The usual blah blah blah... Well, I'm really sooooorrryy for the lateness. In fact my PC got a breakdown and the entire story got lost. I'd to re-write all over again. Sorry again! And thanks to those kind and positive responses I got and thanks to all those who took the pain to read this story. Now let's join Jay and Ryan.
It was eight o'clock and I was in my room reading a stupid teen mag. I was not totally alone; a git was sitting on the other bed supposedly reading his chemistry textbook, which as he did not noticed was upside down! The whole day I managed to avoid him since the `exhibition' in the room in the morning. Dinner today was not really calm for me or Ryan. He did not even touch his plate and kept looking at me, grinning like an idiot. As for me, one might have thought I have fallen in love with my plate: I just kept looking at it but barely ate anything. It seemed it was time for some action.
"Stop it, Ryan," I said exasperatedly.
"What am I doing?" he answered in a mockingly innocent voice.
"You... you... are looking at me...with some very ...impure thoughts," I uttered blushing. Geez, I resembled a huge tomato.
"No!"
"Yes!"
"It's false. Prove it!"
"You were drooling on your plate! And our eyes seemed to be glued to me..." I retorted indignantly. The effect was immediate- it seemed that my roommate could blush too! ^_^
"Forget that. What about you? You were not exactly complaining. I think you even enjoyed it!"
That did shut my mouth. What he said was quite true! At the dinner, I did not change my place nor tried to stop him. Was I an exhibitionist? No way! I am even shy in front of my little cousin in my boxers. Yet, with Ryan I become so confident...
"Jay? Are you here buddy? I'm sorry. I think I said a bit too much. I did not mean it. I'm such a prick!" He said to me with his sad puppy eyes. Man, how could I ever be angry with him? Probably while I got drifted in my thoughts, he thought I was angry or sort of.
"It's okay, Ryan. I mean you should not have looked at me like that at dinner but we are friends, isn't?" I said smiling.
"Yes. You are my best friend. You complete me, Jay. I will never hurt you intentionally!" he said as he sat down next to me on my bed. His mint fragrance enveloped me, just like its words.
"Thanks. It means a lot to me. I never had many friends. It has usually been `me and my loneliness'! You mean a lot to me," I said slowly and quietly but never looking into his eyes. I knew if I plunged into those green pools, I would never resurface. I did not know what I might say.
After some seconds of silence, he said:
"So what you were thinking about this morning?" he said grinning as he settled on his bed. I knew he was just trying to change that mushy atmosphere in the room and was very successful. Hence, I just needed to play along the same tune.
"It's very personal, you know. Anyway, it's not meant for small children," I said laughing at his reaction.
"Well, I'll get you arrested for attempt to seduce minors. The way you were jerking and moaning..." he said trying to sound disgusted but ended laughing louder.
"Shut up, you pervert! You gonna pay for it," I said jumping on his bed.
I just started tickling all over his body. But it seems that little-jay was enjoying the flesh-to-flesh contact and was starting to rise. Nevertheless, I kept tickling but not for long. Given that I lacked muscles and that Ryan had been to gym since years, he easily overpowered me and turned the tables. Soon I was squirming as little fingers ran through my whole body. It was very late to realize that I was really ticklish. Both of us were roaring out of laughter. Secretly, I liked the fact to be controlled by Ryan, the dependence and the trust on him. Soon out of breath, I fell on the floor leaving a panting Ryan on the bed. Then I realized something which made me blush past crimson. It appeared that during this little exercise, my shirt got removed as well as that of my roommate. I also knew that his hand roamed a lot below my waist and I got a hard-on! After seeing me in full glory, Ryan now touched my whole body. Could it be worst? As if in answer, the door opened suddenly.
Ulric stood there wearing pale blue pyjamas with a shock expression on his face. When I scanned the room, I could understand what he was thinking about- the creased bed, the shirts sprawled on the floor, two half-naked guys out of breath near one bed.
"Sorry but with all noise you were making, I thought you were fighting. It seems to be the opposite. Anyway, I leave you to your business and think I never came at all," he said with such a large grin that I thought his face would split into two.
"Fuck off, Ulric!" said Ryan scowling as he shut the door in his same usual style, telekinetically, on Ulric's face.
"Anyway, it's nearly ten. We ought to get to bed," I said getting to my bed.
"Thanks, ... mom," Ryan said smirking as he switched the light off in the usual Ryan-nish manner.
