The group emerged on what Justin assumed, by the gay pride banners and drag queens dotted about, was Liberty Avenue. The one place where you could be out and proud. Justin thought that he’d stepped into a very twisted Twilight Zone and right now he was tempted to run away again but he couldn’t, he had two girls attached to him. Seeing them, you’d think Justin was straight. And that thought made him shiver in distaste and horror. He still wasn’t sure why Brian was here. Shrugging to himself, he kept walking behind Emmett and Ted who were discussing a place called ‘Woody’s’ whatever that was. During the trek from school, ties had been lost as had blazers, they were now stuffed in bags (or in Justin’s case, draped over it). Shirts were un-tucked and skirts and sleeves had been rolled up to give them a casual appearance. Flicking his head to the side, Justin blew his hair out his eyes as they approached the Liberty Diner, Lindsay explaining that’s where Michael’s mom worked meaning they got free food. The door dinged as it was opened my Mikey, happily smiling at his mother. “Hey ma!” he grinned, sliding into a booth beside Brian and Ted so Lindsay, Emmett and Justin sat across from them, Daphne making herself comfy on the blondes lap. Debbie bustled over, pad out, smile on face, “Who’s this cutie?” she asked, voice loud as they all looked at Justin, “Ma, this is Justin, he’s new at school, we kinda adopted him”, her son said proudly as he beamed at the handsome blonde. “Well Sunshine, welcome to Liberty Avenue”, this caused Justin to raise an eyebrow, “Sunshine?” His tone was one of amusement as chuckles were heard round the table, “Yeah, your smile lights up the room!” Manic hand gestures aided that phrase as everyone ordered their food, burgers and cokes all round except Brian who decided to be awkward and have turkey on whole wheat with no mayo and water. Health freak. Justin POV I like Liberty, its like the Pitts version of the Village. I’m starting to think that with friends like these, I could get used to being away from my old friends in NY. I’m still confused as to why she’s nicknamed me Sunshine. It’s kinda cute in a way. “Daffy stop squirming!” Friction against my cock is never a good thing and I refuse to have to run to the bathroom to relieve myself. I can feel Brian’s eyes on my as he talks to Mikey who’s ranting on about Captain Astro. “Hey Mikey, who the fuck’s Captain Astro?” Well if looks could kill, I’d be dust. He’s going so red, he’s bound to burst a blood-vessel, “Don’t call me that and he’s only the worlds GREATEST superhero!” I have to laugh, “If he’s so great, then why the hell have I never heard of him?” That gets another chuckle or two before Debbie arrives with our food. That distracts Michael from glaring me into the ground as I have to reach round Daphne’s back to grab my burger before retreating back behind her again into what seems to be my own world. Luckily Lindsay’s talking to me, she’s the only one that can see me after all. My cell vibrates under Daphne and against my crotch, causing her to giggle and me to moan slightly as I pushed her off me, getting out the booth to take the call, “Hey mom” I greet as she starts going on about how she’s going to be out tonight and tomorrow meaning I’m home alone. I glance over at my friends and smirk, this calls for a party. Lots of booze, “That’s fine mom, yeah, yeah love you too whatever bye”. Hanging up I rejoin the group, “What are you all doing tonight? I have an empty and lots of alcohol….” Well they all perked up a bit at the booze part, though Michael doesn’t look to enthusiastic, “Aww c’mon Mikey, I got pot and lots of it”. There, now that got the reaction I wanted. ************* After finishing their food and promising Deb they’ll be back tomorrow, the group exited the diner onto the street and walking straight into Chris Hobbs, much to Brian’s (and Daphne’s) horror. Automatically, Justin pushed the girls behind him and glared at the jock, “Fancy meeting you here”, he said coolly, one eyebrow raised so high, it was threatening to disappear under his hair as Daphne discreetly latched onto one arm while Lindsay took the hand of the other to keep him still. Hobbs snorted, “Well it would seem it’s the faggot patrol”, Daphne went to open her mouth to mention Brian but Lindsay pinched her, motioning for silence. “Well in case you hadn’t noticed Hobbs, this is the gay area of the Pitts, so may I ask one tiny thing. What the FUCK are YOU doing here?” his voice is laced with amusement as he watches Hobbs like a hawk, the corner of his mouth quirking upwards in an attempt to hide his smirk. Brian POV I’ve found myself at the back of the group, away from Hobbs, seems Taylor’s doing just fine by himself. Though I have to say, his mouth and attitude is going to get him in in trouble with Hobbs at some point. The blonde’s comment about Hobbs being in the gay area strikes a chord I was hoping it wouldn’t and the boy barely has enough time to move before Chris is aiming a punch for him. Grunting I step in front of the smaller boy, watching Chris with a raised eyebrow. Now’s my chance to get him away from Taylor without anyone getting hurt. “C’mon Chris, lets go”, I find myself saying, much to my friends’ horror. They hate how I ditch them for Chris all the time. Mostly cause he bullies them something rotten, but I’m a soccer player, if my team found out I was gay, they’d kill me. So I’m outta here, taking Chris with me. ************* Murmurs of ‘What the fuck’, ‘Typical’ and ‘Can we go now?’ erupt throughout the friends as they turn to walk away. It’s happened so often but, judging by the look on Michael’s face, it still hurts that Brian ditches his real friends for some jock. Justin decides then its obviously not the first time that it’s happened so he wraps an arm round a slightly dejected looking Lindsay and the other round a murderous looking Daphne, “I’m going to rip his fucking cock off then stuff it up his own fucking ass!” Her angry outburst catches the attention of a few passers-by, causing them to blink furiously and back away. The air is so tense, you could cut it with a knife and something must be done to break it. So it’s Justin that steps forward with his Sunshine smile. “Now, what about that party?”