Julio – The Growing Years

 by: Miguel Sanchez

© 2006-2008 by the author

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“Isn’t love grand?” Ronnie said as the bathroom door opened and steam came rushing out.

The boys took the young teens to a nice restaurant and they all enjoyed a nice dinner. It was almost 10 when they returned and they were all very tired. Ronnie and Jay hugged both boys then crawled into their bed and got some well needed sleep.

Chapter 10

Ronnie woke up with Jay’s morning wood poking him in the ass. He leaned in close and said, “Are you going to use that or just tease me with it?”

Jay looked over his shoulder to see if Matt and Joey were still sleeping but he saw the boys quietly kissing so he said, “Looks like I’m going to have to tease you baby. The other two are awake.”

Jay rolled over then got up and made a hasty trip to the bathroom. He quickly emptied his bladder then came out as Matt said, “Nice show Jay.”

“Thanks,” he said smiling. “I think you two should get up and dressed so we can have breakfast.”

Matt and Joey went to the bathroom with their usual morning wood leading the way. Everyone quickly dressed then they headed out to breakfast. There was a little breakfast shop up the street from the hotel so that was where they decided to eat. After polishing off a small feast, they went back and waited for Matt’s father to arrive. They were sitting in the lobby drinking a soda when a middle aged man walked in and Matt suddenly jumped up and ran over to him jumping into his arms. They watched father and son reunite then the man set his son back on his feet. Ronnie and Jay stood as Matt said, “Dad these are the two guys that helped us.”

Mr. Miller extended his hand. “I don’t know how I can ever thank you boys for what you’ve done. I’m so glad you were able to convince Matt to call home.”

Matt stepped over and grabbed Joey’s hand and pulled him to his feet. “Dad, this is Joey. I really love him Dad and want him to be my boyfriend. Please don’t let his Dad hurt him.”

Matt started getting upset as he spoke. Mr. Miller wrapped his arms around both boys. “No one is going to hurt either of you boys.”

Matt then looked up and said softly, “Dad, Ronnie and Jay are boyfriends too. They live in Va. Beach. Can we keep in touch with them?”

“I think that would be an excellent idea.”

“I’m glad we were able to help sir,” Ronnie said smiling. “We’ve been where they were and neither of us wanted to see them go through what we had to.”

The five decided to go to the coffee shop in the hotel to talk some more then it was time for them to leave and catch their flight back to Norfolk. Matt and Joey hugged both boys and Joey said, “Thanks for everything. We’ll never forget you.”

Jay and Ronnie gave each boy a hug and kisses then Jay said, “Don’t you ever think you have to run away to solve your problems. Matt, I gave your Dad our address and phone number so you can keep in touch. If you ever need someone to talk to, you can call us any time. And just remember one thing; always be good to each other.”

The reunited boys left with Mr. Miller then Jay and Ronnie went back to their room to finish enjoying their vacation.

Back at home Steven and Angel were having there own little vacation. I let them go swimming and Angel could go topless. I was reading the afternoon paper sipping on a Bailey’s on the rocks when I heard the phone ringing. I got up and answered it and a very familiar voice was on the other end. “Hi ya Pop,” the voice said as I stood there smiling as I recognized who it was.

“Hey Marco,” I said. “How’s it going?”

“You’re not going to believe this,” he started.

I laughed and said, “Knowing you like I do, I’ll believe just about anything.”

“I’ve graduated,” he said.

Now I’d always thought Marco and Jay were in the same grade on school, especially when he took off and went back out on the streets. “You’ve what?” I asked not believing what I thought I just heard.

He calmed his voice down and said again, “I’ve graduated. I’m finished with school.”

I never knew Marco to fib to me, well he never told me an outright lie before, but this was definitely hard to swallow. “How did you manage this?” I asked.

“My Dad did,” he said. “He talked with the school and I was able to take extra courses and even did one advanced class.”

This is going to make things interesting now. I had had him send out applications to some universities but that was when I was thinking he still had another year. I sat back and said, “Have you been accepted to any universities yet?”

“As a matter of fact I have,” he started saying. I got two letters. One is from the University of Virginia and the other is from UCLA. I’ve accepted the offer from Virginia.”

“That’s great son,” I said.

It was the fist week in August and I knew most colleges start classes soon. Marco then said, “Dad got my visa for me and I leave the day after tomorrow. I have orientation and stuff. I’m sorry I won’t be bale to spend any time with you all until November but it will be great to see you all then.”

I finished talking with Marco and went back outside by the pool to finish reading the paper. Since it was still warm all I was wearing was just a pair of shorts with no shirt. I put my head back and thought about Marco attending college here in the states. It then reminded me that this time next year the house would a little emptier as Jay would be leaving for college too. I was lost in my own world when suddenly I had a lap full of wet daughter. “Huh,” I said opening my eyes.

“Come on Daddy,” she said still dripping water on me. “Go get your trunks on and join us. You never swim with us any more.”

