Stand for Love Ch. 15

Adrian was running a little faster trying to reach the boy who was going in front of him. He was wearing a black skinny jean, blue shirt and white sandals. He sure looked thin but Adrian was sure it was his best friend from high school. He ran quickly and reached him.

Reaching him, Adrian slowly patted on his back, waiting and hoping for him to be his best friend. That was all that he wanted it turn out to be. He then stopped and then waited for the person to turn around, praying hard.

When the person turned, Adrian's eyes watered. He felt his heart begin pounding deeper in his chest. Then he moved his hand to his mouth which was open wide. He gasped and then looked up and down the guy who was standing in front of him equally gasping.

The person had brown eyes, chocolate brown hair which seemed a little unkempt. He was thin and his whole body seemed different, different than he remembered it four years ago. Adrian couldn't believe his best friend was standing right next to him in person. He couldn't believe after four whole years his best friend was there in front of him. He couldn't do anything but gasp and tear up.

"Johnny!" Adrian gasped, moving his hand to his pounding heart. "Is...is this you?"

"Adrian!" John gasped, a tear pouring down his cheek. He was looking up and down Adrian, admiring how he was looking like. It was clear the guy was surprised and shocked.

"Oh my God," Adrian gasped. He ran forward and then drove into John and gave him a tight hug. He was emotional and couldn't stifle the tears that were building in his eyes. Patting on his best friend's back, he felt a warm tear running down his cheeks. He didn't want to pull away from his best friend and from the mood that he was in he could clearly see that his best friend didn't want to either.

Nicholas came running, his heart was beating and he was scared. Seeing Adrian hugging with someone actually made him to calm down but he couldn't suppress the pants that were coming out of his mouth. He had been really scared but he felt relieved after seeing him in a perfectly good condition. But who was he hugging and why?

"My love," Nicholas breathed, softly taking slow breaths. "What are you doing?"

Hearing Nicholas' voice, Adrian quickly pulled away from John and just held his hands. Then he rubbed the tear that had fallen down his cheeks and grinned at his husband. He was eager to introduce them.

"You gave me quite a scare." Nicholas panted, touching his chest. "Why did you leave like that?"

John looked and realized just who was calling Adrian. He simply lost his breath when he came to realize who was standing next to him. It was Nicholas...the famous Nicholas Miller. How did he know Adrian and why were they together.

"Nicholas!" John gasped, touching his chest. "OMG, what are you doing with Nicholas?" John gasped, still looking at Nicholas.

Adrian gave a low chuckle and then smiled. "Nicholas is my husband."

"What?" John gasped. "Wow!"

"Err...this is my best friend, john. I haven't seen him for four years now."

Nicholas chuckled. "Nice to meet you john," He extended his hand and shook the hand of the boy who seemed out of breath for some reason. He shook it quickly and then stood at a distance to allow the two to bond.

"Johnny," Adrian gasped. He was still in shock and had no idea how he was gonna pull away from it. "Where have you been and how is your father?"

From that question, John's eyes simply dropped to the ground and his mood changed. Adrian was happy for reconnecting with his friend after so long but the mood that he saw him in was not good. He also lost his smile and raised John's head with his chin.

"Hey, is something wrong."

Just like a flash, Adrian saw tears pouring down john's face and he got sad. Then he hugged him tightly while he cried a little louder right there on the road. Adrian looked at his husband with a face that wasn't happy. Then he wrapped his arms around his best friend and rubbed his back to make him calm. He didn't like that mood at all because it was also affecting him.

John and Adrian had known each other since elementary school. Though Johnny was a year and half older, they had practically grown up together, doing everything together until his father took him away in the tenth grade. Since then, Adrian had not communicated or seen him. And now that they had met, he was worried and didn't like his best friend's mood at all. Could something bad have happened to him?

Adrian continued rubbing his best friend's back while Nicholas watched with worry. It took quite some time before John actually calmed down. He pulled away from Adrian with red eyes and apologized for his behavior. Adrian knew something was up. He knew just how important being with his husband was but he couldn't leave his best friend like that. He gave him a handkerchief while he slowly moved towards his husband.

"I'm really sorry," Adrian apologized, holding his husband's hand.

"What are you apologizing for?" Nicholas said with a smile. He could see that what had happened had affected his husband. Why did Adrian have such a big heart, he wondered?

