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The following is a fictitious story with no real basis or credibility. It is solely for the enjoyment of the reader. Its all just fun. It does not imply anything about the sexual preferences or lifestyle of Justin Timberlake or any other celebrity mentioned in the story.
Previously
"I will, my love. Love you, Jus."
"Love ya more, Mico."
Michael smiled, the words never tiring in his mind.
Paulo smiled, looking at Lance and Josh, who were staring at Michael.
"Justin said he'll be home by four thirty. We're all going out for supper."
Lance stared, Michael smiling.
"Guys, Justin and I can communicate through our souls. It's like telepathy."
Josh gasped, staring at Michael.
"Another of my gifts." Michael stared back.
Lance hugged him, tears in his eyes.
"That's so beautiful, Mikey. That deep of a love that can transcend your minds and souls. It's truly beautiful. You two are so blessed."
"As are you and Josh, Lance. And you and Jake, Paulo. Love comes in many forms and ways. "
All the men smiled at him.
"Okay, who's up for a swim. Justin won't be home for two hours." Michael said.
Everyone agreed, Lance and Josh going home to change and bringing some drinks back with them.
Paulo went upstairs to change, Michael heading for the pool. He had a pair of trunks in the change room.
Michael stopped and closed off his laptop, looking at the new story he was working on.
He smiled.
This one would be the best yet.
Because it was the truth.
Chapter 60
Michael was lying on a deck chair when Paulo walked back out of the house.
He had on a black t-shirt and white baggie shorts.
Michael looked up from the chair smiling at him through his sunglasses.
Paulo sat down beside him, looking at Michael's compact body.
Michael wore a pair of blue swim trunks and nothing else.
His body was tight, trim, with a flat stomach, chiseled abs and long hairy muscular legs. His chest was covered in a thick covering of black curly chest hair, except for one circular spot on his left side, just beside his left nipple.
Paulo knew why that spot was there. Looking at it brought a lump to his throat. He turned his head not looking at Michael.
Michael sensed his distress, putting his hand on Paulo's muscular leg.
"It's okay, Paulo. I know what you're feeling. I'm fine, it's all over."
"To think that you have died, Mikey. To think that I could have died. You saved me, Mikey. How can I ever repay that."
Michael sat up putting his arm around Paulo.
"You've repaid it by being here, Paulo. Seeing your smiling face, and your love shining through is all the thanks I need. You have to get over what's happened, cousin. It's done and finished. I know they are still out there, but it doesn't terrify me anymore. I'll deal with them when and if I have to. Seven months from now all this will be over. I'm not going to live in fear."
Paulo looked at his cousin, smiling. Michael felt so confident, and Paulo could sense that.
"Okay, Mikey. I'll try to be strong, for you."
Michael smiled, kissing his cousin's cheek.
Paulo blushed, seeing Michael's near naked body.
"It's okay, Paulo. I know I'm not buffed like you." Michael smiled.
Paulo blushed more.
"Man, Mikey. You're trim, sleek and damn fine. I see why Justin's so happy. You're beautiful, Michael."
"So are you, Paulo. So take those clothes off and show it off." Michael laughed.
Paulo laughed, feeling comfortable with his cousin.
Michael truly was a beautiful man. Sexy and so stunning with those golden eyes.
Paulo stood up and was pulling off his shirt just as Josh and Lance walked out onto the patio.
Both men stopped staring at Paulo's naked torso.
His body was that of a greek god. Slim, muscular, with well developed pecs, abs and muscular legs.
He removed his shorts, revealing a black speedo.
What was restrained in those tight briefs left little to the imagination.
Josh and Lance were both lost in Paulo's beauty.
Paulo didn't see them, instead walking up to the pool and diving in.
Michael laughed, getting off his chair, standing up.
Josh and Lance both stared at Michael also.
His body was similar to Paulo, though not as muscular. But still slim and trim, beautiful to look at.
Where Paulo was completely smooth, Michael was hairy. It seemed to accentuate his sleek form.
They both remained still staring at these two visions of beauty.
Michael dove into the pool, surfacing beside Paulo.
They splashed each other, laughing and Michael spotting Josh and Lance.
Both men held bottles of wine coolers and glasses.
"Hey guys put those on the table and come on in, the water's fantastic." Michael laughed, swimming over to an inflated chair.
He got up sitting in it watching Josh and Lance walk to the pool's edge.
