Mark and Rye

Okay the usual stuff that nobody reads. This is a gay story with lots of gay sex. If you aren't supposed to be here, leave. The work is mine and unless you ask you can't post it anywhere else. I have no clue if any member of Westlife is gay, so this is all my fantasy. Email me at rye_encoke@hotmail.com to tell me what you like or hate.

The author wishes to acknowledge and thank the archivist for Nifty for allowing this story to be published here.

Authors Notes: They say what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, if that's true than I am freakin' Superman. Keeping that in mind I ask you all to forgive the shortness of this chapter and be happy for me that I am writing again. I love writing, it can take you away from the real world for a little bit. Sometimes, despite what others may say, that can be a good thing.

DEDICATION: There are many dedications for this, my comeback chapter, hehehehe. First to all the wonderful people who wrote to me to offer sympathy or kick my ass. I know I never wrote any of you back and I apologize, but please forgive me and know that I just needed time to recover. All the emails were very much appreciated and helped me piece myself back together.

Next, to my Davey, what can I say about you that I haven't said a thousand times before. Know that I love you, forever and always my boy.

Also to mbb, you know who you are and what you mean to me. Hopefully one day I will mean to you what I once did. Love you.

Finally, to my angel. I know you are looking down on me and giving me your strength. You did it when you were here on earth with me, I know you were here for me these last few months. It's been 20 years this Christmas since you were taken from me. Don't think I don't think of you every single day.

• Wake Up Call -

"Bry boy wake up," a voice said.

"Mmmph," Bryan mumbled as he pulled away from the gently prodding hand.

"Come on the lovers are waiting," Jill's voice said.

Bryan came awake instantly, a smile lighting his face as he turned to see a naked Jill and Kian beside the bed.

"Cool. Thanks for getting me up. Did you two spend the night?" Bryan asked as he stretched a bit then let his hand fall to softly stroke Andy's hair.

"I did and Jill came in when she got back and we all spent the night," Kian answered.

"Looks like you all had fun too," Jill said with a smile but no teasing in her voice.

"Yeah it was awesome possum. They are great friends," Bryan smiled as Andy stirred a bit in his sleep and snuggled in closer to Nicky.

"You three gonna stand there and talk or are you gonna let us get some sleep?" Matt asked then started to giggle.

"I was waiting for everyone to get up so I could get a kiss first," Bryan answered.

Immediately everyone turned or sat up. Shane was the first to kiss Bryan and was quickly followed by everyone else including Jill and Kian.

"Now go have some lovin," Nicky smiled.

"Love you all," Bryan said as he left for the lovers, already starting to harden.

"You two wanna stay?" Nicky asked of Kian and Jill.

"No thanks. My beauty needs some lovin as well," Kian said as his hands wrapped around Jill and he began to pull her backwards to the door.

After the couple had left, Matt turned to look at the others on the bed, "What are we allowed to do without Bry boy here?"

"Same as before really. Just Nicky Love and I can't do any oral or anal," Shane answered.

"I don't wanta do stuff without Bry boy here though, let's just cuddle and go back to sleep for a bit okay?" Andy asked. He wanted to make sure that Bryan was there to enjoy everything they did together.

"Yeah okay Gatito. Come on I like having you in my arms," Shane said as he pulled Andy across Nicky to cuddle him.

"Mmmm, that means I get to snuggle with you big boy," Nicky said dreamily as his hands fell on Matt's hard chest.

Soon all the men were asleep again, wrapped up in each other's arms tightly.

After a few minutes the door opened and two heads popped in. Jay and Ed looked a little disappointed.

"I guess we should go back to our room," Jay said sadly.

"Nah, let's just climb in. It will be okay," Ed said as he pulled Jay into the room then shut the door quietly.

"Which end do you want, Shane or Matt?" Ed asked.

"Matt please," Jay said as he slipped in behind Matt and pulled himself close.

Ed smiled and slid in behind Shane and felt Shane move to snuggle back into him.

"Morning guys, glad you decided to come join us. It's a nice surprise," Shane whispered softly.

"Thanks Shane. I knew you wouldn't mind," Ed kissed the back of Shane's neck gently.

"Mmmmm, feels nice. You guys have to start using our other names now okay Blue?" Shane mumbled.

"Sure Boyo, whatever you say," Ed smiled as he looked across at his Pup who smiled back then snuggled into Matt.

• Bryan's Fears -

Bryan walked into the lover's bedroom and saw the two men he loved sitting on the end of the bed, boxers on and looking serious. His heart suddenly started to beat fast and he stopped moving, his face falling.

"What's wrong," Bryan asked softly.

"Nothing bad my boy," Rye said as he quickly moved to Bryan and took him into his arms, "Just want to talk a bit first, before we get to the lovin'."

