“You would be one of the few. You don’t read the entertainment rags I take it?”
“No, I don’t. I have my own life to lead. I’m not worried about the celebrities’ lives. I’m too busy for that,” she countered.
Frederick nodded approvingly and leaned in close to her ear. “If only most of the world thought the way you do.” He tapped her hand. “Thank you for your hospitality.”
With that statement, she walked off with a smile, and Frederick was left alone to watch his man work in peace, his tight muscles flexing underneath his black shirt. The nape of his neck, which Frederick liked to press soft kisses on when they lay in bed.
Important things first, sex later. Focus, Frederick!
Frederick’s subconscious got him on the right track again. There were more pressing things to think and talk about. Even more so than the mind-blowing sex he desired to have with his man.
“Excuse me, sir? May I have something to drink please?” Frederick called out to Vaughan.
“What will it be?” Vaughan asked while pointing toward the shelves. “You can put the case there, Scotty.” He then faced forward and smiled. He leaned across the bar to drop a kiss to Frederick’s mouth. “Freddy. You’re early.”
Frederick’s lips warmed where Vaughan kissed him. “Not really. Okay, perhaps a little. I had to get away from my parents. After I told them what happened, they almost barricaded me in. I had to demand my release in order to see you.”
“Your parents are going to have to realize you’re not a child,” Vaughan said, his lips in a thin line.
Frederick bowed in agreement. “They know. My father is the worse out of the two, and then there’s Deena who refuses to leave Reading right now. She said she’ll set up shop here or take time off to make sure I eat right.”
Just then, the staff member reappeared with Frederick’s salad and Sprite.
Frederick said thank you, and the guy walked off.
“So, what exactly am I going to have to do to get some time with you—alone?”
Frederick began cutting some of the tomatoes into fine pieces on his plate. “We’re still going to your boss’s place, right? I hope soon because I would like to take a moment to hide away from the world.”
“Yeah. Patrick said it was cool. I’ll have to stop by here tomorrow to grab the keys, but it’s a go.”
Frederick finished chewing his salad and swallowed. “Wonderful. How much clothing should I pack?” He grabbed his drink and winked at Vaughan.
“Um—I don’t know. Just pack like you would normally for a week away.”
Frederick continued to drink from his glass then placed it on the bar. “All right. I won’t pack a lot. The rest of my things I’ll leave at my parents’ house. Is it all right to bring my violin? I would like to play for you while we’re there.”
Vaughan leaned across the counter and propped his head up with his arm. “Play for me?” He seemed to be weighing the sound of that in his head. “Will you playing for me include clothes or no?”
Frederick was glad he’d stopped drinking his soda. He swiped his tongue over his lips, then nibbled on the bottom one. “Either way you want to see me,” Frederick purred.
“Hrm.” Vaughan smiled. “You might regret saying that. As a matter of fact—I don’t know if I want you wearing clothes while we’re in the house.”
At the conclusion of that comment, Frederick shivered and bit back a moan.
What about talking again?
“Then this will be the best vacation I’ve ever taken. I hope you’ll be bare as well.”
“I tell you what. Why don’t we start our vacation early? What do you think?”
“I think that’s a fabulous idea. Can we do so tomorrow? It will be perfect considering Delaney is holding a news conference about my cancellation.”
“Let’s see…” Vaughan shoved a hand off the counter. When the hand came into view, he had a ring of keys dangling from his index finger. “How about you get some stuff packed and wait for me at my place?”
Frederick eyed the keyring and placed his hand over Vaughan’s to take it. “I am honored you trust me to be there alone.” Frederick grinned and took the keys from Vaughan before slipping them in his pocket. “You rode your motorcycle here I presume?”
“Well, yes.” Vaughan smiled. “There’s food in the fridge. Nef will be there, but she likes you so it’ll be fine. Anything else you need until I get home?”
Frederick finished his meal and pushed the plate away. “Only you, Vaughan. I’ll be waiting for you in bed with nothing on.” He picked up his glass and downed the Sprite as if it were a drink. “On second thought, bring us a bottle of wine.”
“You are not a very good drinker, Freddy.” Vaughan eased closer. “If I am to have my way with you, I need you sober.”
