"Hey Dad, Mark. Scott and I are heading over to see what's up with
Max. Be back in a few." Luke yelled from the door.
Ethan turned away from Mark and yelled back, "Ok Luke. See you in
a...few."
Both Mark and Ethan heard the door shut, and Ethan turned back toward
Mark. "Now that we have some time alone. I think we need to talk about
this...."
Mark blushed a little, as he looked away. Ethan could feel that
familiar warmness from their chest. Mark whispered, feeling a little
ashamed. "I think I kind of have a crush on you. I...I like girls...a
lot! But, I...kind of like being close to you like this. Do you think
that is wrong?"
Ethan used his hand to turn Mark heads back toward his. "Mark...I
don't think its wrong at all. Heck, I used to have a crush on your
dad's dad."
Ethan tilted his head up a little ways, trying to remember that
moment. "One day, I told your grandfather about my crush. He told me
that that was perfectly fine. He didn't feel the same way, but if I
ever need some to talk to or cuddle with. He was there for me. And
Mark, I will do the same for you. Just remember that I am happily
married man."
Mark blushed again, and then replied, "Thanks Ethan. You don't know
how happy this makes me."
Ethan winked at Mark, "Trust me, I know how it makes you feel."