Chapter one

Zeke and I were best friends, we told each other everything. I knew what really happened to his dad and he knew what really happened to my family. Ever since that faithful day at Don's Donuts where Zeke and I met we had been drawn together. We had been friends from the naive age of six and now that all seemed to be falling apart.

It all started two weeks away from our anniversary. Zeke had been under a lot of stress from school and his mom was getting weird as Zeke's father's death anniversary got close. I had spent a couple hours convincing his whole family that they deserved a break. So they went on a week's vacation to Toronto, Canada where Zeke met someone.

We had texted each other the whole time he was there but I felt like I was missing a big part of what was going on. At first his texts seemed depressed as he kept mentioning how much he missed me, but half way through the week he started to text me about a girl named Tory. Whenever we'd talk it was mostly about skateboarding Tory and how cool, pretty and amazing she was.

I had felt fear and jealous prick at my heart but at the end of the day I knew Zeke would be coming back to me. After a full week of text from Zeke about Tory, Zeke was on a plane, heading back to me. I never felt so excited to see my best friend- mostly because we were always together. I tried to convince Nana Waffles to let me go to the airport, after many failed attempts at this I resigned to wait at home; helping her clean to keep my mind off it.

We had just gotten Roy out of his room when I saw the Falcone's car turn down the street. I stood from the table which Nana had just set with dinner, moving to visit Zeke.

"Luther!" Nana called after me making me freeze mid-step. I held back a sigh as I turned to see the strict face of Nana. "You know we have dinner together. Has that changed lately mister?" I bit my bottom lip anxious to see Zeke. Sighing softly I shook my head before sitting in a chair in the green kitchen.

For the next hour I had to force myself to make small talk with my family while Zeke sat in the back of my mind. The food that Nana had cooked just barely registered on my taste buds but I smiled at her telling her it was good. I nodded not following the ending of the dinner conversation but feeling like I was going to burst from the need to see Zeke. My phone vibrated in my pocket and I pulled it out hoping and knowing it was Zeke.

I slide my phone open and quickly read the text from Zeke. Uwannasleepover?I smiled at the text quickly answering. I looked up at Nana who was glaring lightly at me. I smiled sheepishly as her. "Nana, can I sleep over at Zeke's house?" I asked pulling my face into a professional pout; I stuck my bottom lip at and made tears rush into my eyes.

Nana's glare softened and she smiled at me placing her warm hand on top of mine. "Of course you can, Luther. Just clean the kitchen before you do."

I nodded at her springing from my seat, sending Zeke another text. I quickly picked up all the dishes from the table placing them in the sink. I loaded the dishwasher and scrubbed the pots and pans. Once the dishes were clean, I wiped down the counters, table and swept the floor before walking through the doorway which lead to the dining room which Nana more often than not did her hobbies (sewing, writing recipes and puzzles).

Nana looked up from her latest project. She smiled at me her eyes sparkling over her seeing glasses. She glanced behind me at the kitchen her eyes lighting up in happiness at my fast work. Nana stood from her chair looking up at my tall frame. She caressed my check softly making me bend a bit so she could reach it.

"You always do such a good job, Luther." She whispered kissing my check. She patted my check pulling away from me. "Now go have fun." Nana said before sitting back down.

I smiled at her even though she couldn't see my face before nearly dashing down the hall to my room. I packed an overnight bag grabbing my board. "Bye Nana, Bye Roy!" I called as I left the house, the door slamming behind me. I threw my bag over my shoulder before stepping onto my board and pulling my personalized helmet on.

I reached Zeke's house in less than fifteen minutes. I had just stepped off my board onto the driveway when the front door swung open, letting light pour out onto the near dark street. I dropped my stuff on the driveway before rushing up to the porch. "Zeke!" I yelled tackling him to the ground.

I wrapped my arms around the older of us, loving the warmth that filled my body- at just being in his arms. "Wow Luth. I see you've missed me greatly." Zeke chuckled, his hands pulling my head closer to his chest.

