PZA: Magic 2-5

After drying the boy and himself Nat carried Gavin back to bed and the two of them lay down together. They lay arms entwined around each other both fully aroused, but content just to lie and feel the closeness of their bodies, gaze into each other's eyes and to peck at each other's lips.

Nat broke the spell by putting the bedside light out saying, "It's well past ONE we have to sleep now."

Kissing Nat the boy said "That was the best birthday present you've ever given me Nathan" then he snuggled down to sleep in the arms that had brought nothing but love and contentment to him since they first met.

Nat was first to wake, after relieving himself he made his way back to the bedroom and gazed down at the boy. If he had not known better he would have guessed Gavin's age to be fourteen. The boy looked so small and frail for a sixteen-year-old that Nat, now in the cold light of day was beginning to wonder if the decision he made last night was the right one. Then thinking of the sweetness and intensity of their lovemaking he had no more doubts, and lay down beside the sleeping boy. Like Gavin had done to him in the past Nat gently blew on the boy's face to wake him.

Gavin's eyes opened to see Nat staring down at him, The boy dreamily looked up and said, "Morning Nathan" lifting his head up he kissed Nat who greeted him in return. Gavin then jumped out of bed and ran to the loo to relieve himself. Returning to the room he lay down beside Nat.

They lay staring into each others eyes till Nat said "Gavin after we've washed and dressed we have to discuss what happened last night."

The boy's eyes looked concerned so Nat got up lifted the boy up into his arms and said, "Don't look so worried, what happened last night was beautiful, but I want you to understand the consequences of my actions and what it means for the future."

Carrying Gavin downstairs the two of them still naked Nat set the boy down on his feet in the k/diner, and prepared to make some tea. Before Nat could move to make the tea Gavin held him and said, "Nathan, what do you mean by 'your actions last night'. You didn't force me to do anything, in fact it was me who asked you in the first place."

Nat kissed the boy on the forehead and replied, "Gavin you may have reached the age of consent, but if I hadn't agreed nothing would have taken place."

"Although what we did last night was perfectly legal, the fact that I being the adult allowed it to happen makes me responsible. If we both wish to continue our lives as lovers inside this house nothing changes, outside the front door is what I have to bring to your attention, and that is what I wish to discuss with you later. Now lets have our tea," he said, then turned to prepare it.

Gavin wrapped his arms around Nat's waist laid his head on Nat's back while he was making the tea and said "Nathan can we make love again? I want you to hold me like you did last night. I don't want any tea please! Nathan."

Nat stopped what he was doing turned and looked at the boy, before he could say a word Gavin leaned forward and kissed him on the lips then looking into his eyes pleadingly "Please Nathan lets make Magic," he whispered.

Nat lifted the boy up into his arms and carried him up towards the bedroom. Gavin his arms wrapped around Nat's neck lifted his face up and brought their lips together pushing his tongue between Nat's lips searching for that sweetness that he had tasted last night and whimpering when he found it.

They lay down together and continued their passionate assault on each other's lips. Nat slowly lowered his hand to Gavin's loins cupping the boy's testicles and gently caressing them, the boy gasped and his erection throbbed at the initial contact. He moaned and was eagerly waiting for the hand to grasp his rampant member. When it did it was for a fleeting moment then back to massage his scrotum, which had the boy gyrating his hips trying to position the hand back on his erection. Nat removed his hand then turned and lowered his head towards the boy's groin.

"Nathan you don't have to suck it. When I did it I thought it was really gross. I use to hate having to do it."

Nat kissed the boy lightly on the lips and said "Gavin, what you did, you did for money or you were forced to against your will. Men were using you as a tool to satisfy their sexual needs. So naturally you felt dirty about it. Trust me, what I'm about to do is because I love you."

Kissing the boy he then lowered his head back towards Gavin's groin. Again his hand began the gentle caressing of Gavin's loins then lowering his lips he kissed the tip of the boy's erection and stimulated it with his tongue. Gavin's hips bucked and tried to penetrate the lips with his throbbing member. When Nat's mouth opened and engulfed the boy's erection Gavin's head rocked from side to side, his hips lifted off the bed as he tried to force his whole being into the orifice that was giving such exquisite feelings of pleasure. He moaned as Nat's mouth and tongue and hand continued to stimulate his rigid shaft causing him to cry out as he approached his orgasm. "Nathan Nathan please Nathan." Then grabbing Nat's head with his hands and pushing downwards, he thrust his hips upwards ramming his erection into Nat's mouth and erupting. Once twice three times his hips bucked and continued to do so. Waves of pleasure coursed through his body, as he could feel his manhood pumping and flooding the man's mouth with his semen. Nat for the first time in his life tasted another male's discharge it was neither pleasant nor was it unpleasant, but because it belonged to this special boy he readily swallowed it.

As the boy's erection gradually subsided Nat removed his mouth from the flaccid penis and moved up to lie alongside the boy. "Nathan I'm sorry I'm really really sorry for doing it in your mouth," the boy cried.

Nat quietened him by placing a finger on his lips then said "Gavin, do you really think that I couldn't have stopped you if I wanted to? It's because of my love for you that I wanted your seed inside me."

The boy rolled over laying full length on top of the man, "Nathan you haven't gone yet," he said.

Nat took the boy's face in his hands "Gavin giving pleasure to you is reward in its self he said," then brought their lips together in a tender kiss. When they broke the kiss Gavin laid his head on Nat's shoulder and lay in his lover's arms, closing his eyes in contentment as Nat gently stroked his back.

After a few minutes the boy raised his head off Nat's shoulder moved his position slightly to one side and lowered his hand to fondle Nat's erection. Wrapping his hand around Nat's shaft he slowly began to stroke it while gazing into his eyes. Nat could feel the pleasure mounting in his loins and started to thrust into the boy's hand. Gavin feeling Nat's thrusts increased the speed of his strokes he could feel the man writhe beneath him and hear the gasps and moans of pleasure. Suddenly Nat removed the boy's hand from his loins lifted him up and placed him so that their loins were pressed together. He began to thrust hard against the boy, hugging him Nat cried "Gavin Oh God! Gavin" then pressing the boy more tightly against his throbbing erection and thrusting faster his orgasm exploded spraying his seed over them. As his hips continued to heave and thrust with the feelings emitting from his loins, he crushed the source of this indescribable pleasure even more firmly into his body. As he slowly recovered Nat opened his eyes to see Gavin smiling looking down at him, he lifted his head towards the boy's face and tenderly kissed him, then drawing back he said "Thank You Gavin."

They lay together relaxed in each other's arms relishing the close contact, and letting the feelings of utter contentment wash over them oblivious to everything else.

Minute's later Nat felt the boy's rhythmic breath on his neck and knew that Gavin was sleeping. Slowly rolling onto his side with the boy and trying not to wake him, he disentangled himself and made his way towards the bathroom.

Nat turned to see the boy sitting up in the bed and walked back towards him, "What did you want, Gavin?"

Picking the boy up Nat said, "Gavin if I keep carrying you everywhere, I'm going to have arm's like Arnold Schwarz whatever his name is, and your legs are going to be useless."

"Okay whatever. Consider yourself lucky that I like carrying you," making towards the bathroom.

"Okay," Nat agreed, "but keep it business like, nothing sensual otherwise we'll be in and out of the shower all day."

The boy grinned and proceeded to soap Nat starting with his face and working his way downwards.

Reaching Nat's loins the boy asked, "Will my dick be as big as yours when I'm fully grown?" as he gently massaged the growing member.

Nat reached down straightened the boy up and said "Gavin I don't know how big your penis will be, and I don't care. I do know that if you keep massaging mine like you have been doing I'm going to discharge all over your face."

"Oh Lord! Gavin you're incorrigible. Now get on with the washing and leave the dangly bits alone." After a few more "Oh Lord's!" and "stop that Gavin" they finished their shower.

When they finally reached the k/diner this time dressed it was nearly mid-day. "Do you want a late breakfast or an early lunch?" Nat asked the boy.

"Late breakfast" Gavin replied as he went to the front door to pick up the mail, which included several cards for him. He read the cards then placed them on the mantelpiece in the sitting room before returning to have his breakfast.

With breakfast finished Nat said, "Gavin I think it's time to have our discussion, about the change in our lifestyle," as he led the boy to the sitting room. When they were both seated on the sofa with Gavin resting his back up against Nat's body, he wrapped his arms around the boy.

Nat kissed the top of the boy's head and said "Gavin inside these walls were safe from the prejudices of the outside world, but as I said earlier, once outside the front door the problems begin. I've know idea how to advise you about dealing with people, who will insult you because of your sexual preferences or may even attempt to assault you. The media has covered and written extensively on this subject but it doesn't seem to have the desired results, there is still a lot of animosity towards homosexuals. Never having experienced it myself it would be foolish of me to try and lay out a code of conduct for you; all I can say is be selective to whom you reveal your private lifestyle to and if there is any possibility of confrontation, walk away."

Gavin who had been listening quietly to Nat replied after he had finished. "Don't worry Nathan I know what it's like out there, I've seen it happen at school."

"Yes. Two years ago one of the senior boys in school told another boy, who he thought was his friend that he was gay, and by the end of the day the whole school knew about it. He got so much hassle the next day that he left school at dinner time and never came back. The Principle gave a lecture at assembly the next morning about intolerance and how our action's effects the lives of others, but it didn't do much good some of the kids thought that it was all a big joke. So I realized then that keeping my mouth shut like I did in the home about my feelings was the best thing to do. Besides you, only one other person knows how I feel."

"Mrs. Gregory. Last week I was worried that if you refused me when I asked you to have sex when I turned sixteen, that it might change your relationship towards me. Mrs. Gregory told me that she was sure that you already knew how I felt, and it would be no surprise to you and to go ahead and confront you and even if you did refuse it would not change your feelings for me."

Nat squeezed the boy to him and said, "Well at least that puts my mind at rest, you knowing the possible reaction to our way of life. There is just one other item we have to discuss, that's us."

Nat stroked the boy's head. "Gavin you're sixteen years old and you may after a time want to have another lover nearer your own age. I don't mind because of your age I'd expect it to happen, but don't do it behind my back. Be straightforward and tell me. I will most probably be envious of the new man or boy in your life but I will still love you. I would not stop you having your companion in the house but don't expect me to participate in a three way affair, with me it's all or nothing."

The boy jumped up faced Nat and said "Nathan, I've waited nearly three years for you to make love to me, do you think that I could ever fall in love with someone else."

Nat could see the pained expression in the boy's eyes he leaned forward kissed him and said "Sorry Gavin," then drew the boy close into his body as he felt his loins begin to stir again.

Eagerly the boy asked "Are we going upstairs again?" as he felt the movement between Nat's legs,

"No, we're going out I have to buy you your birthday present. Then we can have something to eat."

"I don't need a prezzy," Gavin whined, "you name it I've got it, let's go upstairs."

Just as Nat's willpower was beginning to wilt the doorbell rang. He moved Gavin aside, stood up looked down at the boy grinned and said, "Saved by the bell," then went to answer the door.

Opening the door Nat saw Peter, one of Gavin's friends, with a card in his hand waiting on the doorstep. Greeting the boy and inviting him in, Nat led the boy into the sitting room. Seeing each other the boy's greeted one another, then Peter handing over the card wished Gavin a Happy Birthday. Gavin thanked him for the card and asked him to take a seat. Peter declined the offer and said that he couldn't stay as his parents were waiting to take him out and made his good-byes telling Gavin that he'd catch him later and left. Gavin opened the card read it and placed it on the mantelpiece with the others then showed Nat the gift voucher that was inside the card.

"Okay! Get your trainers on Nat said and lets go out." When Gavin was ready, just before they left Nat said "What about your inhaler," the boy dashed up to the bedroom and was down again ready to go out, his thoughts of getting Nat, into bed again, put on hold.

They returned much later than anticipated after having a meal they had taken in a movie and then a late night snack so it was after mid-night when they reached home.

Going straight upstairs the two of them made for the bathroom, stripped off and relieved themselves then got under the shower. Facing each other in the shower both of them sexually aroused Nat placed his hands under the boy's armpits and lifted him up. Immediately Gavin wrapped his legs and arms around the man. Hungrily he sought Nat's lips with his own, at the same time opening his mouth and lunging with his tongue to taste the sweetness of the other. The water ran over them as they kissed their tongues sending shivers of pleasure through their bodies.

Gavin broke the kiss then asked Nat, "Are you going to make love to me like you do a woman?"

Nat lowered the boy kissed him on the forehead and replied "No Gavin, it's not that I don't want to, but you're still too small and it won't be any pleasure for you. Wait till you're a bit older and have grown a bit more, but if you like you could make love to me."

Gavin looked up at Nat and said "No, when you can make love to me like a woman then I'll do it to you." Saying that he leaned upwards and brushed their lips together in a fleeting kiss then looked at Nat for the response.

"Just for caring so much the boy replied," then put his arms around Nat's waist and hugged him.

While the boy was embracing him Nat picked up the shampoo then moved the boy from under the water and began to lather his hair with it. Then after soaping the rest of Gavin's body he rinsed him off under the shower. After attending to himself they then dried off and made their way to the bedroom Gavin leading the way pulling Nat by the hand. Naked they slid into the bed and flowed into each other's arms. Side by side they lay until the boy suddenly buried his head in Nat's shoulder, and began to squeeze Nat in his arms with every ounce of his strength.

"Nothing! If you'd squeezed any harder you'd have broken my ribs," he said smiling.

"Well, it's just that sometimes when I'm in your arms being next to you is not enough. I want to be right inside you as if we were one person your heart beating for both of us, the same feelings running through our bodies at the same time. Is that weird Nathan?"

"No Nat said that's how you feel when you're in love," then lowering his head he brought their lips together.