"But can I..." He stuttered. "...can you please take us to any cafeteria? I know that you wanted to spend some time with me but I need to be with my best friend. I lost contact with him years ago and he needs me right now. I hope you understand?"

Nicholas didn't like Adrian's suggestion but he had to do it for his husband. He had planned on being with him, showing him the company and kissing him and now he was gonna have to be alone. Fuck, hell no! He didn't like the idea.

"Sure," He smiled faintly, tapping on Adrian's shoulder. "I totally understand."

From the look on Nicholas' face, Adrian could tell he was lying. But he wasn't gonna say anything. He was just gonna talk to his best friend and find out what was wrong with him. Then he was gonna apologize and make it up to his husband somehow.

"Thank you!"

He went back to his best friend, held him tightly and led him to the car. He sat with him at the back while Nicholas reversed the car and they started moving. He could see that Nicholas was quiet. He just wanted to talk to his friend. That's all.

****

Adrian was seated in the cafeteria, nodding his head sadly. John had just come from telling him what had been happening to him and they had spent almost five hours just talking, well john. It was almost getting dark and his husband had left ages ago to go to check things at the company.

Listening to John's story, Adrian couldn't help but get emotional. The guy had his own taste of the harsh realities of life. After he had moved away with his father, his father became ill and he dropped out of school. He began taking care of his sick father till he died two years ago. After that, he lived alone in the house and the saddest part was that he had gotten raped by a thug.

Hmm, it was really a sad story indeed. Both of them were gay and had come out to each other. But the very thought of getting raped was bad. Even though his friend had said it happened two years ago when he was in a dilemma and he had totally forgotten about it, Adrian was really emotional. Guess, life didn't treat the both of them nicely. On one hand was Adrian who was beaten on a daily basis for two years and on the other was his friend who had suffered a lot and got raped. He was really emotional.

But Adrian had tried to cheer his friend up by bringing the happy memories that they had spent together and he could see him smiling. Now they were enjoying the food while laughing at the happy memories that they had made.

"So...you got married to Nicholas Miller, uh?"

"Yeah," Adrian laughed. "It's kinda a long story. But it's a story for another day."

John moved his eyes past Adrian, chuckled and then smiled brightly. "Speak of the devil."

"What?"

"I'm talking about your prince charming." Johnny smiled brightly, making his face glow even more. "Look over there," He signaled with his eyes.

Adrian blushed and then looked behind, seeing Nicholas making a grand entrance with some people talking about him. Some people were gasping but Nicholas had his eyes on Adrian, making him blush even more. He couldn't have loved anything more than that.

Adrian smiled brightly, getting up when Nicholas came near. He was about to say something before Nicholas grabbed him and kissed him, drawing the attention of everyone in the cafeteria. They were both lost in each other's arms, kissing passionately.

When Nicholas took his lips in his mouth, Adrian moaned softly and grasped the back of his head. They kissed for a few seconds but it felt like forever before Nicholas pulled away and held on to his waist like he was his only support. Adrian couldn't help but get shy at the number of faces that were staring at them. Others had smiles...others smirks...other froze and others admired.

Nicholas loved the attention he drew from the people. He loved showing off Adrian to people. He was literally telling them to keep their fingers off of him. Hmm, his body shuddered in pleasure. He couldn't wait to get back to the hotel. He had spent so many hours without Adrian and just wanted him to be by his side.

"I missed you so much." Nicholas moaned softly, rubbing on Adrian's waist.

"I missed you too."

Nicholas chuckled nervously. "Are you almost done here?"

Adrian moved his face and stared at his best friend who had a wonderful grin on his face. Then he moved his eyes and stared at his husband. He knew he was desperate to go back but at least they could spend a little time with his friend.

"Err..."

"We are done." John chimed in, standing up firmly. "Actually Adrian was just waiting for you."

Adrian gave John a not so sure look. "But..."

"I'll leave you two." John smiled softly. "It was nice meeting you again. And it was really nice knowing that you're married to such a great man. I just hope I'll see you again. Aright I'll go ahead."

After saying that, John turned and began going away but Adrian couldn't just watch while he went away like that. He couldn't do it because he knew his best friend had no one else just like he had been vulnerable a few months ago.