Josh pulled off his shirt, revealing his tanned smooth chest. Michael admired his toned body, muscular, but not overly buffed. He removed his shorts to reveal red speedos. His legs were muscled and formed. Michael found his beauty intoxicating.
Lance pulled off his shirt revealing a slim torso. His was more like a swimmer's build, smooth and sleek.
He removed his baggy shorts to reveal swim trunks, with yellow flowers on them.
Michael thought he looked adorable.
Michael laughed in spite of himself.
"What's so funny, Mikey?" Josh asked.
"Who's the flower child with ya, Joshy?" Michael smirked.
Lanced laughed giving Michael a finger.
Michael laughed as Lance dove right at him, splashing him all over.
"Shit, Lance. Thanks a lot."
Josh laughed, diving in beside Paulo.
Lance emerged right beside Michael.
"This flower child is Josh's." Lance beamed.
Michael smiled, patting Lances wet head.
"And Josh is one lucky guy." Michael smiled.
He didn't see Josh sneaking behind him, dumping Michael back into the water.
"You bitch." Michael said when he came back to the surface.
Everyone laughed, splashing around.
They spent an hour relaxing, swimming, talking and just being friends.
Of course Josh and Lance couldn't keep their eyes off Paulo and Michael.
Their beauty was too stunning not to look at, you were drawn to it.
Both men saw them staring at them, but took it in stride.
Paulo was proud of his body and didn't mind being worshipped.
Michael wasn't proud, and felt embarrassed.
Lance sensed it in Michael, sitting down beside him when they'd come out of the pool again.
"What's wrong Michael. I hope Josh and I haven't upset you in some way.We were just horsing around in the pool."
Michael looked at Lance as Josh pulled his body out of the pool, standing in front of them.
"I've just never been comfortable with my body. I look at you three guys and see such beauty, such manly physiques, and then I look at myself. There's no comparison."
Both men looked at Paulo who was swimming at the pool's edge.
"Geez, Mikey. I hate to say it but you're damn fine. Your body is fantastic." Josh said, sitting down beside Lance.
"Josh is right, Michael. You're beautiful. I see why Justin has fallen in love with you. We assumed it was your beautiful soul and heart, that's part of it. But man, the package is damn fine."
"You got that right." Justin said, walking out onto the patio.
Michael jumped up, running up to him.
They were in each other's arms kissing deeply.
The other three men smiled, looking at the two lovers united.
Michael finally broke away, staring into Justin's blue eyes.
"Missed ya so much, baby." Michael purred.
"I missed you more, sexy." Justin nibbled on Michael's lips.
Michael took his hand, walking him over to their friends.
Justin had come home and had seen them all out at the pool, going upstairs to change into swimwear.
He pealed off his shirt, standing in front of everyone in blue swim trunks, identical to Michael's.
His body was trim, sleek, muscular with well defined abs and pecs.
All his friends admired his physique.
To Michael, here in the sun, Justin was a god in his beauty.
Paulo admired the man standing beside his cousin.
The man was beautiful, stunning in his looks.
Michael was so lucky.
Paulo pulled himself up, standing and shaking off the water. He grabbed a towel to dry his hair.
Justin stared at the beauty in front of him. As did Josh and Lance.
His body was similar to Michael's but more muscular. Smooth and tight.
Michael smiled watching Justin's deep stare at Paulo.
Michael wasn't jealous, far from it. He trusted Justin completely.
He'd seen the same look on Josh's and Lance's faces.
Paulo was beauty in perfection, you couldn't help but stare.
"While all you men put your eyes back into your heads, I'll grab us some drinks." Michael said, all three men blushing.
Paulo started laughing.
"It's okay, guys. A lot of people stare at my body. I know its sculpted and fine. I've worked hard at getting and keeping it this way."
The three men smiled, still blushing.
Justin looked at Michael as he came back with drinks for everyone.
Justin sat down in a deck chair, Michael sitting against him.
"I'm sorry I was staring, babe. You're the only one that excites me."
"Man, are you dead tired, Jus. I've got a woody just staring at Paulo." Michael smirked.
Everyone started laughing, Michael's humor breaking the uncomfortable feelings.
Justin started kissing Michael, feeling his deep love.
"I heard your comments just before I came in. The guys are right, Mico. I'm damn lucky to have you. You're a beautiful man, the most beautiful man I have ever seen."
Justin kissed Michael, his friends smiling.
Michael smiled when Justin stopped, putting his head on his chest.
