Well a day late once more, I apologize. I know by now my apologies probably don't mean much any more, lol. But I am sorry. Itry to keep my own deadlines, but I can't seem to budget my time right. So here I go...hope you like it
Part 16
Kyle opened the door to the apartment and was immediately hit but an intense heat. He made himself walk the rest of the way in, and locked the door behind him. He put his pack down and looked around the room. Max and Alex were both laying on the sofa, clothed, and Liz was on the recliner, also clothed under a blanket. But something was off. The air felt heavy. Kyle was sensitive to changes and knew something big had happened in this very room. But he was too tired to wake the others up and question. He’d just have to ask them about it tomorrow.
He walked to his room, stripped and climbed into his bed. A few minutes later he could hear movement in the other room, and then heard the door to Max’s room close. His looked up when his door opened slowly.
“Liz?”
“Can I sleep here with you? The recliner is giving me a killer neck cramp.” Liz said as she approached his bed.
“Uh, I’m kinda naked under here.” He said.
“S’ok.” She shrugged and pulled off her own clothing.
“What are you doing?” Kyle asked in shock.
“Making it even. Now scoot.” She pushed him over and climbed into the covers. “Mmm, it’s warm. Can we cuddle?”
“What?”
“You know, cuddle, spoon. For body warmth. And plus I just really like to cuddle.” Liz said.
“You can’t really be serious.” Kyle said, still not believing Liz had actually taken off her clothes and climbed into his bed.
“Why not? Come on, we’re both friends. And I don’t have to worry about you getting touchy feely, cause well, you hit for the boy’s team. Now damn it Kyle, shut up and put your arms around me.” Liz said and took Kyle’s left arm wrapping it around her waist. “Now good night.” She yawned.
“Night.” Kyle said, still very confused to be cuddling with a naked woman.
~*~
Michael limped into his apartment and immediately felt the loss of Alex. The apartment looked more dirty, more desolate. He sighed and threw his coat onto the sofa. He walked into Alex’s room and noticed he’d left some things behind. He looked in the closet and found some articles of clothing that might fit him. He looked on the bed side table and saw some other objects he could use, some razors, and other toiletries.
Michael walked across to his room and laid down carefully on the bed. His ribs were still a but sore, but everything else felt better. It was Thursday, Cowboy Jim would be coming by tomorrow. He let out a long sigh and tried to think up ways to get himself out of the appointment. He thought about not being home that day, but Cowboy Jim would know what he was doing. He could just work tonight and hope that he got enough money to keep Jim at bay, but he knew he wouldn’t take it. So he would just wait it out. He was thinking about tracking down Alex, and possibly get some help, but he didn’t want to bother him anymore.
No, he would just take care of himself. Like he’s always done. He kicked off his sneakers and closed his eyes, hoping sleep would come and just deliver him from his current state. He dreamed of running off, maybe back home, but he knew he could never do that. His parents thought he had gone off to find a better job, if they knew what he really do it would kill them. He never really had a real job. He tried it once, but failed miserably. He just wasn’t cut out for the 9 to 5 deal. He liked just being home and catch up on some reading, or just thinking to himself.
He took a painful intake of breath as he attempted to roll on his side. That was the first time one of the Johns had ever gotten rough with him enough to send him to the hospital. If they tried anything with him, he usually brushed it off or kicked the shit out of them. But this time, he didn’t expect it, and he was distracted.
He sighed and rolled out of bed heading over to Alex’s now vacant room. He settled down on the old cotton sheets and closed his eyes once more.
~*~
Liz woke up later to find herself naked in bed with Kyle. She immediately sat up, clutching the sheets up to her chest. Her head throbbed and she had to fight back the urge to run to the bathroom and spew. She tried hard to remember what had happened last night that led her to Kyle’s bed, naked. She thought back and could vaguely recall talking to Kyle about cuddling, and disrobing. Ok, so nothing happened there. But still, something in the back of her mind was trying to make her blush.
Porn. Yes, she remembered renting a porno to watch with the guys. She remembered taking it out and asking to watch it. Watch. Oh god!
She covered her mouth to keep from gasping out loud. Yes, she was watching, that she remembered. She had actually asked to watch Alex and Max have sex. Yes, and they did to her surprise. And she watched, and they watched her touch herself. She had watched them fuck.
She smiled to herself and sat up straighter as she felt herself begin to get aroused all over again. She needed to shower. That was it. She gently took the sheet and wrapped it around herself. As she pulled away, Kyle turned over and laid on his back. She looked down and looked at his naked body on the blue sheets. Lucky bastards, she thought to herself and walked into the bathroom.
~*~
Meanwhile, in Max’s room, the couple were beginning to stir. Max was the first to open his eyes to the harsh sunlight that illuminated the room. He blinked and turned over trying to shield his eyes, when they met another pair of eyes.
Alex looked back at him with sleep heavy eyes.
“Hey.” Alex said, in a hoarse voice. “I feel like shit,” he groaned.
“Ah, me too.” Max mumbled. His throat was dry and his mouth tasted awful.
“We got drunk.” Alex said getting Max’s attention. “We watched some porno Liz brought over.”
Max nodded.
“We were drinking. And then she asked…” Max said.
“She wanted to see us fuck.” Alex groaned and turned on his back. “Ah, and we did.” he groaned and turned back to his side.
“Are you ok?” Max asked, concerned.
“Yeah, just a bit sore.” Alex smiled.
“I’m sorry.” Max said and leaned in to place a kiss on Alex’s shoulder.
“Hey, no apologies. I do remember that I enjoyed it.” Alex laughed.
