Coming of Age - 2nd Love

Chapter 7 -- The Prelude to Goodbye

AJ hugged Brent -- "You know how to flatter a boy. I'll consider the Fab Four's proposal of playing with AJ Jr. and let you know. Are we good?"

The Musketeers -- "Always"

AJ made his way home to spend a few hours with the family before they all headed home. They talked, had a light lunch, and shared stories of the family, not all included Syd, but it was a good time to heal and reflect. AJ was doing well on the outside but he was running from the black hole that was threatening to swallow his heart. Nanny, Gran, and Gina all noticed the outward joy in AJ's voice and the despair in his eyes. They were joining forces in the corner; AJ had not missed any of the huddles that occurred over the few hours the family hung around AJ's place.

The siblings with children all headed out earlier to make certain they were home in plenty of time to get ready for school so they would miss only one day. Which they all gladly did for their brother/uncle/friend. Amanda and Chandler were just 3 and 4 years younger than AJ, closer in age than any of AJ's siblings. They made it clear that they would be there for him no matter what and he had better call if he needed ANYTHING. He agreed under the penalty of torture -- tickle that is. He truly loved these girls.

AJ finished up schoolwork and preparations for the fall semester. He picked up Syd's ashes from the funeral home and coordinated with Charlene for the service on the 16th of May on Mercer Island, which would be simple, understated, and elegant just like his lovely wife. Three photos were selected -- one of just Syd, one of Syd and AJ, and then the family photo that had been floated down the river. Everything was ready, that AJ was dealing with, Charlene and Gran were handling the catering for the after-service get-together at Charlene and Elliot's. Elliot had the boat ready for AJ to take out on the lake -- AJ and the boys would be staying with Gran before the service and the final spreading of ashes on the lake. He was going against her wishes on this one and including their parents and grandmothers -- Charlene, Elliot, Gran, Pops, Mama, Nanny, Conor, and Caleb would be joining AJ, this would be their last goodbye.

With everything set, he had the kids packed and ready to leave on Thursday, they would spend 4 or 5 days with his parents and then over to Gran's. AJ spending the time with Gran continued to be a source of frustration with Elliot and Charlene, but AJ could not spend the night in Syd's room without her, it was him nothing more, nothing less, he was just not ready.

Trav, Jer, Chase, Brett, Brent, and Steve were all over on Wednesday night for dinner and beers, which were technically illegal for AJ, Chase, and Brett but there were no cops invited so beers were on hand. As they were sitting down to burgers, dogs, chips, and beer, there was a knock at the door, Chase went to answer --

Chase was trying to be funny -- "Hide the beers, Popo is here..."

Scott wanted to put the punk in his place -- "Chase, up against the wall and spread em."

Brett yelled from the table -- "Chase that doesn't mean you drop your drawers and push your ass out."

Chase was pinned to the wall -- "fuck you."

Brett was going to find out a few things about Officer Scott Reed -- "No I think that is what Popo may have in mind but you aren't Skeeter."

AJ looked at Brett with a puzzled look on his face. He was certain that Brett was losing his mind and just being an ass -- "Steve, does your boyfriend ever get his mind above everyone's crotch area?"

Steve leaned in and whispered to AJ -- 'I'm not sure he is too far off on this one. He is around a lot and he does follow you with his eyes all the time.'

AJ growled -- 'You're a fucking moron too, I'm straight and so is he.'

Steve chuckled -- 'You're an idiot, you didn't tell us no when we propositioned you to suck your dick so on the Kinsey scale you aren't strictly straight my friend.'

As Chase and Scott walked into the dining area, Chase was offering up a plate and a place to sit. Scott told Chase he needed nicer friends who didn't always disparage his virtue. Brent heard that comment, laughed loudly, and choked on his dog.

Brett smiled -- "Chase, me thinks Brent is questioning your virtue while he chokes on a wiener."

Everyone around the table laughed loudly at that comment and Brent turned bright red at the implication. He flipped Brett off and continued eating. Trav and Jer, who were oblivious to the conversation, offered Scott a chair and would not take no for an answer, he wasn't in uniform and appeared to have something in his hands for AJ.

Trav was going to play his part well -- "Look honey, the Popo has a gift. I wonder if it is for my boyfriend, Scott, are you hitting on my man?"

