Tommy and Tanner, Chapter 69
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Tommy and Tanner, Chapter 69
The last two months of school, following spring break, moved along at a rapid pace. There were books to read, problems to solved, projects to finish, and sports events to compete in. Some kids were thriving with their packed schedules and others were floundering.
The weather turned pleasantly warm, making track practice a great time to be out in the fresh air. Jared, Bobby, and Tucker were eager to show the upperclassmen what they could do. They met at various times on their own for extra practice. Austin went with them most of the time. He was awaiting a ruling on whether or not he could participate with the team. His appeal to the state athletic commission cited that fact that he'd not participated in field and track as his former high school and that he'd not switched schools in order to be on a better wrestling team. In addition, the move had not been his choice, but had to do with his father's employment.
The board eventually ruled in his favor, granting him eligibility on the eve of the Cougar's first meet. Had he not kept working out with his buddies, he wouldn't have been in shape to compete. As it was, he was raring to go.
Tommy, Tanner, Andy, and Devin also spent extra time training together. Coach Lewis was confident that they could be the star team in the district for the 4 by 100 meters relays. The boys knew that speed was important, but that a flawless exchange of the baton was equally important. Therefore, they concentrated on that maneuver until they were almost inside each others' heads. Not surprisingly, the smoothest transfers of the stick were made between the boys who were lovers.
The guys usually practiced on the school track where the boxes showing the allowable distance for transfer were marked off. The guy making the handoff wasn't supposed to slow down and the person receiving wasn't either. It should happen at top speed and without any fumbling, of course.
Tanner was the leadoff runner and Tommy was second. Devin received the baton from Tommy and eventually passed it to Andy who was their fastest man. He was an excellent sprinter and could push himself to make up critical split seconds at the end if need be.
One of the happiest boys on the track team was Michael Bryant. After again conferring with his doctors, he was allowed to do all the running he wanted to do. They discouraged his participation in hurdles where he might trip, or pole vaulting where he could come down hard on his head if he landed wrong. However, besides running, he could throw the discus and shot-put if he liked, and he did.
"This is such a high!" Michael exclaimed to Lance. "I'd forgotten how the endorphins kick in when you're doing physical training. I've sat on my fat ass since football season and I've really missed the rush."
"Your ass still looks trim and tight to me," Lance snickered, as he gave Michael a playful slap on the butt.
"Better cut that out or you'll make me all horny and I won't be able to throw this fancy Frisbee," Michael warned holding the discus up. "You remember what happened the last time you spanked me..."
"Yeah, if that big thing gets all engorged with blood, it will create too much air resistance and you won't be able to spin fast enough to wind up." Lance teased.
"We'd better be careful and not talk too loud or we're gonna be out to everyone," Michael said in a quieter tone, inclining his head toward where other guys were practicing.
"Yeah, I guess, but sometimes I think I'd like to shout it in front of the whole school at a pep-rally. I love you," Lance whispered.
"That's cool!" Michael responded as quietly. "I love you too."
As they saw Coach Lewis jogging out to check on their progress, they reluctantly put an end to their sexual innuendo and got back to focusing on training.
The Cougars had great success in their first meet, enjoying far more wins than losses. The 4 by 100 meters team came in way ahead of the competition, accomplishing the run in under 46.5 seconds. As great as the win felt, it was no record and they were eager to shave a few seconds off as the season progressed.
When their pictures and stats hit the front page of the local sports section, Tommy decided to make extra copies and send one to Mason Frey's mother, Brenda. Since Mason had run some track, she liked to keep up on what his former teammates were accomplishing. She had said that it was a kind of memorial to him and helped to ease her pain.
As the end of May approached, track season was quickly coming to a close with a three-day state meet in Champaign-Urbana. The guys all chattered excitedly on their ride to the university town in downstate Illinois.
The hotel complex that had given them great rates the year before, gave them a very good deal again. From what the manager told the activities director, it was in response to how well the Cougars had behaved and what good condition they'd left their rooms in. Coach Lewis was really pleased to hear it and shared the accolades with the boys. It was one of those teachable moments in which they could see a connection between behavior and rewards.
