Yup. I need your proofreading skills!You mean Anna, correct?
Yup. I need your proofreading skills!You mean Anna, correct?
Yup. I need your proofreading skills!
Excellent---you are a true master with words.Here is the next ( a bit shorter part) of The Beach House.
The fizzy water danced in my mouth, tiny needles acupuncturing me from the inside.
His dick had been there—in this very mouth—just hours earlier. Just hours. And I’d fucking blown him.
I fucking had.
I’d felt its ridge along my tongue, the head pushing deep—to the very end of it, in fact.
I know the scent of his groin. The taste of his precum. The way his ass moves when he runs.
I’d made a fool of myself.
I’d made him hard.
His tongue licking my neck, moving upward—gentle, sensual against my earlobe. That playful smile as he watched me watching him, pulling out his dick for me.
The way his briefs had to be peeled down over his thick, muscular thighs—the elastic stretched tight, almost too tight to slide over them.
The tanline of his shorts.
How he loved being watched. How he loved me watching him. Watching his body.
He played me—and I followed.
Oh yes, I’d followed.
Reluctant… but wanting.
Yeah, fuck, how I wanted him.
And how I had wanted him.
All this time, I’d needed him.
Longed for him.
Calling it friendship. Best friend.
I shook my head. Tried to focus.
The girls were talking. The shadows of the old church had shifted across the restaurant, now resting over the table beside ours. People were talking. Someone laughed.
I shrugged. Was there a blanket around? Some kind of chill had gotten to me.
Now he leaned over, gently kissing Anna’s neck.
Had he unbuttoned his shirt some more? The roundness of his pecs was showing.
I downed my glass and poured some more water into it. It was a local brand. The bottle was heavy—probably some kind of artisanal quality signal.
The sky was still blue, towering above us, framed by plastered facades and glistening windows. Not a cloud in sight.
I felt Sussi’s hand on my arm.
—Are you alright?
She actually seemed concerned.
I stretched a smile and took another gulp.
—Of course. Why shouldn’t I be?
She still looked concerned.
—Just a little dizziness. We’ll have food soon.
—Okay, if you say so. Maybe we should head back to the house soon?
—Yeah, maybe. But let’s enjoy the food first.
She nodded, let go of me, and turned back to Anna to continue whatever they’d been talking about.
Mats tilted his head, still watching. He must have unbuttoned his shirt. Maybe even folded the sleeves higher.
His biceps were more visible now. So were his triceps, flexing like a breathing fish as he moved.
Those eyes of his.
Yeah.
That first meeting—he’d just rounded a corner, saw me, and smiled. That broad smile that fills the room.
Was that when?
His first sleepover. How I reluctantly—eagerly—followed him undressing. Still remembering the first glimpse of the bulge.
His white underwear, tightly trimmed against his body, and that bulge…
Tanning together.
Watching the muscles on his back as he reached into the freezer bag. How the sun rested on his skin, outlining every contour, every shape.
Then he had leaned back, resting on the sand next to me, not caring if his hand touched mine. Me, resting on my elbows, scanning the horizon—but always ending up staring at that bulge.
Following the trail of hair inward, beneath the lining. Hoping he’d need to adjust something—because when he did, I’d catch a glimpse of his pubes. And that dick. His big dick, resting, centered on his tight balls. Carelessly knowing it was being watched.
And if we turned over to lie on our stomachs, reading, talking, discussing…
How I leaned in, energized by every second our shoulders touched.
How I whispered—just to get his head close enough, so my lips could brush against his skin.
His ears were always cool.
And he bowed his head when I made him laugh.
His whole body moved when I made him laugh.
Yeah.
Best friends, we said.
Yeeright.
The waiter interrupted with our plates. He changed the cutlery, and within seconds, there were four steaming dishes in front of us. A strong scent of pepper, sweetness, and salty butter spread across the red-and-white, gingham-patterned tablecloth.
Ohlala for the French, I thought.
I pulled my hair back and sat up straight, resting my hands on either side of the plate, trying to look orderly, but messing that part by lifting the knife just to play with it.
