Mike took Landon to an old barn on his folks' farm. It was no longer used after they built a new barn a few years back, but Mike used it as a garage for his car, and a place to get away from his annoying younger brothers. In the last year or so, as he'd lay on the old hay bales and daydream, he often found himself fantasizing about love and romance, and was perplexed when the paramours who entered his thoughts and dreams were predominantly male. When females entered the picture, it was to introduce him to another male. Landon had appeared more than a few times. Seeing his classmate being attacked recently had infuriated him, and he felt no hesitation in coming to the boy's rescue, and as he had told Landon, it made him realize how attracted he was to the boy he'd known since Kindergarten. He'd never felt any animosity toward him, even when he boldly chose to "come out" in Seventh Grade. Kids often teased Landon, but no one had gone as far as bullying or physical altercations until last week. Luckily, Landon's injuries weren't as severe as everyone initially feared. Now, the two boys had finally come together, and got down to the nitty-gritty of really getting to know each other, and would find out just how deep their true feelings were. Landon's widowed mother would welcome Mike and the relationship with open arms. Mike's family, on the other hand, would need some time to come around, and welcome Landon, but they would. They had to, because in spite of a few minor setbacks, these two guys were in it for the long haul.