Christmas with Charlie 2017-2021

by Zarek A Dragon

Lucas was a freshman at the Southern Texas University in Houston. He was born and raised in a small town north of Cincinnati, Ohio, but had received a full academic scholarship. He has a secret that he's been hiding from his roommate all semester.

On 15 December 2017, the university classes let out for Christmas break. Lucas didn't want to stay on campus, but he couldn't afford to go home. When Charlie, his roommate, asked him about going home, Lucas just shook his head and said, "I can't afford it."

Charlie smiled, "I know you don't want to stay here for Christmas, do you want to go to Aspen with me? My family owns a cabin not far from Aspen Mountain Ski Lodge. It'll be just the two of us until Christmas Eve."

"I just told you, I can't afford to travel, so while I appreciate the offer, I just can't," Lucas declared.

Charlie shook his head, "That excuse is not gonna work. I'm driving there, so all I am asking of you is that you help drive. Mom and Dad have already paid for the gas, but asked me to see if I can find a friend to do some of the driving so it'll be safer. I would like that friend to be you."

Lucas looked down, "Before I answer, I have something to tell you and you might want to change your mind."

"I doubt it, Lukey."

"Lukey? My name is Lucas," Lucas stated flatly. "Why do you keep calling me Lukey?"

"Because you smile right before you chew me out, and you look so cute when you get upset," Charlie replied. "So, anyway, Lukey, why might I change my mind?"

Lucas just shook his head, he couldn't believe Charlie or what he was about to do. "I've never told anyone this and I hope it stays just between the two of us."

"Unless you tell me that you killed someone, you have my word."

"I'm gay," Lucas whispered.

"And?"

"That's it. Do you really want to go to a cabin with a gay guy, just the two of you for over a week?"

Charlie stepped in front of Lucas and put his hand under his chin. He lifted Lucas's chin so they were looking eye-to-eye. He whispered, "Yes, I do, especially if that gay guy is you and lets me kiss him."

"Seriously?" Lucas couldn't believe what he just heard. "I've been wanting to kiss you ever since you set foot in this room."

"I wish you would have. I've wanted to kiss you as well. And while my gaydar said that you were gay, I didn't know for sure."

Lucas wrapped his arms around Charlie and gave him the most passionate kiss he could. As they separated, Lucas asked, "Are you happy, now?"

"Does this mean you're going to Aspen with me?"

"I would love to go with you, especially if more kissing will be involved." Hearing this, Charlie's lips grew into the biggest grin that they could.

After Charlie helped Lucas pack, the two boys got in Charlie's G80 Sport and got on I-45N. With stopping to eat and changing drivers, they arrived at the cabin twenty hours later. Lucas couldn't believe that it was already decorated for Christmas. "I thought we were going to be just the two of us? Who did the decorating?"

"Mom and Dad did when they were here for Thanksgiving. I wanted to ask you to come with me then, but your dad died the week before and the University paid for you to go home for the funeral."

Lucas looked down as he thought about his father. "To be honest, I only went home for my mom. Dad and I were never really that close. He was a sports nut and so was my brother Mark, so when Mark was given a partial scholarship, Dad paid the rest of his tuition. He told me that I better get a full scholarship, or get a good job because he couldn't afford to send me."

"I'm sorry to hear that. Dad and I are very close. He's a computer programmer, and when I had an idea for an app, he helped me create it. It sold for like $10 million and he let me keep half. He tried to give me all of it, but I thought he did more than half the work, so..."

"You designed an app?"

"Well, Dad did. It was just a silly app where you put in a name and it spits out a random yes, no or maybe."

"You came up with Izzy Gay?"

"That's the one. I wanted to call it Gaydar, but Dad liked Izzy Gay better. I put your name in at least once a week, so about seventeen times and I've received eight yesses, six maybes and three noes. It's all random, but leans towards yes."

"Wow, I put your name in about six times and got three noes, two maybes and one yes."

"Hmmm, it should have given more yesses than noes, but at least you understand that it's all in fun," Charlie smiled.

"Yes, but it made me even more nervous that you would find out the truth."

"I am glad that you finally felt like you could trust me with the truth. And, I'm glad that you are here."

"I am, too."

"I have to ask; do you really not like me calling you Lukey? If you do, I'll stop."

