Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 18:05:12 -0700 (PDT)
From: Paul Jennings <success66@yahoo.com>
Subject: Michael part 7

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Michael - Chapter 7

Randy and Andrew drove back into town.  The silence was only interrupted
during an occasional sound of a turn signal, or a sigh that seemed to
overtake Andrew.

Randy's head was still spinning from all the zeroes in the check he had in
his pocket.  He never had a retainer this big before and he knew that he
would need to do an awesome job on this assignment if he wished to keep
Thomas Wylie's interest.

Randy looked over at the smaller man occupying the seat next to him.  He
realized, maybe for the first time, that his macho stud tricks wouldn't be
enough to get Andrew into bed.  The words from Robert rang clearly in his
head.  Andrew would have to be approached with caution and care.  After
all, the kid was a virgin.

Randy saw Andrew's head heavily rest against the window.  He could tell the
kid was tired but he wasn't sure if it was the hour, because it wasn't that
late, or the emotional toll.  Obviously this kid didn't like confrontation.

"So what's your next move?" Andrew asked as he tried to keep from falling
asleep.

"I'm not sure, to be honest.  I'm going to see what I've got in the hopper
and then talk to Michael about it.  I might do some wiretapping at the work
place but it's hard to say."  Randy ran his head over his buzzed hair.  He
reminded himself he needed to get it cut.

"So what's it like, you know, doing what you do?"  Andrew asked quietly.

"What do you mean?" Randy focused on the road.

"I mean, here you are this butch guy, a PI, and you're gay, right?  How
does that work?"  Andrew looked over at the husky man driving the SUV.

"Well fuck yeah I'm gay, but you knew that didn't you?"  Randy kind of
snorted.

"Ah man, I'm sorry, I shouldn't pry."  Andrew backed off.

"No man, it's okay, really.  As for me being a PI?  It's not big deal.  A
lot of bravado involved.  You just got to stay one step ahead of the others
that's all."  Randy looked over for a minute to see Andrew's reaction.

Andrew remained silent.  He knew he wanted to ask the question but wasn't
sure if Randy would stop the SUV and try to rape him right there or not.
He felt a stirring in his groin that he hadn't felt since the first time he
met Randy.

"So, is being gay really worth it?"  Andrew asked the question sheepishly.

"Honestly?  If the sex is good, then yeah, but it's a lonely road.  I've
been burned and frankly, that's the shitty part of it.  I could probably
tell you stories that would make your head spin, but I won't.  There's
nothing 'gay' about being gay.  It's a hard life.  I've seen people go down
the tubes because they just couldn't cope with it."

It seemed time passed more quickly because it wasn't long before the two
arrived back at the parking garage.  The garage was deserted as it was well
past the time for anyone to be at the building.

"Hey Randy," asked Andrew, "would you follow me home?"

"Sure.  I would love to.  I know the way."  Randy smiled.

Andrew got into his bug.  He started it up and exited the parking ramp with
Randy not far behind.  He wasn't worried about losing Randy because he was
following pretty close.  Something else was bothering Andrew.  It wasn't
the nervousness that he had known previously.  This was different.  He felt
the butterflies in his stomach and he knew that he had the opportunity to
do something that would change his life, but he wasn't sure he could carry
it out.

Meanwhile, Randy called Robert on the cell.  He figured that Robert might
be busy screwing the boss but he had to take a chance.

"Hello?" the voice on the other side was breathless.

Randy laughed.  "Hey fuckbait, you getting laid?"

Robert took a deep breath.  "Uh no, we just finished.  Why the fuck are you
calling me now?"

"I'm sorry babe, I just had to ask your advice on something."  Randy was
embarrassed now.  For all his cockiness, Randy knew that getting fucked was
serious business.

"Oh man, you're calling about Andy, aren't you?"

Randy was surprised as he answered, "yeah, I am.  How did you know?"

"Fuck man, it doesn't take a scientist to see that you have it bad for him.
Just do what I told you earlier.  Take it easy on him.  Anything else?"
Robert's breathing was starting to normalize.

"Nah, you answered it.  Sorry I bothered you."  Randy laughed.

"About 5 minutes earlier, it would have been a bother, but then again,
you're no stranger to phone sex!  Later!"  Robert hung up.

Andrew and Randy pulled into the driveway of the apartment complex.
Surprisingly, there were two spots close to the building.  Andrew got
parked, locked the car door, and signaled Randy to follow him.

They met at the door.

"Uh Randy, I'm glad you followed me home but I'm sure I'm going into waters
I'm very unfamiliar with at this point.  I could use your help."  Andrew
fumbled then dropped his keys.

Randy leaned over to pick them up and then stopped at Andrew's lips. Randy
slowly moved in and gave Andrew a very soft, gentle kiss.

"Hey kid, you don't need to worry.  I won't make you do anything you're not
ready to do.  As a matter of fact, tonight it's not about me.  If you want
me to go, just say so, and I will."  Randy handed the keys back to Andrew.

Andrew was stunned.  He felt in a daze but still was more alive than
anytime before in his life.  Every sense in his body was on overload.  He
felt hot but also felt secure in knowing this hunky man before him would
take care of him.

