Timothée’s Promise

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Chapter 46

Antonio smiled, seeing the seven men walking into the restaurant, the maître d moving forward, his arms going around Michael, hugging the young man tightly.

“Are you okay, Mike? How is Jamie doing?” Antonio said, his face showing compassion and warmth.

“I’m doing okay, Tony. Jamie’s feeling better, slowly healing. How did you know about his attack?” Michael said, Antonio patting his shoulder, staring at Michael’s softly bruised face.

“Cal and Dee told Carlo, and he informed Mario and me last night. You tell Jamie that Mario and I will stop by this weekend to see him. We’re both so glad he’s alright and healing. Good evening, everyone.” Antonio smiled, everyone greeting the maître d.

“Your usual table is ready. Follow me.” Antonio smiled, guiding Michael with him, his arm still around the young man.

The seven were led into the familiar room where they’d eaten before, Mario greeting them at the doorway, the young man hugging Michael as well, the young man feeling their friendship.

“How’s Jamie?” Mario asked, his arm around Michael now, the young man smiling at him.

“Jamie’s going to be so touched that so many people are asking for him. He’s doing better, Mario. Slowly healing. Hopefully he’ll be able to get out of bed tomorrow for a bit.” the young man said, Mario nodding.

“And how are you? This must be so emotional for you.” Mario said, the young man smiling, hearing the caring in his voice.

“I’m hanging in there, Mario. Kolby and my friends have been a big help. I’m staying at Timothée’s.” the young man smiled, everyone now sitting down, Mario guiding Michael to the seat at the end of the table.

“Great to hear, Mike. I’m not surprised they’d help you. We’re all your friends.” Antonio smiled, Cal and Dee smiling at the two young Italian men.

“Where’s your brother, Tony? He said he’d pop in here tonight.” Cal said, Antonio smiling at the young bodyguard.

“He’s on his way, Cal. I’m sure he’ll be here shortly.” Antonio smiled, Kolby smiled at Cal and Dee.

“Then the trio will have its total love.” he smiled, Cal and Dee staring at him with surprise, everyone else looking with confusion at the young man.

“What are you talking about, my love?” Timothée said, seated beside his man, Antonio and Mario looking at Cal and Dee.

Kolby smiled at the two bodyguards and the two young Italians.

“Love comes in many forms, in many combinations. Carlo can no longer say he’s the solo gay boy in our group. Although he never was solo.” Kolby smiled, Dee staring at him with surprise.

“You…you know?” he softly said, everyone looking at him and Cal.

Kolby smiled, looking at the two bodyguards.

“Your question verifies my hidden thoughts, Dee. I sensed the joining of your separated lives. I’m happy for all three of you, now that you three are together again.”

“You mean…Dee, Cal and Carlo are…?” Austin said with surprise, his eyes meeting Eli’s.

Dee and Cal traded looks, Cal smiling at Kolby.

“You’re an intelligent young man, Kobe. What clued you in?” Cal smiled, Kolby smiling at him.

“Dee and Carlo have calm stances when showing their feelings. You–their young tiger–show your feelings in your eyes and where they look. I saw easily your eyes were drawn to Carlo often the last time we all dined together here. Dee’s were staring at him often as well, but not as much as you, his reserve calmer. I sensed that all three of you had an emotional past. I sense the core of it was love?” Kolby smiled, Dee and Cal smiling at each other.

“Cal and I had a relationship with Carlo a few years back. It ended after Carlo walked away from us. We lost his love.” Dee said, Cal’s arm going around him.

“It was never lost, my loves.”

Everyone turned, Carlo Vincenzo standing in the room’s doorway, the handsome Italian walking into the room, closing the door behind him.

“Kolby has clued into our renewed relationship, Carlo.” Dee said, Carlo smiling and walking over to the two bodyguards who had risen from their seats, the three joining hands.

“Then you are a very intelligent man, Kolby. I’m sure it was Cal’s hunger that was the first clue.” Carlo smiled, everyone smiling at the young bodyguard.

“Okay, I show my needs easily. I’m a needy horn dog.” Cal smiled, everyone laughing.

Dee kissed his lips, then Carlo did the same.

“You’re our horn dog, sexy.” Carlo smiled, looking around at everyone.

“Dee, Cal and I are in a committed relationship. The three of us have joined our once lost soul. We’re a threesome of love again.” Carlo smiled, everyone smiling at the three.

Kolby rose from his seat, walking up to the three.

