Smoldering Desires

by C. E. Knipes

  “I can’t stop thinking about my conversation with Drake.”

  “Me either. Are you sure you made the right decision in quitting the team?”

  “Yes. Brent is using his relationship with Drake to stay close to me. I had to nip that in the bud.”

  After class, we went to DiMarco’s for lunch.

  “I’m so excited to get our tuxes this afternoon.”

  “Me too. Did you see Brent in class today?”

  “I did. He was sporting a nice big shiner. He avoided me like the plague.”

  “If only we could keep it that way.”

  After lunch, my afternoon classes proved to be as unstimulating as the morning ones had been. After my last class, Sebastian was waiting in my room. I could barely contain myself I was so eager to head to Buffalo. It was one step closer to the formal on Saturday.

  “Let’s go file a report about Brent before we head to Buffalo. Even if they can’t do anything at the moment. At least there will be a record.”

  The police station was on main street, a few blocks from DiMarco’s. When we entered, we were greeted by a young, handsome officer.

  “Good morning, gentlemen. I’m Officer Brennan. How may I help you?” Sebastian stepped forward.

  “We’re here to fill out a police report.”

  “Okay, come back to my desk and have a seat.”

  We followed Officer Brennan to his desk. Once seated, Sebastian began explaining the situation. When he was done, I added my part of the story. Officer Brennan informed us no one had filed a report regarding the incident at the Inn Between. He began filling out a report form, asking numerous questions as he did. When he was finished, he regretfully informed us that, as Sebastian had anticipated, no formal charges could yet be filed. Brent hadn’t crossed any legal lines that would validate a restraining order.

  “You’ve taken an important first step. Now, keep a record of new incidents moving forward, and we can update the report as needed. You two have a good day.”

  We thanked Officer Brennan for his time and left the station.

  “Well, I feel better about having done that. I hope it wasn’t a waste of time.”

  “I don’t think so, Evan. We are starting to build a case against Brent. This is how it happened last time. It’s not a quick process.”

  We got in the Jeep and headed to Buffalo. When we reached the shop, Charles greeted us enthusiastically.

  “It’s a pleasure to see you again, gentlemen. Everything is ready, as promised.”

  “Thanks, Charles. We can’t wait to try them on.”

  Sebastian and I went into separate changing rooms. Minutes later, we both emerged and stood together in front of the mirror.

  “What do you think, Evan?”

  “I think we make a handsome couple, Sebastian.”

  “And I agree again, gentlemen,” Charles piped in.

  We thanked Charles and left the store.

  “Are you hungry, Evan?”

  “Ravenous.”

  “Okay, we’ll eat here and then head home.”

  Our dinner this time was less formal: Burgers, fries, and shakes. But the food was delicious, and the company was topnotch. When we got back to campus, we headed directly to my room.

  “Let’s try everything on when we don’t have an audience.”

  Sebastian undressed in front of me without hesitation. When he was standing before me in his black briefs, I could not take my eyes from him. His arms, legs, and torso were well-muscled, but not in a gross, steroid-induced way. Every inch of him was covered in a fine pelt of thick black hair. Hair that I never tired of looking at. Or relishing it when it was pressed against me.

  The lump beneath his briefs was sizable. I could see the head of his cock as well as his ballsac clearly defined by the thin material. I recalled having it in my hand. I couldn’t wait to see the real deal.

  “Do you like what you see?”

  “Very much so.”

  “Would you like to see all of me?”

  “I would, but we already cheated a little the other night. I thought we were waiting till Saturday?”

  “Consider it a pre-show. You can look but you can’t touch.”

  “You’re such a tease. I honestly can’t commit to that. If you took your underwear off, I’d be on my hands and knees on the bed in seconds.”

  He stared at me. The lust in his eyes was unmistakable. I knew he was weighing the advantages of removing his briefs.

  “How about taking some pictures of each other?”

  “What kind of pictures?”

  “The kind we wouldn’t want our mothers to see.”

