Chapter 11
Fine Arts Center Suburban High School Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 4PM October 31, 2018 Alex Taylor and Gus Peterson were seated in the back row of the seats in their High School’s theater. If they were holding hands and sneaking kisses it was dark enough that the two young men were reasonably sure they couldn’t be seen. “Gus as much as I like making out with you shouldn’t we be getting ready for rehearsal?” I can’t wait for it to be Saturday again and we can go back to the motel to do more than just make out. I can’t believe how much I enjoyed his cock up my ass but my cock up his ass felt pretty good too. Just looking at him makes me feel pretty good. “Don’t worry Alex we both know our parts cold so we don’t need to get ready for rehearsal since we’re more than ready for opening night. These last weeks of practice will be just icing on the cake. In all the years this school has been open it’s never seen a better production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ than what we’re going to do. It was surprising how easy it was to talk Mr. Birnie into doing an all male version like they did in Shakespeare’s day.” It will be a lot more fun and believable doing the romantic scenes with my boyfriend than it would’ve been with any girl they could’ve cast in the part. I really like calling him my boyfriend. He’s going to have to shave very close the nights we perform though. He’s a year younger but he has a much fuller beard than I have. Of course Brian would probably say what beard? “You’ve been in plays almost every year you’ve gone to school but this is my first one. I just want to do you proud.” I think I’m starting to sound like a girl even when I’m not playing Juliet. “You’ll do fine, you know the words and all of the blocking so don’t worry so much. How’s it been going with your grandmother?” Wasn’t that a surprise when Mrs. Taylor showed up at Deb’s house? “I don’t really know Gus. It’s been great getting to know her but my Dad hasn’t really forgiven her yet and I can’t get too close to her until he decides whether he wants her in our family. I wish I knew the history between them but neither is willing to tell me. Does that make sense?” I know Dad wants to have Grandma back in his life but he’s just too proud to admit it to himself. I think he needs to have some sex, that will mellow him out. I know I was pretty mellow after last Saturday. It’s amazing how much smaller Gus’s cock is than what I thought it was after he pointed out how long it really is. Even though I’d had it in my hands and in my mouth I was still thinking it was a foot long. I guess it just seemed so much bigger than it is because I care so much about him. Shit I shouldn’t have thought about Gus’ cock since now mine is hard and we’ll have to go up on stage pretty soon. I suppose it’s kind of funny that Romeo gives Juliet a hard-on. “I know exactly what you mean. I’m kind of in the same predicament as your Dad. It’s only been two weeks since my Dad and I started talking but it’s like we’ve been father and son for my entire life. I’m just not sure if I trust him to not run away again. Though I’ll always be happy that he gave me that hint that allowed me to get into your pants last Saturday.” Why did I have to think about last Saturday now I’ll have to go on stage with a boner. “Alex, have you had any ideas on how we can get our Dad’s dating without their knowing what we’re up to?” I really don’t know if that’s possible, Brian Kinney is a very bright man. Mr. Taylor isn’t a dim bulb either and he has the same gorgeous smile that Alex gives me all of the time. I think that if Mr. Taylor were to give that smile to Dad he‘d be as lost in it as I was the first time Alex smiled at me. Of course the smile Alex gives me with my cock in his mouth is pretty amazing too. “I was thinking, that these seats are on the small side so if two strangers were sitting next to each other they would almost have to bump into each other. My Dad’s too polite to not say anything to a person he bumps into. So why don’t we make sure that my Dad and your Dad sit next to each other on opening night. I imagine that as the stars of the play we should be able to arrange that. If it goes any farther then neither one of them can think we had anything to do with it.” I hope it sounds as good of a plan to Gus as it sounds to me. “That’s a perfect plan Alex. Now lean over here so I can kiss those luscious lips