I woke up the next morning feeling groggy and slightly disoriented, before the previous night's event came back. I had jerked myself to an intense cumshot with my new abilities under John's attentive gaze, which was a bit embarrassing and pretty hot at the same time.
As I sat up in bed and rubbed my eyes to wakefulness, the sound of a clicking keyboard drew my attention. I whipped my head around and saw John, his chiseled blue body floating above my desk, typing away furiously at my computer with a grin.
"What are you doing, John?" I groaned, my voice thick with sleep.
"Learning, my friend," John said, not bothering to look up from the screen. "Man, you humans really put a lot of thoughts into entertainment rather than the actual important stuff! The video game industry is so fascinating compared to the last time I was here, I'm getting tons of inspiration for how to make your journey to the top more... interesting!"
"Hey, entertainment is pretty damn important!" I protested, my voice still groggy. "Fine, what inspiration have you gotten?" I put on some pants and walked up to him, hoping the genie hadn't messed with my computer too much.
"Hmm, let's see... how about I make a gacha system! You'll draw a new ability from a pile whenever you level up instead of being given one! Imagine pulling a golden, shiny SSR ability with a 0.2% rate to help you turn hot guys into putty in your hands! That would be more exciting for you gamble-loving creatures, right?"
I groaned, rubbing my face with the palm of my hand. "You managed to pick the worst aspect of modern gaming, John! Objection."
John looked up, grinning broadly. "You're not a fan of surprise mechanics? But it adds to the thrill!"
I couldn't argue with that; there's a certain thrill about this concept... But knowing John and looking at the mischievous smirk on his face, I probably would never get anything good if I agreed to this. I crossed my arms and gave him my best stern glare. "Nope."
John huffed in mock disappointment before turning back to the computer. "Alright, alright. But you're totally missing out on some fun, man!" He said, his fingers dancing across the keyboard. "Oh, I see! How about this? Achievement and Trophy! I'll give you some additional challenges other than getting a guy off, and you'll gain more EXP and bonus rewards if you can pull them off!"
I raised my eyebrow at that. "Ok, this actually sounds fun."
John nodded eagerly. "Yeah, the delusion of achievement! It'll be like grinding those meaningless video games, but you get real-life bonuses instead of a useless trophy icon!"
"You're kind of a jerk today, John," I sighed, but couldn't help finding the whole situation a bit funny. "Okay, that's a great addition, but keep it reasonable. Nothing illegal or too... extreme," I warned, still not entirely sure what kind of shit I was signing up for.
"Oh, no worry! I wouldn't want to break you out of jail, doesn't mean I couldn't though,"
John winked, his blue skin glinting with the morning light. He hovered away from the computer and clapped his hands together, the room lighting up with mystical energy and his excitement.
"Alright, your first challenge, Scott. Let's call it 'Getting Something in Return' achievement!" John announced, his eyes glinted with excitement as he hovered closer to me. "The challenge is simple. You need to make someone cum with those talented hands of yours, like usual, then convince them to return the favor afterward!"
My eyes widened in surprise and excitement. That actually sounds like an extremely hot scenario.
"You came up with some brilliant ideas sometime, John." I said, a smirk playing on my lips as I thought about the challenge ahead.
"Of course I do! But I also can't make it too easy, you know?" John added, looking at me with a glint in his eye. "If you're going for this achievement, your 'Charm' ability will be disabled! So you'll need to make actual effort to get into their pants in the first place!"
My heart dropped a little bit. Before meeting John and getting these abilities, I was just an average guy with average look, not exactly attractive enough for people to drop their pants at my feet. "Charm" was basically my crutch, the cheat code for my otherwise mundane love life. But a challenge is a challenge, and my confidence has grown after my previous conquests. I was eager to test my new skills and my actual charm.
"Challenge accepted," I said, standing tall and feeling a bit nervous.
John grinned, his eyes glowing with excitement. "Good, I knew you'd be up to the task! Now, go forth and conquer!"
So here I was, standing at the entrance of a local Gay Bar after a not-so-productive day at work, the neon lights glowing in the night and the thumping bass beckoning to me. The bar was crowded with all sorts of men, their laughter and flirty glances mixing in the thick air, the smell of alcohol and sweat hanging in the dim and loud space. The bar was called "The Den," and it had a reputation for being the best spot to hook up if you were into guys. It was the perfect place to complete my first achievement.
I took a deep breath and walked in, my eyes scanning the room. My heart raced, a mix of excitement and anxiety. Without my cheat code in effect, I'd have to rely on my wit and natural charm, something I hadn't done in a while. But as I stepped in, my eyes scanning all the handsome faces and bulging crotches, I knew I was ready.
Since I was going for that achievement, finding a young, flirty and horny looking guy was the perfectly reasonable strategy. But while I was scanning the room, my eyes stopped at the bar. Sitting by the counter was a well-built man, apparently older than most other patrons, with slightly messy salt-and-pepper hair and scruffy stubble that framed his ruggedly handsome face. He was wearing a worn black shirt that stretched tightly over his broad chest and biceps, and a pair of equally weathered jeans. He had this air of authority that made everyone else seem like boys playing dress-up. He was exactly the type of man that I thought was out of my league before John came into my life.
I approached the bar, trying to play it cool, and took a seat next to him. He glanced at me with an unamused expression, as if he could tell I was a newbie in a place like this with a glance. I ordered a beer and turned to him, offering a charming smile.
"Hello, handsome," I greeted, my voice steady and my smile easy.
The older man took a sip from his whiskey, his eyes never leaving his glass. "What can I do for you, kid?" he rumbled, his voice a deep bass that seemed to resonate through the bar.
"Just looking for some good company," I said, placing my hand on the bar top, my fingers brushing against his. I could feel the warmth of his skin, and the way he didn't flinch told me he was at least open to the idea. "I'm Scott, by the way."
The man's gaze slid to me, his eyes piercing through the dim light. He had a stern look that could make anyone cower, but I held my ground, my eyes sparkling with mischief and confidence. "Call me Mike." He answered before taking a slow, deliberate sip of his whiskey. His hand hovered over my own for a brief moment before pulling away to grab a peanut from the bowl on the bar.
"Look, Scott. I know I'm at a bar where everyone's looking for a good time, but I'm not really in the mood for games tonight," Mike said, his voice still deep with a hint of tiredness. "Been divorced for months, got laid off last week."
Oh shit. In a bar full of young horny guys, I just had to pick a brooding mid-age man who might have more baggage than a packed commercial flight. I took a deep breath and considered my next word carefully.
"So... why are you here then?" I asked quietly.
Mike took a moment to consider my question before responding. "Decent cheap whiskey, and no woman to remind me about my ex." He took another sip before finally looking at me. "What's your deal?"
Holy shit, he might not even be gay. I could almost feel John snickering at my luck behind me as my heart dropped. I should've changed course, left the guy alone politely and go find a more receptive target. But something about Mike's presence was just too... alluring? I wanted to help him, to make him feel good, to show him that even though he's not in the best place right now, he's still absurdly attractive and desirable.