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Mi Familia Ch. 03

By: srlmort



Diante' had made it to class, not waiting for his two friends. The teacher yelled at him as he ran in. The eyes from other students followed him as he took his seat.

"Sorry...I'm late."

The instructor shook his head. "Just get to the page, please. Where are your sidekicks?"

Diante' squirmed in his chair while getting his book out. His classmates were still staring. "Um, I guess they're comin'." He slumped down at his desk, abhorring the fact that the teacher was singling him out. Diante' told Jared and Vince about Mr. Winkledorf and his attitude towards tardiness. At the moment, he wished he weren't there to feel the wrath.

*****

Back outside, Jared and Vince were talking, enjoying a smoke. They both figured since they were already a half an hour late for Winkledorf's class, they wouldn't bother. Besides, Jared had some prime weed that he wanted to share with his good buddy and he wanted to make a plan to jump Diante's father.

He took a toke from the joint before passing it to Vince. "Hey man," he cleared his thought. "I meant what I said about gettin' that fuck. I'm tired of seeing Diante' get his ass whooped."

Vince stared at him as he smoked it. "I hear ya, dude but Diante' may never forgive us for doin' somethin', you know? He always claims he can handle it."

Jared shook his head, placing his foot up on the bench. "His faggot ass cannot handle it, Vince. Diante' is too much of a wuss to stand up to the man. Not only that, his old lady ain't no help."

"Well, what do you expect? She's too small to do anything about that big son of a bitch."

"She needs to get herself and Diante' away from that mother fucker. That's how you solve that." Jared was ready to roll another joint as he noticed Vince taking more than a couple smokes. "Hey dude, why don't we just skip it today, huh? I'm not feelin' school right now. We could go back to my place, have some drinks, play some games."

Vince chuckled, "Sounds good but, Diante' won't like it if we leave him behind, man."

Jared laughed. "We need to go get his ass. I wish he would've taken that pager I was tryin' to give him. He claimed he'd draw too much attention to himself."

"Well duh! Diante' does stay around a bunch of bangers and drug dealers. They'd think he was tryin' to rival them or somethin'."

Jared rolled his eyes. "He could stuff the fuckin' thing in his bookbag. I told him it would be only for emergencies. I could've ran over to the nearest payphone and called him."

Vince nodded. "He'll be out of dorkman's class soon. We need to just sit tight. Then, we could run in and get him before his stupid chemistry class."

Jared agreed. "Sounds like a plan. I got some rum and gin at the crib, dude. We could get lit both ways, man. I told you fucks, if you'd just go get jobs we could find a place together."

"I know, I just don't wanna work, you know? I'm too lazy. I like being takin' care of."

"And in the meantime, you gotta deal with your folks. Don't they get on your nerves?"

Vince sighed, shrugging his shoulders. "Yeah, they do but..."

Jared shook his head, chuckling. He looked at his wristwatch. "You'd rather deal than get some pissy little job just so you could pay rent."

"Yeah, well...um..." he hesitated. "Naw...hell, you know what? Maybe I'll take you up on that, dude. I'm really tired of that old cuntwhore tryin' to be my momma."

Jared smiled. "Yep, you come to live with me, won't be no rules, dude, except that you got your rent when it's time to pay. We could find some hole in the wall, easy. Maybe we can get by with two bedrooms since three might be too expensive. If Diante' comes in on it we can."

As Jared was talking, the bell sounded, meaning that Diante' should be out of class. The two of them pinched the ends of their joints, putting them out of sight. They started running towards the building looking for Diante' to grab him before the next bell.

Jared spotted Diante' coming out the side door with his bag on his shoulder. "Hey dude." He called out to his friend. Both the young men ran over to him.

*****

Diante' wrinkled up his lips. He knew seeing his two friends they were most likely up to something. "What's up? Why didn't you..." He stopped short, turning his head. "What the hell, man. You two got high this fuckin' early?" He pinched his nose, starting to cough.

"Yep. Dude, we're not feelin' class today. Why don't we head back to my place, huh?"

Diante' cocked an eyebrow. He recalled what he'd said earlier about not wanting to go in. Winkledorf had already made him feel bad about being late. "Um, damn..." he smiled. "Well...aw fuck it. I'm in. I don't feel like it either."

"That's the spirit, dude. Let's go before one of the teachers spots us." Jared slapped hands with both of them before they started taking off in the opposite direction.

Diante' was behind Jared and Vince following them off school grounds. This wasn't something he normally did but he really didn't feel like being at school anyway. Besides, he was passing with straight A's and B's despite the fact he was getting beat senseless by his dad and all the commotion in his house. Right now, Diante' desired the companionship of his friends. He had something he wanted to ask them about, more like a couple of things and since he had no one else to talk to about these things, Jared and Vince would be the ones to hear what he had to say.

* * * * *

As they were walking towards Jared's place, Vince was listening to his small radio. While bopping his head through the music, he thought about the things his good friend Jared was telling him; the apartment, the fact they needed to beatdown Diante's father, and the word that Jared called their buddy. A faggot.

Did he mean it?

Vince knew it was most likely a name he wanted to call Diante' because he was speaking of his fear of standing up to his dad. Or was it what Vince had always wondered. That Diante' really was gay?

Earlier, when they waited for Jared, he mentioned about how Diante' liked wearing a certain kind of underwear. Not to mention, he dressed so neat all the time. Didn't like gym or sports, wore his hair insanely long. He fit the bill. 

Vince thought of all the times he and Diante' had conversations without Jared around. Diante' didn't feel comfortable around Jared sometimes, so when Diante' had issues, he would go to Vince first, and vice versa. They'd spoken about Diante' being shy, not really wanting to go out with girls. Diante' hadn't come out and said that he was gay, but Vince was pretty convinced that Diante' was just that. He wasn't bothered by it, what disturbed him was Diante's unwillingness to let his friends know, especially since, Vince himself had the same curiosities. 

There were many times that Vince wanted to sit Diante' down and just ask him about it but he was too afraid. 

What if I'm offbase?

Vince really didn't think he was but, but he knew it was a small chance he could be. He knew better than to assume anything. He'd been burned by that before, and he wasn't willing to be burned again. 

As they crossed the street, Jared smacked Vince on the arm. "Hey man, why you so damn, quiet? What's going on in that head of yours?"

Vince drew up his lips, turning off the radio. "Nothin..."

Diante' smiled. "You're thinking of that girl you got a crush on don't you?"

Vince took a cigarette out of his pocket, lighting it immediately. "Wish it we're that easy, D'. Really wish it was that simple."

Chapter Three

These days, the small family of three men enjoyed the luxuries of life. Vince was a personal trainer at a gay men's gym that he co-owned with Jared. Jared was a successful gay actor in a hit television series, and Diante' ran a gay children's center in the heart of Los Angeles called, Reach for the Rainbows. 

With the help of his two husbands and his good friend, Dolby McCade, they opened a place for young teenagers who were unsure of their orientation, as well as those who identified themselves as homosexual or lesbian. The center was due to expand to Chicago and New York in the next two years. They'd received donations from some of the biggest stars as well as government funding. This was Diante's dream and ambition. He was very glad that his friends, who eventually became part of his family, helped him through it. 

However, it wasn't an easy task. With all they went through to get where they were today, other groups of friends may have broken it off but, the three of them were determined to make it work. It was a testament to them that they were that successful. The trials and tribulations drew them closer and made them a family. 

* * * * *

"Haha!" Jared laughed, looking at the screen, playing the latest game he'd gotten from one of his older girlfriends. "Damn, you see that shit?" He drank a sip from his beer can.

Vince laughed, "Yeah, I saw it. Hey man, I'm tired of playin' this. Where's Diante'?"

"He's in the bedroom, most likely jaggin' off," he chuckled. 

Vince looked at Jared, cocking an eyebrow. "What? Dude what are you talkin' about?"

"Dude, I know for a fact Diante' like's to choke his chicken a little more than you and me. I caught him one time, man. Truthfully, I think he likes cock a little more than pussy." Jared laughed, finishing his brew. "You want another, dude?"

Vince frowned. "What's wrong it if he did, Jared? You see a problem with being a fag?"

"Hell naw, Vince. Don't get on the defensive, okay? I love that little cocksucker like a brother. I just wish the little bitch would come clean."

Vince straightened up his face. "You're convinced he's a fag?"

"Thoroughly, dude. I got no problem with it. I'm not into it but hey, to each his damn own, ya' know?"

Vince watched Jared walk away, shaking his head. He was glad that he didn't have to say anything to defend his good friend, Diante. All three of them were close but undoubtedly, Vince felt closer to Diante' because they were 3 months apart in age. Jared was almost a full year older, and because of Jared's unwillingness to keep up with his grades, he was pushed back a year. Such was the reason, he had the same classes. 

Besides that, Vince and Diante' knew each other first. They went to grammar school together, since 5th grade. Vince was Diante's big brother since between them, he was the oldest. So when Jared was talking of beating up Diante's father, it struck a chord. He knew Diante's dad more and really didn't want to do harm to him but lately, because Mr. Morillo had resorted to beating Diante' up, he was beginning to side with Jared more every day. 

"Dude!" Jared put the bottle of Rum in Vince's face. "You didn't say nothin', so I brought your ass the bottle."

Vince laughed. "Thanks man." He took it from Jared, taking a swig. "Hey, I'm goin' to get, Diante', see if he wants some of this."

Jared plopped on the couch before he picked up a joint on the table. "Yeah okay. Get Diante' in here so we can talk. We need to get him some liquor, give us the go ahead to beat his dad's ass, and talk to him about moving in with us."

Vince nodded, walking out the room, towards Jared's bedroom where Diante' claimed he was taking a nap. He knocked on the door. "Hey man!" Vince called out. "C'mon out here, will ya'? nobody invited you over here to be antisocial."

"Alright, comin'!" He heard Diante' yell back.

"Yeah I bet he is," Jared added with a chuckle. 

Vince laughed a bit too before busting in. His eyes widened as he saw Diante' doing something slightly unexpected. "What the FUCK are you doin?"

Mi Familia Ch. 04



Diante' was startled holding his cock in his hands, over an issue of Playboy that Jared had in his stash. There was nothing he could do but move back and proceed to clean himself up. "Hey, I said I was comin'!" He frowned at Vince.

"Dude! Jared was jokin', and I walk in here to see it was true. What the hell man!"

Diante' threw the magazine in a nearby wastebasket. He got up, tugging his pants and underwear up to his waist. "Hey look, it's been awhile, okay? I don't get a chance to do this at home. My mom is constantly roamin', dad is tryin' to kill me..."

Vince leaned against the door, closing it. "Dude, I get it...it's just that...I wasn't expectin' this..um...well fuck man. Jared is gonna kill you. You just jacked off on one of his rags."

Diante' buckled his belt. "No he won't. He told me I was welcome to do that anytime I wanted just to make sure I cleaned up the mess." He turned away from Vince, walking towards Jared's bathroom. He put his hands underneath the faucet, rubbing his hands vigorously to get his own cum off his hands. Diante' heard Vince's footsteps, then a hand on his shoulder. He looked through the glass at his best friend. "I don't need your shit, okay? I get enough of that at home.

"I know man, it was, um, just a shock, that's all. I didn't know Jared knew about it."

"Yeah, well." Diante' dried his hands on a towel hanging nearby. He shifted to face Vince who was his same height. "You gonna move so I can get outta here?"

Vince held out his hand, grasping onto Diante's. "Look dude. I just wanna tell ya' we're here for you, okay? We know you got heavy shit goin' on at the crib. You know you can always come talk to me, right?"

Diante' continued to hold on. The tears began welling up in his eyes. "Damnit Vince, I dunno what to do, man. I...I'm so sick of livin' there, gettin' my ass whooped by that asshole but I'm afraid if I leave, he'll take it out on my mother."

Diante' began to cry harder, leaning forward into Vince. He let go of his hand and hugged him instead.

Vince accepted the bear hug, cradling Diante' in his arms. "I know, man. That's why you should let us fuck him up for you. Me and Jared will beat the livin' daylights outta him and once we do, you can come live with us."

"What?" Diante' sniffed. He lay his head on his best bud's bicep. He gripped his back tightly. "What do you mean, Vince?"

"Diante', Jared wants us to come live with him so we can get away from our useless families. I'm startin' to think it'll be a good idea."

Diante' didn't let go of Vince and he was glad that his friend didn't seem to mind. He pondered over what he was saying a little bit, not answering him at first. After a few moments of silence. "Vince, I'm gay, I know I am."

"I know, dude and there's nothin' wrong with it, okay? Me and Jared was just sayin'..."

Diante' let go in a hurry. "What?"

Vince held out his hands. "Easy, man...yeah, Jared knows and he supports you, too. We ain't gonna let anyone fuck with you, dude, but back to your pops. You need to let us put a can of whoop ass on him, okay?"

Diante' shook his head, looking into the blue eyes of Vince that he always enjoyed gazing into. He'd always felt strongly for Vince, even to the point of saying he loved him more than a brother.

Diante' appreciated that the both of them wanted to take on his dad but he was still concerned about his mother. If they did do it and he moved out, where would she go? He was aware that papa would abuse her more if he departed. "I dunno, Vince. We'll see." Diante' had nothing more to say about that. He wanted to talk with Vince more about his admission.

* * * * *

Vince sighed, still staring at Diante's swollen face. He felt sorry for him but he was glad he'd finally admitted he was gay. Vince felt compelled to admit his curiosities as well but decided to focus on his good friend who needed his support. "Listen man...I meant what I said. We're your buds. We're here for you. I dunno what took you so long to tell us."

Diante' sniffed, wiping his nose. "I didn't know how to tell you. I thought you two would hate me."

"Why would we do that, huh? We're your bro's man. Thick in thin, all for one, one for all, you know?" He rubbed the back of Diante's neck.

"Thanks man. I...just was scared. I've never told anyone how I felt."

Vince patted Diante'. "It's not good to be holdin' that shit inside, dude. You need to talk it out with us. From now on, okay? Trust us, man. We got ya' back."

He and Diante' exchanged smiles for a moment. Both of them had their hands on one another's bodies. Complete silence was in the room as they continued to gawk at one another.

Vince felt the knots in his stomach and the tightness in his crotch. He could tell that Diante' wanted to lean closer to kiss him. He wondered should he just go on and shock the hell out of his friend and do as he desired. Vince moved slightly, putting himself in the position to be grabbed by Diante'. He saw him inch a little closer. Vince parted his lips. He closed his eyes. They were startled by the sounds of Jared bursting in. Instantly, they stopped.

"Dudes, what the fuck! Where did the two of you run off to? I got some prime weed and no one to share it with!" Jared came in with the joint in his right and the rum bottle in his left, stumbling towards them before dropping at their feet.

Vince sighed, as did Diante'. They both chuckled, staring at their drunk friend. Vince let go of Diante's back before bending over, picking up the bigger Jared who was seemingly ready to pass out. Diante' took the items away from Jared. He sipped out the bottle after taking a puff of the marijuana.

He coughed. "Yeah, that's some good shit." Diante' continued to cough as Vince turned back towards the bedroom, dropping the bigger Jared on the bed. Vince was strong though. Although he looked smaller, Vince could lug things twice his own weight.

Vince faced Diante', watching him come out of the bathroom. When the two of them got closer, Vince yanked the liquor from him, taking a swig for himself.

Diante' took another puff, passing it in Vince's direction.

He waived it off. "We don't need that shit. I'd much rather do cigarettes."

Diante' grinned at him. "I hear ya'." He pinched the end of the joint, putting the small bud on the side of his ear. "He'd be pissed if we threw it out."

"Yeah...you're right." Vince continued to stare, admiring his friend longingly. 

If only...he thought.



Mi Familia Ch. 05



Once nightfall came, Vince and Diante' lay in bed, side by side still passed out, Jared at the foot. The two of them had enjoyed talking among other things while revealing truths about each other's orientation. 

Vince woke up first, needing to go to the bathroom. He slid of the bed, stumbling towards the door before relieving himself of the excess liquor. While there, he thought about the night that had transpired between him and Diante'. How would all of this work? Would they have to keep quiet about it or could they trust Jared not to get mad or tell all their friends?

Once he finished, he strolled back over to the mattress, staring at his two friends lying there, wondering if they should talk about what happened or not. He was closer with Diante' but was weary about keeping everything from Jared. They were still friends, even if he didn't except Vince's curiosity. 

Diante' hadn't chatted about anything the night prior. Vince was eager to discuss it since he discovered his feelings did run deeper for his best pal. 

Sighing, he sat on the bed, wondering whether he should wake him right now. The time was after nine but he didn't want Diante' to go back home. Vince guessed that Diante's father may be waiting to hurt Diante' some more and that, he just was not able to deal with. Besides, they needed to get this conversation about what had occurred out in the open. 

How would they tell Jared? Would they tell him at all? Where would they go from here? Vince wanted them to continue but in secret. He refused to believe that he was a complete faggot. He still liked girls but he had curiosities about boys just like any other adolescent. Although he'd never felt any attraction to anyone but Diante' and maybe Jared, he knew the older one wanted nothing to do with him in that manner.