Andrew turned and found the key.  He unlocked the door and bypassed the
mailboxes.  He went up the stairs and found his apartment.  He didn't
fumble for the keys this time.  He knew what key opened the lock.

Once inside and the door was shut and locked, Andrew said something he
never thought he would hear come out of his mouth.

"Randy, I want you to be my first.  I want to know all those things you
know and more.  I'm so fuckin' nervous and I feel like I could just fall
dead away right here.  I just...."

Randy leaned over and kissed him.  He stopped the words Andy was trying to
say.  Randy's massive arms and hands slinked around Andrew's small frame.
It was totally dark but they knew where they were.  They knew that they
didn't need light to know what each other wanted and what each other
offered.

Randy broke the kiss and said, "Hey kid, do you want to do this here or in
your bedroom?"

Andrew smiled.  Though it was pitch black, Randy could see it.  Andrew took
Randy's hand and led him to the bedroom.  Andrew clicked on a small bedside
light and turned to see Randy before him.  He literally froze.  He didn't
know what he was doing or how to do it.

Randy sensed the uneasiness.  He pulled Andrew into his arms and started
kissing.  Andrew was resistant at first but he marked it up to
inexperience.  Randy's hands moved all over Andrew's body.  He wanted to
make sure he knew every bit of this kid's body.  He wasn't the raging bull
tonight but a gentle lover leading another into a new life.  Randy knew
that he didn't need to guard his heart because even in the few kisses they
have shared, he knew that Andrew was the one.  He would be Andrew's lover
and his teacher.

Slowly, Randy moved Andrew to the bed.  He broke the kiss so he could strip
this man of his clothes.  Randy opened the shirt and saw the scrawny pale
body of Andrew.  At first it was shocking because here was a grown man that
wasn't very big.  He made a mental note to get this kid to a tanning booth
and a gym.  He continued to move down and kiss the kid's tummy and finally
play with his belly button while he undid Andrew's pants.  Next, he took
off the belt, undid the pants, and then stood to pull them off his legs.
Again, there was a note made to get this kid into shape.  Randy returned to
the bed to see the jockeys the kid had on.  He didn't bother taking them
off.  He ripped them off to reveal a heavily veined dick of about 6".  It
wasn't long but it was round, easily the size of a pop can.

"Kid, from now on, you are only allowed to wear boxers...and damn, what a
nice piece of meat you have there.  I can't believe you kept it hidden this
long."  Randy said as he moved his hand over the fine dick in front of him.

Andrew blushed.  He never had been taught about sex other than what he
learned in junior high.  He just never felt worthy of anyone's attention.
He surprised even himself by allowing Randy to get this far.

"So my dick is nice, huh?  I guess I never knew."  Andrew laughed.

"Shit boy, I know some guys down at the Hole that would give their right
nut for this up their ass.  By the way, nice balls...very full...I bet I
know what with!"  Randy looked up at Andrew with a wicked glare.

Randy was still dressed.  He got up and took off his shirt, which revealed
to heavily hairy pecs and a nice barrel stomach.  His guns were hairy too
and his nips were fully extended as the cool air hit them.  Next, he took
off his boots and opened his jeans.  He turned away as he let his jeans
slide over his nice round ample ass.  Finally, he pulled down his boxers
and the weighty cock that he hid from Andrew's view, slapped him in the
stomach.

"Now kid, before I turn around, I don't want you to get scared.  I'm not
going to fuck you with this tonight, but I will fuck you.  And don't worry,
once you get used to it, you'll want it all the time."  Randy was proud of
his dick and his body, so he slowly turned around to see Andrew's look of
astonishment.

"Oh man, that's HUGE!  I've never seen one that large.  I didn't know they
came that large!"  Andrew was excited now.

Randy laughed as he moved back to the bed.  Now both men were totally
naked.  Randy started licking and kissing Andrew's legs.  Andrew wasn't
sure what was going on until Randy got to the inside of Andrew's right
thigh.  The kissing was enough to drive him crazy.  Then Randy brushed his
goatee up against Andrew's balls then licked them ever so slightly.  Andrew
jumped nearly out of his skin.  Randy decided to take the prize early and
swiftly.

"So did you like that kid?"  Randy chuckled in a low tone.

"Oh man, yeah, do that again!"  Andrew was just coming down of the initial
shock.

"Just wait, I'm about to do things to you that you've never had done
before."  Randy moved to give a kiss to Andrew.  Their cocks rubbing
against each other.  The precum from each of the dicks flowed and mingled
with one another in anticipation.

Randy broke the kiss and moved directly over the head of Andrew's cock.  It
felt like slow motion but in fact it was very swift.  Randy opened his
mouth and dived in taking the full length and width of the pole in his
mouth.  Without as much as a moment's rest, Randy started sucking and
moving his mouth over the shaft in rapid progression of strokes.

"HOLY FUCK!" Andrew exclaimed.  He couldn't believe this was happening to
him.  "Oh fuck, uh, man, Ran - dee, oh please man, that's so hoooot."

