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A Stepbrother's Desire - Josh and Tyson 30
When I woke up in the morning of New Year, I was alone in bed. I slinked out of the covers and went into Ty's room and he was asleep. Tristan was gone which I sort of regretted. I would've liked to have seen him before he left. I didn't get a chance to gauge his feelings about last night. I felt a little nervous in my stomach. I went into the lounge and turned the tv on. Well they were getting ready for the big New Years parade. I wasn't that interested so I went down to get some breakfast. There were some cinnamon buns in the refrigerator but I wanted eggs so I took four out and broke them into a bowl.
I thought about last night while I whisked eggs, heating up the pan. So, my first thought was I didn't plan on apologizing to anyone for what happened. It wasn't my idea but I did buy into Ty's and Tristan's argument why the fuck was important. I had always thought of what that would be like with Tristan and know I know. He is so beautiful, but to be honest, he isn't more beautiful than any other hot guy. My feelings come from knowing him and caring about him. I also respect him and admire the way he carries himself. The beauty of his face, hair, skin, body, well, that's just part of him. If Tristan felt that I had not done him the service he deserved he was welcome to tell me. Ty, on the other hand, made his feelings clear for me when he raised my legs and fucked me like a madman. Whether he was just seriously turned on or even if he was taking back his property, it didn't matter to me. He knows I'm still his and that remains unchanged.
The eggs sizzled in the pan and I heard Ty tromp down the stairs.
"Morning babe, how are you feeling?" I asked.
"Ok. Are you making me some eggs too?" he asked, offering nothing else.
"Yes, I broke four thinking you would be hungry."
"Can you put some toast in the toaster too?" he asked and I said I would. He left the kitchen and went back upstairs. I heard the tv in the lounge come back on. Dang, he was in a frightful mood, I could tell. Once the eggs were scrambled and the toast was buttered, I made two plates and took them upstairs.
"Here," I said, putting the plates down on the table. We ate without saying much. We scoffed the food down quickly. I ran back downstairs and got glasses of juice. When I came back, he had stacked the dishes and was sitting on the couch. I handed him the glass and he thanked me and drank the glass down. I sat by him and put my arm around him and before I could say anything, he laid down sideways on the couch away from me. He didn't say anything so I didn't press. I kissed his cheek and said, "happy new year, babe," and I got up and went back to my room to take a shower.
The parents came in midmorning, dragging their luggage.
"Hey Josh, how are you?" mom asked.
"All good," I said.
"No trouble?" asked Bill.
"No sir. Everything went as planned. The house is ready for your inspection." I replied.
"That's great<" ane he raised an eyebrow at my sarcasm.
"How was your new year?" I asked.
"It was wonderful," mom said, smiling. "We had such a great time. Bill is such a great dancer," she said smiling at us both.
"I don't know about that but it took a lot of energy to keep up with your mother!" he said, handing me a suitcase.
"Oh, ok, let me take these upstairs for you," I said laughing. He grinned.
"Where's Ty?" Bill asked.
"He's upstairs. He's tired, I think," and I lugged the suitcases up the stairs to the parent's room. I stuck my head in the lounge and told Ty that the parents were home. He needed to lighten up the mood a bit so they didn't get suspicious that things went on. He just gave me a look.
The day proceeded with Mom sorting out the clothes from their trip. Bill and I did some work on the outside. I now had five pending orders to remove decorations so it was going to be a busy week. I would have started today but no one wanted to take down this soon. I really didn't hear from friends except for those pesky texts, "Happy New Year!" Maybe everyone was just worn out. I was feeling tired myself. So I grabbed a nap after working with Bill. When I came downstairs, Ty was helping mom get dinner together. He was talking politely but quietly to her so I guess he was making some effort. Finally, a welcomed relief came when Bryce texted and asked if I wanted to hit up a movie. "Hell yeah!" was my reply.
Bryce seemed to enjoy his holiday. The family had gotten along well and he loved the New Years party. He asked if Jack would ever want to hang out with us. I liked the thought of it.
