I wait for the next test result?”

Noah’s head lifted up as Dakota spoke and he could hear the fear and loneliness in each word that Dakota spoke. His heart ached for him and he didn’t know what he could do as he stared at him, saw the desperation in Dakota’s eyes and yet he felt his own fear too, wondering if he could be what he thought Dakota wanted. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to try and be that, he just didn’t know if he could, if he had what it would take but as he stared into Dakota’s brown eyes, saw the flickering hope growing weaker, he felt a tremble in his body, and without even realizing it he knew he was now standing up.

Dakota saw Noah shake, saw his arm quiver as Noah pushed himself up onto his feet and Dakota could feel his heart trembling, afraid of what was to happen. His mind screamed at him, telling him he should have kept quiet, should have kept his big mouth shut and yet deep down inside, the small tiny frightened voice still spoke up, still haunted his heart with its desire to be heard and he closed his eyes for a second, willing his body to stay still, willing his heart to keep on beating as he felt Noah walk past him towards the tree trunk and the way down.

Tears filled his eyes as he blinked and he was afraid to turn and watch Noah disappear down the tree, afraid to feel the waves of emptiness come back to haunt him as they had ever since Montana had finally ended his suffering. His body shook as he imagined the worse, his eyes finally peering upwards, asking if there would ever be that right person, if there would ever be a chance to stop being so alone when he heard Noah’s small frightened voice calling his name. Dakota turned around to see that Noah hadn’t left; instead he was standing by the rolled up sleeping bags and the wooden box.

Dakota “What?”

Noah “I said can I put these out on the floor, the sleeping bags”

Dakota “yeah, uh sure but I thought…”

Noah “That I was leaving?”

Dakota “Uh huh”

Noah “Do you want me to?”

Dakota “no”

Noah “Good, I don’t want to leave, I want to stay”

Dakota “Are you sure?”

Noah “Uh huh”

He watched with his mouth slightly open as Noah pulled the three bags away from the tree and brought them over to where Dakota was sitting. He looked down at Dakota, a thin smile around his lips as he unrolled two of them, laying them side-by-side and open out on the deck. Slowly he unzipped the third bag, putting it down at the foot of other two, making it look like a covering sheet and then he slowly walked over to the edge, staring down and then upwards, watching the stars blinking in the growing darkness of the night.

Noah stared up, not sure if he was doing the right thing as he could feel the fear tearing at him as his mind continued to torture him with what Dakota had revealed. How could he have done it still echoed in his head but his heart seemed to understand, seemed to make sense out of it and the small voice within seemed no longer to be pleading, no longer afraid either and as he looked upwards, he felt his doubts subsiding a little, afraid still but willing to try, willing to take that blind leap of faith towards fulfilling his dreams.

Noah “Are we boyfriends?”

Dakota stared at Noah, saw the way he was staring upwards and he wondered what he was thinking, wondering if he was doing this because he wanted to or was it out of some sort of pity, some form of feeling sorry for him? The words startled him as he saw the way Noah held himself upright.

Dakota “If you want, I’d like that”

Noah “Even if it meant that we never had sex?”

Dakota “Yes”

There hadn’t even been a second’s hesitation in Dakota’s answer, which surprised Noah a little. His mind told him that they couldn’t have a relationship like that, and yet Dakota seemed to think they could which was weird. He had to admit though, he still wanted Dakota, he still wanted to touch him, to feel him and yet he was holding back, still afraid of the unknown or maybe it wasn’t that, maybe he was simply afraid that all he had to offer was sex and he knew he wasn’t good at it. Could that be why he was feeling so torn, so uncertain?

Noah “Are you sure?”

Dakota “Yes”

Noah “I mean, nothing, no physical stuff, not even maybe being naked together, wouldn’t that make you want someone else?”

Dakota “No, I don’t think so, shit Noah, all I know is I want to be with you, naked, dressed, it doesn’t matter to me, I just want you, whatever you are comfortable in sharing with me”

Noah “Even if all that might be is a kiss or a hug, or just sitting holding hands? You are okay with that?”

Dakota saw Noah turn to look down at him and he saw the fear in his face as well as the doubts. It was strange but he could sense what was troubling him, what was really bothering him and he sighed, seeing also how Montana had looked when he had reached out and touched him, letting his finger run along Montana’s quivering lips, the way his heart had shuddered at the first real human touch and he knew that sex wasn’t what Montana had wanted or needed, that what Montana had needed was just that simple touch, that simple gesture was all that mattered.

Looking at Noah he knew that as much as he desired to be a part of Noah, to experience all of his body, to taste it to feel it, he wanted that other touch more. He wanted to feel Noah’s heart beat next to his every second that he took a breath, and he knew that he could have that just by a touch, just by a closeness.

Dakota “Sometimes, when it really counts, just a look is enough Noah, if two people really care about each other, I know that is how I feel about you”

He could see that it was true too, the way Dakota’s eyes looked right into his, past his eyes to reach deep down into his soul. He felt the touch of Dakota’s desire reaching for him, knowing that all he had to do was stand there, that it was all Dakota needed but he wanted more, he needed more.

Noah “I want to make love to you but I am afraid”

Dakota “I know”

Noah “No, it isn’t that, not the AIDS stuff…”

Dakota “I know Noah, but you don’t have to be afraid, just, just saying what you have said is enough for me, honest”

Noah “Maybe, but not for me, I need more, but I am afraid I’ll fail you again”

Dakota “But you haven’t failed me”

Noah “I couldn’t take you inside, what if I can’t please you if I…”

Dakota “You tried, that’s what counts, and you don’t have to worry about being in me, just being next to me is enough, honest”

Noah “No, no it isn’t, will you help me?”

Dakota “I don’t, how?”

Noah “Tell me, tell me what to do, how to do it, please… I want to make love to you, to feel you, to have you feel for me what, what you felt for your brother, please… Please Dakota… help me”

Tears were running down his face as he slowly stood up and walked over to where Noah was standing. He looked into his eyes and gently he raised his hand up, wiping the few tears that were rolling down Noah’s face. His heart skipped a beat or two as his fingers touched the warm flushed cheeks, feeling the trembling body shake to his touch and he could hear a distant roar in his ears, a roar that he knew was coming from Noah.

He leaned inwards, gently moving his head to one side, seeing Noah’s head tilt the opposite way and gently his lips brushed up against Noah’s mouth. He felt the flash of fire deep inside and in a millisecond he felt the answering flicker coming from deep within Noah’s own soul as well. He sighed as he pulled his head back and stared into Noah’s warm eyes, seeing the love growing inside, seeing it slowly push aside the fear that held them both captive.

Dakota “Are you sure?”

Noah “Yes”

Dakota smiled and then he reached into his pocket, taking a few small packages out and he bent down and placed them off to one side of the sleeping bag. He could feel Noah’s eyes watching him as he bent down and then he stood back up and turned to face Noah once more. His face was aglow with a new warmth that came from deep within his soul as he reached out and once more let the back of his hand run down Noah’s face. There was no mistaking the tremor that his touch brought to Noah and he felt his own body shake as well as he pulled back, letting his hand reach to his shirt, slowly unbuttoning each button, his eyes glued to Noah’s face, watching Noah watch him.

He let his shirt fall to the floor and then he kicked his shoes off, and then bent forward to remove his socks. As he leaned forward he brushed past Noah’s body and he breathed in deeply, smelling that special aroma and scent and he felt his legs shudder as the scent filled his body with its tantalizing fragrance. His bare feet rested on the open sleeping bag, as he stood upright once more, staring fully into Noah’s face. Dakota could see the eyes peering at him, taking it all in as he unbuttoned his pants and let them fall down his long lanky body. He stepped out of them by reaching out with one hand, to rest it on Noah’s shoulder, steadying himself.

The shock of touching Noah was almost too much as Dakota felt his body grew tense, felt the hardness of his own penis as he now stood up to his full height, letting the warm night air blow gently across his naked body as he looked into Noah’s face, making sure that it was as he had first seen, that Noah truly did want this and he wasn’t disappointed. There was no mistaking the love that now shone out from Noah’s face and Dakota felt his heart beating a bit faster now as he smiled at Noah, gesturing for him to follow his lead and to undress.

Noah’s eyes were filled with tears as he saw the way Dakota smiled at him, his heart beat faster as his hands slowly began to reach up. His fingers shook as they moved across his body to gingerly unbutton his shirt. He lowered his head to stare at his trembling fingers watching each button pop open slowly exposing his milky white flesh to Dakota’s eyes. With his shirt open he took a quick glance upwards, staring into the soft warm face of Dakota. His heart skipped a beat as he saw the desire welling up in the rich dark eyes of the boy in front. His hands pulled his shirt open wider until it slowly fell off his shoulders to rest at his feet. Dakota could see the quick beat of Noah’s heart his own body trembling with the mounting excitement that filled him.

Noah could feel Dakota’s warm breath blowing across his chest as his fingers struggled with the buttons, slowly unpopping each one. He held his own breath as his nervousness still held sway, as his mind still reeled from all it had heard, but his heart continued to rise in tempo, continue to shout down the doubts and fears that seemed to plague him as his trembling fingers finally undid the last button to his shirt. He felt the warm night air gently caress his flesh, and with still trembling fingers, he slowly opened his shirt, pulling it back to let it gently slide off his shoulders and fall to the floor around his feet. He couldn’t look up but his heart continued to thunder, the voices from deep down within began to grow in strength and his eyes flashed upwards for a second, and as they did they were suddenly held in a warm embrace that seemed to flow across from Dakota.

His eyes began to water as he stared into Dakotas face and he felt a slight lump rise in his throat as his hands moved to the waistband of his pants. With trembling fingers he popped the button open and his body suddenly shook as Dakota’s hand reached out and held his. He stared upwards now, looking into Dakota’s face and he saw a cloud pass across the sparkling eyes.

Dakota “Are you sure Noah? I mean…”

Noah heard the soft words, heard the fear in them too and he knew in that instant that Dakota was the person he wanted to share his body with but more than that, who he wanted to share his life with. It was weird really, to think at his age that he’d want no one else but the way Dakota looked, the way his touch made him feel was exactly how he had dreamed it would be. The doubts, the fears, they still rested inside but they no longer controlled him and he felt the warmth inside, the desire and the love as they now took charge.

Noah “Yes”

As he spoke he pushed down on his pants forcing them down his thin legs, the growing desire making them tremble with excitement as his body brushed next to Dakota’s, and he felt the strong hands holding him steady, keeping him from falling as he slowly stepped out of the pants and then lifted his torso upright, to once more gaze into Dakota’s face. He smiled a thin smile as he still saw some doubt, some worry but as he smiled, he let his face moved forward and he lightly brushed his lips up against Dakota’s mouth, tasting the saltiness and also tasting the desire.

He could feel the desire growing as he reached out and moved Dakota’s hands up onto his chest, his own hands then moving back down to push his shorts off his body, to let free his own throbbing pole of desire. His eyes blinked as they stared down, seeing the long throbbing penis of Dakota, the white blinking flow of pre cum slowly coating the fiery purple cock head and he breathed in deeply, smelling the scent of desire, smelling his and Dakota’s youthful desire mingling together and his heart started to pound louder, echoing loudly inside his head. His mind was denied its power now, no more did it hound him with its doubts and fears and hesitations, instead it was pushed aside by the roar of his heart and the singing voices coming from deep within his soul.

Noah’s shorts lay at his feet and he reached up to hold onto Dakota’s shaking shoulders as he slowly stepped out of them. His body moved in closer to brush closer into the warm flesh of Dakota’s own throbbing body. The touch of Dakota’s hard pole against his belly made his body shudder as he felt Dakota reaching for his face, his hands gently holding his cheeks and lifting his face up to stare into his eyes. He saw the desire but something else too as his head came closer and they touched lips, the shock making his body tremble with a strange warmth that filled every part of his body.

Every inch of his body suddenly felt so alive, so full of life that he couldn’t believe it and all from a simply touch, a simple brush of the lips and yet it was like a whole new world being suddenly opened before his very eyes. Noah felt the tears rolling down his face as he shook and stared into Dakota’s very soul. He saw the love now, recognizing it for what it really was and his heart leaped forward, gunning into fast gear and he thought it would burst out from his chest as his body heaved and he felt the strong arms holding him tight, feeling the love surrounding his young body and he just knew that this was how it was supposed to be, that this was exactly what he had prayed for, dreamed of but never quite understanding what it was. Now he knew and he felt relieved as he leaned inwards, pressing his lips hard into Dakota’s mouth, his tongue flicking out in a furious flash that surprised Dakota.

He tasted the salt of Dakota’s own tears and their flavour only drove him into an even greater frenzy as his hands now reached out, holding onto Dakota’s own trembling body, the palms moving along the well defined sides, feeling the taut muscles coiled beneath the simmering flesh. He could feel each nerve tingle to his touch that only made his own body ache more and yet it was an ache that seemed to give him immense pleasure. His body groaned as it pushed inwards, wanting to melt into Dakota’s own hot fiery flesh.

He felt the hard push of Dakota’s massive thick penis running up the side of his belly, making his whole skin burn with the desire that raged from within, and he sighed as he felt his own pole digging hard into the soft warm flesh of Dakota’s thigh muscle. His whole body groaned with desire as his mouth continued to drink from Dakota. Everything was a massive explosion of new feelings as his lips now pressed up against the firm jaw of the young boy, then his teeth suddenly nibbled lightly on the underside of the chin, the force pushing Dakota’s face upwards. Noah could feel the rising heartbeat next to his own heaving chest as his mouth licked and kissed at the soft hollow of the neck, his back feeling Dakota’s strong fingers digging ever so slightly into his muscles. His body pressed inwards, meeting Dakota’s own feverish thrust and he felt the rise in his groin, felt the press of his balls up into the very root of his cock and he knew he would soon release his cream, but he didn’t mind because he knew they had all night, that it would be awhile before he would be anywhere near ready to explore the inner sanctum of Dakota’s body.

The realization that this was just a first step towards a whole new life for him dawned in brilliant techno colour. His body shook as his penis pressed harder into Dakota’s thigh, his mouth sucking on the warm salty flesh of Dakota’s neck, his teeth gently biting at the skin, and he could hear the increasing shallowness of Dakota’s breathing. His body grew tense and he could feel the fiery heat welling up in his groin as his body continued to press harder, continued to try and become a part of Dakota’s own mortal flesh.

Dakota’s hands reached down and firmly gripped the two shaking orbs of Noah’s buttocks, the fingers began to dig into the soft hot flesh and he could hear Noah’s soft moan of pleasure mingle with his own strident groan of desire. His body grew hotter as he pulled the young body closer, forcing the thick throbbing penis to push beyond his thigh and go past his own sweating groin. The touch of the hot cock head past his balls made his own penis jerk and sway as it was pressed between their two bodies. He felt the coiled muscles in Noah’s belly tighten and he pulled harder, forcing Noah in even more, forcing the hot throbbing pole to squeeze past even as his own legs clamped themselves tighter, trying to deny the throbbing pole any space.

Noah suddenly cried out and his body bucked and swayed in Dakota’s arms as his penis hurled itself forward, the hot press of Dakota’s flesh only adding to the pleasure that now raced from deep inside of Noah’s soul to pour itself out along the wide open tunnel that led out from the hot blood gorged pole. His body shook to the violent explosion and unlike all the other times, he didn’t feel ashamed, he didn’t feel like he had let Dakota down or ruined anything. This time he felt good as his body was held tightly in Dakota’s arms, his exploding body held close as the hot stream of his cream came cascading out and splattered all along the inside of Dakota’s inner thigh. He felt the sudden inhale of breath as the first stream struck the sizzling flesh of Dakota’s inside leg and it was like a whole new experience for him as he could feel the sudden press of Dakota’s own massive pole. He felt it jerk and grow hotter as his body shook and he felt a small tremor starting around the back where his own hands rested on Dakota’s body, and he could feel the boy’s muscles tightening even more as his body continued to empty itself of its first stream of milk.

His breath grew ragged as his body surrendered to the sudden explosion of love that began to roll down the inside of Dakota’s legs. He could feel the hot breath of Dakota on his shoulder and it only grew hotter as his body continued its wild gyration of motions. His groin was pressed hard into the body, his softening penis still dripping hot love from its gorged head and he could feel his own muscles slowly uncoiling, slowly relaxing as the force of his explosion started to end its wild torrent but the hot press of Dakota’s own hard member against his stomach seemed to be growing, becoming hotter and more pressing. Noah could feel the hard press as Dakota’s own body began to shake more, began to tremble with a pending sense of urgency that was confirmed by the rapid intake of breath and shallow breathes that now blew hotly across his neck and shoulders. The arms held him even tighter, squeezing him tighter, removing all space between their two sweating bodies. It was almost as if he was being sucked into the very flesh of Dakota’s body and he cried out as he felt the hard thick pole digging into his very stomach.

He heard a loud gurgling cry of pain and then a searing heat began to crawl up his body from where Dakota’s hard penis rested. He felt the hot liquid defying gravity as it was shot out from the huge cannon that was Dakota’s penis and he found his own hands clasped around the shaking and trembling back of his lover, holding him even tighter, squeezing him as if his very life depended on it. His body shook and tears rolled down from his eyes as he felt the hot thick cream rolling up his heaving stomach and onto his chest, their two bodies crushing each other, smearing the hot thick milk between them, making it like a hot glue that was binding them together. His head ached and the tears misted his eyes as he heard Dakota’s cries next to his ears.

The pain was so intense and yet so sweet that he wasn’t sure if it was pain or pure joy that was causing his chest to ache so hard. Every part of his body felt like it was being twisted and turned into shapes that were impossible for a human body to conform to, but his was and all the time he could feel the slow roll of Noah’s cooling cum travelling down his inner leg just as his own hard cock was rearing back, just as his own body was suddenly no longer his to command but was overtaken by its own secret desires. He felt the sharp pain of his balls slinging upwards, felt the heat inside his body boiling up as he grasped tightly to the shaking body in his arms.

Dakota couldn’t believe that this was happening, that his own body was about to explode without even the touch of a hand or the press of a lip. One part of him was suddenly shocked by the wild emotions that were suddenly released inside of his soul while the mind was off in shock, his heart being the only part that seemed to know and understand what was happening to him. He cried out as his hard thick cock suddenly seemed to explode, all feeling gone as all he could feel was a sudden exhilaration, a sudden release of all of his fears and doubts and he cried out, hearing his own voice garbled by the power of his emotions.

He knew his penis was only resting along the taut stomach of Noah and yet it felt almost as if he was indeed inside of the boy’s body. He could almost hear the heart pounding next to his own thundering heart and yet not quite, not fully but as his body continued to spew its milky love all over the shaking flesh, he knew inside that this was just a prelude to what was to come and he suddenly saw the image of his brother flash before his eyes. He cried silently as he saw that smile, that knowing look and that tell tale wink as if the image was really there, as if it was watching and giving its approval and his whole body continued to twist and turn and press inwards, devouring the flesh that stood before it and now he could hear it clearly, now he could feel Noah’s heart beating as well as hear it.

Tears rolled down his face that was now nestled deeply into the crook of Noah’s neck. He could feel them mingling with sweat and yet he didn’t feel embarrassed anymore as he held on, knowing that this was a beginning for him, a chance that he had never dreamed would come again to him but it was and he felt the joy coursing thru his whole body. He felt the tingle down in his toes and in each strand of his long hair. He felt so alive, so full of love that his hands grew even tighter, his clasp growing like a steel chain that nothing could severe and as he felt the strength of his own desire, he also could feel it coursing thru Noah’s own smaller body. He felt the power there and suddenly he was no longer afraid, but more than that he didn’t feel so alone anymore, so empty.

They stood there in the darkening night, the warm soft wind gently blowing across their shaking bodies and yet they saw nothing but each other. They stood there, feeling their love begin to form an unbreakable bond that no one could ever break and as they stood there, their cum mingled with their sweat to unite their souls for a brief second in time. Time seemed to stand still in awe of the force of their love as they held tightly to each other, slowly letting the force of their desire cool, slowly letting the shock of their wild show of desire for each other ease.

As the physical passion seemed to cool between them, Dakota could feel the passion within only growing warmer, only becoming more intense as finally they were able to stop their shaking, to hold less tightly onto each other because somehow, in some weird strange way they both knew that the other was never going to be far away, that the other would always be there to hold, to hug, to kiss and to love. Dakota’s body relaxed and he pushed his head up to stare finally into the liquid pools of Noah’s eyes. He saw the truth of their desire, of their love resting there and he felt the growing love reaching for him, reaching for his own love and he lifted his hand up, a finger gently wiping a tear from the corner of Noah’s face.

Dakota “God I love you Noah”

Noah “I… I know, I can feel it…”

Dakota smiled as he bent his head forward and lightly pressed his lips against Noah’s warm moist lips. He tasted the salty sweat and tears that had flowed around them and he reached out, holding onto Noah’s hand and slowly helped him to slink down to his knees. He too let his body sink down, and finally the two of them were stretched out on the open sleeping bags. He propped his head onto his hand as he turned to look down at Noah all stretched out, his face peering up at him with nothing but a shiny glow, a beaming ray of love that shown out from deep within Noah and he felt at peace as he let his one hand gently caress the sweaty chest, his eyes never leaving Noah’s adoring face.

Dakota “Me too…”


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The Locker – Chapter 5

Friday, 7. September 2007 19:00

 

Chapter 5

‘Only love gives us the taste of eternity’

– Jewish Proverb

Saturday

4:19 p.m.

The car was moving slowly along the potholed road, Dakota keeping his focus on the road ahead, twisting and turning the large steering wheel to avoid the deeper of the potholes that seemed to be everywhere. Noah kept his eyes going between the road ahead and watching the intent expression on Dakota’s face. In a sense he felt uncertain still about Dakota, about what he really wanted or for that matter what he wanted from Dakota. At first he thought it was simply sex, but he knew inside that wasn’t really true, because as much as he felt he wanted it, he was petrified by the idea. He knew he wanted to be with Dakota that way, hell he could feel the desire each time he even just thought about the guy’s name, but a part of him deep down was still scared.

He had listened to all the nonsense, the scares about AIDS, about STD’s and the like and that definitely had him frightened, yet each time he would steal a glance at Dakota’s face, he felt like it couldn’t happen to him, that he was immune in some way, that those things happened to those who were sleazy, not to guys like him or Dakota. Course he knew he was kidding himself, and to be honest he hadn’t really thought much about the risks, all he could thing of was that thick pole and if it would hurt as much as he thought it would. Somehow he knew it would and that scared him, because he also knew he wanted to do nothing more than please Dakota, to show him that he was someone Dakota could care for.

Funny how he could think of all this and still manage to feel damn horny too. Christ he had to stop all these thoughts because it was only making his own dick hard and sitting in the bucket seats were hard enough, smelling Dakota’s scent, the car and everything else was just driving him nuts and yet, the damn voices wouldn’t leave him in peace. He had pictured this day differently; at least the start hadn’t gone like he had figured. Instead of a wild passionate kiss, all he had got was a smile and a hello, which left him hard and all but it wasn’t quite what he thought lovers did when they would meet. Then again, they really weren’t lovers or at least not yet. Maybe that was it, maybe things changed once you ‘did it’ or maybe not, he just didn’t know and that was tearing at him as the car moved quickly down the highway and then to the road they were on now.

Noah wasn’t sure what he had expected, maybe a quick trip somewhere where they would then leap on each other and grope each other but that didn’t seem to be in the cards, least not so far and part of him felt relief at that, because he just didn’t know what to do. Oh he had seen a few videos and pictures and he had heard stuff, but it wasn’t exactly the same, it left him feeling weird actually. He liked the idea, the thought of Dakota’s long arms wrapped around him, the idea of his hands reaching down his chest, touching him, feeling him and he really liked the idea of smelling Dakota’s hair as it would brush past his face, but what if he didn’t touch Dakota back the right way, what if he was what the guys called some girls, a dead fuck? What would he do then? Who could he go to or tell? He felt so alone really, so scared of screwing up that he could also feel his dick softening. Course he could correct that by simply turning to stare at Dakota’s face again, but what if it happened when they were together? What if he got soft instead of harder? What would Dakota do then? Would he laugh at him? Would Dakota push him away and look for someone else?

Christ, this is stupid, he thought as he stared at the flashing scenery, realizing they were out of town now, that the pothole road had given way to a gravel track and he saw farms on either side. For the life of him he didn’t know where he was at first, his mind too occupied with thoughts of what he might screw up that he almost missed Dakota’s question.

Noah “Huh? Sorry, what did you say?”

Dakota saw the look on Noah’s face and he felt the same dread, same fear inside that he had felt before, felt when he too wasn’t so sure of what he wanted or felt even. He could see that same look in Noah’s face and it troubled him as he wondered if maybe he was pushing too much, if maybe he had jumped the gun by going to Noah’s house that night. Trouble was that the instant he had seen Noah, something inside of him had snapped, something had somehow taken hold of his thoughts, making him think of nothing else but being with Noah, almost as if they had known each other forever, which he knew wasn’t true, still he couldn’t deny the strange eerie feelings he had ever since he first saw him walking towards the locker.

Montana had told him that sometimes your heart ruled, that sometimes you just knew when someone was right for you and that sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes it was fate taking you by the hand and leading you to where you truly belonged. He felt the emptiness inside as he thought about what Montana had told him, and he could see his face even now, staring out at him even as his eyes looked for the potholes in the road, he could still see the piercing eyes of Montana, feel his breath against his own face, as Montana had told him about life, about love.

They had shared that moment together, a time when Montana had shown him what it was like when you were truly loved and he could still feel that sharp stab of pain as Montana had entered him, and yet he could also feel the amazing warmth, the tremendous flow of energy that came with that short stab of entry. Dakota felt the tears welling up as his heart cried out for that time again, and it was that cry, that ache that had suddenly stopped the very instant he had seen Noah.

He had searched for that feeling, had yearned for it but it always seemed to elude him until that day, that one day when he had stared at the faded writing on the locker and turned to see the figure slowly walking down the hallway. Somehow he knew it was his new locker partner, somehow he knew too that the ache, the terrible pain he still felt inside would leave the moment they met and it had, not for long, but it had left and that in itself had scared him.

Noah wasn’t what he had expected and yet as he searched his eyes he could see the hunger there, the light of someone who had a kindred spirit, which is partly why he had taken the chance, had gone to his house that night and also why he had stayed away the rest of the week. He too was just as uncertain as Noah was, just as frightened but not for the same reasons. He knew he could satisfy Noah’s sexual needs, but could he satisfy him in what Montana said was the real test of love? Could he make Noah feel for him the way he felt for Noah?

Everything was so complicated these days, the having to work all the time, the fact that at any moment someone would find out about him, about Montana was taking its toll. He knew that, knew that he had acted out of desperation that night when he had gone back to Noah’s house, but Noah seemed like, well like he would understand and now, now he looked so frightened, so uncertain that maybe he had been mistaken. Maybe he should have begged off this plan but damn it, he needed to feel Noah next to him, or more if Noah would oblige him, but just to be with him, it all sort of helped him and right now he knew he needed something, needed someone to get him through what he was feeling.

The way Noah sat in the car, the way he would look at him when he thought he wasn’t watching, all of that only drove him, made him more determined to see if the feelings inside, of the strange dreams he was having, were real or at least possible. He hadn’t felt so alive for a long time, hadn’t felt the urge so much in the past as he had this last week, waiting for tonight. No, he knew he couldn’t have put this off, and he sighed, wondering if he really was ready for all this or was he just trying to hide again?

Noah’s voice startled him a little as he realized that he had finally answered him, and he smiled, turning to stare at the anxious face. He could see the anxiety in Noah’s eyes and wondered if he too had that same frightened look on his face?

Dakota “uh, nothing much, uh just saying we were almost there.”

Noah “Oh, okay”

Dakota “Yeah, uh sorry about the road”

Noah “Huh? Oh, it’s okay, you seem to know it pretty good”

Dakota “Yeah, comes from driving it all the time”

Noah “You didn’t say you lived on a farm”

Dakota “Don’t really, I mean it isn’t ours, we rent a house this guy has and I do some stuff around the place for him, kind of help out you know?”

Noah “Must be neat, I mean are there animals?”

Dakota “Neat? I guess it’s okay, yeah some, mostly its just farming, you know hay and that shit.”

Noah “Oh, still, kind of nice to be away from the city”

Dakota “It has its moments, uh I have to fix some fences first, you mind?”

Noah “Huh? No, can I help?”

Dakota “Huh? Uh yeah if you want, kind of boring though, you can watch TV in the house while I do this, if you want.”

Noah “I’d rather be with you, uh, that is, I mean if its okay?”

Dakota “Okay? Yeah it’s okay, uh, just uh, you don’t have to you know?”

Noah “I know, just, well, if it’s okay, I’d like to”

Dakota simply smiled as he wheeled the car into a long dirt driveway. Noah smiled back and his heart was going a mile a second as he thought about that smile, the way that Dakota’s face simply lit up when he smiled. The eyes seemed to sparkle and his whole face looked so happy, so alive that Noah managed to once more put aside the doubts that kept plaguing him and he could feel the heat between his legs, knowing that he was once more riding the roller coaster of his own emotions. The thought of watching, no, of working side by side with Dakota, of sweating together as they pounded in nails made his groin shudder from the growing ache that now throbbed through his entire lower body.

He had to be in love, what else could it be if he wanted to actually work fixing fences? Noah sat there as the car pulled up to an old weather beaten barn building, the red paint flaked and dulled by the weather and he looked around, seeing the old blue pick up truck, the wire fence surrounding smaller little shed like buildings, and then he saw the house itself. It wasn’t exactly modern but it was clean and he realized that Dakota was staring at him, almost as if he expected him to say something or do something. Noah could feel the sweat beads forming as he wondered what it was he was supposed to do or say when it struck him, when it all hit him at once that Dakota expected him to bolt, to run simply because the house and place wasn’t exactly suburb or upscale like he was used to.

Sure he had guessed that things weren’t exactly easy for Dakota and his family, after all he had said that he and his sister had to work, not wanted to but had to, and there was no doubt that his clothes were clean but definitely not new or anywhere near being new, but to see this place, and to feel like it was a test kind of made him angry at first, then sad. Slowly he turned away from the buildings to look at Dakota, unsure of what he would find and he could see the apprehension in Dakota’s eyes, the way they looked at him as if he was holding himself ready for a big let down. The way his hands clutched at the steering wheel spoke volumes to him and inside his heart he could a sort of aching feeling, one that kind of was like an urge to reach out, to hold Dakota, to just hold him.

Noah “I wish we lived on a place like this”

Dakota “Really? It isn’t much to look at…”

Noah “I don’t know, it’d be nice to come out after dinner or something, walk out and see the stars, bet you can really see them clear from out here”

Dakota “Yeah, you can, still…”

Noah “Maybe we can check em out later? It would be kind of fun, uh, I mean, well, if you like that sort of stuff.”

Dakota “Really? I mean, yeah I do… you really think this place is neat?”

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota looked hard into Noah’s face, trying to see if what he was saying was how he really felt. He had never thought about it before, but it mattered to him what Noah thought, how he felt and he sighed a little, seeing the look in those eyes, not sure if they were real or if Noah was just being polite. He didn’t mind where he lived, he would trade even this for another day with Montana, and he knew too that his parents felt the same way and yet he also knew his father felt bad for them all, not because he had done anything wrong, just that he hadn’t been able to give them more. It never really dawned on him how much they had sacrificed until now, when it came time to wheel the car into the yard and to see how Noah would react to their place. It never mattered before but now it did and he still wasn’t certain even though inside, he wanted to believe that what Noah said was true.