Anna ordered some red wine somewhere in the background.
Cheers, she said after the glasses had been filled.
—Cheers, I said, lifting mine toward the blurry figures surrounding me. Not knowing what else to do.
Mats must have handed me his glass, asking if I wanted to try the wine.
I nodded and let the ruby liquid play against the tip of my tongue.
Strange, I thought, how it smells of Mats.
I gave it back with a slight nod, our fingers resting against each other for a second as they met.
I felt my pulse rise.
Am I gay??
I needed to throw up. Deep breaths.
I felt another version of me leaning back in the chair, hands behind his head, saying—Duuuh, bro! Of course I am. That’s what he told me. Of course!
But, I’m not gay!? How can I be? I’m Erik. I’m here.
Yeah, right, the figure said, tilting his head to watch the sky.
I can’t be! I’m… I’m… just not gay. That’s it. That’s right. That’s how it should be.
It felt calming to know that.
Sussi radiated her presence next to me. Her blurred outline, sipping wine while explaining something with her other hand gesturing in the air.
Of course I am. That’s my girlfriend.
Either I trust myself—or I don’t.
But that man on the other side of the table… that boy… I mean, How can I love a man? A boy?
He’s just nice. That’s all. Nothing more.
I can live without him.
Of course—it’d be sad if he weren’t here. But I’d survive.
That’s not love. That’s… something else.
I mean, I’m not Cate Blanchett and Mats is not Leonardo DiCaprio, haha.
The laugh helped me breathe, but the blurry faces around me suddenly seemed mildly concerned.
I heard Anna’s voice:
—Something wrong with the food?
—What? Her question surprised me. —What do you mean?
—Well, you gave off this strange… sound. And you seem off somehow. I just… well, we just wondered if something’s wrong.
—Oh no! All good here, I said, and quickly cut into the confit to take a bite.
—This is lovely, isn’t it?
I smiled and turned to meet their gaze, offering a flash of reassurance to each and every one of them.
The girls continued their conversation.
Mats stayed silent.
I’ll have to face my parents, I thought, feeling the chill grow colder.
Sitting on the sofa in the living room. Meeting their concerned faces. Seeing how their eyes would meet in quiet understanding. Hearing them agreeing that this "explains things".
How they'd pat me on the shoulder, saying they still love me, that "this doesn’t change anything."
But it would.
Their gay son.
Dropping expectations. Thinking I’d join the theater. Doing “gay” things. Kindly asking if I’d want them to walk with me in the Pride parade.
Filling the kitchen with rainbow teacups, just to make sure I felt included. Hoping for a cute boyfriend who can join them for shopping—but he won’t be able to help with the house or the garden.
Their gay son.
The bullies from school, laughing the second they hear of it: So the poof is gay. Knew it all along. Reassuringly patting each other on the shoulder, certain they’d been right from the beginning.
Saying hi in a peculiar tone to me if we pass on the street— lifting their now limp wrists into the air, taking a few exaggerated steps, as if they were on a catwalk.
But.. hey, I think Sussi is beautiful. I love her amazing green eyes. And I laugh at her jokes. And I like kissing her. Yeah—that’s right. I like kissing her.
And the sex… yeah… Cumming in her is amazing. No condoms. Feeling her nipples get hard when I play with them.How my dick just fits inside her. Fills her. No barriers. Just pure sex. A man and a woman.
My woman. As it should be.
I’ll be even more alone than I’ve ever been.
The headache was fundamental. I took a deep gulp of the water and turned to Sussi.
—Do you have any pills for a headache?
—Yeah, probably…
She grabbed her bag and started searching through it, still continuing her conversation with Anna. After some rummaging, she presented a white box with paracetamol written all over it.
—Here you are. Gosh, you look really pale, Erik.
She moved her chair slightly away.
—Sorry, but if you’ve caught something… I don’t want to ruin my vacation.
I gave her a faint smile.
—Don’t worry, you know I slept badly.
—Yeah, that’s right, she said, but didn’t sound convinced.