Andrew's words weren't even audible for the longest times.  Grunts and
groans were all that were heard from Andrew's mouth but he couldn't hold
back the volcanic eruption of cum that was about to shoot and Randy knew
it.  He could feel Andrew's balls getting tighter and he could feel the
blood beginning to pulse faster in Andrew's cock.  It had taken on a life
of its own.

"Oh Randy, man, you, uh, have to stop, or I'll, uh, I'm gonna, uh CUMMM."
Andrew said breathlessly but not before the hot torrents of cum streamed
out of his pole and into the deep recesses of Randy's mouth.  Randy slowed
down and eventually took his mouth off to let the cum shoot over Andrew's
body and flow over the head and shaft.  Randy looked up at his lover's
face.  Very few times did Randy feel fulfilled as a gay man but this had to
be the best one yet.  Andrew's face was filled with lust, passion, pain,
and yes, pleasure.

Randy wasn't finished.  Randy got up on his knees and started to pump his
cock.  He knew that it wouldn't be long before he came and he wanted his
cum all over his novice's body.  Randy's breathing became shallow and his
ass pulsated with the coming onslaught of semen but in a matter of minutes
he knew he would shoot.  He leaned over his lover and kissed him but Andrew
what came natural.  He reached out and started stroking.  Robert balanced
himself as they continued their oral manipulations letting Andrew stroke
him.  As Randy kissed harder, Andrew knew his teacher would be cumming
soon.

"Oh fuck man, you are so hot, I want to cum all over you and then clean you
up, come on baby, stroke my dick.  Make me cum all over you!"  Randy gasped
for air.

Andrew was alive with passion.  He wanted this cum to drench his body.  He
wanted this man to own him, to lead him, to make him a better man.  He
pumped his lover's cock harder.  He knew that it wouldn't be long before
his cum would mix with Randy's.

Randy grunted, groaned and growled and finally blew his load over his
novice.  First it hit Andrew's chin with such force that Andrew was
startled., then it began to drench Andrew's body and then cock.  Randy was
sweating and his manly scent turned Andew on again.  Randy wanted to rest
but he knew he had business to finish.  With an initial kiss on Andrew's
lips and then starting with the cum under his chin, Randy cleaned Andrew's
body clean that is until he saw the stiff pole of Andrew staring at him
standing at full mast.  He couldn't resist and without much effort on the
second time around, Andrew blew his load into Robert's mouth.

Robert let Andrew go limp but he didn't swallow the entire contents of
Andrew's offering.  He moved up to Andrew and started to kiss letting some
of the cum spill out into his lover's mouth.  Andrew wasn't surprised but
felt this was a natural sharing of each other's essence.  They kissed until
all the cum was gone.  Randy moved behind Andrew and let Andrew's ass
nestle Randy's ample cock in his crack.

Andrew sighed, "So do we fuck tonight?"

Randy laughed.  "Kid, that was the hottest session I've ever had without
actually fucking someone.  Unless people have been lying to me but you have
got to be the hottest virgin on this side of the world.  You've worn me
out!"

Andrew pushed his ass into Randy's cock further.  It wasn't so much out of
wanting to teach his teacher, but to feel secure.

"Hey Randy, can I tell you something without you thinking I'm weird."
Andrew waited for the answer.

"Yeah, anything kid."  Randy wrapped his arm around the waist of his lover.

"I think for the first time in my adult life, I feel like a man tonight.
Thank you."  Andrew reached over to the bedside and shut off the light.

Randy sighed and for the first time in a long time, a tear came to his
eyes.

"You're welcome kid.  The pleasure was all mine."  Randy hugged Andrew
tighter and the two drifted off to sleep.


The next day came early enough.

Michael actually got out of bed at 5 a.m. and made it to the gym for a
90-minute workout session.  He left a note on the bed next to Robert.  By
the time he returned to Robert's apartment, there was a full breakfast on
the table.  Michael noted the time and told Robert it would have to be
quick but they shared a breakfast together before Michael had to get home
to change and make into the office.  Michael noted that they would have to
do something about their living arrangements sometime later.

Andrew woke up with a very hard Randy poking at his ass.  Andrew was still
in the arms of his lover and slowly he rolled over without waking the
sleeping giant to look at his face and body.  What the night shadows
covered, the morning sun revealed.  He couldn't believe he had a man in his
room and in his bed.  He would have never thought this to happen before but
it in fact was happening, but most of all, Andrew felt alive and almost
renewed in his existence.  It was as if he was finally complete.  The proof
of his change would come as the day progressed.

Randy stirred a bit but when he felt the lips of his novice on him, he
opened his eyes to see that this wasn't a dream.

"So babe, how do you feel this morning?"  Randy sleepily smiled at Andrew.

"Alive, very alive, but also late.  It's 6:30 a.m. and I need to get
going."  Andrew smiled back.

"Well you can't leave quite yet," with that Randy pulled him over and
kissed him again.  The bear hug strength of Randy's arms pressed Andrew
into him.  Randy wanted to have sex.  He wanted to fuck this boy, but he
knew better.

Andrew finally broke away and asked, "So what do we do with these?"  He
pointed to their mutually hard dicks.

"It could be from horniness but I think it's time to go take the morning
piss."  Randy rolled on his back.  His cock arched slightly in the air as
he reached down and stroked it a couple of times.

