With the Boys in the Band

by Marie Medina

  When they burst through the trees and reached the shore of the lake out of sight of the house, he turned and began running in circles and figure eights around her. Her laughter increased his happiness. He nipped at her heel playfully, and she started to run. He caught her easily, coming up alongside her, though he wanted nothing more than to pounce on her and shift back to human form. They kept running and playing until her breathing became too labored. Sitting together on the ground, they stared out over the lake.

  “You’re beautiful,” she said, stroking his head. “He thinks so, too.”

  He nuzzled her hand and licked her palm. He lay down, pressing against her side and resting his head on her knee. As she caressed his ears, he began to believe he was truly on the verge of an amazing happily ever after.

  Chapter Five

  Emerson had been waiting hours to get Vince and Alicia alone. While he was happy Charles had been caught, this development had turned lunch into a video conference with Theobald and the lawyers, and even after that was over, they were all on and off phone calls plus reviewing emails together. After about an hour Alicia had gone to explore Vince’s library, so he hadn’t seen her again until dinner, which had turned into another video conference with all of them going back and forth about the official statement. Everything settled down shortly after nine, and now Emerson sat on the back porch steps watching mist roll over the lake as the moon rose higher in the sky. He’d left Vince talking with Tom in the kitchen, opting to come outside instead of going up to check on Alicia.

  He closed his eyes and listened as the eerie symphony of cicadas joined with the calls of two owls. Alicia had been one hundred percent right. He knew exactly what he wanted and simply had to convince himself it was okay to want it. All morning while he was alone, and even when he’d been surrounded by everyone else all afternoon and evening, his mind had been flooded with memories of Vince. He felt foolish both for never having seen the signs and for never realizing how integral Vince was to his happiness.

  He could recall half a dozen times when he’d woken up in the tent in his backyard to see Vince staring at him. He remembered falling asleep drunk together in college and waking up tangled against one another, even when they’d crashed with friends. And deep in the back of his mind, he’d found a very erotic memory from when they were sixteen. Sitting on a couch in a darkened basement, he’d watched Vince get his first blowjob. He’d been fascinated, unable to look away as it happened. Every single time Vince’s eyes had fluttered open, their gazes had locked and Vince had smiled, once even licking his lips and then puckering them in a silent kiss. Now, the tension that had sizzled between them meant something completely different. Vince hadn’t been teasing him because he was the first one to get a girl to suck his cock. He’d been using the teasing as a form of bravado to hide how much he wanted his best friend’s mouth on him instead. Sounds from inside jolted him out of the memory. A shiver ran up his spine as the back door opened and footsteps approached. He could tell from the weight and rhythm that it was Vince. He came to a stop behind Emerson and reached one hand down to touch his hair. Emerson leaned back against his leg and sighed, then opened his eyes and looked up.

  Vince’s eyes shone down at him, even in the sparse moonlight. He dropped to his knees. “How’s that thinking going?”

  “It’s going. I just need to know one thing.”

  “Okay. What is it?”

  “It’s obvious you’re attracted to Alicia. I’m sure you want to sleep with her. But I need to know you’re interested in more than that with her because I am. Maybe it won’t last, but something deep inside tells me it could and in fact will.”

  “Getting involved with you means getting involved with her.”

  He nodded. “You know we’re very different when it comes to sex and relationships. This will be a relationship that, while unconventional, will be exclusive. It can’t just be physical. You and I … if something goes wrong, we’ll get through it, no matter what. I don’t want her hurt, Vince. I don’t understand the connection you two may have here, but…”

  “But you’re okay with it?”

  “Yes. I don’t want her to feel shut out. I don’t want you to be jealous or make her jealous.”

  “What about you?”

  He’d given that lots of thought. “I feel confident I’ll be okay. I’m sure it won’t be perfect, but if we all try, I think we can make it work. I can’t imagine not continuing with her, but I also can’t imagine not taking the next step with you. She said she didn’t think we could live without each other, and I think she’s right.”