Mark quickly wrapped his arms around Bryan as Rye sat him down on the bed. Both men were being very loving, trying to let Bryan know they were there for him.

"What did I do?" Bryan asked quietly on the edge of tears.

"Nothing wrong my boy. But we wanted to talk about you still being scared in the crowds. We want to help you. We don't want you being scared," Mark said.

"Oh," Bryan said, his face falling even lower.

"Hey why even sadder now?" Rye asked as he gently rubbed Bryan's back.

Bryan shrugged.

"Come on my boy you can tell us," Mark encouraged then looked at Bryan, "or can you? Do you want me to go Bry boy?"

Bryan turned his head away a bit.

"Ah my sweet Bry boy, it's okay. You and Angel take as much time as you need. When you are done you can come get me from the boy's room or if you two just want to spend the morning together that's okay too," Mark said as he kissed Bryan sweetly and left before anyone could say anything else.

Rye smiled to himself at how caring and loving Mark was. "He loves you so much Bry boy. Now stand up."

Rye stood and pulled Bryan to him, humming softly as he began to sway. Bryan held onto Rye tightly, his head resting on Rye's shoulder. After a bit Rye could feel Bryan's tears as they landed on his shoulder. He gently kissed Bryan's neck and continued to sway to his own humming, softly caressing Bryan as he did so.

"I was so scared when it happened. All I could think of was suddenly losing it all. All the happiness. And I was so sad when I thought of that, for all of us. Cuz I know that Nicky and Shane would still have each other, and you and Mark and Jill and Kian, but I would be gone. And now I am always wondering if it will happen again to me or someone else and suddenly we won't all be together any more." Bryan had begun speaking softly, seemingly scared to say the words. Rye just let him talk.

"And I know it probably will never happen, cuz now Ed and Matt look after us so good, but my mind keeps telling me all sorts of bad things. And I think I would just die if something happened to one of you. And I just can't make it go away," Bryan finally stopped.

Rye continued to hold Bryan in his arms and rock him. Finally he spoke, "I will make you a promise my beautiful boy. I promise that we will all be together until the end. Nothing will ever separate us. I swear it."

Bryan pulled back a bit to look Rye in the eyes, "Promise?"

Rye smiled and nodded and placed his hand on Bryan's heart. Then placed Bryan's hand on his heart. "I promise it with all my love."

• Loving Bryan -

"I wonder why he wouldn't want you there to talk about it?" Nicky asked.

"Doesn't matter really. Could be he is embarrassed, or maybe he doesn't want to upset us," Mark shrugged as he sat on the end of the bed with the other men.

"I think that Angel will be able to fix things," Andy said, blushing slightly as he used Rye's name for the first time.

"If anyone can it will be Angel," Shane affirmed.

Suddenly all heads turned in the direction of the master bedroom as a feeling of intense love filled their hearts. After a few moments and it had passed everyone sighed.

"How does he do that?" Matt asked.

"No idea, but it's him that does it. We all joined in the other day but only if he is there will it work," Shane said with a smile.

"I think Bry boy is fixed. Why don't you go back and join them now. We will stay in bed for a bit longer then get up and arrange for lunch," Nicky said as he reached out and gently stroked Mark's arm.

Mark smiled and left for his room. Opening the door he saw Rye and Bryan holding each other and slowly moving, like dancing, in the middle of the floor. He moved toward them as they smiled at him and he embraced Bryan from behind.

"Better now Bry boy?" Mark asked.

"Yeah. Angel fixed me, did you feel it?" Bryan asked, no trace of sadness or fear in his voice.

"We all did. I'm so glad you're feeling better now. The boys and the gang are gonna arrange for lunch later and I think they are planning something else for today as well. So what are we three gonna do?" Mark asked.

"Can we still make love?" Bryan asked hopefully.

"Of course my boy. How do you want to do it? Angel and I make love to you?" Mark asked as he placed small love bites on Bryan's shoulder and back.

"Yes please. I want so badly to feel you both in me. Can you go first Mark please, I love you inside me?" Bryan begged.

"Of course. Do you need to get cleaned?"

"Yep, be right back," Bryan said as he headed for the bathroom.

"Everything gonna be okay?" Mark asked of Rye as the bathroom door closed.

"Everything will be fine. All I had to do was give him my solemn promise that nothing will ever separate any of us, we will all be together until the end," Rye said as he stripped off his boxers and climbed into bed.

"I figured that was what had him scared. Thank you for fixing it Angel," Mark whispered as he moved to the bed to be embraced by Rye.

"Thanks for allowing us to be alone to figure it out. I don't think he would have said anything if you had been here. I think he thinks you would have thought he was being silly or childish," Rye said.

"I would never think that. I mean he's our Bry boy and we love him because of who he is," Mark tried to explain.

