THE FIRST TIME:

He shifted the weight of his school bag to his other shoulder, trying hard to contain his growing excitement. Oh, it wasn’t the fact that he was going to be celebrating his eighteenth birthday tomorrow or that he would be receiving another dazzling present from his mother…again. No, his growing excitement came from the little fact that he would be seeing his closest friend in just a few seconds.

~ Stupid. You act like he has been gone for ages. Kami! You just left class a half hour ago. ~

They were playing hooky again. They had both agreed that afternoon classes were the most boring of the day and so they made it a point of duty to escape as often as possible. The two demi-Saiyans would spend the rest of the day either flying aimlessly about or their favorite thing to do; swimming in the large cavern that they had called their own.

Today was going to be even more special for both of them; at least Trunks hoped it would. He was planning on finally asking today. It had been eating at him for years. Ever since he had discovered his father’s secret relationship with his best friend’s father, he had begun treading on dangerous ground with his relationship with Goten. He knew that the feelings he harbored for his best friend bordered on a whole lot more than just best buddies and he was eager to find out if Goten felt the same way. He had to go slow, not wanting to alienate the otherwise happy-go-lucky boy.

~ Please, Goten. Do not reject me. ~

“Hiya, Trunks!” came the cheerful greeting as Trunks spun around to drink in the sight of the handsome teenager that was practically running towards him. He grinned in reply, admiring the way the dark slacks and white shirt of the school uniform that clung to the well-built body accentuated the rippling muscles with every move.

“Hiya, Goten!” he replied, feeling his chest tighten with a happiness he couldn’t convey in words.

Both boys stood for several seconds grinning stupidly at each other before Trunks eventually broke the silence with a curt,

“Let’s go!”

With a burst of energy, both boys began to run quickly down the street, not wanting to display their flying skills to the general public. To the naked eye, a flash of black and white was seen, but to the two half-Saiyans, this was merely a prelude to their actual race. Their bodies thrummed with adrenaline, each of them feeling the early tingles of anticipation.

“Ready, Goten?” Trunks asked, smiling at his companion.

“Ready, Trunks!!” The raven-haired boy replied, immediately taking off into the air as they got past the last city limit.

“Cheater!!” Trunks shouted after the disappearing boy, quickly following his lead as he sped up to catch him.

Birds scuttled out of the way in fear, flying reptiles dodged the golden flashes of light, trees were uprooted and clouds dispersed into nothing as the young men flew to their destination.

In a few seconds the cavern came into view. Its pristine cliffs highlighted the clear jade green beauty of the sparkling lake. Prehistoric-looking trees and general plant life dusted with bright speckles of color in form of exotic flowers surrounded the area, giving it an almost surreal look.

“Whooo hoooo!!” Goten yelled, already stripping out of his clothes in the air, before curling himself up in a neat ball and plunging down almost thirty feet into the cool waters.

Trunks shook his head in amusement. Goten was the more childish of the two of them and he loved the other boy for that. At first, he had enjoyed teasing the younger boy, trying to make himself seem the superior of the two, but that shtick had died out pretty quickly after their first major quarrel. Apparently, Goten had gotten tired of the whole ‘I am better than you’ thing and he had exploded, showing the true extent of his rage.

Stripping out of his own restrictive clothes, he dove in after Goten. The two boys splashed and frolicked in the waters like fish, giggling and laughing their cares away. Eventually becoming exhausted, they both flopped onto their stomachs on the warm, smooth rocks allowing the sun to tan glistening wet bodies.

Trunks spun around, lacing his hands behind his head as he studied his dozing friend with hooded eyes.

~ God! He is perfect. ~

He watched as the muscles of the young boy’s body rose and fell with each soft breath, the smooth curve of plump ass-cheeks that begged to be touched, the strong thighs and calves that displayed their strength and power. Letting out a weak groan as he felt himself get aroused, he got up quickly and raced towards a clump of bushes, successfully hiding himself from any watchful gaze. Shutting his eyes, he quickly pulled at the swollen flesh and began stroking gently yet feverishly as his mind became filled with the last image of his naked friend. Sucking on his fingers, he slowly pushed them into his tight opening, arching off the ground as he bit his lower lip to stifle the groan that was threatening to spill out. Plunging the thick digits into himself faster, he continued to tug on his penis, bucking wildly now as he hit his prostate. Sweat beginning to pour out of his hot skin now; he squeezed his eyes tightly, feeling his impending orgasm quickly approaching.

