It took two years for him work up the courage to be here. Leading a busy family life made it nearly impossible to get away. Sometimes he felt as if he was in his own prison, and he had lost the only key.
So why was he sitting here all alone?
Why was he hiding in the darkest part of this bar?
How was he going to be noticed and ignored both the same time?
He wasn't dressed noticeably well, and nothing about his physique was particularly unique. He wore loose black jeans, and a red plaid shirt. Dave was about as average as a cookbook in a thrift shop.
That's the way he felt comfortable, and he was doing his best to blend in.
He set his scotch glass down on the sticky bar table, and nervously glanced around the bar. The man he was staring at seemed to stick out a bit. He didn't really look like most of the other beefy guys in the bar. Most of the guys in the bar looked more like Dave. They looked like 'average Joes', and not like the handsome hunk sitting at the bar.
He was a clean-shaven and wearing a tight black V-neck. His upper body was so muscular that his big arms barely fit inside his shirt. Dave tried his best not stare at him, but he couldn't resist looking in his direction. There was something about his long black ponytail, and chiseled upper body. Dave raised his glass, and pressed his lips against it. As he finished his drink, he watched his every move.
He watched as his new crush drank shot after shot of tequila. He pretended to drink while the handsome guy in the ponytail chatted with the handsome blue-eyed bartender. Truthfully, his glass was empty but he just needed a reason to stare.
They were both laughing loudly and seem to be having a great time. They seemed so comfortable with each other. It was as if they knew each other for decades. Perhaps they were lovers, or perhaps they were just being social.
Perhaps he could simply walk over to the bar and introduce himself?
He really wanted to make a move, but he didn't want to interrupt their good time. The guy with the big upper body was so much hotter than he was. Why would he be interested in the beefy middle-aged guy sitting alone at the back of the bar?
Dave sighed and put his empty glass down. He decided it was time to go back to his hotel
Surely his wife wouldn't approve of him doing this. Surely she wouldn't approve of him trying to hook up with a guy in a gay bar. Maybe it was better this way, and maybe it was time for him to head out.
He got up off his chair and headed towards the bars only exit.
He struggled to wobble his way around the empty metal bar stools. The few drinks he drank earlier hit him harder than he thought. He wasn't really a lightweight, but his nerves caused the alcohol to seep through him.
It was nearly impossible to avoid the guy with the ponytail. There was no way around him, and he sat directly in his narrow path. He was so close that Dave could see his nipples pushing through his shirt.
He turned towards Dave and their eyes met for a brief moment.
Dave tried to politely ask him if he could pass. But he barely heard him, he continued to try and work his way around him. But the sexy stranger just wouldn't get out of the way. Dave tried to talk a bit louder, but the music was so loud it wasn't working.
"My name's Richard" He said, extending his hand.
He must have mistakenly thought that Dave was trying to introduce himself.
"Dave, I'm D...d...d...a...ve..." He stammered, as Richard wrapped his fingers around tight around his open hand.
He wouldn't let go of Dave's hand. He had the strongest handshake Dave ever felt.
"Come have drink with us" He said, slowly letting go of Dave's hand.
Richard could see Dave still needed a bit more convincing. He leaned forward and whispered something in Dave's left ear. A big smile spread across Dave's face, and he decided to stick around. The bartender smiled at them as Richard casually wrapped his arm around Dave's sweaty back.
Even though Dave hated being touched, he didn't seem to mind having Richards arm wrapped around him. Richard suggested they head towards the back of the bar, since it was a bit quieter back there.
Dave was still very nervous, but he slowly opened up to Richard. It was likely that the pitcher of Sangria was helping. Deciding to tell Richard about his wife and two kids was probably the hardest part. In a weird and twisted way, he felt that it was important for him to be honest. It still wasn't something he wanted to bring up, but he felt better about it.
Richard didn't seem to be bothered by Dave hiding his secret from his family. Richard opened up his wallet and showed him a picture of his own family. It was a small picture of him with his pretty brunette ex-wife and redheaded daughter. They looked like the picture perfect family.
Dave finished his shot and took his wallet out. He showed Richard a picture of his pretty redhead wife, and his twin redheads. It was refreshing that he actually had something in common with Richard. It was a strange coincidence that the hottest guy in the bar had so much in common with him. Somehow it all felt so much better, it felt like he wasn't doing something terribly wrong. At least he wasn't sitting alone anymore. He wanted to rip Richard's tight shirt right off, and kiss every part of his hot body.
Richard drank another shot, and explained his complicated family situation.
He explained that it took a few years, but his ex-wife slowly accepted that he had an affinity for men. She would watch as he fooled around with some of their guy friends. That was their little 'deal'. Let him do whatever he wanted, as long as she watched. Sometimes, she would even join in and they would take turns. Slowly, he realized he wanted more than having his wife watch. He wanted more than just a threesome.
Richard's first relationship with a guy lasted over a year. It was one of the guys from his motorcycle club. He would tell his wife he was going on a motorcycle ride, but really he was having passionate gay sex. He was always the bottom, and really enjoyed bending against the motorcycle while getting penetrated.
One booze filled night, he accidentally confessed what he was doing. When she found out he was cheating behind her back, they both decided to end their marriage. Richard had gone too far, he had broken their special rule. It didn't mean he was a bad father, and he always treated his kids with devotion. He even shared custody, and was very involved in every part of their lives.
Richard reached out and caressed the palm of Dave's hand. They took a break from the conversation, and just sat across each other and smiled. Richard had no idea how fast Dave's heart was beating as he got lost in Richard's perfect silver eyes.
Richard leaned forward and gave Dave a soft kiss on the cheek, causing him to melt on the inside.
Richard stopped caressing his hand, and excused himself to go to the washroom. As he walked off, Richard turned back and smiled at him. Dave couldn't believe he had just been caught checking out another's man's rear end. He never looked at a guys butt that way. Not the way he just gawked at Richard's. He was caught staring at it as if it were a piece of sweet candy.
It was hard for him not to notice him though.