Slowly their hips began to gyrate and thrust as their passion grew. Their erections throbbed in anticipation for the pleasure to come as they increased the momentum of their hips. This time their lips still locked together Nat rolled over on top of the boy crushing him in his arms then thrusting with his hips ever faster and throwing his head back he sought for that final release. The boy thrusting in unison with Nat felt the build up in his loins as their rampant members were thrusting against each other, then shouting "Nathan Oh! Nathan" Gavin exploded in exquisite pleasure as he sprayed his semen between them. Nat his hips thrusting like a piston reached his, goal ramming his groin into the boy he erupted. Letting his orgasm take control, he spewed forth his ample seed and crushed Gavin even more tightly to him shaking him like a rag doll, as he luxuriated in the feelings that coursed through his body, his orgasm continued to make his hips thrust into the boy. Then slowly the thrusts lessened as his passion waned, and gradually the pounding in their chests subsided. Nat rolled off Gavin so that they lay side by side, then leaning forwarded he rubbed their noses together.

"Sorry Gavin, I didn't mean to be so rough my desire for you just carried me away."

"Sorry what for?" the boy interrupted. "That was beautiful when you hugged me so tightly I really thought I'd end up inside you." Then he brushed his lips against the man's saying "I love you Nathan."

After lying together and relishing the closeness of their bodies. Nat noticed the boy's eyes begin to droop, he reached out to get some tissues and began to clean both of them. Then he put the bedside light out when he'd finished, and lay down on his back. Gavin placed his head on Nat's shoulder and as Nat stroked his back the boy drifted off to sleep, being joined in slumber sometime later by Nat.

Lying on his side Nat was awakened in the morning by the boy fondling his erection. Nat rolled onto his back to give the boy easier access to his loins. He looked down to see Gavin place his head on his body and continue to stroke his erection. Nat could see the back of the boy's head as he gently massaged the throbbing member, then suddenly the boy's head moved forward and engulfed the head of Nat's shaft in his mouth. Immediately Nat pulled the boy off and upwards towards him.

Gavin looked at Nat and said, "Sorry Nathan I didn't think you would mind if I sucked your dick."

Nat pulled the boy close "I don't mind, but you told me you hated doing it, so don't force yourself to do something you don't want to."

The boy kissed Nat and replied "I hated doing it to others, but there is nothing that I wouldn't do for you. There is no part of your body that I don't like. It's all mine to do what I want with, now; can we make love?"

Nat grinned, wrapped his arms around the boy kissed him and said, "Gavin Ross you never cease to amaze me."

Monday morning and Gavin still trying to persuade Nat to let him stay at home groaned as the doorbell rang. With a pained expression he kissed Nat goodbye opened the front door and joined Peter outside to make their way to school. Nat talked to Mrs. Dacy for sometime when she arrived to clean the house then left for an 11.00am appointment at his club. He didn't return home till about 3.30pm to find a note from Mrs. Dacy, about the food that she had cooked for the two of them, and how to go about warming it up. He'd barely sat down to drink his cup of tea, when he heard the key in the front door and knew that Gavin had returned from school.

"Nathan" the boy called as soon as the door was opened and slammed shut behind him.

"In the sitting room Nat replied," and waited for the boy to make an appearance.

As soon as he walked into the room Gavin, walked over to Nat took the cup out of his hand and put it on the coffee table. He wrapped his arms around Nat's neck then brought their lips together.

The boy looked Nat in the eyes and said "I want to leave school at the end of this term."

"Gavin. Firstly you don't have to be away for seven hours; you can always come home in your lunch hour. I'll make sure that I'm at home so that will shorten the time span. Secondly don't be in a hurry to leave school and grow up. Enjoy your youth and schooling although it might seem burdensome at the moment, if you don't make use of these opportunities now you might live to regret it later in life. Sit your GCSE'S next week, and when you get your results we can discuss this again if you still feel in the same frame of mind."

Gavin didn't seem totally convinced but agreed to Nat's suggestion, he went over to the coffee table picked up Nat's tea and drank it. "Nice cup of tea he said and laughed," then sat down on Nat's lap.

Pulling the boy close into his body and wrapping his arms around him Nat said "That's the most expensive cup of tea you've ever drunk."

"Well I bought you a present, but seeing that you drank my tea I've changed my mind, I think I'll keep it for myself."

"Nathan I'll phrase this like you would" the boy said, "Don't extract the Urine. Let's have the prezzy please."

Nat laughed put his hand in his pocket and gave the boy a small package wrapped in gold wrapping paper. Taking the package Gavin kissed Nat then opened the present. Inside was a 22ct.gold signet ring with the initials G.T.R. inscribed on it, the boy's eyes lit up when he saw the ring, and immediately slipped it onto his finger.

As Gavin leaned forward to kiss him again Nat said, "You didn't look to see what's inscribed inside the ring." Gavin removed the ring with a lot more difficulty than he did putting it on, but eventually succeeded, tilting the ring he looked inside and saw the word 'Magic'.

This time Gavin gave the ring to Nat and said, "Nathan will you put it on my finger please." When Nat had done so Gavin gave Nat a fleeting kiss, then bringing his lips to Nat's ear he said, "Hold me tight Nathan." Nat wrapped his arms around the boy and gently squeezed, as he did so Gavin said, "No one can make Magic like you."

Gavin didn't leave school, instead he did as Nat suggested and came home for his lunch breaks. He got the pass marks for his O-levels that was expected of him. The only other minor crisis was the day that Gavin came home, and told Nat that he thought that a boy in his class fancied him.

"Well whenever we go to P.E classes I've caught him eyeing me when were changing, and he always tries to be next to me when we have to do anything involving the use of a partner so that we will be paired off together."

"Maybe he's just trying to be friendly, don't be hasty in your judgement of people, anyway you should be flattered if he does and show him a bit of friendship I'm sure he'd appreciate it."

In October of that year at the start of the half term holidays on the Saturday Gavin got a call from Peter in the evening. After the conversation on the phone, he told Nat that he was going over to Peter's house for a short while, kissed Nat goodbye and left. An hour later Nat, thought that he'd go down to the off license to get a bottle of wine, and decided to walk it rather than take the car. On the way back he saw an ambulance go past with lights flashing and siren blaring but didn't give it a second thought. As soon as he reached the front door he could hear the phone ringing, hurriedly he opened the door and answered the phone.

"Thank goodness! You're back," Mrs. Martin (Peter's mother) said, Gavin had to be taken to Highlands hospital. He and Peter were fooling around in Peter's room, Gavin fell and knocked himself unconscious. Peter has gone with him in the ambulance I've stayed here trying to contact you I'll ring off now so you can get to the hospital as soon as possible," with that Mrs. Martin rang off.

Nat stood stunned, then suddenly his mind came to life he replaced the phone grabbed the car keys and made his way to the hospital, all the while praying that everything would be all right. At the hospital he went straight to emergency and saw Peter seated in the waiting area. He asked the boy if there had been any word given regarding Gavin's condition?

To which the boy shook his head and said "Since they took him away nobody's been out to say anything." Peter then began to apologize to Nat about the accident he told the boy not to blame himself and that Gavin he felt would be fine. Nat waited with the boy for another half-hour before telling Peter that it was getting late and that he should get his parents to take him home. The boy was reluctant to go, but Nat assured him that as soon as he heard anything he would let him know. When Mrs. Martin arrived to take Peter home they had a brief discussion concerning Gavin then left leaving Nat, alone with his anxieties.

Whenever a medical person appeared in the waiting area Nat along with all the other people looked up in anticipation hoping to get some information regarding the person they were concerned about. It seemed like hours before a Doctor appeared and asked if there was a Mr. Ross present, Nat approached the doctor saying he was Mr. Ross. The doctor took Nat into an office introduced himself as Dr. Newton and he'd just come from examining Gavin.

The doctor said, "As far as I can tell Gavin has no injuries except quite a big bump to the back of his head. Ordinarily I would have expected him to have regained consciousness by now, but can't understand why he hasn't; it's been over two hours since the accident happened. So we intend to do some more tests on him and also run a head scan."

"Not for a couple of hours at least," the doctor said, "but as soon as the results come through we'll inform you." Dr. Newton stood up told Nat that he had to go and prepare for the tests and that he could see the boy as soon as they were finished. Before the doctor left Nat asked for Gavin to be placed in a private room when the tests were completed as he was prepared to meet the costs. The doctor said "That could be arranged" and left.

Nat waited a further hour before a nurse led him through what seemed a never-ending maze of corridors to a private room where Gavin lay still unconscious. Before she left the nurse told Nat that the doctor would be along as soon as he had the results of the scan. Alone in the room with the boy Nat pulled a chair close to the bedside sat down and took the boy's hand in his. Gently caressing the hand Nat thought, Oh God! You can't do this to me again. I won't be able to carry on if you take him. Please God not again how many more times does it have to happen. Silently he continued his prayers to his creator in the hope that his pleas for the boy would be granted.

Nat had no idea how long he'd been sitting at Gavin's bedside when Dr. Newton walked in. The doctor came straight to the point and told Nat "The scan had found nothing wrong with Gavin." He then asked Nat if he'd had an argument with the boy before the accident.

Nat told him that Gavin had been at his friends house fooling around, when he'd fallen and banged his head.

The doctor shook his head and said "I thought that maybe he'd had some kind of emotional shock before the accident that could account for his present condition. Other than that I have no logical explanation as to why he hasn't regained consciousness." Apologizing for not being able to give Nat any concrete diagnosis of Gavin's condition, the doctor said that they might do some further tests in the morning if it was necessary. Then after a few words of encouragement to Nat he left.

Nat stayed by Gavin's bedside throughout the night, dozing fitfully from time to time. At some point during the night one of the nurses brought him a cup of coffee which was much appreciated. By morning seeing no change in Gavin Nat phoned Mrs. Dacy telling her about the boy and asked if she could come and stay with Gavin while he went home to wash, change and get something to eat?

Mrs. Dacy said she'd be there as soon as possible and hung up. As soon as Mrs. Dacy arrived after giving her all the details Nat left telling her that he'd be back as soon as possible.

When Nat got back to the hospital, he saw Mrs. Dacy standing outside Gavin's room. Worried he hurried towards her and asked her if anything serious had happened?

She reassured him that everything was all right and that the nurses were just inserting drips into Gavin, and that she was just standing outside till they were finished. A few minutes later the nurse came out and said that they could go back in again. Inside Nat once again took the boy's hand in his and gently caressed it, the emotions within his breast became to strong for him to hold back and tears flowed down his cheeks. Mrs. Dacy did her best to comfort Nat, and gradually with words of encouragement from her Nat got his emotions under control. After Mrs. Dacy had left Peter arrived to see how Gavin was. Nat was telling Peter that there was no change in Gavin's condition when the doctors came into the room to examine Gavin, so the two of them went out into the corridor till they had finished. When the doctors had finished examining Gavin, the senior consultant came over to speak to them.

He said that they were still mystified as to why the boy had not regained consciousness, and the only explanation was as previously stated by Doctor Newton, that the boy had experienced some kind of shock before hitting his head. Before departing he said that it might be advantageous to try stimulating his brain by talking to him or playing music that he was fond of.

After the doctor had left Nat asked Peter if he would tape some of Gavin's favourite numbers and bring the tape over with his Walkman? Peter left immediately and left Nat alone again with the boy.

Nat once again drew the chair up to the bedside and took Gavin's hand in his. "Well skinny it looks like I have to sit down here and talk to you so that you can open those big brown eyes of yours again. I hope you'll forgive me if I start to choke up while I'm talking, but it doesn't get any easier looking at your face and seeing you so still and thinking back to when I first saw you. Remember when we first met and I took you home boy! Did you pong! But as soon as I lifted you into my arms all I saw and smelt was a beautiful boy who needed help. Then you didn't want to sleep alone and crawled into my bed early in the morning. That penis of yours never could stay down in the shower and the never-ending questions. I looked forward to showering with you more then I let on. Once before you turned my insides to jelly when I heard you were in hospital in Swindon. I'll never forget when you launched yourself at me when I walked into the ward. If I hadn't been expecting it I would have landed on my butt and you on top of me."

Nat was interrupted by the arrival of David and Andrew, a couple of Gavin's friends, who asked Nat how Gavin was. Nat told them there was no change but that the doctors had suggested, talking to him or playing his favourite music to try and get a reaction from him. The boys stayed with Nat chatting away to Gavin about events at school. Peter returned with the Walkman and the tapes. Peter soon got the earphones on Gavin, and started the tape but there was no immediate response from the boy. Nat told the boys that he was just going to pop over to the hospital canteen to get a drink and asked if any of them wanted one as well. They all declined the offer.

When Nat got back from the canteen only Peter was still there the boy looking very dejected as he sat at the bedside.

The boy with tears in his eyes said, "I didn't mean for him to get hurt it was stupid what I did."

"Well when Gavin came over," Peter began, "we went up to my room to play with my Play Station. When we got tired of that I showed Gavin some gay porn pictures that I'd got off the Net. I got really excited and took my dick out and asked him to play with it and to stroke it. Gavin got all annoyed and refused, so I got angry and scared that he might tell everyone at school about me, so I grabbed him and tried to undo his trousers. We struggled on the bed for a bit then I had his pants open and pushed them down. I was putting my hand down his boxers to feel him, when he broke loose jumped up and tripped over his trousers and banged his head. I quickly pulled his trousers up tidied him up then called my mother who was downstairs watching TV. She tried reviving Gavin with a damp cloth when that didn't work she called the ambulance, the rest you know."

Nat was silent for a while when Peter had finished then asked him, "What did you hoped to achieve by forcibly molesting Gavin?"

