Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2011 21:13:01 -0700
From: TBWCST@GemstoneEyes.com
Subject: The Boy Who Cried Sapphire Tears - Part 9

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       The Boy Who Cried Sapphire Tears -- Part 9

       The following morning, Todd and Blake had to leave the hotel early
because Todd forgot his books.  When they arrived at the dorm, Robert was
walking back to his bed with just his towel wrapped around his waist.  When
Todd saw this, he looked back at Blake and gave him a wink, deciding to
tease Robert for a minute.

       "Hey, guys," Robert said, then kept on toward his bed.

       Walking up to Robert, Todd turned him around and pushed him on the
shoulder, saying, "So, you let Blake give you a blowjob, huh?"  He said
this in a mock-mean voice.

       "Uhhh," Robert said, looking at Blake with wide eyes.

       "You just couldn't help yourself, could you?" Todd asked, again,
teasing Robert.

       "Listen, bro--he said it was okay--he said you guys agreed--" Robert
started, but Todd cut him off.

       "I can't fucking believe you," Todd said, then grabbed Robert's
towel from his waist and threw it to the floor.

       Robert was really starting to panic and was about to go into
defensive mode, when Todd pushed him down on the bed.  Robert was ready for
what was coming.  He figured that Todd was about to start hitting him, and
he closed his eyes for a second to get his thoughts together.  What he
didn't anticipate, was Todd's hand grabbing his cock.  Shock took him over
and he opened his eyes and saw Todd and Blake standing at the end of the
bed, smiling, as Todd started stroking him.

       "What the fuck is going on?" Robert asked, pushing Todd's hand away,
standing.  He was so nervous, he still hadn't gotten hard.

       Todd couldn't help it anymore and started to laugh.  "It's cool,
Lucky.  I was just teasing you.  Blake told me what happened and it got me
a little excited."

       "You fucking bastard," Robert said, then shoved Todd with both
hands.  "I thought you were about to start hitting me or something."

       "Nah, I wouldn't have done that," Todd said, laughing and walked
back and pulling Robert close to kiss him.  Robert gave in to the kiss and
reached over for Blake.

       When he felt Blake's body, he broke the kiss and looked at Blake and
asked, "Did you know he was going to do this?"

       "Nope.  He just gave me a wink before he did it," Blake said,
smiling.

       Robert pulled Blake close and kissed him as well.  "I'm so glad you
guys are okay.  I was really worried sick that I fucked things up for you,"
he said, looking between them both.

       "Nah, we're cool," Blake said.

       "Good," Robert said, and then pulled them both in a hug.

       Todd and Blake both accepted the hug and they both had the same idea
at the same time.  Their hands moved down to Robert's ass at the same time
and Robert's eyes got big, but he kept quiet.

       "He does have a nice ass, huh, Baby?" Todd asked of Blake.

       "Fuck, yeah he does," Blake answered, kneading and pulling Robert's
ass as Todd did the same thing.

       Robert allowed it to happen for a minute then pulled back saying,
"Okay, you guys are teasing me now.  That's not fair."

       "Then how about the three of us get dinner tonight and then when we
get back here, we have a night full of fun and sex and whatever?  You and I
don't have class until noon tomorrow and so we don't have a bedtime
tonight," Todd said to Robert.

       "I'm game for that," Blake said, genuinely excited.

       "Really?" Robert asked.  "You guys wanna play with me again?"

       "You're sexy as hell!" Blake said.  "Why not?"

       "You wanna play with us, right?" Todd asked.

       "Hell yeah, I do, but I just wasn't expecting this," Robert said, as
Todd stepped behind him and pulled Robert close against his body.

       "I get out of class at two today.  What about you?" Todd asked,
whispering into Robert's ear.

       Blake stepped closer and pushed himself against Robert's front as
Robert answered, "2:30."

       "Well, I'll be naked when you both get back, so I'll be ready to
have some fun then," Blake said, before locking lips with Robert again.

       As he did, Todd pushed his groin into Robert's bare butt and put his
hands on Robert's shoulders as leverage.

       Breaking the kiss, Robert said, "You guys are making me horny."

       "Good," Todd said, then reached up and pulled Robert's head around
so they could kiss.

       As he did, Blake moved his mouth to Robert's neck.

       Breaking the kiss with Todd, Robert said, "Fuck!  I'm gonna be hard
all day."

       Todd moved his mouth to the other side of Robert's neck and started
kissing it as Blake answered, "Good.  Tease you now, so you can fuck me
good later," then he replaced his lips back on Robert's neck, as Robert
closed his eyes and enjoyed the sensation of Todd and Blake making love to
his neck.

       The three boys stayed like this for a moment, Robert being kissed on
the neck by both Todd and Blake before Todd pulled away saying he had to
get to class.  Blake thought it only fair to stop kissing Robert's neck
since Todd couldn't do it anymore and when Todd started to walk around
Robert, Blake grabbed him and kissed him deeply.  "I'll see you at two,"
Blake said.

       "I can't wait, you sexy little fucker!" Todd said, teasing, then
grabbed his books and headed out the door.

       "I need to get dressed," Robert said, shaking his head and going to
his dresser.

       Blake didn't know why he did it, but he walked up behind Robert and
wrapped his arms around him and put his chin on his shoulder.  "I'm glad we
got to meet and I'm glad that you and Todd are friends."

       Robert stopped what he was doing for a moment and gave in to Blake's
hold, concentrating on Blake's arms wrapped around him.  He put his arms on
top of Blake's and put his head back to rest against Blake's shoulder.
This was definitely something he could get used to.  Again, it felt right
to him.

       "I am too," Robert finally responded.

       Blake didn't move; instead, he placed his lips back on Robert's
neck, where Todd had kiss him and slowly kissed down to his shoulder.  "I
hope today is going to be a lot of fun."

       "Me too.  You and Todd got me all excited.  I won't be able to
concentrate on my classes at all," Robert said, chuckling.

       "You might need a tape recorder to remember everything," Blake
suggested.

       "If I had one, I'd use it," Robert responded.

       They were silent for a few minutes before Blake told Robert, "This
afternoon, I'll let you play with Todd by yourself for a bit.  Let you see
if those feelings will get stronger or go away.  It might help if there
isn't a third that you have to worry about."

       Turning, Robert said, "You don't have to do that."

       "I really won't mind.  I've done all this before.  This is still new
to you and I can imagine, exciting too.  This way, you can really see if
it's something that will help what you're going through and get an answer
to your dilemma."

       "But what if I want to play with you alone, too?" Robert asked.

       "Then we'll send Todd out for dinner," Blake stated and then
laughed.

       Robert joined him and before turning back around to his dresser, he
placed his lips atop Blake's one more time.

       While the boys were in class, Blake headed down and found a new
restaurant and got some lunch, then on to Starbucks for some coffee, and
finally a little fresh air in the park.  While he was there, he watched the
people come and go and listened to the sounds of the big city. He really
started to miss the peace and quiet of the country.  He missed the
home-made food Mama would make for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  He missed
the horses and the smell of the ranch.  And for some strange reason, he
missed Jackson.  He debated this one in his mind for a while and wondered
why.

       He didn't love Jackson, at least, not more than just a friend.
Maybe it was the conversations.  Maybe it was something else.  He just
couldn't put his finger on why.  At that moment, he thought maybe he was
falling in love with Jackson and then he busted out laughing.  "That's
definitely not it," he said out loud.  Thinking it over, he realized that
it was probably just the friendship he missed most.

