COMPASSION
Chapter 2
Rowdy came back to school the next day with his hand in plaster, and still strutting around like he owned the place.
Jack ignored him as much as possible. Most of his classes he had the same as Darren and none with Rowdy so it wasn't difficult. It wasn't long before his mates picked up on the fact that where you found Jack you almost naturally found Darren. Tom was the first one to bring up the subject when Darren wasn't within earshot.
"What's with you and the faggot Jack? He's almost like an extension of you this semester."
"Cut out the insults Tom. He's a nice guy and just because he's small and cute doesn't make him gay, and even if he is, faggot's a horrible word."
"If he is, would you still want him as a friend?"
"Yes, why not, gay or straight doesn't matter a damn to me. I take people as I find them without sticking labels on them."
"Wow, becoming quite the philosopher this year aren't we?"
Jack laughed and thumped Tom's arm.
"Cut it out Tom, just think about it yourself. Bullying is horrible and if it's because the guy is gay, that makes it worse. I read about minority abuse during the summer and it's barbaric to drive people to suicide because of what they are."
"Wow, you're serious about this aren't you?"
"As far as Darren is concerned, yes, and if I see any other little guys being bullied I intend stepping in there as well."
Tom needed to think about this new attitude of his best friend, it seemed strange compared with the easy going guy that existed in the last school year. Brad felt the same way, Tom found out, and the pair of them became more observant of Jack's actions and attitude towards Darren and the two new boys who were also quite small.
Nothing changed very much for the next few weeks. Rowdy and Jack, almost by unspoken consent avoided each other when they could and the odd snide remark about faggots was ignored by Jack. He completed driver training and was awarded his drivers permit. Life changed then because he was mobile big time and with that mobility came the realisation that he wasn't governed by the school bus so he took on more after school activities which usually had an academic bent. This new twist gradually distanced him from Tom and Brad but drew him closer to Darren who was also an academic student.
Jack wanted to be a vet because he knew how much his father spent on vets fees on the ranch. When he qualified he would doctor the ranch animals, thereby saving a small fortune.
When science projects were handed out Jack paired with Darren. The natural progression from that was working together after school and Darren's house was the obvious place because he lived in town, close to the school. The first visit cleared up any suspicions Jack had concerning Darren's sexuality, his bedroom wall had posters of people like Justin Beiber, Zack Effron, and Taylor Loutner. The bed and other soft furnishings were rainbow coloured, not terribly masculine at all, Jack thought.
"Good looking guys aren't they Darren, and sexy."
Darren blushed and wouldn't look at Jack.
"You're gay aren't you?"
No choice now, Darren decided he had to tell Jack the truth. He liked Jack so much and thought he was as sexy as his screen and pop idols. He looked him straight in the eyes and said, very quietly.
"Yes Jack, I'm gay, but I've never done anything with another boy."
Jack could see how worried his new friend was and felt a great need to put him at his ease. He moved in close to Darren, held him firmly by the shoulders and kissed him on the lips, only a touch, but enough to know that it felt good.
"That's ok, you're my friend and being gay doesn't change that."
Jack was amazed at Darren's reaction. His eyes filled with tears and he grabbed Jack in a hug.
"Thank you Jack, I like you so much, I didn't want to lie to you, or lose your friendship."
Easing away from his little friend, Jack used a thumb to gently wipe the tears away.
"Not going to happen Little Man. You can have a kiss and a cuddle anytime we're in private."
"Really Jack, you don't mind me being gay and loving you a little?"
Realising what he had said, Darren blushed an even deeper scarlet. Jack laughed, not an unkind one.
"I'm flattered friend, are you sure you mean love, that's pretty powerful."
"Yes Jack, I'm sure. I've always liked you and then this year you've stood up to the bullies for me and that liking turned to love."
"Wow, I think we should get on with our assignment while I digest this, it sounds heavy."
Eyes locked, Darren thought he saw something in Jack's.
"Are you gay as well Jack?"
Jack shook his head.
"I don't know. I never thought about it until the summer and then my thoughts were confused. I like you a lot and I liked our little kiss, but I'm not sure about anything else yet. Give me time Darren."
"Sure, all the time in the world while you're my friend."
"Do your parents know?"
"Yes, I talked to my Dad about it when I first had the feelings for guys that I should have had for girls. He was really good about it, and my big sister was funny, she started treating me like a sister instead of a brother. Before she went to college we used to discuss which boys we thought were sexy."
Darren was giggling now and it sounded so cute Jack had to shake himself to get his mind back on an even keel. This little man was doing things to his emotions that were quite intense.
"I think we had better get on with our project."
Assignment worked on for a couple of hours before Jack left to drive home, leaving one very happy little man behind. Alone in his room after supper, Jack thought about his time with Darren. Was he gay, did he want to do things with his little friend that he should have been doing with girls? Oh shit. The answer was yes. He had liked the gentle kiss, and he realised that the slim, almost girlish body was a turn on. The hair was funny. Straight and flat to the skull at the sides and back, but the top was like a jungle, mid brown in colour, like his eyes. He realised that he had also scoped out Darren's groin and ass when they showered. He liked what he saw. The penis and ball sac looked quite substantial and the ass was definitely the thing that made him look so cute. What would it be like to play with that cock and get it hard, would it taste good? Oh hell, this was not what he wanted to happen, but it was too late wasn't it. The deed was all but done. He hopped out of bed and booted up his computer. He spent the next hour reading up about oral and anal sex before at last falling back into bed to sleep, knowing he was going to try to make love to Darren at the first opportunity.
While Jack was having a sleepless night so was Darren, thinking about the man in his life. Jack was tall and well muscled, broad shouldered, impressive abs, strong legs and topping it all a beautiful man with long dark hair, intense and very dark eyes. He blushed when he thought about the other view his mind brought up. Jack sported an obviously impressive cock. He was sure that erect it would be huge and his eyes watered thinking about feeling it in his mouth and hopefully in his anus as well. He jacked off thinking about Jack being on top of him sliding his penis deeper and deeper inside him.
The next day at school was, to anyone watching, an amusing dance between the two friends. Both were thinking of sex but both avoided looking directly at the other for fear of getting erections. Of course, sods law stepped in, they had Phys. Ed. last period and Jack couldn't help it, he got a boner which he had to hide but Darren saw it and gasped. His own cock started to chub up and he had to dress quickly before anyone else saw it.
"Want to do some more work on our science project Darren?"
Darren looked at the expression on Jack`s face and grinned.
"Mmm, especially if it's the science project your eyes are intimating at."
Tom and Brad couldn't understand why their bud and his little friend were almost in hysterics leaving school.
"I'll let you in on it one day guys, if you're good."
That was Jack's passing shot as he and Darren ran for the car park. **************************************************************************** Hold on to your hats with part 3.