Troy and Zack
Chapter 7
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Sorry it has taken me so long to get this chapter out. The Holidays made things a little crazy. I will try and get back to writing more often and I want to thank everyone who has sent me emails. It means so much and helps to motivate me to keep writing!
I would also like to thank CO for editing this chapter!
I am adding a character to the story based on the very first guy to email me about this story. He is a Marine and we have chatted a bunch. He has given me permission to add him to my story and I am doing it to honor him and all the men and women who risk their lives for our freedom. His story line is made up, but may contain some elements for factual information that he has shared. I will also be adding a couple other characters that are real people in his life. THANK YOU BRAD!!!!
I looked at Troy and he smiled at me, which made me feel comfortable and safe. I realized that we are hanging with our big brothers. I looked at the guys and said "Why not! I am not shy!" Everyone laughed and moved the candy off the table while Travis grabbed a bottle of peppermint schnapps.
After about 45 minutes, there were a lot of clothes on the ground and we were getting a little tipsy. We were having a great time and let's just say it might look like Troy and I hustled the other two. Jake was in his underwear and Travis had his right sock and his underwear on. Both Troy and I had our socks, pants, and underwear on.
Just before we started the next hand, Troy upped the stakes and suggested that when you get to the point that you have to take your underwear off, you have to do it as a strip tease for your partner. I was surprised to hear him put that on the table. I think that we were all getting more comfortable with the game. Both Travis and Jake smiled and agreed, then looked at me. I said "I am in!"
Travis dealt the cards and I was hoping so much that Jake would lose with this round. I wanted to see him strip for Travis. I was starting to get a little hard thinking about it. Ok, I was already a little hard getting to see Jake and Travis in their underwear. I think that Troy was a little hard as well. We played out the hand and Jake was a good sport about it. Jake continued to get up out of his chair and slowly walk around the table the long way when he pulled Travis's chair out away from the table, leaned in, and gave Travis a little kiss. Then he stands back up and starts to swing his hips a little and then starts to rub his chest. The dance gets bigger and Jake looks so fucking sexy. He works his fingers into the side of his underwear. He pulls the sides down a little and then pulls them back up. He turns around and wiggles his ass in Travis face. As he does this he lowers the back of his underwear. Travis bites at Jakes ass. Jake turns around and is now pulling his underwear down.
"WOW, his cock is huge!" I thought to myself. I could tell that it was big, but to see it was so amazing. It looked like it was 9 inches. I am sure my mouth was open. It seemed semi hard. He looked so sexy pulling his underwear off and then tossed it to Travis as he climbed up on his lap and straddled him and made out with him. I was totally hard and I looked over at Troy and he was totally hard as well. After what seemed like 10 minutes, Jake stood up and slowly straddled his chair and said I guess that I am out! He sat in his chair as we kept on playing. I couldn't help think about Jake's big cock and how I wanted to see it again. I wanted to play with it, and suck it.
Troy dealt the cards and the game went on. Travis finally lost and had to strip for Jake, but he put up a good fight. Troy lost his pants and both socks and I lost my pants and my left sock.
Jake pulled his chair back and we could see his nice dick again. It was perfect. It was semi hard, but was still hanging down over his nice sized balls. Travis got up and danced a little. He went over to Jake and put his ass in his face and lowered his underwear just a little to show some crack. Then he worked his ass down and was sitting on Jake's lap. I adjusted my cock, which was tenting my underwear and leaking a little pre cum. I looked over at Troy and he was enjoying the show as much as I was.
Travis bent over and had his hands on the ground and was grinding his ass into Jakes cock. Then he got up, turned around, and pulled his underwear down in the front revealing his amazing cock. It wasn't as big as Jake's and when he got past the head his cock jumped up and slapped against his abs. He was fully erect and must have been 7.5 or 8 inches. He had a trimmed patch of pubes and a nice vain that ran under his cock and around the side. I was so fucking horny.