“We all accept what we see, guys. Love knows no formula. Love binds all three of you. Congrats to all three of you.” Kolby smiled, hugging all three, everyone else rising from their seats, Antonio and Mario smiling as they watched their brother and his soulmates congratulated by everyone.

Carlo hugged Michael last, the young man smiling at him.

“How’s Jamie, Mike? And how are you? You need anything, my family’s here for you.” Carlo said, Michael smiling at him.

“Jamie’s healing, Carlo. And so am I. Thanks for the offer, you always were a good friend.” Michael said, Kolby smiling at him.

“At one time possibly something more. Am I right, Mike?” Kolby said, Timothée’s arm around his man, looking at him with confusion.

Michael and Carlo traded looks, Carlo’s eyes meeting his brother Antonio’s confused face.

“You and Mike were school friends, Tony. He stayed at our place a few times. Mike and I connected once when he was fifteen, and only once.” Carlo said, Michael smiling at the handsome Italian.

“Carlo was my first experience with gay sex. It was a beautiful moment I’ll always treasure. Jamie knows, I’ll never keep secrets from him.” Michael smiled, looking at his old school friend Antonio.

“I’m happy he was your first, Mike. Carlo is a giving, loving man.” Antonio smiled, his eyes meeting his husband’s.

Mario smiled, nodding, looking around.

“Carlo was also my first.” Mario smiled, everyone looking surprised, his hand going into Antonio’s, the young Italian smiling at his brother.

“And to be totally truthful among friends, my brother was my first as well.” Antonio smiling at his brother.

Everyone looked shocked, only one young man softly smiling.

“I believe we have some stories to hear, my friends. How about we all sit down with some drinks and open our hearts to our bonded friendship?” Kolby smiled, Timothée kissing his cheek.

“Something tells me you’re not surprised by all this, babe?” Timothée said, Kolby smiling.

“I sense love all around me. Let’s all have an opening friendship. I’d like a glass of white wine please, Mario.” Kolby smiled, returning to his seat, everyone staring at the young man.

Mario nodded, then asked everyone else what they’d like to drink.

Everyone voiced their needs, all of them sitting down again.

Mario and Antonio both smiled at each other, the two tenderly kissing, Mario walking out of the room, closing the door behind him.

“Mario’s going to bring your drinks and inform the other staff that he and I will be dining in private with friends.” Antonio smiled, sitting down at the table.

“I think you should start, my brother.” Antonio smiled, Carlo smiling at his brother sitting beside him, kissing his cheek.

The older Italian began to speak, his hand again in Cal’s.

Mario had returned with drinks, closing the door behind him, sitting down beside his husband, Antonio informing everyone that they were going to dine on a traditional Vincenzo family feast, everyone nodding and smiling.

The group sat in silence; the next half hour was given over to truths from the Vincenzo brotherhood.

They heard of the youthful needs of the two Vincenzo brothers.

How their brotherly love turned into something deeper in their teen years.

The two had learned about sex together, both giving the other what they needed on the path of their lives.

Love, beauty and desires.

Carlo talked of when he and Michael had had their moment of desire when Antonio had had a summer job and Michael showed up one evening, he and Carlo swimming in the family pool alone, horseplay turning into something more.

Michael had had a soft crush on the older man, Carlo giving into Michael’s soft needs, the two ending up in his bedroom, a few hours of desire following, Michael learning so much from the older Italian.

Carlo then talked about meeting Mario when he went away to college, their friendship leading to greater desires, but not true love, only deep friendship.

Then Carlo had brought his youthful friend home one weekend from college, Mario and Antonio meeting for the first time.

It was love at first sight, Carlo seeing their joining love firsthand.

That then eventually turned into a trio of youthful desires, then greater friendship, and ultimately Carlo realized that his brother and Mario were true soulmates, their love in need of its own path.

He’d stood for his brother at his wedding, seeing his younger brother marry the man of his heart.

After that Carlo had stepped back from their trio of love, giving the two young men their own twosome of love, Carlo having found his own trio in Dee and Cal.

And then he talked of what he’d sensed wrongly about them.

That the two were only in love with each other, Carlo finding no room within their hearts.

But the man had been wrong, a sense of that truth gradually coming out over the last two years.

In the end he returned to Dee and Cal hoping that they loved him as greatly as he’d always loved them.

A few weeks ago, that reality had come true, the two stating their need for him within their hearts.

“A moving story, guys. We see you three are indeed in love, Carlo.” Austin smiled, Carlo smiling at the handsome actor.