  I grabbed my phone and stepped closer to him. He turned his back to me, and I snapped a picture. He slid his briefs down, exposing his ass crack and half of each cheek. Snap. He then exposed both cheeks. Snap. He turned around, and his thick black bush was on full display. The thick root of his cock was also visible. Snap. He hooked his thumbs beneath his waistband with the intent to show me everything.

  “That’s enough. You’re going to spoil tonight’s show. Get your tux on, hot pants.”

  Once he was dressed in the complete ensemble, he was again breathtakingly handsome. I took several more photos and then got dressed in my tux. Sebastian took several of me. When we had taken enough photos to fill an album it seemed, we slipped out of our tuxes and got ready for bed. It had been a long day, and I was soon fast asleep.

  *

  The next two days passed quickly, and it was the Friday night before the Fall Formal. We had each called the Milton Medical Center and received clean bills of health. After dinner in the cafeteria, Sebastian and I settled into my room to get through the mountain of homework we each had. I wanted nothing to do on Sunday. I planned on staying in bed the entire day with Sebastian. We wouldn’t be napping this time either. It was well past midnight before we had finished everything. We got ready for bed, and I fell asleep in Sebastian’s arms.

  Even though we had decided to sleep in till nine the next day, I woke at seven a.m. I was too filled with excitement to sleep any longer. Sebastian stirred beside me. Once again, his erection was making a large tent pole in his briefs. I had to restrain myself from freeing it and going down on him. Only a few more hours. I let him sleep a bit longer as I imagined the beautiful night we would have.

  Sebastian had planned numerous activities for the first half of today. Each was designed to keep my mind off counting down the remaining hours till tonight. I lay my head on his chest and tried to fall back to sleep. His warmth and smells prevented me from doing so. I simply lay there till my alarm went off at nine.

  I kissed Sebastian and leapt over him to grab a towel and head for the shower. When he returned from his, I was dressed and ready to go.

  “Aren’t we the eager one today? You just can’t wait to go down on me tonight, can you?”

  “I love it when you’re a pig. Now get dressed. We’re meeting Jess and Calvin at Mandy’s for breakfast in thirty minutes.”

  Once Sebastian was showered and dressed, we walked to Mandy’s. After breakfast, the plan was to catch an early movie in Buffalo and lunch after. By the time we got back to campus it would be time to get ready for the formal. We were meeting in my room for champagne before the limo arrived.

  We arrived at Mandy’s first. When Jessica and Calvin joined us, they were both as excited as we were about tonight. I was reminded again of how happy Jessica was, and what a great couple she and Calvin made. After an enormous breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and bacon, with three cups of coffee, we walked back to the Jeep and were on the road to Buffalo.

  The movie was a lame comedy. I was glad when it was over. We had lunch at a pizza and sub shop. It wasn’t as good as DiMarco’s, but I was hungry, and it filled my stomach. The ride back to campus consisted of talk about the evening. We made plans to all meet at my room at 3:30. That would give us plenty of time to get dressed and enjoy champagne and a few party favors before the limo arrived.

 
; When we got back to campus, Jessica and Calvin went to her room to get ready. Sebastian and I were going to get dressed in my room. As soon as we were in my room, Sebastian went to my closet, rummaged around, and produced a small box.

  “What is that?”

  “These are your cufflinks. Open them.”

  “I had forgotten all about them. They’ve been hidden there this entire time?”

  “Yes.”

  He smiled as he handed me the box.

  I opened the box, revealing a silver E and a silver M.

  “Sebastian, they’re beautiful. Thank you so much.”

  I kissed him on the lips, and he pulled me tightly to him. He slid a hand down my jeans and grabbed my cock.

  “I want you so bad I can taste it.”

  “Just a few more hours, stud, and you will be tasting it.”

  We began dressing, finishing up by helping each other with bowties and cummerbunds. Sebastian had secured two black overcoats from his room earlier in the week. We had just finished when there was a knock on the door. It was Jessica and Calvin. She was wearing a teal strapless dress, with matching shoes. On her right wrist was a white rose. Calvin looked impeccable in a gray tux with a white shirt and a yellow bowtie and matching cummerbund. He was also wearing a matching gray overcoat. Jessica was carrying a small purse and a beautiful shawl. It had been given to her by her grandmother.