"Well we could take a shower together and get ready for our day."  Andrew
suggested slyly.

"You horny man!  One night of sex and you're already getting ideas.
Actually I have a great idea."  Randy got up and pulled Andrew with them.

They went to the bathroom and Randy got the shower started.  They pulled
back the curtain and both got in.  Randy started kissing Andrew but
something different was going on.  Andrew felt something warm shooting
between them and realized Randy was pissing on him.  This only made Andrew
hotter and Randy knew it by the way Andrew started kissing him deeply.

"It's your turn kid."  Smiled Randy.

"I can't.  I never have been really able to pee in front of other guys.  I
don't even use urinals."  Andrew got nervous.

Randy knew how to fix this.  He leaned over and kissed Andrew.  As he did,
he applied pressure with his left hand on Andrew's bladder.  As if it were
like cumming, Andrew resisted but then the steady, heavy golden stream
flowed down their legs.

"Oh man, that's hot!  I can't believe I just did that!"  Andrew was
surprised at himself.  His dick showed that excitement as it instantly got
hard.  Randy was ready for that too.

They both grabbed the soap and started lathering each other's dick up.
They knew it would be a short time but this mutual j/o session would be
another step in Andrew's progression.  If almost on queue, they both came
at the same time.  Their cum shot all over their bodies and they once again
kissed as they caught their breath.  Finally, they started lathering each
other up and rinsing off, as Andrew was concerned for the time.

Since Randy had no change of clothes, he put on what he had along and then
made plans for meeting Andrew that evening.  Andrew quickly dressed and
grabbed a breakfast bar before running out of the door with about 20
minutes to get to work.  He just prayed the traffic wouldn't be too bad.


Andrew, Michael, and Robert all arrived at work about the same time.  They
were all smiling and they quietly discussed the previous night's meeting
with Mr. Wylie.

"The important thing is to act like nothing is going on." Michael reminded
them.

"Oh yeah, Randy said something about coming to bug phones or something like
that but he said he'd talk to you first."  Andrew offered information
shared from the SUV.  He didn't feel comfortable sharing what happened with
Randy and he the night before.

"Very well," Michael said.  "I'm sure we're going to see a lot of him, um,
around."  A smile came over Michael and Robert got nudged in the ribs.
Andrew saw it but dismissed it.

They all went to their respective offices to start their morning rituals.

"Good morning Amanda, how are you today?"  Michael bent over to smell the
flowers he had given here just a few days previously.

"I'm well, and how are you today, Michael?" Amanda said his name
cautiously.

"Well surprised you called me Michael, but I'm doing extremely well."  His
smile spoke volumes.

"Hmmm, I'm starting to wonder who you are and what you did with my old
boss.  I guess I'll never know."  Amanda smiled and poked fun at him.

Michael went to his door but before opening it he asked a question.
"Amanda, how are the preparations for the offsite meeting coming along?"

"Slowly, I'm afraid.  I'm having a devil of a time getting those speakers
and the facility to line up dates.  I keep running into roadblocks.  Do you
have any suggestions?"  Amanda never asked for help.

"Well yes, find out when the speakers can come and suggest strongly to the
retreat center if they wish to keep our very lucrative business, they might
want to bend to make sure we're taken care of in this matter.  I certainly
would hate to have to go elsewhere.  Do you get my drift?"  Michael sighed.

"Now there's my boss." Amanda smiled.  "I will take care of it and if there
are further issues I can have them speak to you directly, okay?"

"Sure Amanda, anything you need.  My mail on my desk?"  Michael opened the
door.

Amanda looked at him blankly, "And just where would it be?"  She turned and
laughed.

Michael left his door open and went to his desk.  His morning ritual of
turning on his computer, reading e-mail, and tracking projects was well
under way.  The next time he looked up, it was time for lunch.

It was about this time that Randy knocked at the door.

"Randy!  It's nice to see you.  Please come on in."  As Randy made his way
to the desk, Michael stood up, straightened his tie, and shook the burly
man's hand.

"Just a minute before we start, okay?"  Michael showed Randy to a chair.

Michael buzzed Amanda.  "Yes sir, what may I do for you?"

"Amanda, I wish not to be disturbed for about an hour or so.  The world
shouldn't collapse in that time, should it?"

"I sure hope not, if it does, we're in big trouble." Amanda quipped back.

Michael went to his door, shut it and locked it.  He knew that what he
wanted to talk about was not for the ears in the office.

"Uh Michael, you might want to take this conversation out.  You might be
surprised at who is listening to you."  Randy quickly pointed out.

"Damn, I never thought about that.  Actually I'm hungry you want to catch a
bite?"  Michael looked at his watch.

"Yeah, that sounds good.  Let's hit the deli down the street."  Randy stood
and went for the door.  Michael followed close behind.

"Hey Amanda, change of plans, we're going to get something to eat."
Michael said as they went for the elevators.

"Okay, I'll hold down the world while you're gone."  Amanda kept busy as
she watched Michael and this strange man enter the elevators.

The two men rode the elevator down to the street level in silence.  As the
bright afternoon sun hit their face, they stopped to bask in the beautiful
day.