Peter replied, "I thought that if I'd played with his dick he would be to embarrassed to say anything about me. I know what happened to another boy in our school when they found out he was gay. I didn't want the same thing happening to me so that's why I did it. Mr. Ross I really like Gavin. I would never wish him any harm, if you don't want me around I'll understand."

Nat put his arm around the boy, "I'm sure Gavin won't say anything about what you did to anybody at school, and knowing Gavin he'll still want you as a friend when he comes around. Now you better go home you can come back tomorrow if you like."

When Nat was alone with Gavin again he took the earphones of the boy then sat down beside him. "Sorry for the interruption to our talk Gavin but your friends were around and wanted to have their say. They are all very concerned about you specially Peter, he told me what happened in the bedroom so you don't have to worry about it. He's really sorry about what he did but I'll let him explain why he did it to you when you're up and about."

With all the talking and playing of music there hadn't been the faintest reaction from the boy. The doctors had come around again but could add nothing to what had already been said. It was now coming up to 24hrs that Gavin had been unconscious. Nat was beginning to feel a chill run through him as his mind went back to past events when he lost his family in such a short space of time. He had prayed that it would not happen again but felt that fate had destined it for him to be alone. He knew in his heart that this time he would not be able to accept it. If the boy did not recover he had decided on one course of action, but would he have the courage to do it.

Nat woke startled he'd slept for about an hour and the room was in semi-darkness. He looked at the bed and could see Gavin looking so frail lying there, that a tightness formed in his chest. With tears in his eyes he put his arm under the boy's body gently lifted him upwards then lowered his lips to the boy's and softly kissed him. Placing his lips to the boy's ear he whispered "Please Gavin wake up I can't make Magic without you." Then laying the boy down again Nat laid his head on the bed and wept.

Suddenly Nat felt a hand on his head and heard Gavin's voice say "Don't cry Nathan."

Nat cried even more with relief when looking up he saw Gavin's eyes open. Nat immediately pressed the call button for the nurse then with tears streaming down his cheeks he leant over and kissed the boy.

"Nathan please stop crying," the boy pleaded, "you're going to make me cry if you don't." Nat smiled and with great difficulty stemmed the flow of tears, just as the nurse came bustling into the room. Seeing Gavin with his eyes open and smiling the nurse at once said she'd inform the duty doctor and left to contact him.

Gavin asked what had happened, and Nat filled him in on the events of the last 24hrs, and shortly after he'd finished the nurse returned with the doctor on call.

After the doctor had examined Gavin he came over to Nat and said "As far as I can see he's all right, the nurse is removing the drips so he can take food and liquid by mouth." When the nurse had completed her task the doctor had a few more words with Gavin then wishing them both goodnight he and the nurse left.

Alone with the boy Nat sat on the edge of the bed, Gavin sat up and their arms entwined around each other. Gently their lips met Nat could not hold back the tears of joy that coursed down his cheeks.

Breaking the kiss Gavin lifted his hands to brush the tears from Nat's eyes and said "Nathan please don't cry it makes my chest hurt to see you so sad."

Nat kissed the boy again and replied, "I'm not sad Gavin, I'm crying because I'm happy to see those big brown eyes of yours open again, now lie back and rest." Nat sat back in the chair holding onto the boy's hand and silently gave thanks to his Maker.

In the morning Nat was pleased to see the boy eat and drink well, and when the senior consultant came in to the room to examine Gavin he slipped outside to call Mrs. Dacy to let her know that the boy was awake again. He hurriedly went back inside again to see the consultant before he left.

After examining the boy the consultant informed Nat before leaving that they would run a few more tests on Gavin and if they proved satisfactory Nat could take him home in the afternoon.

She said that she would attend to it right away and within five minutes the phone was connected. Nat then briefly phoned around to Gavin's friends to let them know that he was all right, and letting the boy talk to them himself especially Peter, whom he reassured that their friendship was still ongoing.

After all of Gavin's friends had come and gone, Nat phoned Mrs. Dacy at the house she informed him that she'd cooked an evening meal for both of them and that she'd be coming in again the following day. Nat thanked her and was very appreciative of her assistance. After lunch the Doctor came in and told Nat, that the tests they'd done on Gavin were satisfactory and that it was all right to take the boy home. He walked over to the boy and lifting Gavin's arm Snipped the tag on the boy's wrist and smiling said "You're free to go."

Nat waited for the boy to dress then after saying goodbye to the medical staff; they walked to the car Gavin refusing the use of a wheelchair. Within fifteen minutes they reached home holding hands they made for the front door. Opening the door Nat turned and lifted Gavin up into his arms and carried him into the house. The moment the door closed behind them Nat carried the boy upstairs to the bedroom. Laying the boy down Nat sat down beside him and gazed into his eyes. The emotions within his breast became overpowering, so much so that he could not hold back the tears that sprang to his eyes.

Gavin noting the tears wrapped his arms around Nat's neck and said, "Nathan you crying for Happy" All the man could do in response was to nod his head. Gavin pulled Nat's head down till their lips met their tongue's hungrily searching for the others sweetness. They remained locked in their embrace till Gavin broke the kiss, looked into Nat's eyes smiled and said, "Nathan lets make Magic."

Part Three

After working for about four months one weekend Gavin came to Nat and said "Nathan I have to tell you I want to start a relationship with Peter. I still love you but Peter and I have become very close and we want to be together. We have discussed it with his parents and they have agreed to let me move into Peter's room as long as you are agreeable."

Nat looked at the boy smiled and said, "What's there to agree if you want to move out I cannot stop you."

"It's all right Gavin remember I told you just over a year ago that this might happen and how indignant you were that I could suggest such a thing. Well it's happened and that's and end to it."

By Sunday Gavin was installed in Peter's house and Nat once again was left to contemplate an empty home. His thoughts were constantly on the boy, and he knew he had to do something to try and put it behind him. The answer came in the form of a phone call from Michelle his cousin in Australia inviting him and Gavin over for a holiday. Nat couldn't accept quickly enough but told her that Gavin wouldn't be coming as he wasn't living with him anymore, which Michelle sounded pleased about. So when Mrs. Dacy came around on Wednesday he informed her that he would be leaving on Sunday for Perth, and would be away for at least six months. He asked her to come in once a week just to keep an eye on the property and to do a bit of dusting from time to time. Four days later Nat was winging his way to Perth Western Australia.

Michelle met Nat at the airport and she soon had them out of the building and making their way to Rockingham on the outskirts of Perth. They pulled into a driveway that led to a huge ranch style bungalow and double garage, helping Nat with his luggage they walked through into the kitchen area. Michelle told him to dump the bags here for the time being, as they walked through to the living room where Nat was introduced to his aunt and uncle for the first time. When Nat saw his aunt, the resemblance to his mother was uncanny; he just stood and stared until she broke the spell by kissing and welcoming him and then being shaken by the hand by his uncle. After a couple of hours of reminiscing about family history Michelle gave him a hand with his bags and showed him to his bedroom. While he unpacked Michelle asked what happened to Gavin.

Michelle was a bit stunned by what Nat had told her, then putting an arm around his shoulder said, "I'm glad you came if I was you I would consider selling up in England and staying here permanently and putting all those bad memories behind you. Although you've adopted Gavin, he seems to feel that he doesn't need you anymore and personally I feel you're better off without him.

From that day on Michelle was Nat's constant companion and gave Nat the grand tour of Western Australia, he loved every minute of it. The most noticeable difference other than the countryside and weather were the cleanliness of the streets compared to London. It was a hectic time doing things on the spur of the moment and meeting so many of his relation's friends, and as always Michelle at his side ready to encourage him if she saw him looking in the least bit down.

One day about three weeks after his arrival just after they'd finished their evening meal the phone rang. On answering it his aunt turned to him and said "It's for you Nathan," and handed the phone to him.

Taking the phone into his room the moment he spoke he heard Gavin's voice on the other end.

After inquiring about each other's state of health Gavin asked, "When are you returning to England Nathan?"

"I've no idea Gavin frankly I may only return to sell up my holdings, then return to Australia."

The boy started crying over the phone, "Nathan please come back. I need you so much."

Nat said, "Does it always take you this long to find out where people you supposedly love are. What about Peter? are you going to do the same to him as you did to me? Are you just going to keep making use of people Gavin, then casting them aside when they've served their purpose."

"Nathan please please come back I know I made a mistake it won't ever happen again," Gavin pleaded.

"No Gavin I'm not coming back just because you want me to. You've made your bed now you must lie in it. You can't expect me to just drop everything and have you back in my arms as if nothing has happened. How can I ever place any trust in you in the future, and how long before you see some other boy or man that you would wish to jump into bed with."

"Nathan, don't hate me for leaving you, I know I was doing things behind your back but I did tell you in the end."

"Yes Gavin you did tell me, but I'm not stupid I knew you were being unfaithful just by your actions in the house, and it wasn't till four months later that you told me of your deceit. No I don't hate you Gavin I will always love you, but now more like a son not as a lover. I told you once before with me it will always be All or Nothing that's how it was with my wife and the same applies to you. When I enter into a relationship I make it a point to commit myself to that person completely and I expect the same from my partner if those conditions cannot be met then we must go are separate ways."

"I didn't say that, we can still live together but only as father and son and if you are prepared to accept that I will return to London in six months."

"It will give you time to reflect on what you did and see if you can keep out of other people's beds, and also give me time to get over your betrayal of my trust. Now are you still staying at Peter's home or are you back in the house."

"Okay! I'll phone you there once a week to see how things our going. Do you have enough money to manage with."

"Nathan please don't ring off now I feel so lonely without you please talk to me a bit longer," the boy pleaded.

"Gavin you still have Peter to talk to. Surely you haven't severed all ties with him, or your other friends that you were doing things with that you thought I didn't know about. You see Gavin not only were you unfaithful but also dishonest. You told me about Peter, but what about the others and why do you think I so readily allowed you to go?"

The boy burst into tears and cried "Nathan I don't know what to say I feel really bad for what I did. I now know why you don't wish to talk to me for to long. Okay goodbye for now and will you phone me in a weeks time?"

Nat was kept busy by Michelle for the next seven days not giving him time to worry over the telephone call but only partially succeeded. As promised seven days later he phoned the house but got the answering machine so left a message that he would call back next week. He told the rest of the household that if Gavin, phoned the next day to tell him that he was away and was not sure when he would return. Sure enough Gavin phoned the next day and Michelle answered it, as Nat had requested she told him that Nat was out and was not expected back till very late. Gavin then asked Michelle if she could ask Nat to phone him again as soon as possible.

Michelle was still angry about the way the boy had treated Nat and now was her chance to let him know what she thought of him. "Gavin," she replied "when I came to visit you the first time in London you acted like a nasty little shit! Nathan told me what has happened between the two of you and it seems that you've continued to act like a turd. You haven't the faintest idea of the meaning of the word faithfulness and if I were Nathan I would sever all ties with you, people like you don't deserve to be loved by someone like Nathan. I'll pass your message to him but don't phone this number again. When Nathan phones you'd better be in the house ready to answer the phone instead of being out flogging your arse to the highest bidder. Goodbye you nasty piece of shit!" and Michelle rang off.

The next day Nat phoned the house it barely rang when Gavin answered it. Nat asked him how he was and why did he want him to phone back so soon.

Gavin was apologetic about not being in when he had phoned. He said fe'd gone down to Swindon to see Mrs. Gregory and to tell her what had happened and how bad he felt about breaking up their relationship, and didn't get back till very late.

Nat asked the boy how he was managing and if he was still working at the estate agency.

Gavin said, "Yes but the work is very tedious. Can I fly out to Australia to be with you?"

"I don't think that would be a very good idea Gavin. Firstly I don't think you would be very welcome here especially not by Michelle. She despises you and can't find a good word to say about you."

"Yeah I know, she told me what she thought of me yesterday. Do you feel like that about me Nathan?"

"No Gavin you know I don't, but what you did is very hard to forgive but that is the easy part. It's the forgetting that can never be achieved, only put at the back of one's mind till something or someone drags it to the fore again."

"Please Nathan," Gavin pleaded, "let me fly out to you. I don't give a damn what Michelle says and maybe I deserve the insults, but I just need to see your face Nathan please nothing else."

Nat felt for the boy and said, "Gavin I can't give you permission to come out here, this is not my home. Be patient and wait till I return. You've had your own way to much recently, and that was my fault in spoiling you to such an extent that you've only thought of yourself these last few months, I'll talk to you again next week."

After the telephone conversation Nat sought out Michelle and told her that, he'd decided to go back to London. He did have a responsibility towards the boy seeing that he'd legally adopted him, and the truth was that he was concerned about the boy's welfare and after all that had happened he was still very much in love with the boy. Michelle understood his concern and feelings for the boy and asked if he'd like her to accompany him back to London.

"Any other time I would have loved it," Nat said, "but this I have to sort out between the two of us. Your being there may only exacerbate the situation and let's face it," he smiled, "you're not the most diplomatic of persons."

A couple of days later Michelle and Nat were at the airport, standing together at the entrance to the departures gate.

"Well I suppose this is goodbye for the time being," Michelle said, "I'm going to miss you Nathan," and taking his face in her hand's she brought his lips down to meet hers. Instantly Nat felt a tingling sensation go through his whole body and was shocked and excited to feel her tongue exploring his mouth. Suddenly breaking the kiss Michelle said "I love you Nathan, and don't forget, like Gavin I was also adopted. The door is still open if you wish to return," then saying goodbye, she turned and walked away.

Nat was stunned he stood there staring after Michelle, he wanted to follow her but knew that he had to go and attend to his son's welfare. He walked slowly towards the departure gate turning to take a last look in the direction that Michelle had taken his mind in turmoil from the events of the last few minutes.

