12-Surprise birthday party

Garrett's pov

I'm still shocked by what happened last night but I'm still happy too. We finally..had a real conversation, a bit deeper this time. I didn't expect everything he said.

Now I feel bad for even suggesting we stop doing it every day. I didn't know it was that! It's not normal! His lifestyle isn't normal! I'm sure of it!

I'm glad he opened up a bit but he didn't want to talk about his family. Must be a sensitive topic knowing where they're at now.

I told him some things too...I don't know what it means...I convinced him to get tested at least. The fact that he told me such a thing must mean something right?

He wouldn't say that to any of his past..flings, right? Anyways as shocked as I am, I'm happy too. He doesn't want to lose me! I'm already that important to him!

I know that our situation isn't ideal but...I get to be with him every single day and he admitted that he likes being around me. He can't lose me. That's a big deal there! Maybe we are making progress even if we still do it every single day.

Oh gosh, I have to tell Rachel about all this!

"Rachel!" I shout all the while smiling.

"Woah, what's making you so happy at work today?" She asks.

"I have some news to tell you!" I say with my smiling ways of mine.

"Hmm, I really want to hear what it's all about but we have work right now."

"Oh..."

"Yeah, I need to finish this. How about...we go out together after work? You'll be able to chat with me about it. I sense it's quite important."

"Yes...thanks, Rachel."

"Have a good work day."

"You too"

I sit down at my desk and start my day of work all smiles.

——————

After a hard-working day, it's finally time to head out, with Rachel! It's the first time we do that! I just texted Brandon to let him know I will arrive later. I know he won't like it but I'm allowed to, right?

"Ready to go?" She says.

"Yes," I smile.

We take all of our things and we head off the building.

"Where are we going?"

"We'll eat at my favourite restaurant. My threat."

"No, it's my threat I'm the one bothering you!"

"No, really I want to do this Rett. Let me." She smiles.

"Ok..." I say embarrassed.

She lets me in her car and we head to that restaurant of hers.

It turns out to be a beautiful restaurant. I like the vibe already. We demanded a table and now we are sitting at said table.

"Now, I'm actually curious. It's about Brandon right?"

"Yes.." I say feeling flustered.

"It's always about him. Judging by your reaction it's good news this time?"

"Yes! Well, some things worry me but I'm still happy!"

"Like what?" She asks worried.

I end up telling her about everything. I didn't know it would feel so good to tell someone about it. She really is my confidant. We ordered during that time and we already have our food.

"How can he possibly possess so many flings?" Worried she says.

"I don't know...he said that...I mean having it with a new person every single day results in that, yeah?"

"Seriously, I get that you're happy but...I don't understand why you'd have to go with that guy."

"I know that you're worried Rachel but..."

"I know you love him. I know that." She smiles sadly.

"I agree that it's not normal his lifestyle, I wish he'd get therapy..."

"Yeah, sounds like he needs it but he doesn't want to accept it. Wait, you mentioned he said that as if it wasn't a big deal."

''Yeah...That's what concerns me...''

I continue to talk so more with Rachel about my worries about Brandon and she kept mentioning how worried she was that I do too much sexual activity and that it's not normal but I reasured her. Seems like it wasn't enough through...

"You worry me Rett. You have to prioritize yourself first."

"I do prioritize myself. I'm not giving up on Brandon."

"Gosh, so what are you gonna do?"

"Stay with him of course! He doesn't want to lose me neither do I!" She gets cut off guard by that.

"Ok, so you guys still do the same thing but now you're saying you want him to make some efforts?"

"No...I want him to realize that the way he's been living is wrong!"

"Rett...He's not your boyfriend and you said he reminded you multiple times of that, you can't decide for him."

"Then, I'll make him my boyfriend!"

"How Rett? The guy doesn't seem to want to date you. You can't even admit you have too much sexual activity and you two can't communicate. It's not gonna work. The guy has issues! Issues Rett! A wounded person can't be in a relationship."

"I'll take care of him."

"Now you're making it sound like he has a real mental disorder."

"Because that's what I think!"

"You think he has a mental disorder? Now that's pushing it too far."

"But...Rachel, it's not normal! I've never heard such a thing before!"

"I mean does a mental disorder for that even exist?"

"I don't know..."

"Regardless, I don't know what'd you gonna do. There's so much you don't know about him."

"I know but I trust him!"

"Does he trust you?" Oh...I remember he said he doesn't.

"I'm not sure..."

"Well, I believe he doesn't unfortunately. There must be a reason. He's so sketchy."

"Rachel...He's just too scared to talk about his parents that's all."

"Still...I know it must hurt but if he trusted you, he would've told you."

"You think so?"

"He might not be ready I know that but at the very least, he can tell more about himself."

"He makes it sound like his life is plain boring which is kinda sad."

