Our Summer Vacation

 by: Miguel Sanchez

© 2005-2008 by the author

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I scooted over and leaned back and a leg rest popped out. I got comfortable then was surrounded by my son and what I hoped would become his boyfriend. I had hands grab my wrists and wrap my arms around their shoulders for a little cuddle before retiring for the evening. The movie ended just before eleven and not much of anything was going on that required us to rise early. We had a day at sea before our first port of call. I noticed Gustov had pulled their beds together and I thought that was special. I kissed each boy good night then retired into my room for a good nights sleep.

Chapter 4

My bladder woke me sometime during the night and for some reason, I couldn’t move because as I felt around I found I was surrounded by two boys. I guess they were having trouble sleeping in a strange place again but I didn’t mind. I quietly extricated myself before I did something I hadn’t done in many, many years. I quickly emptied my bladder then returned to my peaceful slumber. The lights in the hall softly lit up the room and I noticed Alex was sleeping like Joel. I wasn’t sure how to take this but I decided not to say anything to them because I didn’t want Alex embarrassed. I got comfortable when Alex rolled over into my arms. He put his head on my chest so I wrapped my arm around him and went back to sleep.

I was awakened by Alex’s morning wood poking my hip. I was looking at him sleep when his eyes opened and he said, “Morning Mark. We couldn’t sleep last night. Hope you don’t mind?”

I was about to answer when he got a strange look on his face then his body began to shudder. Alex got a look of total panic on his face as he began to cry saying, “Mark, I’m so sorry. I don’t know what happened.”

He got up and bolted into Joel’s room and locked the door. I cleaned up the mess and went to talk with him. Gustov heard the commotion outside and asked what happened. After I explained a little, he brought me the key and I went in. He was lying on the bed crying and I sat beside him saying, “It’s alright Alex. I know it was an accident and you had no control over it.”

“I know you must really hate me now,” He wailed.

“No I don’t son,” I replied softly. “Heck, it’s even happened to Joel and I sure don’t hate him.”

“Really?” Alex said looking at me.

“That’s right sweetie,” A voice said from the door. “You had a wet dream, even thought you were awake. It started happening when you were asleep and you just couldn’t stop it even thought you’re awake. Dad knows about that stuff better than I do so don’t be afraid to ask him any questions.”

Alex had stopped crying as he was listening to Joel. He looked at me and asked, “Why do they hurt now Mark?”

He was kneeling on the bed showing everything he had without embarrassment. I looked at him and gently felt his testicles saying, “Between the excitement you had yesterday and in your dream, your testicles were very full. The reason they’re a little sore is from the strong orgasm you just had. They should be alright in a few more minutes.”

He hugged me and said, “I wish I could have talked to my Dad like this when he was alive. Sex was something that was off limits. Adam tried to ask him something once and he said, “We don’t talk about that in this house.”

I was really surprised by that but didn’t say anything. I said, “Well, I’ll answer any questions you have and I bet Ed will too. Now I think you should get yourself cleaned up. Why don’t you guys take a shower then we’ll go to breakfast?”

Once all were clean, we met Ed, Adam and Jerry in restaurant. They had a buffet and the boys attacked it with gusto. After two platefuls by Ed and myself we had our coffee while watching they boys try to out do each other. They each stopped after five plates and Alex needed to go find a bathroom.

The boys needed to make pit stops so we said we’d meet them back at the suite when we were finished. We were about to get up when the ships first officer came over and sat down. He introduced him self then said, “I couldn’t help but notice that there are no women traveling with you. I was wondering if there was some reason for this?”

This question took us both aback and Ed was about to say something when I touched his foot with mine under the table. I looked at him and asked, “Just what is it you’re trying to say?”

“I was wondering why two adults are traveling with four teenagers,” he started saying. “I think we need to.”

“I think you need to remove your sorry mind from the gutter,” I said through gritted teeth. “I think you might want to look at this.”

