Highly inspired by telly82 on ao3
John Baker moves in with John Phillips after dropping out of school.
tw: period typical homophobia, nsf/w
Spring came as quickly as winter ended. Five months with little to no word from John Baker. All John Phillips knew about his current predicament was that he was no longer at school despite graduation itching two months away for the older boys. Given this Bakerâs authoritarian parents kicked him out of their house, temporarily of course. Spring came as quickly as winter ended, as Patty and John Bakerâs relationship. What John was to her was nothing significant whatsoever, turns out that after getting into legal issues once Bud Valentineâs corpse and the stolen car were found Bakerâs parents forbade him from seeing her. This was after Baker came home after two months to grab some things in an attempt to run away out of state with the twenty-five-year-old woman. Patty had no real issue with this dilemma. The time she had with Baker was lovely, however, he was a nuisance to her homely quiet life. Baker had loved her in the worst way, the grievance of not being able to see her again hit him hard. Despite searching for her, she had left town fearing the backlash of rumors of her entangling with a younger man and the money from Bakerâs parents paying her off to start a new life without their son. Baker blamed himself as well as his parents for his downfall. Baker ultimately dropped out of the lovely private school his parents had set for him.
John Phillips and John Bakerâs previous friends had all graduated at this point. Summer was just beginning, it was oddly quiet for John Phillips as it was stressful for Baker. In a desperate attempt to find a place to stay John Baker had come to Phillipâs home practically pleading. John Bakerâs version of pleading with his male friends was making snarky remarks about that given situation and apologizing for said snarky remarks, then apologizing for past hurtful things said. Baker built this all up in his head as he was on his way to Phillipâs house. Baker had a reputation; after he left the boarding school, for being quite the callous and selfish type. This wasnât wrong, John Phillips started to sympathize with his situation after Baker began to live with him. Considering the fact Bakerâs parents were invasively strict, this type of behavior was normal for him. Just like John Phillipâs occasional outbursts of anger, people close to Phillips knew him for being more sprung, overtly emotional âpissy all the timeâ if they will, and extremely impulsive. This was normal for both of them yet they never recognized it in themselves, causing conflict and deterioration in their friendship. John Phillips had viewed Baker to be his best friend, while this was true on the outside; Baker didnât feel the same way all the time. Phillips was blinded by this until the moment a woman came into his best friend's life. Baker didn't just ignore the other guys, but him as well. Why him? He was important, right? Going as far as hiding her from Phillips and the others was insane to Phillips. Sure speaking to a woman would be great after all he didnât get the chance to all the time, considering he went to an all-boys school. However, he wouldnât steal his best friendâs âgirlfriendâ, thinking about it all now made Phillips flustered. He hated the recurring thought that was present after realizing Baker truly loved Patty; of wanting Phillips to himself, a self-pitying agonizing thought that was as it bore his mind ever so often. What he needed more from Baker than his attention, was an actual apology, something bespoken from the heart. Phillips accepted the reality of this never happening as his own.
John Phillips woke up that morning in a warm sweat, not being used to the layout of his room now. His mother had a bunk bed installed in his room upon hearing Bakerâs elaboration of his current situation; which gave Phillips a headache. This bothered Phillips, he greatly valued his personal space however he let it slide for now as he felt like this whole situation wouldnât last very long. Phillips yawned softly running his hands through his hair, his black wife beater stuck to his sweaty lanky figure, and his dark blue boxers clinging to him. Phillips climbed down the top bunk, careful not to wake up Baker. He puts on sweatpants and then slips out of his room to begin his day.
After two hours or so that consisted of making coffee, and eggs for himself, as well as reading up on a magazine relating to computers. It was now ten a.m., which is when Baker had finally decided to wake up. A slumped figure that was his own made its way to the kitchen and poured himself some water. Phillips watched this all before minding himself back to the magazine as Baker sat across from him, his posture indifferent from Bakerâs slouched posture and agitated face to fit. After glancing at him a couple of times and pretending not to do so Phillips finally found the courage to speak, putting on a somewhat bothered tone of voice.
âSleep well?â Phillips spoke with efficiency.