—You know what, Anna’s voice was reassuringly steady. We’ve all had our food now, and Erik, you really don’t look well. I think it’s time for us to head back to the house so you can get some rest.
She turned to the others for approval.
I heard Mats’s voice in the distance.
—Yes, a nap would be great.
I turned toward the closest figure in white and asked for the receipt. He nodded and went to the cashier at the bar to get it.
—You know what? We can make some fizz and bring it to the beach, Sussi said.
—Oh yes, Anna cheered, I like your thinking, sistah!
She swayed her hand in the air as if dancing.
—This day is getting even better.
—Sounds great, I said. I’ll come down and join you sooner than you think.
—We’ll be waiting for you. No one can party like you, Erik.
There she did it again—Anna, always rooting for me. How could I ever have thought about Mats the way I had? Just crazy.
I shook my head in disbelief.
Mats turned and smiled at her.
—No one can party like you, darling.
They kissed and smiled at each other.
Then I felt his leg gently touch mine. The coarse hair brushing against my skin, moving slightly up and down against it. And he let it stay there—resting against mine under the table.
I got hard. Rock hard.
The waiter stood by the bar, waiting for the bill to be ready for us.
—I’ll take care of it, I said as I rose to leave the table. No worries.
I turned to adjust my shorts, not to give anything away. Took a deep breath, pushed my shoulders back to straighten my posture. Deep breaths. Manly steps. Walking toward the bar.
Anything to get away. Anything to be straight.
The waiter stood by the bar, presenting the bill on a small plate he handed me.
He had dark brown eyes, almost black hair with neatly shaped curls that framed his face.
Broad shoulders, about my height.
There was something melancholic in his smile—like he knew something I would never understand.
Would he want to kiss me?
He was beautiful, after all.
And so was the girl at the cashier.
Short hair. Big—almost anime-shaped—eyes. Unpainted, soft pink lips.
Would she want to kiss me?
I tried to act casual as I searched for my card in one of the front pockets. The outline of my dick was pressing against the fabric—ready to get out and play.
I didn’t dare look at the waiter. Maybe he’d understand something?
After I had OK:ed the sum, adding a generous amount of tip, he took the card and tapped it against the machine, giving me a gentle smile as we waited for the transaction to go through.
He really did have beautiful eyes.
Suddenly, I wanted to make him smile.
—The food was excellent, you know. Please tell the chef.
He looked genuinely pleased.
—Well, merci, monsieur, I’ll certainly let her know.
—And the service… it was great. Really… great.
He handed me the card, holding on to it when I reached for it.
—That makes me very happy to hear. It’s been a pleasure having you with us.
He paused for a second before adding:
—As well as your friends.
We both held the card now. He looked almost shy.
—Well, we’ve totally enjoyed everything. From the huîtres to the confit de canard.
—Then I hope I’ll have the pleasure of seeing you here again.
—I hope so too, I said, unable to break my gaze.
—Are you all family… or friends?
—Oh…I turned and pointed at them —The two on the other side are my best friends, and the girl sitting next to me… or where I sat—sorry—she’s my girlfriend.
—Your girlfriend? Well, elle a eu de la chance, monsieur.
He let go of the card, and I slid it back into my pocket. It felt like my brain stood still, so I had no idea what he just said, but hey—I’m all for winging it.
—Well, yes, we’ll definitely come back if we get la chance. Merci, monsieur.
I smiled at him and took a few steps backward before I turned. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d just missed something.
We gathered our things, left the dining area and stepped out onto the street. Right outside, I made a short stop just before we exited, turning in the hope of catching one last glimpse of him.
He was still by the counter, straightening a stack of menus. He looked up, as if searching for something, and then saw me and smiled.
That made me smile too.
Before I knew it, I gave him a quick wave, just like a shy schoolboy.
And you know what? He waved back.
To be continued...
This wasn’t the upright, flirty, cocky Mats who’d pressed against me just yesterday. This was someone else entirely—closed off, folded neatly back into himself.
More like his usual, introverted self.
She leaned over towards Anna.
