Chapter One

Jordan Woods has finally come home from the war. They sit down on their couch and crack open a beer. Jordan sighs happily. "Man it's good to be home." Jordan's dog Leo comes running and jumps up on the couch. Jordan chuckles. "Hey buddy. I missed you." Leo climbs all over Jordan and licks their face. Jordan laughs and pets Leo. "Okay okay enough." Leo jumps down and then claws at the door. He whines. "You wanna go for a walk buddy?" Leo perks up at that. He starts wagging his tail. Jordan smiles. "Okay just let me finish my beer and then we'll go." Leo sits by the door. Jordan smiles. "Good boy." Jordan goes through their phone and clicks on the name they were looking for. They hit call. It rings.

"Yello." "Hey you."

There's a small pause.

"Hey. You're home. When did you get back?" "Like six hours ago. I didn't get home until a few minutes ago though. You wanna come over tonight? Catch up?"

There's a small pause again.

"Look J I've moved on. I don't think it's a good idea to hang right now. Sean wouldn't like it." "Oh. I see. I mean we could just go to a bar or whatever and catch up. It doesn't have to be here." "Maybe but not right now. I'll call you."

Jordan sighs sadly. They hear sighing on the other end.

"I still love you and I'll always love you but you need to move on from me. I'm sorry. I really am." "It's fine. I guess I'll see you around." "Come on don't be like that. You know I still care about you. Its just hard right now." "I get it Jule. It's hard for you. I'll see you around." "No J wait."

