What Gets Around Comes Around Chapter 6
A special thanks to Ed for his editorial help.
People often do things that are very harmful. But teenagers can be very cruel. This is the story of one such cruel boy who has to learn the hard way 'what gets around comes around'. Although this is a work of fiction it's based in part on things that have really happened. For those of you who read my last story 'My Bodyguard', this one is quite different. This is a story about revenge, paybacks, and ultimately reconciliation.
Although this is not a porn story it does deal with sexual relationships between teenage boys. If that offends you don't read it. Also if you are not old enough or it's illegal where you live don't read it.
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Curt wasn't the only one who had some thinking to do. Seeing Brian again caused John great distress. Brian is John's first and only love. There are many things that attract John to Brian, his smile, laugh, and shyness just to name a few. The thing that really troubled him the most was what Brian had said about moving on and having another boyfriend. After three years of loving Brian there was no way he could just move on! He resolved that even though it was late he would never be able to sleep unless he called Brian.
The phone rang twice before it was picked up. "Hello?" replied a deep voice that John instantly recognized as Brian's dad.
"Hi, Mr. Travis, this is John."
"Great to hear your voice, John, even though it's late. I'm guessing that you want to talk to Brian. He said you were here for a few minutes yesterday?"
"That's right. I was working on a pet project of mine. Even though it's late, could I please talk to Brian?"
"Sure you can talk to him, he's still up but he went to his room a few minutes ago. Tell you the truth, I'm kind of worried about him. He's been really withdrawn lately; he misses you and your friendship. It's like he's just going through the motions. Do you still plan on coming to visit for a few months this summer, John?"
"I'm really not sure now. He told me he has another boyfriend and that he's moved on."
"If he has a boyfriend or any friend for that matter, we sure don't know about it. And he would tell us. I think he was just trying to give you an option, John. Sounds like you better talk to him. He's been even more down since he saw you yesterday. He'll be right here."
After a minute Brian picked up the phone, "Hello?"
"Hi, Brian, it's John."
"Hi, John, kind of late, isn't it?"
"I couldn't sleep, Brian. I needed to talk with you.... Brian, do you love me?"
"More than ever, not a waking moment goes by that I don't think of you."
"What does your boyfriend think of that?"
"I've only had one boyfriend in my life, John. I told you I have another boyfriend and had moved on because I didn't want you to worry about me. I wanted you to find happiness wherever you can find it. I don't deserve someone as good as you, John. You need to forget about me and move on."
"That's one of the many things I love about you, Brian, - you care more about others than you do yourself. My dad was serious when he said that I could spend the summer with you, and that he would allow me to move up there and spend my senior year going to school with you if I still felt the same about you. I miss you so much, Brian. My parents believed that it was just a high school fling but I know it's more than that. It's like we are meant to be together. Tell me that you don't love me, Brian, and I'll understand but I'm not sure that I'll ever love anyone as much as I love you."
"I can't tell you I don't love you, John, because I do. There is no boyfriend 'cept what we used to have."
"Just knowing that you love me, Brian, is enough for now. But know that I'm serious about us getting back together in a few months."
"Don't you want to graduate with your class and your friends, John?"
"I couldn't care less about this town, my school, and my so-called friends. The only reason I'd regret leaving is leaving my parents. However, living in Dallas, I'd probably see my dad more than I do now as he's up there all the time. Can we plan on being together this summer, Brian?"
"I would like that very much. And being together with you next year in school would mean more than anything to me."
"Let me work on my parents then. Dad said that if I move up there he'd buy a house near you for me to live in. He said he could write off most of the cost of the house as a business expense. Then he'd just have to pay the insurance and taxes. It would still be less than having to stay in a motel every time he comes to town."
"That sounds wonderful, John. It was great getting to see you again but depressing at the same time. And having Curt with you made it even worse. You know I blame myself for what happened."
"Tell you the truth, Brian, I'm worried about him. He really does hate himself. It's not like the occasional self-pitying thing you sometimes get. People like him often end up killing themselves. It's late and I better get going. Don't be surprised if I make another trip there later this week - leaving Curt behind this time!"
"What are you trying to do to me, John? Now I'll probably be up all night in more ways than one!"
