That night as Zac sat in his room he looked at Taylor who had surprisingly had a bit of time to spare and talk to him but since it was a Friday though he claimed he didn't have much time because he was going out with Natalie and a few other friends.
"Are you just going to sit there and stare at me or are you going to talk about whatever you wanted to say?" Taylor asked his tone implying that he was annoyed at Zac. "I promised Natalie I'd be at her house in twenty minutes so I do need to leave soon, you know."
Looking away from Taylor, Zac swallowed hard as he tried to find the words he wanted to use, "D..do...do you ummm think two men...do you think it's okay for them to love each other?" he asked hating that the question had even been hard for him to ask.
Taylor's face contorted at that question, it was now almost like the face he made when he was scared their dad would find him sneaking smokes into the house and that did nothing to help Zac in thinking Harry had been wrong.
"Why would you ask that?" Taylor asked his voice going up an octave or two. "You....why?"
"Because Harry implied today that your views may have changed," Zac stated as he still did his best to avoid looking at Taylor or when he did he didn't look for too long.
Taylor went silent this time for what seemed like an eternity, "Well he's wrong," he said and Zac felt a little more at ease but not much. "Now can I go so I can meet my girlfriend?" he asked sounding annoyed again.
Zac nodded his head as he forced a smile, watching Taylor leave his room and he sat on his bed until he heard Taylor leave the house and then he moved quickly, heading downstairs where he found his mom doing the dinner dishes, Zoe held firmly on her hip.
"Hey mom," he started and when his mom turned to look at him he bit his lip. "Can I borrow the car? I forgot but I had plans with Kate tonight," he lied hoping his mom couldn't see through it. He didn't lie often but he figured tonight wouldn't kill him much in the long run.
Diana gave Zac a wary look and Zac was almost afraid she'd say no, "Just be back before midnight," she told him as she finally gave him a smile. "And be safe," she added in before turning away.
Smiling as well Zac turned and headed towards the living room where he grabbed the keys before going outside to the main car. Unlike Taylor and Isaac he didn't have his own car yet though he didn't have a job yet either but when he got one he'd probably start saving for a car just like his brothers did.
With their dad's salary as a preacher and seven kids sometimes some things could get a bit tight money wise and so not everything could be bought for them by their parents. It was a fact all the kids had learned the hard way at times.
Getting in the car Zac started it and soon began the familiar trek to Natalie's house, he knew he shouldn't follow Taylor but he was and it wasn't just because he didn't trust Taylor's words. He did, it was also because Kate and Natalie were close and he half wanted to confirm his suspicions on why Kate kept pushing him away now. He wanted to see if Kate had found someone else, someone who maybe was a lot cooler and less geeky than him, maybe someone who looked less like a sissy and someone who didn't get off to watching two men.
When Zac made it to Natalie's house he parked three houses down especially since Taylor's car was in the driveway and he didn't want Taylor to see him or know he had followed him. If Taylor had been annoyed before he'd be even more so now.
The wait though wasn't that long and when the front door to Natalie's house opened Zac sat there confused as out walked Kate, Natalie and another girl....but where was Taylor? Why wasn't Taylor with them and why had Taylor let the girls seemingly use his car and the unknown girl was the one driving it.
Starting the car he was in again, Zac pulled away from where he had parked after Taylor's car pulled away and he made sure to stay a good distance behind it as it traveled through the downtown streets. Taylor may not have been in the car but Natalie and Kate were and they both knew what his family's vehicle looked like.
When Taylor's car finally did stop in some parking lot, Zac who had followed the car into said parking lot stayed in his own car until he saw Natalie, Kate and the unknown girl get out of Taylor's car and start to head down the sidewalk. Once they were out of his eyesight he got out slowly and then followed the path they had taken until he spotted them again but he was a good distance away.
It was only when he saw them nearing some club called Rainbow Lounge did he raise an eyebrow because he knew this club. It was a club his dad sometimes preached about and had warned his children to stay away from. But why would they be going to it?
