Tampa: 6:30 am
"My neck hurts so badly from sleeping against the window."
"I think we all slept like shit. I know every time I looked around each one of you was stretching some body part."
"At least we're home now."
"Guys?" Evan said speaking up. "It's early and I'm tired but I think that's a body in front of our door." The other three men turned their heads sharply, grabbing their necks in pain and checked the window
"What the fuck?"
"Oh my gosh." Cody said taking his seatbelt off and reaching for the door
"What is it? Don't go out there yet."
"Is that," Cody looked at Randy as he spoke
"Yea, it's Ashleigh."
"I hope this isn't as bad as my stomach is telling me." Cody got out of the car and walked up to the front steps
"Ashleigh." He called stooping down to nudge her. She groaned. Cody pushed her disheveled hair back and shook her gently. "Ashleigh."
"Mr. Rhodes?"
"Yes Mr. Rhodes. What are you doing at my house Ash?"
"It's such a long story."
"Does it have anything to do with your mom or her boyfriend?"
"Yes. It has everything to do with him. I'm sorry for just showing up here but all I want to do is sleep somewhere peaceful." Cody nodded
"Don't be sorry." He said helping her to her feet and picking up the bag that her head had been resting on. "I wish that you'd called me. I could have told you where the spare key was and the alarm code."
"I sent you a text not to be alarmed."
"Oh. I didn't get it. It doesn't matter." Cody looked at the men who'd gathered around. "You all remember Ashleigh right?" They nodded
"Do you want to come in Ashleigh? There's plenty of room for you."
"I'd like that very much Dimples."
"Come on then." John said unlocking the door
"Do you need anything?" Randy asked as they all went upstairs
"Um, I don't think so. Does the bathroom have towels and stuff?"
"Yea and everything is clean."
"I can tell. This place is spotless and even if it weren't I don't care right now. All I want is a shower and a bed to sleep in." Ashleigh paused and looked at Evan. "What happened to you?"
"Car accident. Broke my leg."
"Oh man, that sucks. I'm glad other than the leg you're okay...you're okay other than that right?"
"I'm fine." Evan said smiling
"That's good."
"You can sleep in this room here if you want...or if you need more privacy or something there's a master bedroom downstairs adjacent to the den." Ashleigh shook her head
"This is perfect. Thanks."
"You're welcome." Randy said following Evan down the hall to the bedroom
"We're all pretty tired so we're going to sleep."
"Oh that's fine. I haven't slept in over 24 hours so after I shower I'll be sleeping too. Thanks so much Mr. Rhodes."
"You're welcome. Get lots of rest okay and if you need anything I'm right at the end of the hall."
"I should be fine." Cody nodded
"I'll see ya." Ashleigh waved as Cody shut the door behind him. He opened the door to the bedroom and saw three pairs of eyes staring at him. "What?"
"What's going on?"
"Is she in some sort of trouble?" Randy asked
"No. Her mom has a boyfriend and she told me before that he's creepy,"
"Did he do something to her?!"
"Calm down Ran. I don't know what happened. She just said that she wanted a shower and sleep."
"Well when she wakes up I want you to find out what happened and then tell me his name."
"What are you going to do?" John asked
"Don't worry about it John."
"What do you mean don't worry about it? Why do you need to know his name?"
"Don't worry about it John. It's best that none of you know."
"What are you? Mobbed up?"
"No. I don't think there's a Scottish mob...besides you're the Italian one."
"I resent that." John said sitting up in bed. "And I want to know what you plan on doing."
"Just making some phone calls if I have to. You guys can say what you want about me and my hard exterior but I'm not going to allow an adult to hurt a child."
"I understand that babe but you don't know what happened."
"Which is why I told Cody to find out what happened. I need facts first and if I find out that it was something bad then I'll handle it. And no, I'm not telling any of you what I mean by handling it. I'm keeping you in the dark for your own protection. You have a business and these two are teachers."
"Am I the only one who finds Randy's possible mob connections hot?" Evan asked
"I am not in the mob."
"Still hot though." Evan said closing his eyes
"We'll talk about this later Randy."
"No we won't." Randy responded
"What did I say?"
"You said that we'll talk about it later but I don't think,"
"Then we'll talk about it later." John said getting back in bed after Cody crawled in
"Okay but I reserve the right not to say anything."
"Go to sleep." John grunted
Later
"Do you want coffee John? You had about 80 pots in Maui."
"And I'm having 81 today." Randy rolled his eyes. Everyone looked up at the ceiling when they heard a thud. "I guess Ashleigh's awake."
"Just in time for breakfast."
"I'm going to go up and talk to her before she comes down." Cody said getting up and leaving the kitchen
"Does anyone else find it strange that Cody's going to talk to someone?"
