The Beginners (Part II)

This is a continuation of The Beginners

After the boys were done hugging each other, they stood with their lingering arms around each other like in a Bro-hug. Right away Robbie asked me why I never woke them up to go to the barn and help milk, and with the morning chores?

“I decided that I would let you both sleep-in this morning, since we have a big day planned ahead of us.” “You and Mark come over here and sit down so we can go over with what you both will be doing now that you are both in ballet.”

“Robbie your chores will change from morning chores to night chores.”“You and Mark will be feeding the calves. Cleaning out their pens and putting in fresh bedding.”

“When Mark stays the weekend you both will be getting up at five in the morning to help me with the morning chores.”

“Is that agreeable with you guys?”

“You had better believe it is agreeable.” “How will we be getting home after practice?” Asked Robbie.

“I will be picking you both up after practice.” “When the chores are all done with for the night and everyone has showered, I’ll take Mark home.”

Mark protested that he takes a shower each morning.

I explained that he and Robbie are now young men and beside the sweat just the barn smells alone would shroud him in an aroma that his Mom would not like.

“But Uncle Jim, why would we be taking Mark home?” Robbie asked “Why can't he just stay the night with me, after showers?

”I already explained to Mark’s mom why he couldn't spend the night with you on school nights Rob.” “When you have buddies sleep-over, you guys are goofing around in bed, and it’s always after midnight before all the ruckus ends.” “Then you are too tired to go to school the next day.”

All right guys, it’s 14 miles to town and if you guys don’t give too much fuss in the store, we can go have Pizza for our Dinner at that great Italian place.

They both beamed a big smile and darted out the door screaming Yesss Pizz-zah!!
Off to town we went.




Once inside the store, I asked the clerk where the tights or leotards for boys ballet. Since I have never picked out ballet clothes I asked her for her help in picking out the right clothes. She told me she would be more than happy to help pick out the tights, and suggested a few other items. She also had a son in Ballet.

 “OK boys pick out what color tights you want?”

“We want black ones.”

“OK then black ones it is.” “You had better make that ten pairs.”

Robbie looked at me and said, “No! uncle Jim, one pair is all she said to get.”

“I don't want either of you wearing the same tights every day.” “You both will be wearing a clean pair everyday.”

“Ok! If you say so. “

“Yes” I said, “No nephew of mind is going to practice stinking, and that goes for you as well Mark.”

We selected T Shirts, Socks, and she suggested we get some special socks called Releve which helps support their balance and prevents blisters on the toes.

I wrote out a check for all the clothes. The boys grabbed all the bags, and we headed out.

When we got to the car, Mark came up to me and grabbed me around the waist. He hugged me and thanked me. I reached down and rub his head.

“Your such a good boy and very polite.” “I am so glad that i could help you out.”

He keep on hugging me. Then he looked up at me with tears in his eyes.

“What are the tears for?”


“They’re happy tears Jim.” “You made me so happy.” “Thank you again!” and he gave me another hug.

Robbie came up to me, “Thank you for helping Mark out.” “This means so much to me that he will be able to be in ballet with me.” He reached around me and gave me a hug around my waist. I reach down and started to rub his head.

“You are such a good boy.” “You’re very welcome.” “I love you so much.”

“Now, how about we all go and have pizza for dinner.” Over dinner they chattered about what they would learn in Dance and I could see their Ballet Brotherhood was forming.

Later that evening, While they were taking their showers I over heard them laughing and talking. I knew they were in there together. So I listen a little closer to what they were saying to each other. I overheard Robbie saying this is so much more fun playing with each other than in bed.

I heard Mark say, “Yes this is SO much more fun than what we do on each other in bed.”

After hearing them talking in the shower. That did get me to thinking about when I saw Robbie walking back to his bedroom with no undies in the morning. I wonder if they were also playing in bed and he had to go and take a wiz. He didn't take time to slip on his undies.

I walked by the bathroom and the door was open about half way. I looked through the opening and I saw both of them kissing.

When they came out of the bathroom in their underwear, I asked if they put the towels on the racks. They didn’t hesitate, with a “Yes Sir”. I could see they both had little tents in their underwear. But they quickly beat feet to Robbie’s room. I snickered at both of them thinking I didn’t see. Instead of embarrassing them, I instructed them both to hurry and get ready so we can take Mark home.

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