Room assignments had been made ahead of time and most of the boys got to share with their best buds. Tucker, Bobby, Jared, and Austin roomed together as did Tommy, Tanner, Devin, and Andy. Unfortunately, Michael and Lance ended up with a couple of guys they didn't know too well and would be inhibited in indulging in the extracurricular activities that they would have loved. However, they would be sleeping together and just might mess around quietly on one of the nights after the others had gone to sleep.
As soon as they got settled in their rooms, a number of the boys changed into their trunks in order to play in the swimming pool and enjoy the other amenities like the whirlpool, steam room, and sauna. Since those weren't coed, they could use them in any state of dress or undress. Most of the Middleton boys chose the latter.
"Who'd you draw for roommates?" Tommy asked of Michael as the six of them were sitting naked in the steam room.
"A couple of jerks, if you want to know. One of them is that Barry guy who challenged Tanner at the kempo demonstration and the other is his buddy, Larry."
"That's gonna cramp your style?" Tanner said.
"Yeah, we won't get any..."
Michael stopped mid-sentence as Tuck and his roommates came in. He had no idea that they could be trusted.
"Hey li'l Bro," Tanner greeted Tuck. "I think it's great you don't mind sharing the steam room with a bunch of gay studs."
"You know how I am since I've matured," Tuck boasted. "I say live and let live. I'm straight, but I'm not saying I've never messed around."
"I don't have anything against gay boys either," Austin chimed in.
"Yes, but not everyone knows how open-minded you guys are," Tanner grinned.
"At least I have a couple of big football players to back me up in anyone hits on me," Tuck laughed.
"Are you making fun of us?" Michael asked, a little sharply.
"Not really," Tuck told him. "I know my brothers are gay, but I also know they wouldn't hit on me. I figured most football players are straight as an arrow"
"So, you think we would hit on you?" Jared joked.
"Nah, I'm not saying that either. Are you guys gay?" he asked with feigned innocence.
"You know very well that we are." Bobby giggled. "I appreciate it that you're covering for us, but I don't think Michael or Lance would bully us. They're decent dudes."
"Are all of you gay but Tuck?" Michael asked in astonishment.
"Most of us; does that offend you?" Jared asked.
"Um, no." Lance said. "Is everyone here as trustworthy as Tucker?"
"I think so," Tommy responded.
"What do you think, Michael?"
"I suppose we have to start somewhere. Will you guys all promise to keep your mouths closed if we tell you a secret?"
"Sure," they said in chorus.
"Well, Lance and I are, um, together, um, like as boyfriends."
"Cool!" Jared exclaimed. "Did Tommy and Tanner know that already?"
"We did, but we don't tell personal things like that," Tommy answered.
"Wow, it's fun being a Cougar!" Austin added. "I'm going back to the locker room and get dressed so I can go in the pool to see if my former teammate, Troy's, here yet."
"Dare we ask why you're excited to find him?" Tommy grinned.
"You don't ask and I don't tell!" Austin giggled as he left.
"I'm going to the sauna and let you guys discuss all of this queer news," Tuck said as he left, ducking Tommy's playful swat.
"So, is it all gay boys in here now that Tuck's gone?" Michael inquired.
"Yup," Jared snickered. "We can all play with our boyfriends' dicks if we want."
"Jeez, Jared, can't you think of anything but sex?" Tanner asked - partly serious but mostly in jest.
"What else is there?" the boy responded.
"You're incorrigible!" Tommy giggled.
"Don't go hating on me with those big words I don't understand!" Jared laughed heartily.
"It means you can't be cured!" Tommy said. "And it really fits in your case; you'll never change."
"So, we can talk openly?" Michael asked, still somewhat stunned.
"You can say whatever you want in front of these guys and they won't out you, but I won't promise that they won't tease you in private." Andy told him. By the way, if you and Lance need some time in private, the four of us can stay out of our room for half an hour or more after supper tonight or whenever, can't we guys?"
