Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:40:02 -0800 (PST) From: Bono Torros <bonotorros@yahoo.com> Subject: Sleepy Days, Come No More_Chapter 10 Sleepy Days, Come No More Chapter 10 That evening Blake and I were setting up for the party. The suite was huge. It had a large living area; there was a bar, a kitchen, and dining room that opened to the living area. It had great views of downtown Chicago and there was a spacious terrace. We rearranged the furniture and set up a few card tables. "Is there anything else that we should do?" I asked. "The caters will be here with the food about 40 minutes before the party starts, the bartender is coming around the same time, so, there is nothing for us to do. Did you pack my iPod?" He asked. "Yeah. Do you want me to hook it up to the speakers?" I asked. "That would be great baby." He said. I went over to the entertainment center and hooked up the iPod. I saw a stack of DVDs and looked through them, "Girls on Girls, Tits & Lips. Wow, you really are going to show porn tonight?" I asked. "Yeah, there are a few strippers coming too. That is what all the guys wanted, so I went for it." He said. "So if Joel threw you a bachelor party do you think he would rent gay porn and have male strippers?" I asked. "He better." Blake said with a laugh. "Well, it should be interesting." I said. Soon the bartender and caters arrived and began to setup their areas. Blake started some music. Within the hour people began to arrive, among them, Adam, Jason, and Joel. Before long there were easily 25 people in attendance. There were people in the kitchen, in the dining room, on the terrace. People were playing poker; others were watching porn and joking around. There was constant music and everyone seemed to be drinking. Then there was a knock on the door. Seven women entered the room in long coats. There was an intense spill of cheering as the men perceived the women to be strippers. They were and before long they had captured all the attention. There was a chair placed in the center of the living area designated for Joel. The music was changed to the stripper's request and then the show began. They each came out one at a time and did their routines. There was hooting and hollering as they removed more and more clothing, revealing more and more skin. They all had large busts. After they completed their individual performances they offered a group performance. Next, they provided lap dances, first to the groom and groomsmen, and then to others. At one point I saw Jason take two of the strippers to the back where the bedrooms were, three other guys followed. Two of the other strippers began to grope one another and make out. Someone had restarted the porn and there was a jerk off competition on one of the couches. There was also a couple of drinking games in progress, some of the losers had to walk down the hall naked or stand outside in the cold. One guy was dared to suck another guy's cock. Blake watched some of these events, but he was usually involved in some type of card game or was adjusting the music, or making sure everything was right at the bar. I could only sit back and watch it all in amazement, it was really quite overwhelming. It was like watching a train go pass, it was all happening so fast, but at times it seemed to be in slow motion. At one point I went to the bathroom and found one of the strippers having sex with some guy. They asked if I wanted to join but I respectfully declined. It had all become too much. I stepped out on the terrace to get a bit of fresh air and composure. There was a iciness that hung in the air that jolted me. I looked out over downtown Chicago, it was aglow with light. There was an energy that continued to pulse through its streets through night had long fallen upon us. I stood there lost in thought, as I often am. No particular thought ran through my mind, I was just processing the feelings that encompassed me. Then, I heard someone open the door. I turned around so I could learn who had joined me; it was one of the strippers. "Hello." I said. "Hi." She said. "Some party. It's really been wild." I said. "No, it is actually quite tamed compared to some others." She said. "Oh, well, I haven't been to many of these kind of parties." I paused. "Honestly, it is my first one." I confessed. "Really." She said. "Forgive me, my name is Steven." I said with a smile and extended my hand. She shook my hand, "I'm Honey." She said. "Is that your real name?" I asked. She giggled, "Samantha. My name is Samantha." She said. "Well, it is a pleasure to meet you Samantha." I said with a smile. "It's a beautiful night, I like to come outside and look up at the sky, it makes it all a little easier." Samantha confessed. "Me too, it is just so cold in Chicago." I said. "I think it is the wind coming off the river." I suggested. "I am used to the cold. I like this time of year, it's calmer." Samantha said. "I am sorry, you must be freezing, please wear my sweater." I said as I began to remove my cardigan. "You don't have to." Samantha said. "No, I insist. Actually, it is my opportunity to play the gentleman, like in the movies." I laughed as I placed the sweater around her. "In my line of work I don't meet many gentlemen." Samantha said with a grin. "I don't meet many in my line of work either." I said with a smile. "What do you do?" Samantha asked. "I am a nurse." I said. "That seems to be appropriate." Samantha said. "How so?" I asked. "You seem like a nice guy." Samantha explained. "Thank you, I hope to