Announcement

Zayne POV

We all burst out laughing as soon as I closed the door on Jack. "Oh God, that was awesome! Really. Jack really is just the best. The best!!" I wiped a tear from my eye from all the laughter.

"I can't believe he really bought all that. He actually thought this was a legit interview?" Melanie was as astounded as everybody else.

"Well, dumb and handsome seem to be the only key qualifications for this job." Doug chortled.

"You would know Doug." Melanie elbowed him.

"Hey, I'm smart. I do the work. I only help out on the floor because we are short handed...well, that and it's also kinda fun."

"Oh we are going to have tons of fun with Jack," I added in "he does have the job, yes?"

"Well duh, we already told you we were going to hire him right on the spot. We only arranged all of this for you just because it was hilarious!" Melanie clutched her ribs.

"But really, we are not gonna let a score like Jack get away, especially since we need the help. He will do well in this job." Agreed Doug.

One of the others from the tables next to ours spoke up, "Well, glad you guys found your man. And thanks so much for bringing us along. We should definitely do this another time, I got some great footage." The guy who spoke was going over the video he took of Jack.

Ah yes, I should probably mention, Melanie, Doug, and I are the only ones here who have an actual position in Dream Gale. Everybody else here are just friends of ours playing a role for their own perverted desires just like the ones in the waiting room. "Be sure to send that footage to the rest of us. I plan on editing it for promotional reasons. I'm going to wait a minute or two before I go out there to tell the big guy the good news. I need to make it look like we had an important discussion."

"I don't think your school friends out there would mind watching over your friend in the meantime. Just don't let him know how valuable an asset he can be, he might leave us for a competing business." Melanie pointed.

I almost rolled my eyes, "Please, Jack doesn't have the smarts to pull that off. Plus, I'm going to make him love it here."

"Not to mention we have our secret weapon in case he wants to leave," Doug threw a companionable arm around my shoulders and pointed at me "he is totally head-over-heels for our Zayne!" I smiled and blushed at Doug's remark. I'm normally better at hiding my emotions but I was actually happy to hear that statement.

"Ah yes, I can tell right away from the way he looks at you Z. Not to mention that slip of the tongue he made during the 'emergency' question."

"How about you Zayne? You after more than just his body?" Doug waggled his eyebrows.

That was fair question. I knew I definitely had feelings for Jack. Strong feelings. I knew I hated it when Liz grabbed his dick. As much as I loved showing him off, I don't want anyone else but me getting handsy with him. Not without my permission. But I can't help feeling that if I were to give in to these emotions and give them a name, let alone say them out loud, that I would be betraying my father. I never thought that I could feel so guilty. Not only for feeling affection for the son of my dad's hated enemy but also for lying to Jack, who really is a truly kind and decent human being.

"I'm still mulling that over." I evaded the question as I shrugged out of Doug's muscular arm. "Now, I got to get back to our new employee. I have plans to celebrate with him once I tell him the big news." Not to mention I had to save poor Jack from all of my friends outside before they started to lay their hands on him.

Jack's POV

I was trapped. Stark naked in front of at least a dozen young strangers. All of whom have come for the job I wanted so desperately. As they circled me, there was really no place for me to sit down or hide my rear. I suppose I could run for the exit but then where would I go with no clothes? Zayne had the key to the car so I couldn't sit and wait out there.

Just as I thought of him, Zayne appeared to sweep me away, "Alright Jack-my-bee, I have something to tell you, so lets head to the car." I happily followed Zayne outside as quickly as I could.

As we emerged from the alleyway, a couple and their daughter gasped as they saw me. I blushed and tried to give them a friendly wave to show that I wasn't hostile. My heart was still hammering when Zayne let me in the car. He was still laughing at my exposure as he hopped into the driver's seat next to me, "Wow Jack, you never fail to turn heads no matter where you go."

I can't believe I did that. I really can't believe I did all that! It thought. Now that Zayne and I were alone in the car, it finally sunk in. All those humiliating things I just did in front of those people. They got to see everything. EVERYTHING. I know what was expected of me during the interview but I knew this memory was going to haunt me for the longest time. As for whether I not succeeded after all that...I cleared my throat and decided I just rip off this band-aid and get my result, "So...how did I do?"