I reached into my back pocket and remover my NYC firefighters credentials and slammed it on the table. I then said, “For your information, we are both widowers. I also have a good mind to file a complaint when we arrive in San Juan and see what I can do about having you replaced.”

He opened the case and his eyes got very big. He looked at the gold shield and the identification card that said Lieutenant Retired then quietly handed it back to me saying, “I must apologize sir.”

“If anyone of your crew bothers us or our sons I will file that complaint,” I said very firmly. “Do I make myself perfectly clear?”

“Yes sir,” he said leaving the table.

We stood to leave when Alex came back in quite distressed. Ed said, “Alex, what’s wrong. Are you sick or can’t go to the toilet?”

“No P,” he said somewhat hurried. “I heard something in the toilet. Mark, can you come please?”

Alex took me back to the bathroom he was going to use and I went in to see what had him so upset. I quietly opened the door and looked around. In the last stall, I saw four legs and pants down around their feet. I then heard a voice say, “Don’t please. It don’t fit. Ouch, stop. It hurts.”

I knew what was going on so in my most authoritative voice I said, “All right you guys. Get out here now.”

I heard the door unlock and the pants start to go up. Two boys came out and the one that had to be talking before wasn’t any older than Alex. The other appeared to be about sixteen and I’d taken my badge case out of my pocket and was holding it in front of his face. He looked at me and said, “We’re at sea dude and you can’t do squat to me.”

I looked at him and said, “Maybe, maybe not but I know the ship’s captain can as well as your parents.”

He then tried to throw a punch but I caught his hand and quickly had it twisted and behind his back before he could do a thing. He started yelling, “Ouch that hurts, let me go.”

“Little guy,” I said. “Can you open the door for us?”

When we stepped out, the first officer was standing there with Ed and Alex. Alex told him what he’d heard and he helped us take the kid to the security office. It seems the teen was traveling with his aunt, uncle and cousin. He was put off the ship and flown home back to his parents.

Once the excitement died down, we checked out on board activities. I was about to check out the movies playing at the theater when Jerry and Joel grabbed my arm and said, “Come on dude. They have an open table tennis tournament.”

Joel and I played all the time and it was a real toss up as to who was better. I said, “Why don’t you guys play and I’ll watch. Besides, it’s probably for teens anyway.”

“Duh Dad,” Joel said rolling his eyes. “It’s an open tournament so adults can play too. I want someone that’s a real challenge.”

Jerry turned his head and said, “Real challenge? I’ll bet you paddle points I win dude?”

Joel looked lost when he heard that. He asked, “What are paddle points?”

Jerry smiled and said, “Each point I win by I get to paddle you once and vice versa.”

I didn’t want them to hurt each other so I said, “Go easy guys. This might be good.”

They both looked at me and said, “Same goes for you too.”

I gasped and said, “Oh no guys, I’m not into pain. I think I’ll pass.”

“Chicken,” They said in unison.

I smiled and took a seat waiting for my name to be called. I then noticed that Adam and Alex were there too along with about seven other people. This was going to be good. I watched the playing and everyone was very good. The tournament was best of three games and double elimination. My first match was against another adult that wasn’t as good as Joel but he gave me a good warm up. I took him in two straight with the first game being a 21 to 14 win but the second going into over time with the final being 25 to 23.

The games were all going to three so we had to take a break for lunch. Alex, Joel and I had to stop at the suite first when Alex spotted the young man we helped in the rest room. He was sitting against a wall with his knees up his chest and it looked like he was definitely crying. Alex went up to him and said, “What’s wrong dude? Did someone else try to hurt you?”

All he did was shake his head no and continued to cry. I went up to him and said, “It’s ok son. What’s wrong?”

“It’s my Aunt sir,” he said through the tears. “She’s mad that I didn’t let him have his way with me. She’s afraid of what my Mom is going to think and she has to pay for him being sent home.”

“Where’s your Dad,” I asked. “Does he know about this?”

“She said I better keep my mouth shut because he’ll be furious,” He said starting to calm down.

