THE ANGELS STUDIO - Hunter

Chapter 1

A Note from the author: I do not condone what is portrayed in this story or the subsequent chapters, indeed I find myself both loving (for his genius) and hating (for his manipulation) one of the characters portrayed. Please enjoy and remember this is fantasy not reality.

This is my first story submission, there will be errors with my grammar and I originally wrote the story in first person from Jack's perspective, this didn't work, so I re-edited. If there are still occasionally first person perspectives that make no sense, I apologize.

I welcome feedback, constructive criticism, views on characters, suggestions for future chapters etc. I have a general idea of where I am going with the series, although nothing is set in stone.

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Jack Cooper believed that life was great when he turned 35. Married to Melissa, two beautiful children with a third on the way and he owned his own computer repair company, employing over 50 staff. His house in the suburbs was paid in full thanks to a recent inheritance� life was great.

It hasn't always been great though. He met Mel on his first day of elementary school and from that very first day, Mel made his life a living hell and so he in turn made hers hell.� They would call each other names, steal each other's things and they soon got a reputation that their teachers respected, if you were unfortunate enough to have them in the same class, to keep them separated.

It wasn't until Jack and Mel were teenagers, that their insults began to have an air of curiosity mixed in. It was subtle at first, a bitch comment here or a fucker comment there, would be followed by a silent stare.

You may think that their vile behaviour to one another was just a sign that they loved each other from an early age, but from Jack's perspective, you'd be wrong. He despised her with every ounce of his being and when he was 7, he actually came up with a plan to kill her, which involved dropping a piano on her like he'd seen on TV. With childish drawn plans in hand, he was ready to execute his plan, but realized that the likelihood of a teacher lifting the piano for him was next to zero, and so he had given up the idea.

Jack and Mel had watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer re-runs and joked about how Xander and Cordellia reminded them of their own youthful hatred of each other and then the subsequent budding relationship.

The problem, however, was that as their relationship progressed, it became apparent that their families disapproved and were constantly trying to split them up. At the age of 20, they were both disowned by their respective families as a consequence of them marrying. But they loved each other and so without any support from any family, Jack got himself an apprenticeship at a computer repair and support firm and Mel went into teaching.

This new found freedom and steady income allowed them the opportunity to make a down payment on a house. Although times were tough, they grew closer together and made a home for themselves.

Mr. Parker, Jack's boss, took him under his wing and taught him the ropes and after just two years, he made him a junior partner in his business. Why would he do that? Mr. Parker felt an affinity with Jack, for he too had been abandoned by his family early on and he respected Jack's work ethic. He became an almost stepdad to both Jack and Mel, supporting them if they needed it, but mostly just filling a void in his own life.

When Jack was 28, however, Mr. Parker had a heart attack and was found dead in his office. Everything had been left to Jack.� He now owned the business and had a sizeable fund that he used to buy his house in full. For weeks Jack was in turmoil, filled with guilt over benefitting so greatly from the death of Mr. Parker.

Soon though, the work load increased. Mel told Jack that he was being gullible and the board of directors were using him. He knew she was probably right; it wasn't the first time he had been termed as gullible.

He quickly took to the work though and found that he was good in his new position of authority. He pulled the board in line and life moved on.

With their newfound security, Mel requested that they start thinking about their future and a family. Jack had recoiled at first, but a bit of arm twisting and a lot of persuasion in bed, and they came to an agreement, they'd try.

With their busy work schedules, it took Mel six months before she fell pregnant. Jack had been in a meeting when his secretary walked in and handed him the phone.� �Jack, I'm pregnant.� Those words stunned, terrified and excited all at the same time. If you add an emotion, Jack was probably feeling it.

The pregnancy went by quickly and it wasn't until the wonderful day that things turned sour. Long story short, Mel had some kind of bleed and she nearly died during the birth of their son Hunter.

They always say having a baby changes your life and it certainly did for Jack and Mel. Jack took a lot of time off work to help Mel recover and look after Hunter. Time off quickly turned into working from home which he found he could easily do and like a good modern politically correct man and wife they shared the responsibilities.

Life quickly gained a new routine, and even though he� knew all parents thought it, he thought that Hunter was probably the cutest baby he had ever seen; he melted hearts wherever they went. Jack and Mel found themselves just wishing that their families could have been around and with very few friends, they felt isolated.

Nearly two years later, Mel announced she was pregnant again. It wasn't unexpected, they had been trying, but Jack had been reluctant due to her complications with Hunter. They agreed that Hunter would benefit from a little brother or sister and they came to an agreement that they would take more care this time around.

This time around, there were no problems during the birth of their second son, Zach. Again, he was a cute baby just like his brother had been.

