15. Mikey
It’s been a wild ride between me and Trent, a man who I know proudly call my Forever Daddy.
From our first meeting in the diner, to Daddy driving all the way back to that very same location – I know just how lucky I am to have Trent in my life.
It might still be early in our relationship, but I feel confident that we’ve got what it takes to build something that will last for a very long time.
Speaking of which, it’s completion day down at the Los Torros Tornados training complex, and I’m super-proud to have played a part in building this incredible facility.
‘Hey, Xander, this place looks wicked cool,’ I say, walking over to Xander and Lane with a big smile on my face.
‘It sure does,’ Xander replied. ‘My Daddy said that this could be the project that takes the Construction Boys to a whole new level.’
‘And I think he might be right,’ Lane adds, smiling as he surveys the magnificent main gym complex. ‘Speaking of the boys… there’s someone I’d like you to meet, Mikey.’
‘Ooh, great!’ I reply. ‘I love meeting new people.’
‘Mikey, this is Taylor,’ Lane says, calling Taylor over from the outdoor rehab area. ‘Taylor, this is Mikey. He’s our biggest and best driver. If the Construction Boys need supplies either delivering or picking up, Mikey’s the man we rely on.’
‘Hey, good to meet you, Mikey,’ Taylor says, offering his hand.
‘Good to meet you too,’ I reply, shaking Mikey’s hand and smiling. ‘Are you joining the BCB’s?’
‘Yeah, I think I might be,’ Taylor replies, a look of happiness in his face. ‘I’m new to this whole Little thing, but… it’s who I am. I know that now. And I’m ready to embrace the hell out of it.’
‘I think Taylor’s going to fit in around here,’ Reece laughs, handing Taylor a fresh beer and passing me one too. ‘We work hard, we drink harder. Beer, juice boxes, or milk, it’s all the same!’
The four of us laugh.
I think Lane and Reece are right, Taylor seems like a good guy, and I want to make sure he settles in with the rest of the crew too.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and drama free construction crew. Unlike many of the old school crews, we don’t really do personal rivalries or toxic crap, and I want to show Taylor just how fun and rewarding it is to be a part of the Construction Boys.
As I walk with Taylor, I look over toward my Daddy and see him laughing and joking alongside Ranger and Reece.
I don’t know what they’re talking about – probably super-boring Daddy things – but once I’ve got Taylor settled into the group, I’m going to go and find out for myself.
After all, with such busy lives, me and my Daddy need to make the most of our time together, right?
‘So, wait, Ranger was about to tell you what happened between him and the barista and then… he had to rush off?’ I laugh. ‘This is getting silly now. I think Ranger’s hiding something. Do you think…’
‘That Ranger and the barista are a thing now?’ Trent replies, chuckling. ‘It certainly crossed my mind. At the very least, I think they’re seeing a lot of each other, if you know what I mean. Put it this way, I’ve noticed that Ranger’s had a coffee bean smell on his shirt more than once recently. Make of that what you will!’
‘Do you think Ranger will ever say what’s going on?’ I giggle, imagining all of the naughty things that him and the barista could get up to at Dark Beans .
‘I don’t know, maybe,’ Trent laughs. ‘But Ranger is a Daddy who likes to move very quietly. He’s not exactly an over-sharer, let’s just put it that way. But, hey, whatever works for him. He’ll tell me when he’s ready, I’m pretty sure of that. It just might not be this decade, is all!’
The pair of us laugh as we continue back toward Daddy’s car.
‘So, what’s the plan?’ Trent says, unlocking his Porsche, the gleaming black paintjob looking as fresh and striking as ever. ‘You staying here with the boys?’
‘I could do that,’ I say, teasing a smile in the corner of my mouth. ‘But I’m thinking it might be fun for us to go to the surf shack? Maybe have another surf lesson…’
‘Boy, I think we’re even better matched than I thought,’ Trent laughs, putting his arms around my waist and bringing me in close for a kiss. ‘It’s a date. You drive the truck, I’ll go in my car. Last one there sits on the suction cup dildo!’
‘Wait… what?’ I exclaim, a look of shock and joy coming over me. ‘But wait… a truck versus a Porsche, that’s no fair!’
‘Hey, we all have to play the hand we’re dealt, boy,’ Trent says. ‘And something tells me that you won’t hate losing this particular race.’
I laugh and we embrace once more before getting into our vehicles.
I feel so grateful to have met my Forever Daddy, and I know that with my fellow Littles in the Construction Boys around me, I’m working in the best crew in the whole world.
However, work is the last thing on my mind right now as I’ve got a race to lose… ummm I mean win – LOL!
Anyway…
It’s time to drive off into the sunset and meet my Daddy at our perfect little surf shack. I wouldn’t swap Trent for any other Daddy out there, and tonight is going to give me yet another reason why we’re perfect for one another.