—I’d always suspected he’d go for them older ladies.
I rolled my eyes.
—Sussi, really? Well, I shrugged, that would explain our relationship, I guess.
—I’m not older!
—Really? Yeah, right sorry about that—must be only your looks then.
—Fuck you too, Erik.
—Well, anything to get a fuck around here. Wouldn’t you say Mats?
Then Anna turned to me.
—But you, Erik—come on, spill. Sussi, I know that you’re a good girl, but Erik—what’s the dirtiest thing you’ve ever done?
—The dirtiest… to a girl? Hmm... let me think...
I couldn’t help glancing at Mats, who met my eyes for not more than a second.
—Whooooa! So… not only girls, huh?
—Anna, you need to be specific. I thought you aimed broader. I mean, we had cats…
Anna burst out laughing, and Mats smiled with clear relief.
—Oh, that poor cat of yours. This explains so much.
—Well, to be fair, it was Sussi who brought the cat. That’s all I’m saying.
—Here we go again. Now I’m the sick one?
—Darling, you are always the sick one.
Trying my best Michael Palin impression—confident as a lumberjack—I replied in a terrible mock French-American accent:
—Aaah oui, je les connais bien, nudge nudge.
No one laughed—either because they didn’t get the reference, or worse, because they did. Just an awkward shuffle and a few concerned glances. So, I had to reclaim some dignity.
—There’s a tide? Sussi turned to us, eyes still wide open.
—Yeah, Mats said, the ocean was all gone this morning.
—This morning? You were up this morning?
Anna’s question seemed to catch him off guard, so I jumped in.
—Naah, he wasn’t. But the tide went out while we sat on the beach.
I smirked.
—And he’s a surfer—so, you know, lean and strong, sure… but timing’s never really been his thing.
I tried to shift their focus.
—After all, aren’t we all just happy, and slightly surprised, he manages to keep his job?
Now Sussi joined in.
—The obvious line of thought. Now come on, Mats—spill the beans. Four hot guys in one van… when do you hook up? And who’s the hottest?
I cut in, trying to sound casual.
—Oh, come on, Sussi. What kind of question is that? Why not let the man finish his oysters before you dive into his sex life? And besides, how come you’re never that intrigued about what I do with my friends?
Sussi smirked.
—That’s because I know your friends, and I don’t want to see them in wetsuits. But Mats’s friends, on the other hand…
—Oh my God, Sussi—are you for real?
I shook my head in disbelief, while Anna was laughing like crazy, holding her hand over her mouth to keep from spitting out the wine.
And you are so kindExcellent---you are a true master with words.
Yes – I agree, that's the side of him he shows when he's with Erik - whichs surprises Erik. There’s a reason behind Erik’s hesitation that runs deeper than what’s happening in this particular part of their lives. I’m constantly trying to balance keeping the pace fun and light, while still offering glimpses of how the characters live outside the immediate scope of the story. My hope is that their personalities will become more defined as things evolve.Hm. This actually confused me a bit. Except for dinner last night (Mat's first episode of cold feet following a sexual encounter with Erik), we haven't seen a "usual" introverted Mats. He's been ever-ready to exchange quips with Erik, energetic, athletic, restless, and yeah, cocky. So I was surprised by that description. (Yeah, Sussi called Mats boring, but really, who trusts her opinion on that sort of thing?)
Discombobulated — now that’s a word I now can't get enough of. And yes, I really enjoyed writing that scene — letting Erik get a bit mouthy and jab back where it stings. I’m very fond of that character.I salute Erik. However discombobulated by his emotions (and Mats's ambivalence) he may be, Erik is ready to deliver a good jab where it's deserved. And those were deserved.
Yeeeez. I think it is good for Mats to be challenged. And for Erik to challenge him.See? Always ready. And he knows just how to make Mats squirm and how to ease off. Bravo to our narrator.
Well, that was a tough crowd.But it seems Erik can't pull off jokes referring to outside material.
(And Chris, I salute you and Erik both for your familiarity, as non-Anglo-Saxons, with the Monty Python oeuvre. Very gracious of you after the way they dissed your homeland during the opening credits of MP and the Holy Grail.)