"They can't be..." Zac started but he froze in place as he watched all three figures get to the door and then disappear inside. "There is no way," he muttered knowing he'd know if Kate had supported that sinful lifestyle. Hell he figured he'd know if Kate was a lesbian and she never seemed like one when her tongue had been crammed down his throat but well things had been different between them for awhile.
And even if Kate was a lesbian none of that still explained the mysterious girl with her and Natalie or even why Natalie was here as well.
"Zac?" a voice questioned bringing Zac out of his thoughts and the moment Zac turned his head he was face to face with Harry and Johnny. "I didn't expect to see you on this side of town."
"I...ummmm....Taylor..." Zac muttered not even able to complete his words at first which he could tell from Harry's face was confusing. "I followed Taylor to Natalie's house and then Natalie and Kate and some weird chick came out and got into Taylor's car and I kind of followed them here," he explained hoping that made a bit more sense.
Johnny laughed at that, "That weird chick is..." he started but stopped as soon as Harry elbowed him in the side.
"That weird chick is probably just a friend," Harry continued as he gave Johnny a pointed look.
Zac looked between both boys after that little interaction, "Then what happened with Taylor?" he asked as he chewed his lip not understanding why he'd stay at Natalie's or let the three girls use his car. "Why'd he let them use his car to get here?"
"Yeah, Harry what happened to Taylor?" Johnny questioned curiously and to Zac his words sounded almost sarcastic.
Harry looked away from both Zac and Johnny's gaze, "I...I don't know how to explain that," he stated though his words came out forced.
"Well, why doesn't Zac here come into the club with us and maybe he can ask Kate and Natalie himself?" Johnny asked and that caused Harry to look up finally and Zac swore Harry looked frightened.
"Zac would never go into a place like that," Harry spoke as he looked from Johnny then to Zac. "You wouldn't would you? I mean you ended your friendship with me today because I'm gay so there's no way you'd step foot inside of a gay club."
Catching the bitterness in Harry's words Zac blushed but he still believed he had done the right thing today, "To get answers I'd go in there," he admitted his voice coming out small which was sort of how he felt under Johnny's gaze. A part of him really didn't see what Harry saw in him because Johnny with his sarcastic comments seemed like a bit of an asshole.
Johnny snickered at that and Zac soon watched as Johnny reached over and put an arm around him, "Well you heard him Harry, he'd do it to get answers so lets get the boy some answers," he spoke though he didn't seem to wait on Harry.
Instead before Harry could object or before Zac could change his mind Johnny was leading him down the sidewalk and across the street towards the entrance of Rainbow Lounge. It was almost as if time was speeding up the closer they got to inside and right as they reached the door was when Zac even noticed that Harry had been walking in silence beside him.
"You can change your mind you know," Harry whispered as he got a bit closer to Zac. "Just tell Johnny no if you don't want to get answers."
Zac shook his head as he eyed Harry, "No, I want answers," he stated before Johnny finally lead him inside and he swore he heard Harry mumble something under his breath though he couldn't tell what nor did he have time really.
Once inside the Rainbow Lounge Zac could tell just from the people packed on the dance floor and near the bar that this place was popular. Hell he knew that from times his dad talked about the place but he had never expected it was this big, he had just thought it was an exaggeration his dad made at times.
Feeling Johnny remove his arm from around his shoulder Zac looked to the boy as he raised an eyebrow.
"Your girlfriend and Natalie are usually over that way," Johnny spoke as he pointed to a few booths off from the bar. "Good luck on getting your answers," he muttered before giving Zac a smirk then turning toward Harry. "Let's go dance babe."
As Zac walked off in the direction Johnny had pointed at he didn't wait around to hear Harry speak to Johnny. He had no right too because well he wasn't here for that, he was here for answers.
Getting closer to the booths he felt butterflies form in his stomach and soon the butterflies took flight when he spotted Kate, Natalie and the mysterious girl and maybe he should have heeded the butterflies warning and took flight as well because the minute he came to a stop at the booth that Natalie and Kate were at with the other girl it seemed he had woken up in a nightmare.
"Zac!" the other girl all but yelled out loudly and even over the loud music Zac knew that voice and his eyes widened as realization hit him that the person dressed like a girl was Taylor.
