Garry came to stay as often as his duty roster allowed and Colin arranged his days off to match Garry,s. They got into the new way of both their lives and enjoyed all that they did together. Colin tried not to worry. He was loving all that was happening between them both, but at the same time thinking it would end when Garry spread his wings and found the gay world which was beyond what he could offer.
They shared some wonderful times and much to Colin,s concern they were getting much closer each time they met. He had listened to the guys in the gang, but even though the opinions were sound, he would in the end have to deal with it himself.
After three months of seeing each other, Garry rang him one day and said he needed to talk urgently.
Thats it then, the cunt has been looking about and found a fuck buddy or even, buddies. At least he told me so that he did not have to come here and waist his fucking time.
Good, now get on with getting back to normal.
"I going to Afganistan". Garry told him.
"Oh is that what you wanted to tell me"?
"Yes, what eles did you think"?
"Nothing. When do you go"? Colin was so angry with himself.
"In two weeks, they never give you much notice".
"Christ do be careful Garry, i,m going to worry the whole time your there".
The two weeks flew by and it was their last evening together. They had made love for the last time and Garry would have to go in an hour. They had showered and sat on the bed in one of their favorite positions, naked facing one another with legs and arms around them both. They kissed a lot and could hardly say a thing. At last Colin reached behind his neck and took off Freddy,s cross.
"No Colin, I can,t".
Colin did not reply and put it around Garry,s neck.
"This has kept me safe for a long time now, now you are going into much more danger than I and I want you to have it until you come home, but as important to me is that you will have something of mine to have while you are there, just come back safe".
"Thankyou Colin". Thats all Garry could say.
"There is one condition Garry".
"Yes of course".
"If you ever go with another guy............"
Garry opened his mouth. Colin stopped him.
"If you meet another guy and.....well you know, I want you to take the cross off before anything happens and IF something does, well just send it back I want you to promise me that please".
"Yes of course, but nothing is Colin. Nothing will happen".
Colin just looked into Garry,s eyes and thought. God I hope not.
It was a difficult goodbye, but they all are, as you will know.
As the door shut Colin just lent against it and said aloud, "Goodbye Garry, goodbye and then broke down in tears.
They emailed a lot and Garry told him as much as he was allowed to say. He was going to be there six months and could not wait to get home again. It wont be long Colin. I,m safe so don,t worry. I,m going to the Yank hospital for a couple of weeks, we exchange sometimes and i,m going to learn a lot from them. I will be off line for that time, but will write as soon as I get back.
Garry moved to the American hospital and shared accomodation with a guy called Stuart a handsome well built guy. They became good friends and enjoyed one anothers company. After two weeks Stu and Garry were in their room, Stu was on the top bed when he got down. He only had his pants on and Garry could not help see the big package in them.
"Are you as horny as me Garry"? Garry stared at the package and tried to say "No", but did,nt
Stu came closer and was only inches away from Garry,s face.
"Fuck i,m horny Garry. I,m straight, but theres no pussy here to fuck and I guess you feel the same. No ones coming in here so suck me buddy, PLEASE???
Garry looked at Stu and knew he was as horny as him. Stu looked amazing, great toned body and such a handsome face. They both wanted to off load their cum, but the only way was to wank or to have full sex with another guy.
Garry was no different to the others. He was as horny as them, so no different. He thought about Colin and all Colin ment to him.
Colin would never know, would he? But I made a promise.
"Wait a moment Stu". Garry reached behind him and took the cross off.
A month later Colin got home from work and saw the mail on the floor and with it the envelope he knew would arrive one day. He picked it up and took it into the lounge and put it on the coffee table. He went to the kitchen and opened a bottle of red and went back into the lounge and sat down and took a big gulp of the wine. He picked up the envelope and opened it, the cross fell out.
There was a letter with it.
My Dear Colin, Here is your cross and as promised I took it off as you asked me to do if I were to, well you know what. But Colin, as soon as I took it off I put it back on again. It nearly happened, but nothing did I promise you. Out here everyone gets horny and thats all it is. My love for you is much deeper than a one off with another guy. All I know is how much I love you and if you can find a place in your heart for me, next to Freddy, then I will spend the rest of my life making you as happy as you were with him. Colin, I will NEVER try to make you love me more than the love you have for Freddy, but I know I have as much love for you as you had for him. Don,t give me that bullshit about age difference, it wont work. NOW. Look out of the window. All my love. Garry
And there he was, just standing looking up at Colin,s window. He must have been there for hours.
Half minute later they were in the tightest hug.
"I need a shower Colin and I need help".
" I think it,s best to close the door first"? Colin smiled at him.
I think we will let them alone now guys. They need private time.