“I don’t think he’ll be mad at you son,” I said reassuring him. “You didn’t do anything wrong. Now where is your Dad?”

“Inside,” he said looking over his shoulder. “He’s watching a movie.”

“Good,” I said smiling. “Let’s go have a talk with him.”

“No,” he said starting to cry again. “My Mom’s in there.”

I got him to his feet and said, “Don’t worry about her I said, “She’s not going to hurt you and I bet your Dad will be mad at her and not you. What’s you name, son?”

“Kyle,” he said. “Kyle Reston.”

I knocked on the door and a woman answered. She glared at him and before she could speak I said in a loud voice, “I’d like to talk to Mr. Reston please.”

The man got up and we shook hands. He saw that his son had been crying and said, “ I’m Paul Reston. What’s wrong Kyle? Why are you crying?”

He shook his head and then I said, “It seems your wife as berated the boy for having his cousin put off the ship and having to pay for his return air fare? She’s also mad because he didn’t allow the older boy to have his way with him.”

Paul looked at his wife and said, “Is this true? You’re more concerned about that punk than Kyle here? You wanted him to let him rape Kyle?”

She looked at him and said, “That’s my sister’s only son.”

“Big deal!” He spat back. “This my son and just because he isn’t rich and pompous doesn’t mean her son is any better than Kyle. When we get home, I am pressing charges against him for attempted rape and I hope he gets a good long prison sentence. Don’t you dare say he’s gay and he needs sex! Being gay is no excuse for rape. Now, you better change your attitude right this very second or there will be another person put off this ship and it won’t be Kyle and me. Sir, I can’t thank you or this young man enough for rescuing Kyle this morning. I don’t know what I’d have done to my nephew if he had of hurt him here.”

I looked at Kyle and he was standing close to his father smiling looking up at him. I said, “It’s quite all right. I’m glad we could help.”

We shook hands and before we could get out the door, Kyle was giving us all hugs. I called Ed on the radio and found he and the others were out at the outside lunch buffet. I asked my two if they wanted to eat there or in the restaurant. When Joel and Alex heard the word buffet again, we had a winner. Have you ever sat and watched teens eat? They are the only creature god made that has made eating an art. Who else can devour five pounds of food at one sitting and in less than an hour swear to you they are about to starve.

I met Ed, Adam and Jerry at the burger and hot dog buffet. I quickly got my lunch before the two eating machines attacked the serving line. After a few minutes of watching Alex and Joel eat, Adam and Jerry said they wanted to get another hot dog. Ed watched them fix another plate then said, “You’d never believe they just ate three burgers each just a few minutes ago.”

“I can believe that.” I said laughing. “I know they won’t make any money with these four vacuums on board.

I looked at my watch and it was getting close to one thirty. I got the boys’ attention and we hurried back down three decks. I others hadn’t returned so we started playing amongst ourselves to warm up. We had taken turns against each other and I knew sooner or later I would be playing against one or more of them.

We were just goofing around when a kid from the basketball courts made a wise comment that Joel took exception too. The older teen got in Joel’s face hoping that would make him back down but he was wrong. Joel isn’t the kind of kid to back down from anyone. I set my paddle down on the table and said, “Hold it guys right now.”

Before I could get over in between, the older kid had said something and just as fast, Joel was standing there with a handful of his most prized possessions. I thought the kids’ eyes were going to pop out of his head. Joel whispered something into his ear then let go of his nads as the kid walked away. I looked over at my son and he said, “Don’t worry Dad. It’s been settled and there isn’t going to be any problems from here on out.”

Adam and Jerry came over and asked what it was about and Joel said he called this a sissy game and we should try playing basketball. Jerry smiled when Joel said that and said, “Why didn’t he say it out loud. We all play and we aren’t that bad either.”

I looked at the boys and said, “If you all want to play later that’s fine. Maybe you guys might end up being friends once you find something in common.”