“That we are, Austin. I’ve got two beautiful, giving, loving men.” Cal smiled, Carlo kissing his cheek.

“Something tells me we two may not be enough for this young tiger.” Carlo smiled, Cal laughing, kissing his and Dee’s cheeks.

“It’s a start.” Cal smiled, everyone laughing, the young bodyguard beaming.

“Love weathers many storms, all of us have seen that. Let’s enjoy the love we see around us.” Kolby smiled, Timothée kissing his man’s cheek.

“You’re my sunshine, babe. I’ll weather your love any day.”

Kolby smiled, everyone smiling at the young man.

“How did you clue into all this, Kobe?” Cal said, the young man looking around.

“I don’t know how I sense it, Cal. I just sense it. Like it flows through my soul, the gathering of changing love. I can’t really explain it. It’s just a feeling I have.” the young man said, everyone nodding.

“None of us fault you for the special guy you are, Kobe. We all welcome your friendship. Something tells me there’s even more coming.” Eli smiled, Kolby smiling at his young friend.

“Hold onto your socks, boys! It’s going to be a wild, fun ride!” the young man smiled, everyone smiling at him.

“Right now, I’m starving! Bring on the Vincenzo love!” Kolby smiled, Antonio smiling at him.

“You want just me naked, or both brothers?” Antonio grinned, Kolby laughing.

“Not the meal I need right now. But I’ll remember that offer.”

Everyone laughed, a knock coming to the door of the room, three waiters entering carrying trays of rich Italian food.

Everyone smiled widely, diving into a smorgasbord of rich cuisine.

For half an hour they stuffed themselves with rich pasta, bread and meat dishes, and even richer friendship.

After dinner they all relaxed, Michael filling in his new friends on Jamie’s and his dramatic week.

He received hugs from all of them, hugs given for him to take to Jamie as well, everyone promising to stop by this weekend and visit him.

Michael felt their friendship, Austin and Eli by his side all evening.

Kolby insisted on paying for the meal, Carlo and Antonio fighting him on it, the young man winning in the end.

Timothée smiled, seeing his man’s tenacious determination, the young man winning everyone over with his giving kindness.

They all thanked him, the young man brushing it off with smiles.

The ten men parted at the restaurant, five driving home to Timothée’s.

Those five spent the rest of the evening just chatting in the living room, Kolby’s special blend consumed.

At eleven they called it a night, all five hugging.

Austin and Eli went to Austin’s room, following Michael down the hall, Timothée and Kolby cleaning up the dishes and shutting the condo down.

“Do you need our friendship and warmth again tonight, Mike?” Eli said, the young man smiling at both.

“Thanks, guys. But I’m good for now. Now that I know Jamie’s healing and going to be okay, I can sleep better. You can check on me later if you’re concerned. And thanks for the concern.” Michael smiled, Austin smiling and hugging the young man, kissing his cheek.

Eli did the same, the two young men smiling at each other.

“Thanks for everything, guys. See you in the morning.” Michael smiled, walking into Eli’s room, closing the door behind him, his eyes meeting both as he did it.

Austin and Eli smiled, walking into their room.

Timothée smiled, closing the bedroom door behind him, his arms wrapping around his man’s waist as Kolby pulled off his polo shirt, Timothée’s hands going across his naked chest.

“Mm, been missing you all day, babe. Let’s get naked.” Timothée smiled, Kolby already out of his jeans, tossing them and his shirt on the chair, his briefs he flung at Timothée, the man catching them, sniffing them, Kolby winking, turning down their bed, Timothée’s eyes going over Kolby’s naked form.

Within minutes Timothée’s clothing joined Kolby’s on the chair, the man tossing their briefs into the hamper, climbing into the bed on top of his man, Kolby having already removed his leg, their lips meeting.

They broke their kiss, their eyes meeting.

“You’re amazing, my love. That you had sensed all we heard today. A lot of that was so surprising. A trio of love and Carlo being the center of so many moments of first love.” Timothée said, Kolby smiling up at him.

“Well, Carlo is handsome and beautiful. I could easily see how Antonio, Michael and then Mario fell for his charms and beauty. As well as Dee and Cal later.”

“Yes, he’s beautiful, but he’s not you, my love.” Timothée said, Kolby smiling and kissing his soulmate’s soft lips.

“I love your honesty, my love. And no one’s more beautiful than you to me.” Kolby said, Timothée smiling back.