"Thanks, babe. It's nice to hear you say that. It makes me feel so alive."
Lance had snuggled up against Josh, Josh smiling.
"You're beyond beautiful too, Lance." He said kissing his lover.
Lance beamed after Josh broke the kiss.
Paulo stood looking at the two sets of lovers, basking in their deep love.
He missed Jake, he wished he was here, so Paulo could feel that deep love also.
Michael sensed Paulo's mood, breaking away from Justin.
"So, Paulo. When will you be seeing Jake again?" Michael smiled at his cousin.
Paulo smiled.
"He's back in Los Angeles on thursday. We're going out on our first official date."
Michael jumped up smiling widely.
"Fantastic, we have two days to get you all fixed up."
Justin laughed, knowing Michael's match making skills.
"Oh,oh, Paulo. For god's sake, run!" Justin laughed, Michael sneering at him.
Paulo blushed.
Josh and Lance were holding in laughs, looking at Justin's mirthful smile.
"Michael loves to see people in love. He's going to totally remodel you. I'd run if I were you."
Paulo smiled, looking at his cousin.
"It's okay, Justin. I need all the help I can get."
"Hey, hey. We'll have none of that. The way these three have been hanging their tongues out, you have nothing that requires help. I was just suggesting I help you pick out some new clothes for your date, that's all. You are well capable of handling everything else." Michael said, staring at the other three.
They all bowed their heads, seeing Michael's stare.
"Thanks, Mikey. I'd appreciate your input on clothes. You always look so sharp."
"Well, truth be known, you have to thank Justin for that. He dresses me."
Everyone laughed, Justin blushing deep red.
"But then again, I dress him. What do you think?"
"Well, Justin always looks damn fine, so you do have excellent taste." Paulo smiled.
Justin smiled, knowing Paulo was right.
"Great, we'll go shopping tomorrow some time or thursday."
Paulo smiled sitting down beside Lance and Josh.
"So, Mico. How does it feel to be the best writer in America? " Justin smiled, kissing his cheek when he sat back down.
"Justin, I'm not the best writer in America, I'm just the writer of the moment. And by the way, it feels damn near fantastic." Michael's wide smile filling Justin's heart with joy.
"I'm so proud of you babe. You are fantastic, I'll be the first to say that."
Michael teared up, kissing Justin again.
They settled down, just relaxing.
"So, Jus. What's on your mind. I sense something wrong."
Paulo, Lance and Josh were listening, deciding this was personal, beginning to get up."
"No, guys. It's okay. Actually, I could use your feedback." Justin said, the three sitting back down.
Justin told them all that had taken place at the rehearsal, all about Timbaland.
"That's so sad, Jus. Timba and Cassi were so good together, I though they'd always be in love." Josh said, a sadness in his eyes.
Michael watched them all tell him about the two, how they'd fallen in love and how deep their love seemed.
"Have you talked to him, Jus. It sounds to me like he needs someone to talk to." Michael said.
"I tried, Mico. After we finished, I went to his office, but he wouldn't listen to me. He told me basically to mind my own business." Justin said, Michael feeling his hurt.
"By what you've told me, that doesn't sound like his usual self. So you have no idea what's happened between them?"
"No,Mico. He won't talk about it at all." Justin said, Michael putting his arm around him.
Michael knew this was hurting Justin, he always wanted his friends to need him.
"All you can do, Jus, is be there for him, talk to him, get him to open up. When he's ready he will talk. Just let him open up at his pace."
Justin smiled, seeing and sensing Michael's love for him.
"Thanks, Mico. You always make me feel better."
Michael kissed him, the others smiling at Michael's special way with Justin.
They all knew Michael was Justin's anchor, his rock to lean on.
The friends chatted and laughed for a while, Justin finally getting up.
"I'm hot, let's go swimming, Mico."
Michael smiled, diving into the pool after his lover.
The two met underwater, Justin wrapping his arms around him, Michael doing the same.
They came out of the water, kissing.
Lance smiled seeing the two lovers affection.
He kissed Josh's lips, Josh smiling at him.
"What was that for?" He purred.
"I just love seeing people in love." Lance kissed him again, smiling.
"I love being in love. With you, Lance." Josh said,staring into his green eyes.
Lance rested his head on Josh's warm sun drenched chest.
Josh smiled contentedly.
Justin and Michael played around in the water for a while, holding each other often, their friends seeing their deep love connection.
Michael finally pulled himself up out of the water, Justin resting with his arms on the edge of the pool.
