Pyro

The Long Way Home

Chapter 1

I was walking home from the park one day when I saw these too boys push down another kid about my age. They walked away from him after that and just kept on going. By the way my name is Trevor and I am 15 years old. I have blonde hair and green eyes. I weigh about 135lbs [61 kg], and I am only 5'8 [1.73 m]. Oh yeah I'm also gay.

This kid looked to be about my age and height, but with dark brown hair and puppy dog brown eyes. I felt sorry for him and went to help him up. As I got closer I noticed he was crying. I slowly walked up to him.

"Ummm hey need some help?" I offered. He looked up and I could see the pain in his eyes, but more then that the only other thought that went through my mind is was that he was beautiful.

"Ummm yeah thanks," he said. I put my hand out and he grabbed it and I helped him us. I felt an electric shock shot right threw me and I held his hand. When he was standing I keep holding his hand and just stared straight into his eyes. He took his other hand and wiped away the remaining tears. He slowly withdrew his hand from mine and looked at me.

"Thanks," he said shyly.

"Your welcome. I'm Trevor by the way. Trevor Longsten," I said still looking into his eyes. He noticed me staring and blushed.

"Hi, Trevor, I'm Levi," he blushed and looked down again. God he was so beautiful. Levi bent down and started picking up his books, I also started helping by picking up the papers that fell out of some of his books. We gathered up everything and he slowly put them all together in a neat pile so they would be easier to carry.

"So where do you live?" I asked just staring at him. He blushed when he noticed but replied anyways.

"Over on Longbottom road. What about you." Wow he lived right behind me and I never noticed him before damn that sucks.

"Cool I live on Claire Street, one road over, wow that is so cool. Why haven't I seen you before?" I asked as we started walking home.

"Oh ummmm we just moved here a few weeks ago and I don't go out all that much. I don't even know what the neighborhood is like really," he replied. I didn't want the conversation to end so quickly so I took a chance.

"Hey man I really want to talk more mind if we take the long way home?" I asked. He smiled.

"No that's fine with me."

"Cool. Well the neighborhood is pretty cool. There are a bunch of kids here and there. Those two bullies you saw were Jeff and his brother Patrick. There real pricks if you know what I mean. There's a park about a quarter of a mile down the road and a swimming pool too. Other then that there isn't much to tell. With school starting soon things will quite down a little. If you are going to the public schools, you will go to Smith High School. If not and you go to private school, you will be going to Christian View Academy. Both are real cool," I said as we keep up a nice slow walk.

"Cool I think I am going to the Christian Academy. What school do you go to," he asked.

"I go to View Academy I'll be in the 10th grade.. That's its nickname by the way View Academy. So what kind of things do ya like to do?" I asked getting excited.

"I'll be in the 10th grade as well. I like to read and write. I love music, things like rock, slow rock, classical, oldies, pop and so on. I love to ride my bike and just walk around. I also love to play on my computer as well. What about you?" he asked.

"Pretty much the same thing but I like grunge music along with the other stuff. My computer is a custom built 5 gigabyte hard drive, top line RAM, CD disk reader and writer and DVD connection," I said. We had about another mile or so to go so we took our time and keep on talking. We had a lot in common and I was hoping he would be my friend.

"So what made ya'll move from your last home?" I asked. When I did I looked at him and I could tell that he was upset from that question. I was about to tell him never mind when he answered.

"You don't want to know ok. Just lets say some boys picked on me so bad I had to leave. My parents weren't mad or anything. Actually they're pretty cool. They just couldn't handle seeing me so upset all the time," he said. Wow that was sad I hope everything will be ok this time around.

"Well don't worry things will go ok. People are pretty cool around here," I said smiling at him. He smiled back and I noticed that he had dimples. They were so cute. Our streets were coming up so we parted and said goodbye, but not before exchanging phone numbers.

"I'm home," I hollered out, no one answered. Hmm wonder were everyone is. I looked in the kitchen and saw a note from my mom.

Trevor

Your father and I had to go and pick your brother up from school. Will be back later this evening. Dinner is in the over on warm should be ready by 6:30. Please take out the garbage, and feed the dog. You know the other rules.

Love Mom

Wow they usually leave me a list of rules I guess this is to see how responsible I have become.

I looked in the oven and saw mom made a meatloaf with all the trimmings. Hehe I love mom's meatloaf. I looked and noticed it was about 5 so I decided to call Levi and see what he was up too.

The phone rang three times before anyone picked it up.

"Hello," said an adult male voice.

"H… hi… is Levi there?" I asked nervously. The man just laughed.

"Yes he is. You must be Trevor, he told us all about you. I can't wait to meet you. You sound like a nice young man," he said laughing again. I just sighed to which he laughed more about. I also laughed.

"I try sir. Sometimes I don't think I'm quite there yet," I responded honestly.

"Wow a true honorable young man I like that. Well here is Levi," he said and handed his the phone.

"Hey" he said.

"Hi. I assume that was your dad?" I asked. I heard him giggle.

"Yeah sorry about that. He usually likes to know who I am making friends with," he replied with a sigh. Wow great parents. They will get along with mine.

"That's cool. At least by the way he sounds and what you told me they care an awful lot about you," I said.

"Yeah they do I love them a lot. So what's up?"

"Well I was just wondering what you were doing. My parents aren't home and I can't invite anyone over that they don't know. So hopefully you can meet my parents tomorrow," I said.

"That's cool I understand. Maybe you can come over and meet mine as well. Were about to eat. What about you?" I just had to laugh. "What's so funny?" he asked. I just giggled some more.

"I'm about to eat to, that all. We seem to be on the same time." This time we both laughed. "My mom has some meat loaf in the oven waiting on me. What are you having?"

"Spaghetti, salad and French bread," he replied.

"Cool man. Well I will let you go. Hey Levi do you want to come over here about 11 tomorrow morning?" I asked with hope in my voice.

"Yeah that will be cool. I can meet your parents then we can come over here and you can meet mine," he said.

"Yeah man that's plan. Can't wait," I said smiling.

"Me either. Well I better go, mom's calling me. Talk to you tomorrow," he said. It sounded like he was smiling.

"Yeah tomorrow," I replied we both hung up.

I ate my dinner at 6:30 and went and played on my computer for a while. I noticed my friend Greg online so I IMed him to see what's going on.

Rabbitboy: Hey G what's up?

HotGuy: Not much T what about you?

Rabbitboy: Nothing much. Just finished eating now just playing. I met a new boy today. His name is Levi. He is my age with dark brown hair and these puppy dog eyes.

HotGuy: Wow sounds nice. Hope things work out.

Rabbitboy: Yeah me too. Well I got to go talk to you later

HotGuy: Ok then cool be good bye

Rabbitboy: Bye

I signed off. It was about 8:00 when my parents came back with my brother Roger from USC.

"Hey bro what's up?" Roger asked.

"Not much. How's school, work the girl?" I asked. He laughed.

"Everything's fine just fine, what about you. You find that special someone?" he asked.

"Hehe maybe, maybe not. Don't know it," I said smiling at him.

"Ok bro we're by ourselves. Mom and dad are in their room and were here in mine. So spill who is he?" Roger asked.

"He? I don't know what you are talking about" I said blushing and trying to get angry.

"Yeah, right" he said smiling. "Come on, Trev, I know you're gay. Hell we all know we are just waiting on you to say something. Then I come home and I see your eyes all shiny. So spill who is he?" He asked again.

WHAT. They know they all know. How can this be I can't believe it. I have been so careful. No it isn't true. I started crying. Then ran out of my bros room and into mine. I laid on my bed crying. Roger came in.