"So did you and Andrew have a good time last night?" Michael surprised
Randy with the question.

Randy was almost embarrassed that Michael knew.  "Yeah, it was fun.  I was
a complete gentleman."

"Yeah, right...I can believe that."  Michael said sarcastically.

"Hey believe what you want, I'm just telling the truth."  Randy laughed as
he put up his hand as if to make a pledge.  "I never said I was a Boy
Scout, but I do have my moments."

They arrived at the deli.  They each placed their order but Michael picked
up the bill.  They found a table in a corner and began to eat.

"So what's your take on what needs to be done?  I have to admit, this is
way out of my league."  Michael took a break from eating.

Randy was in the middle of a bite but sat there and finished chewing his
food before answering.  "To be honest, I'm kind of intimidated by it all.
I haven't even cashed the check yet but I think we need to do some tapping
of phones.  I also want to do some research on Anton.  I might need to
speak to Mr. Wylie again to ensure I know what I need to know about this
character.  I'll do some background checks and such too."

"Well do what you need to do the job right.  I don't know what assistance I
can offer but I'll be willing to help where I can.  When do you think you
want to do the tapping of phones?"  Michael continued to eat.

"I'd like to do that this weekend, if possible."  Randy waited for an
answer.

"Actually you can't.  It would look real suspicious.  Could you do it
during the workday?  That would be less conspicuous, and I could set it up
as you doing some diagnostic work on the phones."  Michael's mind was
already working on the e-mail.

"Sure, I can be ready as early as tomorrow, if you like.  I'll get the
necessary equipment and have it overnighted to me.  I even have a costume I
could wear to ensure I looked like I needed to be there."  Randy smiled at
the fantasies that brought to mind.

"What's that smile for, if I should have to ask?"  Michael caught it and
the accompanying look that washed over Randy's face.

"Oh just a fantasy or two I have to fulfill.  Anyway, let's make it happen
tomorrow.  I'll be in as soon as I have the parts, okay?"  Randy had
finished his chips.

"Sounds like a plan," Michael reached for a business card.  "If you need to
call me, here's my card."

Michael finished his lunch and Randy was emptying his glass of cola.  They
left the deli and headed back to the office.

"Say, Randy, make sure you stop by my office tomorrow.  I want to see your
costume."  Michael kind of blushed at the inference of sexual innuendo.

Randy growled, "Does the bossman want a little show?"

"That's to be determined.  I'll make sure Robert is there and hell, let's
just bring in Andrew too!"  Michael waited for a response.

"Hey bossman, if you want me to put on a show, that's fine, but remember,
in the end I get to fuck you all."  Randy liked the way Michael thought.
There might be some fun yet.

"Well remember, I'm still the boss."

They arrived back at the building and confirmed their plans again for
Friday.  They shook hands and parted ways.  Michael remembered he had the
Dillingham project to deal with on Friday and thought he should check in on
Robert and Andrew before heading back to his office.  He looked at his
watch on the way back up to his floor and thought he'd better check in with
Amanda first.

"The world still here?"  Michael stood in front of Amanda as if a student
being punished by a teacher.

"Yep and none the better because of you.  Nothing happened while you were
gone.  Where are you going now?"  Amanda inquired.

"I need to check on Andrew and Robert's progress on the Dillingham project.
I shouldn't be gone long."  Michael turned away.

Michael made his way over to Robert's office.  The door was slightly ajar
as he entered.  Both men were at the work table that found temporary
residence inside the office.  They didn't even notice Michael's entrance
until he closed the door and the latched clicked.

"Good to see my workers are doing what they need to do."  Michael smiled.

"I've got a fuckin' headache because of this.  The only reason I haven't
ripped out my heart is the fact Andrew is actually a wiz at some of these
numbers."  Robert's tie was loosened and his top button was undone.
Michael could see the stress on his lover's face.

"Sir, we've actually hit a snag.  When we did the numbers last night we
thought everything was within cost guidelines but we didn't account for the
economy's downslide.  The project is a quarter of a million dollars off due
to losses in the stock market.  I'm sorry I didn't catch it but I really
didn't see it until I called to see where the balance was on the fund."
Andrew didn't look up at Michael.

"First of all, cut the 'sir' shit, okay?  Next, don't worry about the
miscalculations.  I know that it wasn't your fault.  What we're going to
need to do is to scale back the project a bit but provide some areas for
growth as the needs of the center grows.  Actually I have an idea.  The
center is a 2-floor facility.  I think we could talk the architect and into
developing just a portion of the floor to cut costs and as they grow, they
can raise the funds later to complete the building.  Just do the basics to
keep the cost low."  Michael was a whiz under pressure.

Silence as each of them thought over what was suggested.

"That might work.  It's worth a try."  Robert started to grow upbeat again.

"Do you think they'll go for it, sir, I mean, Michael?"  Andrew looked him
in the eye.

"Yeah, they'll have to or raise the money in a short amount of time.  I
have strict direction from Mr. Wylie to make this happen at or below
budget." Michael asserted his role as leader.

Robert's dick jumped. He liked it when Michael took the lead.  This wasn't
a time to think about sex but it was just how he spoke that raised his dick
up just a bit.

