The Escort S2

Part 93: Plain gay vanilla

I take this personal time to check in with JJ.

"So, how's everything going with you and Ivory?"

"Uh, it's okay, I guess." I was hoping to not get into a long conversation, but I can see this is his way of asking for advice.

"You sound concerned. Is something going on?"

""Oh no, nothing at all. Just the usual stuff," JJ says with a sigh.

"You sure there's nothing going on?" I ask again.

"Nothing I can't handle," JJ says.

I walk over to get a cup of banana milk from the fridge.

"Well, if you're really interested," he moans. Of course, I'm not interested in his love troubles, however I'm committed to supporting him. Even when his timing is bad as usual.

"JJ," I say pouring my milk into a tall glass. "Spit it out. I can't play with you all day. If you have something to share, please share it."

"Okay, I'll tell you since you want to know." I roll my eyes. "Baek was over here last night giggling all about Chany. Apparently, they are in a new relationship and having sex. It's just been a few days. I can't believe it, everybody's doing it except me and Ivory."

"Oh my God, they're having sex," I gasp and cover my mouth jokingly, "the horror of it!" I laugh.

"It's not funny," JJ pouts.

"No, it's not. But you are, dude."

"JJ, you can't compare them to you and Ivory. They're both older and quite experienced. Anyway, sounds like a conversation you need to have with your man."

He continues to share. "It's been 6 months since I met him and there was an attraction from the beginning for both of us. I don't know. I'm trying to be patient, but he drives me wild."

"JJ, have you tried having a conversation with him about it? He is quite honest."

"I can't have a conversation with him about that! I have no idea where to start. It just happened with Kyle and me. You remember Tae's holiday party?"

"Yeah, and I'm still trying to forget it," I chuckle.

"I don't want to be rude, but I want to be with him more than I've ever wanted to be with anyone else. Kookie, I love him."

"Okay, JJ, then tell him that. Also, give him space. He's been through a trauma. Communication is the most important aspect of your relationship. Sex is important, but communication is far more important." JJ tilts his chin in agreement. "I suggest you talk with him and tell him the truth and then you both decide how you will go forward."

"That sounds like a scary conversation to me, Kookie. What if he—"

"Stop it, JJ. Just do it."

"Thanks, Kookie."

I nervously place my breakfast items on the tray and walk up the long staircase to our bedroom.

Tae's usually rousing by now but he's sleeping. Quietly I place the tray down on Tae's bedside table. I sit on the bed next to him and start peppering his neck with soft kisses as he stirs.

He opens his beautiful eyes and smiles up at me. "Good morning, baby," I say.

"Good morning, sweetheart." He sluggishly sits up and stretches.

"Baby, I've been thinking." Tae says.

"Yes, what about?" I ask.

"I've been so busy with the wedding that I've neglected you. I'm really sorry, Kookie."