"I know it, and so does he, but when you have a fear like that it's hard to think right. And thanks for showing us how much you love and trust us by leaving us together and giving us permission to be alone together and love each other," Rye kissed Mark's forehead.

"I am still sorry about that. But I know how much you two mean to each other so I will never be jealous again. If it ever came right down to it I would trust you and my boys to be together in all ways," Mark said.

"That will never happen my fella. I love them all it's true. But it is you and only you that I am IN love with. You mean everything to me and it is only because of our love that I can share with the boys. Never doubt that it is you that owns the most of my heart. I will never love another man like I love you and nobody will ever replace you. Together we love our boys and that is the only way it will ever happen, together, you and I. No matter how much I love the others this special thing we do is only possible because of our love for each other," Rye stated.

Mark buried his head in Rye's chest and hugged him close.

"You are truly our Angel. It's times like this I believe as Bryan does that you are a real angel sent from God," Mark said then looked Rye right in the eyes, "Are you a real angel Rye?"

Rye chuckled then seeing that mark was truly serious he leaned forward and kissed Mark on the lips.

"If I am then I have forgotten. But right now, right here, I am a man Mark. Flesh and blood see," Rye moved his hand over his scar, "with human failings. I am not perfect. But I try to be the best man I can be and hope that that counts for something."

"It does my Angel. It counts for everything."

The bathroom door opened and Bryan stepped out still drying his hair. Seeing the lovers embracing and obviously talking seriously he stopped, "Ummm....sorry. Do you want me to leave?"

"No of course not, this is your morning with us," Mark said.

Bryan climbed onto the bed.

"I know it is my morning, but if you guys ever need to be alone and not have one of us here with you, you will tell us right? Like not be scared to hurt our feelings? Cuz I would leave right now and not be mad or sad if you needed time to be alone," Bryan said.

"We know that Bry boy. But we love having you here and you never take anything away from us, you only add to us. But if there ever is a time when we need to be alone, we would make sure you understood it had nothing to do with you," Rye said.

"I know," Bryan shrugged his shoulders as he cuddled up tightly to Mark. Mark held onto him, softly stroking his arm.

"Love you Bry boy, you are such a good friend to me and Angel," Mark whispered as he gently rolled Bryan over on his side to face Rye.

"I love everyone so much," Bryan said as Rye took him into his arms and began to softly nuzzle his neck.

Quickly Mark lubed himself up and pulled himself tightly to Bryan.

"Ready my boy?" Mark asked.

In answer Bryan lifted his leg and placed it onto Rye's thigh. Mark chuckled and pushed himself into Bryan. Mark smiled as he felt Bryan's body shiver.

"Feel good Bry boy?" Mark asked as he began a gentle rhythm.

"Oh God Mark so good," Bryan breathed as Rye briefly released his mouth. Quickly though Rye was once again kissing Bryan as Mark continued to pleasure his friend.

Mark lost himself in the sensations. His hardness enveloped by the warmth of Bryan's ass. He felt Bryan's ass clench every now and then as he rubbed across Bryan's prostate. His eyes watched Bryan's back muscles flex as Bryan rubbed his hands across Rye. He moved his own hands across Bryan's body, finding each muscle and resting there briefly to revel in the movement as Bryan's body was pleasured.

Bryan was in heaven. His body seemed electric, he felt every touch as the lover's made love to him. The overpowering sensation was Mark's hard cock as it moved in him. But there were other feelings as well. He felt Mark's hands move across his body and touch his body. He soon realized Mark enjoyed touching the muscles on his body and he instinctively began to flex whatever muscle Mark had his hand on. While Mark touched his muscles Rye was kissing him. He wasn't doing much else but he didn't need to. The stimulation of Rye's mouth on his was wonderful. Every now and then Rye would whimper as he kissed Bryan and Bryan realized how much Rye was loving this as well.

Rye could feel Bryan's body quiver every so often as Mark hit the right spot. His eyes were closed as he lost himself in the love of these two men. His hands moved slowly across Bryan and his heart raced as every now and then he would feel Mark's hands slide past him as Mark too explored Bryan's body. His body was on fire with excitement as Bryan moved beside him.

After some time Mark panted, "Almost ready Bry boy?"

"Yeah fella, fill me up," Bryan replied.

Rye suddenly pulled Bryan tight and growled deeply. Bryan screamed and released grabbing Mark's cock with his ass and sending Mark over. Rye smiled as shot after shot of hot cum hit his belly, both his and Bryan's. Finally Bryan fell limp in Rye's arms, breathing heavily. Mark withdrew and gently rolled Bryan onto his back.

The lovers gently cleaned every one off as Bryan's breathing began to even out. They smiled at each other as they realized Bryan had fallen asleep. They ay themselves down beside him, soon drifting off to sleep themselves.