"Hey man come on. I didn't mean to upset you. I thought you knew we all knew," he said putting his hand on my back and rubbing in small circles.

"No I didn't know ya'll all knew. I figured ya'll would hate me for being a fag," I said still crying. My brother jerked me up right on the bed. Grabbed both of my arms and just looked at me.

"One thing right now. You are gay. Not a fag. I hate that word. For your information, Thomas Wingfired, one of my best friends since high school is gay. He is cool. I don't like that word. People use that to put other down. Do you understand me? You are a good young man, you should not put your self down for no reason ok," he said half way through he pulled me into a hug. I just hugged him back.

"Ok," I said. I looked up and saw my mom and dad in the doorway smiling at us. I got up and gave them a hug also.

"Ok, so who is the young man who stole your heart?" my dad asked. I just blushed.

"I meet him today, he moved here a few weeks ago and he lives right behind us. His name is Levi," I said smiling.

Meanwhile at Levi's house.

Levi was getting ready for bed.

"So son, like this city and neighborhood better?" Levi's dad asked.

"Yes sir. I still feel sorry about us having to move," Levi said looking down at the floor. His dad got up and came up to him and made him look at him.

"Son we're not, there were too many bigots there as it was. We needed to leave anyways. So you like Trevor," his dad asked, he just blushed and nodded his head.

"Yes sir I do. He is handsome and nice I really like him. I just don't want him to find out about me and hate me. Plus the school…" he said trailing off looking at the floor again.

"Son don't worry about the school. I have already talked with the principal and he knows you're gay. He said that all students are welcomed and they don't preach on homosexuality. He said that he does not believe that God would create a person to be gay then leave them and not want them. Remember son, you are who you are, and we your mother and I love you very very much ok," my dad said hugging me. I nodded my head.

"Yes sir. Love you, good night," he said crawling under my covers.

"Goodnight son love you too." His dad turned off the light and shut the door. Levi started thinking about Trevor and how handsome he looks and them being friends. The last thing he saw in his head before sleep overtook him, was Trevor holding his hand and putting his arm around his waist and slowly bringing Levi closer to his body then giving him a true first love kiss. Levi sighed and fell into a deep contented sleep.

***

I laid in bed and thought of Levi. He was handsome and so beautiful. I just wanted to hold him and make him feel special. As I drifted off to sleep I saw us standing by the lake holding hands and me pulling Levi to me and giving him a kiss. Not just any kiss, but the kind that says true love.

I want him to be my friend first then see if anything happens. I hope all goes well. I really do like him and I really do want him as my friend first, but I also pray that maybe just maybe we can get beyond that and hopefully in some way become more then friends. I really do think that Levi and I would make a good couple. Even Roger said he sounded like a good match for me even if he has yet to meet him.

Roger did tell me that he was proud of me for being me and not letting what others say affect me so much that I can't stand to be around anyone. He was afraid I would try and hibernate.

I don't think so. I can't see my self-doing that and I really do want to have as normal a life as I can.

God only knows the future not me or anyone else, but I have my faith and pray that he will let all things work out. For some reason I just feel that Levi and me are going to be great friends and maybe even boyfriends.

I'm tired now and I want to sleep. I am still seeing us holding hands and kissing and saying I love you's.

Those were my last thoughts as sleep claimed me.

Chapter 2

The next day at 11 a.m my doorbell rang. I was already up and dressed waiting on Levi to show up. I was wearing jean shorts and a pull over blue shirt with my Nikes.

I opened the door to see Levi in khaki shorts and a read polo shorts with brown shoes on.

"Hey man come on it," I said smiling at Levi. Levi smiled back and walked in.

"Hey how's it going?" Levi asked.

"Fine my mom and dad are out back cooking some burgers come one." With that I lead him through the house out the back door to his parents. I introduced them.

"Mom, dad this is Levi, Levi this is my mom and dad Mr. And Mrs. Longston. Mom and dad this is my friend Levi Michaels," I said.

"Well hello there Levi how are you doing?" asked my dad. Levi smiled at him.

"I'm fine thank you, how are you and Mrs. Longston doing?" he replied.

"We're fine Levi, you have some good manners. Hopefully they will rub off on Trevor," she said smiling at Trevor who just blushed and smiled.

"Moooooom," Trevor said still smiling. Levi just grinned and giggled.

"Ah Roger, come here, this is Levi. Levi this is Roger, Trevor's brother," said my mom. Levi smiled.

"Hello," he said.

"Hey man, so you're the young man hmmm?" he asked looking at Levi causing him to blush more.

"Roger is nice," I said looking at Roger wanting the earth to open and swallow him up at that moment. He just smiled and waved going on inside.

"Come on Levi I will show you my room." With that I lead Levi up to my room.

We live in a two-story house with the master bedroom on one end and three smaller rooms on the other. There are 2½ baths and everything is cool for privacy. If the door is close you wait till asked to come in.

I showed Levi my computer and stereo system, and TV. We sat on the bed and talk about what was going on and what we were going to go and do today. We decided to hit the park and go by the pool but not to swim.

Mom called shortly after and told us to come and eat. The burgers were great. My dad really knows how to cook when you let him, even though he won't admit it I think he likes to cook more then my mom.

After lunch we headed over to Levi's house so I could meet his parents. Mr. Michaels opened the door as we were coming in.

"Hi Levi, your mom and me were on our way out. Oh you must be Trevor nice to meet you," he said holding out his hand. I shook his hand and replied. Mr. Michaels was about 6'2 [1.88 m] and 220lbs [100 kg] and you can tell it is all muscle. He had blonde hair like Levi and green eyes as well.

"Hello nice to meet you too," I said.

"Ah manners I like that. This is my wife Helen, Helen this is Trevor, Levi's friend," Mr. Michaels said. Mrs. Michaels was about 5'9 [1.75 m], 150lbs [68 kg], with blonde hair and blue eyes. Levi looks like a mix of the two.

"Hello Trevor nice to meet you."

"You to ma'am," I said shaking her hand. They said their goodbyes and left. When we got in Levi showed me up to his room and all of his stuff as well, computer, TV, stereo, etc.

We left there and headed to the park. We talked as we walked there.

"So you leave a lot of friends behind?" I asked him. He shook his head.

"No not really. I only had a few, most of the kids avoided me," he said. When he realized what he said he shut up quickly afraid that I would ask why, but I didn't.

"Don't worry I'm not going to ask why. I know one day you will tell me if you want. That is your private business," I said. Levi looked at me and smiled that same bashful smile that I fell in love with. Love. Who said anything about love, OMG I can't believe I said that word. I just met him.

"Thanks that means a lot to me. One day I may tell you, but right now I'm not comfortable talking about it," he said I just nodded my head in understanding

"Well here is the park. Not much but it can be fun, especially when there aren't to many people around like now. Over there is the swimming pool. Come on I'll show ya," I lead him over to the pool area and showed him where you had to pay your $2 to get in and get a key for the locker. Mary was working today.

"Hey Trevor, who's your new friend?" she asked.

"Hey Mary, this is Levi he just moved here a few weeks ago. I was just showing him where everything was and so forth. He'll me going to View Academy with us this year," I said.

"Levi, cool name kid. Well I'm Mary, and I'm 18. I am a senior and when your in here your in my care ok," she said smiling. Levi smiled back.

"Ok cool," he said. She let me show him around the pool area and the locker room. We had to both piss bad so we went to the bathroom. There was no one in there and there were about ten urinals lined up on one wall. I went to the far end and figured he would probably use the one two or three spaces down, but he didn't. He used the one right next to me. Wow never had that happen before.