After an uneventful flight Nat arrived at Heathrow in the early hours of a Monday morning getting a taxi he arrived home about 10.00.am. As he hadn't told anyone that he was returning Mrs. Dacy was surprised but delighted to see him. They spent the next hour and a half chatting about his trip then she informed him how down the boy was. Mrs. Dacy left the house about two in the afternoon, and Nat then decided to phone Michelle.

His aunt answered the phone and after talking to her briefly asked to speak to Michelle? After greeting each other Nat said, "Michelle I'm exceptionally fond of you and would do anything for you except love you the way you would want me to. I hope we can still be very close friends, and I'll always be there for you."

"Thanks Nathan," she replied, "I knew that it could not be so between us but I thought I'd give it a try in the hope you might have had it with Gavin. Which reminds me, don't go all soft when you see him, he deserves to get his arse kicked, if it was me dealing with him I would castrate the little shit."

Nat couldn't help laughing at her outburst and after talking to her for another few minutes rang off.

Nat was in the sitting room contemplating what to say to Gavin when he heard the front door open and close. He heard footsteps approaching the sitting room then Gavin appeared in the doorway. Not knowing that Nat was coming back Gavin was stunned to see him sitting in his usual place. The boy stood in the doorway staring at Nat then burst into tears slowly walking towards him. Like the little boy of old he held his arms out to Nat to be embraced.

Nat took the boy into his arms and kissed him on the cheeks "Hello Gavin" he said.

The boy just stood there his head resting on Nat's shoulder sobbing trying to force words out between sobs but not succeeding.

Nat pulled the boy off his shoulder and asked "Why the tears? I'm back that's what you wanted. Isn't it."

Gavin only nodded his head in response not being able to get his voice back because of the emotions flowing through his body. Finally Gavin managed to get his emotions under control and found his voice. Looking into Nat's eyes he said "Nathan if I were to die right now with your arms around me, I would die happy."

"Always thinking of yourself, and precisely what am I supposed to do when you're dead."

The boy leaned forward and kissed Nat softly on the lips "Sorry Nathan I'll never ever leave you again."

Nat unwound his arms from around the boy and sat down, Gavin sat down beside him. Nat looked at the boy "I think I've heard that somewhere before Gavin, and come to think about it you were just as serious then."

The boy hung his head and replied "I know I deserve all the insinuations you're throwing at me, and it must be hard for you to believe what I say, but I meant what I said just now I will never leave you again Nathan."

"It just wasn't the same when I went to bed with him that first night. I couldn't get the same reactions like I did when I was with you. I should have come home the next day, but I was too nervous to ask you to have me back so I stayed with Peter. When I did decide to speak to you, you had left for Australia."

Nat looked at the boy "Gavin he said after what you've just told me do you really expect me to believe that you'll never leave me again I'd need my head examining if I did. You have no concept of what you did to me. How do you think I feel when I imagine you in someone else's arms and you making love to them, and me like a fool keeping myself only for you? I am just about getting over you as a lover. I came back to take up my role as a father and that is how it's going to be in future. I will not stop you from having your affairs or bringing your various conquests into this house, if you wish to sleep around that is your prerogative. I would however advise you to take precautions so that you avoid catching, any sexually transmitted diseases if you want to indulge in your new lifestyle."

The boy was shocked at Nat's words, also he'd not realized how deeply Nat had been hurt and now knew that his hopes of resuming their relationship at this moment in time were remote. "Okay Nathan I know that I've disappointed you" Gavin said, and with that he took off the ring that Nat had given him for his sixteenth birthday and handed it back to Nat saying. "When you think I deserve this give it back to me again," then left to go up to his room.

Nat stayed seated thinking that had not gone the way he had planned it. He'd deliberately set out to inflict as much hurt and insults on the boy as possible to make him suffer like he had. He realized now that at times he had relished making the boy unhappy and wondered if he had gone over the top.

Nat stood up and made his way upstairs to the boy's room, he knocked on the door and waited for a reply. He heard Gavin say "come in" and entered the boy's room. Gavin was lying face down on the bed, Nat walked over to him and asked him do you want to come down and have something to eat. The boy shook his head and remained lying on the bed so Nat turned and left the room.

After he had finished his evening meal Nat decided to visit some of his friends to let them know that he was back from Australia and also to get away from the oppressive atmosphere of the house. He didn't return home till after mid-night.

As soon as he walked into the house Gavin who was standing in the hallway asked him "Where have you been?"

Nat was surprised by the boy's question but informed him that he had been visiting friends.

The boy looked at Nat "Why are you taking so much pleasure in being unpleasant to me, and making remarks that make it seem that I don't care for you anymore."

"Because when you packed your bags and left to stay with Peter. Or when you had your little affairs outside how much were you caring for me then. Where were your thoughts for me when you were screwing someone else or letting them screw you. Gavin answer me that?"

The boy hung his head "I never screwed anybody or let them screw me, which was one of the reasons why Peter and I broke up because I wouldn't let him. Nathan I know that what I did was wrong but do you have to be so unfriendly I thought that fathers were supposed to love their sons no matter what," saying that Gavin turned and went up to his room.

Hearing the boy's words Nat was ashamed at how he had treated the boy, what Gavin had said was perfectly true he had been acting like a scorned lover instead of a father. He went up to the boy's room knocked on the door and waited for permission before entering. Gavin was seated on the bed Nat walked over to the boy stood him up hugged him and kissed his forehead, "I'm sorry Gavin," he said, "the insults stop as of now, good night and we'll talk in the morning," with that he left the room

Nat lay in bed thinking how he had let his feelings take control and caused him behave in such a thoughtless manner. It made him cringe to think what he had said to Gavin throughout the course of the day. With these thoughts going through his mind he gradually drifted off to sleep.

Next morning Nat after relieving himself made his way downstairs for his usual cup of tea to find Gavin already up and having a tea. "Good morning Gavin, you're up early getting ready for work?"

Gavin returned Nat's greeting then replied "no I'm not going in today I thought we could have the day together and talk things over."

"Okay, although there's not much more to be said I think I said enough yesterday and not all of it was very pleasant."

"Well I was hoping that we could start to mend our relationship by spending our time in each other's company."

Nat looked at the boy then replied, "Gavin I don't want to go down that road just yet. You're only halfway through your seventeenth year and I expected too much of you at too young an age. I know when I first met my wife at eighteen that she was the only woman I would want to share my life with. When she died I had no desire to find anyone else till I met you. At first I tried very hard to keep my feelings purely platonic, but as we grew closer I like you eagerly awaited your coming of age to seal our love. I should have realized that not everyone has the same level of commitment in a relationship, each person's nature is different and I think you have a need to explore your feelings without being tied to a single person until you think you're ready to do so. I still love you Gavin but I'm not prepared as yet to carry on where we left off. I am human and try as I may I cannot get out of my mind the day of your leaving, and I don't wish to go through that kind of agony again. I felt like my life was repeating itself but instead of my wife dying it was you plunging a knife into my chest when you ended our relationship. So let us be like Father and Son as it should be so that you can go and find yourself and know what you want to do with your life."

Gavin was near to tears; he would rather have heard the insults from yesterday, than to hear how much pain he had caused the only person he truly loved. Knowing that nothing he could say now would rectify the situation he silently left the room to shower and dress.

Under the shower Gavin thought back to happier times that he and Nathan had spent washing each other. How gentle those hands that cleansed his body yet how effortlessly they lifted him up, to bring their faces on a level so that their lips could meet to convey their feelings of contentment. There was none to hear his sobs as he felt the emptiness within. The stream of water washed away the tears as if they meant naught and silently he vowed that he would win his lover back.

Their daily routine continued but in a strained atmosphere. They never sat together as in the past and Gavin rarely went out. He returned home each day from work to watch television or listen to his music. The only times they went out together was to buy groceries at the weekend, and conversation between them other than passing the time of day was limited to idle chitchat. After three weeks Gavin decided that he would take driving lessons which would hopefully take his mind off the present situation. He didn't inform Nat of his decision and booked his ten lessons and paid in advance. He'd had plenty of tuition in the past from Nat who had driven him onto private land, as it was against the law for Gavin to drive on the roads under the age of seventeen. Nat would then let him get behind the wheel and gave him instructions in handling the car. So after a further five lessons to the ten he'd already had he was ready for his driving test, which he passed at the first attempt. When he got home he informed Nat that he'd got his driving license and was warmly congratulated by him. The next day being Saturday Gavin went down to the second hand car dealers and purchased an eight year old ford for £2,000 and for once in a long time he had something to smile about as he drove it back home.

As there was only room for one car to park in the garage Gavin parked his car on the street and went into the house.

Seeing Nat in the sitting room Gavin greeted him then told him that he'd bought a car.

"Okay lets go," Nat said following Gavin outside, "I hope you got a good deal for your money."

When they got to the car Gavin proudly showed off his newly purchased car pointing out all the accessories to Nat.

Shortly after that Nat was sitting beside the boy as Gavin demonstrated the qualities of his car with more than a bit of pride. He drove for more than an hour happy to have Nat sitting beside him. Gavin thought this was the closest they'd been together after that initial day of Nat's arrival back from Australia. As it began to grow dark he headed the car back to the house arriving back just as the streetlights shed their orange glow.

As Nat made to leave the car Gavin held him then said "Nathan do you realize sitting in this car is the closest we have been since that first day you arrived back?"

"Yes Gavin I am well aware of that fact. What is the relevance of the question?"

"Do you really want me to continue living with you? It seems like I'm some kind of cross that you have to bear because you adopted me. I would rather have had the insults than this condescending manner of yours. I know what I did was wrong I can't continue to apologize to you for the rest of my life, and I don't wish to have to live in this kind of atmosphere. If you feel it best that I leave then tell me I won't hold it against you."

"Shouldn't we discuss this inside. I think it would be a lot more comfortable," Nat said as he left the car. They both made their way into the sitting room and as usual sat apart.

Nat looked at the boy then said, "Gavin I didn't mean to be condescending if that is what you thought. As you are nearing your eighteenth birthday I was treating you as an adult and not as a boy. I assumed that's the way you wanted to be treated instead of the way I treated you before you left this house. I felt that because I hadn't given you the recognition as an adult in the past that it was one of the reasons for your finding another partner, someone who would treat you the way you wanted. It seems like I can't get it right nowadays everything that I do and say is making matters worse in your eyes. You don't have to leave Gavin. This is your house, it became your property when you turned seventeen. If anybody goes it will be me if you so wish it."

"Would it have made any difference to your behaviour? and you might have thought that I was trying to buy your love. Don't forget you had already started to be unfaithful before you turned seventeen."

"Oh God!" Gavin moaned then walking over and sitting next to Nat he said, "Nathan please don't ever leave this house, and just treat me like you used to, it's what I want."

Nat leaned forward and kissed the boy on the forehead, "Okay! Now do you think that car of yours can take us to the café? I don't fancy doing any cooking tonight."

Later that night they sat together watching TV for the first time in many a week their bodies making contact each taking comfort from the nearness of the other. They both rose together when the programme ended Gavin to go to bed and Nat to have his late night tea. After finishing his tea and tidying up downstairs Nat made his way to wash and get ready for bed. His ablutions finished before going to his bed he stopped at Gavin's door and knocked before entering. From the light of the passageway Nat made his way into the darkened room to Gavin's bed. The boy lay on his back with eyes open Nat leaned over and placed a gentle kiss on the boy's lips saying "goodnight Gavin" then turned and left the room.

A couple of hours later Nat who was still awake turning over in his mind the events of the last few months, felt the bedclothes being lifted and instantly knew that Gavin was getting into the bed. He waited for the boy to do his usual of wrapping himself around his body before he gently started to stroke Gavin's back. The boy broke into tears and great sobs wracked his body. Nat could not bear to hear the boy crying he lowered his head and brought their lips together in a tender kiss.

"Nathan I love you so much. I don't know what happened to me or why I did it but please please Nathan forgive me."

In the dark Nat kissed the boy's tear stained eyes then brought their lips together again this time their tongues uniting in a dance of bliss as they savoured their first intimate moment in what seemed eternity.

Gavin broke the kiss placed his lips to Nat's ear and said "Nathan please make Magic."

Nat reached out and put the bedside light on, and looked into the tear filled eyes of the boy. Taking the boy into his arms he gently kissed him then said "Gavin words cannot express my love for you and how much you mean to me you don't know how alone I've felt these last few months. Tonight I want you just to be close to me to feel your breath on my face and the beat of your heart against my chest. To feel the stirring of your loins and the softness of your body, let us lie together in each others arms that in itself is Magic."

Gavin brushed his lips against Nat's in a fleeting kiss knowing what was expected of him Nat said, "What's that for?"

Gavin pecking on his lips awakened Nat in the morning. Looking into the boy's eyes Nat said "Morning Gavin" which the boy responded to.

Gavin leaned forward kissed Nat on the lips and said, "Nathan I think I'm old enough and big enough for you to make love to me like I wanted you to when I was sixteen will you enter me now please Nathan." Nathan took the boy's face in his hands and asked,

"Yes Nathan more than you can imagine I want to feel you inside me joined together as one."

Their nightwear removed they lay with their arms entwined stroking each other's bodies bringing their lips together in fleeting kisses. Gavin reached his arm out and produced a jar of Vaseline he undid the top then dipping his finger into the jar scooped out a finger full and proceeded to smear it over Nat's penis. With Nat's shaft liberally coated Gavin gave the jar to Nat and said "Your turn to do me Nathan."

Nat did as Gavin had, taking some Vaseline on his finger then bending and lifting the boys legs towards his shoulders exposing his rectum. Softly he spread the Vaseline around the puckered orifice then taking some more Vaseline he gently inserted his finger inside the boy and moved it around to lubricate the passage.

