a job. I was over the moon when I got this job and I desperately don't want to lose it." I listened patiently as Adam went on "But I was scared stiff you guys would work out I'm gay and give me a rough time like the kids at school. So I decided to be all macho, one of the lads. But I cocked it up, didn't I. The guys hate me more than if they knew I'm gay. They think I'm just a brat."

He took a gulp of beer and a deep breath before carrying on.

"As I said, I fancied you from the first time I saw you. You're gorgeous, I love guys with long blond hair and you've got shoulders to die for."

I felt myself blushing - no girl had ever given me compliments like that - but he wasn't finished.

"Oh and those sexy long legs. You wouldn't believe the number of times I've gone home and had a good wank thinking about you. What made it worse was that you are the only guy who has any time for me. But I know you've got a girlfriend and I don't stand a chance, so I had to be extra careful. But when Mr Redbotham had me over his knee all I could think about was that I wished it was your lap I was in. Then I saw you had a hard on and I could feel that Mr Redbotham had one as well. Then you held me and I could feel it against my own and your hands working towards my bum. Well, I just lost it, thinking 'it's now or never', and I had to kiss you. And you responded!

"Oh, I'm so sorry, Chris. Please don't be cross with me and please, please don't tell the other guys, I'll never live it down."

Tears beaded in his crystal clear blue eyes. I crossed to the sofa, put my arm around his shoulders and cuddled him as he sobbed again.

"Hey, come on," I said, "There's no need for that. I'm not cross with you, I'm flattered, really I am."

"Yeah?" said Adam, dubiously.

"Yes. Look, you've been open and honest with me, I'll repay the compliment, but you've got to promise not to tell the others too."

"'Course."

"Well, 'til last week I thought I was a pretty average straight bloke. I'd shagged plenty of girls before I met Jeanie and I'd enjoyed it. But…but the 'earth had never moved' for me, like it's supposed to. And I'd soon get bored with women's company." I'd never framed these thoughts before.

Then I'd told him all about what had happened with Mr. Redbotham and how he had made me see how stupid I'd been. I even gave him an edited version of the night I got raped.

Adam listened open-mouthed, not saying a word.

"Then, when Geoff told me about your last cock-up, I really thought the same medicine might sort you out - at least give you the chance of keeping your job, because I really do care about you. Then when Mr. R. asked for me to bring you round I started getting excited about seeing you have a smacked bottom too. When I saw your lovely naked butt, I was really turned on but I felt sorry for you too. Then, when you started sobbing, I just had to take you in my arms to comfort you, but I wanted to feel