"T...Tay...Taylor," Zac stuttered out his voice sounding panic stricken and he was sure Taylor's face resembled the panic he felt and as his eyes landed on Kate he saw the same panic in her face though his gaze didn't stay on her face, it went to the table where she was holding hands with Natalie.
Shaking his head he looked away from the sight of his girlfriend holding hands with Natalie and then he turned back to his brother who was decked out in a little black dress with his hair curled slightly and just a bit of pink lipstick as well as blush on his cheeks, though what stood out the most to Zac was the eye shadow that Taylor choose, some glittery gold number that brought out his blue eyes more than before.
"Did you follow me here?" Taylor asked though his brother's words sounded more like a harsh statement. "You fucking asshole."
Zac knew he should answer Taylor, say something, anything but for the longest time he just stood there staring at an expectant Taylor and finally when words did come it probably wasn't what his brother wanted, "I....I think I'm going to be sick," he muttered not even sure if Taylor could hear him because his words came out soft and the music seemed so much louder now.
"Bathroom's this way," Harry's voice sounded and Zac felt hands on the back of his hip, guiding him away from Taylor's booth. "Don't need you making a scene getting sick in the middle of all that mess."
"Thought you were dancing with Johnny," Zac spoke as he continued to let Harry guide him away and he hated how bitter his words sounded because he didn't care who Harry danced with. They used to be friends and Harry was allowed to dance with whoever he wanted, get blow jobs from whoever he wanted. Not that the last bit mattered because Zac would never give another man a blow job anyway.
"I figured you'd need me more," Harry explained as he opened the door to the bathroom and lead Zac in, walking to one of the stalls. "Knew the truth was going to hurt," he said as he brought Zac inside the stall and shut the door behind them before locking it.
Zac eyed Harry warily for a bit but the moment his stomach churned he looked away from him and bent down to the floor, soon losing the contents of his stomach, mainly just stomach acid. It was during that, that Zac realized maybe he should have just stayed home tonight. Then he wouldn't be in the bathroom of a gay club hurling after finding out his brother liked to dress like a woman and that his girlfriend was holding hands with the girl Taylor was supposed to be dating.
"Are you just going to sit there and stare at me or are you going to talk about whatever you wanted to say?" Taylor asked his tone implying that he was annoyed at Zac. "I promised Natalie I'd be at her house in twenty minutes so I do need to leave soon, you know."
Looking away from Taylor, Zac swallowed hard as he tried to find the words he wanted to use, "D..do...do you ummm think two men...do you think it's okay for them to love each other?" he asked hating that the question had even been hard for him to ask.
Taylor's face contorted at that question, it was now almost like the face he made when he was scared their dad would find him sneaking smokes into the house and that did nothing to help Zac in thinking Harry had been wrong.
"Why would you ask that?" Taylor asked his voice going up an octave or two. "You....why?"
"Because Harry implied today that your views may have changed," Zac stated as he still did his best to avoid looking at Taylor or when he did he didn't look for too long.
Taylor went silent this time for what seemed like an eternity, "Well he's wrong," he said and Zac felt a little more at ease but not much. "Now can I go so I can meet my girlfriend?" he asked sounding annoyed again.
Zac nodded his head as he forced a smile, watching Taylor leave his room and he sat on his bed until he heard Taylor leave the house and then he moved quickly, heading downstairs where he found his mom doing the dinner dishes, Zoe held firmly on her hip.
"Hey mom," he started and when his mom turned to look at him he bit his lip. "Can I borrow the car? I forgot but I had plans with Kate tonight," he lied hoping his mom couldn't see through it. He didn't lie often but he figured tonight wouldn't kill him much in the long run.
Diana gave Zac a wary look and Zac was almost afraid she'd say no, "Just be back before midnight," she told him as she finally gave him a smile. "And be safe," she added in before turning away.
Smiling as well Zac turned and headed towards the living room where he grabbed the keys before going outside to the main car. Unlike Taylor and Isaac he didn't have his own car yet though he didn't have a job yet either but when he got one he'd probably start saving for a car just like his brothers did.
