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Sidewinder - 19. Chapter 19 Giddy Up

Warning: Sexual content
Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

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Giddy Up

 

 

Boone had his eyes closed against the bright late afternoon sun while Coy’s prized razor carefully scraped the whiskers and warm shave soap off his throat. Relaxed, and completely trusting the man’s skill, he wasn't prepared for his murmured question. “So… when are we going to make love same way a man and a woman does?”

“Sweet Jesus, Coy!” Boone squeaked out after his whole body jerked. He swallowed excess saliva as he thought how best to answer, trying not to move again while sharp steel continued its path up and along his jaw. Coy was continuing on as if he hadn’t said a word. “You sure picked a heck of a time and place to ask me that… you trying to kill me?” His eyes were open now—wide open—and they were being met by the beautiful blue of Coy’s.

“Well…,” he drawled out with a slightly amused but seriously curious expression on his face. “You put me off earlier, in the tent—not that I’m complaining about you feeding me your sap, mind—but I’m hankering to know why you don’t think we’re ready for it. What's there to being ready for fucking? Lord almighty, hold still, will ya?” Coy made another pass of the razor before standing up straight. “You’re done… now we’re both smooth as a hog’s belly.”

“For a few hours, anyways.” Boone got up from his seat on the large, smooth rock at the river’s edge, feeling his neck for blood, but there weren’t none. His gaze focused on the opposite bank, and he judged it to be one hundred and sixty feet away. There was so much to attract his attention, but he was slowly getting used to this new land of theirs.

“Gonna answer my question, or you putting me off again?”

Boone groaned before turning to face him, because the man had a point. “No, Coy, I’m not putting you off, but some things ain’t so easy to speak about.” He sighed before sharing his reason for not being in a hurry to fuck. “Fact is, my first time with Lucas was messy.”

“Messy?”

“Yep, it surely was… not that he seemed to mind, but it’s something I’d never thought much of before, about what could be inside there… you know… and I didn’t like it at all.”

“Tarnation… I didn’t think about that either. So you don’t want to make love… that way?” he asked with naked disappointment on his face and in his voice.

Boone was quick to reassure him. “Not what I’m saying at all, Coy. I liked it sure enough, but not once I seen the mess. Not a thing I want to see again.”

Coy had his mouth open as he listened. “I thought a good shit cleaned you out. It don’t?”

“Not always… not the first time I did it… but sometimes, I reckon it does.”

“Something to think on, I reckon.” He nodded slowly, like he was beginning to understand Boone’s concerns. “I’ve heard cowboys joke like it did… things like go take a shit so I can cornhole you, or there goes so and so taking his evening shit so someone can stick their cock up his rear.”

“I heard the same stuff you did, Coy, and like I said, sometimes it’s enough. Ain’t got a lot to go by. Lucas said eating only one meal a day helps. I knew women in the dancehall took it that way for some of the men—I suspect during their bleeding times—so I just assumed the same thing you did, since lots seemed to do it. I never heard nothing about what they did aforehand… but once Lucas saw how it bothered me, he told me some stuff they probably did to… you know… to prepare.”

“What did he tell you?”

“How to… to empty myself completely. Said… he told me he’d done it hisself.”

“Done what?” Coy asked with obvious interest, and appeared not the least bit embarrassed… not at all like Boone had been at the time. Seeing that made it a mite easier to keep talking.

“You know that… my buffalo bladder water bag, the one I keep in my saddle bags? The one I traded the Pawnee squaw for in town?”

Coy nodded as he took a seat on the rock. “Yep. Never seen you make use of it, though. What about it?”

“There was a reason I wanted it. It’s how a man can clean hisself… inside. I have a piece of hollow deer bone I slide in the opening, and I tie it tight with rawhide and… well….”

“Keep talking, Boone. I can see it’s bothering you some, but it’s another lesson I need to hear. I told you I want to learn everything, and that’s the truth. You got no call for any shame with me.”

“You’re right, and I am the teacher here,” he said, grinning through his embarrassment. “I fill the bladder with water and put the end of the deer bone inside me—it’s nice and smooth—not much wider than a pipe stem, and if you put spit on it, it goes in easy enough. Even easier with some lard or tallow. Then I squeeze the bladder and it shoots the water up inside, and all I got to do is hold it there for a spell.”

“That’s all?”

“Yep. Then I squat and let go.”

