Author's note: Over the last couple of weeks I've had some people ask when the story is going to be finished, if there even was an end goal.

I wanted to keep this story kind of realistic, no supernatural stuff, or resurrecting parents, or constant time jumps in the story.

With all of the future chapters planned out, it probably should be Chapter 87 +/- 1 when the story ends.

Given that I still plan to do 1 chapter per day, it should be the end of June when this story is completed.

I also wanted to thank all of those people who made it this far into this story. I hope you've been enjoying it, and continue to stick with it until the end. The support, votes, and comments mean a lot.

Back to the story*

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The next evening, Brody was working late at the bakery as he was closing up tonight. Whilst he was at work, Ashley was helping him multi-task by revising when he wasn't busy.

It was getting close to closing time, and most of the desserts were going to be thrown away, as fresh treats were going to be baked the next morning.

With that in mind, Ashley had the genius idea to taste test all of the deserts that were going to be thrown away. Also being one with a sweet tooth, Brody marvelled in the idea as well - even though they've tried every item on the menu before.

They shared some of the caramel apple strudel, half of a chocolate eclair, pieces of a strawberry shortcake puff, and an entire serving of tiramisu between the two - all within the span of 40 minutes as they were studying at the same time.

"I don't know how you can still eat so much, I actually feel nauseous from all these desserts." Ashley said as she saw Brody reach for a slice of a white chocolate ganache cake. "Your metabolism is just amazing if you're eating more still."

Guilty as charged, Brody's body could handle digesting food better than the average person. Given that he also burns energy off with all of the exercises and workouts he does, it was normal for Brody to stay slim. Being physically fit was also just a gift from God Ashley concluded.

Brody ended up putting the piece of packaged cake into his bag instead of eating it right there. When Ashley looked at him funny, he explained, "This is for Adrian tonight."

Ashley didn't say anything, she just pinched his cheeks as she teased him instead.

The bakery was still open, and so they weren't really surprised to see someone walk in.

"Hey Elliot, what can I get you?" Brody asked, serving the new customer in front of him.

"Brody? I didn't know you work here." Elliot smiled as he greeted him.

Smiling back at him, "Yeah I've been working here for ages. Ashley, this is Elliot if you haven't met him before. Elliot, this is Ashley." He said as he introduced them both to each other.

After they greeted each other, Elliot noticed all of the empty cake trays that were on the counter, either half eaten or completely disintegrated from the earth.

Quirking a curious eyebrow at the pair, "We were making the most out of the leftovers before he throws them away." Ashley explained as they laughed.

"I would too if I got to work in a bakery, and stay in shape like Brody over there." Elliot joked with the pair.

"So Elliot, is there anything I can get you? There's lots of options to choose from." Brody inquired.

Elliot stepped towards the pair and closer towards the counter, eyeing out all of the treats that were still on display. His eyes then wandered onto the menu board that listed out many different treats and flavours too.

"There's so many options, it's actually kind of overwhelming." Elliot laughed. "I'm meant to be ordering a cake but I have no idea on what flavour." He told them.

Brody gestured to an empty seat behind the counter, inviting his friendly teammate over to try some samples. "Come join us while we keep eating the rest of the bakery's profits."

Making his way over, Elliot grinned back at Brody and Ashley. "Sounds fun, what are we trying first?"

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Hanging out with Brody more often gave Elliot the satisfaction of having a new friend. Brody was one of the friendly faces when he joined the school, and he still was several weeks later. Elliot understood why everyone liked Brody, and that's why he was glad to hang out with his new friend again.

30 minutes since Elliot joined the pair in tasting cakes, they had already went through cake samples consisting of red velvet, coconut with fresh vanilla cream, chocolate and raspberry, and even some hummingbird cake.

They were now trying banana flavoured cake with salted caramel buttercream when Elliot decided to ask about last night.

"So how was your date with your boyfriend yesterday?"

Brody instantly smiled as he remembered the whole evening. "It was great, we did a rock climbing wall and it was lots of fun."