Well, let's see about that, shall we?And for all the jabs that Mats deserves, Erik's aways ready to bail him out of an awkward turn in the conversation. I hope Mats appreciates just how much Erik has his back.
Aaaaw—you are so kind Michael! And I am so happy you like the story.Awesome update and material. Your writing and character development is Excellent as always--this story and characters are just hot as fuck my man...You have outdone yourself. THANKS!!!
This story is so good, loving it! I want to keep reading and am disappointed when each chapter ends.After that, he was all about control. Steering me with his lips, barely brushing the head, teasing the foreskin against them, then lowering… quicker and quicker.
His finger inside me dug deep, pressing in, then up — what was he up to? Trying to squeeze my balls from the inside? Whatever the plan — tickling the prostate created fire. Real fire.
He kept stroking my stomach while his mouth worked its magic. His hand moved as lightly as a butterfly along the outlines of my muscles, creating ripples that multiplied as they travelled over, inside, and around me. Treated my abs like sphere like stones in a Japanese garden.
The shave made my skin shimmer and shine, making every move easy. And his mouth… those lips, those gentle caresses, while his dark eyes watched my descent into heaven.
I couldn’t stop myself from pressing my groin against his face, forcing my dick deeper…
But he restrained me. He used his weight and sheer force, controlling my movements down to the smallest detail.
And he enjoyed the power he had.
He smiled — even with his mouth full of me.
Every light bite turned my skin into a dynamo, generating beams of energy that charged the string between my balls, growing tighter, heavier — more and more ready to blow.
I had never enjoyed the sight of my thighs more than now — how the muscles moved in perfect coordination, like a bagpipe parade, with Mats’s body centered over them like a giant figure balloon floating through a St. Patrick’s parade. His dark hair tangled in sweat as his strength worked to match mine.
He backed off for a second, still focused on every detail of jerking my foreskin.
—I want you to shoot now. I think you’re ready.
And then he leaned in again, mouth open, aiming my dick straight into it.
And who was I to disobey a direct order? No siree.
He let another finger join inside, and it made my ass explode. The pure pressure shattered any restraint I might have had — I could almost hear the click when my dick unlocked. His lips glistened in the soft light, his mouth open for whatever load I was ready to release.
And I shot.
My thighs, tensed to the max for what felt like a lifetime, imploded as the thunderbolt of orgasm crashed through me. All the brute force I had built within them came together, driving out what was many erect hours of sperm into my man’s mouth.
I shot. And he swallowed.
Load after load fountained into him, and he took it all. His tongue swept up any stray drops that missed their mark, claiming the debris like a dragon after burning King’s Landing.
And I arched like the vaults of the Sistine Chapel, while he held its spire. He was the Pope, and he had just given me Holy Communion.
My Pope.
He rose, stretched his shoulders, never taking his eyes off my dick, which now rested heavy against my thigh. His tongue swept the last traces of sperm from his hand and cheek. I heard a soft chuckle.
—Wow, that was… a blow.
He turned to watch me — a rather unimpressive sight, draped in sweat and exhaustion.
—And here I was, thinking you had stamina.
I raised a middle finger at him.
—Oh, Mr. Dictionary seems to have left us again, has he?
I managed to whisper:
—Quoting Ab Fab is my thing. Get off it.
—It seems to me that you’re the one getting off.
I heard the grin in his voice as I pushed myself up to rest on my elbows. The sweet scent of my sperm mingled with the cedar and citrus of the shower gel.
—You know what, asshole? I have absolutely no energy to match that right now. I’ll get back to you, I promise. But right now…
I shook my head, too wasted to respond properly.—I have nothing.
He took another careful lick off the skin of his hand, doing it slowly so I could follow every detail.
—Well, that’s because I have it all. All your little babies gathering inside me for a while.
—Exodus, I murmured and fell back, resting my arms behind my head.
—Sexodus, and a lot of it, if you keep looking like that.
He tilted his head, taking in the whole view.
