Kaleb stood in front of the mirror in his room, dressed only in a towel wrapped around his waist, and traced his fingers over the awkward purple and red spot on the right side of his neck. 1
He had just stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around his thin frame when he saw his reflection flash in the mirror on his bedroom wall though the open doors. Wincing slightly, he had walked over and was somewhat surprised to see how many of the oddly colored marks dappled his neck and chest. 2
He took a step closer to the mirror and leaned forward so that his nose was only a few inches away. He breathed in just a little and exhaled, trying not to fog over the mirror with his breath. Squinting, he inspected the mark that was only a little smaller than a quarter.3
There it was... an obvious blemish that discolored just a small portion of his skin.4
Another smaller one, on his collar bone... Then another not too far below that on his chest, right on his heart. Another on his ribs, and another on his stomach. One last, faint one on his hip... 5
Six hickeys. 6
He cinched the towel tighter around his waist, his eyes never leaving the mirror. He turned three quarters of the way around and inspected his back. There was nothing there, save a few red fingerprints around his waist.7
He knew there were other marks there, too, that just hadn't lasted the night. 8
Turning back towards the mirror, he shifted his weight unintentionally and winced. Apparently, the hot shower hadn't been enough to relieve the pain of a first time. Maybe that's why everyone said to take a bath... maybe it worked better. 9
But he didn't want to take a bath. He just wanted to take a quick shower, and then crawl back into bed with Darin. He stuck his bottom lip out and exhaled loudly, blowing his half-dried bangs out of his face. Lips tweaking upward in a barely noticeable smile, he leaned against the mirror and closed his eyes. The cool glass gave him goosebumps.10
Darin.11
A small drop of water clinging to his hair fell and landed on his ankle, creating a tickling sensation as it slid down his skin and under the arch of his foot, where it was absorbed into the carpet.12
The cold feeling of the mirror on his skin was bordering on uncomfortable, so he leaned back and reached his arms high above his head, standing on his tip-toes, stretching. He yawned widely, and was just about to turn around and crawl back into bed with Darin when he felt said boyfriends arms slink around his waist. 13
“Hey,” Darin said, the essence of sleep still clinging to his voice. Dressed only in his boxers, he rested his chin on Kaleb's right shoulder. Kaleb smiled and his muscles slackened at the familiar voice, and he relaxed into Darin's frame. 14
“Hey.” Kaleb could feel Darin's eyes studying him in the mirror. They stood there for a few moments in silence, just looking in the mirror. 15
“I saw you looking at them,” Darin said quietly. Looking as if in deep thought, he lifted his left hand to Kaleb's neck, draping his arm across Kaleb's chest and tracing the edges of his fingertips over the bruise-like mark, just as Kaleb had been doing a few minutes ago. 16
“Mhmm...” Kaleb said quietly, to the point where it almost wasn't audible. Darin buried his head in the angle of Kaleb's neck and shoulder and tightened his hold on Kaleb's delicate body. He sighed deeply and Kaleb liked the crawling sensation he got when Darin's warm breath curled over his skin. Another few welcome moments of silence passed. 17
“Now that the lights are on... do you regret it?” Darin asked, his voice husky. Kaleb inhaled deeply. 18
“No,” He said through the exhale. Darin lifted his head and nuzzled his nose against Kaleb's cheek. 19
“You answer too quickly,” He said. 20
“Would you rather I was unsure?” Kaleb asked, a small smile still poking at the edges of his mouth. 21
“No,” Darin replied. Kaleb smiled. 22
Lifting Darin's arm off of his shoulder, Kaleb turned around to face the taller boy. He laced his arms around Darin's shoulders and neck, leaning against him and resting his head on Darin's chest. Being careful not to disturb the towel around Kaleb's waist, Darin rested his hands on Kaleb's hips. 23
“I was just about to crawl back into bed with you....” Kaleb said quietly, his voice feeling just slightly hoarse.24
“Mmm, sleep sounds good to me...” Darin answered, dipping his head low and catching Kaleb's mouth in a lazy kiss. 25
“Just let me get some boxers on...” Said Kaleb once the kiss broke. He strolled across his bedroom, dragging his hand across Darin's stomach as he pulled away, and grabbed the pair that had been discarded to the floor the night before. After letting the towel find its home on the carpet, he pulled them on, then dropped onto the bed. He reached out his hand, and Darin took a few steps forward, taking it in his own, then climbed into bed next to Kaleb. Pulling the rumpled blanket over the both of them, he draped his arm over his lover. 26
“Night,” he said quietly, closing his eyes. Kaleb yawned. 27
“Night...” He replied, closing his eyes as well.