"Have you two had lunch yet?  You know it's after 1 p.m. already?"  Michael
wanted to divert them.

"No, we haven't.  I'm getting hungry too.  Do you want to have lunch with
us?" Robert looked at Michael and then kind of got Andrew's attention.

"Uh, no.  I've had lunch.  You know, it's good to be the boss.  Besides, I
had lunch with a rather large man to discuss some work he's doing for us."
Michael was speaking cryptically but knew the guys would know what was up.

"You saw Randy?  Really?"  Andrew perked up.  Both Michael and Robert
smiled as they saw the excitement rise in Andrew's face.  Andrew caught
himself but it was too late.

Robert laughed.  "I guess he blew that.  Well Mikey, we've got to get some
food.  I'll take Andrew out and try to find something to talk about."

Michael rolled his eyes.  "Yeah, I'm sure you will have a nice little chat.
Damn, wish I could go but I need to get back.  You guys have a good lunch.
Give yourself as long as you need, okay?"

Before Michael left, he turned around and stopped the two men as they
prepared to leave.

"You guys need to know that I'm very proud of both of you.  Not just
because of what is happening but the fact you have taken this project and
made it your own.  I know both of you have a ways to go but if what I've
seen in the last 24 hours is any indication, you two are poised for some
great things here."

Robert and Andrew stood in awe of what was just said.  They had no words
but they knew they had received a rare gift.

As Michael went to his office, the two men left the building and ironically
went to the same deli.  They didn't speak much but kind of discussed the
project in broad terms.  Andrew wanted to ask Robert about Randy, but he
felt that it was a bit premature.  Both the men wanted to discuss more
personal things but something prevented them..  They finished their lunch
in relative silence and walked back to the building.

Before opening the door, Andrew spoke.  "Robert, I want to ask you about
Randy.  I'm kind of torn up inside and at the same time happy."

Robert smiled.  "You're in love."

"In love?  I don't know.  I've never been in love.  I don't know what it
feels like.  But I like Randy and I like what he did to me last night."
Andrew blushed at his confession.

"Yeah, I bet you did."  Robert smirked.

They decided to cross the street to the city park and grabbed an ice cream
cone before sitting down on the forest green bench.

"So 'fess up.  What happened?"  Robert felt like a sorority sister asking
for details.

"Well there was a lot of kissing, and well, he, um..." Andrew knew what to
say but his face blushed a deep red color before he could say it.

"Did he suck your cock and did you like it?" Robert licked his cone because
it began to drip.

"Yeah, he did and I never felt anything like that before!  I couldn't even
speak.  But that's all he did. He kept insisting he wanted to make this go
slow."  Andrew took a bite of his rock road ice cream.

"He said THAT?  Oh my goodness, I've never known him to be that way.
Wow...that's great."  Robert was thoroughly surprised at the revelation.

"He stayed the night and we even showered together.  I can't believe I'm
telling you this.  I just can't believe it."  Andrew was smiling ear to
ear.  His blush was replaced by the shine of his white teeth.

"Well just take it easy for both of your sakes.  Randy is my best friend.
I'm not going to get between you two but don't be afraid to talk to me if
you need some, well, advice."  Robert finished up his cone and Andrew
finished his ice cream in a dish.

"Thanks, I really needed to tell someone.  I just don't have any friends I
could ever talk to about this and I knew you'd understand."  Andrew wanted
to hug Robert but held back.  Robert didn't.  He gave him a hug right there
in the park.  Andrew was stiff at first but then settled into it and
thanked Robert again.

The two made their way back into work.  Andrew went to his office to check
his e-mail.  While in the middle of the e-mail from Michael about the phone
diagnostics being done on Friday, Tad entered.

"So you going fag on me too?"  Tad sneered at Andrew.  Andrew looked up.
"What do you mean?"

"I mean I saw you go out with him to lunch.  What are you doing with the
fag anyway?"

Andrew felt anger, but instead of getting sweaty palms and a nervous
heartbeat, he felt empowered.  What happened next took both the men by
surprise.

"First of all, TAD," Andrew made sure to emphasize his name.  "That "fag"
is my partner in the Dillingham project.  Secondly, you're gay-bashing
rhetoric got me into trouble the first time and I'm not going to let you
take me down with you.  Third, that fag, is becoming a good friend of mine.
I like him.  He has never done anything wrong to you except work hard and
is an asset to the company.  Finally, TAD, we went to lunch.  That's all it
was.  LUNCH.  You need to keep your nose out of our business because very
soon, you're going to get it chopped off.  Do I make myself clear?"

Andrew closed the distance on Tad and went for the door.  "I think you know
what this is so I suggest you use it now before I report you for your
lame-ass comments."

Tad was shocked.  Normally he would have a comeback but he didn't.  He was
literally stunned.  As he left the room, Andrew slammed the door shut which
made others in the office poke their head around to see the shell of Tad
standing outside the door.

What neither of the men knew was that Robert was passing by when this
conversation took place.  "Poor Tad," Robert thought to himself, "such a
dumbfuck for not closing the door completely."  Robert made sure to
disappear when Andrew kicked Tad out of his office.  Whatever problems
Andrew had about self-confidence, they were being overcome in a short
amount of time.