       After his little journey into the city and park, he looked at his
watch and realized he only had about an hour left before Todd was to arrive
back at the dorm and he still wanted to get a shower.  After getting his
shower, he only had about five minutes left before Todd's class was to let
out.  But once he was on the bed, the door opened and Todd came in.

       "You're early," Blake announced.

       "Professor let us out about ten minutes ago.  Whatcha been up to?"
Todd asked, dropping his bag on the desk and started undressing.

       "Not much.  Got some lunch, then coffee, and just hung out in the
park for a while.  Just finished my shower, waiting on you and Robert to
get back," Blake answered.

       "That's not a bad idea," Todd said, shucking his underwear.  "I'll
be done in like five minutes."

       "Take your time.  We won't start until Robert gets here," Blake said
as Todd was walking to the bathroom.

       Before Todd could make it, the door opened again and Robert walked
in.  "Class let out early.  And I am so fucking glad.  I can't get rid of
this hardon," he said, walking to his desk and dropping his books off.

       "Well, I'll be in the shower.  I'll be done shortly," Todd announced
and turned into the bathroom.

       "You've been horny all day?" Blake asked.

       "Hell yeah.  And I can't wait any longer," Robert said, taking off
his clothes then laying on the bed, taking Blake in his mouth.

       Blake couldn't say a word.  He simply sucked air through his teeth
and turned his head up to the ceiling, while placing his hands on Robert's
shoulders.  Even though Robert was new to all of this, he learned quickly
and was doing a damn fine job working on Blake.  When Todd emerged, he saw
what was happening and walked over and slapped Robert on the butt.  "Get
your shower, Lucky."

       Pulling off of Blake's dick long enough, he said, "I don't wanna,"
then he went back to the task at hand.

       "Oh, right.  You had one this morning," Todd remembered.

       Without removing Blake from his mouth, he nodded his head and said
"Mmm huh."  Blake let out a groan from Robert's throaty vibrations.  `Oh
shit...'"

       Todd didn't wait for anything more and parted Robert's ass and dove
right in, rimming him like never before.

       Over the course of two hours, the boys ended up in all different
positions, fucking, sucking, rimming and then repeating the process.
Around four, Blake slipped out from the group and started getting dressed.

       "Where're you going, Baby?" Todd asked.

       "I need a break.  I'm going for coffee.  You guys want some?" Blake
asked, skipping his underwear and settling for only jeans, shirt and shoes.

       "We can come too," Todd suggested.

       "No.  You guys keep going.  I just need a pick me up.  Plus, that's
the last condom.  We need more," Blake explained, pointing to the condom on
the bedside table.

       The boys gave their order for coffee and Blake left the room.  He
hoped they were going to have a good time while he was gone.  Half an hour
later, he returned with the three drinks and another box of twelve condoms.
Todd and Robert, who had been wearing each other out, took their break and
enjoyed their coffee.  Since Blake had missed out on thirty minutes, he
finished his coffee early and started to work on his boyfriend as Todd
continued drinking his coffee.

       The next break came when they were all starving.  Since Todd was the
one to announce it, he took their order and headed down for the food,
leaving Blake and Robert to have their own fun for about an hour. When Todd
returned, they all took another break for about thirty minutes and then
started back once they were done with dinner.

       They finally fell asleep, in a heap, around two in the morning.
They had worn themselves out so much; they didn't care how they ended up.
Robert was on the bottom of the group, and on top of him was Blake, who
barely was able to remove his cock from Robert before falling asleep.  Then
draped over both of them was Todd.  During their movement in the night,
they ended up spooning each other like their first night together.

       On Friday, Todd and Robert went to class and when classes were done,
they ended up back in the room and things naturally progressed again.  The
three of them didn't last as long as the previous day, but they got in
about a total of five hours of play time.  Robert had enough fun with the
both of them to last a lifetime and wasn't expecting to play again, but he
was invited and he didn't turn down the opportunity.  The only time they
stopped was to go out to dinner, then once back in the room, they continued
until about midnight.

       On Saturday, Blake's plane was scheduled to leave around 6pm, so no
one was in a rush.  The three of them slept in again with Blake in between
Todd and Robert and then they went to lunch after they woke and got their
showers.  After lunch, Robert decided to make himself scarce, wanting to
give them time to say their goodbyes.  Before he left the room, Blake made
sure he gave Robert a kiss that he would never forget.

       When Blake broke it, he looked at Robert and said, "Keep an eye on
Todd for me, will ya?"

       "Need reports or anything?" Robert asked, teasing Todd.

       "Hey!  I am in the room," Todd said, smiling at the two.

       "Nah, no need anymore.  We're good," Blake said, smiling back.

       "Blake, I am really glad I got to meet you.  And not just because of
the sex.  You're a really great guy and I can see why Todd loves you so
much."

       "Thanks, Lucky.  You're pretty awesome yourself," Blake said, then
took Robert in a hug.

       Robert pulled away and gave Blake another peck on the lips and then
headed out for the hallway.  Blake walked back over to Todd and sat next to
him on the bed.

       "We gotta leave in a couple of hours," Todd said.

       "Don't remind me," Blake said, turning over, placing his head on
Todd's chest and draping his arm over Todd.  Todd took his right hand and
rubbed Blake's arm while his left hand went to Blake's hair.  They lay like
that for a short while when Blake asked if Todd wanted to have sex again.

       "Baby, I'm good.  We kinda wore ourselves out these last three
days."

       "I am so glad you said that.  I really didn't want to, but I wanted
to offer, just in case," Blake said.

       "I figured as much," Todd said, laughing.  "I think we had enough
sex to last until Christmas."

       "Yes we did," Blake agreed.

       There was a few minutes pause before Todd broke the silence.  "But I
do have a question I want answered from you and I want an honest answer,"
he said, half-serious, half-playful.

       Blake turned back to look into Todd's eyes and said, "Okay.  What is
it?"

       Todd smiled and asked, "Who fucks better?  Me or Robert?"

       "Are you serious?" Blake asked with a big smile.

       "Yeah.  I wanna know," Todd said.

       Blake looked at his boyfriend and thought really hard if he should
tell the truth.  He didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, but he didn't
want to give the wrong impression to Todd, so he decided for the truth.
"Based on pure fucking, speed and animalism, Robert is better."

       "Really?" Todd asked, a little disappointed.

       "Yes, and I think the reason is because he's not involved with
either of us.  When you fuck me, you know the right buttons to hit, but
you're always just a little more tender.  You care for me, and most of the
time we fuck, we end up making love."

       Blake paused and Todd thought about it a minute before Blake added,
"Remember, after we finally made up for the whole Paige fiasco, and we
tried to last three dates, but couldn't?"

       "Yeah, that was some good sex," Todd said, smiling.

       "It was, but remember, I had to take over and get what I wanted and
needed.  You weren't doing it hard enough for me.  Believe me, you know how
to fuck, but I think that you are always thinking about not wanting to hurt
me or wanting to be a little more gentle or something.  Robert's not
involved and to him, he's just getting off," Blake reasoned.

       "You're probably right," Todd said.  "So, if Robert's a ten at
fucking then what would I be?"