of yours again.” To hell if anyone sees us kissing, he’s mine and I don’t really care if anyone sees anything. Alex and Gus kissed and weren’t aware that every other student in the theater was watching them. The two really thought that their relationship wasn’t known to the entire student body. Unknown to Gus and Alex there were some serious bets being made, among the other cast members, on whether they would kiss each other during the closing bow, after the play, on opening night. Lindsay Peterson’s Home Suburban Pittsburgh 5PM October 31, 2018 “Lindsay to what do I owe this invitation to supper? It’ll be about Gus and Alex or maybe Brian. “Now Emmett how long have we been friends? I can invite you over for supper without a motive can’t I? Besides you can help hand out the candy.” I’ll have to be very careful in how I ask Emmett to help me. “I almost forgot that it’s Halloween tonight, I’ll be honored to hand out your candy to the little ghosts and goblins that come to the door.” You haven’t pulled the wool over my eyes yet Lindsay, this is still going to be about one of the boys or Brian. “Tonight is going to be one of the few times that Gus won’t be here to help me. He never liked trick or treating himself but he loved giving out the candy.” I never understood why he didn’t like getting his own candy stash like all of the other kids. “Where is Gus?” I wonder if those boys really think that Deb and I don’t know that they found a place to finally pluck each other’s cherry? “He’s at play practice. Can you believe that he was able to convince the director to do an all male version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ just so he could have his boyfriend play Juliet?” Why does everything I say about Alex sound so negative. I know that Gus truly loves him and he’s a wonderful boy but I just can’t get past the idea of them running off and ruining their lives. “I can’t wait to see such a famous play done the way it was done in Shakespeare’s day. Gus and Alex will be a perfect Romeo and Juliet.” Why does Lindsay have such a negative view on the boys’ relationship? “I’m planning on having a cast party after the final showing would you be willing to help? Everyone knows that an Emmett Honeycutt party is the best in Pittsburgh. I’d even pay your going rate.” I don’t think I phrased that the right way. Emmett doesn’t frown much and he’s certainly not smiling. “Of course I’ll help and how could you insult me by offering to pay.” I still haven’t figured out why Lindsay is so threatened by Alex and Gus as a couple. While Emmett tried to look upset he couldn’t help himself and his well known gap toothed grin soon came into sight. “I didn’t mean anything Emmett.” “I know honey I was just trying to pull your chain. But Lindsay just try to be nice to Alex. Gus doesn’t appreciate your not supporting his relationship with Alex. They aren’t going to run off and get married unless you push too hard. They’re such a cute couple that I just can’t understand why Lindsay can’t see it. “I know Emmett and I’m trying but no matter what I say Gus takes it wrong. Alex is a wonderful young man and I don’t think Gus could’ve found anyone better. I know I overreacted at first but it just threw me for a loop when he fell so hard so fast. Then they started having sex so soon and I just couldn’t get that out of my mind. My little boy was too young to be having sex, and Emmett I would’ve reacted the same if it had been a girl.” At least I hope I would’ve reacted the same. “But Lindsay they didn’t have sex right away.” I hope she doesn’t ask me how I know. “That’s what Deb told me and that’s what Gus told me but I just couldn’t believe them. I don’t know why.” Gus looks so much like his father that I suppose I figured that he had to act like Brian too. Brian would’ve had Alex in his bed the first day so I just believed that Gus would do the same thing. “Well they aren’t the sex hounds that you’ve thought they were but I’m sure you noticed that they were walking somewhat gingerly last Sunday at Deb’s dinner.” I didn’t think that it was humanly possible to have that big of a smile, but every time Gus looked at Alex or Alex looked at Gus they both smiled like a pair of idiots. I’m glad they figured out Brian’s hint. I’m so glad for Brian that he and Gus are finally becoming father and son. “I really don’t want to admit to what you’re implying Emmett but yes everyone noticed. I guess that does prove that they