The Homeroom Bunch

 by: Miguel Sanchez

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Both boys were eating and listening intently to what Mrs. Maxwell was saying. Shawn was hanging on every word because he had no idea what she would, could or even possibly say that could account for that smile she gave him a few minutes earlier. He did know this however there was now nothing between him and Colin that could tear them apart. But Shawn was still wondering just what his mother knew. He would find out in just another few minutes.

Chapter 3

Mrs. Maxwell sipped her coffee as she decided what and how to say what she needed to about whom she felt was the one thing she loved more than life itself. The last thing she wanted to do was give Shawn the impression that she didn’t care or wouldn’t totally support him. She knew that Shawn had no idea that she was aware of who he was. But in her mind, that did not matter. She just wanted for her son to finally be happy.

She took one last sip of her coffee than began to speak. “Shawn was always a sensitive child who would give of himself and want nothing in return. When he was younger, he had many friends and quite a few of them would come over to play. But when he reached about 10 or so, he began to retreat into himself. Outside, Shawn would have play friends but the number of people he would bring inside to play, were drastically going down. He became almost a virtual loner in the house.”

Mrs. Maxwell slid herself in between both boys now. This was the moment of truth. Taking both boys hands she looked at her son and said “Shawn I know that you and girls are totally non existent, is that correct?” Shawn had dropped his head and nodded when she made that statement. Mrs. Maxwell lifted his chin up with her finger before continuing. “Son, I don’t care. Look at me Shawn. Do you love Colin so much that you would want to spend the rest of your life with him and him with you?”

Shawn’s eyes were tearing. Colin had to have the strength now. Shawn needed him and he knew he had to be there for him. Colin placed his hand inside Shawn’s and laced his fingers through his friends. Shawn felt this and he looked over to see who was holding his hand. As soon as he realized who it was. He smiled and looked up at his mother and said, “I…I…I, think so Mom. I know that I have never felt this way about anybody ever before and I have to admit I don’t totally understand everything that is going on. But this is the one thing I can tell you and Colin right here and now. The answer to your question is without a doubt a yes. I do love him and I would so much like to spend the rest of my life with him. I know that sounds like a lot right now, but I know that Colin loves me too. He has told me this several times today and when I hold him, I swear I can feel his love coming right into my body.”

Mrs. Maxwell looked at both boys and kissed each on the cheek. Smiling she said, “It looks like I have just gained another son today. Welcome to the family Colin and the both of you have my total support and love. Now why don’t the two of you go upstairs and play for a while until Colin has to go home.

Colin looked at the clock and it read 4:45 PM. He relaxed when he saw that because he knew he still had over an hour before it would be time for him to have to go home. The boys held hands as they went up the stairs. This time Colin had no fear when Shawn opened the door. In fact, Colin bolted inside almost pulling Shawn off his feet.

“Easy babe,” Shawn said regaining his balance. “I thought you were going to dislocate my arm.”

Shawn still had his love’s hand so he thought about what would be fair play. He gave Colin a tug and not realizing his strength lifted the smaller boy off his feet and right into his arms. Colin landed right into the love of his life’s arms plus Colin decided to let his lips land on Shawn’s too. “Umm,” Shawn said. “Now this is something I could definitely get used to.”

When the boys finally broke the kiss, Shawn got a serious case of the giggles. Colin tried to act mad but the more he tried to get angry, the giddier he became and soon he was laughing as hard as Shawn. This went on for a few minutes until both boys could no longer stand. Soon Kelly heard a loud crash on the floor. At first she was going to go see what had happened but decided that if neither boy came down to say the other got hurt, she would just leave well enough alone. While the first thought of having a gay son upset her because she was aware of the social implications but the thought of not having a grand child did bother her. But while she was thinking about that, she asked herself if Shawn had married, he would have to have a woman he loved and if that didn’t happen, she wouldn’t have a grandchild any way so what was she really worrying about. She soon realized that she was just thinking of herself.

