Coming of Age

JR shook his head and smiled – “AJ I’m driving separately. I don’t think it would be a good idea for you and me to be locked in a car for four hours.”

AJ smiled – “I knew you would not be brave enough. You talk tough but you certainly seem to be afraid of little ole me and I for one have absolutely no idea why that would be, I’m perfectly charming just ask your son.”

Scott, Maria and the Sergeant were all laughing hysterically at Chief Reed, who was less than amused – “Alright enough of the antics from the peanut gallery. AJ you are charming, well-mannered, adorable and have cast a spell over my entire family and it appears the entire police department. That said, you know as well as I do we get sideways occasionally and being stuck with nowhere to go for 4 hours could be a lot.”

AJ chuckled as he finished strapping the boys in – “Chief, what’s the real reason? I don’t buy us getting sideways as the reason. There is something else going on, if you really want to drive by yourself, just say so. Don’t make up some lame excuse that has holes all through it.”

JR prickled – “AJ, this is what I’m talking about, you never just take me at my word.”

AJ smiled and shook his head – “So I’m supposed to take you at your word but you won’t do the same for me? Seems a bit hypocritical but by all means, I’ll take you at your word – I’m the problem and you are the most well-mannered, easy to get along with, charming and even-handed man in the world.

Scott, I think I should head out before I say something I can’t take back.”

Scott chimed in – “Wait up, I’ll grab my stuff and go with you.”

JR chimed in – “Scott everyone wants to say goodbye before you leave.”

Scott looked at his dad – “I’ll be around before we leave for North Carolina. I’ll swing by at another time.

AJ, hold up. Let’s get my stuff and head out.”

Maria was shaking her head and Sarge could not keep his mouth shut – “You certainly handled that with grace and dignity boss man. I have known you for 20+ years and I have seen you at your best and your worst, that interaction was bordering on the worst.”

JR started to say something but Maria cut him off – “Boss, I probably should not say anything but AJ is right – there is more to this than you not wanting to be in the car with him for 4 hours. You are running the risk of pushing Scott away if you keep this up. He is my best friend and I know for a fact he is frustrated with you and your hot/cold interactions with him and AJ. This relationship caught all of us, including them off guard but they are so good together and I would bet you a year’s salary, they will stick together and those that don’t get on board will see less and less of them. Tread carefully.”

JR cleared his throat – “Ok, I didn’t handle that well at all. AJ caught me off guard as usual. He knows something is up and something is up and I know myself, I can’t be trapped in a car with him and not spill the beans.

I have two things of deep sentimental value that I am giving them at Thanksgiving dinner – I’m giving Harper’s leather satchel briefcase and her gold cross to Scott and my dad’s watch and gold cross to AJ as sendoff gifts for law and medical school. I can’t easily hide all of it in an overnight bag without looking like I’m moving in.

You saw how I was when AJ asked me about riding with them. I don’t know what it is about him, I get defensive and tongue-tied. It’s like he is a living lie detector, he knows I’m up to something and won’t let it go.”

Maria laughed out loud – “You really are afraid of him, damn I never thought I would see the day. You know boss, all you have to do is put those things in a box, put them in the car and when they ask about the box be direct – ‘I love you both, but you need to mind your own business’.’”

Sarge nodded in agreement – “It’s humorous to see you like this. the last time I saw you like this was when Harper was going at you about something. You got blustery, stammered and could not keep it together. Your son’s boyfriend is doing the same thing to you now.”

JR was not amused – “You two are still on duty, get back to work. I’ll take your suggestion under advisement Maria. I don’t want to create a rift but why can’t they just leave me alone about this?”

Maria chuckled – “JR, it’s because he loves your son and wants your approval. If I were in his shoes, I would not feel like I had your support with how you act around him. You are aggressive, annoyed and sometimes downright rude.”

JR was shocked by the comment. He didn’t see himself that way and he certainly didn’t mean to make AJ feel that way. AJ was the first person that Scott had dated he even really liked. Maureen was someone he despised from the get-go. He turned to go back to his office and stopped at the door – he heard Scott, AJ and the boys heading out. Scott and AJ were laughing and joking with each other. His son was a totally different person with AJ – he was relaxed, happy, more outgoing and seemed to be on top of the world.

He yelled across the room – “AJ, what time are we leaving for your parents’ home tomorrow?”

AJ stopped dead in his tracks, turned and had the biggest smile on his face – “We planned on leaving tomorrow at 7:30 AM. You can either stay with us tonight or we can swing by and pick you up on the way, will that work for you?”

