Tommy’s laughter rang out as he got into his truck. He started the engine and pulled out of the lot, giving Mike a wave of his hand when he passed him. For the second time in a week, Mike watched him disappear from view. He got into his own truck and sat there for a moment, hands resting on the steering wheel.
I need some advice here.
Mike waited until it was just the three of them. Don and Mitch had already gone, as they’d arrived first that Sunday afternoon, leaving him, Kevin, and Patrick to clear up once the last customers had departed. Patrick shut and bolted the door while Kevin did a last minute wipe down of the bar and tables.
“Can we talk?” he asked them. He’d spent all day thinking about Tommy’s request, and yet he was no nearer to knowing what to do about it.
Kevin threw the cloth into the sink. “Sure. I was gonna talk to you anyway. You’ve been a bit distracted tonight.” He came around the bar and sat on a stool. Mike joined him, Patrick not far behind.
Mike came straight to the point and told them about the conversation at the diner. They listened in silence until he wasfinished. Before he could ask their opinion, Kevin grinned. “You lucky dog. Talk about being handed it on a plate.”
“This doesn’t make you uncomfortable?” Mike frowned.Is it just me?
“No, but clearly something about it makesyoufeel that way,” Patrick said, folding his arms across his broad chest. “Wanna share?”
Mike sighed. “I must be the same age or near enough to Tommy’s dad. Don’t you think it’s odd him asking an older guy to fuck him for the first time?”
Patrick shook his head, smiling. “Mikey, this has been happening since ancient Greece. Y’know, older guys showing the younger ones the ropes? Tommy is probably just thinking that you’re experienced. From what you’ve said, he has no idea you do porn, so he has no way of knowing you’re the perfect person for this.” He arched his eyebrows. “After all, if anyone knows what he’s doing, it’s you.”
Kevin nodded in agreement. “Patrick’s right. I wish I’d had an older guy for my first time.” He grimaced. “It was painful, messy, and a helluva disappointment. Not to mention rushed.” There was a distant look in his eyes.
“You can make it really good for Tommy. Just make sure you take your time,” Patrick advised.
Mike considered their words. He couldn’t deny they made a lot of sense, but as for taking his time, the situation wasn’t ideal. Tommy was at school during the week, and he worked the three weekend nights.
Kevin gave him a wide smile. “How about next Saturday, we get someone in to cover for you? We do it when you’re filming somewhere, so it’s not like it’s an unheard-of occurrence.”
“Yeah, I like it.” Patrick was nodding enthusiastically. “That way, you can plan something nice. Y’know, get Tommy ’round to your place, make him some dinner….” His eyes gleamedmischievously. “Of course we’d want to hear all the gory details on Sunday.”
Kevin licked his lips. “What he said.”
Mike snorted. “I thought there’d have to be a catch somewhere.” He shook his head, chuckling. “Well, you can both fuck off. Whatever happens, it’s staying between me and Tommy.”
Kevin stared at Patrick, eyes wide in mock horror. “And after we offer to give him a day off too.” He sighed heavily but then nodded at Mike. “Seriously, though, I think it’s a great idea. Think of it like you’re planning one of your scenes.”
Mike liked that idea, liked it a lot. He thought back to his first sexual experiences. Yeah, there was a lot to be said for being with someone who knew what they were doing. And now he’d had a chance to think about it, the idea of being Tommy’s first was turning him on.
“Thanks, guys,” he said sincerely. “Think I’ll do just that.”
He was going to make Tommy’s first time with a guy as pleasurable as he could.
Tommy read through the information on his laptop screen and made some notes. The notion of studying veterinary science was looking more and more promising. He wouldn’t have to change the subjects he was already studying for his bachelor’s. The only one he might need to take on was physics. But so far, the list of things in his favor was looking good. His GPA was more than adequate. The College of Veterinary Medicine required letters of recommendation, but that was doable. His farm experience would certainly help him get through the selection process. The only thing that made him stop for a moment was the need tohave 250 hours of veterinary experience. His work on the farm only counted as animal experience. For it to count, he’d have needed to be working under a veterinarian. Then he thought about it some more.
How many years have I been workin’ the farm and helped out Doc Lewis when he’s attended foalings, problems with the cattle, pigs, dogs…?That sure would add up to a helluva lot of hours. And Doc Lewis might be prepared to write him a letter too.
He couldn’t help the rush of excitement that coursed through him. It would mean more years of studying, but he was prepared for that, especially if it meant he got to do something he really wanted.
“You look happier.” Ben came into his room and handed him a mug of coffee. “I figured you needed a break. You’ve been working since you got back from your last class.”
Tommy took the coffee with a grateful smile. “Yeah, well, workin’ keeps my mind off stuff.” He’d spent the last three evenings with his nose buried in his books.
Ben’s expression was sympathetic. “I s’pose. You’ve not had a great time of it lately, what with your parents being such assholes.”
A hot flush of guilt crept up his neck and stole over his cheeks. While it was true he still couldn’t believe his family could act like that, it wasn’t what was at the forefront of his mind. That position was reserved for Mike. He tried not to keep looking at his phone, willing it to ring, but it was tough. He wanted to know what Mike was thinking.Ifhe was thinking.
“I take it Mike hasn’t called yet.” Ben was watching him, leaning against the wall, coffee mug in hand.
“Not yet, no.” He hadn’t wanted to tell Ben what he’d asked of Mike, but it seemed mean considering all the trouble Caroline,Bethany, and Ben had gone to. And besides, he might need Ben’s help if Mike….