Jack had by now become a work from home dad. He found it so stress free and he could be in the comfort of his own study, ignoring the screams of infants while Mel was home (a skill all parents learn I'm sure) and just get on with work.

Their final child wasn't planned, almost four years later they found out Mel was pregnant. Hunter was nearly 6 and Zach was 4. Although it was unplanned, they both agreed to go ahead; they were financially secure and Hunter had started school that year so it would be slightly easier.

There were complications once again this time during the birth and another bleed occurred. It was with mixed emotions that Jack held his third son; because Mel had passed away. And this is where the story really starts. A newly single dad, three young sons and thrown in the deep end with no one to turn to.

The funeral had been a quiet service almost three weeks before, very few people attended because they had no contact with family and very few friends. Hunter and Zach, were very mature about it all and apart from a few troubled nights, they had both seemed to cope well with the loss of their mother.

�Daddy, do we have to come here?� Hunter asked Jack for the seventh time in as many minutes.

�I want the park,� Zach pouted.

Ignoring Zach's statement, he chose to answer Hunter for the final time, �Yes, I need some things from the store. How about we go for lunch at Maccy�s after?� Jack felt like a bad parent for using McDonalds as a bribe.

�Maccy�s!� Zach shouted as they got out of the car.

Hunter didn't answer, he wanted his treat and knew if he was to get it, he had to drop his moaning. So instead he chose to follow his dad silently, refusing to hold his hand as they crossed the car park, in a silent protest.

The shopping mall had all the stores you could wish for under one roof and Jack needed supplies for work. He was attempting to get back into a routine now and this was a job he'd been putting off.

He was so pre-occupied with thinking of what he needed that he barely heard the, �Excuse me,� coming from a guy roughly his own age trying desperately to get his attention.

�Sorry�� Jack looked him over and realized quickly he was trying to sell him something, �Sorry, I'm not interested in buying anything.� Never hurts to be polite thought Jack, although had he�d been more observant, he would have completely ignored him in the first place.

�Oh� No, no!� the man said looking at his company logo on his shirt. �This is just a crappy temp job.� Don�t buy what they're selling, it's junk.�

He then whispered conspiratorially, �I own my own modeling agency and I hope I'm not being too forward, but your son is exactly what a client has asked for recently.� He paused for the merest of seconds to gauge Jack�s reaction. �It pays well if you need the money, but most importantly it's great for a kid's confidence and the kids always have a great time. Would you be interested?�

He sold it to him like a businessman and Jack had to give him credit for that, but he definitely didn't need the money, but the confidence thing? Mel�s constant bullying of him as a child made him a very confidence-lacking child and he definitely didn't want his boys lacking confidence.

The man smiled warmly, sensing that he had possibly won Jack over. �How about I just give you my business card and you can think it over?� he said, producing a small silver plastic business card.

Jack took the offered card without thinking about it. �I'd have a load of questions and I'd have to make sure Hunter wanted to do it too.�

"Hunter?" the man said looking to Jack's oldest.� <<<<<Then>>>>> thinking that perhaps Jack was an easy pushover, he decided to push his luck a bit. �I'd be happy to arrange an appointment. I'm free this afternoon if you want to come along to the studio and talk. I'll answer any questions you might have, even do a practice shoot with Hunter to see if he takes to it.�

The guy was friendly, well mannered and Jack was actually flattered slightly that a company would be interested in his son. So, they arranged to meet later that day at the address of the studio given to Jack and they went their separate ways.

At 4 PM they were pulling up outside of what looked to be a private residence, but it had a plaque on the wall, �The Angel Studio�. Jack had, had a talk with Hunter about it all before coming and he was unsure, but he liked the idea that he would be in a magazine or on TV. With baby Lucas in a pushchair, Zach in one hand and Hunter clinging to his leg because he had gone shy, they pushed the buzzer and were greeted by the same guy.

He smiled warmly, �So glad you came. Hi.� He aimed his hi and disarming smile at a very nervous Hunter.

�Come have a seat.� The room he took them to was very much like a living room, but just had a clinical dentist feel to it too. �So, my name is Ethan. I'm very glad I noticed you in the mall.� Do you know why?� He again directed his question to Hunter.

Hunter shook his head and continued to hug onto his dad's side as they sat on the sofa, Zach hopped up onto his dad's lap, but was busy looking around the room.

�Because I need a boy who looks just like you for some photo�s for a magazine about camping out.� He continued to smile, �So, can you tell me your name?� Hunter looked at his daddy for reassurance, but before Jack could give him a nod, Ethan spoke up again, �It's okay to tell me, your daddy doesn't mind.�

�Hunter,� the young boy replied quietly.