I didn't look down and that was hard to do. I really wanted to look and see if I could see his dick, but I didn't I keep looking straight ahead. I could see out of the side that he was looking straight ahead to as we talked but every now and then his eyes would kinda slide down a little. Hmmm maybe he is gay, who knows.

We left the pool area telling Mary that we would see her later and left to head back to the park.

We stayed at the park for about two or three hours talking and getting to know each other and so forth. The really cool thing is that Levi sat right next to me. I mean if he was any closer he would be in my lap, the funny this is I don't think he realized he was doing it. Not like I mind, I mean come on he is cute, hot, and very beautiful.

After we left the part we headed back to my house to relax and get out of the sun. Even though it is August it is still hot.

We sat in my room playing on the computer and listening to the stereo and my BSB CD. Come on I'm gay what gay teen doesn't like them hehe.

About 3 or 4 we headed over to Levi's house, since he had lunch here we planed it so I would have dinner at his house.

We ate about 5:30 and the conversation was about the city and how it was and what it was like. I left about 6:30 heading home and telling Levi I would talk to him tomorrow.

When I got home my mom and dad were out but Roger was still there.

"Hey man so how did it go?" he asked me. I smiled at him.

"It was fine. We had dinner and talked about all the different things around town and no before you ask I didn't tell him I was gay. I am going to wait and let our friendship grow and see if he is anti-gay or not," I said.

"Cool man that is one of the best things you can do. Just wait and see what happens," Roger said.

We talked for a little more then I went and laid down. The next thing I know it was morning and there was a knock on my door.

"Come in," I said. The door opened and Levi came in wearing his swimming trunks, a shirt, with his towel over his shoulder.

"Hey sleepy head come on and get up. You said we were going to the pool today," he said smiling. He then noticed I was still wearing the same clothes from yesterday. "What did you do fall asleep dressed?" he asked smiling at me. I grinned at him.

"Yeah and the funny thing is I didn't realize how tired I was. Ok give me a few," I got up grabbed my trunks and went to the bathroom. I did my morning ritual changed and headed back to my room. When I walked in Levi was standing at my dresser looking at the pic of me and my old best bud Brad. We had that pic taken last summer before he moved.

"That's me and Brad. He moved last summer," I said. He jumped a little not hearing me coming into the room. I giggled. He turned around and smiled.

"Cool. My old bud was Sam," he said. We grabbed our stuff and headed to the pool.

We got to the pool paid and went straight to the changing room. We shared a locker and went and had to wash off. That is the rule. Everyone must wash off before they are aloud in the pool. You don't have to strip and wash, just wash off with water.

After we washed off we got in the pool and relaxed. We talked some more about where he used to live and what it was like. We stayed at the pool playing around and relaxing while introducing him to some of my friends. I introduced him to Brett and Alex, Chris and Trey, Billy, Jarrod, another Billy and his friend Jamie and several others. He got along with all of them.

About 3 we decided to head home. We went to the locker room and washed off again. I was going to take a shower but decided against it being afraid that if I did I may pop wood and show him how interested I was in him. I decided that that was not a good thing to be doing at this time.

After washing off we turned in the key and left heading back to our homes. Levi went to his house to shower and change and I went to mine to shower and change. We meet back up an hour later.

"So what do you want to do tonight?" I asked. He looked at me and grinned.

"Well my parents are going out tonight and said if you want you could stay the night with me," he said looking at me with those puppy dog eyes of his.

"Hold on let me call my mom and dad and see what they say," I dialed mom's cell number and got her answering machine. I tried dads and got his.

"Hello."

"Hey dad it's Trevor. Levi's parents are going out tonight and said I could stay the night. Will that be cool? please," I begged him over the phone. He just laughed at me.

"Ok ok stop begging. Yes you may go, leave his number, and remember the rules when at someone house," he said.

"Yes sir and thank you love you." With that I hung up. I walked back in jumping up and down. Levi saw me and giggled.

"I will take it for a yes then," he said giggling. I just looked at him smiling.

"He said no, what do you think he said. Of course I can dill weed," I said and we were both laughing.

I went and packed an overnight bag. We left and went next door to his house. His parents were still there so we stayed in his room deciding on what to do tonight.

"Well I have the Spiderman movie, plus Harry Potter, and The Crow, all sorts, come on and lets take a look." We went down stairs and looked and decided on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Spiderman for starters then go from there.

"Ok boys here is $30 for the pizza. There are sodas in the fridge. Don't burn down the house well be back by about 2 in the morning hopefully you two will be asleep by then," said Mrs. Michaels smiling. We said our goodbyes to them and they left.

We ordered the pizza, popped in the first movie and started watching it. About half way through the doorbell rang and Levi went to answer it. Him and Roger came back in.

"Hey little man how's the movie?" he asked.

"Fine. What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"Not much, mom just wanted me to make sure everything was fine. Well I can see it is so I will leave ya'll alone. Have fun bye," he said walking to the door.

"Bye," we said together. 15 minutes later the doorbell rang again and this time it was the pizza. We paused the movie got some plates and drinks then sat back down to finish watching it.

After the pizza and drinks we were feeling good and relaxed. We were half way through Spiderman when I dozed off.

I don't know how long I was asleep for at first but I felt a weight on my left side. I slowly opened my eyes and then I noticed the clock. 12:35 A.M. Wow I must of fallen asleep, I thought.

I looked to my left and saw Levi with his head on my shoulder. I looked down and fell in love again. Yes that was it; I am in love with him. I kissed him on the top of the head. His head moved some and his neck could be seen, it was so beautiful, creamy white skin, just begging to be kissed. I slowly begin to kiss his neck. It tasted so sweet just like him. I heard him moan and froze.

I thought I heard him say something but wasn't sure. I heard it again though and I was sure.

"Again Trevor, kiss me again," I was frozen, was he awake? Did he know what I did? The next thing I know I felt him shake he lifted his head and looked at me. He could tell that I had something on my mind.

"Hey man sorry I feel asleep. What's wrong?" he asked. At first I didn't know what to I was about to speak when I saw tears swelling up in his eyes.

"I talked in my sleep didn't I? I said something about you didn't I?" he asked. I just nodded my head and continued to stare. He was starting to really cry now. "I'm so sorry" he stuttered out. He was looking down at the floor and not us. I gently put my finger under his chin and lifted it up and turning him to look at me. He looked at me with tears falling down his face. I smiled at him and slowly bent my head towards his.

Chapter 3

Slowly our heads came together, gently very gently our lips touched. Just a soft touch, one so soft you could barely feel it. I pulled back and looked into Levi's eyes. He smiled at me and I smiled back.

"I have wanted you to kiss me since the day we meet," he said.

"Me too" I replied. I leaned in and kissed him again. This time I felt his tongue on my lips. I opened my mouth and let him in as I slipped mine in his.

We broke apart and looked into each other's eyes and smiled at each other.

"I love you Trevor. I have loved you since I meet you. You see I have been wanting to tell you. The reason we moved from our old home is because the other kids found out about me being gay.

They started teasing me, and then the beatings started. I didn't know what to do about them I finally had to come out and tell my mom and dad what was going on. I was afraid you'd hate me," Levi said with tears streaming down his face.

"Levi, I fell in love with you too when I first meet you. My brother and parents already knew I was gay and in love with you. They told me the other night; I want you to know that if anyone ever tries to hurt you they will have to go through me first. I love you Levi now and forever," I said that with tears falling down my face as well.

Levi smiled at me and kissed me once again. We cuddled up together and drifted off.