With a pillow doubled up under Gavin to give Nat easier access to the boy Nat with one hand on his member guided it to the entrance of the boy's rectum. With a thrust of his hips he opened up Gavin's orifice and entered within. Noticing the boy biting his lower lip and feeling the sphincter clamp down on his shaft Nat stopped entering the boy and asked, "Gavin do you want me to stop?"

"Then just relax don't tense up," Nat said, and slowly continued finally he was buried deep inside the boy. He looked at Gavin's face and noticed the little beads of sweat above the top lip, and the boy's penis was only partially aroused. As Nat began to slowly thrust in and out of the boy he wrapped his arms around him, Gavin then locked his arms and legs around Nat's waist and clung to him like an infant monkey clings to its mother. The man began to pound his shaft into the boy with ever increasing momentum searching for that final release. He could feel the sensations building up inside his loins and as he felt that final moment approach he threw his head back thrust forward and buried his throbbing member into the boy's body and cried "Oh God! Gavin I love you so much" as his semen erupted inside the boy; his orgasm was such that he moaned and clasped the boy to him ever tighter. He continued to buck and thrust as exquisite feelings of pleasure coursed through his loins. Gradually the pleasure subsided and he sank to the bed spent, the boy still clinging to him like a leach.

Bringing their lips together he kissed Gavin then slowly withdrew from the boy and rolled onto his side. "Gavin are you all right?"

Nat took the boy into his arms and said "Gavin would you like to make love to me when you have recovered."

"Not this time Nathan, ever since we met you've always put me first. You've given and never asked anything in return, except for me to be honest and faithful in which I failed you. Today it's my turn to give and ask nothing in return and try and make amends for my failings.

Nat gazed into the boy's eyes and saw the love within; he brought their lips together in a tender kiss then putting his lips to the boy's ear he whispered, "You also can make Magic."

And so Nathan and Gavin resumed their lives together. There was never a repeat on Gavin's part of his promiscuity, and the ring is back on his finger. When Nat told the boy how close he came to having a relationship with Michelle. Gavin smiled and said "I knew she fancied you Nathan I could see it in her eyes when she was here on holiday, that's why I wanted to come out to Australia I was scared she'd take you away from me."

They now knew that nothing could ever drive them apart again. So when Mrs. Gregory asked Nat if he would like to foster another boy? He left the decision to Gavin. A couple of year's back, because of his possessive and jealous nature Gavin would never have entertained the idea. Knowing that Nat would never dream of involving himself sexually with anyone else Gavin, at the age of eighteen thought the idea of having a little brother appealing.

That night as they lay together Gavin said, I hope he can control his dick in the shower." It was the first reference Gavin had made to agree to Nat fostering another boy.

Nat looked at Gavin smiled and kissed him and said, "Listen to who's talking Mr. Stiffy himself."

"Well that was your fault," the boy retorted. "You always did things to me in the shower."

Part Four
The Second Son

The moment the two left the car Mrs Gregory opened the front door. Immediately Gavin went to her, hugged her and kissed her on the cheek. Nat also greeting her in the same manner. She invited them into her office. Seated, she asked if they required refreshments. Both declined saying that they had stopped on the motorway for a snack.

Mrs Gregory spoke to them: "I brought you in here to give you a brief history of the boy I had in mind for you to foster. He was picked up about a month ago by the police in the shopping precinct for soliciting. He has refused to give any information about himself other than his first name. He says he's called Aaron. I'm inclined to believe him. When he was least expecting it, he has reacted to his name when I called him. We know that he's not from around here because his accent doesn't fit. He sounds more from the London area. But, not being an expert in these matters I couldn't swear to it. We are assuming he's between twelve and thirteen years old. He's reasonably street wise hence the refusal to even tell us his age. I think he feels the less we know about him the less chance of tracing his family, if he has one. He's agreed to be fostered. I've told him about the two of you and your sexual preference. He's happy with that saying some of his friends on the street were homosexuals and they were good to him. I'll bring the boy in so that you can get acquainted. Oh! there's just one other thing," she said before leaving, "he tends to have bad dreams from time to time, and also he's missed a bit of his schooling."

Nat smiled. "We'll soon find out and judging by what Mrs. Gregory has told us he won't be shy in telling us so."

"I'm getting nervous," Gavin said holding Nat's hand and trying to draw assurance from it. "I hope he doesn't change his mind about staying with us."

Shortly they heard footsteps and Mrs Gregory entered accompanied by Aaron. At once Nat made comparisons to Gavin when they first met. Aaron was approximately the same height, maybe slightly shorter – about 4ft. 11in. [1.50 m] Unlike Gavin he was well dressed and though slim in no way as emaciated as Gavin was at that age. His hair was light brown, cut short at the sides with a mop on top that, in the old days, was considered a pudding bowl style. He had hazel eyes and a turned up nose; his lips were full. These features were set in a narrow face.

When the boy and Nat's eyes met a bond seemed to form between them. The boy gazed at Nat and smiled. Instantly Nat knew he had found his second son.

While Nat was making his observations Mrs Gregory asked if they were sure they wouldn't have something to eat or drink before returning to London with Aaron.

Nat and Gavin declined Mrs Gregory's offer but said they would wait till Aaron had eaten before leaving.

The boy said, indifferently, that he didn't want to eat just yet and was ready to leave whenever they were.

Just then Nat got into the car and Gavin drove off waving to Mrs Gregory as he did so.

Nat interrupted the conversation by saying, "Are we driving non-stop to London?"

"Let's go straight through without stopping," Aaron said. "The quicker we get there the better."

Two and a half-hours later Gavin pulled into the carport. Nat led the boy upstairs to what used to be Gavin's bedroom. He put the case down and asked if Aaron needed a hand to unpack.

Nat left saying that they would be in the kitchen and to join them when he'd unpacked. The moment Nat walked into the room Gavin wrapped his arms around him and they brought their lips together until his desire for Nat's mouth was satisfied. Breaking the kiss and grinning, Gavin said, "Now we can attend to the food."

Later, when they'd finished eating and clearing away, they made their way into the sitting room.

Nat sat in his usual place and Gavin immediately snuggled up next to him. Aaron, sitting in an armchair and observing Gavin snuggling up to Nat, asked, "Are you queers?"

Gavin looked at the boy. Moving over the boy he said, "Listen Aaron and listen good." After squatting down on his haunches in front of the boy, he continued. "Nathan may be too polite to tell you but I will. In this house people are treated and spoken to like human beings irrespective of their race, colour, creed, or their sexual preferences. If you can't speak to us in a civil manner or you have an aversion to our way of life go pack your bag and I'll drive you back to Swindon with the greatest of pleasure."

"Okay! Apology accepted. Just remember you'd better keep the street talk for outside." With that he walked back to his seat and snuggled up to Nat again.

Gavin looked at Nat and raised his eyebrows. "Don't look at me," Nat said smiling. "He's talking to you. Now it's your turn to answer the questions."

"What I meant," Gavin said, "was that I've been living with Nathan for five years."

"Jeeze! Aaron you ask a lot of questions," Gavin retorted. "If you must know one minute into my sixteenth birthday on May 5. And, before you ask if I'd waited for Nathan to start proceedings I'd still be waiting. Anything else you want to know?" Gavin's tone was sarcastic.

"Yeah!" the boy said not put off by Gavin's sarcasm. "When did you know you were in love with him."

"Oh Lord!" Gavin had picked up the expression from Nat. "Aaron, to be precise," Gavin continued, "the moment Nathan picked me up in his arms and carried me into this house. I was about the same age as you are now. I knew I wanted to be with him from then on. I've made a couple of mistakes in the past but that's over and done with."

Gavin looked at Aaron who was watching how he snuggled up to Nat. "Does it bother you my sitting like this?" Gavin asked the boy.

Nat told Gavin to move over a bit on the settee. Then, getting up, he walked over to Aaron picked him up and carried him to the settee. Placing Aaron at one end he sat between the two boys. Turning to Aaron he said, "If you're going to live here there's no need to be distant. By sitting close you don't have to feel left out." Picking up the TV remote control he gave it to Aaron saying, "The choice is yours." Aaron flicked through the channels till he found a movie that appealed to him and they settled down to watch it.

Shortly, Nat felt Aaron's body resting against his. Carefully and slowly he put his arm around the boy and drew him close. He felt the boy snuggle into him. Gavin noticing what had taken place leaned forward and looked at Aaron: "How's it feel sitting here instead of on your own?"

Later in the evening Nat asked the boy's if they wanted Big Mac as he wasn't up to preparing something for them. They jumped at the idea. This time they took Nat's car. Aaron sitting in the rear asked, "How come I always get to sit at the back on my own."

Gavin looked at Nat, turned and said, "Okay so you want to swap places with me?"

Gavin smiled and thought back to the times when he hated being on his own. He got out and took the seat next to Aaron. "That make you feel better?"

"Oh! Please Nathan let me stay up a bit longer," he pleaded. Nat conceded to his pleas and went to make some tea.

Returning to the sitting room Nat saw the two boys were sitting together watching TV. His usual place occupied, he sat in one of the armchairs to drink his tea. The moment Gavin saw this he asked Nat, "Why are you sitting away from us?"

Gavin didn't say a word as he moved right over to the other end of the settee from Aaron. Patting the cushion he said, "Now there's plenty of room for you Nathan."

"It's not important Gavin. I'm quite comfortable over here. Sit back like you were."

Gavin didn't move. He sat and watched Nat instead of the box, and as soon as Nat put his cup down he walked over and sat in his lap.

"That's not very sociable leaving Aaron on his own," Nat said. He stood up lifting Gavin with him and walked over to the settee. He sat down next to Aaron and placed Gavin on the other side. Is that better?"

After awhile Nat noticed that Aaron had fallen asleep. He gently picked the boy up and carried him up to his bedroom. Laying the boy on the bed he proceeded to remove the boy's clothing during this Aaron awoke but lay passively letting Nat undress him. Leaving the boy's boxers on Nat pulled the bedclothes over Aaron, kissed him on the forehead wished him goodnight.

The moment Nat sat down Gavin was on him. Hungrily he brought his lips to Nat's searching eagerly for Nathan's tongue and the pleasure it brought. After his hunger for Nat's lips were satisfied Gavin broke the kiss looked at Nat and said, "I've been waiting for that since we got back from McDonald's."

Nat with his arms still wrapped around Gavin replied, "We won't have the freedom to do as we wish from now on. We have Aaron to consider. We must keep our intimate moments private so as not to embarrass him. Also, Gavin, you're going to have to help me by not demanding too much of my attention during Aaron's waking hours. Do as you have been doing and get close to him so that he feels part of the family. He is bound to ask questions and because you're nearer his age group it might be that he'd consult you at times. If you can't answer his questions don't fob him off. Bring him to me; I may be able to help. The other most important item, Gavin, is if he makes any sexual advances. I am not saying that he will but if he does, you have to be able to stem those without hurting his feelings. Just remember how I coped with you and you shouldn't have too many problems." After kissing Gavin he added, "Do you feel you can handle what I'm asking of you?"

"Yes, otherwise I'd never have agreed to fostering him. I kinda like having him around. Now that he's sleeping it's our Magic time." With that he got up took Nat by the hand and led him to bed.

After showering, Nat told Gavin he was going to check on the boy. Softly he entered the boy's room and walked towards the bed. By the dim passage light saw that Aaron's eyes were wide open.

The boy nodded his head. "When you left I couldn't sleep so went downstairs to see you but I heard you talking to Gavin so I stopped and listened then came back up again when you finished."

"You don't have to worry that I'll feel embarrassed if I catch you and Gavin having sex or kissing. I've seen it all before."

"That's not the point Aaron. Making love is a private thing and not to be made into an exhibition. We didn't only talk about our love life; we talked mainly about you and how we could best make your life here as pleasant as possible. Do you agree with that?"

"The main reason is you're underage and it's against the law. Also after what happened not so long ago I don't think he'd want to."

Nat stroked the boy's head smiled. "Nothing as long as they were of your same age group. Lots of boys engage in mutual masturbation. Its part of growing up."

"You did what you had to do Aaron. In your case it was neither right nor wrong. It was just a part of your life that is behind you. Now you have a chance to live your life the way that you want to. The way you live it is entirely up to you with a little help from Gavin and myself."

Aaron looked up at Nat. "Can you sleep with me tonight? I don't want to be alone."

"No I can't but I can solve the problem. Saying that he pulled the bedclothes off the boy lifted him up and carried Aaron to his and Gavin's room. He told Gavin he had company and placed the boy next to him. Then telling Gavin that he was going to sleep in Aaron's bed he kissed them goodnight and left the boys together.

"You're not mad at me are you Gavin?" Aaron enquired. "I felt all alone in there."

"No, I'm not mad," Gavin said as he put his arm around the boy, "I'm bloody furious!" With that he started to tickle him.

"Oh shit! Fuckin' stop it," Aaron screamed hysterically. "I'll piss myself if you don't."

Gavin stopped his assault and smiled as the boy slowly began to settle down. Comfortable, they said their goodnights and slept.

In the early hours of the morning Nat felt Gavin crawl into bed with him. Being a single bed made for more intimate contact. They found each other's lips and quickly removed their shorts so that they could feel the excited state of their loins rubbing together. Gavin produced the Vaseline and Nat, taking a good amount on his finger, proceeded to smear Gavin's shaft with it. The boy then liberally applied Vaseline to Nat's rectum. Doubling the pillow under his hips Nat gave Gavin easier access. The boy quickly entered burying his member deep within Nat. Immediately he began to thrust, eager to reach the goal that brought such exquisite pleasure.