"A little."
"Well we're used to whiny little baby Cody. Cody the mature adult teacher is going up to talk to Ashleigh right now. I've heard him at work."
"How come we don't get to see that?"
"Because we allow him to act like a baby here. He knows that shit will not fly at school."
"You make a great point."
"I blame Evan." Evan's jaw dropped
"Me?! What did I do?!"
"You've known him longer than John and I combined and you let him get away with his shenanigans all this time."
"Cody's always been that way. He was the whiniest kid in first grade and the whiniest one in 12th. I accept him for who he is regardless. I really don't even think he realizes the difference in Cody vs. Mr. Rhodes."
"Maybe he doesn't."
"I could be in the minority here but I like him the way he is."
"We all do to some degree which is why we put up with it."
Upstairs Cody knocked on the door and waited until he heard Ashleigh say 'come in' before opening the door
"Good morning."
"Good morning." She said making the bed
"I wanted to talk to you before breakfast."
"There's breakfast?"
"There's always breakfast. Do you want to talk right now?" Ashleigh sat down on the bed while Cody took a seat in the corner chair. "What's up?"
"I got back from my dad's and my mom's boyfriend was there so I wasn't happy about that but she and I made a deal that when I was home he couldn't be there. Well when he didn't leave I asked my mom why and she said that his house was being worked on or something so he would be staying with us. I still wasn't happy but I figured if I hung out all day and stayed in my room when I was home things would be fine...and they were until one night it felt like someone was watching me sleep," Cody closed his eyes in an effort to calm his nerves and prepare himself for what she was about to say. "I opened my eyes and no one was there but my door was open a little. I never sleep with my door open. I never have. Not even a small crack. I couldn't prove that he was in there so I didn't say anything but I was freaked out so I asked Kami if I could stay at her house and that was okay but her family went on vacation three days ago. I had to go back to my house and that night I felt someone watching me again and I woke up and saw him at the foot of my bed just, just like looking at me."
"Oh my God...he didn't touch you or anything did he? I know this might be awkward but you can tell me if he did."
"Oh no, he didn't touch me but even after I woke up he stood there for a little bit before leaving." Ashleigh wiped her eyes. "It was so scary Mr. Rhodes. I waited until they were both at work before leaving my room. I told my brother that I was going over to Colby's and I haven't been back home since."
"What did your mom say?"
"What do you mean?" She gave a humorless laugh. "My mom hasn't called me."
"She hasn't called you?"
"No. Colby's parents let me stay the night and were going to let me stay again but it's weird sleeping in the same house with your boyfriend so I told them I was going back home but I came here instead. I saw your pictures on IG and read the hashtags so I Googled how long a flight would be. I left Colby's around midnight and snuck in past the gates then just camped out until you found me."
"This is terrible Ashleigh but I'm glad you're okay now. We talked about it after some much needed sleep and none of us mind you staying here for a while." Ashleigh grinned
"Really?! Not even Mr. Randy?" Cody chuckled
"Not even Mr. Randy...who you might find out is a lot nicer than you think."
"Thank you so much. I won't have to stay for too long...just until it's time for me to go to my dad's for the week."
"Take whatever time you need." Cody said standing. "Come down for breakfast when you're ready okay?"
"Uh-huh." He opened the door but turned back to the girl before leaving
"Hey Ash?"
"Yea?"
"What's your mom's boyfriend's name?"
"Oh, um, Rick Patterson...he even has the name of a creeper."
"Okay." Cody left the room
"Did he touch her?" Randy asked when Cody walked back into the kitchen
"No. Rick Patterson didn't touch her but he's watched her sleep which is why she hasn't been home in days."
"Rick Patterson huh?"
"I'm not even going to hide the fact that I'm a little upset with you two."
"Why baby?"
"You got his name for Randy and Randy is planning on doing God knows what."
"Well I'm sorry John but if this happened to one of your nieces then I think you'd feel differently. I know that Ashleigh's not related to me but she is able to talk to me and I like her. What he did was disgusting and I trust Ran not to do something incredibly stupid but something should happen to him." Cody said huffing and taking a seat at the table. Evan peered at John over the top of his glasses while Randy dipped a piece of his French toast in syrup
"Is she coming down for breakfast?"
"Yea."
...
"Hey Ash?" Randy said as he knocked on her partially closed door
"Come in Mr. Randy."
"I'm going to the store and wanted to know if you needed anything."
"Oh you don't have to do that."
"You're staying here so you've become our responsibility. Do you just want to come with me?" She nodded. "Alright well get your shoes on and meet me downstairs."
"Okay."
...
"So what do you need? Do you have enough clothes? I saw you only had one bag."
"You guys have been nice enough. I can't let you buy me clothes too."