       "You're close at a 9.9.  I just think you need to let go just a
little more and you'd surpass him in a heartbeat," Blake said, putting his
head back on Todd's chest and throwing his arm across Todd's lap.  "Who
knows?  Maybe when I'm gone, you can practice on Robert and wear his ass
out."

       "I still don't know if I'm going to sleep with anyone else while
you're gone," Todd announced.

       "Well, that's your decision, puppy, but I really wish you would.
Just so you can have some fun while you're here," Blake said.

       "But then, I'd feel guilty knowing you aren't getting any.  That
wouldn't be fair to you to tell you of my little sexcapades and you not
having any fun," Todd explained.

       "But you and I both have slept with Robert.  I don't care if you
fuck him again.  Why do you think I went to get coffee?  I didn't need or
want it.  I was doing it so you can get used to the idea of sleeping with
him without me around," Blake said, sitting up and moving to sit between
Todd's legs, facing his boyfriend.  Practically pushing their crotches
together, with Blake's legs over Todd's, he moved up close and waited for
Todd to respond.

       "The only reason I kept going is because I knew you were coming
back," Todd answered.

       "But, you still kept going.  Just think that I'll be coming back and
have your fun with Robert.  Hell, maybe one night, I'll talk you guys into
putting on a show for me over the webcam.  You'll have an audience and you
can show me that you know how to fuck with wild abandon," Blake said,
smiling at Todd.

       "Okay, if I do anything, it'll be with Robert, but I don't know if I
could do it with anyone else," Todd said.

       "But if you do, I won't care.  Remember, it's just fucking, not
love," Blake said.

       "I know.  I don't love anyone but you," Todd said, closing the few
inches between them and giving Blake a kiss.

       "Now, I have a question for you," Blake announced.

       "What?" Todd asked, with a twinkle in his eye as he smiled.

       "What happens if you want to get fucked?  Will you let Robert do
that?" Blake asked.

       "I don't know if I want anyone else doing that but you," Todd said.

       "Well, since I know Robert and like him, I won't mind if he does it,
but no one else.  He and I are the same size and he might get tired of
being a bottom all the time," Blake said.

       "I don't know.  He sure loves getting fucked, especially when we
touched his button.  Damn, he goes crazy," Todd said, smiling at the
memory.

       "I know, but if you want to, I won't mind with him.  Just no one
else," Blake said.

       "Well, like I said, I don't know.  I'll probably wear his ass out
first, before I get that horny--if I do anything at all," Todd explained,
emphasizing the `if'.

       "Well, I do hope you play; just remember to play safe," Blake
reminded him.

       "You have nothing to worry about there," Todd said.  There was
another silence before Todd asked, "What happens if you and Jackson end up
playing together?"

       "Well, I'd first tell him I can't get involved with more than just
friends with benefits.  If he doesn't like it, then we won't do anything at
all.  But if he's okay with it, then I might play, but I don't even know if
I'm going to tell him of our arrangement right away," Blake said.

       "Why not?" Todd asked.

       "Well, the whole love thing, first of all.  And second, he's a half
an inch longer than you and you fill me up perfectly.  I'm just a bit
nervous of something bigger," Blake explained.

       "You probably wouldn't be able to tell.  And has he told you he's a
top?" Todd asked.

       "Actually, yes.  He told me something in confidence, but you have to
promise you won't tell, or even let on to him that you know," Blake said,
testing and trusting Todd.

       "Of course," Todd said.

       "His parents raped him as well as let their friends rape him when he
was a kid.  I think it started at the age of twelve," Blake stated.

       "That's horrible," Todd said, feeling pity for Jackson, but little
Jackson, not the man he is now.  "How the hell can parents do that to their
own kid?"

       "He told me he knew it didn't feel right, but his father threatened
to kill him if he told anyone.  They did all this so they could record what
they and their friends were doing.  Well, at 17, he finally ran away."

       Todd had a few more questions and Blake gave what details he could
remember, also mentioning the porn movie that he saw.

       "And when I saw the movie, well, he was a top," Blake said.

       "What was the name of the movie?" Todd asked.

       "A long, hot knight or something like that.  I watched it once and
he was the top in that one.  I mean, with a nine inch dick, it would be a
waste if he was only a bottom," Blake said.

       "True," Todd agreed.

       Another silence, then Blake asked, "Would you get jealous, now that
you know he used to do porn, if I played with him?"

       Todd took a deep breath and then exhaled and said, "No.  I'm the one
that got us into this mess, so I won't be jealous or upset.  But if you
play, I don't think I need to hear the details.  Just that you did it.  And
I definitely don't need to watch it on the webcam, either."

       Blake gave a laugh and said, "Okay, puppy.  It's cool.  But if I do
decide to play with him, I'll let you know."

       "Okay, but like you said to me, just be safe."

       "I will.  You have nothing to worry about," Blake said.

       They put their foreheads together and stared into each other's eyes
for a while and talked a little more before they needed to head to the
airport.  After they arrived, Blake checked in and Todd walked him to the
security line, which was a long one.  Before Blake stepped into line, he
leaned over and gave Todd a long, lingering, soft kiss while putting his
arms around him.  Todd repeated Blake's actions and they could care less
who saw.  The love they had for each other was apparent and that was all
that mattered to them.

       Breaking the kiss, Blake said, "I'll miss you, puppy."

       "You too, Baby.  Just a couple of months before Christmas," Todd
reminded Blake.

       "Yeah, but we'll have plenty of dates before then, I'm sure," Blake
said, smiling at Todd.

       "Yeah," Todd said, and then got quiet.

       He reached down and grabbed Blake's hand and fiddled with the ring
sitting on the forth finger.  Blake let Todd do what he wanted for a few
minutes, then broke the silence, saying, "I gotta go, puppy."

       "I know, I just don't want you to," Todd said, looking into Blake's
eyes with tears in his.

       "Now, you can't do that.  If you start, I'll start," Blake said,
wiping a tear away from Todd's cheek.

       "I'm sorry.  I was just thinking about...about how I almost lost
you," Todd said, smiling through his emotions.

       "But you didn't and that's what's important," Blake said.

       "Yeah," Todd said, then held back another sob.  Trying to hold it
in, he looked at Blake and, inhaling hard, said, "Go on and...go.  You
don't want to miss...miss your flight."

       Blake leaned in one last time and kissed the boy he wanted to spend
the rest of his life with.  He placed his left hand on Todd's cheek and
said, "I love you."

       "I love you so much, Blake," Todd said, wiping his eyes dry.  "Call
me when you...get in tonight.  No matter what...what time."

       "I will, Todd.  I promise," Blake said, smiling before removing his
hand, picking up his small bag, and walking to get in line.

       After a half hour, Blake made it through the security check point
and looked back over the crowd and saw Todd still watching with red eyes.
He brought his hand to his lips and threw Todd another kiss.  Todd put his
hand in the air and closed his fist around nothing.  He stood there and
watched Blake turn and start his journey back home.  Then, as he turned, he
finally let his sobs go.

       When Blake arrived home that night, it was a little past midnight,
Eastern Time.  He had a layover in Minneapolis and then it was on to
Billings.  Jackson was at the airport, as promised and greeted Blake with a
warm hug, which he returned, having missed Jackson while he was gone.
After they got in the car, he pulled out his phone and called Todd and told
him he made it safely.