He looked into Nat's eyes as he pounded away. Then, as he reached the moment, he gave one final thrust then shouted, "Nathan my Nathan I love you so much!" He exploded inside his lover thrusting uncontrollably as his orgasm took control of his loins and pumped his semen deep within till he was spent. Collapsing on top of Nat, Gavin laid his head on the man's shoulder and rested as Nat stroked his back. Shortly Gavin rolled to the side and withdrew.

Nat kissed the boy and whispered, "You'd better go back to Aaron. He might wake and find himself alone."

"No buts. You have to consider Aaron first." After kissing the boy he added, "Go! I'll see you later."

Nat was awakened by a gentle blowing on his face. Opening his eyes he saw Aaron leaning over him.

"Very clever. Okay Aaron, let me use the loo. Then we can see about you getting washed and dressed and fed."

Nat took the boy to the bathroom and showed him how to use the shower. Giving Aaron a towel he left him and headed downstairs to make tea. As the tea was brewing Gavin walked in kissed Nat good morning and poured himself a cup.

"Cereal I suppose. Let's wait till he comes down and I'll ask him." As they finished their tea, Aaron arrived, fully dressed except for his bare feet. "What do you want for breakfast?"

Gavin answered. "You've got a choice of flakes, er… flakes and, you've guessed it… flakes"

Aaron laughed. "I think I'll have… Oh, I don't know, the choice is so difficult there's so much to choose from but I think I'll settle for flakes."

Nat handed the box over. Aaron emptied a substantial helping into a bowl, added half a pint of milk and a generous quota of sugar and began to devour the lot. While Aaron was eating, Nat and Gavin said they were going to dress. Naked, they stepped into shower together. Immediately Gavin put his arms around Nat and kissed him. pausing, he whispered, "I need you inside me Nathan, please."

Nat took the boy into his arms gently stroking his body as the water ran over them. He turned Gavin around; the boy bent over resting his hands on the wall and spread his legs. Nat loosened him up with his fingers then guided his throbbing member to the boy's rose and entered him fully. He reached around and began to stroke Gavin's shaft as he began thrusting in and out. Nat was soon pounding into Gavin. Just before he reached his orgasm he felt the boy's muscles clasp his shaft and squeeze so very tightly as Gavin straightened up and spewed his semen over the wall as he bucked against his lover. Nat thrust upwards and erupted inside the boy nearly lifting Gavin off his feet as he clung to the boy and continued to thrust into him flooding him with his seed as waves of pleasure coursed through their loins until their orgasms subsided.

Nat withdrew and turned Gavin around. Taking him in his arms, he said, "Have I ever told you I love you Gavin Ross?" he then sealed his love with a passionate kiss.

"Great if you're 5' 5" [1.65 m] but you happen to be 5' 8" [1.73 m]. At least your ribs don't show!"

"Listen to who's talking 6' 3" [1.90 m] and 160 lbs [72 kg]. If you stood sideways all I'd see was your dick."

"Okay you win. You're not skinny and you're Arnie in disguise. Now we'd better not prolong this shower too long otherwise a certain someone will start asking questions?"

Gavin laughed and muttered, "Talk of the devil." Then he shouted out, "You want to use the loo, Aaron."

"No, but you're taking a long time to have a shower if that's what you're doing."

"What the Hell do you mean by that?" Gavin yelled. "Go downstairs and we'll be along shortly."

Nat quickly towelled himself, cleaned his teeth and left Gavin to finish up. He found Aaron in the sitting room.

Nat walked over to the boy. Picked him up he said, "I'm not angry Aaron, but can you give Gavin and I time together without disturbing us. Then we can give you all the attention you want."

Nat laughed and kissed the boy on the forehead and said, "Don't worry about it. Gavin and I will find the time when we need to. Now it's your time. We're going out. You only had one small case of clothes so you'll need a few more. Gavin can show you which shops to go to." Setting Aaron down he said, "Go and put your socks and trainers on and tell Gavin to hurry up."

Nat heard the boy bounding up the stairs and shouting, "Move your arse, Gavin. We're going out and you have to help me choose some clothes."

Nat drove and the two boys. Although Gavin now considered himself an adult at eighteen, to Nat he would always be a boy, not because of his stature and youthful appearance, but in his mind's eye he was still that vulnerable skinny thirteen-year-old. The boys sat together in the back. They discussed what should be bought and Gavin told Aaron that he'd show him the best stores for clothing. Ages later, laden with clothes and trainers, they headed back to the car, deposited the clothes there then made for the supermarket to stock up with groceries. Eventually all was done and Aaron asked they hurry home so he could try his clothes on.

While Aaron examined his clothes in his room, Gavin wrapped his arms around Nat and brought their lips together. Suddenly they heard a cough and saw Aaron in the doorway.

Upstairs, Aaron said, "You must be cheesed off with me. I keep interrupting you and Nathan all the time."

"It's okay. Actually I hope we're not embarrassing you. It's not Nathan's fault, it's mine. I hurt him not to long ago and although he's forgiven me, I can't get it out of my mind. I feel so guilty that it makes me squirm when I think about it. So I keep trying to make it right and he lets me, knowing that it makes me feel better."

"That's a long story. When we have time I'll tell you. Now less talk and let's unpack these clothes and put them away."

With the clothes packed away, Aaron said, "We don't have anything to do now. Will you tell me about your life with Nathan?"

Gavin sat and asked Aaron to join him. When the boy was seated Gavin said, "This used to be my bed but I hardly ever slept in it. You want to here about Nathan and me? Here goes." Gavin began the story. After nearly an hour with interruptions from Aaron asking questions Gavin finished.

"Nathan really sounds like someone very special to you. Do you think that he could like me as much."

"He will if you give him the chance, but he'll like you in a different way to me. You will get everything you want. I don't mean financially, I mean emotionally. He'll make you feel like… I don't know how to explain it."

Arriving in the sitting room, Gavin, as usual, sat next to Nat. Aaron sat on the other side of Nat then said, "Gavin has told me everything about your lives together."

"My full name is Aaron Wilhelm Briers. I used to live with gypsies, what you people call travellers, until I was caught and put in the home. We weren't exactly what you'd call honest, but we were wrongly blamed for a lot of crimes just because we were in the area. We did pick up things we saw lying around but we never broke into homes. That's what we were mainly accused of but never charged. We were made to leave the area. Anyway we were camped on a site on the outskirts of London. There was a fair not too far from our campsite. I remember thinking that maybe I could get a job there helping on one of the rides for a few days and make some money. I decided to check it out the next day. That night around eleven I went to bed. I lived with my uncle. He wasn't my real uncle but he looked after me. I woke up again when I heard shouting and yelling and my uncle running into the caravan. Just then a brick came through our window followed by a Molotov cocktail. When it hit the caravan floor it burst into flames. That's the reason why I have my bad dreams sometimes. My uncle grabbed me and some clothes and carried me outside. He told to get dressed and then he went back into the burning caravan. As I dressed I saw about three other caravans on fire and a crowd coming towards our caravan. I quickly legged it out of there. I had no shoes but that didn't worry me. I was used to going barefoot.

"I made for the fairground. I hid one of the stalls, a shooting gallery, and I stayed there the rest of the night. I managed to fall asleep after a time and was awakened by Nadine the owner of the stall. When I came to my senses, I told her what had happened during night. She took me to her caravan and gave me a pair of her grandsons old trainers to wear, they were a size too big but I wasn't complaining. She told me to have some breakfast then I could return to the campsite."

Aaron fell silent for a few moments before continuing. "I thanked her and ate my fill. When I got back to the camp it was deserted except for the burnt out caravans. I went back to Nadine to see if she could help. She could only offer me a place to stay and a job on the stall. She and her son Robert and her grandson ran the shooting gallery and a hoop-la stall. She was glad to have the help as she was getting on a bit. I stayed with them for a long time. Then on our way to Northampton we met up with some other travellers. They told me that my Uncle Sean had died in hospital from burns. The reason for the mob that night was that one of our group had beaten up someone in the local pub and a mob came over to get even. I said goodbye to Nadine and Robert and joined up with the travellers who said they would meet up with my group in Oxford. I met up with my own group one week later and went to see the head man, Raoul. He gave me a metal box with my Uncle Sean's bits and pieces in it and £345 in cash. I felt like I was really rich. I gave Raoul back the box and asked him to keep it for me. Then I asked if anyone in the group had room to put me up. He sent me to see his son-in-law where I got a place to stay; it was a bit crowded with his wife and baby but not too bad. I stayed with Hector and Inez for much longer than I did with Nadine. This time we found trouble in Reading. Nothing too bad but I told Raoul that I was leaving. I told him I was heading for Cheltenham to see if I could join up with Nadine and Robert again, as they were always there this time of the year. Raoul took me to Reading station and bought my rail ticket, telling me to change at Swindon for my connection to Cheltenham. I never made it to Cheltenham. I was waiting on the platform in Swindon for the Cheltenham train when a railway inspector saw me. He came over and started asking questions. I answered a few but I didn't sound too – what's the word?"

"Yeah, Nat, that's it. He said he'd take me to the police. Before he could grab me I took off and lost myself in the city. That's where I was for quite some time. I don't know about months and things only if someone tells me. I only know my birthday and which month it is because my uncle used to tell me. I was living in squats, with people I met, till my money ran out. I got picked up by the cops near the public loo and the rest you know."

"My mother left me with my uncle when I was about three and we never saw her again. I've no idea where she went or if she's even alive. I know her first name is Rochelle. She never mentioned my father. The only other person who might know something is Raoul."

"Would you like to try and find your mother if Raoul has any information," Nat asked.

"Okay, but if you ever feel that you would like to go in search of your mother I'm always willing to help."

"Okay. The next thing is to take you to the local Department of Education and get you registered. "

"I'll see the education authorities and arrange for you to be taught privately at home till you've caught up. Then you can go to school. Now I think a phone call to Mrs Gregory is the order of the day." Picking up the phone, he dialled and, after a brief pause, spoke. "It's Nathan Ross, Mrs Gregory… I'm well, and you?… Great… Yes, sorry about that. Ought to have called, but we've been busy settled him in and buying him new clothes. Sorry about another matter too Francis. You weren't exactly telling the truth when you said Aaron had missed a bit of schooling. The boy has hardly spent one term at school in his entire life… I see, you thought I could take care of any small problem like that. Yes, I do have the money, but that's not the point… Okay, we'll leave it at that. I think I'll engage a private tutor to bring him up to standard… Yes, we'll bring him down in a couple of months. Must give him time to settle… Fine. We'll see you then."

The boy hung his head. "I can write my name and read a little. That's about all."

Nat put his arms around the boy. "Don't be embarrassed Aaron. Before you know it you'll be reading and writing as well as anybody else."

"I thought that what you told Gavin and I was in confidence. If you wanted Mrs Gregory to know you'd tell her yourself. That's why I didn't repeat to her what you told us. Now I think I have to go and perform in the kitchen if you two want to eat tonight."

Shortly afterwards Aaron told Gavin that he had to go and speak to Nat alone if he didn't mind.

"First of all thanks for all the clothes you bought me this afternoon. I was so excited I forgot to thank you. Next do I have to change my name because I'm with you now?"

"No. I'm only acting as a foster parent. You keep your own name. Besides after a while you may decide that you don't want to stay here. You see Aaron, I'm here to provide you with a home and family life. You are the one who has to decide that you want to be part of that. If at any time you feel that you don't fit in then don't hesitate to say so, because your welfare and happiness are so important. Meantime Gavin and I will do our best to try and make you want to stay. So far how do you like it?"

"Great, couldn't be better. Did you really want me to give you a hand with the cooking?"

"Actually I'm having second thoughts about preparing a meal. What would say you to going out instead?"

They returned from their evening meal and settled down, the boys to watch TV and Nat to read the paper. Suddenly Aaron said, "Nathan do I have to sleep on my own tonight? You see I've never slept in a room by myself before, I always used to share a bed with my uncle or in the same room with other people and it feels spooky on my own."

"Not if you don't want to. Our bedroom is big enough to move your bed in there as well; would that be all right?"

"We don't have to do anything. I'm sure Gavin Schwarzenegger there can move the bed on his own," Nat said laughingly.

"Very funny," Gavin retorted. "Neither of you can afford to make comment you're even skinnier than me."

After more good-humoured banter they moved the bed and placed it along side the other making one huge bed. Before going downstairs Nat told Aaron to get changed so if he fell asleep watching TV he could be put straight to bed without the hassle of having to change. As expected Aaron did fall asleep so Nat took him up and placed him in his bed, then returned downstairs. Gavin could hardly wait for Nat to sit down next to him before wrapping his arms around him. He pulled Nat to him and brought their lips together their tongues immediately searching for its mate to entwine and caress in a courtship ritual. When their lips parted they sat with arms around each other to feel the closeness of the other's body and the contentment it brought

Nat gazed at the boy. "When I hear that tone of voice I know you've done something you shouldn't have Okay! What is it this time?"

"I went to your solicitor earlier in the week and had the ownership of this property changed back into your name. I don't like the idea of being owner of the house. I much prefer it if it were in your name."

"Gavin I already know. Donald Findlay told me what you had done so I may as well tell you now that all my holdings have been put into joint ownership. You now have half ownership in ten properties and two office blocks."

Gavin sat there with mouth open. Recovering quickly he said, "Nathan how could you do that after what I did to you not so long ago? I literally stabbed you to the heart when I left and you still do this for me."

"That's exactly why I did it to you keep remembering about it. More importantly you are legally my son, and I couldn't ask for anyone better. Gavin you have to stop thinking about what you did; it's all in the past; you've got to give yourself a chance. I love all the attention you give to me but you must make time for yourself and socialise. You're too young to bottle yourself up in the house every day. I'm not that fragile. Ever since you stopped working you feel you have to be with me every single moment of the day. You have to give yourself a chance in life, Skinny."

