Expect the Unexpected
Sweat dripped down the side of his dark
face and he used a cloth to wipe it off. Despite the heat and the
hard work he couldn't keep the smile off his face. He loved the outdoors.
He always had enjoyed nature and he closed his eyes welcoming the cool
breeze as he would welcome a lover's touch. His eyes snapped opened
as heat flarred in his cheeks. His thoughts had been veering in that
direction a lot more lately, no matter what he tried it still happened.
That was the unspoken reason why he
had dragged Jonny on this trip.
"Hey Hadj. How about if we rest
for a while?"
Hadji looked up and smiled in agreement.
Jonny's face slowly went through a transition from tired to another expression
he couldn't read and then a strained and very fake smile.
His heart throbbed painfully as Jonny
hurriedly began digging through his backpack. That was the other
reason for the trip. For some reason their relationship had begun
to faulter.
Quietly he joined his friend and was
relieved to see a clear pool of water not too far away. "Hey Jonny.
What about a swim?"
"NO!"
Hadji spun to look at his friend's
pale white face. "Why? Is something wrong?"
"No. I, uh, just don't feel
like swimming." Came his reply as he stared hard at his feet.
Hadji shrugged, "Suit yourself."
In one quick movement he removed his shoes, socks, shirt, and turban, then
dove into the water. Making up his mind he ran from the pool, grabbed
Jonny and tossed him in.
"HEY!" The blonde yelled as
he surfaced, sputtering.
Hadji laughed as he leaned forward
to give him a hand, only to be pulled in himself. "Alright, my friend,
I yield." He coughed as he surfaced. When he opened his eyes
he found himself staring into blue eyes only inches from his face.
Before he had a chance to move Jonny wrapped a hand around his neck and
put his lips to Hadji's in a kiss so passionate, Hadji found it difficult
to think. As it broke he automatically put a little distance between
them and stared mutely at Jonny.
Jonny's face was flushed and he couldn't
seem to look him in the eye. "Hadji, I, uh, look I"'m sorry but you're
wet, no shirt, gorgeous black hair... how did you expect me... I mean..."
Hadji groped for words. "I wish
I could say it was alright... It is but I'm not like that Jonny.
I'm afraid all you and I could be is just friends..."
Jonny nodded solemnly. "I know..."
"I didn't know. If I had I would have been more
careful of your feelings."
Jonny's blush increased. "This
won't change anything will it?"
He let out a sigh. "I do not
know, my friend, only time will tell..."