"What are you like, juniors 5/6?" Randy asked looking at her
"How did you know?"
"It comes with being gay. You give me the list of what you need here and," Randy pulled his wallet out. "Get whatever clothes you want with this." He said handing her money. "We'll meet at Foot Locker in forty minutes."
"Okay." Ashleigh said handing Randy her list. He looked at it
"Tampons...really?" She put her hands on her hips
"Which do you think is worse? Actually needing them and feeling like people are staring at you or buying them and people knowing that they're not for you?"
"I'll see you in forty minutes." Ashleigh laughed as she walked away. Randy went about his normal shopping routine picking up things that were needed at home such as soaps and shampoos. As he was crossing off the last thing on the house list he double checked Ashleigh's and saw that he'd missed something. "Shit." He cursed. Randy made his way over to an aisle that he had been able to avoid all his life. He stared at the shelves full of different products and had no clue which ones he should put in the cart. He breathed a sigh of relief when he felt his cell phone vibrating in his pocket
Codes: Ashleigh doesn't have your number and told me to tell you one tampax pearl regular and one tampax pearl super
RandyCandy: that's a huge help. Thanks Codes
Codes: yea. What is she talking about?
RandyCandy: tampons
Codes: eeeeeeekkk!
RandyCandy: uh-huh
Randy found what he needed, buried it under some other things in the cart and went to the checkout counter. After paying for the items he took them to the car then went back to the Foot Locker. He stood there for about ten minutes before he saw Ashleigh walking up carrying stuffed bags
"You bought all of this with $100?" Randy asked taking most of the bags from her
"Yea...I know how to bargain and I love a sale."
"Maybe you'll rub off on Cody while you're with us."
"Does Mr. Rhodes like to shop? Never mind...I've seen his clothes so I know the answer to that."
"Ashleigh!" Randy and the girl turned around to see who had just called her name
"Oh God – it's Colby."
"What are you doing here Ash? Who's this?" Colby asked sticking his chest out in an effort to look bigger. Randy laughed to himself. Pipsqueak he thought
"I was shopping."
"Shopping? Your mom called my house looking for you and I didn't know what to tell her because you told me that you were going home."
"Well that's strange because she never called me...not even once since I've been gone."
"Been gone? Where did you sleep last night? With this guy? Who is this?" Randy took the one bag that Ashleigh was still holding
"Do you remember where the car is parked?"
"Uh-huh."
"I'll be out there when you're ready."
"Okay. Thanks Mr. Randy."
"You got it."
"What's going on honey?" Colby asked seriously
"I don't want to stay at my mom's house so I didn't go back there last night."
"Yea I kinda figured that out. Where were you?"
"If I tell you, you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone. Please?"
"As long as you're somewhere safe I won't tell."
"You have to promise me Colby."
"I promise you."
"You know Mr. Rhodes?"
"Our Spanish teacher? Yea."
"After I left your house I snuck into his neighborhood and stayed there until he got home. It wasn't until like 6 in the morning but I showered and slept there. He and his friends said I could stay there for as long as I needed."
"Are you sure?" She nodded
"Yea...that guy that just left is one of his friends and he bought me shampoo and all the things I need. He even gave me money for clothes."
"Does Mr. Rhodes know about your mom's boyfriend?"
"I told him this morning before breakfast. He knew that I thought he was creepy but now he knows about the sneaking into my room."
"I'm glad you're okay and everything. I really wish that you could go home though."
"Me too."
"What should I tell your mom if she calls again?"
"That she should try calling me." Colby wrapped his arms around the girl tightly then pulled back and kissed her
"Call me if you need anything okay? Although I'm sure Mr. Rhodes has a pretty good handle on things. He's pretty cool."
"He is. There's a park near his house. I'm just going to stay in today but maybe we can meet there tomorrow?"
"That would be cool." The two teenagers hugged again
"Thanks Colby and tell your parents I said thank you again."
"I will. I'll see you okay?"
"Uh-huh."
"Tell Mr. Rhodes I said thanks." Ashleigh smiled
"I will." Ashleigh left the mall and found Randy sitting out in the parking lot
"Is everything okay or do I have to meet little man at 3:30 by the dumpsters for a fight?" Ashleigh laughed
"Everything is fine. He was just worried that's all."
"He seems like a good kid."
"He is a good kid. Oh, did Mr. Rhodes pass my message along?"
"Yes. It was very helpful."
"I thought it would be. Oh,"
"Do you always talk this much?"
"Yes."
"I can see why Codes is so fond of you. Go on."
"What I was going to say was that I'd like to move to the master bedroom downstairs if that's okay. I really do appreciate you guys letting me stay but I know I'm cramping your style. I think being downstairs and away from you guys is better...it's more like you're there by yourselves."