So Trav was not so oblivious to the conversation. Scott turned three shades of red and handed the package to AJ -- "This was on the porch and I thought I would bring it in for you and not leave it out there."

AJ was not buying it -- "Thank you and don't mind the inmates, they think everyone should be at least 'bi' on the Kinsey scale. There are 4 gays, 2 bis, and one confused sitting at this table. When you sit down, we'll have at least 1 straight."

Jer mused -- "Looking at Scott I would say he is either confused or bi category but that is just my observation no facts to support it."

AJ was a bit frustrated with his friends as he was still dealing with his body's reaction to Officer Scott Reed -- "Would you all just drop the rantings, not everyone you run across is confused, bi, or gay."

Chase was not letting his big off the hook -- "Well, until this past week you were in the 'straight' category but I do agree with AJ, labels are for idiots. We need to get to a point where love is love and attraction is an attraction, not a label you carry around with you."

AJ was done with this conversation -- "Scott, what brings you by?"

Scott was checked out watching the banter -- "Shit I'm sorry, the intellectual banter of 7 college students had me distracted. Maureen asked me to drop this other package off for you and the boys. She was upset that she could not make the memorial but knew you and the boys would be going through a roller coaster of emotions. It's just a small gift."

AJ opened the gift. It was beautiful and he knew instantly what it was. He thanked Scott and asked him to pass on his appreciation to Maureen. Trav was watching Scott closely and was convinced the gift was from Scott. He was also pretty certain that Scott was far from straight and falling for AJ even though he was set to be married in August.

Trav was curious about the gift -- "AJ, what is it?"

Scott started to answer but AJ stopped him -- "Thank you both so much for the Triskelion. Trav, the triskelion is the Irish symbol for the family. This one is a metal medallion with a stand that we can display. It has Syd's name, mine, and the boys around the edge. It's perfect."

Trav and the others were watching the exchange intently. They all were convinced there was more behind the gift from Scott than AJ realized. They all felt he was oblivious to all things related to the attractions he brought out in others. It was one of AJ's best qualities -- humble to a fault and one of the reasons Trav was attracted to him as well. He had seen the look Scott was giving AJ in many a suitor's eyes -- male and female when it came to AJ. Trav was interested in a friend-with-benefits relationship, not a long-term love, and he was afraid that Scott was falling into the latter category. He saw this ending badly for Scott.

The guys ate, talked, and had a great time but it was clear to everyone but AJ that there was more going on than meets the eye. As Trav looked on, he was hit upside the head with a thought -- AJ knew that he, Jer, and Craig all had crushes on him so maybe he is seeing this in Scott as well. Trav shook his head and thought to himself, 'I need to stay out of this and just be the same friend to AJ that I always have been, don't meddle.'

The night wrapped up and everyone left except Trav who was riding with AJ to his parents' house so he could finalize the preparation for the wedding in two weeks. The boys were in bed, and Trav asked where the sheets for the guest bed were, AJ responded they were in the hall closet, but it would be less work for me when I get back if you rack with me. They got ready for bed and crawled into the king-sized bed for the night. Trav lay there staring at the ceiling, debating whether to talk with AJ about his thoughts on Officer Scott Reed. He decided to broach the subject -- "Skeet, what do you think about Scott?" No reply, he rolled over and leaned in to see if AJ was awake, and to Trav's astonishment, he was sound asleep. Ok then off to sleep.

When Trav woke up, he realized he was being spooned from behind and wrapped snuggly into a still-sleeping AJ. He tried to get out of AJ's grasp and everything he did seemed to have the opposite effect; he was being held tighter and AJ's enormous and fully aroused cock was pressed tightly into Trav's ass crack. The more AJ ground into him, the more aroused he became. He decided he need to wake AJ up but was unsure how best to do that without getting that huge monster wedged into his ass along with his boxer briefs.

Eventually, he was able to get his friend to wake up and AJ was mortified when he finally came to. AJ apologized profusely but Trav convinced him it was no big deal and that it was much like stroking AJ's cock in the truck. AJ confessed it wasn't that he was all that embarrassed about what happened, it was more why -- he had a dream about Scott which was wigging him big time. Trav chuckled, "First it's not a big deal, second who were you dreaming about big boy?"

AJ shook his head to clear his addled brain -- "It was an erotic dream about Syd. I'm really sorry."

