BLAKE:
I was swimming alone in when I noticed he jumped in the lake and was slowly paddled toward me with his prefect white smile and beautiful brown eyes that were fixed directly on mine. I realized in that moment that I was in love with my friend. How it happened, I didn't really know. Here we were on the Fourth of July with all of our close friends, swimming in a State Park lake when everything changed. No one else seemed to notice. I felt like my entire body was going to explode. It was the summer after graduation and I was suddenly head over heels in love....with Ashley? After what I did when we first dated, there is no way he will love me. What am I going to do? I want him to love me back! He is giving me a really odd look and a giant smile. He knows. I think he is feeling this too. Oh God, I think he may take me right here in public. I hope I don't mess this up!
ASHLEY:
For the past few weeks I can't stop thinking about Blake. Blake is one of my best friends. The truth is, with our history I never really thought I would think of him romantically ever again. Sure, he is really cute and his blue eyes are magical. But, it is Blake. One of the six friends I hang out with everyday. He and Nathan have been fucking for years and even after Nathan moved, I just never really thought about Blake other than as my friend. I do remember a fuckfest weekend with him after we first met but, that was ancient history. Really, he is my smart friend that was accepted in a Masters Degree program who likes politics and loves NPR. I just can't stop looking at him.
Jason was in town for the holiday. At his suggestion, we all came to this State Park for the Fourth of July. I sat next to Blake on the drive down and I know I kept making my leg touch his. I have been flirting with him. What the hell is wrong with me? Thank God he is so clueless! Then there he was in the middle of the lake, all alone, in one of those stupid innertubes (blown up plastic rings) that Jason brought. I grabbed another innertube and paddled toward him. I can't help but stare. Damn that boy is cute. His blond hair, perfectly straight smile, killer blue eyes and that is just what is above the water. I am staring at him and must look like a stupid fool. Is he really looking at me like that? I think he wants me too. I must be dreaming. No, he wants me and this connection is strong. Oh My God, Blake loves me! I smile so big, I can't help it. I am actually in love with Blake!
BLAKE:
Ashley and I dated for about a month when we first met at college a few years earlier. I remember my roommate Nathan and I walking across campus checking out all the hot guys. This was our primary activity when not in class or fucking each other. When I spotted him coming down the library steps I nudged Nathan and said, "Look at that!" We both ogled the 6' 2" tall mixed race hottie and said a silent prayer that he was gay. A few days later, Nathan and I ran into him and his friend outside the Student Union. Our pray was answered as our collective gaydars were screaming at full alert. The four of us sat down on the luscious green grass and chatted. I was drawn to Ashley's wide smile and near flawless lightly tanned skin. The only exception was a light scar just above his eyebrow. The imperfection was somehow sexy. After only a few minutes, I knew I wanted this guy to take me. Knowing Nathan, so did he. The question was who was going to get him?
The other problem was the fourth member setting on the grass. We had learned that Jason was Ashley's best friend and on-again, off-again bisexual boyfriend from his hometown. At the moment, they were off-again. However, Jason clearly exhibited a subtle possession of Ashley when he saw how both Nathan and I were looking at him. In another situation, I am sure both Nathan and I would be fawning all over Jason. He was an attractive guy in the military with a tight body and taming a bisexual was a challenge either of us would enjoy. However next to Ashley, it was impossible for Jason to garner any more attention than politeness required.
After a few minutes, both Jason and Nathan had to leave for class. Both men were clearly displeased with the idea of leaving Ashley and I alone. When Jason stood he was the first to voice this displeasure when he said to Ashley "Weren't you going to talk to your professor? She is in the building next to my class so we can walk together."
Seemingly unaware of Jason's true intention, Ashley looked up and said, "That's ok, her office hours don't start for another hour."
Seeing that Jason's attempt didn't work, a still sitting Nathan cocked his head and said to me, "Blake, don't you have a book that you need to return to the bookstore? You said today is the return deadline so I bet the line is going to be really long. I don't want you to forget."
I narrowed my eyes and saidsarcastically, "Thanks for your concern Nathan. I will make sure it gets returned." I knew full well that my book return was the least of Nathan's worries; he just wanted to make sure I didn't get any private time with the new hottie.
Sharply turning his head to me Ashley excitedly responded, "Hey Blake, I have a few books to return too. I dropped this stupid Math class and want the money back. My parent's paid cash so I can pocket it. Can I go with you?" Jason glared down at Nathan for providing me this great opportunity.
"Of course, that will make standing in line much more enjoyable." I said with a huge smile as I shot a quick look at Nathan.
Stammering at the situation Nathan suggested, "We should all get together later. Why don't you to come over to our apartment tonight?" Desperately trying to make sure he had another opportunity to bed Ashley.
"Sure, I would like to see your place." Ashley said as he looked at me to answer Nathan's question.
"Sound great. I have to go to class or I am going to be late." Jason said with very little enthusiasm. There was no way he was letting Ashley go to our apartment alone.