A week later a parcel arrived for Toby. It contained an envelope of his father’s last possessions, things that had been with him at the hospital prison. I sat with my boyfriend as he sorted through the meager debris of a man’s life. Toby’s birth certificate was in there, along with some of his baby pictures and some of his mother and Vince together. He was quiet as he sorted through them, and I knew he must be hurting. But when he’d finished, he turned to me with a sad smile.
“I’ve got more now than I had before, Rain. I should be grateful.” I knew he wasn’t just talking about the stuff he’d been left, and my heart swelled with love for him.
The date of the fair loomed upon us sooner than we knew. Dave Beddington was experienced in putting the whole thing together, and I had no doubt, in his large, capable hands, it would be a success. The town was abuzz with the talk of crochet and jam stalls.
Simon and Luis arrived two days before the event, and I was pleased that Toby had his old employer back. Regardless of how Simon felt about Toby, the two men were very close, and in Toby’ eyes, Simon was family. That made the man good enough for me, even if I did watch him closely that he didn’t try and hit on my lover. But I had the feeling Luis would have had something to say about that. He was a handsome, slight Spanish man, clean-shaven, with sparkling eyes. Simon had introduced him to people as an “old friend.” Luis’s eyes had narrowed at the term. Simon obviously wasn’t quite ready to come out to the town yet as being bisexual. I had the feeling Luis disapproved of that approach.
The morning of the Winter Festival, Toby was in full mission mode, giving instructions to the hotel staff, making sure the hotel ran like clockwork, and threatening death to anyone who didn’t pitch in. Simon was back in full force too, and the two of them were something to be reckoned with, although I would have taken Simon on rather than Toby. My lover in full boss mode was quite intimidating, and I was pretty turned on by the sight. I hoped we’d have a chance to get together for a little personal time before I did my routine later that afternoon. It wouldn’t be very good sprouting a huge erection while I was doing my dance routine.
I was sitting, admiring the sight of Toby driving everyone else crazy for a change, when Lucas ambled over to me, looking like a shaggy bear in his baggy jeans, oversize tee shirt, and with blond fuzz on his face. “Rain, that man of yours is a bloody terror.” He chuckled. “He’s a bossy little git, isn’t he?”
I nodded proudly. “He is that. Simon’s created a monster.” I watched as Toby loomed menacingly over some poor unfortunate waiter, giving terse instructions as to how to fold the napkins on the dining tables. The waiter looked as if he was going to burst into tears. I grinned.
Lucas was watching him with both admiration and disbelief. “He’s like some sort of unholy Sybil Fawlty,” he said wonderingly.
I snorted with laughter at that comparison. Toby would be quite proud of being compared to the bossy, efficient character from the cult TV series Fawlty Towers.
He looked at me. “Talking of Simon, where is he? I’d have thought he’d be here with Toby.”
I shrugged. “He said Toby had everything under control, so he and Luis went over to give Dave a hand.”
Lucas nodded. “What time is your shindig on stage, then? Everything all set up?”
I nodded. “Dave’s sorted it all out. He’s got the props, the pole, everything sorted. I’m ready to rock and roll at two o’clock.” I did a quick shimmy around the lounge, seeing Toby’s grin as he watched me. I winked at him, and his intense stare went straight to my groin. I knew that look. The garden hut was definitely going to see us soon.
“Humph. Well, at least we don’t have to worry about being rained on,” Lucas said. “It’s bitter cold out there, though. You’re going to freeze your dick off, Rain.”
“Dave’s organized patio heaters on the stage especially for me.” I looked at him smugly. “I’m not sure if Health and Safety have approved it, but fuck ’em. I’m not freezing to death getting my kit off.”
“Just how much kit do you actually intend taking off, then?” asked Lucas curiously.
I grinned. “Enough to make them think they earned their two quids’ worth. I’m not going crazy, honest. Toby will kill me if I expose too much of my bits to anyone else. He’s rather partial to them.”
Lucas chortled. “Tammy and I are really looking forward to it. I think half the bloody town is too.”