�Hunter.� That's a cool name.� And how old are you, Hunter? You can tell me.�

�Five, but I'm nearly six.� He replied this time without seeking Jack�s reassurance.

�Wow, I thought you were at least seven.� Ethan then looked to Jack, �I don't usually work with children as young as Hunter, it may be an issue, but we will have to play it by ear,� he said, hinting that he had indeed thought Hunter was older.

�Are these your little brothers?� He again spoke to Hunter with a warm friendly tone. Jack could tell he worked with kids a lot.

Hunter nodded. �That�s Zach and that's Lucas,� he said with a bit more confidence in his voice.

Hearing his name mentioned, Zach looked at what was going on.

�You've got a good looking bunch of lads, dad,� Ethan said to Jack.

�Jack,� he answered, giving him his name.

�Well, Jack, I'm sure Hunter is a fantastic big brother to both of them.� It was obvious he was directing the comment at Hunter, but he spoke it to Jack, �So, let's get down to business shall we?�

Zach jumped off his daddy's lap and moved over to a toy box that Jack hadn't even noticed.

�Yes,� Jack replied, suddenly feeling nervous himself for no explainable reason.

�Okay, well if Hunter takes to the camera, I've got a client that's been asking for a boy with Hunter's looks for a camping magazine.� It'll only be one or two pictures in the actual magazine if he decides Hunter is the right boy. But, I'm certain that he's exactly what he was asking for, although I'm a bit concerned he might be too young.�

All Jack could say was, �Okay.�

�We will have to do a trial run today and see if Hunter's okay with it. There are no fees, even though I'm an agent, I'm also the photographer. If I can't sell the pictures to clients then I don't deserve any money. If his pictures do sell, our company takes thirty percent, the rest goes to you� Or should I say, to you.� He smiled at Hunter who Jack didn't even think was understanding anything that was being said.

�I'm not here for the money," Jack repied, "but I want to make sure he's confident, it's something I lacked as a child.�

Ethan smiled, �Confidence is one of the many things that will grow. He will be a changed boy after a few shoots.�

He looked to Hunter again, �And I think you're a brave boy anyway aren't you?�

Hunter nodded and smiled back.

�We have the right to withhold pictures we don't deem good enough quality,� he said to Jack. �Mainly because it's embarrassing for my company and could be the doom of us, but mostly it's embarrassing for me if I take bad shots.� Ethan kept smiling at Jack and casting glances to Hunter to keep him included, �There's a contract you'd have to sign if the practice shoot goes well. Basically to say that Hunter works for my company and no other, is the gist of it.�

�Okay,� Jack answered simply

�I usually work with two other guys, but seeing as today was short notice and it's a weekend, they're not here. You said you had questions?�

�How often will he have to come? How long are the shoots?�

�That all depends how popular he becomes, what the client wants, etc. But a shoot is usually a couple of hours.� Sometimes we will do a couple of hours, have a break and do a couple more. It can be hard work. Do you think you can do work hard, Hunter?�

Hunter nodded and smiled again.

�Will you tell us which companies the shoots are for?� Jack asked

Ethan smiled again, �A lot of the companies are from overseas, so you won't have heard of them and they only print in hard copy local magazines. But if a scout picks up on Hunter for a commercial or something, then you'd be told the who�s and what�s.�

Jack nodded, it all seemed to make sense so far and he was struggling to think of the myriad of questions he had before coming here, but couldn't. �Okay, I can't think of more questions right now.�

Ethan continued with an easy smile, �Well how about we get handsome Hunter in front of the camera for a trial run then?� he asked of both Jack and Hunter.

Jack agreed and they all stood up.

Ethan led them into the next room, which was clearly used as the main studio. There were all sorts of props along one wall.

�Hunter, through that door there�� Ethan pointed off to one side, �Is the changing room. I put out the camping gear on the bench. Could you go change into it.� He asked, but with an authoritative tone. This was clearly Ethan's domain.

�Dad if you and your two boys sit at the back over there, we will see how this goes.� Ethan smiled again, more so when Hunter once again sought reassurance from his dad.

Jack nodded saying, �Go on,� while taking the offered seat at the back of the studio.

Zach was very interested in the props, and Ethan made a kind request of Jack to not let him play with them. Jack found he had to keep calling Zach to sit down.

Hunter emerged minutes later in what Jack would assume was Scout gear although he had never been in the Scouts and so wasn't sure.

Hunter made his way over to his dad, the button on the shorts undone and holding them up with one hand. �Daddy, I can't do the button.�

Jack had only recently started buying pants with buttons, for the most part most of Hunter's pants were elastic.

