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Jay is so transparent, as Mikey noted...I hate to think what he would have been like if he hadn't found Mikey. Someone could have hurt him pretty badly. I know Mikey would have turned out like me back then. Greg and Denny are fine, they just need time to get to know each other...and they want their friends to have a special day, so have opted to give them privacy. See the upcoming chapter for what they do instead.

Thanks Tim--I hope I'm still consistent with what I wrote before--Mikey just wasn't used to being social and I'd say he didn't think of Jay as more than an acquaintance--anything else was too much to hope for. Back in 76, I'm guessing their meal came to about $10--I had to be vague on the menu because I couldn't find solid info for that time--earlier, they only seemed to do pizza, and maybe salad. The place mentioned is one I actually used to go to in college. Jay was feeling generous because he's in love. Chapter 30 is coming up, I was already planning to do G/D's afternoon.

POV: Jay, Mikey I loved Mikey Stevenson so much I couldn’t stand it sometimes. In the four months we’d shared Art class, I’d done my best to get him to open up a little—I could see right from the start the beautiful spirit that was just waiting for a chance to reveal itself—and also the fear and uncertainty which imprisoned it. There had been a few other boys I’d looked at since Greg called me first semester of our junior year, but none of them felt right, if you know what I mean…until

Thanks, Zarek! I'm guessing that brothers might be close, but I only have experience with sisters who were at least 6 years older than me, so they had their own lives by the time I was a teen. I met my half-brother only once since he was about 12 years older than me.

Sorry, Tim I was a little unclear--since he included Linda in the question, it does make it harder to figure. He could be asking Jay mostly, but Denny also. Teenage drama, moi? I'm just trying to do my reactions for the guys as I would have probably done them then. OMG!--Am I one of those drama queens?

A great chapter, Elias, and I'm not at all surprised that Colt didn't live up to his promise to Thomas. If he is bisexual, then Thomas is in for a whole lot of sleepless nights because Colt seems to have no contorl over his libido. As for Matt, he's just getting himself deeper into a morasss of self-doubt. Being angry at Andy is just wrong on his part--Andy has tried to be what Matt wants, and has waited a long time for him to make up his mind--does he expect Andy to wait forever? While I don't think Ashton is right for Andy, they are having a purely physical realtionship, and I think Andy is already a bit unhappy with it. Thomas and Andy, the victims in this story--both deserve so much better than the options they have at the moment. I still have hopes for Matt and Andy, but I think it is time for Thomas to move on. More please, my friend!

A wonderful chapter which only goes to show how much good friends can make your life even better. The four guys have found trusted companions in each other, and extended soul-mates in my opinion. Lots of calls to make as the guys said, and I can't wait for their parents to see the new house--I'm sure Mr. Aceto will love it and want to jump into the addition right away. As for the baby bit--that's gong to be some fireworks, I bet! More please, G-Man!

Another great chapter Graeme, but I hated to see the Leopards lose due to the traffic delay cutting into their warm-up. With all the work Peter, Jim, Roger and the others put in, I don't quite understand why they can't be consistent--but it takes every member's efforts, not just the key players. I'm glad that Clarissa is giving Deon a chance, I think it will work out for them both--and if he gets drafted out of state, I think they could find a way. As for Neil, I think he and Liam are missing something, unless I did somewhere--why can't he stay with Liam's family for university? More, please!

Of course the Directed States are behind an attempt at controlling the new energy source--that has to be the best way to control populations ever devised by man--and will be even more so in the future. By all means, Jarra must be kept out of any areas Yirgella can't protect--he is far too valuable to risk. So is Mirri, for that matter. Things are moving right along, and I wonder what the next big idea will be for our 'threesome' to explore. I can't help thinking about the space habiats.... More please, my friend!

Thanks, Palantir--NOW you tell me to keep the photo description secret! Greg has been known to be impulsive--i.e. the phone calls...so I think Denny has a job not only of making sure J/M don't out themselves accidentally--but also to see that Greg doesn't do something stupid in general. For me, trust is key, and J/M have that--G/D need to build it, or at least strengthen it. I think they'll get there. Jeff's reaction seems right to me, since the boys have shared a room for as long as they've been alive, I never had to do that, so it's a supposition on my part. I know my three cousins were close, when we were growing up, but I think they only shared a room for a short time.

It's great to see that Spencer is dead, but while Kevin's actions were a surprise, I wasn't shocked by them...he would not have supported Damon's mate under any circumstances. I feel bad for Ursula, but hope she will find a new mate eventually. Excellent chapter, wolf! More please.

A wonderful, tense chapter! The chance that Andy and Ashton could be caught was bad, but then you had Matt's totally dickish reaction to his best friend's visit. I don't know what's going to happen in the end with these two, but I swear I'm beginning to think that Andy can do much better in a boyfriend unless Matt does some serious growing-up. Andy may be a risk-taker, but it seems to me that he got far more out of Dr. Walker's sessions than Matt did. Zoe and Megan are still bad news, and now that Matt is roped in, I'm even more fearful. Excellent job, my friend!

