Many people were involved in making their story, so thanks are in order. To June, for being an amazing fag hag and a wonderful editor, to Jacques and Neapolle for the support, and to Leizle for supplying me with facts to interspace with the fiction.
Radleigh from "Promises" makes an appearance in here, to know more about him just check out my other stories.
All characters in the story are 18+. Enjoy!
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Part 1
"The research paper you just submitted constitutes 25 percent of your grade. I hope for your own sake you took this project seriously and did well with your assigned topics."
Just get your lecture over already! It's the last day of classes for Christ's sake,
Gavin thought while rubbing his tired eyes, forcing them to stay open while listening to his professor's lecture. He was up all night with many of his classmates to finish their research paper, and right now he just wanted to go home and hit the sack as soon as he arrived. He looked out of their classroom's window and saw students from other classes dismissed early by their professors, already enjoying the late afternoon sun and the semestral break.
"One more thing, the dean of our college wants to inform everyone—"
The bell rang, signaling the end of their class. Gavin did not hear what the dean wanted to inform everyone as all around him his classmates cheered, celebrating the end of the semester. Gavin looked at his professor and was amazed to see that he was smiling himself, obviously looking forward to the break just like his students. Gavin stuffed his things inside his bag and started for the door, when he felt his hand pulled by someone. He looked back and saw Valerie, a petite black-haired girl and his good friend, holding his arm.
"Vin, there's going to be a bit of get-together at Jamie's place tonight to celebrate, want to come over later at 6?" Valerie asked him.
Jamie was Valerie's boyfriend and also their classmate; both of them close friends of Gavin. Gavin looked at his watch and saw that the get-together was going to be in less than four hours. He was looking forward to sleeping and not waking up until tomorrow, and he wasn't really up to the idea of tiring himself later.
Valerie saw the hesitation in his eyes and prodded, "Come on Vin, we'll just be chilling out. A few drinks, pizza, movies, you can even sleep over if you want. I only invited our close friends so there wouldn't be much of a crowd. Please Vin, tell me you'll come. Jamie! Convince him."
Valerie pulled her boyfriend beside her. Valerie was very small compared to Jamie's huge and muscular build, but somehow they look very good together. Jamie didn't need to convince Gavin anymore as Valerie set her hazel eyes to Gavin, giving him a look of pure innocence effectively hiding the feisty and headstrong girl that she really was which made her loved by many, Gavin couldn't say no to her.
"Fine, I'll be there," Gavin relented.
Valerie squealed with delight and hugged him, "Great! See you later at 6!"
They said their goodbyes, and then went their separate ways to prepare for the evening.
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A few hours later Gavin was making his way to the apartment Jamie was living in. Jamie's hometown wasn't anywhere near the university, but he was born to rich parents who insisted on having their son live on an apartment rather than crowd himself with other boys in the college dorms. This gave Jamie the freedom to do whatever he wanted without bothering other people, so it was natural that any parties and get-togethers of their classmates were done in his place.
Gavin was already a few meters away from Jamie's front door when he heard the door of the next apartment open. Out came two girls and two boys Gavin did not want to see at the moment, or ever.
"Vin!" one of them, Jack, called him, "It's been a long time since we've seen each other! How have you been, still in the closet?" This earned him a laugh from his companions.
Gavin started to cringe, but caught himself in the last moment. He did not want to let this people know he was affected.
"Whatever Jack, I'm not gay. Go bug other people," he said, causing another round of snickers from the group. Gavin rolled his eyes while the other guy, Radleigh, approached him.
"Come on Vin, you know we're just joking," Radleigh said, though his tone was anything but, "however, should the time come that you start liking the D better make it public as soon as possible. Look at Jack and I, our lives have never been dull ever since we came out. Plus, the girls dig gay guys. Isn't that right, Jonie, Flo?" he added, facing the two girls.
Jonie playfully punched him in the arm, "Shut up. We're only sticking with the two of you for your gaydars. It pays to know whether a guy's interested in my goods before I start wasting my emotions on him," she said.
Jack laughed. "You're full of nonsense. You're a natural-born fag hag, your gaydar's just as high-caliber as ours," he countered.