JR had crossed the room – “If you’ll pick me up that will allow me to get some paperwork caught up tonight. Are we stopping for breakfast, drive through or eating before we leave?”

AJ hugged JR – “I’ll have breakfast in the car with us – coffee & breakfast sandwiches for the adults, milk, cheerios and fruit for the boys.”

JR saw a tear roll down his son's face as he was talking to AJ and realized he must have been doing what Maria had said, so he was going to address it here and now – “Adult breakfast would be awesome. That said, I have to say something – Maria busted my chops on my behavior with you AJ. I honestly thought she had lost her mind but I can tell from the tears on Scott’s face that she was right. So, to that end, I’ll stay with you tonight so we can talk openly and clear some things up before we head out. I’ll bring some Thai food over around 6:30, will that work for you?”

Scott hugged his dad – “Thank you, we’ll see you at 6:30.”

Scott grabbed the stroller from AJ and kissed him on the lips. JR could tell a weight had been lifted from his son’s shoulders. Damn, he had to get this straightened out. As AJ slid his hand into Scott’s back pocket, he looked over his shoulder and mouthed to JR, ‘Thank you’. Scott put his head on AJ’s shoulder as they walked out of the station and AJ pulled him closer as he carried Scott’s bag on his other shoulder.

On the drive home, Scott was on cloud nine. It appeared that his Dad finally realized he was different around AJ and it was impacting their relationship. AJ was watching Scott out of the corner of his eye – “Sam, you look like you just jizzed in your pants will I need to clean up the seat when we get home.”

Scott punched AJ in the arm – “Dick, that was rude. I can’t help it if I’m happy that my dad finally got enough of a kick in the ass to realize he has been a dick to my Taz.”

AJ grabbed Scott’s hand and kissed the back of it – “Have I told you lately that I love you to the moon and back?”

Scott replied – “Always and forever my love. Yes, you told me that 3 times at the station and I believe no less than 5 other times today. I think you need to say it a few more times before we go to bed though, I’m getting old and forget things. By the way, in case your ultra-young mind forgot – Taz, I love you to the moon and back.”

AJ squeezed Scott’s hand – “Always and forever, my Sam.”

AJ and Scott arrived back at their house and finished getting everything packed and into the Tahoe. They left room for JR’s stuff. They were both a little giddy at this point – the tension of late had been ignored but it was always a bit of an undercurrent. AJ was in the kitchen starting the boys’ dinner when JR knocked and entered from the garage.

JR set the bags of food on the counter and turned for the garage – “I need to grab my stuff from the car for the trip.” He came back in with a duffle of clothes and a box that he sat just inside the door. AJ had unpacked the food while Scott got the boys in their high chairs.

AJ was smiling when JR came into the house – “Thanks Dad for getting the boys something they could eat without spice, saves me from having to make them something. I do hope it was ok for me to use the term ‘Dad’.”

JR was blushing but very excited that AJ had referred to him as Dad – “It’s more than ok, it’s been a few months and you are just as much part of my family as Grant and Becca. Let’s dish up as I believe we need to clear the air.”

The guys dished up their food and sat around the counter with the boys. JR was quiet for a moment and then began – “I believe I have given you the wrong impression since August. The last 4 months have been bittersweet for me – I’ve lost a great cop on the force; my son is moving across the country and I will be in Pullman by myself for the first time since getting married to Harper some 35+ years ago.

AJ, as I told you back in August you are truly a Tasmanian Devil – you are everywhere at once, you are truly a force of nature and quite frankly a bit intimidating. Let me finish, please. You are just 21 years old but have the soul, the thoughts and actions of someone much older but at the same time, you have a youthful exuberance that can be exhausting. You are typically the first one up and the last one to bed. I know from talking with Scott he is amazed at your energy and vitality.

I feel like I’m always trying to keep up and seem to annoy you with my questions and sometimes facial expressions. I realized today after Maria kicked my butt that I am coming across as rude, judgmental and sometimes downright mean. That is not what is going on, I’m frankly struggling to keep up with your ability to receive information, process it, make a decision and move on. Half the time I feel like you have run the race, collected the medal, eaten dinner and are ready for a night out by the time I cross the finish line.

So please don’t take my moods, stunned silence, annoying facial expressions as anything other than me processing everything on a commodore 64 when you are running on a quantum computer. I get there but by the time I do, you are long gone.”