“And that washes you out?”

“Nothing but clear water comes out after you do it a time or two. I used water what sat in the sun so it was warmed some.”

“Shoot! What’s so hard about that? You did that for Lucas?”

“Nope. We only did it one more time and I just didn’t eat for two days.”

Coy’s eyes widened and his eyebrows lifted high. “I need my food, Boone.” His pained expression made Boone bust out laughing.

“I know you do, and so do I. Was light-headed to tell you the truth, but it was better than having the mess.”

“Guess it would be for sure. So… did you do it for Dan?”

“No! I told you, nothing happened with Dan but a couple of kisses… and some exploring with our hands, but with our britches on.”

“Then how do you know it works?”

“Did it when no one was around, downriver from our old camp at that second bend—lots of cover in that spot. Like I said, I didn’t want the mess again, not ever. Guess some men don’t care, but I do. Anyways, could see with my own eyes the water got clear, and then I gave myself a good soaping.”

“Makes sense it would work, I reckon, and I’m glad for it too. So that’s why you put me off? You really do want to do it again… with me?”

“More than anything, I swear, but it was hard to talk about what needs doing.”

“Don’t know why. Shaving sounds a lot more work.”

Boone laughed again, Coy’s easy observation relaxing him. “Suppose it is at that.”

 

He lay on his back watching Coy, who was on his knees coating his cock with lard by lantern light. Boone had already done the same to his rump with his own fingers, doing his best to get himself ready. The tent flap was open, but Boone was sweating like a scared colt. Trying to calm himself wasn’t easy—it’d been years since he’d been in this position, and this was Coy, the man he’d loved and hankered for since they were sixteen.

“Do I just push it in, like with a woman?”

“Take some time when you do. I’m not a practiced whore, and that’s a considerable weapon you’ve got loaded. Might take me some time.”

“Is it going to hurt you?”

“No doubt it will, at first,” Boone answered with a smile he hoped hid his nervousness from the man. His eyes focused on the organ that lifted every few seconds, before switching to Coy’s concerned face. “Don’t be fretting now. I’ll be fine. It’ll be as good for me as it is for you… might even be better.”

“You sure?”

Boone lifted his legs and held them under the crook of his knees with his arms, the same position he’d been in for his last time with Lucas. “Yes, Coy, I’m sure.”

The man's expression changed from worry to need when Boone spread himself before him like he did. He shuffled closer until Boone felt the large head at his hole. He grimaced when an eager Coy began to push forward, and tried his best to relax and not cry out. He did hiss, though, when the resistance gave way, loud enough Coy halted and let out a sound of his own. “Jesus! It ain’t nothing like entering those women. I don’t know what I’m doing, Boone, but I’m seeing your face is pure pain.”

“This… this is the hard part for me, but don’t fret okay? It feels good to have you inside me.” He remembered Lucas’s advice from years earlier, and took long, deep breaths to try to ease the tension his muscles held.

“Reckon it’s about the best I’ve ever felt, to be inside you like this, but it feels like you’ve tightened a cinch on my cock.”

Boone couldn’t help himself. He barked out a laugh. “And it feels like you’ve just stuck a horse’s foot up my rear.”

Coy’s eyebrows rose, but his voice was filled with amusement… or maybe relief. “And that feels good to you?”

“Yep, it does, and it’s getting better.”

Coy got serious again. “How much further in do I go?”

Boone’s muscles relaxed more, and he was able to smile at the question. “I don’t rightly know. I hope I can take all of you, but let’s wait a bit more… move back and forth a little… slow-like, like you’re loping on a flat-kneed horse.”

Coy, sweating even worse than he was, did as he asked, barely moving in and out, and Boone could see the jolts of pleasure it gave the man.

He sighed as his body adapted, the tension in his muscles finally letting go completely.

A more confident Coy must have felt the difference because he slid farther forward without being told. “Is this all right?”

Boone nodded, finally remembering to take a breath as he leaned his arms on his legs to position his rear higher. Coy followed, and leaned forward until his lips found Boone’s. The change in position was a shock for Boone, but a damn good one as the man's cock slid deeper. The burn was about gone, replaced by a need that had been asleep too long. He took a deep breath once their lips parted. “Make love to me, Coy.”

“You want me to fuck you?” Coy asked with that devilish grin of his, his breath puffing over Boone’s face.

