yonkyu | Finding Love through Nature

CHAPTER SIX

Jared – POV

Jared and Jensen wait for the bus to pick them up for the Beer Tour. Jared is excited to try all the different flavors of beer and share it with the one he loves. At brunch Jared is able to watch the emotions run through Jensen’s mind and face throughout the entire meal. It warms Jared’s heart to know he can have this effect on Jensen and hopefully things will come full circle for them, the way it’s meant to be.

While waiting for the bus Jared intently focuses on Jensen moving back and forth from one foot to the other.

Jensen stops and looks up at Jared with so much emotion but hope stands out the most.

“Jared, um, I want, um, I want you to know that I’m bisexual. And I have known for a long time. Too afraid to admit it to myself.”

Jared locks eyes with Jensen and takes a deep breath at the admission. Jared guessed that Jensen bisexual rather than gay. Now he’s pleased Jensen has finally chosen to come out of the closet.

“Jensen, I’m happy that you’ve come to terms about your sexuality and how you truly feel about it.”

Jensen smiles from ear to ear that Jared has accepted him and they’re still the best of friends. Though now he has this feeling of being pulled towards Jared in a way he never thought was possible. Jensen is slowly getting the drift and it warms his heart the love that radiates between them is so real. It’s what scares Jensen the most, the love between them overwhelms his heart.

When the bus finally arrives at the inn, they board it. Jensen picks the window seat and Jared sits next to him. Their thighs are pressed together and it sends a shiver through Jared that Jensen is comfortable with what is transpiring between them.

The bus heads to the Beer Factory for the tour and free samples of different Sam Adams flavors, along the way. The ride takes an hour to get to the building, which is made completely with bricks in various red hues. The main doors are in the shape of a beer bottle with the Samuel Adams logo in the middle.

Jared and Jensen exit the bus and head towards the main doors to wait for the tour to start and try the many samples along the way.

The young tour guide greets them. “Good Afternoon, Gentleman. Welcome to the Beers Tour of Sam Adams seasonal beer samples. Along the tour you will be able to sample the seasonal bottled beer with gourmet twisted pretzels. Please watch your step and follow me through the beer brewery. You all will be sampling our top eight seasonal beer flavors, enjoy!”

Jared and Jensen get in line to follow the young man through the factory. They start in a room, lined with bricks and bright lighting that sorts all the ingredients in every single beer created by Sam Adams. Jared and Jensen watch how the workers take care of each ingredient to be sent into the next stage of brewing beer. A worker takes all the ingredients over into the next large room that contains the large brewers for the beer.

As they walk to the next room, they grab their first sample, Sam Adams Cold Snap. Jared takes a sip and sighs with content. Jensen smiles behind his bottle and moans at the first sip. Jared takes a quick look at Jensen and sees how relaxed and happy Jensen is with him. It brings a bubble right to Jared’s heart and he takes a risk at lacing their fingers together and gently strokes his thumb on the top of Jensen’s hand. Jensen tensed at first, but after taking a deep breath, he relaxed to Jared’s relief. Jared hoped he found as much comfort in the act as he did.

As they move to the next room Jared is pleased that Jensen continues to hold his hand and amazed to see the blush rise in Jensen’s face. Feeling bold Jared leans into Jensen’s side and whispers in his ear, “So glad that we can do this together, just like this.” Jared squeezes Jensen hand to indicate that he was talking about their joined hands.

Jared continues to be fascinated by the growing blush of red on Jensen’s face, which really enhances the wonderful freckles that splash his face.

They arrive at the next room and watch the workers mix the ingredients in a large container that enters the different brewers for the different flavors to be created. It’s amazing how much time it takes for each beer to be completely brewed before being placed into bottles and put on store shelves, at least a good 12 weeks.

As they continue to follow the tour guide, they try each seasonal sample along the way. Jared is quite surprised and grateful that Jensen is willing to hold his hand throughout the entire tour. He is pleased that Jensen didn’t freak out though in his gut, he knows the freak out will come at some point. Jared wonders if Jensen thinks he doesn’t deserve this or that he does but is afraid to make a move.