"Wait!" Adrian hollered, pulling away from Nicholas. Then as his friend stared at him, he quickly turned and faced his husband.

Looking deep in his husband's eyes, Adrian extended his hand and opened his palm.

"Can I have some money?" He asked.

Nicholas stared at Adrian for long, wondering the reason why he wanted money. But he was gonna give it to him. Slowly nodding, he got his wallet from his pocket and then handed it over to Adrian. Adrian got the wallet and thanked him. He then went to his best friend, smiling brightly at him.

Adrian opened Nicholas' wallet and found load of money. He didn't care how much was there but he just took it all out. Then looking at his best friend with a grin, he extended his hand with the money in it. It was really much and he didn't care.

"Please, can you have this?" Adrian said softly.

Johnny watched the money that was in Adrian's hand. It was so much and would solve his problems but how could he take that much money from his friend? He just couldn't do it.

"I'm sorry," John smiled. "I can't take that kind of money. It's too much."

"No!" Adrian took John's hand and put the money in it. "You can take it. At least while you're looking for a job. It will help out a lot, please."

John's eyes watered and then he brought in Adrian for a warm hug that left him smiling. Seeing his John that much happy and hugging tightly was really lovely for Adrian. He had missed him a lot even though they had spent five hours together. He felt his friend needed help because he was all alone with no one else to help him. If only Adrian knew of a way to help his friend out because he felt even the money he gave him was not much. Gee! He loved his friend a lot and the idea of saying goodbye to him was having a bad effect on him.

Pulling out of that warm embrace, Adrian cupped his friend's cheeks and gave them a soft rub. He could feel from the way his friend was looking like that he was more than happy with the money that he had given him. He loved him a lot.

"Thanks," John said, pulling away. "This will really help me."

"It's fine." Adrian chirped, trying to stifle his sniffles. "But I really need to communicate with you. Do you have..."

"No!" He said softly.

"Alright," Adrian quickly turned and asked for a pen from his husband. He quickly wrote on a small paper and gave it to his friend. He demanded to be called and John promised to do so. Then with a final hug, John left smiling and happy. Adrian offered to take him home but he turned him down.

Now Adrian was standing in the cafeteria looking at his friend go away. He was really emotional and didn't want to let go of him. John's story had actually got to him that he had even forgotten about everything and just concentrated on his bonding with his friend. It had really been a beautiful moment even though it didn't last long. If only he could help out his friend.

After making sure that his friend had left, Adrian slowly turned and faced his husband. The hot hunk was staring at him and he seemed to be in a happy mood. Adrian's mood warmed up after seeing his husband in that kind of mood. He loved how his husband had understood him even though he felt bad for turning him out at the last moment.

"I'm so sorry," Adrian apologized as he handed over the wallet. "All your money is..."

"Our money," Nicholas said softly, rubbing against Adrian's lips. "Remember that what's mine is yours. Never forget that. As for money, I am proud of you for doing what you did. I have more in my pocket okay?"

"Thank you." Adrian smiled. "You really are the best husband in the whole wide world and...I love you a lot."

"I love you too." Nicholas chirped, resting his hand on Adrian's shoulder. "Let's go."

Adrian smiled brightly, glanced at the place where his friend had disappeared to and he gripped his husband's waist. Then with Nicholas' arms tightening on his waist, they both left to the amazement of people that were watching them.

****

"God," Adrian hollered, walking slowly towards the bed. "I am really tired today."

"Tell me about it." Nicholas said as he followed him.

Adrian reached the bed and threw himself on it. He moved his head to the other side and glanced at the clock that was beside the bed. Hmm, it was already 9 pm. They had just come from having a great dinner in the restaurant downstairs. It was really romantic and Adrian enjoyed every bit of it. There were flowers, champagne and the mood was absolutely wonderful. In fact, Nicholas was telling him wonderful things that touched his heart. He had forgotten the number of times that they had kissed. Now that he was back in his room since morning, he just wanted to sleep as he had a long day ahead of him.

Adrian was lying on his back, looking straight into the roof as he remembered how his day had been. On one hand was the quest to find the truth and on the other was his best friend who really needed help but he had no idea how to give it to him. There was just so much that was on his mind.

