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[melindajo2000]

they say they are friends
just wait

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Reid and Luke are so cute and adorable together in this chapter.

[jessie]

Chapter 6

Reid and Luke got on the motorcycle, and Reid drove back at a slower sped. He stopped his motorcycle by Luke's car. Luke got off the bike, and handed Reid the helmet.

"See you tomorrow Luke"

"Reid maybe I can come back to your place for a beer"

"Luke my place is not somewhere you would like to be, maybe that isn't a great idea"

"I just thought we can talk about the future, I would like to hear what you would like to see happen"

"You care about my opinion wow your Grandma never cared"

"She kept this place because it was my Grandpa's passion, but she let it slide her mistake"

"Yeah Gord is a great guy he deserves a break"

"What about you Reid"?

"Yeah I deserve a break too but I bet it isn't in the cards"

"You don't think you are a winner"?

"I don't know anymore, I kind of gave up on myself"

"That is real sad"

"Luke maybe we should call it a night, you really don't want to go to my dump". Reid smiled but turned, and was walking to his place. Luke was disappointed, he walked to his car, but stopped, and ran toward Reid.

"Reid wait"

"Yeah Luke"

"I don't care where you live, I could use a beer"

"Luke what are you doing"?

"I don't know I don't want to leave yet".

"Fine if you get grossed out, that is your problem"

"I won't get grossed out, and if I do I will deal with it".

Luke walked up the stairs to his apartment, he smiled seeing Don coming out.

"Hey Don what is up"?

"Nothing just getting away from Hilary Reid, she is killing me"

"Hilary loves you Don, are you going to the Bar again"?

"Yeah Man I need a beer, she won't let me drink"

"Take it easy Don, don't start fighting again, I'm not there to help you"

"Reid don't tell Hilary where I'm going she will come, and beat me up". Reid laughed, "I won't but Don give the lady a break, take her out to dinner sometime"

"Her no she doesn't deserve it"

"You would die if you lost her Bud remember that"

"Yeah right" Don walked out, and looked at Luke. "Reid is this one with you"?

"Yeah my new boss"

"Yeah he looks like a boss, look at his clothes they cost more than my car". Reid laughed, "Probably Don". He left, Luke smiled, "Nice friend"

"Yeah he is cool he has problems, I don't know how to help him"

"Alcoholic"?

"Yeah and drugs, he probably will lose Hilary one day"

"How sad Reid"

"Yeah it is but down here there is so many stories like his, and Hilary's". Reid smiled, "Lets go to my place, you are in for a treat". Luke smiled, and they went to Reid's place. He walked in, and looked around. It was clean, but he didn't have much. Reid walked into the kitchen, and grabbed 2 beers. He walked out, "Sit down ". He handed Luke a beer while Luke sat on the couch. Reid sat in a small chair, and opened his beer taking a sip.

"Luke why do you really want to be a Manager of a person like me "

"My Parents, and Grandma were angry when I didn't want to work at the company business anymore."

"Why didn't you want to work there"?

"I didn't mind but I wanted to do something different. My Mom and Dad are angry, my Grandma offered this to me, and she thought I would ran back to the company, but I'm going to show her I will make it on my own"

"What if I'm not great, what will you show her than"?

"I bet you are good, but we will do this together Reid"

"I love Boxing, I don't want to be anything but a great Boxer. I want to fight, that is my life, it is the only thing I have"

"That is sad Reid, don't you want more out of life"?

"Sure but Boxing is my passion"

Luke smiled as he took a sip of beer. Reid smiled, "You don't like my place do you"?

"It is fine"

"Yeah right you probably live in a condo, I don't mind this place. I just need a place to sleep, I'm never here, I'm at the Gym most of the day, and night"

"You don't have a TV Reid "?

"I love to Read, someday I will get a TV, mine broke down a few weeks ago. I have more important things to use my money on like food, and survival"

"I'm sorry you must think I'm a snob"

"No you are rich you don't understand what people like me go through. I'm not complaining, I'm happy with my life "

"You seem sad Reid, do you have any friends beside Stella, and Gord"?

"Stella and her boy are amazing, Gord is a great guy, I don't have many other friends"

"Saturday you are taking Stella's son out, how would you like me to join you both, I can bring Ethan, and Natalie my brother , and sister"

"Oh man Luke this is to much for me, are you feeling sorry for me"?

"No I don't feel sorry for you, I like you, I just thought you could use a friend"

"Sure maybe we can take them to a park, and McDonald's, I love that place, so does Stella's Son"

"Sure we can make arrangements tomorrow after work"

"fun". Reid smiled , "Would you like some chips, or popcorn"?

