High Tide
Chapter 4
[???’s POV]
Sitting at home is boring. There is never anything to do and nothing to watch on TV. I would call some friends to hang out, I don’t really have any. I’m home schooled, so there really aren’t too many chances for me to meet kids my age. The only chance I get is when one moves into the apartment complex. The only problem is that as soon as they find out I’m gay, they run away screaming. I’m not sure what it is with straight people. For some reason they all seem to think that if they have a gay friend, that we are going to try and get them in bed. Well you know what; they need to get over themselves. Most of them are not that hot and I wouldn’t try and go after them for anything.
I got off the couch and went into the kitchen. Mom was preparing food for dinner. It looked like she was making meatloaf.
“Hey mom.”
“Hi honey. What are you up to?”
“Nothing, I’m bored as hell. There is nothing to do and nothing on TV.”
“Why don’t you go to the movies? I’ve heard there are some really good ones out right now.”
“That sounds fun, go to the movies by myself, I’m jumping for joy.”
“Call some friends. I’m sure they will go with you.”
“What friends would I call? I don’t have any. I’m home schooled remember. When do I get a chance to meet new people?”
“What about Tony. I thought you guys were best friends.”
“We were. As soon as he found out I’m a homo, he stopped talk to me. That’s what always happens.”
“I’m sorry honey.”
She grabbed her purse off the table. She handed me her credit card.
“What’s this for?” I asked as I grabbed the card from her.
“Go treat yourself. I want you to cheer up. Go buy yourself some clothes. Take yourself to dinner.”
“Thank mom.”
I gave her a hug and walked back into the living room. I walked over to the window where we kept our shoes. I looked out and saw a moving truck. I watched for a few moments and saw a beautiful boy step out of the back. The moment I saw him, my jaw dropped. I just stared at him. He looked up and saw me. He smiled. I hurried up and put on my shoes. I ran down the stairs and went outside. I walked up to this boy as cool as I could.
“Hi”
“Hello”
“Did you need some help moving in?”
“Sure. You can grab anything out of the truck and bring it inside.”
“Wait for me, so I know which apartment to go to.”
“Ok”
I went and grabbed a box from the truck. I followed him up the stairs. I was excited when he went to the apartment right across the hall from mine. When we got inside, we set the boxes down in dining room area. I walked up to him and stuck out my hand.
“By the way, my names Kenneth.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Tyler.”
“I want to get this out of the way early. I want to tell you I’m gay. You don’t hate me for that, do you?”
“No, the only reason I might dislike you is if you tell me you’re in a relationship with someone.”
“Umm, I’m not…… Wait…… What?”
“I’m gay too, and I’m asking you out on a date.”
“Wow…….Ok……When?”
“Well, how about as soon as we get that truck unloaded?”
“Sounds like a plan. Let’s get this done.”
We went back outside and finished unloading the truck. I got to know Peter and Tyler a little better. At first I thought that they were going to be living here together, but then I only saw one bed. It’s pretty cool that he gets to live by himself, and even better that he is living right across the hall from me.
[Collin’s POV]
I woke up with my head on Brent’s chest, and his hand on my back. I thought it was really cute. The only thing that is not so cute was that I was mad at Brent form last night. The moment he got a call about Tyler, he dropped everything, including me, to go help him. Even though they broke up, he is still going to do that for him. It started making me wonder if he was ready to be in a relationship until he is completely over him.
I rolled out of the bed as carefully as I could. I didn’t want to wake Brent up yet. I looked at my phone. It was 6:30 in the morning. I grabbed my clothes and went to the bathroom. When I had finished, I decided to go down to the kitchen and see if I could find something for breakfast. When I got down there, Brent’s mom was already awake and cooking.
“Good morning Lorrie.”
“Oh, good morning, you scared me a little bit.”
“I’m sorry.”
“It’s no big deal. Why are you up so early? Brent doesn’t usually until 7:30 or so.”
“I normally get up at this time. Back home, I lived about 45 minutes from the school. So I woke up early so I had time to get ready. It is a hard habit to break. “
“Yeah I bet……. Are you hungry?”
“Yeah, I’m starving.”
“I bet you are, especially after what I heard last night.”
My face turned beat red. I couldn’t believe that she heard us last night. I didn’t think we were making that much noise.