Author notes
I was going to write something depressing for this contest, but then I noticed that everyone else who entered wrote something depressing, so I decided to put in something new and write a peice that is happy. Er, well, I wouldn't say this writing is completely eminating happiness, but it's not sad. So yeah, tell my what you think everyone please, kthnxbai ^_^
♥ Alex ♥
A contest entry
- Real Life Situations by GrimDeath.
300 points, ended May 19, 2008, 15 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
Comments are like food for the starving author *nom nom nom*
Comments
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I really loved the fact you had sex in the story without ACTUALLY having sex in there. The way you describe the section where Darin comes in really captures their relationship without going to far into it. I've never read anything like this adn I loved it bunches and bunches.
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That story was sexxxyyy!
I loved it! I love how descriptive you were, it made the story seem all that more realistic. I also like how you didn't talk about burning passion or go into detail about wild monkey sex...you kept it very mellow, and the fact that this story is still sexy--well, you my friend have TALENT!
Congrats on the gold!
Oh, and you're probably the only guy I know that would write about something like this, so I'm all the more impressed!
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This is so sweet! No wonder my friend told me to check out your stories. Good job on getting gold sweetie.
Cat
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Awwww, that's so cute
I really liked reading this one, and it does seem very realistic. Congrats on winning that gold trophy hon, you deserved it!
~Joann
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Yikes.
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Ok, OK OOOOKKKK!
this was amazing
i have absolutely positively never read a story quite like this
Amazing
kudos and kudos to you
homosexuality is something that is not talked about as openly as it should be. Specially between we straight guys
idk
guys against homosexuality to me are scared that they might like it
haha
A gay man once asked me, "Why are you straight?"
And i simply answered, "It's not my thing."
lol
keep writing fer sure.
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very steeamy loveness Woots smiles.. heheheh
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AWWWWWWW
This was absolutely adorable! I loved the happy gayness of it all, Made me want to hug them both!
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I adore this. The description, the cute emotion, the ending, all of it was amazing. Plus, I love that they were both guys. Hot. No critcism.
Great job.
-jj
PS - Congrats on the win!
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lol very well done. Was a very cute scene. (Although i did try to imagine that one of them was female... hey everyone has their preference right? xD) Is it a short story or is there more?
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Yea.. you definetely do have an interesting life lol ^-^
this is a cute, short little story, but it does get its point across quite efficiently.
Nice job ^-^
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o0o0o0o0o....=P Somebody has an interesting love-life! xD...nice story Alex! GOod job! =D
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awww... i love budding new love stories. very nicely done! i don't have much to say except to gush, so there ya have it.
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I came accross this when looking at other entries in this contest. Really enjoyed it. It was nice to read and the new love was evident...well done. Well done..
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Very well written, great details and the flow was wonderful. Somedays name changes are nessaracy so I understand. Thank you for entrying and good luck.
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You're great, Alex. In general, and this is pure wonderful writing. ^_^ I can't say it makes my soul giggle, it's not that kind of writing, but it does make my soul smile big-ly and nod along. (If you know what I mean...) I looooved it, and...um.. yeah. Love. ^_^
beginning: 5, language: 5, plot: 5, ending: 5, dialog: 5, characters: 5.
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Hehe I loved your author's notes! You're so cute Alex!!!
I really liked this, and cha I totally agree with the whole using my own name. Did that one time...and wow...it felt awkward chicken butt...that made no sense but whatever!
Anyways....
Chyeah! Totally loved this! Good luck in the contest!!! -
Great write!! I hope you win!! ^-^ Very cute!!!
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