Jordan hangs up. They sigh and rub their face. Leo comes over and lays his head on Jordan's knee. He starts whining. Jordan pets him. "I know buddy. I know. I'll miss her too." Jordan finishes their beer and puts it in the recycling. When they come back in from the garage Leo has his harness and leash in his mouth. Jordan laughs. They take them. "Good boy." Jordan puts the harness on Leo and the leash and grabs their keys. Off they go after Jordan locks the door. Leo pants happily. Jordan smiles at their neighbor. "Afternoon Frank." Frank looks up from what he was doing. "Jordan hey! When did you get back?" The two hug. "About ten minutes ago. I got back on US soil six hours ago though." Frank nods. "So how's it feel to be back?" Jordan shrugs. "Feels weird but I'll get used to it again. Hey thanks for looking after Leo for me." Frank nods. "Not a problem." "Was he good?" Frank smiles. "An angel. Him and Darla had fun together for a little while." Jordan looks around. "Where is Darla?" Leo whines. Frank pets him. "Its okay buddy. She's gone. She got sick about two months ago and passed a week ago. Its hard but we're dealing. Nick took it hard." Jordan puts their hand on Frank's shoulder. "I'm so sorry. Where is Nick?" "In his room. Been in there since it happened. Barely comes out." "Well tell him I'm here. I'll be back in a bit." Frank nods. The two hug again. Jordan walks away with Leo following. Jordan and Leo walk into petsmart and Jordan browses through the store. Leo picks up a toy and barks. Jordan chuckles. "You want that buddy?" Leo barks again. Jordan takes the toy from Leo and holds onto it. After a little while Leo pulls Jordan. "Leo relax. You're pulling me." Leo stops in front of another dog and they sniff each other. Leo starts whining. The other dog owner notices. "Oh hi there." Jordan tries to pull Leo away. "Sorry about that. He isn't usually this nosy." The lady smiles. "Its okay. I'm Alexia and this is Sunshine." Jordan shakes the woman's hand. "Jordan and this is Leo." "Well nice to meet both of you." "Same here. I'll see you around." Alexia nods. Leo and Jordan walk off. Jordan gets a few more things and leaves after paying. Once back at home Leo lays on his bed and plays with his new toy. "I'll be back buddy." Jordan leaves and goes over to Frank's. They knock on the door. They hear "Come in" so they open the door and walk in. Jordan closes the door and takes off their shoes. "He still upstairs?" Frank nods. Jordan goes up the stairs two at a time and then knocks on a door. "Go away." "Hey Nick it's Jordan. Come on bud. Open the door." Nick comes over to the door and opens it. Jordan smiles. "Hey. You gonna let me in?" Nick shakes his head. "I'm busy." Jordan leans against the door frame. "Come on. Its me. You can talk to me." Nick opens the door farther and hugs Jordan. They hug back. "It's okay buddy. I know." Jordan rubs Nick's back as he cries. "You wanna talk about it?" Nick shakes his head. "Not really. Just. Come." Nick takes Jordan's hand and closes the door. Nick lays down on Jordan's chest. Jordan chuckles. "Just like old times." Nick nods. He lifts his head. "I've missed you." Jordan smiles. "I've missed you too bud." Nick sits up on Jordan's lap. Jordan smiles. "I have a question." "Okay." Nick blushes and looks away. "What's it like?" Jordan looks confused. "What's what like? Sex?" Nick nods. "It hurts at first. Then over time the pain turns to pleasure. Have you not been learning this in school?" Nick shrugs. "I don't take health or whatever. Not until next semester." Jordan nods. "I see. My turn to ask a question." Nick nods. "Okay." "Have you been dreaming about stuff that you're supposed to be?" Nick looks away and nods. Jordan chuckles. "Hey look at me." Nick shakes his head. "Yes." Nick looks at Jordan. "It's nothing to be ashamed about. You're 15. It's okay. I can teach you how to somewhat control it if you want but it'll take time and it stays between us." Nick nods. "Okay. Do you have to go?" Jordan checks the time. "Nope. Still got a little bit. Why?" Nick moves to the edge of the bed. "I want you to relax with me." Jordan laughs. "Dude! You gotta be careful how you use that word. What my version of relaxing might be different than yours." Nick looks confused. "I play games. What do you do?" Jordan smiles and sits up against the headboard. "Wanna see?" Nick nods. "Okay." "Okay then. Go lock your door." Nick looks confused but does so. As Nick turns around. "Dude!" Nick turns around again. Jordan chuckles. "What? You said you wanted to see how I relax. So I'm showing you." Nick continues to look at the wall. "Its okay you know." Jordan grabs hold of Nick's hand and pulled him to the bed. "Come sit." Nick sits on the bed and then looks over. He watches Jordan stroke their dick. Jordan smiles. "You can touch it if you want." Nick brings his hand up to a certain point and then puts it down