Seeking Joy

Chapter 1

Chico sat on the plane that was heading to Santa Cruz, Africa and sigh deeply. He could not believe he left everything he knew just to pursue a dream that he was not even sure was beneficial to him. Maybe his father was right when he said he should be realistic and get a real job like a real man; but he just could not. Even if his modelling career did not pan out, he could always get a job at a job and do the second-best thing he love right. At least he would be far away from that stifling country.

Leaving for his future was not the only reason he packed his bags and let but because he wanted to discover who he was and a person as well. Whether or not he was gay, bi or straight. That was something he know he could not discover back home. His country was so conservative that even I he says you do not believe in god they would stone you for it. It was as if you were born as human but develop as a slave to the beliefs of the elders. You did not have the freedom to be free to express who you are and what you genuinely love.

Chico was so lost in his thoughts that he did not hear the announcement or landing and even felt when the plane landed. What startled him out of his thoughts were the happy voices of adults and kids. He was last to exit the plane, but that did not stop him from looking to the beautiful afternoon sky and finally thought that he was about to embrace life; his life was about to begin.

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Levi stood at the bag stand transfix as he stared at the stunning young man not a few feet away from him. The only thing that ran through his mind when he saw those juicy lips tilted up into a smile as the elderly lady thanked him was how can one creature be that beautiful. He has worked with many outstanding looking humans in his choreography career, but he had to admit when he saw the young man, he could have sworn heaven open and shone on him. He did not even realize that he was staring with his mouth open until the very same young man turn in his direction and smiled shyly at him.

It was that very moment that he notices the distance between them was getting shorter and shorter and in a space of five minutes the ever-cool headed Levi embarrassed himself by waving his hand at someone who was then greeting by an over cheerful group of girls. To say he was shamed was an understatement.

"That was so embarrassing," he mumbled to himself as he hurriedly grabbed his bag and walk out of the airport hiding his blushing face.

He grabbed a taxi and made his way to his cousin house. He was moving here to take up the position at Head of Performing Arts at a local college and he was grateful for the change in scenery. Africa was one of the most beautiful countries he notices after doing some reason research and was could not wait to settle down and discover some of its wonders.

"I'm sure the little cutie was part of the wonders you wanted to discover..." the little devil in his head said. He had to shake his head and clear it because if he thought about what happen at the airport any longer, he might as well just out a said that he wanted to know who the cutie was.

He could still picture that smooth caramel skin and blush pink juicy lips that just leaves a man wondering what it will look good wrap around. Levi was not ashamed of his sexuality; he was loud and proud, but he never advertises it because he respected people beliefs and views and the last thing, he wanted was to make someone uncomfortable.

"We're here sir," the driver said. He came out the cab after paying the guy and walked up to his cousin house. Now normally he would have gone straight in, but his cousin was not always descent...if you know what he means.

"You were supposed to be here half an hour ago," Amy is cousin said when she opened the door.

"And hello to you to, yes I had a safe flight thank you for asking Amy," he sassily replied grinning at her 'angry' face. They both tried to keep a straight face but at last they could not a broke out with scream and hugged each other in excitement.

Amy and Levi were not just cousins but best friends as well, they were thick like thieves and were each other partner in crime. They know things about each other that no one else knew and they have walked the walk of shame together.

"Gosh I miss you Vi, you should have moved out here with me long time ago instead of staying behind with that cheating no good of an ex," Amy said.

"Now, now....yes he was a cheater but he thought me a valuable lesson in life, which is never put your life on hold for no one...if they love you they got to be able to let you pursue you dreams," Levi respond throwing himself down on the couch. "And also, how flexible the human body can be."

They both burst out laughing at the last part. It was true he was cheated on, but he could not blame it all on his ex, he had a part to play because when he got busy with his work, he neglected him, and most times forgot about their dates. But he did not regret his decision to work hard because at the end of the day, if one wanted to cheat, they would of find all sort of opportunity to do it.

"Seriously how come the time managing Levi was late?"

At the question Levi instantly blush recalling the incident at the airport and that made Amy perked up.

"Spill!"

"I was captivated by a most beautiful specimen one could ever laid eyes on and I waved and said hi thinking he was smiling and walking towards me...not until his friends came rushing pass me and hug him that I realize that I made a fool of myself," he recalled hugging the pillow groaning into it. Amy on the other hand was laughing so hard that it causes him to groan louder.

"oh my gosh...I should have been there to record that."

"Stop it...It was not funny...if you saw this guy you would understand why I felt this way," Levi said looking at her. When she looked at him, she realizes that he was serious.

"He was that hot eh?"

"Hot is an understatement...he lit up the room with his smile...gosh those lips," he responded wishfully.

"Well you might see him again, then you could describe to him how many times to picture his lip somewhere you know...long," she joked. She was sceptical about Levi already falling for a guy he does not even know the name of, but this place was big what were the chances of them running into each other again.

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Chico screamed into the pillow silently, he could not believe he was so aware of the guy stare at the airport. It was so intense that he sworn he felt it on his skin; and let us not forgot that body. He had a body that he always admired in males and to have someone blatantly stare at you as if they wanted to eat you up was new to him. It was so new that as he was making his way to his friends towards his friends, he was silently praying from to meet him before he walked pass him and tripped on a flat surface and embarrassed himself.

The guy affected him so much that his eyes followed him out the airport door. Hoping that he would turn around and land those molten chocolate eyes on him one more time. Atlas when the door open and he exited, he left behind a wonder mind as to who was the owner of that hot gaze.