—You know I’ll fuck you if you keep being this hot.
I nodded in response.
—And what’s stopping you now?
—Dinner, baby. The grill’s glowing and the girls are drinking. They need another man at their side.
He leaned in and kissed me on the cheek.
—And so do I.
To be continued...
Oh - that is sooo nice to hear! Thank you!This story is so good, loving it! I want to keep reading and am disappointed when each chapter ends.![]()
can’t get enoughHere is the next ( a bit shorter part) of The Beach House.
The fizzy water danced in my mouth, tiny needles acupuncturing me from the inside.
His dick had been there—in this very mouth—just hours earlier. Just hours. And I’d fucking blown him.
I fucking had.
I’d felt its ridge along my tongue, the head pushing deep—to the very end of it, in fact.
I know the scent of his groin. The taste of his precum. The way his ass moves when he runs.
I’d made a fool of myself.
I’d made him hard.
His tongue licking my neck, moving upward—gentle, sensual against my earlobe. That playful smile as he watched me watching him, pulling out his dick for me.
The way his briefs had to be peeled down over his thick, muscular thighs—the elastic stretched tight, almost too tight to slide over them.
The tanline of his shorts.
How he loved being watched. How he loved me watching him. Watching his body.
He played me—and I followed.
Oh yes, I’d followed.
Reluctant… but wanting.
Yeah, fuck, how I wanted him.
And how I had wanted him.
All this time, I’d needed him.
Longed for him.
Calling it friendship. Best friend.
I shook my head. Tried to focus.
The girls were talking. The shadows of the old church had shifted across the restaurant, now resting over the table beside ours. People were talking. Someone laughed.
I shrugged. Was there a blanket around? Some kind of chill had gotten to me.
Now he leaned over, gently kissing Anna’s neck.
Had he unbuttoned his shirt some more? The roundness of his pecs was showing.
I downed my glass and poured some more water into it. It was a local brand. The bottle was heavy—probably some kind of artisanal quality signal.
The sky was still blue, towering above us, framed by plastered facades and glistening windows. Not a cloud in sight.
I felt Sussi’s hand on my arm.
—Are you alright?
She actually seemed concerned.
I stretched a smile and took another gulp.
—Of course. Why shouldn’t I be?
She still looked concerned.
—Just a little dizziness. We’ll have food soon.
—Okay, if you say so. Maybe we should head back to the house soon?
—Yeah, maybe. But let’s enjoy the food first.
She nodded, let go of me, and turned back to Anna to continue whatever they’d been talking about.
Mats tilted his head, still watching. He must have unbuttoned his shirt. Maybe even folded the sleeves higher.
His biceps were more visible now. So were his triceps, flexing like a breathing fish as he moved.
Those eyes of his.
Yeah.
That first meeting—he’d just rounded a corner, saw me, and smiled. That broad smile that fills the room.
Was that when?
His first sleepover. How I reluctantly—eagerly—followed him undressing. Still remembering the first glimpse of the bulge.
His white underwear, tightly trimmed against his body, and that bulge…
Tanning together.
Watching the muscles on his back as he reached into the freezer bag. How the sun rested on his skin, outlining every contour, every shape.
Then he had leaned back, resting on the sand next to me, not caring if his hand touched mine. Me, resting on my elbows, scanning the horizon—but always ending up staring at that bulge.
Following the trail of hair inward, beneath the lining. Hoping he’d need to adjust something—because when he did, I’d catch a glimpse of his pubes. And that dick. His big dick, resting, centered on his tight balls. Carelessly knowing it was being watched.
And if we turned over to lie on our stomachs, reading, talking, discussing…
How I leaned in, energized by every second our shoulders touched.
How I whispered—just to get his head close enough, so my lips could brush against his skin.
His ears were always cool.
And he bowed his head when I made him laugh.
His whole body moved when I made him laugh.
Yeah.
Best friends, we said.
Yeeright.
The waiter interrupted with our plates. He changed the cutlery, and within seconds, there were four steaming dishes in front of us. A strong scent of pepper, sweetness, and salty butter spread across the red-and-white, gingham-patterned tablecloth.