Baker glanced up, his head pounding from the lack of sleep he gathered last night, the thought of sleeping in his former best friend's house after he wronged him combined with the overarching main thought of his not living with Patty or seeing her did a number on his mental state, as well as his physical state.
âFine,â he muttered, looking over at Phillips and wrapping his slender fingers around the older glass cup. âYou?â he said after hesitating to make conversation.
âGood,â Phillips said pushing back his long dark brown hair
âHad a strange dream other than that great.â This wasnât true; he just needed to add to the conversation.
âAbout what?â Baker said before finishing the water standing up to dispose of it in the sink.
Phillips had already cleaned his plate off before Baker came into the room. Stalling, Phillips opened the balcony door, looked over at Baker and stepped outside onto it, taking out a cigarette for the both of them, lighting it up, passing the lighter, and allowing Baker to light it before placing the lighter on the balcony ledge.
âSome long Lovecraftian type of nightmare, except the monster had your face.â Phillips giggled and leaned back looking over at him with a content facial expression. Baker smiled softly, followed by a chuckle.
âI'm sure of it,â a moment of awkward silence âwhat's the strangest dream you had?â he muttered out.
Now that he was thinking about there werenât any super odd dreams you know except the occasional what the fuck dreams everyone gets. Phillips told him about a dream he had about something related to space visitors, a pizza shop, and himself.
âWhat about you?â Phillips tapped on his cigarette ashes falling from it.
Baker pondered for a moment and decided to tease Phillips just to see his reaction.
âWhat one where we were locked in my dorm back at St. Johns... We had a class we were supposed to go to stressed out we couldnât make itâ
âand the only way I could calm you down was by holding you.â he waited a moment to see the look on Phillips's face.
Phillips's face turned red and he coughed smoke coming out of his mouth he gripped the balcony edge âShut upâ he smiled and punched Bakerâs shoulder teasingly.
Baker giggled, âI'm just kidding, should've seen the look on your face.. priceless... Besides it's not like I havenât thought about it before you were the most chick-looking person on campusâ Baker added teasing him further. His hand slid down his shoulder, feeling the area where Phillips had hit him.
âOh please the ladies love my hair, and I guess even some of the guys huh?â Phillips teased back as they both headed inside.
âDonât flatter yourselfâ Baker added as they both slouched down on the couch Baker smiling feeling somewhat content as he leaned back into Phillips's lap.
âI'm gonna rest for a while..â He muttered as his gaze fell sleepy, his body stretched out across the couch.
âBesides itâs not like you have anything going on today, if you want we can go to the river later,â He added before quickly falling asleep.
Phillips was caught off guard by this sudden action and proposal of some sort of friendliness. as it had been so long since Baker had done this sort of thing. They would do it all the time whenever they would study together and one of them fell asleep, the other would finish writing the otherâs piece. Of course, this is all being done in private, and the first incident of it occurred when they were thirteen of course with some minor bickering at each other; if anyone had gotten ahold of this information they would surely be teased about it. Given itâs an all-boys school, this type of behavior and even romances were common but nobody dared to speak of it or acknowledge it.
Phillips's heart beat rapidly, as he ran his fingers through Bakerâs mop of light brown hair. This sickened him in his logistical thought. However, his body gave away his hindsight mind's intentions; which coursed through his slender fingers in his best friend's hair.
Baker could feel this, it was soothing to him in some strange nostalgic feeling as he drifted to sleep which he so desperately needed. He didnât care if this bothered Phillips as a matter of fact in his version, he thought it would help Phillips be less pissed at him, which of course worked to his liking.
Trying to occupy his mind on other subjects, Phillips put on a TV show as he did too slowly fall asleep as it was only eleven a.m.
Later on upon waking up, Baker noticed Phillips was asleep. He stared at him for a little while examining his facial features, he moved his head off his lap; sitting up next to him as the TV blared in the background. Baker glanced over at the clock, it now being two o'clock on the dot.
Baker elbowed Phillips with enough strength to wake him up but not piss him off.
âThe hell..â he mumbled as his eyes opened slowly looking over at Bakerâs eager grin.
