Fire in the Firehouse 6

After he finished his letter, Colby headed off to bed to be with Mitch. He crawled in bed after dropping his robe on the floor, too tired to care. It was tomorrow's problem. He gently made his way to his lover, casually laid his arm over him feeling their silky, naked, mostly smooth skin touch here and there and dozed off after saying his nightly prayers, always making sure to thank God for all he had, more than ever now.

The next day came, Colby checked his email, no response from Drake. Not unusual as Drake was a busy man. He was a vice president in a big family business. Colby knew very little about it having not really had the chance to discuss things in great detail for a while. He brushed it off. One day was just that, hardly worth stressing over.

A few more days passed and no response. Colby wondered if his revelation scared him off. He weighed the option to discuss it with Mitch at dinner. But he had faith in Drake. A friendship approaching 20 years was nothing to scoff at. He knew in his heart he knew his best friend well enough, but there was the uncomfortable uneasiness.

They sat down to a nice home cooked meal Mitch had prepared. Home made chicken, brown rice and steamed veggies. They were really being careful to eat right before the photo shoot so as to look their best. They also had it scheduled to hit the gym early the day of the shoot to work out so as they'd look their best, muscles at their best. They wanted this calendar to be remembered for years to come.

Mitch noticed Colby's demeanor. "Penny for your thoughts handsome? I can tell its something, you've not been yourself for a few days now. I've known you long enough now and developed a strong sense of knowing you, and this doesn't add up. What's on your mind?" Colby remained silent.

A few moments lapsed. "Its nothing really. But I know you, if I hold it in, you'll keep on me. And what we agreed upon about communication. I'm probably making a big deal about nothing. But just the same, I'm not sure." He paused, though had a soft smile painted across his face.

Mitch responded, "Babe, obviously its something or it wouldn't be bothering you so much. Trust me, regardless of what, I'll understand. We're in this together. Its how we've become so close, so much as one." He reached over and grabbed his lover's chin between his thumb and index finger, getting the other to smile. It was things like this that they did that made the difference. They behaved on their own accord. They'd not been heavily exposed to traditional gay life. An outsider would almost swear it were as if a director was calling the shots. The two blended so well and just did what came naturally. Neither to feminine nor too masculine. Just what felt right to them. Basically the way it should be.

After a few moments Colby opened up. "The other night I wrote an email to my best friend Drake. I've known him since kindergarten. I told him about us and I've yet to hear back. I also told him to keep it on the down low for now. Maybe I'm over reacting, maybe he's been busy. But there's still that nagging doubt that I scared him off."

Mitch interjected his thoughts. "Its like this hun: Maybe its taking him a few days to wrap his head around it all or he's been especially busy. Its possible he's not yet had a chance to respond to you. Hell, could even be a combo of both. Give it some time and see. Besides, if the relationship you have with him is as true and solid as you say, then I seriously doubt your being gay will have that much effect on your relationship with him. In the meantime, I have a special dessert planned." He winked and left the room. 

Colby got to work cleaning up the kitchen while Mitch remained in the other room smiling and chucking to himself. "Let's see the look on his face when he sees this." He went about his business preparing the room for some fun. It was going to be a special way to show his lover just what he meant to him.

Back in the kitchen Colby was immersed in his thoughts. I guess Mitch is right. I guess anything's possible. I guess I'm mirroring my own sentiments and imposing them on Drake, fearful our friendship is over. We've known one another so long, so I'll keep hope alive that I'm just jumping to conclusions. After all, the length of time we've been friends should weigh in in all this. Knowing me, I'm jumping to conclusions once again.

A little more time passed, Mitch still bustled away in the other room and Colby had just wrapped up cleaning the kitchen. He was taking pride in how the room was taking shape. Colby called out, "I'll be there in a few stud. I'm going to check my email first. Is that cool?" 

Mitch called back, "Yeah, works out great. I'm almost done. Join me when you're done." There was a sexy overtone to his voice that made Colby melt inside. He couldn't imagine what was next, but knowing his lover and the way they felt for one another, could be just about anything. He sat down, signed on and checked his emails.