Back upstairs the laughing lovebirds were finally bringing themselves back down to earth. Shawn gave Colin a quick peck on the cheek and said, “Would you like to play a video game or maybe go on the computer? I have some cool things I can show you there.

Colin thought for a minute then said, “The computer sounds more my speed. I have never played a video game before but I have seen a computer used so I could remember the basics. Maybe tomorrow you can teach me how to play video games.”

While Colin was talking, Shawn was booting up the computer so he could give his friend a tour of the World Wide Web. It took a few minutes for the computer to come to life so Colin got seated next to his love so he could be sure to see everything. Shawn began typing on the keyboard and waited a few seconds and a site about the problems facing today’s gay youth appeared fully on the screen.

Colin looked wide-eyed at the screen. He saw many pictures of boys and teens that didn’t look any different than he and Shawn. “Are all these people like us Shawn?”

Shawn took his friend’s hand and said, “Yes they are babe. Inside, there are stories from kids of all ages telling of what they face every day in their life. Some are happy like us, others aren’t as lucky.”

Colin looked at the clock on Shawn’s nightstand. It now read 5:35 PM. Colin looked back at it one more time to see if he read it correctly the first time then said “Darn Shawn, I have to leave in a few minutes.”

Shawn closed the site and shut down the computer. After that was done, he scooted closer to Colin and had him lean against his chest as he wrapped his arms around him. “Colin, this has been the best day I can ever remember. I met a new friend I fell in love with him and he with me. I learned something about myself today that I can’t change and wouldn’t even if I wanted to. You are the best thing that ever happened to me and I will always love you.”

They were just sitting there when Shawn got a brainstorm. “Come on Colin. I have a great idea but we need to go and ask my mom first to see if it’s alright with her. Both boys were up and out of the room like a shot and they hit the stairs at mach 1.

In the kitchen, Kelly heard the sound of four feet coming down the stirs that sounded more like a wild stampede of buffalo. Kelly kept right on doing what she was but in a very loud voice and with a huge grin on her face said, “NO RUNNING IN THE HOUSE OR BOTH OF YOUR BACK SIDES ARE MINE!”

The next thing that was heard in the house was silence. When Shawn and Colin got to the bottom, they stopped dead in their tracks and wondered if she had meant what she just said. The boys looked at each other and decided that if Shawn was going to ask his mom that question, it better be now. Holding hands, the boys entered the kitchen and saw Shawn’s mom looking sheepishly at them. Shawn said, “Sorry mom we were just in a hurry because Colin has to leave in a few minutes. I have something to ask Mom and I don’t see a problem here. I mean he’s going to be here anyway so why not just let him? Please Mom, please?”

Kelly was good at reading between the lines of her son’s conversations. She knew very well what he was asking and decided to have him squirm and wiggle before she gave him her answer. “Gee son, I don’t know. I mean this is short notice. Your room is probably a disaster area that would take a month to clean.” After that last sentence came out she realized she might have laid it on a bit too thick.

“Aww Mom,” Shawn almost whined. “My room is clean. Colin and I didn’t mess it up at all. As for short notice, like I said he’s going to be here anyway so I don’t see what the problem would be if he spent the night.”

Kelly was having a hard time keeping a straight face. She knew she put it on a bit too thick so she decided to let Shawn off the hook. “Alright son, I don’t think it would be a problem if Colin spent the night tomorrow.” She looked over at Colin and asked, “What time does your mother get off from work sweetie?”

Colin looked at the clock and saw it read 5:40 PM. “Mrs. Maxwell I think she is already on her way home. She gets off at 5:30.”

His eyes started to water but Kelly was quick to calm the lad. “Not to worry son, I’ll call your mom when she gets home and we can work out the arrangements. Now don’t go and worry your head none. Why don’t you and Shawn go and start heading over to your house so you won’t be late on the first day you got to meet a new friend.” Kelly leaned down and gave Colin a very motherly kiss on the cheek and said, “We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and don’t forget to bring some clean clothes and something to sleep in for when you come back and can you give me your phone number.”