Adam said, “That’s cool Mark. I’ve watched him shoot and he’s not bad. I think he’s lonely and my want some guys to get a game up or something. I think there are better ways to get a pick up game though.”

The tournament director arrived and I had my first match against one of the boys. I drew Alex and I also had my first defeat. He took me in the first game 21 to 16. Near the end of the first game, I finally got my serve working but it was to little to late. In the second however, I beat him 22 to 20. The third game was close at the start the Alex ran all five of his serves. He had me 15 to 10 with it being my turn to serve. I got the first two in then Alex got a point. When it was Alex’s serve, the score was 16 to 14. Alex ran off his serves again and I had my first loss. I gave him a high five and went to find Ed to nurse my wounded pride with a drink.

Ed was laughing and said, “They’re all pretty good aren’t they?”

I smiled at him and said, “He took everything I had and then some. I just wonder which one of them is going to win it all. I don’t think anyone else has the ability, although I might be wrong.”

I ordered a strawberry daiquiri and sipped it letting the crushed ice cool my insides. I was so warm from playing I sucked it in too quickly when I was suddenly hit with the biggest brain freeze I can ever remember getting. I grabbed my head and said, “Argh!”

Ed looked at me knowing what happened but also knowing there wasn’t anything he could do until my head warmed back to normal. As my eyes eased up on watering he said, “Are you feeling better son?”

My head was still a little sore but I could now open my eyes without seeing a light show. I saw a glass of water and took a few sips then said, “Yeah, I am. I guess I shouldn’t be such a pig in the future.”

“Don’t feel bad,” he said smiling. “It’s happens to me enough when I try to suck down a milkshake.”

I looked at him and said; “I didn’t think anyone would try to chug a milkshake at one time?”

He smiled at me and said laughing, “I could when I was younger.”

I was about to say something when I was called for my next match. I was up this time against Adam. I didn’t want to lose two in a row so I didn’t overdo things with my serve. In the end, I’d beat Adam 2 to 1 but knew I might end up playing him again.

My next match was against Jerry and I kind of picked him to win. Joel is good but Jerry seemed to be the most consistent and he made the fewer mistakes. I couldn’t seem to get anything past him and his serve was eating me alive. In the end he took me two straight and this meant I was now out of the tournament. I sat back and watched the four of them go at it and in the end; Jerry defeated Joel 2 to 1 and won. None of the boys were the least upset Jerry had won. I think they were happy it was won by one of them so bragging rights could stay in the family.

The four of them wanted me to join them in the pool so I went to the suite and changed. I had a feeling I knew what one of them was going to do so I quietly reminded them that there were others around in the pool so I didn’t want to be detrunked.

Adam’s face dropped and it looked like he was pouting when he said, “I wouldn’t dream of doing that to you.”

I looked at him and said, “It’s not your dreams I’m afraid of.”

Everyone started laughing when they heard my comeback, even Adam. Jerry swam in between Adam’s legs and lifted him onto his shoulders. I got Alex on mine and decided to play attack against the others. I had the strength on the bottom and Adam had it on the top. Eventually we lost because Alex couldn’t hold out against his older brother.

We started dunking each for a while and I was getting the upper hand until Joel and Jerry decided to retaliate. Alex and Adam got my attention and I was about to give each of them a sound dunking until I felt arms around my legs then my body being raised up out of the water. I was about four feet in the air when I was tossed backwards into the water. I came to the surface coughing and spitting water to the sound of four boys laughing.

The lifeguard came over and fussed at us saying it was a good thing the pool was empty. He doesn’t mind the antics but we better be sure not to do them when there are people in the water. I felt like I’d just been fussed at for a major infraction. I saw it was getting late so we all got out of the pool.

Ed was sitting in the shade watching the goings on and was in hysterics. He looked at me and said, “That’s what you get for misbehaving son.”

Joel looked at him and said, “Get on him P. He’s been a bad boy.”

I soon felt my butt getting smacked and voices saying, “Bad Dad. You get no desert tonight.”

