Besides, Blake reasoned as he exited the subway station and walked across the street to his apartment building, hopefully he’d be able to get another position within a month. With all the firms gearing up for tax season now, he’d surely be in demand. Blake unlocked his door and set his bag down on the floor. Having spent almost every day at Jeremy’s place, his apartment seemed a bit too quiet and lonely for him. He decided to remain in his suit and tie so as not to draw Jeremy’s suspicion. Getting out early was one thing; meeting Jeremy wearing casual clothes was entirely different. He checked his mail and paid some bills, wincing at the credit card statements.
With Jeremy waiting for him at the gym, Blake made a quick turn around and left the apartment, going back to the subway. During the ride, he took out his phone and began to plan how much money he’d be receiving from his severance and balancing it against his expenses. No more Uber rides or restaurant dinners. He’d have to suggest to Jeremy they eat in more, and he’d start cooking. No more movies, but that wasn’t a big deal. Jeremy loved cuddling on the sofa with him while he watched his favorite old movies.
By the time he reached his stop, Blake’s head hurt from thinking of all the lifestyle changes he’d have to enact. At least for tonight, he vowed to put it out of his mind and enjoy the evening with Jeremy. His step quickened as he walked down the block, eager to see his boyfriend. Even without revealing his problems, having Jeremy hold him would go a long way toward making him feel better. The last time he came to the gym, he’d blown Jeremy before they had sex, with the staff right outside, and Blake wondered if Jeremy would be as daring again tonight. He hoped so.
He pushed open the door to find the gym crowded, mostly with men who took their fitness very seriously, although several women trained there as well. This wasn’t a gym to look pretty, although Blake thought Jeremy could be busier if he advertised more to women.
“Blake, hi.”
Gino waved to him from the front desk, and Blake walked over to greet him and the other guy, Benny. From the first time he’d met the two men, Blake knew Benny had a crush on the flirty Gino but was too shy to act on it. Because these two men meant a lot to Jeremy, Blake wanted to get to know them better.
“Hi, guys. Hey, Benny, how are you?”
“Good, thanks.” Benny’s big blue eyes blinked rapidly, and his fair skin pinked with a blush.
“How’s it been today, lots of people?” Blake leaned on the front desk, giving Benny his full attention. He knew what it was like to have a crush on someone believed to be unattainable. Blake also knew the last thing Benny would want was advice from a stranger. He was Benny not too long ago and wished he could tell the young man it did get better. All he needed was time and a bit of confidence. And, if he was lucky, a man like Jeremy.
“Uh, yeah. This is our busy time, right after work.”
“Is Jeremy around? I’m meeting him here for dinner.”
“Yeah, we know.”
The sly grin on Gino’s face made Blake wonder how much Gino knew about what went on behind Jeremy’s closed doors. Jeremy had mentioned Gino’s flirty ways and how he’d had to shut him down. It put Blake off a bit, but he didn’t want to make snap judgments. “Uh, anyway, is he? Around?” Blake prodded Gino to answer, not liking the assessing glint in Gino’s eyes.
“He’s in a training session with Vlad, one of his long-time clients. They only started about ten minutes ago, so it’ll be a while. They’re over there, across the floor. See?”
Gino pointed and Blake’s heart sank at the sight of a man whose bulging muscles made even Jeremy look small in comparison. Veins popped out along Vlad’s straining arms and his jaw clenched tight as he held the weight aloft, over his head. How could he compete with those broad shoulders and twelve-pack abs?
“Okay.” Blake took the opportunity to unbutton his coat and drape it and his suit jacket over his arm. He had little desire to watch his boyfriend touch another man. “I’ll just go into his office to hang this up. Thanks, guys.”
He entered Jeremy’s office, hung up his coat and jacket, and after kicking off his shoes, stretched out on the small sofa in the corner, remembering the last time he’d been there. How desperate he’d been for Jeremy to touch him, he couldn’t get undressed fast enough. The sounds of people walking right outside the door while they had mind-blowing sex ignited a firestorm inside him. After his initial fear of getting caught, Blake let go and came so hard, his vision melted at the edges and he lost his ability to speak.
Excitement pooled in his belly, and Blake hoped they’d have a repeat performance tonight. He needed Jeremy’s sweet tenderness to take away the harsh reality of his life at the moment. Exhaustion seeped through him, and his eyes fluttered shut.
Warmth drifted over his mouth, and he sighed.
“Blake? Wake up.” Soft lips touched his, and he didn’t want to talk. With his eyes still shut, Blake wordlessly flung his arms around those familiar broad shoulders, uncaring of the damp sweat that clung to Jeremy’s arms and back from his training session. Jeremy smelled like heat and sweat and man, and Blake wanted nothing more than to eat him up. Their lips pressed together, and he slipped his tongue into Jeremy’s mouth, finding Jeremy’s at the ready to tease with his. They licked at each other’s mouths, and Blake’s dick stiffened.
Finally opening his eyes, he stared at the strong cords of Jeremy’s neck and trailed his lips along the stubble of Jeremy’s jaw, sucking, tasting. Reveling in his scent.
“Mmm, I don’t know what’s gotten into you, but bring it on.” From his kneeling position beside him, Jeremy placed one hand on Blake’s now-straining cock and rubbed slowly.
He managed to croak out, “Is the door locked?”
“No…” A wicked glint lit Jeremy’s eyes. “I told them not to interrupt. I bet they think we’re fucking in here.”
Beneath Jeremy’s large palm, Blake’s dick twitched, and a smile of delight tugged at his sensuous lips. God, he was so damn sexy. Blake lost control of his breathing for a moment, anticipating what was about to happen.
“Youdolike that. You like the thought of someone listening and the danger of getting caught. It’s a thrill. Right?”
They gazed at each other, Blake’s chest rising and falling rapidly as his cock swelled to an aching fullness. Jeremy continued to lightly rub his dick, and Blake writhed under that teasing touch, thoroughly frustrated.
Jeremy grasped the nape of his neck and pulled him closer. “Tell me. Tell me you like thinking they know we’re in here and you’re gonna be naked and I’m playing with your dick. Maybe fucking you. Like the first time you visited. I want you now. Right here. Don’t be ashamed. It’s part of who you are.” Jeremy squeezed his erection. Hard.
Finally. Blake moaned, the pleasure so intense it hurt. “Yeah. I love it and I want it.” Those tempting lips of Jeremy’s hovered so close, Blake had to lick them. “Want you.” Being with Jeremy made the hurt of the day almost bearable.
Don’t think about it.