When we awoke there was a blanket on us and the television was off. I was startled at first and was scared because the only people who would have done that would have been Levi's parents. I was shaking a little when he woke up.

"What's wrong?" he asked me pulling me into a hug.

"Your parents put the blanket on us and turned off the TV. Won't they be mad?" I asked. He just smiled at me.

"No remember they already know about me, and now you. They'll be cool ok," I looked at him and smiled.

"Ok your right sorry. I love you Levi," I said. He smiled at me and kissed me.

"Come on lets go upstairs to bed."

We got up used the bathroom (separately) then went into his bedroom closing the door behind us. There was only one bed, without thinking we both stripped to our underwear and crawled into the bed. I cuddled up behind him and held him close to me. He smiled, sighed and drifted off to sleep. I followed just a few moments later.

The next morning we were woken up by a knock on the door.

"Wake up boys, breakfast is ready," said Mr. Michaels.

"Ok dad were up," Levi said. We looked at each other and smiled, then kissed. We got up used the bathroom, got dressed and headed downstairs.

We got to the kitchen and sat next to each other. Mrs. Michaels was putting food on the table. Bacon, eggs, toast, grits, and jam.

"So how did you boys sleep?" Mr. Michaels asked. I blushed and looked down. Levi took my hand. Mr. Michaels saw this and smiled.

"Trevor, you have nothing to worry about. I am sure Levi told you he that he's gay. We have no problems with that. As long as ya'll are safe and careful. I hope you will be comfortable here enough that if you two want to hold hands, or kiss or cuddle you can. Ok?" he said. I nodded my head. "Good I am assuming your parents know about you?" he asked.

"Yes sir they do. They told me they knew about me the other day, after I cried they explained that they didn't care I was gay and they were only waiting for me to tell them. But after I meet Levi they could tell I felt something for him and they thought it would be better to go ahead and bring it out into the open. I'm glad they did now," I said smiling at Levi. He smiled back at me and put his head on my shoulder. I put my arm around him and hugged him. Mr. Michaels laughed.

"Good, very good. Now let's eat."

After we ate we went over to my house and hung out for a while before we went to the park.

Roger came home and saw my arm around Levi and smiled.

"So you two finally found out you belong together I see. Congratulations," he said. We smiled at him and he went on upstairs to his room.

My parents came home a short while later just smiled at us and walked into the kitchen. We left and went to the park walked around and relax. We saw some of my friends and hung out for a while. We had a great time.

When we got back to my house my parents told us to go and get cleaned up that we were all going out, Levi included his parents already approved.

We went and washed up and left. We drove around the block to Levi's house. We got out and were met at the door by Levi's parents.

"Glad you could make it. Come on in," Mr. Michaels let us in and smiled as Levi and I walked in holding hands. "Well dinner is almost ready let's go into the dining room," he said.

We walked in and saw candles lit and the sitting places had fine china laid out.

"Why the fine china dad?" asked Levi. His dad just smiled.

"Well I figured that this is a good way to meet my boy's boyfriend's parents and family and get to know each other," he said smiling. Levi blushed and looked at me and I blushed as well. Levi and I were sat next to each other with Roger next to me and my mom and Mrs. Michael across from us and our dads at the two heads of the table.

Lasagna with macaroni, rolls, peas and pecan pie was our dinner.

After dinner the adults all talked and Roger, Levi and myself all went and watched TV. They had Star Wars II, excellent movie.

We left about 11 and this time Levi stayed with us that night.

When we got home mom and dad went to bed and Roger went out with a few friends and that left Levi and I to our own devices. We cuddled on my bed for a while and then fell asleep with me holding Levi close to me. Afraid that it may be a dream, I knew when I woke up that is wasn't a dream he was still there in my arms.

I looked up and saw his eyes looking back at me with a smile.

"Morning," he said.

"Morning. How long have you been awake?" I asked. He just smiled. So I started tickling him to get the answer.

"Hehehehe ok ok I'll tell ya," I stopped tickling him and looked at him waiting. He smiled at me. "I've only been awake for about an hour. I didn't want to wake you. You look so beautiful. I love you Trevor," he said with a smile on his face and tears glistening in his eyes. I smiled at him.

"And I love you too Levi," I bent down and kissed him fully on the lips.

We got up and went down for breakfast. We ate then once again headed to the park.

All day long we stayed together. When we had the chance we would steal a kiss and hold hands. I fell in love with him all day long. That night when we parted I walked him to his door.

"I had a great time today Trevor, thanks," he said. I just smiled back.

"Your welcome, I too had a great time. I love you Levi," I told him. He smiled.

"And I love you."

He bent his head forward and we once again shared a great kiss. I said goodbye and waited till he got inside to walk home.

I love Levi Michaels and I can't wait to see what happens when school starts.

A few months later school did start and that is a very interesting story there.

Chapter 4

School finally started, Levi and I have hung out everyday since we got together, and when ever we went for a walk we always took the long way home so we could be together longer. On the weekend we stayed at each other's house. Friday's his or mine and the same for Saturday's.

We were always together. Our families were becoming great friends and everything was going great, but like all great things something had to happen and in this case it was Fred Tompkins, the school bully.

The Michaels and my parents told us not to worry about him and if he causes us any problems to let the teachers know immediately. We agreed.

Levi and I were in homeroom together and also in math, biology, history, and gym together, the only classes we didn't share were civics and English for me and English and physical science for him.

Unfortunately we had Fred in out history and biology class. The teacher warned any students that caused problems would be sent to the principal's office immediately. We hoped that this would keep Fred from bothering us but it didn't.

"Hey I heard you two were faggots," he said. Levi looked scared and scooted farther down in his seat while I turned and looked at Fred.

"Hmm well last time I checked I was straight and so was he. If your so interested in us being gay when we are not then that must mean that you are the one who's gay and wanting to get into our pants," I said that loud enough that even the teacher heard us, but I think she figured that I put him in his place when he turned red and didn't say anything. I hope that is what happens.

By lunch it was all over school that on the first day of school I stood up for myself and faced one of the school's bullies by myself.

People I didn't even know were telling me congrates and all of that. Hell I didn't do anything special, well not to me.

By the time that the bus came I was tired and exhausted, Levi looked and noticed this.

"Hey if you want we can do our homework separately and I could let you get some sleep," he offered, I just smiled at him and shook my head.

"Naw that's ok," I said smiling at him he smiled back at me.

When we got off our bus we started walking and like always took the long was home, I loved being with him and I wanted to be with him as much as possible. We got to my house and let our selves in with my key. We got a snack and started in on our homework.

We were finished by 4:30 so we sat on the couch with my arms around him and his head on my shoulder watching TV. We must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew Roger was waking us up.

"Come on love birds dinner's ready, and Levi your parents already know that you're eating here." Roger said smiling at him.

"Ok thanks Roger," he replied. I loved the way he talked. We got up and washed our hands and faces to help us wake up and went to the table for dinner. After dad said the blessing, we started dishing out the food and talked turned to how our day was.

"So Trevor, I heard you held Fred Tompkins at bay, is it true?" asked Roger, I forgot about that and didn't want to be reminded of it so I glared at him.

"Yes and I didn't do anything important. He said he heard we were faggots and I told him we weren't and that if he is that interested in our sexuality then he must be gay not us. Well he was mad but didn't say anything else to us." My mom and dad just looked at me and smiled.

"What did we tell you two about going to the teacher for help?" my dad asked looking at Levi and me. I just blushed.

"Well it was in class and the teacher heard us and just smiled when I said that. So I figured it was cool with her," I replied smiling at him. Dad and mom just chuckled.

