Paladin

I was surprised by how quickly we slipped into domesticity. I was more surprised at how much we both seemed to enjoy it. I’m not talking here about the sex. I wasn’t surprised we both enjoyed that. What I’m trying to say is that we were enjoying the more mundane aspects of domestic life; of really living together. It seemed that agreeing to live together had relaxed both of us and we responded accordingly. Each morning we had breakfast together before Andre headed off to work, both of us kn

And deservedly kicked @drsawzall, however Chris admitted the bedding wasn't his selection and that it was given to him by his mother, whose tastes in sheets was probably the same as my mother. Practical, plain and boring.

I agree with you @drsawzall. The general question here is how much should people in a relationship share with each other regarding previous relationships? If we are in a relationship how much about previous relationships have we disclosed? We only have one chance to begin a serious relationship as two virgins and for most of us that is not the case. Where one or both people are not virgins at the start of the relationship the question is how much of past sexual history is relevant enough to the current relationship to warrant disclosure. In the case of Chris and Beau I agree that Andre should know. Although the sexual aspect of Chris and Beau’s behaviour no longer occurs, they are still intimate in a family sense. This of course raises the ethical question of telling a third person about sexual intimacy without the consent or permission of the other person. Do we ethically, have a right to tell our current partner about previous sexual experience without first obtaining permission from the other person or people. Is doing so an invasion of privacy? Does Chris have a right to talk about Beau’s approach to Chris and the blow jobs that followed without Beau’s consent? If you were Beau, how would you feel? Of course, in story telling we can easily erase ethical issues to achieve our ends. Can’t we?

Very valid points @drsawzall. As Chris commented "reporting may stop it happening to other boys". It was very hard for Andre to tell Chris so he may need a push to report it formally. Therapy is important. Chris does need to disclose some things too.

Yes @chris191070 that is one good thing to have happened.

Thanks for reading and commenting @CincyKris.

Thanks @Ivor Slipper for reading and commenting. Yes he was sucked into an all too common web. I think he was also lucky to find acceptance and understanding.

@Summerabbacat Thanks for reading and so thoughtfully commenting on the chapter. The issue raised is serious and needs to be understood. I'm sorry I can't get you to forgive Andre for the "bed linen affair". All I can say in my own defense is that the bed linen my mother thrust upon me when I left home was neither gay nor even fashionable. I understand Andre's response and chuckle at his behaviour.

The rest of the week went very quickly. In many ways far too quickly, especially as I wasn’t confident that the fast-approaching weekend would achieve what I so wanted it to achieve. We were summoned by Carol to Andre’s parents’ place for dinner with the grandparents on Thursday night. Beau, Skye and William were also summoned. I had met the “Grans” briefly at the party where Beau and Skye told everyone they were getting married and of course at the wedding and the christening. This time wa

Well train wreck or not, it's got you waiting for what happens next. Thanks for reading and commenting @drsawzall

An interesting comment @CincyKris. We'll just have to wait and see.

A delightful short story @chris191070. It's said that cats have nine lives. Sylvester has made excellent use of two of his.

@Summerabbacat I didn't say they would behave better, I just said they could behave better. I would like my characters to be believable. I think it was Oliver Cromwell who told his official portrait painter, Sir Peter Lely to "paint me as I am, warts and all". I like to follow that advice.

I want to thank all you guys for following, reading, responding and especially for commenting. @Cane23 and @Summerabbacat, I honestly appreciate the effort and thought you have put into commenting on the behaviour of the characters in this story. You will learn more about Andre, Chris, Michael and Jamie very soon. I love all the comments that are made and recognize that my characters, like me, are not perfect and can behave better.

Sunday morning we both slept in so by the time we stirred it was late morning. As usual we were as close together as possible. Relaxed, I wriggled against his warm naked body. He asked. “Do I have to be worried?” I was still only half awake and mumbled. “I don’t know. What do you have to be worried about?” “You and Michael.” Still only half awake I replied, “No, you don’t have to be worried about me and Michael.” “Does that go for Jamie as well?” That brought me wide awa

One of the most appealing aspects of this story is that it abandons most of the usual concepts and conventions surrounding vampires. In this world there is an interaction between vampires and humans where they have co-existed in private for centuries without the horror we have come to expect with this genre. This interaction is exemplified in the strengthening relationship between Greg and his friends (both human and vampire) who all love and support each other. While this portrayal of vampires is refreshingly different, the real gem is the gently revealed storyline with interesting twists and turns (along with often unnecessary cliffhangers) that maintain the reader’s interest. And another thing. This is not a story where you can drop into it and expect to “catch up” with the narrative. To fully understand and appreciate it, you have to, just like in the song Do-Re-Mi, start at the very beginning. That means going back to Books 1 and 2.

OK @Cane23, @Summerabbacat, @jaysalmn and @drsawzall I can see all your points. I will say don't be too ready to rush to judgment. For example who said A and J were in the room for an "inordinate amount" of time or even an extended amount of time? Remember the reason A and C didn't date sooner was because of Chris and in his words "I was wary of rushing into a relationship". Having decided he wants the relationship he immediately wants Andre to live with him. It that fair? Their love for each other is strong but they both have relationship issues which have to be worked through. I love that so you are becoming so involved with the story and the characters that you are urged to comment. Please keep commenting. I appreciate all the comments and responses. Thanks.

I'm not sure about Lachlan @Summerabbacat, but Beau's is pretty good when he's on the job. LOL

Wow @Cane23. Chris didn't know Mick (now Michael) was going to be at the party, hence his surprise. Is Jamie really Andre's ex? Following this party we start to learn some backstories. I hope you keep reading to find out what happens and please keep commenting.

Thanks @chris191070 and @CincyKris for your comments. It won't be long before you have some answers.

Sunday began in a way that I was readily embracing and wanted to continue. I was spooning Andre, totally naked together. We stirred enough to acknowledge each other’s presence and drifted off to sleep again. When we woke our warm bodies were still pressed against each other. Andre rolled over to face me He initiated a welcome good morning kiss and asked, “What are we doing today.” “Hmm, first up I have some domestic chores such as washing and some cleaning.” “I must be in love! E

I really loved Brian being, or trying to be, protective of Jenny, especially considering who is the more experienced and powerful of the two of them. Just shows what love does to us!

Keep that thought @Cane23 as they move towards finding out.

Thanks @chris191070. I'm hoping to see Lachlan become even more accepting in the future.

I felt gutted. I had assumed, obviously erroneously, that Andre would be staying tonight. To be honest I was hoping he was moving to live with me. Andre read my face and kissed me. “Chris, I need to go back to Ettalong. I have things I need to sort out and I need to go to work tomorrow. I don’t have any work clothes apart from the two shirts I bought today.” I felt foolish. “Sorry, it’s just that I’d like you to stay longer.” “In that case you need to do something about the wardro