Then he just dropped his boxer briefs and stepped out of them, startling Jake. What a sight! Travis's cock was pressed up against Jake's abs and Jake's cock was getting harder and sticking out from under Travis's ass.
They kissed and Travis got up and went back to his chair.
"I am so fucking horny!" Travis said just as normal as if he was thirsty.
We played out to see who would be the winner and I can't believe it, but I won. Both Troy and I were down to our underwear and the final hand would decide it and I won. Troy got up with the sexiest look on his face whilst he looked into my eyes and started to put on a great show. I was so fucking hard and didn't care if the guys saw or not as they were both pretty hard and would grab their cocks every once in a while to adjust. Troy walked around me and was rubbing his hands on my bare chest. Then he came in front of me and was grinding his covered cock in front of my face. The other guys were encouraging him and then he slowly peeled the sides of his underwear down and his beautiful cock flew out. His 7.5 inch cock was right in front of my face and I wanted to open my mouth and take it in. Troy turned around and sat on my lap and ground his ass into my crotch. I was afraid I would cum right there. After a minute he sat back down and they all congratulated me as the winner.
"I am so horny I wanna jack off! Would you guys be comfortable jackin off to gather?" Travis said.
"Fuck yeah!" Troy said, looking at me with a smile.
"I'm in!" I said as I pulled off my underwear.
I noticed Jake checking out my cock as he ran and grabbed some lube and passed it around. Troy took some and passed it to me. I proceeded to pass it to Travis, who then passed it back to Jake. We all started off in our chairs and were stroking our cocks. I knew that I was not going to last long. I was watching Travis and he went from looking at my cock to looking in my eyes. I then looked at Jake and his big cock was totally hard and standing out and up as he stroked it. Troy was watching Travis and then looked at me. He winked and it made my heart beat even faster. I could feel my balls building with pressure and I was getting closer. Just then, Travis stood up and suggested over the sound of our beating cocks that we cum on the table, with his cock taking first aim. He pushed the cards on the floor.
I stood up too and that was all it took for me to start shooting a huge load onto the table. Travis was next and shot a nice size load too. I must have shot 6 or 7 ropes and Travis was about 5 or 6. Then Jake stood up and so did Troy. I wanted to take both of their cocks in my hands and take turns sucking them, but I didn't. Jake shot his load on the table and just at the last second I am not sure what came over me, but I got down on my knees and said "I want that load!" Troy turned and shot his load into my mouth and a little on my face. I stuck my tongue out and then after 5 of 6 shots, I took his cock in my mouth quickly and sucked the last couple of drops out. I looked up at Troy and he smiled. I looked over at Travis and Jake and they were standing there with their mouths open.
Then I heard Travis say "FUCK that was hot!"
"No SHIT!" Jake said.
We all sat back in our chairs and I couldn't believe I did that. I felt like I pushed the envelope a little. I said "Damn ... I have never jacked off with a group like that before."
Chuckling, Troy said "That was a first for me."
The other two guys just smiled and I got the impression that maybe they have done this before. After we recovered and chatted a little, Troy and I decided we should go. We all got dressed and Jake grabbed a towel and cleaned the table. We all agreed that it was a great night and that we would have to do that again.
Troy and I got back to our room and discussed the evening's events as we were getting ready for bed. Troy felt the need to seek permission from me, asking if it was okay that we did that. He continued that he felt bad, like he was pushing it too far. I reassured him that he didn't with a kiss and then we headed to bed.
"I had fun!" I said. "I think that Jake and Travis are like older brothers to me and I trust them. It is fun to have them to hang out with." I added.
"I agree. Holy shit does Jake have a huge cock!" Troy said, as we laughed and fell asleep.
We woke up at 9:30 on Saturday morning. We were starving, so Troy and I headed to the cafeteria to get some breakfast. We grabbed some food and ensued to find a table. Troy stopped to grab some napkins for us along the way while I headed back to the corner that we usually sit in. As I was getting closer, I noticed a guy from my Physiology class. I have noticed him, as he tends to always sit by himself and seems kind of sad. I can't put my finger on it, but I get the sense that something is up. He seems like he is a little older then a freshman.