I sighed before blushing darkly realizing that I was wrapped up in Zeke's arms. I pushed away from him and he started up at me with his endless green eyes. I looked into them for a long minute before stopping myself from leaning forward and standing off of Zeke. I dusted myself off before helping Zeke up.

"Hi Luther," Zeke's mom said as she stepped through the open door dressed to go out.

"Hey Mrs. Falcone, It's nice to see you again. How was Toronto?" I asked as she kissed Zeke's cheek.

"Oh it was so busy and so gorgeous. I'm sorry I can't stay to talk to you Luther there is a big problem at work and I'll have to gone for about a week."

Zeke looked crestfallen though he smiled through his pain. "Nah its okay mom, Ginger and I are use to…" Zeke paused at the guilty look on his mom's face. "Staying with our friends, right Luther?"

"Huh?" I asked a bit confused by what Zeke was saying. Zeke nudged me making me grunt in pain. "Um… yeah." Zeke sent me a look and I finally got what he was trying to say. "Or if you want Ginger and Zeke can stay with…"

"No it's okay Luther. My kids know how to handle each other." Mrs. Falcone sighed, "No matter how much I hate it." Mrs. Falcone sighed again rubbing the bridge her nose, "I'm sorry guys, but I've got to go I should be back by next weekend. Love you, be good."

"I will mom and I love you too." Zeke called as I followed Mrs. Falcone to pick up my stuff from behind the car. I grabbed my stuff and was going into the house when Mrs. Falcone stopped me.

"Luther you know this is a really hard time for us but it's always harder on Zeke." I nodded understanding her concern for Zeke- who was known for bottling emotions until he exploded. "But I think he's trying to find himself right now and he'll need you close no matter what." I nodded again knowing I'd never ditch Zeke for anyone or anything.

"I've got it Mrs. Falcone. I'll do my best to help Zeke see his real feelings." I hugged Mrs. Falcone who was like the mom I never had.

"Have fun." Mrs. Falcone kissed my cheek before getting in the car. I waved awkwardly at her before entering Zeke's house. I closed the door behind me placing my board in the front closet. I closed the door and nearly jumped out of my skin at the sight of Ginger stand behind the door.

"Ahhhh, hiya Ginger?" I asked backing up from her a bit.

"Luther." Ginger asked pausing as she glared at me for a long moment making me twitch in fright. She offered her hand to me and I jerked away. "Nice to see you again."

I looked from her eyes to see if she was jerking me or if she was sincere. I inched close to her hand grabbing it quickly before letting go. "Always nice to see you," I mumbled quickly before rushing away. I shook my head as I ran up the stairs to Zeke's room. "Odd." I said as I enter Zeke's room.

Looking around the room I didn't see Zeke, so I threw myself on the big bouncy bed, dropping my bag beside it. I tucked my hands behind my head staring up at Zeke's ceiling. I started humming an aimless tune waiting for Zeke to finish in the bathroom so we could chill out.

I heard the shower turn on as Zeke's phone rang. The ringing stopped after the first ring. Zeke's voice suddenly met my ears as well.

"Tory! Hi!" I felt my blood freeze unexpectedly. My heart clenched painfully and I was confused by why my chest was burning in pain. "I just got back Tory. Yeah, I miss you too Tor." There was a long pause and I assumed that Tory was saying something.

I wondered if Zeke knew I was here or not. I moved to sit up when Zeke started talking again. "I can't tell him yet, Tor. Luther will freak out." My name made my mind kick into over drive. "Tory you don't understand we've been friends forever, but Luther will never be okay with this."

What was so special about Tory that Zeke couldn't tell me? What was Zeke hiding from me? Zeke usually told me everything and to here that he was hiding something from me hurt me. As Zeke's best friend I was hurt that Tory could come between years of friendship.