�They're a bit big on him,� Jack said seeing the shorts hang down in the front revealing the top of Hunter's underoos.

�Hmmm, let me see,� Ethan said walking up and turning Hunter around. �I was expecting an older boy for this job. If he gets the job, I'll have to buy a new set for the next time, because we can't have it like that, can we?� He had started by answering Jack and finished by talking to Hunter. �Its only a test shoot to see if Hunter takes to the camera, so it'll have to do.� He didn't give Jack time to respond, taking Hunter out in front of the cameras while Jack once again dealt with Zach.

�Okay, now stand, hands on your hips,� he said to Hunter, who in turn looked over to his dad for reassurance.

Click.

�Okay, fold your arms and look cool.�

Hunter again looked to his dad.

Click.

�And again... Hunter you need to look at the camera this time.�

Click.

Ethan was tutting and hmm�ing with every shot. Jack wasn't pleased that the waistband of Hunter's underoos was on display along with a patch of tummy, but it wasn't deliberate. Ethan had mentioned a few times already how he thought Hunter was older.

More poses, more flashes and Lucas started to grumble most likely because the flashes kept waking him up.

Turning to Jack, Ethan said finally, �Hmmm, I'm sorry I don't think this is going to work. Hunter keeps looking to you and ruining shots, and he's distracted by his brothers.� Ethan closed the lens on his camera saying, �I'm sorry. He's exactly what the client asked for too, it's a shame.�

Jack was feeling embarrassed about Zach's behaviour and now with Lucas starting to cry, he felt obligated to help out somehow. �Would it help if we waited in the other room?� Jack offered.

�I'm afraid company policy is we need a parent present.� Ethan replied, �You know what, it's my company� Yes, let's try that, if you don't mind.�

��No, of course not," Jack replied, "if you're sure it's okay?�

Ethan nodded, �How about it, Hunter?� Are you brave enough if your dad waits in the other room with your brothers?�

Hunter looked like a frightened mouse, but with the term brave being thrown around, he puffed out his chest and nodded.

He watched every step as his daddy left the room with his brothers, as did Ethan.

�Right then, let's try again, Hunter.� This time he guided Hunter to centre stage and stood him tall with a hand on his chest and one on his shoulders and then he took Hunter's hands and placed them on his hips. �Okay, stay like that, eyes forwards.�

Click.

�Reach for the sky Hunter, stretch.�

Click.

�These are camping pictures, Hunter, so I want you to pretend a bug has bit you on your tummy. Do you know what that feels like?�

Hunter nodded, �Itchy.�

Ethan smiled, �That�s right. So lift your shirt up, and itch that itchy like you've been bit. Good boy... Now stay still.� Ethan had to wait a while for Hunter to stop giggling at the make belief bug bite.

Click.

�Okay, next it's a sunny day at the camp ground, Hunter. Take your shirt off for the sun.�

Hunter froze, was this stranger-danger like his daddy taught him? He didn't want to take his shirt off though, that was for sure.

Ethan thought quickly, �Okay don't worry, Hunter.� We can stop and I'll let your daddy know you didn't want to listen.� He waited as he watched the cogs turning in Hunter's almost six-years-old head.

Without a word, Hunter lifted his shirt off and dropped it to the floor, folding his arms over himself with goose bumps going over him.

Click.

�Hey! I wasn't ready,� Hunter protested giggling, his previous concern forgotten in an instant.

�Okay, sorry, Hunter.� Ethan walked up and grabbed his hands again. �Okay, this next pose is a bit tricky. Normally only big boys can do it, but it's in all the magazines.� He pushed Hunters hands inside his pants, hooking his thumbs over the waist at his sides.

Hunter seemed oblivious, but it had the effect of pushing his pants down, revealing more of his underoos, clearly they were Spider-Man, the top of a Spider-Man figure could be seen now.

Click.

�Turn around, Hunter, look back at the camera.�

Click.

�Okay, now lie down on your back and pretend to be sunbathing.� Ethan moved around, Click, Click. With the pants being so baggy, lying down had the effect of pushing the pants out at the front. He moved to up by Hunter's head.

Click.

He reviewed the image on his camera to check it had worked. You could see down both legs of the pants and more importantly, the entire front of his underoos, they had the tiniest of bulges.

Click. Just to make sure.

Next he had Hunter pull his legs up to his chest and took some more shots. Then on his hands and knees.

�Hmmm, we don't have any real ice lollys for a hot day, Hunter. Do you think you can pretend your finger is an ice lolly? But, don't tell Daddy I didn't have the right props okay? I don't want him to hate me, he's nice.�

�Okay,� Hunter smiled and started to lick his finger.

