Coming of Age

Charlene was holding AJ’s arm as they began walking in the new neighborhood. AJ knew in his gut there was something wrong but was going to let Charlene get it out in due course. They stopped as they came to the recently completed Nasher Museum of Art. There were benches along the walkway so they sat and took in the beauty of their surroundings.

Charlene cleared her throat and started headlong into her story – “As we both know Syd had endometrial stromal sarcoma and with the localized presentation, she had a 99% survival rate and came through that surgery beautifully. Well let’s just say that is not my prognosis, I have been diagnosed with and begun treatment for stage 4 uterine carcinosarcoma, which currently has a 15% survival rate attached to it.”

The single tear turned into a full-on cryfest, AJ pulled Charlene to his chest and let her get it all out. By the time she had finished and composed herself, AJ’s t-shirt was soaked. “AJ, this is so inappropriate but I now get what both Syd and Scott say about you. I have never been this close to you after a workout but they are right someone should bottle your scent – it is both comforting and a little erotic.”

Charlene blushed as AJ chuckled – “Mom, Syd said one day you would finally understand her obsession with my scent. God, I miss her so fucking much it guts me to my core. Shit, sorry probably not the right time to let that out.” Charlene kissed AJ’s cheek – “My dear boy, there never is a wrong time to express how much you love someone. You and Syd had an epic love cut short by tragedy; it will be with you always.”

The two discussed her treatment options and what she should expect. AJ convinced her to have her records sent to him to see if he could find any additional options for her, he would talk with his professors and other medical researchers here at Duke.  They were gone for over two hours by the time they made their way back to AJ’s new home. They had talked non-stop, laughed occasionally, and cried a great deal. AJ was not ready to lose another person in his life and made sure his mom knew that.

When they walked in the door, they were swarmed by two almost 1-year-olds. Conor and Caleb were clamoring for uppies and where you been Daddy questions. God, he loved these monkeys – it was clear they sensed something with G-ma so they both stuck their arms out and AJ helped hold them in Charlene’s arms when it was apparent, she didn’t have the strength to do it herself. They smooched her face and hugged her neck with lots of wes wuv you G-ma. Charlene was in tears again and the boys were wiping them away with their little hands.

Caleb smiled – “Mommy, G-ma is sad will you help us cheer her up?” Charlene was taken aback but felt a warming hug wrap her up from behind and she saw the tears pouring out of AJ’s eyes. Scott joined in the hug fest and told Syd he was really glad she could be here and let her know he would be there for both AJ and Mom. AJ was gobsmacked, to say the least, Scott told him to close his mouth as it wasn’t a good look and Syd agreed. “Okay, knock it off. It isn’t gang up on AJ day today, that was last Thursday.”

Syd kissed her mom’s cheek, the boys’ heads, Scott’s cheek, and AJ’s lips – “I have to go, but my boys – all four of you take care of G-ma. She has a fight in front of her and she will need you all to send her notes, cards, flowers, and love.” With that she was gone, leaving Charlene to confirm that Syd had indeed hugged her and kissed her cheek. Which all four boys let her know was true.

AJ needed to get back to positive emotions so he stepped back and yelled out – “Old woman, fiancé, and boys in the kitchen now.” Scott and the boys looked at AJ like – ‘what did we do wrong now?’

AJ carried the boys into the kitchen and sat them on the island. Nanny was coming in from the family room – “Youngin, you best be watching your tone with me.” AJ smiled – “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sit your old ass down, I wouldn’t be chuckling if I were you dear sit your firm ass next to her.”

AJ made a big show of walking back and forth with a frown on his face – “So, I know I’m not going to be a lawyer and have never been in law enforcement but I have two lawyers in my family and a judge so I know a bit about being wrongfully accused.” All four faces in front of him were completely at a loss. He opened the freezer and tossed the bag of peas on the counter, exhibit A – the bag of peas that were given to my ungrateful fiancé when he whined about a small black eye.” By this time everyone in the family was watching AJ’s antics.

At this point AJ pulled his shirt off and continued with presenting his case – “Caleb, did you not whine at me this morning “Papa hog the bed. Conor didn’t you tell me “No. Daddy. Kids can sleep wild; Daddies and Papas are supposed to be nice. Eheh old woman I’ll get to you in a minute. Scott, when you rolled into the kitchen did, I not point out that you needed a bag of peas from the freezer? And then did you not say to these two cherubs – ‘You two hooligans are like sleeping with a bag of marbles in a tornado?”