AJ was struggling to keep it together, so instead of saying anything he got up and hugged JR like his life depended on it. When he pulled back, they both had tears running down their faces and they hugged again. Scott was pretty much a puddle of wet stuff as he now knew he could rest easy that his dad was not a dick and did not hate his future husband. “So, dad, what’s in the box?”

JR chuckled – “Scott, it's none of your business so keep your nose out of it and AJ that goes double for you.”

AJ played hurt – “I’m offended. I didn’t ask and figured if it was for us, you would have said something, unlike Sam here I’m ok with not knowing everything on my timeline.”

Scott coughed out some food – “Sell that shit somewhere else Taz, you are the most curious person I know.”

AJ was having none of this in his house – “Sam, you confuse curiosity with nosiness. You are being nosy about your dad’s stuff. I’m more curious as to why he didn’t put it in the Tahoe vs. bringing it in to taunt you with.”

JR got up and grabbed the box and put it in the back of the Tahoe. Came back into the house and started eating again. AJ made a point of mocking Scott about the box – “So, Sam is the nosiness gone or are you going to fret all night until you go down and open the box?”

Scott shook his head – “You really are being a dick. Remind me again why I love you to the moon and back?”

AJ smiled – “Always and forever Sam and because I’m so fucking adorable that’s why.”

Scott kissed AJ’s cheek – “Oh yeah now I remember.”

AJ elbowed him in the side – “You are getting older every damn day, soon you’ll be collecting social security.”

“Dick.”

They finished eating and had a great evening. JR asked if he could use the office to finish some paperwork, which was not a problem. He went in and got to work while AJ and Scott took the boys upstairs for baths. Scott turned into the hall bath while AJ continued to the master bathroom. He stripped Caleb and removed his clothes as well while Scott stood staring at him. AJ turned the shower on and got the temperature right – he and Caleb got in the shower. Conor was now fussing to beat the band. Scott was just staring at AJ in all his glory. AJ got out of the shower and took Conor from Scott, stripped him and went back in the shower with the boys.

Scott continued to just stare at his gorgeous boyfriend. AJ stepped back out of the shower and stripped Scott. Scott had the biggest smile on his face and the biggest hard-on he could remember. “I was feeling left out, was waiting for you to strip me too.” He pulled AJ into a hot deep kiss and they got in the shower with the boys who were having a blast in the water, being big boys.

AJ prepared two washcloths, he gave one to Conor and kept one for himself. Conor looked confused. AJ told him to do everything Dada did to Sam to Caleb and then we’ll switch. AJ started to wash Scott with a washcloth and soap. He started at his neck and worked his way down to his toes. Everything he did to Scott, Conor did to Caleb so he definitely left his big bits mostly alone but got everything clean. He discreetly ran his hand up and down Scott’s crack circling his hole while running the washcloth up and down his abs. Scott was leaking like a faucet as AJ sunk a finger into his hole and found his prostate.

He kept his finger in there while he made his way down his body. When he had finished so had Conor. Scott whispered to AJ – ‘you are such a fucking tease. I’m going to ride you later until you scream.’ Scott took the washcloth and began to wash AJ in the same manner that AJ had done. He ran his fingers up and down AJ’s crack but did not penetrate him until AJ spread his legs a bit and guided his finger to his hole. Scott asked – “are you sure”. AJ smiled and said, “just take it slow”.

AJ was uncomfortable but he was doing all of the things he and his therapist had talked about. He so wanted to enjoy this but the visions of the rape were still pushing their way in. Scott was being very gentle and rhythmic with his movement but he could tell that AJ was tense. He went to pull his finger out and AJ held his hand where it was, God he loved this man.

AJ was leaking precum but was not fully erect, he was also not flaccid which was a big deal. Ass play had always left him mostly limp. Therapy and Scott were helping him deal with the violation. Scott stood up and kissed AJ on the cheek – “I love you to the moon and back. I’m still going to fuck you senseless tonight.”

AJ chuckled – “always and forever Sam. Maybe we can try something larger than a finger tonight.”

Scott hugged AJ tight – “Taz you aren’t ready for that. You were sweating the entire time I had this little finger up there.” Scott held his finger next to his thick 8-inch cock. “We will get there but I’m not going to rush this. I love you inside me and I want to be inside you but we will get there in due course. I want you to love it when I fill you with my baby batter and know you are carrying a little piece of me with you for a time.”

They dried each other off and then made sure the boys had gotten completely dry as well. They walked with them down to their bedroom and ran into JR in the hall. JR was caught off guard by 4 naked bodies – “Did you forget I was here? Fuck Scott, you’ve had that thing up your back door? Damn and it’s not even hard. I honestly thought all the banter about AJ’s cock size was just that but holy hell.”