"Diante'." Lightly, he shook him. He felt they should talk this out before Jared decided to wake up. Not to mention, he couldn't go back to sleep. He wanted to enjoy more alone time with Diante' after they'd discussed the current situation. 

* * * * *

Diante' rubbed his eyes with one hand while wiping the saliva from his mouth. Vince rubbed his head lightly while looking into his light brown orbs. "Mi amigo..." Diante' smiled at Vince. 

Vince returned the grin. "More than, mi amigo..." He leaned forward, hugging Diante's neck.

The shorter Diante' pulled away. "What?" He was shocked by Vince's admission. "Look, Vince, you don't have to do this. I don't need your mercy..."

"Shut up, will ya'? This is not a something I'm doing because I pity you, okay? I want you, fool."

Diante's eyes bulged. "Vince, really?"

"Yeah, but...don't get all excited. I still like pussy but...I am curious. I don't think I'm one hundred percent gay because I'm only really attracted to you and erm..."

Diante grinned, taking Vince's hand into his. "Who, my amigo?"

Vince sighed, "That germ down there at the foot of the bed but don't tell 'em or I'll kick your ass myself."

Diante' put his freehand up. "Got it!" 

Vince continued to allow the smaller Diante' to grasp his palm. He turned his mean expression back into a smile. "I care for you, Diante'. I want you to help me find myself, man. My true self; to see what I really am."

Diante' looked away then back at his friend. He began to recall all the times they had talked about things, one on one without Jared. No one knew him better than Vince, not even his own parents. 

However, Vince was asking to help him find himself. How would Diante' do this? Could they explore together in secret? Is that what Vince wanted? He had to find out. 

As they continued to stare at one another, they were startled by the gruff voice of their friend. "What the fuck are you two doing?!"

* * * * *

Jared couldn't believe his eyes. His two best friends, that close to each other. He knew Diante' was gay but not Vince. "What the hell man, no secrets between us right?" 

Both of them stared at him with worried expressions. Vince opened his mouth first. "Listen Jared, I have curiosities too. I..."

"Okay, okay, but did you tell me about this? And Diante', you didn't even tell me you were a fag."

Diante' shook his head. "Look man, I didn't know how you'd react!"

"Fuck that! I am friends with the both of you, okay. You're like my brothers. I'm not gonna say shit! I love the two of you, I will protect both of you and I will not have any more of these fuckin' secrets between us, got it?"

Both nodded in his direction. He got out of the bed, staring at the two of them in disgust, not believing that they kept their preferences away from him. Jared believed in all for one and one for all. The three musketeers. How could he trust them if they did not trust him back?

"Look, I'm gonna leave now. Why don't you two finish whatever the hell you were doin' and come out to talk to me. I need to get some water anyway." 

Jared stumbled in the other direction away from Vince and Diante' into the next room. His head pounding, his stomach was in knots. It was quite a shock to see his two friends in an embrace but he accepted it as part of development. Jared was no homophobe. He loved the both of them as he said, like brothers. He'd protect the two of them if he needed to, especially since he himself had the same feelings for his two buddies.



Mi Familia Ch. 06



The three grown men were laughing while sitting outside on the steps of the beach house. They recalled that evening of Jared catching Vince and Diante'.

Diante' combed his dreads, shaking them out while staring into Jared's face. He leaned forward, stealing a smooch from his husband. "I thought you'd kill us that day."

"Yeah well, I would have but...I knew I couldn't. Who else would I have to move in with me if I did that?" Jared chuckled, reaching back to take Diante's hand. 

Vince sat in between them, breaking the handshake, taking both their palms, kissing the back of them. "I'm so happy you understood, man. I was afraid of losing your friendship. Diante' and I had been close for years so I was sure that he wouldn't go anywhere but..." Vince bit his lip. "You became just as important."

Jared grinned, "I'm glad man. I don't think I ever would've got through the rest of high school without you dudes. You know, being a fifth year senior wasn't that cool."

Diante' stared at Jared's face. He pulled Jared's chin. "Hey! You were the hottest fifth year senior in school, man. Every girl wanted to get in your pants."

Jared laughed, "Yeah, but I wasn't interested in babies. I was more into women at that time."

Diante's eyes caught Vince's. "Yes we remember," they said in unison. 

The younger Diante' nodded in Jared's direction. He really appreciated that Jared did accept the relationship between he and Vince. Besides, after the two of them had their secret "friendship," most things got better in Diante's life, except for things at home, until... 

* * * * *

After the talk with Jared and Vince, Diante' made up his mind he would begin to stand up against his dad. The union with Vince made Diante' gain confidence too especially since Vince started teaching Diante' how to fight. Diante' started to feel like there might be hope in his life after all. So many times he'd thought about ending it all, but now, he felt differently.

Once he got through the gang members hanging on the corner, he arrived home, hearing screams and yells from his mother. "Mi Madre..." he mouthed before running in, watching his father, pin her in the corner. 

His eyes widened while clenching his fists after dropping his book bag! "Stop," he yelled. "Get off of her!" He saw red before running right to his dad, pushing him into a nearby wall. He was amazed by his sudden burst of strength.

"Faggot, get the fuck off me. I'm your father!" His dad shoved him to the floor. Diante' heard his mother praying in Spanish before his dad's feet came into view. Within seconds, Juan kicked him hard in the gut. Diante' began choking as his dad stomped his foot right on his chest. "Who the hell do you think you are?"

The pain flowed through his body as the bigger man continued his assault; his mom screaming and crying in the background. "No...Juan please, mi hijo!"

Juan laughed heartily, looking into Diante's eyes that were full of tears. "No, he thought he could beat me so..." he stopped. Diante' felt himself lose consciousness, everything was a blur.

"Please, dad..." he coughed, "Please, I got so much to...live for." He placed his hands around the man's ankle.

"Heh, no you don't. Fags don't make it in this world, hijo. No one loves a homo!" 

Diante' turned his head away before hearing extra footsteps. When he shifted again, the weight from his father's foot was lifted. He watched the big man fall right next to him, bleeding from the head. 

He coughed harder, feeling someone's hands on his face and then, everything went black.



Mi Familia Ch. 07



Weeks after the attack, Diante' and his dad made full recovery, however, Mister Morillo had more of a stay in the hospital. That gave Diante's mom a chance to move, get a lawyer, and serve divorce papers. Promptly, she filed a restraining order against him for Diante' and herself and moved back in with her mom who lived closer to the Mexican border.

Diante' moved in with Jared immediately, taking the only spare bedroom he had. The three of them decided they would begin looking for a 3 bedroom apartment since Jared's lease was up. The lady he'd been dating agreed to pay for half the rent as long as the 3 could provide the rest which made all pretty happy. Since they had no more room, Vince stayed at his house but served notice to his stepmother and father, he'd be moving out as soon as they found a bigger place.

The down low relationship, named the "whatchamacallit" by Vince, continued to blossom. He couldn't bring himself around to saying he was fully gay but did spend a lot of time at Diante's side out of sight of his peers. When they were at school, if Diante' was teased, Vince and Jared were still jumping to his defense, but because Vince didn't think he'd be able to handle someone calling him gay, he remained in the closet.

To a certain extent, Diante' did as well, thinking it was no use saying anything because they were due to graduate in a couple months and since all three were rebels, they didn't attend the senior prom, instead, Jared asked Vince to come by his place and hang for the evening for booze and weed which Vince immediately accepted. Not to mention, it would give him an excuse to spend the night with Diante', something he hadn't done since they were younger.

Vince had his stepmom buy some rum for the occasion since she offered to make his prom night happy. "Why would you guys want to spend prom night with each other instead of gettin' girls," she told him when she dropped him off.

"Who said we weren't?" He knew it wasn't all the way true. Jared was having his lady over for some fun while he and Diante' would have more fun once Jared took his girl into the bedroom. Vince really looked forward to this night and had been for a while. It started to occur to him that he liked Diante' a little more than girls at this point.

Once he got there, Diante' and the girl were sitting on the couch talking while Jared was on the phone. He gave Diante' a kiss before plopping down right next to him. He noticed the girl was a little shocked at the exchange.

"What, you never seen two guys kiss?" His eyes narrowed. Vince looked at her like she had 3 heads.

"Not like that! It was kinda hot!" The older lady named Tiffany tugged at her skirt. "So are you guys out?"

"Naw, I can't handle anyone callin' me that, plus I still like pussy every once in a while."

Vince glanced from the corner of his eye, noticing Diante' squirming a little in his space on the sofa. Quickly, he grabbed his hand. "But, I really care for Diante' and ...hell if it were easier to come out then I would. Damn assholes! I got a quick temper. They mess with my boy or me, I may end up in jail!"

Diante' gave him a wry smile. "Look, stop that okay. I'm alright with the fact you go both ways. You're the closest thing to a boyfriend I have right now. You've made me feel special."

Vince nodded, "I'm tryin', amigo. You been through so much man. I...I just need to grow up and stop givin' a flyin' fuck what people think."

Tiffany took a swig from the bottle. "Don't beat yourself up, Vince. We all need to stop worrying about that. For the longest time, it bothered me that people thought I was overweight or too bitchy, etc. now, I don't care. They can kiss my ass!"

Diante' laughed as did Vince as they all picked up the bottles on the table, clanking them together. Once the boys took a swig, Vince planted a big wet one on Diante's lips, making his own trousers tighter than before.

"Oohh...I wanna watch you guys do it!" Tiffany turned towards them, taking another toke off her joint.

Vince shook his head. "We ain't done nothin' yet! Just a lot of groping, kissing..."

"Sucking," Diante' added. "All of it has been fun but, I admit...I kinda wanna be um..."

"Fucked?" Tiffany finished.

"Yeah, I do...I'm scared as shit but, I know that eventually when Vince and I know it's time, it'll happen."

Vince took Diante's hand. "I think I might be ready tonight, amigo. We'll see. Not while I'm drunk though. I wanna actually feel some shit...I wanna..."

"What! OHMIGOD!" The sound of Jared's blaring voice came from the kitchen. He ran in, grabbing his coat. "Fuck, Vince. I was just on the phone with my friend who works at the pizza parlor. He says there's a fire on your block dude. We need to go check on your folks."

"What, oh shit..." Vince started fumbling with the bottle as did Diante'. All of them along with Tiffany ran out of Jared's apartment, quickly running to Tiffany's car.

Since Vince only lived 10 minutes away, they were there in no time but couldn't get through due to the roadblocks. Vince got out, running away from the car up to the police and fire department lines and watched in horror as he saw his house in flames.

"OHMIGOD!!! LET ME IN! That's my house, oh shit! Where's my dad, where..." He began sweating, crying. Diante' held on to him tightly as did Jared. Vince was hopping up and down, trying to see over the mass of people. He began pushing his way through the crowd, repeating, "That's my place, move!"

The other 3 traveled with him, till he got to the front. Once he did, he pulled on an officer's coat. "What happened, that's my house."

"Yeah? Sorry son, it was out of control when we got here. They're still looking for people in there right now. If there was anyone in there, they may be goners. I'm so sorry!"

That last statement hit Vince like a ton of bricks. He fell to his knees, with Diante' cradling him in his arms while Jared looked on, holding Tiffany's shoulders.

Vince continued to wail, thinking what could've gone wrong. What could have caused the fire. Even though he didn't have the best of relationships with his dad and stepmom, he didn't want something like this to occur.

"Please God...please don't let them be gone...I..." Vince held onto his friend and lover as if he were a life raft. What would he do without his folks? He had a place to live but, still, the reality that he may have lost them in this blaze was settling in quickly.



Mi Familia Ch. 08



The funeral was hard for Vince to get through. Due to his father's debt's and stepmom's credit bills, any savings that the family had, paid for the services as well as any final judgments. 

Vince's older brother didn't have any money either. He was staying with his girlfriend at the time of the fire and didn't even bother to attend since he left on bad terms.

Only Vince's grandmother, Sonia, was able to help. She took a loan out to pay for a proper burial and gave Vince five thousand dollars to find a place to live since he refused to move in with her. Vince knew he wouldn't be able to live with his bible thumping, grandparent being the wild person he was. Not to mention, no one was aware of Vince's "whatchamacallit" with Diante'. He preferred it that way.

Once his parents were laid to rest, Vince moved in with Diante' and Jared immediately, making things a little more cramped in their small apartment. Neither one of them minded, but it did make them think much harder about where to move.

Diante' finally found a job working at a book store near school while Vince continued to do odd jobs to make ends meet. There were plenty of nights where Jared's on and off again girlfriends bought them food, even toiletries if needed. 

Jared had no issues with asking since he felt he was providing a service. The women didn't seem to care either.

At this point, graduation was only a couple of weeks away and the threesome would be getting their diplomas, saying goodbye to high school and hello to official adulthood. Jared's 18th birthday was close as well, meaning he could begin his quest to become a pornstar. Vince and Diante' hoped he would make it too. Even though male actors didn't make as much as females, they knew it would be more than the cash he was pulling in at the pizza parlor.

Although Vince and Diante' had been sleeping together, they still hadn't crossed over into that territory of having intercourse. The death of Vince's parents as well as their clashing schedules had a lot to do with it. Not only that, Vince wondered if he should wait until they got older. Girls didn't factor in at all since he knew his attraction to them was minimal and only done to put up a front for his friends. However, he thought of his actual relationship with Diante' and how having sex would affect them. The elder Vince, only by 3 weeks over Diante', decided he should have a talk with his friend to discuss their plans.

After the ceremony, the three returned back to the apartment, happy to be holding their important pieces of paper. Diante's mom came as well as Vince's grandmother. Jared's parents didn't bother to show up which he wasn't the least upset about.

Both Jared and Vince were invited to plenty of parties, but refused to attend since none of them included Diante'. It didn't bother Morillo one bit, and even though he told the two of them to go on ahead, they still declined the invites.

"There's things we need to discuss, Diante'. I don't got time for them fools." Vince grabbed a beer out the fridge.

Jared grinned, "Uh oh, is this the big night," he smiled. "Huh, huh? Can I be here for this?"

Diante' laughed, sitting on the sofa next to his boyfriend while Jared plopped in the recliner across from them. Vince threw a pillow at Jared's head, catching him by surprise.

"Damn," he cried out.

"Yeah, that's for the stupid comment you just made. No, you can't be here for it. Don't you have a girl to go visit?"

"Yeah, but I'd kinda like to know if my best buddies are gonna start fuckin' so I know when not to be here," he chuckled. "Not sure if I wanna hear the ooh's, ahh's, and it hurts, screams while I'm tryin' to sleep."

"Shut up," Diante' lashed back. "Won't be any of that. I'd be quiet!"

Vince smirked, narrowing his eyes. "Just because you spewed that shit, maybe you should be here for it." He tossed a bottle cap in his direction.

"Hey, naw...that's okay. I'm only jokin'. You guys go for it. I'd be happy if you did, I swear. Just not sure if I'm ready to be a spectator."

"I don't even know if I'd want you watching anyway, to be honest," Diante' added. "I mean, you're our friend and all but..." he bit his lip. 

"I would be more nervous to do it in front of you."

Vince stared at Jared, wondering what was going on in that head of his. Although it intrigued him about the statement he'd just made, he was more ready to talk with Diante'. "Well, later dude. Can you find someplace to go to make yourself scarce? I wanna chat with Diante' awhile and I don't need you lookin' over our shoulder."

"Yeah, yeah," he held up his hands. "I gotta date...a few actually, just don't know which one to pick yet."

Both the guys laughed. "How about the one that's gonna pay half for our place. Let her know we want the want a nice one in San Diego."

Jared joined in the joke. "I hear ya. Sounds good to me. Well, lemme go shower." Jared promptly got up, leaving the two guys alone.

Vince turned his attention and smile to Diante'. His mind and heart were racing. How would he tell Diante' how he felt about him? One thing's for sure, he definitely felt a lot more for him now that they'd been involved in the "whatchamacallit" for several months.

Now that they were out of school, there was no need to hide. Although, he still didn't want to be completely out, he did want to call their bond something more than the stupid name.

"How about, boyfriends," he grinned taking Diante's hand.

*****

Jared went to the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Once he did, he leaned gainst it, putting his hands over his head before dragging them down over his eyes.

"I really do want to be here..." he mouthed to himself.

Despite what he'd said, there was no place he'd rather be than to watch his close friends and their big moment. If only he had enough gumption to tell them he wanted to experience it too but, how could he do that if he couldn't even admit to himself that he had curiosities just as Vince did.

There was no question that Jared still loved women, but the feelings he had towards his two roommates, were not that far back in his mind.

"Grow some balls," he said to himself as he looked at his stubble in the mirror. "If I got enough courage to show myself onscreen, I can tell them how I feel."

If only it were that easy...

*****

"Huh?" Diante' glanced at Vince with wide eyes. His pulled his hand away. "Um, you..."

"Yeah..." Vince moved closer to Diante'. "I want more, amigo. Now that school's over, we don't have anyone to hide from."

Diante' knew it was true. Still, he was also aware that they'd still see the same people until they moved away from the area. "Yeah but, we'll still run into them."

"I know." Vince put his arm around Diante's shoulder. "I don't mean be all the way out the closet. I'm just not ready for that yet. I know I'm a chicken shit for it too but..."

