Saturday, July 21, 2012

its not too late



Dorian didn't feel lost yet. Yes, he knew there were a lot of things Derrick wanted him to do. He knew Derrick didn't want to be a secret. He got that, but his life was complicated too. But for different reasons.

He wanted to be stronger about what he wanted. But every-time, he thought he might tell his Dad about his other life, his dad would do something ridiculously homophobic. This always put Dorian off. Yet, he'd watch a movie or something inspiring to make him feel he had to tell the truth. He knew there would be consequences. His Dad would be furious. Maybe kick him out of the house.

Possibly, it was fear, but seriously, he liked his secret life. Maybe.

Of course, the only other guy Dorian had ever been with was Cedric, who was totally casual about friends and lovers. They seemed to mesh together. Dorian had to admit, he didn't want to be like Cedric, either. Although, it might have been a close call with Derrick in the beginning. Getting these quiet yet quaint signals from each other, as if it could all be done on the sly. It felt as if he were falling back into the trap, like with Cedric.

Then he thought of his great uncle who was totally old school when it came to an alternative lifestyle.

1. Uncle Lane wouldn't even admit he was gay.
2. He had a houseful of guys, young and old, always around.
3. Many of them took Uncle Lane for granted. They depended on him, for so much. Even Dorian didn't know how well off or not Uncle Lane might be. And yet, with so many acquaintances, he never had a life-time partner. Naturally, Dorian felt doomed to that sort of life.



"I promise, I'm not stalling. Its just something, I can't do, over night." He told Derrick now. In spite of all of Derrick's pitfalls, he honestly thought they could make this work. "I just need to find my own place. OK."

"And what? I'm suppose to move in with you?" Derrick's impish grin made Dorian sigh with giddiness.

"Eventually." Dorian grinned. "But, you've got another year of school. And, and I want to make this work." He was sure he could. He at least had his lifeguard job this summer for starters. If only that were enough. Honestly, he was thinking of the future. It was a good idea to not let his father's emotions get the best of him. But it took so much to be emotionally ready for the downfall of everything to come. And if it didn't happen, well, he'd try to be ready. "I need a place to live. I haven't found that yet."

"Maybe.." The way Derrick grinned, Dorian knew what he was thinking.

"You've got a houseful. Can't make this anymore complicated than it is." Dorian looked at him serious. "Look, you need to talk to Henry." He knew it looked like he was taking Derrick away from Henry, yet Dorian didn't really believe that. He didn't really want Henry to hate Derrick. "If he needs to hate anyone, just tell him to hate me. All right." As soon as Dorian said it, he knew he loved Derrick, but did Derrick love him? "But what do I know, maybe you really love Henry. And..and you could wait, until..you know, he decides-"

Derrick shook his head. "No, no he deserves better." Now Derrick looked sad. "I don't even know..what you see in me." Now he was even trying to put doubt in Dorian's heart.

"Jesus," Dorian squinted, wishing Derrick would let go of the dramatics. "You, can not do this to me now." Dorian sat close to Derrick. His fingers touched Derrick's. He wished that was enough. "We'll get through this. We will. And we'll both be better, because of it."


9 comments:

  1. Gawd, I love the way you write. You're so so talented! Reading this is so addicting, in a stranger way. Please do post more! You've got yourself a new follower :D

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  2. Gawd, I love the way you write. You're so so talented! Reading this is so addicting, in a stranger way. Please do post more! You've got yourself a new follower :D

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  3. Dorian doesn't need to follow in his footsteps. :/

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  4. I do feel Derrick should let Henry go, but I don't think he's good for Dorian, either.

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  5. I wish there was someone who could persuade Derrick to slow down. He's in over his head, making so many bad choices. Yet, I'm not sure Dorian can set him on the right path. I'm afraid he'll drag Dorian down, too.

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  6. I love this! Your stories are so interesting

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  7. I like the part of the secret life- to tell or not to tell:)
    happy weekend
    xx chris

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  8. Love this!! Great story! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  9. great story as always!!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

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