A YEAR AND A HALF LATER

"This is home," I explain allowing Ike inside the small duplex Stan and I renting along with Kenny. Ike runs inside the house smiling from ear to ear. Not much on the first floor. Our living room is to the left, a pretty decent size. We have a white sofa set as it was the most affordable we could find at IKEA. We plan to go back and buy another cover later. We also got two side tables, a coffee table and one TV bench to help make the living look complete. Straight ahead is the stairs to lead up to the second floor but to the right of the stairs is our small kitchen. The dining area is small but fits just what we need. We have a small round glass top with 4 chairs, so perfect and cozy. I leave the door open for Stan as he helps bring in some of Ike's things.

Ike was just granted for me to be his guardian, living with mom did not improve at all. The whole thing was pretty awful and I would much rather forget about it. Things where much harder for Ike after I left. My mom ending up sending him off to a boarding school anyway. He filed to be emancipated but it was denied because my parents were not putting him in harm's way. He pleaded to the court for me to be his guardian. I had to have a background check, go to court, but it was all worth it. He came straight here soon as it was finalized that I would be his guardian. I wanted to ask him did he have the paperwork to transfer to the high school around the corner from here but we would get to that later.

"Kenny gets off at 7 right?" he asked heading up the stairs. I follow him up the narrow stairs.

"Yes, he closes today," I reply. "His room is the first room to the left." Ike and Kenny are still dating. I have to admit they are pretty cute couple even with it being long distance. I kept my best eye on Kenny but it wasn't needed. Kenny didn't stray or even have a wondering eye. He stayed focus on work and school making me feel like a proud parent. Besides I don't want to stand in the way of true love. I think them being apart made Kenny realize how much he loves my brother. I have my love and I want Ike to have his. Stan follows me up the stairs and head straight into Kenny's room setting the stuff down.

"Are you hungry Ike?" he asked.

"Not yet," smiled Ike sitting down on Kenny's bed looking around. Kenny's room is not big but it is not small either. A 12 by 10 with one in the left corner. He has a desk under the window for Ike and to the right is his bed. Across from his bed is a 3 chest draw with a TV on top. The closet is on the wall next to the window. Not much but better than what Kenny had before. He is much too excited to be thinking about food but I appreciate Stan for asking.

"Kyle are you cooking tonight or are we going to go out?" asked Stan.

"Let's go out," I suggest. "I mean it's not every day my brother moves in with us." Ike is already starting to unpack and set things up. He has plenty of space since Kenny does not have much in here. "I'm going to leave you to unpack." Ike nods not skipping a beat. If he had a tail I'm sure it would be wagging right now. I leave the room feeling good to know I made my little bro happy. Stan and I walk downstairs turning on the TV before getting comfortable on the sofa.

"You think he is going to do well in school here?" asked Stan.

"I'm sure he is going to do much better than he did at that boarding school," I snorted. "I mean he was on the verge of failing 9th grade. Had I not stepped in and promised to get him out there he would have, he was so miserable."

"Well at least he was away from your mom,"

"Being away from Kenny and me…" I replied. "I think it was a bit much for him. I'm glad he is here though. I heard the high school he is attending has a great art program."

"You would look into that," laughed Stan.

"Of course, I would. He is my little brother and I have to ensure his wellbeing. No need in his raw talent going to waste."

"I was thinking we could go to Ruby Tuesday," stated Stan changing the subject. "Haven't been there in forever and they don't have any back home." I think on it for a bit.

"That would be nice, I think Ike would like it there. Plus, you will want to enjoy your time with me. You know I have signed up for summer classes." Stan groans laying on my shoulder. I'm going to school to become a counselor. I didn't really want to have a psychology major, maybe in the near future. Not the best paying job but if I can get in with the government or state I should be fine.

"I wish you would just enjoy the summer and spend time with me," pouted Stan.

"I will," I replied smiling at him not that he can see me from his position on my shoulder. "You know I have a goal I'm trying to meet. By this time next year, I could already be doing a paid internship which is unheard of now days." Stan hums before kissing my neck, those soft lips are my weakness. This causes me to smile hard or have a goofy grin as Kenny describes. Being around Stan every day has not lessoned our affection towards each other. I recall some people say the spark leaves a relationship when you see someone every single day, not us. Stan starts to suck on my neck lightly. I close my eyes appreciating the feeling. Stan hits that sweet on my neck causing me to moan. "A-ahh…..Stannn..."

I turn towards Stan hungrily taking his lips. Nothing is better than being in the arms of the man I love, nothing. Being with Stan fills me up with more than air, more than love, but life. Stan wraps his arms around my neck whimpering into the kiss.

"Mmm…fuck" he says. Stan straddles me not breaking the kiss. I tilt my head at the perfect angle to allow his tongue into my mouth. Stan slides his hands into my hair.

"Ugh…" I groan continuing to taste his tongue. Stan starts to grind against me in small thrusts. I can feel how hard he is for me. I continue to kiss me Stan with my hands beginning to explore his back, my hands making their way lower to his ass. We're so into things I didn't notice Ike come into the room.

"This is what I have to look forward to?" he asked. Stan and I both look up clearly embarrassed. Stan slowly gets off my lap back into the spot he had beside me.

"Sorry Ike," said Stan. "Um we usually don't do that out here." Ike walks into the small kitchen grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl I have on the counter. He takes a bite while walking over to us.