"At least you already changed it a little bit". That makes me smile.

"Yes, it's for the better."

"If you really want to stick with him, I suggest...to take him out on a date or...try to find out what he might really like, something important to him."

"He said nothing is important for him..."

"There must be at least something."

I try to think about something and then I remember what Brent told me that night at the bar. It was something about Brandon...Brandon...Brandon's birthday! May 2nd is right around the corner!

"Omg, I completely forgot!"

"What?"

"It's almost Brandon's birthday."

"Oh, so you know that?"

"His friend told me. He said I could plan a surprise birthday party. It'll surprise him."

"Huh...he didn't care enough to tell you his birthday."

"You already know why. Anyways, this is so perfect!"

"So, what are you gonna do?"

"His friend said we could prepare something together. I have his number too."

"Wow...Good luck with that."

"Thank you! I'll need it! I hope he'll like it!" She smiles.

"I wish you the best."

"Thanks."

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I planned it all. I managed to get Brandon's friend on board and we made a plan. Brandon has no idea about it. We're totally surprising him. It's nothing too big.

It'll be at my apartment as I'm picking him up from work. He doesn't have a car.

I wanted to ask my mom to bake a cake for him but Brent told me he wouldn't like it. So it'll just be a night together. Through, Brent will be present.

Despite Brent telling me to not buy a gift I still did. He'll never imagine what it is. I hope he'll like it. I think what we are going to do is too simple for a birthday but Brent said only the fact he'll be there will be a big deal. So, I agreed.

I gave a key to Brent for the occasion that way he'll already be there.

I'm currently en route to pick up Brandon. Gosh, I'm so nervous...I hope he'll like it.

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We get off the car as we finally arrived.

"You've been awfully jumpy since I got in, is there something I don't know?"

"No everything is alright. Let's go now."

We get up the stairs and I unlock the door. As soon as we get in I notice Brent sitting on the couch. Brandon notices it too and seems quite confused.

"What is he doing here?"

"You don't want to see me, buddy?" He smiles and comes closer.

"Why are you in Rett's apartment?" He says harshly.

"Don't tell me you forgot what day it is."

"What?" I try to refrain from smiling and he gives me a puzzled look.

"Happy birthday Brandon." I finally say smiling brightly. He stares at me wide-eyed.

"You did all this for my birthday?" He seems to be in disbelief.

"Yeah, we wanted to celebrate your birthday."

"Wow...I didn't think Rett would ever do something like that." He seems...a bit puzzled.

"Well, he did so you better enjoy it!" Brent says ecstatic.

Brandon stares at me. What does that mean?

"So, who had this idea?"

"It was Brent."

"No, it was Garrett!" Brandon looks at me again.

"Really? Did you plan all this? How...could you do all that...?"

"It's easy I told him your birthday," Brent says.

"When?"

"At the bar stupid." He glares at Brent.

"Seriously you didn't have to do that. It's not like my birthday is important."

"But it is important!" I yell out and Brandon looks at me surprised by it.

"You think it's important?"

"It's the most important day of your life. It's your day. You get to be the only one celebrated and cherished for who you are."

"Well, said Garrett!" Brent says.

"Wow...I guess I never had to care because no one was there to celebrate for me." The atmosphere gets all glum all of a sudden.

"Brandon..."

"It's fine. What do you guys got planned?"

"I got some beers!" Brent says ecstatic.

"Of course bartender," Brandon says sarcastically.

"And we're eating dinner together. Pretty simple." I smile.

"Gosh, I was afraid you guys went all in or else it would've sucked big time." He chuckles. For some reason I feel hurt by that, knowing that's exactly what I wanted to do.

"Um...I'm going to make dinner." I say.

"We'll chit-chat with each other." Brent grabs Brandon by his shoulder.

"Yeah," Brandon says in return and I smile.

I get closer to Brandon to whisper in his ear before I make dinner.

"Don't worry about our sexual activity. You're gonna get a reward for this later tonight." His eyes light up and he smirks.

"Nice" Brent looks at us suspiciously but doesn't comment on it.

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I'm done with dinner and I notice they drank a bit already. How nice...without me...

"Dinner time!" I yell out.

"Yes sir!" I both hear them laugh and they come a bit closer.

"So, what did you two talk about?" Brent gives a knowing smile to Brandon and my hot sex buddy just shrugs.

"Some very interesting things." Brent smiles.

"Ok..."

We all sit down and Brent gives me a beer.

"You don't have to give him a beer," Brandon says.

"Why not? We're all gonna celebrate tonight."

"He's not good with alcohol." Why is he saying that? He doesn't want me to drink alcohol?

"Dude, let the guy drink. What are you afraid for?" Brandon glares at Brent.

"Ok, ok I get it! You don't want him to get drunk!" He doesn't want me to get drunk? Why?