Scott nodded but did interject, “I do think referring to Monkey 1 and 2 here as cherubs is a bit of a stretch.” He received smacks on the back of his head from – JR, Miranda, JJ, Evie, Charlene, Elliott, Eva, Chase, and Brent and he was rubbing his head when all was said and done.

AJ smiled at him with his lopsided grin which always got Scott’s cock stirred up. Chase piped up – “AJ you should stop leering at Popo, you were on a roll, and with that things might get distracted.” Brent smacked Chase on the back of the head.

AJ refocused – “Old woman, didn’t you say ‘You boys are cute but definitely are like your Daddy – a tornado called Taz…’ which by my measure insinuates that all of this is my fault when in fact I have no bruises on my body and was wide awake and out the door at 5:30 AM despite having Caleb’s hand on my face and his foot in Scott’s back and with Con hugging Papa’s head tight, with his foot firmly planted in my throat. With that, I rest my case.”

Eva smiled and stated – “Definitely AJ’s fault.” Lots of agreement and only one dissent. “Skeeter, had you not been so selfish and gone for a run at 5:30 the boys would have been more contained and settled, so at the end of it all you are at fault.”

AJ stood stunned at the counter. Scott walked by and whispered in his ear – ‘So big boy, at some point today this will be firmly wedged in that sweet ass of yours.’ Scott kissed his cheek and patted his ass as he strutted away. Holy shit batman, AJ was freaking turned on and was frantically trying to figure out how he could make that happen, then he was thinking ‘I’m truly turned on by the thought of Scott taking my ass, well that’s new.’

AJ took the boys off the counter and discreetly followed Scott to their bathroom.

AJ closed and locked the door, pushed Scott up against the wall, slightly away from him, and literally tore his clothes off. Scott was caught completely off guard but was really turned on as AJ maneuvered them both to the walk-in shower where they soaped each other up. AJ took care of a little business in the water closet and was back in the shower in no time with his hands on the tiled wall, his back arched, his legs apart, and his ass on display. Scott stood there in awe of the site in front of him.

Scott grabbed the handheld shower nozzle and ran it over AJ’s entire body, paying special attention to his ass crack, taint, balls, and cock. Scott worked some baby oil into AJ’s ass along with one, two, and then three fingers. AJ was begging Scott for his cock when he only had two fingers in his ass. Scott knew better than to go fast – AJ didn’t bottom often and he wanted this to be epic, especially with AJ in heat for his cock.

Scott stepped between AJ’s spread legs, took his oiled-up cock in hand, and started teasing AJ with it. He slid himself under AJ, over his balls, and along his crack, then he would pull back and run his head over AJ’s taint, up his crack, across his prepped pucker, and up to the top of his crevice. Then he would start the return journey, but on the fifth pass up AJ was pushing back to get Scott’s cock in his needy tunnel. Scott was able to prevent that from happening on this trip but on the way back down AJ was ready and once Scott’s cock head hit him dead center AJ shoved back hard. Scott was buried balls deep in AJ’s hot tunnel, he could not move because he knew he would cum immediately. It took Scott by surprise but he quickly recovered and now had better control of AJ’s body causing AJ to whimper and begin contracting his anal muscles around the girthy invader.

AJ had had enough – “Sam, either you start fucking my ass now or I’m going to jack off and leave you standing there with blue balls.” Scott started to fuck AJ’s ass with abandon, he grabbed a fistful of AJ’s hair and pulled him into a standing position

As Scott’s deflating cock slipped from AJ’s hole he whispered to his soulmate – “Taz, did I hurt you? I got lost in my pleasure and I…” AJ cut him off – “That was the best time I have had with your cock up my ass. When you growled in my ear in the kitchen your words revved up my prostate and you pounded it into submission. Fuck that was awesome. I’m sure I will regret it later but only time will tell if I can sit down. I love you with all my heart Scott, thank you for loving me back.”

Scott melted – “To the moon and back, my Taz.” “Always and forever my Sam.”

The two men soaped up again and AJ took care of the load in his ass. Once they were cleaned up, they dried each other off and dressed for the rest of the day. They wanted to explore the campus a bit and then have a barbecue with the family before heading over to the Devereux/Rutherford New Year’s Eve party .

Everyone went with AJ and Scott as they walked the Duke University campus. AJ was starting medical school on Wednesday and Scott was taking a few public speaking courses to get himself back into the swing of academia before starting law school in the fall. As they were walking around the school of medicine, they ran into the dean of the school, who recognized AJ right away. AJ introduced him to the family and thanked him for helping him get started straight away. AJ pulled the dean aside mentioning his mother’s cancer, he was supportive of having the records reviewed to see if they could offer any additional insight. They concluded their brief discussion and the family continued exploring the campus.