  “You both look wonderful. Sebastian, crack open that champagne.”

  I grabbed four glasses from the shelf in my closet. I placed them on my desk and Sebastian filled them halfway. When everyone had a glass, we raised them and I made a toast.

  “Here’s to a wonderful evening in celebration of great friends, new relationships, and new friends.”

  We emptied our glasses, and Sebastian refilled everyone’s. I lit a joint and we passed it around till it and the first bottle of champagne were gone.

  “Now it’s time for pictures.”

  I went first, snapping individual pics of Sebastian, Jessica, and Calvin. Jessica and Calvin were next. They made a very beautiful couple. When I was certain I had enough, Jessica took numerous pics of me and Sebastian individually, then several of us together. Finally, Sebastian took pictures of the three us individually, then Jessica and Calvin, followed by me and Calvin, and finally me and Jessica.

  “Okay, I think that’s enough pictures for now.”

  I opened another bottle of champagne. As I was refilling everyone’s glass to the rim this time, Sebastian’s phone rang.

  “Hello. Wonderful. We’ll be right down.”

  “The limo driver’s waiting for us out in front of your dorm.”

  “Let’s go, people.”

  I made another toast and we slammed our champagne. I finished the little that was left in the bottle, grabbed two more bottles from the fridge, and we left my room. When we exited the dorm, the limo was parked on the driveway reserved for students moving in or out. It was a beautiful black limo. The driver came and opened the door for us.

  “Good evening, everyone. My name is James. I’ll be your driver tonight for your special occasion.”

  “Hi, James. I’m Sebastian, and this is Evan, Jessica, and Calvin.”

  “Pleased to meet all of you. To confirm, we’re headed to the Pittman Mansion?”

  “Correct.”

  “Very good, Sebastian. It’s a twenty-minute drive there. Please have a seat.”

  He opened the back door and we climbed in. Sebastian and I took the forward-facing seat, and Jessica and Calvin sat facing us.

  “Is everyone all set?”

  “All set, James,” we replied as one.

  “I’m going to email these pics to my mom and text them to Brandon.”

  I received an immediate response from Brandon.

  “You two look very sharp. He’s a very handsome man. I’m very happy for you. Have fun tonight. Jessica is so beautiful. That Calvin is a lucky man.”

  “Thanks, Brandon.”

  I knew I would receive a call from my mom sometime tomorrow.

  As soon as we were on our way, we smoked another joint and opened a third bottle of champagne. When James announced we had reached the Pittman Mansion, we finished our glasses of champagne. James opened the door for us. When I stepped out of the limo, the full effects of the champagne hit me. To say the least, I was pleasantly buzzed.

  Sebastian informed James we’d call when we were ready to be picked up.

  “Very good, Sebastian. I hope everyone enjoys their special evening.”

  James got back in the limo and drove away as we headed up the front flagstone walk. Numerous limos were dropping off other passengers. We reached the front steps, which were of the same flagstone as the sidewalk. The steps fanned out as they rose to meet the front porch. Black wrought iron railings flanked both sides of the stairs, which were comprised of black slate. Four tall white columns supported a large portico. Its railing mirrored the stairs.

  The mansion was lit up like a Christmas tree; light shone from every window facing us. Although it was night, I could tell from the abundant light that the house was fashioned of some type of stone, probably marble. Each window was accented on top and bottom with a dark, ornate stone trim. This same trim accented the front doors.

  The doors were massive structures of solid wood. From the color and texture, I deduced it was oak. A tuxedoed doorman flanked each door. They greeted us cordially and opened their respective doors when we reached the landing. We entered a foyer. To our immediate left was the coat check. Sebastian checked our coats, and Calvin checked his coat and Jessica’s shawl. From the foyer, we entered a cavernous dining hall. We were immediately awash in light and sound. The dining hall must have held at least fifty tables. They were round, seated four, and were elegantly accoutered with white tablecloths; elegant china, cutlery, and glassware; and an ornate centerpiece of roses with a candle rising from its center.