“I thought that would make it easier for you to have your way,” Frederick smiled. He got up from the bar and leaned in to Vaughan. “Either way, please hurry. I’ll be waiting impatiently for you.” Frederick quickly kissed Vaughan, adding tongue before pulling back.
“Someone is trying to get a spanking.”
Frederick eyed Vaughan. “Trying being the operative word.” He grasped Vaughan’s shoulder and stalked off towards the doors. He had to run home and grab clothing for his vacation alone with his man.
A week away from crowds.
From Delaney.
From parents.
From friends, no matter how helpful they were.
A week with only Vaughan and his violin.
****
After work, Vaughan helped with the shut down. He then rode behind Kelliani’s car back to the apartment and walked her through the front door and into the elevator.
“I’m going to need to borrow my keys from you,” Vaughan said.
“You gave your set to Frederick?”
Vaughan nodded.
“You two leaving tomorrow?”
“Maybe. I have a few things to do before we can leave. Besides, I have to talk to him about my brother and my parents and all of that bullshit.”
Kelliani sighed as she handed him the keys. “You have a good night. And if things go south after you tell him then you come see me and we can get drunk.”
Vaughan kissed her forehead and smiled. “Thank you, my beauty.”
“Any time.”
When he stepped from the elevator on his floor, Kelliani blew him a kiss as the doors closed. He wandered down the corridor with his helmet under one arm, a bag with food from Prince’s, and a bottle of Hendo. Sure, he knew Frederick was a lightweight at drinking, but he figured he could cut him off if things got out of hand. Exhausted but excited about what was to come, he let himself into the apartment. He barely had the door closed before Nefertiti barked and darted for him. Vaughan laughed and set his bags down to pet her. “Hello, my queen.” He said. “Do you happen to know where my boyfriend is?”
Nefertiti barked then licked Vaughan’s hand.
“You know? Blond hottie with the sexy eyes?”
Nefertiti growled, licked Vaughan’s hand again then proceeded to wag her tail happily.
“Well, you’re no help.” Vaughan laughed. “Come on.”
He gathered his treasures and brought them into the kitchen. “Freddy?”
“In bed, waiting as I said I would.” Frederick’s voice sounded from Vaughan’s bedroom.
Vaughan set the wine in the fridge to cool, let the food on the counter and headed for the bedroom. He stood by the door, leaned in his shoulder into the wall and folded his arms. “I thought you’d be sleeping by now.”
“Sleeping? How could I knowing you’d be coming home?”
“Good answer.” Vaughan peeled his leather jacket of his shoulders and tossed it across the room to the trunk. He approached the bed, peeling his graphic shirt over his head and dropping it to the floor. “Okay. For staying awake, I think you deserve a reward.”
Frederick cocked an eyebrow at him and shoved the sheet covering his l
ithe body aside. “Good, because I’m ready to receive.”
“I like the sound of that.” Vaughan knelt between Frederick’s legs, braced himself on his arms and leaned in to kiss Frederick. It was only supposed to be a little one, a tease, but he lost control and moaned before deepening it.
Frederick reciprocated the embrace and nibbled on Vaughan’s lower lip. He groaned appreciatively and wrapped both arms around Vaughan’s body, pulling him down on top.
Vaughan pulled Frederick’s arms from around him and pressed them into the pillows above his head. He nibbled along Frederick’s jawline, down to his chin before dragging his mouth to Frederick’s right nipple. Circling it with his tongue, he sucked it outward before grazing it with his teeth.
Frederick released a growl, apparently aroused by Vaughan’s affections. He writhed from Vaughan’s touches, breaths laboring, and his eyes closed tight. “Vaughan. I want you. Now … need you inside me.”
“Not yet,” Vaughan dragged a hand to Frederick’s cock. “I’ve waited too long for this to end so quickly.”
Frederick opened his eyes and moved against Vaughan’s hand, bucking into his fist. “You know how to torture me. Just what buttons to push. It’s glorious, but irritating all the same.”