• Making Plans -

The rest of the group sat in the lounge eating cold pizza.

"Okay so the bus is gonna leave early tomorrow but we don't have a concert till the day after?" Andy asked.

"Right. See we were supposed to do some radio spots and stuff but those are cancelled. So it's gonna happen a couple of times that we will leave to go someplace and end up not having anything to do for a day," Shane explained.

"So we getting a hotel or staying on the bus?" Nicky asked.

"Same as before, the bus," Shane answered.

"Okay so what are we doing today then?" Kian asked as he and Jill made an appearance and grabbed some pizza for their lunch.

"Well we were thinking we could have a big ol' barbecue and pool party up here for all the staff," Jay said.

"Yeah that sounds cool. Who's idea?" Jill smiled.

Everyone pointed at Andy who blushed at the sudden attention.

"Good one kitten," Jill said, knowing Andy's nickname but choosing to be different, "Let's do it. Let's see it's just after noon now, how about we start at 6. We can do it up right with music, food and drink, dancing and games and swimming."

"Okay sounds good. Jill you wanta do the food and stuff since you are sort of an expert at that kind of stuff? We will see about letting everyone know," Nicky asked.

"Sure. Who's coming with?" Jill smiled.

"Can I go? We haven't hung out for awhile with you," Andy asked.

"Sure thing Andy. Hey Boyo we gonna do this with alcohol or just soft drinks?" Jill asked.

"I was thinking we give a good mix of both just make sure that we don't let anyone get too drunk," Shane said but also looking for others to agree or disagree.

"Sounds good to me," Matt answered.

"How many people are there gonna be?" Jay asked.

Ed closed his eyes and did a mental count. "Not exactly sure, but probably around 60 or 70."

"How are we gonna entertain them all?" Matt asked.

"I know a way we can do it. We did it once in school. It's like a treasure hunt. The idea is to answer a bunch of questions about the people at the party. Every person at the party has to tell one thing about themselves that nobody else knows. Then we make up a questionnaire listing all the items and people have to mingle and get to know people to figure out which item belongs to which person," Andy suggested.

"That sounds like a lot of work," Kian said.

"Nah it would be easy. When we go to invite everyone we ask them then and we write it down. We can type it up on the computer and make a bunch of copies for when people come in along with the answer sheet. We should have a prize for whoever gets the most right," Andy said.

"Yeah we can do it. Okay whoever isn't going shopping can go invite everyone and get the information for the game. While we are out we will grab a bunch of mixed cd's so we can just let the music play randomly," Jill said.

"Okay who all is with Jill?" Shane asked. Jay, Andy and Shane raised their hands. "Okay the rest of you get things set up here, see if the hotel has some more seating for around the pool and on the lawns. And maybe some sort of party lights or something too. I am gonna go fill in Bry boy and the lovers and see if they want to help."

Everyone got up and excitedly went about preparing for the day, Shane leaving for the lover's room. Knocking softly he opened the door a crack to see all three men wrapped together and asleep. His heart leapt and he smiled at the love between the three men. He moved to the end of the bed and gently shook Mark's foot.

"Morning Boyo," Mark said as he stretched a bit and smiled at Shane.

"Afternoon fella. We got plans for the day and wanted to know who wanted to help," Shane said.

"What's the plan?" Rye asked as he too was roused.

Briefly, after waking Bry boy, Shane explained the plans for the day.

"Wow sounds cool. Can I go with you guys shopping?" Bryan asked.

"Sure we will wait. You guys done for the day then?" Shane asked.

"Oh no," Bryan's face fell and he turned to Rye, "We haven't made love yet."

Rye chuckled and drew Bryan to him, "My Bry boy, we did make love today. Just because we had such mind blowing lovin' that we all fell asleep afterwards, doesn't mean I am keeping track and gonna not let you go cuz I didn't get a chance to be inside you. I loved so much what we did this morning, it was so intense and wonderful and left me near breathless. It is always up to you. If you want to stay we can, but if you want to go shopping then we can all do that as well."

Bryan hugged Rye tightly then bounced out of bed, "You guys were amazing, I love you all so much. Let's go shopping and look forward to our next time together."

Shane giggled as he watched Bryan peek out the door then make a dash for their bedroom to get some clothes. He turned back to the lover's.

"You sure you are okay with not making love to Bry boy?" Shane asked of Rye.

"Just fine. It's not like I don't get my turn and like I said, what we did do was incredible. Wanta hold up and I will go with you guys as well. I think we are gonna need a couple of vans for this," Rye said as he got up and kissed Shane sweetly before heading to the washroom.

"I am gonna stay and get some more sleep I think," Mark said.

"Okay fella. The others should be back soon. Shouldn't take that long to invite everyone and get the information for the game," Shane said.

