Our Story (boyxboy)

4. Early Love

Gavin's POV

I've managed to get through the whole day without glancing, staring, or even noticing Josh. Is it really wise to tell him now? Now that I'm with someone? I don't see how that has anything to do with the situation at hand but it's just a reoccurring thought. What if he's also having dreams, the same dreams I am? Are we connected? I push these thoughts aside and wait for Jon in the back parking lot of the high school.

"AHHHAH!"

*Me shrieking in terror*

"Haha did I scare you?"

"YOU LITTLE BITCH WHAT THE HELL?!"

"You loved it."

"Whatever loser."

We laugh and walk together, hands connected, glancing at each other every now and then as we walk towards his car. As we get in, I get a good look. I've never actually been in Jon's car and it's nice. No idea what kind of car it is but it's nice.

"You okay?"

"Yeah fine, just, a little freaked out."

"Chill out, it's going to be okay. We're going to be okay."

He flashes me a smile and I give a fake laugh and sigh heavily.

"With this paper, and swim, and these dreams I've been feeling very overwhelmed lately."

"Have the dreams gotten worse? Like, sexual?"

He asks with concern and I think curiosity in his voice.

"No, they haven't been sexual. They've been sweet and perfect. Everything I want in this relationship."

I smile and put my head on his shoulder as he starts the car. We pull out of the drive way and I'm leaning against the window with my hand intertwined with his. All this seems very familiar and I recall my little dream. I quickly jump up and make sure Jon is paying attention to the road.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, you okay?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine. This moment was in one of my dreams except I was driving, Josh was here, and I look over at him for a split second and I hear a honk then, nothing. It goes black after that."

He remains silent and turns his face back to the road.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't be explaining this to you."

"No it's okay, really, I'm here to help with any problems you have. I want to give you my all."

My heart does kick flips when I hear these words. I lay back in my seat and await our destination.

20 minutes later, we arrive at an abandoned shack. Getting a strange feeling about this, I take my time getting out of the car. I look over at Jon with fear and confusion.

"Why are we here, hell, where are we?"

"This is where I come to relax and enjoy nature. Come on, I'll show you."

Hesitant, I follow and intertwine our hands. I stay close to his side and feel the firmness and warmth of his body. As he leads me through tall grasses, we come across a cherry blossom tree. It's so beautiful, sitting beside a crystal clear lake with a dock. I stand there in awe as I stare at the sight before me. I become angry with myself for not bringing my camera to capture this beautiful scene. As I turn to look at Jon, I notice him getting undressed. I jump back a bit startled.

"What the hell are you doing?"

"I'm gonna go swimming. Care to join?"

"So we skipped swim practice, to come and swim?"

"Yeah why? Do you not like it? Would you rather be somewhere else?"

"No. This is my idea of the perfect date. Doing what I love with the person I want to be with the most."

He smiles at me and scans my body.

"Well, go on then, strip for me!"

"Perv!"

We laugh and I start to get undressed until I'm in my boxers. I walk over to the dock and stand by Jon. I lock our fingers together, making sure he knows he isn't leaving me. We look into each other's eyes and begin to lean in. As we get closer, I rethink my actions and throw him into the water.

"What the hell?!"

"Hahahahahah!!!"

"You better get in or I'm gonna throw you in."

"Okay. Okay. I'm coming, calm down ma'am."

The water is warm, for it being October. We splash around and goof off for a little. We relax and float on our backs, just thinking about things. As the wind picks up, the cherry blossom blessed us with its petals, surrounding us, making this the best day I've ever experienced. I'm here with someone I like very much, surrounded by beautiful scenery, floating on a vestal clear lake. I couldn't ask for a better first date.

"It's getting late, we should get going."

The sun begins to set as we're getting out of the lake. I take one last look as we're leaving and sigh heavily. I want to come back here, especially with him.

The ride back is mostly silent, besides the small talk over music and other various things.

We pull up to the Y, where swim practices because I didn't say anything to my dad about this. What? You think I'm stupid? Anyways, I turn to look at him and he turns to look at me.

"We have to go back there."

"Anytime. Just call me or something."

"Today was probably the best day of my life up to this point. I couldn't have imagined it any other way than with you. I really like you Jon. I think we should take things slowish. What almost happened on the docks was almost stepping over the boundary."

"Understood, won't happen again until you're ready. I just want to make you feel safe and comfortable."

"Thanks Jon, you're the best boyfriend anyone could ever ask for."

"Psh, I know."

"You're unbelievable."

"I'll talk to you later or tomorrow then."

"Alright talk to you sometime later or tomorrow."

"See ya."

"Bye."

That's was by far the best date of my life and it was only just, the beginning.