Dakota “Uh guess we should get to it then, uh, you sure? I mean, you can wait in the house, won’t take me that long”

Noah “Take you less time if I help won’t it?”

Dakota “Yeah but…”

Noah “So?”

Dakota “You’ll get your clothes dirty, I mean its…”

Noah “I brought another pair of jeans, two actually, so its cool”

He kind of liked the idea that Noah wasn’t going to be put off, that he was insistent actually and the notion that he had brought more than one pair of pants also made him grin a little as he climbed out of the car. The thought of undressing Noah came clearly to his mind and he could still see that lump that had first attracted his eyes attention when he had climbed into the window. Maybe he was just making too much out of the place, maybe it really didn’t matter about possessions and stuff, maybe Montana was right, that when you found that special one, nothing mattered to them but you, not your clothes or your house or even how you looked to others, nothing mattered because they cared for the person. It wasn’t something he really believed in, least not that much but looking at Noah, seeing how his eyes would light up when he smiled at him, maybe it was true, maybe Montana really did know.

Dakota “Just remember I warned you”

Noah “I will”

Dakota “I think you would too, okay, uh well you can throw your stuff in the house or in the back of the pick up there, I’ll go get the boards we need and put it in back”

Noah “Okay, uh, need some help bringing the boards out?”

Dakota “Naw, only got a few to take”

Noah grabbed his pack from the backseat of the mustang and headed over towards the pale old blue pick up truck. He could see the dirt and mud caked on the sides and he knew it was definitely a work truck for the place. It had dents on the side and a big huge wooden box in the bed, one he assumed carried tools and stuff. He debated for a second on whether to keep his pack with him then as he turned to watch Dakota going into the barn, he simply tossed the pack into the back of the bed, his eyes glued to the tall figure walking away from him.

He couldn’t explain it, but it felt so perfect right now, to be leaning up against the metal side of the truck, his elbows on the rail of the truck bed, and Dakota just walking away. It was sort of like, well like this was their place and he was watching the other half. Noah could feel the strange giddiness in his head as he watched the way Dakota’s butt moved as he walked, the way the tight jeans were moulded to his body and even the thin white threads from the one back pocket only added to the picture, making his hand move down and adjust his own crotch. Christ, he thought, what a horny ass I am but then as he saw Dakota disappear into the darkness of the barn, he realized that it wasn’t that he just wanted sex, though that thought certainly seemed to be popping up a lot in his mind, but that there was more to being with Dakota than that. Maybe it was love though he really wasn’t too sure what love was, all he knew was that he didn’t want to disappoint Dakota, and he waited, counting the seconds waiting for Dakota to return.

4:58 p.m.

The truck bounced along the old dirt trail and Noah could see the plume of dust it was leaving behind too as he concentrated on just staying in the seat. The truck was certainly used to hard work and the noise of the engine made it almost impossible to talk without shouting and besides, he was enjoying just watching the way Dakota drove it. His hands were constantly moving on the steering wheel, well one mostly, the other played with the stick shift in the middle, gearing up one second, then down another as he kept the old truck moving along the trail. He never realized how much work there was in just driving before, and yet as he watched Dakota’s strong hand around the stick shift, his mind kept wondering how he would feel with that very hand wrapped around his pole?

It was weird really, to be thinking like this, but he couldn’t help himself and the way the truck bounced only added to some of his wilder thoughts. He couldn’t help but feel a grin cross his face as he wondered if this would be how it would feel to have Dakota inside of him, his body constantly being forced up into the air and the image of Dakota’s big pole made him lick his lips as he felt the strange ache in his buttocks and his groin. He had to be sick to be thinking like this but as he stole another glance at Dakota, he could see the thick bulge in Dakota’s pants and he knew that Dakota was thinking about it too. Maybe they both were sick or maybe it was just that they were teenagers heading out into a wide empty field.

They finally came up to a grove of trees and then pulled up beside them, well actually inside the grove and Noah could see the fence line running just past. He stared at the fence posts and then turned to see Dakota staring at him. He felt sort of giddy really, knowing that Dakota was looking at him with that sort of hungry look. The way Dakota’s mouth had that little curl at the ends; the way the eyes were just slightly narrowed only made him want Dakota more. He could feel the ache rising up, growing and making him feel uncomfortable because all he really wanted to do was jump out and hold him, feel him crush his body into Dakota’s.

Dakota could see that look in Noah’s eyes and he felt the blood flowing into his groin as he recognized that look, knowing it wasn’t any different really than the one he must have in his own eyes, on his own face. He shifted a little, wondering if maybe he wasn’t pushing this too fast, if maybe Noah really wasn’t all that ready for this but then he saw the look, stared into the eyes and he could feel the desire, feel it striking out at him, reaching for him and he shivered a little, from the growing excitement inside. For a brief moment he could think of nothing but wanting to reach out and grab a hold of Noah, to bring his young firm body close into his own but he held back, his sense of responsibility taking charge despite the raging urges inside. He was at least smart enough to know that if he didn’t do the fence first, he’d never get it done today.

Noah felt disappointed as he watched Dakota climb down from the truck and head towards the back of it. For a second or two he was certain that Dakota was going to reach out and touch him or at least give some sign, some signal that he wanted him closer or something. He felt a slight pain in his chest as he realized just how nervous he was and how much he really wanted Dakota to want him, to crave him like he craved for Dakota. Maybe it was different once you had sex, maybe that was it and he was just trying too hard? That could be it he thought as he slowly climbed out and walked out to where Dakota was standing, piling the few boards up against the side of the truck.

He saw Dakota staring at him and he smiled at him, not wanting to let his disappointment show. Damn this wasn’t quite how he expected the weekend to go and all he could think of was that he was only going to make a real mess of things. He didn’t really see Dakota move and then he caught the blur of motion and saw the object coming towards him. For a second he thought maybe Dakota had thrown something hard at him but as he began to duck he saw the object fluttering a little and he reached out with his hand, missing it and deflecting it as it fall to the ground next to him. He stared down at the old baseball hat and bent down to pick it up. As he stood up he saw Dakota looking at him with a quizzical look.

Noah “What’s this?”

Dakota “A hat”

Noah “Duh, but what for?”

Dakota “It’s hot out, the sun is kind of bright and if you planning to help, well, gotta wear something, don’t need you passing out”

Noah “Oh, uh thanks”

It wasn’t quite like he had thought, he was too nervous and he knew it but Noah was special, and for some reason he just couldn’t seem to make the right moves. He had seen that sort of hang dog look when Noah climbed down and then the absolute terror when he had tossed him the hat. Damn that had been stupid, he thought, as he carried the boards down towards the fence, wondering if maybe he really had rushed this whole weekend thing, but shit, he liked Noah and he really did think that they could be friends. Maybe the whole sex thing was still scaring Noah, maybe he should try to avoid that? He just wasn’t sure but he felt all twisted inside, scared really which he never felt before when with a guy he had a thing for.

For about a second or two he stared at the hat and then at Dakota’s retreating back and he felt like he wanted to just run and hide. How stupid could he be, he wondered as he took the hat in his hands, seeing that it was a well used one and he breathed in, knowing that it was Dakota’s own cap, and he could feel his heart turning over inside his chest as his eyes watered a bit. To think, he cared enough to give him his cap and like a dolt he had asked him what it was for. Could he be any more of a geek than that? He felt his legs grow heavy as Dakota continued down the grassy hill towards the fence and he made up his mind then that he would just have to try harder, that no matter what he wasn’t going to be a disappointment to Dakota. He grabbed the small bag of nails and two hammers and trotted down the hill towards Dakota, getting at the fence slightly out of breath just as Dakota leaned the boards up against a post.

Dakota turned to see Noah almost on top of him and he smiled as he saw the bag and hammers in his hands. He had forgotten them in his haste to get away, afraid that he would make an even bigger ass out of himself. Christ, he should have known better to have thrown the cap in the first place and secondly to not realize that Noah wasn’t really used to all this, and to make him seem like a fool wasn’t going to help either. He was just nervous still it was no excuse as he saw the determined look on Noah’s face and he felt a strange warmth creeping into his body as he heard Noah’s slightly laboured breathing.

Smiling, he thanked Noah for the nails and then he undid his shirt, his eyes looking over Noah as he took the shirt off, carefully putting it on the one post, and then he bent down to pick up a hammer and some nails, jamming them into his pocket as he went over to the broken fence boards.

Noah watched the shirt coming off, feeling suddenly like a peeping tom or something. He couldn’t explain it but Dakota seemed so distant really, almost as if he was trying to ignore Noah’s presence and it only made him more determined to do things better. He watched the shirt come off, the golden flesh glistening in the setting sun’s rays and he heard himself stifle back a yelp of amazement as all he could think of was how hot Dakota looked, standing there in the faded blue denim pants, his naked chest glistening a little from a trace of sweat and the sun, making Dakota look like a Greek God of pure gold. It made him almost fall forward and try to reach out to touch him, to see if indeed his body was pure gold but he fought it, contained his raging emotions just as Dakota turned and headed towards the fence.

He had to admit that Dakota seemed to know exactly what he was doing as he knocked the broken boards off and then stacked them neatly, taking the bent nails out and stuffing them into his other pants pocket. It really was something to see the way he moved his arms so effortlessly and with such confidence too. Only trouble was he kept wishing that those arms were around him and not the hammer.

They didn’t speak much except for when Dakota told him where to hold the new boards and when he asked if that was right or something simple. They worked like that for almost an entire hour before the last nailed was pounded in and the fence was no longer broken. Dakota stepped back and surveyed the work, making sure that he had nailed it all up properly and that everything was in line. Noah saw the sweat glistening from his arms and torso, the flesh looking golden in the sun’s rays. He looked so handsome it was unbelievable and he felt a sense of awe actually because he was here, alone with him with no one else to stare, no one else to share in the beauty he was privileged to gaze upon.

Dakota started to pick up the boards near his side and Noah quickly gathered up the one’s he was closest to and together they headed back up the grassy knoll towards the truck parked under the big trees. He could hear the heavy breathing coming from Dakota and from himself as they carried the broken pieces up, his legs feeling a bit heavy as the heat and exertion had taken its toll on them. Noah was slightly in awe too because as much as he was kind of tired from it all he realized that Dakota had to be even more exhausted. After all he had put in a full day’s work at the grocery store while Noah had run around trying to make sure he had everything for his overnight stay. To think that Dakota would still want to entertain him never mind the other stuff was something he had never thought about until now. It made Dakota seem even more attractive and desirable to him as they reached the truck and dumped their load of broken wood into the back.

His only trouble really was that he had no idea of how to tell Dakota that, how to express to him how special he felt that Dakota would even bother, never mind actually care enough to have him here. It was strange really, maybe it was his shyness or something else but he couldn’t help but wonder why someone like Dakota was the way he was, why he was special and yet it seemed like he didn’t know that, didn’t understand the real effect he had on guys like Noah. Noah kept his eyes down, or at least he tried to but every few seconds he just had to steal a glance at Dakota, to even pinch himself to make sure this just wasn’t some dream he was having.

With the last board in the truck he felt like the magic was about to end, a sort of sadness crept inside as he stole what he thought would be one last glance at Dakota’s naked chest when he saw that Dakota was staring at him. He gulped the saliva in his mouth, wondering if he had done something wrong. His hands were at his side but the lump in his throat felt real, almost choking him as he stared in the dark eyes, wishing he could find the words to tell Dakota how much he liked him, how much he wanted him.

There was no mistaking the look he saw in Noah’s face, the way he licked his lips as he stared at him and he knew that he too was staring, that he too had that same desire burning deep inside and before he knew it, he was over beside Noah, standing next to him, staring into his face as he clenched his hands into fists, the fear rising up inside of him, making him shake a little with trepidation.

Dakota “I am sorry…”

Noah “Sorry? What for, you haven’t done anything”

Dakota “Not much of a host, I mean invite you over and make you work…”

Noah “I enjoyed it, honest”

Dakota “Really?”

Noah “Yeah, I mean, shit, Dakota I don’t care what it is, what I do as long as I can be near you, I know it sounds goofy and all…”

Dakota “You mean that? About just wanting to be near me?”

Noah “Yes, I do, I can’t explain it but…”

Dakota “I feel the same way about you, guess I just am, well, you make me nervous”

Noah “I make you nervous? Christ, I am shaking so hard inside right now”

Dakota “Why? I mean, you know I wouldn’t do anything to hurt you, don’t you?”

Noah “I know, it is just, shit, I want to be with you, I just don’t know if I can be what you would want me to, shit, I don’t know dick”

Dakota “Haha, well I can introduce you to one I know well, uh, that is if you want…”

Noah “God yes, I haven’t thought about anything else, I just… I mean I don’t know if I could be good enough for you, I mean, well…”

Dakota put his finger up to Noah’s lips, stopping him from speaking and just looked deeply into his face. He smiled a slow sort of grin that made his face shine even more, his cheeks becoming slightly flushed as he gazed into Noah’s face. He could feel the deep probing look and a strange warmth seemed to pass between them both as they stood there, silently breathing, waiting for something.

He saw the fear crossing Noah’s face and he realized that as nervous as he was, Noah was just as frightened, just as scared. Dakota reached out with his hand, seeing it shake and tremble a little as he brought it up to Noah’s face, letting the back of it run down the warm flesh cheek, feeling the jaw tighten and then quiver to his gentle touch. He felt the warmth now, caressing his own soul as he let his hand run down and under Noah’s chin, his fingers gently resting on the v where Noah’s shirt was opened.

Dakota “I think that you are exactly who I have been dreaming about”

Noah heard the words being softly spoken and his eyes moistened as they penetrated deep into his heart. For a moment or two he thought he could hear the sudden roar of his beating heart but it was an illusion as he just stood there, his body shaking a little as he felt Dakota’s touch on his neck, then he felt the tug on his shirt, as Dakota’s fingers undid each of his buttons, opening his shirt. The gentle breeze that blew around them blow across his bare chest, cooling it as he felt the fires inside of his soul flickering and rising.

Noah “Oh God that is all I want to be Dakota, all I have thought about all week, to be yours, only yours”

The words filled his heart and Dakota felt the fires, felt the flames flickering once more deep in his soul where they had lain dormant for so long and in that moment he knew that Noah was indeed who Montana had been telling him about. That Noah was that one, that special person who would reach him like no other living person could and as much as Dakota had doubted it, he knew now that his brother had told him the truth.

With his own body trembling in anticipation, Dakota bent forward and closing his eyes, he leaned inwards and let his lips briefly brush up against Noah’s pale lips, tasting the saltiness and the sweetness all at once. His heart thundered in his ears as he felt Noah’s body shake and then tighten as his arms wrapped around the boy’s body, holding him and feeling him at the same time.

Every nerve in his body was screaming with pure sweet agony, as he held onto Noah tightly, squeezing him closer as their two bodies wrapped into each other. He could feel his own groin ache but he also felt the force of Noah’s own desires pressing hard into his thigh. He could feel his heart beating as he let his mouth once more brush up against the pale thin lips of Noah, once more he tasted the warmth as his tongue pressed forward, splitting apart the opening mouth and in that single instant of time, he knew that Noah was the one, the one who would make him whole again.

Tears began to roll down his face as he kissed Noah deeply, feeling the complete surrender of Noah’s mouth to his, feeling the total collapse of resistance as he held Noah from falling to the ground and his tongue dove deep into the willing throat. He could taste it all in a sudden rush of flavours, as his tongue licked and probed deep into the open mouth, he drank heavily of the virgin juices within, feeling the strength of Noah’s desire for him slowly reaching out. His body grew hard as he eagerly sucked in the very breath coming from Noah’s own lungs, feeling his life flow into his own body as his arms grew numb from the strain.

Time seemed to have stopped as they held each other, as their mouths joined in an embrace that blocked all else from their thoughts. Dakota had no idea how long he kissed Noah, all he knew was that he felt so alive, so excited that time no longer was a care, that life even was no longer a chore to him, because he knew that his soul had finally found what it had yearned for, had desired.

They finally broke apart, both of them heaving from the sudden force of their embrace and yet still Dakota kept his arms loosely around Noah’s waist, holding him close as they drank in the sweet evening air. Both of them stared into each other’s eyes, the glistening wetness of their tears only making their eyes sparkle even brighter, become even more desirable.

The hot breath of the setting sun shone on them both, their flesh glistening as it basked in the rays and Dakota could feel the passion inside, feel it rising upwards as he reached into the truck bed, grabbing Noah’s backpack and handing it to him, knowing that inside was all they would need for now. His eyes looked deep into Noah’s, and with his hand in Noah’s own hand they slowly walked to the front of the truck, where Dakota pulled an old faded blanket out from behind the front seat and then together, they slowly walked further into the small grove of trees. The sun shined between the branches, shadows of gold played among the deep rich green of the leaves and the dark brown of the branches as the two young men walked hand in hand towards a huge redwood tree.

The tree towered above all the other trees in the grove, and it had been given a special spot among them all, nothing but rich green grass grew around the base of the huge tree and the sun managed to find holes among its green canopy to shine down upon the green carpet that lay before them. Dakota placed the blanket down next to the huge trunk of the tree and then he turned to stare once more into Noah’s face, to once more gaze into the two shining stars that were Noah’s eyes. He could feel the desire reaching for him, the passion that Noah held for him was like a thick branch reaching out towards him as he undid the button on his pants, shaking his boots off at the same time, hearing Noah’s own shoes falling free from Noah’s feet.

They stood there, Dakota with his pants just barely open and he reached out, his fingers touching briefly Noah’s stomach, feeling the muscles under the hot flesh coiling and trembling even as his hand moved down to the pants, grabbing hold of the waist band and then moving along the thick denim towards the front, where they reached for and undid the button first then slowly unzipped the fly, exposing Noah’s shaking body.

His eyes travelled back up the skinny body, seeing the sweat gleaming, the hard pink nipples rigid in the fresh air, and as he moved his gaze upwards, he could see the chest heaving slightly in a sort of strange anticipation. His eyes focused on the thin lips that now trembled uncontrollably as he stared into the face, seeing everything that there was that made Noah, Noah. He could feel the heart beat, feel the pulse as it raced, feel the deep and rich cries of joy coming from within Noah’s soul and he smiled, stepping closer to let his own body reach out.

Dakota took his time as he kissed Noah’s lips briefly, then his chin and then the hollow of Noah’s neck. He tasted the salt from Noah’s sweat, enjoying its flavour as his mouth echoed a sigh of utter contentment. He still was feeling like he was in a dream, as he kissed the soft warm flesh of Noah’s chest, kissing the hard firm nipples on either side and then down the centre, kissing the flesh softly as he slowly lowered his own body down to rest on one knee. His face was now level with Noah’s shaking stomach as his hands held onto the denim waistband of Noah’s pants. His eyes grew wider as he stared at the white gleaming skin, seeing its beauty shine as his hands carefully and very slowly lowered the dark blue denim pants, the plaid boxer shorts now showing, hiding nothing really as Noah’s body was fully aroused.

A soft wisp of a new fragrance blew across his nostrils and Dakota breathed it in deeply, knowing it was the sweet smell of Noah, and his hands let the pants down to rest bundled on the grass. He raised his head for a moment to see Noah’s face peering down at him and he smiled up at him, enjoying the sheer pleasure of Noah’s eyes widening, of seeing the eager anticipation only grew stronger inside of Noah’s soul. It all was so perfect, so amazing that he felt like he could conquer the world if asked to, but instead he turned his face back towards the trembling body before him. He felt Noah’s hands resting on his shoulders now and he sighed again, feeling the love beginning to slowly press in on him, to feel Noah’s passion slowly seep into his body from everywhere around him.

His head moved forward, his lips pursed as he came closer, and he felt the flesh touch his lips as he kissed Noah’s belly, the soft warm flesh tingling to his touch as his eyes watched in utter fascination the way the muscles shook under the skin. He kissed the soft hot flesh again as his hands slowly pulled down on the thin fabric of the boxer shorts and he breathed in deeply as Noah’s man scent came rushing up to greet him. The more he exposed of Noah’s body to the gentle breeze the more he ached inside, and he let his hands move a bit faster now as he let his tongue lick at the small tuft of pubic hairs and then he stared downwards.

The thin pole was staring at his body, sticking out straight as an arrow and he could see the small glowing drop of white that grew larger with each tick of the second hand of time, the hard deep purple of the head growing darker as well and Dakota just stared at it. He couldn’t believe how beautiful it looked to him, how it mesmerized him as he stared at it, seeing the first drop of Noah’s pre cum dripping down, slowly moving from his line of vision as it curled under the cock head and rolled down a bit of the 6 inch long shaft before finally giving way to the power of gravity and fell to the grass. His eyes followed the drop down to the very blade of grass it fell on, seeing the blade bend to the heaviness of the drop and his heart gave a sudden kick, a sudden thrust and Dakota felt himself move back a little, his body rising upwards now to stand fully erect in front of Noah.

He had felt desire before but never anything like this, nothing he had ever felt before equalled the fury that was slowly being unleashed before his very eyes. Dakota swayed a little as he stood up, the blood rushing to fill his brain for the moment, and yet he knew that it wouldn’t last, that soon his whole body would be concentrated on one thing and one thing only. He felt the muscles coiling up inside, his own rectum becoming sore and tight as his muscles clenched and unclenched under his burning flesh.

Dakota was 2 inches taller than Noah and yet to Noah it was like he was a giant. He stared up into Dakota’s face as he stood up, feeling the warm evening breeze blowing across his naked body. His hands rested lightly on Dakota’s waist, and his fingers trembled from the heat and excitement he felt from just being here, from just touching and staring at Dakota.

Standing there he felt his legs lift up and shake off the remnants of his outer clothes, only his socks remaining as he stood there among the trees and the setting sun, feeling the desire welling up deep inside of his body as Dakota looked at him. He could feel the passion growing too, feel the warmth that seemed to be growing even hotter as they stood there looking at each other, taking everything in as if to memorize every single little detail. Noah felt his body shake as Dakota’s hands no longer touched his body and he saw the smile growing across Dakota’s face as panic started to set in but was quickly tossed aside by the thundering roar of his heart.

He licked his lips for the umpteenth time as he saw the slow motion of Dakota’s arms, feeling the soft gentle breeze as he lowered his eyes to follow the motion. His powder blue eyes grew wider as he saw Dakota’s long thin fingers reach for the waistband of his own pants. He stared intently as he saw the pants being pushed down the well developed thighs, the thin pair of jockey shorts catching a passing ray of sunshine to glitter and sparkle. His heart seemed still as he saw the faded denim crumble at Dakota’s feet and then he watched as the thin nylon shorts joined the denim pants and his eyes bulged as he saw the long thick pole that now filled his vision.

He could see the thick veins stretched taut by the rushing blood within and as his eyes devoured every inch of the 7-½ inch long pole, he felt his own body begin to tremble in excitement. His hands were sweaty and yet as he stared at Dakota’s golden flesh, he saw his hand reaching out, the small hand trembling and shaking as it moved towards Dakota’s body and he almost feinted as he felt his fingers brush up against the hot flesh of Dakota’s stomach.

Noah couldn’t stop from staring at the huge cock that stood out from Dakota’s body, nor could he deny the terrible ache that began to throb within his own body as his desire to have that in him grew more strident, more determined. His hand moved down the thin treasure trail lightly, just the tip of his fingers touching the soft fine hairs until they came to the base of the throbbing pole that he stared at. He could see the large glowing orb of pre cum that rested among the centre of the huge purple reddish cock head and his heart skipped a beat or two or even three perhaps as he hesitated for a brief second, and then he quelled the fear inside and let his finger move along the hard solid skin of the shaft.

Dakota felt his lungs sucking in the air as he stood there, tense and amazed at how much he felt, at how strong the desire was inside of him to let Noah touch him this way. He could feel the urges growing and he struggled to keep control, to deny his body its strident plea for release as he felt the soft gentle touch of Noah’s finger along his throbbing cock. It ached and throbbed harder with each passing touch, and he could feel himself losing his control over his body as finally Noah’s finger reached the cock head. It rested around the cap for a second or two, a second or two of pure sweet delicious agony for Dakota, and then it moved away as Noah’s head came up and stared deeply into Dakota’s tortured face.

He had felt the love or at least he had felt something deep and moving that had invaded every fibre of his body when his finger had rested on the hot throbbing cock and it scared him in one sense and amazed him in another and yet there was even a strange third feeling, one of wild abandon and lust that seemed to cry out to him, to urge him to reach out and push Dakota to his back and ride that hot menacing looking pole but his fear was still too great. His face looked up as he saw the desire written all over Dakota’s face and he prayed silently for the courage to let Dakota love him.

His backpack was resting against the huge tree trunk and Noah sat down on the blanket, reaching instantly inside to pull out the first box he could get his fingers on. He tore open the cardboard and took out a slim plastic package and then he looked up at Dakota. His eyes spoke his desire as he held the thin condom upwards, stretching his hand up as he moved his body down on the blanket, stretching his body outwards, his hand raised up with the condom in his fingers grasp.

Dakota stared with is mouth open at Noah as he stretched out on the blanket, his naked body gleaming in the golden rays of the sun and his hard penis sticking upwards. The hand stretched up towards him and in it he saw the condom package and he looked back at the naked body, seeing the desire reaching for him from every pore in Noah’s naked body. He felt the excitement take hold of him as he stepped forward, bending down to take the offered condom and his eyes locked with those of Noah’s.

He almost fell backwards from the sudden rush of passion that reached for him and hit him squarely in the heart. He could hear his body groan as the tip of his finger touched Noah’s with the condom between them. There was no denying the desire they both felt and yet something held him back, something made him stare longer into Noah’s powder blue eyes as he held the condom in his fingers.

Dakota “Noah…”

Noah “Please”

Dakota “Are you…”

Noah “Please Dakota, please…”

The pleading voice was almost too much for him as he bent down onto his knees, kneeling next to Noah’s prone body as he stared over at the silently pleading eyes that bore heavily into his soul. He knew that Noah was frightened and yet his desire seemed so real, so urgent that he tore open the package and turning slightly so Noah could watch, he placed the thin plastic over the tip of his cockhead. The heavy gob of pre cum smeared across the 2-¼ inch thick head under the plastic as he slowly unrolled the thin plastic sheath over his throbbing cockhead. The excitement was growing inside of him and he could feel his whole body shuddering as he carefully and very slowly unravelled the thin condom down his 7 ½ inch long shaft. He saw the way Noah’s eyes followed his hand, missing nothing and he could feel the urgent desire growing too as he finally felt his fingers press hard into the pubic area of his groin, the condom fully unrolled and covering his thick throbbing pole.

He looked up and over at Noah, seeing the lust beginning to coat Noah’s blue eyes or maybe it was his own lust coating his dark brown eyes, but the moment was etched forever in his memory as he moved over to kneel between the two poles that were Noah’s legs. He stared down at the willing body in front and he glanced upwards once more, seeing the eyes glimmer with desire, seeing the passion reaching for him as his hands moved down to gently push as the inner thighs of Noah’s legs. The touch of his fingers against the hot body was making him sweat now as he slowly moved and positioned Noah’s legs, taking his time even though his whole body was screaming for him to enter the waiting flesh beneath.

With a calm deliberate motion he pushed Noah’s legs aside and lifted them up under the knee cap, feeling the ease in which he could move them, knowing that Noah was totally his now, that Noah had completely surrendered to him his very body as he moved inwards, pressing the hard thick cock up against the dangling small balls that rested just above his goal. Dakota heard Noah moan at the instant his cock touched Noah’s full testicles, he could feel the tremor that raced thru Noah’s body in his hands that held the legs up and he looked up.

Dakota moved the legs up higher onto his shoulders as he moved one hand down to reach for his own throbbing pole, to guide it the final few inches towards what they both seemed intent on having, on feeling. His body grew hard with the strain as he felt his penis sliding slowly down the hot valley of Noah’s opened buttocks. The soft flesh seemed to be like a hot desert burning the outer skin of his penis as he felt it slide down the waiting valley and then it found its mark, its special place. He glanced up at Noah, saw him biting his lower lip as he slowly moved the throbbing pole around in a tight circle, gently increased his pressure with each motion, slowly pressing open the protesting muscles around Noah’s special place.

He heard the long aching groan come from Noah’s lips as he continued to rotate his hard throbbing cock around the tiny pink hole, firmly pressing inwards more and more as his eyes began to glaze over. The heat of his desire, his need was making him sweat heavily as he could feel the drops dripping down from his forehead, splattering onto Noah’s shaking belly as his cock head became fully wedged into the tiny hole, the stretched muscle holding it firmly in place, deny it entry as he moved his hand away, his whole body now fully tensed and all of his muscles coiled. Dakota lifted his head up to look deeply into Noah’s face as he began to press forward now, to force his way beyond the gate guard to Noah’s very insides.

His eyes narrowed as his hips moved slowly forward, the huge throbbing penis gradually forcing aside the tight muscles, the very tip finally entering the hot warm tunnel of Noah’s rectum. His mind grew fogged as his eyes glazed over by the new sensations as his entry continued. The shouts not registering as his hips shoved forward more, the ache in his groin growing as the sweat turned into a raging river, the loud sounds of each drop becoming one single thunder clap as his body continued to press inwards, slowly forcing the huge pole inwards, widening Noah’s tight pink hole. Dakota’s thick bulging head continued to press inwards, most of the thick fiery flesh was inside, stretching the opening tunnel of Noah’s body when the harsh cries finally registered and Dakota looked up towards Noah, seeing the eyes shut tight, the hands clenched striking the hard ground in a growing blur. He saw Noah’s mouth open, the sounds coming out starting to finally echo within Dakota’s ears.

Noah “CHRIST IT HURTS, SHIT, STOP, OH GOD PLEASE, IT HURTS TOO MUCH, PLEASE, PLEASE STOP OH CHRIST, IT HURTS TOO MUCH, PLEASE

Dakota’s body grew rigid with fear as the words penetrated his mind, his body stopped in mid push and he felt a strange icy cold grip creep over his heart as he stared up at Noah’s torture riddled face. His body trembled as he pulled back, bringing his thick throbbing pole away from the sore and tender entry and he heard Noah’s cries, the tears rolling from his eyes and he felt ashamed, saddened even that he hadn’t stopped sooner. He felt devastated as he leaned back and saw Noah’s eyes slowly opening, the tears clouding the powder blue orbs. His face should the heavy streaks that the tears had left, a trail of pain that he, Dakota, had caused and he felt his whole body shudder in utter grief.

Dakota “Noah, I am…”

Noah “Oh God, Dakota…”

Before Dakota could say anything Noah had jumped up, his naked body shaking as he stared for a second at Dakota’s face and then he started to run, or at least he tried to but Dakota could see the panic taking hold and he reached out with one desperate grasp of his hand, grabbing hold of Noah’s thin ankle, holding it in his grip as he stretched out fully on the ground, refusing to let Noah escape his clutches. His whole body ached as it was dragged a few inches before Noah stopped and turned to stare down at Dakota.

His eyes looked like a deer’s eyes when caught in the headlights of oncoming traffic, the fear had taken hold and Dakota could see Noah’s body shake as he held him, kept him from bolting even though that moment had passed. He could see it in the eyes, the way Noah was simply paralysed by the fear inside and it was all his fault, and he felt so angry with himself that he refused to let go of Noah’s leg, holding it tightly as he tried to summon the strength to explain, to apologize.