"Anyway," Radleigh said, facing Gavin once again, "we're having dinner together, and then catch up on all the latest gossip. Wanna come with us?"
"No, Jamie's having a get-together with our classmates next door, I already said I would come," Gavin refused. Also having dinner with them just to get grilled about his sexuality is the last thing Gavin would do.
The four of them didn't insist any further, and said their goodbyes to Gavin. He sighed as they walked away, absolutely certain that he's going to be one of the topics of their gossip for tonight. That was why he didn't fancy seeing them at all.
Gavin approached one of the cars parked outside Jamie's apartment and checked his reflection in the mirror. He swept his hand through his black hair. Having cropped his hair close to the skin last month after a frustrating exam he did not worry about having his hair cut right now. His eyes were a different matter altogether. Dark circles were already starting to form around them due to many sleepless nights, though the nap he had earlier returned a bit of life to his brown eyes. He looked at his attire. He woke up having only enough time to take a quick shower and pull on a shirt and jeans. Knowing that he would only be in the company of friends for the night dressing up wasn't that practical.
Gavin entered the apartment without knocking. Located close to the university, Jamie's apartment was Gavin's napping and study place in between classes. Some of his things were also here, in fact he considered this his second home. Being a medical technology student he was loaded not only with course units but also books, equipment, supplies and other medical paraphernalia—having a place that he could leave them but still made them accessible when needed is indeed an amazing asset. Gavin lived only thirty minutes away from the university, but with his very busy schedule he opted to leave many of his things in Jamie's apartment. He made his way to the living room and found out that most of his friends were already there sipping beers and watching The Notebook on the television. Valerie saw him a few seconds later.
"Gavin, I'm so glad you came! I thought you'd sleep and never wake up," Valerie gushed, pulling him to the couches. His other friends greeted him and offered him a beer, which he accepted gratefully. He sipped his beer and relaxed on the couch. Grades were coming up a few weeks from now, but at the moment all that Gavin wanted to do was unwind, he decided that coming to Jamie's wasn't so bad after all. He was here to have fun.
They were halfway through watching the latest installment of Scream when the doorbell rang, causing many of the girls to shriek.
"Gavin, can you please check who is outside? Please!" Valerie implored, hiding her face behind her boyfriend's arm. Jamie looked at Gavin apologetically. Gavin couldn't help but laugh at her while he made his way to the door. If there was indeed a serial killer on the other side Valerie's screams were enough to give him a headache and cause him to look for other people to victimize.
Gavin opened the door and was overwhelmed by the wonderful scent of a designer perfume that was all too familiar to him. Standing outside the door was not a serial killer but he still made Gavin's heart stop for a little while as he looked at him. One name was the only thought in Gavin's mind.
Kiran.
Though he wouldn't admit it to anyone, Gavin took more notice of a man's body than that of a woman. He was always fascinated with the veins crisscrossing a man's arm, the waves of muscles in their abdomens as they took off their shirts after PE classes, the defined contours of their legs emphasized when they run. He watched a lot of porn, but all of them were straight, though he was more amazed by the guys cocks as they went in and out of the girl, how they watched up close as the girls wrapped them around their lips and sucked them. Nevertheless Gavin passed these as nothing but observations, not enough to make him believe he was gay.
The exception was with Kiran. He had round eyes; colored such a dark shade of brown they almost looked black. Every time Gavin stared at those eyes he felt like Kiran could see into his soul, penetrating to the very core of his being. Kiran had a face that would make Botticelli's angels cry in shame. His lips looked so soft they always made Gavin wonder how they would feel against his own. Standing in front of Gavin, Kiran wet his lips with his tongue, the action sending a rush of blood to many parts of Gavin's body.
Gavin didn't realize that he was gawking until Kiran cleared his throat, making Gavin jump a little.
"Hey there hot stuff," Kiran said, grinning, "see something you'd like to eat?"
Yes, you,
Gavin thought. The look in Kiran's face was mischievous, his smirk showing the devilish personality hidden by the angelic façade. He was nothing but trouble.
Gavin loved trouble.
"Ha-ha, you wish," Gavin said, belying his thoughts, "What brings you here?" he asked. Kiran wasn't their classmate so Gavin wasn't expecting him to come.