“So do you want to talk about what I’ve been sensing from you myself?” Timothée said, Kolby sighing, pulling his man close to him.

“I sense we’re connecting in so many ways, Timbo. I’ve seen you watching me, sensing out what you think is going on in my mind.”

“I love you, Kobe. I’ll always watch your beauty, giving love and joining happiness. You move me in so many ways.”

Kolby smiled, kissing his man’s lips again.

“So, do you sense what I’ve sensed?”

Timothée smiled, moving and snuggling against his man.

“I sense it has something to do with Austin and Eli. I’ve seen you watching both quietly.”

“My intelligent, beautiful Timbo. Yes, I’m sensing something in those two.” Kolby smiled, Timothée staring at his man.

“Is it something serious? Is it something against their love?” Timothée said, looking worried, Kolby’s lips making that worry vanish.

“No, my Timbo. I think it’s going to be something wonderful. For both of them.” Kolby smiled, Timothée smiling back.

“Going to give me a hint?” he smiled, batting his eyelashes, a soft pout now showing.

“I’ll let your eyes take in the surrounding reality, babe. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure it out.” Kolby smiled, Timothée kissing his shoulder blade.

“I figured out a long time ago that I love you deeply.” Timothée said, kissing down Kolby’s chest, licking his left nipple.

“Show me how much, Timbo.” Kolby softly moaned, Timothée going lower.

For over an hour the two made slow love, Timothée possessing his younger lover, Kolby doing the same to him after.

After their prolonged orgasms the two lay together, Kolby’s head on Timothée’s glistening chest.

“Amazing as ever, my love.” he softly said, Kolby kissing his pec, licking the wetness.

“Have so much beauty to work with.” Kolby smiled, Timothée pulling him closer.

“I’m off all weekend, Kobe. Let’s lay in bed both days.” he sighed, Kolby raising his head.

“Our houseguests wouldn’t put up with that.” Kolby smiled, Timothée smiling back.

“True. They are a needy bunch.”

Kolby lightly laughed, Timothée kissing his soft lips.

“Will Jamie and Michael find peace with their families? I hate to see them denied a loving family.”

“They’ll have love, babe. They’ll heal and be happy.” Kolby said, Timothée yawning, Kolby kissing his lips tenderly.

“My baby needs his sleep.” Kolby said, snuggling against his man.

“That I do, babe. Looking forward to two days of just being with you. Goodnight, my Kobe.”

“Goodnight, my beautiful Timbo.” Kolby said, the two closing their eyes, Kolby softly smiling as he hugged his man.

Kolby walked into the kitchen, smiling at the young man standing at the stove.

“You’re up early, Mike.” he smiled, walking up to the young man, scanning the pans filled with food and simmering, kissing the young man’s cheek, hugging him gently.

“I’m an early bird, Kobe. Just like you.” the young Greek smiled, Kolby nodding, looking at the clock, seeing it was a quarter to seven.

“Was going to start the coffee but I know everyone loves your special brew.” Michael smiled, Kolby nodding.

“It’s time you learned how to make it then. You want your own man happy in the morning.” Kolby smiled, Michael nodding happily, Kolby moving to the counter, pulling out the ground coffee, and pulling some spices from the rotating spice rack.

He told the young man what he added to the grounds, measurements and such, the young man nodding, watching intently.

Within minutes the coffee was brewing, the aroma filling the kitchen.

“Thanks for the recipe, Kobe. Your coffee is amazing.”

“I only give that recipe to those whom I call true friends.” the young man smiled, Michael beaming.

“Sit, Kobe. I have breakfast well in hand. My way of thanking Timothée for allowing me to reside here in Chalamet Manor.” Michael smiled, Kolby chuckling and filling two mugs with coffee, handing one to Michael at the stove, the young man sitting down at the table.

“Don’t let his Lordship hear that. He’s been looking for a footman.”

Michael laughed, Kolby smiling at him.

“Are you shorter than a foot, Kobe?”

Kolby laughed, Michael joining him.

Timothée walked into the room, stretching and smiling at his man, the man wearing an athletic shirt and pyjama bottoms, the morning cool.

“What’s so funny, babe?” he said, sitting down in Kolby’s lap, Michael smiling and pouring Timothée a mug of coffee, handing it to him as he walked to the table, Timothée thanking the young man.

“Your new slave was commenting on what you like.” Kolby smiled, Michael smirking and returning to the stove.