He couldn’t move, his whole body suddenly felt like it was sinking in a huge bog of quicksand as he stood there, the gentle warm breeze blowing across his naked body doing nothing to aleve the deep sense of shame he felt inside or the deep fear he was feeling. Every part of him felt like it simply wanted to crawl under a rock and hide from Dakota gaze, and yet he couldn’t even stop himself from staring into that warm wonderful face, that face that had captivated him earlier or the look that had melted his heart. He was hooked and he knew that all of his plans, all of his dreams to make this a special weekend for Dakota had suddenly been blown apart by his weakness, by his lack of strength to suffer the pain of entry.

Noah’s body shook as he felt the tears rolling faster down his face and he heard himself sobbing as he shook, standing there naked with Dakota’s hand firmly wrapped around his ankle. He couldn’t move even if he wanted to as the grip was too powerful for his thin body. He didn’t have the muscles nor the will to struggle as he stood there, crying and feeling utterly lost. Everything he had wanted was there, everything he had ever dreamed about was about to begin happening and he had blown it, he had ruined it by being a coward, by begging for Dakota to stop when he should have bit his lip and taken it, ignored somehow the excruciating pain that had lanced upwards into his whole body as his rectum was slowly being ripped open by Dakota’s huge pole.

The harsh pain that he had been feeling was still there, a bit dulled as his body adjusted but it still felt it even though Dakota had pulled out, had stopped and it made him feel even more ashamed, knowing how much Dakota wanted him and how much he had disappointed him. There was no hiding from the guilt he felt as he stood there, waiting for Dakota to say what he knew was coming, to tell him that it was all a mistake and that it was all over. Everything was gone in that brief moment when he thought he couldn’t take another second of the screaming pain that had filled his young virgin body and had screamed for Dakota to stop. It was all over and the emptiness began to eat away at him as he stared at the grass, seeing the deep green blades shimmer and blur from the tears that filled his eyes. Noah couldn’t take it anymore, his body was too riddled by guilt as he slowly lowered himself to sit on the cool grass, his head now buried deep into his hands as he sobbed uncontrollably.

As Noah slowly settled onto the grass, Dakota felt the fear rising up inside of him as with each sob that came from Noah’s lips, he felt a piece of his heart rip and shred itself. This was his doing, his fault and he didn’t know how to make it up to the boy sitting there, crying into his arms. His body ached from the guilt he felt as he pulled himself upright a bit, sitting cross legged now across from Noah’s sobbing frame and he felt lost, helpless even as he tried to think of something he could say or do that would ease Noah’s pain. This was his fault, he shouldn’t have rushed into this, but Noah had seemed like he was ready, had seemed like it was what he had desired but he should have known that Noah was only doing it because he thought it was what he, Dakota, had wanted.

Dakota “Please don’t cry Noah, please, I am sorry”

Noah “your sorry?”

Dakota “I am, honest, I didn’t mean to hurt you, please don’t cry, I am so so sorry, please”

Noah didn’t understand for a moment or two what Dakota was saying, the pain of his own stupidity still filling him with nothing but regrets too strong to let the words penetrate, but the warm glow on his knee began to over power the feelings that were holding him captive. His head came up to see Dakota’s hand resting lightly on the top of his knee and he quickly raised his head to gaze up into Dakota’s face.

Noah “You didn’t do anything, it is me, I…”

Dakota “I shouldn’t have pushed you to do it, I am sorry Noah, please, don’t hate me”

Noah “You didn’t push me, I wanted to, really I did”

Dakota “You did? But, I mean I hurt you, you are crying, I didn’t want to make you cry, honest”

Noah “I know, it isn’t your fault, it’s mine, it was just, I mean, I never thought it would feel like that, I panicked I guess.”

Dakota “You mean that? I mean, why didn’t you say something sooner? I didn’t need to do it, there are lots of other things we could have done, I should have, shit you told me you never had done it and I should have prepared you better, it isn’t your fault, it’s mine for being too damn…”

Noah “That’s not true Dakota, honest, I should have said something I guess, just that, well, I didn’t want to ruin things, guess I blew that though huh?”

He could see the way Noah was looking at him, see the hope that filled his eyes as he waited for Dakota to say something, to maybe do something even and as he stared at Noah he realized that Noah did want him, in every way but that he just wasn’t sure how to go about it. It struck him as he remembered his first time, the way Montana took so much time in working him first, in preparing him and he felt the guilt inside grow because it was what he too should have done, instead he let himself get caught up in the moment, get wrapped up in what he wanted instead of thinking of what Noah needed. The pain inside only hurt more now as he realized that as much as Noah said it wasn’t his fault, he knew better.

There was nothing he could do about what had happened, but he could do things differently next time and as he looked up, stared back at Noah’s face he knew that they would have a next time because in Noah’s face he saw the truth, saw the deep love that Noah had for him and he shivered a little, recognizing that look as one that he had only seen once before, the time he had stared up into Montana’s face that first and only time that they had joined together and become almost one. It was the same look of devotion and he moved over to sit by Noah’s side and he reached out with his hand now, taking Noah’s trembling sweaty hand into his and holding it gently in his lap.

Dakota “Well, guess we’ll have something juicy to tell the grandkids about huh?”

He wasn’t sure he heard Dakota right but as he glanced over and upward into Dakota’s face he saw the truth. There was a strange dark glow deep within Dakota’s brown eyes, a sort of glimmer of light that made his eyes seem almost like melted chocolate and the small little grin around his lips made Noah’s heart skip a beat or two.

Noah “Grandkids?”

Dakota “Why not? Some things may change, but I know that how I feel for you, right now, this very minute, that will never change Noah, it will be this way for as long as you want to be a part of my life, hell I’ll always feel this way about you, no matter what ever happens.”

Noah “Even if, I mean, what if I never can, uh, what if…”

Dakota could feel the nervousness and he noticed the quick glance that Noah took of his softening groin and in his heart he knew that one day, maybe sooner than they both realized, they would pick up where they left off only a short time ago. Even if they didn’t, he knew in his heart that Noah meant much more to him than a lay, than a mere sex partner.

Dakota “What if you are never comfortable in taking me inside of you?”

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota “We’ll find other ways to express how we feel, okay?”

Noah “I guess, if you say so”

Dakota “I do… but there is one thing Noah”

Noah “What’s that?”

Dakota “Don’t ever run away from me, please, I couldn’t live for a second if you left me, so promise me, no matter what, you won’t run away from me? Please, promise me that, okay?”

Noah looked deeply into Dakota’s face and he saw that it was the truth, that Dakota really meant it and as he heard the words reverberate inside his head, he felt the strength of Dakota as he clasped his hand tighter, holding it firmly in his own and he looked down, seeing the softened flesh of Dakota’s penis, knowing that he would know how it felt inside of him, no longer feeling the fear of the pain that it had brought him and would bring him next time, because Dakota did care, did want him for him, not just for some tryst in the woods or cheap affair, but wanted him in a special way, the way he so fervently wanted Dakota.

“I promise”


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The Locker – Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

Saturday

8:14 a.m.

Noah stared at his reflection in the mirror, knowing it was useless, the damn zit was still there despite the scrubbing and the constant application of that stupid zit cream stuff he used. He saw his eyes narrow as he stared at himself, wondering if he wasn’t being stupid, after all he was only 16 and you were supposed to have zits, just that why now? Couldn’t it have waited till next week to pop up? Christ Dakota wouldn’t want to kiss a face that had zits would he, but then he had barely had time to talk with him ever since he had shown up that night.

They had talked briefly since that night, and he wondered, staring at the mirror, if maybe he had been wrong, maybe he had only thought he had seen what he had seen or maybe Dakota had changed his mind? Maybe he had decided it wasn’t worth the risk but then he would have cancelled today, wouldn’t he? His head shook and he saw the fear in his own eyes, the fear that he had already failed to measure up to what Dakota had expected, but then, maybe he was just being stupid? Maybe he was just too nervous, expecting too much and maybe that was scaring Dakota off too? It could be, after all Dakota was, well, he was hot and he, Noah, wasn’t, so why should he be interested?

Christ he was feeling weird, his palms were sweating and he wasn’t going to meet Dakota till 4, and he leaned back on the wall, staring at his face, staring at the zit and way his face looked so ordinary. He sighed, knowing that it wasn’t Dakota’s fault they hadn’t had time together, after all he did have an image to keep up and Noah understood that. Last thing he wanted was for anyone to suspect anything about them, even if they already suspected him, he couldn’t let them get wise to Dakota. It was bad enough that some thought he was queer, Christ it would be impossible if they knew for sure.

Lunch was the worse, he had to sit there listening to Marvin whining about something or other, or worse sit alone while ‘the group’ surrounded Dakota and he could see how he was being drooled over by every cheerleader and girl in school. He had that look, the same look he thought Rusty had, but with Dakota it was different, more intense really. He could see too that Rusty wasn’t exactly pleased, no longer number one but he had to give the guy credit, he didn’t seem to let it bother him but every now and then, Noah could see the way Rusty’s eyes would flare, a sort of hatred in them that scared Noah. He never thought Rusty was that way, but then how would he know? He was never popular, he was the funny kid who dressed up in girls clothes for plays and stuff, he wasn’t the super jock or anything, but there was something in Rusty’s eyes that made Noah keep his distance.

As much as he had wanted to talk with Dakota, each morning at the locker or after classes or during lunch break, Rusty seemed to be there, watching, and staring and yet not staring. It was like he was spying on Dakota, trying to figure him out and he could see that Dakota didn’t even notice it. Yet as much as he tried to be careful, he couldn’t help but feel all giddy each time Dakota would walk up to the locker, or each time he would see him standing there. He was like a Greek God that they had learned about in English, the way he just looked so, well, so commanding. Seeing him each morning was like a whole new experience for him and he had to admit, seeing Dakota’s eyes light up, seeing him smile and speak to him was enough to keep him going in dreamland for the day, which was another problem he had to come to terms with.

He had already been spoken to about his sudden lack of attention in class, and he knew that he hadn’t done well on the pop quiz on Friday, but that was then, today was his time and he could feel his legs getting wobbly even though his dick was rock hard, again. Christ that too was becoming a problem, because each time he would think about Dakota, which was almost constantly, he would get a hard on, he would think back to the night, the way Dakota looked, naked and with that monster dick staring at him. Christ he still could feel the fear he felt then, and yet he also felt the excitement of it too.

Strange, but he could think of virtually nothing else but what it would feel like to have Dakota inside of him, and he had wondered if he would scream, or would he cry like a baby? Every time he thought about it, his ass felt weird too like it knew what he was planning and was just as uncertain about it as he was, and yet at times it itched so much, like it was really wanting it. He knew it was just nerves, yet it felt real to him, it really did feel like it was itching and as he wiped the lock of hair from his face, he saw the blush on his face, realizing the stupid things he had done this week.

His hand moved down his flat stomach, feeling the press of his dick against his jeans as he felt that ache there again, knowing that what he really wanted to do was to unzip his pants and just jerk off but he had made up his mind last night, no touching, no hand jobs in case it would make him soft when he wanted to be hard, when Dakota would need him hard. Damn, just thinking of it and he could feel his dick moving inside his pants, the fresh new boxer’s bit stiff but no where near as stiff as his cock was feeling. Maybe it would be okay if he did jerk off now? Hell it was early enough, still, if he did and then what would happen later, would he still be able to or worse, would he maybe shoot early again, or maybe not at all? He had heard about that, that some of those who did the porn took forever to cum because they did it so much, or at least that was what Marvin had said, but he always came up with weird little comments.

Noah knew it was crazy to be this way, that he would do okay, or at least he kept telling himself that, telling himself that Dakota wasn’t the type to make a big deal out of him being a rookie, and he had shown he cared, least he thought he had, or was he just being nice? Was all this just that, was it that maybe Dakota had been lonely or was it what he had thought? Thinking back he could still see the way Dakota would smile at him, a sort of smile that said more than just ‘hi’ but then maybe he was doing his normal routine, making mountains out of molehills? His mother sure seemed to think he did a lot of that, so did his dad but then it had been ages since they had been his age, besides things were different these days.

Looking at the mirror and seeing his expression, he wondered why Dakota even bothered with him? He wasn’t good looking, his hair didn’t look great, his face was thin and angular even, his nose was way too small and hell his ears were more like a girls than a guy’s, so why the fuck would Dakota want him? It just didn’t make sense unless it simply was that he was available, that he was ‘one’ that Dakota knew about. Maybe if he found some one else better looking he’d have cancelled, but it wasn’t easy to find that kind of stuff out, so maybe that was why tonight was still on?

Looking at his reflection he could feel the doubts raging inside, his mind continued to keep on throwing up things, to harp on his imperfections that he knew were glaring and yet somehow, deep inside the voice kept telling his mind to frig off, to take a hike and as it spoke, his heart kept beating stronger with anticipation and desire. Funny how suddenly he could feel all this turmoil inside, all this sort of confusion and yet deep down he knew that tonight was important, that it was something special that would change his whole life. He knew inside that if he chickened out as his thoughts kept urging, that he would never be totally happy.

Funny, looking at himself this way, he noticed how his hand had crept down into his jeans, how his fingers were already running along his hard cock, and it was more like instinct than anything else at how much he really wanted to be with Dakota, under any terms, any conditions. Maybe it was like his head kept saying, that he was just horny and wanted to get fucked or maybe it was like he felt inside, that it was something special, that there was more to being with Dakota than just getting laid, that maybe those little glances, those little smiles were more than a come on, were a signal of something much much more?

His resolve grew stronger as he looked into his own eyes; saw the doubts but also the desire. He pulled his hand out from his pants, and looked deeply at his reflection, deciding that this time, he’d let the voices deep down have their way, ignoring the pleas of his mind. As the decision grew within he felt a strange sense of calm come over him and he walked out of his bathroom to stare over at his unkempt bed, still able to see Dakota’s silhouette on top, the way he had been when he had woken up Tuesday morning, the way he had felt and Noah breathed in deeply, smelling that strange sweet fragrance that was Dakota. It was unnerving how he could still smell it, and even though his mom had washed and changed the sheets he could still smell him, as if it was a scent that now belonged to him.

As much as he hoped and prayed he still felt the twinge of nervousness inside as he surveyed his room, wondering what it would be like to be sharing all this with someone else. The dream that he had and that Dakota seemed to also have was still fresh in his mind, it was something he couldn’t shake and even though his thoughts started out differently each night since, they always came back to that, to the two of them in a small room, only a bed in the room but it felt right, it felt as if it was where he belonged. He shuddered a little, feeling the stiffness in his groin and the itch in his buttocks.

1:34 p.m.

He stared out at the parking lot, sipping his cold can of pop and watching the people as they rushed around the lot. Some where leaving, others arriving and yet they all seemed to be in a hurry, always walking a little bit faster, always tugging on the kids arms, hurrying them along and he wondered why? They really weren’t going to get anywhere all that quicker, they weren’t going to miss any big bargain if they were a few seconds longer in getting into the stores, so why the rush? Funny, he used to do that, run all the time but that all changed now, and he felt the loneliness creep back inside. His hand tightened on the can, feeling the soft aluminium sides giving to his pressure and his eyes were blank as he felt that hitch come back to his throat, that little nagging itch that really wasn’t an itch, but a reminder.

His dark hair flowed around his face as the wind kicked up a little, a bit of chill in the afternoon’s air but he hardly noticed it as he stared out at the parking lot, seeing nothing of the people anymore, instead thinking back to when things were different, when he wasn’t this empty, this alone. There were times, like now, when he thought he could still feel Montana’s breath on his cheeks or hear his laughter as they threw the football around the back yard. He could even hear his father’s voice booming on a Sunday, calling them to come watch the game on television but all that was gone now, his father was rarely home, working as many hours as he could get in, his mother spending the weekends doing things that would normally have been done during the week if she hadn’t been at work till 7 or 8 each night.

Dakota dug his hand into his pants pocket, pulling out the ten-dollar bill, a gift from his sister and he felt the tears coming, wishing them back, desperate to hold onto his composure. Strange how she had been able to read his mind, to know that he was feeling scared and yet in her own way, he knew that she too was scared. The way she had silently entered his bedroom this morning, standing quietly next to his bed until he finally sensed her presence and woke up to see her. She had looked so scared that for a minute he thought that something was wrong with his mom or father but as she handed him the folded money, speaking softly he knew it wasn’t them but him that she was worried about.

He had refused the money but she had insisted, saying it was from tips she had saved up and then she had blown him away as she wanted to know if he had condoms. How the hell did she know about that stuff and yet he knew the answer even before it was framed in his mind. How could anyone in their family not know about condoms these days, and he sighed, wishing for a moment that things could go back to simpler times, when all he worried about was skinning his knee playing catch with Montana and his dad. Funny how determined she was to know the answer too, and she wasn’t satisfied until he had shown her the small packages in his night table, and only then was she satisfied. She told him the money was to buy his friend something, to maybe get some snacks for later and he felt her love then, knowing how hard it was for her too. They had hugged each other for several minutes in the morning and he knew that he would not spend the money, well at least not all of it.

Thinking about it he wondered what Noah would think once he saw their house. It wasn’t a bad home really, even though everyone worked the place was clean and it did have a sort of warmth to it, but it had a great deal of sadness too. Maybe Noah would see it and run, just like he wanted to that night he saw Dakota’s naked body but then he was coming tonight, so maybe there was hope? He felt uneasy, wondering if he was doing the right thing or was he just feeling sorry for himself again? He shook his head a little, trying to toss away all the fears and doubts that he was feeling, wishing that he could talk to Montana but there just wasn’t time for that, not today as he was working till 3:30 and Noah was coming here, to the mall at 4pm so there just wasn’t time. He sighed, knowing that nothing would change anyways, that no matter how much he hoped it would, it just wasn’t going to and he stood up, draining the last drops from the can and then headed to the store, to get his nickel for the can and to get back to work. Whatever else had happened, at least he knew that he could survive just about anything, but was that really something he wanted to know at 16?

Rosalie Northwood was checking the appointment book at the desk, and she had seen her son sitting there, so alone, so much in pain that her own heart forgot its troubles and ached for him. She saw how he sat and then how he looked, tossing his dark hair to one side as he turned to head back to work. It wasn’t fair, she thought, as she ticked off the name of one person and then saw that she had a new client at 4pm for a cut and trim. Her mind couldn’t really focus as the name sounded familiar and yet wasn’t but her eyes were drawn to the tall young boy outside, the way he stood there, his body erect as he headed back to the grocery store. She knew how much he wanted to be elsewhere, and yet too she was proud of him, of the way he never complained about having to work, not showing a seconds hesitation when he would sign over his paycheque to her and her husband, his way he said of helping out, of doing what was right.

The pain in her heart was almost unbearable each time he would hand her the cheque, each time he would look into her eyes or into Gary’s face, and she knew how her husband would hate it, would barely manage to look back into his son’s face, wishing he could simply push the hand back, push the money away but they had no choices, they needed it and so their pride had to suffer. She knew how much it was killing Gary, how much it ate at his very soul that he needed the money from his wife and his young children to just survive. Rosalie didn’t know how much longer they could go on this way, how much longer any of them could continue to take the abuse and suffering of their existence but maybe there was hope, at least a chance of hope?

Seeing Dakota heading back, the empty pop can in his hand instead of already being tossed, she wondered if maybe their pride was something too costly, something that they should have put aside a long time ago or maybe it was all that was keeping them going now? She didn’t know but as she followed Dakota back to the store with her eyes she felt his pain, knowing that his heart ached and that something was up. He had been more moody all week, and it wasn’t like to him to have disappeared like he had Monday evening, but he wouldn’t say much, except that he had made a new friend. She had known, by the way his eyes had looked that this was something unlike the others, this was something she had rarely seen in his face but one she recognized from Montana’s face a few times. Her heart grew still as the fear was reaching for her, the panic was within striking distance, as she knew they couldn’t afford another battle like the one they had has with Montana. It was still too fresh, the fights, the shouts, the screams, and then the final blows, all of which only made her heart ache more. No, they couldn’t go thru that again and she wondered what Gary would say, or would he even speak? Would he remember the bitter fights he had with Montana when now there was no Montana to fight with? Would he still feel that way about them or had he changed too? He was so quiet these days, so pained and yet he never spoke about it, never talked to her about how he felt, and that too worried her as she turned away from the big window, to get back to work and to try and let her pain dull for a few more minutes.

Turning away she saw her daughter staring at her and she smiled, trying to hide her troubled thoughts from showing, but she knew that Arizona had seen them. It was hard enough to try to keep it from Gary and even Dakota, but somehow Arizona always seemed to know, always seemed to be able to see past her smiling face to the deep hole in her heart and yet as she looked at Arizona, she saw a strange warmth, a sort of compassion that was rare to find anywhere, never mind in a 15 year old girl. Her head tilted to one side, and Rosalie smiled as she headed to her customer under the dryer, patting Arizona’s shoulder as she went past, feeling her daughters hand touch hers and for that brief moment, it was almost as if they could see the pain they both had. Her heart trembled, as she knew that Arizona was frightened too but like her mother, was putting on a brave face.

As her mother passed by she could feel her pain, and she wished she could make it easier, knowing though that there really wasn’t much she could do. Everything had changed so quickly for her that she still didn’t quite understand it all, except that everyone seemed so sad all the time, so unhappy and yet in some ways, they were closer than ever and yet even more distant. Hard to say which it was at times, like this morning she had never felt closer to Dakota than when she had made him show her that he had condoms, so that he would be safe and when they hugged, she could feel his love for her, almost like when Montana would reach down and toss her into the air when she had been little, but that would never be anymore. She sighed as she finished her chores; her quitting time almost here and it was up to her to get dinner ready for tonight, something she was actually looking forward to.

She knew it would be a surprise to everyone, but she had saved up from her tips at the shop and even by giving Dakota the ten dollars she still had enough left over to plan her surprise for dinner. Maybe it wasn’t much but she wanted Dakota to be happy, to not be embarrassed with his guest so she had it all planned out. Besides if her parents got upset about it she’d just claim it was an early birthday gift for Dakota, which should solve that little problem. Funny though, she could remember a time when dinner was something a lot different than it was now, when spaghetti night was always with meat sauce and meatballs, not watered down tomato paste as it was now, well usually but not tonight. Tonight she had splurged and bought hamburger, onions, and even a can of spaghetti sauce to put in with the tomato paste. This would at least be a normal meal, and she knew it would last, that even with Noah coming for dinner they’d have enough for tomorrow too plus she had her best surprise of all, home made brownies. They rarely had any dessert but tonight was important, she could tell that Dakota really liked Noah and more than that, she knew that Noah liked Dakota, and it was important to her that they have a good time together, that for a change Dakota got to laugh a little, got to be 16 for a change.

Arizona put her stuff away, making sure that everything was were it was supposed to be and then she went to get out of her smock, to count her tips for the day and then head off to go home and get dinner started. She really rather enjoyed her Saturdays, it was a chance for her to feel more useful, more of a help to everyone than normal, like when her mother had to take to her to the clinic for her check ups, for the waiting in line to get her medication instead of being able to just go to the drugstore to get them, but Saturdays were different, that was when she could do stuff for them, and it felt good too.

She counted the change out, seeing the few crumpled bills and she smiled, realizing that it had been a better day than normal, that she had an extra $4 to spend and she wondered if maybe she’d get some of that fancy French bread or maybe there was something else she could get. Her eyes were full of life as she stepped outside, to decide if she should run over to the grocery store for a few extra things or head straight home when she spotted the two boys. Her heart was filled with plans for tonight and she didn’t really give it much thought as she started to walk towards the grocery store when it hit her. Those boys, they were from the new school and one of them she really didn’t like all that much, and the other was sort of okay or at least seemed so. Why where they here she wondered, knowing that they were the type who wouldn’t be in this part of town without a reason, it just wasn’t their normal hangout and she stopped, to stare at Hector and Rusty, a strange feeling of unease creeping inside her heart.

2:08 p.m.

Rusty “So he works here, what’s the big deal Hec?”

Hector “Don’t you think its weird man? I mean what’s he doing working anyhow?”

Rusty “Hey not everyone’s dad can be a big shot real estate salesman”

Hector “Hey, your dad isn’t exactly a slouch, but its weird man, I mean the guy never shows up to any of the after school we invite him too, don’t you think its weird?”

Rusty “Little I guess, but shit man, cut him some slack, the guy is new”

Hector “Yeah well I did some checking, he was the same back at his old school, never really socialized”

Rusty “So? What’s the big deal? He still was damn good to get MVP at the basketball finals”

Hector “Yeah, but I mean, I don’t know man, it’s just strange is all”

Rusty looked around at the mall, not one of the town’s more modern shopping centres and it looked it too. He felt kind of creepy being here, not really liking the place one bit, but Hector had insisted and Hector was always good for some fun, but lately he was becoming way too much of a red neck, even for Rusty’s tastes. He glanced at the busy parking lot, seeing all the old cars and trucks and he realized that there were really very few newer cars around. Even his older car was newer than most in the lot and he felt sort of uneasy, feeling uncomfortable in this part of town.

Rusty “Uh huh, what’s really got your shorts in a knot is you can’t stand it that Sheila might be setting her sights on him”

Hector “Yeah well you wouldn’t like it if Karen was drooling over him, now would you?”

He stared at Hector, looking him squarely in the eyes and he saw something that made him blink. He never realized before how much anger Hector had inside, and looking at him now he saw that his friend had changed a lot over the years and it sent a shiver down his spine, making him shiver a little and raising warning flags inside. He chose his words carefully, wondering what really was bugging Hector.

Rusty “No, I’d most likely kick his ass but then Karen and I are still together, so that’s a lot different Hec”

Hector “Yeah well, just cause we are temporarily not officially together, still doesn’t give him any right”

Rusty “Christ man, listen to you, like she’s the only girl out there?”

Hector “No, but she did put out, and it was good, besides, she knows a girl this Dakota dude dated”

Rusty “So?”

Hector “So? So she said some strange stuff, kind of makes a guy wonder, ya know?”

Rusty “What kind of stuff?”

Hector “Stuff, like he wasn’t into doing it all that much, though the way Sheila said it, the guy is hung like a fucking horse, which is why she has her eyes on him, the fucking bitch”

Rusty “Shit so that’s what this is about, he’s got a bigger dick than you and you can’t stand it, fuck man, you need some serious help”

Hector “Fuck off Rusty, ain’t like that at all, besides, I just don’t like him”

Rusty “God man you don’t even know him, just cause he isn’t from our side of town no reason to hate the dude”

Hector “Ain’t that, I don’t know, maybe its just cause he’s sharing a locker with that pansy Collins”

Rusty “Fuck man you really got it out for him, just out of curiosity what is it about Collins that has you steamed at him? He try to date you or something?”

Hector’s whole body became rigid and Rusty could see the way he was clenching his fists and letting them hit the side of his legs. There was no doubt that he had hit a sore spot in Hector’s armour and he wondered more and more about his friend, wondering just what was it that made him so angry, so ready to explode? He felt a strange sense of fear creeping into his thoughts, something he wasn’t used to. He usually had the answers but lately he was finding that Hector was like a loose cannon and he knew that one day he would just go off on someone and he did not want to be there then. He saw Hector’s eyes, the colour drained and a sort of deep darkness came over them, making the fear in his mind grow.

Hector “FUCK OFF!”

Rusty “Christ he didn’t did he? Come on to you I mean? No fucking way dude, he’s too much of a wimp to do that shit…”

Hector “No it isn’t that, I don’t like him, him and all those other fag types, man don’t they creep you out too?”

Rusty “Yeah but shit, long as they keep it to themselves it don’t bug me, well not that much, now that Marvin thing, he’s a different story, he’s really off the wall, but I don’t know, you really think Collins is one too?”

Hector “Christ you have to ask? You saw how he looked dressed up as a broad, fuck he was better looking than some of the girls we got on the cheerleaders”

Rusty had to admit that Hector was right on that score. Noah did look a damn sight better than some of the girls in school but as much as he didn’t care for fags he still wasn’t totally convinced that Noah was one. He might be a wimp and all and he might look like a girl at times, but shit, there were others who had that look too and it didn’t make them queer, least not so he knew. Staring over at Hector’s face he saw the cheeks growing redder, saw the eyes glazing over and he knew that for whatever reason, Hector really had a mad on for fags. Well it was no skin off his ass, he didn’t exactly care for them himself.

Rusty “Yeah well, don’t tell them that, but so he looked good in a dress, doesn’t make him queer”

Hector “Get off it, you know damn well he’s a piss ant faggot, the way he looks at you some times, the way he is always staring at the floor in the locker room, you know damn well he’s one”

He had to agree there with Hector, the guy did look at him strange at times, usually when he was at the locker getting stuff or such, but he kind of thought it was because he was who he was, not that Noah had some sort of crush on him. God, just the thought was kind of creepy and he didn’t like it one bit. His own face became a bit darker, as he wondered if maybe Hector was right, if maybe Noah was one of them?

Rusty “I suppose, still, no reason to be so damn hostile all the time, besides you got him good with that paint on his locker, that should be enough to satisfy you”

Hector “Haha, yeah that did kind of get his attention didn’t it? Still don’t know how you got the paint in though…”

Rusty “That’s my business, besides you have him still looking over his shoulder all the time man, that should be enough for you”

Hector “I don’t know, suppose, but he is friendly with that Dakota dude and him I really ain’t too sure of, MVP or not”

Rusty “So what the fuck does it matter? If you want Shelia back, duking it out with Dakota ain’t gonna help, besides you don’t even know if the guy is interested in her or not, this will only get you in more shit with her.”

Hector “No, maybe, I don’t know man, but I need to do something”

There were times when he wondered why he bothered associating with Hector but then the guy did have his uses at times. It was always good policy to have someone who resembled an animal around, you never knew when you might need the backup and as his eyes stared out at the parking lot, he felt a whole lot better knowing he was with Hector right now than say a pansy like Noah, still, it had kind of bugged him seeing Noah all in tears when he saw his locker last year. He had to admit that the joke was a bit much but everyone it seemed got a good kick out of it, so maybe Noah reacted too much, and maybe Hec was right, maybe the guy was a queer, after all no real guy would bawl his eyes out like that, would they?

Looking at Hector he knew that if he let him to his own design there would most likely be a big battle and the new kid wouldn’t even know what it was about, and he didn’t need any complications right now, not this early on in the year. Besides, if Hector got tossed for fighting, he’d need to do some fancy footwork for some of the things he had planned for later on in the year. Hector did have his uses even if he was a damn bull in a china shop.

Rusty “Look, why not let me talk to him? Maybe I can sort of see if he’s interested in her, and if he is maybe talk him out of it, how’s that sound?”

Hector “I don’t know, think he’d listen?”

Rusty “Hey worth a shot and if he does, well then you aren’t in the doghouse with Sheila”

Hector “Makes sense, when?”

Rusty “Jesus, you really want her that bad?”

Hector “No, just that, I want to get fucked man, she’s good in bed, she knows what I like”

Rusty “Shit is that all you think about? Getting your damn dick wet?”

Hector “Hey what can I say, I am all man dude, and don’t act like you don’t think about it either”

Rusty “Yeah but shit, not every fucking minute”

Hector “No? Just every other fucking minute?”

Rusty “Jesus Hector, it’s not like you haven’t had any since you broke up with Sheila”

Hector “Yeah so?”

Rusty “I swear, you live to play football and screw girls”

Hector “Hey don’t forget I like to party too”

Rusty “Yeah but that’s just so you can screw girls man”

Hector “Never heard you complain about it, so? You gonna go in and talk to him or what?”