“Yep,” he answered with a gasp as Coy pushed his length all the way in. “Lord in heaven,” he whispered to the still grinning man. “I thought I already had all of you.”

The man was a fast learner, and Boone soon became the student. Coy's varied strokes as he supported himself with his hands about drove Boone crazy, and it was only a few minutes before his stiff cock unloaded all on its own between them.

Coy’s hips picked up speed while his lips glued themselves to Boone’s, and after a few short rabbit-like humps, he collapsed with his cock buried deep. His arms soon worked their way under Boone’s back, hugging him tight, and the weight made him feel more whole than he ever had in his life. This was the thing he’d wanted most… to feel loved for who he was, and know he belonged to someone. It was still hard to believe that someone was Coy.

“How did I do?” Coy asked with his mouth right against his ear.

He shivered at the feeling it gave him. “Dam, you learn quick.”

The man lifted his head. “That mean lessons are over with?”

Boone snorted and then laughed. “Not yet… there’s still another one for you to learn, if you're willing.”

“Well,” Coy drawled, his eyes shining in the flickering lantern light. “I’m all cleaned out and ready.”

“Might need a few minutes. Are you sure you want to do this?”

“Yep… I want the same look you’re wearing right now.”

“What kind of look would that be?”

“Lazy-like… and peaceful. It says I did something good for you, and I’m going to get to do it again somewhere down the trail.”

“Yep, you are. We might even make it a regular thing.”

“Fine with me. Could even miss a meal for that… probably not two, though,” Coy said with a straight face, but his eyes twinkled with amusement.

Boone laughed. No doubt about it—Coy had gained a new cockiness, and it looked damn good on him. “Won’t never be cause for that. We’ll keep you well fed cause you’ll be needing your strength, cowboy.”

 

Coy took as good as he gave, and was pretty vocal about it. His determination and enthusiasm ensured no doubts would ever creep into Boone’s head about the man’s choice. He was hard all but a short minute, despite the pain he went through at the first, and eventually unloaded across his belly with a howl after a few strokes of Boone’s hand.

The clamping set Boone’s seed to spurting into the warmth, and he took the opportunity to copy Coy, letting loose a howl, but unlike that coyote they’d heard a few days back, there weren't no loneliness in it—Boone had found his mate. He proceeded to fall into Coy’s arms right away, a wave of contented weariness telling him his body had need of sleep.

“There’s a lot of cock inside me.”

Boone snorted, but didn’t move. “Want me to back away?”

“No, sir, I don’t. Was just saying,” he answered, his fingers stroking Boone’s sweat-slicked back.

“You said a lot,” he teased as he lifted his head from the man’s shoulder.

“Ain’t never felt the like afore and had no control over the sounds what came out.”

"I'm hearing that, Coy, I surely am. Think you might want to do it again?”

“Now?”

Boone saw the humorous sparkle again. “Three unloadings for the day is enough, wouldn’t you say?”

“I could probably go another.”

“I wouldn’t bet against such a thing. So, it was a good experience for you?”

“You need to hear it, don’t you.”

“Yep.”

“Well, I might have some places that are a bit tender, but they’re worth it to have your seed inside me.”

“Oh, sorry.” Boone lifted his hips and his cock slid out, still hard, but softening some. “You sore?”

Coy answered after a groan and a sigh. “Yep, but no sorer than I expected, and happier than I could ever imagine being. It’s a powerful thing ain't it, what men can share?”

“It surely is.”

Cot stretched beneath him, sighing again as he straightened his legs. “I think you’re right that the Lord made some of us this way… I can feel that in my heart. I think he made people to love people, men or women, and he don’t pay no mind to which we choose.”

“It pleases me to hear you say that. It’s the way I feel about it too,” Boone said, thankful they’d reached this point together. “I should get off you now, if'n you’ll let go of me. I must be getting heavy.”

“Not yet, Boone. I like being close like this, and I’m just saying what I feel. There’s nothing unnatural about the love we have for each other. Will and Ma were dead wrong. Wes and Lee were decent folk, and so are we.”

“So was Dan… and Lucas was a good man too.”

“Didn’t know Lucas other than the sight of him, and to be honest I didn’t like him much, but yeah, Dan was a good man who stood up for the wrong Will done.”

“It’s good you feel that way about Dan. He was a good friend.”

“Well, I admit I was as jealous of him as much as Lucas, but I did like the man, and I knew you were grieving for him.”