be." I said with a smile. We talked for quite a while. I told her about my job and she told me about hers. We exchanged coldest winter ever stories and mutually admired the sky. Then Samantha looked in my eyes and smiled. "I don't usually do this, but would you like to go out for a drink sometime?" Samantha asked. "Samantha, I don't think you want to go out with me." I said. "I see." Samantha said. "It's not what you may think, I am gay." I said with a laugh. "My boyfriend is actually inside." I said. She laughed, "You would be." Samantha said. "Well, if you had a penis and I was single, I would certainly take you out for that drink." I said. We both laughed. We talked for a while longer and then rejoined the party. I went over to talk to Blake. "Hey." I said. Hey, where were you?" Blake asked. "I have been watching all the events and there have been many." I said. "Did you have a lap dance?" Blake asked with a smirk. "No. Did you?" I asked. "I was saving that job for you." Blake said. "Well, if you are a good boy, I am sure we can arrange something." I said as I wrapped arms around him. "What if I am a naughty boy?" Blake asked flirtatiously. "I would advise you not to be." I said sternly. He kissed me on the lips. "You better hold on to him." A voice said. It was Joel. "I saw him outside with one of the entertainers, and she was wearing his sweater and they hugged, it was really a lovely sight." Joel teased. "Oh, so one of the strippers is trying to turn you." Blake said with a smirk. "We were just talking, Samantha is a nice woman." I said. "I have to watch this one." Blake said. "When I first met him he was about to be seduced by some damsel." Blake said. "Is that right. It must be nice to be so popular." Joel said with a smirk. "It wasn't at all like that, Lena just needed an escort and Samantha and I were just making small talk." I explained. "Tell me anything." Blake said playfully. We talked for a few more minutes, before Joel was dragged off by someone and Blake joined a card game. The party went on until the early parts of the morning. At the end it seemed like everyone was drunk and many had engaged in some type of sexual activity, either with the strippers, each other, or themselves. Most of the people had left, all the groomsmen had stayed, and a few other random men had failed to leave. There were people on couches and sprawled out on the floor. Joel was in one of the bedrooms along with his brother, who was also a groomsman. I slept in one of the bedrooms with Blake. Jason shared the other room with Adam. The next morning everyone was still tired. Someone had ordered breakfast, but most people were going for the coffee and asking for aspirin. There were three bathrooms and everyone took showers or baths. Due to the time limitation there was no modesty, Blake and I were in the shower, while Adam was in the tub and some other guy was using the sink. After all the hygiene was complete everyone began to get dressed. I helped Blake with his tie and cuff links. He looked very handsome. Joel and the groomsmen had to leave so they could have some photos taken. After they finished with the pictures they were going to the church. I stayed behind and got dressed. I placed the do not disturb sign on the door. I sat with Blake's parents at the wedding. It was a really elegant ceremony, the bride looked beautiful. After the ceremony everyone went to the reception, except for the wedding party, apparently they had more photos to take. The reception was held in a ballroom at a hotel, not far from the church. When we arrived there was a cocktail hour, everyone stood around and mingled. There were cocktails and appetizers circulated around the room by waiters. Later everyone was directed to their tables. I sat with Blake's parents and five other people. Shortly after we were seated the wedding party arrived and they were welcomed with applause. Then, the bride and groom were announced and they received a standing ovation and thunderous applause. The music slowed and the couple had their first dance. They thanked everyone for coming next and then moved toward their table. After they were seated and the first of seven courses was served. There was a speech or toast given between every other course. The best man speech was announced after the fourth course. Blake stood and held the microphone. Blake's Speech: When Joel told me that I was going to be his best man, it was this moment that I dreaded the most. It seemed too big a responsibility, to provide a fitting speech for my best friend and his bride on the happiest day of their lives. Then I decided that I would keep it honest and simple. And honestly I have known Joel since we were seven years old, and I could not have asked for a more loyal or caring best friend. The qualities that Joel has displayed during our friendship lets me know that he will be a loving and devoted husband to Michele. Love is an overwhelming and relentless thing, and when it enters your life it seeps into every facet. Since Joel fell in love with Michele he has been happier than I have ever seen him. She walks in a room and his face lights up. There is a peace that emanates from him, a calm. I could not wish for a better wife for a most beloved best friend. She is smart, caring, loyal, and patient and I'm sure that they will make each other very happy. To Joel and Michele. End of Speech. Everyone one raised their glass to salute the couple and applauded Blake's speech. After the meal was finished the wedding party formed a line and