Author's note:
This story deals with the topic of gay incest. If this isn't your cup of tea, I ask that you please find a story more to your liking. There are some great stories on this website.
I wrote this chapter to keep my mind busy after the recent passing of my dad. I don't know if it's any good. If it reads weird, let me know. I'll go back and re-edit. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you!
-TrippyLuv
This chapter is from Michael's POV. All characters are over the age of 18.
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Seven months earlier on New Year's Eve afternoon:
"C'mon, Jase. Come to the party with us," I state, reaching into the fridge for a bottle of water.
"Nah, I won't know anyone there. These are your and Kenny's friends. Besides, why would you want your little brother hangin' around you and your boyfriend all night?" Jason asks, leaning against the kitchen counter.
"Dude, first off, I'm 6'2" and you're 6'3", you're not my little brother anymore. Second, you've been in a funk since you've been home, and it'd be nice to see the old Jason again. Third, I can't leave you here alone and have fun at this party," I answer crossing the kitchen to stand in front of him. "Fourth, I'm gonna keep hounding you until you say that you'll go. So, just say 'yes' and save me the time."
With a pitiful sigh, Jason says, "Fine, I'll go. But don't expect to have fun with a third wheel hangin' around you all night."
"You're not a third wheel, Jase. You'll see. This'll be a night you won't forget," I say punching his shoulder lightly, and leave the kitchen.
Turning the corner, I hear Jason mutter, "I doubt it."
******
The party's in full swing, when the three of us arrive a few hours later. I feel good. Kenny's looking extra sexy tonight. I never thought I would fall for a 5'10", nerdy, metal head, dance major, but I have.
Six months ago, he caught my eye one late afternoon in June, when he sat across from me in a small café in Berlin, and I couldn't keep my eyes off him. He wore his hair in a pale green faux-hawk, had eyebrow and lip rings, his nails painted black, and wearing black eye makeup. He wore tight black jeans, green high-top sneakers, and a white t-shirt of one of my favorite bands, Sevendust. He was reading, 'The Stand' by Stephen King, and seemed completely engrossed in it, so I watched him.
I didn't think he noticed me until he looked up and smiled. The brightness of his gray eyes behind his wire-rimmed glasses nearly knocked me over. He closed the book and said, "You know, you're making it very hard to focus on reading with the way you're staring at me."
I felt the embarrassment course its way through me settling in my cheeks. I must've blushed heavily because his smile widened. I blurted out, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to stare and skeeve you out."
"Don't worry about it. I have green hair and wearing black shit all over my eyes. I should be used to the stares," he said, picking the book back up, and chortled. "My boyfriend tried to get me to dial back on it, but I couldn't break the habit, and he dumped me, the jagoff."
The mention of a boyfriend made me sit up straighter. "No, I was looking at your shirt. They're one of my favorite bands," I replied trying to keep the conversation going.
His eyebrow arched with skepticism. "Really? What's your favorite song?"
"Uh, 'Rain'."
He seemed impressed and placed his book back on the table. "That's actually in my top three."
I leaned forward and asked, "So what's your favorite?"
"It's 'Shadows in Red'," he answered.
"That's in my top three. Do you wanna join me? I have a bigger table," I say pointing to the chair across from me. He thought for a couple of seconds before he picked up his bag, book, and coffee and joined me. I hold out my hand. "Mike."
He takes me hand and I feel a surge of energy flow through me. "Kenny."
From that point on, we were inseparable, and learned a lot about each other. He told me how he discovered his passion for dancing. I told him about my love for basketball. And about the injury that stole my scholarship. The most interesting tidbit of information we learned was we live about four hours apart, and we were about to attend the same university. It was kismet meeting Kenny. The more we hung out the less I thought about Jason.
I found my salvation.
******
Back at the party, Kenny grabs my hand and we walk over to our group of friends. I look back for Jason. He hangs off to the side with his hands in his pockets looking sheepish. He's shy in social situations, but I know once he loosens up, he'll enjoy himself. I beckon him over. When he stands next to me, I throw my arm around his shoulder, and bring him in close. I ignore the subtle smell of his shampoo and body spray as it fills my nose.
"Hey, ladies, fellas, I wanna introduce you to my brother. This is Jason," I holler over the music. There are a few quick 'hey' and 'what's up?' I point them out to him. "Jase, that's Tony, Lacey, Becca, Everett, Sean, Christina, Lewis, Simone, Eddie, Dom, and Grooves."
"Your name's Grooves?" Jason asks, and the group chuckles.
"Yeah, it's for my sick moves," Grooves replies doing a few dance steps that make everyone whoop. He holds out his hand to Jason. "Real name's Matthew, but no one calls me that, got it?"
Jason nods and smiles. "Got it."
"I'm gonna grab a drink. Cowboy, do you want something?" I ask turning to Kenny. Although, he was born and raised on a farm, Kenny acts and looks nothing like the traditional cowboy. It's fitting for him.
"Same as you, Schatz," he replies with his German term of endearment for me.
Turning to Jason, I ask, "What about you?"
He shakes his head and says, "I'm good, Mikey."