  “I know I couldn’t live without you.” He shifted and sat behind Emerson, spreading his legs on either side of him and pulling him back against his chest. Resting his chin on Emerson’s shoulder, he said, “I’m sorry I never said anything.”

  Emerson relaxed in his arms, listening to his heart beating and enjoying the warmth of his breath as it caressed the side of his face. “It doesn’t matter now.” He took Vince’s hand and placed it over his heart. “This is what matters.”

  Vince kissed his cheek several times before moving down his neck. He trembled at the contact, then felt a corresponding shiver from Vince. “You know, we have to get upstairs somehow. Might raise some eyebrows if we’re both sporting erections or can’t keep our hands off each other.”

  “Good point.” Vince sighed and pulled away. When they were both standing, Vince stopped him from heading for the door.

  “What?”

  “I didn’t actually say it this morning. I know I’ve said it a thousand times, but…” He took Emerson’s hand and kissed it. “I love you.”

  Emerson drew him close, noting with pleasure how much joy and peace he saw in Vince’s eyes. The sadness and mysterious angst no longer haunted his features. “I love you, too.”

  Vince’s hands roamed over his back. “Are you ready for this? The three of us?”

  He nodded. “Been hard not to think about it every single moment since we talked.”

  Vince smiled, but then he grew serious again. “All these years … all the partners … I know I’m clean, but that’s not my concern right now.” He pulled away, running his hands through his hair as he took a few steps and searched for the right words.

  “Take your time.” Emerson knew what he was going to say, but he let Vince work through it himself.

  “It was all an attempt to forget my real feelings, and I know it doesn’t excuse it.”

  “It doesn’t matter to me. What you do from this moment on is all that matters.”

  He took a breath, seeming calmer at Emerson’s reassurance. “Hard as I tried, I couldn’t replace you or stop hoping. Everyone could tell. I made up the story about the two girls and the blowjob. Veronica knew I loved you, and that’s why she left. They all figured it out if they stuck around for more than a week. Everyone who left couldn’t live with my love for you.”

  “Maybe Alicia can.”

  He nodded. “She’s falling for you.” He stroked Emerson’s hair. “She sees how perfect you are.”

  Emerson shifted his stance and ran his hand over his mouth, unsure what to say. He’d felt it, and she’d made her desire to do anything to be with him and make him happy very clear, but hearing Vince say it made his stomach flutter.

  Vince laughed. “So adorable. Look at you.” He grabbed his hand and tugged. “Let’s go. I wanna pleasure you both, watch as you make your girl come.”

  Emerson hesitated a moment and whispered, “Our girl.” He reached for the door and pulled Vince in. “And we’ll both be making her come.”

  They exchanged another brief kiss before sprinting through the kitchen and foyer and racing each other up the stairs, neither succeeding in keeping his excitement in check.

  ****

  Vince let Emerson go in first. He could hear them talking, but he leaned against the wall and ran over the chords of a new song he’d been writing in his head so he couldn’t understand what they were saying. He did
n’t realize Alicia stood next to him until she touched his hand.

  “I told you not to worry,” she said with a beautiful smile. Her eyes glowed with excitement, and she looked so very sexy as she placed a kiss on his chin. She drew him into the bedroom and right into her arms. He heard the door close as she kissed him, and he bent his head to deepen the embrace. Soon her body pressed closer, and he felt Emerson’s hands run up over his shoulders as his arms encircled them. Opening his eyes, Vince looked at both of them.

  “I guess I shouldn’t have worried, but you can’t blame me for being afraid this dream wouldn’t come true.” Alicia began unbuttoning her blouse, and he watched as it opened and Emerson slipped his hands inside. Vince knelt and began working on her jeans, peeling them down her legs as she wiggled her hips. His finger slipped into the waistband of her panties and drew it down so he could kiss the soft flesh there. Her sigh made him look up, and he watched Emerson massaging her now bare breasts. She had perfect nipples, delicate little buds that had him licking his lips. Watching Emerson tease them, he slid her panties down. Once they were off, he spread her legs, forcing her to brace herself on Emerson. Then Vince set to work on her already wet pussy. He licked her clit and fingered her. After tracing some of her sweet arousal over her stomach, he licked the delectable trail away. He sucked her clit into his mouth, and she bucked against him, grinding against his face. Grabbing her hips, he held her against his mouth and worked her into a trembling frenzy with his tongue. Her cries told him exactly how much he was affecting her. She threw one leg over his shoulder and tangled a hand in his hair as she came. He lapped at her as she cried out, and he didn’t let up until she tried to force his head away. Looking up, he saw her limp in Emerson’s arm, her head lolling on his shoulder as her breath came in gasps. His best friend’s gaze took his breath away with its sheer hunger. Emerson kissed her cheek, cradling her as he reached down and ran one finger over Vince’s lips.

