Before I begin I would like to take the time to state the ever so evil disclaimer. I hate em, you hate em, but I gotta put it in. To tell you the truth you prolly won't even read it. But if you are reading this then you should be advised that if you are not of legal age or it isent allowed in your state ( I still can't believe that those Americans outlawed being gay) then you shouldent be reading this. If for some reason you are offended by homosexual love, then by all means please go somewhere else where I don't hae to deal with you. As far as I know none of the people I mention in this story are gay. I wish they were, but thats between me and my twisted brain. Now on with the story.
Lance and Justins Love V
Note: This takes place Chritmas Eve a few days following the events of the last chapter.
The entire gang sat around the fire place in the den of Justin's home. Chris and Joey were on the couch, being strangly quiet. Josh was sitting in the love seat sort of spread out. Lance and Justin were sitting snuggled up tightly together in the lazy-boy chair stealing kisses when they thought that no one was looking.
"Would you two please stop doing that!" Said Josh with a hint of envy in his voice. Josh had not had a steady girlfriend in close to eight months. He was feeling a bit lonely, having all his closet friends involved with someone diddent make it any easier on him. Chris had Dani, Joey was with kelly and expecting a child soon. Lance and Justin were obviously happy with each other. He felt no spite towards his friends, just envy.
"Sorry J." Justin said with a bit of a frown. Justin knew his best friend was feeling a bit on the lonely side these days. He wished that he could help but there was really nothing he could do for his friend except being there for him.
Feeling sorry that he was depriving Justin of his lover he immeadiatly tried to set things right. "No, I'm sorry. Please continue. Its Christmas Eve and its a special time for lovers. I just wish I had someone to spend it with."
"You have us Josh." Said lance as he again put his arm around Justin.
"Thats not the same Lance. You have Justin. Justin has you. Chris has Dani. And Joey has Kelly. I'm all alone."
Feeling their hearts break at hearing the confession of their friend, Chris and Joey spoke up. "You know you are welcome at our places anytime right? And you just give the word and we'll call a few friends over and se if any magic happens between you guys."
"Thanks, I apprciate it. But I want to find someone on my own." Josh sighed heavily and looked at his watch. "Well guys its getting late, I think I should be heading out." He got up and started for the door when Joey spoke.
"Its 6pm Josh. Thats not late, we'e all been out longer than that when we go clubbing."
"Thats different Joey. Tonight is Christmas Eve. I think I'll go to my apartment and call my family if its all the same to you." He then proceeded to put on his shoes and head out the front door. Shortly after they heard his car start and pull away.
"Has anyone else notced that Josh seems to be a little short with us lately?"
"He's just lonely and its taking its toll on him."
"We need to fix him up." Said Joey already thinking of the girls that he could call.
"Joey, you know thats the last thing that he wants. He wants to do this by himself." Said Justin, being the one who knew Josh the best.
"Thats so stubborn of him" Said Chris.
"You've met Josh right? He is a stubborn person, thats just how he is." Said Lance, finally speaking up and sharing his own opinion. "He'll do what he thinks is best, and we just need to be there for him."
After that they sat in silence watching the flames burn brightly in the fireplace. Soon after Joey got up saying he was going to see Kelly before the night was over. Chris followed suite saying that he was going to Dani's. Both said there good byes and wished them a Merry Christmas, and that they would stop by in the afternoon.
Once they had left Lance and Justin snuggled up even tighter than they were before and continued to watch the flames.
On the other side of town.
JC walked in to his apartment and saw that the answering machine was blinking. He went over and pushed the play button and then started to turn on lights. While he was walking around he heard the voice of his mother.
"Hello Sweety! Its your Mother! I just wanted to call and wish you a Merry Christmas. I really wish you would have come home and see us, but I understand that you must stay were you are since your tour starts a few days from now. Your brother and father both wish you a Merry Christmas as well. Please call soon. Love you. Goodbye Sweety!"
JC hit the erase button and made a mental note to call his family the next day. The next message started to play and he sat on the couch next to the phone and machine.
"Hello JC... Its Kyle... I uh... I just wanted to tell you I had a great time on our date the other night. I hope that I'll be able to see you again, I have a great time while I'm with you. Please call me back when you get this."
JC hit the replay buttoned and listened to the message again. Smiling to himself he hit the erase button and picked up the phone. He dialed Kyle's number and waited patiently. Soon after someone picked up on the other end.