Lucas smiled, "You are the only one who has ever called me Lukey. Coming from you and knowing how you feel about me, I think it's kind of cute. I may still lecture you, but I really like it."

"In that case, Lukey, we have an extra bedroom that you can use, or you can share mine."

"I wouldn't mind sharing yours. Aside from us sleeping in different beds in the dorms, I see no difference. Your parents won't mind?"

"They know I'm gay. Dad did help me with that app."

"And I'm guessing that when they suggested you bring a friend, they knew you'd bring a gay guy?"

"Suspected is a more accurate word. Dad joked and told me not to get you pregnant."

"Well, we may have to work up to that, I'm anal virgin."

"That's fine by me, in fact, it makes me happy," Charlie crowed. "I'm anal virgin, too, and I want you for more than just sex. Lucas, I'm happy just being with you." Lucas started to pout so Charlie looked at him funny. "Lukey?"

"THERE IT IS!" Lucas shouted. "You had me worried when you called me Lucas; you've never called me Lucas."

"I was being serious, so I thought I should use your proper name, Lukey."

Acting like he was straightening, and tightening his tie, Lucas stiffened his body and stood completely erect. In the most serious tone, he commented, "Charles, you make me happy just being with me. And when we chat, I am even happier."

"Charles? Who is that? Are you seeing another guy?"

"Well, isn't that your real name and you just prefer Charlie?"

"Nope, Mom and Dad named me Charlie before I was even born. They didn't know my gender until I was; and figured that boy or girl, Charlie would work, but they chose the more feminine spelling. I think they wanted a girl, but I could never tell. They loved me just the same."

"Well, as long as you are you, I don't care how you spell your name. And I really am happy just being with you. When I go to sleep at night, I listen to you breathing and I am just so content that I drift off into blissful sleep."

"I never knew that. I like listening to your breathing as well."

Charlie gave Lucas a quick kiss, then led him to their bedroom for the next few days. Once they were in the room, Charlie offered, "Which side of the bed would you like?"

The bed was a king size bed with a royal blue bedspread and gold-colored sheets. Lucas looked at Charlie and said, "You sleep on your left side, and I on my right. If you don't mind, I would like to sleep facing center so that when I wake up, I am staring at your handsome face."

"I was hoping you would say that, and for the same reason. I want to wake up facing you."

Charlie showed Lucas the closet and dresser; then they stowed their changes of clothing properly. After everything was put away, Charlie warned his friend, "When I am here alone, I usually strip completely, but if you want, I will wear shorts."

A smile crossed his face, "If you don't mind me dressed the same as you, I don't mind you being naked. I've always liked watching you change in the dorm."

"I thought so, but had to be sure. And just because we will both be naked, don't worry, I would never do anything without your approval."

"Remember when I said I was an anal virgin?" Charlie nodded his head so Lucas continued, "Truth be told, all I've ever done is jack off with a friend, never even kissing, until we kissed."

"Fine by me. I am happy that I will be your first. Anything that you want to do, we can discuss it and then probably do it."

"Well..." Lucas became a little shy... "I wanna try giving you a blow job."

"I'd like that. Would you like to just give me one, or would you like a sixty-nine?"

"Are you serious? I don't know if I would have ever asked, but since you did, hell yeah, I would love doing a sixty-nine."

Lucas start pulling his sweater up, but Charlie smacked his hand and whispered, "Let me do it, but be warned, I will kiss each part of your body as I expose it."

"Do I get to strip you, next?"

"If you want."

Lucas let Charlie continue stripping him. He never felt as much love as he was feeling today. He really lusted for Charlie, but now he feels loved and loves Charlie in return.

Over the following week, Lucas and Charlie cuddled, kissed and enjoyed their intimate time together, but they really loved just being together, talking or whatever felt natural for them. Prior to Christmas, they never did try anal sex, but knew that it was eminent.

I hope you enjoy the story and that it draws you in, wanting more. I will be writing a chapter a year for Christmas, so if you have any suggestions or concerns, don’t hesitate to email me.  Thoughts and suggestions are always welcomed and may or may not be implemented. Concerns will be considered and addressed as much as possible, please contact me at Zarek A Dragon.  Please let me know that you read it on The Story Lovers' Website.