"If that's what you want we can just stick you out in the guest house."
"I'd be afraid out there by myself Mr. Randy." Randy laughed
"We wouldn't do that to you. You're more than welcome to take the other room. Do you want those clothes washed before you wear them?"
"You actually do that?"
"Well yea and since I'm in charge of everyone's laundry they do it too."
"If you're more comfortable that way then fine but it's not a big deal to me."
"I'll wash them then." Ashleigh laughed to herself as she looked out of the window
When Randy pulled John's SUV into the garage he saw Cody standing there clearly waiting
"Is everything okay?" He asked as the other two people exited the car
"Why wouldn't things be okay?" Randy questioned handing some bags to the other man. "I'll take the clothes Ash."
"Okay." She said going into the house with more bags
"How did things go?"
"We ran into Colby while at the mall."
"How did that go?"
"Alright from what I could tell. Did you know that her mom hasn't called her?"
"Yes."
"But she's called Colby's."
"That's stupid."
"Yea, I know. I would try to make whatever wrongs right so I could have my kid back with me."
"I know."
"Oh, she's moving to the room across from the den to give us more privacy upstairs."
"That was nice of her and it'll be great since well, you know how much we all like to do it." Randy laughed
"Come on Codes." He said stepping to the side allowing Cody into the house before him. While Cody took some bags upstairs, Randy went to the laundry room, cut the tags off Ashleigh's new clothes then separated them in piles before tossing another load of laundry in the washing machine. He grabbed the basket of dry clothes and took them to the den to fold
John walked into the bedroom and saw Randy sitting on the bed with an empty clothes basket sitting next to him
"What's the matter with you?" Randy mumbled something. "What?" He mumbled again. "I can't hear you."
"I had to buy tampons." John laughed
"What? Why do you look so upset?"
"Have you ever bought them John?"
"No I haven't actually."
"I've been thinking about it all day. I want to be okay with it and I should be okay with it but my mind won't let me." John started laughing again. "Stop John."
"I've never seen you like this. You look really upset." He said moving the basket and sitting next to Randy
"And it wasn't even that bad. I buried them in the cart." John held his laugh in that time
"Well what are you going to do? Hide from her all day?"
"No. The thought of her bleeding doesn't bother me, I've dated girls remember?"
"Now I might be freaked out."
"Don't be freaked babe." Randy said kissing John and wrapping his arms around him in a warm hug. John smiled and hugged him back
"I love you like this."
"Were you not hugged enough as a child?"
"I was hugged plenty but now I'm an adult and I want hugs from you." John said sliding his hands under Randy's shirt. Randy groaned
"Don't do that John."
"Why not?" John asked pulling at the shirt
"Because it's the middle of the day and there's a 17 year old here."
"She already moved her stuff downstairs."
"I have laundry to do."
"Are you telling me no because you've never told me no?"
"What if I say no for now? I have to finish up the laundry." John kissed Randy
"I can accept no for now but after dinner you're mine."
"All yours baby but try not to tire me out because Ev has an appointment in the morning."
"I'll do what I please."
"John," Randy cooed. "I have to take him."'
"Cody could take him."
"Do you want him to end up with two broken legs?" John laughed and pulled Randy by his shirt
"You're mine after dinner, understand?"
"I understand." Randy said kissing him then grabbing the empty basket
Later
"What kind of sauce is this? Bertolli?"
"No."
"Prego?"
"Nope."
"Classico?" Randy laughed
"It's none of those or anything else you're going to name. I make my own sauce."
"Oh really? It's delicious...so are these, well everything."
"I made the pasta too."
"No kidding? I never would have guessed that about you Mr. Randy."
"Right and I don't need that getting out."
"I won't say anything but in this situation I do believe your cooking abilities are the last thing that you'd be worried about getting out."
"Oh you mean this whole gay thing? That's no big deal."
"Mr. Rhodes' Instagram prepared me for some of it." Everyone looked at Cody
"What?" He asked putting his fork down
"What exactly is on that account of yours?" John asked
"Nothing really."
"Ashleigh." John said looking at the girl
"I don't know what I should do right now." Evan laughed
"John stop scaring her."
"It's pictures of Mr. Rhodes mostly and some of you guys. If I had to rate them I would say that they're PG...kissing is PG right?"
"I'm sorry? Kissing?"
"Yea, kissing. There's one of you guys kissing and it's really cute because your dimple is like, this big and then there's one with Mr. Randy that's also cute...there are no kissing ones with you Evan but you're on there."
"Oh good. I wouldn't want to feel left out."
"Should all that shit be on there Cody?"
"My account is private."
"Well it was." Randy said looking at Ashleigh
"Did I do something bad?"