“I suppose I was, but only cause he was my friend… one there was no need to hide anything from. It was hard to see him lying dead in the street like that.”

Coy’s arm’s squeezed him tighter before letting go. “You can get off me now. Hard knowing it was my brother what did it. I’m sorry for that.”

Boone pushed up and back and balanced on his knees while Coy sat up and faced him. “Weren’t no fault of yourn.”

“I reckon you’re right. Family—good like my ma or bad like my brother—they can mess you up, but you still miss them when they’re gone.”

“My ma weren’t a regular ma, that’s for sure, but I still miss her. It don’t matter none to me she was a whore. She be the only family I ever had.”

“Wished I had known her like you knew my ma. I’m your family now, and you’re mine… till there’s snow on our roofs and aches in our bones, right?”

Boone chuckled before staring into some very serious blue. “Yep… until then, Coy, that’s my promise. I don’t need anyone but you, and I want nothing more than to be by your side until the Lord feels fit to take me. Someday we’ll have us some matching rockers… and a porch.”

His words were met with a sleepy smile, and he watched in fascination as Coy put his hand to his heart and then to Boone’s nose before returning it to his heart, just like old man Corker had done to Duke and Molly.

Boone returned the gesture before whispering, “I love you too.”

 

 

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Thanks for reading. There's an epilogue to come, but are you liking how this journey came about, and where the guys are now? I hope you've enjoyed it enough you will take a second to leave a story like/reaction and story recommendation so I can continue to garner new readers. Please share any thoughts you have. Cheers!
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20 minutes ago, Parker Owens said:

I must say, this is a beautiful scene you paint. Boone and Coy joined as naturally as they were meant to be: let no one put them asunder. 

Ah, I like the marriage reference, Parker. This was all about commitment and swearing it to each other. It's about the future, till death do them part. :)  From the beginning of time, we who are made this way have had to make our vows in private, but they are in no way less powerful or meaningful to us. We all have the same needs, no matter who we love. So glad to hear you liked the scene. What they share is love, plain, pure, and simple. Thanks, buddy. :hug: 

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I mean, they’re together and they’re building their future.  We got to participate in their journey alongside them.  But their journey is over. The story is wrapping up, but I really don’t want it to.  That being said, I couldn’t really see where else it would go from here. So I can accept that when it’s over it’s over.  
 

The ending of this chapter was beautiful.

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I so enjoyed the humour in Coy's timing, as he initiated questions about anal sex, just as he held a cut-throat to Boone's bristled neck. I dare say Boone's Adams apple must have bobbed up and down, a time or two, as he swallowed tentatively, beneath that blade. :gikkle:

Boone must be delighted at how pro-active Coy was, in wanting to enjoy the full experience of making love to him. Had Coy not been, this step could well have taken a lot longer and been far more awkward for Boone to discuss.

As we might expect from a couple of inexperienced guys, the sex scene, was of necessity, a little perfunctory given the discussions of self cleansing and the how's, what's where's and when's, required in doing the deed. 

That's not to say that they didn't have a blast on their first attempts together. Clearly they did. But, as we all know, sex gets better with practice and the great news for Boone and Coy, is that their most intimate and pleasurable moments are yet to come.

At least the mechanics of it all, won't need explaining, a second time, and with any luck, we will get a glimpse of all that in what follows. 🤞

Thank you for a memorable journey, Gary :kiss:

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Another very powerful chapter detailing the evolving relationship of Boone and Coy. Gary, your mastery of "period" dialect had enriched this story and made for believable scenes and emotions. I too have very much loved this story and while sad to see it end, I look forward to the epilogue and, perhaps, a cameo with our boys in the future. Great job my friend! Take care, David.

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8 hours ago, spikey582 said:

I mean, they’re together and they’re building their future.  We got to participate in their journey alongside them.  But their journey is over. The story is wrapping up, but I really don’t want it to.  That being said, I couldn’t really see where else it would go from here. So I can accept that when it’s over it’s over.  
 

The ending of this chapter was beautiful.

I think we glimpsed the depth of Coy in that ending. He has been a revelation in so many ways after frustrating more than a few readers with how long he took to figure himself out. It was an interesting journey, watching him and his resolve strengthen. But their journey isn't going to end until the lord takes them. Yeah, we are closing this book, but we can have faith that their future is bright, and their commitment is real. 