"No, no..." Diante' shook his head. "You're not. I'm not really ready to claim it myself. Not to the world anyway. Too bad we can't afford to move to Frisco."

"Yeah..." Vince laughed. "But, I do wanna take this up another level, Diante'. I'm tired of calling it a 'whatchamacallit.' It's a relationship, baby. You're my man."

Diante' couldn't help but grin. He'd been waiting a while for Vince to say those words. He took Vince's hands into his. "I'm so happy about this, Vince but, I don't want you to feel obligated to do it."

"I'm not, Diante'. I...I love you..."

Again, Morillo's eyes bulged. He blinked several times at rapid speed. Immediately, he reached over, feeling Vince's forehead causing Vince to laugh.

Vince pulled Diante's hand down to his lips, kissing the back of it. "I'm feeling fine, fucker. I know, I usually don't say things like this but...I mean it, man. I do love you."

Diante' nodded, not knowing what to say. He stared into Vince's blue orbs, envisioning what to do next. In moments, he took Vince's chin in his hand, pulling him closer, planting a small kiss on his lips. Vince reciprocated, slipping his hand onto Diante's crotch causing him to moan and squirm with that small touch.

"Mi amigo..." Diante' whispered, raking his hand through Vince's hair.

"Mi amor..." Vince retorted, prompting Diante' to thrust his tongue between Vince's lips. The anticipation building inside of him, his hardened muscle stiffened in his pants, making him wince.

"Vince, I want you," he moaned into Vince's kiss.

Vince didn't say anything, instead, led his man to their bedroom. They promptly shut the door.

*****

Jared came out the bathroom, fully dressed, straightening his collar. He'd heard the conversation between his two friends and was ecstatic they were going to be a couple.

"Good night..." he said loudly, listening for a response while walking over to pick up his car keys. There was none, only the sounds of a drawer closing and a foil crinkling.

I love you both.

****



Mi Familia Ch. 09



Jared drove away from the apartment in a quandary. So badly, he wanted to stay behind and be with his two friends who seemingly were quite attracted to one another.

If only I had the balls to tell them... He slammed the steering wheel in disgust, wondering why he hadn't revealed his feelings. He knew he still liked the girls but he felt that connection to both of them. Jared just couldn't admit to his friends that he was curious about gay sex as they were. 

He shook his head, sighing, "A little pussy will make me forget." He smiled, turning up the radio, listening to Pearl Jam as it blared through the speakers. Jared tapped his fingers, singing the song "Jeremy" which was always one of his favorites. 

He decided to focus not on what was going on back at home, but on the task ahead. His goal he'd always held near and dear to his heart. Being a porn star. 

Jared never thought he had much talent to do anything else. He hated working for anyone really but the opportunity to get paid for having sex seemed like a dream come true. 

Right up my alley, he always thought. Besides, the pay sucked at the pizza parlor. And he would make way more on just doing a movie than he'd make delivering food in about 6 months time. Not to mention, the ladies loved Jared. 

Despite being a fifth year senior, he was very intelligent. Knew how to balance his checkbook, had great sense and street smarts. He just didn't like school; and because of that laziness, he was held back from graduating with his peers. 

It didn't matter though. The only people he cared about in the world were at his apartment about to embark on new discovery. 

What I wouldn't do to be a fly on that wall. 

*****

Back to the present

"Ohhh..." Vince moaned aloud, lying in the middle of the bed, surrounded by his two partners. They'd taken a walk in front of their beachfront home, only to return and enjoy a little fun before dinner. 

Diante' and Jared had their hands between Vince's legs with one massaging his shaft while the other pressed his hand up inside him. "Shhiitt...ooh God, one of you...please..."

Diante' laughed, "Me..." before kissing him on his cheek. He reached over to the night table, grabbing the lube and latex. 

Vince smiled, watching his first true love opening the foil. "Oh yes, I do love when you're there, baby..."

"Uh huh..." Diante' finished prepping. He handed the bottle to Jared. 

Jared took a little, spreading it on his hand prior to gripping Vince's cock, rubbing the shaft. He pressed his thumb on the tip, invoking more pre passion juice to spurt from the head. 

"Ooh yes..." Vince threw his head back into the pillow, enjoying the pleasure that was his two men. Diante' slipped inside his tight hole, pushing into him while Jared continued to jerk him off. "Ooh Goodddd...you two. Jared..."

Jared looked away from Diante'. "Yeah, lover..." 

"So glad you finally came around, man...took you long enough..." he answered with a wry smile. Vince groaned at the feeling of Diante's length inside him. He reached out, just as Diante's leaned in further, bending down to catch his lips. Vince hugged his neck, grabbing a handful of Diante's dreads in his palm, pulling on them.

"Oggghhh...oh Vince...damn..." Diante' grunted. "You feel so good, mi amor..."

Jared hugged Vince close, joining into their embrace. Their tongues intertwined, making all three moan in unison. Vince pushed upwards to meet Diante's thrusts. He felt the eruption spurting from his cock as Jared continued stroking him. 

"Ooh Jesus...oooh fuck...yes..." Vince's eyes rolled into his head, watching Diante' and Jared kiss one another feverishly. The trembles began to subside as he caressed Diante's back.

"God I love you both. Forever and always..."

****

In the past...

The following morning, Jared returned back to the apartment. He threw his keys onto the table before going towards Diante' and Vince's bedroom. He opened the door slightly, peeking his head in. 

"Hmph..." he grunted, noticing the two of them still asleep. 

Jared wanted to know how the night went and if they had a good time. Even with the great night at Geena's house, he was still curious about their first night together and if they were successful. 

Should I wake them?

The thoughts were going through his mind a mile a minute. He didn't want to seem anxious but he was. The second best thing to being here would've been hearing it from the two of them and their takes on the experience. 

He pushed the door, walking in, staring at the two lovers on the mattress. That moment, his cock stirred with need, seeing Vince naked on top. His bare ass looked very delectable. 

"Shit..." he grabbed his dick through his jeans, stroking it lightly. "God you both..." His eyes traveled over Vince's slender frame down to Diante's leg which besides his face was the only thing he could see. "Mhmm..." he groaned, unzipping his denims, pulling out his shaft from beneath the material. Jared used his other hand to pinch his own nipple. He twisted it with his finger as if it were a radio dial. "Ooh damn..." he threw his head back in ecstasy, dreaming of the two men, fucking while moistening his lips. "Gooddddd..." he yelled. His cock was swollen in his hand. Jared knew the eruption was close since his groin was full to the brim. He continued masturbating, pumping his shaft until...

"JARED, WHAT THE HELL!"



Mi Familia Ch. 10



Jared shuddered, looking into the wild eyes of Vince who looked at him with shock. "What the fuck! You couldn't do that in your own room and who the hell told ya' to come in here!"

Jared only shook his head, trying to gather his thoughts on what to say. "Sorry, I...damn, man..." He ran out the room, still not able to tell Vince what was going on with him. He plopped on the couch, with his face in his hands. The reaction from Vince was why he didn't tell them what was going on with him. 

"Damn...fuck..." Jared punched the cushions of the sofa. As he began to cry, he felt a hand on his shoulder. 

"Look, I'm sorry, I...I shouldn't have went off like that, dude. I didn't think you were into us like that," Vince apologized. "It just surprised me that you were over us, man..."

"I know...I..." Jared sniffed. "I got curiosities, too, dude. Just because I'm a year older than you two fucks, don't mean I don't wonder, ya' know..." he wiped his nose. "I mean, I know I ain't gay. I only like seeing the two of you cause' you're my buddies ya' know." 

Vince came around the couch, sitting next to him. Jared watched, licking his lips, seeing Vince only wearing his boxers. "Hey, you don't hafta explain. Diante' just cursed me out for that shit, too. No worries. Anytime you wanna watch us, it's cool. Just let a fucka know..."

Jared laughed, "Yeah, I guess I should've..."

"Why didn't you tell us that you felt that way, man? You had a fuckin' conniption when we didn't tell you. Why hold out on us?"

Jared shook his head. "I dunno, man. Stupidity, pride, whateva! I just..."

"You just like us, and besides, what's wrong with being gay?"

Jared rubbed his nose, looking at Vince strangely. "What'cha mean, man? You can't be out these days, especially around here. Fucka's will be ready to kill yo' ass sayin' shit like that!"

Vince nodded, "I know but damn, you act like YOU have a problem with it. I mean, I know what you said to Diante' but, you keep sayin, I ain't, I'm not..."

"Cause I'm not!" He got up from the sofa. "Don't start that with me, Vince. You was havin' the same damn problem admitting it."

"Yeah, but the right word is, was. I just realized somethin' friend, For the first time in my life I actually LOVE someone. I ain't never loved any girl the way I love Diante'."

"Seriously?" Jared looked at Vince, raising an eyebrow. "You whipped, dude?"

"Yep! Girls don't even phase me anymore, man. Diante' is all I need."

"What!" Jared laughed, not believing what he was hearing. He folded his arms, clearing his throat. The erection between his legs softened. "So you're sayin' that you don't even wanna feel a girl's boobs anymore? The tight feel of pussy around your cock! C'mon man...I think I need to get you a girl and fast!"

"I don't want one! I told ya', I got Diante'. I love him with all my heart, man. I'm committed through and through."

Jared sighed, smiling. "Damn the sex was that good, huh? Tell me about it..." he went to the recliner, propping his feet up on the table. "Was his ass that snug?"

"Yes, it was just that tight, man but..." he hesitated. 

"But what, my friend. You just said some pretty gnarly stuff. Don't hold back now!"

"Um, we didn't get that far, Jared. It was too painful for him so we stopped but afterwards, wow...heh," he chuckled. "He gave me the best blow of my life. It was amazing!"

Jared eyes bulged. "You mean to tell me, you're givin' up women just on the premise of a blowjob?"

"And some hot stuff that went along with it, man. Diante' is my boyfriend. I can't wait to get inside..."

"I mean, dude. He was that good at everything else that you're givin' the finger to fuckin' girls?" Jared sat up in the chair.

"I am..." Vince said proudly. "I am happy to be gay!"

Jared looked stunned at his friend and his admission. He was saying that he was homosexual. This he had no issue with but he wondered if Vince was only saying this for Diante's benefit. He knew Diante' needed love with all the crap he'd been through but, he wondered if Vince was doing this as sort of a mercy thing. "Look man. Are you doin' this because you feel sorry for Diante' or..."

"What!" Out of nowhere was Diante's voice as he stepped from the bedroom. "I don't need no mercy fuck's Jared. Vince told me he loves me and he means it. How could you say such a thing?" He sat next to Vince taking his hand. "Besides, again, the question should be on you, Jared! Why were you above us jackin' off, dude. You like seein' us naked? I ain't no exhibitionist..."

Jared leaned back. "I just told Vince I got my curiosities, okay? I only like you two. No one else. I don't have any attraction to anyone other than you two and it may be cause we're so close."

"What would be so wrong if it were more than that, amigo?" Diante' retorted.

"Nothing," Jared answered. "Just not for me. I like pussy and fuckin' it way too much to be gay!" He got up from the Lazyboy, walking towards his room. "I'm glad you two are so into each other, ya' know. It will fulfill my gay fantasies just to watch the two of you go at it..." he chuckled, going in, shutting the door by leaning against it. 

He kicked the door, hard. "Maybe someday I'll join in..."

*****

Diante' and Vince both let out sighs, looking at one another. Diante' kissed the back of Vince's hand. "That was wonderful what you said, Vince. I swear, I feel the same, mi amor. We have to wait before we start walkin' out holding hands and stuff though..."

Vince pulled Diante' into him. "Why should we, huh? I mean, just because some other fuck's don't like the fact we're gay?"

"Yes, and as Jared just said they'll want to fuck us up, baby. We live in the wrong hood to be pullin' this shit! Wait till we make enough to move to Frisco," he chuckled. 

Vince shook his head. "No. I don't wanna. Someone come my way with some shit, I'm gonna beat their ass. I love you, Diante'." He stroked Diante's chin. "I want everyone to know it too!"

Diante' met his gaze. "Te amo, my amor but..."

Vince placed his finger over Diante's mouth. "Shhh...escucha, bebe! I love you, and nothing is more important to me than you. I don't care what anyone else thinks or says anymore, Diante'. If you're not quite ready for it, I understand but, I just want you to know, I am."

*****

Diante' couldn't believe what he'd heard from Vince. He was saying how much loved him, how he wanted to be committed to him and come out. As much as Diante' loved that, he was too scared. He couldn't fight despite the fact Vince had taught him a few moves. 

Still, it excited him that Vince truly was into him and not because he'd felt sorry. He had his doubts but the admission to Jared as well as what he'd just confessed, made him sure that Vince was being honest about his feelings and that it wasn't just about sex. 

Diante' had someone in his life that made him feel special. That in itself made him happy. 

*****

Three weeks after they'd graduated, the three boys were busy working, trying to make enough to save for a bigger apartment. Not because they needed more bedrooms but they wanted to move to a slightly better neighborhood. They'd been thinking about some place in San Diego since Jared's girlfriend offered to help them. Although it was not a gay friendly as Frisco, it was a lot better than where they were.

Diante' began to register for college so he could be a social worker. He wanted to help abused teens and eventually open his own center much later after he'd become established. Due to his mom and dad's pending divorce, only his mom was willing to help. His dad refused, saying he wouldn't give his faggot son any money. This didn't bother Diante'. He promised his mom he would work and help pay the way along with her assistance. His grades were good enough for scholarships too, so thankfully he wouldn't have to take out any student loans. 

The relationship between Vince and Diante' continued to flourish, with Diante' finally being able to handle Vince's endowment thanks to the dildo Jared had purchased at a sex tradeshow he attended. He gladly gave it to them, telling them that they should practice in front of him sometime to which both said, hell no. They thought Jared was only kidding but he wasn't. Still, they didn't want the audience. Seemingly, Jared started to accept that he might have more than just a curiosity which didn't alarm him. 

He finally turned eighteen and right afterwards, he went to have pictures done with Tessa who promptly fucked his brains out as she promised, leaving the young man breathless for the first time. However, even with all that attention, his only thoughts were on Vince and Diante'. The sight of them in bed, kissing, making out, ruled his thoughts. He watched them without their knowledge after his birthday party ended. The couple was on the couch, fully clothed until they retreated to their bedroom, leaving the older man there with a hard dick in his hand. Nothing ever deterred him from enjoying the pleasures of a good fuck until now. He had to find out if it was more than just an empty desire.

After coming back from Tessa's place, he plopped on the couch, leaning his head against the cushions. Vince and Diante' already knew about his curiosities but they hadn't discussed it since that day. Now, it may be the right time to bring it back up. They were friends after all.



Mi Familia Ch. 11



Diante' and Vince were on their way home from the grocery store where they'd picked up some dinner. After Vince got off of work, he met Diante' at his job so they could go together and so he could protect him just in case anyone tried to bother them.

The news had gotten around the 'hood about Diante' and Vince being more than close. Vince didn't deny it to his ex friends who promptly dismissed him as a faggot. They knew not to mess with him because Vince was a rogue. Although he wasn't in any gangs, he had a reputation, whereas Diante' was always the one they picked on anyway. The idiots had made some snide remarks to which Vince replied, try something and you get hurt or worse. They backed off but from that day forward. Vince knew he'd have to adjust everything so he could be there for his man.

As they proceeded down the sidewalk, a couple of Vince's former friends were waiting for them just a half block away from their apartment. The couple stopped abruptly, with Vince dropping all the bags in his hands. Diante' didn't move.

"Get behind me," he yelled at Diante' but again, Diante' stood still.

"My amor, vamanos!" Vince yelled again.

"No, I won't, Vince." He dropped his bags as well. "I'm not running just as you aren't." He rolled up his sleeves.

The two guys laughed. "Aw, isn't this cute. The two little fags wanna get jacked together." They stepped closer to Vince.

Vince took off his jacket. "C'mon, I'm ready for you fucks. You know betta than to try anything against me."

One shrugged his shoulders. "Vince man, you used to be cool and shit. Now, you ain't nothin' but a cocksucka. I can't stand the fact that you used to be 'round me, man. I can't have that on my rep. I used to be friends with a fag?"

Vince chuckled, "Whateva, Mark, c'mon. You got the balls to try it, then?" He put his fists up. Vince wasn't afraid. He'd been preparing to fight for a while. 

The one called Mark stepped to him, throwing a punch.

"Vince!" Diante' screamed as the other guy started to wrestle with him. Diante' held his own, kicking the man in his crotch. The guy fell to the ground, cursing.

Diante' went over, punching Mark in the back. "Get off him, asshole!"

Mark rose up and turned on Diante'. Just as he was about to try something a flying fist came his way, knocking him out cold. 

Vince pulled Diante' in, kissing him. "You alright, baby?"

Jared shrugged his shoulders. "Goddamnit, you two. You couldn't wait to get out this hellhole until you started spewin' this gay shit?" He shook his hand.

"Fuck you. I was holdin' my own, man." Vince yelled, picking up the bags. 

"Man, you and Diante' coulda been seriously hurt. If I hadn't a came down here..."