I know that people might think that I have noticed him because he is hot, but that is not it. Well, maybe at first I noticed him because of that, but I truly feel like something is going on.
I didn't really wait for Troy to catch up to ask him if we could see about sitting with this guy; I just went up and asked.
"Hi! I think we have Physiology 101 together. I am Zack and this is my roommate Troy. Could we sit with you?" I reached out my hand to shake his as Troy caught up behind me.
"Uhh ... uuumm ... yeah, sure. I am Brad." Brad shook my hand and then Troy reached out and they shook hands as well.
We sat down and Tory gave me a peculiar, "What's up?" look. But he just went with it as was his usual, charming self.
"So Brad, are you a freshman?" Troy asked right away, getting the conversation moving.
"Yes." Brad responded.
"I would have guessed that you were a senior." I said trying to keep the conversation going.
"I was in the Marines! I am 24!"
"Wow! That is amazing! You are a hero! I could never have done that!" I said.
It was a little tough to get Brad to talk, as he was very quiet. I couldn't seem to shake the feeling that something was wrong.
"How come you are sitting alone?" Troy asked, before he realized what had just come out of his mouth.
"I don't know.... I guess I am not really getting along with my roommate and his friends and haven't really met anyone yet."
I felt my heart break a little bit. I wasn't sure what to say in response, but luckily, Troy jumped in and saved the day.
"Well you have just met us and we would love to have you hang with us."
"Yah and we have met some really cool people and they are a lot of fun to hang out with." I added.
"That's ok. You don't need to take me on as a charity case." Brad replied.
"Are you kidding? Yes we do! Do you know how much money they take off your tuition if you take on a charity case?" Troy laughed cueing me to say, "Yah I think they even put your picture on the school's website and in the newsletter."
Even though Brad was looking down at the table he was smiling and realized that we were funny.
"Really, though, it is not a charity case. We have not really met that many people and besides you are in one of my classes. So it would be cool to get to know you anyway."
A tear ran down Brads face. Here is this built, stud Marine and something was eating him up. I just had this feeling. I didn't want to push him, but I knew that I still wanted to help him. Something was on his mind and I wanted him to know that we were good guys and that he could trust us.
"Brad, are you ok? I mean are you home sick or is hard to be in school and doing something new after being in the Marines?" I asked with as much passion and empathy in my voice as I could muster.
"Yah! It has been hard. I feel like I don't belong." He said softly.
There were more tears running down his face. I felt bad. I felt like I pushed him and made him sad, but Troy realized that he needed us and that he was opening up to us.
"Hey, let's go play some pool." Troy said.
Brad wiped the tears from his eyes and said "That's ok, I think I just need to be alone and maybe go do some studying."
"Ok you don't like us?" I said and Troy followed with "Was it something I said. Do I smell? I didn't shower, but come on."
Again, Brad smiled. We finally convinced him to come with us and play some pool. We cleared our trays and headed toward the Rec. Center. Things were feeling so normal until a girl stopped Troy and asked if she could have his autograph. I didn't even see it coming. I am usually so good at spotting this before it happens, but I must have been distracted by our conversation with Brad and wanting to help take his mind off whatever was weighing him down.
Troy with all his charm and charisma explained to the girl that he would love to but he couldn't and without being rude, we were back on our way to the Rec Center.
"I thought you were Troy Anthony, but I didn't want to say anything." Brad beckoned.
"Sure you did!" Troy teased as we walked across the street and into the Rec Center. We checked out the stuff to play pool and the guys that helped us that first day were there again. They were super cool and we got our stuff and they asked if we were going to play loser pays again?
"Nope this is my treat today!" Troy said without missing a beat.
