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"Betsy? Here in Ann Arbor?"
"Her little brother, Ben, you remember me talking about him? He's in the hospital," he sighed. "He's got it Mike; he's got AIDS."
"Oh shit."
No wonder Joe had freaked when he'd seen me with Cam. I'd never met Betsy's little brother, but I knew Joe had, and he'd always said he was a great guy.
"Look, it's been a tough day," he continued. "I'm sorry I took it out on you. I was being an asshole."
"Don't worry about it. I think it was your turn anyway."
He grinned and then stepped forward and gave me a hug. This wasn't entirely a novel experience with us. Joe was a touchy, feely kind of guy, he was always throwing his arm around me or grabbing me by the shoulders to lead me in some direction he wanted to go. I reached around and gave him a quick squeeze, but when I started to ease off, I felt his arms just grip me tighter. I looked at his face and saw an expression I couldn't read.
"You smell like Paco Robanne," his voice was expressionless as he dropped his arms.
That was, I knew by now, the cologne that Cam wore. No doubt I did smell of it after the days activities.
"I think I need a shower," I grinned and stepped back.
"Probably'd be a good idea," he muttered.
We said our good-byes and I stripped and crawled into bed. I did need to shower, and to brush my teeth, but I was too beat to bother with either. I had so many thoughts and questions swirling around my head though, I was worried that I'd stay awake, regardless of my physical exhaustion.
So Betsy was back. Joe had told me once, she was the only girl he'd ever regretted letting get away. Maybe they'd end up together again, and this time, maybe it would stick. Whatever happened, I would be there for Joe.
I'd always liked Betsy; I hoped that now we could get to be better friends. I knew from my own experience, that what she was going through with her brother would only get worse. I made myself another promise; I would be there for her too.
And Cam, I wasn't sure what was going to happen with Cam. I didn't even know if he was willing to go public. I did know I wasn't about to sneak around for months until he made up his mind. I'd never out him, but I wasn't willing to make any emotional investment in a secret relationship either. We'd have to talk and talk soon.
It hadn't been that long ago that I'd believed both Joe and I were going to be single our senior year. Now, I maybe had Cam and it looked like Joe would be starting over with Betsy. Life was moving on for both of us.
I wondered why I wasn't happier about that.
- COMMENTS
Anonymousalmost 3 years agoI can’t bear this story. We know they end up together but the flashbacks of the years before they do are excruciating. Joe is deeply in love with his best friend and just hasn’t realized that it’s not platonic, it’s very romantic love. Meanwhile, Mike has fallen for Cam (a physical double for Joe) but there are red flags everywhere. Mike is 21, a college student, a law firm intern, and relatively inexperienced in life - and an exclusive top to this point. Cam is 32, a successful lawyer, a wealthy law partner, with an adult life, an ex-wife, two kids, an expensive boat, a mysterious past, and clearly a full and varied bisexual history. His respectful Mr Nice Guy persona in the office has given away to a hyper-controlling “heartless bastard” side in the bedroom - one that wants to be the winning top, has to dominate, needs to control and sets out to tame Mike even if it means recklessly jamming his huge cock up Mike’s knowingly virgin ass regardless of the extreme pain inflicted. This is FAR from an equal and balance partnership and Joe has every right to worry that this won’t end well for Mike. I mean, other than the fact that Cam is gorgeous, the very basics of his life, and the overwhelming arousal from him, Mike knows next to nothing about him. Yet he’s already given up his ass - and in all probability his heart - to this guy. Beep! Warning alarms are going off everywhere!!
CuriousPeteover 7 years agoWhat a chapter. Simply great. The lead up for Cam & Mike was so good and the sex on the boat was HOT! I agree with many of the others that Joe doesn't realize or want to admit that he is in love with Mike. So glad for the previews in each chapter. Gives relief that HEA is on the horizon. Love your style and humor. Sorry you are not still writing for Lit.