Gavin, with watery eyes, leaned forward and kissed Nat on the lips then drew back. "Okay! Skinny what's that for?"

Then he buried his head in Nat shoulder and clung to him. Nat stroked the boy's back then whispered "Skinny it's Magic time." Standing, he lifted the boy into his arms and carried him to bed.

Gavin woke to find Aaron's bed empty; he gazed at Nat and started gently blowing on his face to wake him. As Gavin stirred, he pecked his lips.

Gavin was merciless. "No. Aaron isn't here I need you Nathan, please," he pleaded as he began to fondle Nat's desirable erection.

Nat opened his eyes wrapped his arms around the boy and drew their lips together before he rolled over on top of Gavin. Breaking the kiss and looking down at the boy he said, "You're going to wear me out. Wasn't last night enough for you?"

Nat gave the boy a fleeting kiss. "Skinny, what do you think?" he said as he gently started to grind their loins together?"

Gavin wrapped his arms around Nat and started to thrust his shaft in rhythm to his lover's throbbing member.

As the tempo of their thrusts increased so the urgency to reach that exquisite moment of bliss took command. They eagerly sought release as their swollen shafts ground into each other until with a final thrust they erupted in an orgasmic explosion that sent them into a frenzy of movement as their semen spewed forth between them. They bucked and heaved and pledged their love for each till they were spent and lay limp in slow recovery from that brief moment of unbridled pleasure.

When they finally reached the downstairs there was no sign of Aaron in the house. "Do you think he could have gone down to the shops?" Gavin inquired.

While they were still discussing the issue Mrs Dacy arrived. Nat questioned her as to any boy in the street adding a description of Aaron as he went along.

"Yes and he's gone out without telling us. Gavin and I will make a search of the area if he's not back in the next half-hour."

"Perhaps I'd better get down to the shops for a few items I need before you go out." She went to the sideboard drawer to take some of the housekeeping money that was normally kept there. Empty-handed she asked Nat if he had any money, as there was nothing in the drawer.

"What! Gavin said I put a fifty-pound note in there yesterday knowing that Mrs. D. might need it."

Mrs. Dacy took the money and left for the shops, leaving the two of them to contemplate the missing money.

"Right now I don't know what to think about where he's gone or what he intends doing. All we can do is look around the shopping precinct and hope to find him or wait until he shows up. If he doesn't show by lunch I'm going to report him as missing."

"Well you stay here till Mrs D. gets back? I'll take a drive down to the shopping centre and check it out.".

In accepting Gavin's offer, Nat asked him not to be rough with Aaron, just get him home as quickly as possible. There was still no sign of Aaron when Mrs D. and Gavin had returned. Nat, fretful, waited anxiously until after lunch. He told Gavin he was going to the police for assistance. Gavin should remain at home just in case Aaron returned. By 10.30pm Nat and Gavin were sitting contemplating what their next course of action when the doorbell rang. An opened door revealed Aaron on the doorstep.

Nat followed the boy and phoned the police. He then turned and addressed Aaron. "Do you realise you left this house over twelve hours ago without letting anyone know? We had no idea where you were and what might have happened to you. I even had to report you missing."

Aaron didn't seem at all perturbed. Shrugging his shoulders he said, "Would you have let me go if I had told you I was going to be out for so long?"

In place of a reply, Gavin asked the all-important question: "Did you take the fifty pounds from this drawer?"

"Yeah. I saw it in there so I took it to go out with. I know you've both got plenty of money and won't miss it."

"I went to the West End Piccadilly area, Nathan. I was playing in the arcade over there."

"No. I had a burgher and chips before coming home." Having said that he got up, said good night and went to bed.

After discussing the matter Gavin said he was going to bed. Nat kissed him goodnight and said he'd be up after he'd attended to a few things. Nat went into the bathroom picked up Aaron's dirty clothes and put them in the washing machine. He went into the store room got the boy's suitcase and one of their own took them to the boy's bedroom and started to pack Aaron's clothes away. When he'd finished he took the cases downstairs and waited for the dirty clothes to finish washing and drying before also packing them as well. He then left both cases in the hallway by the front door. Setting the alarm for seven Nat slid into bed beside Gavin who promptly wrapped himself around Nat and snuggled in.

The alarm had barely rung when Nat switched it off got up and made his way to the bathroom. When he'd finished he woke Aaron. Nat told him it was time he got washed and dressed. There were some clean clothes left out for him and as soon as he had eaten they would be leaving to take him back to Swindon.

"Well while your washing and dressing have a think about it. You give the impression that your pretty smart, Aaron. Maybe you might be able to figure it out, and if you haven't then you'll never know why you're being taken back."

Nat turned and left the room. Aaron looked across at Gavin, who had been listening, for some form of support and got none. Dejectedly Aaron got up and made ready for his journey back to Swindon. As Aaron came down the stairs he saw the cases in the passageway and thought, 'If they think I'm going back they're fuckin' mistaken.'

Entering the kitchen Aaron said, "It's because I took the money and stayed out late that you're sending me back."

"Partly because of that, but more importantly was what you said when I asked you why you hadn't informed us that you were going out. You haven't shown the slightest bit of regret for what you did and frankly I don't think you're going to be able to fit in to our way of life. You feel that you can do what you want without consulting us and take money that you find in the house that doesn't belong to you without giving it a second thought. When Gavin was your age he knew that I left money lying around the house, but never once touched it and would never go out without telling me where he was going or saying goodbye. You on the other hand live by a different code of conduct, which if I tried to change you might not like. So I think you'd be better off if you were to go back to the home and tell Mrs Gregory about Raoul. Maybe if I spoke to her she might try to find him and let you stay with your group of travellers. That is the way of life you're used to and may suit you best."

"No!" the boy shouted as the tears poured down his cheeks. "I don't want to fuckin' stay with Raoul or in the fuckin' home. I want to stay here. I'm sorry for what I did," he sobbed, "but I didn't think you would take it so fuckin' seriously. Okay so I went out without telling you," he sniffed, wiping his nose with the back of his hand, "but you never fuckin' told me that you wanted to know when and where I was bloody going. If you've got rules tell me what the fuck they are then I won't break them."

Nat put his hands under his armpits and lifted him up. As he did this, Aaron wrapped his legs around Nat's waist and put his arms around his neck and said, "I'm not fuckin' going back. If you do take me back I promise I'll run away before you can get back to London."

Nat gently kissed the boy on the lips, then wiped the tears from his eyes. "Okay Aaron, you're not going back and we don't have any rules in the house except good manners. The only thing we want to know is where you're going and when so we don't have to worry about you. You may know the streets Aaron but you don't know the people who live on them. You're very lucky that you weren't seen flashing that money around by a junkie. You could have ended up in the same condition as Gavin or maybe even worse. You don't know how worried I was for your safety last night. If you think you know the streets of London just talk to Gavin; you might learn something. He'll be able to tell you a few stories that might just change your mind about life on the streets. It's not as glamorous as you think. But most important is that you don't repeat what you did yesterday and frighten us so much."

"Yes, Aaron, I mean it. Now, enough of what happened yesterday. As of now you have a choice. You can either have a weekly allowance or whenever you want something or some money you ask for it."

"If you want to know you'll have to ask him yourself? He's just coming down the stairs."

The boy turned around in Nat's arms to see Gavin behind him. "Gavin, what did you have when you were my age, an allowance or did you just ask when you needed something?"

"Neither. I didn't have to ask never wanted anything. Nathan just went out and bought whatever he thought I needed except clothes. Those he made me choose because he said I had to wear them. When we went to the shops and I picked up something I liked Nathan just bought it if he felt I should have it; if he said no then I just put it back without argument."

"If that's good enough for Gavin than it's good enough for me, except Gavin can help me choose the clothes." Then for the first time he kissed Nat on the lips and said, "Nathan sorry for shouting and swearing but I was really scared of going back."

"That was the whole idea, Aaron, to make you realise that what you did was wrong. I had to pack your clothes to make it more realistic. It seems like it worked."

"That was wicked," the boy replied. "I was nearly shittin' meself when I saw the suitcases in the hallway. Nathan, Have you forgiven me for what I did?"

"If I hadn't forgiven you Aaron I wouldn't have let you kiss me or I wouldn't be carrying you. Okay! Aaron, enough talk for now," Nat said setting the boy down. "Go eat your breakfast."

"Yes, more than I know what to do with. You see when a family or person fosters a child they are paid by the government to do so. That money the government paid Nathan he put into an account for me as he said he didn't need it. I didn't know anything about it till I received a letter from the bank informing me of how much money I had in my account. The letter came on my eighteenth birthday. Knowing Nathan, he'll do the same for you and you can forget about using it. You won't be able to touch it till you're eighteen. If you need anything Nathan will provide it."

"Gavin's right Aaron. However there's one thing I won't provide and that's assistance in putting your clothes back when you've finished your breakfast. And what's more don't even think of asking Gavin to help."

"Shit!" The boy muttered under his breath. This brought peals of laughter from Gavin.

Just as they were finishing the washing up Mrs Dacy arrived and was introduced to Aaron. She immediately proceeded to make him blush by saying, "My he's so cute," and stroked his head. "You wouldn't think a little chap like him would cause so much trouble."

Blushing madly, Aaron said, "Excuse me Mrs Dacy I have something to do," and dashed out into the hallway. He grabbed the cases and struggled up the stairs with them as he heard Nat and Gavin laugh at his embarrassment. With a lot of panting and puffing the boy managed to get the cases into the room and sat on the larger case to take a breather.

Aaron didn't need to turn around to recognise Nat's voice. "Yes please Nathan. But I thought I wasn't supposed to get any help?"

"Well I think I can make an exception this time, unless of course you'd rather do it yourself."

As they worked they talked. "Aaron if you know would you mind telling me how old you are, and what is your date of birth? I need to know when we go to the Child Welfare Centre for registration."

The boy hesitated for a minute then replied. "My uncle had my birth certificate but it was burnt in the fire, but I know that I'll be thirteen on June 29th and I was born in Leicester because he told me. Raoul took over telling me when it was my birthday and how old I am. I know this month is June but I'm not to sure what date it is as I can't read all that well and nobody has mentioned the date since I've been here. I know it was the twelfth on Friday because the teacher said so."

"It's the fifteenth today. You'll be thirteen in two weeks time. We can get a copy of your birthday certificate from the Leicester Registrars Office. Now there's two spare bedrooms up here one will be used as a classroom. Go and have a look at them and choose the one you want to study in. Then we'll go buy some furniture."

"Okay," Nat said. "After we've been to Child Welfare we'll see about furnishing it."

As Nat turned to go downstairs Aaron stopped him. "Was what I did yesterday really bad?"

"No Aaron, not really bad but very frightening." Nat picked him up. "While you were enjoying yourself in the arcade we had no idea where you were or what might have happened to you. When you hadn't come home after twelve hours, I was beginning to think of all manner of nasty things that could have taken place involving you. Now you see why I was angry for what you did. I wasn't really angry about the money, but I was mad at you for exposing yourself to so much danger."

The boy felt Nat's arms encircling him and understood why Gavin had felt so secure in them. Normally Aaron had never felt drawn to any one person other than his uncle. Now the feelings running through him for this man were like no other he'd experienced, making him lean forward and kiss Nat gently on the lips. After a long silence, Aaron said, "Nathan would you mind if I said I loved you?"

Nat smiled at the boy. "Surprisingly, Aaron, men find those three words the hardest to say, but I'm honoured that you feel like that. I don't mind and what's more I love you too."

"I'm sure you've noticed that I'm quite tall. Rather than stoop over you and look scary when I'm talking to you, I lift you up so that we are eye to eye and you can look me in the face. That way you can judge whether I'm being sincere or not."

The boy scanned Nat's face then looked into his eyes. "You're eyes are beautiful."

"Thank you for the compliment. If you keep saying things like that you're going to embarrass me. Now, we'd better go and join Gavin."

Nat carried the boy downstairs and into the sitting room and set him down alongside Gavin who was using the computer. "Here you are Aaron, get brains to drive us to Enfield to the CWD. Then we can go and set about buying some furniture for your study room."

Unable to control his excitment, Aaron grabbed Gavin's hand and started to pull him away from the computer. "Whoa there, I've got to shutdown first."

Child Welfare were very understanding about Aaron's lack of education, and were very supportive of Nat's idea of home tutoring until the boy was ready for mainstream education. From there they went to one of the Mega computer stores where Nat purchased the necessary items for Aaron's study. Then onto WH Smith to pick up stationary.

When they arrived back it was well after 2pm. Mrs Dacy had left a note with instructions for heating the food she'd cooked, and a request for a list of Aaron's likes and dislikes. Nat mumbled something about Aaron being treated like a king by all and sundry.

That evening, Nat suggested that Aaron's schooling could begin with Gavin showing him how to use the computer, and to assess his reading with the early reading disc that they had bought at Smith's.

Before the two of them could get settled at the computer Nat, said he was going to his club to check if he had any games lined up for the coming week. Left alone after the usual passionate farewell, Aaron asked Gavin why they kissed goodbye Nat would be away only a couple of hours, or less.

Gavin thought for a moment. "I'll answer your question with a question. Aaron, can you guarantee one hundred percent that Nat is going to walk back through those doors later on today?"

"Now you know why I kissed him goodbye. With question answered let's do some learning."

When Nat returned he found the two boys sitting at the computer together. As soon Nat came close enough, Gavin greeted him with a kiss. Aaron looked at Nat but didn't say a word.

"What's the matter Aaron? Have I done something wrong that you won't speak to me?"

"No, but I was wondering, Nathan, why you'll never love me like you love Gavin."

Nat picked the boy out of his chair and into his arms. Looking into the boy's eyes Nat said, "No Aaron I can't love you in the same way as I love Gavin. But, if you'll let me, I'll love you just as much in a different way."