  A dozen crystal and gold chandeliers hung from the ceiling on thick gold chains. To our left, against a wall of gilded mirrors, was the bar. Above the mirrors were large, 4x4 inlaid panels of wood. The mullions were painted a pleasant blue, while inside were painted landscapes of mountains, woods, running streams, and pastures. It was very bucolic and glorious at the same time. The bar was manned by a veritable team of bartenders. Just past this, a grand curved staircase rose to a second floor. The steps were of marble and at least ten feet wide. Sebastian had informed us on the ride here that there were guest rooms on the second floor. There was also a second ballroom and several meeting rooms.

  To our right, opposite the bar, was the main ballroom. More chandeliers adorned the ceiling, which consisted of inlaid panels outlined in gold. Historical battle scenes were depicted on these panels. The ballroom was where the music was emanating from; the orchestra was already playing. They sounded magnificent.

  The floor in the dining room was a dark and light parquet with an intricate geometrical pattern. The ballroom floor was also parquet, set in a square pattern of light wood, with a darker wood outline. Both floors gleamed in the light from the chandeliers.

  We were one of the first to arrive and had our choice of tables. As soon as Jessica had located the restrooms, we selected a table equidistant to them and the ballroom.

  “What are you drinking, Evan?”

  “I’ll have a vodka cranberry.”

  “And for you, Jessica?”

  “I’ll have the same, Sebastian.”

  “Calvin, will you make a trip to the bar with me?”

  “You bet.”

  As they headed to the bar, Jessica took my right hand and squeezed it in hers.

  “Isn’t this place beautiful, Evan? It’s like a fairytale. I’m so glad the four of us can be together tonight.”

  “Me too, Jess. I haven’t seen you this happy in a long time.”

  “I know. Evan, I have a confession to make. But you can’t breathe a word to anyone.”

  “Jess, you of all people know I can keep a sec
ret. Tell me.”

  “I’m falling in love with Calvin. I know it’s soon. But he’s such a wonderful man. I can’t stand being away from him. He makes me laugh, and he’s so kind and considerate.”

  “I’m also glad you and Calvin are together. From what I’ve seen he’s a great guy. I believe he’s fallen in love with you as well.”

  “You do?”

  “Yes, I can see it in his eyes when he looks at you. When are you going to tell him?”

  “Oh, Evan. He truly is a wonderful man. He’s funny, and smart, and he’s so tender toward me. I’m going to tell him before the night is over. If I don’t I swear I’m going to burst.”

  “I have a confession of my own to make, Jess. I’ve fallen in love with Sebastian!”

  Her squeal of joy caused several heads at the next table to turn our way.

  “I’m so happy for you, Evan. We’ve both found love at the same time. To repeat your question, when are you going to tell him?”

  “I think it will be tonight as well. I can’t wait any longer.”

  While Sebastian and Calvin were at the bar, the dining room was beginning to fill up. As they were returning with our drinks, I saw Drake and Brent enter the dining room. My heart began beating faster in my chest. Shit. Nothing could ruin tonight. Not even those two. Sebastian and Calvin set our drinks on the table and took their seats.

  “Don’t look, but Drake and Brent are here.”

  Of course, all heads turned as one.

  “Christ. Let’s just steer clear of them. We don’t want any trouble tonight.”

  “I agree, Sebastian. This night needs to remain unspoiled.”

  I winked at Jessica, and she winked back.

  Fortunately, the tables near us were already full. Drake and Brent were forced to sit on the opposite side of the room.

  Promptly at five p.m., waiters and waitresses began to circulate the room. They placed a half dozen plates on each table. These held stuffed mushrooms, shrimp, antipasto, fried calamari, an assortment of cheeses, and an assortment of fruits. I ate sparingly, wanting to save my appetite for the main course. As well as more drinks and dessert.