Monday, October 7 - Genoa, aboardOcean Wanderer, later that day
The evening had been wonderful. They began with drinks in the Suite Lounge, a vodka martini for Rob, a manhattan for Ben.
Dinner was great. They chose oysters for an appetizer, then Rob decided on roasted branzino for his entree while Ben selected the cioppino. They shared a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc and skipped dessert.
Walking around the Pool Deck after dinner, Rob asked, “Would you like to get a nightcap and take it back to my cabin? We can sit on the balcony and relax a bit.”
“Yeah, that would be nice.”
They stopped at the next bar they passed and, with drinks in hand, made their way up to Rob’s suite.
They sat in relative silence, sipping their drinks and holding hands. Finally, Rob said, “This is my favorite time of day on a ship. Whatever else I do during the day, whether it’s spending time in port somewhere or just hanging out on the ship, I love sitting on my balcony with a drink at the end of the day and just relaxing. Thank you for being here with me, Ben.”
“Thanks for inviting me. I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be.” He squeezed Rob’s hand and smiled.
Before they knew it, their drinks were empty and it was getting late. They had to be up in time for breakfast and their excursion to Tuscania in the morning.
Rob walked Ben to the door and hugged him tightly. They kissed deeply but stopped before things got too heated and said their good nights. “I’ll call you in the morning, Rob.”
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Tuesday, October 8 - Civitavecchia and aboard Ocean Wanderer
Ben woke just before his alarm went off. He slept well, but dreamed of Rob in his bed, kissing and frotting against each other until they both came. He had a serious case of morning wood that he knew he’d have to deal with in the shower.
Not wasting another moment, he shut off the alarm and walked into the bathroom. He wouldn’t be able to pee in this condition, so he turned on the shower and waited a moment for the water to warm up. Stepping under the spray, he grabbed the shower gel and squirted some into his hand.
He touched himself, stroking gently to start. As the lather built up, he cupped his balls with his other hand and squeezed gently. Moaning, he closed his eyes and thought of Rob in that tight swimsuit yesterday, how it clung to his ass. Just a few more strokes and he painted the wall of the shower with his seed.
What am I, thirteen? I can’t remember the last time I did something like that, but I really needed to take the edge off.
Sighing, he finished showering, rinsing the wall so that he didn’t leave any trace of his earlier activity.
Once he was dressed, he texted Rob.
R U awake?
A couple of moments passed and then.
Yes, just got out of the shower. R U ready?
Yeah, but it’s too early to go to breakfast.
OK, come to my room for coffee.
Ben chuckled. He put on his shoes and stuck his phone in his pocket. Putting on his wristband, he headed out.
Rob answered his door, holding a cup of coffee. “This will cost you one kiss, please,” he said, smiling. He was shirtless and wearing jeans that weren’t quite zipped all the way.
“Gladly.” Ben leaned in and kissed him. “Good morning. Is it too soon for me to call you sweetheart?”
“Not at all.” Rob grabbed his own cup and toasted, “Here’s to boyfriends and sweethearts.”
“You’re in a very good mood today.”
“I am!” Rob exclaimed, not bothering to hide how happy he was feeling. “I had a wonderful day yesterday and slept great last night. And now we’re going on an adventure today. I’m very excited about spending the day with you.”
They sat and sipped their coffee.