  “I’ve never seen anything that sexy before,” Emerson said.

  Vince was on his feet in an instant, his mouth seeking contact with both of them. He drew them over to the bed, struggling to get out of his clothes. They felt hot and confining. Once he was naked he pulled Alicia into his arms and placed her in the middle of the bed, climbing on top of her and covering her breasts with kisses. As he did this, he kept glancing at Emerson, who was undressing far too slowly for his taste.

  “Tease,” Vince said.

  “I’m enjoying the view.” He hesitated at his belt, cupping his erection. “Very distracting.”

  Vince reached out and jerked his hand away, fumbling with Emerson’s belt and then finally unbuttoning and unzipping his jeans. He forced the jeans over his hips and watched Emerson’s cock pop out. Vince stroked him and then lifted the head to his lips. He teased for a moment, and then took his full length. Massaging Emerson’s balls, he took him down his throat, making Emerson cry out and take hold of him by the back of the neck.

  “Oh God, Vince.”

  Vince forced himself to stop and reclined on the bed. “I’ve wanted to do that for so damn long.”

  Emerson got his pants off much more quickly than he’d taken his shirt and shoes off before climbing onto the bed and straddling Vince. He cupped his face and kissed him. The years melted away in that moment for Vince. The love he felt in that kiss had been more than worth the wait. He felt Alicia’s hands on him and realized she was trying to make them shift to their sides. They did so, but the two men continued kissing. He felt her hand around his cock, then Emerson’s cock brushing his. She jerked them against each other, and he opened his eyes to glance down at her just in time to see her run her tongue over both of them.

  “Make love to her,” Emerson whispered.

  Vince kissed his cheek, and reaching for her he sat up. They rolled together for a moment before he settled on his back, and she straddled him. Her eyes looked even more ethereal now, and he couldn’t fight the urge to take her. He gripped her hips and brought her down onto his cock.

  She gasped in surprise, her hot, sweet pussy gripping him in the most delicious way. As he pumped into her, they both began to moan. He growled as he arched up, and she came a second time. He held still and let her ride him, thoroughly enjoying how boldly she went after her pleasure. Emerson had gone for condoms and lube, and now he stood by the bed, looking transfixed.

  Vince reached for a condom. “I’m gonna explode, Em.”

  She shifted off his cock and kissed Emerson as he climbed onto the bed. Vince managed to get the condom on despite his shaking hands and his need to be inside her again. He breathed deeply, pulling his orgasm back, and he locked eyes with Emerson. “Join us.”

  As Emerson turned back to her, she was already nodding and murmuring a throaty yes. She lowered herself to kiss Vince as Emerson sheathed himself and popped open the lube. Vince pushed her back down onto his cock, sliding in easily she was so wet.

  When Emerson moved in behind her, she leaned forward and braced herself against Vince’s chest. He stroked inside her a little, then stilled and played with her clit. His eyes flicked between their faces as Emerson entered her. He watched her surprise and his concentration morph to pleasure at the same time. Vince began to stroke slowly, trying to help Emerson find the rhythm. Like with so many other things in life, they fell into sync right away. Vince completely lost himself. Their moans all came together, and lust surged through him at the bliss of her hot pussy and the feel of Emerson sliding inside her with only a thin layer of flesh separating their dicks. Emerson fondled her breasts, making Vince crave another taste of them. He lifted his head to suckle at her breasts, his lips playing over Emerson’s fingers. He drew one into his mouth, making the man he adored gasp, before pulling back to lavish attention on her nipple.