greeted all the guests. Then there was dancing. Hank was talking with a couple of his associates, so I talked with Patty. "Michele really looks beautiful and Joel is so happy. It is a bit overwhelming to be at his wedding it wasn't long ago that he was running around with Blake, Jason, and Adam. Now they are all grown up." Patty said with a tinge of sadness. "They make a beautiful couple." I said. "Yes they do." Patty agreed. "The whole ceremony was lovely, and I really liked Blake's speech." I gushed. "It was a wonderful speech." Patty added. "Patty may I have this dance?" I asked. "You certainly may." Patty said with a smile. We talked as we danced. "Are you having a good time?" Patty asked. "Yes. It is really beautiful. I haven't been to many receptions and none of them have been this elegant." I said. "I love weddings. They signify one of the greatest parts of being human, the ability to love and the hope of the future. For a couple of hours we can all become enraptured in the love of others. It is really a powerful thing." Patty expressed. "I wouldn't have imagined that you were so sentimental." I said with a smile. "Being a lobbyist, I get to fight for change, but I also get to experience the worst of society; people who are willing to let others suffer to advance their own agendas." She paused. "It is just nice to get away from that for a while, and to dance with a handsome young man." Patty said. "It is my pleasure, Mrs. Mitchell." I said. "Patty." She insisted. "Patty." I complied. We were suddenly interrupted. "May I cut in?" Blake asked. "Of course." I said stepping aside. "Steve, I don't think Blake wants to dance with his mother." Patty said with a smile. "Oh, you want to dance with me?" I asked meekly. "Yes, I have wanted to dance with you all night." Blake said. I smiled and took his hand; he pulled me close to him. I placed my arms around his neck and he put his hands on my waist. We swayed from side to side. I placed my head against his shoulder from time to time. It felt really good. We conversed as we danced. "You gave a great speech, I knew you would." I gushed. "I just did what you told me, I relaxed and spoke from the heart." Blake said. "Well, it certainly worked. You looked so handsome up there with the microphone, very sexy." I said. "You look very sexy too." Blake said. "This is so freaky. I only went to a couple of dances, and I was always standing around watching other people dance." I paused. "And the times I danced, I kept watching the other couples wishing that I were dancing with another man." I confessed. "Well, I hope you are not searching the room for another man tonight." Blake said. "No, I am with the only man I want to be with." I said. He removed his hands from my waist and gave me a kiss on the lips. We danced several times during the evening, the dancing was interrupted a couple of times to complete the bouquet toss and the garter toss. Blake introduced me to several people. The next event was the cutting of the cake. Michele and Joel cut the first piece together and then fed each other. It was super cute, and everyone cheered. After the cake cutting the dancing resumed. The waiters came around to the tables with cake, coffee, and tea. Blake and I sat to rest and have desert. I reached for my fork and prepared to taste the cake. "Let me feed you, baby." Blake said holding a piece of cake. "Why, do you always want to feed me?" I asked. "Because I want to take care of you and let everyone know that you are mine." He said with a smile. I opened my mouth and allowed him to feed me. He brought his fingers to my lips and moved them in to my mouth. Once the cake was laid upon my tongue Blake withdrew his hand from my mouth. I chewed and swallowed the allotted morsel. "You left some behind." Blake said bringing frosting laced fingers to my lips. I opened my mouth and sucked the frosting from his fingers; he then brought his fingers to his own mouth and sucked them. I proceeded to take a piece of cake and feed it to Blake. I purposely smeared some frosting on the side of his mouth, and I licked the frosting from his face and kissed him on the lips. "That was tasty." I said. "Yes it was." Blake said with a smirk. "Would you like some more?" I asked flirtatiously. "Yes, please." Blake said. I feed Blake another piece of the cake and as he sucked my fingers clean, which was one of the sexiest things that I had ever experienced, Jason and Adam approached. "You two are seconds from a fetish porn video." Jason said with a laugh. "They are being hypersexual." Adam added. We all laughed. "That is the upside to being gay; guys are always in the mood for sex. With women they like to hold out. You guys probably have lots of sex." Adam said with a laugh. "The women I go out with don't hold out." Jason said proudly. "Well, as long as you pay up I'm sure they will just about do whatever you ask." Adam quipped. "You're just jealous. Maybe if Sharon removed that enormous stick from her ass she would be more generous in the bedroom." He paused. "Or is it your poor performance that has her so cranky." Jason said with a smirk. "Keep it nice." Blake said. "Are Sharon and Renee here?" I asked. "Sharon is here." Adam said. "No I came alone, but I don't intend to leave that way." Jason said with a grin. "Well, when you leave make sure you stop by the hotel to gather your things and help with the clean up." Blake instructed. "I'm not going flake out on you, I'll be there." Jason said. "That suite must be in horrible shape. That party was extremely