"No, it's cool," he replied sitting down on the loveseat across from us. "I want you guys to be yourself because I know I will. Speaking of which did I give you the latest scoop on Red?" Stan rolls his eyes. If his dick was still hard it certainly isn't anymore. Although I no longer talk to Red, with her blocked on Facebook I still like to know how she is doing from time to time. I think mostly because she has made a child hood friend who tortured me torture themselves together.

"What's happening now?" I asked holding Stan's hand to calm his nerves. Stan has forgiven Red for attacking me but he is still mad at her for telling my mom about us. It made things really hard for us until we moved to Arizona.

"Red is very unhappy but I mean was she ever happy?" stated Ike. "She is working at a call center now while Cartman does car sales at the local dealership. Cartman pretty much leaves her all day with their daughter." You heard right, the father of Red's baby is Cartman. I felt so sick to my stomach to know she was sleeping around with so many men with no condom. I'm grateful I was not that stupid.

"That is not surprising one bit," I replied. Ike laughs.

"I still remember the look on Cartman's face when he found out," he grinned. Red as usual has to be dramatic. She pretty much told Cartman she thinks the baby is his at prom after bullying me about the shit for months. Like half the boys in school had to kiss tested. Okay maybe I am over exaggerating but I know 13 guys including myself and Eric had to do the DNA testing. "I can't believe someone uploaded the video of him finding out to Facebook but it was so worth it! God I have never laughed so hard in my life."

"Cruel cruel world out there," I sigh. We stayed and chatted for a while before Ike went back to his room he will be sharing with Kenny. Stan and I move things upstairs, I had to remind him we were going out shortly and sex would have to wait. I look over the materials I need for my class. You can never be too prepared. I can tell when Kenny arrives because I can hear Ike running down the stairs to the front door. We come out of the room in time to see them tightly embraced. Ike must have leaped into his arms as his legs are wrapped around Kenny's waist. Kenny buries his face into Ike's shoulder as he hugs him tightly. I must admit they look pretty good together. Kenny looks up at the top of the stairs spotting us.

"You guys spying?" he asked.

"Hardly," I smiled.

"Can we go to dinner now?" asked Stan impatience.

"I just want to take a quick shower," replied Kenny with Ike finally climbing out of his arms. "I will be quick I promise." Ike follows behind Kenny to the room holding his hand not wanting to let it go.

"I swear they better not start fucking," pouted Stan crossing his arms. "They're so cock blocking me right now." I slap Stan's arm.

"They better not be!" I exclaimed. "Ike is much too young for that."

"You weren't saying that when you lost your virginity to Bebe," laughed Stan.

"Oh don't you judge me!" I laughed. I slept with Bebe with I was 15. I don't regret it but at the same time I wonder what would have happened if I waited. Kenny and Ike come back down 20 minutes later and I looking for signs of any horse play but I don't see any. We all climb into Kenny's car because he has a Hyundai Sante Fe and seems to fit us all better. Ike is excitedly asking Kenny questions about the area and how is everything on the way to the restaurant. I feel invisible at the moment but I know he really wants to caught up with his boyfriend face to face.

We head into the restaurant and we are seated in record time. I'm glad they gave us a booth over in the corner. I'm sitting next to Stan while Ike and Kenny are across from us. Ike is studying the menu as Kenny starts to make light chat.

"How was the shop today?" asked Stan before sipping some water.

"It was okay," shrugged Kenny. "I was struggling with the alternator for this one car. You have to remove so much shit just to get to it. That customer is going to be paying us a lot by the time we're done." I'm so glad I know Stan and Kenny can work on cars. The amount of money people has to spend sometimes is absurd but it helps us to pay our bills. "No summer classes for you, right?"

"No way," replied Stan. "I have hard classes coming up this semester and I want to get as much rest as possible." Stan is going to school for business management. He was inspired by our old boss to try and run his own business. I think Stan would make a great boss if he puts his mind to it. Part of me almost considered switching my major to accounting to so we could all work together but I'm going to try and follow my dream.

"Ike, did you tell mom you got here safely?" I asked. Ike rolls his eyes.

"Yeah, I text her," he said not really concerned. Mom and I talk but it is very brief. I'm closer to my dad now so that is nice. It is a shame that all of that had to happen for us to be able to have a true relationship as father and son. Dinner goes by quickly and I know Stan is ready for us to sneak some action in. I can tell by the color of his cheeks and his constant shifty eyes at me. Ike explains how he has also looked into the art program at his soon to be high school and he is so excited. I'm glad to know he is still excited about school considered how he was at boarding school for a year, a strict one at that. He is doing his best to get a scholarship to college and I'm going to help him with that. I can't help but be so proud of him for pushing through and moving on with his life.

Dinner was pleasant, we wrap things up and head home. I am sure Kenny and Ike are getting some much needed time together as I'm about to get mine. Stan is already removing his shirt while I close and lock the door. I can't help but smile at him, something kind of dawned on me.

"Stan,"

"Yeah," he said dropping his shorts. I walk over and move the shorts to their proper place in our dresser draw.

"Do you think we would have ended up together if we had not, you know, started experimenting somewhat."

"We would have ended up together no matter what," Stan said pulling me closer to him by my waist. "I loved you since I was a kid, I just didn't know how to express it properly." He rubs his nose against mine as I sigh. "What made you ask that?"

"I don't know," I replied honestly. "I guess I was just thinking back on everything and how things happened, I mean it was nuts."

"It certainly was but look at where we are now," smiled Stan running his hands down my arms. He leans in kissing me, reminding me that everything we did has lead us to this moment. All we can really do is keep moving forward.