Once the tour is completed, Jared and Jensen purchase a six-pack of Samuel Adams Escape Route and Porch Rocker. After paying for their beer they wait for the bus to come back and head to the Inn.

“Jared, is this okay? What we’re doing?” He asks Jared with shyness and insecurity written all over his face.

“Jensen, do you think it’s okay? And what do you think is going on?” Jared says trying to show hope and love in his eyes for Jensen to go after what he wants.

Jensen – POV

With some hesitation and some thinking regarding what Jensen asked Jared and what Jared asked him. Jensen isn’t quite ready to admit that he is in love with Jared yet, but knows by the end of their getaway, he will be. Jensen thinks long and hard about what he wants to say to Jared.

The bus arrives and Jared watches Jensen to see his reaction and how he will respond to the questions at hand. Jared sighs and walks towards the bus with some disappointment on his face that Jensen has a long way to go regarding this relationship.

Jensen sighs, takes a deep breath and releases it slowly. He watches Jared head towards the bus and get on it. Jensen shakes his head at how stupid and nervous he is over simple questions. His feelings of not wanting to get hurt again and the insecurities he has about being in a relationship with Jared scare him more than he wants to admit. Jensen knows for sure that he does not want to lose Jared either way, being his best friend or what he wants the most, his partner, and lover.

Jensen takes another breath and walks to the bus to sit next to Jared. Jensen bumps his shoulder into Jared’s and presses his thigh up to Jared’s to feel the heat radiate from Jared’s body.

Jensen turns to look at Jared and their eyes lock with pure honesty and hope with the possibility of lust and want.

“Jared, it is okay. What we are doing is okay. I want to see what can blossom here.” Jensen says taking a risk and places his hand on Jared’s thigh and gently squeezes it to prove that something is going on here between them.

“Jen, it’s okay for us to be doing what we’re doing. And there is something here that will be a wonderful journey.” Jared states with hope and to share with Jensen that he wants it as much as Jensen does.

“Okay, okay. I just it’s all sort of new for me.” Jensen whispers, sounding oddly shy and innocent for a man his age.

“I know, Jensen, but with my help, it’s going to be amazing!” Jared says squeezing Jensen’s hand on his thigh and he can feel the electric shock shiver through his body. Understanding that this was a moment that just opened the door to Jensen’s heart and broke down a wall. Jared knows there is hope through the rest of the plans during their vacation for sparks to fly between them since they are starting to show now.

Jared - POV

On the third day Jared and Jensen are there, they decide to rent a two-person kayak and take it down the bay to the Portland State Park to go on a hiking trial to see the wonderful mountains at the top of the trail.

Jared heads to the rent-a-kayak center and picks out an orange two-person kayak with two oars for them to use to steer the kayak down to their destination. Jared and Jensen get a lesson on how to flip a kayak over if they tip over and how to steer the kayak. Once they feel confident in taking the kayak out on the bay, each of them carry an end of the kayak down to the bay.
Jared and Jensen set the kayak down on the shore of the bay and take their positions; Jared in the back steering and Jensen in the front as the eyes.

Together they head out onto the bay and start making their way down the bay to the state park. Along the way, the sun’s heat beats down on Jared’s back. Even so, he was finding it difficult to control his body’s reaction as he watched Jensen’s muscles move on each stroke with the oar. Jared watches the way the muscles move, ripple, and tense through each follow through of the strokes Jensen makes. He fights back a moan from escaping his mouth by biting on his bottom lip as hard as he can.

Jensen – POV

Jensen can feel the warm sun beat down on his back and shoulders. He can feel the gentle breeze in the air as they make their way down the bay to the park. The trees are in full bloom of their dark shades of green line the shore of the bay. Oak trees, maple trees, and birch trees are full of many different creatures of birds, crows, and squirrels. Jensen can see the acorns hanging from the oak trees and can see a squirrel taking a break and trying to eat an acorn. Jensen can hear the beautiful music of the blue jays and red cardinal birds singing their tune amongst the trees.

Jensen can feel the heat rise to his cheeks as he can feel Jared stare into him from behind. The more Jensen can sense Jared, he wonders what it would be like to have this relationship with his best friend. He can feel his own cock twitch at the thought of having Jared touch him with those large, puppy dog, strong yet gentle hands. Jensen has come to admit that he himself wants Jared as well. Jensen can feel his heart pounding in his chest, sweat coating over his body, and his cock plumping larger at the mere thought of Jared.