After dinner I walked Levi home and gave him a goodnight kiss in the shadows. I walked back home crawled into bed early and went to sleep.

The next day everything was going fine till the end of school, I was waiting on Levi when I felt a hand on my shoulder and someone push me forward.

"Hey fag don't you ever talk to me like that again. You're the faggot and everyone knows it, and one day we are going to meet and I'm going to kick your ass." With that Fred walked away. I just stared at him and didn't say anything. About that time Levi came up and saw me on the ground.

"What happened?" he asked helping me up.

"Nothing just Fred, he threatened me for yesterday. He's just a bully, come on the bus is here," I said. We got to the bus and stood in line waiting to get in. Fred came by me and pushed me again. This time I pushed back. He was about to hit me when we saw a teacher coming towards us. We got on the bus and rode silently all the way home.

We were walking home when Levi finally said something.

"I'm scared for you Trevor, please be careful and tell your mom and dad what happened," he said pleading with me. I just turned towards him and smiled.

"If I felt he was serious I would say something he is just all talk, but I promise if he tried anything again I will tell someone ok," I said smiling at him.

"Ok just please be careful. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt."

"I love you too, now come on lets get our homework done." We went to his house did our homework then relaxed.

I had dinner there then left and went on home. We talked about my day and I didn't bring up Fred, he wasn't worth it.

The next day we got to school and saw Fred standing out side waiting around. We got off the bus and headed straight to the doors as we reached the doors Fred grabbed me.

"Watch your back," he said then he walked away. Now I was afraid but I wouldn't let Levi know.

"What did he say?" Levi asked. I looked at him then it dawned on me that Fred whispered to me.

"Nothing just being a prick, saying I was a fag that's all." We headed towards homeroom and I forgot all about it.

The school days were slowly going by.

Levi and I did our homework at each other's houses and ate at whichever house we did our homework at. We always did our homework at my house one day and his the next.

On the weekends we did just like we did in summer, one Friday my house, Saturday his then the next weekend Friday his house and Saturday mine. We always made sure that we let our families into our lives and let them know what was all going on. Except about Fred.

Fred would glare at me everyday and reminded me to watch my back but honestly I was getting tired of it so I stopped worrying and just worried about my test and the stuffing I did. I wanted to make good grades so I could not only pass to the next grade but also be able to get a scholarship one day so my parents didn't have to worry about trying to pay for me to go to college.

In October I got my learners permit and dad started teaching me how to drive. Levi always kidded me about him wearing a helmet whenever he drove with us but I knew it was in good fun. I couldn't wait for him to get his in November because I was going to do the same to him, hehe.

By December we both passed our first nine weeks and we both had A's in all of our classes even biology and history, which Fred was in. Fred hasn't really bothered me any so I figured he thought he couldn't get the best of me and left me alone.

I got Levi a necklace for Christmas and he got me a silver bracelet. I loved the bracelet; it had the rope look to it. He loved the necklace I got for him. It was a gold rope one.

We each got a lot of gifts from our families and we got each other's families gifts as well. I mainly got his mom and dad gift certificates. I figured that way I couldn't go wrong and they loved them. Levi got my mom, dad and brother gift certificates as well.

I got a watch from the Michaels and Levi got a watch from my parents. We both needed them and we loved them a lot.

We got back from Christmas vacation and it was as if nothing really changed, everything was the same except they announced a spring fling this year and carnival and we decided to sign up and help out as much as we could. Good thing we did, there was a lot to do to get ready for it and it would take months to prepare.

And yes Levi did get his learners permit and I teased him aimlessly about his driving just like he did me, he he

I couldn't believe that everything was going so fast. March was already approaching and so was my birthday I was going to be 16 finally.

It's not like we don't have any friends, we have tons of friends but I just want to be with my Levi. My parents understood and were cool with it along with Roger, Levi and his parents.

Finally March 14th was here. Yes I was born 3 days before St. Patrick's Day. This year my birthday fell on a Friday and it was just great because I was going to have a tent in the back yard for just Levi and me.

When the day came for my party I was so excited I didn't pay any attention to my classes. I got into some trouble but my teachers were really cool. Levi was just as excited for me. I planned a small party not a big one just my family, Levi, his family and me. Why do you ask for a small one and not a big one? Well I wanted to be able to hug and kiss Levi as much as I wanted and if there were a lot of people there I couldn't.

We all went out to eat to a really cool restaurant that just opened up here called Carey Hilliard's. We ate then left and went back to my house for cake and ice cream. I opened my presents and got a lot of great things, like a new game for my computer, a hand held pocket notepad so I could write down things I wanted to then download them to my computer, I got some money, cloths and a bunch of other stuff, but I noticed that my parents didn't give me anything. I didn't say anything and neither did they.

As we were finishing up everything my parents brought out a small box and put it in front of me. I looked at them in curiosity and they told me to open it. I did and found a set of keys in there. I just looked at the keys then them.

"The SUV you wanted is sitting in the drive way." Was all my dad said. I couldn't believe it and ran out front. There sitting the drive way was a brand new 2002 blue SUV. I started crying and turned around and hugged them. We were all laughing and crying.

"Tomorrow we take you to get your drivers license." My dad said. I looked at Levi and he smiled and I hugged and kissed him.

That night we stayed in the tent and held each other. No we didn't have sex, we talked about it and decided that it would be better to wait. Neither one of us were ready and nor did we want to rush into anything.

Saturday I took my drivers test and passed with flying colors. Sunday Levi and I went and rode all around town and stopped at a few friends' houses and showed them my new toy. They liked it and wanted me to pick them up one day to take them to school or take them home I agreed but didn't know when I would have to talk with my parents about that first.

That Monday we went down town and watched the St. Patrick's Day parade and had a blast, but on Tuesday that would all change.

School started the same way but this time I arrived with Levi in my new SUV. That day was going normal as any. We had history right after lunch and I told Levi I would see him in class because I had to use the bathroom. He said ok and went ahead to the classroom.

I went into the bathroom and used it. I finished up and was drying my hands when I felt someone come up behind me and hit me in the back. The pain was excruciating, it felt like someone then put something into my stomach. I opened my eyes and saw Fred standing there smiling at me then walk out. I looked down and saw blood soaking my shirt. I was stabbed I remembered my back reached back there and felt something wet. I brought my hand to my face and noticed blood there too.

Fred stabbed me in the back and the stomach. I about fell over; no I had to get out of there. I stumbled my way out into the hall; there was no one there.

My classroom was just down the hall from the bathroom and I started heading that way. I was leaning against the wall and was leaving a trail of blood on. I made it to the classroom and walked in. The teacher stopped talking and looked right at me. I turned and looked at Levi.

"Help me," was all I said before I collapsed and fell to the floor. I heard screaming and felt someone lifting my head. I looked up and saw Levi there sobbing.

I lifted my hand to his face.

"I love you," I said. He just started crying harder, but between sobs I heard what I needed to hear.

"I love you too." I smiled then slowly drifted off to sleep hearing Levi calling my name

Chapter 5

Levi takes the story over

We were all outside when the ambulance came and took Trevor away, the police were asking me all sorts of questions and I didn't know what to do or say. I didn't know who did this or why, I had my suspicions but that won't mean much.

"Son listen we know he is your friend but we have to find out what happened," one of the officers said. I looked at his nametag and it read Smith.

"Trevor and I met in the hall after our next to last class period and he had to use the bathroom, he said he would see me in the classroom, when he got there he came in he looked at me and said 'help me' then he fell on the ground covered in blood. We all ran up to him and I put his head in my lap," I said then started to cry harder.

