Phillip threw back his head and laughed. Eventaciturn Mark laughed at them.
“Hmm, okay, here are my answers. I plan onfeeding him, dancing with him and God willing fucking him until hecan't walk straight. I help infertile chickens have baby chickens,and I think so. I'm hoping his feet are about my size. We can shareshoes and everything,” Phillip answered.
Everyone in the room laughed…except Ryan. Hehadn't heard any answers past the fucking part.
“Alright, sounds like you have his bestinterests at heart but Ryan doesn't put out on the first date,”Brendon said.
“The hell he doesn't. Just remember to use acondom and lube. He has to be able to sit SOME time,” Kennethretorted.
“I don't have anything to say except if you hurthim...I'm still the best shooter in my platoon.” Patrick's grinwasn't his ‘funny’ grin. It was the one that Mark had given himearlier that day.
Phillip nodded. “You ready, Freckles?”
“Yeah. God, yes. Get me out of here.”
Kenneth, Brendon and Patrick all leaned on eachother, sobbing.
“Our little boy is all grown up,” Kennethwhimpered.
“My baby boy is going on his first date. Holdme, Mark. Look at him all grown up.” Hell, Patrick dabbed thecorner of his eye.
Brendon pulled out his phone and snapped apicture of them. “I got the picture. We have to scrapbook it so weremember this day for the rest of our lives. Have him home by ten!”With that said he let out a big sob and pretended to blow his noseon Kenneth's shirt.
Ryan groaned and reached for his ball cap butMark grabbed it on his way out. “No cap,” he ordered.
“See you all later,” Ryan said.
Phillip touched his elbow and ushered him out.“Don't wait up for us.” He grinned as the door clicked shut.
“You have some very cool friends, Freckles.”
Ryan grinned. “Yeah I do,” he said softly.
He was beginning to think this date would begreat.
***
The date had in fact turned into a disaster.They arrived at the restaurant and were seated promptly. Afterordering drinks and an appetizer they had stared at each other fora long time.
Ryan wasn't sure what to say. It was odd beingout with Phillip. Okay so he had a thing for the man since BCT andyeah he was in a little bit of awe over him ever since. But now hewas on a date with him.
“Alright, this silence is killing me,” Phillipsaid easily. “Let's do this differently.” He took a drink of hisbeer and held out his hand. “Hey, nice to meet you. I'm PhillipGrabowski. I serve in the Army, and I think you're really fuckinghot.”
Ryan chuckled, and took the hand in his. “Hithere. You too. I'm Ryan Gracin. Funny that, me too! And I guessyou’re pretty hot yourself.”
Phillip beams at Ryan. “You guess? I'm likefucking smoking.”
“And you're modest too. Damn, I shouldn't haveplayed so hard to get. Good looks, sexy smile, dimples and modesty.You're freaking perfect,” Ryan said dryly, taking a drink of hisbeer. “You gonna release my hand any time soon?”
“I know. It's a hard thing to admit when youfind perfection but don't worry. I'll keep you too busy to be awedby it for long.” Phillip dimpled, showing Ryan just why that smilewas so dangerous. It sent heat straight to his cock. “I dunno. Ikinda like holding your hand.” The grin that passed acrossPhillip's face this time was mischievous.
“Uh huh.” Ryan wiggled his hand out of Phillip'sand laughed at the pout on his face. “I may be bitchy, but Dude,seriously you have a bitchin’ pout face...” He stopped suddenly asif realizing he just called Phillip ‘dude’. A part of him cringedbut he refused to allow that to show.
“It's alright-- dude. We're not in BCT and I'mnot the evil bastard that will smoke your sexy little ass for doingthat shit.” Phillip took a drink and grinned. “I used to lovewatching you do push-ups. It was like fucking evil on my part butyou looked so fucking sexy.”
“Oh man! That explains why you would constantlydrop me all the time!” Ryan said, tapping his forehead as if allthe pain during basic finally made sense.
“Nah, you seriously fucked up a lot. I wantedyou… don't ever doubt that. But I couldn't let my lust come betweenmaking sure you got the absolute best training you could have. Theworld would be a sadder place without you in it,” Phillip saidquietly.