“I like your beauty, babe. Good morning, my beautiful Englishman.” Timothée said, their lips meeting.

Michael smiled, filling platters with the fried goodness he’d cooked, popping it all into the warming oven.

“We’ll eat when Austin and Eli join us.” Michael said, sitting down at the table with the two men, Timothée smiling at him.

“Yeah, they’re in the shower. You didn’t have to cook us breakfast, Mike. You’re my guest. That’s my man’s job.” Timothée smiled, Kolby slapping his man’s ass.

“It’s cereal from now on for you, bitch!” Kolby smiled, Timothée laughing, kissing his lips again.

“Just kidding, babe. You cook in all rooms. And it’s all so delicious.”

Michael smiled, Timothée smiling at him, Kolby kissing Timothée’s neck.

“I wanted to cook, Tim. My way of thanking you for letting me stay here.” the young man smiled, Timothée nodding.

“We all pitch in, Mike. Everyone takes turns at chores. It’s a team.” Timothée smiled, Kolby smiling at Michael.

“I won’t let my man do laundry. Word of warning, Mike. My Timbo has a sniffing fetish. Don’t leave your briefs hanging about.”

Laughter filled the room, two men walking into the room, Timothée blushing.

“You’re not living that down, Tim!” Austin laughed, Michael smiling at the handsome actor, rising from his seat.

Eli and Austin both wore pyjama pants and tees, the two smiling at Michael.

“Sit guys. I’ll bring over breakfast.” Michael said, Eli nodding.

“I’ll help, Mike.” he said, Michael smiling, the two heading for the stove and counter.

Within minutes the five were sitting down to breakfast, everyone giving Michael compliments on his cooking.

He’d created a potato stir fry, loaded with spices, onions, peppers and mushrooms, everyone loving it.

“It’s my mother’s recipe. I’ve thrived on it since childhood.” he softly said, staring down at his plate.

Austin’s hand went to his shoulder, rubbing it.

“She’ll hopefully come around, Mike.” he said, Michael nodding, softly smiling.

“Thanks, Austin. I’ve made extra to box up and take it to Jamie for breakfast. He loves it.” the young man said, everyone smiling at him.

“We’ll drive you over this morning, Mike. We all want to see him.” Timothée said, Michael thanking him.

“I’ve already showered and dressed, you guys can get ready while I clean up the dishes after we’re done with breakfast.” the young Greek smiled, wearing new jeans and a light cashmere sweater.

Kolby smiled at the young man, quietly eating his delicious breakfast.

An hour and a half later a little before ten o’clock, five men walked into Jamie’s hospital room, the young man sitting up more, a wide smile on his face.

“Morning, beautiful.” Michael said, smiling at his man, beside him in moments, the two tenderly kissing.

Everyone smiled, seeing the young man looked more refreshed, his facial bruises greatly reduced, as were Michael’s.

The two were almost back to their handsome selves.

“I brought you some of my breakfast fare, babe.” Michael smiled, Jamie beaming, having seen the bag Michael had carried into the room.

“Awesome. I only had lumpy oatmeal again. Hi, guys!” Jamie smiled widely, Michael moving, the other four gently hugging the young man, Kolby the last after Timothée.

“You look greatly improved, Jay.” the young man smiled, kissing Jamie’s cheek.

“I feel more refreshed, more like myself, Kobe. Still have some body pain, my lungs are still improving, but I did sit up this morning. Doc is going to be in this morning and wants me to start moving a little.” Jamie smiled, Michael opening some containers he’d pulled out of the bag, Austin helping him, pouring out a mug of coffee from a Thermos.

“Mm, something smells divine. Oh wow, your breakfast potatoes!” Jamie beamed, everyone laughing, the young man blushing, Austin patting his shoulder.

“A hungry man is a healing one.” he smiled, Jamie smiling up at him.

“I’m damn near starving!”

Everyone smiled, Michael helping his man eat from the containers, everyone relaxing around the two.

“Awe, babe. This really hits the spot.” Jamie smiled, Michael smiling at him.

“Don’t eat too fast, babe. Take it slow. You need to digest this slowly.” he said, their hands joining.

“Fed by my angel. I love your caring, Mika.”

Michael smiled, Austin and Eli smiling at the two.

Timothée sat with Kolby, the man taking in the two couples’ showing friendship.

Within twenty minutes Jamie had eaten his fill, laying back and sighing.

“That was wonderful.” he smiled, Austin smiling down at him.

