True Test of Friendship (part I)
A quick character update:
Bradlee Chett/Thorax - firstborn son of Rita Repulsa & Lord Zedd. Portrayed by Bradlee_Scott (unknown powers)
Tristan Antebellum/Trisantism - firstborn humanoid son of Goldar and Scorpina. Portrayed by Tristanism (hypnotism & slight of hand)
Ace Antebellum/Acatl - 'son' of Finster, molded from Patroller Putty after Rito Revolto dropped and broke a Tenga egg in it. Humanoid in appearance, physically handicapped due to 'prenatal trauma'. Portrayed by Acatyl (Evil Genius)
Rocky Toussaint - former Power Ranger. Portrayed by Steve Cardenas
It has been a few months now, we're just returning from Winter Break. I technically still live in the dormitory, but I've been spending most, if not all of my free time at Jason, Tommy, and Adam's apartment. If I weren't a masochist before, I certainly am now. I have stayed the previous three nights in my best friend's bed; and, Adam likes to cuddle in the middle of the night.
Break ends on a sorrowful note. As the four of us are driving back across Nevada from Angel Grove, Tommy's little brother calls to announce the deaths of Dr. and Mr. Oliver in a tragic automobile accident.
Tommy is the first to breach the subject while walking in the door with a five-dollar pizza. "I have a huge favor to ask." The rest of us perk in attention. "The insurance company won't pay for my folks while the case is under investigation. I have already emptied my savings just to get them cremated. I don't know how I'll pay for the requiems or even rent, considering I'm unable to work while planning everything."
"Whatever you need, Bro, we all got your back." Jason, playing best friend like always, consoles. Adam and I nod exaggeratedly.
"Well, I was approached by some guy in town. Have any of you heard of Shane Colby?" I raise my hand without really thinking about what it says of me. Tommy gives a startled expression.
"Well, I've never heard of the guy; who is he?" Adam ventures between the look of confusion and confession Tommy and I share.
"He's a gay pornographer." Tommy explains calmly. Adam's head snaps to look at me and Jason aspirates on a sip of water he was drinking. After a moment of extreme awkwardness, Tommy continues. "He offered me a lot of money to masturbate for the cameras."
"Bro, you don't have to do this. We'll make it work otherwise." Adam is the one to offer counsel this time.
"The only thing is… the more I think about it, the more appealing it sounds. So, I called him today to talk prices. The best deal is if I receive in a gangbang without condoms." I look at the others sitting at the table. Jason is staring so intensely at his paper plate, almost as if he were willing it to spontaneously combust. He doesn't seem grossed out, but a little embarrassed, if any one prominent emotion. Adam, on the other hand, is blushing, almost a little…intrigued.
"I did the math too. If all of you were to…fuck me, each of you could keep $100 dollars off the bat and I'd have enough to pay for everything. I also project that I could pay you all back by the end of 2011." Tommy looks like he's about to cry. "What do you think?"
Adam speaks first, his voice a bit louder than any of us expected, himself included. "I'll be there. I don't know if I can go through with it, but I'll be there."
"Same here." I respond. We all look cautiously to Jason.
He is very quiet. "What about the fact that I, for one, am straight. Until a few minutes ago, I thought you were too."
"That's what makes it so hot." I reply before I know what I'm saying. You have to hate word vomit.
"Well, I'll be the first to say it. I don't like this idea and I don't want you to do it. However, the day we rescued you from Rita's spell, I said that I'll always be there for you. I don't intend to stop living up to that just because you really need me." Jason decided at this point to merely get up and walk away. Tommy, Adam, and I clean the mess and proceed to go about our own business.
I go back to the dorm to grab a few clothes and my cell phone charger, I walk in to see Bradlee and another guy I don't recognize sitting on his bed. I notice, out of the corner of my eye, that they're watching a movie on Bradlee's laptop.
"Sorry to interrupt. I'll be out of your hair in just a second."
Unnamed Guy suddenly jumps from the bed and bounds toward me. "Hi! We haven't met. I'm Tristan!" He excitedly offers his hand.
I politely introduce myself and grab his proffered hand. He shakes them enthusiastically. "So, what are you guys watching?"
Tristan forcibly pulls me to the bed while Bradlee mutters, "Just internet porn." I shift my eyes to Bradlee's and notice his eyes screaming nothing short of GTFO. I attempt to excuse myself when I notice they're watching Shane Colby.
"I have to ask you guys something. Would you ever do porn?" At this, Bradlee reaches to pause the streaming video and Tristan begins to crawl into my lap. I thoroughly explain what the situation is, and Bradlee adds information regarding my relationships when he saw fit.
"It looks to me that God is giving you an opportunity to be with Picture Guy. Go for it." Tristan muses from half-lying on my chest.
"Thanks, Guys. I think I will." I rise, grab my things, and leave.
The door is almost closed when I hear Bradlee. "You'll do anything to piss off Mommy and Daddy, huh?"