The way Hector said it made his skin crawl, and he stared at his friend, wondering just how much would Hector keep quiet if the shit ever hit the fan? Would he squeal like a stuck pig or would he keep his mouth shut? He didn’t like having someone like Hector have a hold over him and yet at the same time he knew he didn’t have much of a choice, and he did admit, it was rather fun at times. Hell it was fun all the time and he knew that as long as Hector played it cool, then they were safe but lately, he wasn’t too sure if Hector could play it cool. His eyes narrowed a little as he thought about how he could extradite himself from this mess but then the throb in his crotch told him that he wasn’t exactly in the mood to pull out of the deal just yet, not with a whole year ahead of high school.

Rusty “Christ… Okay why don’t you go cool your jets and I’ll go and see if I can’t set something up, okay?”

Hector “Thanks, I owe you one”

Rusty “Fuck you owe me a damn sight more than one dude”

Hector “Yeah well you can collect at the party tonight if you want”

Rusty “Oh? You bringing some treats are you?”

Hector “Depends, might, all I know is I need to get fucked man, one way or another its happening tonight”

Rusty “Yeah well, don’t let Shelia catch you or no way you ever going to get back together”

Hector “Yeah, that’s why I said it depends”

Rusty “Sheila going to the party?”

Hector “Not sure, tried to find out but she won’t talk, she might if that Dakota is there, but last I heard he had backed out, said he had to work late or some shit like that”

Rusty “Oh? Well then, should be a fun time, that new girl, the transfer from up state, she’s going”

Hector “Oh? She is hot man”

Rusty “Don’t I know it, think maybe I’ll bring along a few extra little pals if you are bringing the treats”

Hector “Christ, why do you bother with that man, not like you screwing some hooker or anything, and hell they are all on the pill”

Rusty “Yeah but you never know, I don’t like leaving any calling cards like you man”

Hector “Fuck that, I just don’t like the way it feels wearing those damn things, besides it’s a pain in the ass to have to stop and put them on, and its for queers anyways, or dumb ass chicks who forget to take the pill”

Rusty “Yeah well, you never know, I kind of don’t feel like waking up with some fucking itch on my dick, and not like they are going anywhere”

Hector “yeah well you bring what you want, I’ll stick to doing it the old fashioned way man, besides, feels a damn sight better without that plastic crap around my pole”

Rusty “Suit yourself dude”

Hector “Karen not going tonight?”

Rusty “Nope, she’s gotta babysit tonight, told her I’d pop over later on though”

Hector “Christ and he says I am a pig? Just how much do you want in a night?”

Rusty “Fuck man, she doesn’t put out every time, not like Sheila”

Hector “Yeah, she is one horny broad, speaking of that, you going?”

Rusty “Yeah okay, cool your heels man, and you owe me man, big time”

Hector “Like I said, you can collect at the party, with what’s her name? Haha”

Rusty “Corin or something like that, I swear though, one day you are gonna get nailed”

Hector “Nah, never happen dude, I make damn sure of that.”

Rusty “Yeah, still, you never know, why I use a condom, less chance of being connected to it dude”

Hector “Shit you watch way too much television man, so? I wanna get out of this dump, shake a leg okay?”

Maybe he did but as he shrugged his shoulders he knew that at least he was safe, assuming Hector kept his yap shut if caught and as he stared at his friend, there was a glint in Hector’s eyes that made him shiver a bit more. He knew that he was getting out of his league and he also realized that as much as he loved the extra fun that he had, thanks to Hector’s treats, it was getting time to get out of it all, but the question was going to be, how? Well, he’d leave that for another time, tonight hopefully he’d be busy enjoying Corin and then off to Karen, who knows maybe it would be a double pleasure tonight?

Rusty “Okay, back in a few”

Hector moved over to the small group of tables and sat down, staring at Rusty who shrugged his shoulders and turned away, heading towards the grocery store. He knew that Hector was crazy and yet he could feel the excitement building up inside of himself. He was starting to look forward to the party tonight and he hoped that what Hector had said was true, that Dakota wasn’t going because it would mean that Sheila would be there and that would cramp his mood and his style. That Corin chick sure was hot and he was itching to see how hot but if Sheila showed up he’d have to cool it, she was good friends with Karen and no way did he want to risk that for a one night romp, even if she was Pamela Lee herself.

Rusty had disappeared inside the large store and Hector leaned back, his elbows resting on the table as he stared at the shabby grocery store. The place really bugged him and he couldn’t wait to get out of here. So far everything was going as he had planned, knowing that Rusty would intercede for him, which was cool. He really wasn’t into battling with Dakota, the guy looked too lean, to hungry and one thing he had learned, never tangle with someone who has nothing to lose. His dad had taught him that one, and he had a few knocks on the side of his head to show for not listening but one thing about him, he wasn’t the stupid jock that everyone thought. Hector saw Dakota as a threat but not one he could attack face to face, this way he’d let Rusty do his dirty work and let the super star think he was pulling his balls out of the fire. It worked for him and he smiled a little, waiting, knowing that Dakota would be easy to take down if he got in his way, as long as he kept things cool. His eyes narrowed as he glanced at his watch; seeing that time was moving ahead and he still had things to do, especially if he wanted to have another good time tonight at the party. Man, chemistry was not his long suit but it sure did help a guy out and he smiled a bit wider, a grin that made a few people stare as they passed by.

3:35 p.m.

Carefully he added up the hours, taking the half hour and the 15 minutes off and then he subtracted the extra 15 minutes that he had spent with Rusty and wrote down the final number on the small space on the calendar. He looked at it, mentally adding together the time and he felt a little dejected, realizing that he was short this period of at least 3 hours. He grimaced a bit, wondering if maybe there was a way he could work extra to make up for it but he knew there wasn’t. Dakota sighed as he realized that he’d just have to cut back on his expenses, maybe cut down on lunches for the next week, that would save him close to half, but then he had to take into account the extra gas he was using, going to school, which made him remember earlier.

The frown grew on his face as he remembered how surprised he was to suddenly turn around and see Rusty standing there. There was something about the guy that made him wary, and yet everyone at the new school kept saying how nice Rusty was, but he could see something that they didn’t, which was his eyes, the way they looked past you at times and other times the way they seemed to just pierce you, trying to find out things he had no business wanting to know. He felt clammy as he walked towards his locker, to put away his red apron that he had to wear when on the floor. He saw that it was nearing time to get it washed again and for a second or two he thought he should maybe take it home but then he remembered Noah was coming and he doubted if he’d have the time to any laundry before his next shift.

Standing at his locker, he saw the small photograph pinned to the inside of the locker door, the image of two smiling faces peered out at him and his heart began to ache once more, tears welled up near the corners of his eyes as he looked at the picture, seeing his own smiling face and wondering if he’d ever feel that happy again, knowing that the hole inside would never truly ever be filled, even if he did find someone. The other face stared at him, a hint of a smile on his face, a glint even in his eyes and Dakota felt pain even more as he looked into Montana’s face, seeing him as only he could, and he felt the loss even more now than when he had seen the last rise of Montana’s chest.

He sat down on the wooden bench, feeling the pain taking hold of his body, feeling it constrict his muscles and make him shake a little. The sight of that afternoon rising upwards to fill his vision, the bed with the curtains drawn around and his parents standing off to one side, his sister at the foot of the bed and he at the other end. He could see the way his brother’s sunken eyes looked at them all and even in those last few minutes, he was defiant almost as he stared at them, then the small smile came and he could even now hear his mother’s cries as she held his hand and then the surprise registered again as he saw his fathers face, the tears rolling down his cheeks and the deep gut wrenching sobs as he cried, bending down and kissing Montana’s forehead, wiping the sweat soaked hair back, looking into his eyes and his mouth moved but no words would come and yet as Dakota watched, he could see that at last there was peace between Montana and his father.

Arizona had cried, running to place her head in their mother’s chest, as the final moments came. Dakota stared up at the photograph, seeing that same look and the image shimmered in the pale light of the back room, the image seeming to dance a little as it all flashed before him once more, just as intense, just as real as the actual moment had been. He felt Montana’s hand clasping his suddenly and he could see the white ashen face turn slowly, the pain etched across the face despite all the morphine that he had taken and as he watched, he saw the eyes open wide, staring fully into his own eyes. He shivered now, knowing what was coming, powerless to turn away, helpless to prevent the memory from once more taking hold of him and he felt the slowing beat of his heart, felt the hole beginning to form in his heart just as it had that day.

The room had lost its shape and all he could see was Montana’s eyes, the way they stared into his and for a brief time, second or minutes he wasn’t sure which, they felt each other’s heart. His wishing it could reach out and beat for Montana, Montana’s touching his easing its burden, comforting it even and yet even as it did just that, he could feel Montana’s pain, feel the regrets, feel the sorrow for past things but the one thing he didn’t feel was fear, almost as if something or someone had come and taken that fear away. Montana had always felt scared about this moment and now that it was here he seemed at ease almost and Dakota felt it, deep inside of him he felt the acceptance but there was more to it than that too, almost as if Montana now couldn’t wait for the end to come, as if he wanted it to happen.

His eyes grew moist, his hands were now balled up into fists at his side as he saw that look, felt Montana’s heart beating next to his and they spoke without words. He could hear Montana telling him how much he loved him, how proud he was to have him as his younger brother and the tears rolled down his face as he begged Montana not to leave, cried for him deep in his soul for Montana to keep on fighting, to hold on for just another extra second but he knew it wouldn’t be, knew it was asking too much. The tears were trickling down his face as once more he could feel Montana’s presence, feel him invading his very spirit, holding it for a brief second, his arms wrapping around the aching soul and he sobbed now, feeling the love wash thru his whole body, filling every nook, every crevice and his heart thundered now just as it had then, the strength of their love embracing each other within his very soul.

The soft whispered ‘goodbye’ rang loudly within his ears and deep in his heart as he saw the long eyelashes flutter once, then a second time, felt the hand growing cold in his, felt the skin cooling as the last beat echoed inside of his body, and he knew that he had lost the most precious gift of all, feeling the pain reaching into his body, tearing at his heart and ripping his soul and spirit apart into thousands of tiny shards, and yet still his heart beat, still his soul cried, thundering its love. He had thought he’d collapse, that he couldn’t bear what he was seeing and as he felt his legs growing numb, felt his mind darkening and clouding over a strange warmth suddenly began to creep inside of him, warming the coldness of his bones, easing the growing chill that had come to him and he stared at the face in the bed, seeing the eyes closed, seeing the lips shut and for a mere instant, he saw the thin tendrils of pain vanish from the face. The skin was no longer stretched taut, no longer burning with unbearable pain and he saw his brother’s face as it used to be, full of life, full of merriment and his heart grew stronger, the ripping pain suddenly held at bay.

The image in his locker stopped shimmering as the pale yellow light continued to glare in the room, filling it with its eerie shadows but his heart no longer ached, no longer felt like it would be split apart and he saw his hand reaching out, the tip of one finger lightly touching the image of his brother, gently caressing the lips and then he stood up, the pain once more held at bay, once more bottled up inside in the dark empty hole that resided in not just his heart but in his very soul. He stood tall, looking at his brother’s face, knowing that he missed him immensely and that even in death, his brother had shown him, had taught him things that he maybe hadn’t wanted to know, hadn’t wanted to learn but he had. Dakota squared his shoulders, smiled weakly at the photograph, and now he started to think ahead, to wonder if maybe what he had seen in Noah’s face that first day, that first second had been real or just his imagination. The pain was at bay but the fear was still there, different and yet the same as he wiped away one more tear, wondering if he was wrong, if maybe he was reaching for something not there but then he saw Montana’s face, heard his voice deep in his soul, urging him to look beyond the ‘what if’s’, to look towards a future that was his if he wanted it, if he was willing to just stretch out and grasp it.

His hand pulled the old worn windbreaker out and he put it on, feeling the rip in the inside sleeve, feeling it cover his still trembling shoulders as he saw the smile on his brother’s face and he knew that maybe what he had seen in Noah’s face was real, but whether it was or wasn’t there would only be one way to find out. He felt the ache in his heart ease a little in one spot, grow in another as he wondered what tonight would bring for him, but whatever it brought, at least he’d be doing what he had learnt, he’d be trying. With his car keys in his hand he walked out towards the staff parking area and his rendezvous with Noah, his heart no longer filled with pain, instead filled with anticipation and a bit of excitement even.

3:50 p.m.

He sat down at the bench, watching the door to the beauty salon close and his mother no longer in his view. Noah breathed a sigh of relief as she had disappeared inside and he wondered for a second or two why she was getting her hair done here, her normal place was way back near their place and besides, she had her hair done only last week, oh well he thought, shrugging off the peculiarities of mothers. There was no doubt that she was acting kind of weird, had been all week actually and he had thought about it, but not as much as he had thought about today and tonight. Strange, the closer it got for him to head over here, the less sure he was of what he wanted. He knew he wanted sex, least that was sort of what he was sure he wanted, but it was something else that he kept thinking about, kept dreaming about and it puzzled him.

Noah stared down at his feet, the backpack resting between his feet, and as his eyes saw the dark nylon he could feel a sort of hitch in his heart’s beat, the way it sort of just skipped forward a bit. Looking at the pack he wondered for the umpteenth time if he had everything or if he should have gotten more or maybe a different brand? His eyes were distant, his mind dredging up one more fantasy as he sat there, waiting for the slow movement of time and yet his heart was racing, his forehead feeling warm as he wondered if he could do it, if he really could please Dakota or would he chicken out? It was the one fear that kept intruding on him and the whole week had been one mixed with that fear and the other fear, the fear that Dakota wouldn’t even want to try, or be willing to let him try to please him.

It was strange, he had thought that they would spend time together, have lunch, hang out but instead he had barely seen Dakota during the rest of the week, and when they did see each other, Rusty was always there or else someone else was and yet he had to admit, Dakota did smile at him when he could, and the way his eyes looked when he smiled, it was enough to send him into another daydream. Noah had to admit, it had been one of the longest and hardest few days of his life, the way his mind would just wander into a dream, a dream of him and Dakota lying on a beach somewhere, naked, letting the sun tan their bodies and they would only wake long enough to satisfy each other’s desires, a continuing process that never seemed to tire either of them, but then that was the beauty of dreams, reality was never close. As that thought came to his mind, his eyes narrowed a bit and his heart grew silent, as the fear rose once more inside.

Thing was, that he could see how everyone was turning to Dakota, how his locker now was a meeting place, or a bulletin board of notes for Dakota. Strange how some kids just attracted others? Maybe that was it; maybe it was just that he was attracted to Dakota like it appeared every other person seemed to be? Use to be that everyone waited or left notes for Rusty but while that still happened, the majority of attention was for Dakota, everyone, every single girl it seemed wanted to meet him, to talk with him or to walk home or have lunch with him and he had to admit, Dakota kept it pretty cool, still it bugged him and he wasn’t really sure why, unless it was jealousy, as Marvin told him the other day. He laughed it off and yet as he stole a glance at Marvin, when he had said it, he could see that same glassy look in his friends face as he saw in most girls that came around the locker. It was the same look and he wondered what Marvin would say if he knew the truth? If he knew that this evening he would be in bed with Dakota? Would he be angry, would he be sad, would he be happy? Strange, he never thought this way before Monday and now he was.

Time felt like it was standing still as he looked once more at his watch, seeing the slow march of the seconds and yet the pouring sweat on his forehead and on the palms of his hands seemed to take not even a millisecond to soak him. Weird how he could feel detached in some ways and consumed in other ways. His mind was off on several tangents, each one vying for dominance and he could feel a slight tremble in his legs, even his lower lip as his eyes focused on the watch and then the back pack. He had two boxes of condoms, one was the ‘Sheik’ brand, the other ‘Ramses’ and he felt like an idiot when he had bought them, unsure if he had the right ones. The whole shopping trip had been nerve wracking and he wondered how Dakota could have been so casual about getting them, didn’t he get nervous or was it that people naturally assumed someone like Dakota would need them? That had to be it, because he sure was certain that the girl looked at him strange, sort of like she had wanted to ask why would a dork like him need condoms, never mind two dozen of them?

He sighed as he leaned back a little, wiping his palms once more on his denim pants, wishing that time would hurry up and that 4 o’clock would get here. His eyes looked down once again and then he stared out, down the driveway that circled around the cement walk and patio type areas, where benches and tables were placed for shoppers to sit and rest. Still no sign of the car and his heart was starting to beat a little faster as the time crawled forward to that special time. He still wasn’t sure why he was here, why someone like Dakota would want someone like him, after all Dakota could have whoever he wanted, even a straight guy would probably be willing, if he was drunk enough.

Thinking about that suddenly made him think of Rusty, and for a few seconds his mind compared the two boys. Rusty was popular and hot looking, just like Dakota and yet there was something about Dakota that Rusty didn’t have, a sort of mystery to him that made you always take a second look at Dakota. Rusty had a nice smile, all those perfect white teeth, the dimples, even the sparkle in the eyes and yet when you looked at Dakota, the thin lips, the smouldering eyes, it was a totally different feeling, least it was for him and he supposed for everyone else, judging by all the attention they were giving to Dakota. Even Rusty was paying attention to him but it didn’t feel the same as with the others, as if maybe Rusty was just biding his time. For what Noah wasn’t sure, but a couple of times he had caught a strange look out of Rusty, one directed at Dakota and seeing that look had made him suddenly frightened, scared even but he couldn’t explain it, or understand it really. All he knew was that Rusty wasn’t quite what he had first thought him to be, just as Marvin had said for a long time and now Noah was starting to believe it.

Staring down the road he thought he spotted Dakota’s car but as it turned down a different lane he knew it wasn’t and his heart sagged a little and once more he wiped his hands on his pants, feeling the wetness and feeling the fear again. Damn he wished he would just stop worrying so much, feeling so scared about stuff, after all Dakota was the one who had made the first move, he was the one who had shown up at his window that night, had wanted to do it, so why would that have changed? Well for starters he now knew more kids at school, so his brain told him, secondly he had a chance to find out more about him, as his brain continued its litany of reasons why tonight wouldn’t be what he had expected and yet thru it all he could feel the rising excitement in his heart. The way his legs felt itchy and the hands kept sweating, all of it dredging up the fears more but also bringing up strange new visions, visions of him stretched out with Dakota’s long full body on top, his long thick hard cock wedged between Noah’s legs, and their mouths locked in a deep tongue duelling embrace. Those thoughts were more powerful than the doubts his mind conjured up, and as he glanced at the watch he didn’t see the car pull up, and then suddenly he knew that Dakota was there.

His whole face lit up and he even blushed a little as he looked over at Dakota, saw those eyes peering out at him and he felt the slight hitch again in his heart’s beat as he stood up, knowing that his body had already pushed aside his minds fears. He could feel the press of his hard cock against the pants, knowing that he was already hard. Noah saw Dakota smile at him, his eyelashes fluttering and he could see that mysterious glint in those eyes, the look that almost brought him to ejaculation but he fought it, holding it back as he ran towards the car, tossing the pack back into the empty back seat and climbing in, his palms suddenly dry.

4:00 p.m.

Rachael saw the old sports car pull up out front of the grocery store, next to where her son was waiting and she saw his face light up as the car stopped. He looked so happy as he jumped in the car and she felt a heaviness around her chest as the old mustang pulled away, a rather good looking young man behind the wheel, the boy she was certain was Dakota, Noah’s new friend. She didn’t know what she was thinking of when she had made this appointment or even when she had agreed to drive Noah here, hell she didn’t even know why she had agreed to letting him spend the night with his new friend when what she had really wanted to do was lock him in his room. It had taken a lot of self-control to keep her face calm but she had pulled it off, least she had so far. Now the next step, a step she still wasn’t sure about either, wondering if maybe she should just walk out and leave but then she knew in her heart that she couldn’t do that, after all Noah meant the world to her and to Nat, her husband. God, if he found out he’d go thru the roof and so far she was fairly certain she had hid her knowledge from him, but he wasn’t a stupid man, he sensed something was up but she had deflected it so far.

Rosalie “Ms Collins?”

She turned at the sound of her name and was a bit startled to see an older woman, or at least one who looked much older than she had expected. The woman had lines across her forehead and as Rachael Collins stared at her face, she could see a sort of sadness there, something she hadn’t expected. It had taken her almost two whole days to find out who Rosalie was and where she worked, an impulse making her make the hair appointment for today. Her eyes narrowed as she saw the smile, one that was warm and friendly and yet she could see that it wasn’t coming easy for the lady, that despite whatever was going on inside she was trying her best to ignore it and it made her soften her own face, her mind wondering if maybe she should just leave, but something in Rosalie’s eyes made her push that panic thought away.

Rachael “Yes? Oh sorry, I was daydreaming, please it’s Rachael”

Rosalie “Okay Rachael, I am Rosalie, care to come this way and we can start?”

Rachael “Yes, uh, thank you”

Rachael followed the slightly shorter woman towards the back of the shop, her eyes taking in the slow even gait of the Rosalie and she noticed how her shoulders sagged a little, almost as if there was some invisible weight on the lady’s back and she knew instantly that Rosalie knew about her boy, and she wondered if she too would look like that, or would it pass for her, was Noah really that way? Maybe it was just that he was curious, maybe that was it in which case maybe all this would pass but somehow, seeing the way Rosalie moved, she knew that there was a lot more to all this than she had imagined. Fear took hold of her as she sat in the chair, staring at her own reflection and that of Rosalie’s in the full-faced mirror. Rosalie was asking her something, she saw the lips moving but the words were meaningless as the fear and panic rose up, shutting off her ears and closing her mind. Her face grew sombre and grey as she just stared, nodding a little trying to summon up some hidden source of courage but failing as Rosalie smiled at her, a smile that somehow made Rachael feel helpless, feel even a bit angry too.

Her heart was beating a thousand beats a second and the roar was filling her ears as she swallowed, struggling with the emotions that were running in and out of her mind. She wanted to just jump up and head home, to leave all this and ignore it, but in her heart, deep in her own soul, she knew she couldn’t leave it, couldn’t ignore it and as the first spray of warm water hit her head, she knew that she had to say something, that she had to somehow find out the truth. Her eyes grew cloudy, the fear taking hold of her and her silence only was more repressive, more depressing as she felt Rosalie’s hands taking her hair in her hand, holding it out, asking just what it was that she had wanted.

She wanted to scream out, to ask why her son was seducing hers when her eyes were drawn to the small simple silver edged picture frame. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at the family picture, the two boys laughing, the small girl in between them both and something about the boys faces, the older one touched her in a way that made her bite her lip. She couldn’t speak as she just looked at the face, the way the eyes looked so unhappy, so sad and yet the other boy, the one she recognized as the boy her Noah was with right now, his eyes looked so full of life, so full of spirit that it was a stark contrast to the other boy and yet as she stared at them, she could feel a sort of strangeness, like they both had a secret and were daring all who looked at them to figure it out. It shook her and she glanced up at the mirror, seeing the way Rosalie was looking at her and then at the picture frame.

Rachael “Uh, your children?”

She had looked towards where Rachael was staring, seeing the photograph that could make her smile or make her cry, depending on how she was at that particular second. She saw the look that most if not all never saw, the look of daring, of mystery that was in both of her boy’s faces. She never had known Montana and she doubted if she really knew Dakota either. They were so much alike and yet so different. Dakota was the quieter of the two boys and yet the more popular in school, or so Montana would say, and yet she knew that no one loved or cared about Dakota more than Montana had. He wasn’t just the big brother, but the protector and teacher and friend all rolled up into one and she had never really noticed that before, never really been aware of how close her two boys were.

Rosalie “Yes”

Rachael “Handsome young boys, uh is it a recent photo?”

Rosalie “No, not really, it was taken, uh last year, sorry”

The softness of Rosalie’s voice grabbed her attention and her eyes lifted up to stare into the mirror, to look into Rosalie’s face and she saw the pain, the hurt that was there and for a moment or two her own heart ached for this stranger, for this unknown person. She recognized the pain as one any real mother would know, would feel and her heart grew silent, wondering what it was that was troubling this lady, this stranger, and yet even as she wondered, she knew what it was. There was no mistaking the agony and grief of a mother in torment for her children, and her own eyes softened as she looked back towards the photograph, seeing the happy faces reflected there but knowing in her heart that it was only a brief moment, captured at a time before now.

Rachael “The boys, the younger one, he has your eyes it seems”

Here eyes were filled with tears and Rosalie felt the shame welling up inside, wondering for a moment if she could continue or if she would have to get someone else to take this new client, but her heart refused to give in to the doubts, to the panic and as she stared into the mirror and then down towards the photograph, the questions inside became more intense. Her worry over Dakota grew as she suddenly realized who this lady was, as the fear that she was once more heading down the same path she had trodden with Montana now rose up fully, taking hold of her spirit and twisting it with its icy fingers. Her face showed no emotion despite the warring battle going on inside as she looked deep into Rachael’s eyes.

Rosalie “You are Noah’s mother, aren’t you?”

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The Locker – Chapter 2

Tuesday, 4. September 2007 3:03

 

Chapter 2

’Tuesday’

12:05 a.m.

He lay on the bed, his head tilted to the left as he watched Dakota standing there, their eyes were like lighthouses passing signals pass and forth and he felt a strange exhilaration running through every fibre of his body. It wasn’t happening or so his mind kept saying but it was, Dakota was there, had kissed him and even touched him and now he was standing there, devouring every part of his, Noah Collins, naked body. It was a dream but then no dream he could ever have could come close to what was really happening to him. Dakota really was here, really was looking at him with what had to be love, or so every ounce of his soul kept telling him.

Dakota looked down at the naked body of Noah and he felt a hitch in his breathing, his lungs ached but then every part of his body ached as he looked into the very soul of his locker buddy. He felt like cheering and yet there was a sadness too, a sadness he couldn’t explain as he stared at the milky white flesh of his new friend, wondering what it would be like to rest on top of that steaming flesh. His mind kept asking, his body kept urging and his heart kept goading him further, and his hands seemed to suddenly have a will of their own.

He could feel them reach up and undo the shirt buttons, one by one and he felt his body tremble, but he wasn’t sure if it was from excitement or dread. What would Noah think afterwards, what would he do when he stood there, exposed fully before those powder blue eyes of Noah? Would he be still wanted, would Noah still desire him like he did now or would he turn away in disgust? It had happened once before, and that haunting memory continued to plague him, even though he had long since gotten past it, or so he kept telling himself.

His shirt was finally open and he saw Noah’s eyes widen a bit, as he slowly took the thin shirt off his lanky frame. Dakota stood upright, letting Noah stare at his chest, at the warm golden tanned colour of his skin marred only by the deep maroon colour of his hard nipples. His hands moved up from his waist, his fingers spread wide open as he ran his hand upwards, reaching for one nipple and slightly playing with it as he licked his lips, watching for Noah’s reaction. His own eyes quickly travelled down the quivering body on the bed, staring at the already spent pole that seemed to still have life in it, as it jutted upright from the dark bush of hair of Noah’s groin.

Poor Noah, he thought as he rubbed the hard nipple, so innocent looking and so scared too and yet there was something about him that Dakota couldn’t quite figure out, something that had at first made his heart skip a beat, as he first laid eyes on him. He wasn’t bad looking, he had nice features and maybe was a bit too pale for being a Southern Californian, but not everyone enjoyed roasting their flesh in the hot sun. No it wasn’t his paleness that had him puzzled but the way he would look at him, the way his eyes seemed so trusting, so willing to know more and that was just from this morning, what would they say if he went further than he thought he should? Would they still show trust or would they feel betrayed?

Noah “You don’t have to, I mean, it’s okay if you don’t want to Dakota”

Dakota “Do what Noah? What is it you think I don’t want to do?”

Noah “You know, have… have sex with me”

Dakota “Is that what you think? That I am just doing this cause I feel sorry for you or something?”

Noah “I don’t know, maybe…”

Dakota moved closer to the bed, standing closer to the headboard as he stared down at the oval face of Noah. He could see the small drops of tears welling up in each corner; see the way Noah’s nostrils flared as he waited for his, Dakota’s answer. His whole body seemed to be on edge as Dakota let his hands rest briefly at his side, his eyes taking in every shiver, every quiver that Noah’s taut young virgin body made. There was no doubt in his mind that this was the closest Noah had ever come to being with someone, guy or girl and in some ways the idea excited him, but it also scared him even more so.

He had already removed his shoes and so it was easy for him to just unsnap his pants button, lower his zipper and let the faded jeans fall to his ankles, where he just stepped out of them. Dakota stood there, only a pair of faded red shorts holding back his most private part of his body. The thick bulge was evident and he could see the way Noah kept dragging his eyes from the rest of Dakota’s body to stare at the large thick bulge that was held tightly in check by his shorts. His balls ached as he came as close as possible to the bed, his knees resting up against the mattress and he turned a little, so that Noah could see his groin without any obstruction.

Dakota “Does it look like I don’t want to?”

Noah “No, it, no it doesn’t”

Dakota bend down a bit and reached out for Noah’s hand that was resting at the boy’s side. He felt the hot sticky sweat as he wrapped his own fingers around the trembling wrist. His face looked down to see Noah’s 6-inch penis, watching it sway a little as the blood pumped in and out of the hard throbbing pole. He could see a small dap of white near the centre of the tip and he smiled to himself. He took Noah’s hand and brought it up, letting the back of it brush up against his legs, feeling the tiny hairs he had shift and bristle to the sudden touch. Then he turned to look once more at Noah’s face, seeing his eyes transfixed on his own hand as it moved up Dakota’s leg.

Slowly he let it come up, holding it firmly but not too tightly, waiting for Noah’s own desire and curiosity to take hold as he let the hand move upwards, his own breathing becoming anxious as the hand crept upwards, coming closer to the fiery centre of his groin. He felt his legs tremble to Noah’s touch, felt the fires inside beginning to dance and thicken, growing hotter with each passing second, with each strand of hair that was brushed by.

Noah’s breathing was coming in short gasps, as he felt the warm smooth flesh of Dakota’s legs and yet his eyes couldn’t watch, they were too mesmerized by the moving bulge of Dakota’s groin. It looked so big to his eyes, scaring him that what was inside was too huge, to big and yet he wanted it, the ache in his body only grew more intense as his hand moved up the warm leg, feeling the power of the boy who had captured his heart, or so he thought. He was scared, unsure what to do and wishing he knew what to do, what would please Dakota, would show Dakota that he really wanted him and yet all he could do was let Dakota’s hand guide his.

He could feel his tongue licking his parched lips as his eyes bulged open wider as his hand felt the warmth coming from above. His fingers tingled and his hand throbbed a little as slowly Dakota guided his hand further upwards. He struggled with the racing thoughts of his mind, wondering if he should just move his whole hand to that thick pulsing bulge or wait for Dakota to bring it there and before he could decide he suddenly felt the hot fiery material of Dakota’s shorts. It was almost as if they were on fire, and he felt his hand jerk backwards, frightened by the intense heat and yet the hand holding his held him firm, keeping it in place and now he couldn’t hold back any longer.

Noah pushed his hand forward letting his aching fingers touch the thick pulsing bulge. He felt the heat, the fire that he suddenly knew burned inside of Dakota and his eyes moved away from the quivering mound and looked up into the dark brown eyes of the boy standing over him. He saw the flash and felt it strike hard into his very heart, feeling the desire suddenly rising up in his own body and his finger and hand pushed inwards, feeling the massive organ inside. His fingers reached upwards, reaching the waistband and digging inside of the thin elastic. The back of his fingers felt the hot warm smooth flesh inside, felt the coiled muscles of Dakota’s belly and he sighed, feeling like he had just died and gone to heaven. The feelings inside were a jumbled mess of desire, pleasure, fear, and anxiety. Noah had blinked and kept his eyes shut but he couldn’t keep them closed and as he opened them he saw Dakota’s hand resting on top of his own, the dark brown eyes waiting for him and he felt the power of the boy’s patience as he gulped a bit, choking a bit on his own saliva as he let his fingers tighten around the band of underwear and then pull downwards on it.