       When the boys arrived back at the ranch, Jackson helped Blake
inside, with his bags, before bidding Blake goodnight.  Blake took a shower
before getting in his bed, but laid there for about half an hour,
uncomfortable.  When he finally realized what was wrong, he smiled and
headed over to Jackson's room.  Opening the door a crack, he saw that
Jackson was already asleep, so he stepped in and silently closed the door
and stepped to the bed and as quietly and as gently as possible, he slipped
in next to Jackson.  Within ten minutes, he was fast asleep, snuggled up to
his friend.

       Blake got back in his routine of work after his visit to New York
and felt like things were back to normal.  Every day when he talked to
Todd, he asked if he had given in yet and played with Robert.  Every day
Todd would say no, until the second week came around.  Todd explained that
their normal getting off routine was back in full swing, but after a week
and a half of that, he got too horny and ended up sleeping with Robert
again.  During the whole explanation, Blake couldn't help but smile.

       "Did you have a good time?" Blake asked.

       "Yeah, but it still isn't as good as it is with you," Todd said.

       "And sex with someone else never should be, unless you want to wear
a chastity belt for the next three years," Blake threatened.

       After finishing his laughter, Todd said, "No, definitely don't want
that.  I need some kind of fun, even if it's just my hand."

       "Just remember you said that.  I've already started looking if
anyone is better than me," Blake said, giving a giggle.  After a small
pause, Blake asked, "Any complaints from Robert?"

       "Not a one.  In fact, I gave him three orgasms.  Couldn't get
enough," Todd said.

       "Damn!" Blake exclaimed.  "But then again, I know the feeling.  I
never want to stop, but out of necessity, I have to."

       "Why out of necessity?" Todd asked.

       "Because I get raw after a while, and that don't feel too good,"
Blake said.

       "Oh, yeah.  I forgot about that.  So, any playing with Jackson yet?"
Todd asked.

       "Nah.  Still haven't told him of our agreement yet.  I'm not sure if
he wants to do anything anyway.  But we have gotten off together a couple
of times.  Just ourselves, nothing more."

       "Do you think he still has those feelings for you?" Todd asked.

       Blake took a deep breath and fell back on the bed and said, "I don't
know.  He's always been nice, so nothing's really changed.  But he hasn't
said anything else to me about it," Blake explained.

       "Well, maybe he's come to realize that it's only going to be a
friendship.  Why don't you ask him?  Maybe you can progress things between
you two," Todd suggested.

       "I might soon, but right now, I don't think I'm ready to cross that
bridge just yet," Blake said.

       "Why not?"

       "Because with all the sex you, Robert, and I had, I'm still content.
So, you know what this means, don'tcha?"

       "What?" Todd asked.

       "That you're the one that always wants sex.  You slept with Robert
before I slept with Jackson," Blake said and Todd could hear the smile in
his voice for being right.

       "Yeah, yeah," Todd said.  "Anyway, it's only because you haven't
told Jackson, is all."

       "Nope, had no reason to.  Not that horny yet.  So, see, you are the
sex machine and I don't say no because I love it," Blake said, rubbing it
in.

       "Okay, fine.  I have a very high libido, what can I say?" Todd said,
chuckling.

       "That I was right, and you were wrong," Blake said, smiling even
bigger.

       After a minute or so of silence, Blake heard Todd take a deep breath
and say, "Fine, you were right and I was wrong.  I'm the one that wants sex
all the time, but it's only because you're so sexy."

       Blake smiled and responded, "You know that didn't count, because you
buttered me up in the process."

       "Why do you think it took me so long to say it?" Todd asked through
his smile.

       "Very clever, mister," Blake said

       "Well, Baby, I need to get off here so I can finish up this homework
before Robert pounces on me again," Todd said.

       In the background, Blake could hear Robert speaking to Todd.  "Hey,
you pounced on me the other night.  Don't be telling him lies."

       "Ha!" Blake said.  "Even Robert proves that you are a sex maniac."

       "Fine, I'm a sex maniac.  I want it all the time, but no offense to
Robert, I just wish it was with you all the time," Todd said. "None taken,
Bro," Robert interjected again.

       "Good.  Now tell the other sex maniac I said hey," Blake said.

       Todd laughed and relayed the message.  Robert was surprised and
said, "Heyyyy," in that `what are you talking about' tone.

       "That'll do," Blake said, knowing Robert wasn't saying hello back.

       Todd continued to laugh, then gave his love to Blake and bid him a
good night.

       Over the course of the next month, Blake and Jackson were
practically inseparable.  Though Blake didn't know it, Jackson asked Papa
about switching his weekends with someone else so he and Blake could have
the same weekends off.  His love for Blake, he told himself, would always
be there, but he knew it wouldn't be more than them being great friends.
And because he was the only single guy of the ranch hands, and Blake's
boyfriend wasn't around, they had become closer.

       Though, he was surprised when only the first week back from New
York, Blake started to take care of himself while in Jackson's bed, after a
movie one night.  The movie had just ended and they were both comfortable,
as usual.  When Jackson reached for the remotes to turn off the DVD player
and the TV, he looked over at Blake and saw him pleasing himself.

       "Um, why are you doing that here?" Jackson asked, but was secretly
excited about seeing it in person.

       "Well, a couple of reasons," Blake said, as he continued working on
himself.  "First, is because I'm so horny.  While I was visiting with Todd,
I got used to having it every night, but now that I can't, I gotta do
something."

       There was a pause and Blake noticed Jackson watching the action
below the belt line, instead of his face.  When Jackson realized that Blake
was quiet, he pulled his eyes away and said, "And the second reason?"

       With Jackson looking into his eyes, "Thought I might give you a
reprieve from having to lay on the floor to watch me," Blake answered and
then smiled.

       Jackson was mortified and was about to play stupid, but Blake
continued.

       "I found the little hole the other day when I was putting my things
away."

       "Hole?  What hole?" Jackson said, playing dumb anyway.

       "C'mon, Jackson.  I put my shoes in the closet and saw the plug in
the hole.  I pushed on it and it fell out of the wall to your side.  I
never touched it and I now see that it's been replaced," Blake said,
watching Jackson for a reaction.  Jackson was trying to feign stupidity,
but Blake finished up by saying, "And I could have sworn that a few times,
I saw a small light coming from the closet, but I never knew from where.  I
know you've been watching me and I really don't mind if you do," all this
said while never stopping the action down below.

       Jackson started turning red in the face and finally admitted it.
"Okay, yes, I have been watching you, but I didn't put the hole there.
When I move it, it was already there.  I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't have,
but I did."

       "It's cool," Blake said and smiled at Jackson to reassure him.
"What did you think, all those times you were watching me?"

       Now, Jackson started growing embarrassed, but answered in a small
voice, "It was very hot."

       "Did you watch when Todd was here?" Blake asked.

       Again, in the same small voice, "Yes."

       "You should have just knocked on the door and asked to watch," Blake
said.

       "What?" Jackson asked in full voice.

       "See, Todd and I are a little kinky that way, in that we like an
audience.  We kinda like to show off," Blake said.  "And if we had known
you were watching, we would have really given you a show."

       "Well, I only saw it once, with Todd that is.  This was before I
told you I liked you and it hurt too much to watch.  I saw a few minutes,
then went to bed, but curiosity got the better of me and I watched some
more.  Y'all put on a good show," Jackson said, smiling.

       "Did you get off?" Blake asked, still stroking.

       "Twice!" Jackson said, laughing.

       "Good.  Well, now that that's behind us, why don't you join me and
we can get off together?" Blake asked.