"Come on son it'll be alright, hang in there," he said. About that time my parents showed up. My mom ran up to me and started hugging me, she was crying as well.

"Oh baby, I'm so sorry this had to happen. The Longstens called and told us what happened after the police called them," she said. My father came and gave me a hug as well.

"Son do you have any idea who may have done this?" my dad asked. I nodded my head. The officer was still there and saw me nod.

"Sir I have one more question for your boy. Levi I know this is hard but I just saw you nod your head saying that you may know who did this. Can you tell me please?' he asked. I looked at him then started shaking I was scared if I said who it was that I would be hurt.

"I don't know, I'm scared to say who it might have been. I'm afraid he may come after me too," I said crying. The officer nodded his head.

"I understand son but you have to tell me, I know you're scared and all but if you don't tell me the DA may say I have to arrest you for obstruction of justice. I know I know it sucks and I can't do anything about it. I have an idea why don't you all head over the hospital, I'll meet ya'll there in a while then you can talk to me there without anyone hearing us. OK?" he asked. I looked at him and smiled.

"I'd like that yes, thank you," I said my parents took me and we headed off to the hospital.

It seemed to take forever to get there; I was scared and didn't know what was going to happen. I thought about all the times Trevor and I shared together. The laughs and crying even got into an argument once. It was something small and later we apologized and worked it out.

I'm scared he may die, I don't want him to die 'please God help us' I prayed.

We arrived at the hospital emergency room my mom and I ran in while my dad parked the car. We didn't see any of Trevor's family and asked the nurse about it.

"I'm sorry there in a waiting room for the victim but only immediate family can get in," she said with a condescending tone. I lost it.

"Listen you bitch, I'm Trevor Longsten's boyfriend. My family and his are so close we are family now get off your ass and go and get them for us, now," I hollered at her. She just looked at me for a minute; it looked like she was about to say something when a doctor came up to us.

"Are you the Michaels?" he asked. We nodded our heads. "Come on then the Longstens are waiting for you," he said. He glared at the nurse then took us back to where Trevor's family was waiting for us.

We walked down the long white hall to a little room on the right hand side. Sitting were Mr. and Mrs. Longsten, Roger and a few other people I didn't know or recognize. Mrs. Longsten got up and gave me a hug, along with Mr. Longsten and Roger. I started crying again.

"Any news yet Sam?" asked my dad. Mr. Longsten just shook his head.

"Nope none yet Jack. How are ya'll holding up?" he asked.

"Ok for now but I think Levi is the worst for wear right now," my dad said looking down at me. I was still holding onto my mom and Mrs. Longsten.

"Oh by the way this is my mother and father, Steve and Janice Longsten, mom, dad this is Jack and Betty Michaels and there son Levi who is Trevor's boyfriend," Mr. Longsten said. They got up and shook our hands.

"So you're the one who turned my grandson gay uh?" the older Mr. Longsten said. I just stared at him in shook for a minute and started crying again. My dad was about to say something when Mr. Longsten stepped in.

"Now dad I have told you this a hundred times no one made Trevor gay. He has always been that way. If you don't like it then leave, I will not have you here causing more pain and suffering. If you don't like that then just disown me, I no longer care. You have always been a redneck closed-minded southerner who can't see the light of day. If you don't want anything to do with my son then you won't have anything to do with me. Now go," he said. I couldn't believe that Mr. Longsten said that to his own father.

His father and mother were shocked and the old Mr. Longsten was turning red.

"Fine then we'll go, at least one of your sons turned out right, come on Roger let's go," he said turning to face Roger. Roger just looked at him.

"I don't think so. I love my brother and I've known he's gay forever and I don't care. I love Levi here just as much as I do my brother, they are apart of this family. Sorry grandpa but no,S I am not going with you, not now or ever." Roger said.

I smiled at Roger then went and gave him a hug. He hugged me back. Old Mr. Longsten just turned around.

"Come on dear we have to go," he said walking out. He was half way through the door when he noticed that old Mrs. Longsten wasn't behind him.

"Steve Longsten, how dare you?" she said. "That is your our grandson in there, just because you can't handle that he likes boys instead of girls and that he seems to have a nice young man that wants to be with him there is no reason to try and make people do what you want. You want to leave then fine, just go. I will stay here with my son and grandchildren and my grand-son-in-law," she said smiling at me I smiled back. "If you don't like that then fine I will find my own way home, otherwise sit down and shut up," she said.

Young Mr. Longsten looked at his mom like she had two heads. He later told me that his mother had never stood up to his father before and he was very proud that she finally did.

"Janice, how can you say that, I love you I just can't handle this. It isn't right and you know it," he said staring at his wife just looked at him.

"Right or wrong I have come to the conclusion that God wants us to all be happy and find the one that loves us, whether it be man or woman. And it appears that our grandson has found someone to make him happy. Now no more talk, either stay and sit down or shut up and go," she said turning around and sitting in one of the chairs there. I went and sat next to her and she put her arms around me. "He's going to be alright I promise you he will make it through and he won't die," she said to me. I started crying again and she just held me tighter.

Old Mr. Longsten just looked at his wife then came over and sat on the other side of me. He put his arm around me. "She's right he will make it through this. I'm sorry for what I said and how I acted. I think you are a fine young man and you make a great addition to our family," he said. I hugged him and he returned my hug.

We were all sitting and chatting quietly with me sitting in between the old Mr. and Mrs. Longsten with my parents on the other side of the small room, Roger and his parents sitting on the far wall, when a doctor came in.

"Mr. and Mrs. Longsten?" he asked my parents. They pointed to where Mr. and Mrs. Longsten and Roger were sitting. The doctor went and sat by them. "Ok we have done all we can down here, he is going up to the OR now. As you know he was stabbed in the back and the stomach. The good news is that the stomach didn't leak to much stomach acid so nothing was really damaged, also the stab wound isn't to big it shouldn't be to much trouble for them to repair it. Now the bad news, the knife hit the lower spinal column, it went in pretty deep, the tissue won't be to bad to fix and heal it self but we aren't sure about the spine. We won't know until he is fully awake if he will be able to walk or not. There is the chance that your son will be paralyzed. I'm sorry," he said. He sat there for a few minutes. "Are there any questions?" he asked.

"Can we see him before you take him up to the operating room?" Mrs. Longsten asked. The doctor shook his head.

"No I'm sorry they had to rush him right up there after we did what we could for him down here. You will be able to see him when we get him into his ICU room, the operation will take about five or six hours then another hour or so in the recovery room," he said. We all nodded are heads.

"Even though he is asleep can you give him a message for me?" I asked. The doctor nodded his and looked at me. "Tell him," I stopped and tears were starting to fall once again. I tried again, "tell him I love him and to come back to me," I said starting to sob, the older Mr. and Mrs. Longsten held onto me as I cried.

"I will son, I'm assuming that you're his boyfriend?" he asked, I just nodded my head. The doctor smiled at me. "He was awake long enough to say that he loved someone named Levi, is that you?" he asked me, I was really crying now knowing that Trevor said that. "I'll make sure that he knows you love him and to stay with you ok?" he said putting his hand on my shoulder, I nodded my head. "If there is nothing else I am going to go and give him this message and find out what is going on ok?" he asked. We all said fine and bye for now.

About an hour later Officer Smith came in, he knocked on the door and stood there a minute.

"Hey little man any word yet?" he asked coming up to me. I just shook my head. He turned to Trevor's parents and brother. "I'm sorry for what happened. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. I was the one first on the scene," he said. Mr. Longsten got up and shook his hand.