The underwear gave a bit and before he could realize it, he saw the thick hard pole jumping out at him. It was a deeper red than he thought it would be, and at the tip was a large drop of a milky colour. His eyes bulged as he stared at the angry winking pole that suddenly confronted him. Fear raced thru his whole body and his legs pulled together involuntarily as he stared at the thick hot cock. He was stunned and frightened, never realizing that what he had seen in magazines actually existed, thinking they were exaggerated photos or taken at an angle to make the cock look larger than it really was. Now he knew different and the ache in his buttocks seemed muted now, even though he still felt a strong desire for Dakota.

There was no mistaking the panic that was written all across Noah’s face and he felt suddenly ashamed, for letting this get so far ahead, and yet something inside of him had persisted in letting Noah do exactly what he had. His underwear was hanging just under his full balls, he could feel the threadbare fabric stretching and he saw how Noah’s hands now lay on the bed, his eyes wide open with fear. Slowly he reached down and hesitated for a second, then he pushed the underwear down, stepping out of them carefully, not wanting to rip his only pair of non ripped shorts.

His face turned back towards Noah, the fear still evident as they both looked at each other. Dakota stared at how Noah’s legs were now closed tightly together, the once hard cock not so hard anymore and he knew that he had scared Noah, that somehow Noah actually believed that he had no say in what happened next. Strange, he never really thought about that before, how it was for someone who had never done it, least not at this age. Thinking back he remembered how scared he too had been that first time, but that had been different too, he had been almost 14 then and it didn’t happen the first time for him, they had played first as Gary had called it, so it wasn’t such a shock. Looking now at Noah he knew that he felt pressured, that he was scared of what he, Dakota, would do and he felt a bit saddened by that, knowing it wasn’t reasonable to expect Noah to have much faith or trust in him, but then he was trusting him, letting him know just how much they were alike. That should count for something, shouldn’t it?

Noah felt the sadness coming from Dakota and yet despite that, he still felt the panic in his heart and his mind. The huge pole had to be a foot long and half a foot wide, or so it seemed at first blush, but now, looking at it carefully, seeing the way it moved slightly, he knew it was no more than maybe 7 or 8 inches long, maybe 2 or a bit more thick but still, it looked so damn huge. His hands were sweating and he could feel tiny drops falling from his forehead too as he tried to think of something to say, something to do maybe to let Dakota know how he was feeling, but then how could he? After all he wasn’t sure how he felt. He knew he wanted to be with Dakota, wanted to be something more than just a fuck, but did Dakota want more or was he just horny like most kids their age? What was it that Dakota wanted; hell what was it that he wanted?

Dakota “So can I join you or, I mean, okay if I lay down next to you?”

Noah “Sorry uh, yeah sure… I never, I mean…”

Dakota “Noah I won’t do anything you don’t want, you have to believe me, this isn’t, I mean, shit, I guess I kind of rushed this, sorry”

Noah could hear the sincerity in Dakota’s voice and he felt a bit ashamed for thinking that Dakota would hurt him, would do something that maybe he didn’t want, and he sat up in the bed, moving over a bit as he looked at the way Dakota stood there, one minute the image of him leaning against the lockers flashing before him, then the reality of how he really was, standing there now, uncertain, unsure, even scared a little. It was all confusing to him as he reached out and touched Dakota’s hand, stopping it from reaching down to pick up his fallen underwear.

Noah “I am sorry, I never really, I mean this is so new to me, I have never even been naked like this in front of another guy, please, sit here, please?”

Dakota turned to look at Noah, seeing the honesty there, feeling that maybe he had been wrong, maybe Noah really was just scared but not by a lack of trust, just the whole sex thing. He could see his eyes, tears were close by and that made his heart twitch a little, feeling that Noah still wanted him, but it wasn’t the type of feeling he had ever really felt before, it was the same and yet not. Maybe he was just tired, after all working every night after school, weekends, and going to school and all, but no, there was something different about how he thought Noah was feeling, the vibes were different and he sat down on the bed, moving up towards the headboard, sitting up next to Noah.

Dakota “You have nothing to be sorry for, I should have, I mean, hell I don’t normally do this, I mean, come to a guys house at night and then try to, to, you know”

Noah “Get it on with him?”

Dakota “yeah, suppose that’s one way of calling it, guess I was anxious, its been, hell a year since I been with a guy”

Noah “Oh, I am sorry…”

Dakota “Don’t be, that didn’t come out right anyways, I mean, Noah I don’t care if we never have, you know, sex, I think you are cool, I just wanted to… I mean, I just wanted to give you what you want, I thought you would be, well, that we could be friends if I …”

Noah “You aren’t here because you…”

Dakota “NO! Shit, no Noah, I thought, well when you sort of got carried away at the locker, I kind of thought that if I gave you something to really have instead of what you were thinking, well…”

Noah “That I’d then be your friend?”

Dakota “Yeah, sorry, guess you must really think I am a jerk, it is just, well, I don’t make friends easy, not since… not for a long time”

Noah “I don’t, I guess in a way I was thinking the same, I don’t know, I have dreamed of times like this, just that seeing that… I mean shit, your sister was right, that ain’t no junior whopper”

Dakota “haha, yeah guess that’s true, but Noah, you have to believe me, I wouldn’t do something you didn’t want, honest”

Noah “I know, least I do now, have you… I mean you ever…”

Dakota “Have it done to me? Ride a cock?”

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota “Uh huh, its, well, yeah I have, it was okay, I mean… at the time it was super, the first time was tough, but once he got it in, man, it felt good, sort of, I don’t know, it just felt good”

Noah “Was he, I mean was he as big?”

Dakota “No, not really, but I did have one guy who was, I mean he was pretty big and it didn’t really feel all that different.”

Noah “How many, sorry, none of my business, too nosey for my own…”

Dakota “It’s okay, not really many, six I think, but I had my first just before I was 14, so, I mean…”

Noah “14? How did you… I mean… damn, never mind, sorry, it is just, I could never get the nerve to, not even sure I knew how then, hell not like I know how now”

Dakota “you serious? I mean, never? Not even maybe a blow job?”

Noah “No, nothing, never touched another, never dared actually, guess that sounds kind of pitiful doesn’t it?”

Dakota “No, at times I am not sure I am happy I have or that maybe I should have waited too, I mean what with all the shit going on out there”

The silence was almost deafening in its quiet, and yet both of them needed it, as they became lost in their own worlds of thoughts. Dakota could see Montana’s face before him for a moment, feel the sudden rise of his heart and then it left him, that empty void rearing back up for a moment. Strange how that happened at weird times and then as he started to think about how much he missed his older brother, he felt Noah’s hand reaching out, taking his and interlacing his fingers with his own. He turned to see Noah looking at him, a sort of sadness in his eyes too but the fear was gone, or at least pushed away. The touch of his hand in Noah’s was like a calming breath of wind blowing across him, and he felt his heart stop its shaking and he looked back, taking comfort in the gentleness of Noah’s touch. He was right, he had to be, that there was something very special about Noah, something that he needed to know, to hold and to cherish.

Deep in his soul Noah could feel a strange warmth, the way it seemed to be so hot in places and yet as he thought about it, he couldn’t quite put it into any sort of category. It was like it was brand new for him but he had felt excited before, had fantasized about guys before and yet here he was, sitting naked in bed with someone who was all he could ever imagine and all he could think of was feeling this strange warmth, this new unease. Strange thoughts about him and Dakota came flooding into his mind and at the same time his thoughts couldn’t quite ignore the size of Dakota’s cock. It scared him to think of that long thick pole sliding into his butt but then he also started to wonder just how it would feel, to be filled by that particular pole. He didn’t know what to do really, and as he held onto Dakota’s hand, he was certain that he could feel the same unease coming from the boy next to him. Was Dakota scared too?

Noah “This is weird”

Dakota “Why?”

Noah “Cause, all I could think of all day, and all evening was what it would be like to be with you, and here we are, naked and all I can think about is asking you stuff, when I should, I don’t know, do something”

Dakota “Do what?”

Noah “I dunno, something, I mean, that’s why you are here, isn’t it?”

Dakota “No, I mean yeah I want to do stuff, but, I don’t know, this is kind of nice, never really, I mean with the others, except with, well except for one it was always, I don’t know, sex, then nothing, this is, I don’t know, more of what maybe I want, if that makes sense”

Noah “Not really, don’t you like sex?”

Dakota “Yeah but, I don’t know, it is like each time I’ve been with someone, it’s like something is missing, not all there even though we did everything, you know?”

Noah “No, I am the virgin remember?”

Dakota “haha, you have a weird sense of humour, I like that”

Weird but the way Dakota spoke seemed to strike a chord inside, and he felt the desire starting up again inside, and as he heard the words, the compliment he felt a warmth rushing past his face. He knew he was starting to blush and he could see from the corner of his eye the way Dakota was smiling at him. His thin lips showing a trace of colour, a hint of something and his heart skipped a beat and then another as it felt like just reaching over and hugging him, of holding him in his arms and kissing those pale thin lips, and as the thought raced inside, he felt the heat rise and knew his face was red.

Noah “Great now I am blushing”

Dakota “So? What’s wrong with that?”

Noah “Nothing I guess, uh, you ever done it with girls?”

Dakota “Yeah, it is just different and yet not, the sex anyhow, after is way different, and I don’t know, I’d usually have to jerk off later to feel, well, sort of satisfied”

Noah “So why do it then?”

Dakota “So no one could talk”

Noah “Huh?”

Dakota “So my locker didn’t get written on, you know?”

Noah “oh”

Dakota “Shit, sorry, that wasn’t nice”

Noah “It’s okay, I get it now”

Dakota knew the second he had said it that he had hurt Noah’s feelings and he felt like shit, and yet he also felt that Noah had this weird sense of what it was like to be him, to be thought of in a certain way. That always pissed him off and despite all that Montana had told him, he generally found himself forgetting to keep his mouth shut at these times. Yet even though he had said it, knew it had hurt Noah, he also knew he had to say it, to maybe make Noah see that it wasn’t quite the way he had dreamed, or thought it was. Maybe he owed him that at least.

Dakota “No, you don’t, you have this idea of me, of guys like me, and it isn’t all that you think, we all play our little roles I guess, so to keep who I am secret, keep safe, you have to act or do certain things, if not you are tagged with being weird, I didn’t want that, so yeah I go out with girls, screw em too and that way I keep myself from being hassled”

Noah “Roles? But that’s, I mean it shouldn’t be that way, guys like you are so much, well, so much above that”

Dakota “No, guys like me are in the thick of it, hell everyone loves to knock someone who is thought of as being above them, been thought of as this super cool dude, it sucks, you have to watch everything you say, everything you do, who you talk to or how long you talk to them, no Noah, being a guy like me is, well it’s the shits really”

Noah “I never thought of it that way, guess you are right, I mean here I am thinking about how easy it is for guys like you but I don’t know you, I want to, I really do, and yet I fell like, I don’t know, like maybe I am reaching for something beyond what I deserve”

Dakota “Yeah, I know that feeling, its how I feel about, well about wanting to be with you actually”

Noah “No way, you can’t be…”

Dakota “Yeah I can, I mean I want to be here Noah, not to get my rocks off, but to, well have more than just sex, to have what they write about, to have someone care for me because of me, not who I am in school or what I look like, and I want to feel that for them, I am tired of the games, of having to find a girl and be seen with her just so I can keep up a rep, and it sucks. I really am tired of it all I think, of being this person everyone sees, because that isn’t me”

It was all confusing to him, he had first seen Dakota only this morning and his first thought had been how strong he looked, how self assured he seemed and it was what he wished he could be like, and now here he was, sitting naked in his bed telling him how he wasn’t so sure, so positive. Yet as he heard the words and felt Dakota’s pain, he felt an even closer attraction for him, as if this was something he wanted, to be able to be there for someone and to have someone there for him too. Maybe he had it all wrong, maybe all the pictures in the magazines had dulled him to what he really wanted, and maybe, just maybe Dakota had somehow seen past that, but that was impossible, no one could just see inside a person to know what they needed more than that person, could they?

Noah “Is that why you, I mean is that why you are here? You think I am that person?”

Dakota “Truthfully? I don’t know, I just don’t know but, well, I think so, I can’t explain it, all I know is that I have never felt so hopeful as this morning, I mean you have something, I don’t know, it is like you are real, that at worse we’d be friends, I am kind of tired of having no one to talk to”

Noah “What about your sister or your older brother? Do they uh, I mean do they know?”

Dakota “Yeah, they know.”

Noah didn’t know whether to jump up in joy or cry. There was so much more to Dakota than he had thought, a side of him that he was seeing right now was something he never expected to find in someone as hot as Dakota was, and yet Dakota was right too, he hadn’t gone past the outside, the image and he felt bad about that, wondering if maybe Dakota was seeing something that wasn’t there? Maybe he was shallow like the others only Dakota was so desperate for something desperate he was ignoring that? Course if he really were shallow, why would he care then?

Thinking back about his dreams, many of which continued to suddenly just flash past him as he leaned up against his headboard, holding Dakota’s hand, he realized that what he had been dreaming about was sex, and that right next to him was a choice, to have sex or to have something more. Something that could wind up hurting him more than anything he imagined, or it could give him something so terrific that he would think sex was just a pale image of what he had. Looking at Dakota, feeling his words instead of just hearing them, he realized that he wanted what was being offered, he wanted to be loved not fucked, he wanted to share his life not get his cock just sucked, and he wanted to feel, not for a few minutes but all the time and this might just be that, if he had the courage.

If this was what he wanted, he couldn’t just sit here and be afraid and looking at Dakota, at how he was fighting to hold back his tears, to hold himself in control he realized just how much he really wanted to be with him, to share things with him other than just their bodies. Noah still felt scared by the thought of taking Dakota’s cock up his ass, but it also excited him in a way he hadn’t thought of. There was that something, that strange feeling inside that made him reach out slowly, his hand moving along the top of Dakota’s leg, touching his warm flesh, seeing the semi hard penis stir a little as his hand rubbed lightly on the small tufts of peach fuzz that was on Dakota’s upper leg.

He couldn’t really say much, as his hand moved, feeling the muscles shivering a bit, or so it felt, as his hand gently touched Dakota’s body. His eyes stared at the growing lump of flesh between the legs, seeing the pale colour growing darker as his hand reached up and passed along the wrinkled folds of Dakota’s belly. His eyes could see the way the flowing blood was thickening and stretching the huge pole and they glanced down his own shorter frame to see his own penis growing hard and he even felt the blood rushing inside of him as his heart began to raise its tempo, began to beat a bit stronger and faster as his hand moved slowly across the quivering belly to reach the other side of Dakota’s body, to touch the hard bone of his hip and as his hand wrapped around the waist, it pulled his body over so that his front now leaned into Dakota’s side.

Noah lifted his face up to stare into the questioning eyes of Dakota. He saw the doubts, the questions that rested deep inside of Dakota and smiled a little as he saw the slight tremble to those wonderful pale thin lips. His heart began to race as his face bend forward, his thoughts no longer filled with fear or panic, instead he felt the desire inside being warmed by his need to try and reach what Dakota had said, to reach that spot where there was more than just sex. He closed his eyes, afraid of the sparks that seemed to be lurking within Dakota’s body and he let his mouth press lightly on Dakota’s lips.

The jolt was like a thousand lightning bolts were hitting him at once. His whole body jumped as the soft touch of Noah’s lips pressed up against his own. He felt the fires inside, something he hadn’t felt for a long time, not since that very first time with him, his mentor, his teacher of the facts of life and it felt good, to once more feel those fires inside. Tears rolled down his cheeks as his hands moved from his side to lightly fold around Noah’s trembling body. He could feel the excitement inside of Noah and for a moment he thought he too could feel it inside of himself. His ache for a real touch of another’s soul suddenly eased as his arms tightened around Noah’s body and he began to press his mouth harder against Noah’s. His lips moved apart as he felt and tasted even the sweet fragrance of mint, knowing it had to be the toothpaste that Noah used, the same that he knew from a time when life had seemed so much easier.

Noah felt the lips parting under the press of his mouth and without even realizing it he could feel his tongue unwrapping from within his mouth, pushing out past his own lips now to run lightly across those thin lips that just seemed to flash before his vision, even though his eyes were locked tight. He shuddered as he tasted the salty flesh of Dakota’s lips and then felt the hot breathe surrounding his probing tongue. Noah held his breath as he felt the warm breath caressing the moist tip of his tongue, and in that instant he felt his whole body suddenly tremble, as if awakening from a deep long sleep. He felt muscles move and coil that he didn’t even know he had and every nerve in his body suddenly rang out, testing his entire system, giving him a feeling of pins and needles that made him shake in eager anticipation.

His hand moved down now, as his tongue darted quickly inside, past the teeth and open lips. His whole body was suddenly aching and for a brief instant, just a slight pause, he was certain there was another heart beating next to his own but as his hand moved down to feel the rising hear from Dakota’s groin, his mind rebelled, shocked by the sudden jolts of pleasure that were inundating his whole system. He felt his eyelids flutter as his body pushed inwards, wanting to mould itself to Dakota’s own long lanky frame. He felt the body next to his shift, and move a little, the body sinking away in one spot and yet coming closer in others as Dakota moved to turn into Noah’s own insistent body.

Dakota’s tongue began to tickle at the probing tip of Noah’s, his body started to shake and move inwards, his groin began to ache and he could feel the fire in his belly as Noah continued to touch him with one hand, hold him with the other and kiss him. It was all like it should be and yet deep down inside he knew there was more, more that he needed and more that he wanted to give, but could he? The fears he had carried with him for so long were there, more powerful than ever before, and yet as he felt Noah’s tongue reached deep into his mouth, tasted that flavour that he would come to know as being Noah, the doubts kept tugging at him, kept depriving him of all he wanted and needed. His soul ached as hard if not harder than the physical ache of his throbbing cock. He felt it stiffen, felt it grow harder than it had for a long time and yet as he turned, he felt like it would only end what was beginning, not further it, but end it.

Noah felt the twisting body getting closer to his own, the dull throbbing ache in his groin became sharper with each deep breath that he took and he wondered what it would be like to feel Dakota buried deep into his body or what it would feel like for him to be buried deep into Dakota’s warm supple body? So many questions and so many new feelings he wasn’t sure if he could measure up. The idea of being someone special, of being thought of as someone worthy of love was new to him. He hadn’t ever thought about himself that way, he had hoped sure but never really believed it could happen and sure as hell not with someone like Dakota. The way he felt to his touch, the way his breath just seemed to invade every pore of his insides, all of it was something he hadn’t even had the courage to dream about. This was unreal to him as he felt the wet hot cock head hit his upper leg. He knew it was Dakota’s cock and he felt the panic rising inside, felt the fear coming forward once more and he stopped for a brief second, not even that, but in that instant he could hear the pain in Dakota’s voice, hear him speak about not wanting to hurt him and the fear suddenly vanished, replaced by a sudden desire to know more about the boy in his arms.

His body shook as he pushed himself even closer, forcing Dakota’s long thick cock to slide down and wedge itself just under his once again full balls. He felt the hot thick pole sliding past them, the sticky pre cum coating the bottom of his sac, and he sighed, feeling like, well like this was something so much more than what he had ever thought sex could be. It was different in that this time he didn’t even think about what it would be like to be with someone, instead it was more of wondering what it would be like in ten or twenty years when he and Dakota made love, as if he knew in some dark secret place of his soul that Dakota would be his forever, and he his. The warmth grew hotter and yet at the same time it cooled him, easing the panic of feeling that long thick pole rubbing between his legs, driving him crazy and he knew that when it finally did enter his body it would be a sensation that he would never want to end, not now, not then, not ever.

The touch of his hard throbbing pole against the leathery pouch of Noah’s balls made his heart suddenly stop, as if it was waiting for the pleasure he was feeling to suddenly be taken away, and for a mere flash of an instant he was sure it would end, and then suddenly he felt the press of Noah’s body into his, more urgent, more powerful than ever and his heart was amazed, stunned even and he gasped for air as he struggled to understand, struggled to make sense of the boiling emotions that suddenly came bubbling up from deep within. He could hear that voice telling him that one day he would find someone who wanted him, the person and not the perfect stud image that people had of him, and when that happened he would feel overwhelmed and that as much as he would try, the feeling would never end, never leave him and that each time he touched his special friend, each time they would meet, it would be a lesson in love that he would never tire of learning. Funny, he had never believed it possible, and when life had intruded to take that one person who knew his heart so well, he had never believed that what he was feeling now would ever happen, but it was, just as he had said and tears rolled faster down his cheek as his body grew hotter, his desire came up in waves that did overwhelm his mind.

He felt the body shuddering as his body continued to press into the other and he could feel the sweat dripping between their bodies as his tongue dove deeper down into the long narrow throat. He could feel Dakota’s breath filling his own lungs as he pushed his body inwards even harder, feeling the hot hard skin of Dakota’s cock pushing up against his balls, pressing the full sac into the root of his own throbbing cock. All 6 inches were buried up along the rolling muscles of Dakota’s belly and he could feel them coiling and shaking to his touch. It was all so surreal even as he could hear himself breathing, panting even and he knew that Dakota was puffing too, as if they were too animals and yet there was something tender too about the way they held each other, even as their mouths seemed locked in a titanic struggle over which tongue would hold control. He could feel Dakota’s tongue as it licked and tickled the underside of his own probing tongue. He felt and tasted Dakota, feeling the strange taste drive his body even faster, drive his hips forward in a strong crushing motion, at the same time forcing Dakota’s hard thick throbbing pole to move upwards into his balls, forcing his body to shake and shudder to its fiery touch.

Everything was spinning around in his head, dots and flashes of pin point lights passed across his vision as his whole body shook, screaming out in pure agony from being held back and as he struggled with those wild thoughts, he felt Dakota’s fingers digging into the flesh of his lower back. The fingers digging hard into his body, the pain almost unbearable and yet he knew that he wanted more, that his own fingers were pressing in just as hard. His legs were like thick steel girders as he swung one over both of Dakota’s shuddering limbs. He felt the fire touch him deeply inside as his leg pressed down, pinning Dakota down and his tongue stopped for a brief pause, too long really as it was suddenly pushed aside by the tingling top of Dakota’s tongue.

Nothing seemed real to him now as first there were spots of lights, all sorts of lights of all colours and then he could see the shadow figure of Dakota leaning against Rusty’s locker, then suddenly he could see that smile, more dots, more flashes and he grew frightened as his mind simply shut down. There was a distant roar in his head that was growing as his body continued to press, continued to shake and shudder and all the time all he could think about was that Dakota had said he had something special, that he wasn’t like the others, and his body suddenly seemed to float. For a mere moment in time he couldn’t feel anything but a sort of floating feeling, like he was suddenly being lifted up in the air, that a gust of wind so strong had taken hold of him. His legs no longer had any feeling and his hands were numb as he struggled to breathe.

It had been a long since he felt like this but then it wasn’t like this then either, it had been different and yet not. Dakota felt confused and yet felt like this was something he had always desired, always wanted, and now his search seemed to be over because this was it, this was how it should be as his body continued to fill his mind with strange but familiar sensations. Something was happening to him and for a brief second his eyelids opened, he saw the face before him, so close that he could see every pore, every tiny little blemish or hair even. His eyes took it all in and yet they were only open for less than a second. He could see the way the soft white flesh of Noah’s nose flared and puffed out as he tried to breathe, he could see the tiny little nose hairs just barely noticeable under the one flaring nostril, he could also see the long thin eye lashes, the way they fluttered from the hot breath that seemed to be between them, like a cushion of air that kept them from crushing each other. The lips were crushed up against his own and yet even as his own tongue was pushing out and into Noah’s mouth, his brief look had shown him the deep purple red of that hot wet organ, the one that was still tasting him, still reaching around to lick at the very inside of his own cheeks. All of it he saw in that brief glimpse and as it all registered inside, he felt the sudden press of his balls, felt their urgent push upwards and he groaned; the sound barely audible as Noah’s mouth eagerly opened up wider, sucking in the very words along with Dakota’s darting thick tongue.

He tasted the strange taste, marvelling at its sweetness and then its saltiness. Dakota could feel Noah moaning but he heard nothing but the roar of his heart as it pushed him further, forcing his own body to meet the urgent press of Noah’s hot sweaty young body. He felt the hard hot cock climbing up his belly, only a small amount of pre cum helping to push it along, and he could feel his own pre cum oozing out, coating the underside of Noah’s balls and even further back, coating the tiny warm moist spot where Noah’s 6 inch cock grew from. He shuddered thinking about that, wondering what it would taste like, wondering how it would feel to have his own milk mixing with the warm hot sweat that now pooled there? Every part of his body suddenly seemed to be burning and the ache in his groin was starting to overwhelm him, as he pressed harder into Noah’s own pressing body.

Noah’s body was pressing hard and suddenly he could feel Dakota’s hand holding his bucking hips, pulling him closer, pulling him on top and he cried out as his hard pole went pushing further up on Dakota’s full body. His lungs ached from lack of air but he didn’t care as he gasped for air, his mouth swollen by the thick tongue now reaching inside of it, now pressing up against the very back of his throat and he gagged a little on the raspy tongue that was tasting him. He couldn’t explain it, his mind no longer able to even tell which feeling was coming from where, all he could see was strange dots, strange flashes of light as his body heaved, and his cock grew harder, grew hotter and he felt his own hands wrapping around Dakota. His legs were on top now, his mind drawing a blank as he felt a fire licking at his very soul, lighting it and burning it

His arms were numb as he shivered a bit, then he felt the growing thunder inside, felt the blood leaving his head, leaving his toes even as they curled upwards, cramping even and yet he couldn’t do anything to stop it. It was all too much, despite all he had done during the evening, he couldn’t stop the rising press of his balls against his cock, and it was almost as if Dakota’s own stomach was holding his cock, was surrounding it from deep inside of his skin and he felt the sweat rolling down his heaving chest as he tasted more of Dakota’s tongue, feeling it press deep down into his throat.

Nothing he could do could stop him, his head reared back and they broke apart as his groin exploded into a million pieces or so it seemed. The fire within didn’t die down or even stop from burning him deeply as he felt his whole body collapsing. His legs tightened their hold on the thick throbbing pole between and yet his whole lower body was shaking, moving as if it had simply exploded. Noah could feel the jerking flash of his cock head, feel it shake as it suddenly reared back and then in that same instant press forward like a speeding bullet. The heat was too much as he felt his body surrender to his desire, felt the hot cream come boiling out from deep in his scrotum, his hips suddenly squeezing his own body tightly as his cock blew apart.

A hot stream of milk came flying out from the detonating head of his cock, showering them both with its thickness and its warmth. A strange new scent permeated the air around them as he breathed it in deeply, as best as he could as he felt his buttocks squeezing downwards, his hips inwards, his groin upwards and he knew that his cream was coating the heaving torso beneath him, as well as his own. His eyes blinked, seeing reds and greens, feeling nothing but a strange new warmth in his whole body, or at least in the parts he could feel.

He shuddered and moaned as his cum came flowing out in one strong stream. Noah could even fell Dakota’s heart beating now, feel it thundering in his chest as his own heaving body rested on top. His hands were numb, laying to the side of his still quivering body, his legs were like taut bands of steel, stretched to their breaking point and beyond and in the middle of it all he could feel the hot pole, feel the burning flesh that lay between his legs. He knew in that second what he needed, the fear no longer stopping him.

Noah “Take me Dakota, please, give it to me now”

The voice was penetrating, urgent even if not plain desperate. His whole body was still shaking, still reeling form the hot stinging splash of Noah’s cum and his body was in shock, unsure of what to do as he felt the hot cream burning his chest, mingling with their sweat, pooling between their still heaving bodies.

Dakota “Noah… you…”

He could hear his own voice, his own pleading voice but that was so long ago or so it seemed, he couldn’t be hearing that again and yet he knew in his heart it was his voice, then he heard the other voice, not Noah’s, but HIS voice and he grew frightened.

Noah “Don’t, don’t speak, please, oh God, I want it inside, I want to feel it, please Dakota”

Dakota “Where are the condoms, God, I need a condom, where are they?”

Didn’t Dakota understand? He couldn’t wait, he needed to feel that hot pole between his legs inside of him, he couldn’t wait, he needed it now, to feel it spread his rectum open and fill him with what he needed. The urgency of his desire was too much, tears from fear that the moment of his courage would pass spurred him on, urging Dakota to give him what he so desperately needed, what they both urgently needed.

Noah “Forget them, God, take me now, while, shit please… I need you inside, I have to feel it now, please…”

Dakota “NO, I can’t, where, there has to…”

Noah “NOW God Dakota NOW PLEASE!”

Dakota “NO! NO I WON’T”

He had no idea how he found the strength or the courage but his hands were up and he had pushed Noah off his heaving body. The cum was still moist in places as he jumped out of the bed. His lungs ached as he struggled for air, struggled to breathe and yet as he did, he also knew that this was their moment of truth. He couldn’t do what Noah wanted, not if he cared for him, not if all he had already gone thru was to have any meaning and he prayed for the words, knowing that this would be his only chance for a life that he had always hoped for.

The sudden force of Dakota’s hands startled him, he didn’t know what was happening, one second he was begging to have Dakota inside of him and now he was suddenly pushed away, pushed aside and tears welled up, fear took hold even as the anger started to grow deep inside of him. What had he done? Hadn’t Dakota wanted to do it only a short time earlier? Why was he now being punished, was it because he had cum too early again? He couldn’t hold back and his voice was high and frightened as he tried to recapture that moment.

Noah “Please, Dakota I am sorry, please, I want you, I mean it, I am not afraid anymore, please, come back, take me, put it in me now, please…”

Dakota could barely breathe, his lungs ached so much and the sweat was slowly stopping, the room’s night air cooling him as he felt the chill now. His body shivered as he turned to see Noah sitting up on the bed. He saw the way he looked, terror filling the soft white face as he spoke, the truth of his words clearly evident in how his whole body seemed to be shaking. He knew Noah didn’t understand, didn’t realize what he had asked and he too wasn’t so sure that he understood. Looking at Noah, seeing his face, the tears, he knew that as much as he didn’t understand it all, he had done what was right, now all he had to do was try to explain it.

Dakota “I want to, Shit you don’t know how much I want to, but I can’t, not without a condom, I just can’t.”

Noah “But I am clean, honest, I have never been with someone, never, not a girl, not a guy, no one, please, don’t you believe me? Oh God, please Dakota, you have to believe me!”

Noah was resting on his hands, his body leaning forward as he sat on the bed, his legs under him and he could feel lost, feel desperate as he struggled to figure out what it was that had made something so wonderful suddenly turn so cold, so empty. What had he done?

Dakota “I do, it isn’t that, it’s me, I have been with others, you know that, I can’t, don’t you see? I couldn’t live with myself if, don’t you know that I care? Christ I want to feel you so badly, look, can’t you tell? I am shaking, I am sorry, I can’t do it, not this way, not like this”

Noah “I trust you, please, I don’t care about who you have been with, I need you Dakota, please, fuck me… please… make me yours, take me, please”

Dakota “NO! No, no matter how much I want to, how much you do, I can’t, not without protection, not again, never again Noah, I can’t”

Noah “Again? Dakota what, I am clean I swear it, I couldn’t get anything, I have never been with anyone, please, why won’t you believe me? Don’t you want me? I’ll do it anyway you want, please…”

It was like listening to himself almost three years ago, or was it less? He couldn’t remember now, even though at times it seemed like it had only been yesterday but he knew it wasn’t that soon nor was it that long ago either. He shivered more as the anger took hold but not anger of hatred, or of disappointment, but instead an anger borne out of what he thought was love, at least he hoped that was it.