"Wha...? Oh yes, the interview!" Zayne's face went solemn. I knew it. I blew it. How can I not blow it? I was totally unprepared, I gave stupid answers that made me look like a fool, I never did real work in my life, and I looked totally ridiculous doing that physical exam in my birthday suit. Why on earth would they hire me? I let everyone down. I let Rorke down, I let myself down, and I let Zayne down. He worked so hard to get me this chance and I blew it. He told me what to do and I still ruined everything. Jack, how could you fail this poor kid? You are supposed to be older, why aren't _you _supporting him? How could I make this up to everybody who has helped me while I have been bumming on my ass? Especially sweet and wonderful Zayne..."The truth is Jack...you got the job."

I was holding my head down at the moment and then snapped back up, "What?"

"Jack, we hired you. You got the job. Welcome to Dream Gale Jack-my-bee." Zayne's eyes, they had never looked more beautiful then they did now. And that's saying a lot.

"I...I got the job?"

"Yep."

"I...I got the job. I got the job! I GOT THE JOB! YES!" I punched the car roof so hard I rocked the whole vehicle. I couldn't believe it, I finally got a job. After all those rejections from the most basic establishments just because of my father's infamy (and limited work experience), Jacobee Wendell has finally landed himself a job. "I can't believe I got the job! I did it! I actually did it! Zayne...!" looking back at Zayne, I could no longer contain my happiness. I threw my arms around him and squeezed him hard in a giant bear hug "We did it! We really did it! Thank you for everything Zayne! You're my angel! Thank you! Thank you, Thank you so much! You're the best! I never could have done this without you. Thank you! Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!"

"Jack...you're crushing me!" Zayne wheezed out as I held him tighter but I couldn't hear him. I only peppered the top of his head with a barrage of kisses. Zayne managed to slip out of my arms to break free using his lithe figure. He took in a deep breath, "Holy...! Thought I was gonna die there for a sec. Are you half-ogre or something? Your strength is unreal."

"How...? Tell me how. How did I get it? I could have sworn I blew the interview. What about those other candidates?" I still couldn't believe how lucky I was.

"Oh...well, they were so impressed with you they didn't bother with other candidates. They hired you right off the spot."

I raised my eyebrow, "Seriously? They were impressed with _my _interview that much? But I said so many dumb things and..."

"Like I told you, they actually really appreciated the fact that you showed up naked. That not only saved them time for the physical but it showed them that you are willing to commit to the job no matter what. They believe that you excel in preparation and they love the fact that you went out of your way to make their job easier. All those other pussies couldn't do what you did back there Jack-my-bee. Plus, they all actually really liked your answers. They said it was refreshing to have someone answer so honestly during the interview. So many people lie. Not to mention I put in a good word for you."

"Zayne, I'm so sorry."

"For what? Almost crushing me to ****?"

"I'm sorry I ever doubted you. All that stuff we did in there felt so weird and I felt so useless I thought that not even you could land me this job. If I'm being honest, there were times I hesitated; thinking your advice was never going to work or that you had given up on me because I was a total failure. But everything you told me actually paid off. I'm so glad I listened to you. There is no way you could have ever steered me wrong. Oh Zayne, could you ever forgive me?"

Zayne looked thoughtful, "Sure, but from now on you're going to listen to everything I tell you? Right?"

"Yes! Everything! If there is anything you need, I'll do it!" I nodded enthusiastically.

"You promise you will always believe in me?"

"Always, I will never doubt you again. I promise."

Zayne smiled and patted me on the cheek. "Consider yourself forgiven Jack-my-bee. You just do everything I say and you are going to make a lot of people happy." He leaned forward and we kissed. Surely there was nothing I wouldn't do for this boy. "Ah yes," Zayne pulled away "I suppose you're gonna _have _to do everything I tell you now," he winked "since I'm now officially your boss."

It was my turn to laugh with joy, "Ah yes, that's right! You're my boss now." I leaned forward and kissed him on the forehead. "What's your command boss man?" I smiled.

"First thing's first," Zayne started up the car and fastened his seat belt "we are going some place to celebrate."