Wander Lost

Chapter 1

The dedication is to the person who got me into BoyxBoy..Not like she asked me to but her book was the first BoyxBoy story I read and I loved it. Thank you!! ^_^

Chapter 1

"Ten seconds on the clock! Shoot!" I called out to Jared, my best friend, as the seconds ticked by. "Shoot!!" I yelled again and he snapped his wrist and let the ball sail from his hands and roll around the rim of the hoop. Five four three two- He made it!! Everyone crowded around Jared and started cheering his name. I jumping in and hi-fived him. He did great.

"Hey, man!" He yelled and laughed along with the team. "Want to go out and get some pizza?" He called over to me and I nodded quietly, watching him. He laughed at something one of our teammates said then patted my back, telling me it's time to go. As we were walking out, Sabrina, a sweet cheerleader, jumped into Jared's arms and pressed her lips to his. He kissed her back just as forcefully. I just stood and watched, waiting for it to end.

"Hey, Sabrina. I was about to go out for pizza with James. Want to come?" He asked her as he pulled away. I stopped myself from protesting that we never hang out together anymore. I stopped myself, though. I had to if I wanted to stay his friend. He has been going out with Sabrina for a whole three years and every time someone says 'no' to letting her tag along, he ditches them.

"Nah. I promised the girls I would meet up with them later. Love you, babe. Bye." She pecked his cheek and I thanked whoever was up there as she walked away. I got my time with Jared and no one else. That just made my day.

"Let's go man." Jared started to walk out to the parking lot and I watched him for a second before following after him. I pressed the 'unlock' button on my keys and he hopped into the passenger seat. I climbed into the driver seat and took a deep breath before starting the car and backing out. Jared pressed the volume knob on the radio and I, quickly, switched it off again.

"Why can't we listen to the radio?" Jared glanced at me and I took a large swallow, feeling the redness creep into my cheeks. This wasn't something I wanted to explain to him so I pressed the 'eject' button and pulled the CD out as fast as I could, then pressed the 'on' button again.

"There." I answered, shortly, and continued to drive to our favorite pizza place.

"What's on that CD?" Jared reached for the CD case in my lap and I tried to grab it before he did, but failed miserably. Along with having the feel of his fingers touch the top of my jeans. I suppressed the shiver that tried to make its way down my spine and gulped down the moan.

"Don't-" I started, but it was too late. He already saw it.

"Why are you listening to Dr. Drill on Gayness?" He glanced over at me and I pressed my lips together, clenched my teeth and forced myself to act calm.

"Jared, I wanted to tell you but- Never mind that. I'm gay, Jared." I glanced at him and his face whitened.

"You're- You are.. You're gay?" He turned to face me as I pulled into the farthest parking spot from the building. Fridays were always busy nights. Especially the Friday night that Cougars won the championships.

"Yeah. You got a problem with it?" I looked over at him and he shook his head fiercely. He didn't reply, though. He just stared at me with his bright green eyes. His face was starting to gain it's color and he stopped shaking. His mouth loosened and his nose twitched, smelling the warm odor of pizza.

"Let's talk about this later. I need pizza." He laughed, nervously I might add, and jumped out. Jared waited for me at the hood of my black Toyota and walked inside with me, but not looking at me.