Dakota “STOP IT! Damn it, stop it, don’t you get it?”

Noah “No, I don’t… FUCK! Are you? I mean…”

It was like a light had suddenly gone on, he could see it in Noah’s face the way he had stammered for a minute or two, then the way his face suddenly grew chalk white. He could see it written all over his young face, in his eyes, in the way he suddenly held himself even.

Dakota “Positive? No, I am not, but…”

Noah “But? If you aren’t, then why won’t you? I mean is it me?”

Dakota “No, Christ you are everything I want Noah, can’t you see that? It is because you are that I can’t, because if anything was to happen because I gave in and didn’t use a condom, I have seen it Noah, I have seen how knowing that can ruin a person, can make them hate themselves and make them… trust me Noah, if you really do want me, then it can wait till we get some protection, or are you afraid that you won’t want me later?”

Noah “No, I want you later, I want you now too”

Dakota “You can’t have me now, I can’t, not if I meant what I said”

Noah “Said?”

Dakota “That I wanted more than sex, if that was the truth, then you can’t have me now, it would make that a lie, I want no lies between us… I couldn’t handle that, don’t you see?”

Noah “No, but it isn’t you who, I mean how can me wanting you make what you said a lie?”

Dakota “Cause, caring for a person isn’t about giving them what they ask for, its giving them what is real, giving them more than what they think they want.”

The tears were rolling down his face as he turned away from Noah. He couldn’t bear to look at him, to see the disappointment in his eyes or the fear in his face either. He really did care for him, he didn’t know really why he felt the way he did but the pain in his heart was too much for him. He couldn’t stand seeing pain, seeing such disappointment and he took a step forward, started to bend down to pick up his fallen underwear, thinking that maybe it would be best if he left, if he just went away so as not to cause Noah anymore grief.

Noah saw Dakota bend, his heart suddenly felt like it would break into a million pieces. He didn’t understand what had happened but something inside of him was alive now and it struggled to raise its voice within, to guide him but it was fighting with his mind, feeling the anger inside as well as the frustration. It wasn’t right, he had done what he thought Dakota had expected, had wanted and yeah he did want to have him inside, to feel that monster dick slice into him so why was he leaving? He saw the threadbare underwear in Dakota’s hand, and in that second he knew this was his last chance, and he jumped off the bed, racing towards Dakota’s bent frame.

Noah “Don’t, please…”

Dakota “I think I should Noah, I am sorry, I didn’t want to…”

Noah “What? What didn’t you want to do?”

Dakota “hurt you… I am sorry”

Noah “If you put those on and leave, then you will be hurting me”

Dakota looked up, his eyes brimming with tears as he looked into Noah’s face, and he saw that Noah was telling him the truth. He didn’t know what to do; his heart ached, as he felt torn, uncertain about all that had happened. His body shook and then he felt Noah’s hand on his arm, pushing it down a little, and he stared at Noah. He let the arm holding his underwear drop to his side and then he watched as Noah reached down and took the thin pair of shorts out of his fingers.

Noah felt how threadbare the shorts were and he glanced down at them, and then he brought them up to his cheek, crushing them against his face and he breathed in deeply, letting the thin fabric brush against the side of his face. He then reached out and took Dakota’s hand into his and brought him closer to him. He let the underwear fall to the floor between them and he noticed how Dakota watched them fall and then raise his head, to look questioningly into Noah’s face.

He put both hands on the sides of Dakota’s face, his fingers brushing aside the falling tears and then, keeping his eyes open, he bent his face to the side and very lightly he let his lips brush up against the trembling pair of Dakotas. His heart roared and then settled back down at the moment their two mouths touched and he could taste the salt from Dakota’s tears mingling with his own. Strange, but he felt happy right now, pleased even as he let their two faces pull back apart. His jaw softened as he stared into the dark chocolate eyes that had so mesmerized him earlier in the day and he could feel the power that lay behind them. He knew he wanted to feel that power, that desire but that it would have to be in its own time, not when he thought it was right, but when the power itself did and somehow he knew that wasn’t far off.

Dakota “Noah…”

Noah put his fingers to Dakota’s lips, hushing him and then he smiled, a small smile but one that made Dakota quiver all over. He then led him back to the bed, and then as Dakota climbed in, he pulled the sheets up and walked slowly towards his bedroom door, where the light switch was. With a flick of his fingers he turned off the lights and came carefully back to the bed where he climbed in under the covers to snuggle next to Dakota’s tense and waiting body. He put his arms around him, and rested his head on the broad shoulder of Dakota, feeling the warmth once more invade his whole body.

“Thank you Dakota” was all he said as he closed his eyes, listening to Dakota’s breathing and then after a few moments, he felt Dakota place his arm over his back and bring his hand to rest over his own shoulder, that laid across the beating chest of Dakota. Noah breathed in deeply, smelling the scent of his body and that of Dakota’s as well, feeling like they were meant to be together. His heart no longer felt uneasy as he listened to Dakota’s heart beating, feeling each steady even beat. He snuggled in closer, feeling Dakota’s arm pulling him in as well and he felt the peace of knowing that he was finally loved.

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The Locker – Chapter 3

Tuesday, 4. September 2007 0:02

 

Chapter 3

’Tuesday’

6:45 a.m.

He opened his eyes slowly, feeling the brightness of the sun bathed room and blinked several times, feeling the heavy weight on his chest and he wondered for a minute where he was, what was holding him down when it suddenly all came clear to him. Dakota turned to stare at the mop of hair that rested under his chin and he could feel the hot breath still blowing across his chest, and as he realized that it was Noah, he felt a stirring at his groin, and he remembered all that had happened during the night. It was still a puzzle to him, why Noah had bothered to stop him from leaving but something inside told him that it was something he would eventually understand, if he gave it time but would others give him the time?

His head turned away from Noah’s head and he stared over at the small little clock on the night table. The green LED lights shone at him and he sighed a little, wondering if he had been right in coming here, in letting himself actually feel something for Noah. Sure, he liked to get off, to feel the release but it had such little real, well it just never seemed to last and for once he wanted something to last, something that wouldn’t be taken away from him. Maybe what he wanted didn’t exist, after all there was that possibility, but hell, if that was true then why did so many people bother? No, it had to exist just that maybe some gave up too easy or simply didn’t bother to try, maybe that was it?

Strange though, the second he had walked up to where Noah’s locker was he had this strange feeling that his life was about to change. It had scared him and when he had seen the faded words that hadn’t quite been wiped clear, his heart grew afraid, wondering if perhaps he had been found out, if maybe his locker assignment wasn’t random, wasn’t as innocent as it was supposed to be. Hell, he was certain that eventually his secret would come out but he had hoped it would be at his choosing, not someone else’s, but then that wasn’t realistic either and if he had become one thing, he had become realistic. Life had a way of doing that to a person and he could feel the emptiness deep in his heart where once he had felt the love and security that all kids should have.

Dakota looked back at the still sleeping boy on his chest. God it felt weird having someone’s hot breath blowing across his naked chest, and yet even as he thought about that he could feel the ache growing between his legs and he knew that he wanted Noah, wanted him in a way that he had never quite felt before and yet had. It was really weird, how he felt the desire, the lust even for the touch of another boy, and yet with Noah it seemed different. Yeah he wanted to feel that same thrill when his dick would push into the ass, but it wasn’t quite that that he wanted. He couldn’t explain it to himself, but then neither had Montana been able to fully explain it, and Montana knew about that stuff, or at least he knew a damn site more than Dakota did. It was sort of, well sort of like the time that Montana had finally been able to show him, to let him experience the same feeling he wanted to have Noah feel and yet in many ways it was so different, so strange and yet exciting.

Funny, they had done it only once, it had taken them a long time of talking and just touching before they had come to that point, yet when they had he couldn’t believe how painful it felt and yet how wonderful too. It wasn’t like how he had felt with his first full fledged sex partner, it was different even though the things they did were the same. Hell his first was about Montana’s size too but it was different and he hadn’t really noticed it until he felt his brother’s pole buried deep inside, felt his heart beating right next to his that he finally understood a little of what love meant. They had loved each other, he knew in that instant, that very second when Montana was sliding in and out of his aching rectum that this was as close as two people could get if they were willing and he also knew in that very moment that it would be the only time he and Montana would experience this closeness, this way. It was strange, but Dakota knew that even as he had thought that, even as he had felt his brother’s throbbing pole bury itself deep inside of his tight anus, that Montana knew it too. It was, well it was like they could talk to each other in a way that needed no words, no looks even and yet all that his mind heard was his own whimpering and the soft deep moans of Montana.

His body grew a bit cold as he wished he could talk to Montana now, wished he could feel him next to him as they used, when they could spend an entire night nestled close together just talking about stuff. He missed that the most, the closeness they shared, and as he had grown older it hadn’t been sex anymore, they just would lie next to each other, talking about their life, about their friends, about mom and dad, all of that stuff that made them feel each other’s soul. Only that one time had they had sex, but it hadn’t felt like sex, it had such a strange feeling to it, and he missed it, knowing he could never have quite that feeling again. He wished he could have something like it though, and at first glance at Noah something had awakened inside of him, something had cried out urging him to throw caution aside.

Now here he was, unsure if he had been right, if the voices inside were real even, but he had that same tingling, that same sort of unreal sensation that this was supposed to be this way, that he was still just learning about the stuff he needed to know. His eyes moved down to see his huge thick cock pushing the sheets up and he wondered why he had such a large cock. It had even frightened the few girls he had been with, well all but one. She had almost died with envy, hell even when they broke up she had wanted to know if he would at least still screw her. Man she was sick but in a way it was flattering. Then there was Noah, the way his eyes had looked, the fear that he had, made him wish he hadn’t been so well gifted, if you could call it that.

He knew that it would hurt, that it would maybe even make Noah cry if he wasn’t careful, and yet, somehow he knew that Noah really did want him to do it, to feel it and as much as Noah wanted that, so did he too. There had been times, not many, when he had taken one look and knew he wanted no part of the guy, not because he was huge or anything, he just didn’t want to know the guy that way, yet with Noah he wanted to know all of him, to feel being inside him as well as having him inside his own body. Everything about Noah was confusing to him, was making him think more than he wanted to, and yet that tingle, it kept gnawing at him as if it was something he had to face, had to find out and he turned to look at Noah, and saw his eyes were open, staring up at him.

Noah “Hi”

Dakota “Hi”

It felt so weird looking up at Dakota, the way his eyes looked so mysterious, and yet for brief instants he thought he could see beyond, see inside to the real person and it kind of thrilled him as well as frightened him. Dakota was everything he had thought he would be and yet so much more than anything he could have imagined. There was something deep and dark hidden behind those mesmerizing eyes, something that made his heart skip a beat and sent a strange weird warmth racing all through his body. Waking up to this was awesome and he could feel the ache growing as he let his body snuggle in a bit closer to Dakota.

Noah “What were you thinking about?”

Dakota “Stuff, you and last night”

Noah “Wish you were elsewhere?”

Wishes? Funny he hadn’t stopped to even think about what he had wanted, least not for some time and yet ever since he had met Noah he had done virtually nothing but daydream, have thoughts that he had long since pushed away, and it was kind of nice to once more think about tomorrow as being something special instead of just another day.

Dakota “No, and yes… but not in the way you think, I wish I was out on my own, a place that was just mine, where you would be, or could be if you wanted to be”

Noah “Why?”

Dakota “So we could, I don’t know, so we could not worry about making noise, about people walking in on us, so we could, well really get to know each other, to talk, to just hold hands even”

Noah “I like your thoughts, it would be nice to have that, to be able to just be alone, the two of us”

Dakota “Yeah?”

Dakota’s voice sounded so distant, so wistful and yet as he felt the heart beating across from his face, his whole body could sense the desire within Dakota’s body which only made him feel that warmth even more. Weird how the way a simple word like ‘yeah’ could make him feel so, well, wanted for starters. He really didn’t think anyone like Dakota would ever pay him any attention, least not the kind he dreamed of and yet here he was, laying with him in his bed, naked and talking like they were a couple, like there was more between them than just sharing a locker or stuff like that.

Noah “Uh huh, I mean, I don’t know, it is like you do something to me, inside, that I just can’t explain really, guess its stupid huh?”

Dakota “No, no it’s not, it’s weird isn’t it, that sort of I don’t know, tingling feeling that is somewhere inside, sort of, like its waiting for something”

He glanced up at Dakota’s face, seeing the thoughtful look he had and he felt all goose bumpy, as if he was speaking his own thoughts. He couldn’t believe it and yet, the words were real and so was the feeling, the one he could feel even now as he spoke.

Noah “You feel it too?”

Dakota “Yeah, since I first saw you walking down the hall towards the locker”

Noah “Wow, that’s scary”

Dakota “Scary? How?”

Noah “Cause it’s well, it’s how I felt when I saw you leaning against Rusty’s locker, kind of like, well kind of like you were someone I had been looking for for a long time and then suddenly, there you were, waiting.”

Dakota reached out and let the back of his hand run down Noah’s cheek, feeling the soft peach fuzz by the ear and he smiled, knowing his wasn’t much thicker yet either and then he felt the emptiness inside, the sense of loss that would just come up and hit him unexpectedly. The tears welled up in his eyes as he struggled with the emotions running inside, the emptiness on one hand, the promise of fulfillment on the other. His body ached and not just from the desire he had for Noah but also from the pain of his loss.

Noah moved up to rest level with Dakota, his body pressed inwards a little and he could feel the warmth from Dakota’s body and somehow he knew it just felt right, that this was what he had always been wanting and now this was his chance. He could feel the fear inside too, the fear of not knowing how to get what he wanted, or maybe better, how to show Dakota that it was what he wanted. He had almost blown it last night, and he still didn’t quite understand why Dakota was so insistent on condoms, that was for those who did a lot, and Dakota said he hadn’t been with lots, and he sure hadn’t been with anyone, still, in a way it was kind of nice, the idea that someone cared enough.

His eyes kept glancing down, towards the lower part of the bed and he could see the sheets making a sort of tent shape around Dakota’s groin and he knew why, he still couldn’t get the picture of that monster sized cock out of his mind, the way it had looked when he first saw it, the size of it and all. Just thinking of it made him squirm a bit even now, but in a strange new way. Sure at first it had scared him, to think of that going inside his bum, man that would freak anyone out but then as he thought more about it, as he smelled that strange aroma that was Dakota’s brand of scent, as his heart yearned for just the touch of Dakota’s hand on his, he felt a sort of excitement too, a sort of itch that wasn’t really an itch but then was. Damned if he could explain it but he wanted that, wanted to feel it and touch it and hold it and yes even to taste it.

Maybe he was being a pervert or just sick, but there was something thrilling about the notion of him sitting on top of Dakota’s wildly bucking body while having that thick pole wedged inside of him. He could almost imagine feeling the pain of it going inside of him but he also imagined the feeling of what it would be like to be a part of another person. His heart ached for that feeling; his soul cried out for it and yet his mind kept holding him back, kept denying him that sensation. For the life of him he didn’t know why but it was like he was suddenly embarking on an adventure, sort of like the way Star Trek started out, journeying to bold new worlds and that thought made him tingle.

He didn’t know why but as Dakota’s hand came to his chin, he reached up and held it, then placed in front of his mouth and lightly kissed the back of it, then he placed Dakota’s hand down to his groin and he snuggled his body inwards, and leaned in and closing his eyes, he kissed Dakota’s thin pale lips. He tasted the salt and yet as he touched, he felt the warmth invade his young body, making him tremble, sending a torrent of emotions up and down his whole spine. His feet tingled right to the very tip of his toes and his hair even seemed to feel a bit strange, as he tasted once more that flavour that would forever be Dakota.

Dakota “Noah… uh,”

Noah “I know, school, but damn, I mean, I had to just… I wanted to make sure that last night hadn’t been a dream…”

The kiss had done something, he could feel it deep inside of his body and he wondered what it was that kept him there, that made him feel so different than all the times, even those few precious times with Montana. Why was he feeling this way? He didn’t know Noah and all he had to go on was this strange unknown feeling deep in his guts. Was it real? Was Noah real or was he so desperate that he was imagining things?

Dakota “No, it was no dream, it all happened”

Noah “Not all, least not yet, right?”

Dakota “No, not all, and yeah it will… I mean if, well, if you still…”

Noah “Oh I do, I really do Dakota, uh… what, this is dumb but, uh, what kind of condoms should I get?”

Dakota “Kind? Doesn’t matter, whatever kind you want I guess”

Noah “Uh no, that isn’t, I mean…”

He glanced over at Noah, seeing the sort of hesitation and if the light wasn’t playing tricks a slight blush seemed to be creeping along Noah’s face. For a second he wasn’t sure why Noah seemed so soft spoken or why he would feel embarrassed and then it all dawned on him once more. The way Noah had gotten so excited by a simple touch, a simple closeness that had surprised him and made him loose all sense of control. It was like, well like he had been that very first time with Montana. Noah simply had never done anything, with anyone.

Dakota “You have never bought any?”

Noah “No”

Dakota “Shit… uh, well don’t worry, I’ll pick some up from where I work, I get a 10% discount anyhow”

He couldn’t explain it but he knew that Dakota’s offer meant more than just being polite. He had seen the threadbare underwear, and he had wondered why Dakota as well as his Sister needed after school jobs so for Dakota to make that offer, it had to mean that he really did want to be with him, want to have more than just a casual friendship and he felt his body grow even hotter, the strange glow inside seeming to rise up and reach for all sorts of hidden places inside of his body.

Noah “No, I can get them, just tell me what, I mean, I have seen the ads and stuff, I don’t know what…”

Dakota “Well, uh, I usually get either Ramses or Sheik brand, get the lubricated ones, nothing fancy really”

Noah “Okay, uh, what are those, I mean the ads, they talk about cream and ribbed?”

Dakota “Yeah some come with a cream inside, its to kill germs and stuff but, well I never really, just get the plain lubricated one’s, the ribbed ones are well, they are okay but not really worth the money. Look, I can get them from work Noah, really”

Noah “No, I want to, besides, I have to do this, I mean, well, time I learnt more anyway, uh, other than condoms, should I get anything else?”

It wasn’t any one thing that was exciting him in a way he hadn’t thought would ever happen again. He glanced briefly down as his legs, saw how rigid the sheet stood up with his hard cock pushing up higher than he thought it could. Funny, it wasn’t that Noah was a raving hot stud, and yet in many ways he was hotter than anyone he could think of, cept Montana but then, that was different. His eyes misted a little as he wanted to not sound like some slut, some professional tramp and yet as his eyes returned to look into Noah’s face, he felt the desire and something else. He felt the need to protect Noah, to be sort of like a shield.

Dakota “Well a ‘Vette would be nice… haha”

Noah “Okay with my next allowance…haha, but no, should I get anything else, cream or lotions? I mean, I… I want nothing to, well, I really want to… well, you know…”

Dakota “Yeah? I mean, you really want to…”

Noah “Yeah, I do”

Dakota “you don’t have to you know, I mean, you could uh, you could do me if you’d rather…”

Noah “Do you, I mean is that what you prefer? I’ll do whatever you want… I just thought that, well, that you would want to uh, to…”

Dakota “To be on top?”

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota “Sort of, but, hell, it doesn’t matter to me, I just, just want to be with you, I know its weird and all, but Noah, you don’t have to do stuff just cause, just cause you think it’s what I want, we can do stuff you want too, stuff you are okay with, okay?”

Noah “I suppose, it is just, I don’t know, this is all so… so…”

Dakota “Scary?”

Noah “Scary? Yeah it is, but I really do want you to, you know, to do it to me”

For a moment there, he thought it was him talking to Montana, the way Noah was so quiet in his questions, his head always looking everywhere but at him, just as he had done when talking to Montana, to asking him about this stuff. Strange, Montana hadn’t laughed at him either, instead he had smiled at him and told him that he was special. Funny, he wondered for a second if any of the kids in school even knew about the things he had learned from Montana? Did they even care but the moment passed as he could feel the desire, the need even of Noah wanting to please him.

Dakota “Okay, uh, well maybe get some extra lubrication, uh, KY is good”

Noah “Guess I sound pretty stupid don’t I?”

Dakota “Why? I had to ask my first time too, nothing stupid about that”

It was really weird, to lie here next to Dakota, talking about what to buy so they could have sex. It wasn’t how he thought it would be and yet in some ways it seemed to thrill him. His body had a strange tingling sensation and the way Dakota looked, those eyes melting each time he managed to glance at them, all of it was surreal and yet not.

Noah “I know, just that, shit I am 16, the way everyone talks at school they been having sex for years”

Dakota “Yeah and you know what? Most of that is pure bull”

Noah “Really? I mean I figured some of it might be, but geez, the way some of them talk in the locker room after gym class…”

Dakota “Yeah, I know, everyone likes to boast, it really sucks, but most make it up, or at least make it out to be more than what it was”

Noah “How do you, I mean… what do you say, or do they ask?”

Dakota “Hell they ask, I tell em the truth for the most part, least about the girls, sure as hell don’t say anything about the other stuff”

Noah “Girls? You still, I mean…”

He hesitated for a second, wondering if he should tell him the truth or should he lie? How do you explain to someone that you do things simply because its easier than facing up to who you really are? Yet, as much as he really wanted to lie, that damn nagging voice inside wouldn’t let him, he couldn’t understand it, but it was the same as when Montana had asked him about who he had been with. There was no way he wanted to tell Montana but he had, just as he knew he would tell Noah the truth.

Dakota “Yeah, I do”

Hearing those words was strange to him. Noah didn’t know why, after all Dakota was what everyone called a ‘hunk’ or ‘stud’ and yet for some reason he didn’t think he still went with girls, or at least not to bed. Sure he’d go out with them; he’d pretty well have to but why to bed? Why did he have to let them know him that way?

Noah “When was the last…”

Dakota “With a girl? Christmas time more or less, more than likely will have to do it again soon too, but I don’t know, it feels worse each time now, sort of like I am cheating, kind of hard to explain really”

Noah “Why? I mean you are so, I don’t know together, why would anyone question you?”

Was Noah any different than the rest? His eyes were clouded as he tried to figure it all out, to wonder if maybe all Noah really saw in him was a chance to get laid, but even as his mind pushed the thought further forward, somewhere deep inside he knew that it wasn’t true. Noah wasn’t like the others; he wasn’t like that old guy that had picked him up hitch hiking or really like any of the rest. There was no easy answer to his minds probing thoughts, other than he just knew Noah wasn’t like that. Besides, how would he know about guys like him?

Dakota “Yeah right… Noah it isn’t fun being thought of as being super hot or anything like that, least not for me, all the girls pushing to hang with you, even guys too but not because of who I am, but because to them I have this look, the features that they think is so hot and you know what, that sucks, I hate it more than I can tell you, it just, it just pisses me off.”

Noah could feel Dakota’s pain and he let his hand touch the far arm, his fingers suddenly feeling like they were on fire and he knew that Dakota was telling him the truth. Being looked up did carry its own weight, something he should have known and yet talking like this, it was like a whole new world was suddenly opening up for him, a world of excitement if he could just let it inside.

Noah “Never thought of it that way, guess it can be really tough but guys like you, I mean you make it all seem so natural, so effortless”

Dakota “Just another myth, I mean it isn’t easy being anyone, I don’t know, how we’d get onto this anyhow?”

Noah “Sorry, guess I am avoiding this”

Dakota “Avoiding what?”

Noah “Ending this, getting out of bed and having to go to school instead of just staying here, being next to you, listening to you talk feeling how your chest rises as you breath… I don’t want it to end, I just want to, to spend the rest of my life like this, silly huh? I mean shit, I don’t know, part of me aches and yet its all so new, so weird really, didn’t you feel that when you first, when it first happened?”

For a mere instant he thought he could feel the voice rising up inside, and as he stared at Noah, trying to see if he really meant it or was he just saying it to make him feel happy? Hell, it wasn’t like he’d know or would he? Something inside kept telling him that Noah was special, that this was something he needed to be a part of and yet he felt fear too. He knew it was dangerous to fall for someone like Noah, to be involved with someone he went to school with and yet, he didn’t seem to care anymore about what others thought, he just wanted what Noah was offering him, a chance to be needed and to be loved once again.

Dakota “End? No I don’t want it to either, but if we don’t get a move on, your parents will come in and then what? I guess, I don’t know, I wish we could just stay in bed like this, would be nice”

Noah “Yeah, it would”

Dakota “Won’t your mom come in?”

Noah “No, well, she’d knock, but I don’t think she’d just, you know, walk in”

Dakota “Fuck we’d be toast if she did or would she, I mean, have you?”

Noah “TOLD THEM? NO! Sorry, no, no way would they understand, I mean sex to them is something we just don’t talk about, and this kind? Man I think my dad would have a heart attack, mom would be in tears, no, no way could I or do I want to tell them… uh, what about yours?”

Dakota “huh, oh, I think they know, it’s just that right now, well, things haven’t been so good for us, but I think my folks would, well, I just don’t think they’d freak about it anymore.”

Noah “Wow, that’s cool”

Oh it was cool okay, if only Noah really knew how or all that went on before it became cool and really, as he thought about it, it wasn’t cool. Maybe his parents had gone overboard at first, the yelling, the screaming, the tears, but maybe too Montana could have, shit, there he was again, thinking about stuff that was best left forgotten. It still hurt to remember the words, the fights, the pain and for what? He still couldn’t understand why it had to be a big deal, least not in the sense that sex was sex, it was natural, no matter who it was you were doing, it was natural, so why should it be a big deal, why should his parents have been so shocked, so angry, so hurt?

Dakota “Cool? No, not really, just that they, they know what it means to, uh, look, maybe we should get going? You don’t need your folks walking in and, well, I mean, its kind of obvious what, uh, we should go.”

There was a change in Dakota’s voice, something he had noticed a few times before, sort of a sadness that didn’t make sense to him, sort of a feeling of pain that he knew was there, but that for some reason Dakota was keeping hidden. He could hear in the voice but never for long, just for an instant or two and it made him quiet too.

Noah “Okay, uh, we?”

Dakota “Yeah, my car is down the street”

Noah “Won’t, I mean, won’t it make people talk if we drive up together?”

Dakota “It might…”

There! He had heard it again, that same sorrowful note, but there also was a hint of defiance in it, and he felt proud of Dakota and then fearful. Shit, if he wasn’t careful he’d wind up being outed to the school, both of them, and while Dakota may be tough enough to handle it, he didn’t think he was. Besides, why tempt things?

Noah “Uh, maybe you could let me off just before school?”

He felt a sort of relief at Noah’s offer, and then a wave of shame seemed to wash over him, as he knew he’d not object, least not too much. It wasn’t fair, he could hear inside but then he knew that life wasn’t fair, he had his fair share already of just how unfair life could be.

Dakota “Okay, if you want, but…”

Noah “Safer, and I don’t want to, I mean, I just don’t want anything to stop us from, from being friends, I don’t mind getting out before school, honest”

Dakota “I, fuck Noah, I don’t want to hide this, but yeah, it is safer I guess.”

Noah “It is, especially with guys like Hector around”

Dakota “I suppose”

Noah “Dakota?”

Dakota “Yeah?”

Noah “We are friends, I mean, last night and this morning, its not going to be, I mean…

Dakota “Our last?”

It felt kind of neat, the way Dakota could sense what he wanted to say, but then too it was also kind of weird. Maybe he was putting too much on last night, maybe all Dakota really wanted was just a friend, not a boyfriend or anything like that, he did back off real fast last night, just because of not having a condom.

Noah “Yeah”

Dakota “No, I mean not unless you want it to be, I just don’t know when, I have to work each night during the week and during the day Saturdays. I only have Saturday nights when there is time, is that okay?”

Dakota was looking at Noah, his brown eyes just barely visible from under his long dark eyelashes. Noah could see the hairs fluttering as he felt the eyes on him, and he heard the hesitation in the voice. For a second his heart seemed to stutter, as if maybe feeling Dakota was trying to back out, to give an excuse for not seeing him again but then the small voice within seemed to rise up again, the tingle in his legs started fresh and he could feel his half limp cock rising as blood rushed to it. No, Dakota wasn’t trying to ditch him, and he felt ashamed at thinking that and not in realizing that Dakota wasn’t like the guys he knew. For whatever reason, he worked and took it seriously too, and there was a part of his mind, wondering what it was that made Dakota need to work so hard.

Noah “Sure, uh, where? I mean you want to come back here?”

Dakota “I don’t know, maybe, or you could come to my place?”

Noah “Cool, that would be great, uh, how do I get there? I mean, where is your place?”

Dakota “I’ll come and pick you up after I get off work, if that’s okay?”

Noah “Okay? Sure, but I can take a bus, save you the gas and all”

There it was again, that soft but powerful urge to protect Noah, as if it was his duty even. Funny, in many ways he knew it was how Montana had felt about him, and how he felt about Arizona too.

Dakota “You don’t want to be riding a bus there at night man, no, I’ll pick you up, besides, maybe we’ll go for a cruise or something”

Noah “Great, uh, your folks, they won’t mind?”

Dakota “I don’t know, don’t think so, they don’t like me driving late at night, but they’ll be okay I think”

Noah “I could stay… that is if you want, my folks won’t mind me staying over, if it’s… if…”

The moment of truth was at hand for him; he knew it as soon as he saw Noah’s desperate pleading blue eyes. It gave him a warm glow inside too, to think that someone like Noah could feel so much for him without even knowing him, and it gave him courage too, to maybe realize that Noah was different, that he would understand certain things.

Dakota “Uh, well, it would be great, just that, uh, well I go see Montana on Sunday, you’d have to get up early so I could take you home…”

Noah “I don’t mind that, if you don’t, I mean, shit Dakota, I just want to be with you, uh, maybe someday I could go with you? To meet your brother?”

Dakota “I, I mean, you really don’t mind? I mean my room isn’t exactly that big, and the bed is smaller…”

Noah “That doesn’t matter, unless, I mean if you don’t feel comfortable with me sleeping over, I understand, I just, shit I don’t know, this is so scary in so many ways, I am acting like a real idiot, I am sorry Dakota”

Dakota “No, you aren’t, I guess, I never really wanted to have someone spend the night, least not until now, I would have asked, it is just, I mean, our house isn’t that nice, things have been sort of tough”

He could hear the pain in each word, the shame too for some reason and he didn’t quite understand it. It didn’t matter to him what kind of place he lived in, or if his room was huge or he had a big bed. Why did he feel it mattered, did the other guys make a stink about it? Was that it? Christ why did it always seem to matter what a person had, wasn’t it what the person was like that counted the most?

Noah “I don’t care, about what the house is like or any of that Dakota, I just want to be with you as much as I can, I am sorry, guess I sound pushy or something, it is just, I don’t know, part of me is scared but another part, it is like, well it is like this is more than I ever dreamed of happening. Stupid I know, and the sex, doesn’t it scare you at times? I mean, that you’ll, well not you, but that it won’t be, shit, sorry…”

Dakota “No, not stupid, just eager, and I guess I was that way too, still am I suppose but, I don’t want to, to well, the first time isn’t always what you think it is, uh it isn’t always like what they say or write you know?”

Noah “No? I don’t know, were you scared of it, the first time that is?”

Dakota “Of sex? Yeah, I was scared but he was cool about it, didn’t rush me, but it wasn’t like they say, it wasn’t great, there wasn’t sky rockets in the sky shit, felt good but nothing, well, nothing to really shout about after.”

Noah “Did you love him?”