"Popcorn sounds good". Reid got up getting the jiffy pop out putting it on the stove. Luke was watching from the living room. He couldn't believe it he was attracted to Reid, but it was obvious Reid didn't feel the same way. He was getting all hot, and bothered, he got up, "Would you mind if I use the washroom"?

"Sure it is right down that hall mind the mess"

"Sure" Luke walked down, and shut the door putting his head against the door.

"Luke stop this what is wrong with you"? Luke looked in the mirror, he was sweating he has not felt this way in a long time. He was lonely looking for someone special, and now Reid walked into his life, and now he has to be Professional. He turned the cold water on throwing it on his face. He dried his face, he smiled, "Luke get a grip, don't scare him away". Luke walked out, he smiled as Reid turned asking him if he minded butter on the popcorn?

"No use butter, I love it". Reid was getting a bowl down his shirt rose, Luke could see just how in shape Reid was. Luke sat down, "Oh God do you have to look that amazing"?

"What"?

"Oh God nothing talking to myself".

"Oh that is scary, did you get a answer back"?

"Reid stop it"

"Just kidding". Reid smiled as he walked in with the bowl of popcorn, and sat beside Luke.

Luke shut his eyes, thinking , "Does he have to sit beside me, I'm dying here".

Reid smiled, "What is wrong"?

"Nothing that looks amazing". Luke took a popcorn as Reid smiled taking one too.

[Sanda]

Cute update Jessie. OMG Luke has it bad for Reid already. ;D I feel bad for Reid's friends Hillary and Don. I hope that Luke can help Reid with his friends Hillary and Don.

[melindajo2000]

love that they are getting along better!

[jessie]

Chapter 7

Reid and Luke were talking, and laughing when someone came knocking at Reid's door. He got up putting the bowl down, and ran to the door.

Hilary came in, "Reid are you busy"?

"Well I have a guest, but what is wrong Hilary"?

"Stuart from the bar called , Don is in trouble again"

"Oh God what is wrong"?

"He is drunk, and fighting with someone, I'm so tried of him. I'm not going down there at this time, I don't think I can stay any longer Reid, I can't take it"

"Go home, I will get him, it will be fine"

"No it won't be fine, I don't want him to come home. He will just fight with me, his alcohol is more important than our marriage"

"He is sick, he is a great man"

"When he is sober but that never happens anymore Reid"

"Go home, I will check on him, don't do anything yet promise"

"Ok Reid, I'm real tired of this crap, but you are the best"

"Thanks go home". Hilary left, Reid turned, "Stay here, I will be back in 20 minutes, unless you want to go"?

"I can come with you"?

"There might be trouble, I don't need your Grandma coming down on me if you get hurt"

"My Grandma has no say in what I do, I'm coming to help". Luke and Reid left, and walked to the bar. They went inside, Luke was a little scared it wasn't a place he would come to. The men were pretty rowdy, and Don was yelling making a scene. Reid walked over grabbing Don, "This is the last time Don what is wrong with you"?

"They won't give me another beer, my money isn't good enough for this dump".

Barry one of the other customers ran over, "Don don't come here anymore, we all are sick of you"

"Shut up, I can go wherever I want you jerk"

Reid turned, "Sorry Barry he is acting like a fool he has a illness". Don lost it pushing Reid knocking him into Barry, and they both fell. Don ran over, "I don't need you coming here Reid, Hilary sent you she is such a idiot"

Luke ran over, "You are the idiot, she is a wonderful woman, but you are to stupid to realize that. You hit Reid he came here to help you out, you really do have a sickness "

Reid got up just as Don ran at Luke, Reid shook him. "Do you want to walk home or do you want to be knocked out, and be taken to the hospital"?

"You think you are so cool Reid Oliver, but you are a joke you are nothing. You go to that gym everyday, your not a fighter, you have nothing , not even a girl because you are gay, and your afraid to tell the world you are".

Reid punched Don knocking him down, "Shut up, I'm not afraid of anything, and I'm not ashamed of who I am. I hope Hilary leaves you Don, you are a total jerk, I'm never coming to help you again". Reid walked out, Luke was stunned Don tried to get up. Luke walked over helping him, "I'm sorry man, I don't know why I said that to him, I'm drunk"

"Yeah lets get you home". Don wrapped his arm around Luke, and they walked out of the bar together. Luke could see Reid way ahead he was so angry, Luke yelled for him to stop, but he kept going.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I hope and pray that Reid and Luke can help Don get help for his alcoholism. I hope that Don and Hillary can patch up their marriage.