“Agh, we didn’t wash up did we?” Max said and he felt the residue of their coupling on his stomach and legs.
“Yuck, no. If you don’t mind. I’m going to go wash up.” Alex said and got up from the bed.
Alex walked out after putting on his boxers and went to the bathroom. He heard the shower running and looked in Kyle’s room. He was still asleep. Must be Liz, he thought. He slowly turned the knob and walked in. He was immediately surrounded by steam and the sounds of Liz humming.
“Morning.” He said.
“Oh, good morning.” She said and peeked through the curtain to see who it was. “Hey Alex.” She smiled and blushed.
“Hi, uh you don’t mind if I wash up do you. I’m covered in dried goo.” He joked.
“Um, no problem, just cover your eyes.”
“Cover my eyes? Oh come on, you can’t possibly be shy.”
“I am, ok.” She said. “I’ll let you come in, but you can’t look. Keep your back turned.”
Alex laughed.
“How am I supposed to clean myself?”
“Just come in then.” She sighed and pulled the curtain aside to let him in. He peeled off his boxers and stepped in.
“I promise I won’t get aroused.” He joked as he stepped behind her.
“Oh stop.” She giggled and tossed a handful of lather at him.
~*~
Max pulled on his boxers and a tee shirt before getting out of his room. He could hear the shower going in the bathroom and walked in assuming it was Alex. When he stepped inside he could hear both Alex and Liz talking within the shower.
“Guys?” He called out.
“Hey Maxie, wanna join?” Liz laughed as she poked her head out.
“Yeah, it’s ever so fun.” Alex said and smiled over at Max.
“What are you guys doing?” Max asked as he sat on the edge of the toilet set.
“Killing two birds with one stone. She needed to wash up, and so did I. Come on in. Don’t worry, it’s nothing sexual.” Alex teased as he pulled Liz into his arms and kiss the back of her neck.
“Hey stop that, I came here to relax, not get all worked up.” Liz said and pushed Alex away.
“Now you two play nice or I’m going to have to go in there.” Max said jokingly.
“Oh, now that’s a thought.” Alex said with a grin.
“Fine, if that’s how you want it.” Max said and stood up removing his clothing, and stepping into the shower. “Move forward. I barely fit.” He laughed as the three of them struggled to fit.
“Hey watch it, I almost slipped.” Liz said.
“Ok, this isn’t working out like I thought.” Alex laughed.
“That’s because the shower is only for one person, or maybe even two. Three is pushing it.” The three if them froze as Kyle spoke. “What are the three of you doing in there anyways?” He asked.
The heads poked out of the shower, hair all lathered. He couldn’t help but smile.
“We’re getting cleaned up.” Max grinned.
“And you couldn’t do this separately because…”
“Well, this way we’re conserving water.” Alex said matter-of-factly.
“Yeah, we know how much you love the environment. We’re doing this for you really.” Liz said. There was a minute of silence before all four began to laugh.
“Ok, just don’t make a mess.” Kyle said and left.
“Yes, mom!” They all called out and burst out laughing.
~*~
Alex sat in his office, smiling to himself as he recalled the events of the past week. After their little adventure with Liz as director, the trio had pretty much spend all of their free time together. They would pick up Liz after her shift and go watch a movie, or going to the park. Whatever they did, they did together. He reached into his desk drawer and pulled out a strip of pictures they had taken in a photo booth. The first had the three of them, with Liz in the middle smiling, the second had them all sticking out their tongue, the third had them looking serious, and the last had Max and him kissing while Liz stuck out her tongue and had her finger in her mouth in mock gagging.
He laughed to himself and could hardly believe this was his life now. Not only a month ago, he was living in a run down apartment and prostituted himself out for a damn man in a cowboy hat.
No, he wouldn’t think about that now, not anymore. He had a better life now. One with a good job, great friends, and an even better boyfriend. He said that again to himself and smiled. Yes, he had a boyfriend, a fabulous one. Max was everything he ever wanted and more. He was so generous and let’s not forget, hot.
A knock on his door brought him back. They needed help upstairs with their system. He nodded and went right up.
~*~
Max filed all the cases they had given him. No he wasn’t handling cases, he just filed them away in their proper order. He kept replaying the week in his mind. He had never recalled having so much fun. He and Alex were doing great. For his first boyfriend, he was certainly getting along just fine. He couldn’t stop thinking that now he had someone he cared about truly to come him to every night. In two weeks it would be Alex’s birthday, and Max had something perfect planned.
“Max, could you come into my office please.” Mark Davis said.
“Uh, sure Mr. Davis.” Max said and put away the rest of the files.
They walked into the larger office and Mark offered Max a seat. The infamous Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith walked in and also took seats. Max held his hands in his lap and waited nervously.
“Well Max, you’ve been doing a great job here, and we just all wanted to congratulate you on all your accomplishments.” Mark said and smiled kindly at Max. “And well, we’ve all talked about this and we decided that we’d like you to be our junior law intern. It’ll mean a wage increase, more responsibility, and you’ll be moved into my office. So what do you say Max? Are you interested?”
Max’s eyes opened wide and looked at the older men around him. He looked at Mr. Smith and took in his warm smile. Then he looked at the always quiet Mr. Johnson. He could read no emotion there.
“Well Max?” He heard Mark ask again.
“Oh, yes, of course, I would love to take the position.” Max said and stood up to shake their hands.
When he took Mr. Johnson’s hand he could feel the coldness of them. His grip was firm and Max had to pry his hands free. “Uh, thank you very much.” He said to the others.
tbc...