"Did I tire my lover out." He smirked.
Michael knelt in front of him smiling.
"If our friends weren't here, I'd tire you out good."
Justin smiled, looking over at his friends, winking.
Paulo winked at him. Josh, Paulo and Lance all silently getting up.
Justin continued talking to Michael as Michael stood up and dried himself off.
Michael didn't see the three men sneaking up on him.
Before he knew it they had him in their arms, hoisting him up.
Michael's mind flashed to one moment.
Justin heart went cold.
He felt Michael's terror.
Michael started screaming, fighting his friends.
They all stopped, stunned, seeing the terror in Michael's glowing eyes.
They let him go, Michael falling down on the pool's tiles.
HIs eyes were glowing on and off and he was trembling.
Justin was out of the pool in a flash, holding Michael in his arms.
"Josh, Paulo. Get two bowls of ice cold water. Now!!!"
The two men ran into the house, Lance kneeling beside Justin.
"What's wrong with him, Justy?" Lance was almost in tears.
Justin held onto Michael, feeling his trembling body shaking.
"He's in a state of terror, Lance. His mind has flashed back to his rape."
"Oh,god, Jus. What have we done." Lance started crying.
Josh and Paulo ran out of the house carrying two buckets of cold water.
Justin had them set the buckets down about three feet apart.
"I need your help guys, this is going to be destructive."
Justin told them what he wanted them to do.
The men stared at Justin, Justin's concern for Michael taking over.
"Do it now!"
Josh and Lance knelt down beside each bucket.
Justin and Paulo got Michael up into a kneeling position between the two buckets.
His eyes were flashing brighter now.
Josh and Lance both took one of Michael's arms.
Paulo stood behind them.
"Okay, guys. When I tell you, put his hands in the water. Then move back quickly."
Everyone nodded.
"Okay, now!" Justin said, lowering himself against Michael.
The men put Michael's hands in the cold water.
Josh and Lance jumped away.
Michael screamed loudly, a large wave of air expanding around him.
Paulo wasn't fast enough, the wave hit him, propelling him across the pool about twenty feet, landing him in the water.
Josh and Lance made it clear.
All the deck chairs went flying, the table ending up in the pool.
Paulo surfaced just in time to see Michael collapse in Justin's arms.
Josh and Lance got up moving quickly to Michael's side.
Paulo climbed out of the pool running over to them.
Justin had Michael in his arms, gently patting his face.
Michael opened his eyes, the guys seeing his normal golden eyes.
"Jus, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Michael weakly said.
"It's okay, Mico. I did what needed to be done. It's okay. Close your eyes."
Michael closed his eyes, Justin kissing his forehead.
Josh saw the tears starting in Justin's eyes.
"Let's get him upstairs into bed." Justin said, picking Michael up.
Paulo helped Justin carry Michael into the house, upstairs.
Josh and Lance followed.
Paulo held Michael while Justin removed his wet trunks.
The guys all stared at Michael's naked body.
They quickly looked away, suddenly embarrassed.
Justin put Michael gently into bed, Michael not stirring at all. He was in a deep sleep.
Justin looked up at his nearly naked friends.
"It'll be okay, guys. He's going to sleep for a while. Why don't you all go back downstairs."
Justin kissed Michael's forehead, while Josh pulled Lance out of the room.
Lance was still visibly upset, Josh hugging him as he walked him out of the room.
Paulo nodded at Justin, closing the door.
Justin stayed with Michael for a little while, making sure he was sleeping soundly.
Justin felt such love and need for Michael, he knew how this affected Michael.
The pain of that time would always been deep inside him, he'd never completely forget it.
Justin changed his clothes, putting on a t-shirt and sweatpants.
Justin walked back downstairs, finding his friends all sitting in the living room.
They all put their shirts and shorts back on, waiting for Justin to come back down.
"Is Mikey okay, Jus?" Lance said, Justin seeing the worry and concern in Lance's green eyes.
"He'll be okay, he just needs some rest. Looks like dinner out is off tonight, guys."
"That doesn't matter, Jus. Michael is what matters. What happened, Jus?" Josh said putting his arm around his best friend.
"Michael had a flashback when you three picked him up. His mind focused on the most terrifying moment of his life. The moment he was raped by those three guys."
Josh sat down stunned.
"God what have we done. We're so sorry, Jus. We didn't know." Josh had tears now, Lance sitting down beside him.
