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There was only silence.....
I was in my room on my bed, reading a book on a Friday afternoon. The room was clean, for I just finished cleaning it, and the air was still and warm as a large candle burned on the nightstand. There was small light that shone through the window's blinds and a small cold breeze of the winter day invited itself in. I was laying on my bed, with two blankets wrapped around me, reading peacefully; 2 pillows laid behind me sinking myself in a deep comfortable cocoon. And with a nice warm shirt, shorts, and socks on...warmth circulated all around my body. However my peaceful ambiance was interrupted with a knock.....
No one was home; my parents left the house for a day for their Anniversary, my little brother went camping with a friend, my grandpa was in Italy for a vacation, and my little sister was spending the night at our cousin's house.
Another knock on the door echoed throughout the house....
I stopped reading and listened for another knock....and then suddenly another frantic loud knock echoed. I quickly moved the sheets off from me, set my book down, blew out the candle, and quickly ran down the hall. Down the stairs, I went, rushing to the front door and once reaching the door I looked into the peephole. I saw a tall figure who was recognizable but it was too unbelievable. I quickly opened the door...and there he stood sweaty, breathing hard, and tears running down his eyes. It was Devin.
Devin Bleu was one of my best friends and I was deeply in love with him. We knew each other for 3 years now and slowly but surely my "little high school crush" evolved into unrequited love for I was bisexual and Devin was straight. However, what confused me the most was that Devin gave subtle yet sure hints he was bisexual or at least curious. (But I wont get into detail with that). Now even though Devin was my friend we weren't really close but he was still considered a friend because we still hung out together, text, called each other, and especially for he the first person I came out to and he helped me through all the confusion. And...yes...he does know that I love him but we moved on from that, more like, forgetting it ever happened because we knew that nothing would be gained. But from that point, on I still remember all those days and nights alone, depressed and crying, wishing I could be his boyfriend.
Have you ever loved someone and you know FOR CERTAIN, that you were meant for each other? Yeah....That was how I felt with Devin. But just know Devin is my friend and he left for college while I stayed to go to community college, and even though it was winter break, it was unbelievable for Devin to be in front of my house because he didn't know where I lived, since we never been to each other's houses before.
So there he stood, sweaty, breathing hard, eyes puffy and red, and tears running down his face. I stood there confused and worried for Devin never cried and the only time I've seen him cry was when we didn't win the semi-finals to the champions during football season, since we played football together. I stared at his tall figure, "Dev? Why are you crying? Wassup? What's wrong?"
He began to talk rapidly, "I....I...couldn't...they hate me!"
He began to talk, rather a low crying mumble, rushing all his words into a jumble.
I moved aside, "Dev come inside," I motioned for the couch in the living room, "Sit down."
Devin walked inside and headed for the couch in the living room. I noticed his tall 6 foot 2 stature walking; his tight, firm, and big ass swaying with a small switch. He wore a simple outfit; jeans, a white shirt, and boots. He sat down and he cried even harder and louder, as he placed his large powerful hands into his face. I sat across from him, confused and my mind was bombarded with questions. This is weird! Devin doesn't know where I live. Why is Devin at my house? Why is he crying?..... I said in my head. "Devin, calm down." I said a quiet voice.
He moved his hands, "I cant calm down! My family hates me!". He yelled with a raspy voice.
"Devin just tell me what happened."
"Like I don't know and I told my parents I might be bisexual...."
"Wait when did you think you might be bi?" I said shocked.
"I've always kinda been curious but like I don't know I just couldn't take it so I just forgot about it. But its always been like in the back of my head."
"You didn't wanna' face the fact that you might like dudes."
"Yea," He wiped his tears but more kept flowing, "and like that's when everything fell from there. My mom broke down, crying, and my dad was pissed and we started fighting and then he kicked me out and I didn't know where to go. So then I texted a few people but everybody was gone and I drove around and I texted Alexadria and she gave directions to your house."
"Oh my god....Dev...I'm sorry. But don't worry Dev, everything will be alright. I know some people that can give a place to stay. But like, I don't know.....just relax."
"Man I'm sorry I came up to you like this..."
"Its cool bro.....look we'll get through this," I smiled, "you helped me when I was going through that confusion and now I'll help you. Aight?"
He began crying again.
I stood up, he looked up at me, and motioned myself to show I was offering a hug to him. He stood up and embraced me. He hugged me hard, his large strong arms wrapping me tight as if he never wanted to let go. He cried and lowered his head onto my shoulders and I could smell his strong Calvin Klein cologne. He stopped crying and raised his head and he stared into my eyes.
I could now make up his features and gorgeous face. Devin was 6'2 and strongly built. His light tanned yellow-gold skin was pure and smooth, his hair was faded, his dark brown eyebrows were thick and distinct, his facial structure was tight and defined, his face was smooth yet rugged for his shaved beard and mustache; his face slightly resembled a fierce lion. But what caught me was those intense eyes that shone a dark bronze color and stared deeply into my dark brown eyes.
There was a long awkward silence....
He then suddenly slowly lowered those luscious pink lips onto mine and kissed me. Our lips were engaged into one of most intense kisses, I ever felt. He quickly placed his large hands onto my lower back and ass, pulling closer to his body, he then motioned his large hands onto my ass and squeezed my ass cheek firmly. I moved my right arm onto his back and left hand to his head, feeling the soft touch of his faded hair. Our kiss was long and passionate as our lips slowly began to massage each other.
Then suddenly I pulled back. He looked at me with those intense eyes. I looked down, stupefied on what was happening. "Devin....I......"
"Do you still love me?" He said with a big smile.
"Yea but things changed. I moved on when you told me you were straight...and now its just confusing."
"Why are confused? I like you..." He said.
"No nigga!", I pulled back from his body, "Don't you remember when I texted you asking you what your sexuality was and you came with some bullshit of an excuse saying 'Sorry I'm straight'. And then you said 'Why you ask?' and I poured my fuckin' heart soul into that text saying how much I loved you and wish I could be your boyfriend! You know how much bullshit I had to go through! All those fuckin nights I texted you and those fuckin nights I went to bed crying because I was mad at myself for falling in love with you!" I screamed
"I was confused....you just came onto me like that and I didn't know how to react."
"Nigga you could've told the truth!" I screamed.
"Man but it doesn't matter now....I'm here now. Telling you how much I love you."
"Dev...why did you want to come to my house? Like you have hella other friends who you are close to...why come to me?"
"Because I thought you could help me. None of my friends could help me, like you could, and I thought since I was here in Elk Grove I can tell you that I love you."
"Devin....you irritate me so fuckin' much...." I said shaking my head.
"So you don't love me back?"
"You didn't let me finish.....You irritate me so fuckin' much....But I cant stand how much I love you." I said with a crooked smile.
I went back to him and allowed him to comfort me with those large arms. I don't know why but I just love the feeling of being held and smothered my a dude, just being small. I said in my mind.
We then kissed again and as time went on with us still kissing. I stopped, grabbed his arm, and dragged him upstairs.