Vince glared at him. He couldn't believe what Jared was saying about keeping things quiet. "I woulda handled it but thanks anyway, okay?" 

Jared shook his head. "Yeah, okay." He turned to the one Diante' kicked in the balls, pulling him up by the collar. "Who sent you, fuckface! Huh?"

Vince watched the bigger Jared who'd been pumping iron like a madman, handle the man like a sack of potatoes. "C'mon love." He told Diante'.

Diante' straightened. "Jared, you called the cops?"

Jared was still accosting the man till he took off running. "Biatch!" He looked at the other lying down face on the sidewalk. "Yeah man, I did. Since you two wanna be out, I guess I better tell Tessa that we need to move sooner than later. Until then, I guess we need to drive you to school and work then."

The younger Morillo shook his head. "No you don't. I'll start carrying something. Vince taught me how to cut and slash if I needed to!" 

Vince exhaled. "No, bebe, on this account Jared is right. No more walking for you. They know not to mess with me alone but they will try you again. Let's go." He walked past Jared, leaving him. 

Diante' left as well. 

Toliver appreciated that Jared came out to their defense but he resented the fact that Jared urged them to stay closeted. Vince thought it was unfair of him to ask them to stay silent about their relationship. He knew his friend was trying to save them from trouble but since he was their friend, he thought Jared would understand. Once they made it in, Vince turned to Diante', dropping the bags and kissing his lips. "You okay, babes?"

Diante' grinned. "Yeah, I'll be glad when we get away from this place. Those fools don't have anything to do with what we do in our bedroom and yet they have a problem with it. I don't get people sometimes."

Vince nodded in agreement. He ran his hand across Diante's cheek. He enjoyed the feeling of his skin and just being with him. Vince had to admit he was more than in love, he was whipped by his friend. They'd known each other a long time, been through a lot together. It seemed totally natural for them to be lovers. 

"Mi amor..." he smiled, pressing his body against Diante's. "Let's go upstairs, hmm?"

"Yeah, let's. I'll cook dinner for us. When I talked with my mom last night, I picked up some new recipes. We'll need to start eating at home more, now that we're moving to San Diego." Diante' returned the embrace.

"Okay, I'll help, after I get a little lovin', huh?" He picked up the sacks again, pecking Diante'. Vince started up the staircase again. 

"Yes, sir. You know I won't turn that down." Diante' followed. He smacked Vince on the buttocks.

"Oh, that...oohh...that will get you in trouble, mi amor. You like that kink stuff, huh? I do too, baby!" He started running up with Diante' right behind him. 

Vince was really enjoying being in this relationship with Diante'. He'd never felt so strongly about one person in his life. He was very happy he told Diante' how he felt and shed his fears about coming out. 

Despite the loss of his mom, stepmother, and Dad, he knew he still had someone that loved him and cared for him. He never would've expected that person to be his best friend, Diante' Morillo. 

Now, Diante' was his family, his lover, his confidant, and his life. 

* * * * *

Jared had given his statements to the police regarding what he'd saw. He told them, he heard the yelling since they lived less than a half block away and immediately came to their defense. The police told him his friends should keep their "gay activity" behind closed doors if they didn't want any more trouble. He only nodded, even though that statement didn't sit well with him. Jared really wanted to tell the cop where to step off, but he didn't feel like having to fight with anyone over this. Besides, he did just tell his friends the same thing. 

Now, he had to get up the courage to tell them about what he'd been thinking of lately. He knew he still liked the girls but he just wanted to try it once with them, to see if he liked it. Jared hoped they would allow it. 

Jared walked back into the living room, eyeing Diante' and Vince. He sighed, knowing he wasn't quite ready for this but needed to tell them anyway. Within moments, he was back in the recliner. They both gave him blank looks. 

"Hey, um, okay, so...I'm sorry I didn't let you guys know I was watchin' again, but..." he gripped onto his water bottle making it crackle. He bit his lip. "I got more than curiosities, okay? Maybe I am, um..." he scratched his head.

"Gay," Vince finished it for him, taking Diante's hand into his.

"No..." he glared at Toliver, shaking his head. He sat the bottle down on the table. "I'm most likely bi. I like the girls, a lot. I ain't no full faggot. I still like some tits and pussy. Not giving that up for no dick at anytime soon, my man." He took out a cigarette from his shirt pocket.

Vince rolled his eyes and Diante' blew raspberries. 

"What's your deal, huh?" Diante' scoffed, his eyes peered right through Jared.

Jared put up his hands. "Look, sorry, I just know that I'll ever be able to give that up, okay? I'm just not..."

Diante' rolled his neck. "A fag... is how you continue to put it. You know, I really hate that you, who's supposed to be our friend, keeps callin' us that derogatory term. You just can't come to grips that you might like cock."

"No!" He smoked quickly. "I can't! I'm not sayin' it to hurt you two. I just call it like I see it."

"Fuck callin' it like you see it, man. You keep spewin' a word that's hurtful, you know? It's almost as hurtful as the 'n' word to me, you know? Or the 's' word!" Diante' got up off the couch. 

Jared had never seen Diante' this angry. He had to admit it might've been mean to always say the word in front of his two best buds. "Okay, okay, man, sorry. I'm not homophobe, okay? We been usin' that for the longest..."

"Yeah well, it might be time for you to let go of the stupid habit." He fell back on the couch. "Nothin' wrong with bein' a homo." Diante' took Vince's hand again.

Jared sighed, putting his Marlboro out in the ashtray. He glanced back at his friends who were giving him mean looks. "Okay, okay...right. Sorry. Didn't know the two of you had become so damn sensitive."

"Bullshit, how would you like to be called a dago," Vince added with a smirk.

Jared laughed. "I ain't no dago! I'm a son of one but...look," he threw his hands up then sat next to his friends. "I said I'm sorry, okay? I...I really thought it wasn't a big deal but okay, so it bothers the two of you now...fine. Let's talk about somethin' more important. When you gonna let me join in?"

* * * * *

Diante' and Vince glanced at Jared wide eyed. Both not thinking he was serious. 

Vince frowned, not believing what he'd just heard. He knew Jared was just kidding. Or was he?



Mi Familia Ch. 12



"You're kidding right?" Vince grabbed Diante's hand, giving an evil eye to his other best friend.

Diante' sighed, "I surely hope you are. You did just say, you ain't gay!"

"Whateva, listen. It's just..." Jared shook his head, putting his hands over his eyes. "I wanna make sure I'm bi, okay. I'm gonna always love women. If I get turned on, then I know I'm bi and I can accept that."

"If you don't?" Vince straightened his legs.

"Then...I only have curiosities! Geez," he laughed. 

"It's not a bad thing either way, but..."

Vince rolled his eyes. He really didn't understand why Jared wanted to do this. Besides, Vince wasn't very willing to share. Sure they joked and all, they were friends but this was his man and he wanted it to stay that way. "I'm sure you can find some gay boys to help you prove your sexuality with on the set. You don't need us."

Diante' chuckled, "You make it seem like some science experiment or like we're test dummies. Not sure I wanna do that!"

Jared guffawed. "Naw, not like that, I just thought, since you guys were my friends and all, you could show me the way. I mean, you're my buds. Better you than some strangers."

"You're worried that you're actually gay?"

"Phfftt..." Jared waived his hands. "No, 'cause I'm not." He got up and went to the kitchen. 

Vince stared straight ahead. He wasn't willing to hear this anymore from Jared. Yeah, they were friends but, this relationship he had with Diante' was very special. Inviting their friend to join in would just complicate things. He refused to have that. "Yeah, um...no..." He got up, pulling Diante' by the hand. "My relationship with Diante' is important to me. You are too but, this is my life, here. I think it will only make things harder if we slept together. It would open a new can of worms I'm not ready to deal with."

Diante' nodded, "I agree. Jared, you're not gay, you might just have some lingering feelings that you may need to explore. Actually, its better that you do it with two strangers than us. There's no emotion involved. No one's feelings would get hurt."

Jared came back in the room with beers for all of them. "Goddamnit you two!" He frowned, twisting off the cap.

Diante' and Vince sat back down. Vince took a sip, shaking his head. "Listen Jared, I really care about you but, I love Diante' and..."

"Don't you get it? I love you too! Both of you. I don't wanna be with two guys that I don't feel anything for alright? I wanna experience this moment with my friends. Two guys I love and respect!" He yelled at the top of his lungs, starting to sob. "I care for both of you. I..." he paused, wiping his nose and lips. "This is scary, man. You too have got a lot of balls, going out, being together, not caring what anyone thinks. Me, I've always had a reputation as a ladies man. Vince, you especially, you said to hell with it. I can't do that! I don't have the gumption. Just, give me this minute. I swear, it's only so I can enjoy it. I'm most likely bi but, I only like the two of you. I'd never go after anyone else. I wouldn't feel comfortable."

Vince gawked at Jared wide eyed. He couldn't believe anything he'd just heard. Jared telling them he loved them? No way! "Jared, I...we love you too, I just..."

Diante' held onto his hand. "Babe, let's just go on and do it. He's our friend. Let's give him the moment he wants and then we move on. We'll all enjoy it and then keep it as a memory. Okay?"

Vince nodded, gripping onto Diante's palm. He really didn't want to go through with this but, knowing that Jared wasn't really interested in them sexually made up for the enviousness. He knew Jared loved them as friends and that was what he referred to. "Okay, but only this once, Jared. This is my man, okay?"

Diante' hit his shoulder. He winced. 

"Yeah okay," he sniffed. "Your place or mine?"

Vince drank the rest of his beverage. "Eww, no, we don't want to be in your bed where you been having all kinds of women in there. No way. Our bed." He placed his bottle on the coffee table. 

All three men got up with Jared walking towards the door first. Vince was still uneasy about what was about to happen but hoped this would be the first and last time for their threesome experience.

* * * *

Jared sighed, smiling to himself as he strolled into his friend's bedroom. At last, he'd be with his two friends, the only men he ever wanted to be with in this sort of manner. There was no question he wanted to cherish this for the rest of this life. 

* * * * *

To the present...

Jared sat in the middle of the bed, reveling in the last hour's events. Vince was on his left, Diante' was on his right. There was nothing more satisfying than being in between the two people he loved most in the world.

He let out a soft yawn while twirling one of Diante's dreads around his index finger. Jared always did have a softer spot for the young Blaxican who he cherished just as much as Vince. Undoubtedly, he felt for both but most of his reasoning for finally coming to grips that he was gay was his infatuation with Diante'. In fact, it was more than just affinity or friendship, it was damn near obsession. He was thankful that Vince forgave him for making things difficult for them back in the day.

"Damn...I almost messed up..." he whispered, tracing Diante's jawline. He leaned over and kissed him on the head. "Thank you for puttin' up with my shit."

Diante' grinned, "You're welcome, mi amor. I love you. I had no choice, right?" He opened his light brown eyes. "We loved you but as Vince said, the day we allowed you into our bed was the beginning of that can of worms."

"Yes it was, but, it did make me realize how I felt about you." Jared brought him in closer.

Vince stirred slightly, turned over to fall back asleep.

Jared grinned. "You became even more important to me after the day those two fools jumped you and Vince. I always liked you, loved you even, but when that guy was about to hurt you, I lost it."

Diante' nodded, "I thank you for being there for us, Jared. Still, I wish we didn't have to go through all the shit to get to where we are. Why couldn't you just believe that you had more than curiosities? How come your actions that nearly broke us apart, made you finally realize how important we were to you and vice versa?"

"Hell if I know," he chuckled. "Does it matter, D? All that we have right now in front of us is what's important and really, if it were easy, it wouldn't have been so damn exciting."

Diante' laughed. "Yeah, I suppose. " He lay on Jared's chest. "I love you, Jared. I always have and even with all the crap you caused, I never hated you."

Jared planted a peck on Diante's head. "I know because you're too sweet for that, Diante'. You always were a kind person and I'm glad you made Vince see that my intentions were good even though they were screwy."

"Yeah...they were..." He looked up at Jared, covering his lips with his. "You want me don't you?"

Jared smiled, combing Diante's brown locks with his fingers. "Yes, more than anything, right now, mi amor. I always have and always will."



Mi Familia Ch. 13



The moment the threesome shared did conjure up unwanted feelings. If it wasn't Vince's distrust and envy of Jared it was Jared's repeated attempts to get closer to the couple who stayed intact despite the disruptions.

However, Diante' was getting weary of the tension felt in the apartment. He wished they'd never crossed that line, since now it seemed Jared tried everything he could to get closer to him while Vince constantly fought him off. 

This also caused his boyfriend to be more territorial. He got jealous every time Diante' even looked at another man. When Vince would come pick up Diante' from school, he'd scoff if he saw him around too many guys, namely Diante's new friend, Dolby Macade who seemingly hung with him more than anyone. 

The college Diante' attended, San Diego City, was a little more accepting of gay and lesbian students so tensions between them and straight attendees were minimal. They could walk hand in hand on campus and socialize with little problem but they still knew where and when not to be at some places around the university.

All this and the problems within the apartment started to wear on Diante' as he strived for straight A's during his freshman year. He wondered what it would take to make Vince and Jared get back on friendly terms because he missed the fellowship they'd had for their years together has best friends. The relationship was obviously in jeopardy. He thought it may be time to do something drastic.

Diante' walked into his apartment, setting his bag on the floor. The day had been really tiring especially since he got very little sleep the night prior. Vince insisted they have sex before he studied which made him stay up later to read some necessary chapters to complete today's test. He wasn't real confident about his score but he hoped he'd at least be getting a "C."

Morillo fell on the couch, twirling his longer locks between his fingers while drinking a Coke. Since Vince loved his hair longer, he promised him he wouldn't cut it. 

What the fuck?

The distractions of Jared and Vince weighed heavily on his mind. He started to feel that getting involved with Vince was a bad idea. Not only that, allowing Jared to join them only caused more problems. How would this be fixed? He really wasn't sure. 

Something drastic needs to be done.

Diante' grabbed the phone, calling Dolby who was not only a friend but a confidant. He'd told the man about all the issues going on between him and his mates and Dolby did his best to advise him even though his answer to the so called dilemma was to love them both which Diante' didn't want to do.

He took another swig of his pop. "Hey, um, can I come over to your place a while. They're not here but just the air is suffocating me." Diante' pulled on his collar and shrugged.

"Sure." Dolby's voice came through the receiver loud and clear. 

"Great. I'm taking the bus so I'll be a while..." Diante' took a pen and notepad off the table. 

"What's your dorm number?" He started taking it down.

Jared came in the door, noticing Diante' sitting on the couch. He walked over, smiling at him. Diante' waived as he tried ending the phone call. 

"Okay then, good, alright. Bye." He pressed the button to hang up. "Hey. I was just about to head out and visit with my friend. Can you tell..."

"Nope..." Jared interrupted and shook his head. "I can't, babe. You know me and Vince aren't talkin'."

The younger Morillo sighed. "Damnit Jared just let him know I'll be back so he won't come lookin' for me." He hated that their relationship was so strained that they couldn't even speak.

"No...and besides, you can't go anywhere without him. He'll go ballistic if you're out there alone." Jared held Diante's hand. "Besides, we need to talk, right? I mean, I think you should tell him how things would resolve themselves if he'll allow me to be with you guys again."

Diante' couldn't believe what he was hearing. His eyes narrowed and he snatched his hand away. 

"You being with us is what got us here in the first place."

"No, your man's jealousy is what got us here. Don't you think he's a little overbearing?" Jared held onto his shoulders.

He shrugged away. "Um, maybe but I like that he's overprotective." He lied, he actually hated it. It was the reason he wanted to visit Dolby to talk with him about a proposition he'd just come up with.

"Whatever." He brought Diante' into him. "C'mon, you go on and stay here with me, okay? We need to talk and in the meantime..."

"Hell no," he scoffed and pushed his friend away. 

"What the fuck has gotten into you? A while ago you couldn't stand the thought of being gay. 'I'm only into pussy, I'll never get tired of that,' you said. Now, you can't stop being around us faggots, huh? I don't even see you really going out with any women anymore."

"I do, but only to fuck. Nothin' special. I'll admit, it is a little less than I used to but it's because I love being around you. I want nothing; more than to settle it between the three of us so we could make love and not war!" He laughed, grabbing his shorter roommate again. 

Diante' attempted to wrestle away from Jared but to no avail. All the struggling caused them to crash to the floor with Jared on top of him. 

"Jared, c'mon, no...get off!"

Jared pinned Diante's hands above his head, crushing his mouth against Morillo's. He moved slightly, rubbing himself against Diante's crotch. "Oh shit, Diante'. Let me do this. C'mon. I want you so bad."

"Mhmmm...no..." he shoved him with all his might. "Please Jared, don't do this. Our friendship is already on the brink of failure. I miss us being together as friends. This will kill it."

"No it won't! We just need to convince him this would be the best solution. Just let me get what I want. You know you want this too. I can tell." He kissed Diante' again.

"Ughh..." He pushed him more, failing miserably to move the hunk of man. Diante' couldn't deny that Jared was very attractive and this moment between them felt amazing. He gripped onto Jared's back muscles, reciprocating the kiss. 