       Jackson needed no other encouragement, as he had already started
getting excited, but was hiding it from Blake.  Jackson, of course, wanted
to take it further, but knew it probably wouldn't be a good idea.  Instead
he watched Blake and that was all he needed to finish himself off.

       This routine started with every other day or so, always with Blake
starting the process, but eventually, it lead to every night before bed.
Once they were done, they would snuggle up to each other after cleaning
themselves and get a good night's sleep.

       After this first month, Blake decided that he was needing something
more than just hand action and one night, during their routine, Blake
suddenly got up and straddled Jackson lower stomach, making sure that
Jackson's penis was out of the way, standing up his butt and lower back.

       "What are you doing?" Jackson said, moving his hands out of the way
and looking at Blake with a little fear in his eyes.

       By way of an answer, Blake leaned down and placed his lips on
Jackson's.  Jackson's eyes remained open for a few seconds, before he
finally gave in and closed them and wrapped his arms over Blake's back.
Their lips parted and their tongues found each other.  Their make out
lasted for a good minute before Blake broke the kiss and sat up, reaching
back and moving Jackson's penis so he wouldn't bend or sit on it.

       After a few seconds, Jackson found his voice and asked, "Um, not
that I didn't really enjoy that, but are you sure you should kiss me like
that again?  What about Todd?"

       After Blake moved Jackson's erection, he never removed his hand and
Jackson was in such shock, he hadn't noticed.

       "There is something I didn't tell you about, that happened in New
York.  But before I do, I need to know if you still love me," Blake stated.

       Jackson's mind was running a thousand miles a minute, thinking he
was about to be told that Blake and Todd broke up.  But what if they
didn't?  Was this a trick question?  So, before he answered, he asked a
question of his own.  "Are you and Todd still together?"

       "Yes, but I'll get to that in a minute.  Do you still love me?"
Blake asked again.

       There was a pause by Jackson, so he could think of the best way to
answer this question without putting Blake off or without hurting his
feelings.  "Yes."

       "In what way?" Blake asked, still holding Jackson's penis, which was
starting to deflate.

       "As a really great friend.  I did fall in love with you because of
who you are, but when Todd re-emerged in the picture, I knew that it
couldn't be more than friendship," Jackson explained.

       "Good.  I hated hurting your feelings the first time, and I didn't
want that to happen again," Blake said.

       "How would you hurt them again?" Jackson asked.

       "Well, that involves New York.  See, while I was there, Todd and I
made an agreement and if you are open to it and understand the rules, I can
involve you, if and only if you want to be a part of it."

       "Okay," Jackson said, interest peaked.

       "Todd and I agreed that we would open the relationship and be with
other people..."

       "You mean, have sex with other people?" Jackson asked.

       "Yes," Blake answered and immediately felt Jackson get excited in
his hand.  "We love each other and we both think we're meant to be
together, so we figured that there was no reason for us to be celibate
while we're apart to prove that."

       There was a pause, then, "Did he do something while you were there?"
Jackson asked, sleuthing for a reason.

       This time, Blake stopped to think whether to give the real answer or
a fake one.  When he made his decision, he started speaking.  "He gave his
roommate a blowjob a week before I got there.  When he finally told me, I
was very upset, but my love for him was so strong, I didn't want to lose
him so I gave him an ultimatum.  Either we open the relationship or break
up."

       "And he chose to open the relationship?" Jackson asked, going
flaccid again from the questions.

       "Actually, no.  He didn't want to, so I told him that I was leaving
and that we could try again in three years when he graduated.  But instead
of losing me, he reluctantly agreed to open the relationship," Blake
explained.

       "So, you came up with the idea," Jackson confirmed.

       "Yes," Blake agreed.

       "But why?  I mean, why not just flat out break up with him?" Jackson
asked.

       "Because we have a connection.  Yeah, it hurt that he broke a
promise to me, but at least he didn't fuck his roommate.  It was a stupid
blowjob and he told me he instantly regretted doing it.  After listening to
him on my voicemail, crying and apologizing, I figured if I didn't want to
lose him, I would give the ultimatum.  So, before I left, we made sure
everything was good between us."

       "But why open it?  Why not just have him promise to you that he
wouldn't do it again?" Jackson asked.

       "Because one missed phone call and I'll think he was cheating on me
again.  I couldn't do that.  I love Todd to death, but right now, I'm
having a hard time trusting him.  I mean, I know that he would die for me,
if it came down to it, but if he missed my call, then called me back and
told me why, I probably wouldn't believe him," Blake explained.  "I can't
do that for another three years."

       "How did you deal with his roommate?" Jackson asked.

       Smiling, Blake said, "I fucked him."

       Jackson went from complete understanding to being very confused.
"I'm sorry?  You fucked him up?"

       "No, I had sex with him.  Todd and I both did.  See, he's a guy
who's questioning his sexuality and to him it was just a blowjob.  It could
have been anyone and in a way, I think I kinda gave Todd the green light to
do it."  Seeing the still confused look, Blake continued.  "When he told me
about Robert, I told him to teach him a few things.  Teach him how to kiss
another man.  How to give him a hand job.  How to be intimate, without
crossing any lines.  Well, he did.  So, instead of losing Todd, we agreed
we would open the relationship," Blake concluded.

       "Had Todd slept with anyone else yet?" Jackson asked.

       "Just his roommate, Robert.  From what he's been telling me, they've
been fucking every night," Blake answered.

       "So, why are you telling me this?" Jackson asked.

       "Well, since the relationship has been opened, I wanted to know if
you wanted to have a little fun?  You know, kinda fool around.  But only if
you want to and it won't bring back any feelings that will be too tough on
you," Blake said, adding that last part quickly.

       Jackson knew that if he and Blake had sex that his love for Blake
would grow.  He had wanted Blake since the first day he saw him and after
telling Blake how he felt, he knew that chance would never come.  Instead
of listening to his heart, he listened to his mind and gave the wrong
answer.  "Yes."

       "You're sure?" Blake asked again.

       "Absolutely," Jackson confirmed, smiling bigger than ever.

       "Cool," Blake said and started to stroke Jackson with his hand.

       Jackson closed his eyes with the feeling that was happening between
his legs and instantly regretted his answer.  He hoped he was going to be
wrong, but he had a feeling that having sex with Blake would make him love
Blake even more.

       After a few minutes, Blake moved and went down on Jackson for him to
enjoy as much pleasure as possible.  After a bit longer, Jackson begged to
service Blake, which Blake obliged.  When the next step came around, Blake
asked Jackson if he had any condoms.  When Jackson said no, Blake explained
that that was one of the stipulations.  Always play safe.

       "Are there more stipulations?" Jackson asked.

       "Just one.  I can't fall in love.  As far as we're concerned, we're
best friends who can play together," Blake said.

       "Like friends with benefits?" Jackson asked.

       "Exactly," Blake said.

       Smiling big, Jackson said, "I can live with that."

       Blake smiled and said, "Well, since we don't have condoms, I guess
we'll just have to exchange blowjobs tonight."

       Jackson jumped up from the bed and said, "Give me ten minutes.  I'll
be back with condoms," and threw on his jeans, a shirt and some shoes.

       "Jackson, you don't have to.  We can get some tomorrow," Blake said.

       "Hell, no.  I want to.  Just, don't move.  I'll be back in ten
minutes," and was out the door before Blake could respond.