"After a couple of weeks with Tristan, he'll be begging for some man to man time," I said and Bryce cracked up.
The next day, Sunday, the last day of the holiday, of course we went to church. Nothing much coming from Ty and I had decided it might be best if I confront him when we got home. This pity party thing was getting on my nerves. When we got back home around noon, Ty went into his room to change. I followed him in and closed his door.
"Look Ty, enough is enough," I said. "If you're mad, well you need to get over it. What's done is done," I said flatly.
"That's easy for you to say," he barked. "The whole fucking thing effected more than I thought it would, now just leave me alone please. It's better if I figure it out on my own. Ok?" and he turned toward his closet to hang up his jacket. I stepped back out of the room and went into mine. Well, there you have it. The skit that went too far has caught up to everyone. So be it.
The big surprise of the day was when mom yelled up the stairs that "Tristan's here!" she said, warning us he was on the way up. Ty came out and so did I.
"What's up?" he asked us both.
"Nothing, what are you up to?" Ty asked.
"Nothing much but I need to, uh, well I need to talk to Josh," he said looking at me sheepishly.
"I don't think so!" barked Ty.
"Yes I do!" said Tristan and pushed his way past Ty and stormed into my room.
"Fine!" said Ty, who stormed into his room and shut the door with a firm "thud!"
Now there is a lot of speculating I could do right at this moment as to what is going to happen next. Is he going to tell me to go pound sand or what? The effort was not worth it so I slipped into my room behind Tristan.
"What's up,Tristan. Sorry about that. Ty has been out of sorts since, well, you know, since," I said making a grimace face.
"I know and I will take care of that but I wanted to straighten it out with you first. So I know what we asked you to do must have sounded like the dumbest thing ever. You think I don't know what a toll our crazy shit takes on you but I know it does and you just always play along. There aren't too many guys in the world that would take our shit, Josh. I know that. You have been so incredibly amazing," he said, pushing his hair back, seemingly relieved to have finished that part.
"Ok, thanks. I appreciate you saying so," I said.
"And, this thing, well it was way over the top and I wanted to say I'm sorry. It was just ridiculous to ask that of you. Being buzzed and full of passion and horny and all, I didn't think it would go so far but it did. And, I..."
"Tristan, I have already made up my mind that I'm not going to apologize for anything unless you think I did you wrong. Having that experience with you was a bit of a dream, as I think you already know. So what's the damage?" I asked. He was smiling at this.
"Well, Jack and I had, so Jack and me, well, we did it yesterday," and he left that out in the air. I nodded that both I understood and he should go on. "It was simply the best thing I have done Josh! Jack was gentle and sweet and if I didn't know it before, I know it now. I'm in love with him and he is with me. It was just incredible, Josh," he said, his eyes dancing as they do.
"I'm glad for you Tristan. I was hoping that would be the outcome."
"It was, Josh, and it was because of you. He wouldn't have been so gentle to break me in as you were and, well, I was ready for him. He didn't just fuck me, you know. I participated. I gave everything I had back and he said it was the best of his life. Josh, I'm sorry for what we did to you but it was worth it. It really was."
As I felt my face starting to burn, I felt like I was about to get emotional. "Tristan, what I said at Christmas still holds. I got you right here," pointing to my chest, " and I will defend and protect you always. You got me?" He was looking at me with glassy eyes when Ty came in. I guess he was chomping at the bit to see what we were doing.
"Tristan says the whole thing was worth it, Ty. Tell him," I said to Tristan.
"Ty, I apologized to Josh for what we asked him to do and I will apologize to you if you need me to. I didn't mean to let things go so far. If I have caused you two any problems..."
"Stop Tristan. I was in on it, remember? I wasn't prepared for how it would look to see Josh fucking you and it set me back a lot. But, if you're saying what I think you're saying..."
