Seeing William (3)

Newer readers can find the first part of Seeing William at https://amandablogtest.blogspot.com/2018/12/seeing-william-1.html .

Emily watched the vision of loveliness get out of the car and bend to speak into the driver's window.  The pretty girl said a few words then lent forward to kiss the driver.   The blonde female driver.  A mature but extremely attractive blonde, female driver.  It wasn't a kiss on the cheek either: their lips lingered together.   Emily was liking this girl more and more.  

Emily looked across at William who was standing open mouthed.  "Is that who I think it is?"

"Yes," he gasped.   "I think so."

"And the driver?"

"That's his Auntie.  That's how I know.  He visits and stays with her a lot."

"He's changed, hasn't he?"

"He's g.g.g.gorgeous," stuttered William. 

"Yes.  He is.  Or should I say, she is?   His Aunt has certainly had quite an influence."

"I'll say."

"Did you know?"

"No."

"Really.  We always thought that he had a soft spot for you."

"We were just friends."

"William.  Don't be silly.  We could see the way he looked at you."

"No.  He liked girls.  In fact, he always talked about you.   He wanted so much to go out with you."

"I'm sure that was just a front.  We girls can tell.  We knew where his real interests lay.  He knew as much about fashions and make-up as any of us.  Didn't it strike you as odd that his locker had pin-up pictures of David Beckham and Ronaldo."

"They're good footballers."

"And?   He didn't have a picture of Wayne Rooney, did he?"

"Well, no.  I suppose not."   

"So what does that say about him?"

"He used to like football.   He wanted to play for the team.   ButI guess you may be right."

"I'm sure I am."

Andy spotted William and started to walk towards him and Emily.  The crowd parted to allow him through.   There were more admiring glances.   Some of the guys tried to make a move but their partners held them back.    No way were they allowing their guys close to that beauty.   Andy was embarrassed by all the boys and girls looking at him.  He played nervously with his hair. 

The girls saw where the girl in pink was heading.   If she wanted to go and speak to that Emily, that was OK.   Amongst the boys, only William had ever gone out with her and they never seemed to get anywhere.   They doubted whether he even got to first base let alone past it.   They knew where Emily's real interests lay.  

"Look, he's coming over," said Emily.  "He looks rather timid."

"I'm not surprised.   It's probably the first time he's been out like this."

"Oh, I doubt that.  Have you seen how he walks in those heels.  He's had practice.  Lots of practice."

"Maybe when he's with his Auntie.   I bet he's  never been out in public before.   Not like this. Not by himself."

As Andy walked, some of the girls had flashes of recognition.  There were murmurs in the crowd.
  "I know that face."  
  "Isn't that Andy?"

  "It can't be?"

  "Is that really him?"

  "I told you he was a sissy when he was in the team."

  "But he fancied girls."

  "He might have done."

  "But she's so beautiful."
  "But he's so beautiful."

  "So you fancy him do you?"

  "Where does he get his hair done?"

  "And that outfit?"

  "But he's so sexy."

  "I didn't know you were gay."

  "I'm not but he's so pretty."

Andy heard the voices and tried to walk faster.  He was worried by what people might say or think. And then he remembered what Aunt Jane had said just before he'd got out of the car.   "Be what you want be to be.   Be what you've always wanted to be."   

Andy looked up and faced the crowd.  He halted  It was time to take the initiative.   "Hello girls," he said to those nearby.  "Hello boys.   It's lovely to see you all.  Now where's William."   The crowd parted as he stepped forward again. 

"I think we should make him feel at home," Emily said.   "I think you should kiss him William."

"What?" exclaimed William.

"Say hello, and kiss him.   Isn't it what you want to do?   Isn't it what your heart says? "

"You won't mind."

Andy was only yards away.   "Of course not.  He's made a beeline for you.   What do you think he wants?  Kiss him."

"But everyone's watching."

"Kiss him.   The boys will only envy you.  Most of the girls too.."

"Yes Emily," muttered William as Andy approached.   He stepped forward from Emily's side and took Andy's hand.  "Hello, Andy.  You look wonderful.  He gave a Andy a little hug and they exchanged cheek kisses."

"I said kiss him," said Emily.

Andy and William parted slightly.  Andy looked into William's eyes.  "Please," he whispered.   William bent slightly and kissed Andy's lips.  He watched as Andy's eyes widened and then rolled.    They separated.  "Thank you," gasped Andy.  And then they kissed again. 

There were mutters of approval from the crowd and then applause.

"Can I say hello too?" enquired Emily.  William and Andy parted and Emily took Will's place.  "Hello, Andy.   It's been a while.   William says you'd wanted to go out me when we were at school.  You should have said.  You only needed to ask."   And she too kissed Andy.  On the lips. A kiss that was soft and tender.    Andy felt himself melting.   Emily was kissing him.  He'd always wanted to go out with Emily.   But this was better.  Much better.   And William too. Aunt Jane had been right.  This is what he wanted to be.  "Time we all went in and had a dance," said Emily.  "We have an evening to enjoy.  All three of us."

The End or rather A New Beginning