       True to his word, Jackson returned in ten minutes and got undressed
and got back on the bed.  They ended up in the sixty-nine position and when
Jackson was ready, Blake slipped off the bed and grabbed a condom and tore
it open.  When he was about to place it on Jackson, Jackson stopped him.

       "I thought you were the top."

       "What gave you that idea?" Blake asked, puzzled.

       "That night I saw you and Todd.  You were fucking him.  I was
surprised.  I always pictured him as the top," Jackson said.

       "Oh, that," Blake said, then chuckled.  "You saw me be a top for the
first time.  I'm usually always the bottom, because I love it so much.  But
that was one of the reasons that Todd thought I left in the first place.
He wouldn't let me top him."

       "So, you're the bottom?" Jackson asked, feeling a little more
relieved.

       "Usually.  I top every now and then, when Todd or I are in the mood
to switch roles," Blake explained.

       Jackson smiled and grabbed the condom from Blake and slid it over
himself quickly and asked for the lube.  Blake laughed and handed it over
and lay on the bed.  As Todd predicted, Blake couldn't tell a difference of
a half inch.  He was just a little thinner than Todd, but Jackson knew how
the hit all the right buttons.  His time as a porn star really paid off and
Blake loved every second of it.  Still, though, Jackson wasn't as good as
Todd, which Blake was thankful for.  It scared him to think that since
Jackson was a professional at one point, he might be better.

       Blake and Jackson ended up playing with each other about five times
a week.  Blake had to take a day off every once in awhile to keep from
getting too chapped and to give him a rest.  When he and Jackson were done
every night, he always felt weak in the knees.  Blake could literally feel
the energy drain from him while he and Jackson had sex.  So those couple of
days helped to recharge his batteries.

       Back in New York, it was the same routine with Robert and Todd for a
while, before it was finally seven days a week.  Robert was enjoying his
time with Todd so much that he couldn't stop being horny all the time.
Before he was with Blake and Todd, his one adventure with his college
girlfriend was great, but that was all he had.  Before that, he was a
virgin.  Now that he had access to it every night, without objection, he
took advantage of it.

       With all of the sex that Robert asked of Todd, Todd felt that
Robert's bisexual title was now null and void.  He thought Robert was
really gay, but then again, with all the sex and classes, there was never
any time to ask anyone else out.  So, Robert might still be bi, but Todd
didn't believe so.

       Now that Todd and Blake had their playmates, they told each other of
their little escapades.  After a while, even though Todd didn't want to
know in the beginning, he started asking more questions and eventually
waited for the story to come of any new adventures of Blake's sex life.
The boys still talked on the phone at least four times a week, and on the
weekends, their conversations would usually last a good two hours or more,
each day.  Usually the same ole thing about their weeks and their sexual
adventures, until Christmas time came around when they were back in each
other's arms.

       While over the Christmas break, Todd and Blake celebrated the third
anniversary of their meeting at the mall.  They planned a special dinner at
the Sun Dial restaurant so they could see the skyline of Atlanta at night,
and afterward, they revisited the Gregory Bed and Breakfast, where they
made love for Blake's 17th birthday.  Only this time, they actually stayed
for breakfast.

       Once their break was over, they went back to their respective homes
in New York and Montana.  Their old routine started back and their playing
with Robert and Jackson.  Nothing new came from their reports until March.
Pax unexpectedly showed up in New York for business, but also to surprise
Todd.

       There was a break in the cold weather and Todd, Robert and a few
other friends from school took advantage of the day with a game of
basketball.  They headed down to the park across from the dorm and got a
game of three on three going.  About thirty minutes into the game, Todd
heard his name being called and turned to find Pax standing at the edge of
the court.

       "Pax!" Todd exclaimed and ran toward his friend.

       Pax had his arms opened and when Todd arrived, he greeted Pax with a
big, sweaty hug.  Laughing, Pax said, "Hey, honey."

       Pulling free from the hug, Todd asked, "What are you doing here?"

       "Here on business," Pax said.

       "Looking into buying a building, are you?" Todd asked, being smart.

       "Actually, no.  I already bought one," then turned and pointed to
the old building that Todd and Blake had talked about during Blake's visit.

       "You're the one that bought it?" Todd asked, surprised.  "Blake and
I told each other that it was too bad you didn't know it was for sale,"
then started laughing.

       "Nope.  I heard about it before it hit the market and came up right
away to look at it."  Pax looked over Todd's shoulder at his friends and
asked, "You think you can get away from your friends for a bit?"

       "Sure," he said to Pax, then turned and told them he would meet them
back at the dorm later.

       Before Pax started walking, he asked Todd who his roommate was.

       "White guy, blonde hair, blue sleeveless shirt," Todd explained.

       "Ahh, he's cute," Pax said, then turned and started walking toward
the building with Todd.

       "So, can I ask how much this one set you back?" Todd asked.

       "Total of 120 million.  55 for the building.  It was in such bad
shape, they couldn't get anymore and I wasn't paying it.  And another 75
for renovations and bringing it up to code," Pax explained.

       "Damn, Pax.  That's a lot of money."

       "Yeah, but they wanted 75 for it.  I told them not a penny over 55
and I had my appraisers and even theirs go through it and they decided 55
million was fair.  So, I basically got a deal."

       "If you say so," Todd said, laughing, trying to imagine what 55
million dollars looked like.

       "Anyway, it used to be and old office building, but I converted it
into apartments, and of course, the top floor is for me and Tristian," Pax
said.

       "How many floors?"  Todd asked.

       "Forty five," Pax responded.

       "Cool.  How is Tristian, by the way?" Todd asked.

       "Tristian's fine.  Flying all over the country, getting pictures.
I'm putting nothing but his work in my buildings.  It keeps him busy and
happy and I love his pictures," Pax said.

       "Yeah, they are pretty great," Todd agreed.

       "Well, let me ask your opinion.  The company name is Bergeron
Properties.  What would you name this building?" Pax asked.

       "Umm, Andrews Apartments?" Todd suggested.

       "Nah.  Too plain.  Any others?" Pax asked.

       Todd thought for a moment and then suggested Empire Apartments.
Again, Pax rejected it.


       "I was thinking of Blythmoore Apartments.  What do you think?" Pax
asked.

       Todd stopped walking and looked at Pax and said, "You want to name
it after me and Blake?"

       "I was hoping to.  It'll be known as the Blythmoore Building," Pax
said, facing Todd.

       "That's pretty awesome," Todd said, looking at the building that
will soon be known after him and Blake.

       "I thought so too.  It's only fitting since you live here now," Pax
said.

       "Yeah, New York City," Todd said, still staring at the 45 story
building.

       "C'mon, I want to show you the inside.  We've pretty much finished
it, just a few floors left to go, but every unit has already been rented.
$1500 for the one bedrooms and $3000 for two bedrooms," Pax offered.

       "How big is the penthouse?" Todd asked.

       "Three bedrooms, three and a half baths, huge kitchen, living room,
formal den, a rec room, and an office.  I think they said it was 6000
square feet.  Great views of the park and city up front, and more of the
city in back," Pax said.

       "Sounds great," Todd said.  "How long have you been working on it?"
Todd asked.

       "This was the third building I bought.  The first one was in Seattle
and the second..."

       "Vail, right?" Todd asked, remembering.