"It was worth it, Ty. Just please don't be mad at Josh. He only did what we asked him to do, and Ty, he was perfect. He will always be the most perfect guy in the world in my opinion because of how he treated me. And you, sweetie, well I don't know what I would do without you. Oh my God, Tristan," and lightening the mood he added, "No let me tell you about Jack and his beanstalk!" and they broke out laughing.
"Come with me," Ty said, leading Tristan through the bathroom. He slipped back into my room, as I was just standing there like a monument. "You're ok Josh. I mean, I'm ok. You still want to be mine, after my "pity party?" Ty asked.
"Always Ty. Always yours," I said and he gave me a sweet kiss. Just enough to reaffirm all the good shit we had enjoyed throughout the holiday. I was both relieved and a little sad. I felt like, in a way, we had "grown" our Tristan up and he was on his way to a great time with Jack. Tristan slipped back in very quickly as well and came up to me, "just one more time, Josh," and he gave me a nice kiss on the lips. "I will never forget," he said and he turned and was gone through the bathroom. "I guess they're sisters again," I thought to myself and I had to laugh.
They were locked up in Ty's room for two hours. I thought that Tristan had to walk Ty through the whole experience. I might have liked to hear about it, but then again, maybe I didn't. I didn't need any comparative crap going through my head. I gave him the best I had and would have to live with that. School started the next day and it was all either Ty or I could do to get up. Ty's week was busy because he had to get a haircut which I hated because his long blond hair was so exotic I just wanted to run my face in it everyday. He also had to get his music ready for Ricky's talent show which meant we had to hear the piano in the living room every afternoon. I was out after school taking down decorations and really hating that I signed up for it. Despite the money, it was a lot of work. Holy cow! I made them box their own things because I didn't know what boxes they came out of. I simply brought them down which, in the end, was really helpful to some of these people who couldn't climb ladders and such.
The funny thing that came about was that some of the houses I got to go in were pretty cool and Ty and Tristan kept "showing up" on the guise they would help but they really wanted to go into some of the homes and snoop. They spent more time looking at decor than helping me but nobody seemed to mind. They particularly liked the one big old house two streets over and there were a lot of wreaths and things. I put them to work to help me. We did have an afternoon with Ms. Ruth and she was loving having boys around her house. I would say she was more like Gigi than other elderly people we met.
"You know I can't get my kids to help me clean up anything around here," she said to us.
"Well that's why we're here," said Ty.
"You'd think they were so busy with important things but they're not," she quipped. "My daughter married an insurance salesman, you know."
"Uh, Ms. Ruth, he owns his own insurance company," Ty said, laughing at her downplay of her son-in-law.
"Well, I guess so and I probably prefer to have handsome young guys lingering around anyway!" she said. "You boys come in the kitchen and try these chocolate chip cookies I made." Ok, we couldn't turn those down. They were soft and so good. Tristan had a bit of chocolate on his nose which cracked me up.
Later that evening, I got a text from Jack that he was at the Starbucks on University and wanted me to meet him. I had some time so I drove over. Of course, finding a parking place is a task but I got parked and found him sitting at a small table. He was drinking a cold coffee with whip cream on top. That looked good so I ordered one for myself.
"What's up, Jack!" I said coming back to the table. "How you doing, brothah?" I asked cooly.
"Oh it's all good. You settled in with school? Man that holiday went by fast," he said.
"Yeah and it's going to be a bitch semester. The syllabi shows a lot of work for some of my classes."
"Yeah, I'm going to have a busy one too and I have one witch of a teacher in calculus. Everyone dreads her."
"Eww, those are no fun for sure."
"So Josh, I asked you to come over here because I wanted to talk to you alone. I got some things on my mind," he said.
"Uh oh," I said.
"Yeah, it's like that for sure so let me start by saying that the New Years party was great and I really appreciated being able to do that with you all." I nodded in agreement. "I also want to say that you all hooking me up with Tristan is the fucking best thing ever."
"I'm glad for that, Jack. We hoped he would find someone really special and I think you both found that."