[jessie]

Chapter 8

Reid got to the apartment, he ran upstairs, when Hilary walked out of her apartment"

"Reid OMG what is wrong"?

"Don really needs help but when he attacks me personally, I give up Hilary". Hilary ran grabbing his arm, "Please don't say that we need you, I need you"

"Hilary maybe you should leave him, he doesn't want help we can't make him get help for his illness"

"I know but I love him Reid, what am I going to do"? Hilary put her hand to her mouth, Reid hugged her, and whispered, "I'm just angry, I won't turn my back on you both"

"Where is he Reid"?

"I left him at the bar, but I think Luke is helping him"

"Your friend"

"Yeah my Boss actually oh God I better go help him, he won't survive this neighborhood, Don will get them both killed". Reid went to run down the stairs, when he saw Luke helping Don into the building. Luke was practically carrying him, Reid walked down, helping Luke.

"I'm sorry Luke, are you OK"?

"Yeah but he needs help bad"

"I know but he won't listen"

"Reid I'm sorry man, I didn't mean what I said"

"Yeah you did but it was the liquor talking, don't worry about it". Reid got him upstairs, and put him on the bed. Don whispered, "I'm going to stop, I need help" He shut his eyes, Reid was having flashbacks, of his Father, and it killed him. He got up walking to the living room.

"I think he will sleep through the night, but if you need me, just knock"

"I will Reid I'm so sorry he hurt you tonight"

"Hey it isn't the first time, but it is hard Hilary, but I know you are talking so much pain from him"

"Thanks Reid you are the best, and thank you Luke"

"No problem". Reid and Luke walked out, and went to Reid's apartment. Reid looked at his watch, "I guess I better walk you to your car, it is getting late"

"I can manage Reid, but are you OK"

"I'm fine but I'm walking you to your car, it might be gone"

"What"?

Reid smiled, "It might that pretty thing has no right being in this neighborhood"

"Your kidding right"?

"Not really but do you have a different not so expensive, and flashy car you can drive down here"?

"I have three"

"Oh crap Richie Rich three, I had to save for 3 years to get my Motorcycle"

"Sorry"

"No problem, I'm just being jealous". They walked downstairs, Reid walked Luke to his car. Luke stopped, "Today was something Reid, I'm looking forward to our adventure together"

"Yeah it will be fun, see you tomorrow around 7"

"8 Reid"

"8 see you than" Luke walked around putting his key in his car, Reid waved, and was walking back. He heard a noise he turned around, and couldn't help but laugh Luke wasn't going anywhere his hubcaps were gone, his wheels were not working probably". Reid walked over, "Oh God they really did a number on your car, I'm so sorry"

"I will call a tow truck"

"Sure but if you want to spend the night you can have the couch"

"Really"?

"Sure" Luke was shaking he didn't know if it was smart spending the night with Reid, because he wanted to grab him, and kiss him, but he had to be good, and he didn't know if he could". Luke smiled, "Sure it is getting real late, maybe it would be a great idea, I will call the tow truck, in the morning". Reid smiled as they walked back to his place, and went upstairs.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Reid is cute calling Luke Richie Rich since he owns 3 cars. ;D I feel bad for Luke having his hubcaps taken off of his car. I hope that Luke will able to be good since he is going be spending the night at Reid's house. I hope that Reid and Luke will be able to help Don with his drinking problem. Poor Reid having to watch his father drunk.

[jessie]

Chapter 9

Reid walked into the apartment, Luke followed him inside. Reid smiled, "I will get some sheets, and blankets but they are not probably what you are use to. I have a pillow I bought I never used it yet, so you can borrow it. I will get you a t-shirt if you don't mind wearing something of mine"

"No that would be fine, this is so nice of you Reid".

Reid walked down the hall, "I'm sorry about your car, I was hoping it would be safe"

"It wasn't your fault, but I'm pretty angry someone would do that to someone else" Reid walked out carrying the blanket , and sheets. He put them on the couch, than turned to Luke, "here is a T-shirt "

Luke lifted it up, "Maverick's is this a sports team"

"Yeah I can see you are not a sports guy "

"Not really"

"But you want to be my Manager do you have any idea what boxers do"?

"Yeah they punch", he was joking but he jabbed forward taking Reid by surprise he didn't duck, so he was hit in the cheek. He yelled Luke was so shocked he thought Reid would move in time.

"OMG I'm so sorry I didn't mean to do that"

"You hit me God Luke what were you thinking"?