Andrew took a deep breath.  Normally he would have thrown up about now but
it wasn't that kind of feeling.  He felt empowered.  He felt alive.  He
wasn't sure what it was that brought about this change, but he knew that he
couldn't wait to see Randy tonight.

Robert made a beeline for Michael's office.  He didn't even bother to wait
for Amanda to announce him.  He just walked in, shut the door and started
to share the details of the confrontation of Andrew and Tad.  Michael sat
there literally shocked at what he heard.

Robert was beaming.  He also went into detail about the conversation in the
park and how he was excited for Randy to have found someone in Andrew.  He
admitted that he was a bit premature in his assessment but he felt
something good happening.

Michael pondered at what he should do about Tad.  He even asked Robert.
Robert told Michael to hold off on anything at this point.  With Anton
trying to sabotage things, there might be some suspicion raised if Tad were
fired.  Michael agreed.

Robert finally settled down for a minute, stood up, went to the door, and
locked it.  He moved around the other side of Michael's desk and kissed
him.  Michael returned the lip lock.  They both realized if they didn't
watch out, they'd be buck naked on the floor, so Michael pushed Robert
away.  Robert looked hurt but then realized that they were at work so some
decorum was in order.

"So what's your plans tonight?"  Michael asked.

"I don't know.  I thought about going home, getting to bed early so I could
be fresh for the Dillingham meeting tomorrow."  Robert smiled.

"Yeah, right...see around 7?"  Michael smirked.

"Yeah."  Robert leaned over Michael to give him another kiss then turned to
leave the office.  Michael noted the nice ass that Robert sported.
Definitely had those pants tailor made for him.  They weren't JC Penney's
for sure.

Robert opened the door and told Michael that if he needed anything, he'd be
in his office for the remainder of the day.  He needed to tie some details
up on the Dillingham project.

The afternoon seemed to fly by as the two men continued to finish up more
details on the project.  A knock at the door drew their attention to the
fact it was now 5 p.m. and the boss was heading home.

"I'll see you guys later?"  Michael wanted to keep Robert on schedule.

"Yeah, we're about done.  Talk to you later, Michael."  Andrew went back to
closing up some files on his laptop.

"I'm done and ready to go." Robert already had his keys in hand.  "Just
make sure to shut off the lights and lock up when you're done Andrew."

"Sure, see you tomorrow."  The two men exited the office and went to the
elevators.

It was about a half-hour later and Andrew was finally done.  He turned out
the lights and locked the door to Robert's office.  He went to his office
and grabbed his keys.  He shut off the desk light and headed for the
elevator.  It was pretty quiet already in the office but that didn't
concern Andrew.

He made his way to the elevator and then down to his level of the parking
garage.  Andrew took two steps out of the elevator and then his world went
black.


Michael and Robert were having a light supper when the phone rang.  "Damn
telemarketers, I need to get caller ID."

Michael got up and answered the phone.  His face turned dark and angry.

"What the fuck is going on there?  When was he found?  Is he okay?"
Michael silently wrote details out on a pad of paper next to the phone.

Robert became concerned.  He didn't like the tone of Michael's voice.

"Did you try to reach Mr. Wylie?  Well keep trying.  I will get to the
hospital.  St. John's, right?  Okay, keep calling Mr. Wylie and make sure
one of those police men come over to the hospital?  I have my cell if you
need anything."

Robert waited for the bad news.  He knew that they were going to leave so
he had his shoes on already.  They had both already slipped into t-shirts
and jean shorts.

"It's Andrew.  Someone beat him up in the parking garage tonight and fairly
badly too.  He's in surgery now at St. John's."  Michael calmly shared the
news but hid the rage he felt inside.

"What the fuck!"  Robert started to cry.  "Who found him?"

"Randy did, though he shouldn't have.  We have security patrols that are
supposed to be in that garage at least every hour or so.  We'd better get
to the hospital."  Michael went for his shoes.

"You don't think Tad did this, did you?"  Robert tried to compose himself
but he was visibly having a hard time with the news.

"I don't know, hon. I just don't know."  Michael found his keys and grabbed
his cell phone off of the charger.  They were out the door and down the
road before the garage door hit the ground.

When they arrived, they got directions to the surgery wing.  Randy was
sitting in the chairs.  He was upset.

"I tell you what, if I find the fucker who did this before the police do,
he's gonna be sorry he ever woke up to see another day!"  Randy had fire in
his eyes, both from rage and from tears.

Robert hugged Randy.  Michael stood back.  They both started to sob.  They
were friends and they were brothers.  Michael was still a relative outsider
to their lives.

"Damnit Robbie, I don't want him to die.  Fuck, I really liked the kid
too."  Randy was distraught.

"Now you listen here butchman...you stop talking like that.  Those doctors
are working hard, they haven't come out yet so it's good news right now.
You just need to relax and pray that everything works out.  We're here for
you."  Robert was strong though he wanted to break down and cry too.

It seemed that time passed slowly as they waited for the doctors to come
out.  Thomas Wylie finally came once the security personnel reached him.