"I'm glad you feel that way but we need to clear the air. I have been up and down about it but I think I'm on center field right now so this is the best time to mention it," he said with concern.
"Mention what?" I asked.
"I know Josh," he said directly.
"Know what?" I asked.
"I know about New Years Eve," he replied nodding as if I knew what he was talking about. Poker face, poker face, poker face! Don't panic.
"Ok. And?" I asked, still unclear what exactly he knew.
"I know about you and Tristan, Josh. I know what happened that night after I went home. I know all about it." he said and then went quiet. Fuck! I thought. Oh holy fuck! I remained quiet. This was a public place and I wish you had chosen a private spot.
"So, Josh, I was completely blown away that you would do something so fucking selfish and that you'd disrespect our relationship with that shit. I mean seriously, dude, what does a guy say to one of his best friends after he fucks your boyfriend!" he quipped in a whispered voice. Again, I remained silent. I didn't have an answer to that in any case. "You are damn lucky that Tristan talked me off the ledge because you and I were going to have a serious situation. I hope you understand where I'm coming from!"
"I think I do and there are a couple of things I can say to that including an apology." He had me in a tailspin. It's easy to say "Yeah I'm not apologizing for doing something I really wanted to do and enjoyed doing" until you get called out. The rug was slipping from underneath me.
"Save it, Josh. There are two sides to every story and Tristan saved your ass by helping me see the other side. First, it was wrong of me to make a big fuss about virgins and shit. It was rude of me and it made Tristan feel like crap. That was stupid of me and I didn't realize it until later."
"Ok, and I'm just caught off guard that he said anything to you," I said.
"He came clean right after our first time together and he made me aware that he was so panicked by what I said, that he and Ty drummed up this thing to try and fix it for him. It was incredibly stupid, Josh, and while I regret doing what I did I also regret what you did. I'm not kidding around about it. I told him not to say anything to you because I felt like I needed to do this myself."
"Wow, Jack, I'm just so shocked by all of this. I was mad at the proposal at first too but if you could have seen how desperate he looked, I mean, it was pitiful. With both of them bearing down on me, they made it convincing, and I don't want you to think I'm so pathetic that my attraction to Tristan was the only thing going through my mind. I had Ty to think of as well and he acted like he was equally as desperate. I'm not saying this is their fault, I am just as guilty but, well, passions took over. And Jack, if there are a thousand apologies I could say to you, I would. You're one of the best guys I've met here and I will always hate myself for risking this friendship," and I could not have felt more ashamed if I tried. Only once in my life have I felt so stupid and it was only a few weeks ago during Debauchery Day.
"Josh, that means a lot to me and I knew you wouldn't try to turn this on anyone. I feel like you'll do the right thing in the end. When Tristan told me what happened, I was so angry that I felt like I would lash out and cause all kinds of hurt. I'm glad I used restraint. So let's move on to my next point. I have to tell you and this is not a suggestion, you have to respect the boundaries from now on Josh. I know you like playing flirtsy with Tristan and I guess Ty has had to put up with that but I won't. I'm pretty fucking sure that I'm justified in saying "Tristan is mine." He's all mine and I won't play favorites with anyone who fucks around with him going forward. Do you doubt me?"
So, in my mind, I got a little hot because I believed him to be actually threatening me. I don't take that lightly but my good sense kicked in and I heard him and understood.
"No I don't, Jack, and if anyone understands the phrase, "he's mine" it is me. I use that same expression about Ty and I have a complete picture of what it looks like of someone messing around with him, so yes, I hear you, and the fact that you have just used that phrase to describe your relationship with Tristan, then I respect you one hundred percent. You are definitely the man I thought you were, not that you would care what I think, that is."
"Thanks Josh. No, I don't hate you and our friendship is not at risk. You have responded perfectly to my feelings and I don't think we should harp on it anymore. But Josh, I know Tristan is going to be at your house a lot and really have to warn you..."