Dakota “Love? I suppose, I liked him a lot, but I am not sure if that is love, I was sad when we stopped seeing each other, but not a wreck, so I don’t know”

Noah “Didn’t you love the others?”

Dakota “just one, but… fuck that was different”

Noah “How? I mean… if you don’t want to talk about it, it’s okay but I…”

Dakota “No, it’s okay I guess, he was my second, taught me all about how to please a guy, was bit older than me too but… hell him I loved, that I know”

The deep sob startled Noah who turned to see tears rolling down Dakota’s face. His eyes looked so pained that he grew frightened and he felt he should pull away but the way Dakota looked, the way his pain was written all over his face was too strong for his mind, and his heart took over as he squeezed hard on Dakota’s hand, willing him to hold on. He had never really seen any one else cry, least not someone like Dakota and while it scared him, he also knew that something special was happening between them, something that was the beginning of a bond, of a friendship that he so desperately wanted.

Noah “I am sorry, I didn’t mean to make you cry”

He wiped the tears away with his free hand as he stared anywhere but at Noah. He didn’t know why but it had suddenly reared up and hit him square in the face, the loss he was feeling for a different time, a time when he played sports, when he had time after school to do things like watch television, like tease his younger sister or help his mom set the table. Now it was all gone, and he felt that as much as his time was no longer his, he was empty, lost and alone when everything around him was so full, so hectic.

Dakota “No, it’s not that, I just miss him, oh shit, I miss him so much Noah it hurts, that has to be love, doesn’t it?”

Noah “I think so, I am sorry, please, don’t cry”

Noah wasn’t sure what to do, his heart was trying to reach out but his mind kept holding him back, kept throwing doubts at him as if there was something for him to be cautious about, as if Dakota was merely someone out to use him. He knew it wasn’t true, but seeing him there, his body trembling from whatever it was he was thinking about scared him. Dakota was one of the cool kids, and yet sitting there, in his bed he seemed so fragile, so alone that finally his heart was able to win out. Noah wasn’t sure what was going on, whether they would ever be more than fuck buds, but then he knew that wasn’t true either, he had this weird feeling inside, this tiny little seed of a thought that made him want to be with Dakota, to care about him and for him.

He put his arms around Dakota, holding him and feeling him tremble. Even the feel of Dakota’s wet tears on his shoulder made him excited for some unknown reason. It was almost as if they were sharing something and yet he wasn’t sure what it was that they were sharing. All he did know was that Dakota had loved someone, really loved them or else he wouldn’t be crying now and that frightened him too, made him feel sort of like he had to be extra good, try extra hard to please the boy sobbing in his arms, and mainly because he wanted to have Dakota feel the same way for him now, just as he now felt for this other guy.

7:49 a.m.

Rachael Collins moved away from her son’s bedroom door, a tear running down her cheek a little and her hands were all balled up into tiny fists. She wasn’t a strong woman, or so she thought, she wasn’t exactly courageous either but she loved her son, that she knew. All this, all this talk that she had heard muffled through the bedroom door had at first angered her, frightened her too and still did, but something had stopped her from rushing in, from screaming and acting like a complete crazy woman. She didn’t know why she didn’t rush in, she didn’t know why she stood there listening either. Part of her wished she hadn’t, part of her still thought that maybe she had heard wrong, that her son couldn’t be talking that way with another boy, but in her heart she knew it was all true. She had known that for some time but she had hoped that it would pass, that would change somehow but now she knew it wouldn’t go away.

Whatever was happening in that bedroom, she didn’t want to know, and yet being the mother she was she most certainly did want to know. She also wanted to know who this other kid was and she thought about phoning her husband, who was already gone, the commute making him leave so early these days. She hated that too but they had moved here for Noah, because they thought a smaller community offered a safer place for him and now look at what they had done. They had moved to a place where he could become, god she couldn’t even say it to herself and yet she knew she would have to tell Nathan, her husband. He was a good man but he wouldn’t take this news well, that she was certain of.

She stopped by the end of the hallway, knowing she had to pull herself together, knowing that she had to see her son off to school without letting him know that she had eavesdropped on him. God, what was she going to tell Nathan? You just don’t walk up to your husband, kiss him and put a glass of bourbon in his hand and say “By the way your son is gay and seeing another boy” do you? If only Noah hadn’t been an only child, maybe then it would be easier to accept, or would it only make it worse? God, what was she going to do?

She wrung her hands together and lifted her head upwards, leaning back against the doorway. Her heart was in her mouth, she felt dizzy even as she summoned up all of her courage.

Rachael “Noah! GET A MOVE ON Noah, You’ll be late for school!”

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The Locker – Chapter 1

Friday, 31. August 2007 0:30

 

Chapter 1

Monday

8:20 a.m.

Noah lifted his head up and stared at the long corridor. To one side lay a bank of lockers; to the other lay the open courtyard to the main outside lunch area. The area was particularly crowded this morning as the bussed students from Brock were trying to figure out where their lockers were, or at least where the one’s they would be sharing were. Already the school year had gotten off to a lousy start for Noah and now it was only getting worse, having to share a locker with someone. Granted it wasn’t the fault of the Brock High School kids that their school got torched over the weekend, but he had enough headaches to deal with. Already he was getting razzed about his screw up from last season, even though he thought it would be forgotten some kids loved to keep reminding everyone that he was different even though there was no proof. Least he didn’t think there was but it wasn’t like anyone cared.

Besides it wasn’t his fault, the damn drama teacher had made him play the part and he needed the grade. So it meant wearing a dress, it didn’t make him a fag like all the stupid jocks said, just cause they couldn’t act worth shit didn’t make drama a pussy sport as Hector said, like he’d know anyways.

His face was set in a scowl as he walked down the cement walkway towards where his locker was as he remembered the first day of school, only two weeks ago, but already it seemed like a year, when Hector had nailed him in the lunch enclave. At the top of his stupid bass voice he wanted to know if Noah had gotten any new dresses for this season, or was he going to just wear the same old frock. Christ what an ass he was and naturally the whole school laughed, like it was a big joke, but it didn’t stop there. Someone, and he was sure it was Hector and his gang of mental midgets had scrawled on his locker pussy boy, faggot, and even girlie boy, but no one cared, least the principle didn’t. Hell, the guy even made him clean it up, like it was his fault or something.

Things hadn’t gone easier the rest of the week either, his first assignment in science and he got teamed up with Marvin, which only gave Hector more to tease him about too. Marvin wasn’t exactly a bad person, but if you ever wanted to know what a stereotypical gay was all you had to do was look at Marvin. The guy had to have a swivel in his hips the way they kept swishing to and fro, and the high-pitched voice and hand gestures, Christ it was enough to make anyone yell ‘FLAMER’ and he got stuck with him first off. No discussion, no chance to weasel out and naturally Hector made a big deal of it, wanting to know if Marvin was ‘man enough’ for him or if they shared dresses after school. The science teacher, Mr. Wolcott laughed the loudest too which sure as hell didn’t help matters and now he was an easy target for everyone. It just wasn’t fair and he could see it only getting worse as the semester went on. Now he had a new ‘locker buddy’ and with his luck, it’d most likely be another Marvin.

As he came closer to his locker he could see a tall young guy standing near it, his head was turning to watch everyone passing by, and he had the most gorgeous long dark hair he had ever seen. The guy looked so friggin hot that Noah could feel his 6 inch cock already rising up. The guy was leaning two lockers away from his own and he wished that he would have been his locker buddy but no such luck, of that he was certain. Man, the way the guy looked so self assured, so confident and yet he was in a new school, one he hadn’t known before. Noah licked his lips as he wished he could luck out and seeing the locker he was leaning on, he really felt down, because it belonged to Rusty who he had a crush on last year. Now he was HOT and yet he didn’t seem to act like one who was perhaps the most popular guy on campus. Even as a sophomore he was popular among the seniors and now, well now there would be no competition for that honour.

Rusty was everyone’s favourite, the super student who had good grades, not honour roll but close, was a great athlete in Track and Swimming, and the most sought after date by every female in the school. He was liked by the teachers and everyone always seemed to hang on his every word, but he always said ‘hi’ to whoever passed by him. It was the one highlight of what was mostly a lousy day to see Rusty in the morning, and to have him smile and say hi. Christ, it wasn’t that he was queer or anything, and Noah knew that too, just that it did give him something to look forward to other than Hector’s hazing. He sighed, because he knew that as perfect as he thought Rusty was, Rusty laughed like the rest did when Hector teased him, but at least he didn’t start any of the comments. That was something wasn’t it?

He slowed down a bit as he came up to Rusty’s locker and his eyes couldn’t help but stare a little at the new kid. Christ he was so fucking hot that Noah was certain that he would cream his fucking drawers if the guy so much as said BOO to him. His eyes had that look, a certain gleam to them that just melted a person’s will to hide anything from his probing thoughts. It was like the guy was just so complete, so totally in charge of himself that you could feel his self-confidence. Shit, what he wouldn’t give to have one tenth of that confidence but then maybe if he looked that good he would, instead of looking like the male version of twiggy.

Christ everything about this new kid looked good. His hair was shoulder length, a dark rich brown colour that seemed to glimmer in the sunlight coming in from the sides, and his eyes were already enough to die for. His lips were thin and pale but they suited his long narrow face. The way his nose was just right for it and Noah could see the way each nostril flared a little as he breathed in. That in itself got his dick hard as he saw the chest push out and then in as the kid breathed. He wore a simply blue button down shirt, long sleeves but rolled up past his elbows and the skin was a deep golden tan colour, the kind that sun worshippers would kill for. The shirt fitted snugly and with each inhale of his lungs, you could see the buttons shake a little and the muscles in his stomach made the fabric ripple.

Noah tightened the grip on his books as he walked past, lowering his face but trying to sneak a peak from under his eyelids. He breathed in deeply smelling a sort of apple fragrance and wondered what type of shampoo he used, or if it was a soap scent, because whatever it was, it was friggin perfect. It just had the right hint of apple to it and if anything, it made him seem even more desirable. Shit, it would be all he needed now was to have the kid notice him gawking, it wouldn’t take Hector long to find out and add to his discomfort. Shit, he thought, as he moved past him towards his own locker where he stopped, turning his back to the new kid to help take his mind of the absolute rock hard chest and well built legs that the kid had. Nothing had ever felt like this before, the way his own breathing seemed to be labouring as he reached for the combination lock on the door and he knew his legs were trembling a little too as he just couldn’t shake the image of this new kid from his mind.

The tap on his shoulder startled him so much that the books under his arm went falling to the floor in an instant just as the soft voice asked if he was Noah. His head snapped to turn towards the offending person, his books at his feet, when his jaw fell open as he saw the hot new kid standing right next to him. He could smell that apple scent now and he knew it had to be soap and shampoo as he looked into the boy’s face, seeing the gleam in his deep dark brown eyes. He knew his mouth was open but he couldn’t speak, and he could feel his cock, it was moving around inside his pants and he felt the pressure in his crotch, praying he could keep himself together for a minute longer. His lungs ached as he tried to breath inwards, but the pounding of his heart seemed to get in the way, as it roared and his ears echoed to the harsh beat.

Kid “Uh, sorry, you Noah?”

He knew he couldn’t look at him, no way, not this early in the morning and he bent down quickly to gather up his fallen books, hoping he could keep his obvious desire hidden until he could get control over the raging thoughts that were passing into his mind. Noah was stuttering as he tried to answer, wishing for one brief instant that he had the type of confidence that he had seen in this kid’s face only moments earlier.

Noah “Uh, yeah, yeah that’s me, uh why?”

The kid squatted down on his legs; helping to pick up a book or two and his face was level with Noah’s as he spoke. Noah couldn’t help himself but the hardness of his groin was killing him and yet as he stared into the dark rich eyes, he felt like everything he had kept hidden was under assault. Every secret part of his mind, his heart, even his soul was suddenly flung open to the probing mind of the guy in front of him.

Kid “Didn’t mean to startle you, I am Dakota, guess we are supposed to share a locker?”

Noah “Dakota?”

Dakota “Yeah, it’s a long story, but all of us got named after states”

Noah “Uh, Dakota is a nice name, my folks liked the bible ones, uh, so, uh, sorry about being a dufus, uh I mean…”

Dakota “Cool, so uh, am I supposed, I mean, do I meet you here or how’s this work, never had to do this before.”

Noah “Huh? Oh, sorry, no I’ll give you the combination, its uh, shit, sorry, not been a good day”

Dakota “Didn’t mean to throw you off, want me to hold those while you open up?”

His heart started to pound even harder as he looked into Dakota’s face. God he was so fucking handsome, it was unreal how he looked and those eyes, shit he couldn’t stop himself from staring into them and yet he knew that he was making a total ass out of himself, he just couldn’t help it as he kept stuttering, wishing he had more balls. His mind was confused enough now it had this perfect face to drool over and he could feel the ache in his groin, feel it ripping deep into his soul and despite the panic he managed to suck in enough air to at least not hyperventilate.

Noah “Open up? Huh? Oh, shit, sorry, thanks”

He stood up, hoping that his obvious thoughts wouldn’t be that obvious as he handed over his books. His hand touched Dakota’s and he felt a sudden shock suddenly run through his whole body. His legs felt like rubber and he was certain he’d collapse if he didn’t move his hand away quickly. Christ, the touch was like a sudden burst of lightning had hit him and his eyes had strayed, looking down at Dakota’s hand and at the same time, he stole a quick look at the boy’s crotch, his mind already fantasizing about what lay inside those faded tight pair of jeans.

Dakota “you okay?”

Noah “Yeah, sorry, Monday you know?”

Dakota “Yeah, so, someone don’t like you?”

Panic seized him and he felt like someone had placed their hand deep into his chest, gripping it and squeezing it tightly as he trembled. His hand shook and the lock rattled against the metal of the locker door as he heard the soft-spoken question. Damn, what was this about?

Noah “Huh? No, why? What uh, I mean, uh…”

Dakota “The faded paint on the door, can still see it… Looks like someone…”

Noah “Oh that! No, no just some guys fooling around, no big deal, really”

Dakota “Cool, so, what’s this place like?”

Noah “Uh it’s okay, it’s well, it’s school”

Dakota “Yeah, school… never thought I’d say it, but I kind of, well never mind, can you write down the combination for me?”

Noah “Yeah sure, uh, I’ll just get this shit off the top shelf, you can have that if you want, or you prefer the bottom?”

Dakota “haha, don’t matter to me, either works”

Noah “Huh?”

Dakota “Nothing, inside joke, my brother, uh, he used… shit, sorry,”

Noah stared at Dakota, seeing him suddenly turn away and he could have sworn that the guy had tears in his eyes. Man it was strange, one second the guy was being happy, smiling even, which made him wish he could take a picture of him, the way his whole face seemed to light up as his lips parted and the smile formed across it, and then ‘wham’ he looked like the entire world had just ended.

Noah “Uh, you okay? I mean did I…”

Dakota “huh? No I am fine, sorry, thinking about my older brother, gets me bit sappy, not your fault”

Noah “Oh”

Dakota “Yeah”

Noah “Uh, here, this is the combination”

Dakota “Uh huh, well… thanks, now can you tell me where the science lab, uh, room 109 is?”

Noah “Sure, hang on sec and I’ll show you…”

Dakota “That’s okay, just point me in the right direction, I’ll find it”

Noah “No problem, I have that first period too, but uh, didn’t they give you a home room?”

Dakota “Shit, yeah, Mr Reese?”

Noah “That’s his right over there, the one with the all the girls standing by it, uh mine is the one next to it, if you wait for me after home room, I’ll show you the science lab, if you want”

Dakota “Sure? I mean… that would be great”

Noah “No problem, uh, we better go, Reese hates people coming late, I had him last year”

Dakota “Thanks, uh, sure you don’t mind showing me?”

Noah “No, no problem, like I said I have science first too, so…”

Dakota “Thanks”

He couldn’t help himself; the way Dakota moved down the hallway it was like he was gliding more than just walking. Every movement seemed so effortless as he headed towards the homeroom and all Noah could do was follow behind, his eyes almost bulging as he stared at the way the tight cheeks of Dakota moved from side to side. They looked so perfect, like tiny moons secured in a patch of faded blue, almost like a dawn’s early sky really and he cursed himself, knowing that as long as he kept thinking like this he was flirting with disaster. With his luck, Dakota would notice if he hadn’t yet, and then he’d really be in trouble. Least with Hector’s teasing, well it was because of drama, not like he had been caught making a move on someone, this, this would be way different and he lowered his head, feeling like he was walking headlong into trouble.

12:30 p.m.

He didn’t know why he was sitting out here, it was an open invitation for Hector and his buddies to harass him, but he just couldn’t stop himself from being here, after all Dakota would be here, and he just couldn’t get enough of watching him. Christ he felt like he was some love sick puppy dog the way he had followed him around, hell it had even made him late for English but he really didn’t care. To just be able to see him, to see his face light up as he spoke, or to see the way he simply moved was enough, well at least it would have to be.

The morning hadn’t been all that great but somehow it didn’t really matter. He seemed to feel like all that went on was just, well just an interlude really until he could be at his locker, to meet Dakota. He knew in his mind that he was building this up into something that would never happen and as he sat there, he spotted Dakota coming into the common area, a tray in his hand. For a brief second he thought that maybe if he stood up and waved that Dakota might actually come to sit with him, a dream that would last a long time but it never happened. He never stood up and as he sat there, feeling like a total coward he saw a girl walk up to the object of his desire.

She really wasn’t bad looking, short though but she had really amazing long hair, and then to his hearts dismay he saw Dakota laugh and tussle her hair and then he placed his arm over her shoulder and together they walked off to another end of the courtyard. His whole spirit seemed crushed as he stared in their direction, watching them sit side by side, their faces constantly turned towards each other, she laughing at something, tossing her head back and his own hand reached around to brush his shorter hair off his ears. Damn, why did SHE have to show up he thought as he chewed on his sandwich, not even tasting it really as his thoughts were all focused on Dakota and the new girl.

Funny, he knew in his mind that there never would be anything more between him and Dakota other than being locker buddies, yet in his heart he could feel a growing dislike for that pert little girl with the long dark flowing hair that sat with him. He couldn’t explain it if forced to, but he was already thinking of her as some tramp from Brock that had her hooks into his man, his Dakota. He shook his head as he reached for his milk carton, taking a long swig of the white liquid, wondering if Dakota liked milk and not the cold kind either. Christ, he was becoming an absolute idiot he thought as he wrenched his head away from Dakota and the girl. She had to be putting out, that had to be it and he grew angry at that thought, of Dakota and her writhing together in some bed, his lean tanned body towering over her small frame. It all flashed before him and the anger sparkled in his eyes as he turned to stare at them, to see his arm once more around her shoulders.

Marvin “Man you look pissed, Hector at it again?”

He hadn’t even noticed Marvin coming in let alone sitting down next to him. Christ, it was bad enough to have put up with him in Science, and worse, to have let Dakota see him with Marvin. Why couldn’t Marvin have been sick or something today, and why did that fucking asshole Wolcott have to make him his lab partner? Damn it really was annoying and now here he was, like shit sticking to the bottom of your boot, sitting next to him and worse, talking to him. How the hell could Dakota not notice that, and make the quantum leap that he and Marvin were friends?

Noah “No Hector isn’t at it again, and what business is it of yours anyway?”

Marvin “Shit, no reason to bite my head off, just trying to be friendly.”

Noah “Yeah well your friendship I don’t need, I got enough headaches as it is”

Marvin “uh, sorry, didn’t mean to, uh sorry”

Marvin got up and started to walk away when Noah realized how what he said must feel, knowing they were hurtful because they would really hurt if say Dakota had said them to him, and before Marvin could get too far, he called him back.

Noah “Sorry, I, I didn’t really mean it the way it sounded, I guess it’s, well, it’s just been a tough few weeks”

Marvin “I understand, look its okay Noah, I guess I just assumed, well… sorry, I’ll uh head off, not really safe to be here anyhow”

Noah “No, please, look I didn’t mean it that way, you can sit here if you want”

Marvin “Thanks, but, I think not, I mean, hell I don’t even know why I came in the first place, guess I was day dreaming”

Noah “I really didn’t mean it Marvin, please, I feel bad enough, honest I am just in a mood I guess.”

Marvin “Yeah, you did look kind of pissed, that’s why, I mean, I know it isn’t easy, Hector can be real nasty, but he’ll get over bugging you, soon as this science thing is over, he’ll move on”

Noah “I know, it is just, shit, I didn’t really do anything to give him the idea that, well, that…”

Marvin “I know, one of the downsides of being in the drama club, why I dropped it last year”

Noah “You were in the drama club?”

Marvin “Yeah, well not really in it, I was signing up and… hell it doesn’t matter does it? Don’t let Hector get to you Noah, he isn’t worth it”

Noah turned away from watching Dakota and the girl to look at Marvin. For a brief instant he was sure that he saw the hurt in his eyes, hurt that he had caused but then as he looked a bit closer, he realized that it wasn’t just from his stupid words, but was something that went a lot deeper. For the first time he took a long look at Marvin, seeing the way his hair was askew, a sort of rumpled look to it. In many ways it seemed to suit his face, a rather thin pale one and yet, if you looked at him long enough you could see a sort of, well shine underneath. It was almost as if there was something hidden under the skin, just waiting for the right time to come out and yet as he looked in the boys eyes, all he could see was a whole lot of pain and shame even.

Noah “I don’t, well for the most part I don’t, he ride you a lot?”

Marvin “Hector? Yeah some, he’s a jerk but fairly harmless, it’s the others, the one’s who you never really see, they are the one’s who are the worst”

Noah “The others? What others?”

Marvin had a strange far away look in his face, and for a brief moment or two Noah was sure he saw terror and hatred inside of Marvin’s face. Weird really, to see someone that had been the butt of most jokes about gays look the way he did, the anger that was inside seemed to dark, so complete that it scared him as he saw it, and he wondered just what was it that had Marvin feeling that way.

Marvin “The one’s who spur the Hector’s on, guy’s like Rusty for instance”

Noah “Oh come on, Rusty? No way man, he’s too cool for that, I mean, shit, he even helped me clean up my locker after Hector, well after it got written on”

Marvin “Yeah I noticed, and that’s why he’s more dangerous, he’s the type who gives the Hector’s the ideas, then he sits back and acts like the great guy that everyone can look up to, no Noah, don’t be fooled by the likes of him, he’s more of a threat than Hector ever could be, least Hector, he’s out in the open with his hatred… Look, I should get going, uh, thanks anyways, but this isn’t a place I want to be at, just, well, just don’t let it get to you, okay? I mean, well, you are one of the nice guys, see you”

Before he could think of anything to say to Marvin’s words, Marvin was up and heading down the corridor away from the area. Strange, he still couldn’t believe what Marvin had said about Rusty, it just couldn’t be true. Rusty was one of the really nice guys, even if he was the most popular, he never seemed to make you feel like, well like he was condescending. Marvin had to be wrong, maybe it was just that he had thoughts about Rusty and let them get too far, maybe he even said something and got rebuffed, that would explain it, wouldn’t it?

Whatever else was going on, this was certainly turning out to be a different day for him and as he turned back to stare once more at Dakota he took in a deep breathe, because he saw Rusty, standing right next to Dakota. God, to see those two together like that was almost numbing, blinding really as both of them were total hunks in their own ways. Dakota though seemed to have an edge, mainly because he just seemed so much more at ease than Rusty, something Noah had never noticed before. Wild, how listening to someone’s paranoia could make you see things that you had missed before, but the way Rusty was standing, it was almost as if he was nervous, in a very quiet way. Now what would Rusty need to feel nervous about with Dakota and that bimbo that was obviously in love with Dakota?

Sitting there, he wondered if maybe Rusty was feeling that Dakota would give him a run for most popular? Dakota sure had the looks and his smile, he still could see the way his face lit up and yet there was something else about Dakota, something that he hadn’t ever seen in Rusty’s face at all, a sort of defiant confidence or maybe it was a strength of some kind. Whatever it was, it only added fuel to the crazy thoughts that swirled around inside his head and he sat there, enjoying lunch for the first time this school year, enjoying it because he was day dreaming, enjoying a mirage of him and Dakota, fending off the advances of no less than Rusty himself, and he felt the heat rising up and he looked once more towards where Dakota was sitting.

Maybe it was life’s way of bringing him down to earth but it wasn’t a scene he particularly wished to have seen at that moment. His fantasy quickly vanished as he saw Dakota stand up and then bend down to kiss the girl on her cheek, and then watch her kiss him back, on his cheek. Damn, hell of a way to ruin a nice hot fantasy but then he should have known better, even in his dreams they rarely ended with him riding off in the sunset with the hot stud, so what could he expect in the real world? He couldn’t explain why he felt so sad as he put his tray away and he too headed off to get on with school. He had his books with him and even as he thought about going back to the locker, he knew that it would be useless, that Dakota would be long gone by now so he trudged on down the hallway, away from the locker.

He looked at his watch, the dial glowing a bit and he stood back up, feeling a bit sad actually as he stared down one end of the corridor and then down the other end, still not seeing who he had expected. Maybe he had been wrong, but he didn’t think so, but he just didn’t have time to dwell on it as he headed away from the locker, heading off towards his next class. Maybe later, or maybe not, but he could always hope.

2:45 p.m.

Noah came around the corner and stopped, as he saw the small figure staring at the spot that was his, well his and Dakota’s now and he grew disgusted, recognizing the figure as the girl that had been throwing herself all over Dakota at lunch. God, wasn’t it bad enough that she was the one sitting next to him at lunch, now she was intruding on what he thought was his only time to live in his fantasy world. Well, he’d tell her, he thought as he walked towards the locker, seeing her turn to stare at him.

For a minute he blinked, seeing the way she looked at him, the way her eyes seemed to peer at him and for a minute he wasn’t sure if he was having a really bad nightmare or what but he was certain that he could see, but no that couldn’t be, it was impossible. He had just spent way too much time daydreaming and that was all there was to it. He came up to the locker and looked at her, sort of daring her to speak but she just waited, and stared down at the floor before once more looking up at him.

He was about to say something to her when he turned to see Dakota coming down the hallway and he noticed how her face lit up, the way she suddenly straightened up as if her day had just been capped off. It was weird, cause it was sort of how he wished he could feel, to know that Dakota was coming for him, but he knew that was silly, yet he did feel a sort of jealous pang at the way she looked, the way her whole face had once more lit up like a Christmas tree. It just wasn’t fair as he turned away to concentrate on opening the locker, trying desperately to ignore her presence, but as hard as he tried, he just couldn’t do it. She even smelled like Dakota, that same apple fresh scent wafted past him and he banged his knuckle as the lock refused to pop open and he had to start all over again.

Dakota “Hey you made it, cool, any trouble finding it?”

Girl “Nope, exactly where you said”

Dakota “Great, so you meet Noah?”

Girl “No, he just got here, but you were right”

It was almost as if he wasn’t even there, and just what was Dakota right about? Had they talked about him at lunch, and just who was she? Noah had to admit though, she was kind of good looking for a girl, and she had a lot of Dakota’s looks in her face, the way her eyes seemed to sparkle just like his, but then if he had someone like Dakota to moon over, his eyes would sparkle too or so he thought. For the life of him he couldn’t explain why he was going off on the deep end over Dakota and trying to put himself into the mix, it wasn’t like he even knew the guy’s last name or even what he liked, but something about him had tweaked his imagination, Christ whatever it was had gotten his imagination working overtime. That in itself was dangerous enough but this uncontrollable jealousy, that was something very new for Noah and it worried him, worried him that he’d wind up shooting his mouth off and get into more trouble than he wanted.

Noah “Excuse me?”

Dakota “Nothing man, say hi to Arizona

Noah “Arizona?”

Arizona “Yeah, but heck, could have been worse and been called Florida I suppose”

Noah “Uh, yeah I… you two related?”

Dakota “Christ yeah, this is my little sister, I mean shit you don’t think there are two sets of parents going around calling all their kids after states do you?”

It was like he had suddenly been set free from years of captivity as wild images of him and Dakota together flashed before him. Hell he could even see himself reaching out, touching that golden flesh that just seemed so frigging enticing that once more he felt his body reacting, a state he had found himself in for most of the day and all because of this stranger from Brock High School.

Noah “Uh, well, shit, sorry, I uh thought she might be your girlfriend…”

Arizona “Girlfriend? Oh that is rich, he’s funny Dakota, you didn’t tell me he was a comedian too.”

Noah saw the way she had cocked her head to one side and in that very instant he saw the family resemblance, and it struck him how much alike the two were. He also couldn’t help but notice the sly grin that she had on her face and yet he also felt her staring at him, her eyes almost bulging open and yet the probing intensity made him feel like he was on inspection or something. The grin on her face helped ease the sudden tension inside, and yet as his eyes tried, they couldn’t break the contact, as if she was holding them there by her very will.

Dakota “Oh be quiet, you gonna make Noah think we are as loony as our folks”

Arizona “Can’t have that, not until he knows us better that is, then it won’t matter, will it big brother?”

Dakota “Oh shut up”

Arizona “Don’t mind him Noah, he gets that way at first, but he warms up, don’t you bro?”

Dakota “Arizona, I am warning you… it’s not, just cool it will you?”

Arizona “Sorry uh, say uh Noah?”

It was all going so fast for him, the way the two of them seemed to just feed off each other and yet in Dakota’s voice he sensed a sort of hesitation, a sense of hesitation even. Strange, the brief times he had spoken he had this impression of someone totally in control over their emotions and yet now, watching him with his sister, it wasn’t the same. He still seemed in control but there was something else, something hidden maybe but whatever it was, he found himself falling even more for the guy, the ache in his body threatening to once more embarrass him in public.

Noah “Yes?”

Arizona “There a Mickey D’s close by or something like that?”

Noah “Burger King over a few blocks”

Arizona “Great, how about it bro? Maybe you’ll come with us Noah?”

Noah “Huh? Come with, I mean…”

Dakota “Yeah why don’t you Noah? You can show me where it is and hell, I’ll even spring for a junior whopper…”

Arizona “Take it Noah, I’ve seen his whopper, ain’t no junior if you ask me”

Dakota “ARIZONA! Shit will you shut your mouth?”

Arizona “Hey don’t get bent out of shape, sorry Noah, didn’t mean to be so, crude, nerves, I say stuff I shouldn’t when I am nervous, really, I am not normally this much of a tease, honest”

He could feel the sweat on the palms of his hands, and he was certain that his entire forehead was nothing more than a seething river of sweat but the idea of knowing what Dakota looked like naked was almost too much. What he wouldn’t give to find out if what she said was true or not and yet something in the back of his mind felt fear, like perhaps he was heading into the path of a runaway train even. Noah couldn’t explain it, but as much as he wished to spend every possible second in Dakota’s presence, smelling that lingering apple scent, he also felt the fear that such an association could bring to him.

Noah “No problem, uh… thanks but I, I mean…”

Dakota “Please Noah, I know it’s a pain to have to put up with sassy mouth here and me, but I don’t know this part of town well, and we have to get some dinner before we head off to work, it really would help us out if you could…”

Noah “Work? Uh…”

Arizona “Yeah we both have after school jobs, its our only chance to grab something without rushing, please, it really would help, I mean, we are kind of, well, lost out here, besides Dakota needs bulking up, don’t you think he’s too skinny for a guy? I do, and this way maybe he’ll, oh hell, I am being a pest, sorry, but, well, please, will you come?”