"First of all let me explain. I've known Gavin from when he was thirteen – about the same age as you are now. Even at that young age I felt a love for Gavin that was different from any other. I knew it was against the law, and also more importantly not right to try and encourage Gavin into any sex with me till he was of a legal age. Then it would be for him to decide which path he would take. You can see the path he has chosen. You Aaron I would love as a son, if you'll let me. That love is just as binding and important to both of us but in a different way to the love I have for Gavin. If when you're settled in here you would like to go in search of your mother then I will give you all the help you would need to find her. If you fail to find her for one reason or the other then, if you wanted to, I would like to adopt you as my son. My love for you would be no less important than it is for Gavin."

The boy looked deep into the man's eyes again he felt that tingling sensation flowing through his body. He smiled leaned forward and kissed him lightly on the lips. "Nathan, now I know why Gavin loves you. I feel so warm and comfortable in your arms. I bet if I refused to get down Gavin would get all jealous."

"I don't think so. Gavin knows that I love you in a different way to him and right now he's grinning his head off at you."

The boy swivelled in Nat's arms to look at Gavin who was grinning and watching them. "What's so funny?" Aaron asked.

Aaron immediately scurried over to Gavin. Like Nat Gavin lifted the boy up in his arms.

Holding him, Gavin lightly kissed Aaron on the lips and said, "What do you think of us queers now?"

Aaron's face went red. "Don't say that Gavin it sounds so nasty. You make me feel really bad for saying that before."

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you." He gave the boy another peck on the lips. "So what do you think of us men?"

"Nathan's a man like a dad you're not. You're my brother and I love you too. I've never been so happy as I am now. I've been happy before but I never had this tingling feeling inside of me that I have now. "

Part Five

"Aaron nothing's wrong just calm down will you, maybe his phone is switched off while he's driving. So yelling and swearing isn't going to make him get home any sooner."

The boy's nervousness was getting to him but Gavin tried not to let it show. 'Though he is right,' he thought, 'Nathan should have been back at least an hour ago. It was just over three hours ago that Nathan had phoned saying that he was on his way home. It doesn't take that long to drive ninety odd miles [150 km].' The phone ringing broke his thoughts.

"Okay you better speak to Aaron, he's been doing his conkers waiting for you to get back."

"Why do you want to speak to Gavin again so soon. You've only just spoken to me."

"I've tried even threatened him he won't budge from the front window but now that you've phoned he might."

"I got real scared that something had happened to Nathan and when he phoned I was just so happy I couldn't help it. You know they'd send me back to the home if Nathan wasn't here, they wouldn't let me stay with you because you're not old enough."

As the boy reached him Gavin lifted him up and pecked him on the lips, "okay you're not a goonk your Albert Einstein."

"Aaron will you please try and moderate your language we don't mind you swearing but not every other word."

"Right why I called you over if, and that's a very big if anything should ever happen to Nathan in the near future you will stay with me. Nathan has already discussed it with Mrs Gregory and between them they have devised a plan to let you stay here with me. So does that make you feel better?"

After a quick kiss on the lips the boy answered. "Yes and no. Yes I'd be happy to stay with you. No I don't know what I'd do with Nathan not around, do you? I've only been here six months but I could never live anywhere else without you two."

"Let's drop the subject and go and eat something," he said, carrying the boy to the kitchen.

Their meal finished they sat and awaited Nat's arrival, watching television but keeping one ear open for the sound of a car pulling into the garage.

Midnight and Aaron had fallen asleep leaning against Gavin, who gently moved the boy so that his head rested on his lap then leant over and pulled his legs up on to the settee.

Gavin leaned back and closed his eyes and let his mind drift until he to slept. The face of the man he loved entered his dreams. There he was smiling as usual, walking towards him they meet. He wraps his arms around him lowers his head and gently brings their lips together his lovers lips taste so good. His eyes shoot open and there is that face smiling down at him.

"Shhh! You'll wake Aaron he whispers stay here I'll take Aaron to bed and be down in a bit."

As he climbed the stairs with the boy in his arms there was Gavin following he smiled to himself and thought. "One shadow was bad enough now he had two although one was asleep at the moment God it made him feel good. As he lowered the boy onto the bed he opened his eyes.

"Slow down with the questions and I've only just got back now get undressed and get to bed."

"No I've been waiting all day for you," as he put his arms around Nat's neck pulling his face down so their lips could meet, and still clinging on as Nat straightened and at the same time wrapping his legs around the man's waist.

While Gavin went to make the tea Nat sat back with the boy in his lap and closed his eyes to rest a while.

A hand stroked the side of his face "Are you very tired Nathan?" the boy enquired.

"Yes, after my tea a nice hot shower, then bed and this time no arguments it's bed."

The boy got off Nat's lap and stood in front of Gavin. He pretended to ignore the boy and continued to sip his tea.

Aaron waited patiently when there was no sign of awareness with raised voice he called.

"Bullshit you know you love me," and with that took his cup and himself back to sit on Nat's lap.

Nat listened to the friendly insults and was pleased the boys got on so well he didn't have to worry about any jealousy between them for his affections.

His tea finished he got Aaron to move off his lap put the dirty cups in the sink and with the two boys in tow headed upstairs.

He put Aaron into bed kissed and wished him goodnight and headed for the shower with Gavin.

Under the shower they embraced and their lips came together in gentle pecks. Gavin then laid his head on Nat's shoulder and squeezed him tightly.

Nat grunted as Gavin crushed his ribs, quickly the boy eased his grip and looked into his lover's eyes.

"I got really worried today. I tried not to show it because of Aaron but it was worse than when you were in Australia. At least I knew where you were and could phone you, but today we couldn't contact you and it was so long before you phoned I was beginning to get really scared."

"I'm sorry to have put you and Aaron through so much anxiety. I forgot to charge up my phone before going I won't let it happen again."

Again their lips came together in a gentle kiss both content to be in each other's arms.

Gavin proceeded to gently apply soap to Nat's body from head to toe. Then pulled him under the shower to rinse him off. After they'd dried off and donned their nightwear they made their way to bed.

Lying together Gavin at once wrapped himself around his lover. The feel of Nat's body pressing against him began a stirring in his loins. Gavin knowing the tiredness his lover felt was content to just bring their lips together in a fleeting kiss then whisper, "Goodnight Nathan."

'Oh God!' He thought he went to bed so late and he's up already it's not possible.

"Because Nathan was really tired last night and I need you to scrub my back in the shower."

"Oh come on, Skinny, please don't be a shit. It's much nicer when you or Nathan scrubs it."

"When are you going to learn to stop using four letter words to express yourself?"

"Sorry!" lowering his face the boy kissed Gavin on the lips, "There you go I've kissed your ugly face now will you scrub my back?"

"What's with you wanting me to scrub your back today? You got a date or something?"

Gavin jumped out of bed "Shit I forgot better get you ready before she gets here."

"My can't you express yourself without using four letter words?" Aaron said laughing.

"Come on." Gavin said going to the bathroom with Aaron tagging behind. After relieving himself he waited for the boy to finish cleaning his teeth.

His teeth cleaned Aaron stripped and got into the shower when he was ready Gavin scrubbed his back then left him to make the boy's breakfast.

An hour later the boy was clothed and fed and waiting with Gavin and Nat in the kitchen.

A few minutes after nine Mrs Wilson arrived ready to take the boy out. After exchanging pleasantries with Nat and Gavin as soon as Aaron had said his goodbyes teacher and pupil left for their outing.

Alone at last Gavin quickly went to Nat who immediately embraced him and brought their lips together. The longing in their loins was soon apparent as their kiss became more intimate and their desire for each other grew. Breaking the kiss Gavin took Nat by the hand and led him to the bedroom. Divesting themselves of their clothing they lay on the bed together. Arms entwined caressing and placing fleeting kisses on each other lips, their erections being stimulated by the movements of their bodies.

Nat broke the embrace reached to the bedside cabinet and produced a jar of Vaseline. He quickly took some on his finger and proceeded to apply it to Gavin's rectum. When he'd finished he handed the jar to the boy smiled and said do the honours. Before applying the Vaseline to Nat's throbbing shaft Gavin bent and kissed the tip then started to coat it with Vaseline.

With Nat's penis well-lubricated Gavin lay on his stomach then brought his knees forward to lift his hips up giving Nat easy access to his rectum. With one hand on his penis to guide it into the boy's passage Nat quickly buried his shaft as far as it would go. Once Nat was in Gavin lay down flat and waited for Nat to wrap a hand around his member then as Nat started to pound into him so he moved in rhythm in Nat's hand. Both eager to reach that sexual climax. It was not long before Nat wrapped his other arm around the boy and squeezed him into his body. He rammed his throbbing member as far up into the boy that it would go yelling "Oh God Gavin Oh God I Love You so much," and exploded, as he sprayed his seed into the boy. Gavin feeling Nat coming inside him felt his own orgasm approach and erupted into Nat's hand. They both heaved and thrust each relishing the exquisite pleasure that their orgasm brought till it was over and they lay limp.

Nat withdrew from the boy and lay down by his side Gavin moved and snuggled into his lover arms their lips came together in a tender a kiss.

Nat gazed into the boy's eyes, "What would I do without you skinny he said. I love you so much and with every day that goes by I thank God that he let me meet you."

Gavin stroked his lover's face before replying Nathan I'm the luckiest person alive to be loved by you and my chest still hurts when I lie in your arms like this it never seems to stop. That's the Magic you have.

They continued to lie enveloped in each other's arms content in the knowledge that Aaron would be away for the rest of the day giving them the time to luxuriate in their love.

An hour later Nat raised himself from the bed and said, "Come on Skinny, we can't lie around all day. We've got a list of groceries to get for Mrs D. and you're supposed to get some clothes for Aaron."

Gavin whined "Please Nathan just lie down for another few minutes I need you to hold me a bit longer please."

Nat lay down by the boy's side and took him into his arms then gently started to peck him on the lips, "Is this what you want he enquired?"

"That's all I've ever wanted Nathan to be in your arms he said," as he snuggled into his lovers body and lay there in total contentment.

Ten minutes later Nat rose from the bed and lifted the boy into his arms and carried him to the shower to prepare them for the days chores.

Washed and dressed they made their way to the car Nat, happy to let Gavin drive them to the shopping centre. Two hours later with the grocery list filled and Aarons clothes bought they headed home. With everything stored away they were just settling down to some tea when they heard the front door bell. Nat quickly put his cup down and went to the door. Opening it he saw Mrs Wilson and Aaron who immediately wrapped his arms around the man's waist and clung to him.

Nat invited Mrs Wilson in and offered her a cup of tea she declined the offer saying that her son was waiting for her in the car. She was apologetic for bringing Aaron back so early but the boy wanted to come back and was not enjoying himself for some reason.

Nat explained to her what had happened the previous day and the anxiety he had caused the boy, which must have still been playing on his mind. Mrs Wilson was in agreement and said that they could always do the outing another time and with that made her goodbyes and left.

Closing the door Nat lifted the boy into his arms and carried him to the sitting room and sat down next to Gavin with the boy in his lap. He could sense that the boy was not his usual bubbly self.

"Why the silent treatment?" Gavin asked. "Normally by now you'd be wanting everyone to be running around doing things for you."

The boy sat silently for a minute then turned to Nat and said, "Can the three of us make love together?"

"Yes that is possible Aaron, if all parties were agreeable and of legal age. Firstly you are not of legal age and secondly at the present not everyone is in agreement."

"Aaron you know I explained that to you earlier why I couldn't love you in the same way that I love Gavin do you remember?"

"Then you don't need me to go through all that again Aaron loving you for me is unconditional and that is how it will always be."

"Unconditional Aaron means that I will always love you without asking for anything in return. Even if you never returned my love I would never stop loving you and would even lay my life down for you. That is the kind of love I have for you like a father has for a son to give of himself without question. That is how it will be Aaron, with me and also Gavin to help you grow and develop your mind and body into adulthood. Until you are old enough to make your own decisions. Now at the age of thirteen Aaron talk of having sexual activity with Gavin or I is not open to discussion. It is definitely a non-starter. We can however advise you on matters of sex, or any questions you have pertaining to it until you reach the age of consent. When hopefully you will be mature enough physically and mentally to be able to make your own decisions with of course help from us, that will guide you to what you want to do with your life. Till then Aaron please be a boy and do all the things that boys do. Leave the other complicated things to the adults. You're only a boy for a very short time it should be the most enjoyable time of your life free from all the worries that clutter up an adult's life. A time for you to be whatever your imagination wants you to be and during this time if you ever feel sad or unhappy or get hurt then there is always Gavin or I to pick you up and kiss everything better."

"Sorry Skinny Uh Gavin, I don't mean anything by it I really don't. Actually I like calling you Skinny it sounds I don't know sorta nicer and kinda more like I don't know how to explain it."

"Now I know there's something wrong when you start kissing me. Do you need to see a doctor?"

"I'm going to make Nathan and myself another cup of tea and you can go whistle." He said dumping the boy on the settee.

Nat smiled as he heard the good-humoured banter between his sons the household had returned to normality. Rising he picked Aaron up and carried him to the kitchen to where Gavin was making the tea. Standing beside Gavin he wrapped one arm around him while carrying Aaron in the other. Kissing both boys in turn he looked at them both.

The End

My original intention was to write a story of one episode about boy love and leave it at that. Because of requests from readers to continue the story that one episode has become five, but now I feel the time has come to close Magic.

Tristam DeJong

Magic

Parts 2-5

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four
The Second Son

Part Five

The End

Tristam DeJong

Magic

Parts 2-5

Part Two

Part Three

Part FourThe Second Son

Part Five

The End

Part Four
The Second Son