Maybe we do need to make love

Jared sighed into Diante's mouth and reached down, undoing his trousers. "Oh God, yes...Diante!"

"Mhmmm...fuck..." Deep down this wasn't the right course of action but for now, his body couldn't reject his older friend even when...

"WHAT THE FUCK! GET OFF MY MAN!"

Diante' shuddered, hearing the voice of his boyfriend. "No, please, Vince!" 

Vince had red in his eyes and veins popping out his neck. He picked up Jared with all his might and jumped on top of him. Immediately, his fists started flailing away on his friends face.

"No!" Diante' jumped up, holding onto Vince's arms. "Stop it, Vince. Cut it out!" He wasn't strong enough to hold him off completely. 

Vince huffed, allowing Diante' to pull him off his friend. 

Diante' looked at Jared whose face was bloodied. A black eye forming as well as a chipped tooth. 

"Omigod, Jared." He let go of Vince and dropped to his knees. "Lemme get you a towel!" He ran out the room.

"What the fuck were you doin' on my man, huh? Didn't I tell you to stay away?" Vince yelled at the top of his lungs.

"Dios Mio! I swear! I wish we never would've crossed the line. Vince, you need to stop being so jealous! You could've killed him!" Diante' started dabbing Jared face with the rag.

"He was kissing you," he breathed hard. "I couldn't have that! And what do you mean?"

"You know what the fuck I mean. We never should've gotten together."

"Damn right, we never should've let him into our bedroom..."

Diante' shook his head, cleaning the blood from Jared's cheeks. "No, we never should've had sex. We were friends! Best of and now just because we allowed this to happen, we're fighting. I hate this!"

Vince sighed, "Diante' I love you! Please don't hurt my feelings like that, baby!" He began to shed tears.

"I dunno, Vince. Your temper is out of control. You're too envious of Jared or anyone that comes around me."

"I'll change, Diante'. I promise. I need you!" He grabbed onto Diante's waist, holding him tightly.

Diante' drew up his lips and exhaled. This situation with Vince and Jared had to be remedied immediately before they'd end up destroying the friendship they'd took so long to cultivate. 

What would it take for this to be resolved? Time? Diante' began to think separation was the answer.

"Umm, maybe we should try finding places apart, hmm? Jared? Vince and I will move out."

Jared opened one eye. "No, please! Don't go. I...I don't wanna loose you two. We can get this solved."

Vince kissed Diante's shoulder. "Yeah, I agree. It'll be tough but maybe a place close to school, babe?"

He nodded. "Yeah. I might be up for a promotion at my job so we might be able to get a studio." 

Diante' hoped this wouldn't break up their friendship permanently but he felt this would be best at least for now.

* * * *

Jared couldn't believe that Diante' and Vince were leaving him. Although the pain from the punches he'd received bothered him, the thought of losing his friends hurt a lot more.

In actuality, he could do without Vince. Diante's departure bothered him more.

He'd always felt close to Diante' just as Vince did and lately, there was no question the young Blaxican turned him on more these days.

Jared struggled to get up. Despite the pain, he was successful. He strolled over to the two young men, holding his side with one hand. His eye hurt pretty bad but his heart ached more.

"Please, listen. We can and will work this out. Just sit down awhile, let's get all our feelings out in the open." Jared knew he was grasping for straws but he couldn't bear the thought of losing Diante'.

He'd do whatever he could to keep him there. "Fine." Vince pulled Diante' over to the sofa and they both sat. 

Jared took the recliner seat across from them, gazing at Diante' the hardest. The man he'd become made Jared salivate. Broader shoulders, stronger chest, his hair long on his shoulders. No question Vince was working with him in the gym and besides that, he was finally growing taller. No longer a pip squeak.

Damn, how can I convince him to stay?

Jared cleared his throat. "Okay, look. I'm sorry," he sighed and shrugged. "I'm still on the fence about this but I know there's nothin' I want more than to be with the two of you." He lied, he really only wanted Diante'.

Vince shook his head. "What's with you, man? I thought this was an issue. You didn't want to be gay. You liked females! Pussy! You couldn't be gay! Remember that?"

"Yeah, yeah, I do. And... I still like it..."

Sometimes.

"But, I also know I'm not attracted to any other men."

Diante' blew raspberries. "Really? Has that always been the case, Jared? Even before Vince and I got together?"

Only for you.

"Yes. It was. You know how you wanna experiment with your best friends. Hell, Vince, you thought the same thing. Look how long it took you to realize it."

"Yeah, and I vocalized it to Diante' when I felt the time was right."

Jared squirmed a little in his chair from the discomfort. Not from his wounds but staring at Diante's face and body. "Um, yeah, so, that's what I'm doin'. Look, I'm still havin' issues with this whole thing. I don't mean to be trouble."

"Yeah, I don't think you realize what kind of trouble you're causing. I almost wish none of this would've ever occurred. When I was gay by myself we were still friends. The three musketeers, all for one, one for all. Now, we're fags with jealous streaks, actin' like bitches. I love you both as friends first. Maybe I should've kept quiet!" Diante' was flush red and tried to get up but Vince caught his arm. 

"No, babe. Don't say that. Look." He glared at Jared. "We're gonna be fine. I'm gonna stop bein' jealous..."

Jared smirked and winced, "Well hallelujah!"

"But," he pointed his finger at Jared. "There will be no more of this threesome shit. You had your turn, Jared. I don't want you to enter into our bedroom any longer."

Jared rolled his eyes. "But Vince..."

"No, no buts. We're friends and you and your, he put his hands up in quotes, "experimentation," has brought out the worst in us, okay? No more! Sorry. You'll have to find another gay boy to have fun with."

The older man sighed, looking at the friend he was starting to have disdain for each passing day. He shook his head. "Fine. If that's what we need to do to keep the peace then, fine. I'll play along!" He lied and got up from the chair. "I care for you both and I'll wait until everything calms down a little. Once you've taken a chill pill then maybe you'll see how much fun we could have, hmm? Alright, I'm gonna go lie down." Jared left out the room till he got to his own corner. After shutting the door, he leaned against it and slid to the floor with tears in his eyes. They stung on his cheeks. He gripped his fist tightly and started punching the floor repeatedly. 

It hurt like hell. He didn't even notice the bruises forming on his knuckles or was it that he really didn't give a damn. 

"Yeah, I leave you alone for now, Diante' but only for now..."

****

Vince and Diante' sat on the couch stunned by what they'd just witnessed. The sandy blond moved closer to his lover, gripping onto his shoulders. "Sorry."

"That's okay. I...I just want things to be back to normal. I'm frustrated Vince! We're all goin' crazy with lust, right?"

"No." Vince took Diante's face in his hands. He kissed the water flowing form his lids. "You and I are in love. I think Jared is jealous he doesn't have anyone in his corner, ya' know? Maybe he needs a new girlfriend? I dunno but, I do know that I love you, Diante' Morillo and because of this, I lose my mind." Vince kissed his head lightly. 

"So I see, mi amor but, don't you realize that how you are acting is tearing this friendship apart? I care for Jared very much. I meant what I said that we shouldn't have crossed that line but, he had a point, You had these feelings and you acted on them. He is only doing the same." "Yeah but..." Vince ran his fingers through Diante's hair. "He's doing it now, AFTER, we've gotten together. Don't you find that strange?"

"No. He only wants to be loved and accepted by both of us. Besides, mi amor, aren't we a little too young to be in a committed relationship, anyway? We have our whole lives to be together, no?"

Vince's eyes narrowed. He shook his head. What was this nonsense he was hearing from his lover. Too soon to be committed? Vince knew he needed to lay down the law. "Lover, listen. We are gay, are we not? The last thing we need to do is be out fuckin' and suckin' everything in sight, right? I mean, AIDS among other things should make us want to be committed."

"Vince, I don't mean with anyone but, he is our friend."

"What the fuck, Diante'! You just said you regretted that all of us got together, which is it?"

"I did, I do, but...fuck, Vince. I feel bad for him, okay? He's our friend!"

"So you wanna allow him back in our bedroom?"

"Maybe when you've realized there is more than just me out there, yes."

Vince sighed, getting up from the couch so he could calm down. He couldn't believe he was hearing his lover, the man he cared for more than anything say he wanted to invite Jared back in at some point. What the hell! 

"Look babe." He took a deep breath. "Right now, I just want us to focus on us."

"It's been like that for the last few months!" Diante's face red with anger. 

"As it should be, lover. Listen, I care about you and love you more than anything and if you haven't noticed, I'm very faithful. Have you ever known me to have a girlfriend?"

"No..."

"Right, you know why, babe?"

"Why?"

"Because, love. I've never loved anyone in my life till now. Sex was just that, sex. Pussy at random, that was being thrown at me in all directions and I took it because that's all I really had. I didn't have anything real. I didn't have anyone I really cared for. Damnit..." he held onto his head. "Now, I have you, Diante'. The first person I ever really loved. I care about you more than life itself. I can't bear to lose you, Diante' Morillo." He started to sob. Vince wiped the tears.

Diante' cried louder. 

"If I lose you, it'll be the end of me okay? Remember, I lost my family, Diante'. I don't have my fuckin' father, I lost my mom, my stepmom...you're all I've got and yes, I love Jared too but as a friend. He's important but not as much as you are." He bit his lip. "I love you, Diante'! I love you so much, please...just..." Vince bent his head. 

He hated crying like a bitch but it seemed to be the only way to get his point across. Diante' ran into his arms, sobbing harder than ever before. "Oh Dios Mio, mi amor. Lo siento. Oh shit. I'm such an idiot, Vince." The young man gripped Vince tightly. "I love you, too, baby. I'll never leave you. We'll never leave you, I promise." Morillo cried harder.

"I love you too, Diante'. Very much! I always will."



Mi Familia Ch. 14



Back to the present...

The sounds of Whitney Houston wailing filled the air as well as the smells of smoke from the kitchen. Vince was once again attempting to cook dinner for his husbands but to no avail. 

Vince did know how to make a beautiful table setting. In their Naples style kitchen he arranged a lovely black table cloth with gold trim along with their special black imported china with plates, fine Waterford crystal glasses and silverware. 

"Savin' all my love, for you...and you..." he added. It was one of his favorites when thinking about his two partners. Today was the anniversary of their official culmination almost 18 years ago. "Fuck, look what it took for us to actually get there! SHIIITTTT..." He dropped the skillet on the floor with the burnt fish inside. He'd attempted to fix fish tacos since he knew how much Jared and Diante' loved them but only his number one knew how to fix them the best. 

"Goddamn...what is..." Jared walked in, waiving his hands. "Babe, what'cha doin?" He wrapped his arms around Vince's waist and kissed the side of his face. 

Vince placed the burned pot back on the stove and sucked his finger. Quickly he turned around and gave Jared a hug. "I was tryin' to cook a meal but..."

Jared laughed and took Vince's sore digit in between his lips. "What did Diante' tell you about doin' this, huh? He's the woman of the house. Neither one of us can cook shit but boiled eggs and hot dogs." Jared covered his lover's lips.

Vince reciprocated the embrace. "Mhmm...barely that. I guess we'll be doing take out then?" He pressed his body against him.

"Yeah, we will or..." Jared took Vince's hand and led him to the opening of their patio doors leading out to their private beach. "We could order somethin' and have a romantic candlelight dinner for three near the waves."

Vince held his husband tightly and planted a kiss on his shoulder. "That sounds great. Maybe sushi. Diante' loves that but..." He turned back to face the lovely table he'd set up. "What about all my decorations?"

"Leave it there hun." Jared grabbed his man. 

"We'll eat breakfast on it er somethin'. Ooh Good lord, are you playing Whitney again?" He rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, you know I love her. I got it on loop." 

Vince shifted to hug Jared again. "I know you're not crazy about her..."

"Nope...so not. Put on some Sade er somthin', babe. Somethin' more sensual and then let's go outside to grab some air." He started waiving his hand in front of him. Jared coughed, "The smell is getting to me. Ahem."

Vince kissed Jared again and did as he was asked. He really loved that the two of them finally got everything squared away after they'd talked everything out. Now that they'd been together for so many years, they were inseparable. He put the Best of Sade on his IPOD dock with the first song being "Cherish the Day." 

"Now there..." Jared said, holding his arms open for Vince. "Is a woman that can sing and who I love! If I were still bisexual, I'd be her love slave."

Vince chuckled and accepted the embrace. They stepped outside, shutting the patio door behind them. The sun setting provided a glorious backdrop over the hills off in the distance. The breeze softly blew, making small noises as it rustled the leaves on the trees. 

"You mean if you were still straight?" He covered the TV star's lips and thrust his tongue in between. 

"Uh huh, okay." He rolled his eyes and grabbed Vince's backside. "If I were still the dumbass who kept denying..."

"No...no..,I didn't say that. It took you a while to realize but its' okay, mi amor. It's all water under the bridge now." Vince covered Jared's mouth with his own again. 

"Mhmm... so glad the two of you forgave me. I will always be grateful for that. I acted like an ass."

"Yes, but..." Vince tilted his head. "We loved you so much, how would be able to hold that against you? Besides, Diante' gave us the ultimatum that day, remember?"

"Ohh yeah, do I ever." Jared gripped his lover's back. "I've never seen him so angry in my life. We really upset him with all the foolishness. Mostly me though," he sighed. "I dunno what I would've done without the two of you and I'm glad that you convinced me how important it was to be in love with you and Diante'."

Vince shrugged, "We had a history, Jared. Regardless of the fact both of us cared for Diante' more, you and me, had some time together as well. Albeit mostly as friends but, we both realized we could love one another equally as well as Diante'."

"Yes. I'm glad we formed that conclusion."Jared kissed Vince again, roughly, gripping his sides through his tee shirt. "Oh God, Vince...I love you...so much. Never forget, baby!"

Vince rubbed his husband's head. "No never. The three of us will always be one." He faced him again and offered his mouth for another smooch. 

Hungrily, Jared accepted and pressed his own body into Vince's while dragging him down to the ceramic tiles. "Oohh...Vince, now, huh? Before Diante' gets home?"

Vince mostly loved these moments as a threesome but he obliged his partner since he too was horny as hell. He peered into Jared eyes and gripped his neck. "Damn...yes baby."

Jared took off Vince's shirt for him and threw it to the side. The moment he did, he made a trail from his lips down to the center of his chest, paying special attention to his collarbone. 

"Ooh fuckkkk..." Vince grasped his husband's brown locks, tugging on them lightly with one hand while the other grabbed Jared's strong back muscles. "Ooh God, you feel so good, Jared." He took in his partner's scents. Cologne, Paco Rabane, and body wash mixed in with Jared's own personal musk that he'd come to love. Vince felt the pressure in his groin. His nipples tingled and hardened to the touch. 

"Mhmm..." he moaned in response, continuing his travels down to Vince's navel, spending more time encircling his belly button with his tongue. He went up a little, licking the fine curls that led to his lover's trail. Jared pulled the button on his jeans before sliding the slim denims from Vince's small waist revealing an impressive hard on surrounded by a small patch of silky brown hair. "Mhmmm, God, I want this." He threw the pants to the right and nestled his head in between his lover's legs. Slowly, he licked around the underside of Vince's jewels onto his perineum just before he found that pink hole. He placed Vince's legs onto his shoulders to brace him there. 

"Ooh shiiitt...Jared, you...oooh GODDDD..." He clenched his teeth. One of his hands pinched his own nipple while the other pressed onto Jared's head, forcing him deeper into his crotch. The adrenaline began shooting from his cock to other parts of his body. His pre passion juice leaked from the tip of his cock down the sides of his swollen shaft. 

"Mhmmm...damn...you taste so good but I wanna be inside you, Vince." He rose from his position and pulled out the latex.

Vince only nodded. He ached for that release while moistening his lips. His azure orbs met the piercing blues of his husband, Jared whom he never thought would be part of this union but the determination and understanding of all three made it a reality. 

* * * *

Diante' walked into the kitchen frowning as he strolled in from a hard day's work. He glanced at the stove where the skillet sat with burnt fish. 

"Dios mio, I told them not to try cooking...uughhh..." He grabbed the handle and placed it in the sink. When he noticed the table setting, his smile widened. "Well, what is this Jared and Vince. Muy bueno." He rolled his dreads in between his fingers as he strolled aver to the patio doors. Once he got there, he stopped in his tracks. He cocked an eyebrow and tilted his head, looking at both his partners lying on the ceramic flooring. 

Mhmmm...damn. 

He licked his soft lips and rubbed his nipple through the cotton of his shirt. Watching the two of them made his mouth dry as the desert. Two hard bodies, thumping and grinding together, making one gorgeous scene that he himself never got tired of ogling. 

"Shiiiittt..." Morillo tossed his shirt off and sat on the step. Between his legs, his cock strained against the zipper and ached for release. Jewels tensing while he observed Jared on top of Vince, pounding his tight orifice. "God, yes, do it baby," he grinned and bit his lip. In his heart and body, he really wanted to join his two lovers in their moment but his mind said to be the voyeur of this hot encounter. "Surely, I am so very lucky to have two beautiful men as mine. Nothin' can be sweeter." 

* * * *

Back to the past...

Shortly after their talk, things seemed to go much better for the three friends. Jared did back off completely, allowing Vince and Diante' to stay on their own and enjoy their loving relationship. 