I turned around and saw Adam and Jerry playfully paddling me. I looked at everyone and said, “Sniff, sniff. I’m going to get changed now.”

Alex came over and was still laughing but said, “Hey Dad, we love you.”

I was really moved now. I hugged him and said, “I love you too son. Get Joel and let’s go, I need a shower.”

We started to head towards our suite when Adam and Jerry caught up with us. Adam asked, “Mark, did it bother you we called you dad and stuff?”

I looked at them and said, “Not at all. I know what Alex has said and now that you feel the same way I am truly moved.”

We were walking down the corridor when Joel saw the kid that gave them a hard time earlier. As they got closed the boy said, “Ah guys, I want to apologize for my behavior earlier.”

Jerry looked at him and said, “Why the change in attitude?”

The kid looked at his feet and said, “I realized I was acting like an ass and if I didn’t change I’d be alone and bored. I don’t have any brothers to hang around with and I’m not good at making friends either.”

Adam looked at the kid and said, “If you acted like that around a brother he wouldn’t want to be around you but hey, we accept your apology.”

He looked up and smiled saying, “Thank guys. Do you have anything planned for later? I thought we might check out the teen club and see if they have something going on?”

Joel looked at me and said, “What do you think Dad? May we go?”

I thought about it for a minute then said, “If you tell me what’s going on I suppose.”

All the boys jumped up and down saying, “Thanks Dad.”

I looked at the young man and said, “I don’t mean to be weird or anything, but we don’t even know your name.”

The boy blushed a little and said, “I’m sorry sir. My name is Roger. Roger Young.”

I shook his hand and said, “Nice to meet you Roger. This is my son Joel. This is Alex and his brother Adam and his friend here is Jerry. We need to get showered and changed for dinner so you can meet them at our room on deck twelve about seven if that’s alright.”

Roger said that sounded good and we had to hurry or we would be late. Gustov had set clothes out for us so all we had to do was shower and dress. I was about to get into the shower when I remembered I needed to tell Joel something. I knocked on his door when I heard a voice say, “Come in.”

I opened the door and both boys were naked setting out different underwear. Alex turned around and said, “What’s up Pop?”

“Do you have the radio son or does Ed still have it?” I asked.

“I set it on the table in the living room,” Joel said looking in his drawer.”

I thanked him then went back into my room to shower and shave. I looked at my watch when I was dressed and we had five minutes to get to the dining room so we would have enough time to eat before the second seating came in. Since both boys should have been dressed, I opened the door and saw both boys hugging each other. I decided to knock in case this was a private moment but they just said the door was open. I said we needed to get going so we left with them holding hands.

Alex opened our door just as Ed and his boys were coming out too. I was trying to hurry them up when Ed said, “What’s the hurry Mark, we have ten minutes before the doors open.”

“What?” I said surprised. “My watch says dinner had been going on for thirty minutes.”

When I said that, Ed started looked at three boys saying, “Alright, who’s messed with Mark’s watch?”

I looked around and saw Adam’s eyes drop to the floor. He raised his and said, “Ah, that was me P. Sorry Mark.”

Ed looked at him and said, “I’ve told you about pulling that prank so you can be back to the room at ten instead of eleven. Understand?”

Adam started to object when Jerry said, “Babe, that last time you did this P got a ticket for speeding because he thought he was late for a meeting and you gave your word you would never do that again, didn’t you?”

“Yeah love,” He said softly. “I did.”

I looked at Adam and said, “Slick trick son. I’m glad we weren’t in port beating feet to get back to the ship. I would have been a little mad if that had happened.”

He started heading for the elevator when I gave him a pop in his butt. His head snapped back as if to say what was that for but when he saw me smiling, he knew why.

Joel and Alex were the last to get into the lift and stood there with their arms around each other’s waist. I leaned in between them and whispered, “Are things getting serious?”

They both kissed me on the cheek and Joel said, “Let’s just say we’re better friends now than we were yesterday.”