"It's okay, Joshy. Michael won't blame you. I felt it all in his mind. I saw all that had taken place. What those men did to my Mico." Justin was now in tears, Paulo hugging him to him.
Justin cried on Paulo's chest, sobbing for his Michael's past pain.
"Those men were so brutal, so hurtful. I don't know how Michael survived that. I can't imagine what the pain had been like."
Josh and Lance got up, enveloping Justin in a group hug.
"Michael's gifts get out of control when he's terrified or really upset. That's what happened out there. His eyes start glowing on and off, it's a tell tale sign. He needed to be shocked so the power could be released. If it wasn't his power could destroy a large area."
The guys all stood stunned. They'd never realized the power Michael had inside him.
"It happened when we were in New York, when Mico had that terrifying dream about Paul. Zach was there and knew what to do. It had happened after Michael's rape and Zach didn't know what to do then. That time Michael was outdoors and destroyed a lot of trees with his power."
Justin sat down, his friends staring at him, seeing a smile on his wet face.
"This time I knew what to do. I was there for him. I was there for him."
Josh smiled sitting beside him, hugging him.
"Yes you were, Jus. Thank you."
All four looked up shocked, seeing Michael standing in the doorway.
Justin was beside him in a heartbeat.
"Mico, you need rest." Justin said taking him in his arms.
"I'm okay, babe. I just needed time to recharge. I can do it a lot quicker now, with my new gift." Michael smiled at him, Justin leading him over to a couch.
Michael sat down, Justin his second skin.
"I'm still a bit tired, but I'm fully relaxed. It's okay, Jus." Michael kissed his cheek, Justin smiling at him.
"I'm sorry you had to see that guys." Michael said, all of them seeing his shame.
"Mikey, don't feel ashamed. We're stunned by the power you have. Justin told us all about it. To think what you carry inside. You're remarkable, Mikey." Lance said, smiling at him as he sat down beside him.
Michael saw the immense relief in Lance's eyes, relief that he was okay.
"Thanks, Lancy. Thanks for caring."
Josh smiled, seeing the bond the two friends shared.
"Yeah, Mikey. You're like a super hero." Paulo smiled.
Michael laughed, as did Justin.
"I definitely have to pick up a set of tights." Michael smirked.
"Mmmm, now that would be a sight." Justin purred.
Everyone laughed, the tension and concern leaving the room.
"So, how about dinner." Michael said, sighing a bit. Justin picked up on his still tired soul.
"We're not going out, lover. How about we have a barbeque." Justin said, cuddling against him.
"Okay, sweetie. But you owe me a night out, remember that."
Justin smiled kissing his cheek.
"We'll go back home and go shopping. Pick up some nice steaks. Meet ya back here in an hour." Josh said, pulling Lance up.
"Okay, buds. That would be swell. " Justin smiled.
Lance and Josh left, Paulo heading out into the kitchen to make a salad.
Michael felt Justin's lips on his neck, kissing him. He also felt Justin's feelings.
"Thank you, love, thank you for being here for me. You did everything perfectly."
Justin beamed, happy that he'd helped Michael.
Then his eyes changed, and Michael felt his feelings let go.
Justin started crying, Michael pulling him close.
"I felt it all, Mico. I felt and saw in my mind what happened. What they did to you. Oh, god, Mico. How did you endure that."
Michael held him close.
"I'm sorry, Jus. I never wanted you to feel and see that. I thought it was finally buried deep inside me. I thought I was finally rid of it. I was wrong. I guess just a freak occurence set it off. I don't blame the guys, they weren't aware of it."
"Michael, why didn't you know the guys were sneaking up on you? You're usually so in tune with your surroundings."
Michael looked at Justin, kissing his lips.
"I've made a promise to myself, Justin. I've promised that I wouldn't read my close friends and family's feelings in our home. This is my sanctuary, where I want to be totally free. That means I want to be on the same level with everyone. My gifts don't matter here. Here I am at peace with myself. When I'm here, I shut my gifts down, as much as I can. I feel free here, Jus. Totally free of my gifted life. I only have you and our familes. It's all I've ever wanted."
Justin looked at Michael, kissing him back.
"That's beautiful, Mico. This is my sanctuary also. Our sanctuary. Here you and I are ourselves. Here we have no worries or obligations. I want to wake up beside you here each morning, make love to you whenever we have the urge. I love you, my sweetest love. This will always be our home, our sanctuary."
Michael cuddled against Justin's chest, resting his head there.