"Shane?" Mark asked softly.

"Yeah?"

"Do you really think things will work out with my family?" Mark asked with a bit of a tremor in his voice.

Shane quickly lay down and took Mark into his arms.

"Yeah I do. Give them a day or two more to figure things out and talk to our mums and dads. You know how your dad is. He isn't one for surprises. But he loves you and in a day or two he will be the one calling you I bet," Shane said as he placed a kiss on Mark's forehead.

"Okay," Mark said with a smile.

"Now I think you need to come with us so you don't sit in bed and brood about something you can't change," Shane smiled.

Mark looked at Shane then smiled and nodded. He got up and went into the bathroom to wash up. Shane left for his own bedroom.

Flipping open his cell phone and dialing he only waited for a moment before it was picked up.

--Hey dad. Listen I wanted to let you know that everyone was really good about Mark and Rye, except for his dad. He won't even talk to Mark. I was wondering if you could get the dad club together and help straighten this out.......Yeah..... Okay and just so you know and so you don't think we are keeping stuff from you, me, Nicky and Bryan are together......yeah they all know.....Dad I love them both so much and they love me....... It's so wonderful....Dad I have something else I need to tell you. I wanted to tell you face to face but I don't think I would be strong enough. When I was 12 I was raped by a man................ ..................No it didn't make me gay but it made me so scared to be loved. I thought I was dirty and didn't deserve to be loved...................Thanks dad I love you too..........Yeah it was Rye who helped me. Dad he is the most incredible man I have ever met, he brought Nicky and Bryan to me and he loves us all........You will dad, after the tour and we set up our new home we will all come to visit...........Actually we are moving in with Rye and Mark........Thanks dad I will call you later this week. Love you dad.--

As Shane hung up he felt Bryan's arms come around him and he broke down.

"God that was hard to do," Shane sobbed.

"I am so proud you are my man," Bryan sobbed back.

"Why are you crying?" Shane asked as he wiped at Bryan's tears.

"Cuz you are," Bryan answered. Both men chuckled and held each other a bit before heading to the lounge. Nicky immediately saw something was wrong and went to them both. They took him into their arms and soon Nicky flung his arms around Shane and held him rocking him gently.

The display soon brought the rest of the group over and Shane was quickly given hugs by all.

"You are so very brave my Boyo," Rye said as he once again took Shane into his arms. Before Shane had taken a breath he felt Rye's heart beating and his own heart began to beat in time. A sudden almost overpowering feeling of love swept through his body. As the rest of his friends and lovers reached out to touch him he felt their hearts beating as well and their love enfolding him.

The others in the room all closed their eyes and felt the aura of love wash over them, trying to grasp it and remember it. Soon it was over and they watched as Rye tenderly brushed a tear from Shane's eye and kissed him sweetly.

Soon everyone was on their way to do their chores. Jill, Rye, Mark and Jay in one van with Shane, Bryan, Nicky and Andy in another. The rest of the group split up to invite the crew.

• Van One -

"Thanks for last night guys, me and Matt had a lot of fun," Andy said as soon as they were on their way.

"No second thoughts or regrets I hope," Nicky said.

"None at all. It was cool that Ed and Jay came in this morning too. I know it's gonna be a weird question, but how many people do you think could play the game?" Andy asked.

"You horndog, you want us all to do it don't ya?" Bryan grinned.

"Yeah like you don't," Andy shot back with a grin of his own.

"How many would that be," Shane thought briefly, "it would be 9 of us. I don't know but that sounds like a lot. Maybe we should keep it small. The five of us wasn't bad but I think if there were any more than that it would be more an orgy than love."

"Yeah okay. You guys are all about the love aren't ya. I'm glad," Andy smiled.

"You two want to be with us tonight?" Nicky asked as he looked in the mirror at Shane and Andy in the back seat.

"That would be nice but I think Ed and Jay want to be with you," Andy said.

"Nope, Jay says he is gonna ask to be with the lover's," Bryan answered.

"When did he tell you that?" Shane asked.

"In the elevator down, I asked if he wanted to be with us. He got all nervous and kind of upset. I told him it was okay he could be with us any time and to go be with the lover's tonight, he wouldn't hurt our feelings," Bryan answered.

"So I guess that means you can be with us tonight again if you want," Shane said as he snuggled into Andy.

"Cool. Let's do it then. Maybe tonight instead of the game we can all make love to our lovers. I want to watch you make love to each other and have you watch me and Matt," Andy blushed but said it strongly.

"Oh man that would be so cool Andy. Ever since we mentioned it I have been thinking of ways we could do it," Bryan turned in his seat to look at Andy, desire and lust clearly evident.

"Awesome possum," Andy laughed as he leaned forward and kissed Bryan.