The doors opened and we went onto the restaurant and enjoyed a lovely dinner. Our special desert was baked Alaska as well as a few other specialties. The boys had never had it before but after tasting all of Ed’s and mine they decided they liked it. Thank god our table had a whole one so there was plenty to go around. We were heading out the door when Roger was standing there telling us what was going on at the teen club. They were having a karaoke plus a dance afterwards. The boys weren’t so sure about the dancing but did think the karaoke sounded like fun. I reminded my two that we were arriving at our first port and we had plans so they needed to get a decent night’s sleep.

Ed and I went and saw a Broadway stage show in the theater then he decided to call it a night. We were waiting at the elevator when a solemn looking Adam walked up and joined us. The doors opened and there stood Alex, Joel and Jerry. Adam looked at them and said, “You guys didn’t need to leave because I was being punished.”

Alex said, “We didn’t Dad. The dance was starting and Roger found someone to dance with but I couldn’t bring myself to ask someone.”

Jerry said, “I don’t dance dude and I don’t think Joel would have like it if I asked him.”

“Aw dude I’m hurt,” Joel said in a mock frown. “I would have loved to dance with you as long I could lead.”

We all laughed as we got into the elevator. Since the boys were back I decided to relax in the cabin and watch some television. I got comfortable as did the others and looked to see what movie was playing. I asked the boys if they wanted to see Blackhawk Down and I heard loud cheers so I took that as a yes.

I got cold sodas for us and they came out wearing each other’s white undies. I whistled as Alex’s seemed a little tight on Joel. Joel was trying to get comfortable and he said, “Hey dude, I like these but they are just too small. Can I have mine back?”

Alex stood up and shed them saying, “Here you go dude.”

I was surprised as this was the second time today I’d seen him nude. I asked him and said, “Alex, doesn’t it bother you that I’m seeing you naked?”

“Why should I?” he said. “Joel’s said you’ve seen him at times and it don’t bother him. I don’t run around nude but if I happen to be naked, I don’t see a problem.”

I didn’t want to make a big deal about it so I let it go. Joel handed Alex his drawers then got comfy. I was the meat in a boy sandwich again and this time I remembered to wrap my arms around them while we watched the movie.

I noticed they had both drifted off to sleep so I continued to watch the show and get them into bed after it was over. I was about to pick Alex up when he suddenly bolted up running into the bathroom. I scooped Joel up and as I walked past their bathroom I was hearing water hit water so I knew Alex’s soda needed a quick release.

I laughed to myself as he came out smiling. “Feel better?” I asked.

“Yeah,” he said. “I almost didn’t make it either.”

He shuffled over and crawled into bed as I pulled the covers over him and leaned down and kissed his forehead. He reached up and gave me a hug as I asked, “Should I leave my door open a little in case you guys can’t sleep tonight?”

“I don’t think that will be necessary,” he said yawning. “I’ve had a pretty full day and I’m really sleepy. I’ve never slept on anyone’s lap before but I must admit, I really like it.”

I smiled at him and said, “Sleep well kiddo.”

He yawned again and said, “You too Pop. See you in the morning.”

I was about to close the door when I heard a voice say, “Good night Dad. I love you.”

I smiled and said, “Good night son. I love you too.”

I went to the bathroom and peed and brushed my teeth then climbed into bed for a good night’s sleep. I forgot to close the curtains on my window so I had sunlight streaming into my room to rudely wake me at six-thirty in the morning. I knew there wasn’t any way I’d get back to sleep so I decided to get up and make some coffee. I tossed on my robe then staggering outside realized someone had beat me to it. A voice said, “Good morning sir. Would you like some coffee?”

I looked around and saw Gustov smiling hold a cup of my favorite beverage. “Thanks Gustov. You’re a life saver.”

I sat and enjoyed my coffee then remembered breakfast was at seven. I went in and woke the others so we could eat and enjoy our day in St. Thomas.

To be continued...

Posted: 06/27/08