Note: All sexually involved characters in this story are Eighteen years of age or older. There is a young, gay boy, 15 year old Fernando, whose father has kicked him out (which happens way to often in real life) and CPS (Child Protective Services) have placed him with foster parents, a married straight couple. There is no direct, or implied, sexual activity between Fernando and any other character in this story.
In Part 31:
Danny White receives a welcome letter
Rusty takes Jamal's Cherry
Fernando tries out for the softball team
DJ and Jamie take Bryan and Phil to the Waterhole
DJ Part 31
Tuesday morning, February 20th was pretty typical in the Chevas/Gomez household. Maria had prepared breakfast for her family and they were all eating. Fernando will need to leave to catch the bus by 8:10 AM.
"Dad," Fernie asked, "Chad Stewart told me that signups for the Softball and Baseball Teams are going on now. Would you think I was crazy if I signed up for the Softball tryouts?"
"Have you ever played softball?" Antonio asked.
"Not on a team, but we played in Gym class, even back in 5th and 6th grades, and in middle school."
"Son," Antonio said, "if you think you'd like to play, go for it. You may not make the team, but I would never criticize you for trying. Whatever decision you make, I will back you, but it's your decision."
"Thanks, Dad," Fernie replied, "I'm going to sign up today." Antonio smiled at Fernando's decision. He really hopes Fernie can make the team, as it would help build his confidence.
Fernando, waiting at the bus stop, "Liz, I've decided to sign up for the Softball Tryouts." The bus arrived and they climbed on, sharing the same seat, as usual.
"Fernie, are you right or left handed?" Liz asked.
"Right, why?"
"So am I," Liz replied, "you'll need a glove, even for tryouts. I was on the girl's softball team last year, and will be a returning player this year. Our hands are about the same size, you can borrow my glove for tryouts, but if you make the team, you'll need to get your own, and I really hope you make the team."
Right after lunch that day, Fernando made his way to the Physical Education Office, and signed up for the softball tryouts. The signup sheet stated that tryouts would be this Thursday afternoon, February 22nd, right after school lets out, at the baseball diamond. It also stated that tryouts would be rescheduled in case of rain. The PE teacher told him that the activity bus would take students home after the tryouts.
Fernando relayed that information to Liz on the way home.
"Cool, Fernie," Liz responded, "I'll dig that glove out and loan it to you Thursday morning for the tryouts, and you can return it sometime over the weekend."
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On Wednesday afternoon, February 21st, one of the guards handed Danny White a letter, stating "White, you've got a letter."
Danny looked at the return address and smiled, knowing it was from his friend, Fernando, and quickly tore it open and read it.
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The Letter:
February 17th
Dear Danny,
First, I want to thank you for being the only boy in Juvie Hall that was actually willing to stand up for me. You took a chance, protecting me as you did, and I'll be forever grateful to you. I sincerely hope that you didn't suffer any repercussions for your brave actions.
I have been placed in a wonderful foster home. My foster parents own and operate 'Anthony's Pizzeria' here in the shopping center. They are actually Mexican, and are the most loving and caring foster parents that anyone could ever hope for. I call them Mom & Dad and they call me their Son. They are so much better parents than my real parents were and they've never had any kids of their own. I am very happy living with them. They know I like boys, and could care less, and I have the feeling that they love me as much as I love them.
I've been transferred to a different school, Carter High, and am starting to make a few friends there. There is a girl that is a junior, her name is Liz Martin, and she has befriended me. She only lives 2 doors away from me, and we share the same seat on the bus. She got me to tell her why I was removed from home and placed in a foster home, and now knows my 'secret' but she is cool, and still wants to be my friend. I like her a lot, but only as a friend. She is a cheerleader for the basketball team. I'm considering trying out for the Softball team. Devon King, one of the basketball players bought my lunch the first day I was in school. I think he's nice, but I'm quite sure he's also straight.
Dad says he wants to get me a phone next week, and maybe, if he does, I can give you a phone number. I live at 112 Cherry Street, and if I'm not there I'm likely at the Pizzeria. Maybe, when you get released, you can get your parents to bring you to Anthony's Pizzeria for supper? I want to see you so bad!
I wanted to kiss you goodbye, the day I left Juvie Hall, and I had the feeling you wanted to kiss me too, but it probably would not have been too smart with those other thugs around. At least we were able to share a hug. I'm wondering, do your parents know that you, you know, are kinda like me?
I very much want to be in touch with you, and be friends, once you get out of there and back home. I miss you, a lot. By the time you get this letter, you shouldn't have more than a couple more weeks to go. I am anxious to hear from you.
Your Friend, Fernando Gomez
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Danny had wanted to write Fernando, but until now, he didn't have an address, as Fernando didn't know where he was going to be living. As soon as Danny got back to his quarters, he grabbed a pen and paper and started to write a return letter.
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February 21st
Dear Fernando,