A High School Tale
By Kavika
Chapter 5
Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to write. I'm so glad that you're enjoying my little story. Please don't forget to let me know your thoughts. The emails encourage me to write so keep them coming. I just want to say that my story will move rather slowly. I wish I had the time to just write but I do have a job and other things in my life that prevent me from spending the time. So, enough said. On with our little story of Carson and Iggy...
Kavika
Monday morning and Carson was awake at 5am. He never had any trouble getting up so early as he was used to the early morning hours because of his paper route. Today would be the first day of training with Iggy. He had taken some time on Sunday to put together an exercise program. He was excited and a little nervous but looking forward to spending the time with him. Iggy would be his first student and he wanted to do everything right.
He pictured himself instructing him in the correct way for each exercise. He would watch him closely and make sure he didn't hurt himself. He felt a little excited thinking about putting his hands on Iggy's body. He felt a stirring in his stomach as he thought of him. He had no idea where this came from but ever since he met him he had this desire to protect him and keep him safe. He didn't know why he felt this way. Maybe he was coming down with a cold.
Carson dressed in gray Nike tights and a matching Nike pull-over hoodie and went for his morning run. He loved the crisp morning air as it filled his lungs. He always took the same route around the neighborhood park. 'If Spanish and Biology were only as easy as running, I'd be an A student,' he thought as he rounded the first corner of the park. His thoughts turned back to Saturday and the time he spent studying with Iggy. The time down in the basement was the main focus of his thoughts as he ran. The strange feelings he felt when Iggy's hand touched his leg troubled him. He replayed the scene over and over in his mind. The closeness he felt towards him felt right yet he felt confused. The electrifying feeling he remembered sparked something in his body. Blood started to flow into his groin. His teenage cock began to fill with blood as he thought back. He suddenly stopped. 'What's going on?' he wondered. He looked down to see the bulge in his tights. He was getting harder by the second. He was thankful that he wore his jockstrap under the tights. 'What is it about this guy that's making me feel this way?' he thought. 'He is cute' he admitted to himself. His heart rate increased as he again remember the touch of Iggy's hand on his bare skin. He leaned over to rest his body and to hide the bulge that was even more noticeable. He shook his head, 'What's wrong with me?' He took off like a bullet trying to leave behind the thoughts that were flooding his mind. His mind and body went into overdrive. He ran another five times around the park. He finally stopped. His heart beating in his chest felt like it would burst through his skin. He came to a bench and began his cool down and stretching. He continued to cool down his body as his thoughts returned to Iggy. This time he didn't resist them. He allowed his mind to picture his smile, to hear his voice, to smell his scent. These all left him with questions he couldn't answer. Was he gay? Did he want to be with Iggy? He closed his eyes and rested his mind. He had never had these thoughts about other guys. 'But Iggy just isn't some other guy,' he realized. He slowed his breathing. His body now cool, he made his way back home. He walked into the kitchen to see his mom sitting at the table enjoying her morning coffee.
"Morning mom," he greeted his mother.
"Good morning honey, how was your run?" she asked.
He nodded his head, "It was good. " He looked at his mom as if he wanted to ask her a question.
Mary noticed her son's face, "You okay?" she asked.
He pulled out a chair and sat down. He hesitated, "Mom, how did you know when you were in love? Did you feel different?"
This question came from out of nowhere and made Mary think before she answered. Was her son in love? He hadn't said anything about meeting anyone. She decided to answer as best as she could. She didn't want to pry in her son's life but this suddenly sent red flags flying into the air. 'When he's ready he'll come to me,' she thought as she chose her words carefully.
"Well, for me and your dad I just knew. I knew that he was for me. I really can't explain the feeling. He was constantly on my mind. His voice, his face, his smell was always with me. I could close my eyes and he would be with me. It's still the same way now. " Her eyes were filled with sadness, "I can still feel him. All I have to do is close my eyes and he's with me."
Carson placed his hand on his mother's, "I miss his too mom."
She smiled and placed her hand on his, "So, tell me have you met someone special?"
He blushed and smiled, "I don't know."
She smiled. She understood her son's confusion, "Well, you'll know love when and if it touches your heart. Just don't rush into anything that might get you into trouble. I'm too young to be a grandma."
"Mom! It's not like that. I'm not even sure about my feelings yet. I need to work this out." He got up from the table. "I better get going. I don't want to be late for school. Oh, by the way Iggy is coming over after school. We're gonna work out together. I'm going to be his personal trainer. It's sorta like payment for the tutoring.
"That's nice honey." Mary Andrews stood. "Give me a hug."
Carson placed his arms around his mother and gave her a squeeze. "Love you mom."
"Love you too honey. Can you do me a favor and make sure your brother is up and awake."
"Sure mom."
Carson walked upstairs and stopped at his brother's room. He opened the door and stuck his head in, "Get up doofus! You're going to late for school."
