Being Different

One HOT Day

A/N: An incident something Damien does not expect turns into something more...

Damien POV

"So, it seems that you and this guy Randy are more than just friends from what I've observed, am I right?" Nik asked while I leaned in to check his homework.

"Yeah, we kind of are..." I chuckled, continuing to tick off the problems we just solved together. "Why do you ask?" I turned to face him deliberately, trying to scope him out.

"Well I just happen to think that he's cute and..." He hesitated, biting his lower lip.

"And?" My eyebrows shot up, eyeing him squarely in the face.

"And I just happen to think you're cuter..." He suddenly leaned over, capturing my lips in his. My initial reaction was one of surprise, but then, I found myself succumbing to that kiss, more than I ever imagined possible. A thousand thoughts raced through my mind but the deeper we went all those thoughts went right out the window!

"NO, ngh... (I moaned out loud) ...no...no this is...we can't...we can't do this..." I quickly turned my head to the right (as I was feeling insanely guilty of such pleasure). I tried to avoid his lips further, so that he inadvertently ended up kissing my ear, which made me emit another moan, much to his liking, but this whole situation was beginning to freak me out even more.

"Oh God, what did we just do?" I slapped my palm to my forehead in angst, as Nik grinned widely. Let's face it, the guy looked smug.

"We just kissed, and we both liked it. You can't deny that you didn't like it, did you?" The way he said it was more like a statement than a question.

I was at a total loss for words. He had me, dammit! He had me really good and I fell for it! Shit!!!

At that point, before I could retaliate, dad and Hawkes came back. Nik said nothing as he packed up his books. Dad even invited him to train with us tomorrow morning. I literally shrank into my seat!

"Sure! See you tomorrow morning, Damien" He winked seductively at me, having noticed that neither dad nor Hawkes were paying any attention at all to us.

Oh crap! If Randy finds out, he'll practically skin me alive!!! I sulked for the rest of the afternoon in my room since dad was really up to his neck in files. I helped to rifle through some of them, but the data bored me and I gave up after a couple of hours.

So, after dad had left me to my own devices, I moped around, trying to get my mind off the kiss...THAT kiss! Okay, I admitted that Nik was hot and smart but I never expected him to make a move on me like that. What was worse, I enjoyed it, and if dad and Hawkes hadn't come back, it might have escalated into something more.

Dinnertime came around and dad was still going through some files in his study. Alma had to bring him his portion since there was so much data on Egon to go through. I had my meal alone and went upstairs to bed since I had early morning training tomorrow, and Nik was going to be there.

This was going to be extremely awkward, but I couldn't get out of it. What excuse could I have? I straddled a pillow between my legs as I slept, trying not to think of that kiss which left me craving for more.

But my body betrayed me, and I found myself getting wet, as I rubbed myself against the pillow. The heat between my loins refused to dissipate until I had groaned out my release soaking my boxers in the process!!! Damn you Nik!!!

The next morning, I nearly missed the training session, since it was difficult to sleep after what I had experienced the night before. But there he was, looking gorgeous in a tank top and running pants, sitting quietly on the mat, waiting.

My Sifu disciplined me for my tardiness which earned me a severe tongue-lashing. My dad was nowhere to be seen. I could only imagine that he was still going through those files that Bryant had left.

I refused to allow Nik's presence to cloud my focus and I managed to best him in two out of three of our practice bouts. During the third trial however, he managed to grip my leg and throw me down onto the mat, face up with his crotch right in my face! How embarrassing!

He smirked seeing the crimson rising in my cheeks as he stood up, holding out a hand to me. He pulled me up off the mat. We bid our Sifu with respectful bows, and hands folded together in gratitude.

We then went up to our respective rooms to shower, but not before he grabbed my arm and cornered me in the hallway, stealing another kiss from me to which I replied with a knee to his groin. No sir, I wasn't going to fall for that again!

Nik grimaced but bit his lip, as his face contorted in pain. He sank to his knees flashing me the finger as I sneaked into my room, while holding in my laughter. As soon as I closed the door, I just howled, clutching my sides before they would burst!

After Hawkes drove us both back to school later that morning, I instantly spotted Randy leaning against the brick wall surrounded by our teammates who were chatting away, watching us drive in with a bewildered look upon his face. He must have been wondering why I was with Nik.

"Hey..." Randy sauntered up to us as we got out of the car, quietly observing us. I thought that he was going to explode, seeing us together but he seemed pretty calm which made me cautious. He casually threw his arm over my shoulder, hugging me close to him, while pulling me along towards the main entrance. Nik noticed his reaction, chuckled and quietly walked behind us.

Once we got into Homeroom, Randy took a seat next to me and Nik stayed close by, two seats behind. We sat there quietly waiting for the bell to go as Randy threw a longing look at me.

I had been gone for three weeks...three crazy weeks of bonding with my dad, losing a mother I never knew and discovering even more about this very intense organization my father was involved in. Here was this guy...this sweet and silly guy eyeing me from head to toe during Homeroom...Randy Crum.

I sighed, and resolved to place my hand in his, with fingers interlaced to our next class which happened to be English Literature. Again, Randy was being the consummate gentleman, allowing me to get to my seat first before he took his own place beside me.

I was liking this new side of him, and quite interestingly so but I couldn't help but wonder what had changed him during these weeks while I was away. I said nothing but kept my hand in his underneath the desk because our teacher wasn't very approving of our openly gay relationship, although she never made any derogatory remarks towards us.

The Coach was all for it, however, simply because he really had no choice. My dad would fire his ass if he didn't comply. Some of our other teammates were confused themselves about their own sexuality that, upon seeing us together, sort of gave them some relief to be themselves, especially for those who were gay.

As for other classmates, there were a few hostile groups who were outwardly homophobic, and opted to steer clear of us altogether, which suited me just fine. I'd rather avoid any altercations that might cause certain situations to arise, and the last thing I needed was a fuming Randy Crum vowing to kill anyone in sight who opposed our union.

After three other classes one of which was Science class, was something Randy utterly loathed. Nik and I had begun working on some of the logistics of building our robot. Yes, it was really going to happen and I was so stoked to win this competition.

Dad even offered to give up some lab space to us back at the compound, so that we could concentrate on our work, and I relented stating at least he or Hawkes should be present during that time to monitor our progress. I was wary of what Nik might do if we were left alone.

Somehow, ever since Nik had tried a move on me, I didn't really trust him. It awoke feelings in me that I only thought I had for Randy. I didn't want to betray Randy at all costs, no matter what had happened to his father...