Jared made a full recovery of his minor injuries even though he lost out on a modeling shoot because the shiner. He more than made up for it though with some shots for Boy Toi magazine, where he sat on a bed full of fur, showing off his delicious body for everyone to see. 

His constant female companion, Tessa had eventually made herself his agent, making appointments for him to go to modeling shoots for various sex magazines. He also began doing some mainstream modeling as well, which paid more. This allowed him to finally quit his job as a pizza delivery person and focus on his life time dream of being a pornstar. 

During this time, Jared did begin to slightly enjoy being with Tessa and girls in general. He'd gotten more of his share of offers and most he took advantage of as any male in this industry would. Still, in the back of his mind, the only ass that made him happy was Diante's and it was getting harder to resist the young man now that he seemed to grow up overnight.

When he let Tessa know about his infatuation with his friend, she found it to be very interesting, and told him he should explore the prospect of being with him. Jared told her about Vince and how he was so overprotective of his man, to which she replied, you're friends right? You all should share!

Of course, Jared agreed but because he wanted to keep the peace in the household, he stayed on the sidelines. 

When will I get my chance?

In actuality, Diante' was not the most important thing he wanted to attain. There was still the roles in adult movies that hadn't come through yet. He'd tried out for several, thinking he'd nail the part because of his good looks but he was told there were a million straight male actors out there and he wasn't needed to fulfill any parts. Plus, they wanted guys with more experience and Jared wondered where he'd get that if he wasn't getting the jobs. Then, some advice was given to him by talking to a female exec who owned an internet porn video company. She told Jared because of his modeling background, he should think about doing gay porn first. "Gay for Pay," she called it. She recommended some well known friends in the business who paid exceptionally well, some ranging anywhere from 1000-5000 per scene. 

"Are you shittin' me," he looked at her with a raised eyebrow. All he'd have to do is fuck a guy since he had no desire to be bottomed and he'd clear that much cash? He'd been making a nice buck from showing his ass in photo shoots but now, all he'd have to do is pretend he liked fucking some dude and he'd make that much? This really excited Jared and he took the contacts that the woman he'd given him in stride. Besides that, she told him to come back to her after he'd brushed up his chops as a male on male porn star and so some bi movies for her. She had a concept of doing actual movies and shows for cable TV that not only included hot sex but an actual plot. 

Jared was grateful for all the great advice and promised he he'd be back to see her down the road. Walking out the place, he held on to the papers she'd given him and thought about what she informed him of. Being "Gay for Pay" with other men. How would he do this? He wasn't attracted to any other men except for Diante' and a little of Vince. How would he jump in bed with these strange men? Would he like it? Could he enjoy making these scenes and get paid and keep stepping?



Mi Familia Ch. 15



Jared proceeded back to their San Diego apartment still with many questions roaming his head. "Can I do this?" He pulled into the parking space then sprinted upstairs to their 2 bedroom, shaking his head. He never even thought about having sex with other men besides his roommates. How would he handle this?

When he got in, he saw his favorite and his lover on the couch making out. So he wouldn't cause trouble, he immediately went to his room and shut the door. 

* * * *

"Mhmm...Ooohhh..." Diante' was on top with Vince underneath. The two were involved in such a hot embrace, they didn't pay attention to their roommates entry.

The blond tangled his fingers within Diante's hair while pushing his body upwards. Both were only half clothed on this hot day, wearing shorts and nothing more. The two of them had just gotten in and immediately stripped down to almost nothing. Diante' had just returned from school and Vince from work at his new job at the local gay massage parlor and spa.

Vince found the job by actually attending a rainbow career fair with Diante' before last Christmas. He applied and right away the owner said he had to have him there to help other young men with their weight training and personal exercise. He'd been hired as the assistant. Vince wasn't happy about taking orders from someone else but figured he'd be okay to do it for now.

Diante' had been doing great in school, making the Dean's list and settling on his major in social work with a minor in political science. His goal was to be a community advisor for gay and abused teens. All his instructors loved him and said he was well on his way to becoming a scholar. He also began to write short stories and columns for the school newspaper. This drew the attention of some national magazines that wanted to publish his work. He'd even been approached by a major publisher to begin writing full time. He thanked them for the offer and told him he'd consider it down the road. Even with his boyfriend and school, he still managed to hold the job at the bookstore, only working 20 hours a week but Jared and Vince's pay completely covered the rent, leaving Diante's paycheck for food and other things if needed.

Now, the boys were eighteen, enjoying their lives as two out gay men in love. There had been no issues like there were in the old neighborhood, still stares when they went out in public but that was to be expected everywhere. When they went out together, some of those ogles were positive with people stopping them to tell them what a handsome couple they were. Even at eighteen, Vince was completely bulked, making many a man jealous and all the women sour when they found out he was gay. Diante' had bulked as well and was quite a catch with gorgeous tanned skin and curly brown hair that Vince wouldn't allow him to cut. They were followed and whistled at whether apart or together, even approached by some modeling agencies to do a couple of photoshoots which they both declined. Seemingly nothing could stand in the way of the bliss between them and they hoped since Jared was locked into his career that would continue. 

"Jeezus..." Vince mused, gripping his man's sides. 

"I been thinkin' of you all day, lover. You wanna go into our room and enjoy some hot sex?" He nuzzled Diante's neck. 

"Aye, dios mio, mi amor. Es mucho calor. Why don't we enjoy it in the shower, then, hmm? You know, the water running down our bodies makes for a very hot experience." He rubbed himself against Vince's crotch.

If Vince wasn't already hard, this made him stiff. "Ooh." Vince's eyes met Jared's. "Even better baby." Vince covered Diante's lips, roughly kissing him. He thrust his tongue deeply inside and gripped his partner's buttocks, smacking them lightly. There was nothing he wanted more than to be with Diante' right now.

"Good, so...let's move!" Diante' kissed him quickly and tried to get up but Vince pulled him in, not allowing him to go. "Damn, baby...c'mon, we have to get up to shower, eh?"

"Yeah, but..." he bit his lip. "Just a little more lovin' before we move huh? I can't get enough of you, sweet baby." Vince grasped his lover tightly, wrapping his legs around his waist. His ankles hit the back of Diante's calves. Vince nuzzled Diante's neck, smelling the Obsession cologne he'd bought him just last week. "Ooh God, Diante', I want you so bad..."

"Yeah? Then let's go, mi amor, to the shower." 

"Yeah but...I wanna do somethin' a lil different, baby." He began panting a little. Vince pushed Diante's shorts down from his waist, gripping his hips. Vince kissed him again. "I want you, inside of me, Diante'." He struggled with his own clothing.

Diante' cocked an eyebrow and flashed a wry smile. He got up from his position. "Mi amor, I...I always thought you wanted to be the top in this relationship." He gripped his leaking cock. 

"Nope." He spread his legs wide. "I'm ready for you to be there, babe." 

Diante' glanced at his lover. "Oh God Vince, I really do love you. I...I been thinkin' about doin' this but I didn't want to bring it up. I thought you'd be offended." Diante' grabbed the latex from his back pocket.

"No, no, not at all. No power trips, here babe." And he meant it. Although he considered himself to be the "man" in their union, he had no problem switching. He'd wanted this to happen for quite a while now and since they were about to embark on their first full year together, this seemed like as good of a time as any.



Mi Familia Ch. 16



Jared watched with widened eyes. His cock stirred in his jeans, eyeing the man he wanted more than anyone about to pierce Vince.

That could be me.

Yes it could be but Diante' was clearly smitten with Vince and vice versa. How would he infiltrate their seemingly unflappable relationship? He had to interfere to even have a chance. 

Jared sighed and moved on to his room. He leaned against the door, placing his ear there, trying to listen. The older man knew both of them would have an issue with him standing there observing. He wished he could join in again. 

Only for him.

"Damn..." He grabbed his crotch through his jeans. It got stiffer with every moan and grunt from beyond the door. His balls drew up against his body, nipples hardened like glass and small breaths escaped his mouth. "Oh God, Diante'." Jared continued to rub himself. "I want you so badly...I need to show you how much better of a man I can be."

* * * *

Vince looked at his gorgeous partner, staring into his light brown eyes. Diante' was his and only his. Seemingly, their older friend had understood there would be no sharing here. He reached out for him. "Mi amor."

"Si'." Diante' stroked himself and Vince simultaneously. He felt the pressure in his groin. He clenched his lover's jewels before moving downward, fingering his perineum. 

Diante's partner groaned, enjoying the feelings of his affections. He spread his legs wider giving him easier access. "C'mon D, I'm ready..."

"Yeah?" Diante's breaths labored. He ran his slick index over Vince's pink bud. Carefully, he slipped a portion of it inside. 

Vince eyed the ceiling then closed his eyes tightly. He moved against his man's hand as he played with his anus. "Mhmm..." He bit his own lip. Vince had never wanted to be penetrated so badly until now. "Ughh...oohh...Diante'. So good...please, baby...inside." 

Morillo grinned and pressed another into him, slowly spreading his walls for his sweet invasion. He continued jerking his own cock as well while gingering his own balls. He inhaled. 

"Oh God...yes...I don't know how long I'll last." He slipped the condom on.

"Mhmm...try babe. " Vince sucked in some air and tried to prepare himself for Diante's penetration. He relaxed and pushed out.

"Ooh yes...oh God, Vince!" He threw his head back. Only the head of his dick was within his partner. 

"Are you alright?"

It hurt like hell but Vince wouldn't allow the pain to ruin this moment. He took another breath and pushed, "C'mon, baby...go on, love...give it to me."

Diante' did as asked but still at a methodical pace. Once he had himself all the way in, he looked back at Vince who only closed his eyes. Morillo leaned down. "I'm hurtin' you aren't I...I'll..."

"Nooo...please...I'm fine. I'll be better when you loosen me up. Go on, D...move. Don't be scared. Do it, please."

Diante' kissed Vince's head and built a rhythm. He slid inside again, over and over with his lover's ass cradling his cock. "Ooh shitt...I'm so close, Oh Gooddddd...VINCE..."

"Mhmm," he began to hyperventilate and grit his teeth. He could feel himself loosening. Vince pulled Diante' in for a long embrace, forcing his tongue deep into his mouth. The action he initiated made him forget about the pain temporarily. "Oohhmmmm..." He felt the moisture between them. He gripped Diante's back, digging his nails into his muscles. "Ooh shit, Diante'!" Finally, he felt his anus stretching to accommodate his lover as he wanted. 

"Damn...oooh God, Vince. Yes..." he trembled and muttered inaudible words. He angled himself and leaned in again, pressing into Vince once more. 

"Yesss...Diante'...I love you. God, I love you so much." He raked Diante's long curls through his fingers. The shakes were wearing down and the musky air filled his nostrils. Vince never thought he'd want this but now being in love changed all those things. He had his man and nothing was more pleasurable than enjoying him one on one. 

"Mhmm...Vince, shower now, right? Please. Too hot today and besides." He licked the sweat from his lover's brow. "I want you to pierce me."

Vince connected with his partner's lips once again. "Yes...and I wanna be there, Diante'. Believe me, I do."

* * * *

Diante' enjoyed the moment being on top for once. In their relationship, he always felt like the weaker vessel, like a woman sometimes. Vince made him happy, allowing him to exchange roles. Even though he as happy being the one that was always protected, there were times he wanted that control as well.

He got up, holding his hand out for his lover to take. When he did, he pulled him up and held him tightly against himself. Slow kisses and gropes of Vince's buttocks made both of them breathless. He signed into his man's mouth. "Te amo...mi amor."

"Te amo..."Vince smacked Diante's hips, hard. He covered his lips again 

"Mhmmm..." Diante' led Vince to their bedroom so they could enjoy the rest of their afternoon alone. 

Everything is perfect...almost.

Almost meant that Diante' really wanted all the men to be friends again. Why couldn't they get over these feelings and become close again? Jared being alone worried Diante'. Not alone in the sense he had no one to be with because he had plenty of women but he had no companionship. He wondered did he make friends with the people in the industry. 

Morillo knew that Vince would not allow the 3 of them to get together again but Diante' had to wonder, would trying it once more make them closer as they should have been? 

Why couldn't they be best friends and lovers? Diante' would try bringing it up to Vince at a later time. Right now, he'd keep these thoughts to himself so he could keep the peace. 

* * * *

The weeks continued to roll by with Jared having a severe case of blue balls. He had his chances to be with some women but they just didn't excite him as much as they used to. Could he be turning gay? Maybe gay for only Diante' since he was still filled with jealousy over Vince being his lover. 

It hurt him seeing the two of them so happy without him, carrying in their lives, doing what they needed to do and coming home making love, not caring about all the noise they we're making, causing the poor man to be very envious. He really wanted to try convincing the two of them how wonderful it would be to share another moment and rekindle their relationship in a different way. How would he do it, he wasn't sure but he had to attempt it because the feelings for Diante' were not going away anytime soon.  

Still, first and foremost was his porn career which seemed to be doing well in print but he really wanted to break into movies. He recalled what the woman told him about doing the gay for pay films just to make a quick buck but he just couldn't see himself having sex with any other man. Jared had to get over this so he could start his ascent into stardom sooner than later. As he'd be told many a time, a porn stars career is quite short. When you start flabbing and your dick starts sagging, they don't want you anymore. Being only 19, he still had a while but he still didn't want to be in porn for the rest of his life either. He aspired to be back in the mainstream after his adult film stint was over. Many had attempted and failed, but he intended to succeed in everything he'd done. 

After another sleepless night, Jared got up and took a shower. The water felt great to his young body, cascading down his chest and legs. He decided a cold one was in order to get rid of the hard on he was sporting, no amount of masturbation would cure how he'd been feeling, period. Jared needed to be with Diante' again, he wanted that more and more every day. He really didn't want to cause trouble but how could he continue to think of his friend without desiring him? 

The older roommate leaned against the wall and took his cock into his hands. The vision in his mind, Diante's coffee brown buttocks in the air as he pierced Vince from behind. The sweat glistening in his back, illuminating his new artwork he'd decided to get. Muscles flexing, his cock probing Vince's tight ass repeatedly. 

"Ooh shhiitt..." Jared couldn't focus on anything else. Damn this shower for not doing the job. He turned the levers and moved the curtains, only to look into his desired's face. 

Diante' grabbed the towel on the rack and handed it to him. "Que Paso, mi amigo. I'm concerned about you."

The model grinned and started drying off his back. His eyes automatically dropped from Diante's gaze on down to the erection under his shorts. He swallowed hard. "Why would you be? You have your man."

"Don't start that, okay? I hate this. I hate that we can't even converse any more without all the jealousy. I don't recall the last time all of us even had a meal together."

"Yeah well..." He stepped out the shower trying to keep his eyes straight ahead. "Your man is being an ass. He's so worried that I might do something to you that he won't even allow us to be friends."

"Yes and that's gonna stop." He folded his arms over his chest. "I'm tired of us not having any type of relationship but a hi and bye, no camaraderie, nothing. I'm not having it anymore, so... we will have dinner tonight! We will talk everything out."

Jared really didn't care to talk anymore, he wanted action. He really wanted to be in bed with Diante'. If he'd said that to Vince he knew that wouldn't go over well. They'd be scrapping on the floor and Jared would make sure to hit back this time. He was still bothered by the fact he allowed Vince to beat him. "I don't see how that's going to solve anything, Diante'. Vince is too wrapped up in his fits of rage and you allow him..."

"What? Wait, excuse, me?" Diante' stepped in front of Jared. He poked him in the chest. "I don't allow Vince to do anything these days. I told him things must change and I would no longer put up with this crazy shit."

"Yeah?" Jared raised an eyebrow. "Well you can prove it to me tonight then. I want you to show me that he isn't the one in charge here because what it seems like is you are the female in that union," he laughed and rolled his eyes. He left out the bathroom quickly so he wouldn't be in there along with Diante'. Jared had to keep his composure. 

"Why don't I show you, right now?" Morillo yanked Jared backwards and pressed him against the wall. 

Jared gasped and his eyes bulged. "Diante; what are you doin' man? You lookin' to start a war? If Vince comes in here..."

"He's not." Diante' pulled Vince's towel from his waist and tossed it on the floor. "And even if he did, I'd still do this." The younger and shorter Diante' pinned his lips on top of Jared's while taking his own leaking cock into his palm, stroking it softly. 

Vince exhaled and sighed into the young man's embrace. His hands automatically found Diante's sides, pressing his fingertips against his brown flesh before moving in a downward motion to slide his shorts from his waist. "Oh shiit Diante'!"

"Mhmmm...Jared, let me do this, yes? Turn around, baby, let me be inside you."

"Yes, oh please." Jared kissed his friends mouth, thrusting his tongue deep inside. He rubbed himself against Diante'. "Let's go in my bed, babe."

"Okay," he whispered. He crushed his lips against Jared's once more, still fondling his hardened muscle.

Jared couldn't believe this was happening. Diante' wanting to prove he could do what he wanted when he wanted.

About damn time

He led his desired into his bedroom and sat on the mattress. Diante' stood over him and stripped off his shirt in one motion. "Fuck...me...you look better and better everyday baby!" And he did. Jared noticed the young man had been working out with Vince. It was definitely paying off.