"Me too. I'll give you a call and let you know my plans, Brian. I love you!"
"I love you too."
John hung up and went up to his room. He considered just how lucky he was. Not only does he know what he wants but he also understands what he needs and the importance of knowing the difference. John's parents love and support him, which he is grateful for. They have taught him how to make good decisions. Although his parents are liberal they also have stressed the importance of moderation. John can be incredibly focused on what he is doing and at the same time be able to quickly move on to something else.
It's this balance that is his greatest asset. He then considers Brian. Brian doesn't have a strong personality. His lack of focus often gets him in trouble. Brian also has a habit of telling white lies. John actually knows Brian well enough to realize when Brian is doing that and sees right through it. This doesn't bother John in the least for most of the time Brian uses his white lies as a defense mechanism.
Curt on the other hand is fooling himself, as he believes his own bullshit. Curt also has an addictive personality. Like the time John smoked pot with Curt. Curt wanted to do it all the time. He trains the same way. Curt will run until he's hardly able to walk. John sees Curt as being self-destructive, a time bomb waiting to go off. John understands that Curt's main problem is his environment. John sees no hope of Curt changing, given his current situation. For as much love and support as John has from his parents, all Curt has is hate and rejection.
John lies down on his bed and starts dreaming about spending his senior year with his boyfriend in Dallas. Soon he falls asleep smiling.
John wakes up and feels refreshed. He doesn't bother with a shower as he remembers he has to mow the lawn. He puts on a pair of shorts and a tee shirt before he heads down to the kitchen. He's surprised to see both his parents in the kitchen drinking coffee.
"You look happy today, John," said his dad. "I assume your trip to Dallas went well."
"He loves me," John replied with a shit-eating grin.
"Looks like I'm going to have to do some house hunting in Dallas. It's good to see enduring love, John. I figured you would have moved on by now. I guess I underestimated your love for Brian."
"He's the one, Dad. As much as I've tried I just can't see myself with anyone else but him. I've dated most of the girls in my class and am friends with most of the guys. They are just so selfish and superficial. I'm tired of being something I'm not just to fit in socially. I'm not going to go marching in a gay pride parade but if anyone asks I plan on just admitting that I'm gay."
"Are you sure that's wise, John?" responded his mom. "You know what happened to your cousin Mike and Brian."
"I'm not the type of person people can just walk all over. It's like chickens. If one is different and has a few black feathers in a group that has white feathers they will peck on the chicken that is different until it's dead. Most everyone at school doesn't see me as different but as someone they would like to emulate. If the kids at school find out that someone like me is gay it would shatter their stereotypes of gay people. Besides I think it would be good to switch schools in my senior year. It will help prepare me for college."
"Well, John, you have already been accepted at a number of major universities. We just want to see you happy. I've got to admit that I'll miss you around here," his mother replied.
"Yeah, you'll have to hire someone to mow the lawn for you," John said with a cheeky grin on his face to let his mom know he was just kidding. "I'll probably go back up to Dallas to spend a couple of days later this week."
"Just let me know, John, and I'll make reservations for you. I need to go up there later this week too and perhaps we can do some house hunting while we are there."
"That would be great, Dad, but I probably won't need reservations. I'll probably just sleep with Brian. If we go someplace else I'll let you know. I'm going to mow the lawn. I'll get something to eat when I'm finished."
"Okay, John, we're both off to work. Have a good day."
John went out to the garage and checked the oil and filled up the gas on the riding mower. Despite the almost desert condition of the area, his family has a rather large and well-kept lawn. They have an automatic sprinkler system that waters the lawn every day from their own private well. All the heads need to be replaced each year with the hard water deposits clogging them up beyond repair.
As John mowed the lawn he felt really good about his conversation with his parents. The more he considered his decision to have an open attitude with his sexuality the more the idea appealed to him. He also realized that no one would believe he was actually gay unless they saw him doing something gay like kissing a guy in front of his friends. John knows that people believe basically what they want to believe.
John went into the house when he finished the yard and ate some soup and sandwiches for lunch. He was just considering what he was going to do with the rest of his afternoon when the phone rang. Curt called, asking him if he could come over to discuss the story Brian had written. John got in his truck and went over to Curt's house. Curt was waiting at the door when John arrived.