I saw Toby disappear out into the back garden, feeling a thrill through my body. “Lucas, I need to go check on some stuff. I’ll speak to you later. Better still, I’ll see you at the fair. You can be my bodyguard and protect this sexy body later. We stage stars need our protection.”
I moved away from him as he shook his head in knowing exasperation.
“Give the garden hut my regards!” he called out as I moved swiftly toward the door, I grinned as I made it outside, walking as fast as I could over to the hut. The door was slightly ajar. People mingled outside, some smoking, others just chatting. It was very cold, and there were few people taking any notice of me as I sidled into the hut. As I stepped inside, a strong hand gripped my shoulder and pulled me in, the other pulling the door shut. A hot, wet mouth found mine, and I could hardly breathe.
I pulled my mouth away. “Steady on, I have a boyfriend, you know. He’s not going to be too happy finding me being mauled like this.”
“Shut up,” Toby growled as he fumbled with my pants. I was even wearing underwear today. “What he doesn’t know can’t hurt him, and right now, you’re mine.” He dropped to his knees, and I felt his hungry lips around my cock.
“Christ, you don’t waste any time,” I gasped as he sucked and rolled his tongue around me as if he was starving. My hips were keeping time with his movements, and I pushed myself into his mouth, forcing him to take as much of me as he could. I knew Toby’s limits, and he was quite capable of engulfing me and using his throat to make me insane with sensation. I gripped his hair, pushing his head down toward me as I fucked his mouth. His hands left my hips, trailing down the inside of my thighs, which were taut and straining with the feeling in my cock and groin. He cupped my balls, rolling them in his fingers. I closed my eyes and let the sensations wash over me. His hands were warm, his mouth wet, and everything I needed was right there in that hut.
I felt myself attaining that point when there was no return. His final suck unleashed the liquid fire that burned in my balls, and I came in his mouth as he greedily drank every drop, and when I was done, he gave one final, lascivious roll around with his mouth and stood up. His face was alight with satisfaction, his eyes unfocused, and his lips wet with my come.
I kissed him fiercely, tasting myself on and in his mouth. I unzipped his pants and reached past the silky briefs to grasp him and wrap my hand around him. His body arched into mine as he kissed me with such passion he split my lip. I tasted the sharp tang of blood, and he drew back, looking at the small cut like a vampire about to suck me dry. Toby leaned forward and licked the blood from my lip. I stroked him, sliding my thumb into his slit, feeling the heat and smoothness of this man currently at my mercy. His gasps of pleasure made me feel all-powerful. I kept up my strokes from root to tip, loving the feel of the silky skin, just wanting him to let loose all over my hands so I could lick them clean. Toby grunted, his body pressing against mine, and his warm semen coated my hands and his trousers.
I held on to him until the shudders that wracked his body stopped, and then I withdrew my hands. I watched his eyes as I licked his come off my hands, and he stared at me avidly, his pupils blown and his lips swollen. When I was clean, I pulled his trousers up his legs, tucking him in before zipping him up. He heaved a shuddering sigh. I picked up my pants and boxers and dressed myself.
“God, we both needed that,” he whispered.
I laughed. “Toby, Lucas is right. We always need that. I just can’t seem to get enough of you. And seeing you all bossy and domineering—it’s so hot.”
He grinned as he
caressed my face. “Rain, you have this serious attraction toward me being dominant. I’m definitely going to have to explore that with you later.”
My throat went dry at the thought. “Jesus, Toby, don’t say things like that. I needed release before I do this whole show this afternoon. Don’t get me hard again.”
His soft chuckle started to do just that. “We’d better get out of here, then, before I use that old riding crop over there to flog your sorry arse.” My breath hitched at that image. And then he reached over and took it off the wall, where it had probably been for years, from the dust and cobwebs on it. I wondered what on earth such an item would be doing in a garden shed.
“I’ll take this home, I think,” he murmured, his voice husky. “I’m sure we can find a use for it.”
The bastard then had the nerve to walk out of the hut with a laugh. I watched him, openmouthed, before moving hastily out of the hut.
“Come on, Rain,” he called out. “We’ve got loads to do, and you can help me inside, seeing as how you’ve nothing else to do. I have some furniture that needs moving around.”