“So glad you see it my way.” Vaughan released Frederick’s arms and drifted lower on top of Frederick until he could pull him into his mouth. Hot, tangy pre-cum fell to his tongue, and Vaughan greedily drank it and sucked for more. Fire surged through his veins from the tips of his toes, causing every hair on his body to stand on end. He trembled under the idea of what he was doing to Frederick, loving the soft sounds Frederick made and the sound of Vaughan’s name tumbling from his lips. Vaughan fondled Frederick’s balls with one hand while the other caressed Frederick’s thighs.
A sound of hitched breath sounded from above Vaughan, coupled with inaudible words. Frederick ground his crotch against Vaughan’s face while he clenched the covers tightly in each hand.
“Vaughan…” Frederick’s cry sounded like frustration.
Releasing him, Vaughan sucked a finger wet then slipped it into Frederick. “Just this once, Freddy,” Vaughan whispered. “Come for me.”
Frederick’s body trembled from Vaughan’s finger being inside him. He gnashed his teeth and yelled at the top of his lungs, apparently doing exactly what Vaughan requested of him.
“Vaughan, oh God. Yes …” Frederick’s chest rose and fell.
“Good boy,” Vaughan said. He rose and smiled before kissing Frederick deeply. He lifted his head. “How about we go for climax number two?”
Frederick grinned, still huffing air in and out. “With your cock inside me this time?”
“Sounds like a plan.” Vaughan climbed off the bed to get lube and condoms before returning. He handed a rubber to Frederick. “You want my cock, Freddy? Well, prepare it.”
Frederick accepted the latex with a wry smile. Not dropping his gaze from Vaughan, he carefully tore the foil with his teeth and removed the packet. He looked down at his lover’s shaft, slowly rolling it onto him. Frederick eyed Vaughan again, then lightly pressed their lips together. “God, you’re so hard. I can’t wait to feel you.”
A low rumble passed Vaughan’s lips as he flipped Frederick to his stomach on the bed. Kneeling over him, Vaughan found his entrance with two lube covered fingers. After ensuring Frederick was ready for him, Vaughan filled him slowly.
“Baby,” Vaughan ground out. Sliding deeper into the hot, tight sheath of Frederick’s body pushed Vaughan closer and closer to the edge. He rested a palm against Frederick’s shoulder, pressing him into the bed while he rode him hard from behind.
Frederick matched Vaughan motion for motion. With each thrust, Frederick released a low growl. He clutched the sides of the mattress, holding on tight in preparation for what could be his undoing.
Wrapping Frederick’s hair around one of his arms, Vaughan leaned in. He nibbled at Frederick’s shoulders, the back of his neck, and then his ears. The fire tracing Vaughan’s body threatened to consume him, and in that moment he didn’t care if he burned. All he could think about was the tightness holding his dick, the heat of Frederick’s body and every sizzling sensation to pulse through his body.
“Freddy,” he whispered. He chewed on his bottom lip as he felt himself getting closer and braced his forehead to the back of Frederick’s head. “Ride back into me. Make me come.”
Frederick pushed back into Vaughan’s thrusts, one after the other. The bed squeaked under their weight, and Frederick muttered curses under his breath. “So close, Vaughan. Come for me. Want to feel you bursting inside me.”
“Oh, but darling.” Vaughan gritted his teeth. “Where are your manners?”
A growl of frustration escaped Frederick’s lips. “Please, Sir. Come for me.”
Vaughan smiled and lifted his head. He pushed back on his knees, gripped Frederick’s hips and pulled Frederick to his knees. When he braced himself by resting a hand to the small of Frederick’s back, he closed his eyes and drove his hips into Frederick harder and faster. His orgasm was right there, so close he could feel it bubbling within him like a volcano ready to erupt. He closed his eyes and allowed Frederick’s body to take him away, to lull him into that beautiful place for his whole world to shatter around him.
When it finally happened, Vaughan drove his hips forward, burying his dick as deep inside Frederick as it would go. He couldn’t have pulled back if he wanted to. Every muscle in his body was in tune with Frederick, and the violinist had control over him in that moment. He shouted Frederick’s name, gripped his lover’s hips and merely waited for the fire to put itself out.