We set up and played pool for an hour and a half. It was so much fun and Brad seemed like a totally different person as the game went on. He was having fun. He totally fit in. He was still a little quiet and seemed guarded, but I could tell he was having a good time.
After we finished playing, we asked Brad what his plans for the day where. He told us that he was just going to study and try to stay away from his room as much as he could. We asked if he would be up for going to lunch and a movie. The smile on his face was all the answer we needed. At that moment I realized the difference a smile on a person's face can change their look.
We headed back to our room and on the way we ran into Jake and Travis. We introduced them to Brad and asked them to join us. I was a little nervous that there might be a hint of weirdness left over from last night, but there was none of that. Jake and Travis said that they would love to join us, but they had just worked out and needed to shower, so we told them to come to our room when they were done.
As we left the guys and headed to our room, I started to think about our beds pushed together. My mind was frantic, wondering if we had closed the door to the bedroom or if it was wide open, and whether or not Brad would see it or say anything. As Troy opened the door, I breathed a sigh of relief as the door was closed. Brad was impressed with our room and wanted to know how Troy lucked out to get this big of a room. Troy started to tell him about the situation when I interjected saying that I wanted to change before we went to lunch. I snuck into our room and pulled the beds apart. I was thinking that I didn't care if Brad saw our beds on my behalf, but I didn't want Troy to be in a position that he wasn't ready for. I quickly changed my clothes and when I opened the door, Brad wanted to see in our room and I noticed the smile on Troy's face as I let Brad check it out.
Travis and Jake knocked on our door and I thought to myself, "I wonder if they showered together to save time?" I can't help it, I have a dirty mind. We headed to lunch and then the movie and everyone was having a great time. It was great to get to know Brad better and he was fitting in great! He explained that he had gotten in a fight with his roommate, but didn't really go into it. By the end of the day he seemed to be in better spirits.
On the way home, I noticed that Brad seemed to be getting quieter and it seemed like he didn't want our day to end. Travis suggested that we order some pizza and hang out. Brad seemed to like that idea. We decided to go to our place and order pizzas and watch another movie. Jake said that he had a great movie that he was going to run and get and would meet us back in our room. As we were walking into the building, Troy asked if I thought we should ask if Brad wanted to crash at our place tonight! I wanted to kiss him. He is the greatest! "YES!" I blurted out with excitement. The other guys turned and wanted to know what we were talking about.
"What we were just talking about was asking Brad if he wanted to crash at our room tonight!"
"Really? You guys would let me crash here tonight?"
"Of course man!" I said as we got to our room.
The next week was homecoming week and it seemed to fly by. There were tons of things going on around the campus. A bunch of us went to a comedy show they had on campus which was, of course, very funny. They had 3 comedians and each had us dying with laughter. We also played in a Volleyball tournament. Our team was Jake, Brad, Brian, Troy and I. We lost our third game, but it was super fun and we are thinking about getting a team together for the intramural league that is starting in a couple of weeks. We had all decided to go to the football game as a group, and were trying to figure out a plan to have a party somehow.
Jake and Travis told us that they would show us how to tailgate "the right way" for homecoming. Jake asked if we could use my pickup truck and, of course, I said yes. I gave Jake my keys so that I wouldn't have to get up as early to help pick out a spot. Besides, they really wanted to surprise us. I trusted them and knew that they would take good care of the truck.
I got up, showered, and let Troy sleep in a little. I wanted to mess around, but knew that there would be time for that later in the day. I washed up my body and realized that I was getting a little more definition in my body. The working out was paying off.
I got out of the shower and Troy was up. He gave me a kiss as he headed to take his shower and said "It's too bad that you didn't wait for me!" as he pulled off his underwear, showing off his amazing ass. I almost hopped back in, but I told him I had some plans for later.
I called Jake and he told me where we could find them, sounding excited.
He must have thanked me a hundred times for letting them use my truck. I said "Well, if that is how I get invited to party with the cool kids, I am in!" This made him laugh.