“It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. You’re both young, and raging with hormones. You’re going to “have fun”. The only thing that I ask is that you boys are safe. Maybe a little quieter at 4 in the morning, but I know you really can’t control how much your scream.”
“Umm, wow. I really don’t know what to say.”
“You don’t need to say anything. Sit down at the table and I will make you a plate of food.”
I sat down and she fixed me a plate with eggs, bacon, and hash browns. She sat down and ate with me. I took in a deep breath and let a long sigh.
“What’s wrong?”
“Something happened last night.”
“Do I want to know this?”
“It has nothing to do with sex. Last night Brent got a call. Someone told him that Tyler was in trouble. Without a second thought, he just left to go to him. I just don’t know what to do. I like him a lot and I think he feels the same way about me. I just don’t think he is ready for another relationship with anyone else until he is completely over Tyler. I need to know that he is going to be there for when I need him, even if Tyler is in trouble.”
“I think that you need to talk to him about it. Tell him how you feel. You never know, that could the one thing to change him to what you need him to be. You can’t expect him to do something or not do something unless you talk to him.”
“I will talk to him. I don’t want to lose him over this.”
“Ok, well I have to leave for work; don’t let Brent sleep too late. I will see you later. Have a good day at school.”
“Ok, thank you, and I will.”
She grabbed her coat and purse, and then headed out the door. I sat at the table and ate until Brent came down stairs. He walked into the kitchen wearing nothing but a pair of underwear. I figured his mom must always be gone by this time, because he didn’t even look around when he walked in.
“Morning babe.” He said as he sat down with a plate of food.
“Morning” I said in a low voice.
“How did you sleep?”
“Ok”
“Is something wrong?”
“Kind of It’s about last night………..Not the sex that was great. I’m upset that you just got up and left last night the moment you heard that Tyler was in trouble.”
I know and I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done that. The only reason I did, was because it was an officer that called about him.”
“I just get the feeling you are not over him yet. I don’t know if you’re ready to be in a relationship with me. I really like you and I have the feeling that you like me to. I want this to work out, but I need to know that you are going to be there for me, even if Tyler calls.”
“I do like you, a lot in fact. I want this to work too. I’m not going to lie to you. I still have feelings for Tyler, but we are not going to get back together. I am with you, and that is how I want it to stay.”
“Thank you. Let’s head to school.”
“OK. Oh by the way, my mom sent me a text. Tyler is coming by later to get his stuff. Not sure if you want to be here, but she wants me here to help load up their truck. When she finds out the time, she is going to call the school and have me go home.”
“I think I will skip that little party.”
“Ok, I’m going to go get dressed.”
[Brad’s POV]
I sat on my bed just think about all the events that had happened in the past year, Everything with Tyler. Just thinking about it made me sad and angry at the same time. I thought about my feelings for Tyler. I thought about the fact that I’m willing to do anything to get Tyler to be mine. I ruined his relationship with the guy he wanted, so that I could have a chance with him.
I pulled my phone out and looked through my call history. I had called Tyler over 50 times in the last two days. Every time, it either went to voice mail or Tyler ignored the called. But I wasn’t going to let that stop me. I decided I would call Brie and see if she had talked to him recently. I heard he was staying with her.
“Hello?” Brie said.
“Hey there lady, How’s it going?”
“Pretty good, I’m a little busy. Was there something that you need or can it wait?”
“I wanted to know if you had talked to Tyler.”
“Not since last night. We got in a fight and he grabbed all of his stuff from here and left.”
“Ah, I have been trying to call him, but he won’t answer my calls. I feel like I’m losing him.”
“Yeah me to.”
“No you don’t understand. I put so much work, time and effort into this. I cannot lose him now.”
“What are you talking about?”
“I’m the one that got Collin to go after Brent. He was going to sit back and do nothing. I convinced him to take a chance.”
“Oh my god. Are you kidding me? You ruined you best friend’s life to get a chance to go out with him. You are pathetic. I hope you know I am going to tell him.”
She hung up the phone. I screamed out “FUCK!” How could I have told her that? Now I really will lose him.
ok, there u have it. I will be posting pics of Kenneth and Collin on my profile in a few days
Can't wait for the next chapter.