I do have some mixed feelings, buddy. I could write about these guys for many more chapters, and I could take it a few different places, but you're right... this part of their story is nearly done, and dragging things out would serve no purpose. I learned a long time ago to write the story in my head, and then bid my characters adieu. I believe the epilogue will put the bow on this one. :) 

Thanks, Spikeman. I truly appreciate the support you've given my little western. Cheers! :hug: 

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6 hours ago, Bard Simpson said:

I so enjoyed the humour in Coy's timing, as he initiated questions about anal sex, just as he held a cut-throat to Boone's bristled neck. I dare say Boone's Adams apple must have bobbed up and down, a time or two, as he swallowed tentatively, beneath that blade. :gikkle:

Boone must be delighted at how pro-active Coy was, in wanting to enjoy the full experience of making love to him. Had Coy not been, this step could well have taken a lot longer and been far more awkward for Boone to discuss.

As we might expect from a couple of inexperienced guys, the sex scene, was of necessity, a little perfunctory given the discussions of self cleansing and the how's, what's where's and when's, required in doing the deed. 

That's not to say that they didn't have a blast on their first attempts together. Clearly they did. But, as we all know, sex gets better with practice and the great news for Boone and Coy, is that their most intimate and pleasurable moments are yet to come.

At least the mechanics of it all, won't need explaining, a second time, and with any luck, we will get a glimpse of all that in what follows. 🤞

Thank you for a memorable journey, Gary :kiss:

Coy's sense of humor is fun to write. And yeah, I played with a line about Boone's Adam's apple, but left it out in the end. :) 

I think Boone is beyond delighted with how engaged and natural Coy is with regards to something so new to him. We must remember how entrenched Boone was that Coy would never be his, so he needs Coy to be as reassuring as he is. The man seems to know exactly what to say, and even though inexperienced, he proves to be as eager and thoughtful and loving and romantic as any man could be... and yes, funny as heck. 

Rest assured, my friend, these guys really did have a blast. Love makes the world go round, and they have found a great one. :heart: 

Thank you for your great support of this story, Bard. I've truly enjoyed the journey, much better than I thought I would. I think there might be some Western converts out there. :D  Cheers! G. :hug: 

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2 hours ago, KayDeeMac said:

Another very powerful chapter detailing the evolving relationship of Boone and Coy. Gary, your mastery of "period" dialect had enriched this story and made for believable scenes and emotions. I too have very much loved this story and while sad to see it end, I look forward to the epilogue and, perhaps, a cameo with our boys in the future. Great job my friend! Take care, David.

Thanks, David! Deciding to write both the narrative and the dialogue in period dialect(one of many because it ran the gamut back then) has turned out to have been the right decision. I agree it has enriched the story for most of us, and that makes me very happy. It might take me years to get the dialect out of my head, but I'm not complaining. I've enjoyed showing that despite the hardness of the life, there is an innocence to these two. There is nothing jaded about either one of them, and the love they've come to accept is one that will last their lifetimes... like Wes and Dan's did. 

Thanks for the very kind words and the encouraging support, my friend. Just one chapter to go... and then I will likely sulk for a few weeks. :)  But I will be content too, that I told the story that was in my head, and the readers who took the journey with me, liked it enough to stick around. Woot! Cheers... Gary.... :hug: 

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2 hours ago, Ivor Slipper said:

Boone & Coy have come a long way. Not only in terms of the distance they had to travel but also in their relationship.

Now though they have finally reached 'The Promised Land'.

Just hope they do eventually end up sitting in their rockers on each other's porch.

Yes, my friend, they truly have come a long way. I think it took the journey for all the misconceptions and preconceived notions to fall away. Personally, I think better when my feet are moving. :)  Coy has figured out his relationship with God, trusting what he feels in his heart instead of the BS he's been told throughout his life. He shows us and Boone he has achieved true peace(not piece :P ) with who he is. After this, I am confident Boone needs no more convincing that Coy will never ponder a different future. "The Promised Land." I love that for a few reasons. ;) 

I have no doubts these men will have their porch, and their rockers... I choose to believe it is destined. :D  Cheers, and thanks for taking the journey with me, Ivor. :hug: 

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Well, I am going to add that you better make a very, very, very long epilogue cause we all want a very long happy ending! hehehe I am so happy they are together and the thought that everyone in the town hopefully will be as happy for them through the years too!

