Star stood on the sand that night, fully dressed. It was dark and cloudy! No Stars shone in the sky! It was no use, swimming tonight! He wouldn't be re-charging, he had no flute to play!

He had no way of reaching out to Dusty tonight! He felt empty, and sad! Why did he long to see Dusty so much? He couldn't be falling so quickly, could he?

Dusty probably wasn't thinking about him right now. He was probably fast asleep, tucked up in bed!

Turning slowly, he headed back towards home!

That was when he heard it!

He turned back and started to run, across the sand and down the beach. His heart pounded, in excitement.

He saw the light ahead, combined with the sound, he knew exactly where to go.

He slowed as he got nearer! The sound hurt his ears, but he didn't care! It was the person, that he cared about.

Dusty stood on his Veranda, a small lantern at his feet. The flute to his lips. Playing the most dreadful noise, trying to call the one, he most wanted to see. Star had said he couldn't hear the flute. But he hoped and prayed it would work.

Earlier that day he had been returning from the Cafe, following the tide line, hunting for treasures as usual. He had seen a flash of light, as the sun reflected off something in the sand. He had recognized the flute, right away as he pulled it out of the sand.

It had felt warm, in his hand! Seeing it up close like this, he marveled at its beauty! Why was it here? Had Star lost it? Dusty had taken it home, washed away the sand and dried it.

He had tucked it into his shirt for the rest of the day, held close against his heart! It was funny and sentimental, but it felt wonderful to have something of Stars', with him.

When night had fallen, he had wondered how, he could meet up with Star again.

There were no stars sparkling in the sky tonight, and Star had no flute to play! If Star could not call for him! Could he do it instead?

Dusty was about to give up, he was out of breath from blowing into that flute. He lowered the flute. His world was silent once more. He didn't even hear his own breath!

Dusty!

Had he heard that? Someone saying his name, it was only a faint sound!

Dusty!

It was louder now, clearer! - Star?

I am coming!

Dusty looked up, scanning the beach! - Where are you?

Almost there!

Dusty could see him now, running down the beach, heading his way! His heart fluttered in excitement. His breath quickened!

He watched as Star stopped at the bottom of the steps, gasping for breath! Then slowing climb up! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Dusty counted, each step as Star got closer! Until Star stood, only an arms length away.

Reaching up, Dusty removed Star's glasses. Placing them down beside the flute.

Stars eyes were sparkling wildly! Dusty smiled. How he loved those astounding eyes!

Star's breathing had settled a little, but his heart was racing! Just standing close to Dusty was unbearable. To be so close, but not touching! He was going crazy with longing!

Dusty was smiling at him!

I really want to kiss you! Can I? - Star asked.

I want to kiss you too! - Dusty replied. He reached to grab Star's hand and pull him through the door, and into his bedroom.

Star pulled Dusty in against him, finally getting the closeness he craved. Then lowered his head, to take Dusty's soft lips in a firm kiss.

Dusty returned the kiss, reaching into Star's hair, his fingers playing in the strands, massaging Star's scalp.

Star moaned, as pleasure overtook his senses. He deepened the kiss, his hand moving up under Dusty's shirt, caressing his back!

Things escalated quickly! Star felt like he was loosing control! He had to stop! He pulled away gasping, holding Dusty at arms length away from his body!

Dusty! I have stop!

What's wrong?

You are getting me too wound up!- how could he explain? - If we keep going, I will be spending the night, in your bed!

Oh! - Now Dusty understood! He thought about what, Star was saying. Did Star actually want him like that? Sex? Dusty had never done that. Never had the opportunity, or anyone interested in him before. Did he want to try? He was aroused, he had feelings for Star! He definitely wanted more kisses too. More Caresses!

Good lord! Star listened to all of this going on in Dusty's mind! The more he heard the more he knew, he should leave. But the more he found himself rooted to the floor!

I want to!

What? - Star asked.

I want you to stay, in my bed! I want to do that! With you!

Dusty! - Star was fighting against the temptation, that was wearing him down!

Just promise to go easy, on me!

That was it! The fire had been ignited. The fight had been lost, Star kissed Dusty again, tumbling them both down onto the bed.

He concentrated on being gentle, it was the best he could do for Dusty now. Make it enjoyable for this guy who was stealing away his heart, piece by piece!

Star removed Dusty's clothes, and then his own! They crawled in under the covers, Star kissing and caressing Dusty's body, until they were both craving release. Then he took them both to the Heights of ecstasy!