“Fuck, Vaughan, yes!” Frederick yelled out, crying. His body quaked along with Vaughan’s, releasing long strings onto the sheets underneath him. He dropped his head, still breathing rapidly. “Amazing. Now I need your lips.” Frederick lifted his head and turned it slightly to look over his shoulder.
With a soft sigh, Vaughan rested his elbow to the pillow and kissed Frederick deeply. He trembled each time he moved his body and his cock slipped around inside Frederick. It caused a sweet sensation he was beginning to enjoy. “Well,” Vaughan said, between kisses. “I could get used to this.”
“So could I.” Frederick returned the lip lock, and ran his tongue over Vaughan’s lips.
With one final kiss, Vaughan pulled away and climbed off the bed. He glanced back at Frederick and with a grin, walked off toward the bathroom while sliding the used condom off. “I brought food, snacks and wine,” Vaughan called from the bathroom. “We can nibble on something while we talk.” He flushed, washed his hands then grabbed a towel to wrap around his waist. When he exited the bathroom, he stopped at the door. “There’s something I need to talk to you about.”
“All right. And I am actually hungry again. You worked up my appetite.”
“I bet you say that to all your men,” Vaughan said, laughing and heading into the kitchen. “Come on.”
Frederick’s steps followed Vaughan, then got faster before Frederick caught up and tugged on his towel. “You should walk around naked like me.”
“I don’t know. We’d scare the queen with dangly bits hanging out around the place.” Vaughan grabbed a couple of wine glasses and set them on the counter. If it hadn’t been for Kelliani he wouldn’t own any. He would have been happy with a coffee mug for his beer.
What are you, a caveman? Kelliani had asked.
Vaughan smiled as he pulled the wine from the fridge and set it in front of Frederick. He opened his doggie bag and pulled out a plastic container of tarts and opened it before placing it on the counter. “I wanted to talk to you about me,” Vaughan said. “My family … most importantly, my brother.”
“All right. Tell me about your family?”
“Justin is my baby brother. We haven’t spoken in years.” Vaughan shoved a half of a mini tart into his mouth. “My father was the heir to the Singleton candy empire. Growing up, Tin Tin and I had everyth
ing. We excelled in school, sports, life was good. Then I came out of the closet, and everything was gone. With nothing but my education, I joined the military. A few days ago, my brother called me. I’ve always wanted to talk to him, but I know if my parents ever found out he would lose everything. Now, he wants to visit me and I don’t…” His eyes burned, and he turned his head away from Frederick. He knew if he spoke again his voice would crack.
A warm hand clasped Vaughan’s shoulder. “God, I can’t even imagine having parents who wouldn’t accept me. It’s okay, Vaughan. I’m here for you and your brother if need be. You know that, right? I’m here no matter what happens.”
Vaughan cleared this throat. “I know. But I’m not really worried about me. Tin Tin is not used to not having all the luxuries in the world. And it took me awhile to get used to it, to turn away from the Singleton name and just be Vaughan. I don’t want that for him. I agreed to him coming here, but our parents can never find out.”
“What do we need to do, then?” Frederick continued to caress his bicep.
Vaughan faced him and leaned over to press his lips to Frederick’s forehead. He used that moment to pull it together, to breathe again. “There’s nothing you can do.” He stepped back. “My parents do not like bad publicity. If they try to screw my brother I will make them regret it. He means the world to me, so I’m not having it.”
“I know. That’s the tough Marine in you. There’s no one tougher that I know.”
“Thanks, baby.” Vaughan dropped a light kiss to Frederick’s lips. “I didn’t tell you all of that so you can be sad. I told you because sooner or later you were going to find out, and I didn’t want it to be through some nosy reporter or when some guy who looks like a younger version of me shows up on my doorstep.”
“He looks like you? Hmm. I’m sure he isn’t as handsome.” Frederick chuckled and pulled him in for a hug. “I’m not sad. I’m rather surprised your parents are not more supportive of you. You’re a good man, Vaughan. You deserve that after all you’ve been through.”
“Well, I am the good looking one.” Vaughan accepted Frederick’s body against him by reaching down and lifting Frederick into his arms. “I think we should take this show back to the bedroom. Then you can show me how quiet you can be. We don’t wanna wake the queen.”
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