"No. The pictures are really cute." Cody said and John eyed him. Cody patted his leg under the table. Randy stood up and started clearing the table
"I have your clothes washed and folded Ash. Do you want me to put them away or just drop them off in your room?"
"Oh, you don't have to do that. I can get them from wherever they are and put them away myself. Thank you though."
"It's a habit."
"Do you need help with the dishes or anything? I'll feel bad if I just sit around after all your hospitality...is that the right word?"
"That's right. You can clear the table and wipe it down if you want to help. My usual kitchen helper is on leave right now."
"I prefer to call it the injured reserve list."
"Excuse me; my usual kitchen helper is on the IR list."
"Dimples," Ashleigh started as she grabbed John's plate. "My mom gets real mad when I leave things plugged in so I want wondering if there was some rule around here about that."
"Huh?"
"She goes on about the electric bill and stuff when I leave my laptop or phone chargers plugged in."
"Oh! I don't care about those things. I never really look at my bills like that."
"You don't?!" Cody asked incredulously
"Except your bills." Ashleigh laughed
"Darn it."
After Ashleigh helped Randy clean the kitchen he showed her where the laundry room was so that she could pick up her laundry then he checked on Evan and once he was sure Evan was fine Randy went to the bedroom where John was watching TV on the couch
"What's Cody doing?" Randy stopped in his tracks and turned toward John
"You've been sitting in here for how long but you waited until I walked in to ask me what Cody was doing?"
"Yes."
"You're hard-working yet the laziest motherfucker I know. I'm impressed."
"What's Cody doing?"
"So damn disrespectful." Randy mumbled
"Hello?"
"He's watching TV with Ev and Ashleigh. They're allegedly having a horror movie marathon."
"That doesn't sound like a good idea at all."
"I agree." Randy said heading to the bathroom. When he walked back out he found that John had shut the TV off and was now lying across the bed. "Are you trying to seduce me Cena?" John smirked and pressed the remote to a Bose stereo. Randy gave an amused laugh as Insatiable by Prince filtered through the speakers
"Nope."
"Gonna let Prince do the seducing?"
"Yep." Randy looked around the room
"Did you dim the lights?"
"They were dim when you came in. I guess you didn't notice because you were thrown off by me questioning you about Cody."
"Well played babe, well played." He said crawling on the bed with John who pulled him down and began kissing him. Randy felt his heart speed up when John stopped kissing him and looked into his eyes
"I love you Randy, you know that right?" Randy nodded
"I know. I love you too." He said thankful that the lights had been dimmed so John couldn't see the flush in his cheeks. He lifted his arms as John removed the t-shirt he was wearing then kissed down his tan chest. Randy squirmed when he felt John's teeth gently nipping at his skin then felt his lips kissing the places that had been previously nipped at
"You're beautiful you know that too right?" John asked pulling at the man's shorts
"Shut up John."
"I'm serious." He said kissing Randy's smooth thighs. "After all this time when I look at you you still have the ability to take my breath away."
"You're going to make me blush."
"Don't you think I know you by now? You're already blushing." John said wrapping his lips around Randy's cock. He bobbed his head up and down slowly before deep throating the other man and making him whimper
"Do, do that again John."
"What? This?" John asked repeating the action
"Yea, yes...that." He did it twice more then pulled away and sucked each one of Randy's balls into his mouth sucking gently at first then applying a little more pressure. "Oh my god," Randy groaned as he rolled his hips. "You have to do this more often." John smirked
"Don't I spoil you enough as it is?" He said quickly licking between the taller man's cheeks. John sat back on his haunches then spread Randy's thighs rubbing his hands up and down as he appreciated them
"Are you going to rub me all night or get to it?"
"I really wish I could."
"What's stopping you?" John looked down at his straining erection then glanced at Randy's making him laugh. "Mine isn't going anywhere so I guess, for your sake you want to get started old man."
"You're going to make me love this even more."
"What?" John made sure that he was lined up just right to avoid hurting either of them before he plunged inside Randy's tight hole
"Oh fuck yea," Randy said licking his lips. "Your dick feels so fucking good John." John thrust in and out quickly before he slowed then leaned down and kissed his lover. Randy raised his hips angling them toward John allowing the man to have more of him. John groaned as he felt Randy's muscles clench then release, clench and then release
"Baby stop doing that."
"I'm not doing anything." Randy said reaching up and holding tightly to John's arms
"Damn that feels good." John said pulling out. "Turn over. I want you face down and ass up." Randy groaned at having to change positions but knew this way John was surely going to give him what he'd been craving. John leaned forward placing a pillow under Randy's lower half before slipping back into the hole and pounding away
"FUCK!" John smirked
"Keep it down babe."
"You know, you know that I can't...be quiet John. Not with you fucking me like this."