"Hi its JC..... I'm fine and you?... Cool, I just got your message and was wondering if you could get away for a few hours tonight?... You can! Great!.... Do you want to go get a coffee or something with me?... No?.... Pizza actually sounds really good, where shall we meet?... Okay say half an hour? ..... Okay see you then." JC hung up the phone and smiled broadly to himself. He got up and went to ready himself as best he could before heading out the door again.
At the Timberlaks place.
Lance and Justin had moved to the couch and were chatting quietly amonsgt themselves.
"Where is everyone?"
"My folks went to my Aunts, and they took Jonathan with them."
"So we have the house to ourselves?"
"We sure do hotshot."
"Wanna go upstairs?" Lance winked at him.
"Um no." Justin said with a hint in mischieve in his voice. "I will however escort you to the shower."
"I see, well who am I to argue with that." He stood up and took hold of his lovers hand. They walked up the stairs to their room.
Several hours later they were lying on their bed exhausted from their most recent lovemaking session. After their first time a few days ago, they tried to experience each other as often as possible.
"I love you James." Justin panted.
"I love you too Sweetpea." Lance said drowsley as he fell into a deep sleep.
Justin watched his lover for a few minutes with nothing but admiration and love in his eyes. He quietly moved over to the side of the bed. He opened the drawer on the endtable next to his bed. From the very back of the drawer under some pictures, he pulled a small box. He held in it his hand and smiled. "Tommorow will be the day." He thought to himself. He kissed the box and placed it back where he had got it. He Then cuddled up to his boyfriend and fell blissfully into sleep.
About three hours later Lance awoke to find that Justin had wrapped himself around his lover tightly. He gently unwrapped himself from his younger lover and moved to the side of the bed. He sat up and swung his legs over the side. He opened the middle drawer of the night stand next to him and moved aside the piture of Justin he kept in a frame for when he was away on business. FreeLance took him away from his lover more than he would have liked, but he knew that Justin understood, he had his own side project to deal with. Under the picture was a a small box that he removed. It was the box he kept his most precious possesions in. The Cross that his grandfather had given him. A lock of Justin's hair when he had cut it all off. Justin didden't know that he had it, but Lance secretly kept it to himself. He also had several old photo's of his family. But the most precious thing that he owned as of date was the small velvet covered box. It contained one object that he himself would never wear. He turned and looked at his sleeping lover, stoking the side of Justins face he said to softly as to no awaken Justin "Tommorow is going to change our lives. And its not because of anything that Santa will bring us."
He was starteled when he heard a soft knock at the door. As it opened he saw that it was Lynn, Justin's mother.
"Hi Lynn.... I mean Mom.... whats up?"
"We just got home and put Jonathan to bed... Calming him down has been a challenge to say the least. I cannot wait until he outgrows Christmas."
"I hope that never happens Mom."
"I'm going to get some tea then head to bed, sweet dreams."
'Actually I'm wide awake, Would you like some company?"
"Sure, I'll put the kettle on." She left and Lance smiled to himself.
Lance threw on some PJ pants and leaned over and kissed Justin the forehead. He then walked downstairs to see Lynn.
Lynn had a cup of tea ready for him.
"Sit down hun, for some reason I think you wanna talk."
Lance smiled brightly, he was dying to tell someone what he was planning, but diddent want to risk telling the guys in case Justin found out.
"I uh.... geeze you would think it would come easier than this."
'Just spit it out James. Is everything with you and my son alright? Is there anything that I can do to help?" Lynn's obvious concern was heartwarming because Lance knew it wasent concern over just her son, but of him as well.
"Tommorow after we have pened the presents, I'm going to ask Justin to marry me."
"OH MY!" Lynn said as she smiled and laughed at the same time. " I am so happy for you, you two will make a beutiful pair I can be sure. My son is lucky to have someone like you. "
They sat and chatted for a while before they both headed up to their respective bedrooms.
Across town in front of JC's place.
JC had had a wonderful time with Kyle that night. As it was they only went out for pizza and coffee. They had talked for hours at end with neither feeling bored.
"I had a wonderful time Josh."
"I did to Kyle. When are you free next? Maybe we can get together again."
"I would love that Josh. Anyways I have to get going, its late and tommorow IS Christmas after all."
"I know. Merry Christmas Kyle."
"Merry Christmas Josh."
Kyle pulled Josh into a hug and while pulling apart their eyes met. While still holding each other they slowly started to move there heads together.
