I lie in bed, eyes wide open, staring into the darkness; my mind a whirling kaleidoscope of images and colors. Mainly one image and one sensation: Fred's smile and the feel of his cock in my hand.
I had no doubt he was a 'special someone' but was he destined to be that 'someone' for me?
When he had used the exact same phrases I used and I blindly obeyed him up until his final command it was like I belonged to him. It felt natural to do his bidding. It thrilled me at the time but now I was confused and slightly uncomfortable and scared.
Who am I? I wondered.
Ever since I came out I have always been the aggressorâthe 'top'. Boys would do whatever I saidânot the other way around. I was always in control.
But tonight with Fred, I felt different when he made the demands. I actually wanted to please him. I wanted to make him happy.
It worried me though. Could I do everything for him I knew he would expect? Could I use my mouth and bottom to satisfy him after steadfastly refusing all other boys access? Could I find peace of mind if I became his 'bottom'?
My instincts are to rebel against anyone who 'orders me around', would I be able to accept his power over me? Could I submit to him at the expense of my own pleasure and ego?
It was getting late and I wasn't any closer to sleep. My prick had been stiff for some time remembering the feel of his cock and the smell of his semen. He had admonished me against masturbating, but how would he ever know if I played with myself?
I used the hand I used on Fred. I thought I felt it still tingling; when I wrapped my fingers around my now-aching prick jolts of electricity shot throughout my body. I fantasized about kissing and licking his magic cock.
My orgasm was quick and intense and I immediately fell into a deep, contented sleep.
I work at a book/art supply store near the university. My boss, Wesley, started the business 20 years ago and built it up into the most successful business of its type in the area.
Students purchase all their required books and supplies there, not to mention the following Wes has garnered through the years with the academic-types: professors, artists, writers, etc.
He hired me fresh out of high school, five years ago, and although I could have moved on to a better paying job, I felt a special bond and loyalty to Wes. He is somewhat of a mentor to me.
During slow periods he will pull me aside and show and teach me various aspects of the art world and art history. Wes is a fascinating and intelligent man. Even after work, over the years, he's invited me to special functions, dinners, concerts, sporting eventsâyou name itâwe've gone many places together.
I'm pretty sure he's gay, and maybe, possibly, he might be interested in me. I've heard 'comments' from his friends, chiding him about 'robbing the cradle' whenever we appear together at an event. He never seems to miss an opportunity when we're alone to put his arm around my shoulder or even stroke my back.
As much as I admire and respect him he is pretty oldâhe must be fiftyâand although he has a wonderful personality and attitude, and it always makes me feel good whenever we are together, I've never looked at him as anyone other than my boss.
Wes was out of town on business so I concentrated hard on what I knew needed to be done. Aside from Wes, I'm the only one there who knows every aspect of the business. We have a total of ten sales clerks and me and Wes. So while the clerks take care of the customers, Wes and I perform all the behind-the-scenes duties.
I had to do the purchasing, payroll, and stock the shelves with the items we'd received on Friday so my day was full. I was glad: I didn't want to think too much about Fred, and if whether or not I was actually going to show up at the bar tonight.
I stayed busy up until 2 o'clock then I just finished up little odds and ends. That's when I couldn't keep from thinking about that night.
I didn't understand why I was so nervous about seeing Fred again. I was a free-man who possessed free-willâI didn't have to do anything I didn't want to do. I guess my dilemma was that I didn't know what-it-was that I wanted to do.
It came down to one question: Am I as open-minded and adventurous as I think I am?
When I got home after work I made a small supper and tried to eat in peace but my mind kept asking "Are you going there tonight?"
After washing the dishes, I checked the tv listings and saw there was nothing I wanted to watchâthere usually wasn'tâI watch very little tv.
For some reason, my hands began to tremble. I looked at the clockâthere was one hour to go before Fred would be at the bar. Normally, I only showered in the morning but I made a quick decision and stripped and took a shower. The hot water felt comforting.
I dressed and drove to the bar. I figured it wouldn't hurt to see what Fred had to say.
The place was about half full and I saw Fred across the room at a pool table. He saw me immediately and smiled and waved; I waved to him and sat on an empty stool at bar.
I felt my heart pounding; that smile of his was so radiant and charming you couldn't help but feel good when he flashed it your way.
I ordered a glass of red wine and sipped it. To pass time and calm my nerves, my mind sang along with the music from the jukebox. It amazed me how I knew the words to all of the songs.
When I felt a strong hand caress my neck then down my back, I knew it was Fred. I hoped he didn't notice the shiver that ran up-and-down my spine.
"Hi Johnny, I 'm glad you cameâyou look especially hot tonight," he whispered in my ear as he sat on the bar stool next to me.
I felt myself blush. Those were the exact words I had used to different boys on many nights, but I had to admit they made me feel good and put me at ease.
"Hi Fred," I smiled back at him. I was stunnedâhe was so much better looking than I'd remembered. He seemed bigger than last night, too.
"So what do you think, Johnnyâare you ready to try something new?" he asked in a calm, not-pressuring voice. "Or are you happy with just dominating the faggotty boys you pick up here?"
That was as blunt and direct as I'd ever heard. And I appreciated it, too. I didn't like to play games with people either.
I smiled and chuckled. "How do you know what type of boys I like?"
"I've watched you for a long timeâI've seen how you operate," he said.
"I've never seen you in here before the other night," I countered.
"Sure you have," he said. "Remember the guy with the huge, bushy beard and moustache? The guy you wouldn't even give the time of day to?"
My eyes grew big. "That was you?"
"Yeah, I shaved it all off a week agoâI needed to for a job."
I studied him closely. Sure enough, I recognized him now.
He laughed and draped his arm around my shoulders. "Anyway, I don't think you're the boy you think you are...I think you dominate boys to try and hide your true feelings...I think deep down you are a submissive faggot just like the boys you pick upâyou're too afraid to admit to yourself who you really are."
I felt my face redden. How could he say these things? He didn't know me.
"I'm not like thatâI don't treat people that way," I protested.
"I'm not saying you treat boys badly...I'm saying you treat them as well as you need to in order to get what you want."