As for @84Mags, I am so happy that you found your sweet husband at a early age. You made me smile when you said you kissed him when you read the part Coy said about how long they will be together. Keep him in your arms as well as he keeps you in his arms and love each other like there is no tomorrow! 

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6 minutes ago, Story Reader said:

Well, I am going to add that you better make a very, very, very long epilogue cause we all want a very long happy ending! hehehe I am so happy they are together and the thought that everyone in the town hopefully will be as happy for them through the years too!

As for @84Mags, I am so happy that you found your sweet husband at a early age. You made me smile when you said you kissed him when you read the part Coy said about how long they will be together. Keep him in your arms as well as he keeps you in his arms and love each other like there is no tomorrow! 

The epilogue might not be as long as you'd want, but I think it will be satisfying. As far as the townsfolk, I think they will come to like Boone and Coy, but their plan is to keep the fact they are a couple who love one another a secret. It is the safest way in a time when violence could occur so easily. Cheers and thanks, my friend. :hug: 

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9 hours ago, Story Reader said:

Well, I am going to add that you better make a very, very, very long epilogue cause we all want a very long happy ending! hehehe I am so happy they are together and the thought that everyone in the town hopefully will be as happy for them through the years too!

As for @84Mags, I am so happy that you found your sweet husband at a early age. You made me smile when you said you kissed him when you read the part Coy said about how long they will be together. Keep him in your arms as well as he keeps you in his arms and love each other like there is no tomorrow! 

Thank you for your kind words.  And yes, we do realize we are very fortunate to have found each other so young. I always tell people that we grew each other up and we are each other’s memories.  

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22 minutes ago, 84Mags said:

Thank you for your kind words.  And yes, we do realize we are very fortunate to have found each other so young. I always tell people that we grew each other up and we are each other’s memories.  

"... that we grew each other up and we are each other’s memories."  What a beautiful way to express what you have. :heart: 

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5 hours ago, accord said:

it was worth the wait I'm glad they took turns 😁 👏

Hey, accord! Thanks for reading, and I'm pleased you found this worth the wait. These guys were meant to be together, and what I liked best about this chapter was how they immediately fell into good conversation after making love, showing that despite how new this all was, it was as natural as breathing for them. :) Again, thanks for leaving a comment, and I hope you like the story enough to leave a story like, review, and story recommendation on the front page so other readers might be encouraged to give this little western a chance. Hope to hear from you again. Cheers... Gary.... :hug: 

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Nice to finally arrive at the savored moment here! Definitely worth the trip. With Boone and Coy exploring both ends of the stick, it seems that their futures will be happy ones!

I can't decide whether to read the epilogue now, or wait until the next visit.

Well...next visit. Have to say, these boys faced an interesting time back when. I never considered the aspects of cleanliness and lubrication from the standpoint of the old west. Deer bone and lard. That's true love! :)

 

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2 hours ago, Geron Kees said:

Nice to finally arrive at the savored moment here! Definitely worth the trip. With Boone and Coy exploring both ends of the stick, it seems that their futures will be happy ones!

I can't decide whether to read the epilogue now, or wait until the next visit.

Well...next visit. Have to say, these boys faced an interesting time back when. I never considered the aspects of cleanliness and lubrication from the standpoint of the old west. Deer bone and lard. That's true love! :)

 

Writing isn't just a journey for the readers, as you well know. This one was worth the trip for me too. As hard as it can be, I have figured out I enjoy the research almost as much as the storytelling. And, as with any time period, love will find its way. Honestly, I might have considered real life gay love stories as something rare at one time(unique) at one time, and something to be marveled at(that the love was extra special and so very different), but that just isn't true. What is to be marveled at is not the love, but the way we have overcome all the obstacles put in our path. There have been real life gay love stories from the beginning of time, and while the percentage may be tipped towards hetero ones, they are nevertheless plentiful, and always will be... and they are not so different at all. I'm not even sure what my point is... you caught me in one of my rambling moods...