  She came yet again, rocking against him with more force than he’d expected, and then he felt Emerson still and then jerk inside her. The sounds of their pleasure brought him to completion. The next moments were a blur of caresses and kisses. When Vince finally opened his eyes and focused, he saw Alicia was gone. Emerson lay on the mattress, still trying to catch his breath. Vince shifted over to him and kissed his forehead. Alicia returned with a washcloth, and she removed the condoms and cleaned them both.

  Vince pulled himself up to kiss her, too. “Efficient, aren’t you?” He groaned and gave her a deeper kiss. “I’m so addled I hardly know where I am.”

  “You’re where you belong.” She smiled as she went back into the bathroom.

  Emerson tugged at his arm. “She’s right.” He rolled to his side and brought Vince close again. “This is where we belong.”

  As they kissed and the hunger built again, he felt Alicia slip behind him and join the embrace. His heart finally convinced his mind to stop questioning his good fortune as he gave himself over to the joy they were all discovering together.

  ****

  Alicia woke up between her two men, feeling deliciously satisfied and cherished. Her head lay against Emerson’s chest, and when she opened her eyes she felt Vince move behind her. She turned to look at him, and he moved in slowly for a kiss. His lips tenderly caressed hers as she rolled into his arms.

  “Morning, bright eyes,” he whispered.

  “Morning.” She blinked, noticing his eyes were glowing a little, flecks of yellow working into the green. “Are my eyes really that bright?”

  He nodded. “They’re glowing.” He nuzzled against her neck. “I think we’re good for each other.”

  She gasped when he nipped at the sensitive skin behind her ear. Her eyes slid shut as they kissed and his hand inched down her body. He parted her folds and stroked into her. Moisture coated his hand immediately, and he groaned against her mouth.

  “And here I was worried you two might be jealous of each other,” Emerson said as he stirred and shifted closer to them. He pushed the sheets back and lowered his head to her stomach. His mouth trailed over her skin, and heat pooled in her core. She watched as he pulled Vince’s fingers f
rom her pussy and sucked them. He shifted again and knelt between her legs, lifting her hips so he could spread her pussy and feast on it.

  Vince watched as he tweaked her nipple. When she stroked his hair, he looked back at her. “I can see what he found so appealing last night. You being pleasured is a very sexy sight.”

  She took his lower lip between hers and sucked. His hungry kisses pushed her closer to her orgasm, but she wanted more. “Let me pleasure you.”

  His sexy smile made her pussy clench, and she arched as Emerson began fingering her. He pulled away from her pussy briefly to watch Vince move into position. When she took Vince’s length into her mouth, Emerson ran his tongue roughly over her clit. She bucked against his mouth and took Vince deep. Running her nails over Vince’s thigh, she looked up at him, hoping he would see her desire in her eyes. And he certainly did. He took hold of her head and began to fuck her mouth. She relaxed and let him take control. His rough thrusts and Emerson’s amazing tongue sent her over the edge. She ground Emerson’s face against her trembling sex with one hand as she reached up to grip Vince’s ass with the other. The pleasure sent her soaring, every nerve in her body tingling. She’d never felt so alive.

  Emerson moved away, panting, and then she heard foil ripping. He hitched her legs over his shoulders and slammed into her. Her pussy trembled as her inner walls clenched onto his cock, and she loved how sensitive she was to his powerful thrusts. Vince eased up as her breathing grew heavier. She started to protest, but then Emerson shifted her legs to wrap around his waist and lowered himself on top of her. He pushed Vince back just enough for his cock to pop out of her mouth. Watching Emerson teasingly lick Vince’s cock sent a fresh surge of moisture to her pussy, which caused his strokes into her to speed up. He slid deeper every time, and soon he was hitting a spot she’d never known existed. Feeling him drive deeper than any other man ever had before stole her breath. She raised her head to lick Vince as well, her lips playing against Emerson’s as they both tried to give Vince pleasure.