We're Working On It by Richard Norway

Author:Richard Norway [Norway, Richard]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Gay Themed Y/A Novel
Published: 2013-02-01T05:00:00+00:00

‘YOUR FRIEND FOREVER - KEVIN.’

Cory faced Kevin, but he couldn’t see him. All he could see was a blur as he stepped into him and placed his arms around his shoulders, still holding onto the box and the bracelet. Cory lightly kissed Kevin on the cheek.

“God, this means so much to me. Thank you, Kevin. I will keep this always.”

Josh turned to Dawn and Kelly at that moment. “Oh for Christ’s sake,” he whispered. “Look at those two. They just reek of it, and it’s so thick you couldn’t cut it with a torch, but they can’t utter the words.”

“Oh, I think it’s too soon,” Kelly whispered back. Cory released Kevin and started putting on the bracelet, his hands trembling. Kevin stopped him.

“Here, let me help you.”

Kevin took the bracelet from Cory’s hands and wrapped it around Cory’s right wrist. He was reserving Cory’s left wrist for his new watch.

When it was finally clasped into place, Cory couldn’t take his eyes from it. He held his hand to it, moved it around his wrist, felt it next to his skin. Cory’s mind was telling him, ‘Kevin has given me this. What I feel is Kevin. Kevin touching my skin, touching my skin through the bracelet. I got my wish tonight even if I didn’t blow out those silly candles. I got my kiss from Kevin, through this bracelet.’

The room watched. The room full of people remained quiet for Kevin and Cory, giving them this moment.

Finally, Kelly spoke up. “Look guys. It’s getting late, and I have to get Dawn and Josh home. Cory, Happy Birthday, man. I’ll see you in school on Monday.”

After Cory said his goodbyes, Dawn, Josh and Kelly headed for the front door, waved and left.

Matt walked up to Cory and gave him a hug, saying, “Happy 16th, Cory. Glad you finally made it.”

“Thanks for coming, Matt.” Matt gave Cory a wink, turned and was also soon gone.

Richard told Cory to just leave the stuff out until tomorrow. He’d help him clean it up then. Eventually Richard headed for his bedroom leaving Cory alone with Kevin.

“Good birthday, Cory?” Kevin asked.

“Oh God, Kevin, it was the best.”

“Sorry about the little joke we played on you.”

“It’s okay. I’m glad everyone had a good time.”

“You know, it’s kind of quiet out. Why don’t we jump in the pool? You know, just the two of us to relax after the day. What do you say?”

“That sounds really good right now.”

“Let’s go then.”

Kevin led the way through the sliding glass doors with Cory following. There was no loud laughing of earlier, just two boys quietly slipping into the water, together.

Neither boy was swimming. They just stayed by the edge of the pool, heads just above the water, only their hair visible from the deck. They didn’t touch, physically, but emotionally they were not just touching, they were connecting.

“I want to thank you again for the bracelet Kevin. You’re the best friend who I’ve ever had, you know that don’t you?”

“Cory. I really meant what I said.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.