Chapter 21
Toby
THE SESSION in the hut with Rain had been fun, as always. I was constantly surprised at both the desire I saw in Rain to be dominated and my own need to be in charge. I wasn’t kidding. It was definitely something we’d look at, and the riding crop I had put in the back of his car was going to be the start of something, but I wasn’t sure what yet.
My mood had improved since my father’s death and my drunken meltdown. I still felt a sense of loss over Vincent’s passing, but with everything going on, I’d had little time to mourn him. I had more important things to worry about now, like my boyfriend shedding his clothes in a few hours.
We managed to finish up at the hotel and left for the fair. Chris was manfully looking after the patrons and the hotel, as he said he’d no real interest in going to the Festival. He had asked me to video Rain’s dance, though, so he could watch it on my phone later. The fair was in full swing when Rain and I arrived, shortly before 1:00 p.m. The air was crisp and cold, and we shivered as we wrapped our coats around our bodies.
I tugged my scarf tighter around my neck. “Jesus, this is such crap weather for a Winter Festival,” I muttered as Rain and I walked into the warmer confines of the barn. It was a huge structure, built out of redwood. It was actually an old stable complex constructed into an L shape. We both stopped dead and stood spellbound at the sight that greeted us. I was used to the lively atmosphere of the stalls, the fairground attractions like the coconut shy, and the constant barrage of adults and children streaming through the huge barn. But Dave had outdone himself. The place was packed with fairy lights and baubles, looking like the inside of Santa’s grotto. The rafters were strung with tinsel and lights, and the whole place had a festive atmosphere like never before. It was like an early Christmas scene.
I gazed at it in awe. “Wow, this is fantastic!”
Dave barreled over toward us, Simon and Luis hot on his heels.
Simon swept me into an expansive hug, planting a kiss on my cheek. “Toby, you’re here. I’m so glad you made it. Rain, good to see you. Are you ready for your performance?”
I nodded to Luis in greeting, and he smiled, his dark eyes a little wary. I wondered how much he knew of Simon’s feelings for me. “Si, of course we made it. I’m not having him strip without me being there to see it.” I jerked a finger in Rain’s direction, who grinned. “This looks incredible, Dave. You’ve done a great job.”
Dave nodded, looking very pleased with himself. “I did that. Had a lot of help from a lot of good people, but I think we did okay.” He smiled slyly. “I have a minihaystack in the corner if you boys fancy giving it a test-drive later.”
My face heated up, and Simon looked at me curiously. “Test-drive a haystack? Intriguing idea. What does it mean?”
“It means nothing, Si,” I said quickly. “A private joke.” I scowled at Dave, who chuckled loudly. Rain shifted beside me, also looking a little embarrassed. I could see the bales of hay now in the far side of the barn, looking very much like the haystack Rain and I had made love on. Children clambered on this one with glee as parents watched them with indulgent affection. “Anyway, Rain needs to get ready. Where do we go?”
Dave waved to the far side of the barn where the L shape split into the shorter leg. “Go down there to the bottom. We’ve created a bit of a room at the end, with a curtain, a makeshift stage, and a pole, just the way Rain likes ’em.” His grin was wide and knowing. “That way we can keep the young’uns out so they don’t become exposed to his debauchery. And only let in the people who’ve bought tickets.” He scowled fiercely. “If they don’t have a ticket, they don’t get in. They’re not seeing your boyfriend’s booty for nowt.” The owner of said booty looked a little uncomfortable at being described thus.
Dave smiled. “Don’t worry, lad. I’ve seen it all before.”
And with those words and a blush that spread over Rain’s face like a rising sunset, he disappeared.
Simon was looking at me carefully. “Anything I should know about, Toby? Dave sounds as if he’s pretty familiar with the two of you.”
I shook my head frantically. “No. Nuh-huh. He’s just joshing. Come on, Rain. Let’s go get you dressed for the show.” I pulled Rain out of the orbit of a curious Simon and a patently amused Luis, and we made our way through the crowds, down to the enclosed area at the end of the barn.