"You are a boxer you should have blocked that right"

"Yeah but I wasn't prepared that was a suckers punch Buddy"

"God you want me to leave now right"?

"No but you are lucky I give a guy a second chance, you are lucky these hands didn't defend this face"

Luke smiled, "Oh man you might have a black eye tomorrow"

"Well it wouldn't be the first time"

"Do you have any ice"?

"No don't worry about it"

"Do you have a bag of peas"?

"Peas no I'm fine beside black eyes give you character". Luke smiled, "Oh man I can't believe I did that I don't use my fists".

Reid smiled, "Well I guess you should get some sleep it will be a long day tomorrow. I will be down the hall, you know where the bathroom is. If you need anything just knock on my door. You can help yourself to a drink, but I don't have a lot of food in the house, I normally eat out"

"Ok I will be fine thanks again". Reid smiled as he walked down the hall. Luke sat down he looked at the shirt, and smiled as he took his shirt off, and pulled off his jeans. He put his t-shirt on, and decided to go to the bathroom. He walked down the hall he had to walk past Reid's room. Reid's door wasn't shut completely Luke could see Reid. He knew he was wrong but he stood staring. Reid pulled off his jeans, Luke felt his body shake in excitement. He ran down the hall but kicked the laundry basket falling to the ground. Reid walked out, "OMG what is going on, are you ok"?

Luke got up, "Yeah I tripped I'm sorry"

"You sure you are ok you look weird"

"No I'm fine go to bed". Reid said OK , and went into his room shutting the door. Reid walked to the bed, he was a little confused Luke was acting strange. Luke walked into the bathroom, and looked in the mirror.

"What is wrong with you Luke Snyder you are acting like a teenager in love". Luke washed his face, than went to the bathroom, and walked down the hall. He stopped listening outside Reid's door, he didn't hear anything. He leaned against the door, but was shocked when Reid opened the door, and he fell right into his arms.

[Sanda]

Cute update Jessie. I don't blame Luke for checking out Reid's HOT body when he was changing out of his jeans. OMG I would have real hard time not looking at Reid's HOT body if I got stuck spending the night with him. ;D

[jessie]

Oh Sanda you naughty girl, you made me laugh big time by that comment. I guess we all would have a hard time not looking at a cute guy would we. ;D

[Sanda]

Sept 19, 2011 0:46:44 GMT -6 jessie said:

Oh Sanda you naughty girl, you made me laugh big time by that comment. I guess we all would have a hard time not looking at a cute guy would we. ;D

Jeesie, I am so happy that my comments made you smile girl. ;D IMO both Eric and Van are so cute and adorable. Eric's wife Jenny is one lucky woman. ;D

[melindajo2000]

I think the reason Luke didn't tell Reid he was gay at first was because he was attracted to him and the reason Reid was so quick to say they were only business partners was that he was scared of his attraction to him... that''s just my opinion. I read this chapter a few times yesterday but I had a hard time figuring out what the dynamic was but I wanted to comment on your awesome story. This story promises to be quite complex and challenging and I can't wait to see where you lead us!

[jessie]

Chapter 10

Reid felt horrible he let Luke fall to the ground.

"Luke what are you doing listening at my door"?

"I wasn't I tripped"

"Really you were listening at my door"

"Was not, I'm sorry I will go in the living room". Luke got up , and walked down the hall sitting on the couch. He grabbed a pillow, and wanted to throw it, but Reid walked into the living room.

"Luke my life is boxing, if this is a game to you leave please"

"This isn't a game, I'm your Manager you are my employee, I get it"

"Really "

"Really go to bed, I'm sorry about what just happened"

"Fine goodnight Luke". Reid walked down the hall, and went in his room shutting the door. He laid on the bed looking at the door, he really didn't know what just happened? He was feeling stuff he hadn't felt in years, but he was so confused. He knew if he got involved with Luke everything would change, and he didn't want that. He curled up holding a pillow, and tried to put Luke out of his mind, he knew it would be hard, but his main focus was boxing, he has been hurt by love in the past he wouldn't allow it to happen again.

Luke was sitting up , just staring into space. He was replaying the evening over, he had to focus, and prove to his Parents, and Grandmother that he could do this. He had feelings for Reid but today he realized he had to forget about them, and focus on their business venture. He laid back shutting his eyes, but he felt tears come to his eyes, he is so lonely, he wants, and needs someone special in his life. The moment he saw Reid he thought maybe he would be that special person, but he realized now it was strictly business, and he knew he would have to deal with that, so for now being Reid's Manager was all he could expect, and it hurt, it hurt real bad.