"Stop there, Jack. Your boundaries are safe. It was time to outgrow all of that anyway. I felt like it was becoming annoying to Ty and I will talk to him about their craziness and skits to keep the temptations in check. He will understand as well. As far as Tristan spending time with Ty, well you know they are like two halves. You can't mess with that but feel free to join in as often as you like. We really do have a good time and you being there, well, I think you'll have a blast hanging out with us. You and I may need to support each other in handling those two anyway. I have been all alone in it! You ok with that?" He laughed.
"Yep, it will be nice to have a place to hang out. Thanks, Josh. Fuck, this was a hard conversation to have with you. I think I'm about to get emotional especially after what you did to help me with Jason the way that you did."
"Stand up for a minute," I said, rising out of my chair. He did and I pulled him to me and wrapped my arms around him right in front of the Starbucks customers "I'm really sorry Jack. I love you to death man. We won't have to revisit this again," I whispered in his ear and I felt his body relax with a distinctive sigh.
On the way back to the car, I texted Jack, <Was it good? You never said, haha>.
Jack's response,
I didn't say anything to Ty about my meeting with Jack. I guess he presumed that he and I had talked like he and Tristan had. I had a lot of thoughts go through my head. I wanted to feel like a victim. I wanted to think he had no right talking to me like that. I wanted to feel like I was above criticism and that Jack was way out of line. I wasn't, though. He wasn't. It was everything he said it was. It was wrong, and yet my vanity would not allow me to say, "I wish I hadn't of done it," but I have to be realistic. I'm glad I felt that one part of Tristan just once but it was time to let it go. I had better than I deserved in Ty and this is where we reach the finish line.
Later that night, when Ty slipped into my room and slipped into my bed, he laid down beside me.
"What's wrong?" he asked. "I felt like you're not yourself since you hung out with Jack."
"He knows," I said.
"He knows what?" Ty asked.
"He knows what we did on New Years."
"How does he know? Did you tell him?" he asked, raising himself on his elbow.
"Tristan told him."
"Tristan didn't tell me he told him. What the fuck happened Josh?"
"They fucked and Tristan spilled the beans. Jack said he was super mad and Tristan turned the tables on him and told him he made such a stink about virgins, he thought he had to take action. Jack thought it was pretty lame but he felt really ashamed of himself. Tristan told him you all propped me hard and well, I guess, Jack got a better experience than maybe he would have otherwise. I don't know, Ty. I just had to face up to my own weakness and I feel a little changed. Know what I mean?"
"Not sure exactly, but I think I'll figure it out. He told you not to fuck around with Tristan anymore, didn't he?"
"Yeah he did. And he was serious as fuck too. Kind of caught me off guard,"
"Oh my God. I can't believe Tristan told. I had no idea he would ever tell that. Crap." he uttered.
"Well, Ty, it was an eye opener. I mean, he's right. I do have to respect their boundaries but I need to do that for you first and foremost. It's not just for them. I know I have made you put up with a lot with my playing "flirt" with Tristan all the time but Ty, I'm sorry, you two are both so fabulous. I just couldn't resist."
"We've talked about it enough, Josh. I know how you feel and I've chosen not to make a bigger deal out of it but, I understand Jack. They are new at this and they need to fall in love everyday for a long time like we have. They won't do it if we're always messing around with them. You know?"
"Yeah, that's really the gist of it. I told him I was really sorry if I hurt him and I wouldn't do it again. I really meant it."
"That's good Josh then it sounds like everything is ok?" he asked hopefully.
"Yeah I think it is. I told him Tristan was important to you and that you two spent a lot of time together and we would welcome him coming around too, help keep me in check. Jack thought that sounded awesome."
"Oh it is, Josh. I'm glad you told him that. I don't want a tug of war and with our new lounge, we can have some privacy anyway! I want to get to know Jack better too. I haven't had much time with him. I may have to do a little grind on his lap one time," and he gave me a silly grin.
"Hey babe," I said pulling him in, "I'm relying on you to keep the skits and stuff at bay or super clean. It takes so much energy to keep everyone's relationships afloat and I really don't have a Tristan like you do," I said.