"No?" John questioned grabbing onto the younger man and moving even harder
"Oh my, shit," Randy grabbed another pillow and buried his face in it. John took the pillow and threw it across the room
"No...wanna hear you."
"Estás jodido mi culo tan bueno... y yo voy a venir tan difícil."
"Oh shit...say something else."
"Más John más!" John wasn't fluent in Spanish or anywhere close to it but he knew what más meant and he gave Randy more. Randy grunted and ruined the pillow under him. John, still hard, took a step back pulling out
"You can still go right?" He asked out of breath. Randy smirked
"Oh yea, I'm good."
"Then get up here." John said sitting with his back against the headboard. He wrapped his arms around Randy as the other man straddled his lap taking all of him in in one swift movement. John held Randy as he rotated his hips round and round. He draped his arms around John's neck as he leaned in kissing him. The two men kissed hungrily as Randy rode John faster and faster. "I'm gonna cum Randy."
"I am too." Randy breathed. The men shared another kiss as they climaxed together
Later
After the horror movie marathon Cody and Evan crept upstairs while Ashleigh went to the room across from the den
"Where are you sleeping Ev?"
"In my room."
"Can I sleep with you? John and Ran probably got the bed all gross and I'm too afraid to sleep by myself." Evan nodded
"You can sleep in my room." Cody stood there. "What?"
"I need my bajamas but the hallway's too dark." Evan moved a few steps down and flicked a light switch. "Oh yea. I'll be right back."
"I'll wait out here for you." Evan watched as Cody high-tailed it down the hall then disappeared into the bedroom. Lucky for him John and Randy had pretty much passed out from their activities and left dimmed bedroom lights on. He grabbed his toothbrush from the bathroom, a pair of pajamas from the closet then slapped the light switch hoping he'd shut it off before leaving the room
Next Morning
For the first time since they'd been together, he thought, John woke up before Randy. He looked at the naked man lying there partially covered by an extremely wrinkled sheet. John kissed his warm shoulder and left the bed heading for the bathroom to brush his teeth. When he finished John went down to the kitchen and made a fresh pot of coffee. While it brewed, John pulled out his and Randy's coffee mugs then filled them before going back upstairs
"Is that fresh coffee?" Randy asked still in the position John left him
"It is."
"Is there a cup for me?"
"I have two cups with me."
"Is one of them mine though?"
"Well I certainly don't drink my coffee with two packets of raw sugar and light cream." Randy turned over and sat up covering himself with the sheet. "No need to be modest now especially after all those dirty things we did last night." Randy chuckled as he took the cup John extended in his direction
"Are we the only ones awake?"
"Seems like it." John said turning on the television
"What are you doing?"
"Checking the stocks to see where they closed yesterday. The numbers depend on whether or not I go into the office today."
"That'll leave Codes and Ashleigh here by themselves. I'm sure he'll appreciate having someone to gab with." John looked at Randy
"I forgot she was here."
"I bet you're glad you put those shorts on then before going down there for coffee."
"You bet I am."
"Probably would have scared the poor girl with your unleashed kraken." John laughed
"I'm sure that kid has seen a penis or two already."
"I don't know. She probably talks a good game but whether she has or hasn't she doesn't need to see any around here."
"You're right...I don't want her seeing my goods anyhow."
"We certainly don't want that. It's strange enough there's a 17 year old girl temporarily living with four gay men."
"Overnight we got a kid. How did that happen? I thought we were being safe." Randy chuckled
"Cody and his cardiomegaly."
"His what? What the fuck did you just say?"
"A cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart."
"I hate when you use your big smart words."
"I'm sorry. I should have just said extra-large heart...cardiomegaly is more of a condition." John looked around
"Where is Cody?"
"Probably sleeping with Puppy. You know they did watch those movies last night."
"Ah shit, that's right. It must not have been that bad if he didn't come in here."
"Speaking of the devil." Randy mumbled taking a sip of his coffee as Cody walked in the room
"Morning guys." He said crawling on the bed
"How'd you sleep baby?" John asked as Cody kissed him
"As close as I could to Evy."
"How's my Puppy?"
"Good." Cody kissed Randy twice. "I asked him if his leg was hurting and he said no and that it doesn't hurt when he wakes up like it used to."
"Thank you for that report my little nurse." Cody smiled
"You're welcome!"
"What do you guys want for breakfast? Ev's appointment is at 9:30 so let's not make it too complicated."
"I'm okay with whatever you make Randy, you know that."
"Well I would like waffles with sausage." Cody said sitting in the middle of the bed and crossing his legs
"Okay."
"I need to be out of here by 9-9:15 the latest." John said getting up
"Where are you going?"
"To work."
"Work?!"
"Yea, remember I have a job...a whole company in fact."