“Oh, God. Goten…” he whispered breathlessly, unable to hold off any longer.

“Trunks?”

“Oh, yes. Goten.” He continued, now at his breaking point.

“Trunks? Where are you?!!”

“Goten!!” He screamed as he spilled his warm essence all over his hands and unto the lush earth, trembling with aftershocks as he tried to calm his thudding heart.

“Trunks?! Where are you?! Are you all right?!!”

~ Oh shit! ~

“Be right out, Goten!! Just had to do my business, that’s all!”

“Oh.”

Trunks stared blankly at the sticky evidence on his hands and stomach, wondering how the hell he was going to get past Goten without him suspecting. Licking off as much as he could, he braced himself and then with a plastered grin on his face, he got up and walked towards the other boy, who was still as nude as ever.

“Hey, there you are! I was beginning to…where are you going?” Goten asked puzzled, as he watched Trunks ignore him and head on towards the lake.

“I am going to wash off, Goten. What does it look like?” Trunks said curtly, before tensing up as he felt Goten stoop down beside him.

“I was just worried.”

“Whatever.” Trunks muttered, trying hard to ignore the increased speed of his heart rate. ~ Kami! You keep acting like this is the first time you have seen him naked. ~

Getting up quickly, he strolled as calmly as he could back to the high rocks, noticing that Goten followed closely behind. He smiled softly. It was always the same thing. He would lead and Goten would come after him like a puppy. For a while, the constant following had irritated him, but now, he couldn’t see himself without Goten behind him. Settling himself onto the high rocks, he drew up his knees to his chin and rested his head on them, allowing the cool breeze to whip across his hot skin. Seconds later, Goten was right next to him, in the very same position. Both boys stared across the large expanse of water beyond the cavern, each lost in their own thoughts.

~ Good God, Trunks! Say something! Don’t just sit here like a moron! Ask him… ~

“I guess you invited Marron to the party tomorrow, huh?” Goten asked softly. Marron was Trunks’s current girlfriend and a very nice and friendly girl. Goten had no girlfriend of his own, at least no girl that he seemed interested in, and that knowledge pleased Trunks to no end.

“Yeah. I have to or I would never hear the end of it.”

“Ha!! Remember what happened when you didn’t ask her out to the winter dance thingy?”

“Yeah! She nearly took my head off that day.” Trunks replied, joining Goten as they sniggered at the memory.

Another short silence fell as the two boys fell mute. Sliding a wary glance at his friend, Trunks watched as the soft breeze fluttered the dark raven locks off the beautiful face and how full and sensuous his friend’s lips really were.

~ Just once…just to see what it tastes like… ~

“I think I will call Megan. You know, to see if she will make it to the party.”

“Megan? Why Megan?” Trunks asked a bit too sharply. He knew he was sounding selfish, but he didn’t want Goten to bring any girl at all.

“Well…she did ask me…and she is kinda cute.” Goten said, looking at Trunks with a puzzled look on his face. “I thought you liked Megan.”

“I do…I mean…Of course I do…I mean….I just don’t want you to get hurt or anything.” Trunks finished, feeling flustered at the gaze.

“Megan wouldn’t hurt me. Whatever that means.” Goten replied. “Is something bothering you, Trunks?”

“Why?!” Trunks snapped, his agitation growing.

“Nothing!” Goten said, raising his hands in mock surrender. “Geez, Trunks. You are acting like you are on edge or something.”

“I am not on edge! Now mind your own business!”

“Well, excuse me for breathing!” Goten snapped angrily, getting up to his feet and heading off towards his clothes.

“Where are you going?” Trunks asked, wanting to kick himself for losing his control like that, but Kami! He had never been in this kind of position before.

“To put on my clothes, Trunks, and then I am out of here. Wouldn’t want to ruin your peace and quiet.”

“All right! I am sorry!! I didn’t mean to snap at you. I am just…a bit on edge about this whole birthday thing I guess. Please come back.”