Great chapter, G-Man, Kendall is all set to be a dad, and I hope his 'feeling' about it being a boy is right; I'd be afraid that a girl might be too much like Candy, and it will be easier for them to raise a boy since they were ones themselves. God forbid the bitch should have twins! Michael is right about the house--the addition is completely unneeded space, and the basics are done there, so it can all be done later as time and money allow...but you missed what I think is a big selling point: the house fits all their wishes--so it can easily be their permanent home, and not just a first one. If a place is right, and you love it, why search for another down the road? Kendall runs his own company, and if needs be, Michael can join the local police force, or work for Kendall! New wiring--sigh. My house is 107 this year, and has all original woodwork unpainted, original lightng fixtures and floorplan, but the only wiring replaced was in the exposed basement--in the walls is all older stuff--but at least I have circuit breakers! They are so lucky to get the first house they liked--I saw one perfect for me, bigger, older, and fancier than the one I have now, and it would have only cost 4k more--but I wasn't told it was shown to another person the day before--if I'd known, I'd have offered then, and gotten it rather than be a back-up offer. Oh well. Work them a deal to get more off due to the addition's being gutted.

Hey Eagle, in a relationship, if it's going to last both parties need to be open so nothing can come up to endanger it later. Holding secrets is a sign of reservations and a possible lack of trust in the other person. If you know your partner's deeper parts, and you still love them, then once the rosey glow starts to fade, you still have that deep connection you forged in talking and sharing. Now that Greg knows his brothers miss their talks, I think he'll do the right thing and bond with them again. And Jay will always have some sort of secret inside him--though Mikey knows the deepest one is that he loves him.

I have to wonder if I had the ancient Greek thing in mind all along since Benny is a wrestler...it sure fits. It's a shame that there just wasn't the chemistry to fulfill the dream. Jeff is sort of like my sisters were, my choice of who to love made no difference at all, as it should be. Now we have to wonder if the last brother is going to be gay too. What's to say--Jay is Jay, always with a scheme and a song in his heart. Mikey was so lucky to catch him. I think the last scene is mainly due to the fact that Greg and Denny don't want to say anything in school, with far too many people around--and they want to keep it to themselves just a bit longer before sharing it with anyone else--it's too special just now.

Another wonderful chapter, Graeme. I'm waiting for Rod to make that one last mistake, but I'm glad that Liam's party was a success...and it serves Doug right for thinking Julie was less than qualified for the 'clinic'. I like DNA magazine, and now I'm wondering who got it for Liam's present--I'd thought at first it was Doug, unless he's being very cagey. I hope Clarissa will give Deon a chance--she's making the assumption he's more hurt than he was by the break-up, she should just talk it over with him...and she also needs to realize that not every guy will spring a nasty surprise on her. Take a chance, guys, if it works, you're golden. More please!

Excellent beginning Drew--can't see anything that needs to be improved except the length. Longer is better in literature too. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment... My shyness and anxiety over public speaking has abated over the years, but it hasn't gone away. Sophomore year of college, I took a public speaking course for the credits, and I nearly wanted to throw up every time I went up before the class of about 20 kids. Sad to say, I dropped a course in Chaucer because I would have to give a speech in front of the class...I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Now why didn't I opt for autobiography rather than write a long involved fiction piece like Jay & Miles?

Thanks, G-Man. Denny and Greg were tough because both have issues which J/M didn't. Denny sees his self-worth now that Greg wants him as he is...and Denny recognizes that Greg's best interests lie in finding a person he can share love and not just pleasure. I think they will be as solid as J/M in time...their next struggle will be the approach to a physical relationship, how to pursue that with love rather than need, as has been their past experiences. With this new pairing, you might well ask, what of Benny and Calvin?

Thanks, Lit. Greg had to be as honest as Denny if this was going to work, and he was lucky enough for Denny to realize that all that mattered was the present. They can deal with the past by making new memories. I don't see Denny, or Greg, being easily scared off now that they've connected. I think Greg's reaction to Mikey's question is just stress left over from the night before.

Thanks Caz! All I can say about the surprise is: There is one more surprise coming, but I thought it should be in the next chapter, as is Jay's 'secret'. Stay tuned for more adventures of Jay and Miles.

I hope being up so late didn't interfere with your appointment or the results--how much sleep have I lost because I just HAD to read the next chapter? I lose count. Take comfort in the fact that Miles' choice of Jay is a good one.

You hit the nail on the head, Zarek, Miles wasn't thinking rationally that evening...so I'd say he ignored the phone as just another disappointment to be avoided. Having had a small taste of what a real friend could be, when Jay didn't show up, he just couldn't cope anymore. Bear in mind, these things tend to have more than one cause.

That's about the age I started opening up too, Zarek. Miles' mom is overprotective, and if there's anything worse for a boy I don't know what it is. Jay ought to be able to help, if he's given the chance. Kurt is a mystery right now, but we will learn more of him and others later... Miles' worst problem is his vision which causes him to miss many of the cues other people can see at a glance...he's very open to being taken advantage of, which may make him very cynical.

POV: Greg, Denny, Mikey I found it hard to say exactly what my relationship with Ben Ross was. I could barely remember a time he didn’t live across the street from me, and a bunch of us growing up would play in each other’s yards, but our closest friends weren’t the same; we had one or two in common, but once we started elementary school, we didn’t really spend that much time together anymore. By the time we got to 7th Grade, that age when boys begin to think more with their dicks than their

All the positive comments, I'm gonna blush. I think the writing has helped me, but it also has made me sad that it's too late to connect with my dad. My mom once asked if I was, but since I was single at the time, it didn't matter--and later, the one time she met my last s.o., she didn't like him--but that was because he was not scared of her. So many kind words, now I feel guilty that I've devoted so much time to Jay and let Pompeii slide...guess I'll have to work on that one more, but it's gonna be tough sorting out what to include as the story develops--I can only print my own part completely, the rest has to be summarized. I've also been thinking of a couple prompts, so I'll need to get those out too. Okay, y'all have to stop writing so I can do this stuff!