Click.

�Good boy, suck on it, Hunter. Good, I bet that's nice.�

Click.

�Now lean back and wave at the camera. Good boy, stay still.� Click.

Ethan scooped Hunter up off the floor and pulled him into a tight hug, a hand on his rump as he did so, �You did so good, Hunter. I'm so proud of you, even more than your daddy is. You're such a big boy, well done!�

Hunter melted into the affection. Since his mommy passed away his daddy hadn't been as cuddly and he sort of understood why, but Ethan's attention was welcomed.

�You won't tell my daddy I was bad?� Ethan had almost forgotten his earlier not so subtle threat.

He put Hunter down, �How about we don't tell him about any of the no shirt pictures? That way he won't get mad at you?�

Hunter nodded happily.

�Okay, cutie, you go back in there and get changed into your normal clothes and hide Mr. Spider-Man.�

Hunter looked down and blushed, �I�m sorry.�

Ethan smiled. �It's okay, cutie.� We aren't telling Daddy or your brothers anyway are we? And Spider-Man is way cool, he's my favourite,� Ethan lied.

�Really?�

Ethan nodded, �Can I see him?�

Hunter froze for the second time, but Ethan was nice to him.

�Our secret?� Ethan made it sound like he was begging, which caused Hunter to nod and pull down on his pants.

They caught his underoos slightly on the way down, and nearly pulled them down. But they stayed up and with the pants around his ankles, Hunter stood proudly showing off in just his underwear.

�Wow!� They are very cool. Will you wear those next time?�

Hunter shrugged, �My daddy picks my clothes.�

Ethan smiled, rubbing his hands up and down Hunters arms, �How about you hide them in your room and then next time sneak them on before you come without Daddy knowing? I bet he's not as smart as you and won't know.� Ethan didn't care about what underwear Hunter wore, but he wanted to get him used to lying to his dad and keeping secrets.

Hunter thought for a moment before nodding.

�Okay," Ethan said with a smile. "So all secret, okay? No telling Daddy and he can't get mad at you. Deal?� He held out his hand to shake with Hunter, which had the desired effect of making him feel more grown up.

�Deal.�

�Okay, you go get dressed in your clothes you came in.� Then come straight to the next room okay? I'll be telling your daddy how good you did.�

Hunter ran to the changing room while Ethan walked out to find Jack and the other two boys.

�We're all done, Jack. He's just changing into his clothes. You're suggestion of staying out of the studio was a good call.� He was much better when you left. I got much better shots. And I'm certain he's right.�

Jack stood to shake an offered hand, �Good, did he enjoy it? Did he behave?� They had been gone for nearly an hour, Lucas was asleep now as was Zach, curled up on the sofa.

�Yes, he was a delight to work with. You have a fantastic boy. I'd like to invite him back for another shoot next weekend if that's agreeable? And the photos from today's session will actually be sent to the client to assess.� He was very good, your son is great.� Ethan laid the compliments on thick having learnt years ago that the way to win a dad over was to big his son up. He could almost see Jack swell with pride.

�Yes. of course. Thank you.�

Hunter came running out and ran into his daddy's arms, jumping into a hug and smiling brightly.

�Wow!� You must have a way with kids. I don't think I've seen him this happy for a while.�

�I was good, Daddy.�

�Yes, you were Hunter. I was telling Daddy how proud of you I am for being such a good boy in there.�

Hunter smiled, �Daddy, can we go to Maccy's again?� Now I'm hungry.�

Jack ruffled his sons hair and put him down, �Yes, we will go to Maccy's.�

�I'll have all your paperwork ready for next weekend, I'll give you a call in the week to arrange a time,� Ethan stated. �Would you like a hand?� he asked, gesturing towards the two sleeping boys.

�Yes, please, if you don't mind.�

Ethan moved round and picked up Zach, lifting him easily and placing a hand on his rear as he carried him. As dad walked ahead with the baby and Hunter, Ethan shifted his hand so his fingers reached under and between Zach's legs. He knew he was getting a feel, but he couldn't tell what of as they reached the car and he discretely repositioned again so as not to be noticed.

With goodbyes said, Ethan went back inside and rang his client in question.

�Derek, I'm going to send you some pictures later of a new boy. I know you didn't specify what type of boy you needed for your camping shots, but he's a slim green eyed, black haired beauty and his dad is easy to manipulate... No, no, the boy is extremely gullible. I'm giving him my tests, but you just worry about paying me for the shots on time this time� No, I reckon maybe a few months. You won't be the only client of mine after some custom photos, so make sure you do� Enjoy your evening, I'll be in touch.�

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