"But you haven't been in so long. I thought you'd given up on that work stuff." John stopped in his tracks on the way to the closet to turn and look at Cody
"How can I just give up working?"
"I would if I could."
"And do what?" Cody shrugged
"Be a trophy boyfriend." Randy almost spit out his coffee as he laughed
"What is a trophy boyfriend exactly? You just hang on my arm when we go out and I put money in an account for you to spend as you wish?"
"Yea."
"How is that different than us now?"
"You make me work."
"Do you remember when I said that you had to work until you were at least as old as Randy before I would consider you not working?"
"I do. That was last year."
"Well now you have to work until you're as old as I am."
"What?! Oh my God!" Cody squealed flopping around on the bed. "You're so old John."
"I'm not old I'm just older than you." John commented as he shut the closet door behind him
"You know, it's a good thing you don't have really big feet because one of them is always in your mouth. Cody you don't even work a full year so get over yourself will you?"
"I know but,"
"There is no but. Plenty of people would love to have a job right now and not only do you have one, a good one, you're still spoiled and aren't made to pay bills with the checks you get." Cody sighed
"I told myself I wouldn't do this."
"Do what?"
"Seem so ungrateful."
"I wish you would stop."
"I wasn't always like this you know?"
"I hadn't really put that much thought into it but it makes sense. John wouldn't have been with you if you were. He's spoiled the shit out of you so this is what he gets."
"So this isn't my fault?"
"Oh no, you're totally at fault but so is John and both of you know it."
"But it's more his fault,"
"It's 50/50 boy." Randy said getting out of bed. "Don't be a brat."
...
"Breakfast was wonderful as always babe." John said getting up from the table and taking his plate to the sink
"Thank you."
"I hate to eat and run but I gotta go." He said holding his tie as he leaned down and kissed Randy
"I understand."
"I'll see you later baby."
"Bye John." Cody said kissing him
"Good luck with the doctor Evan."
"Thanks J."
"Later Ashleigh."
"Bye Dimples."
"Is everyone done?" Randy asked
"I am."
"Me too."
"I'll clean up Ran. It's almost 9 and you have to take Evy to the doctor."
"You're going to clean up? Like seriously?"
"I can."
"I'll help you Mr. Rhodes."
"Thanks."
Randy and Evan both went upstairs to shower. Evan had gotten much better with his crutches but it still took him a while to get ready so when Randy finished he went downstairs to wait. Or at least he told himself he was just waiting. He'd actually been watching Cody and Ashleigh clean the kitchen. They didn't do a bad job but he was so particular
"I'm ready." Evan announced
"Let's,"
"Oh no, this will not do." He said
"Cool – you guys are wearing the same shirt!" Ashleigh said
"This is not cool."
"I think it's cute."
"This is not cute."
"Which one of you is going to change?"
"I don't want to. I really like this shirt."
"I really like mine. Randy can you go change?"
"I haven't worn this yet."
"It'll take me longer." Evan looked up at Randy. "Please?" Fuck! Randy thought
"I'll be right back." He said sprinting upstairs
"Can you guys tell him that I'm out in the car?"
"Yep."
"Thanks. I'll see you later."
"Bye." After changing his shirt Randy went outside and jumped in the car. When they drove past the gates at the front of the neighborhood Evan put his hand in Randy's much larger one
"Are you nervous?"
"Yes and no. No because I do feel a lot better but yes because I don't know what he's going to say. I could feel better and not have progressed as much as I think I have. You know how down I've been about my leg and I don't know if I can hear any bad news pertaining to it right now."
"You know how much I want to tell you that everything's going to be fine but I don't know that and I don't want to lie to you. What I can say though is that no matter what happens I'm going to be here for you or if you want me to go away then I'll go away. Whatever you need or what me to do, I will do it."
"I know and thank you. I hope I reach your level of awesomeness when I grow up."
"Cachorro."
Cody
"Ash?" Cody called knocking on the bedroom door
"I'm in the bathroom. Be out in a second."
"Okay." Five minutes later the girl emerged with her make-up perfectly applied. "I thought you were going for a swim when we got back?"
"I am."
"Then what's with the make-up?"
"It's a terrible habit." Cody shrugged as they left the house to take Max for a walk. A few minutes into their walk the silence got to Cody
"Has your mom called you yet?"
"No...my dad will be back tomorrow and then I can go to his house the day after. I know you guys want your privacy back and everything."
"Oh no, it's not that. I'm just worried about how she might feel is all."
"I don't know how she feels and I refuse to call her. I know that I've often acted like someone over my age but I'm still a kid and I don't think it's my place to call her."
"I agree with you."