       "Yup.  When I heard, through the grapevine, that a building was for
sale in New York, I jumped at the chance.  After the sale was final, they
started gutting the inside and then the building inspector came out and
looked around.  He said the foundation was in great shape as well as the
building being structurally sound.  He told us what we needed to do to turn
it into apartments and my design team had a plan as soon as they saw the
building.  We hired the best construction firm in the city and things have
gone smoothly ever since," Pax concluded.

       "How many floors are not ready yet?" Todd probed.

       "Ten or twelve.  Not sure, but they should be ready in a couple of
months.  But late April, early May, we'll open the doors to let the moving
begin."

       When Pax finished his sentence, they both crossed the busy street
and walked in the building.  On the right was a doorman's post with a bank
of monitors under the desk for security purposes.  The floor was off-white
Italian marble and Todd could hear an echo whenever Pax's loafer heels
would hit the floor.  To their left was a living room style sitting area.
There was enough room for about ten to fifteen people, with a coffee table
in the center of the set up.  In front of them was a bank of four elevators
together and one lone elevator about fifteen feet from the others.

       "What's that?  The service elevator?" Todd asked, pointing to the
lone elevator.

       "Nope.  That's the private elevator to the penthouse.  C'mon.  Let
me give you a tour," Pax said and started toward the single elevator.  When
he arrived, he told Todd to put his thumb on the button.  When he did, the
button didn't move and he looked at Pax, confused.  "Watch this," Pax said
and then he put his thumb up to the button, which was actually a plate in
the wall and the elevator doors opened.

       "That's pretty cool," Todd said.

       "Yeah, it's some kind of new technology.  It's a thumb reader, so
only the people who are allowed to the top floor can open the elevator."

       They stepped inside and Pax started telling Todd of the amenities of
the building.

       "On the second floor, we installed an Olympic sized swimming pool, a
big gym, a bank of washers and dryers and around the entire floor is a
track."

       "That's pretty cool, Pax.  But I think you could charge more with
all that," Todd suggested.

       "Ehh, no need.  I'm not hurting for the money, though, you're
probably right," Pax agreed.

       "What about parking?" Todd asked.

       "Below the lobby are three parking decks.  They can hold about two
hundred cars each.  And around back is the loading dock for moving in and
out with a huge elevator.  About three times this size, maybe bigger," Pax
added.

       "Nice," Todd said.

       A moment later, the doors opened and they walked into a small room,
about six feet wide, by six feet deep.  When they stepped out, Pax walked
to the French style front doors and opened them both and said, "Welcome to
the penthouse!"

       At first, it wasn't anything unusual or impressive.  In front of
them was a wall.  As Pax stepped out, he pointed to his left saying,
"That's the half bath," then he turned to the right saying, "The first room
is the rec room, which I've put a huge flat screen TV in, as well as a
treadmill, rowing machine, a pool table, dart board, foosball table, and a
wet bar."  As soon as he was finished describing the room, they walked into
it and now, Todd was impressed.

       "Holy, shit, Pax.  This is awesome," he said, looking around at the
leather couch and matching chairs surrounding the wall with the TV mounted
on it.  He also saw the other items that Pax mentioned and was about to
walk over to the pool table, but Pax grabbed his arm before he could.

       Pax pulled Todd across the short hallway and introduced him to the
kitchen.  It took up the entire middle of the apartment, complete with a
hibachi grill in the center of the room.  Underneath the grill sat two
ovens.  Also on the left side of the grill sat six gas burning eyes for
stovetop cooking.  Against one side of the room was a huge double sided,
stainless steel refrigerator, stainless steel countertops and sinks.  On
two other sides of the room were stainless steel shelves for storage, but
without doors.  And on the fourth wall was a dark, solid wood table that
sat eight.

       After leaving the kitchen, Pax took Todd to the first bedroom and
showed him the size, which was impressive.  This first room was the size of
three of Todd's dorm rooms combined with enough room for ten twin sized
beds, but only actually held two double sized beds.  The back two walls
created the corner of the room, which was the corner of the building, and
it was solid glass.  One side was a great view of the building next to
them, and the other wall showed the city and all the buildings for which
the city was known.  The bathroom was located on the wall that connected to
the rec room.  Inside was a separate shower and tub with two sinks and a
small room that held the toilet.

       The following room was the office, in which sat three desks and over
looked the building next to the Blythmoore, on the left if looking at it
from the street, and gave the perfect views into the apartments next door.
Or would have, if the curtains were opened in the next building.

       Pax decided to skip the next room, wanting to save it until last,
and moved on to the living room, which overlooked the same park that the
dorm did.  One wall was nothing but glass, letting the natural light in,
while the three remaining walls were lined with a dark wood, giving it a
feel of a log cabin.  Also, on one of the walls was the same type of TV
mounted as was in the rec room.

       The last bedroom was against the living room with great views of the
park and the building to the right of the Blythmoore.  Once again, the two
building walls were made of glass, with the bathroom connecting the formal
den and the bedroom, with the same set up as the first bathroom Todd saw.
The last room, of course was the formal den.  The three walls were lined
with books from top to bottom, with three couches, five chairs and a big,
round coffee table in the middle of the room.  And like the other rooms,
the fourth wall was glass, overlooking the office building.

       Stepping back into the hall, Pax said, "If you keep going down the
hall, you're back at the elevator again."

       "Pax, this really is awesome.  You've got one hell of an apartment
here.  But didn't we skip a room?" Todd asked.

       "Yes, and we're going back there now.  It's the master bedroom.
You're gonna love this," Pax said, then started leading the way to the
final room in the apartment.

       When they arrived, the doors were the French style, like the
elevator foyer, and when Pax opened them, Todd was even more impressed.
The room was almost double the size of the other bedrooms and about five
times the size of his dorm.  Up against each glass building wall was a king
sized bed, and on the two solid walls, were TV's. One for each bed.

       "Oh, my God, Pax.  You have two beds and two TVs in here?  Can you
and Tristian not sleep together or something?" Todd asked, walking into the
room and sitting on one of the beds.

       "Actually, it's not for us.  At least, not right now.  I figured, if
you wanted, that is, you and five other friends could use it as your home
while in New York.  Two people per room," Pax explained, while smiling at
Todd.

       Todd stared at Pax and couldn't believe what he heard.  "Me?  Live
here?" he asked, standing and looking around.

       "If you want," Pax said again.  "You've got two more years.  Do you
really want to live in the dorm for two more years?  Or have your own lush
apartment right across the street from the school?"

       Todd continued to look around the room and out the windows lining
one wall, overlooking the park.  He was stunned, as usual, when Pax
surprised him with something big.  But looking at the views from the floor,
he couldn't help but smile.  Turing around, he said, "Hell, yeah, I want to
live here.  This place is the shit!" then ran over and gave Pax another big
hug.

       Pax took Todd in his arms and put one hand on his head and the other
on his back and said, "I was hoping you were going to like it, honey."

       Pulling out of the hug, Todd said, "I absolutely love it.  It's the
most amazing place I've ever seen.  Even better than the Plaza."

       "Who are you going to pick to live here with you?" Pax asked.

       "Well, how much is the rent?" Todd asked.

       Pax looked at Todd for a minute and said, "A thousand a month.  You,
of course, don't pay anything.  Five more guys, two hundred each a month.
And when school is over, if they want to stay in the building, I'll give
them reasonable rent, because they're you're friends.  $500 for a one
bedroom and $1000 for a two.  In one of the other apartments, of course."