"I've heard what has happened.  I'm sure there are more details but let me
tell you that I'm sorry to have this happen."  Thomas looked at Randy and
wondered why he was so upset but then it didn't take long for Thomas to
figure "things" out.

Thomas looked at Randy and said without a blink of an eyelash, "I will take
care of everything.  I can see he is special to you.  Everything that can
be done will be done."  Thomas smiled to show his support.

"Thank you Mr. Wylie, I really appreciate it."  Randy shook the man's hand
half-heartedly.

"Now, none of that Mr. Wylie crap, it's Thomas when I'm with friends."
Thomas turned away to talk to the charge nurse.

"Miss Nelson, is it?"  Thomas addressed a lady dressed in hospital garb.

"Yes, how might I help you?"  The nurse replied.

"I am Thomas Wylie, of the Wylie Heart Research Wing Wylies, and I want to
ensure my employee Andrew Johnson receives the highest care possible.  Do
you understand?"  Thomas was firm but commanding.

"Mr. Wylie, the best surgeon on staff is working on Mr. Johnson and I will
make the necessary arrangements to make your wishes known."  Nurse Nelson
was already on the phone to the administration making sure what was asked
was completed.

Thomas turned to Michael.  "Tomorrow morning I want to speak to the head of
security and I want you there.  I want heads to roll for this.  Obviously
somebody was asleep at the switch.  I will not permit this to happen again
at my company."  Michael nodded in agreement.

It wasn't much later that Dr. Raj came out to report what they found.  The
small group gathered around to hear the report.

"Andrew lost a lot of blood but we were able to stop the bleeding.  He must
have really got kicked several times because in addition to several broken
ribs, his lungs were punctured and his spleen needed to be repaired.  He
fortunately is a strong young man and I think with some time, he'll recover
fine.  We are concerned about some paralysis in his legs but it might just
be a temporary thing.  It was lucky he was found when he was otherwise the
circumstances would have been different."

The group offered a collective sigh of relief.

"However, I want you to know he has a long road to recovery.  We're going
to keep him in ICU for the next couple of days just to monitor him and if
all goes well, he should be on his way."

The group thanked Dr. Raj.  Thomas pulled him off to the side before the
good doctor left.  While the conversation was silent, Michael assessed that
it probably was Thomas' way of making sure Andrew was taken care of.

Randy wanted to see Andrew.  The doctor gave permission for a very brief
visit.

Randy was a strong man physically.  He didn't worry much about getting beat
up or shot but this was all new to him.  This was a man that he was truly
interested in for the first time in a long time.  He was leather on the
outside but all teddy bear on the inside.

He made his way to the room and started to cry.  It wasn't loud or
obnoxious, but it was hot tears of sadness that literally burned his
cheeks.  He slowly approached his dear Andrew.  He took his hand and spoke
so quietly that only the angels could hear his voice.

"Baby, don't you be leaving me.  You are a man know.  You are strong enough
to come back to me.  Please fight.  I think I love you and I don't want to
lose you.  Andrew, you need to come back.  I can't stay long babe but I
will be here in the hospital waiting for you to wake up."

As he spoke Thomas came up behind Randy.  He put his arm on the bigger
man's shoulder and said, "Randy, you won't need to leave.  I've arranged
for a cot to be brought in here.  You can sleep here and comfort him.  He
needs you.  I don't understand it all, but I hope that someday I will."

Randy released his grip on Andrew and turned and hugged Thomas.  He now
sobbed fully.  Thomas was extremely uncomfortable with this show of emotion
but his compassion led him to hug back tightly until the big man in his
arms was comforted.

"Thanks man, I appreciate it.  I'm making a promise to you.  Just not
because they messed up Andy, but I'm going to find the fucker who did this
and who's rattling your company and I'm going to make them hurt.  You can
guarantee it."  Randy's eyes stared directly into Thomas' eyes.

"I have no doubt you will and I won't stop you."  Thomas let Randy get back
to Andrew.

It was already midnight when Thomas came out to talk to Robert and Michael.

"I'm sure everything will be fine.  I've got the best watching him and he
couldn't be a better facility.  Randy is going to stay in the room with him
and I'm sure he'll call if anything should happen.  You two look like shit.
Get home and get some sleep."  Thomas tried to comfort the two.

"Yeah, I am tired.  I need some sleep." Michael took another sip of some
stale coffee.  "Let's go home Robert."

Robert looked surprised that Michael would acknowledge him like this in
Thomas' presence but he was too tired to argue the point.

The three walked out to the parking lot together, making sure that they all
got safely to their own vehicles.  Before leaving, Thomas said something to
the two men that made them shiver.

"You know guys, I'm a pretty laid back guy but this is some serious shit
going on here tonight.  Randy has vowed to make the person or people who
did this hurt for beating up Andrew.  I'm not a violent man, but I'm going
to only say this once.  I want them to hurt, and hurt bad."

Robert stretched over Michael's lap to speak, "Thomas, I think we're in
total agreement, and I think it's time to help Randy do his job right."

With that, the two vehicles made their way home.  It was time to rest
because tomorrow, these three men were about to wage war.  It was not going
to be pretty.