Ohlala for the French, I thought.
I pulled my hair back and sat up straight, resting my hands on either side of the plate, trying to look orderly, but messing that part by lifting the knife just to play with it.
Anna ordered some red wine somewhere in the background.
Cheers, she said after the glasses had been filled.
—Cheers, I said, lifting mine toward the blurry figures surrounding me. Not knowing what else to do.
Mats must have handed me his glass, asking if I wanted to try the wine.
I nodded and let the ruby liquid play against the tip of my tongue.
Strange, I thought, how it smells of Mats.
I gave it back with a slight nod, our fingers resting against each other for a second as they met.
I felt my pulse rise.
Am I gay??
I needed to throw up. Deep breaths.
I felt another version of me leaning back in the chair, hands behind his head, saying—Duuuh, bro! Of course I am. That’s what he told me. Of course!
But, I’m not gay!? How can I be? I’m Erik. I’m here.
Yeah, right, the figure said, tilting his head to watch the sky.
I can’t be! I’m… I’m… just not gay. That’s it. That’s right. That’s how it should be.
It felt calming to know that.
Sussi radiated her presence next to me. Her blurred outline, sipping wine while explaining something with her other hand gesturing in the air.
Of course I am. That’s my girlfriend.
Either I trust myself—or I don’t.
But that man on the other side of the table… that boy… I mean, How can I love a man? A boy?
He’s just nice. That’s all. Nothing more.
I can live without him.
Of course—it’d be sad if he weren’t here. But I’d survive.
That’s not love. That’s… something else.
I mean, I’m not Cate Blanchett and Mats is not Leonardo DiCaprio, haha.
The laugh helped me breathe, but the blurry faces around me suddenly seemed mildly concerned.
I heard Anna’s voice:
—Something wrong with the food?
—What? Her question surprised me. —What do you mean?
—Well, you gave off this strange… sound. And you seem off somehow. I just… well, we just wondered if something’s wrong.
—Oh no! All good here, I said, and quickly cut into the confit to take a bite.
—This is lovely, isn’t it?
I smiled and turned to meet their gaze, offering a flash of reassurance to each and every one of them.
The girls continued their conversation.
Mats stayed silent.
I’ll have to face my parents, I thought, feeling the chill grow colder.
Sitting on the sofa in the living room. Meeting their concerned faces. Seeing how their eyes would meet in quiet understanding. Hearing them agreeing that this "explains things".
How they'd pat me on the shoulder, saying they still love me, that "this doesn’t change anything."
But it would.
Their gay son.
Dropping expectations. Thinking I’d join the theater. Doing “gay” things. Kindly asking if I’d want them to walk with me in the Pride parade.
Filling the kitchen with rainbow teacups, just to make sure I felt included. Hoping for a cute boyfriend who can join them for shopping—but he won’t be able to help with the house or the garden.
Their gay son.
The bullies from school, laughing the second they hear of it: So the poof is gay. Knew it all along. Reassuringly patting each other on the shoulder, certain they’d been right from the beginning.
Saying hi in a peculiar tone to me if we pass on the street— lifting their now limp wrists into the air, taking a few exaggerated steps, as if they were on a catwalk.
But.. hey, I think Sussi is beautiful. I love her amazing green eyes. And I laugh at her jokes. And I like kissing her. Yeah—that’s right. I like kissing her.
And the sex… yeah… Cumming in her is amazing. No condoms. Feeling her nipples get hard when I play with them.How my dick just fits inside her. Fills her. No barriers. Just pure sex. A man and a woman.
My woman. As it should be.
I’ll be even more alone than I’ve ever been.
The headache was fundamental. I took a deep gulp of the water and turned to Sussi.
—Do you have any pills for a headache?
—Yeah, probably…
She grabbed her bag and started searching through it, still continuing her conversation with Anna. After some rummaging, she presented a white box with paracetamol written all over it.
—Here you are. Gosh, you look really pale, Erik.
She moved her chair slightly away.