"Thank you for helping my son," he said. Mr. Smith shook hands then hugged each other, but were crying. When they parted Officer Smith turned towards me.

"You ready to tell me who you think did this?" he asked me, I just looked him then my parents, then the Longstens and finally Grandpa and Grandma Longsten (they told me to call them that) the all nodded their heads and I looked up at Officer Smith. Taking a deep gulp I told him.

"Fred Tompkins, one of the school bullies. A few months after the start of the school year we had a few problems with him, Trevor handled him and told him to leave us alone. One day he whispered something in Trevor's ear, I don't know what it was. All Trevor told me is that he called him a faggot. I think he threatened him I don't really know but that is what I feel it was. I think it was Fred Tompkins that did it," I said looking down.

Officer Smith wrote all of that down.

"Anyone else?" he asked. I shook my head. "Ok thank you and don't worry I won't say where the name came from, I'll just say that a bunch of kids said that Trevor had problems with him at one time. I won't let him hurt you I promise," he said looking at me, I looked back at him then got up and hugged him he hugged me back. "Does he drive a vehicle?" he asked. I thought about it for a minute.

"Yes sir a black Rodeo 4x4," I said. Officer Smith also wrote that down, "I think you should know that in a way Fred was right, we are faggots. Well gay, we are boyfriends," I said, watching him to see how he would react.

"Well that is between you and him, I personally don't care, my younger brother is gay. Don't worry man we'll get him," he said. With that he left and started his investigation

It was about 7:30 when the doctor came back in to see us.

"Well he is out of surgery and in the recovery room. He made it and is doing fine. He'll be there for about an hour to an hour and a half. The stomach wasn't as bad as we thought it was. The knife went right in and came right back out, but the back is as bad as we thought it was. We don't know if he will ever walk again. I'm sorry. After we get him up to a room we'll let ya'll come up and visit for a little bit." The doctor then left and walked out.

We all cried tears of happiness and hugged each other.

At 9 a nurse came and got us and took us up to the intensive care unit.

We walked in and saw tubes and wiring running from machines all around him to him and into him. I was crying before I even got to the bed, as well as the Longstens.

"Baby you're going to be ok, I love you," said his mom. I held his hand and whispered to him.

"I love you Trevor and I will take care of you now and forever. Please wake up soon," I said giving him a kiss on his cheek. I felt him squeeze my hand.

I looked at everyone and they all smiled, we watched and soon saw his eyes flutter some. He slowly opened them and tried to focus, at first it was difficult, he looked around and saw everyone there, and smiled at them. He turned his gaze to me. I bent down and kissed him softly on the lips.

"I love you too," he whispered out. We got the doctor and he came in and saw that Trevor truly was awake.

"Well young man you gave a us quite a scare. How are you feeling?" he asked. The nurse had brought in some ice chips and he was able to suck on them and that helped him to speak.

"Hurting and I can't feel my legs," he said. The doctor just nodded.

"Well we'll have to run some more test to see what is going to happen, for now rest and I'll be back in the morning to see you," he said.

"Ok thanks," Trevor told him, they smiled at each other then Trevor turned to me. "Fred Tompkins did this," I was about to respond when a voice behind me said something.

"Thank you for telling us that. At 8:30 tonight Fred Tompkins Jr. was arrested." We all turned and stared at Officer Smith.

"We found a knife right out side school property that we were able to match to your blood, and the prints we took off of it were Tompkins. Of course his parents are trying to claim self defense but the thing is that there are too many witnesses saying that there is bad blood between ya'll and also you had no bruising on you. Now with you awake you can tell us what happened," he said coming into the room. I ran up to him and hugged him.

Chapter 6

"Trevor this is Officer Smith he was the one who was first on the scene and was able to help control the bleeding," I said pulling Officer Smith over to the bed and taking Trevor's hand in mine. Trevor seemed surprised that I did that. "It's ok I told him about us and his younger brother is gay," I told him, Trevor relaxed at hearing that.

"Officer, can you wait till tomorrow please," asked my mom.

"I'm sorry I really wish I could, I don't want him to have to relive all of that right now, but the sooner I do this the sooner we can get on with the proper charges plus to see if there will be additional charges as well." Officer Smith sad.

"It's ok Mrs. Michaels I don't mind," Trevor said smiling at me and holding my hand tighter. "Well let's see, I meet up with Levi after our next to last class, I had to use the bathroom. After I finished I was washing and drying my hands when I felt something hit me in the back, I then closed my eyes for a second then felt something in my stomach, I opened my eyes and saw Fred standing there smiling at me then he walked out. God knows how I managed to get to the classroom but I did. I went in there saw Levi and said help me then I fell on the floor, Levi came and held my head, I told him I loved him and he said he loved me back the next thing I know I'm waking up in the recovery room," Trevor said. Officer Smith wrote all of this down.

"Levi here said that Fred said something to you last year, he whispered something to you, now Levi said that you said that Fred called you a faggot but he thinks it's something else. Was it?" Officer Smith asked. We all looked at Trevor and waited.

"Yeah it was. I didn't say anything because I thought he meant he would try and jump me, you know try and fight me, he said to me 'Watch your back' then walked away. He never did anything or bothered me again, I thought It was over I guess not," Trevor said.

"Ok thanks, get some rest," Officer Smith said, he said his goodbyes then left. I looked at Trevor and noticed that he was grimacing from pain.

Trevor continues again

Yeah I did need to get some rest all through what I told them about Fred I was biting back from crying out from the pain in my back and stomach, but now that I was through I couldn't any more. I started crying and Levi held my hand the entire time. My dad went and got the nurse who came and gave me a shot of something and the next thing I knew it was morning.

I awoke with my mom asleep in a chair next to the bed holding my hand no one else was there. I had to pee but couldn't get out of the bed, I couldn't feel my legs and I was in to much pain to try. I finally shook my mom awake.

"Mom I have to pee," I said. She woke up and brought me over a bottle.

"Can you do it or do you need some help?" she asked me, I turned red I didn't want my mom to see my stuff.

"No I can do it thanks. Can you give me a little privacy please?" I asked. She just smiled and walked out the door closing it behind her. I pulled the sheets down and put my dick in the bottle and started peeing, it felt so great. When I finished I set the bottle on the table next to the bed and pulled the sheets back over me. "Ok I'm finished," I said aloud.

My mom came in took the bottle dumped it in the toilet the brought it back to the table.

"Just in case you need it again. Your dad will be here about noon, while he is here I'm going to run home shower and change and be back in a bit ok," she said.

"Ok, when will the doc be here? I want to find out about my legs?" I asked.

"I'm not sure honey but I think about 10, it's 9 now," she said. A nurse came in and brought me some breakfast, of eggs, toast, grits, and something hard that was supposed to be a biscuit. Finally the doctor came in.

"Good morning and how are you feeling today?" he asked.

"I'm sore and I can barely move, what's wrong with my legs? Why can't I feel them?" I asked him wanting some answers. At first he just looked at me.

"Trevor I'm sorry son, to be honest we don't know if you will ever get the full use of your legs back again or not. The knife went in and severed several vital nerves and also he cut part of your spine. We are going to be taking you down the x-ray to get a better look at your back, also an MRI and a full body cat scan. We are going to run every test possible to find out if you will be able to walk again or not. To be honest, it doesn't look good," he said just looking at me. I started to cry.

I wouldn't be able to walk, what about Levi how will he react to it? He may not want to be with me, OMG I can't believe this is happening to me the doctor left the room while my mom held me. We heard him mutter before hand.

"I hope they catch the sonofabitch that did this."