"Yeah, I love you too Tory. You should come and visit Gilroy one day it'll be great fun. Luther will love you." I scoffed at that before Zeke entered the shower. I guess the conversation with Tory was finished when I heard Zeke's voice as he started to sing a catching song we both knew.

A fleeting image of Zeke covered in soapy suds flashed through my mind, his hands dragging down his tan and gorgeous body. I felt my body twitched to life as Zeke smoothed his hands across his erect nipples and his smooth chest.

His hands trailed down the curves of his body that he got from skating so much. I watched in anticipation as his hands moved down to the large appendix in between his muscular legs. I gasped in shock as the bathroom door opened and Zeke stepped out of the steam with only a towel around his waist.

"Hey Luth," Zeke called rubbing a towel through his shaggy hair. I made a squeaky noise that sounded like "Um, hum" nodding my head. I felt my cock twitch and I felt on edge hoping Zeke wouldn't notice. I sat up quickly hoping the growing tent in my shorts was less noticeable.

Zeke turned away from me dropping the towel in his hand in the hamper. Zeke's wet brown hair fell in soft short waves, tickling his neck. I watched transfixed as a drop of water fell from his hair. The water made a clear path down Zeke's toned back muscles.

The water continued to trail down his back and I was startled from daydream as Zeke bent down and pulled underwear on. Zeke turned towards me and I glanced up to his face blushing darkly. I coughed; while Zeke raised a curious eyebrow at me. I tried to smile as I yawned pretending to be tired.

Zeke turned from me and I figured now was a good time to run away. I stood from the bed as I dashed into the bathroom picking up my bag on the way. The door slammed behind me and I quickly turned the lock. Sighing I sat on the covered toilet to look at the tent in my pants.

There was two ways to get rid of this little offense. I could jerk off or take a cold shower. I slowly unbuttoned my pants hissing as my penis strained against my boxers. I stood from the toilet to slowly remove both my pants and boxers. Once my boner was free from its confident; I thought about the situation I just put myself in.

I had got a hard-on from thinking about Zeke- my best friend, a boy. I felt disgust fill me. I felt like my father. Shaking my head I pulled my shirt over my head, I turned on the water to cold hoping this never happened again. I stepped into the cold shower feeling the blood in my penis rush closer to my body to try and keep me warm.

I stayed in the cold shower for a couple minutes before changing it the temperature to hot. I sighed as the warm water washed over me. I took my liquid soap and squeezed some onto my green puff. I started to hum one of my favourite songs as I scrubbed my body.

I moved onto washing my hair when I started singing the song out loud. I turned the shower off though I still sang the song. Opening the curtain I grabbed the towel that I always left at Zeke's house. Wrapping the towel around my waist I moved to look in the mirror which was above the sink. I had freckles across my nose and on my cheeks. My skin was pale though I spent the same amount of time outside as Zeke. My chest was also cover in freckles though it was smooth- like a baby's bottom.

I flexed looking at my small muscles I figured I should work out more; maybe I'd get more girls- maybe I'd get Zeke. I froze at the thought before shaking my head hoping to get it out of my mind. I grabbed my toothbrush quickly brushing my teeth. I dried myself and my hair before pulling on my pjs; red shorts and a black wife beater.

I grabbed my bag of dirty clothes as I left the bathroom. Zeke was lying on the bed staring at the ceiling; just like I was when he was in the bathroom. He must have heard the door open because he looked over at me with a sleepy smile.

"Hey Zeke," I said feeling a bit awkward. I dropped my stuff beside the bed before lying down beside Zeke.

"Hey Luth," Zeke mumbled huskily as he rolled over to look at me. I rolled to my side as well. Zeke was starting to doze off and I was surprised because Zeke was usually a night owl; time change must be hitting him hard. In no time Zeke was fast asleep, leaving me wide awake and bored. I sat up slowly from the bed trying not to wake Zeke.

Scooting to the floor I turned on his Xbox turning the volume to low. I put in COD making myself comfortable before I grinned and started to wipe the floor with different people's blood.