Suddenly, he comes closer and whispers in my ear.

"I don't want him to ask salty questions if you get drunk. He's a jerk when he's drunk."

"Oh..."

"What is all that about?"

"Nothing, nothing. Shall we eat now?"

"Yeah but before we do cheers to you, man! Happy birthday!" We all cheer despite Brandon's reluctance.

"24 is a big number you're closer to 25," I say.

"Nah, it doesn't matter. It's just a number." I want to protest but I refrain from doing so.

"Mm, it's really good!" Brent says as he eats the food I made. I made my special spaghetti.

"Thank you" I smirk feeling flustered.

"It's just some food."

"You don't agree it's really good?" Brent says.

"Yeah., yeah, it's good. I already ate that before." Oh yeah...we eat together often.

"Still thank you." Brandon looks at me shortly. Can't tell what's his expression.

Regardless, we continue drinking and eating together, in moderation for me since Brandon doesn't want me to get drunk.

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It's been a few hours and Brandon was right Brent is completely wasted and he's been telling crazy stories ever since. Brandon was right when he said he had good stamina but I believe that's because he drank less. I wonder if it's related to the reward I promised...

"Sense you two are clearly..fucking each other."
He laughs drunkenly and I blush at the explicit word.

"I've got some stories to say about Brandon!" He laughs and Brandon glares at him.

"Really?" I ask curious and Brandon doesn't seem to like this one bit.

"Yeah! Did you know Brandon used to bottom?!" Oh...

"Brent!"

"Gosh, it was so fun! He was a completely different guy when I fucked him!" Is he the bartender Brandon talked about?!

"Brent!"

"What?"

"You're spitting nonsense! Did you literally forget about Garrett!?"

"Oh...He has to know that! Did you know Brandon is also a bottom?" He says laughing.

"Yes, I know and he told me about it," I say, feeling uneasy.

"And did he ever bottom?"

"No..." My dick in Brandon's...Brandon notices what I'm thinking about.

"Don't imagine it!" He says embarrassed while Brent laughs like a crazy fool.

"You knew about it but he never bottomed?" He laughs even more but Brandon doesn't seem to like that at all.

"Shut up Brent! It's time you go home!"

"What? But I didn't do anything wrong?" He whines.

"You're causing too much trouble as it is. There's work tomorrow and you're completely wasted. You're not thinking clearly anymore."

"Ugh, Brandon! I just want to have some fun with your man!" I'm Brandon's man? For some reason it makes me all flustered.

"No, it's time for you to leave! You had enough fun! I'm paying for a cab."

"No, I'll pay." I offer.

"No, I'll pay." He says harshly.

"It's your birthday and it's my house. Let me pay."

"Ok.."

I call a cab and Brent continues being quite erratic.

"Ugh, Gavin!" Huh? Gavin? That's not our name.

"Come on man! You're not even saying the right names! You'll think about your man later." His man? Oh, he's gay too? Huh?

"I want to see Gavin."

"Who's Gavin?" Brandon asks.

"My man with a pretty ass and a long cock." I get flustered by those explicit words.

"No, it's enough none sense for you! I don't want to hear all of that neither does Rett! You'll tell that guy that not to us!"

Brandon tries to get ahold of Brent that's trying to fall asleep and instead, I get shocked when Brent suddenly grabs Brandon by his lower half, directly on there...

"Gavin.." Brandon slaps him.

"Dude get ahold of yourself! I'm not Gavin or whoever that guy might be!"

"Gavin.."

Wow...Brent is really out of it. I go check out if the cab is there and I notice it's there. Thank god...

"The cab is there."

"Good"

Brandon says irritated about all that. We both get ahold of Brent who's heavy, difficulty but we end up putting him in the cab. I pay and the cab leaves.

"Gosh...Sorry, he was such a handful."

"No, it's fine I get it."

"What about my reward?"

"Not when we are outdoors." His smirk drops.

"We can still do it here." He smiles yet again.

"No..."

"Ok..."

"What did he mean by that earlier? Did you really have sex with him?"

"Yeah...Though, it was nothing serious."

"Um...wow...And you're friends with him?"

"Because he's the bartender."

"Ok.." I say sadly.

"Oh, cheer up. You'll let me get my reward. Those are always fun." He smiles and I can't help but too.

"Did you receive the results?"

"Yeah, I got them earlier today. I wanted to tell you but obviously....with tonight..."

"Are you positive?" I ask worried.

"Negative!" Immediately, I smile and he does too.

"That's good news!" I kiss him happily and he surprisingly lets me.

"Yeah, we won't need a condom anymore."

"Let's go then?"

"Yeah"

We end up having a good time together. After this memorable night, I still have the goal to bring him out, on a real date. I guess I'll enjoy tonight and ask Rachel for some advice later.