When they returned to the house in the early afternoon, they quickly grilled some burgers and dogs and had a picnic-style lunch. Once everyone had filled up on food everyone retired for a nap to make sure they would be ready for the evening. Charlene, Elliot, Eva, and Aoife returned to the hotel to nap and prepare for the evening. Carrie and Maddie were asleep on the sofa in the family room with the boys crashed out on the loveseat.

AJ woke around 5:30 PM and nudged Scott awake – “Baby, will you go for a run with me?” Scott grabbed AJ’s hand, pulled him tight against his back, and would not let go. “Skeeter just cuddle with me for another 15 minutes and I’ll go for a run with you.” AJ chuckled – “Fibber…” He kissed Scott’s cheek and went to get up but Scott had a death grip on his hand. “For once will you just cuddle with me for a while, I like it like this.” AJ caved, what else could he do when his Sam really wanted something he was putty. AJ wrapped himself completely around Scott, arms, and legs intertwined, and with a kiss, he joined Scott in another hour of sleep.

When he woke just before 7:00 PM, little hands were prying his eyes open, and little boy's lips peppering his face with kisses. Scott was getting the same treatment; he was trying hard not to laugh and grab Caleb to tickle him. He played asleep for a bit longer and then all of a sudden let out a very loud growl – “Who disturbs my sleep, they must be dealt with, with severe tickle time.” AJ had Caleb on his back with his long fingers tickling his sides while Scott had Conor in a similar place just on the other side of the bed. Both boys were giggling, squirming, and trying to talk but it wasn’t working they were laughing too boisterously. Suddenly Scott and AJ were jumped from behind, and Carrie and Maddie to the rescue.

With the tables slightly turned the kids tried to tickle AJ and Scott but they were too big and the girls were now being tickled as well. Evie was standing at the door filming all the antics going on. AJ lay on the bed with Carrie under one arm and Caleb under the other – “What do you little hooligans want?” Caleb and Conor screamed – “Pizza” and Carrie just asked for something to eat as she was kinda hungry. Maddie kissed her uncle AJ on the nose – “Pizza would be most excellent.” AJ chuckled and kissed her nose – “Pizza it is then.” AJ poked Scott in the ribs – ‘your eating habits are rubbing off on the boys… if we aren’t careful Syd will be back yelling at us to get slimmed down…’ “Arse.” “Love you to Sam.”

As they were wrapping up dinner, Aoife, Charlene, Elliot, and Eva arrived. Maddie and Carrie greeted their mom with excitement and asked if she brought them party clothes to wear for tonight, she opened up a couple of bags with new party clothes inside for the girls. AJ panicked as he knew they only brought essentials as they were going shopping tomorrow to stock the new house with clothes, etc.

AJ announced he was heading to a nearby department store to grab some clothes for tonight and asked if anyone needed anything. Scott, Chase, and Brent all looked panicked as well, in unison all replied – “I’m in.”

The four men jumped in the Escalade with Scott driving – AJ liked this; it was a simple thing but most of the time they were both in the car AJ drove. It was nice being taken care of in this little way. En route Chase started ribbing AJ – “You know Cuz, I’m sure the partygoers would love to see you in those 501s you wore on the way here, especially without underwear.”

Scott laughed a little too loudly – “Well my love, maybe I will just slip into those jeans and tease you all night and then just go to sleep when we get home.” Scott sputtered a bit – “Taz, I’m sorry I just imagined you showing up in those jeans and a very tight shirt that showed your tummy and watching Sean go ape shit. I can’t tell if he is homophobic or maybe a little into you.”

AJ, Chase, and Brent all started laughing uncontrollably. Brent was the first to calm enough to speak – “Scott, that’s cute. That man is HOMOPHOBIC and he is in general an ass, thinking that AJ’s dad was buying the vehicles and not using the brains God gives a goose. The body language and eye rolls when AJ introduced you as his fiancé and then again when he explained about Syd and falling for you and stated emphatically ‘You’re ALL man’ I wanted to kick him in the balls.”

Chase placed his hand on Brent’s thigh – “Whoa tiger, you’re kinda turning me on with this aggressive talk but I love my ‘live and let live’ fiancé better. Oh shit…” AJ spun around in his seat – “WTF cuz, you keep that shit a secret and when your fiancé turns your motor over you let it slip? When? How? Why did you keep it a secret?”