hadn’t been having sex since the first day they met. I’ve got to figure out a way to make Gus realize that I’m happy that he’s with Alex. “Emmett I’ve been thinking that since Brian has moved back to Pittsburgh that it’s time for him to find someone to settle down with.” I know he’d be happy if he’d just let himself fall in love. “Lindsay don’t do it.” I know that I’m crying in the dark but maybe she’ll listen to me. “Do what?” “Matchmake.” “What do you mean?” I’m not matchmaking I’m just trying to help Brian have a better life. “Brian will find someone on his own, if and when he wants to. But if you or anyone else tries to fix him up he’ll run away as fast as he can.” If I thought that matchmaking would work I’d set him up with Alex’s Dad so fast his head would spin. “That wasn’t what I was planning on doing.” Well not entirely. “I was just gong to say that we should make sure that Brian and Alex’s Dad should meet and the cast party would be a good time for that to happen.” And if something comes from that meeting they can’t blame us for anything. Maybe they’ll fall for each other as fast as Alex and Gus fell for each other. Lindsay gives Emmett a sunshine smile of her own. “Well Emmett let’s go eat supper before we have to man the candy bowl.” “Sounds good to me. Lindsay have you ever heard what Alex’s Dad’s name is?” I can’t remember if I’ve never heard it or if I’ve just forgotten. “I don’t think so, I’ve only met him a couple of times and Gus always calls him Alex’s Dad and Alex always calls him Dad. He’s a very good looking man, maybe you should ask him out.” Get out of that one Emmett. “Lindsay Peterson you little minx. Let‘s go eat.” That’s not that bad of an idea but it hasn’t been long enough since Teddy’s death for me to start thinking romantically again. I’m not sure it’s ever going to be long enough. Deb Novotny’s House Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 7 PM October 31, 2018 “Jennifer it smells wonderful in here again. How did I ever live without a gourmet cook as a houseguest?” I didn’t realize, until Jen moved in, how lonely I’ve been since Carl died. “Thanks Deb, I had to do something with my time and learning how to cook seemed like a good hobby.” It cost more money than most of the other hobbies I could’ve taken up and my spending money always bothered Craig. “What are we having tonight?” It’ll be good no matter what she made. It’s too bad she and Vic never met, her meals with his desserts, that would’ve been heaven on earth. “Chicken Cordon Bleu with Potatoes Au gratin and steamed Asparagus. All made with fresh ingredients, do you know how hard it is to get fresh asparagus in Pittsburgh in October?” It’s nice to finally to cook for someone who really appreciates the food. “Has Justin called you?” I hope he decides that he wants his mother in his life before she gives up hope and goes back to New York. “Not today but he did e-mail me again. I think that he’s almost ready to forgive me. Alex is very reserved but I think that’s simply because he’s loyal to his father. Gus is my greatest partisan though. He’s a wonderful boy and I’m glad he and Alex are going together. I can’t wait to see them in the play. If he were able Craig would blow a gasket if he found out his grandson was playing Juliet opposite of his boyfriend. Of course he’d have had fit just finding out that his grandson was gay.” I know it’s wrong but I’m glad that Craig will never know anything about Alex. “Justin e-mailing you is a good sign. Hey we should invite Justin to the pre-play lunch so he can get to know the family. I’ve been giving pre-play lunches since Gus was in his first play when he was in kindergarten. Of course the family isn’t as big as it used to be. Jennifer; I just had a thought, if Justin comes to the dinner and Brian comes to the dinner we can seat them next to each other and see what happens.” It’s about time Brian settled down and Justin would be the perfect guy for him. “Deb isn’t that playing with fire? I don’t want to do anything to upset Justin and I don’t know if setting him up with a stranger would upset him or not.” They would make a handsome couple though. They would be an older version of Gus and Alex. I can just see the four of them on a double date at the Diner, Liberty Avenue wouldn’t know what hit it. Jennifer gave Deb a Sunshine smile that the Taylor’s had become famous for at the thought of her son and grandson on a double date with the Kinney men.