Scott smiled and hugged his dad, whispering in his ear – ‘You have no idea how awesome it feels. When he runs that big, flared head over my prostate I blow every fucking time.’

AJ swatted Scott’s ass playfully – “Sam, I think you are sharing way too much information with your dad. You were straight until this summer and then you jumped into the gay pool with a foot-long sub, I think he is a little overwhelmed.”

JR chuckled – “AJ, you have no idea how overwhelmed I am right now and the scary thing is I’m a little bit turned on seeing you completely naked. Scott, you did good, if you are going to embrace the gayness, we all have – you fell for the right man. I think I’m going to go take a cold shower.”

AJ could not resist – “See Sam, I told you way back in August that your daddy has a crush on your man.” JR kept walking to the bathroom and flipped AJ the bird.

Scott laughed at the two of them – “Taz, I’m not sure how anyone could resist your charms with your clothes on, but naked I’m sure everyone in the world would be putty in your hands. Let’s get the boys settled so you can sex me up.”

JR yelled out – “I heard that and did not need that vision in my head. Thanks so very much, boys.”

AJ and Scott proceeded into the boys’ bedroom and got them ready for bed. It was Scott’s turn to read stories, so he grabbed a blanket and put it across his legs and the boys crawled up onto his lap. Scott wrapped his arms around the boys and held the book in front of them and started to read – “Conor turn the page.” Scott continued to read the story and got to the bottom of the next page. Conor went to turn the page but Scott cleared his throat and Caleb reached out and turned the page. They made it about halfway through the book when both monkeys were asleep.

AJ had gone downstairs to lock up but had not returned so Scott carefully got up and placed the boys in bed. He covered them up, shut the light off and pulled the door closed. He heard voices from downstairs so he grabbed a pair of shorts and headed downstairs. When he rounded the corner, he saw the four musketeers and a very naked AJ. He walked up to AJ and wrapped his arms around him and whispered in his ear – ‘Taz you are completely naked, don’t you think it would be good to put some clothes on?’

Chase chuckled – “Don’t spoil our fun. He is perfectly fine in all his glory. We like perving on him and he is very comfortable with his body. Oh, I see, you don’t want anyone else to enjoy the view. Give Popo an inch he is going to take a mile with our Big.”

Scott was amused – “So Chantal to be clear, he may be your big but he is my future husband so ogle all you want. I catch you touching and they won’t find the body, ok sweetie?” Scott sat in AJ’s lap effectively covering his bits.

Brent was in hysterics – “One nothing Popo to Chantal. Much like visa – priceless. Ouch, that was not called for my love.”

Chase was not amused – “Don’t think that will be the extent of your punishment for siding with Popo. As far as you Popo, where do you get off calling me Chantal?”

Scott wiggled his and squeezed AJ’s cock – “Well my dear, I told you early on that Popo sounded like a little girl thing. You continue to use it so I came up with a darling little girl name for you. I actually ordered you a nice little dress and frilly underwear too.”

Everyone in the room was in stitches except Chase. He was annoyed that Scott had the upper hand and he saw no way to turn the tables, so he played along – “Popo, will you let Chantal sit in your lap, she is a bit scared of all these big bad men here.” Chase didn’t wait for an answer, he sat in Scott’s lap and draped himself over him. He rubbed his chest and pinched his nipples – “Oh my Popo, this stick seems to be getting bigger will it hurt little ole Chantal?” AJ flexed his cock in Scott’s crack causing him to moan from the overstimulation.

Chase kissed his cheek and stood up with the biggest grin on his face, which quickly faded when Scott pulled him down across his knees and swatted his ass hard several times. Scott was rock hard but so was Chase – “Chantal was a bad little girl. Playing with Popo’s stick and nips was not appropriate without asking.” Smack the fifth swat on the ass.

JR stepped into the room took one look around and went back upstairs. Everyone started laughing hysterically. Scott let Chase up and grabbed his stick – “Nice, but not as nice as this one.” Pointing at AJ’s fully erect cock as he stood up. AJ grabbed him and pulled him back into his lap – “Dick, you sit in my lap, massage my cock with your ass, get me hard and then show it off to everyone. You may be in for a dry spell my friend.”

The friends bantered a bit more, then settled in for a conversation about the upcoming holiday week. Two of the four musketeers had to stay until Tuesday mid-day as they had assignments to finish. AJ and Scott were leaving in the morning – Sunday for a full week. Chase and Steve were heading out on Monday morning so they could spend Sunday with Brent and Brett but give them enough time to get their work done.