       "Pax, you're cheating yourself, again.  How much would you rent this
for, if it wasn't me?" Todd asked.

       "$7500 a month.  How much are you paying for the year at your dorm?"
Pax asked.

       "I think it's almost $14,000 a year," Todd answered.

       "Let's see," Pax said, thinking of the savings per person living in
the apartment.  "They would only be paying $2400 a year if they stayed
here.  Well, at least five people would be saving a lot of money.  I don't
expect any rent from you at all.  You're like my brother and I wouldn't
take your money."

       "Pax, I appreciate that, but..."

       "No buts, Todd.  I insist.  This is your apartment while you're in
the city," Pax said.

       "Well, okay, that I'll take, because it's you.  But what if you
raise it to $5000 a month.  $1000 per person, per month only comes to
$12,000 bucks each.  They're still saving $2000 a year if they pay as much
as I do for the dorm," Todd explained.

       Pax thought about it for a moment and said, "Okay.  $5000 a month
for the six of you, but even if there are only three of you here, you being
one of them, it's just $1000 a month per person."

       "Deal," Todd said, and took Pax into another hug.

       They talked more about the apartment and the city and Pax's
business, before Pax had to get going.  He had to head back to Atlanta in
the morning, but had one final meeting that night that he couldn't miss.

       When Todd got back to his room, he couldn't wait to tell Robert the
news.

       "Robert, come `ere," Todd said, running to the window.

       "What?" Robert asked, thinking something was wrong.

       "You see that building over there?  The one next to the round one on
the right?" Todd asked.

       "Yeah," Robert said.  "What about it?"

       "Well, first off, it's called Blythmoore Apartments," Todd said.

       "Okay, and?" Robert asked, still not understanding the excitement
from Todd.

       "You see the top floor?" Todd asked, ignoring the question.

       "Yeah, I see it.  So?" Robert asked again.

       "It's our new apartment," Todd said, looking at Robert.

       "What do you mean, our new apartment?" Robert asked, thinking Todd
was teasing him.

       "That friend of mine that I left with?  That's Pax.  He's filthy
rich and bought the building and turned it into apartments.  He always
saves the top floor for himself and his partner, Tristian.  He told me that
it was my apartment as long as I lived in the city and I could invite five
other friends to live with me.  Three bedrooms, with one of them being a
huge master bedroom.  Three and a half baths, huge kitchen, living room,
den, office and a rec room.  6000 square feet."

       "Holy shit!  Are you kidding me?" Robert asked.

       "No.  Pax said that he would rent it for about $7500 a month, but
for us, only $1000 each a month.  It's cheaper than the dorms for the
year," Todd explained, smiling big.

       "Oh, my God.  This is awesome.  When can we move in?" Robert asked,
barely able to contain his excitement.

       "I guess as soon as possible, but he's not opening the doors until
May, so it might not be until then.  Either way, we won't have to take
anything home with us.  That's a bitch moving everything back and forth,"
Todd explained.

       "This is gonna be so sweet, bro," Robert explained, smiling big.

       "But you wanna know the best part?" Todd asked.

       "What?" Robert asked, still enthralled.

       "Our bedroom has two king sized beds, two TV's, a living room set,
and it's about five times the size of this room.  Two walk in closets, two
desks and the bathroom has a shower, a tub and a Jacuzzi for four people."

       "Oh, my God.  This is going to be fucking awesome," Robert said.

       "Oh, yeah.  On the second floor, there's a pool, a gym and a track,"
Todd added.

       "Again, awesome," Robert said.

       "I gotta call and tell Blake the news, then I'll call Pax and ask
when we can move in and then we gotta figure out who we want to be our
roommates," Todd said.

       "Cool.  I'm gonna call my parents and tell them.  There's no way
they're gonna say no," Robert said, grabbing his phone and walking to the
dorm windows.

       When Blake heard the news, he was just as excited as Todd was.  He
asked about Pax, having not talked to him in a while, and then asked for
details of the apartment.

       "Oh, and Pax is going to officially name the building the Blythmoore
Building," Todd said.

       "Are you kidding?  He's naming it after us?" Blake asked, sitting up
on his bed.  At that moment, there was a knock on his door and Jackson
opened it just a crack.  When Blake saw it was him, he waved him in.

       "Hell, yeah.  That's kinda awesome to have a building in New York
named after us," Todd said.

       "Hell, yeah it is.  People will think we have money now, even though
we're dirt poor," Blake said and laughed as Jackson sat next to him on the
bed.  Blake put his hand on Jackson's leg and smiled at him as Jackson
looked at him with a confused look.  Blake took the phone away from his
mouth and whispered to Jackson that he would explain in a few minutes.

       Todd and Blake continued their chatting and catching up and Blake
fell back on the bed, while listening to his boyfriend.  When he did,
Jackson couldn't help himself and moved his hand to Blake's crotch.  When
Blake was done with his shower, he came to his room and hadn't gotten
dressed yet for dinner and Jackson took complete advantage of that.

       Blake's eyes looked down at Jackson while he continued to talk to
Todd and he just gave a smile as his body started to react to the hand play
that Jackson was giving him.

       Changing the subject for a moment, Blake asked, "Are you still
planning on coming back to Montana for the summer?" Then immediately added,
"Oh, God."

       "Oh, God, what?" Todd asked.

       There was a short silence before Blake explained, "Nothing, really.
Jackson just started giving me a blowjob is all.  I wasn't expecting it."

       "He's sucking you off while you're talking to me?" Todd asked.

       "Uh, huh," Blake said, closing his eyes and enjoying the sensation.

       "Okay, then," Todd said and Blake could hear a chuckle escape Todd's
mouth.  "To answer your question, yes, I'm still coming.  I'm gonna fly in
the week after school is out, stay with you a couple of months, then go
home to spend time with Mom and Dad before coming back to school and my new
apartment."

       "Sounds like a plan," Blake said in a breathy voice.

       "You're enjoying this aren't you?" Todd asked and reached in his
pants and started groping himself.

       "It's nice," Blake said.

       Todd thought for a minute while listening to Blake's quiet moans of
pleasure, and then started whispering, "Imagine it's my mouth on you right
now.  Imagine it's me sucking on you and making you feel good."

       At this moment, Robert was done with his phone call, and had noticed
Todd playing with himself inside his shorts and walked over and listened to
what Todd was saying.  Listening to Todd, it started to turn him on and he
got on the bed, in front of Todd and grabbed Todd's shorts and pulled them
down.  Grabbing Todd's hand, he moved it away and took Todd in his mouth.

       "Oh, God.  Robert started doing the same thing to me," Todd
explained.

       "Well, then, imagine it's me doing that to you," Blake said, keeping
his eyes closed as he enjoyed his own blowjob, while remembering having sex
with Todd on their last visit.

       Blake was so worked up, he couldn't hold out much longer and after
Todd started his sweet talking again, that was all it took.  He grunted and
bucked his hips as he let loose with his orgasm into Jackson's mouth.  As
soon as Todd heard Blake's climax, that threw him over the edge and he give
Robert his orgasm.

       When both Todd and Blake were done, they talked for another minute
or two then said their goodbyes.  When Blake hung up the phone, he sat up
and looked at Jackson and thanked him, then grabbed him and threw him down
the bed and started attacking Jackson's belt and pants.

       Back in New York, Todd did the same thing to Robert.

       To be continued...