Brent squeezed Chase’s leg – “AJ, Chase, and I have technically been engaged since last May, the night you lost Syd, but with everything that has been going on we just didn’t think it was the right time to share. Hold on, while Chase oogled you from day one on the river I knew in my gut he would be my forever man. It took him a beat after Syd draped herself all over you that you were mere fantasy. Before the end of that weekend, we had played Hide the Sausage numerous times and have been together ever since. Just because we aren’t screaming from the rooftops (like you and Syd or you and Scott), hey look at us we fuck like rabbits or playing grab ass like Steve and Brett doesn’t mean we aren’t totally gone for each other.”

AJ felt bad for not realizing how long they had been in love and not just fuck buddies. “Guys, I’m sorry that I didn’t notice or think to ask – the two of you have been constants in my life and I will do better. I love you both.”

Scott let out a groan – “Ewwww. Feelings and shit.” Chase laughed – “Well played Popo.” “Thanks, Chantel.” “Fucking asshole.” “I’m rubber and you’re glue anything you say bounces off of me and sticks to you.”

It was AJ and Brent’s turn to groan – “AJ we have fallen in love with toddlers, do you think they can get us for underage sex? Ouch, you little dick that hurt do it again.” Chase twisted Brent’s nipple again. “I don’t think a toddler could tweak my nipple that hard. So maybe not toddlers but definitely little boys when they get around each other.” Brent caught Chase’s hand this time – “Not this time, or you will be giving me head right here in the back seat.”

Scott perked up – “Not in my ride. The first sex in here will be with my man, I will beat you both if you try anything in here.” The other three cracked up AJ ribbed Scott – “Sam, I love you but your cop routine doesn’t work with us – we’ve all seen you with a hard-on and I’ve had my dick in your ass and your dick in my ass, oh look we are here.”

Scott tried to pout slightly, but AJ grabbed his ass, squeezed, and let him know he was in for a ride later. The guys grabbed some more festive clothing as they only had jeans and shorts. They grabbed some things for the boys to wear and two crib mattresses and bedding for the boys to use for the week. Brent and Chase were behind AJ and Scott when they went through checkout. AJ grabbed their stuff and had it rung up with theirs, he made it clear that if he had not accepted the invitation the guys would not be buying dress clothes for tonight.

When they arrived home, AJ rinsed the boys’ clothes and tossed them in the dryer. Everyone was complaining that they would be late as a result. AJ stopped the bickering – “I know my boys, if I were to put clothes on them that had not been rinsed, they would be a nightmare tonight with complaints about everything being itchy.”

Conor and Caleb let everyone know that they would not complain as they are good boys. AJ then dressed them in other clothes that had not been rinsed. The complaining started almost immediately and AJ ignored them. When the dryer buzzed, he asked the boys if they wanted to wear those clothes or the ones they had on. As predicted, they both started pulling off the ones they had on. Score one for the dad.

They all made their way to the party; Scott drove the Escalade again which caused AJ to chuckle all the way to the truck. Aoife rode with AJ, Nanny, Chase, and Brent in the truck. Before they were out of the driveway Chase had to ask – “So what’s up with Popo and the Escalade? He always drives a truck but seems totally enamored with the Escalade.”

AJ chuckled – “I’d tell you if I could. He’s definitely a truck guy but he wanted a Ram truck and I thought we agreed on a GM product given we moved to the Escalade for our SUV. Or it could be he just really likes the vehicle. You could ask him tonight and maybe we will all know then. I honestly love this truck and am more than OK driving it but you know me I wanted a Range Rover and let that go because I bought the plane.”

Aoife and Nanny both chuckled at the last comment. Aoife smiled while she poked fun at AJ – “Whoa is you. Oh my, dear boy it must be hard to be so handsome, rich, blessed with two beautiful children and a second epic love. I know you have had shit in your life but you sound so pampered right now. ‘I wanted a Range Rover but had to settle for the Escalade because I bought a plane.’ Everyone in the truck, including AJ was laughing hysterically as they exited the vehicle at the party. The grandparents were getting the boys out of the Escalade while Scott tried to find out what was so funny.

Chase finally settled down long enough to throw his arm around Scott’s shoulder and lead him to the front door as he retold the story. Brent escorted Aoife and Nanny to the door with one lady on each arm. They were excited that they had such handsome company. AJ was waiting on his boys, Evie and JJ had the boys in their arms, who were wiggling to get down until they saw the disapproving look on their Daddy’s face. They immediately stopped wiggling and turned on the angel's face with their hands placed together on their cheeks.