“That it was, Jay. Mike filled us all up this morning with his delicious cooking.” the actor smiled, Eli’s arm around him.

“He’s a certified chef. His mother taught him everything.” Jamie softly said, their eyes meeting, Michael squeezing his hand.

“No word yet from her?” Jamie said, Michael shaking his head no.

“We’re together, babe. That’s all that matters to me right now.” Jamie smiled softly, Michael leaning in and kissing his soft lips.

“Me as well, beautiful. Our love’s our own.”

Everyone around them smiled, Timothée’s eyes on the four, his thoughts his own.

The room door opened, everyone who was snuggled together quickly parting, Dr. Atkins walking into the room, a nurse following with some items in her hands, both smiling at everyone.

“Good morning, everyone. And how’s my patient doing?” he smiled, walking up to Jamie’s bed, seeing the empty containers on the tray.

“Ah, home cooked food! That always gets a man moving in the right direction.” he smiled, Michael blushing.

“He was complaining yesterday about the hospital food. I cooked him his favorite breakfast.” he said, the doctor patting his shoulder.

“A clear sign he’s improving. Well let me have a look at you, Jamie.” he said, everyone stepping back, the doctor quietly looking the young man over, the nurse pulling the curtain around the bed, the doctor pulling down Jamie’s gown, Michael remaining at his side.

The doctor looked over his bandaged chest, Michael seeing the deep bruising on his muscular smooth chest.

“The bruises from your attack and surgery are greatly reduced; they should disappear in a few days if not a week. I’ll change the bandage over your incision.” the doctor said, peeling back the bandage, Michael’s emotions taking over, squeezing Jamie’s hand.

He saw the four-inch incision on Jamie’s left side, stitches showing, bruising surrounding the area.

“The stitches will dissolve over time, a slight scar may remain, but it shouldn’t be too noticeable. I know how young people care about looks.” the doctor smiled, Michael smiling at him.

“Jamie’s always been beautiful to me. This changes nothing.” he said, the doctor and nurse and everyone behind the curtain hearing Michael’s love for his man.

Jamie smiled at Michael, squeezing his hand more, the doctor and nurse changing the bandage, the nurse helping Jamie pull his gown back on after.

The doctor removed Jamie’s oxygen hose from his nostrils, smiling at the young man.

“We’ll give that a rest for now, shall we? Just use it if you’re feeling out of breath. Well, next up we need to get you on your feet, young man. I think this young man beside you could work out fine as a good cane for you.” Dr. Atkins smiled, Michael smiling widely.

“I’ll be his second shadow.” he said, the doctor smiled, the nurse pulling back the curtain.

Jamie smiled at everyone standing against the wall, the four giving him a thumbs up.

“Let’s go slowly, Jamie. How about you rise a bit and sit on the bed’s edge slowly.” Dr. Atkins smiled, Jamie nodding, Michael’s arm going around his back as Jamie slowly rose up, getting into a sitting position on the side of the bed, softly gasping.

“Take it slow, Jay.” Michael said with caring.

“Let’s each take an arm and help you up.” the doctor said, he and Michael each taking Jamie’s arms, helping the young man slowly rise to his feet, his IV following him.

Jamie staggered a bit, Michael’s arm going around his waist, Jamie leaning lightly on him, Dr. Atkins smiling and releasing his grip on the young man.

“One foot at a time, Jamie. Try walking to the door and back slowly.” he smiled, Jamie nodding, slowly moving forward, Michael right beside him, moving the wheeled IV stand with them, the doctor remaining where he was.

Everyone smiled at the young man, Jamie walking forward slowly, everyone taking in a revealing sight.

“Blue moon, you saw me standing alone!” Kolby lightly sang, Michael looking back at him, Kolby pointing with a smile, Michael looking down.

He deeply blushed, pulling Jamie’s gown closed at the back, his bare smooth muscular ass having been on full display, the young man now standing behind Jamie to hide his backside.

Jamie slowly turned, everyone grinning at him, the nurse softly blushing.

“What?” the young man asked, Michael smiling and guiding him slowly back to his bed.

“Let’s just say you let it all hang out back there, babe.” Michael said, kissing the young man’s cheek, Dr. Atkins chuckling and helping Michael guide the young man back into his bed.

Jamie deeply blushed, Michael kissing his lips softly once he was settled, Michael guiding the oxygen tubes into his nose at Jamie’s request.

“Well done, Jamie. You’ll be running around this place soon. I want you to do that a few times a day, for the next couple days. Your cane will be a big help.” Dr. Atkins smiled, looking at the nurse.