• Van 2 -

"This is gonna be fun. Who's idea was this?" Mark asked.

"Andy's. He thought it would be nice for everyone to hang out and have some real fun," Jay said.

There was silence for a bit until finally Jill, as only she could, asked a question of Jay.

"So what's on your mind Jay baby. I can see you want to ask something."

Jay looked with embarrassment at Mark and Rye in the front seat then at Jill

"Well we, Ed and me that is, we sort of wondered if you guys were willing, and umm you know if nobody else..." Jay was stammering and Mark took matters in hand.

"You and Ed want to spend some time with me and Rye tonight?" Mark helped out.

Jay blushed furiously.

"That would be nice Pup. We have a very nice game we play and I think you and Blue would like it. After the party winds down why don't the two of you join us," Rye suggested.

"You don't mind?" Jay asked.

"Not at all. And just to set your minds at ease we don't have sex. The game involves us doing a lot of touching, and we will all cum, but there is no oral or anal," Mark said.

Jay blushed again and looked at Jill. Jill pulled Jay into a hug and whispered, "It should be fun, the boys certainly enjoy it. And never feel embarrassed about this,it's all about love Jay baby."

Jay nodded but continued blushing. "Can I ask you guys something?"

"Of course," Mark prompted.

"Are you two ever alone?" Jay asked.

"Of course. But being with others and sharing our love doesn't detract from our love. Like Jill said, it's all about the love baby," Mark laughed.

"How's Ed gonna be with this?" Jill asked Jay.

"Well he will be really nervous but he should be okay," Jay answered.

"Pup why is Blue so nervous around me?" Rye asked.

"Promise not to let on I told you?" Jay asked and Rye nodded. "He used to have a major thing for you. Like jerk off fantasies, heavy breathing, lustful thoughts, the whole thing. Then after I showed up well I guess I became his fantasy but now he feels guilty whenever he sees you because of the fantasies and because of all you did for him. He just feels guilty."

"Well we can take care of all that tonight," Rye said.

They pulled up to the supermarket and saw the other van pull in next to them. Everyone got out together.

• Shopping Spree -

"Okay so are we all going in together or in pairs or what?" Jay asked.

"We should really have brought security I think," Bryan said.

Rye pulled Bryan close and whispered something in his ear causing Bryan to smile and nod.

"Okay we can do four pairs and split up then meet at the checkout to put it all through," Jill said as she handed out lists.

"Angel and Bry boy you get the sodas and snacks. Shane and Andy you grab veggies and cheese. Nicky and Jay you grab the beer. Fella you and me get the meat."

"I always get the meat," Mark said wiggling his eyebrows. There was a moment of dead silence at the comment then everyone broke up into fits of giggling, so it was a laughing group that entered the supermarket grabbing carts and heading off to fill their lists.

"Bry boy that's not on the list," Rye said as Bryan dumped a half dozen boxes of chocolate twinkies into the cart.

"What we don't use at the party we can take on the bus," Bryan said.

"The bus has all kinds of stuff already on it," Rye countered.

Bryan pouted and started to put them back, Rye rolled his eyes.

"Alright then, but just two boxes," Rye gave in.

"Yay, you're the best mom," Bryan jumped up and down then stood on the front of the cart and let Rye push him around up and down the aisles always urging him to go faster. By the time they got to the checkout their cart had the required sodas, chips, nachos and dips, but also included twinkies, licorice, chocolate covered almonds, caramels and assorted other junk food.

Eventually everyone else showed up. Rye noticed that the other carts all had other items in them not on the official list.

Rye laughed and said, "You guys act like you've never been shopping before."

"We haven't. Not really," Shane said.

Jill and Rye shared a glance and smiled.

"How about every weekend we all go out shopping to restock the bus. We can make a day of it," Jill suggested.

"Cool," Bryan said, "Man this is gonna cost a lot. Can we charge this to the company as a business expense?"

Everyone looked at Bryan with their mouths open.

"What? I can have good ideas, just cuz I'm slow sometimes doesn't mean I'm stupid," Bryan said with a bit of hurt in his voice.

"Oh Bry boy, none of us ever think that. It was just so strange to hear you say it because you never talk about business," Mark said.

"Yeah but I was never an owner before," Bryan countered.

"You think this is a legitimate business expense?" Rye asked of Bryan.

"Well sure. It's like to promote morale and keep everyone feeling good. Especially since some are new people with us, and the others well they were with the old company and they will be feeling a little insecure and stuff," Bryan answered.

Rye smiled, "Okay let's vote."

Everyone quickly nodded their heads yes. Rye flipped open his cell and dialed.

"Hey Sweets. Bryan wants to charge all the food to the company as a business expense. His reasoning is it's a morale booster for old and new staff. What's your vote?" Rye smiled and hung up.