"Welcome, sonnie. Just don't wet the bed as you usually do or else I'll spank you." And as answer I received a pillow on my head. Ouch!
I was confused as hell. I was in the common room of Warren Academy. It was just a place where the students can chill: they can do their homework or just watch the TV. Given, that all the others were at school or at work, I had plenty of space but I was wondering about some of the crucial changes in my life- Ryan, for example.
I had a crush on him since the first time I saw him; there was a sort of connection. The way he talks, behaves and smiles around me makes me glow as if I was gold. It was the first time someone was treating me with such care and sincerity. I'm so different with him; I'm no longer a wimp but a confident and normal teenager. But the hitch was that with every second I was spending with him, I was falling more and more in love with him. I did not if I would be able to hide my feelings for long. What would happen if I told him? Perhaps he would bash me up since I was a stinking queer. But this would not hurt me as much as losing his friendship. It is too precious for me!
"Hi dude! What are you thinking about?" said my hero. It seemed that I did not notice him coming.
"Nothing," I said but looking at the skeptical look, I added in the same helpless tone "It's just about Spencer's! I'm joining tomorrow and I'm not sure I will be able to adapt."
"I will be there. So will be Ulric and Dean. It's gonna be really fun. I don't believe you were tensed about this!" he said soothingly. It was kinda true!!!
"You won't understand, Ry!" I said tensely, never meeting his eyes, as I got up from the chair to get to my room. It was true that I was worrying a lot about Spencer's lately.
"Then make me understand, Jay," he said in the same calm voice. Our eyes met and his were pleading to me. How could I ever refuse him? I gave a sad smile and crawled down next to him on the sofa set and held my knees in my arms.
"At my high school, I was weak and easily manipulated. I'm still like this. There, many came and pretended to be my friends. I would open completely to them and then one day they would dump me like they would after using a rag. It really hurt but after several similar incidents I tried to find the fault. At first I thought it was me; perhaps I should be more careful with my words or actions...Then I realized that they were after my money about which I did not care a damn. Eventually, I enclosed myself in a shell and refused to open despite their efforts. I was a loser, a loner. Tired, they...finally...forced me..."
"What? They forced you?" he said in a raised voice. I never saw him so outraged and shocked. I just hoped that this anger would be never directed toward me.
"Just for money. I don't think I'm good-looking to be used."
"You are good looking," he said looking truly scandalized. I gave him a sad smile and continued "they used to blackmail me telling that if I did not bought them blah blah blah, they would beat me to pulp."
"I never told about this to anyone but you are not anyone to me, Ry. I trust you more than myself. I know you may be disgusted by me and I will not blame you. I was never brave or confident like you," I said quietly as a tear came from my eyes, rolled down my cheeks and fell on my right knee.
A pair of arms embraced me. No words were said and they were not necessary. I knew he wanted to say "I'll always be here for you." I leaned on the arms and heaved.
"Jay, can I have a word with you, now?" Curt said gravely as I got up from the dinner table. Ryan and I exchanged a few worried glances before Curt added "It's just a small formality. No need to worry."
"Okay." And I followed him to his office. It was on the second floor with those of other elders. It was just like an ordinary office.
"I heard that you are going to Spencer's tomorrow. Given that your power is not entirely under control, you must take this pill. It will bind your power until you are able to control it. It will avoid any awkward situation. Any questions?" Curt said closing the door.
"Yes. Do I have to strip to take this pill?" I said grinning.
"It's not necessary but I would not mind getting a second look at that snake!"
"But frankly I'm not interested at giving free shows."
Laughing he gave me a blue small pill which I eagerly took. Waiting for a dramatic change in me or the climate, I was greatly disappointed. : (
"The lightning and thunder never come, nor does the extra muscle," Curt replied to my thoughts grinning, "that's it. You may proceed to your room now. Wait! It's just a formality but it's a rule and I got to say it. Whenever you think you can adapt or live at Warren, we can make arrangements for you to leave or take a break. I just hate this rule. I hope this day never comes."
"So do I. Goodnight, Curt."
"Night, dude and good luck for tomorrow. It will be okay!"
Well, I know it is short. It has mostly been Jay and Ryan. I think it will help us to understand them more for the future incidents that they are going to have... you can tell me your views- positive or negative- at sexhavoc_@yahoo.com . It would be cool if you tell me what you think of the characters and the language. The third is going to come much sooner, perhaps a week but I don't promise anything. Thanks again!!!