—Sorry, but if you’ve caught something… I don’t want to ruin my vacation.
I gave her a faint smile.
—Don’t worry, you know I slept badly.
—Yeah, that’s right, she said, but didn’t sound convinced.
—You know what, Anna’s voice was reassuringly steady. We’ve all had our food now, and Erik, you really don’t look well. I think it’s time for us to head back to the house so you can get some rest.
She turned to the others for approval.
I heard Mats’s voice in the distance.
—Yes, a nap would be great.
I turned toward the closest figure in white and asked for the receipt. He nodded and went to the cashier at the bar to get it.
—You know what? We can make some fizz and bring it to the beach, Sussi said.
—Oh yes, Anna cheered, I like your thinking, sistah!
She swayed her hand in the air as if dancing.
—This day is getting even better.
—Sounds great, I said. I’ll come down and join you sooner than you think.
—We’ll be waiting for you. No one can party like you, Erik.
There she did it again—Anna, always rooting for me. How could I ever have thought about Mats the way I had? Just crazy.
I shook my head in disbelief.
Mats turned and smiled at her.
—No one can party like you, darling.
They kissed and smiled at each other.
Then I felt his leg gently touch mine. The coarse hair brushing against my skin, moving slightly up and down against it. And he let it stay there—resting against mine under the table.
I got hard. Rock hard.
The waiter stood by the bar, waiting for the bill to be ready for us.
—I’ll take care of it, I said as I rose to leave the table. No worries.
I turned to adjust my shorts, not to give anything away. Took a deep breath, pushed my shoulders back to straighten my posture. Deep breaths. Manly steps. Walking toward the bar.
Anything to get away. Anything to be straight.
The waiter stood by the bar, presenting the bill on a small plate he handed me.
He had dark brown eyes, almost black hair with neatly shaped curls that framed his face.
Broad shoulders, about my height.
There was something melancholic in his smile—like he knew something I would never understand.
Would he want to kiss me?
He was beautiful, after all.
And so was the girl at the cashier.
Short hair. Big—almost anime-shaped—eyes. Unpainted, soft pink lips.
Would she want to kiss me?
I tried to act casual as I searched for my card in one of the front pockets. The outline of my dick was pressing against the fabric—ready to get out and play.
I didn’t dare look at the waiter. Maybe he’d understand something?
After I had OK:ed the sum, adding a generous amount of tip, he took the card and tapped it against the machine, giving me a gentle smile as we waited for the transaction to go through.
He really did have beautiful eyes.
Suddenly, I wanted to make him smile.
—The food was excellent, you know. Please tell the chef.
He looked genuinely pleased.
—Well, merci, monsieur, I’ll certainly let her know.
—And the service… it was great. Really… great.
He handed me the card, holding on to it when I reached for it.
—That makes me very happy to hear. It’s been a pleasure having you with us.
He paused for a second before adding:
—As well as your friends.
We both held the card now. He looked almost shy.
—Well, we’ve totally enjoyed everything. From the huîtres to the confit de canard.
—Then I hope I’ll have the pleasure of seeing you here again.
—I hope so too, I said, unable to break my gaze.
—Are you all family… or friends?
—Oh…I turned and pointed at them —The two on the other side are my best friends, and the girl sitting next to me… or where I sat—sorry—she’s my girlfriend.
—Your girlfriend? Well, elle a eu de la chance, monsieur.
He let go of the card, and I slid it back into my pocket. It felt like my brain stood still, so I had no idea what he just said, but hey—I’m all for winging it.
—Well, yes, we’ll definitely come back if we get la chance. Merci, monsieur.
I smiled at him and took a few steps backward before I turned. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d just missed something.
We gathered our things, left the dining area and stepped out onto the street. Right outside, I made a short stop just before we exited, turning in the hope of catching one last glimpse of him.
He was still by the counter, straightening a stack of menus. He looked up, as if searching for something, and then saw me and smiled.
That made me smile too.
Before I knew it, I gave him a quick wave, just like a shy schoolboy.
And you know what? He waved back.
To be continued...
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