I text Brad and he said that he would meet us at our dorm. Sounds like his roommate is being a real dick for some reason and it would be easier for him to meet us and then head to the football stadium. Then I text Brain so that he could tell the rest of the gang where to meet us.
As Troy finished up his shower and got dressed, Brad was on his way up to our room. We all headed out and it was nice to have Brad along, as Troy would get stopped by people who recognized him. That way I didn't feel like such a looser when people talked to Troy and didn't even notice me. As we came up over the hill and approached the parking lot of the football stadium, the smell of food sizzling on the grills wafted towards us. The lot was packed with people, cars, trucks, and grills. I pulled out my phone and took a picture. It was a great sight to see! As we walked down the hill into the festivities, I spotted my truck all decked out with a banner with the school logo on it and the back was filled with coolers, snacks and supplies. Jake was grilling and Travis was talking with a group of students from our dorm, some of whom I have never met before. I love having these two as our older bros.
As we arrived Jake asked, "Well, what do you think?"
We all reacted with excitement and I am guessing that Jake could not really make out what anyone was saying other than it was awesome and we all liked it. Travis introduced everyone and I was having a hard time remembering their names, but everyone seemed really cool. They were all upperclassmen and Travis keep telling everyone that this was my truck and what a great guy I was. People seemed excited to meet Troy, but were cool about it, and didn't ignore Brad or myself. They treated us all the same.
Brian and some of the gang arrived about a half hour later and the group was getting pretty big. People would mingle around to other spots and other people would stop by our spot too. It was the coolest tailgating I have ever been too. Oh, wait--it is pretty much the only tailgating I have ever been to. I think it was the only tailgating that Troy has ever been to as well, because every time I looked over he looked like he was in heaven.
Then out of the blue, Brad came up to me and had this look of panic on his face. I asked him what was wrong and he told me that Troy was talking with his roommate, Allan and his friends and wondered if we knew them. I looked and told him that I didn't recognize them, but wasn't sure about Troy. I said lets go see what they are talking about.
As I started to head that way, Brad was frozen in his spot. "Come on dude, it's cool!" Brad followed behind me. As we headed in that direction, I wondered what was going on. This guy was younger and smaller than Brad and I am sure that he could kill him if he wanted to. Brad is a muscular guy that I would never want to mess with. As we approached, I could hear Allan and his friends talking with Troy. Right away, I could tell that he was one of the star struck fans and that Troy did not really know him or any of the guys that were with him. I walked up with Brad behind me. Alan didn't even stop talking and I could tell by the way he was talking he was trying to impress Troy. Troy had seen us coming, finding the split second to break in and introduce Alan and the other three guys to Brad and myself. Alan's whole attitude changed when he saw Brad. Alan had this venomous tone in his voice and cut Troy off when he started to introduce Brad.
"Yah I know Brad. He is my roommate, but we are trying to get that switched cuz I don't really want to have a big homo as my roommate."
Brad jumped like he was going to tear the shit out of Alan! Alan slid back with his friends following his cue. Troy and I grabbed Brad, but he really stopped on his own. There was no way that we would have been able to hold him back if he really wanted to fight.
"Excuse me? Did you really just say what I think you said?" Troy exclaimed. "I have known Brad for a few days now, and whether he is gay or not, I can tell you that he is a really cool guy who has made the selfless choice to volunteer to join the Marines to protect his country." Troy asserted. A small group began to appear.
"I have known you for about a minute and can tell that your shallow, narrow mindedness is incredibly ignorant and embarrassing for you. To judge a person like that, you are going to miss out on many cool people in your life. I think most people would rather hang out with a person like Brad than an asshole like you. Thanks for stopping by, Alan, and I am glad you liked my movies, but I don't think you are really welcome around here anymore!" Troy justified.
The small group that had gathered cheered. Alan looked like he wanted to be invisible and his friends looked like they had all just stepped in shit. They turned, and headed off as other people commented.