âLet's go,â Baker exclaimed without giving it much thought. All he knew was that he needed to get out of the house, preferably with another human being.
âGo whereâ Phillips's eyes followed Bakerâs figure as he stood up and walked to their room.
âThe river!â shouted Baker from a distance as he changed into something more suited for warmer weather. Phillips sighed as he stood up following Baker, noticing he was changing still his eyes widened before he quickly stood outside the room facing away with a bland facial expression.
âYeah alrightââ you better not be wearing my blue shorts I'll kill youâ He groaned with exhaustion that occurred from him just waking up. Baker stepped out wearing an unfamiliar pair of green shorts, and a large dark blue white-rimmed t-shirt. Phillips assumed this was Bakerâs own.
Phillips headed inside his room, shutting the door before undressing. He looked at himself in the mirror for a second while thinking about Bakerâs physique. While it was true Baker had a leaner build, He was still decently skinny, more so than Baker. He quickly changed into a large black T-shirt and his blue shorts.
âReady Freddy,â Phillips said with a grin before grabbing a bag from the floor.
âYour car or mine?â Baker asked as they headed out the door.
"Yoursâ Phillips sighed softly as they entered Bakerâs car. It was enough that Baker was living with him, that heâd use his gas on him. He giggled at the thought of this,
âWhat are you thinking about shithead?â Baker messed with him, glancing at him before looking back at the road.
âNothing, nothing, don't worry,â Phillips chuckled, leaning back in his seat.
âUh huh,â Baker tapped his fingers to the tune of the music they were listening to as a comfortable silence filled the car. This didnât bother them at all, as they were accustomed to this.
Phillips realized he had brought Jack Daniels with him in his bag and two prerolls smiled to himself as he dug it out of the bag. It was easy for him to get access to this sort of stuff, His parents didnât notice it being gone nor did they care if he was drinking. Phillips wasn't consistent, only saving it to hang out with his buddies.
âBrought some goodiesâ He flashed it quickly, letting baker get a peak before putting it back in his bag.
âAwesome man,â Baker swallowed heavily as he smiled, his heart beating quickly. He appreciated that Phillips still offered this type of stuff to him despite their current situation. If he was being honest he knew that Phillips didnât hate him entirely, Baker was at a loss to this but didn't stress it much as he took things as they came.
Phillips smiled to himself as he looked out the window into the vast light green shrubbery and evening sky.
They eventually arrived, parked in a desolate part down a path, they walked around 4 minutes before reaching the river.
Phillips took off his shirt and sat against the dirt near the river line with pre-roll in hand he lit it up as Baker approached him with his shirt off their belongings behind them. Phillips hit it, inhaling deeply, as he passed it over to Baker. Their eyes met for a prolonged second, neither of them seeming to look away; Phillips being the first one to do so, he watched as Bakerâs soft pink lips took the preroll. He licked his lips before looking away towards the river, his chin in his palm. Bakerâs chest burned with a desire he couldnât explain if it was the weed or the situation he was grateful to be in. Baker stood up before handing the pre roll back to Phillips, needing to clear his mind he ran towards the river jumping in. The cold water surrounded him with such a head rush this was. The bleak sails through the tree leaves as he tilts his head back watching the leaves fall.
Phillips, wanting to join him, finishes the last remaining bit of the blunt and jumps in quickly nearing Baker. Instantaneously splashing on impact and another splash followed after being intentionally caused. The two splash together, messing with each other under the water for a while before heading back up to land.
Somewhat exhausted they both dry off and sit down on the cold earth underneath them.
Being high and more ballsy, Phillips dared himself to ask Baker more personal questions.
âDo you miss her... You know Pattyâ Phillip asked as he reached for the Jack, taking a swig before handing it over to Baker. Baker took it from him, taking a long swig before handing it back.
âThere was something so intrinsic about her, I was so overcome with what I felt for her I never thought about what she could be thinking about, and I wonder if that is what drove her away.â Baker spills, being high he wouldn't have given this thought light to anyone else but Phillips.
Phillips nods, not saying anything. His body language tells all as he moves closer to Baker, their thighs nearly pressing together.
