The fire still burnt, despite being neglected. The party had been one of the bigger ones. Almost everyone had showed up. However, after a long night the party was over and just about everyone had left.
The campfire was well made, with smooth rocks outlining it and a wood pile and axe neatly arranged nearby. Benches of logs cut in half encircled the campfire. An open drink cooler, its bottom full of water from melted ice, and a dozen cans or bottles of anything from soda to alcohol litter the area.
The fire sits in front of Cercio's clubhouse, a small but well made shack. Besides the clubhouse the small clearing surrounded by trees.Kaden, sitting on one of the log benches, watches the last few stragglers stumble off down the path towards the beach. He wondered how they'd be getting back, whether they'd fly or teleport, but if they could do either why are they walking down to the beach? He turned to gaze back into the dying fire. His head hurt and felt a little funny. The smell of weed was in the air and he could still taste whatever alcohol that was in his drink. Whoever made it didn't put in enough soda. All these thoughts were just distractions.
Kaden's could feel his heart beating faster. He liked hanging out with his friends, but he didn't care for Cercio's bigger parties. Kaden much rather preferred when Cercio throws private parties for just them and their friends. But Kaden still comes to almost every one.
Kaden heaved a shaky breath and finished his drink with a grimace. It's like they only dribbled a few drops of soda. He set it aside and stood. The fire flickered and made his shadow dance. Kaden was drunk, exhausted, and probably a little high. Now was his best chance. Kaden walked to the open clubhouse door.The clubhouse had a common room furnished with a few couches, a coffee table, and a tv with a few game consoles. The front of the clubhouse had a few smaller windows, but the opposite side had a large window overlooking the lake, Cercio sat on the couch in the center of the room. The only light was the fire from his lighter as Cercio lit his pipe. The lighter illuminated his face, and Kaden’s heart beat faster. The light vanished, but Kaden’s eyes were used to the dark and he could still see.
“I’m surprised you’re still here.” Cercio exhaled.
Kaden stood frozen in the door. “I um, didn’t feel like going home.” He managed to say.
“Well come have a seat then.” Cercio moved to the wall and, with a little struggle, flipped a switch; a few lamps turned on to light the room with a yellow glow. Cercio moved back to his spot on the couch and Kaden finally pulled his feet from the hypothetical mud and sat on the other side of the couch.
“Enjoy the party?” Cercio offered his pipe which resembled some kind of quartz crystal. Kaden took it and the lighter.
“Yeah, it was.. Fun.” Kaden began taking a hit.
“I think that guy.. Chi was his name? I think he’s pretty into you.” Kaden coughed out smoke and handed the pipe back, to which Cercio smirked. “He barely left you alone tonight."
Chi was an ostentatiously gay guy who seemed to have found an interest in Kaden. "Chi? I mean, um, yeah he's, um, friendly." Kaden sputtered while Cercio took another hit of his pipe. “I’m not like, interested in him or anything, though.”
Cercio handed the pipe back to him with a knowing smirk and exhaled a cloud of smoke. “Play any games?” He asked, nodding towards the tv. “If you’re not tired we can play something.”Kaden nodded and coughed out smoke, returning the pipe. His lungs burned and his mouth was as dry as the sahara. Kaden had to focus to think of a reply. “Yeah I play a few.”
Kaden may own a gaming system, but that didn’t mean he was great. The next hour went by fast. After the initial hiccup, their conversation blossomed. They laughed, bantered, and shouted at the bright screen until the dark sky began to turn to grey.
The shouting and laughter had died down. Kaden knew that Cercio must be as tired as him; looking at the dark bags that hung under his eyes. Kaden still felt tipsy and the most stoned he’s ever been. He didn’t even really think about what he said; it just came out.
“I like you, Cercio.”
Cercio, in the middle of a yawn, “I think you’re pretty cool too, Kaden.” He gave Kaden a half smile.
Kaden pressed on, “but I like you like you.”
Cercio stopped, eyebrows raising. “Kaden, I think you’re just high.”
“Maybe… maybe I couldn’t say it without being high. I still mean it.” Kaden’s heart beat was loud in his ears. When Cercio didn’t respond he continued. “You don’t have to respond or anything. I just needed to get that off my chest.” Kaden stared at the tv. He could feel his anxiety skyrocketing. He shouldn’t have said anything. They were having fun. This was a disaster.
“I…”--Kaden’s ears perked up and he froze--”I think you’re pretty cute.”
He thinks I’m cute? Kaden turned his head to see Cercio for the first time ever look hesitant, or shy even. Time moved in slow motion. This was his chance. He leaned in. As he drew close Cercio looked up in surprise. Their lips connected ever so briefly.
Kaden pulled away. What had he done? He messed everything up. Now Cercio hates him and won't want to hang out with him. Kaden's downward spiral of thoughts were interrupted by Cercio placing a hand on the back of his head and pulling Kaden in to a kiss.
Kaden's thoughts silenced as at once. All he could feel was a wave of sensation amplified by the high. Each movement sent another wave through him. The feeling was intoxicating.
With a tug from Cercio, Kaden found himself straddling his lap. Their kiss continued as Cercio slid his hands up under Kaden's shirt. Kaden couldn't help but shiver as Cercio's hands glided along his body.
Kaden let out a surprised moan and pulled away when Cercio pinched a nipple. He smirked up at Kaden and kept playing with his nipples. Kaden could feel his face heat up. He looked away and bit his lip to keep from moaning again. Every touch and pinch sent waves of pleasure that Kaden couldn't resist. Sitting in Cercio's lap, he could feel Cercio's bulge pressed against his own.
Kaden looked back to Cercio when he felt his shirt being lifted up, and hesitated before letting him pull it all the way off and drop it to the side. Kaden was fair skinned, with a smooth chest and a little bit of a stomach.
Kaden watched Cercio (take him in). He felt exposed; in all honesty he barely knew Cercio and in just one moment all this was happening. But it was Cercio, and being looked at like that made Kaden only more excited. Kaden got lost in staring at Cercio's lips hoping he'd kiss him again.
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The After Party
RomanceThe party was over and everyone else had gone home, but there was still an After Party to be had. This story follows Cercio, a fuckboy who throws parties at his cabin in the woods, and Kaden, a shy and very gay boy, as they explore their sexuality. ...