With their dad's salary as a preacher and seven kids sometimes some things could get a bit tight money wise and so not everything could be bought for them by their parents. It was a fact all the kids had learned the hard way at times.
Getting in the car Zac started it and soon began the familiar trek to Natalie's house, he knew he shouldn't follow Taylor but he was and it wasn't just because he didn't trust Taylor's words. He did, it was also because Kate and Natalie were close and he half wanted to confirm his suspicions on why Kate kept pushing him away now. He wanted to see if Kate had found someone else, someone who maybe was a lot cooler and less geeky than him, maybe someone who looked less like a sissy and someone who didn't get off to watching two men.
When Zac made it to Natalie's house he parked three houses down especially since Taylor's car was in the driveway and he didn't want Taylor to see him or know he had followed him. If Taylor had been annoyed before he'd be even more so now.
The wait though wasn't that long and when the front door to Natalie's house opened Zac sat there confused as out walked Kate, Natalie and another girl....but where was Taylor? Why wasn't Taylor with them and why had Taylor let the girls seemingly use his car and the unknown girl was the one driving it.
Starting the car he was in again, Zac pulled away from where he had parked after Taylor's car pulled away and he made sure to stay a good distance behind it as it traveled through the downtown streets. Taylor may not have been in the car but Natalie and Kate were and they both knew what his family's vehicle looked like.
When Taylor's car finally did stop in some parking lot, Zac who had followed the car into said parking lot stayed in his own car until he saw Natalie, Kate and the unknown girl get out of Taylor's car and start to head down the sidewalk. Once they were out of his eyesight he got out slowly and then followed the path they had taken until he spotted them again but he was a good distance away.
It was only when he saw them nearing some club called Rainbow Lounge did he raise an eyebrow because he knew this club. It was a club his dad sometimes preached about and had warned his children to stay away from. But why would they be going to it?
"They can't be..." Zac started but he froze in place as he watched all three figures get to the door and then disappear inside. "There is no way," he muttered knowing he'd know if Kate had supported that sinful lifestyle. Hell he figured he'd know if Kate was a lesbian and she never seemed like one when her tongue had been crammed down his throat but well things had been different between them for awhile.
And even if Kate was a lesbian none of that still explained the mysterious girl with her and Natalie or even why Natalie was here as well.
"Zac?" a voice questioned bringing Zac out of his thoughts and the moment Zac turned his head he was face to face with Harry and Johnny. "I didn't expect to see you on this side of town."
"I...ummmm....Taylor..." Zac muttered not even able to complete his words at first which he could tell from Harry's face was confusing. "I followed Taylor to Natalie's house and then Natalie and Kate and some weird chick came out and got into Taylor's car and I kind of followed them here," he explained hoping that made a bit more sense.
Johnny laughed at that, "That weird chick is..." he started but stopped as soon as Harry elbowed him in the side.
"That weird chick is probably just a friend," Harry continued as he gave Johnny a pointed look.
Zac looked between both boys after that little interaction, "Then what happened with Taylor?" he asked as he chewed his lip not understanding why he'd stay at Natalie's or let the three girls use his car. "Why'd he let them use his car to get here?"
"Yeah, Harry what happened to Taylor?" Johnny questioned curiously and to Zac his words sounded almost sarcastic.
Harry looked away from both Zac and Johnny's gaze, "I...I don't know how to explain that," he stated though his words came out forced.
"Well, why doesn't Zac here come into the club with us and maybe he can ask Kate and Natalie himself?" Johnny asked and that caused Harry to look up finally and Zac swore Harry looked frightened.
"Zac would never go into a place like that," Harry spoke as he looked from Johnny then to Zac. "You wouldn't would you? I mean you ended your friendship with me today because I'm gay so there's no way you'd step foot inside of a gay club."
Catching the bitterness in Harry's words Zac blushed but he still believed he had done the right thing today, "To get answers I'd go in there," he admitted his voice coming out small which was sort of how he felt under Johnny's gaze. A part of him really didn't see what Harry saw in him because Johnny with his sarcastic comments seemed like a bit of an asshole.