For several seconds Goten made no move to come back and finally he flopped down beside Trunks, his entire being now taut with tension. An awkward silence fell again and Trunks began to feel frustrated. This wasn’t the way he had planned this thing. Everything was going so wrong.

“Hey, umm, Goten?” He began softly, not looking at him. “Do you remember that time when we read that book…my father’s journal?”

Thinking he was never going to be replied to, he finally heard the quiet ‘Yeah’ said. Sighing, he continued,

“Remember how you felt when you realized that my dad and your dad were…you know…in love with each other?”

“Yeah.”

Swallowing tightly, Trunks clenched his fists and said, “Remember how you said that you did not believe that… you know boys and boys could kiss and all that?”

“What are you getting at, Trunks? That was a long time ago. I am way over that.”

“You are?!” Trunks said sharply, turning towards Goten now, unable to keep the growing excitement from his voice.

“Of course I am. I know all about gay guys and all that.”

“And?”

“And what?”

“Well, what do you think about gay guys?”

“Nothing, Trunks. What am I supposed to feel about gay guys? They are just guys who happen to like other guys in that way. That’s all.” Goten said, now really puzzled at the excited gleam in his friend’s eyes. “Is something wrong, Trunks? Why all these questions?”

“What if I told you that…that I know this guy who likes another guy, but he can’t seem to…you know….tell him. And this guy really, really loves this guy to death and would do anything in the entire world for him and would if possible, give up his life for him and….and….”

By this time Trunks was within inches of Goten’s face, his words coming out in a quick rush as he stared earnestly into Goten’s now confused expression.

“Do I know this friend?” Goten asked.

“Maybe…”Trunks said quietly, staring blatantly at the parted lips of his friend before him, unconsciously coming closer to the soft warm breath.

“Trunks…”Goten squeaked, trying to withdraw from the look that was now plastered on Trunks’s face.

“Well?” Trunks whispered.

“Well, what?” Goten muttered out, coherent thought slowly slipping away as the intense heat from his best friend threatened to overwhelm his senses.

“What do I tell this friend of mine?”

“Umm…I think…you should…umm…tell him to….go for it?” Goten replied quickly. “I mean…if he really loves this guy, he shouldn’t keep it from him. Right?”

“Oh, Goten…” Trunks whispered, his chest tightening with all the love he felt for the other boy. Unable to stop himself, he leaned into the other boy and with a groan he darted out his tongue to lick lightly at the moist ones before him.

Goten froze in shock and amazement. This wasn’t happening. Trunks couldn’t possibly be…

“Trunks…” he moaned out in weak protest, before his own tongue darted out to meet the teasing one above him. Whatever protests he might have had flew away with the wind as he felt Trunks dip his tongue into his mouth. Finding himself responding, he slid his own into Trunks’s warm recesses, feeling his body tremble with an emotion that was hard to define. Trunks tasted like honey. Warm, sweet honey that he couldn’t get enough of. He noticed vaguely that Trunks had now wrapped his arms around his waist and had now pulled them closer together and he could feel their obvious arousals throb painfully against each other. Their bodies now burning with a feverish heat that sent the boys’ mind reeling.

Trunks was in heaven. All his life, he had waited for this moment and it was turning out to be all that he had hoped it would be. Goten had a wonderful exotic taste that he couldn’t quite place. He was just…perfect. Whimpering in growing need, he deepened the kiss, wanting more than just this.

“Trunks?”

His mind was in a slow whirl and it took him several minutes before he realized that his name was being called.

“Trunks? Trunks?!! Wake up!! What the hell are you dreaming about?!!

Jerking his head up, Trunks spun around to face an amused-looking Goten still fully clothed in his school uniform. Looking sharply at his surroundings, he shook his head to gather his scattered thoughts.

“Sorry for keeping you waiting this long. I got stopped by Miss May again.” Goten smiled in apology. “So are you ready to go, now?”

Trunks rubbed his eyes, yawning as he shouldered his backpack onto his other shoulder.

“Yeah…I guess so. Ready, Goten?”

“Ready, Trunks!”

And with a small smirk, the purple-haired youth said slyly, “Beat you to the cavern!!”

FIN…