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~~Nick~~
To say that I was surprised when Lance phoned me up and invited me to hang for a while would be an
understatement. Not that I have a problem with him. I don't. He's hot as hell and a genuinely nice guy, so I can
think of a million worse ways to spend a day. But it's just that we're not hanging out type of friends. Like we
have hung out before, but never alone and that makes me wonder what is going on.
Before Justin had phoned when he woke up, Lance had called to see what I was doing today. Said that
Justin had plans and Beth was busy. It was something he needed to do for a friend and would only take a few
hours. I said no problem and that I'd meet him at 1. That would give me a few hours to hang with him and then
possibly do something with Justin afterwards, like maybe have that talk we hadn't been able to finish. And
then Justin phoned and said that he was going to be out for a few hours but would be ready around 4 to get
together.
Perfect.
At least it seemed so at the time. So I swing by and pick up Lance, and of course he's not ready. He's got
some last minute things to do and tells me to sit tight, we'll be on our way momentarily. Momentarily turned
into almost 2 o'clock, which normally wouldn't have bothered me because his place is souped up beyond
belief. He's got every video game imaginable and I figure that's due to Justin and the amount of time they
spend together. Finally he's ready to go and I'm doing my best not to check my watch every five minutes and
seem too obvious.
"I'm sorry. I'm not keeping you am I? I didn't think it would take that long." Lance's voice is apologetic, but his
face clearly isn't. His eyes are glowing and I think that if I wasn't so preoccupied with being back at my place by
4, I'd be suspicious.
"Nah. Just have plans at 4 with Justin." I say, climbing into the car and following the directions that he's giving
me. We stop by a few different stores and pick up odds and ends that Lance claims to need for something
he's planning for someone. Thankfully we aren't recognized anywhere and we survive the crowds relatively
unharmed. It's funny because I almost thought it would be a little awkward between the two of us, but it was
anything but. I forget sometimes that he's only a year older than me. He's got so many different sides to him
and it's not hard to see why he and Justin had been together for so long. I can't lie, the thought of the two of
them together is completely hot, but I'm glad that it's over. That Lance is with Devon and Justin's ...well sort of
with me.
"We've just got to scoot out of town a ways. But I promise you'll be back in time to see Justin. Nothing will get
in the way of you two getting together." He says genuinely.
I don't know if he even realizes how much his support means to me. To Justin. The fact that most of our
friends are so against us being together is so fucking frustrating that I can't even explain it. But he's not only
supportive, but helpful as well and it's greatly appreciated. 'Thank you Lance. It's been hard and it seems that
fate is against us... Every time we try to get together, to be alone something happens and it's fucked up."
"Well I'll tell you what I told him. Just fuck em Nick. Who cares what they think! All that matters is what you think
and what Justin thinks. Don't let anyone else tell you what to do."
I nod and take a deep breath, shaking as I exhale. It's so easy to say, but hard to follow through with. How do
you go against everyone who you love, who claims to love you? He points to a clearing through the trees and
I pull off the road, following the dirt road to somewhere in the middle of butt fuck nowhere.
"How DO you feel about him Nick?" I can tell he's a little nervous in asking me this. It's not like it's any of his
business, but he's worried about his boy and I can understand.
"I love him Lance. Love him so fucking much."
"Are you IN love with him?"
"I came out to Mike and Tony..." I turn my eyes from the road to his face and am met with a look of complete
and utter shock. I don't think he was expecting that. I had to laugh at how stunned he is and nod my head.
"Yeah. I came out and told them that we were sort of together and I love him. And if they have a problem with it
they can fuck off."
"Shit."
"Yeah."
His hand is on my thigh, squeezing it gently. Removing one hand from the wheel, I cover his hand with my
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