"I've been thinking, Jus. Thinking about us."
Justin remained quiet, listening to Michael beautiful voice.
"I wake up every morning, seeing you beside me. It's the most wonderful feeling. I never imagined I'd have that feeling. You are so amazing, so wonderful. I love you completely. "
Justin smiled, hugging Michael closer.
"We haven't talked in a while about us, Jus. About what the future holds. I want to be with you forever, Jus. Someday I want to marry you. Someday I want us to have a child. I want a family with you, my love. The two of us have so much love to give, a child somewhere needs that love."
Justin was in tears, Michael's feelings were his own.
"I feel the same my love. You are my everything. One day we'll join together in a final commitment to each other. And one day we'll have a family of our own."
Michael smiled, hearing his own words burst forth from Justin.
They kissed deeply, their hearts and souls together as always.
They cuddled together on the couch, Paulo giving them the privacy he knew they needed.
Josh and Lance returned, Paulo ushering them out to the patio.
After an hour or so, Lance called Michael and Justin out.
Justin and Michael walked arm in arm out onto the patio, surprised to see the three men standing together in front of the table.
"Michael and Justin, we want to say something to both of you." Paulo said.
Josh and Lance both smiled at them, Josh clearing his throat.
"Your love is so evident in both of you. We all feel it everytime we enter this house. We feel it everytime we are with either one of you alone. It's a love made in heaven. A true love. All of us love you so much, you're both so important to all of us. Michael hasn't had his celebration for his number one best seller, but we want to celebrate something better. We want to celebrate your love. It's the most beautiful thing that god's made."
Josh's deep words had their affect on Michael and Justin.
They both had tears flowing down their cheeks.
Lance was tearing also. His beautiful voice filled the air.
"Thank you both, for loving us, for being here for us, and for just being you. Both of you are our dearest friends. To see the two of you together is to see god's love shining.
We love you guys, you're so special to all of us. So this is for you."
Lance and Josh parted, Michael and Justin seeing a large cake on the table.
They walked up to it, looking at the beautiful cake.
It was all white icing with blue and gold roses around the edge.
Written in the center were words that went to both their souls.
Justin and Michael
God's True Love
They hugged their friends, kissing them all.
Justin hugged Josh tightly, feeling his best friends love in his heart. Michael hugged Lance, feeling that special bond deeper than ever.
Paulo was hugged by both of them, his cousin and his new family member.
"This is such a surprise, guys. Thank you so much." Michael said among tears.
"Yes, Mico and I thank you so much. It's beautiful." Justin said smiling at his friends.
"This means so much, this means so much." Michael was becoming very emotional.
Justin was hugging him, feeling Michael's deep emotions. He also felt Michael's fatigue.
He guided Michael to a chair, Michael smiling at him.
They all picked up on Michael's tired eyes.
"Dinner's ready, Jus. Let's sit down and enjoy it." Paulo said smiling at them both.
Paulo and Lance went to the barbecue, returning with a platter of steaks.
They all sat down to dinner, eating heartily.
They all had a large piece of the beautiful cake, it was rich and sweet.
After dinner they all relaxed in the living room, Josh, Justin and Lance telling Paulo and Michael stories about their days with NSYNC.
Paulo and Michael were mesmerized by all the places and things the guys had done.
"Wow, guys. You have lead such an exciting life."
Justin leaned against Michael, kissing his lips.
"Not as exciting as with you my love."
Josh and Lance both agreed, Michael blushing.
They all relaxed talking about different things, and different people.
Paulo actually opened up about Jake.
About his feelings for him.
Everyone listened quietly as Paulo told them of his beginnings of love for that special man.
"Jake is going to be a lucky man, brother." Michael smiled.
Paulo looked at Michael suddenly.
"Brother?"
Michael got up from beside Justin, sitting down beside Paulo.
"I've never met anyone like you, Paulo. Your heart is so full of love. As is your soul. When I found out that you were my cousin, I felt so happy. I wanted you as part of my family.But maybe I wanted something more. On that plane, on that first day I met you, when you removed your sunglasses and I looked into those deep green eyes, I sensed something. Something I needed.
I've never had a brother, Paulo. A real brother. Zach was my best friend, we always have thought of each other as brothers. I love him dearly. But I sensed more in you. Somehow, even on that first day, I sensed that you could be my real brother.
We've both been robbed of our parent's love. We both grew up without it. We both needed someone to rely on.
I need you Paulo. I need you as my brother. Will you be that brother?"