Colin’s eyes lit up because he had just been invited to someone’s house for more than just a short visit. He looked over to Shawn and back to his mother. He leaned up and gave her a big kiss on the cheek and a hug to match. “Thanks Mrs. Maxwell, you’re so cool.”

He turned and reached for Shawn’s hand and the two boys headed for the front door. As they stepped out, Shawn saw the homeroom club over at Bill’s house across the street. Bill waved at the boys and the four of them ran over to see their newest member again. Lance and Ray brought up the rear for a very important reason. They just wanted to gaze at Colin a little longer before they joined the group.

Bill is a very popular boy in class. He is a good football player on the JV squad who will be moving up to the varsity squad next year. Standing 5’6” tall and weighing 155 pounds, Bill keeps himself in excellent shape by running and lifting weights. He also has probably the cutest girl in the class for a girl friend in Maggie Roberts and it was her blonde hair and blue eyes that first caught his eye.

Maggie is by far the best looking girl in their homeroom. At 5’ 3” and 125 pounds, she made a lot of boys turn their head. There is also one more thing that made her stand out with her peers. She is the type of person who would say exactly what she thought and her strong stance was that the kids there at Wilson Middle were there for an education and not there to be picked on by those who didn’t want to learn. Her boyfriend Bill took the same stance on this issue as she did.

Maggie’s twin brother is Lance. Lance is in every way, except one, the spitting image of Maggie. He has the same views as Maggie but held one deep secret. Lance is gay. He figured this out when he was about 11 when he was with his best friend Ray. Lance and Ray had met when they were about 4 years old and had been inseparable ever since.

Maggie wiggled her way in between Colin and Shawn and draped an arm around each boy’s shoulder and spoke softly to both of them. “I think you two make a cute couple and I want you to know that I have your back. Lance and Ray told me about you and I think it’s great. It’s especially nice now because they have another couple to hang with too.”

Just then the rest of the club formed up with arms being wrapped around open shoulders as the six of them headed to Colin’s house. It took the group about 10 minutes to circle the block to Colin’s house.

On the way, Bill decided to make a very bold statement. He realized that if he were wrong he would be committing social suicide because Maggie would surely break up with him. If he was right on the other hand, he could let these four boys know that he was firmly behind them in their decision but he would also keep their secret. “Guys, I have to ask you a question and I hope I’m not off base and wrong. Ray, Lance, you two have been stuck together since I have known you and now Shawn you have a new best bud. Are the four of you boyfriends?”

As soon as those words came out of Bill’s mouth, everyone stopped and there was dead silence. No one knew who was going to speak first nor did they want to be the first to speak. Lance looked at Ray and there was that look between them that said all right. “Well Bill, I’m going to take a chance and answer your question. Not because I really think I have to but it’s because I get the feeling that you are on our side here. Yes Bill, I am gay and Ray here is my boyfriend.” Lance saw Ray look at Shawn and Colin then he continued speaking. “Shawn here is gay too and he just met his boyfriend today. Colin is very shy and if anybody ever says a cross word to him, the three of us will protect him with all we have.”

Bill had to speak now. “First Lance, you should make that the FOUR of us will protect Colin with all WE have. Next I didn’t ask that question to make fun of you guys. I believe like Maggie that we all have the right to be who we are and to live our life as we see fit. I won’t say I understand what it’s like to be gay but I have read a little about it and I do know that it really pisses me off about the amount of shit you all have to go through so you will not get anything less than my total support.”

Lance extended his hand out palms down and everyone started placing their hands on top of each other’s in an “all for one and one for all” show of unity. When all this was done, the homeroom club began heading to Colin’s house again.

Maggie kissed Bill on the lips and said, “I knew there was something about you I liked. How long have you known?”

Bill returned her kiss and said, “I didn’t know for sure until just a minute ago but let’s say I have suspected for over a year. You need to tell your brother to be careful when he plants one on Ray. They were over at the park and I guess they didn’t look around careful enough because I saw him give Ray one hell of a kiss. You know something? He could give me a few lessons in that department.”