Parker stirred in his bed. He cracked open an eye and groaned, "Get lost dweeb," he said as he flung a pillow at his brother.
"Okay, have it your way. You can take the bus to school." Carson knew his brother hated taking the bus.
"Okay, okay, I'm up." Parker pushed the blanket from his body and stood up and stretched. Carson noticed his brothers morning wood.
"You better be careful with that," pointing at his brothers tent. "You can put an eye out with that."
Parker smiled and thrust out his hips, "Don't be jealous bro. You're almost as big as me."
"Whatever dude, you're delusional!"
Parker laughed, "Dream on bro."
As he passed by his brother Carson smacked the back of his head.
"Ouch, you're such an ass."
Carson pulled his brother into a hug. Parker's back was against his chest, "Be ready in 20 minutes or I'm leaving your ass." he tightened his hug and released his brother. "Love you squirt."
"Love you too, dweeb," he replied as he walked into the bathroom.
Carson grabbed a change of clothes and headed to the basement for his shower.
Ten minutes before the first bell Iggy walked into the school gates. He was on his way to his locker to grabs his books for his first three classes and then he was going to meet his friends Paul and Sam. Paul and Iggy had been friends since 6th grade. They had spent many nights together sleeping over each other's house. Paul was an only child so spending time with Iggy was like having a brother. They both met Sam or Samantha when they started high school. She was a new student having moved from another state. Her first few weeks were spent getting to know Iggy first as they shared biology together. Iggy then introduced her to Paul. They spent a lot of time together in study and also just hanging out being the typical teenagers. Iggy had noticed at the beginning Paul and the way he reacted around Sam. She noticed that same thing and spoke to Iggy about him.
"I think he likes me," Sam confessed.
"I think so too," he agreed.
"What am I gonna do?" she asked not knowing what her next step would be.
"I don't think you should do anything. Let Paul take the next step. Let him make the first move. " Iggy then asked, "Do you have the same feelings?"
She thought for a moment, "I don't know. I wouldn't mind finding out."
That was about a year ago and Paul never made any attempt at more than just friendship with Sam.
Sam and Iggy never really talked about it again. Paul seemed happy just being friends and Sam seemed to be just as happy. Deep down Iggy was glad they didn't become a couple. He didn't want their friendship to end if it hadn't worked out between the two of them.
Finally reaching his locker he was putting his books away when he was pushed hard into his locker. He was shocked as he regained his footing. He turned around to see Travis Berry looking down at him. A small cut above his left eye began to bleed.
"You better more careful. You might slip again," he snickered.
Iggy straightened his clothes and took a step towards Berry. He didn't like bullies. He father had taught him a few fighting moves and he was more than ready to use them.
"That was no slip. You pushed me."
Berry took a step closer, "Yeah? Prove it." He towered about a foot over him.
He had a look of hatred in his eyes as he pushed him again. Iggy once again hit the wall of lockers. Travis was too fast and he didn't have a chance to block him as his fist hit his middle section and knocked the air out of his lungs. He couldn't breathe and went down landing on his knees. His hand automatically went to his chest in protection as he struggled to fill his lungs with air. He heard someone shout "FIGHT" as he tried to clear his head.
He felt himself being lifted, "You keep your faggy hands off Andrews."
"Are you going to make me?" he struggled to get the words out.
Berry lifted his arm ready to strike again when Iggy's knee came up and landed in Berry's groin making contact with cock and balls. He was suddenly released as Berry went down. He grabbed his crotch and curled into a fetal position.
Igg y was still trying to get his breath back when the crowd that had formed around the two young men parted. Mr. Wong the vice principle moved towards them.
"In my office now!"
"He ambushed me. He pushed me into the lockers. Then he punched me in my stomach." Iggy said as he relayed the events to Mr. Wong.
After the fight they were both escorted to office. Both of their parents were called and Iggy was ushered into My Wong's office to give his side of the story.
"After he hit me I went down because I couldn't breathe. I was trying to get my breath back when he lifted me up to hit me again. That's when I kneed him in the balls." Iggy hesitated, "I didn't have any other option. He was going to hit me again." Iggy had no desire to harm anyone. He wasn't a violent person. "I was only defending myself."
There was a knock on the door. A woman about the age of fifty stuck her head in. "Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez just arrived.
"Thank you Doris. Let them know I'll be with them shortly."
Doris nodded her head and closed the door.
"Well, Mr. Sanchez why did Mr. Berry start this altercation? Did you provoke him in any way?"
Iggy shook his head, "I was just at my locker to drop off some books when he pushed me."
"Are you saying that his attack on you was unprovoked?"
"Yes sir, I did nothing to him."
"You are aware of the school's no tolerance of violence policy?"
Iggy nodded, "Yes, sir."
Mr. Wong stood. He was aware of Iggy and he also knew he was one of the smartest students in his school. He had no clue as to why Berry would start anything with him. "Okay, wait outside with your parents."