Jared – POV

They continue their way down the bay in the hot heat of the sun. Jared watches as Jensen lays the oar across the kayak and pull off his T-shirt, revealing of skin and muscles, sweat, and many more freckles that probably cover Jensen’s entire body. Jared just can’t get enough of them and wants to count them all to see how many there are on Jensen’s body. He feels his heart race at the thought and wants to show Jensen how much he cares and loves him for just being Jensen and not someone else.

“Hey, Jen, I can see the shore to the park. We’re almost there and we can stop and rest. Have a picnic lunch.”

“Jared, slow down. We’re coming to the shore too fast. Yes, I could use a little rest. I’m so hot and sticky.”

“Mmmmm. I could take care of that.”

Jensen – POV

Jensen takes in a sharp gasps at the thought of Jared taking care of it. Jensen can see Jared using his tongue to lick and clean all the stickiness away from his body. He can smell the musk of Jared along his body and feels his erection getting harder and tighter in his shorts. How on earth will he be able to get out of the kayak and eat lunch with Jared if his cock is so hard he can feel his orgasm getting closer? Jensen is not sure how much longer he can hold in his feelings for Jared. He wants to jump Jared and kiss him hard on the mouth with tongue and it makes him moan aloud in pure pleasure and want.

“Jensen, are you okay?” Jared asks with a knowing smirk.

“Shit, yeah, I’m fine. Just hot and tired. Need a break.” Jensen curses. Shit! He can’t believe he moaned aloud.

Jared – POV

Jared can see Jensen shiver at releasing a deep moan of pure pleasure and he grins from ear to ear.

Jared slows the kayak down and together they reach the shoreline. Jared and Jensen climb out of the kayak, stretch their muscles and pop their joints back into place. Then they grab their belongings from the compartment in the middle. Jared takes out two sandwiches and two bottles of water, he hands Jensen his sandwich and water. Their fingers brush and linger against one another in passing over the items to Jensen. Jared and Jensen eyes lock at the electric shocks racking their bodies in just a simple touch that means so much more. Jared can feel pure lust and love coming through his expressions to Jensen and can see the same look of desire in Jensen staring back at him with intensity.

Jared and Jensen twist and entangle their legs together under the picnic table while they eat their lunch.

“Jensen, how are you feeling? Think you’re ready for the trail. I can’t wait to get to the top.”

“I’m feeling fine, Jared. Let me finish my water and we can head to the trail. The view will be amazing.”

“It already is, Jen.” Jared says with blushing bluntness.

Jensen finishes his water and places it in his backpack where more water bottles and snacks can be found.

Jared takes out a map of the trails and together they choose to take a moderate trail to hike up to see the mountains with snow covered tops. Jared suggests “the white mountains trail” or “the star haven mountain trail?” Jensen thinks about it and decides “the white mountains trail” because of the rock formations along the trail that is used to help hikers to the top.

Jared agrees and heads towards the sign the reads The White Mountain Trail: Moderate Hiking Trail. Together, Jared and Jensen head towards the trail side by side, shoulder to shoulder, with matching grins.

They start to reach higher levels in the trail and need to work together in order to make it to the top. Due to the rock formations, fallen trees have created the main stairs in order to get to the top of the trail to see the mountains. With Jensen leading the way, he comes to a large rock that he will need Jared’s help to get up in order to help Jared get up himself. Jensen knows that he is tall but still amongst different situations he feels small. Jensen sets himself up to grab the top edge of the rock formation and brace his booted foot onto a large, four inch high stump, to pull himself up onto the rock. Jensen can feel Jared place his large hands, one on his back and one on his butt to push Jensen up as Jensen pulls himself up. Jensen blushes and realizes his cock twitches at the feel of Jared’s hand on his ass.