“I think the young man will need another gown for the back, nurse.” he said, the woman nodding with a blush, the doctor smiling at the young man.

“No streaking allowed Jamie.” he laughed, patting the young man’s shoulder.

“We’ll go out later and get him a robe and some pajamas, Dr. Atkins. Can’t have that hot ass showing to everyone.” Austin smiled, Jamie laughing, his embarrassment gone, Michael smiling at him.

“I’ll check in again tomorrow morning, young man. Lots of rest, good food and great company.” the doctor smiled, Michael thanking him, he and the nurse leaving.

“Sorry about that free show, guys.” Jamie said, blushing a bit, everyone smiling at him.

“Always nice to have dessert after a meal.” Eli smiled, Jamie laughing.

Everyone smiled, relaxing around the room.

Two hours later everyone left, Michael remaining with Jamie, the young man smiling as his friends hugged him.

Timothée hugged him last, promising to bring the young man back some tastier lunch.

“You in a bikini would be damn delicious.” Jamie grinned, Timothée laughing, his man’s arm going around him.

“Sorry, that’s a private meal for only my Kobe. But I do love to nibble hot sexy bottoms.” Timothée grinned, Jamie blushing, the actor kissing his cheek.

“Mike’s a lucky man, sexy.” he smiled, Michael smiling at his man.

“We’ll bring you lunch as well, Mike.” Eli said, Michael thanking the four, the four smiling and walking out of the room.

Michael smiled after them, Jamie’s hand going into his.

“They’re wonderful friends, Mika.” he said, Michael’s eyes meeting his.

“Some more than others, Jay.” he said, Jamie nodding.

“Yes, I’ve sensed that. Want to talk about it, my love?” Jamie softly said, their eyes meeting.

“I love you, Jay.” Michael said, Jamie smiling, their lips meeting.

“I love you too, Mika.” Jamie smiled, Michael sighing.

“The first night I stayed at Timothée’s I was emotional, the long day taking its toll on me. I couldn’t sleep that night, laying in bed all alone missing you.” Michael said, Jamie smiling at him, knowing he felt the same that day, the two joining hands.

“Austin and Eli came into my room having seen the light still on, it being after midnight. They saw my emotional state and before I knew it, the two were in bed surrounding me, Austin holding me in his arms, Eli spooned against me. They said they were there for me in your place.” Michael said, two sets of eyes meeting.

“We didn’t do anything, they just held me all night. They both were in only briefs, both so beautiful. I fell asleep right away, their warmth surrounding me. The three of us woke up together, the two smiling and asking how I was. We parted, the two returning to their room before the others woke. I…we didn’t…nothing happened except sleeping.”

Jamie smiled, kissing his man’s lips, Michael feeling his love.

“Did you want something to happen, Mika?”

Michael lowered his eyes, Jamie smiling at him.

“It’s alright, my love. Austin and especially Eli are very beautiful. And both are very kind and giving. I’m in pain and disoriented right now, but I’ve sensed both have feelings for you and myself.”

“You think they have feelings for us? And you think Eli’s more handsome than Austin?  Austin’s so beautiful.” Michael softly said, Jamie smiling at him.

“I guess we’ve both picked our favorites.” he smiled, Michael softly smiling at him.

“I guess we have. But I would never do anything against our love, Jay. I love you totally.”

“I love you too, Mika. Our hearts are one. But that doesn’t mean we can’t maybe welcome others into that one heart, in whatever level we both want together. I see the way you’ve been looking at Austin. And I think Eliot is indeed so beautiful. You and I have only ever been with each other. Talk to me, my love.”

Michael sighed, moving and laying beside Jamie, the two snuggling, Michael being careful of Jamie’s injured chest.

“I love you, Jay. But that night when Austin held me it just felt right, like he was you, like you were there with me. I know he’s his own self, but he’s so giving. And Eli’s so nice also. And man, that young boy’s packing. It rubbed against my thigh that morning.” Michael blushed, Jamie smiling back.

“Lucky Austin. Maybe you and me.” Jamie said, Michael’s eyes meeting his.

“You mean…?”

“I want to explore our friendship with them, Mika. If something more comes from that, I’d be open to it. If you were there by my side. I can’t have happiness without you.” Jamie said, Michael tearing up.

“I love you, Jay. If that happens, I wouldn’t ever be anywhere else. We go as our hearts guide us. To include them within our love would be such a dream. They’re both so beautiful. I just don’t know if they feel the same. I think we need to have a talk with them.”