"Typical AOL bullshit. Spam, and more Spam. Enlarge my cock. Thanks, but nature did that for me at puberty, and did pretty well if I do say so myself." He laughed. "Hot, steamy chicks to suck my cock. Can I puke yet? Gay frat boyz gone wild. They should spend more time studying and less time parading around. What happened to the good old days when one wanted to earn a living or extra cash being naked, they became a stripper after studying all day." Finally he got the mail he'd been waiting for. "Babe, be with you in a few. Got the email from Drake." He wasn't sure if he heard Mitch respond because he immediately went into a trancelike state.

He began reading the letter he waited so anxiously for. It was sizable and told a great story about what he'd been up to.

Dear Colby,

Its great to hear from you again. The days seem to fly by the older we get. I miss you so very much and am DYING to see you as soon as we can get together. And what's this? You have a steady person in your life? You? Settled? Holy shit! And you're gay? No big deal there bro. Can't say I'm either shocked or bothered by it. I fooled around with men in college and I'm still uncertain if I'm gay, bi, or it was just a phase. But hey, I'm fuckin' young enough to get my nut off and not really care right now. I've got time to find myself. But, by the same token I'm so glad to hear you've found a solid lover. You need that. You're a great man and deserve it. I can't wait to meet the lucky stud. And if you walk down the aisle, I'm best man. I declare that here and now. LOL!

Life has been really busy. Sometimes hectic. Fuck, times I can't even get my cock some action except for surfin the single man express. You guessed it, jackin the ol cock. But hey, it gets the job done and is still fun. But enough about that. Don't want you gettin visuals of that. Now you might like it. ROFL! 

I can't believe you were trapped in that storm. I followed it on the news and The Weather Channel. Never knew my brother Colby was in that damn thing. I'm just so glad to hear you made it through it and am glad your lover Mitch did, too. If Mitch's anything like you, I'm sure we'll all get along just fine. You're a special man in my life. Have been forever. So if this Mitch is in love with you, then I'm sure that's a testament to the kind of man he is. Yes, I'm smiling and I'm very happy inside for you. Ok, I got mushy for a few. But I love you like my own flesh and blood and your story creeped me out some. I could've lost you and never had the chance to tell you that again. So, yes, I love you bro.

Colby read on for about a good 15 minutes and used about another 7 to send a short response. He didn't want to keep Mitch waiting too much more and the excitement of what lay in store piqued his curiosity. He called out, "Coming baby. Few more moments and I'm there.

Mitch responded, "No problem my prince. I'm just happy you got that email. I'm just about done and you can join me." Mitch had been hard at work on the surprise. In the back of his mind, he kept thinking about the benefit calendar and that alone helped turn him on. The mere fact he'd get to see his lover posing in seductive shots, yet still keeping hidden from public eye what he had the fortunate pleasure of enjoying all to himself.

Mitch heard the computer chime sound, indicating Colby had signed off and was shutting it down. Perfect, he was ready for him. The room, the mood, the ambiance was set. Finally they would have some private time and not have to worry about any outside disturbances. The phone was unplugged, cell phones off. They were isolated in their own place and it was time.

Mitch stood back to admire his own work. It was a thing of beauty. He'd set it up to look like a fancy hotel room. It was radiant and he knew the look on his lover's face would be more than enough thanks. It was a sight to behold. And he was damn proud. Things like this mattered to them both. It was the small things. It was things a man usually would do for a woman. Nothing frilly, not feminine. But what they liked doing was breaking stereotypes. It mattered not no one else would see it. What mattered most was they did things like what society considered the perfect couple do and they both took immeasurable pride in being in love and being able to share this with one another. They had no problem being intimate with each other. They'd both settled in comfortably with being two men in a relationship as well as in love with one another.

As Colby entered, his mouth dropped. "Oh my God, bro! This is incredible. I can't believe this. You're so fuckin' good to me. God blessed me when He brought us together. I can't put it into words... Incredible... You did all this and for me. Well, for us." He stared around the room taking it all in. There was so much to take in. And then there was the added piece that Mitch had included. He knew then that's what his lover meant by dessert. He knew inside the night was going to be one hot night. The thing that briefly entered his mind, How the hell would they look at the photo shoot the next day. They might be going at it for an awfully long time. Especially with dessert.

***To be continued*** Next chapter we'll learn about "dessert" and all the hot fun Mitch and Colby had. Might just be the juiciest part yet.