Johnny snickered at that and Zac soon watched as Johnny reached over and put an arm around him, "Well you heard him Harry, he'd do it to get answers so lets get the boy some answers," he spoke though he didn't seem to wait on Harry.
Instead before Harry could object or before Zac could change his mind Johnny was leading him down the sidewalk and across the street towards the entrance of Rainbow Lounge. It was almost as if time was speeding up the closer they got to inside and right as they reached the door was when Zac even noticed that Harry had been walking in silence beside him.
"You can change your mind you know," Harry whispered as he got a bit closer to Zac. "Just tell Johnny no if you don't want to get answers."
Zac shook his head as he eyed Harry, "No, I want answers," he stated before Johnny finally lead him inside and he swore he heard Harry mumble something under his breath though he couldn't tell what nor did he have time really.
Once inside the Rainbow Lounge Zac could tell just from the people packed on the dance floor and near the bar that this place was popular. Hell he knew that from times his dad talked about the place but he had never expected it was this big, he had just thought it was an exaggeration his dad made at times.
Feeling Johnny remove his arm from around his shoulder Zac looked to the boy as he raised an eyebrow.
"Your girlfriend and Natalie are usually over that way," Johnny spoke as he pointed to a few booths off from the bar. "Good luck on getting your answers," he muttered before giving Zac a smirk then turning toward Harry. "Let's go dance babe."
As Zac walked off in the direction Johnny had pointed at he didn't wait around to hear Harry speak to Johnny. He had no right too because well he wasn't here for that, he was here for answers.
Getting closer to the booths he felt butterflies form in his stomach and soon the butterflies took flight when he spotted Kate, Natalie and the mysterious girl and maybe he should have heeded the butterflies warning and took flight as well because the minute he came to a stop at the booth that Natalie and Kate were at with the other girl it seemed he had woken up in a nightmare.
"Zac!" the other girl all but yelled out loudly and even over the loud music Zac knew that voice and his eyes widened as realization hit him that the person dressed like a girl was Taylor.
"T...Tay...Taylor," Zac stuttered out his voice sounding panic stricken and he was sure Taylor's face resembled the panic he felt and as his eyes landed on Kate he saw the same panic in her face though his gaze didn't stay on her face, it went to the table where she was holding hands with Natalie.
Shaking his head he looked away from the sight of his girlfriend holding hands with Natalie and then he turned back to his brother who was decked out in a little black dress with his hair curled slightly and just a bit of pink lipstick as well as blush on his cheeks, though what stood out the most to Zac was the eye shadow that Taylor choose, some glittery gold number that brought out his blue eyes more than before.
"Did you follow me here?" Taylor asked though his brother's words sounded more like a harsh statement. "You fucking asshole."
Zac knew he should answer Taylor, say something, anything but for the longest time he just stood there staring at an expectant Taylor and finally when words did come it probably wasn't what his brother wanted, "I....I think I'm going to be sick," he muttered not even sure if Taylor could hear him because his words came out soft and the music seemed so much louder now.
"Bathroom's this way," Harry's voice sounded and Zac felt hands on the back of his hip, guiding him away from Taylor's booth. "Don't need you making a scene getting sick in the middle of all that mess."
"Thought you were dancing with Johnny," Zac spoke as he continued to let Harry guide him away and he hated how bitter his words sounded because he didn't care who Harry danced with. They used to be friends and Harry was allowed to dance with whoever he wanted, get blow jobs from whoever he wanted. Not that the last bit mattered because Zac would never give another man a blow job anyway.
"I figured you'd need me more," Harry explained as he opened the door to the bathroom and lead Zac in, walking to one of the stalls. "Knew the truth was going to hurt," he said as he brought Zac inside the stall and shut the door behind them before locking it.
Zac eyed Harry warily for a bit but the moment his stomach churned he looked away from him and bent down to the floor, soon losing the contents of his stomach, mainly just stomach acid. It was during that, that Zac realized maybe he should have just stayed home tonight. Then he wouldn't be in the bathroom of a gay club hurling after finding out his brother liked to dress like a woman and that his girlfriend was holding hands with the girl Taylor was supposed to be dating.