I kissed her in the cheek, “Alright but put your top on. I don’t think it would be too good if someone came in and saw two guys and a half naked girl in the pool together.”

I went inside and changed then swam for a couple of hours with Steven and Angel. I fixed a nice dinner then was surrounded by my two youngest while we watched television. By 10 we were all fighting to stay awake so we called it a night.

The week went by fast as I had several operations to do and Steven and Angel had activities that kept them busy. Friday afternoon Steven, Angel and I were at the airport waiting for my two sun seekers to return. I heard their flight announced and I started acting like a kid waiting for my grandparents or someone to get off the plane. It seemed to take forever for the passengers to start coming off the plane and even longer before I finally saw Jay and Ronnie. When I finally noticed them I started to say something when Angel and Steven took off running towards the boys. “Jay, Ronnie, welcome back,” Angel shouted.

Angel hugged Jay as Steven went and hugged Ronnie. I casually walked over to them and asked, “Do you have anything for me?”

They broke their hug and then it was my turn. My eyes started filling up with tears as it really hit me just how much I missed my two sons. They both wrapped their arms around me as Jay said, “It’s so good to be home Dad. We had a great time and all but it wasn’t the same without all of you there too.”

I kissed each of them. “I missed you both a lot. I know this is something I’m going to have to get used too and soon but it’s because I love you both so very much.”

We finished hugging then went to get the boy’s luggage and head home. It didn’t take us long to drive the 15 miles to the beach as we hit the interstate before the afternoon rush hour. When we got home the boys took their bags and headed right to their room. They knew the drill now and Angel was not going into their room to get their dirty clothes when she did laundry so it meant it had to be in the hamper or it didn’t get washed. Ronnie went into the bathroom with his arms full, “Dad, the hamper is full.”

“Just set them on the floor,” Angel said. “I’ll start a load in a few minutes. What are you two going to do when you’re at college?”

Jay stuck his head out of the door and said, “I’ll just keep buying new stuff.”

“Nice try kiddo,” I said. “But I don’t think so. Come on and I’ll teach you how to do laundry.”

“Aww Dad,” Jay said. “Do we have to?”

“Yes,” I said as I walked down the hall to their room. “Your sister isn’t doing your clothes any more. You will have to learn how for when you’re away.”

They finally came out and I showed them how to separate their clothes into proper loads. Once that was done Jay tried to start the machine and was totally lost. It was like he was 13 again rather than 18. He looked up at me and said, “How do you start this thing?”

I showed them how it was done then we went back into the living room when Ronnie said, “Hang on Dad, we gotta get something.”

Ronnie and Jay disappeared down the hall then returned with two large bags. Steven looked up and saw the bags, “What in the world do you have there bro?”

Ronnie giggled then said, “You’re just as nosey now as you were when you were younger bro. But if you must know, we got you guys a few gifts when we were in Florida.”

“You didn’t have to do that,” I said looking at my gift bearing sons.

“Speak for yourself Dad,” Steven said smiling.

I was about to say something to him but thought better of the idea. “What did you get?” I asked hoping they just got things for their brother and sister.

Ronnie sat the bag on a chair. “We found these in a shop along the beach and Jay thought it would be cool if we each got one.”

Ronnie pulled two tee shirts out of the bag then turned around so we couldn’t see what they said. He handed one to Jay and they put them on. The boys turned around and on the front in big letters were “I’M HIS.” I smiled and immediately started giggling. Jay said, “They have another that said “I’m hers” but we liked these better. The store owner started to give us a weird look but I told him they were for our sisters.”

“Quick thinking son,” I said. “I wouldn’t wear them out of the house though.”

Angel spoke up and said, “I’d like one just so I can show off my guy.”

We all smiled at Steven when she said that. He turned red and said, “Come on baby, people don’t know you’re my girl by now?”

“Yeah,” she said kissing him on the lips. “But I just want everyone to know it.”

Ronnie reached back into the bag and pulled out another tee shirt and handed it to me folded in such a way I could read what was on it. Ronnie looked at me then said, “We had this made special for you Dad.”

I unfolded the shirt and on it read “THE WORLDS GREATEST DAD.” I had to wipe my eyes as I read it then put it on. I got up and hugged them, “Thanks guys. I’m glad you feel that way.”

Steven and Angel saw the shirt and they came over and hugged me too. Angel said, “We will always feel that way about you Dad. If it weren’t for you, who knows where we would be now.”

The boys gave Angel and Steven their gifts then I went inside and started cooking dinner. We were just about to sit down when I heard the doorbell ring. Angel got up and answered it when I heard her squeal in delight. We all got up to see what was going on when I saw her standing in the living room with Marco. The three others ran over to him and almost knocked him over in the mad rush. “What are you doing here?” Jay asked as he stepped back.

“Didn’t your Dad tell you I was going to college here in Virginia?” Marco asked.

“Not yet,” I said walking over to get my hug. “They just got home a few hours ago.”