Paulo had tears flowing down his cheeks, looking into Michael's golden eyes.
Justin, Josh and Lance all had tears in their eyes looking at the beginnings of a family unfold before their eyes.
"Michael, what you've just said. It's moved me so much. That first day when I looked into your golden eyes I sensed something also. I sensed god's love flowing from you. I pledged my life and my love to you the moment I met you. You are the greatest, most loving man I've ever known. That you would think of me as a brother, it's more than I could ever hope for. Are you sure, Michael?"
Michael kissed Paulo's cheek, looking into his green eyes.
"I've never been more sure of anything, my brother."
Paulo smiled, hugging Michael to him.
"Then from this day forward, you have a brother, Mikey."
Michael beamed a wide smile, hugging Paulo tightly.
"Fantastic, Polo."
Paulo looked shocked.
Everyone looked confused. Where had Michael gotten that name from.
"Michael, where did you here that name?" Paulo asked, suddenly looking deeply sad.
Michael looked into Paulo's eyes.
"It's time to let go of the pain, Polo. I know it was the name your mother called you."
Paulo sobbed a great sob, getting up and beginning to walk out of the room.
Michael was beside him in a flash.
He stopped him, putting his arms around him.
"Paulo, it's not your fault. You couldn't save her."
Paulo turned sobbing into Michael's chest.
Everyone remained seated watching the two brothers hugging each other.
Michael looked at Justin, Justin seeing the love in Michael's eyes, the love for his new brother.
"It's alright, Polo. Let it out, let go of the pain."
Paulo regained control of his emotions, Michael guiding him over to the couch, letting him sit down beside Justin. Justin put his arm around him also.
Paulo looked at Justin, seeing his concern. Then he looked at Michael.
"She called me that, Polo, since I could first talk. I wasn't able to say my name clearly, I kept saying Polo. She laughed when I said it, and started calling me that. It was her special name for me. I loved her so much. Sometimes I think I might forget her, might forget her loving smile, her golden eyes."
Michael took his hand in his.
"You'll never forget her, Polo. She's a part of your soul."
Paulo smiled at him, seeing Michael's love.
"I was only four, a small child when they took her from me. That dark rainy night. It was the day after your father's death, Michael. Our uncle wanted to kill all the family. He'd already killed Aunt Teresa and Aunt Dahlia and their husbands that morning. Hired assassins. My mother was the only one left.
We'd received word from someone what had taken place at grandfather's home, Uncle Ramone's death and grandfather's injuries. We didn't know about the other deaths, so we stayed at home. My parents thought that that would be the best thing to do. It was the wrong thing. They found us there. The hired assassins."
Michael held Paulo closer, knowing the depth of his pain.
"My father met them at the door. My mother and I were hidden upstairs. They killed him in the doorway, a shot to the head. He screamed but to no avail. They murdered my father then came for my mother. She hid me in a small hidden panel in my bedroom, leaving me there. I heard it all, I heard her fighting with them. I was able to see through a small hole in the wall. They held her down, they beat her, she screamed loudly. And then they cut her throat. They left her on the floor to die."
Paulo was sobbing into Michael's arms, Justin rubbing his shoulders.
"I couldn't save her, I watched her die in front of me. She hid me to save me. She sacrificed herself to save me."
Michael had tears running down his face.
"You were her child, Polo. She could do no less. She loved you with all her heart."
Paulo cried into Michael's chest, Michael holding his brother through it all.
Josh and Lance held each other, moved by the sad story Paulo had told.
They felt for their friend, for his pain and for his loss.
"We both have felt the pain and loss of losing someone we loved dearly, Polo."
Michael said, kissing his wet cheek.
"We are brothers now, loving brothers. We have each other, Polo. For me that will be a great comfort."
Paulo smiled, looking into Michael's golden eyes.
"That will be a greater comfort to me, Mikey."
"I'll always be here to love you, Polo. I'll always be a shoulder to cry on, to listen to you and to love you."
Paulo hugged Michael close.
"So will I, Polo." Justin said, kissing his other cheek.
"So will we, Polo." Josh and Lance said smiling at him.
Paulo looked at his friends and his brother, seeing their deep love for him.
"Thank you everyone, this is so wonderful. You don't know what this means to me."
Michael smiled, rubbing his shoulder.
"I know what it means, Polo. I know."
The five men sat quietly talking to each other, creating a new bond between them.
A bond in a sense was created, a bond of their love for each other.