Everyone had been invited to AJ’s parents’ home. The guys were spending Thanksgiving Day with their families but would be over for at least Saturday for a day of games, hiking, etc. It was getting a bit late so the guys made their way to the door. Scott was still trying to shield AJ’s naked body from the guys which amused everyone. AJ finally swatted his ass – “Sam, I’m yours. Me being naked is something I have done forever; the guys know that I’m off limits and so are you. If it bothers you, I will wear shorts in the future but know I’m only interested in you.”

The musketeers in unison – “AAHHH, isn’t that sweet.” AJ hugged them all, Chase squeezed AJ’s cock, which bought him three smacks to the head – one from Brent, one from Scott and one from AJ. To which he replied – “So fucking worth it. Next time maybe I’ll grab it with both hands. It is a work of art and needs to be appreciated.”

Scott was amused – “So Chantal, I really hope you like pink chiffon and lace panties. They will be with us at mom and dad’s place. Oh shit, I forgot to get Chantal some heels.”

Brent joined in – “I’ll grab some white stilettos for her. Babe, this is kinda making me horny.”

Chase was not amused – “In your fucking dreams. Ain’t happening now or ever. Scott, just to be clear you can fuck the hell off.”

Scott smirked and pulled Chase into a hug whispering – ‘You are really cute when you are annoyed. I might even consider doing you all dolled up.’

Chase squeezed Scott’s ass – “Not happening in a dress. I might give in to it if we’re both in jock straps but the dress is not happening.”

Scott smiled – “But you are really cute and would look HOT in the dress.”

Chase turned and headed out the door with two birds flying over his shoulders. Everyone headed out with him laughing that Chase could not break Scott. When the door was closed Scott grabbed AJ and pulled him in for a kiss but AJ turned his head – “I told you, you were in for a dry spell.”

Scott pouted – “Taz, come on. I was just winding you up so that I could get you off quicker and maybe only have 3 orgasms to your one tonight. Please, baby, I need you.”

AJ shook his head and walked up the stairs with Scott on his heels. When they got to the bedroom AJ went in and brushed his teeth, getting ready for bed. Scott was following him around like a puppy, begging for some adult time. AJ ignored him completely, crawled into bed and turned out his lamp. Scott reluctantly crawled into bed and shut his lamp off. Before he could settle in, his knees were around his ears and AJ’s tongue was buried in his ass.

Scott moaned out – “I thought I was in for a dry spell.”

AJ continued his oral assault, when he finally came up to suck on Scott’s nuts he breathed out – “It was dry from the front door to our bed. I don’t think I could handle lying next to your sexy ass without having some fun but if you want me to stop, just say the word.” AJ sucked both nuts into his mouth – which was more than a mouthful and Scott moaned out – “You stop and I’ll stick my dick down your throat while you sleep. You are going to get me off before I nod off.”

With that, it was on. AJ tried some new techniques which were mostly a rousing success. Licking Scott’s armpits did nothing for either man, breathing the musk in absolutely did it for AJ but the tongue thing was a miss. As AJ brought their mouths together, he slowly entered Scott’s lava tube and growled out – ‘ffffuuuuucccckkkk’ as he sank into his short hairs.

AJ pulled back from the kiss and just stared at Scott – “You are such a beautiful man, inside and out. I love you to the moon and back.”

Scott was overwhelmed with emotion and pleasure but was able to respond – “Taz you rock my world by just being, always and forever.” The two men spent the next 30 minutes rocking each other’s worlds. They were spent, sweaty and so connected that when they fell asleep – Scott was the first to drift off. AJ laid there staring at his ‘Sam’ and began to get aroused again. Scott rolled slightly inadvertently presenting his ass to AJ’s cock. It took everything in his power to relax and ignore the calling.

He had almost willed himself to sleep when he felt Scott push fully onto his cock – “Taz, for future reference, if you are horny and I’m asleep you have my permission to sex me up. I certainly am not going to complain about having an orgasm or two with you.” Scott was flexing his ass around AJ’s cock who had begun to slowly withdraw and reenter, hitting Scott’s prostate every time.

The two were moving as one, AJ was not going to miss the opportunity to ride the O train with Scott – “Sam, I’m close.” “Ride the train, I’ll be there with you.” The two men were writhing in pleasure, as AJ blasted into Scott’s ass, Scott soaked the sheets in front of him. As they came down from their orgasms, they drifted off together.