“That Dave is a bloody menace,” Rain muttered as we approached the figures of Tammy and Lucas, who sat at the door of the “theater.”
I nodded. “He’ll never let us live that one down.”
Tammy smiled at me as she waved me over. “Hi, guys. If you want to go inside and check everything out, Rain, see that the theater meets your needs, feel free. I think Dave’s done a great job. He’s got some seating in there, but latecomers will have to stand.”
Lucas grinned at us. “It’s looking pretty spiffy, Rain. You’ll be able to put on a good show, I think.”
I followed Rain into the “stage” performing area. Dave had indeed done Rain proud. Thick sheets of timber had been laid over old wooden pallets to form a stage. In the center was a long, shiny pole, going through the floor and, from the looks of it, cemented in. It looked quite permanent, and I wondered worriedly whether Dave had any other intentions after this in blackmailing my lover to do more shows. I thought grimly it would be over my dead body. There were a couple of spotlights in the corner, which I imagined focused on the center when switched on. A couple of patio heaters gave off a warming glow. If Health and Safety saw that, they’d have a complete meltdown. All in all, it looked good. Rain bounced onto the stage, winding around the pole with practiced moves as he tried it out. My throat went dry, my cock grew hard, and I could only watch in sheer lust as my sexy lover twirled around the pole, hips swaying and booty definitely shaking. I was starting to have my doubts now about offering him up for this.
Christ, after he’s finished, every gay man in town will want a piece of him. He was enough to turn straight ones too. Even fully dressed and not even trying, the man was sex on legs.
I cleared my dry throat. “Uhm, shouldn’t you be getting dressed? The show’s in half an hour. What are you wearing, anyway? You’ve been very secret about the whole thing.”
He stopped what he was doing, which was making me horny, and bounced back over to me. His hand trailed down my cheek in a soft caress. “Wouldn’t you like to know? It’s a surprise, Toby. You don’t get to see it before the rest of the paying crowd.”
I was a bit put out. “Don’t I even get to know what music you’re dancing to?”
He shook his head firmly. “No.” His eyes grew tender. “But it’s not our song, Toby. That’s only for us. No Gotye.”
I was relieved at that. I didn’t want our special tune being played for everyone to see Rain dance to. I stared at him, and he stared at me, his eyes twinkling. I could see he w
asn’t going to give in. I huffed. “Well, I suppose I’d better let you get to your ‘dressing room,’ then.”
I waved moodily at the corner, where a large makeshift screen covered in black silk had been erected to give Rain some privacy.
He nodded in amusement. “Okay, off you go, then. Tammy has my bag with my kit. Would you ask her to bring it in when you leave?” He leaned forward and kissed me hard on the lips. “Make sure you scream loud for me, Toby. Like you usually do.” He gave me a wicked leer. “I want to hear you cheer me on when I’m performing. Just don’t do what you usually do and jack off. That might not be what the paying customers want to see.” He chuckled wickedly and disappeared behind the screen.
I wandered out of the theater, waving to Tammy. “His Lordship has decreed that you enter his divine space and provide him with his dress for the evening.”
She giggled and picked up his Reebok tote bag. “He told me under pain of death I wasn’t allowed to look in here. I’m dying to see what he’s wearing. The bag feels quite heavy.” She disappeared into the theater to give my prima donna his outfit.
Lucas grinned at me. “He wouldn’t tell you either, then?” he murmured. “I tried like hell to get him to spill the beans, but he point-blank refused. He hasn’t even told me about the music either.”
“No, the bastard’s being all secretive,” I said with a frown. “I hope he’s not going to go overboard, Lucas.”
Lucas chortled. “This is Rain, Toby. The man is a born exhibitionist. We’ll just have to wait and see.”
Slowly, the customers arrived to see Rain’s act, and I was pleasantly surprised at the age and diversity of the people who wanted to see him dance and strip. The theater began to fill up, and I wasn’t surprised to see that most of the patrons were women. Rain had a definite allure for the females in the town, who were all highly disgusted that he was gay. That didn’t stop them appreciating his assets. I felt smug at the thought that they were all mine.
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