Trav was trying hard not to laugh about the whole situation -- "AJ, seriously it's not a big deal." Trav grabbed AJ's hand and placed it on his mostly hard dick. "See I was not turned off by you manhandling me, quite the opposite, I was just trying to get out of bed so you would not wig out about it."

Trav hugged AJ and said that they needed to get on the road, "Let's get the boys fed and out into your Pops' Tahoe. When do you get your new ride as your bee isn't going to be good to haul the boys around?"

AJ was struggling with his erotic dreams about Scott -- "Pops is handling that with our agent, I should have my own Tahoe when we get home."

The guys grabbed the boys, changed diapers, got them dressed, fed, and in the car for the drive to Chelan, where AJ grew up and his family lived. Trav would get a lift back to Wenatchee from the Memorial Service with Chase.

The few days in Chelan were good for AJ, Conor, and Caleb. They just relaxed and worked on finding a new rhythm, it helped that his family and Trav were there to help out. AJ worked out, played with the boys, and helped out around the farm.

The first night they were at his parents' home, Trav slipped into AJ's room, dropped his boxer briefs, and slid in next to AJ. He had been prepping his ass for what he was going to try tonight. He wanted to be AJ's first and he knew AJ was very large so he had practiced with a dildo he bought. Trav slid up next to AJ and cautiously woke him up with a kiss on the cheek and a small shake. AJ woke up with a start. "Trav, what are you doing in my bed? "

Trav swallowed hard and snuggled up to AJ who realized Trav was naked -- "AJ, I have wanted you since the water-skiing event before you joined the fraternity. I'm hoping you will let me play with you tonight as I really want to be your first. What's wrong, Skeeter? We don't have to do anything if you aren't up for it."

AJ took a deep breath, it was time to jump off the cliff with his best friend -- "Trav, I have something I need to tell you. So, bear with me as I get this out.

Trav interrupted -- "You mean -- Oliver Jones? What a fucking prick. If it weren't for my older brother, he would have raped me during a baseball camp."

AJ was caught completely flat-footed.

Trav saw the fear in AJ's eyes -- "Oh shit he did rape you, didn't he?"

AJ steeled himself as this is not how he saw this conversation going -- "Trav, yes, he repeatedly raped me for 3 weeks. I quit baseball to get away from him. I became a sullen teenager and focused solely on working out and taking self-defense classes. It is also why I rarely drink to the point where I am not in control as I never want to be that vulnerable again. I enjoyed our groping in the truck and honestly had Jer asked instead of grabbing my cock I would have let him blow me.

I don't react well to anyone just trying to take what they want, even if it is simply to get me off. I have had a crush on you for years, I was afraid to broach the subject as I was unsure how I would react. I thought at first it was a wow this guy is kewl and he thinks I am a good kid but lately it is like I want to get naked and fuck you or suck each other off. I don't know if I can let someone ever top me given what has happened in the past. I probably need to see someone and get over it but..."

Trav leaned in and tentatively kissed AJ on the lips, AJ responded by leaning in and exploring Trav's slightly parted lips. The two young men were kissing frantically and rubbing against one another. Trav panted -- "May I take your shorts off? I want to feel your naked body on me." AJ nodded and kissed Trav passionately again, rolling them over so AJ was on top of Trav. AJ and Trav were grinding into one another, AJ broke their kiss, looked directly into his friend's eyes, and asked with all sincerity -- "may I make love to you?" Trav just stared at AJ, he just nodded his head because he was so overwhelmed with emotion. After 3 years of lusting after AJ, he was finally going to get to give himself to him.

AJ took his time kissing, nibbling, and biting his way down Trav's body. He was looking for what turned him on and those things that didn't, he was using his likes and dislikes as a guide. Most of AJ's turn-ons were working on Trav -- he found that when he kissed, licked, and nibbled at Trav's abdomen between his belly button and his hip bone, Trav would come undone. He thrashed, swore, and screamed into a pillow; AJ was enjoying giving his best friend so much pleasure. Since the time AJ started having sex, he realized he got way more pleasure from making sure his partners had multiple orgasms while he edged himself to the brink throughout his love-making sessions. AJ had never had sex; to have sex, it always had an emotional attachment to it, or he wasn't interested, and with Trav, they had been doing a dance for years, Trav sure AJ wasn't interested, and AJ was fighting his demons.