"Instead of her calling Colby's house she should have called me. My part of the child support she gets pays for my phone so I know that she knows it works...and even if she thought it didn't that would give her more of a reason to try and find me don't you think?"
"Yes."
"You know, I used to think so much of my mom and ever since her divorce from my dad I've realized that she's not the person I thought she was. She's basically shacking up with this guy who could be a freaking child molester and ignoring her daughter and son who have asked her not to have the guy around. I haven't been home in days and not so much as a text message from her. My dad's pretty much the same but he has another family now and it's hard. Where do I fit in?"
"Is that why you came to my house?"
"Yea...no matter what stupid thing I did or said you always listened to me. At the time I knew it was crazy to come here but all I really wanted was a peaceful night's sleep and someone to listen to me...even if I didn't want to talk I knew you would ask. Sometimes I just want someone to ask me something, anything. I want to know that what I say matters." The girl said wiping her eyes
"What you say does matter Ashleigh. Do you think that I always say the right things?"
"Yes." Cody laughed
"Trust me, I don't and there are three men who can tell you I don't but no matter how ridiculous I am they listen to me. What about Colby?"
"What about him? He's sweet and has been really nice but I can't burden him with my problems. And let's be honest, what 17 year old boy wants to sit down and listen to a girl complain about her life?"
"I think you should give him a little more credit."
"I said that there was a park around here and I'd meet him there so we can talk if necessary."
"Good."
"Is it really okay that I'm here? I don't want you to be in trouble or something when I leave."
"John and Randy definitely would have let me know if it were a problem by now. We all want you safe and out of harm's way. Now, I don't know how the school would react to knowing that a student was staying at my house."
"I'm not telling and I made Colby promise not to tell. Besides, its summer and I'm staying in an extra room way away from you. It's not like we're in a relationship."
"True."
Evan
"Let's take a look at this leg." Evan's doctor said propping his leg up and removing the boot. "How do you feel?"
"A lot better than I did. I noticed that most of the pain was in the morning when I woke up but I haven't felt that since I was in Maui."
"Is that the trick?" He said looking over Evan's incision then his leg. "Take a vacation to Maui to heal better after surgery?"
"I don't know, maybe."
"I know some of my patients would love it if I prescribed that."
"It comes highly recommended."
"Your leg looks great actually. Are you still using the crutches?"
"Yes."
"How long did you wait until after surgery before using them?"
"A few weeks."
"Whoever took care of you in the meantime did an excellent job." Randy leaned back in the extra chair stretching out his long legs and crossed one ankle over the other. Evan rolled his eyes and laughed to himself. "I'm going to start you on some very light physical therapy so we don't aggravate anything. I'd even go so far as saying you don't need the crutches anymore but if you're more comfortable with them then by all means use them." Evan nodded
"If you have the time today I can send you down to PT and they can get you started."
"Randy?"
"I have time if that's what you want to do."
"I'll go today then."
"Wonderful." The doctor said writing on a prescription pad. "Are there any questions?" Randy uncrossed his legs and sat up
"When will he be able to drive?"
"That depends on how well he does in PT. They'll decide how stable he is without the boot and whether or not he needs it. When the boot is gone he can drive."
"Okay."
"Tired of chauffeuring him around?" Randy shook his head
"No...just wondering about when to replace his car." Evan turned and narrowed his eyes at Randy who did the same
...
"I thought we talked about the car thing." Evan said as they got in the elevator after physical therapy
"I thought we did too."
"You're going to do what you want aren't you?" Randy said nothing as the doors opened and they walked to the car. They got inside and Evan watched as Randy started the car and put his seatbelt on then he took the seatbelt off and turned to face Evan as best he could
"How are you going to get to work when school starts again in August?"
"Huh?"
"Can you stop being so fucking stubborn and just let me buy you the car? You're only thinking about what you may owe me if I buy the car and not about the fact you're going to actually need a goddamn car. I don't do things for people and expect something in return. That's not who I am and I've never been that way."
"I'm sorry."
"I don't want you to be sorry Ev, I want you to stop being bullheaded."
"I'm not used to being taken care of." The small man confessed quietly. "No one's ever treated me the way you do."
"At times that's very evident. I'm doing this because I want to and most importantly because I love you. Why shouldn't you have a new car?"
"I don't know."
"So will you let me get one?"
"Okay...just don't make it something super expensive."
"What do you consider super expensive because I have one in mind already." Evan shook his head. "How about you make a list of cars you like and I'll look it over and pick one from there."
"That seems fair."
"And I'm all about being fair." Evan looked at Randy. "What?"
"Nothing Papi Chulo, nothing at all."
TBC
Translation: Estás jodido mi culo tan bueno – you're fucking my ass so good
y yo voy a venir tan difícil – and I'm going to cum so hard
Más John más – more John more