The rest of the relay team members agreed that they could.
During the days of competition, several Cougars set the pace with the highest scores for the entire event. Michael heaved the shot put 62' 9 ¾'' while Andy ran the 100 meter dash in 10.7 seconds. Devon came in second in the 50 meter dash in 6.02 seconds just .02 behind the winner.
The 4 by 100 meter relay was won by the Andy, Devon, Tanner, and Tommy. They did it in 42 seconds flat which was more than two seconds better than their nearest competitor. It came down to their finesse in passing the baton according to Coach Lewis. On one team, the members slowed down slightly and on another, someone dropped the baton which cost them at least two seconds. The boys, of course, were elated.
In the discus, Lance scored the best in state for the year with a distance of 150' 8" which equaled a record that had stood for 20 years. He joked afterward about wishing he had another inch. In private, Michael told him that he didn't need another one!
The days were filled with sweat, nerves, and adrenalin, but the evenings were relaxing or the most part. Barry and Larry originally attempted to intimidate some of the freshmen, including Tucker. That was a mistake as they soon found out.
"Just leave my friends and me alone," Tuck requested when Barry called them "faggots" when they were playing in the pool.
Austin and Troy had been playing grab-ass like lots of young boys do. It wasn't an activity that was particularly gay, although they did cop a feel under the water at times. This evidently gave Barry the excuse to make disparaging remarks about the whole crowd.
"What're you gonna do about it; tattle to the coach?"
"I won't tell, I'll take care of you all by myself if it's just you and me. I can drop you like Tanner did and I'll do it in the pool until you'll think you've been water-boarded. When you start to drown, I'll pull you out and be a hero for saving your miserable ass."
"They'd send you to juvie," Barry retorted.
"What, is the big junior bully gonna admit getting whopped by a freshman faggot?"
"So you admit you're a faggot!"
"Oh grow up! Take your fuck buddy back to your room and play with yourselves." Tuck growled.
"I'm tired of this game," Barry said disdainfully. "Come on, Larry; let's go find something good and relaxing to drink."
"God, you've got balls!" Austin exclaimed in awe. "You didn't give an inch."
"He's a big bag of air. If there's any substance to him it's brown," Tuck grinned. "I really could take him. Kempo is awesome."
"You said you didn't have to tell anyone, but I'm gonna tell Coach something I suspect. When they said they were going to go find a drink," Austin said, "I think they meant alcohol. I overheard that Black dude that's rooming with them say he thought one of them had a bottle in his gym bag."
"Go for it," Jared urged. "I'd love to see them get their asses in a sling!
Coach Lewis went to the desk to find a manager with a master key-card to check the room that Barry and Larry were sharing with Michael and Lance. He wanted a reliable witness to back him up if the boys were indeed violating school policy.
He had a right to enter any room without notice because all the parents had been required to sign privacy waivers if their kids were going to represent the school on trips. Some objected to it, but the board had stood behind it.
With the hotel security officer in tow, the coach rapped three times in quick succession and then opened the door. There lay Barry and Larry sprawled on their bed stark naked, their cocks beginning to wilt. The cans of cola and a small flask of rum on the end table were proof of their activities as were the glasses filled with a mixture of each, poured over ice.
"You know the rules, boys. You need to pack and call your parents to come to pick you up."
"We weren't doing sex stuff!" Barry insisted, unconvincingly.
"No one said you were. I wouldn't send you home if I caught you sucking each other off. Your sex life is your business, but you're minors and you're on a school trip. You know you aren't allowed to drink, and I have a witness who can testify that you were. I can smell the alcohol from here. Do I need to involve the city police?"
"No, Sir! We'll go quietly." Larry insisted. "Do you have to tell my dad we were naked?"
"My only concern, as I said, is illegal drinking."
"Thanks," Larry said shakily. "Are we off the team?"
"Yes, but the season's over, so I guess you only miss tomorrow. I'm sure Dr. Moore may have more options for punishment."