At that point, Bill was giggling very loud and it got everyone’s attention. Not being shy, Lance looked at Bill and said, “What’s so funny?”

Bill finally composed himself and said; “I told your sister that I could take kissing lessons from you and Ray.”

Colin was the first to speak but it was difficult through the giggles. “Hey Lance, how much are you going to charge? Will you give a discount for a group?”

The group finished the walk to Colin’s house laughing and giggling. The group came to a small secluded area where Shawn and Colin could have a minute just to themselves before they had to be separated until tomorrow when they met to walk to school.

When the two boys were alone, they went right into each others arms and gave each other a very passionate kiss. When they separated Colin looked at Shawn and said, “I am going to miss you tonight. I can’t wait until tomorrow. I just hope your mom can persuade my mom to let me stay.”

“Don’t worry babe,” Shawn said. “I know my Mom and I’m not worried. Now please get some sleep tonight because we are going to have a great time tomorrow. Maybe we can get Lance and Ray to come over for a little while too.”

Colin said his goodbyes to the others and ran inside his house. “Hi Mom, I’m home. Did Mrs. Maxwell call you? She said she was going to.”

Colin was getting worried that Mrs. Maxwell had forgot to make that call. “Colin,” his Mother said. “I don’t know son, I was talking to your Dad for a few minutes so the line has been busy. What was she going to talk with me about? Do you have any idea?”

Colin started getting nervous again but realized that he had to be strong and answer her question if he wanted to spend the night with his new friend. “Well Mom,” He started. “Shawn had an idea and his Mom thought it was a good idea also.” When Colin gets nervous, he rambles on and on taking forever to say just what it is he’s trying to. “Ah, well Mom it’s like this. Shawn wants to know if I can spend the night with him. I mean I’m going to be there any way. You remember I’m having dinner there so he just thought why not?”

Ellen Ferguson listened to her son ramble. “Well son, your Dad and I had made some plans for tomorrow night and we were talking about you and possibly needing a sitter for you.”

Colin’s stomach and heart seemed to have just changed places in his body. Then he said stammering, “A…A…A babysitter? Mom, I’m 14 years old. I don’t need a babysitter.”

This exchange made Colin’s eyes start to tear up. Just then the phone rang. Colin wiped his eyes as his Mother went to see who it was. Helen picked up the receiver and said, “Hello. Oh, hi Kelly. Colin and I were just talking about that. His Father and I had some plans for going out ourselves tomorrow night and we were wondering about Colin. Are you sure Kelly? I don’t want to be imposing now. Well if you’re sure then I suppose it would be alright. Thank you all so very much. Good bye.”

Colin ran to his Mom and gave her the biggest hug he had in a long time. “Thanks Mom. I’ll be good, I promise. After he let her go, he went to his room to get some things together for his sleep over at Shawn’s.

After dinner Colin took his shower and got ready to watch some television. As he was getting his night clothes on he relived everything that had happened today. This has been the best day of my entire life, he thought to himself. I have friends and even made a best friend who I care so very much about I wonder how I ever lived without him in my life. When he was thinking about Shawn, he felt his manhood begin to stir again. As this was happening, Colin had a smile come to his face. He was remembering what Shawn looked like when he suddenly dropped his pants and lifted his shirt up. Colin remembered how cute he was and how he thought his chest was just so sexy.

As Colin was reliving this, his hand went down to his manhood and he began to gently rub and stroke it. He lay back on the bed and with his eyes closed. He rubbed himself to the mental picture he now had of Shawn in his mind. His manipulations were soft and slow at first. He saw Shawn in his mind doing the very same thing. As his mental picture got more vivid in his mind, Colin began stroking himself a little faster. Soon he felt that feeling start to build in his small developing balls. Within another minute or two he knew he couldn’t hold off any longer. Colin cut loose with two weak watery spurts of semen followed by a few single drops. He grabbed his bath towel and cleaned himself, then finished dressing and went to watch some television before bed time. At about 9:30, Colin said good night to his parents and headed for his room to get some sleep.

To be continued...

Posted: 07/04/08