Diante' grinned. "Open your legs, Jared." He pushed his cargo shorts down to his ankles and stepped out of them. 

Jared gripped the head if Diante's cock and gave it one vigorous suck and tug. He moved back and spread himself wide. This moment with his friend, though not like this, was exactly what he'd been waiting for. "Jeezus, Diante'! Don't make me wait!"

Morillo smiled while sheathing himself. "I'm not...lay back...just be ready, hmm?" He angled his body and leaned over him. "Now who's in charge? 

Who's the one?"

"You are baby." Jared grunted and wrapped his arms around Diante's neck. He pressed his lips and nose against Diante's skin, tasting, smelling, and enjoying the closeness. This had been a long time coming and now it was finally occurring. Jared raked Diante's curls and prepped himself for his sweet invasion.

"Love, relax, your tensing." The younger man kissed him again. "I want this just like you. I've been wanting it, but, I've let him take over. That's stops now, Jared. We need to be friends and lovers, right?"

Jared sighed and winced. The pain was excruciating but he knew eventually it would subside. "Yes..." he bit his lip. It was the only word he could manage. He really didn't agree but why do that now when he had Diante' in bed with him. "Mhmm..." he groaned and gripped onto Diante's back. Slow thrusts, inch by inch, he finally felt himself loosening up a little.

"Yes, good, I feel it, babe. There we go." He picked up the pace.

"Uhhhuh," Jared sensed he wouldn't be much longer. He clenched his muscles and grabbed onto his friends back. "God, yes...Diante'. You feel amazing." He felt Diante' expanding inside of him. 

"Ooh fuck, Jared!" He pushed harder and kissed him with fervor. The younger man shook and trembled, clenching his teeth. "Ooh shitt...Jared."

"Yess..." Jared pulled him down again, to meet his embrace. He loved this moment with Diante' and would cherish it forever. And now that it happened, Jared wanted Diante' even more so now. Not to share but for himself. 

* * * *

Once they rested a little and enjoyed more kisses, Jared was ready to return the favor. Diante' happily accepted with the two of them going for at least another half an hour before collapsing on the bed. The potential porn actor grabbed Diante' dragging him from the mattress on top of him. He enveloped his lips again, tongues wrestling and gripping his back once again. "God, I want you."

"Yeah? That was amazing, Jared. Almost as good as..." he stopped and laughed.

"Oh wow," he chuckled. "You are a mess. I'm not as good as Vince?"

"No, I'm sorry to be blunt but I do love him, Jared. I could love you too but he and I are so much closer, mi amigo." He ran his nails across the man's forehead. "I'm open to being with the both of you but he has to want that as well."

"No, I'm not hurt. I know you two were friends and now lovers for much longer I just...just hoped...that maybe, we...just you and me could have this, even if it was a secret."

"Jared, are you kidding? We can't do this on the regular without telling Vince. He'd have a fit. He's already jealous. I dunno if I can keep that from him."

"What happened to Vince not being in charge," Jared rolled his eyes. I thought you said he didn't rule you." Jared was playing hardball and he knew it. 

"This is different. I'm not gonna let him tell me what to do but I'm not gonna withhold this from him."

Jared shook his head. "If you're not worried about what he'd say or do then you won't let him tell you who to sleep with."

"Yes, and, I'm going to tell him the reason why I did this." Diante' rolled over onto the bed. 

"Which is?" Jared moved to face him directly. He was genuinely interested in knowing what Diante' was speaking of. 

"I already told you. I want the three of us to get along, be friends and lovers. If neither one of you aren't willing to do this then I'm moving out."

"What?" Jared got up. "Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am. I love Vince very much but I'm going to put the ultimatum out there and if he really cares for me and if you do too, then you'll both let this occur."

Jared could not believe what he was hearing. 

Would Diante' truly leave the apartment and live somewhere without the both of them? Jared cared for Vince but the recent weeks events made him dislike the man a little more. He wasn't sure he wanted this to occur. After all, he was still accepting that he might be gay and not bisexual. 

How would he handle this situation? 

* * * *

Vince leaned against the wall at a small bar, smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer. Jared's old girlfriend worked at this particular place so when he came in, she convinced the guy he was the age his fake ID read. 

It really bothered him that Diante' was trying to convince their friend to be part of a threesome. He truly didn't want to share his good friend and lover. Knowing that Diante' was in bed with Jared caused the envy to rise inside of him. 

Why does he want this? Why couldn't it just be the two of them and they promise to all be friends like it was? Vince had to agree though because Morillo had laid down the law and told him what he wanted. Seemingly, Diante' was not only gaining physical strength from their workouts, he was also becoming of stronger mind and tough which would bode well for the near future. However, at the present time, Vince wanted that control back. He really didn't like this sharing thing. He had to let his man know why.



Mi Familia Ch. 17



Thanks to all for the lovely comments. Its close to completion

Diante' left Jared in bed and left to go take a shower. He'd called Vince to let him know everything was done and that he could come home so they could talk. The student was really interested in having a threesome but he knew it could only happen if all three agreed to do it.

In his own way, he thought, spending time with Jared and letting Vince know ahead of time would test his level of jealousy. He figured the more comfortable his lover got with the idea he would eventually end up wanting the menage as well. 

He'd changed his thinking from before when he'd said how he only wanted Vince to be his partner. Diante' Morillo wanted love and friendship from both his best friends and in order to get it, he'd have to play a little hardball.

The youngest went into the bathroom, stripping himself completely before stepping under the hot spray. The warm liquid cascaded down his body, making his nipples and cock erect. The sensation made him tingle and it felt amazing just to sit underneath and allow the water to do the job. After placing his now, shoulder length hair under the rain like drops, he rubbed his chest and arms while wiggling his toes. 

"Mmph..." he groaned at the thoughts of the past hours events, shaking his head and letting his hand drift to the hardened muscle between his legs. Jared was really a good bottom and top. He had to be part of their union, why not? They had been friends forever, all for one, one for all, why should they allow something like this to ruin their friendship?

He opened his eyes while giving his dick another tug. He sensed someone was in the bathroom with him but he couldn't see due to the haze from the running water and steam that clouded up the small space.

In moments, he felt a hand on him, a soft one, caressing his lower back. A small kiss was planted on his shoulder and rigid flesh rubbing against the crevice if his backside. Strong hands grabbed his chest, gripping his well defined muscles and the long fingers pinched his pecs. "Damn..." He leaned back into a strong body and gripped onto the wall in front of him, bracing himself for the sweet invasion. The minute he felt the thickness go inside him, he relaxed and the adrenaline flowed through him, sending shocks to his nipples and hardness. "Ooh yes, Vince."

"Mhmm..." His lover bit his shoulder lightly while grabbing a handful of his hair. He covered Diante's ear with his mouth, nibbling and sucking on the skin, getting his tongue tangled in the small hoop that was attached.

"Yes...Vince...Oh Godd," he moaned, pulling on his cock again while rubbing the head with his thumb. Small spurts of his cum began to ooze from the slit, coating his inner thighs. "I love you," he breathed, rocking against his partner's length while clenching his buttocks tightly together. He knew that Vince was trying to make a case for things to stay the way they were but he'd stand firm on his decision.

"I love you, too," Diante'. Mi amigo, mi amor, te' amo..."

* * * *

Once Vince felt Diante's ass encompassing his rigid cock, the trembles started taking over his body. His breaths quickened and he picked up the pace when he felt his lover's thighs drawing him in. Vince grasped the man's shoulders and gripped them, digging his nails into his lover's brown flesh. He bit a part of his bicep when he sensed the surge going from his hardened muscle to the other erogenous zones in his body. "Ooh shhh...Diante'!" He threw his head back and allowed the shuddering to continue. It felt so good to be in here with Diante', making love as they were meant to be. Now, if only he could convince him that their love was the most important thing. He'd be friends with Jared but he'd make sure that Diante' knew love for partner first.

After washing each other to clear away the stickiness, the couple retreated to their bedroom, fully relaxed. Vince took his place on the left while his smaller lover lay on his chest. Both were still slightly wet from the shower but it was still warm and they didn't mind leaving a little moisture on the sheets.

The assistant trainer hugged his man and brought him in closer. Scents of Diante's shampoo and the body wash they used infiltrated his nostrils, sending signals to his semi flaccid cock. He smelled so good that Vince hoped once they'd finished talking more lovemaking would be on the agenda however, right now, he wished to make his desires known.

"Diante', I love you, so much," he sighed and caressed the space under the nape of his neck. He planted a kiss on his head.

"And, I love you too." The student traced his nipples with his nubile fingers.

"So, you have to understand how hard this is for me to accept. That you want another lover in our bed."

"That lover is our best friend, Vince. He's not just some ordinary fuck we pulled out the street. I'm tired of seeing you two at odds and Jared cares for us."

"He only wants you, Diante'. That man is not concerned about being in a relationship with me. If he agrees to it, it's only to make you happy."

The young Latino rose up. "Isn't that what you're doing? Only to appease me?"

"Well, I'm your man. It's a little different." He straightened and pulled him up to face him directly. Vince ran his hand through the long brown strands, twisting the curls around his fingertips. Gazing into those light brown eyes made his already hardened muscle stir slightly.

Damn, you're so beautiful.

And he was. Diante' Morillo was always gorgeous in Vince's opinion, but now, even more so because the hot body seemed to be taking a liking to the weight training and exercises they had done. "That's what lovers do. They do things that the other wants even when they aren't too happy about it."

Diante' sighed and shook his head. "Why are you makin' this so difficult, Vince? This could be happiness and bliss all rolled up into one. Us as lovers, partners, a family, Vince. We were friends first before we started figuring out our orientation. Why can't we continue being the close knit pals while loving one another?"

"Why do you want this, Diante'? I'm not good enough for you?" Vince started getting frustrated. Why was his man changing his mind?

"No, you know that's not it," Diante' chided. I want this for all of us to be together again, Vince. We been friends for such a long time and now, you and Jared cannot stand the sight of each other. I want peace, I want love between three men who've known each other for ages. Don't you get that? I want to love both of you. Mi Familia, my family, Vince. All for one, one for all."

Vince nodded and kissed his lover's head. It was true. The relationship between him and Jared was way beyond strained. He did care about Jared he just didn't want him with Diante'. How would he get over this jealousy? What would it take for him to accept this? "Mi amor. I will tell you now, I will try my best, okay? I want what you want but as I told you a few days ago, you're all I have."

"You have Jared too, Vince. What did I just say, Mi Familia. Your father and stepmom may be gone but you have us. Your best friends, homies, lovers, and brothers. We both care about you and I know when you speak to Jared he will tell you the most important thing is our friendship before sex. Why do you think he's kept quiet for the most part? In order to keep the peace no?"

"Yeah, so we won't end up in fistacuffs again, basically." Vince knew this to be true. Jared knew he'd have a fight on his hands each time and in truth Vince didn't want to hit him again. 

It did sort of bother him that he was no longer close with his older friend. Love for Diante' had gotten in the way. How could they patch up their relationship now?

****

Jared woke up and glanced around the room. His body felt sore and mouth as dry as a desert. Diante' had truly worked him over and then some. Seemingly the man had become so strong by working out with Vince. No longer a pipsqueak, more like a man. 

A hot man.

The hot man he wanted to be with long term but that's not what Diante' had talked with him about. Yes, it did bother him a little that he and Vince had such a rift but in his mind, he believed Vince was to blame when he became more territorial. 

Besides, Jared felt that Vince should be the one apologizing for their fight. If he hadn't overreacted and maybe talked about what he'd seen, things wouldn't be so strained. 

He got out of bed and slowly strolled to the bathroom. Another shower was in order or perhaps a bath to relieve aching muscles. He wished Diante' had stayed in there with him but he was sure Vince was most likely home by now and they were settled in together. 

Jared turned the knobs and stepped in as soon as the water was to his liking. The spray woke him from his haze. He opened his eyes and ran his fingers through his sandy blond hair as the drops cascaded down his back. He leaned against the tiles and thought about what had occurred. 

Did Diante' really threaten to move out? Was he serious? 

Nah, he'd never. 

Morillo loved the both of them too much to make such a move. He was just trying to scare them into what he wanted. 

It was obviously time for them to sit down and talk this out. They all needed to lay everything on the table and chat about feelings and where they'd go from here. Maybe he needed to be the one that made the move to make things better between the three of them and at the same time, really find out if he were gay or bi once and for all. 

* * * *

To the present

Diante' stood at the stove, making a quick meal for his husbands while in the only an apron. Cooking had not really been what he wanted to do after a tough day at the center but after the three of them had enjoyed another moment on the patio, it softened his mood.

Jared and Vince sat at the table and ogled him from behind. Vince massaged his man's shoulders while planting light kisses on the side of his face. "He is all man now, isn't he?" 

Jared grinned and agreed. "He's been all man, Vince from day one. We just didn't really notice it. It's a good thing we finally wised up and listened to him."

Vince wrapped his arms around the older man's chest. "True, I have to say though, it was what you did to make me and him realize what we had done. I'm sorry, Jared. I shouldn't have caused that much trouble."

"You didn't, Vince. It was all me. I was the pighead, the one who couldn't make up his mind. If only I had listened from the start, if..."

Vince cupped his hand over his lover's mouth. "If we all had taken a moment and not made rash decisions. However, that's what has made us closer. Those incidents along with our love and belief in one another. It's what made us..."

"Mi familia..." he finished the statement and kissed Vince's palm. "All for one and one for all."

Diante' smiled to himself as he turned over the tortillas he was heating for his favorite fish taco recipe. This is what he wanted from the start and he knew it took them seemingly an eternity to get to this point but it was well worth the wait.

As Vince had stated, they went through the trials to make them closer. A family with a bond that couldn't be broken. He glanced over his shoulder and watched them embrace once again. 

"What a lovely sight," he mused to himself. "Te amo, mi amigos, mi familia. Forever more."

* * * *

To the past...

Jared talked it over with his good friends and decided they needed to separate for a while to make things right. Diante' tried just about everything to sway him to stay but he kept insisting how there needed to be some distance between them before they jumped into a new situation. Not only that, Jared wanted to make up his mind about his orientation. Was he just in love with Diante' or truly gay? 

It had been while since he was in bed with a female and he kind of missed that feeling so, he asked his good friend, Geena if he could shack up with her for a bit. He fully explained the situation he was in and she told him he was welcome at anytime. This was the best decision to be with a woman he already knew and actually trusted. Plus, she had money and wouldn't mind spending it on him. She'd always had the offer on the table and now he'd be taking advantage. What better way to figure all this out than to be with a female he could depend on, regardless of the predicament.

After having a short and quiet dinner with his friends, he picked up his bags and took a cab over to her place in San Francisco. There, he'd be able to concentrate on work too since being a porn star was still his number one priority. He'd finally try out for a couple of bi and gay roles and hopefully get casted so he could do bigger ones in the near future.

Jared had it all planned out. In order to find out what he truly wanted in his personal life, he needed to get his professional life together first. 

* * * *

When Jared walked out the couple sat in silence for a while on the couch. Both of them really didn't think he was serious but when they saw the bags packed, they realized Jared McKnight meant business. Their friendship was on the verge of being dissolved because of jealousies and emotions that wouldn't go away. Diante' felt like he'd lost his other rock to lean on besides his lover and it hurt like hell. Maybe threatening to leave wasn't a good idea after all. Now, there were only the two of them.

Vince rolled Diante's hair between his fingers and sighed. "Baby, let's go to bed, huh? I'm in need of a little lovin'."

Diante' exhaled and shrugged his shoulders. "Not now, Vince. Don't you even give a shit what just happened?" He couldn't believe how Vince was unfazed by Jared leaving them. 

Vince shook his head. "Babe, I do care but what can we do? He said he was doin' it to clear his head. He mentioned it wasn;t all about us, it was..."

"And you believe him?" Diante' got up from the couch and walked to the window. "I shouldn't have made that ultimatum on him. I..."

This isn't your fault, Diante'. He wants time to figure out what he wants. You heard the man!"

"The main reason he is gone is because of us, Vince. He hates that he isn't involved, mi amor. Can't you let go of your envy and let our friend in? We are friends first, amigos, lovers second. This path that we have taken will be the end of our friendship, Vince. We are in danger of losing our brother! I should've never done things this way and you need to patch things up with him."

"Damnit, Diante'!" He punched a nearby pillow and got up from the sofa. "Look babe, if Jared wants to be immature about this and leave because I won't allow him to be in bed with my boyfriend..."

"Oohh," he rolled his eyes and laughed. "Look who's calling the kettle black, as they say. You have some nerve, mi amor, saying someone else is being childish. You, oh Diante' is mine. You fight with him, you punch him. Who's the one being an ass, a jerk, huh? Who?"

"Yeah, okay..." he sighed and held out his hands. "I told the man I was sorry for that. He still wanted to leave."

"Because he doesn't feel the love, Vince. He's not getting' it from anywhere and now, he's gone to live with some , floozie."

"Hey, that bitch is helpin' us with this apartment!"

"I really don't give a damn! He's not here with us as he should be. Vince, he's our friend and we've left him behind. All because of this..."