"Later homophobe." "What a dick!" "Fuckin Looser." The crowd shouted.
Troy turned to Brad and pulled him into a hug. Troy said "You are always welcome here and with this group, unless you turn into a dick like Alan."
I could see that there were tears running down Brad's eyes and I heard him whisper "Thank You!"
Travis was standing, watching the whole thing, and came over and said that we were going to help find him a new roommate and move out of his current room.
Once more, I could see this overwhelming weight lifted off Brad's shoulders.
"Come on, let's get some food!" Travis said.
We all headed over to the magnificent spread of food, where we loaded up our plates. Everyone was having a good time and I could see that Brad had finally relaxed a little, too. He was being himself and meeting new people.
People would stop by, when Jake and Travis would then introduce Troy and I as their little brothers. I am sure that I won't remember anyone's name tomorrow, but it was cool to feel like I was meeting so many new people. For the most part, people were being really cool around Troy and there were only a few people who were asking him questions. He was taking pictures with people and acting like a normal college kid. There were a lot of people drinking, and I noticed that Troy was not. I wasn't either. Never been a drinker, plus I kind of felt like it was my responsibility to keep an eye out for Troy.
As people started to head into the game, I asked Jake if he wanted me to help clean up before we went in. He said that he would love some help. We told Troy, Travis, and Brad to go ahead and that we would join them in a bit. We did tell them to make sure to save us some seats.
We gathered up the trash and then picked up the folding chairs and stuff. It wasn't too much, but it would have taken Jake twice as long to do it by himself and if Travis had stayed to help, that would have meant that they both set up and cleaned up. I felt like it was the least I could do to help. Plus, it gave me a chance to make sure that nothing was going to change or be awkward between us guys.
"So ... do you guys invite lots of guys over to play strip poker?" I questioned. Though it was not my intention to make things awkward, I am pretty sure I just did.
"Only the hot ones with nice big cocks!" Jake replied, which made me laugh and put me at ease.
"I hope it didn't make you guys uncomfortable?" Jake said.
I didn't want to sound too excited, but I answered back "Are you kidding? That was hot! I have never done anything like that before."
"Well, I am not going to lie! I have only played Strip Poker once before and it was in high school with guys and girls, and it didn't end in a circle jerk--that's for sure."
I was a little surprised. We laughed and talked about the experience and Jake said that after everyone got naked, they ended up going swimming in the pool at this chicks house they were at.
"Travis and I are so glad that we met you and Troy!"
Jake's comment took me off guard. I have never had anyone say something like this. I felt the emotion well up inside me and before the tears could come out of my eyes, I said "Are you kidding? Troy and I feel like the lucky ones. To have upperclassmen take us under their wing is incredible!"
Jake smiled and went back to cleaning off the grill and making sure that the coals were cool enough to clean up. I finished putting everything else in the truck and helped load the grill.
"Where did you get this anyway?" I ask as we lift the grill into the truck.
"Remember Thomas? He has a house off-campus and we picked it up from his place." Jake answered. I had nodded, but truly could not remember meeting him. There were so many people that I wasn't sure which one.
We finally got everything cleaned up and headed into the game. It was great to hang with Jake and get to talk with him. I am glad that everything seemed cool and that there was not going to be anything awkward about our jack session. All I could think was I hoped we get to do it again!
We found the other guys and by the looks of the score, it was a good game. The score was 14 to 14 and our team had the ball at the 30 yard line. They looked like they were close to scoring again. As we got to our seats, we scored and everyone went wild. I was sitting next to Troy and said. "I guess I am good luck!" He laughed and said "I think so!" I wanted him to kiss me right there, but I knew that wouldn't happen. Our team made the field goal and we were up 21 to 14. I was sitting between Travis and Troy. Brad was on the other side of Troy and Jake was on the other side of Travis. A bunch of the gang was sitting around us as well.