âIt sucks man, it does. I wanted so much more with her.. with myself the both of usâ He sniffled sneakily, trying to hide the fact he was on the verge of crying. He grabs the bottle of booze back after Phillips has another sip.
âAnd Iâm truly grateful for you taking me in man, I know I haven't been the best to you in the past couple of months it means a lot to me your kindness Iâm so sorryâ
That's exactly what Phillips needed to hear, he was glad for the first time in a long time Baker was opening up to him. Baker rested his head upon Phillips's lanky shoulder, it was uncomfortable but neither cared.
âFuck man..â Phillips's eyes pricked with tears, he was mad but he couldnât bring himself to express so âItâs okay John, I understand. Tell me anything you want to, anytime you're my best friendâ
Phillips ran his fingers through Bakerâs hair, he leaned down and kissed the top of his head. Baker wrapped his arm around Phillips whispering and muttering things, followed by soft sobs.
This was overdue really, Phillips could feel it now just like Baker did. Phillips couldnât bring himself to say much more, he couldn't find the right words to say. His physical actions were enough for Baker, all he wanted was for him to stick around as long as he felt like it.
âStay as long as you need Johnâ John Phillips said with no hesitance before the both of them stood up his arm around his shoulder as the both of them walked back to the car.
âI can drive, don't worryâ Phillips slid into the driver's seat, as Baker sat in the passenger seat.
No word from Baker until they came home, Phillips's parents were still out for the night, a note on the counter from them stating that this was normal for him. The two sat outside on the balcony finishing the bottle of Jack and Smoking the other preroll Phillips had saved. No words were said, only looks were exchanged. Baker's deep eyes stared into Phillips's soft dark eyes, they both awkwardly looked away when they noticed they would stare at each other too long. His heart beating with a strange sensation pushed Phillips further.
âDid you fuck her?â Phillips asked boldly clearly being high, he handed the blunt over to Baker.
Caught off guard for a good reason Bakerâs eyes widened, and he chuckled.
âClose, not exactly she's not the type youâd think she'd be... But if you're curious...I fingered her, and she gave me a handjobâ He chuckled recalling the incident, before passing the blunt over to Phillips.
âWhat about you, have you been with anyone since graduation?â Baker knew very well that Phillips wasn't the social type, especially with girls he was way too full of himself at times.
Phillips's face turned red listening to him, and even redder when the question arose.
âHonestly? No, I haven't even kissed anyoneâ He spit straight out looking over at Phillips and then promptly looking away noticing Bakerâs eyes on him.
âSeriously? Man, we need to get you out more, that's insane... You're so pretty too I'm sure chicks would flock to you pretty quickly.â open about his thoughts, Baker looked over at him awaiting his response to no avail.
âIf you want...I could teach you how.â He sounded very serious in his request Phillips's eyes widened with disbelief, and he looked away
âThe fuck are you on aboutâ He spit out, Phillip's face flushed red as his hands were clamoring around his knees. A confusing feeling of anger and arousal washed over him as he glanced over at Baker.
âTo kiss,â Baker replied
âIf you insist, sureâ His voice was shaky as he glanced over at Baker.
The two move closer together, their knees rubbing against each other, Baker slides his hand into the small of Phillips's waist.
âDonât stare, and donât try to eat my face offâ Baker stated chuckling
âI'm aware Don't mention itâ Phillips laughed nervously looking down at Bakerâs hand around his waist.
âYeah, I'm sure you are..â Baker laughed as he moved his face closer to Phillipsâs, their noses touching. Phillips shut his eyes he found himself vulnerable again, he leaned closer, as did Baker. Phillips slid his hand over Bakerâs knee. Then a gentle kiss is placed upon Phillipâs lips. The long-haired boy kisses him back gently and hesitantly at first, their heartbeats rising as the tension builds, they both know this is long overdue but can't admit it because it doesn't feel real. It had dug deeper and passionately before Phillips pulled away laughing nervously quickly.
âWhat the fuckâ He laughed and leaned back against the wall, his knees sliding into his chest before he stood up.
Baker chuckled at his reaction, licking his lips as he stood up helping Phillips up.
