Pelaam: August 2007.
Mikey looked up, pushing his glasses back into place once more as the big, broad, ebony skinned man strode purposefully towards him. Mikey felt his heartbeat begin to race as the big man approached. He'd seen this man a few times in the library; only he normally wore big boots, jeans and t-shirt. He had seen him use computers, sit in the reference area and, very occasionally, browsing the fiction section where Mikey was normally based. He would be hard to miss with his huge build and Mikey thought he was stunning. The man's head was as clean shaven as the rest of his face. His eyes were big, dark pools, his lips full and, on the brief occasions Mikey had spied them, his teeth were white and even. Mikey sighed silently. //Stunning// he thought again. As visually appealing as the man was, Mikey also appreciated the man's confident demeanour and the sheer raw masculinity he exuded. He swallowed past a dry throat as he realised the dark god was about to speak to him.
"I'm looking for a book," the big man said. His voice was deep and well modulated and Mikey suppressed a shiver.
"People usually are in libraries," Mikey said smiling. "How can I help you?" Mentally he winced, hoping he hadn't overstepped the mark.
"I want a book with gay stories in it," the man said.
"Do you have an author, publisher or ISBN number?" Mikey asked trying to keep his composure. //This god was gay???//
"No," came the succinct reply. "Nothing was coming up on your computers. I would have thought a library this big would have something."
"I'm sure we do," Mikey murmured absently, his librarian persona taking over as he scanned the computer for something appropriate. "Ah, here we go," he said triumphantly. He began to write down the location.
"Show me. Please." The big man added the last word as Mikey looked up, raising an eyebrow.
"Ok," Mikey replied. It would give him a few more minutes in the man's company. Leading the way, he was certain he could feel dark eyes burning into his back. He gave a wry smile. //Who am I trying to kid?// he asked himself. He was nothing to look at in comparison to the man who trailed him. Mikey reckoned he was about six inches smaller than the man he was sure was several inches over six feet tall. He was slender, almost thin, weight difficult for him to put on and keep on. His hair was a chestnut brown and he tried to keep it tidy in a tight ponytail. His hazel eyes were usually behind glasses, currently a red, square-rimmed pair by Dolce and Gabbana. He stopped and turned to indicate the appropriate shelving, but his customer obviously had his mind on other things. The resulting collision sent Mikey down hard on his butt.
"Damn it," the big man growled. "Sorry." His extended a hand. The slender young man reached to accept the offering. As their hands met, there was a frisson between them and then the young man was in his arms. For a minute neither man moved.
"Um, thanks," Mikey said shyly. It felt so good being in the big man's arms.
"'S ok," came the low rumble. The young man felt soft and warm. A light, citrus cologne tickled the big man's nostrils, his sense of scent approving. Reluctantly and carefully he released the slighter form.
"Um...this...this is the shelf you want," Mikey said as he pointed. He watched the big man's eyes flit quickly to the books. Within seconds a book was in his hand and it was equally quickly thrust into Mikey's. Then a library card followed.
"Would you, please?" This time a wide smile accompanied the request. If Mikey had thought the man stunning before, now he was absolutely dazzling. The slender man basked in the warmth of the smile. Then he glanced at the card and, before his professional persona could object, he gave a peal of musical laughter.
"Parents," the big man said, his smile remaining in place. "Go figure."
"Hi, Mark Anthony," Mikey said, extending his hand. "I'm plain old Michael Jenkins, but my friends call me Mikey."
Hi, Mikey," now there was a husk to the deep voice that send pleasurable sensations throughout Mikey's body. "My friends call me Mark."
Again there seemed to be a spark as the men's hands touched. Blushing, adorably to Mark's eyes, the slender man held up the book as they separated.
"I'll, um, go get this sorted for you," Mikey said.
Mark waited, trying to stop his nervous shuffle from foot to foot. He smiled as Mikey returned.
"You working here Saturday?" Mark asked, hoping for nonchalance.
"Yeah," Mikey blushed. "I'm on till 1.00pm."