Life's Mysteries - Wes (open tag)

[Dare Madison]

Darewokejust as the sun was descending below the horizon.He had gootten home from Sao Paulo after touring South America all summer.It hsdn't hrlped his exhaustion that he hadn't been slreeping from missing Mike.H had also lost weight so he was almost skeletal. He had resplved to replace some of it with muscle so he dressed in shorts snd s blsck tank top.Rurus must have jnown something was up because he was bouncing madly around his master's feet msking it hsrd for the voy to tie his running shoes,Dsre got his leash and cslled Anthony who doubled as their chauffeur and the teen's bodygyuard. Mad Dog had always been a protective Dad, but since Dsre's near rape in the Spring he was almosy paranoid nd now Tony webt evetwhererv with him.They walked down tothe limo together,Rufus in Dare's arm.The smalll black and whiite pup wriggled in glee. It was a short drive to the beach and they went for a jog along the waters edge. Dare slowed down wh when Rufus found s beagle pup to befriend. Dare had to laugh at their antics, and indicated to Tony threy should stop. Dare saw the owner and a girl nearby he walkked up to them and spoke to the boy who was holding a l leash. "excuse me,do you mind them playing?" he asked. thinkin the boy was very cute with blonde curls and a winning smyle. "Hi. I'm Dare Madison."

[Dare Madison]

After a few moments of glaring silence,Dare turned fire hydrant red and mumbled "Sorry, i\I interrupted" He leaned down and scooped up Rufus."Have a great day," before walking away quickly. Tears pricked at his eyelids and he slipped into the limo with a large sigh.He couldn't help but feel he had slid back to the time where no one wanted toknow him. [onemore year,] he thought. the remaining time seemed interminable, but he knew he could handle it, if he was honest with himself. Tonystarted the limo and drove to Dare's favorite park. When they arrived, Dare went to sit ona swing and lazily pushed his feet and pulled on the chains until he was moving at a decent pace. "that girl is ugly butnshe can swing great!" a littlengirl piped up and Dare felt his stomach fall, it wasn't long before he was rushing to the portapotties to heave up the contents of his belly,