Iggy left the office to join his parents.
As he entered the waiting area he didn't see Travis. Both Paola and Francisco were on their feet when he entered.
"Aye mijo, que te pasa? What happened?" Paola took Iggy into her arms. Like a mother hen she was all over him checking him for injuries. She noticed the bandage above his eye. "Are you alright?"
"Mommy please, I'm okay. It's just a small cut," he pleaded as he blushed with embarrassment.
He once again told his story to his parents. They were shocked that he had been attacked. Iggy was just finishing up his story when Doctor and Mrs. Berry walked into the office. They were both dressed in business clothes that clearly showed their professional vocation. By the look on their faces they were not pleased about the reason they were called to the school.
At that moment Doris, the vice principle's secretary walked into the waiting area, "Can you all please follow me." The small group followed her down a short hallway to a conference room. As they entered the room Mr. Wong was sitting at the head of a long table. Travis was seated on his left.
Mr. Wong stood and greeted the parents and instructed that they sit.
"I'm sorry to say that we all know the reason you were called here today. There was an altercation between these two young men," he straightened his tie and continued. "I've interviewed both boys but I received two different stories. Mr. Sanchez said that we was minding his own business and that the attack on him by Mr. Berry was unprovoked. Mr. Barry says that he was propositioned by Mr. Sanchez." He looked uncomfortable as he continued. "That Mr. Sanchez made an unwanted sexual advance towards him."
Iggy was on his feet, "That's a lie! You ambushed me!" His body started to tremble from his anger.
"You're the liar. You couldn't handle the rejection. I'm not gay like you!" Travis yelled.
"Shut up!"
"What's wrong, your mom and dad don't know your gay?"
Iggy lunged at him only to be pulled back by his father. "I SAID SHUT UP!"
"Mr. Sanchez I suggest that you calm down," Mr. Wong said as he tried to regain control of the meeting.
"Faggot." Travis said under his breath.
"Travis Eugene Berry that is just about enough out of you young man." his mother warned. "Another word and so help me," her look was stern.
There was a knock on the door and Doris walked in. She was silent as she walked to the vice principle. "Here is the report from security." She handed him a manila file folder and silently walked away and closed the door silently behind her.
Mr. Wong placed the information on the table in front of him. "Well, it seems that Mr. Sanchez is telling the truth." He turned towards Travis. "We have eye witness statements saying you were the one who started this fight. Also security cameras show the same thing." He stood from his chair and moved towards a TV in the front of the room. He placed a dvd into the player and returned to his seat. The scene that played showed everyone in the room the actual account of what took place. He turned to Travis, "Mr. Berry you are suspended for two weeks. You and your parents signed the school hand book which explains the no tolerance for violence policy. You have clearly violated that policy."
Now it was Travis' turn to stand. "You can't do this," he shouted. "This little faggot hit on me." he lied. "What are you going to do about that?"
"We have the security tapes and we have interviewed witnesses at the scene. There is no evidence of Mr. Sanchez making any type of advances toward you."
Mr. Berry placed his hand on his son's shoulder and pulled him down into his seat. "Keep quite Travis. You're only digging yourself in deeper." His son glared at him.
Mr. Wong continued, "Mr. Sanchez because of your involvement in this fight you will receive one week detention. You will report to room 205A starting tomorrow. You will be released at 5pm.
"Yes sir." Iggy softly replied.
Mr. Wong stood up, "I think that will do it." He turned toward the Berry family. "Please see Doris in the outer office. She will have some paper work for you to sign. Mr. Berry I hope you learned a lesson."
Travis Berry stood and gave the principle a look of death. "Yeah, I learned that this school caters to fags."
"Travis shut it now!" his father said. He turned towards Iggy and his parents, "I do apologize for our son's behavior." they all turned and were out the door.
"Ignacio, I suggest you take the rest of the day off. Report to Mr. Roberts room tomorrow after school to begin your detention." Mr. Wong said as the Sanchez family left the room.
"Yes sir," Iggy replied.
The ride home was a silent one. Iggy was nervous, he didn't know if his parents believed Berry. A small part of him wanted to tell them everything but a bigger part of him was scared to reveal to them the secret he had kept for so long. He played out different scenarios in his mind of what might happen once his parents knew the truth. Would they accept him? Would they tell him to leave? Would they still love him?
As they entered the house Iggy made his way towards the stairs seeking out the sanctuary of his room. He was stopped by his father's voice. "Ignacio, we need to talk. Let's go into the kitchen.
Iggy's feet felt like lead as he walked towards the kitchen. 'This is it,' he thought to himself.
Minutes later they were all seated at the table with steaming mugs of tea. Both of his parents looked at him. He couldn't read their faces. He couldn't look them in the eyes. He wished a giant hole would open up and swallow him.
Finally the silence was broken. "Iggy, both your father and I have to know." Paola looked at her son. He looked so small.
"Iggy, are you gay?"
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