Once Jensen reaches the top of the rock formation he tries his best to hide his blush and growing erection in his jeans. Jensen turns around and can’t look at Jared who is staring up at him with amusement and smirking knowingly. Jensen squats down and grabs Jared’s hand. He pulls Jared up at the same time Jared is pushing himself towards Jensen. As Jensen is pulling Jared up hard and Jared pushing as hard as he can to get up; the momentum of the force makes Jared land right on top of Jensen. They both gasp and let out a groan as Jensen lands on his back on the ground with Jared on top of him.

Jensen’s face is bright red from blushing and feels embarrassed at their positions and tries to move out from underneath Jared. Jensen takes in a gasp at the feel of their hard cocks slightly brushing up against one another.

Jared takes in his own gasp at the feel of Jensen moving under him and the slight touch of their cocks rubbing up against one another through their jeans. Jared watches Jensen faces and sees pure lust, love, and hope that won’t scare Jared away from their intense sexual frustration and beating around the bush has come to a head in this moment.

The trees are in full bloom and are protecting them from the harsh heat of the sun. The blue jays and cardinals tweet their song out into the world.

Jared takes a risk.

Jared’s heart pounds against his rib cage. Time to make a move. Time to see what happens. Jared leans forward. He rests his forehead against Jensen’s. He gently brushes his nose against Jensen. Jensen gasps; he sighs. Anticipation sparks between them like a live wire.

Jared presses his lips to Jensen lips and kisses Jensen. Jensen moans into Jared’s mouth as Jared deepens the kiss between them. Jared feels when Jensen parts his lips and lets Jared in to explore and taste Jensen for the first time. It’s sweet as honey and Jensen. Then Jared can feel the moment Jensen tries to take control of the kiss and there is teeth clashing and tongue dueling for several minutes.

Jared continues to kiss Jensen and he’s back in control. His hand cups Jensen’s face and turns Jensen’s head to the left. Jared lays open mouthed kisses along Jensen’s jaw line until he reaches Jensen’s neck and kisses it, nips at it, and uses his tongue to ease the pain.

“Jared, oh, God, I didn’t know, Jared, it’s so good.”

“I know, Jen, I got you. It’s okay, I got you.”

Jared retraces his path along Jensen’s jaw line to his lips and the kiss is full of passion and lust and a new hope of something they both want, together.

Jared takes it a step further and grinds their hips together so their cocks rub against each other through the thick material of clothing. Jared can hear Jensen hiss at the sensation and a new shade of red, colors Jensen’s face. Jared feels Jensen push up to meet Jared to find a friction that will work to release the built up tension and lust Jared and Jensen have for one another. Jared can sense the tightness growing in his balls and knows that he’s close to coming as Jensen’s hips become erratic in rhythm; Jared knows Jensen is close too. Their passion and making out heat up and in the next moment their sweet bliss is there and the both of them are coming in their pants.

Jared slowly comes out of his orgasmic bliss a few minutes after coming in his pants and with Jensen overcoming his emotions of going after what he wants and loves.

“Jensen, are you okay? That was amazing!” Jared asks, locking eyes with Jensen and seeing the flushed look on Jensen’s face, knowing he did that to him.

“Jared, I never realized I could have this. Or even have this with you. It was amazing, the best!” Jensen says out of breath, looking Jared in the eye and trying to show him how Jensen feels for him and admitting to himself that it’s okay to have what you want. Jensen knows at this moment that Jared is the only one for him and the one he loves with all his heart.

“Jensen, thank you. I love you, Jen.” Jared shyly states, hoping his love shines through him for Jensen to see.

“Jared, I’m scared, but I love you too.” Jensen nervously says, hoping Jared understands his new found feelings and to know that he truly does love Jared nonetheless.

Jared gets up and sits down on the rock formation they were just making out on. Jared grabs Jensen’s hand, entangles their fingers together and pulls Jensen up into his body. He lets Jensen lean in and wraps his arm around Jensen’s waist. Jared kisses Jensen temple and whispers in his ear, “I love you and your amazing, Jen. We will take things slow. Just being with you, here and now, is the best moment in my life.”

Jensen squeezes Jared’s body in reassurance knowing their journey as partners, as lovers, as boyfriends is just beginning, and Jensen is happy to be a part of it and doing it with the one person he has loved longer than he realized in the scheme of things.

Chapter 7 & Epilogue