Oh, now I remember. Deer bone and lard. :) There is prep for sex no matter what the gender combination... even natural lube is not endless and extra help is sometimes required (I can hear some saw eww gross :P). Some douche... some shave their bodies or parts of them, some shave their legs... and as you say, whatever we have to do, it is just a part of true love. Hopefully, we all brush our teeth. :D  *big sigh* I'll quit now... am tempted to erase this and start again, but... anyway... thanks for coming back to this, Geron. If you do get around to the epilogue, I think you'll like it. Cheers! G  

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13 hours ago, Headstall said:

Writing isn't just a journey for the readers, as you well know. This one was worth the trip for me too. As hard as it can be, I have figured out I enjoy the research almost as much as the storytelling. And, as with any time period, love will find its way. Honestly, I might have considered real life gay love stories as something rare at one time(unique) at one time, and something to be marveled at(that the love was extra special and so very different), but that just isn't true. What is to be marveled at is not the love, but the way we have overcome all the obstacles put in our path. There have been real life gay love stories from the beginning of time, and while the percentage may be tipped towards hetero ones, they are nevertheless plentiful, and always will be... and they are not so different at all. I'm not even sure what my point is... you caught me in one of my rambling moods...

Oh, now I remember. Deer bone and lard. :) There is prep for sex no matter what the gender combination... even natural lube is not endless and extra help is sometimes required (I can hear some saw eww gross :P). Some douche... some shave their bodies or parts of them, some shave their legs... and as you say, whatever we have to do, it is just a part of true love. Hopefully, we all brush our teeth. :D  *big sigh* I'll quit now... am tempted to erase this and start again, but... anyway... thanks for coming back to this, Geron. If you do get around to the epilogue, I think you'll like it. Cheers! G  

Yes, I know what you mean about the shared journey. Writers and readers go everywhere together. Do everything together. It's why reader feedback is so much fun, and so important to listen to. And why writer responses count. It's a conversation, right?

You did capture the flavor of the times well. I've read my share of westerns, and you had the feel down pat. Writing about a gay relationship in that period is much more unfamiliar territory, but people are people across the ages, and love has been the same since it all started. It was a little eye-opening to consider the trappings of such a relationship (deer bone and lard!), but that's simply period stuff, and doesn't affect the love at all, which you handled with your usual expertise. I LIKED Boone and Coy, and had a stake in their happiness. You delivered, and I thank you for it! :)

Now off to read the epilogue...

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1 hour ago, Geron Kees said:

Yes, I know what you mean about the shared journey. Writers and readers go everywhere together. Do everything together. It's why reader feedback is so much fun, and so important to listen to. And why writer responses count. It's a conversation, right?

You did capture the flavor of the times well. I've read my share of westerns, and you had the feel down pat. Writing about a gay relationship in that period is much more unfamiliar territory, but people are people across the ages, and love has been the same since it all started. It was a little eye-opening to consider the trappings of such a relationship (deer bone and lard!), but that's simply period stuff, and doesn't affect the love at all, which you handled with your usual expertise. I LIKED Boone and Coy, and had a stake in their happiness. You delivered, and I thank you for it! :)

Now off to read the epilogue...

Thanks, Geron. :) Writer responses have always mattered to me, whether giving or getting. Sometimes I get carried away in my responses, and maybe even intimidate some readers with my tendency to go deep at times, but engaging is important to me. Yes, it is a conversation. It's a conversation about the work... the whys, ifs, and journeys of the characters(and consequently, the readers and the writer), and how that makes us feel. I enjoy it!

So glad to hear you think I captured the flavor of the old west, right down to deer bone and lard. :P Necessity is the mother of invention, right? I liked Boone and Coy too, enough that I've written another story that includes them(something rather unusual for me, but their voices remained strong). I'm just finishing it up now.

Can't hear anything better than you think I delivered with this one. Much appreciated. Cheers! G.

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1 hour ago, raven1 said:

I confess I haven't finished the chapter, yet.  However, I am impatient to know something.  Your description of Boone's explanation to Coy of his contraption to clean himself in preparation had me laughing my ass off.  Was that scene a result of your in depth research, or just your funny, wicked imagination?  (All puns intended.) 😂

Lol. A little bit of both, although the research was about vaginal douching, which was all I could find. Men are inventive, and when there is a need, we find a way. :P Lol to 'in depth'. Happy I could make you laugh.  :D  

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1 hour ago, raven1 said:

Another favourite chapter.  You wrote another tremendous love scene.  The humour of the two lovers demonstrate the deep love and they have for each other.  Thanks again for this marvellous story.

Thank you very much, buddy. I appreciate that. Thank you for taking the journey... it's been a lot of fun for me, reading all your comments. :hug: 

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