Jamie smiled, snuggling against his man.

“That they are, Mika. Let’s start with their friendship and their offer of a temporary home. What happens after we’ll let fate decide, all four of us together.” the young man said, softly yawning, closing his eyes.

Michael stared at his boyfriend; his heart filled with an opening love.

For this giving, loving young man and for perhaps two more.

He smiled, closing his own eyes.

The young man was awoken about two hours later by someone shaking his shoulder.

Michael’s eyes slowly opened, staring up into two green pools, Kolby smiling down at him.

“Wake up, sleepyhead. Did Jamie tire you out? Didn’t expect him to be that energetic to snack on you.” Kolby smiled, Jamie laughing, the young man laying beside Michael.

Michael rose up, stretching.

“Sorry, I must have dozed off. You okay, babe?” Michael said, looking at Jamie, a bag sitting beside him.

“I’m fine, Mika. Look what Austin bought me!” Jamie smiled, Austin pulling out a cashmere robe and a short and tee set from the bag, Jamie smiling at the handsome actor.

“We figured Jamie would want to lose the hospital gown and feel more comfortable in Joe Boxer lounge pants and a tee, now that he’s more himself. There are another two more sets in the bag.” Eli smiled down at the two, Michael and Jamie both smiling at the young man.

“Awe thanks, guys.” Michael said, Austin brushing him off.

“We want you both happy. Jamie’s being relaxed will make you happy, Mike. How about you help him change?” Austin said, Michael nodding, rising from the bed, walking around to the other side, smiling at the four men surrounding them.

“Thanks, Austin. You’re so spoiling both of us.” he said, Austin’s hand going to his shoulder.

“Friends, remember?” he smiled, Michael nodding.

“Thanks again, Austin. Ok, babe. How about I put the pants on first then remove the gown. You guys are alright where you are.” Michael smiled, Jamie nodding his agreement, Michael picking up the lounge pants, standing beside his man, pulling the blankets down.

He lowered the pants, slipping them over Jamie’s feet pulling them up his muscular legs, the blue cotton pants disappearing under the gown.

Jamie smiled, lifting his ass, feeling the warmth of the lounge pants now covering him, Austin picking up the IV bag off its pole, Michael removing the hospital gown from Jamie’s upper body, feeding the IV bag through it, Jamie’s naked smooth chest revealed.

Everyone scanned the deep bruises and the bandage, their hearts filling with compassion for the young man.

They all saw he had a sculpted smooth muscular chest, defined abs showing.

“Man, you’re built, Jay. Defined, sculpted and damn fine, bruises notwithstanding.” Eli smiled, scanning the young man’s beauty, Jamie softly blushing, their eyes meeting, the blush leaving.

“Thanks, Eli. I’m sure you’ve got me beat.” Jamie said, Austin smiling, kissing his man’s cheek, Eli smiling at him.

“You’re both stunning. Mike and I are so damn lucky!” Austin said, everyone laughing, Michael picking up the t-shirt, feeding the IV bag through one arm, then helping Jamie put the t-shirt on, its whiteness forming around every inch of Jamie’s muscular chest.

Michael guided him back into a half-seated position, the young man sighing.

“That feels so much better. No more ass flashing!”

Everyone laughed, Timothée handing Michael a large bag he’d sat down on the windowsill, smiling at the two young men.

“Who’s up for a taco lunch?” he smiled, Michael beaming, taking the bag from Timothée with thanks, pulling out tacos, trays of rice and beans and other things.

The other four men sat down around the bed, Michael helping Jamie begin to eat the delicious Mexican food.

“Tacos, my favorite! Thanks, Tim!” Jamie said, biting down on a filled taco shell.

Kolby handed both a drink, both thanking him.

The six chatted while Jamie and Michael ate, the two surrounded by giving friends.

Timothée smiled, watching both young men and where their eyes often went.

Kolby smirked beside his man, their eyes meeting.

End of Chapter 46

And so, Jamie is healing, surrounded by new friends and his Mika.

And he and Michael have sensed a deeper yearning.

Two new friends have sparked a soft need within their hearts.

Are Austin and Eli thinking the same thing?

Seems Timothée is sensing more between the four as well.

Kolby, I believe, had already sensed it.

Another path of his guiding love seems to be materializing.

Let’s keep reading and follow his joining paths.

Up next, school begins.

Hugs, Angel.

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