The way she looked at him and at Dakota and then him again, he didn’t know what was happening. First to even think that Dakota was interested in letting him hang around him was something shocking and then when he thought there was no chance for his dreams, to find she was his sister and now this? He could feel the hard dick in his pants jerking a bit and his mind was conjuring up so many different images, he didn’t know if he was really there or if this was just part of his fantasy, but how could he not go with them? He might regret it, hell he was certain he would regret it, but the power of his imagination was too strong for him.

Noah “I didn’t know, sure if you really mean it, I’ll show you where to go, I thought you guys from Brock came in buses, how are you, I mean won’t you miss your bus back?”

Dakota “I drove here, the family beater so to speak”

Arizona “It is not a beater, I like it, besides it was Montana’s, and he loved that car”

Dakota “Fuck I know, okay? Please Arizona just shut up?”

Arizona “Sorry”

Dakota “Okay, just relax, okay? Look, go wait for us at the car, I gotta put my books away, we wont be far behind, okay?”

Arizona “Okay, I am sorry Dakota, you know how I get, you aren’t mad at me are you?”

Dakota “I know, its okay, I am not mad”

Arizona “Thanks, don’t be long, please?”

Dakota “We won’t be, right Noah?”

Noah “Uh yeah, not long at all”

Noah watched her briefly as she went down the corridor, his attention turning more towards the tall handsome stranger that had magically appeared into his life today. He couldn’t believe how hot Dakota looked and he stared, seeing the way he kept watching his sister leave, his eyes never leaving her and he even noticed how his body seemed all tensed up, as if he was ready to pounce on anyone or anything that got in her way. Strange but as he watched the body language of this strange new guy, he realized that what he was watching was love, total love by Dakota for his younger sister and suddenly he felt weird, as if he was intruding on something very special, something that he envied, wishing someone would look at him in that way, sort of. The beat of his heart grew stronger and he wiped his hands on his pants, feeling a strange exhilaration at being party to such a scene, wondering if maybe there was hope for him and Dakota, not so much as what his mind wanted, but more as a friend or something.

Funny, the idea of having Dakota as a friend seemed to quiet his fear, his panic that he was heading for trouble and he felt the beads of sweat slow down and it was like something had reached out and rocked him into a state of calmness. His nerves no longer jangled and as much as he still thought Dakota was hot, he also seemed to be seeing something else, that as much as the guy seemed so in charge, so in control, there was a sensitive side of him that was hidden, that was lurking behind that mask of absolute control.

Dakota “Sorry about her, it really isn’t her fault, she’s uh, she’s got this disorder thing, makes her real hyper at times, she says the first thing that pops into her head, gets a bit embarrassing at times”

Noah “It’s okay, no explanations needed, uh, you sure you want me to tag along?”

Dakota “Yeah, you been about the only friendly face in this place, how the hell do you stand it here man?”

Noah “It’s not that bad”

Dakota “Christ, feels like I am in a pit of snakes, man some of the dudes here are sure weird”

Noah “They just a bit cliquish, you’ll fit in though, you play any sports?”

Dakota “used to, but don’t have the time anymore”

His heart suddenly began to ache for Dakota, the way his voice had sounded so lost, so empty really and he had this raging desire to just want to reach out and hug him, to bring him close into his body to curl his arms around Dakota and comfort what seemed to be his pain. Noah didn’t understand it but as he stared at Dakota, he was sure that if the conversation went further that he would see tears and that thought made him tremble, made him think that he could actually feel the pain in Dakota.

Rusty “Hey Dakota right? Hi Noah”

The sound of the deep voice startled him and he stepped back to see Rusty standing there. He hadn’t even seen him walk up and yet something seemed different this time. He had been so lost in his own thoughts about Dakota that he everything else had been blocked out and now the world was once more in focus, or so it seemed. Noah noticed how Dakota suddenly changed, his body suddenly tightening up, and the pain he thought he had seen in Dakota’s face was now gone, a strange mask of indifference in its place.

Noah “Hi Rusty”

Dakota “Hey”

Rusty “Look, some of us are heading over to Burger King, why don’t you join us if you got the time, you too Noah if you want”

Dakota “Well I don’t know man…”

Rusty “It will give you a chance to meet the gang, say Noah, you should talk to the Janitor man, maybe he can give you something stronger to get the rest of that scribbling off your locker”

Damn, he would have to bring that up wouldn’t he? Shit, now he’d have to explain it to Dakota and there went the fucking ballgame. No way would Dakota risk being seen with him now, no quiet time at Burger Kind or anywhere else. Shit, maybe Marvin was right about Rusty, maybe he wasn’t the super guy he had thought?

Noah “Uh, yeah, sure Rusty”

Dakota “I noticed that, someone go writing on your locker man?”

Rusty “Yeah couple of idiots thought it was a big joke, just cause Noah here played a girls part in last years drama play”

Dakota “Oh? Made you wear a dress uh? Drama teachers can be so fucking cruel”

Rusty “Yeah, you played the part good too, but you know how some guys get, stupid really”

Dakota “Yeah”

Was he dreaming? Did Dakota seem to move closer to him as Rusty spoke and the way his eyes flashed, a sort of anger or no, maybe it was more like hatred seemed to flash from Dakota’s eyes towards Rusty, but that couldn’t be, could it? Noah was feeling a bit flushed, he had expected Dakota to have laughed or made some comment, instead he was defending him, standing up to Rusty no less and as he had watched, he could see that even Rusty was confused by Dakota’s response. Shit, maybe Marvin had been right about Rusty after all but what about Dakota? Was he the same as Rusty except maybe better at it? Noah could feel the confusion rising but one thing he knew, Burger King was out and that pissed him off. He had really been thinking how it could be fun, to just spend time talking to Dakota and even his sister. She sure did speak her mind it seemed and now that was all gone.

Noah “It was no big deal, really, doesn’t bug me, they can think what they want”

Rusty “That’s the spirit Noah, so how about it Dakota, going to join us?”

Dakota “Uh, wish I could Rusty but uh, maybe some other time, I have to get to work and all”

Rusty “Oh? Okay, well sure another time then, uh see you later Noah”

Noah “Yeah, sure”

Dakota “Aren’t you going to go?”

The way he spoke, soft and yet in some way it was like an accusation or maybe even a taunt, but if it was a taunt, it wasn’t directed at him but more towards Rusty and suddenly he felt a strange glow inside as well as a rising sense of panic. What was happening here? His mind was in a fog, too much dreaming about Dakota and now suddenly the object of his dreams was actually standing up for him, and not to Hector or some other jock, but to the most popular guy in school, he was taunting Rusty, for him, Noah.

Noah “Uh, no, no I have to get home, so…”

Dakota “Uh huh, come on, I’ll give you a lift then, seeing as how we go right by your place”

Rusty “You got your own wheels?”

Dakota “Sort of, my older brothers car, uh, we gotta run, thanks for the offer man, another time, ‘kay?”

Rusty “Huh? Oh yeah, sure well, catch you tomorrow… “

Dakota “yeah, tomorrow”

This was too unreal, too confusing as he stumbled along, watching Dakota brush by him and toss his books into the opened locker and then close it. He was no more than an inch or two at best from Dakota, the closest he had ever been to another guy really and he could smell that strange apple scent, it made his heart thunder and his pulse race as he could feel the warmth coming from Dakota’s body. For a second he thought he would faint as he felt the hard jerk in his pants, knowing that the strange jolt that was running suddenly up and down his entire body was also spilling out from his hard throbbing groin. Panic was reaching for him but the scent of Dakota was holding it back, and he could even hear the short but powerful gasps for air that Dakota’s lungs were making.

Dakota “Ready?”

Noah “Huh? Oh yeah, sure”

Dakota “Great, let’s go”

Dakota moved in front of Noah as if to shield him and placed his body between him and Rusty. His hands were at his side and he stared at Rusty, as if he was making up his mind about something, the way he looked at him, almost as if the two were sizing each other up, like two bull elephants about to clash for dominance over the herd.

Dakota “Thanks again Rusty, another time”

Rusty “Sure, no sweat”

Dakota “Cool”

He quickly turned and started to walk, his body shielding Noah’s from Rusty as they passed by and he could see the eyes darting every which way, as if they were checking for lurking danger and yet he never turned his head away from the exit. Noah wasn’t sure what he was feeling, he knew that he had witnessed something that he never thought possible, that someone like Dakota would actually choose him, his company, over being with someone like Rusty, the most sought after boy in the school. It felt weird and as he walked, he felt his softening dick rubbing against the wet patch and as much as he wanted to run out and race home with embarrassment, he knew he couldn’t do that, least not just yet. Silently he prayed that Dakota wouldn’t notice, or at least not say anything but as they headed towards the student parking lot he was certain that as much as Dakota might not say something, if his sister saw the wet patch on his pants she sure as hell would. His heart sank as they rounded the corner and the student parking lot opened up before them.

The steady gait suddenly slowed and he felt like Dakota was going to say something, or at least that he wanted to but wasn’t sure how. Strange, it was like a whole new world suddenly opened up for him as he contemplated what it was that Dakota might say but what was really weird for him was how he suddenly seemed able to guess at Dakota’s mood, knowing that he was close to the truth if not right.

Noah “Uh, about Burger King, sorry that, well…”

Dakota “What are you sorry for?”

Noah “You would have gone if I hadn’t been there, I mean you really didn’t have to…”

Dakota “No you are wrong, I wouldn’t have gone, not with someone like Rusty”

Noah “No? But, I mean, why not? He’s one of the most if not the most popular kid in school, why wouldn’t…”

Dakota “Don’t like phonies, he’s not real, sorry, he a friend of yours? I mean you two sort of sounded like it…”

Noah “Me and Rusty? I don’t think so, he is just, well… polite?”

Dakota “Fuck that, you can have that politeness, sorry… it is just, I don’t know, guess it’s my own nerves, bitch at Arizona for hers and here I am not really any better, sorry.”

Noah “That’s okay, uh, there is a McDonald’s but it’s not close by, uh which way you heading?”

Dakota “Well, to your place first, then over to the train yards, the Pay ‘n Pak is where I work, Arizona works in the hairdressers next to it”

Noah “My place? Uh, look really you don’t have to, I can walk…”

Dakota “Why? I said I’d give you a lift, you don’t want to make a liar out of me do you?”

Noah “No, just, well I thought you were saying that to, well, to uh, shit…”

Dakota “No, I don’t use people for an excuse, sorry, guess I am a bit wound up, so, which way you live?”

Noah “You serious? I mean, shit I feel like an ass”

Dakota “Christ, what ever for?”

Noah “I don’t know… I mean why you doing this? Rusty can make things easier for you here, why did you brush him off for me?”

Dakota “I don’t know, maybe the same reason you shot your wad in your pants when I was next to you?”

His heart suddenly stopped and he felt an icy chill in his body as he stopped walking. Every part of his body trembled from fear as he turned his face towards Dakota and stared into the boy’s deep rich eyes. Noah had no idea how he found the courage to look at Dakota, but as his own eyes made contact with Dakota’s he felt a glow inside, a happiness that belied the fear he was feeling in his mind.

All sorts of things went racing thru his mind and yet, looking into Dakota’s face he didn’t see derision, or anything like that. It was almost as if Dakota understood, as if he knew what Noah had been thinking about him and that it didn’t matter to him. His nerves were definitely on edge; his legs even trembled a little as he tried to figure out what to say next.

Noah “I, I… shit, I mean… Dakota it isn’t, hell…”

Dakota “Look, this isn’t, I mean, can we get into the car? I really don’t think we want to talk about this out here, do we?”

Noah “No, no guess not, it is just, I mean… fuck I don’t know what to do, what to say, I never… I didn’t mean to embarrass you or give you, fuck…”

He was certain that in a second he would break down and start bawling his eyes out when he felt a soft gentle touch on his shoulder. Dakota had his hand lightly on his shaking arm. He felt the strange warmth again and deep inside he felt a renewed sense of hope that what he had been wishing for, had been hoping for really was possible, that maybe Dakota was real, and if he wasn’t, well he prayed he’d never wake up from this dream.

Dakota “You didn’t, now come on, Arizona is looking at us and we should get away from here, she does have a big mouth”

Noah “Yeah, okay… fuck is that your car?”

Dakota “Yeah, well I guess, it was my brother’s”

Noah “SHIT, it is, I mean it’s in mint shape, wow”

The 1968 Mustang convertible rumbled into life at the flick of Dakota’s wrist and he could feel the power of the engine as they backed out of the parking spot, his head spinning as he sat next to Dakota, smelling him and wondering too what he had meant, what all of this meant as they left the school behind. He had seen Rusty’s face flash by as they past him getting into his 2002 PT Cruiser. Noah wasn’t sure, but it had seemed as if Rusty had a look of anger on his face, anger as well as maybe envy? There was no doubt that the deep blue Mustang had something to it, the rich white interior only adding to the beauty of the car and he finally was able to turn to look at Dakota as he drove down the street. There was something almost mystical about him, the way he looked was like he belonged behind the small steering wheel of this car, and his hand rested so easily on the stick shift in the centre console, like it belonged there and he felt the warm wind on his face and settled back into the soft leather bucket seat.

Whatever else happened from this point on he didn’t really care, because right now he was in heaven as far as he was concerned. He had thought his life would be over if Dakota had noticed he had cummed but instead it was almost as if Dakota took it as a compliment. It was all too strange for him, first to see someone with Dakota’s looks toss Rusty aside for him, then to just accept his, well his accident for lack of a better term, was too much. Noah just knew that for this moment, he felt alive, felt like he really was human and not just an empty shell.

11:30 p.m.

Noah sat there, staring at the book lost in his thoughts once more. It had been like this ever since he had gotten home from school and he doubted if he’d get much sleep either, all the crazy thoughts flashing thru his mind and all but maybe it was just his imagination? Maybe Dakota was really a dream, a figment of his imagination but then, he had been awake all day, so he had to be real, it was just that, well stuff like this didn’t happen to him, he wasn’t a jock, wasn’t a dog either but he wasn’t special, he was ordinary so why would someone like Dakota show any interest, care if he was alive even? It just didn’t make any sense to him and there were other things too.

The ride home had been silent for the most part, other than for Arizona who kept up a sort of non-stop chatter about school, about work and all. She really was a nice girl and he felt kind of bad for the things he had thought about her earlier, but then he hadn’t known she was his sister. Weird how knowing that changed everything and he was kind of amazed at how protective and patient Dakota seemed with her.

They had decided to not stop anywhere else, and Arizona seemed a bit disappointed, and he had to admit it was about the only time when she didn’t have a comment. He could tell she kept staring at him, her eyes seemed to always be on him or on her brother, and he wondered what she was really thinking, if she had noticed his wet spot or if not, what she had thought about him, seeing how he kept stealing glances at Dakota all during the ride home. Hell, he couldn’t help himself but there was something about how he looked, the pair of sunglasses suiting his face, the way his hand moved the stick shift so effortlessly.

The car had a nice ride to it and when they came to his place, he felt like he was still up in the stratosphere or something. The way Dakota had smiled at him, asking if he wanted a lift to school in the morning, and all that. It was almost as if Dakota was really wanting to spend time with him, and he had almost jumped for joy when even Arizona had pleaded with him to let them pick him up. How could he refuse such pressure so he had agreed, still not sure why but no longer caring, because all that mattered was that he could once more sit next to Dakota, smell his fresh clean scent and just listen to the way he spoke.

Even his parents had noticed how he was acting, his dad actually asking him if he was falling for some girl or something. Christ if his dad only knew the truth, he would drop dead on the spot, but then again maybe not. His dad wasn’t all that bad and come to think of it, when he had told him about the part in the play last year, his dad hadn’t said a word about it, other than they would look forward to seeing him perform. Strange, how sometimes parents could surprise you but then sometimes the surprises weren’t exactly pleasant either.

He had heard about how some parents when finding out about their kid had simply tossed the kid out, and it always scared him, ever since he was certain that he was different that one day he might just find himself an orphan, not from death but from choice, and not his either. Strange, you always heard about kids coming out, or being outed, and even watching shows like Queer as Folks didn’t come close to the panic that you could feel just thinking your parents would find out. Not everyone was as strong as the JUSTIN character seemed to be, and he sure as hell doubted if his fellow students would be happy with just needling him or laughing at him. Hell they didn’t know for sure now and already his life was pure hell, at least until today it had been.

Noah sighed as his hand once more reached down to his groin, once more touching the hard throbbing flesh of his dick that rested in his fourth pair of shorts tonight. Man he had it bad, he knew that and just laying on his bed thinking about Dakota had given him such wild pleasure, such immense joy that he couldn’t believe it even. He had jerked off many times, but never did he feel like he had felt this time around. Hell, he barely had to touch his hard dick the first time, the way it just shot a load of cum so hard he had a hell of a time catching his breath afterwards. Worse, was that by the time he had calmed down enough to pull his shorts back up, the friggin jizz had dried all over his balls and inner thighs, and he had to eat dinner feeling that dried cum each time he moved.

The shower after was great though, the hot steamy spray and the warm foaming soap was unreal as his mind continued with its fantasy about Dakota. He had the poor guy nailing him so many different ways that he was sure he would break off his dick. His mind tried to picture it too, dredging up lots of images but they were never clear, never totally focused and yet each time he thought about what Dakota would look like nude, laying on his bed, it always was cloudy, yet he could still hear Arizona telling him that it was no junior whopper. Christ, there he went again, and he felt the hard pole shifting in his shorts as he just couldn’t get the idea out of his mind. He pulled his hand back up out of his shorts, rubbing it up against his stomach, feeling his muscles coiling and he leaned back in the chair, his hand now moving up and around his chest, squeezing one nipple then the other and he thought maybe it was time again, time to once more escape into a dream world of him and Dakota but he had to stop, had to get a grip because if he didn’t, he would sure as hell ruin it somehow.

This constant fear of fucking up was getting on his nerves too, but what could he do? He still didn’t know how or what Dakota thought about his earlier accident, the one by the locker and it gnawed at him. What if he was just biding his time, what if he was waiting till he was the other guys, and sprung it then? Christ, he could just hear Hector now, the way he would heckle him mercilessly, and what about Rusty? That too bugged him, ever since Marvin had warned him too, which had scared him a bit. He knew that Marvin was constantly being teased in class and all, but the way Marvin talked it seemed to be more serious than that. He just couldn’t imagine that anyone would hurt Marvin but then you did hear about that, after all he didn’t think Mathew Sheppard had expected to be left for dead by those guys, but it happened. Maybe he was naïve, maybe he just wanted to believe that people weren’t so cruel and yet, he knew he was just kidding himself.

Christ, if there was one way to get his dick soft he had just found it, and he grimaced as he heard a low rumble coming from outside. For a minute he thought it sounded a lot like Dakota’s car but he glanced at the clock on his desk, knowing it couldn’t be his car. No way would he be here at this time of night and besides, why would he show up here? It wasn’t like they were boyfriends or anything, but shit that would be something and once more he could feel his groin aching, once more his dick grew hard inside his shorts and this time, he knew he wouldn’t deny it, wouldn’t let it go soft without first once more exploring the depths of his imagination.

Noah stood up and switched off the desk lamp, and as he walked towards his bed, he heard the rumbling noise getting closer. He smiled as he thought about Dakota, about how handsome he looked when he drove off in the deep blue Mustang after dropping him off. God what a sight that was, he could still see him, the way he climbed into the driver’s side, and how he had stopped and stared over at him, and his hand moved down his chest, feeling the trembling excitement building in his body as images of the real Dakota and the fantasy one merged.

He shrugged his bathrobe off, letting it fall to the floor and he turned around, trying to decide if he wanted to walk towards the door and flick off the main light or leave it until after he finished his dream. Looking at the far off switch, he thought he would just leave it on for now, and the sudden silence startled him. The low heavy rumble of whatever car it was had gone and he sighed, wishing that it hadn’t stopped. The sound reminded him so much of Dakota, of the pleasure he had felt in just sitting next to him in those white leather seats.

The tapping sound didn’t register at first, his mind lost to the images of sitting in that Mustang, stars shining over their heads, the car looking out over the town from up on Robert’s bluff, the lights twinkling and all, but finally the noise penetrated his dream and he realized that it was coming from his window. He rushed over to it, wondering who or what it was that was tapping and as he pushed aside the drape, he caught his breath because he couldn’t be imagining it, could he?

His hand shook as he pushed open the tall window and as he did, he realized that he wasn’t dreaming, that it was Dakota standing there. His heart raced faster and he could hear its deep booming thunderous beat echo in his head, nothing could penetrate that loud booming noise and yet when Dakota spoke, it cut through the rolling thunder like a hot knife thru butter.

Dakota “Uh, can I come in?”

Noah “Huh? Yeah, yeah sure, uh, course, come on in”

He stepped back from the sill, watching first one leg reach up and over the low sill, then another, as two strong hands gripped the window frame on either side. His mouth was open and he was certain that his jaw was resting on the carpet as he saw the head duck inside and then like magic, there stood Dakota. He was puffing a bit but he had the most gorgeous smile he had ever seen and his heart continued to thunder as he watched Dakota turn and pull close the two windows and then turn to face him again.

Noah couldn’t believe it, and as Dakota turned to close the window, he pinched his arm, feeling the sharp pain and he knew it wasn’t a dream, that Dakota was really here and he felt the sudden warmth rising up from inside of him. His eyes couldn’t leave the tall handsome figure that was bending over to grab at the window handles and he noticed the firm buttocks again, just as he had this morning when Dakota had walked towards his homeroom. God they still looked perfect to him and it hit him then, that he was standing in his fully lit bedroom with only a pair of shorts on, stretched tight by the raging hard on inside. He felt the blush and he gulped quickly uncertain what to do.

Dakota “Thanks, uh, sorry for, I mean, your light was on, so I thought I’d, I mean I didn’t wake you or anything did I?”

Noah “Huh? No, no, I was, uh, what are you, I mean, why are you here? It is, I mean, shit…”

Dakota “haha, you always talk in riddles or just when some strange guy crawls thru your bedroom window?”

Noah “Always, I mean, no, never, shit, it is just, I didn’t expect you to show up, I was…”

Dakota “Oh? Hmm I don’t know, kind of looks to me like perhaps you were waiting for someone, so uh who is the lucky guy then? Haha”

Noah looked straight at Dakota and saw that his eyes were lowered, that they were fixed firmly at his waist and he could feel the pre cum oozing out from the tip of his hard dick. Christ, he didn’t know what to say or do and he began to tremble even more now, praying that he wouldn’t have another of those moments like he had earlier. He didn’t know what to say, and as the words bounced around in his confused mind he raised his face to see Dakota smiling at him. There was something about how he looked, and the gleam in his face was unreal, it tugged at his heart that was already in overdrive.

Noah “I… I wasn’t expecting anyone, uh… fuck stop staring, please… I don’t want, I mean, fuck…”

Noah turned away, tears welling up in his eyes as he tried to control his thoughts, wishing his body would cool off, wishing also that Dakota would hold him, would touch him and knowing that he was being a complete ass.

Dakota “Hey, I am sorry Noah, Please… I didn’t mean to tease you, honest”

The words didn’t make sense to him but the sound, the way he spoke was almost like he meant it, like he really did care how he felt and he sniffled a little and then froze, as he felt Dakota’s hand on his shoulder.

Noah “Sorry, I guess, I don’t know, shit, how did you know what I been thinking?”

Dakota “I don’t really, maybe I am just, I don’t know, sort of hoping that that is the reason…”

Noah “You? SHIT!”

Dakota moved back as Noah turned to face him, his eyes showing disbelief at what Dakota had said so bluntly, so matter of fact. They looked at each other and Dakota couldn’t help it, his eyes kept going back down the almost totally naked body and he felt his tongue as it licked his lips and he sighed, wondering just how badly had he fucked up tonight.

Dakota “I am sorry, guess I shouldn’t have just blurted that out, uh, I thought that, well…”

Noah “So what, you want to be sure first, before you go telling the school that I am a fag? That it?”

The words were out before he knew it, and as he said them he saw Dakota’s head jerk up, his eyes flash a second of pure anger and then he saw the deep pain, the deep hurt that came welling up into those wonderful eyes, and Noah felt like crap in a second, his own fear and anger suddenly gone. He cursed himself as he realized that Dakota really hadn’t come here to catch him out, to trick him.

Dakota “Sorry, guess I should go, I didn’t… fuck, what’s the use? I’ll leave, uh, guess tomorrow is…”

Noah “Wait… please, I didn’t, fuck Dakota I am gay, okay? I am and I am sorry, I just, it is hard, you don’t know what it is like, hiding all the time, I mean, shit… Please don’t go I…”

Dakota turned back and looked into Noah’s powder blue eyes. He could see the tears there, or were those his own he was seeing? He couldn’t explain it, not for a million bucks but he felt so alone, so empty and yet, maybe, maybe there was still a chance as he looked at Noah, saw the pain in that oval shaped face. He could see it, feel it even as he stood there, his own body trembling as he wondered why life had to be so cruel simply because some were different than others? Why?

Noah felt the pain deep in his very soul and he regretted his words with each passing second. Tears were at his eyes and he felt so helpless, so much a fool as he had caused someone such pain, such unneeded pain and all because he was gay. Why couldn’t he just get past that, why did he have to see danger around every corner, feel fear when with someone new, feel panic at each look, each glance? He felt his body shudder and he reached behind him to grab his bathrobe. With a shaking hand he picked it up and began to pull it up to put it on when he heard Dakota’s voice, muted and riddled with a sort of sorrow that ripped at Noah’s heart as turned to look at Dakota.

Dakota “What are you doing?”

Noah “Putting my robe on”

Dakota “Why?”

Noah couldn’t stand it anymore; he lowered his head and muttered, feeling his shame as he spoke.

Noah “So I won’t embarrass you anymore”

Dakota reached out with his hand, stopping Noah’s own arm from moving, from sliding into the sleeve of the light blue bathrobe. The touch made Noah jump a little and as he looked back up, he thought he saw a flame flickering in the very depths of the deep rich chocolate brown of Dakota’s eyes. He shook a little, feeling the fire burning in his soul as he kept his face tilted upwards, towards Dakota.

Dakota “I… I like you this way, you don’t embarrass me, and… well… don’t”

Noah “don’t?”

Dakota “Don’t put it on, don’t turn the lights out, don’t hide, I… I know this is freaking you out, but, I am not like the others, really”

He felt his heart pounding and he was confused. Noah didn’t know what to think and yet as Dakota spoke he could feel the honesty there. Dakota wasn’t lying to him, and his hand still held his, and he felt like there was something happening that he just couldn’t explain, but he knew that it was something special as he let the robe slip from his hand, falling softly to the floor. As it did he saw Dakota stare into his eyes and then slowly he watched, as Dakota stood upright, moving a step or two closer. Noah blinked as he breathed in deeply, smelling a faint hint of that apple fresh scent and as he opened his eyes again, he felt the soft hesitant touch of Dakota’s hand on the side of his face.

His whole body was trembling as he felt Dakota slide the back of his hand down his tear stained cheek and then the fingers lightly ran across his quivering lips. His mind was in a fog, dazed and frightened even and yet his heart seemed to revel in the touch, the feel and deep in his soul he felt a strange calm coming to him. It was unreal and better than anything he had ever dreamed of and his body shook, his cock growing even harder in his shorts and he felt the strange warmth coming to him again as Dakota’s hand moved down his chin, then under it, the tips of the fingers barely touching him and he turned to look and saw Dakota’s face next to him. He could feel his hot breath on his own mouth now as less than an inch separated them and Noah blinked as he saw the eyes flutter and close and the lips purse and the head tilt to one side, his own head tilting the opposite way. He held his breath as he felt the soft press of Dakota’s moist lips against his own mouth; his heart suddenly bursting inside and his trembling became uncontrollable shaking.

Noah’s body shuddered and as Dakota’s lips pressed against his, he felt his tongue flatten inside and his teeth raise apart, his lips opening as the rough raspy edge of Dakota’s tongue suddenly pressed up against his still quivering lips. Two strong arms suddenly were around his shuddering body and he was being gently but firmly pulled inwards, in towards Dakota’s body. He surrendered to the pull and felt his body suddenly being wrapped up in the strong body of the taller boy and his lips parted.

He had no control as he felt like he was falling, felt like his whole world had just exploded in front of him. His body arched inwards, his own arms reached out frantically to grasp hold of Dakota’s strong arms and his head fell backwards. His whole body shook as he felt the violent ache in his groin suddenly explode and he knew his cock was once more shooting its load of milky white boy cream. His lungs ached as he felt the hard hot edge of Dakota’s tongue as it snaked past his teeth and filled his mouth with its fullness, with its heat, with its desire. His hips shot forward, grinding his near naked body into the fully clothed one of Dakota.

The warmth invaded every part of his body as it shook and shuddered within the hard grasp of Dakota’s arms. He cried as he felt his body crushing hard into Dakota’s own solid frame. Nothing moved and it felt like he was suddenly glued into the body that held him. His eyes were clouded from the tears and he tried to open them, to look at the face that had just made him explode. He still shook as finally he opened his eyes, to stare into Dakota’s face, to see if his actions had been out of pity or out of something else and looking into his eyes, Noah saw a burning fire reaching for him.

Dakota “Do you believe me now?”

Noah couldn’t help it; he looked once more into the fiery eyes that held his own gaze locked within. He could feel the flames now, the way they were getting closer to touching him and instead of feeling fear, of feeling panic, he felt a warmth that only made him feel excited. His whole body no longer shook from fear or embarrassment, but from anticipation.

Noah “yes”

Dakota smiled at Noah, then in a quick move, he reached forward and kissed Noah on the mouth, a semi hard kiss that surprised Noah but not as much as Dakota’s next move did. Noah’s eyes bulged open as he saw Dakota kneel down, his hands suddenly tugging on the thick white coloured elastic of the waistband of his shorts.

He looked down, to see the dark hair flowing around the golden flesh of Dakota’s face, and he felt the face press inwards, the hot lips crushing into his belly as Dakota’s fingers dug into the shorts, the backs pressing hard into his quivering flesh and as he felt the strange sensations welling up inside, he also felt the sudden press of his underwear sliding down his legs, and he knew that his body was now naked, his still hard cum caked cock sticking outwards. He shuddered as he felt the hard grasp of two hands on his legs, the thumbs pressing deeply into his inner thighs and he stared down, and saw Dakota raise his head up and stare up at him.

He watched as Dakota pulled his head back a little, the eyes taking one last look upwards and then he stared as Dakota’s hand came from one side, the fingers gently touching the very base of his cock and he heard himself groan, his body shake as the tips of Dakota’s fingers now moving slowly along the trembling shaft of his 6 inch long penis, gently touching the still hot skin that was still stretched taut. Noah felt his body shudder and he felt the ache in his groin, a different ache than normal, and he could feel his buttocks, the cheeks quivering and tightening, every muscle in his body suddenly screaming as wave after wave of pleasure seemed to pass along the still hard cock right into his body, filling him with a deep warmth.

The fingers moved slowly along his cock shaft, feeling every part of it and as he looked, he saw how Dakota kept looking at it, and he thought he could feel the eyes, those dark eyes, as they stared transfixed at the sight of his cock. The ache inside grew more intense and he felt himself whimpering, wishing he had been able to hold back, to keep the now dried milk inside just a bit longer, wanting it for Dakota, not wanting it wasted drying uselessly on his shorts and his skin. He felt a bit ashamed but then he felt the soft brush of wet lips against the still hot end of his cock, and he groaned now, feeling a warm glow reaching upwards, and his hands rested on Dakota’s shoulders, feeling the glow grow in power as it filled his shaking body.

Noah “Dakota…”

Dakota “Yes?”

Noah “Will you? I mean…”

Dakota “Are you sure?”

Noah “Yes, more than I can say, yes, you?”

Dakota “I am now”


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