"Okay then. It's unanimous. Good idea Bry boy," Rye patted Bryan on the back and smiled broadly. Bryan beamed.

After emptying the carts and then reloading them with the bagged items the boys were shocked at the cost.

"Wow it's a good thing this is a business expense, that was way more than I thought it was gonna be," Shane said as he wheeled one of the carts out of the doors.

"Angel?" Bryan asked from beside Jill.

"Yeah Bry boy?" Rye answered.

"Were you just humouring me when you made like it was a good idea to charge this to the company?" Bryan asked.

Rye stopped and everyone stopped a moment later to look at him.

"My Bry boy, have I ever lied to you to hurt you?" Rye asked.

"No of course not," Bryan answered.

"If I had done that, would it have hurt your feelings?" Rye asked.

"Yeah, cuz that means you think I am stupid," Bryan answered then he understood. He pulled himself to Rye and held him tightly. "Thank you Angel, you always know the right thing to say to me. I was so happy when you said it was a good idea. Like you were proud of me."

Rye cleared his throat, swallowed hard and wiped at his eyes. "My boys I am always proud of all of you. You are everything to me and I love you all."

"Cool, let's go make a party," Bryan said as he jumped on the front of Rye's cart again and let Rye push him to the van. He smiled at Rye the whole trip to the van with naked adoration on his face.

• Patio Lanterns -

The group climbed out of the elevator and stopped dead in their tracks at the sight before them. The entire penthouse had been decked out with japanese lanterns. There were even lanterns floating on the lake. Once the sun set the entire place would be lit up by the colourful lanterns.

"This is so beautiful," Shane said.

"It's incredible," Nicky said as he pulled himself close to Shane, just holding his lover.

"You should have seen it," Kian said as he walked across the bridge to help them move the food to the patio, "I looked up and suddenly there were like 50 people in the room all in little Japanese robes. This only took them about a half hour."

"It's awesome possum. Where is everyone else?" Bryan asked as he threw an arm around Kian and pulled him close.

"Ed and Matt are typing up the questionnaire for the game tonight," Kian said as he smiled and lay his head on Bryan's shoulder.

"Cool, let's go hang out on the grass with a blanket Sweets, it's been a long time since you and me hung out. I miss cuddling with you," Bryan said.

Kian stopped and looked at Bryan, "Really? That would be great Bry boy. I miss it too but you guys always seem to be hanging out with each other."

Everyone turned to Kian as he spoke. Shane went immediately and hugged Kian tightly, "Oh sweets, we don't mean to exclude you. You have to smack us around when we ignore you okay, we don't do it on purpose but it's all so new to us."

"Is it okay Beauty? Can me and sweets hang out for a bit?" Bryan asked.

Jill smiled and came to wrap her arms around Bryan's neck, kissing him sweetly on the cheek, "Of course Bry boy. You two go hang out." Turning to Kian she kissed him sweetly.

"And you two can do whatever you want, you know the rules but anything inside the rules I am always fine with," Jill whispered to Kian who nodded and kissed Jill back, running his fingers across her cheek in a show of love. Jill shivered and took his hand and kissed it then placed it in Bryan's hand.

Bryan squeezed Kian's hand as they went to grab a blanket to lay on the grass. Shane came up behind Jill and put his arms around her waist.

"Don't ever let us leave you out Beauty. We all love you. I'm sorry if we seem to forget about you sometimes, it's just we guys have always been together and the sharing with Angel, it just keeps us all together. With you it's just..." Jill stopped Shane.

"My Boyo, I know all that and I don't feel left out at all. I feel all your love for me. Standing here with your arms around me, your head on my shoulder, it's just perfect," Jill answered as she lay her head on Shane.

"Let's make sure we all hang out okay, I don't ever want to lose our friendship," Shane said.

"We're good Boyo, always. You guys wanta hang out by the pool or help with getting stuff ready?" Jill asked.

"Let's all pitch in and get stuff ready. I'm really excited about this. It's like we are throwing a party and I've never done that before," Nicky rubbed his hands together eagerly.

"Yeah but you will have to be in charge Beauty, we haven't got a clue," Shane smiled, still holding onto Jill.

"No problem my boys, let's get started," Jill said around a lump in her throat. Once again these men had touched her heart unexpectedly. Soon she had her six helpers setting things up. She quickly delegated jobs and had things well under way.

• Sweets Snuggling -

Bryan spread the blanket out and lay down, holding out his hand to Kian. Kian smiled and let Bryan pull him down to the blanket, and was quickly enfolded in Byran's arms.

"Thanks Bry boy, I don't know what brought this on but I like it," Kian said.