Both young men were beating themselves up as they should have been doing this since the campout on the river waterskiing. AJ had made his way down to Trav's 8-inch cock and was just staring at it, memorizing every contour, vein, and skin color change. He was slowly blowing hot air across Trav's pulsing rod. AJ licked the slit of Trav's cock and it sent Trav over the moon, he yelled loudly into the pillow and when he gained control, he propped himself up on his elbows, tapped AJ on the head, and growled -- "You are fucking driving me insane either suck it or stick that big ass cock of yours in my ass. I'm going crazy here."

AJ winked at Trav -- "Settle down and enjoy the ride. I'm learning here, this isn't just a wham bam thank you, man, I want you to enjoy this as much as I am."

Trav growled again -- "Skeet, I'm enjoying this but I don't know how much more mind-blowing feelings I can endure."

AJ chuckled -- "Just lay back and enjoy the ride. If I don't blow your mind and get you off at least three times you can fuck me in the ass." Trav's eyes flew open wide -- "Are you serious? If you are challenge accepted."

During this whole conversation AJ had been lubing up the fingers on his right hand and blowing hot are over Trav's cock. AJ sucked one of Trav's balls into his mouth as he circled Trav's hole with his right index finger. Trav was thrashing on the bed and when AJ sunk his finger into the joint and hit his prostate Trav blew load number one. AJ chuckled and kept going and Trav mumbled incoherently as he kept working his ass, his taint, his balls, and once in a while his cock head and his very sensitive abdomen. AJ worked hard not to let his bestie go soft, Trav was cursing him -- "You fucker, stop I can't take it anymore. Fuck that feels awesome, holy shit what was that, fuck me already, are you sure you've never done this before cause you're awesome at it. I've never felt so out of control yet so fucking turned on in my life, fuck, damn, will you show Julia that trick?"

AJ gently bit Trav's cock head, which caused his bestie to swear -- "That hurt so fucking good. AJ, I'm close again." AJ swallowed as much of Trav's cock as he could and sucked hard, he had three fingers in his ass and was milking Trav's prostate. AJ swirled his tongue around the head of Trav's cock and then plunged down -- Trav blew and AJ tried to swallow every drop. AJ had scooted up with his knee's underneath Trav's thighs and was lubing his cock up as he continued to pummel Trav's prostate.

Trav had the pillow over his head and AJ was finger fucking Trav's chute as he swirled the head of his cock. On the out stroke of his fingers, he eased the head of his cock in just before the fingers pulled completely out and started sliding in. AJ had about 6 inches of his monster in Trav's chute before he realized that AJ had his fat ass cock in his ass and not his fingers. AJ stopped everything he was doing and asked if Trav was good. Trav just stared at AJ, AJ started to withdraw from his ass when Trav buried his heels in AJ's firm ass and growled -- "Don't you fucking dare take that out of me and he pulled AJ's body toward him. "God, you feel so fucking huge but so fucking awesome. I know you aren't all the way in but fuck I could get used to having you plowing my backdoor."

AJ smiled his lopsided grin -- "Are you sure you're, ok?"

Trav chuckled -- "hmmm, let's see -- my best friend has gotten me off twice, swallowed a load, and is now fucking my tight ass. I'm FUCKING FANTASTIC." Trav reached down to feel how much of AJ was still to go, he thought maybe 3 inches. AJ was resisting Trav's legs pulling him forward, he was panicked that he was going to rip his bestie in two. Trav said to AJ -- "Look at me not your cock. NOW." AJ looked up at Trav and saw a face filled with lust and desire, not pain and regret. Trav continued -- "I'm having a great time and yes you are a big boy but I'm taking it slow and steady. You had me so revved up that I didn't even realize you had over half your cock in my ass and now you are all the way in. Fucking awesome. I'm sure you will be able to drive a combine in there after we're done but it's so worth it."

AJ couldn't comprehend how this was feeling good for Trav -- "You're lying, you have to be in pain. I remember feeling like I was going to rip in two and it hurt like hell."

Trav pulled himself up and put his hands on either side of AJ's face -- "You were raped, there was no prep, you didn't want it and I'm sure it hurt like hell. I'm telling you; I love this.

I'm on the verge of blowing again

and Trav fired off his third round of cum painting both men's chests. "Well, I guess I have to settle for having 4 or 5 orgasms and not sliding my dick in your ass. I think that is really more than fair trade. Where did you learn to make love like this? I do mean making love -- I see it in your eyes and I feel it in my heart."