As he was thinking, clearly staring at the roof, Adrian felt a weight on top of him. He quickly moved his eyes, smiling and found the hot hunk right on top of him, resting his head on his chest. Fuck! The feel of Nicholas' weight on top of him was magnificent. Adrian just wanted the hot hunk to stay like that for good.

He chuckled and then began passing his hands on his husband's soft hair. It felt really good to his touch and he loved it. He also loved the hot breath he was feeling on his chest from Nicholas. It was magical and he loved it a lot. He just wanted to stay like that with the hot hunk. He really loved him a lot and didn't want to lose him for anything else in the world.

"Are you sleepy?" Adrian asked, kneading Nicholas' smooth hair.

"Uh," Nicholas moaned in a totally tired voice. "I'm somehow tired and...I just wanna lie down with you."

"Did you do a lot of work today, my love?"

"It sure was a lot." Nicholas said in a perpetual tired voice. "But I missed you the most. And..." He raised his head and stared into Adrian's welcoming eyes. They gave him so much life. He didn't want to stop staring. In fact, he couldn't stop staring at the hot hunk.

"I missed your lips and...I missed everything about you." Nicholas breathed, moving his hands to Adrian's wonderfully beautiful face.

"I missed you a lot too." Adrian said softly as he felt Nicholas' electrical finger rounding his face. His heart was suddenly pounding in his chest.

"I don't think you..."

"Shh," Adrian moved his finger to cover Nicholas' lips. He felt Nicholas' lips move on his finger and it felt powerful. "Don't ever say that. I missed you a lot. I'm sorry I ruined our plans and..."

"You didn't ruin our plans." Nicholas said with a kiss on Adrian's finger. "In fact, I admire what you did. You helped out a friend and that's all that matters."

"Yeah," Adrian sighed deeply. "I don't know if I really did." Adrian said softly. "I wish I could help him out some more. He's parents are no more and he's literally been suffering all alone. It just pains me to see him in that condition that he is in. He is helpless and with no one to depend on."

"That's really sad," Nicholas sighed. "But have you thought of any way to...help him? I'm really rich and I can help you."

"I don't know." Adrian said softly. "I'd have loved to take him with us but..."

"You could bring him if you want." Nicholas said softly. "George could really use a boyfriend right now. That's if he's gay."

"Nicholas!" Adrian chirped, grasping the back of his head. "Yes, he's gay but I don't know if it's a good idea. I don't even know if he would love to come with me."

"I can't help you on that." Nicholas said softly. "But you're gonna have to bribe me to accept your friend and help him out."

"What?" Adrian chirped, rubbing Nicholas' head.

"Yes," Nicholas took Adrian's hand and pressed it on his heart. Adrian could feel Nicholas' heart beating rhythmically. It was really beautiful and he didn't want to move that hand away. "Can you feel that?"

"Yeah," Adrian moaned, rubbing Nicholas' chest together with Nicholas.

"Yes," Nicholas said in a totally sexy voice. "My heart beats for you and I know I might be a jerk at times but my heart never lies."

"I know that." Adrian couldn't get enough of that beat. He just wanted to feel it in his palm. "Thank you for being honesty. But what about the..."

"You always sleep on my chest right?" Nicholas chuckled nervously, pinning Adrian's hand on his chest. Adrian nodded. "Well, you have been listening to my heart beat for a long time. Can I sleep on your chest tonight? I just wanna listen to your heart whole night long. I just wanna feel your warmth and...your hands wrapped around me."

Adrian laughed out loud. "Of course, I'll gladly allow you."

"Okay," Nicholas chuckled. "I am really sleepy," He yawned, getting up from the top of Adrian. Then he quickly got off the bed, stripped to his briefs and slipped back in, finding Adrian in only his briefs too. Man! The guy was really sexy in his briefs.

Slipping back in the covers, Nicholas leaned down and then kissed Adrian so hard on the lips, it left him yearning for more. But the guy was pretty tired and just wanted to feel Adrian's arms wrapped around.

"Are you ready?" Nicholas smiled, rubbing the tip of Adrian's lips.

Adrian yawned, repositioning himself on the bed. "Yeah! It's time to sleep. Got a big day ahead of us. Speaking of tomorrow, I am so nervous."

"Don't worry, my love." Nicholas chuckled, slowly lowering himself on Adrian's chest. "Nic is here for you. I will stand with you."