Marco’s comment about college finally sunk in then Ronnie asked, “College Marco? I thought you were in the same grade as us?”

“I was,” he started saying as I took his bag from his hand. “Well, that was until my Dad talked with the school and found out what I had to do to graduate sooner.”

I looked at Marco and said, “Are you hungry?”

He looked up and smiled, “Yeah, I haven’t had anything since breakfast on the flight.”

We all went back to the table and Angel got a plate for Marco. Ronnie dished up the food when Jay asked, “What’s your major going to be Marco?”

Marco started stuffing food into his mouth then finally managed to say, “I’m going to major in biology then I want to go onto medical school.”

“What?” Jay asked surprised. “When did you decide this?”

“I guess it was when I was adopted,” Marco said sipping his drink. “I liked the way Pop helped you when you got hurt and I thought it was a good way to continue doing it.”

“What do you want to be?” I asked.

“I love working with kids but I also want to want to do surgery.”

“There are a couple of ways you can do that,” I said looking at Marco. “I would suggest you go into surgery first then go into pediatrics.”

“That sounds good Pop,” Marco said. “There’s time for that.”

“That’s true,” Marco said. “But I’m hearing surgery is getting harder to get into.”

“That depends on what aspect of surgery you’re looking to get into,” I said. “Some are harder than others.”

Marco put a forkful of food into his mouth. “I really want to go into neurosurgery, Pop. I remember the shit the locals did to the kids. That’s also why I want to go into Peds.”

“That is a tough one to get into,” I said. “But it’s not impossible. If you have the drive while in school, you should find a residency program that will accept you.”

“That’s never been a problem Pop,” Marco said.

“I know son,” I said as I finished my meal.

I sat and talked with the others while they finished eating. Angel looked at Marco and asked, “Where do you plan on practicing after you graduate?”

He swallowed his mouthful then said, “I haven’t thought that far a head sweetie. I just hope to be accepted into that program after I get out of med school.”

Jay and Marco started cleaning up the kitchen when the phone rang. I answered with a young voice said, “Hello, is Jay there?”

I was wondering how someone this young knew Jay but I didn’t let it worry me. I covered the mouth piece and said, “Jay, telephone.”

He walked over and said, “Who is it Dad?”

“Some teen,” I said.

Jay nodded his head like he knew who I was talking about then took the phone. Ronnie came over and said, “With everything that was goin on here, we didn’t tell you what happened to us when we were in Ft. Lauderdale.”

“Nothin bad, I hope,” I said.

“Oh no Dad,” Ronnie said. “In fact, I think you’d be rather proud.”

Marco finished up the kitchen then came in where Ronnie and I were talking. He wrapped his arms around Ronnie, “We’re always proud of you.”

“Thanks,” Ronnie said kissing his older brother. “We helped two boys who ran away decide to go back. They live in Norfolk and I think Jay might be talking to Matt.”

I hugged Ronnie and said, “You’re right son, I am proud of you two. That was a great job. How did they manage to get there in the first place?”

“They hitched a ride from an older friend,” Ronnie said. “Soon, they were without money and were getting hungry. Thank god they hadn’t done anything to try to earn some.”

Jay hung up the phone and came over as Ronnie was talking to us then said, “Matt and Joey are coming over. Matt’s Dad wants to talk with you. Apparently there is something going on with Joey’s parents.”

“Oh no,” Ronnie said. “They haven’t turned their backs on him have they?”

“I don’t know,” Jay said. “Matt didn’t go into it. I think Joey was standing there.”

I hugged Jay, “I’m really proud of you two.”

“Thanks,” Jay said. “I had a good teacher.”

Angel came out and said, “Marco, I put your bag in your room. It’s next to Jay and Ronnie’s.”

“Thanks,” Marco said heading upstairs.

I saw Jay and Ronnie follow Marco as I went into the living room. Marco was unpacking when Jay and Ronnie came in. “Need some help bro?” Jay asked.

“Sure,” Marco said as he took his pants out and hung them up.

Ronnie and Jay quickly helped him get settled then wrapped their arms around Marco. Jay looked into his eyes and said, “It’s been a long time Marco.”

“Four years,” he said as Jay’s hand found his crotch.

Marco’s tool started responding to Jay’s touch as he stuttered, “Are you sure bro?”

Ronnie’s hand quickly replaced Jay’s then said, “Yeah bro, we’re sure unless you’d rather not.”

Marco’s dick was now hard as steel as Ronnie’s hand was getting him close to cumming in his shorts. “You know better than that, guys. I just don’t want to interfere in your relationship.”

“Marco, you’d never do that bro,” Jay said. “You know how we feel about you.”

“I know bro,” Marco said. “I just wanted to be sure.”

Ronnie had been undressing Marco while he was talking with Jay. Ronnie had removed his shirt and socks and now his pants were about to come off. Marco finished undressing himself while Jay and Ronnie did the same. Once the three were naked, they went into the bathroom and closed the door.

To be continued...

Posted: 06/13/08