Brody then remembered all of the fooling around they did when they got back home, finally being the one that was able to tease Adrian this time.

Thinking about it made Brody feel a little warm all over his body, he loved being able engage with Adrian's reactions and putting him under his spell and mercy.

Hearing someone's phone go off, all 3 of them went to check their phones simultaneously.

"It's mine," Elliot said out loud, as Brody and Ashley put their phones away, "Kelsey's talking about going to The Highway on Saturday."

Elliot looked up at the pair like he just thought of an great idea. "Why don't you guys come too? I mean, Brody you did say we would reschedule sometime." Elliot pointed out.

"Can I bring my boyfriend too?" Ashley asked out of politeness.

"Definitely, the more the merrier." Elliot then became more ecstatic as he thought of something else. "Brody why don't you bring Adrian too? I would love to get to know him more as well."

Brody wasn't aware that Elliot had even properly met his boyfriend before. There was maybe the Halloween party from ages ago, but Brody couldn't recall seeing another moment the pair.

"You know Adrian?" Brody asked.

Elliot played it down as he spoke cheerily and upbeat to Brody. "We've had several encounters, nothing major but I like the guy."

Brody thought a night out with some friends sounded great. Not noticing anything obscene with the idea, "Saturday it is then."

When Brody saw Elliot happily smiling back into his phone, presumably texting Kelsey back, he felt a little bit guilty. It probably wasn't his place, but Brody thought that he should warn his new friend about Kelsey's extreme flirty behaviour.

Getting his attention, "Elliot, since we're kind of friends now, I feel like I should warn you about Kelsey before you think about going anywhere serious."

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know what kind of arrangement you guys have going on, but Kelsey probably has the same arrangement with other guys too." Brody tried to explain nicely.

As a response, Elliot laughed out loud at hearing that. "Don't worry mate, I know all about it. We're both in it for a bit of fun."

Brody looked relieved that Elliot knew about how much of a temptress Kelsey really was. Brody didn't have anything against her anymore, but if it was going to effect his friends then he had to step in.

"Besides, Kelsey's just a small fish. My eyes are on a bigger prize." Elliot confidently told Brody.

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The day they had all planned to go to The Highway, Brody had only remembered last minute to tell Adrian about going to the club with some of their friends.

Adrian was already lying down on Brody's bed, still watching him get changed as he was still deciding on an outfit.

"Brody, just pick anything. I can't believe after all this time I've known you, you still take ages to get ready." It took less than 2 minutes for Adrian to pick what he was wearing, a long white button up shirt with dark jeans.

Brody was nonchalant as he picked out another shirt. "I can't help it since I look good in everything." He boasted.

Not liking the colour, Brody took the shirt off and deliberately threw it at Adrian, letting Adrian have a full view of his enticing body in the process.

Adrian smirked at the gesture as he knew Brody was teasing him. But the joke was on Brody as Adrian enjoyed the sight of Brody constantly dressing up and stripping down in front of him.

Brody ended up choosing a short sleeved, black button up dress shirt, and ripped jeans to go with it.

Adrian noticed how tight his chest looked in that shirt, pointing it out to Brody as everything was very visible. "Your chest and nipples look like they want to pop the buttons of the shirt, and any minute now your biceps will rip your shirt open too."

"Good, that means you're staring long enough and that's what I want you to do." Brody laughed. "Let's go then."

Brody walked towards the door to open it, but was intercepted by Adrian who opened it first.

"Ashley! Adam! We need another 5 minutes!" Adrian shouted as he closed the door.

Adrian turned around to look at Brody who seemed confused by his remark. Adrian then gave his boyfriend a knowing smirk before he decided to literally jump on Brody.

Instinctively catching him, Adrian then slotted both of his legs around Brody's waist, as he was now held up by Brody's strong arms. Adrian hungrily kissed Brody, his lust building up, as Brody then fell back onto the bed with Adrian still on top of him, clinging onto him possessively.

"Should have said 10 minutes." Brody laughed, as he then returned the passionate kisses that Adrian was giving out.

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