JC knew what was about to happen and despite his earlier conatations, was not affraid or repulsed. Instead he leaned in and placed his lips gently on Kyle's. His Kiss was soft and exciting. They pulled apart and smiled at each other.
" I liked that."
"So did I."
They both smiled at each other, and holding hands till the last second as they pulled apart, they both went their seperate ways.
Once entering his apartment, JC smiled at himself. He knew his life was about to change.
THE NEXT MORNING
"WAKE UP! WAKE UP! WAKE UP! SANTA WAS HERE!" Was the first thing that both Lance and Justin heard as they were ripped from their blissful sleep.
"Arg! What time is it?"
Looking at the clock next to the bed, Justin moaned "6:27am"
"I don't know wether to start crying or get all happy like Jonathan." Lance said as he wiped the sleep out of his eyes.
"If I were you, I'd be all happy and jittery, or else Jonathan won't leave you two alone all day." Said Randy, Justins step father, from the doorway where he stood.
"Okay, we're getting up."
"Good I have coffee and Juice ready for the two of you."
Once they were up and dressed in their PJ's they headed downstairs. It was a wonderful morning filled with presents for all and from all. Jonathan got several toys and clothes. Lance got an embossed dayplanner. And Justin got a new Basketball Jersey. All in all, everyone got what they wanted, and whatever they dident want, they were still greatful to recieve.
"Is that all?" Jonathan asked with youthful innosence.
"Not yet, There is one more present, but its for Justin." Lance said as he smiled at both Justin ad Lynn. Lynn got a knowing smile on her face. Lance reached into his pocket for the small box he was holding, only to find that he diddent have it on him. He must have left it upstairs. "I uh... forgot it upstairs.. I'll be right ..." But he never finished, he was stunned into silence as Justin, his lover of two years, dropped to one knee.
"James, you are the light of my life. I have never felt the way I have felt before as I do with you now. You can make me smile just by entering the room. You lift my heart up to new heights and for which I will always love you. James Lance Bass, will you do me the honour of marrying me?"He opened the box and displayed the pure platnium ring to his soon to be fiance. Lance immeadiatly recognized it as the same ring he had bought for Justin.
Everyone was stunned into silence. Lance himself was chocking back tears, he had never before been so moved. He dropped to his knees in front of Justin and grabbed both sides of Justin's face. He planted a small kiss on his lover's lips and smiled sweetly.
"Yes, yes of course I will marry you!"
"Thank god!" Justin sighed a huge sigh of reliefe. "I've been stressing about this all week, ever since I bought the ring last monday."
Wiping away tears Lance spoke "Stay here for one second." And with that he tore off upstairs. Randy had swiftly departed to the kitchen and soon returned with a bottle of champaigne and five glasses. Soon there after lance flew down the stairs and resumed his position on his knee in front of a now standing Justin. He opened the small box that he was carrying and proclaimed:
"Justin, you mean more to me than words can describe. You have made me happier than any man has any right to be. I said I would stand by you for the rest of our lives and I now askyou the same. Justin Randall Timberlake, will you make me the happiest man alive and marry me?"
"So you were theother guy who bought that ring! The lady said that she had sold it to another young gentleman earlier that day. She sad she loved helping out young couples."
"Justin?" Lynn asked, urging her son on.
"Yes mom?"
"You havent answered him. James is waiting for your answer."
Justin turned to Lance and smiled. Lance smiled back, yet still awaited the answer. Justin leaned in and kissed his lover. "Nothing would make me happier."
Both boys smiled again, wiping away each others tears of joy, they kissed again.
Randy had already poured the glasses of Champaigne and had handed them out to Lynn, Justin, Lance, himself and even Jonathan.
"A toast to the happy couple!" They were all about to take a drink when there was a knock at the door.
"Now who could that be?" Lynn wondered as she put down her glass and walked over to the door. She opened it to see who it was, and when she saw who it was she smiled braodly and puled whoever it was into a hug. "Come on in Josh, oh! Who is this?"
Josh walked in and was followed by a man that none had seen before.
"I would like to introduce you all to Kyle..... My Boyfriend."
Jaws dropped all around the room... Justin was the first to speak. "You're what?"
TO BE CONTINUED!!!
As always, emails are always welcome. Please feel free to give me all your comments. I should also apologise for the style of writing. I have recently completed The Lord Of The Rings Triology, and find myself writing in that form.... But yeah.... anyways, here is my email. kevin_brozyna@hotmail.com. Please be patient for the next chapter. Peace!