The game was pretty close, which made it exciting, even though I am not really a football fan. At half time, the score was 27 to 24; we were up by 3. A bunch of us decided to walk around and check out the concession stand. Troy, Brad, Jake, Travis, Brian, Kent, Maggie, Meg, and I went as a group. We made it to the concession stand and there was a pretty big line. Jake, Travis, and Kent went to the bathroom and so did Maggie and Meg. The rest of us got in line and grabbed some stuff for everyone. Troy paid, but didn't make a big deal about it. People offered to pay him back but he was super cool about it and said that he would get it this time. Somehow, though, it seemed to be every time with Troy.
After we got our food and the group finished with the bathroom, we walked around for a little bit to stretch our legs. Troy was approached a few times, but in his charming way he chatted with the people and then they went on their way. Brian teased Troy and asked if he would pose for a picture with him. Troy's expression looked like he felt bad, and then Brian said he was just kidding him. Troy said that we all can take pictures. It is just that he wants college to be as normal as possible.
When we got back to our seats, we were all chatting and we started taking pictures. I could see that Troy was making a big effort to fit in with the group and that Brain was telling him that he was kidding. I also heard Brain say that his little sister and brother are big fans and have been asking about him. Troy then took a picture with just Brian and himself to send to his siblings.
Half time was almost over and the Cheerleaders and the school Mascot, a Bulldog, were working the crown. Everyone was cheering along and singing the school song. There was a ton of energy in the stadium.
The other team scored within the first two minutes of the 3rd quarter and now we were behind 31 to 27. That was all our team needed to get their heads back in the game. We scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter and held them to just the 7. In the 4th quarter, the other team put up 7 points and we answered with 7 of our own. The final score was 48 to 38, leaving our team undefeated. It was a really exciting game. I think that I would be up for going to another game if everyone else wanted to.
Everyone was pumped and excited as we headed out of the stadium. A bunch of people were going to go hang out in the Rec Center. Jake said that he would be happy to return my truck to the parking lot, so we went with the group for a little bit.
People were trying to decide between bowling and playing pool. More people wanted to bowl and there was such a large group that Troy, Brad, and I decided to watch for a little bit and then we went back to our place.
As we were walking back to our dorm, Bard started to talk and I could tell that he was trying to explain what happened earlier with his roommate. I was very curious as to why they had gotten in a fight and was now even more curious than ever as to how this all came about.
"I am not sure why you guys have been so nice to me and I am sorry for what happened today. I was just ... I mean...." Brad said until Troy cut him off.
"First of all, when we saw you sitting alone I know that Zack must have realized that something was wrong. From what I know of Zack, he is a great guy and would do anything to try and help someone out."
Tears almost welled up in my eyes at that.
"Once we realized you needed cheering up, then it became our mission to help." Troy finished.
Brad quietly said as we walked into our building so that no one else could hear, "But after what happened today and what was said...."
This time I jumped in. "Brad, it doesn't matter what other people say. Here's what I have learned from Troy: you have to let it roll off your back and be who you are. Troy and I were playing pool and a bunch of douche bags came up and started talking smack about Troy, accusing him of being gay, and a whole bunch of other shit. It fired me up and almost sent me through the roof, but Troy didn't even flinch. He pretended like he didn't even hear it."
We got to our door and Troy had unlocked it and we went in. Troy grabbed some Dr. Peppers for everyone and Brad and I sat down at the table.
"So, umm ... there are only two people that know I am gay: my boyfriend, Ricky, who I have known since I was in 6th grade, and my best friend and Brother Drew, who I spent all but the last six months of my time in the core with." Brad began.
"When Ricky and I were in middle school, we experimented and figured out that we both had feeling for each other and we became boyfriends, but not really out. We both dated girls and pretended, but we messed around and did everything together. My Brother and I have been through hell and back and love each other. He is straight and when I told him, I was so afraid I would ruin our friendship, but he accepted me for who I am and never treated me any different." Brad continued.
