It wasn't as bad as Charlie had originally imagined; sitting in between his new wife and former lover, having tea in the home that for many nights could have easily been called his childhood home.
Being back here, in the place where he had spent the majority of his time growing up, felt different. It was less of a need for shelter & security and more of a sense of comfort and familiarity.
"Charlie, dear can you pass the sugar" asked his wife sweetly.
"Yes, dear and the cream" joked Billy but Charlie knew that he wasn't joking he knew that he had an ulterior motive for inviting them to his late parents' home.
Since word of Billy Black's return to Forks after traveling around the world for the past fifteen years everyone wanted a piece of him: especially the ladies of Forks and LaPush Reservation. Who could really blame them if he was a successful, handsome, world traveler? He was the last single member of the dynamic duo, since Charlie had ended his bachelor days by re-marrying.
It wasn't just that he had women wanting him; Billy still had the advantage of youth. Not having children had its bonuses, not a wrinkle was on his face or an inch of fat on his body. Charlie's tongue ran across his lips as he eyed the covered legs of his former lover. The muscles of his thighs tighten in the fabric that covered them.
Soon Billy's hands came into view on those meaty thighs causing Charlie to look up, locking eyes with Billy. He winked at him, knowingly; however, he never stopped in his conversation with Sue. Charlie tried his hardest to remember what the topic had been before he had gotten so distracted.
"Wow, Africa that's crazy" exclaimed Sue "I can't even make it to Canada and it's right next door."
"Hmm" agreed Charlie as his wife continued to fawn over Billy. "Well, you can always go. I can help you out. I still have a lot of friends who are still flying. I can get you a free ticket" answered Billy.
"Oh, William no I could never" answered Sue turning towards her husband as he finally realized that they are planning a trip for them: their honeymoon.
"No, no I insist; consider it a belated wedding present" Billy eggs on the situation as he stands up to grab his cellphone. "I think that it is a great idea. I am just going to place a call to see when the next flight is scheduled to leave and if they can get two tickets."
Before the Swans could stop him, Billy was exiting the room. Charlie stared at his rear as he exited. He swears that it juggled just a little as he left the room but that could have just been Charlie's imagination. He dreamed of those globes a few times since being reintroduced to his ex.
"Oh My Charlie, can we go please" asked Sue looking at him hopefully. "We never took a honeymoon and I've wanted to go somewhere special for so long now."
He didn't want to disappoint his wife but Charlie knew that Billy wasn't doing this out of the kindness of his heart. He would want something in return for this. The question was what and when.
The thought of how he would have to pay him back made Charlie desperate to adjust himself. However, before he could answer his wife, Billy reentered the living room with a huge smile on his face.
"How does next week work for the both of you" his big hazel eyes stared back at Charlie with mischief in them. He knew he had no choice as his wife placed her hand on his knee, awaiting his answer…
"Okay…?"
Only time will tell how this "gift" will truly affect the lives of these newlyweds.