âIm too good rightâ Baker teased, obviously fucking with Phillips
âDonât flatter yourself now, go shower idiotâ They headed inside, and time slowed down for Phillips while he showered a million thoughts rushing through his head, His body felt hot, the warm water rushing down his body, slender legs shaking as he washed his hair trying to clear his mind, It couldn't be helped he needed for it to happen again. Phillips looked down and sighed looking around the shower, desperately hoping what he saw wasnât real. Oh, he was so hard all the while he was thinking about what he just did with his best friend.
He denied himself initially giving into the self-pleasure that he ever so needed, not having time to do so since Baker moved in. Now was the only time, Phillips let out a frustrated sigh as he accepted what he needed to do.
Phillips slides his hand down his pale slender body, his long hair dripping wet as water pours down on him. Wrapping his fingers ever so delicately around his twitching dick. Slowly pumping his hand around it, trying to think of other things and not what just happened.
âfucking christ..â He groaned in agitation, shutting his eyes tightly, trying to imagine some big-titted blonde chick. It worked for a moment but not for long, his mind raced thinking about Baker now as his hand pace quickened. His body shook with delight, he whimpered softly under the sounds of the showerhead.
It never occurred to him that he didnât shut the door completely. Baker was looking for the hairbrush he left in that particular bathroom from the day previous, he opened the door swiftly, his eyes widened at the sight that was ahead of him. Baker's face flushed red, a twisted smile came across his face as he quickly grabbed the brush and exited the bathroom.
He walked with a quick pace back to Phillipsâs and his room, he flopped onto his bed burying his face into the pillow.
âWhat the hell?â He groaned, he didn't even say sorry or knock before entering. He couldn't have known, it was no coincidence that whatever Phillips was doing was what he was just doing moments ago as he was in the shower. He missed Patty's touch so much that he became eager and open to anyone who gave him the chance, but this felt different deep down, he knew it did and despised it.
Phillips was still stuck standing still in the shower, still hard, his eyes stayed wide open as he slid his hands through his hair gripping it, and hit the wall softly.
âFuckâ he hissed out before looking down, having no motivation to finish himself off; he waits for it to go down, cold water helped. Phillips dried off and got dressed before heading out to the kitchen, his palms placed against the cold marble, his mind rushing before he quickly entered his room and grabbed Baker by the collar of his shirt.
âWhat is your deal manâ he hissed out, his cheeks turning pink while tears pricked at his eyes ever so slightly.
Baker shakes his hands up and sputters out absent-minded.
âWhat are you walking aboutâ his eyes widened at a loss of why Phillips would react like this.
âToo fucking touchy is your problem, giving me no damn privacy do you have any idea how I've feltâ Phillips's hands shook as he pushed Baker against the bunk bedâs wooden slab.
Baker thought for a moment, looking away and then back over at him sympathetically. Bakerâs brain felt fried, he reached his hands out grabbing Phillipâs arm.
âDonât!â Phillips hissed out as he paced around the space.
Angrily at the denial of his touch, Baker shouted,
âItâs not my problem that you're some fucking homo, I was messing with you manâ Baker came closer to Phillips grabbing his shirt collar.
Phillips shook his head and pushed Baker off of him.
âDonât fucking say that, I know you enjoyed it too you canât lie to me.â Phillips practically shouted out as he paced around with impatience.
A moment of silence went by, and Phillips wiped the tears away from his deep brown eyes, not surprised at all by Bakerâs silence. Phillips came closer to Baker, grabbing his collar.