"I was alone in my room checking my emails and I had to run to the bathroom. Alan and one of his asshole friends came into our room. I thought they were going to be gone all afternoon, but they came back for some reason and I had left my computer on. I must have left my email up and he must have read a series of emails from Drew and Ricky and found out in an email I am gay. When I got back to the room, Alan pointed to my computer and said that I should be more careful about leaving my email open, especially the emails from my boyfriends." Brad confided.
Brad still seemed on edge and unsure what my reaction to his story would be. Brad explained that he froze, like he didn't know what to do. I mean, if Brad wanted to, I am sure that he could have snapped Alan in two considering how strong he was. Alas, his fear of someone finding out that he was gay was like a kryptonite. Brad illuminated that Alan and his buddy left and they were laughing as they were talking about Alan not being sure he wanted to stay in a room with a gay dude. It was like Alan could see the power that he had over Brad, and was going to use it to his benefit.
"Brad, you seem like a great guy and you don't need friends like that." Troy said calmly. Troy glanced at me and it was like I could read his mind, so I smiled and nodded my head.
"Brad, I want you to know that you can trust us and I think we can trust you as well. Both Zack and I are gay as well." Troy admitted confidently.
Brad was looking at the floor until Troy said that, when his eyes snapped up to survey Troy and then myself. We all smiled and laughed.
"Are you kidding me?!" Brad finally said, questionably. He looked at us and then Troy said, "We are not out either. The only guys who know about us are Jake and Travis. They have been like older brothers to us and we totally understand how you feel."
It was like Brad was filled with this air of confidence and I could see the Marine in him seek the daylight. How quickly his attitude changed to not taking anyone's shit. I am pretty sure that if Alan says anything else, Brad will not be afraid to stand up to him.
"Thank you again for standing up for me today. You guys are awesome and I am so lucky that I have met you."
"So you said that you have a boyfriend? Ricky? Where is he?" I asked.
"During college, Ricky got a great internship and after college got hired on with this great company. He is in Hawaii. I was going to move there, but he knew that my family went to school here and I always talked about going here. He said that if we could make it through me being in the Marines then we could make it through me going to school. I am not sure. I miss him so much and to go through this alone has been really hard. When you came and sat down at my table, I was thinking that maybe I should drop out and just move to be with him."
"We are here for you." Troy said reassuringly.
"Thank you. I feel a lot better, but it is hard to think of not being with him."
"I am sure he wants you to pursue your dreams too." I said.
There was a silence for a little while and then Troy jumped in. "I think we all need something to eat!" We all hugged and decided to go get something to eat. We called and asked if Travis and Jake would want to go grab some pizza at SaVoy's. They joined us and it was a great dinner and I loved having Brad as a part of our group.
During dinner, Jake got a call from Matt, a friend of his in our dorm. Matt had a double room to himself and Jake asked him if he might be willing to meet Brad and see if he would be willing to let him move in with him. Matt said that he would totally be up for it. Jake made arrangements for us to meet up with him after dinner and then after he hung up the phone explained the plan.
Jake said that he told Matt about what happened and that everything would be cool. Jake also told Brad that he and Travis were gay and that Matt was as well. Brad just smiled. Then Jake started to tell us about Matt and I was thinking that maybe I wanted to move in with him. Ha ha! I am kidding. Matt sounds like a great guy. I am looking forward to meeting him.
We requested Bri to be our waitress again and really enjoyed dinner and getting to know Brad. We asked him a bunch of questions about being in the Marines, and he asked us questions as well. I could tell that he was excited to meet Matt and I was excited for him too.
Again, thank you so much for reading my story and I love hearing your thoughts. I also love hearing your thoughts on where the story might go. I have some big plans coming up and I think you will like it. I am also very interested in what you think the guys look like. I have been collecting some pics of what I think they look like and might try to see if I can find a way to share them, but if you have any pics or want to send me some of what you are thinking they look like, I would love to see them. Thanks again. Send your thoughts to fjjatatcdc@gmail.com