Brand New Year - Part 3

"WAITING FOR THE NEW YEAR"  PART 3

(DECEMBER 31ST)

 

Looking out his window, Jake was a welcome interruption because Ray was beginning to feel a little melancholy.  Just gazing at Jake would always bring a smile to his face.  (Too bad, he was straight!)

Jake must have risen early to do the yard work, Ray hadn't heard him leave the house that morning.
 

Shortly after moving into his Grandparent's house, Ray realized that he didn't have enough "do-it-yourself" skills to complete the renovations.  Someone in his office recommended Jake.  Ray hired him without even checking any references.  It was immediately apparent that he was a real godsend!

He could do it all:  plumbing, electricity, dry-wall, painting, carpentry and landscaping.

 

Although, he did outstanding work, Ray thought Jake was a little "quirky"!    He arrived home one afternoon to find him hard at work and completely naked!  ("Too hot for my work clothes!  I can cover up if you like, but I get more done when I'm cool.   Karen always yells at me to put on some clothes!   I  just like being comfortable when I work.")

Of course, Ray wasn't going to object.  In fact, he stripped down to give Jake a hand.   At the end of the day, they both dove naked into Ray's pool for a swim.  Although Ray thought Jake was a real hunk, he respected his straight sexuality.

 

In the next few weeks, it wasn't unusual for Ray to see Jake naked as he cleaned the pool,  replanted the flower beds, repaired the siding, power-washed the house, or on a ladder to clean the gutters.

 

One night, Ray answered his door very late to find a very distrought Jake on his doorstep.  "Karen threw me out!  She's filing for a divorce!  Everything has been bad between us for months.  I didn't know where else to go, can I stay here tonight?"

With three empty bedrooms, it certainly wasn't a problem.  Jake moved in that night with the few belongings he had in the car.  Ray's sexuality was revealed when Steve came along.  Jake didn't seem to mind and he was still living there on December 31st.

For two guys with different sexual attractions, Ray and Jake really bonded and were very comfortable around each other.

Jake finished the yard and came into the house.  "Must be contageous!  Now you're the one who is always naked!  I'm going to run into town and buy some beer.  I'll be back later, long before midnight.

We can catch it all on TV."