Larry began to cry quietly, but Barry remained stoic. Inside he was shaky, but he wasn't going to give Coach Lewis the satisfaction of knowing it.
Some of the kids happened to be in the lobby area when Coach Lewis turned the boys over to Barry's father. It might have gone unnoticed if the man hadn't been yelling at them. As it was, it took about 10 minutes for the news to spread to nearly everyone on the Coolidge team and about half the kids back in Middleton.
Many of the students had no sympathy for the pair. Two or three realized it could have been them and quickly flushed some illegal things they'd smuggled in.
Austin viewed the scene with a satisfied smile. He'd been able to get even with the guys who intended to torment his friends and him.
Michel and Lance were not exactly saddened by the turn of events either.
"Fuck yes!" Lance exclaimed as he plopped on their bed when they were at last alone.
"Would you settle for sucking?" Michael quipped. "I'm not sure I'm ready to take that big thing!"
"Okay, you know what I mean. We're gonna spend the whole night naked and hard. We don't have any events tomorrow, so we don't need any sleep!!!"
"Now you're talking my language, boy." Michael laughed. "Come over here and let's get the party rolling."
"Uh, maybe we should slide the sofa against the door just in case the coach comes to check on us." Lance suggested.
"Nah, I think it might be hot to get caught. Besides, we can always pull the sheet up and pretend we were half asleep."
A few minutes later the boys were happily engaged in one of their favorite activities of giving and receiving oral pleasure simultaneously.
At the end of the next day's activities, many of the Coolidge participants were recognized in the closing ceremony. It had been a great season and the larger percentage of them would be back again next year.
Austin and Troy said a shy goodbye to each other. It was obvious to Jared and Bobby that the two wanted to be more demonstrative than they dared to be in public. Jared had an idea.
"Come here," he called to them. "You go in that little conference room and we'll stand outside and guard the door. I don't think it's supposed to be unlocked, so you'd better be quick."
Austin grabbed Troy's hand and whisked him into the room. The two emerged a few minutes later, blushing sweetly. Jared had done his good deed for the week!
On Monday after the state track meet, a letter arrived that was addressed to both Tommy and Tanner. The return address read "B. Morrison, 5902 Elm St, Arlington Heights, IL. The boys were curios to find out who it was from.
"Dear Tommy and Tanner,
Congratulations on your accomplishments at the state level. I've been following the sports page this spring. I'm as proud as if you were my own boys.
I'm doing a lot better. It's nothing short of amazing. I have been reunited with my son and have married his father. Life is good.
Last year when I was at my lowest point, I got a message from a young man named Greg who wanted to meet me. You see my boyfriend Glenn Morrison and I got pregnant when we were in high school. We had no support from our families and weren't mature enough to get married and raise a child, so we put our little boy up for adoption feeling he would have a better life without us. Glenn and I drifted apart, both married and had other sons. Glenn divorced several years ago and when he and I reconnected because of Greg, we started to date. I've been meaning to contact you, but have been derelict in carrying through. When you sent the clipping of your achievements in track, it jolted me into writing. No, Greg won't replace Mason, but he and Glenn have filled a large part of the void in my heart. I'd love to take you to lunch with Greg so that you could meet him. He honestly resembles Mason in many ways.
Forgive me for rambling. I feel that I've neglected you boys who helped me so much in the past. Give my love to Andy too.
Affectionately,
Brenda Frey Morrison."
"Wow," Tanner said. "That's great news. We'll have to make time to see her this summer. It can't be more than 40 miles or so to her house."
"Yup. Sounds like a plan to me."
Author's notes: Thanks to all who emailed this week: Paul R, Bill T, Roger L, David M, Ott H, Bob, Jim C, Tom A, Trish R, Walt S, Wayne, JJ, Rutabaga, Kris M, Lars H, Matt and Steve from down under, Jim W, and Jon F.
Here's a video link sent by Lars. It expresses the desire of a young guy for a love of his own: http://youtu.be/a53d4H3IpnQ
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