Bakerâs disposition stiffened as he came closer, he allowed it. He reached out to grab Phillips's chin. Phillips slapped it away, he grabbed Bakerâs chin, and Baker slid his knee in between Phillips's legs. Baker glanced at Phillips's face, his cheeks flushed pink, his eyes watery and his hair still damp from the shower. He was truly gorgeous Baker couldnât deny it, Phillips's hands shook to his side as he slowly reached out for Baker's waist pressing himself against Bakerâs lean body. Phillips grabbed Bakerâs chin aggressively pulling him into a deep kiss, his hand slid down to Bakerâs throat gripping it tightly, as Baker pushed himself against Phillips's body. Their tongues slid over each other sloppily, Baker let out a whimper as Phillips pushed him further against the slab, his hand tight around his neck, Baker pushed him off, gripping Phillips's shirt collar and swapping their places. Baker slid his hand down Phillips's shirt teasingly tracing his fingers around Phillipâs v-line as their lips met again. Phillips gripped his hip bone roughly pushing himself against the other boy's bulge. Baker slid his hand down Phillips black sweatpants, the frail boy arched himself forward towards Bakerâs gentle touch. His soft hands
John thrust himself into John Bakerâs hand, as he struggled to please the other boy in the same manner which he was being pleased. Phillips snuck his slender around Bakerâs hip slowly sliding it down gripping his ass tightly. Baker groaned and quickened his hand pace around Johnâs throbbing dick. Phillips parted from the kiss and let go of bakerâs hip.
âFuck Johnâ He whimpered sheepishly into Bakerâs ear before kissing his neck. âPlease I canâtâ He leaned his head into Bakerâs shoulder.
âPlease.. Please what?â Baker snickered back, letting go of Phillips pleading dick before rapidly moving his thumb around the tip causing Phillips to squirm.
âShit⌠do something please,â Phillips said in a frustrated tone, grinding against Bakerâs soft hand. Baker nods, quickly lowering himself to Phillipâs waist level. Phillips grabs the wooden slab above him tightly as Baker pulls down his black sweatpants; his blue boxers as well.
Phillips' long, thick manhood springs out, precum hitting Baker on the nose.
âSorry..â He whispers as He sulks down, running his fingers through Baker's light brown hair, his fingers grabbing ahold of Bakerâs chin. Phillips didnât speak much; he allowed the baker to please him as he wished to.
Baker took Phillips' dick into his mouth, from the tip to about halfway to the base, Phillips grabbed the end of the base. his hair and pushed Bakerâs head further towards the end of his base. Baker didnât struggle to take him by surprise, he enjoyed this whole process; watching Phillip's hard ego break down into a soft vulnerable form that he could only see and admire.
It has been about five minutes now, Phillips was on the edge. He gripped the bunk bedâs wooden slab tightly with one hand and the baker's head with the other.
âCummingâ he grunted out before releasing his hot seed down Baker's throat. Phillips panted heavily before baker stood up with a sour expression on his face, but this was to be accepted. âBaker kissed Phillips deeply before they swapped places.
Phillips pulled down Bakerâs dark red sweatpants, Baker was thicker than himself but not longer. He admired it briefly, his slender hands pumping it as Baker thrusted into his hand quickly.
âAre you sure about this?â He whimpered out before grabbing Phillips head, running his fingers through his long dark locks.
âOf course, just stay stillâ Phillips said before putting Bakerâs tip inbetween his puffy pouty lips, licking around the tip to the end of the base before deepthroating it grabbing onto his hands as he did so.
âDidnât know we were good at this sort of thing..â Baker snickered out gripping Phillips hair tighter.
âInstead of running that pretty mouth of yours all the time you couldâve been doing this.â Baker grunted out pushing Phillips head down all the way reaching his pubes.
Phillips was struggling somewhat but he slowly got the hold of it, after pulling away after a couple of seconds tears pricking at his eyes when the tip of Bakerâs aching dick reached the back of his throat.
âSo fucking pretty..â Baker whispered out admiring Phillips facial features, rubbing Phillips head as he came down his throat without warning.
Phillips pulled away before swallowing the load,
âShit man couldâve at least told me '' He said, rubbing his lips with a peevish look on his face.
Baker giggled âMy bad, couldnât help myself you're too easy..â He gripped Phillip's head before kissing him again this time more delicately and once on the forehead.
âDon't mention this to anyoneâ Phillips whispered out, embarrassed but pleased with himself.
âYeah whoâd I tell anyway?..â Baker mocks sarcastically, rolling his eyes..
Phillips teasingly punches his shoulder.
The rest of the night consisted of watching a movie in awkward silence once their soberness returned to them, and went to bed without a word.