"I'm sorry to bug you, John, but I really need someone to talk to right now."
"I just finished what I need to get done today so it's okay, Curt. It is worth it just to hear you actually sounding concerned about someone else besides yourself."
"I just finished Brian's story, John, and I must say that you guys truly had something special."
"The key word is have, not had, Curt. We still love each other. I think Brian is the one for me. Most people never find their true love. We are going to be together and I don't care what anyone else thinks."
"I can understand that, I just wish I had a friend like Brian."
"You did until you fucked it up. Brian trusted you and is suffering to this day because of it. I've made a decision to be myself, Curt. I think you need to be yourself too. First you need to decide who you are. Then you need to quit lying to yourself and stand up for what you believe in. Your family and friends might not understand you but at least you can be yourself. Then just maybe you'll start learning to like yourself. I can tell you you'll never find happiness trying to be something you're not. I'm not happy hanging out with every airhead in our school. I am happy when I hang out with Brian."
"What do I need to do to find happiness, John?"
"You are hard headed sometimes, Curt. You have to change. Change everything, starting with your environment. In Texas your parents have every right in the world to throw you out and there's not a thing you can do about it. At 16 you have a choice, you can either become a ward of the state or try to make it on your own. I told you once before that my parents are willing to take you in and help you become independent. My mom said she could give you a job washing cars at the car dealership she manages. She'd be willing to set you up with a car and take the payment for it out of your check."
"In a little over a year, if you keep your grades up, you should be able to get a full scholarship based on your track achievements."
"I've already had several scholarship offers. It's nice what your parents are offering but how would you feel having me around after all the pain I've caused you, John?"
"See, there is some good in you. That is a good point. You are actually considering how I feel. Tell you the truth, Curt, I'm going to blow this hick town and move to Dallas this summer. Dad's going to buy a house in Dallas so I can be close to Brian. I'm not going to finish high school in this town."
"That's great. Can I go with you?"
"Not a chance in hell. To be quite honest with you, Curt, you wouldn't be happy and neither would I. You also need more help than I'm capable of giving you. I'm not even sure that my parents are capable of giving you all the help you need. My parents leave me on my own most of the time because they are very busy. I'll discuss it with them but for the most part you're going to have to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps. It's time to fish or cut bait, Curt. Your mom and dad will be back in a few days and you need to decide what you are gong to tell them. If you have learned anything from me I hope you have at least learned to be truthful. Now I have plans to go back up to Dallas and spend the rest of my spring break with Brian. Here is the number of Pastor Clark I mentioned before," John said while handing Curt a business card. "He specializes in dealing with troubled teens. I suggest that you talk with him."
"Thanks, I'll give him a call. I still have a few days to try to figure out what I'm going to do."
"I also suggest that you meet with my parents and discuss with them your plans. That way you can trust that you have someplace to go. My parents have been considering having foster kids for sometime now. They really don't have time for little kids but they can deal with someone your age who can take care of himself for the most part. Talk to them and they'll listen. Well, I'm out of here, Curt."
"Thanks, John. See you next week."
With that, John got in his truck and left, leaving an even more confused Curt standing on his front porch. Little did Curt realize that a part of him was crumbling away, that part of him that was so hard, cold, and uncaring.
To Be Continued...
I started this story over a year ago mainly to work on my writing style. It's my first try at writing from a 3rd person perspective. Then I switched to a 1st person perspective for Brian and John's story. My Idea for the story line was a turnabout coming of age story. I like writing action adventure stories but I gave it a try.
The e-mails I got when I first worked on this story were mixed, with some even getting nasty. One guy said that the story sounded preachy and that he felt a sixth grader had written it. Needless to say I got discouraged so I moved on to something else.
Even while I found a very good story line with 'Tossed Away Kid' I still received mail asking me to finish this story. I have a good idea where I'm going with this story and it's going to take some twists and turns. I need to know if it's worth it??? I also plan on releasing 'Kid Cop' in a few weeks. Let me know what you think.
I try to respond to all mail; however sometimes I get mail from someone and when I try to send a response I get an error. I got a really nice e-mail from someone in Belgium and when I tried many times to send a response, it got rejected. I just want to say thank you to everyone who has sent me mail that might not have received a response for whatever reasons.