"Nothing really brought it on. It's just that since Rye came into our lives I feel so much love for all of you. I get to show it with my boys and with the lovers by making love and being with them. With you and Jill being together, well, it's just harder for us to be together I guess. But I still love you sweets," Bryan said.

Kian snuggled into Bryan, moving his legs so that Bryan would intertwine their legs. He smiled as Bryan giggled and wrapped their legs together.

"Sweets, we can snuggle for a bit, or we can share together, whatever you want," Bryan suggested.

"I love you Bry boy, and don't take this wrong, but I would like to just snuggle. It's not that I feel weird about the other, cuz I still want to share with my friends, but right now I just feel so loved I just want to hold onto you okay?" Kian said softly.

"How could I take that wrong? You are one of my closest friends Sweets. Let's just hold each other and listen to each others breathing and fall asleep in each other's arms," Bryan said as he kissed the side of Kian's neck.

Kian sighed and moved closer to Bryan. Soon the two men fell asleep. At some point they were visited by each of their friends who smiled at the two of them. There was love in all their eyes as they gazed at their two friends.

Finally though, Shane and Nicky came to wake the pair.

Shaking them gently Shane said softly, "Come on you two, people are gonna start showing up soon and you have to be hosts."

Bryan smiled and stretched and felt Kian do the same beside him. Kian put his arms around Bryan pulled him close.

"That was so nice Bry boy. We have to do that again some time. I miss you guys," Kian said.

"We're sorry Sweets. We aren't intentionally ignoring you. It's just that this is all so new for everyone," Nicky said, suddenly laying down behind Kian and hugging him.

"I know. Wasn't accusing you or anything, just saying that I have missed us getting together," Kian said.

Bryan sat up and leaned over Kian.

"Sweets?" he asked.

"Yeah Bry boy?"

"I love you. Never forget okay. You were my brother and friend before Shane and Nicky were my lovers. Underneath everything else is the friendship we five have. It is the foundation of everything in my life and you are as much a part of that as anyone else. Promise me, swear to me, that we will always be friends and love each other," Bryan said.

Kian looked into the tear filled eyes of Bryan and teared up as well. Sometimes the sheer poetry that Bryan could speak would just about knock you over with it's powerful honesty and love.

"I swear it Bry boy. I love you all and nothing, NOTHING, will ever change that. Now kiss me ya big crybaby so we can go throw a party," Kian laughed

Bryan smiled and leaned down to kiss Kian. Kian expected a sweet kiss but was surprised when Bryan deepened it and then lowered his body to cover his own. Kian quickly gave in and kissed back. Finally Bryan drew back, both of them breathless.

"Was that okay Sweets?" Bryan asked.

"That was wonderful my boy. You made me hard. Thank you," Kian answered.

"One of these nights, if it's alright with Jill, us four have to get together to play the game," Bryan said and saw Shane and Nicky smile and nod.

"I hope the lover's ask me to join them soon so we can do it," Kian said.

"They will. Tonight they are gonna be with Pup and Blue but I bet tomorrow morning once we get on the bus you could ask to be with them," Shane said.

Kian looked away.

"Sweets, you are allowed to ask to be with them," Nicky said, picking up right away on Kian's manner.

"I know. Sometimes I just....." Kian stopped.

"Feel like you are intruding?" Bryan filled in.

Kian nodded.

"I used to feel that way. You have to get over it too Sweets. I finally did. They love being with us, all of us. And when I tell them how you are feeling they are gonna be super pissed at you for going so long without telling them," Bryan smiled.

"No you can't tell them," Kian begged but Bryan shook his head.

"Sorry Sweets. Got to. Cuz you won't and they have to know so they can fix it," Bryan said as he stood up and held out a hand to pull Kian up.

Kian stood but looked dejected.

"Okay I will tell them," Kian said sadly.

Shane put his arms around Kian, "It's not a bad thing Sweets. It's all part of friendship."

Kian nodded and let himself be pulled to the pool area where Jill, Mark and Rye were standing and laughing. They turned as they heard the group approaching and immediately saw something was amiss.

"What's wrong?" Jill asked as she took Kian into her arms. It was obvious to all that it was Kian who needed the attention.

"First off, Rye Angel, can you help us all feel our love for each other like you do. Then you four need to go and talk," Shane asked.

Rye smiled and, knowing that Kian was the center of this, pulled Kian to him and placed his hand over Kian's chest. He waited for Kian to lay his own hand on Rye's chest then closed his eyes. Rye could feel the heartbeats of the others quickly begin beating together and he smiled as he felt the love around him. He sent his own love out and felt the aura surround them all.

Breaking apart after a few moments he smiled at the looks on the faces of his friends and knew his own face held the same expression.

"Come on Sweets, Beauty, let's go talk," Rye said as he held onto Kian's hand, letting Mark take Jill's. They left to the master bedroom.

...to be continued....I promise.