Vince rolled his shoulder and shook his head. "Diante' what do you want me to do, huh? You've changed your mind like the weather, my love. One minute you're in my corner about not wanting a threesome, now you want one and you threatened me and him to get it?"

"Because, Vince, I want a family. Just like you lost yours, not in the same way but almost, damnit. Mi Madre has moved far away and my father hates me. This is the closest thing to family I have left. You and Jared are all I have, mi amor. I want that friendship back. That love between all three of us. That's what I desire, Vince. All three friends to be lovers and brothers, all for one, one for all. Support, love, and friendship, mi amigo. Togetherness!" Diante' walked out the room and shut the door behind him. The tears streamed from his eyes and he slid down to the floor, holding himself tightly.

What have I done?

His plan may have backfired on him. He hoped it wasn't the end of his relationship with Jared. His ultimatum had put his family in jeopardy.



Mi Familia Ch. 18



Jared laid in bed with Geena after his first day on the new set. She'd hooked him up with a friend of hers who was an agent and immediately he got a Jared a job in a porno called "Analfest."

The role was quite simple. All he had to do was stand there with his cock in his hand and wait to get with a twink. No kissing, no other touching, it was great and quite lucrative. He'd taken a few pictures too which the agent was sure would get him even more movie roles because he was such a pretty face.

Jared rested his head on her chest while she caressed his head and smoked a cigarette. "See, I told you he'd find you something," she smiled. "Look how fast it happened too and you got a lot more than you thought!"

"Yeah," he sighed, "Thanks G. I really do appreciate it. I should've listened to you a lot sooner. I just been..."

"I know, I know," she held up her freehand. "So caught up in those two kids, especially the young pretty boy. What's his name?"

"Diante'," he chuckled. "I really wanted things to work out with him but he's so into Vince and..."

"Isn't that his man? I mean, why wouldn't he be?" She took a drag off her cancer stick.

"Yeah but," he bit his lip. "I really love Diante' with all my heart. I told him we could do this under the table, without Vince knowing but, he wants to have all of us together and damnit, I just don't want that."

"As you shouldn't. You're a good man, Jared. Diante' isn't right for forcing you into something you don't wanna do. He should respect that you only want your friendship back."

"And to be in love with him," he added. "It's so damn complicated, G. I don't wanna share Diante' at all. Sometimes I wish I would've never gotten in bed with Diante' in the first place. I would've kept things peaceful between all of us. Vince and I would still be friends and not fought. Maybe if the two of them had never even started, we'd all still be brothers."

"And you can be!" Geena plunged her cigarette in a nearby ash tray. "Look, try forgetting Diante'. It's the best thing that the three of you are apart. Stay here with me. If you still want to be with men, you know I don't mind. I love a little ménage every once in a while. Or just get your gay on in the movie sets. Babe..." she cradled his face in her hands. "You're making this more difficult than it needs to be. You have your career ahead of you. Don says you could be the next face on thousands of gay, bi, and straight covers, lovely. You have to concentrate on that and forget about those two a while. Maybe after you guys have separated, then you can go back and talk to them, patch things up but don't move back in with them. Stay with me Jared! You ain't no gay boy! You want some pussy I know. I could tell by the way you made love to me."

Jared nodded and hugged her tightly. It was true. He really did miss being in bed with her, in particular. Before when he was with a few of the other women, there weren't really any sparks flying or anything but with her, it was very different. Jared loved the feel of the curvy black woman's body. She wasn't like any of those other girls; skinny waifs who he couldn't manhandle like he wanted. She was all woman, a strong one who ran a successful business, who lived the way she wanted with no kids and enough money to take care of him as he wanted.

Geena had to be right. He was only gay for one person, Diante' and if he wanted that male on male contact, he'd fulfill it with those men on set. He was mostly heterosexual and this he could live with. Jared kissed her roughly, yanking her into him. He crouched over her, rubbing his manhood against her moist mound, enjoying the tastes of Marlboro and Starbucks latte on her taste buds. He sensed Geena's arousal immediately, plunged his cock deep within her sex.

"Fuck yes, baby!" She cried out and clenched his back with her nails.

"Yeah," he growled and thrust himself into her heat. With small kisses and pecks, he made a trail down her neck onto her collarbone. Her body glistened with sweat and this he took between his lips. Damn, she smelled good and felt amazing.

Now, Jared realized where he'd went wrong. Yes he loved Diante' but only Diante' but as far as women, Geena was the one he wanted all along. No more jumping between girls for him. All he needed was right in front of him.

* * * *

Diante' sat on the edge of the bed and sobbed after he and Vince made passionate love just minutes before. Vince had told him to just let things settle down, that Jared would come back at any moment and that he shouldn't worry himself. The young Mexican only accepted that for the time being, only to appease Vince but deep down, he felt as if he'd done his "familia" a deep injustice.

All because of his own selfish desires, he forced his good friend to leave. If he wouldn't have made the ultimatum on both of them, hell if they'd never slept together, all three of them would still be close right? What if he and Vince would have stayed apart? All this jealousy would not have occurred.

Sex always ruins everything.

Young Morillo got up from the mattress and walked over to the window, looking at the empty streets. He missed Jared so terribly and wondered how he was doing with that Geena girl. Would he get so comfortable with her and forget about his life with him and Vince? Diante' knew Jared was still on the fence about his sexuality. Would she pull him over for good? Diante' surely hoped not because deep down, he still held out hope that the three of them would come to an agreement and be Mi Familia once again.

I'll never give up.

* * * *

Vince rolled over and caressed the cool cotton sheets. "Diante'? Mi amor?" He opened his eyes and straightened, glancing around the room, wondering where he was. Their lovemaking had been good but he could tell his man wasn't into it as per usual. "Diante'?" Sighing, he wiped his face and got up from the mattress. The room was unseasonably cool since the weather in San Diego was always different than any part of California. He strolled in the bathroom. Nothing. Then made his way into the living room, only to catch his lover lying on the couch, curled up in a blanket.

What's he doing out here?

Vince knew Diante' was still upset about Jared's departure but he'd told him to just calm down and the man would return. He was sure of it. Jared would never leave them completely. Despite all the ill feelings he knew his other friend wouldn't abandon them. Somewhere deep down, Vince felt Jared would see the error in his ways and come back to them. Their friendship had taken a big hit over the last few months but they'd all known one another too long to split up for good. Right?

All for one, one for all.

Slowly, he strolled over to Diante' and leaned down, planting a kiss on his partner's head. "Mi amor?" He shook him lightly and nuzzled his cheek. "Why are you out here alone? Come back to bed."

Diante' turned over and gazed into Vince's blue eyes. "I'm waiting for him to come back. I called him, we talked, he said he would stop by after a party he was attending but..."

"But, it's after three a.m. Diante'. I doubt he's coming over now." He extended his hand in Diante's direction. "C'mon back to bed, love. It's late. Don't you have to go to class?"

"Yeah but..." he bit his lip. "I really wanted to see Jared so I might cut today. We have to go get him, Vince."

"Diante', let him be. He'll be back. He just needs a few days to let out some steam, clear his head. Just give him that and I'm sure he'll return."

Diante' shook his head. "You just don't think this is a big deal do you?" The look of disdain on his face said it all. His eyes narrowed and lip crumpled. "I think you might've wanted this all along. For him to be gone, leaving the two of us alone. This is our friend Vince." The tears started to run down his brown face.

"No, I wanted us all to get along and for him to realize how much you and I are in love. Diante', neither of us want to be in a threesome sort of relationship. We cannot get over the jealousies and to have that, there has to be an understanding between all parties."

"Yes, and we can have that if both of you would step down off your high horses. I swear..." he wiped the moisture from his face and nodded, "I wish we would've left well enough alone sometimes, never got involved. If I stayed gay by myself, we would still have our friendship which is the most important thing."

"Diante'!" Vince threw his hands up in disgust. "Damnit, I love you. I always have loved you. Those feelings have been there the duration of our friendship and we're just starting to explore them. What is so wrong with that? Jared has always understood how close we were. The two of us have known one another much longer so, we would be closer. Why can't he accept that?"

"Because he was feeling left out," he shot back.

"Diante', he's older than both of us. Why should this affect him? It was a mistake, allowing him into our bedroom in the first place, a bigger one you just made by sleeping with him. We're a committed couple Diante'! We shouldn't need a third man in our relationship."

"This is our friend."

"I get that! But he knew when we first started dating how serious we were. If he would've accepted that and not tried to wedge his way in between us everything would've been fine. I started with you, Diante', why is that so hard for him to understand? We can be friends. I'd love to have what we had back! I miss him too but, he's the one that decided to leave. Neither one of us made him leave. Babe..." He sat down next to his lover and grabbed his shoulders. Vince raked his fingers through Diante's brown mane, twisting the strands around his fingertips. "I love you, first and foremost. I love Jared as a friend. If he really cares, he'll be back to at least talk with us, and tell us how he's feeling. We can straighten this out and be friends again. Just let him be for a while. This is not some kid. He's a grown man, capable of makin' his own decisions. Now, c'mon back to bed, okay?" Vince pressed his lips against his partner's forehead and rubbed them against his moist skin. He felt so warm and the smell of their lovemaking along with his natural scent was quite a turn on.

Diante' gave him a blank expression and exhaled. "I hope you're right, Vince. I miss our amigo. I want things the way they were before. All of us, together, familia, you know? That's all I ever wanted. Maybe, I have gone about it the wrong way but my intentions have always been good."

"I know, but, what's most important is right here, love. You and I. This family. We, as a couple. First and foremost, I love you and I want to be with you the rest of my life, Diante', that's for certain." Vince rubbed his thumbs underneath Diante's eyes. 

Morillo grinned slightly and placed his hands on top of Vince's. "I love you too, I just..."

"Shhh..." he covered his lips, stopping him from making another comment. Enough for one night about Jared and his departure. Vince knew in the bottom of his heart, his good friend wouldn't leave them for a long amount of time. He'd realize what he was missing and come running back very soon.

Right now, Vince felt this too be a blessing in disguise. The separation between them would only help in the long run. Jared would see that he and Diante' were serious about being together and would back off, respecting their position and get involved with someone for himself. 

Jared was doing exactly that, but how would it affect their future as friends?

* * * *

Jared McKnight had finally made it to the bigtime, or at least what he thought. Two weeks after his departure from the apartment with Diante' and Vince and he was already getting offers left and right.

Geena arranged so many connections with some of the biggest in the industry, who looked for new talent. They filled up his head with all kinds of promises, letting him know he'd be the next big star on the small erotic scene. 

In that span, he'd signed on to do three straight movies, two bi, and two gay movies as well as a few photo shoots in some of the top adult magazines. Seemingly, everyone wanted a piece of the new stud and of course, Jared willingly obliged.

All this caused him to wonder about the porn exec who talked with him a few weeks ago, informing him to do "gay for pay," movies. Why was it so easy for Geena to get this done for him as opposed to the other one who had her own company?

The wrong person?

Maybe she just didn't know enough people. She as part of a startup company after all. Geena seemed to know everyone from agents to stars gay and straight, and she was a smooth talker. Making her his prime agent was the best move he'd made so far in his young career and now he'd be reaping the benefits.

With this newfound busy schedule, he really didn't have time to reflect on being away from his friends, especially Diante'. They'd talked a few times but in all honesty, he was avoiding the both of them like the plague. He knew if he went back there, all the feelings for young Morillo would creep up again and he just didn't want that. Jared felt this to be the best solution for all of them right now, meaning all three men would be able to coexist without all the problems that occurred, driving them further apart. 

Jared knew someday he would go back and make the peace but for the time being, the separation still remained the best idea, forcing Jared to focus on his career and not the failed attempt of becoming Diante's lover. 

Besides that, there was the new attitude Jared had towards his new partner in business and love. Geena proved to be a great source of inspiration and distraction for Jared as he continued to find his orientation. She solidified how he was still heterosexual with love for only one man, Diante'. This was evident when he had his first two gay moments on camera. He really had to turn on his skills to fool the camera, to let the audience know how he was enjoying it when he truly wasn't. No question he was aroused but in all honesty, only having sex with Diante' excited him more. 

She'd done so much to help him and he couldn't have been more grateful. Just what he needed right now as he attempted to become relevant in the world of porn. A very competitive and high paying industry. 

After a long day of work, Jared made his way back to Geena's place, worn out from his third movie and photo shoot with Men4Men studios. He'd done very well with the shots it was his more experienced partner that seemed to have issues. Seemingly, the guy couldn't sustain the hard on needed for the shot even with the fluffer. It took them a lot longer than Jared wanted but there was nothing he could say since he was the newbie. 

The sex with this man was okay, not great. He was older than Jared and very handsome. Jared knew this was a big opportunity so he tried his best to enjoy it. The only way he could do it was to imagine it being Diante' on the bottom which worked. 

When he walked up to the building, his eyes met the light browns of his good friend, standing by the entrance. Jared adjusted his bag on his shoulder and blinked. "What are you doing here?"

"What do you mean? I came to see you since you never came back to the apartment. Why did you make promises to do that and not keep them?"

Jared glanced in the sky. "Sorry, Diante', I just been real busy with work and..."

"Too busy for your friends," he interrupted.  "We were supposed to get together to talk things out, to make amends."

"Yeah, and..." he looked away. "We will but I just need time."

"How much time! You've been gone for almost a month," he yelled and threw up his hands. "Mi amigo, you can continue your work, doing what you love but please come back and stay, okay? I miss you, Jared. I miss the camaraderie between us, how we used to hang out and be friends."

"We can be pals, Diante', just let me stay here. It's better this way."

"No it's not!" He shook his head and stomped his foot. "Look, you are so far away from us, working all the time and all, we'll never stay in touch. I won't try to force you to be in the threesome anymore, okay, just come back, please. I miss you."

Young McKnight drew up his lips and sighed. "I miss you too I just think this is for the best. I promise I will be more diligent about staying in contact. I'm starting my life with Geena, Diante'. I'm tryin' to be a man about this..."

"What? No you aren't! You barely know her. We're your family, mi familia is breaking apart! The three of us made a pact to be together, all for one and one for all."

"We can still be that and live apart, Diante'."

"No we cannot, Jared!" The tears started to flow down his face. "You are my brother first then my friend. Isn't our relationship important to you?"

"Of course it is this is why I'm doing this!"

"No, real families do not break apart to solve their problems. They make things right, they go through the good times and bad times together. They stick by one another. I've never had contact with my real father, mi madre is back in Mexico, Juan hates my guts and always has. I didn't have any siblings, the only people I had was you and Vince. No one liked me in school but the two of you. You stuck by me then, why can't you do that now?"

Jared remained silent, gazing into his friend's face that was full of moisture. He looked so pitiful, sitting here begging him to come back to the apartment and be a family again. It was true, he did miss Diante' and hanging around Vince. He hadn't fallen in love with Geena or anything but he did have deep feelings for her. Could he satisfy both of them by living back with Diante' and Vince? Would he be able to get over the jealousies being in the same house? 

He'd try for Diante'. 

The older man leaned forward and took Diante's arm, pulling him close. Young Morillo wailed on his shoulder and held on to him as if he were a life raft. Diante' had made some very good points about himself but it applied to all of them. They all came from broken families in one way or another. Jared was the only one that left his because things were not to his liking. He up and left his parents because he didn't get what he wanted and now he was doing the same to his best friends; leaving again due to the feelings of envy and resentment, not sticking it out and talking it over, making a compromise. Jared needed to stay with Vince and Diante' to make the family of friends stronger to make up for what they'd lost. 

"Okay, okay...shhh...I'll come back but we will be friends. I'll continue to see Geena as I want while the two of you are together." Jared rubbed his friend's head.

"Fine," he sniffed. "Just come back, Jared. Be part of this family again, okay?"

"Okay," he nodded, noticing Vince coming up to him and shaking his hand. 

"Dude, are you comin' home? Please? We do miss you man. I promise I'll stop being jealous!"

Jared smiled and held onto Vince's hand a little longer. "Yeah okay man. Let me talk to Geena, alright and get my stuff." 

When he finally let go, he jogged upstairs to Geena's place, knowing his gal pal wouldn't be happy about his decision. She'd just need to understand about the friendship or rather the family he had with Diante' and Vince. It was a strong bond despite the fact it had been tested over the last few weeks and it needed mending right away. The only way that would happen would be for all of them to make peace between each other and be close once again.

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To the present...

The sun went down leaving a beautiful orange color in the skies. The cool breezes, the choppy waves provided a beautiful backdrop for the McKnight/Tolliver/Morillo house that sat on the beach on the west coast.

The three men had enjoyed a lovely dinner while they watched the view together and held hands. They'd done this with regularity but because of their love for one another it never got stale. 




Mi Familia Ch. 18



The family had made it through the trials and tribulations, struggled to be stay close for almost two decades. Jealousies and ill feelings almost broke them apart but thankfully their relationship withstood the test of time. 

Their love for one another was sustained and all was right in their world. 

Forever, they'd be a family...

Mi familia. One that defied the norm.

END

Thanks to everyone who's followed it and left lovely comments. The story will be edited, added to, and published late 2011/2012