again. Jordan grabs hold of Nick's hand and guides it to their dick. Jordan wraps Nick's hand around their dick and Jordan takes a deep breath in and lets it out slowly. Jordan moves Nick's hand up and down. Jordan throws their head back against the headboard. Nick pulls away. "I'm sorry!" Jordan shakes their head. "No it's okay. You didn't do anything wrong. It just felt really good." Nick nods and then puts his hand back around Jordan's dick and moves his hand up and down. Jordan grunts. "Faster. I'm gonna cum." Nick moves his hand faster. Jordan throws their head back against the headboard and grunts out "Fuck" as they start cumming. "Shit that was needed. Thank you." Nick nods and then goes to wash his hands. When Nick comes back Jordan is laying on their side. "Come here." Nick does so and lays down on his back. Jordan moves their hand down and stops just above the waistband to Nick's shorts. "You okay?" Nick takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. He nods. "I can stop if you're not comfortable." Nick nods. "I know. I'm okay." Jordan continues moving their hand and goes into Nick's shorts. They grab hold of Nick's dick and jerks him off. Nick grunts. Jordan smiles. "You're okay. I've got you. Just let yourself relax." A few minutes go by. Jordan chuckles. "Wow you last a long time. You still haven't cum yet. Well I'll change that." Jordan pulls down Nick's shorts a bit and then wraps their mouth around Nick's dick. "Holy fuck." Jordan smiles. Nick puts his hand on Jordan's head. Nick moans every so often. After a little while Nick grunts and cums down Jordan's throat. Jordan smiles and swallows. "Mmm. You taste good." Nick throws his arm over his face. Jordan laughs. "Hey you're ok." Nick nods. "That was just intense. I've never felt that before." Jordan nods. "I know. Well I should go." Nick nods sadly. "Okay." Jordan notices Nick looking sad. "Hey you can come over whenever you want. You know that. We can play games together or whatever you want." Nick smiles. "Okay. I'll see you." The two hug. "See you. Be good." Nick nods. Jordan leaves the room and closes the door. Frank smiles. "He seems to really open up to you." Jordan smiles. "Yeah. Well I'm off." Frank nods and hugs Jordan. They hug back. "Have a good night." "You too." Jordan leaves after putting on their shoes. Jordan is watching TV when the back door slides open and close. Jordan gets up. They lean against the doorframe. "What are you doing here?" "I need to talk to you." Leo perks up and comes running. He starts circling the person's legs. "Hey buddy." Jordan sighs. "Hurry up. I'm in the middle of watching something Julie." Julie finishes petting Leo and comes closer to Jordan. "I'm pregnant. 8 months." Jordan nods. "I see that. Congratulations. We done?" Julie sighs. "Jordan listen to me! For once!" "No! You told me to move on and that it wasn't even a good idea to hang out right now. So you can leave the same way you came in." The two argue for what seems like forever. "I wrote to you! Everyday! Every fucking day I could! So don't tell me I didn't care. You chose to ignore them." After awhile Nick comes over. "You okay?" Jordan smiles. "Everything is fine bud. Go back home." Nick stands his ground. "I'm not leaving until she does." Jordan sighs and rubs their temples. "Just go Jules. Please." "I came here to tell you that the baby isn't Sean's." Jordan looks shocked. "What?" Julie nods. "It's yours." "But I've been gone for over two years." Julie looks sad. "I took some of your you know from the freezer at the clinic." Jordan sighs. "You missed me that much? Why? I was nothing but trash to you." Julie comes closer. "I was desperate. I didn't know you would be home as early as you were. I was missing you like crazy." "What does Sean think?" "He thinks it's his. That she's his." Jordan looks shocked. "She?" Julie nods. "It's a girl." Nick comes over and puts his hand on Jordan's shoulder. "You okay?" Jordan smiles. "I'm fine. Go upstairs to my room. I'll be there in a few." Nick nods and does so. Julie looks confused. "What's with him?" "There's something you don't know about me Jules." Julie hums. "What's that?" Jordan chuckles. "I never froze any of my sperm. It was Nick's." Julie looks shocked. "What? No. It said your name on it. You're lying." Jordan shakes their head. "But I'm not. Nick was 10 and he wanted to freeze some of his sperm just in case he died cuz at the time he was dying of cancer. I put my name on it because Nick didn't want anyone to know that he had done that." Julie starts crying. "You're just saying this to hurt me. Like I hurt you." Jordan shrugs. "I'm not. Ask him yourself." Julie leaves after screaming. Jordan laughs. They go upstairs. Nick looks scared. "Did she really use my sperm?" Jordan smiles. They sit down beside Nick. "No one has to know. Just you,me and Julie once she comes to her senses. I can keep it secret." Nick nods. "I