About 11 two orderlies came in and helped me into a wheelchair, the doctor wanted me to try and move but be careful not to put to much strain on the stitches. They wheeled me down to the x-ray room. When we got there the two orderlies and the x-ray technician helped put me on the table and had me lay how they needed me to. They apologized for the pain but they had to get the best shots possible, I understood and told them not to worry.

After the x-rays were taken I was taken to the MRI lab and had more pictures of my insides taken, then on to the full body cat scan. After all was said and done it was nearly 1:30 and I was hungry. One of the orderlies wheeled me back to my room and the other went to get me some lunch. Dad was there when we got back, he helped the orderly put me in the bed, then the orderly left and the other one brought my lunch and said he would be back later if I needed anything.

"So how did it go?" dad asked me. I just looked at him.

"Painful, the doc said all these test were to see about my legs and if I could ever walk again, he didn't sound too hopeful," I said tears trickling down my cheeks. My dad hugged me then had me eat, soon I was finished and mom was back. We were talking about school and that Fred's arraignment hearing was today and what they thought would happen, since he was only 17, none of us had any ideas.

About 2:45 Levi and his mom showed up with Roger, Levi came up and gave me a hug and a long kiss, so long that my dad had to clear his throat. We leaned back from each other and smiled.

"I've been worried about you the whole day, they made me go to school even though I wanted to be here with you," he said and I smiled at that.

"That's ok it was best for you I have barely been here since 11. They have been doing test to find out about my legs," I told him. Roger came around the other side of the bed and hugged me.

"Have you heard anything yet?" Roger asked I just shook my head no. About that time the doctor came in.

"Hey how are you doing?" he asked, I just looked at him and nodded. "Good well I got your test results back," he said and stopped, he kinda started at me for a minute then continued. "Trevor the damage to your back was sever, we were able to repair some of the damage but not all, Trevor I'm sorry but at this moment in time you won't be able to walk again, I'm sorry," he said.

I stared at him and shook my head no with tears rolling down my face, he tried saying something to me and I didn't want to listen I even tried hitting him but my dad grabbed my arms and wouldn't let go, the doctor excused himself and walked out the room. I lay there sobbing and screaming as my dad held me.

"Shhhh it's alright, everything is going to be alright son, calm down. We're all here for you. You have nothing to worry about no one is going to leave you," he said. Yeah right, I thought, Levi wouldn't want to be with me now.

I felt someone else's hand on me and looked up into Levi's eyes, he had tears in them. He bent down and kissed me and my dad let me go.

"I love you Trevor Longsten and I'm never going away from you. No matter what happens. You may not be able to walk but that does not stop me from loving you," he said staring me right in the eyes. I just stared at him and he nodded to my unasked question if he really meant it. And I fell in love with him all over again.

"Levi I'm sorry, dad I'm sorry please get the doctor back in here," I said while holding onto Levi. The doctor came back in. "Doctor I'm sorry for trying to hit you, I'm just so mad and upset I thought everyone would abandon me," I said looking at him. The doctor just smiled.

"I understand, you're not the first patient to try and hit me or have actually hit me, I've had others. But trust me everything will be fine. If it makes you feel better you'll be able to go home by the end of the week as long as the stitches are doing good," he said.

"Ok thanks," I said with tears drying on my face. He nodded his head then walked on out smiling.

Everyone stayed till 9 then left everyone but my dad, we sat and talked for ages, he told me about his uncle Jimmy who is dead now about how he felt about being in a wheelchair and what all happened. I fell asleep about 10 and didn't wake up till 7:30 the next morning.

The week went slow for me. The doctor came in twice a day to check me over and make sure everything else was ok. I had some more test done to see how my insides were coming along and surprisingly they were healing up fast. I would be able to go home Friday after all.

Also during the day I had a physical therapist come in and teach me how to get on and off the toilet, in and out of the shower and even how to dress my self. It was hard work and it will be for the rest of my life but at least I have Levi and both of our families to help.

The therapist also showed everyone how to move my legs and how to help me bend so I can keep blood flowing into and out of my legs, even though I couldn't feel or use them blood still moved in them. I would have to go to physical therapy for about a month or so so they can help me to be able to do more things on my own and teach me how to be more mobile.

A child psychologist even came in to see how I was doing. We talked for about an hour, she even asked me about Levi, I explained it to her and her response was one I did not like.

"Well you know that it probably is just a phase, I can probably help you over come it if you want and you can be normal," I just looked at her.

"What? Normal I am normal, actually the preacher of my church knows about us and he is happy for us. If this is what you think of gay people then you need to leave and let me talk to a real psychologist because you are not one. I am 16 years old in this state I am allowed to make the decision of who I sleep with and whom I won't There is nothing wrong with me and never has been, if you are that racist and bigoted then please leave I have nothing I want to talk with you about," I then turned and look at my dad who was sitting there with us. I didn't want to talk alone with anyone.

"Sir, you know your son is gay and you don't have a problem with that. You know I have a right to say I feel that he needs to be admitted, don't you. I may have to if you don't let me try and cure him," she said. Before my dad could say anything the doctor walked in.

"Lucy, you need to leave. I heard everything that you said not only me but also one of the other nurses. What you just said and did is very unprofessional and I will be taking it up with the board. I have already put in my notes and sent a letter to your boss, so don't even try and have this boy committed for something that he has no control over. Now leave," he said. She just looked at me then stormed out. "I'm sorry for that I didn't know she was that prejudiced," he said.

"Not to worry I think we won't have to worry about her anymore." Dad said. And how right he was, later that evening we got a visit from the head of the psych department and he apologized for how Lucy acted. He told us that she was terminated and would not be allowed to work at the hospital any more. We thanked him then he left.

That Friday I went home and on Monday I was at the courthouse. The DA talked to us Thursday and said he got the go ahead and they were able to move the trial up to next week. Also they were trying Fred as an adult and not a juvenile.

Fred's attorney tried to say that I provoked Fred in the boy's room, and that I hit Fred, when asked to show proof of the assault they couldn't.

Several boys and girls from the school were there and they told how much of a bully Fred was and how they even saw him push me down and threaten me. It wasn't looking good for Fred.

It turned out that Fred's dad was an alcoholic but that still didn't give him the right to do what he did to me, when I stood up to him.

When I was wheeled closer to the stand and they had the microphone positioned to be able to hear me I saw Fred glaring at me. I finally had enough.

"Excuse me, but if Fred wants to glare at me fine great, I don't care he can't hurt me anymore, but at least have some respect and try and act normal," I said to him. Everyone looked at him and he just glared more at me, finally his attorney made him stop. The judge got on to me about saying that then got onto Fred about conducting himself like an adult.

It took two days for me to finish testifying and by the end of that everyone knew that Levi and I were boyfriends, but we'd already discussed that and decided that it would be ok for them to know, after this they can't hurt us anymore.

Finally it was all over Fred was found guilty on attempted murder, aggravated assault, and assault with and possession of a deadly weapon. He was given the maximum of 25 years without possibility of parole for all of them; he would have to serve 25 years in prison.

Finally it was over.

His parents did apologize and said they were sorry and that they were going to go and get help so that Fred's other brothers and sisters don't turn out like him. We told them we accept their apology and we are glad that they are going to get help.

Levi has been helping me at school and after school, when ever we go out for a walk well walk for him and ride for me hehe, we always take the long was home so we can spend more time together.

In April we went to the spring dance and even thought I was in a wheelchair we danced, and no one bothered us. That night I gave him a promise ring; so that one-day we can get married.

Well that is the end of this story for now, who knows maybe one day I will write more about us but for now I think this is enough. We hope you enjoyed reading our story.

The End