Many things have changed when I started studying at U of I. The campus was in Champaign, more than 2 hours drive away from home. During the week, I slept in the dorms and returned home for the weekends. After the second week, Dad asked me how I was adjusting to the new academic environment. I said it was OK. He stared at me for a long moment but remained silent.
On the following weekend, at dinner time, Dad said, "Leon, the company hired a lady to take care of our finances. I invited her for dinner at a restaurant tomorrow. I told her my son would likely join us, and she smiled, telling me her son may do the same. I think he is older than you by one or two years. Is it OK?"
"Dad, if you want me there, I'll come."
"Great. She is very nice, and a good relationship with our company's financier is helpful."
...
The following evening, Dad and I dressed nicely and arrived on time at the Italian restaurant. The guests weren't there yet. Our table was ready, and the waiter led us to it. Five minutes later, the same waiter guided a woman and a young guy to our table. Dad introduced us, "My name is Marco, and this is my son, Leon. This beautiful lady is Paige, and I assume... your son?"
She extended her small palm to me, "Nice to meet you, Leon. Yes, this is my son, Evan." I gazed at her face. She was middle-aged with a short hair, cute face, and a pleasant smile. Her son was much taller, with long hair, a tattooed neck, and a mischievous grin. After ordering the food, Paige began discussing a work-related issue with Dad.
I asked Evan, "What do you do?"
"I work as a mechanic downtown. And what about you?"
"I just started college at the University of Illinois in Champaign."
"Good for you. I have a couple of friends there, and I visit the place often."
"So at times, we might see each other."
"Look, on Wednesday there is a concert by the Renegades. Interested?"
"I haven't heard about them, but I am willing to try."
"Give me your phone number, and on Monday I'll text you the details."
I smiled at Evan. He looked different than anybody I ever met before, but he seemed nice. In the meantime, I noticed Paige and Dad were busy talking about more personal things like foods they liked, hobbies, and destinations they wished to visit in the future. I was usually shy in company, but with Paige and Evan, I felt much easier. At the end of the evening, we clicked so well that Dad invited them to our house the following weekend.
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On Wednesday, I arrived at the concert's place by Uber. The event was in a small hall with about 60 screaming fans. It was loud, and people were jumping in their seats. I could hardly hear the songs. It ended at 10:15 pm.
Evan turned to me, "Leon, let's go to the nearby bar for an hour. Tomorrow you start late, don't you?
"But I am not 21 yet..."
"I've been to this bar several times before. Nobody cares about age. By the way, I have a fake ID, so we can even get beers."
I joined him, and he was right. Nobody checked our age. Evan bought a couple of beers and gave me one. He knew I hadn't tasted beer before, and he handed me a Miller Lite while he grabbed Heineken. Mine was slightly bitter but not bad. He persuaded me to try my hands at the pool table. He was good while I sucked at it. Evan laughed. I gradually started liking the beer taste and finished it in less than 1/2 an hour. He offered me another one, saying, "You do not drive, so it shouldn't be a problem." I drank it and felt slightly lightheaded. When it was time to leave, I wobbled. He helped me to his motorcycle, made me sit behind him and hug his tummy. It was a fun drive. I remember my hands slipped a couple of times, feeling a hard object in his pants. Was it an erection?
We arrived at the dorm. I could hardly move. He almost carried me to my room. I sat down and mumbled, "You were so nice. The ride was awesome. What was it I felt in your pants?"
He watched my eyes for a long time and said, "You played with my cock. Don't you remember?"
I giggled, "I don't remember that."
He sat by me, hugged my shoulder, and whispered, "That's OK. I like you. Do you like me?"
"Yes, of course."
"How much do you like me?"
"I don't know. A lot."
"Leon, I think you are very pretty."
I grinned, "You mean handsome?"
"No. Pretty. You are short, with delicate facial features and full lips. I have the urge to kiss you. May I?"
My blurry mind was playing tricks on me, and I stuttered, "Yoou like me THAT muuch? We hardly knoow each other."
"I liked you from the first moment I laid eyes on you."