The night waned down, Josh and Lance finally having to head home. They hugged each other, friends united in a new love. Paulo felt blessed, to have these good friends and his new brother.
Justin shut down the lights and doors while Michael went upstairs with Paulo.
Paulo was tired, more tired than Michael.
Michael gave him a big hug, a tight hug.
Paulo smiled at him, Michael kissing his cheek.
"Goodnight, bro." Michael said.
"Goodnight, bro." Paulo replied.
Paulo closed his door, Michael walking into his bedroom.
Michael stripped down to his briefs, climbing into his bed.
Justin came into the room, smiling at him.
"Paulo gone to bed?"
"Yes, I'm going to check on him in a few moments, just to make sure he's okay."
Justin smiled, seeing Michael's brotherly love for Paulo.
Justin removed his shirt and pants, folding them neatly on the chair beside the bed.
He turned to climb into bed when Michael asked him to stop.
Justin stood still, staring at Michael.
"I just want to look at your beauty. Please stand still." Michael said, looking at Justin standing there.
Justin stood still, Michael moving his eyes all over Justin's naked form.
"You're so beautiful, my love. I can't stop admiring you're loving form."
Justin smiled, seeing Michael's love for him. He knew it was more than a physical love, it was a spiritual one as well.
"You are more beautiful to these blue eyes my love, more beautiful than anyone I care to know. All I need to know is that you are mine and that you love me."
Michael got up out of the bed, wrapping his arms around Justin.
"I am yours, my love. No one elses. And I love you with all my heart."
Justin teared up, as Michael kissed him deeply.
"I feel your love, Mico. I want you to climb back in bed and we'll just sleep snuggled together. I don't have to be at the hall until eleven."
Michael smiled, kissing him lightly again.
"I'm just going to check on Paulo and I'll return, Jus."
Justin let him go, climbing into bed as Michael put on a robe.
Michael walked down to the next door, quietly opening it.
What he saw broke his heart.
Paulo was curled up on the bed, still in his clothes, sobbing.
Michael sat down beside him, Paulo looking up at him with wet eyes.
"Oh, Mikey. I miss my Mom so much. I miss Jake too. Why am I feeling so unloved?"
Michael pulled Paulo into his arms, Paulo resting his head on Michael's chest.
Michael rocked him back and forth for a few minutes, until he calmed down.
Then Michael pulled him up to his feet, helping Paulo remove his clothes. He put his shirt and pants on the chair and helped Paulo get into bed.
Michael removed his robe, climbing into the bed beside him.
Paulo looked at him, confused.
"What are you doing, Mikey?"
"Tonight you need your brother, Polo."
Paulo started crying again, Michael pulling him close.
He held him, gently humming to him.
In a few moments Paulo had calmed down and had stopped crying.
Michael talked to Justin in his mind.
"Jus, my love, Paulo still upset. He's been crying again. I should stay here with him, he needs his brother."
Justin smiled, somehow knowing Michael would do that for Paulo.
"Of course, Mico. And I'll be right over."
Justin got up walking the short distance to Paulo's room
When he opened the door he saw a sight that warmed his heart.
Michael was in bed, Paulo clinging to him, his head on Michael's chest.
Paulo looked up at Justin, seeing him in just his briefs.
"I'm sorry, Michael. You need to go back to your Jus."
Before Paulo could say another word, Justin had walked around the bed, climbing into it and laying against Paulo's other side, wrapping his arms around him.
"You need your family, Polo. You need your brother and me."
Paulo started tearing up again, Justin kissing his cheek.
Michael looked at Justin seeing his love for Paulo, for what he meant to Michael.
Justin started humming, Michael and Paulo listening to his beautiful sound.
Within a few moments, Paulo had fallen asleep.
Michael and Justin looked into each other's loving eyes.
Justin leaned over kissing Michael's lips.
"We're both here for him now, Mico. He has both of us here to love."
Michael sensed Justin's meaning, what they both wanted to do for Paulo.
Justin lay back down, snuggling up against Paulo's naked warmth.
Micheal pulled his brother against him, feeling Justin's hairy muscular arm wrap around them both.
"I love you, Timby."
"I love you, Mico."
The three fell asleep, three visions of beauty together.
End of Chapter 60
So Michael has a new brother.
And he still carries the pain of his past.
But Justin's love shines through.
Lots more to come.
Please let me know how I'm doing, the feedback has quieted down.
Hugs, Angel.