"Yes you do. You have Bryce and he adores you and did so before he found out about us. Ginny thinks you're marvelous and I need to set her straight on that," and he laughed and I jabbed his rib and he laughed harder. "Now you have Lisa texting you everyday and you have Jack and Jason. Come on, Josh, you have influenced a lot of people. You have made an impact in your own way." I felt his eyes bearing into mine, making sure I knew he was serious.
"Lisa values my fashion advice. She thinks I have better taste than you," I said.
"You tell a lie. She does not think that. And it's not true either. You do NOT have better fashion sense than me!" he said defensively.
"Whatever!" I said.
"It's more than that Josh. These are not limp noodle people. They are smart and independent and they have their own standards and they love you, and us, despite our craziness. Keep that in mind, Josh."
"Now who's playing Dr. Phil?" I asked. "That's some good advice babe," I said.
"After I text Lisa about seeking fashion advice, I have some other advice for you, stud," he said, in a sexy tone.
"Oh?"
"My advice is that you should put your lips on my cock and pay penance for your misdeeds. You need to clean your soul, wipe away your sins," he said, turning his hips toward me.
"Oh, I see you are coming up with craziness just for us. That's cute," I said.
"So maybe I wasn't suggesting!! I'm really hard and it would benefit you in the end. Get me?" he said.
"I think I do," and I bent my head under the covers, and took his clean, fresh, cock into my mouth. He tasted good too!"
One week into the year and wow, a lot had been addressed from the end of the year. My work was finished with the neighborhood by Saturday afternoon. I had a wad of cash stashed in my desk drawer. I know everyone wanted to know how much I had and I wouldn't tell. Ty had closed down his online store for the time being and wouldn't tell anyone but Bill how much he cleared, He wondered if he wanted to consider running a store year round. Bill suggested Ty give that serious thought because of the time and space, suggesting perhaps a summer store and Christmas store might keep him busy without a year long commitment.
Ty spent most of the next Saturday out at Ricky's house practicing. The next week they have one afternoon to practice on stage for the Talent Show. The stage hands wanted to get piano placement and lighting determined. All the acts were being given one practice on stage to be fair. They were giving a $100 gift card to the winner and while it didn't sound like a lot to us, it probably was to kids out there. Jordan was texting Ty regularly about his time with Ricky and was so grateful for his support. When I told Ty to tell Ricky I said hello, he said he would. I asked him if Ricky knew about us.
"I think he suspects but I haven't confirmed it. I try not to bring you up often because he gets so distracted and he just wants to hear everything about you," Ty said. "Aggravates me to death!" he said and I stepped on his foot.
"Oww! What was that for?" he screamed.
"If any of my adoring fans wants to know what's going on in my life, well they should have facts, baby!" I said.
"Yeah? I don't need another Tristan thank you. He would sit on your lap at the dinner table if I let him. He thinks you're like boy wonder or something," Ty said, rolling his eyes. He paused for a moment and said, "Honestly, I think he sees you as the "other" Jordan. The one he's not related to. Know what I mean?"
"Boy crush?" I asked.
"Yes, but he's sixteen. I don't think it's as "boyish" as you think," he said.
"Well Ricky is a very cute guy, he's just so skinny I always think he's younger. Poor thing needs some meat on his bones."
"I think his life is changing. He will put on weight once he gets back out into the world. He is cute, though."
"I like the tiny gap between his two front teeth. I always think that's cute," I said.
"I do too and I used to have one."
"I saw that in the picture downstairs. I wish you had left it alone," I said.
"My mom wanted it fixed. Dr. Lane slapped those braces on me as soon as all my teeth had grown in."
"Well I'm definitely the benefactor of your perfection," I said and he smiled at me. "That was the right answer, babe!" and he went upstairs to finish his homework.
All good on Park Avenue folks. Stick with us, some huge events are transpiring, not like they haven't before!