AJ was laughing hysterically when his mom and dad stepped up to him, they actually thought he may have been drinking already. AJ shook his head – “Monkeys, you aren’t fooling me with the cherub act, you were being a bit naughty just now and then you saw me watching. I love you both more than you will ever know but I need you to mind your manners and listen to Carrie and the sitter when we get inside. We will be here for a few hours and then head back to our house to finally ring in the new year. Deal?”

Eliott, Charlene, Eva, Carrie, and Maddie walked up at that moment, Carrie hugged AJ – “Unc, what do you need me to do? I heard my name when you were talking to these two angels.” AJ laughed loudly at his niece – “With that comment, I know you heard me, you little hooligan.” AJ kissed the top of her head and ushered the rest of his family to the front door.

Scott, Chase, Brent, and Nanny were introducing Aoife to Brandon, Emily, Sean, and Amelia as AJ and the rest of the family approached the door. The remaining introductions were made with AJ’s extended family, just as they moved through the front door two handsome young men stepped into view – AJ was sure they were the Devereux and Rutherford boys as one looked just like Brandon and the other had Ameila’s features just the masculine version. They were both very attractive.

Chase looked in AJ’s direction with a look of – ‘Things could get interesting, they are kinda hot…’ The young man who looked like Amelia asked – “Which one of you men put my father in his place when you arrived at the airport, I want to shake your hand.” AJ quickly glanced at Sean and there was a brief glimpse of anger there but he masked it quickly. AJ stepped forward to shake the young man’s hand – “I don’t think I would characterize our exchange like that, I would just say that we came to a mutual understanding after an honest mistake regarding who was purchasing the new vehicles. I’m AJ, this is my fiancé, Scott, and our two boys Caleb and Conor. These are my parents, Evelyn ‘Evie’, Jonathan ‘JJ’, Elliot, and Charlene, we can discuss why I have 4 parents later as neither set is divorced.

This is Scott’s father Jonathan ‘JR’, and his companion Miranda. These are my grandmothers – Lindal ‘Nanny’ and Aoife ‘Gran’ along with my sister Eva and her two girls Carrie and Maddie. Finally, the two good-looking men in the back, my cousin Chase and his fiancé Brent, crap I wasn’t supposed to let that cat out of the bag.”

Seth shook AJ’s hand – “I’m Seth, obviously Sean and Amelia’s son, their oldest, my younger siblings are here somewhere, here – this is Sydney and Ashley.” There was a brief reaction from AJ as Sydney had blonde hair and green eyes with a quick glance at Charlene.

The other young man stepped forward – “Good evening, my name is Jeff, I’m Brandon and Emily’s oldest and these are my younger siblings, Jeremy and Jocelyn. Welcome to our home.”

With introductions out of the way, the kids were taken to the home area dedicated to the younger kids. Sydney, Ashley, and Jocelyn were staying with the younger kids and making sure they had a good time.

Scott, AJ, and the rest of their family started to mingle with the crowd of people who had joined the Devereaux and Rutherford families. About an hour into the event Brent and Chase found AJ and Scott – “Cuz, you do realize that Jeff and Seth are gay, a couple, and enamored with your sexy ass?”

AJ was caught flatfooted – “You are completely insane; they are still in high school and how do you know they are gay?” It was Brent’s turn to join the conversation – “AJ, you have no gaydar, you can’t tell when someone is interested in you and are totally taken with Scott so I understand how you might have missed the cues that they are definitely sending your way. They are not even 4 years younger than you are and they will both be 18 before you turn 22.”

Scott was amused – “Okay, so let’s say they are into AJ, why are you two so excited about it? And to be clear, I am 1000% certain AJ has keen gaydar and definitely knows when people are into him, case in point – he knew Chantel was ogling him at the river during their first meeting, he just doesn’t make a big deal out of it because he knows it is irrelevant.”

Chase chuckled – “Seriously Cuz, you knew , Ok Popo, leave your dick in your pants we get it AJ is your man.” Scott fired back – “That wasn’t my point. My point was – I’m tired of everyone judging AJ by his looks and not what’s on the inside…” AJ put his arm around Scott’s waist and pulled him close – ‘I love you.’ Scott left his rant where it was. Chase held his hands up in surrender.

AJ asked the simple question – “So what are you trying to say?”

Chase stood there looking confused – “I guess I was being a little bit gossipy. Sean’s son is gay and he is a homophobe. Now that I actually say it out loud, I sound like a teenage girl, uggghhhh… sorry for that. I did hear them talking about the two of you so we had a good conversation. and that they really would like to get to know you better, so be nice.” AJ and Scott both looked annoyed, Scott sort of growled – “Us, be nice, really?”