wild." Adam said. "I had a great time." Jason interjected. "I imagine you did, I saw that you utilized two of the entertainers." I said. "Yes, they wanted to show me how flexible they were, and since I'm not selfish I invited a couple of friends to join in." Jason explained. "You are such a whore." Adam said. "As I recall there was some big tit girl in your lap." Jason retorted. "I didn't want to be rude, I was thinking of the girl's esteem." Adam replied. "You are such a generous man." Blake said with a grin. "Well, I was just born that way." Adam said with a chuckle. The last dance was announced. "Mr. Greene may I have this dance?" Jason asked with a smile. "If my escort can spare me." I said. "For a few minutes, I suppose." Blake said. "Alright, then." I said. Jason and I made our way to the dance floor, followed shortly by Blake and Adam. The music was fast paced. We all danced in the same vicinity and alternated partners, eventually just dancing in a type of foursome. It was fun. Next, they announced the newly-weds' departure. Everyone gathered around the exit and received a small bag of rose pedals. We all gathered at a side exit of the hotel and threw rose pedals at the couple as they were whisked away. Blake and I headed back to the hotel, along with Jason, Adam, and the other three groomsmen, Paul, Garrison and William. We all began to clean up the suite. Then we collected all of our personal belongings. Paul and William were the first to leave, and the Garrison. Jason and Adam wanted to spend some more time with Blake and I before we left. "What time are you guys leaving?" Adam asked. "We're going to leave, hopefully before noon." Blake said. "Well, I am glad that you came down. We just don't hang out like we used to." Jason said. "Yeah, and now Joel is married, it won't be long before Sharon and I take the next step, things have just changed so much." Adam exclaimed. "I know. Time just gets away from you. We have to try harder; maybe we can do something, like a spring vacation or something." Blake suggested. "Yeah, we should do something soon." Jason agreed. "Spring sounds good, I can probably get some time off." Adam said. "Are you seriously considering marrying Sharon?" Jason asked. "Yes. She is the perfect match, she is smart and ambitious, she comes from the right family, it's a good match." Adam explained. "You sure you're not planning to marry her because her father's political connections?" Jason asked. "Well, that doesn't hurt, I'm going to be a senator one day, maybe greater than that, I need the right wife, and she fits. Her father's connections could provide me with a great foundation and it could open opportunities for my family's company." Adam said. "How can marrying Sharon help your family's business?" I asked. "Adam's family manufactures plastic and paper products; if they get in with Sharon's family he could introduce them to people who could give them government contracts, which equals money." Jason said. "It's the way things are done, all of our families are involved in the same kinds of arrangements." Adam exclaimed. "Yeah, they are, but it would just blow to have one of my best friends trapped in a miserable marriage, just so he can make more money." Jason said with concern. "Blake what do you think?" Adam asked. "Adam, I love you. You are one of my best friends, I am going to be your friend regardless, and I just want you to be happy." Blake said sincerely. They talked for a while longer and reminisced about their teenage years. After about an hour we all prepared to go our separate ways. Adam and Jason gave me hug and told me they were glad to meet me. They also hugged Blake and promised to touch base about the spring vacation. Blake and I went back to his parent's house and packed. Then we went to bed. We woke up late the next morning and had brunch with his parents. We ate and talked, and then prepared for our departure. "It was nice to meet you all, I really enjoyed my time and I appreciate the hospitality." I said. "We were happy to have you and very pleased that Blake has found a nice young man." Patty said. "You two have to come and visit more often, I miss having my son around and maybe I can convince Steven to get you to move closer to home." Hank said with a smile. "Dad, one thing at a time, I will call and visit more." Blake assured. "I packed you boys some food." Liz said. "Thank you." I said. "You are welcome; you two better take care of each other. Give me a hug." Liz said with tearfully. We hugged Liz and then went out to the car. Blake's parents followed us. Patty gave Blake and I a hug and a kiss. Hank gave Blake a hug and a kiss on the forehead, and then hugged me. They told us to drive safe and call when we met our destination. The car trip was quiet. We listened to music, but seldom talked. There was an atmosphere of exhaustion in the car. When we arrived at my place we unloaded our luggage, and called Blake's parents. It was still rather early, but we were so tired that we stripped out of our clothes and went to bed. It had been a full and enjoyable weekend. ****************************************************************************** Special thanks to Vern, Joseph, Oscar, JT, and Mikal for their encouraging comments, I am extremely grateful. Sincerest thanks to Nifty and all of the wonderful participants who make this site possible, from the generous donors to the archivists and administrators, you all are truly appreciated. Thanks for reading. 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