know. So I'm gonna be a dad." Jordan pats Nick's back gently. "Yep." Nick hums. "How do you feel?" "I feel. Weird." Jordan chuckles. "That's understandable. You just found out a girl used your sperm and is now pregnant." Nick rubs his hands on his shorts. "I have no idea why I'm sweating." Jordan rubs Nick's knee. "It's because you're nervous. You just need to relax. I know just the cure for that." Nick raises an eyebrow. "Oh?" Jordan lays down on the bed and Nick joins a few seconds later. Jordan turns on their TV and goes to videos. They click on one and then pulls off their pants. Nick smiles and does the same with his shorts. The two start jerking off as they watch the video. They both grunt at the same time. Nick moans. "Fuck I need something to fuck right now." Jordan smiles. "You can fuck me if you want." Nick nods. "Okay." Jordan turns on their side. Nick comes closer and then pushes into Jordan. They both grunt. Nick begins to move. "You okay?" Jordan nods. "Fine. Just be quick." Nick nods and thrusts faster. Nick moans. "Holy fuck." Nick cums hard. Jordan chuckles. "Nice. I'm gonna go shower." Nick looks confused. "But you haven't cum yet." "I'm fine bud." Jordan gets up and grabs their towel. They go into the bathroom and close the door. A few minutes pass. Nick hears the water start running. Nick gets up and grabs a towel from the hall closet and then goes into the bathroom and closes the door again. Nick gets undressed and gets in the shower. Jordan turns around when Nick puts his hand on their back. The two hug. "I want you to do the same to me." Jordan pulls away from the hug. "I know. I just can't right now." Nick nods. "Okay. I understand. I'm sorry." Jordan washes. After that they sit down on the chair in the shower. Nick washes. Jordan sighs. "This isn't going to be a constant thing. I hope you know that." Nick nods. "Okay. I'm okay with that." Nick comes closer and Jordan wraps their arms around Nick's waist. Nick hugs back. "I lost my best friend a year ago today." "I'm sorry. How'd they die?" Jordan pulls away and gets up and dries off. "Bomber. We were on our way to regroup at camp so we could restock on ammo and shit and our car was hit by a bomb. Me and my Sergeant were the only ones to survive. He died right in front of me." Nick dries off after turning the water off. Nick hugs Jordan tightly. "I'm sorry dude. That must have been hard." Jordan nods and pushes away. "Sorry. I just. I need to be alone right now." Nick smiles and nods. Nick gets dressed again and leaves. After Jordan gets dressed they go out to a bar. They sit down and order a drink. The bartender pours the drink. Jordan takes their time drinking it. After maybe the fourth or fifth drink. A woman sits down next to Jordan. "Hey stranger." Jordan turns their head and smiles. "Hey Alexia." Alexia orders two drinks. "So what brings you here at this time drinking alone?" Jordan shrugs and downs their drink. "I'm not alone." Jordan smiles at the girl looking at them. "Thanks for the drink." Eventually they walk over. Alexia just sighs. "Yeah." Jordan walks up to the woman who was staring at her. "Hey beautiful." The girl giggles. "Hi." Jordan leans against the wall. "Wanna follow me?" The girl smiles. Jordan takes her hand and they walk over to the bathrooms. Jordan and the girl start making out once in a stall. Jordan starts kissing the girls neck and the girl moans. "Jenifer." "How you know my name?" Jordan pulls away. "I wasn't sure. Now I am. I can't do this with you." Jordan moves away. "Why not?" Jordan smiles sadly. "I promised your brother I would never." Jenifer looks sad. "You knew my brother?" Jordan nods. "He was my best friend. We were enlisted together." Jordan and Jenifer leave the stall. Jordan slides down the wall. Jenifer sits next to them. "So you were in the army with him?" Jordan nods. They take out their wallet and take out a picture. Jordan offers it to Jenifer. She takes it and looks at it. She starts tearing up. "He looks so happy here." Jordan chuckles. "That picture was taken after we did a stupid stunt." Jenifer smiles through her tears. "Sounds like him. Always pulling stupid stunts." Jenifer hands the picture back and Jordan puts it back in their wallet. "I'm sorry." Jenifer nods. "I know. Me too." Jenifer gets up and helps Jordan up. The two hang out and have a few more drinks. Alexia comes over. "Come on stud. Time to leave." Jordan giggles. "No. I'm with my girl." Jordan wraps their arm around Jenifer. Jenifer laughs. Alexia sighs. "Come on. Both of you." Alexia pulls the two away from the bar and drags them out of the bar by their arms. They both whine. "Hey!" Alexia shakes her head and helps the two in her car. She drives to her place and sets up the guest room. Jordan and Jenifer collapse onto the bed and pass out. Alexia takes off their shoes and clothes and then puts them by the chair. After that she goes to bed.