Chapter 12

Once the deal had been made, the walk to Eddie's apartment became a little awkward. Billy had no idea what an appropriate topic of conversation was with someone he was about to know intimately.

Nice weather we're having?

Seen any good films lately?

Are you top or bottom?

Thankfully, Eddie rescued the situation and chattered away about a celebrity rumour he'd read online about a Formula One driver who had been found out to have two families.

"I don't follow Formula One," Billy said. "Not since Charles Worthington gave it up."

"A sad day for the gays," Eddie replied. "What a stud."

"And one of us."

"Eventually."

Nerves were rushing around in Billy's system. Sex had not been high on his agenda these last four years. A teenage sister to care for had had disastrous consequences for that part of his life.

It may have been a while, yet Billy remained confident he hadn't totally forgotten what to do. He stole a glance at Eddie. With a man this gorgeous, how could he not want to dive straight into bed?

"Will your flatmates be in?" Billy asked as they turned off the promenade onto one of the many sides streets that made up Brighton.

"Nah," Eddie replied. "Tyler is at his boyfriend's house and Scott has gone out to find some trouble to get into."

Billy laughed. He was a few years younger than Eddie. Yet, they lived such different lives.

"This is my place," Eddie said.

It was a tall white building that appeared to have at least five floors.

"Nice," Billy replied. "I love these old boarding houses. They were built to last."

The sign above the doorway read Safe Haven.

That's a good sign.

With anticipation raging through his system, he followed Eddie through a bright pink door and up a narrow staircase.

Billy couldn't resist checking out Eddie's ass. It filled the shorts in the most perfect way. Billy licked his lips. He deserved this.

Eddie continued through into a large lounge. A beautifully decorated and instantly welcoming one at that.

"Wow," Billy said. "Nice place."

"Thanks," Eddie replied. "Do you want a drink or something?"

Free from the constraints of being in public, Billy pulled Eddie toward him. "No thanks," he said. "I want something far more fun."

Eddie returned the smile. "That would be my pleasure."

At last, Billy would find out what Eddie's gorgeous lips tasted like. Eddie covered the last of the space between them. Billy's heart was thumping. He could smell Eddie. He had a musky scent that set Billy aflame.

Agonisingly slowly, Eddie placed his lips on Billy's. The tenderness was overwhelming. For a second, Billy was frozen. Their breath mingled as he steadied himself.

Billy opened his mouth to allow Eddie full access. Billy placed his hand in the small of Eddie's back and gently held him close.

Eddie's hard-on pressed against him through the thin fabric of his shorts. Billy made no attempt to hide his either. The effect Eddie had on him, that would be an impossible mission.

They broke apart and stared into each other's eyes. Any nervousness had been replaced by animal lust. Billy wanted to be naked with this man more than he'd wanted anything in a long time.

"Wanna see my room?" Eddie asked.

"Too bloody right I do."

Eddie took his hand and they walked through another door. Eddie's bedroom was a decent size. He had filled it with trinkets and models. Billy recognised things from various sci-fi films as well as souvenirs.

"You're not a minimalist then?" Billy said, taking it all in.

Statues of the Buddha fought for space against figures of Darth Vader, Gandalf and Spiderman.

"Sorry," Eddie said. "A lot of this shit I picked up on my travels. The rest was an addiction to online shopping during lockdown."

Billy had to remind himself that a lot of people had found the pandemic nothing more than an inconvenience that had to be endured. His whole world had turned upside down. Still, now wasn't the time to examine those feelings.

Once again, he drew Eddie into his arms and kissed him, Eddie's lips against his own making all the concerns of the day drift off.

They stood in the middle of the room, kissing passionately. Billy ran his hands through Eddie's dreadlocks.

Fuck, he is so sexy.

Billy refused to wait anymore. He reached for Eddie's shirt.

"I want to see you," he murmured.

"Your wish is my command," Eddie replied.

He unbuttoned his shirt and let it fall to the floor. His body was slim with a tattoo of a dragon running up his left flank. Billy reached forward and traced his finger over the mythical beast.

Eddie kicked his trainers off, then stopped. "Are you going to carry on watching?" He reached forward and squeezed Billy's crotch, making his cock pulsate.

Billy followed suit and took his polo shirt off. He and Crystal went to the gym together. She had been nervous going on her own. Plus, it had given Billy an outlet from the day's stresses. He was proud of the results.

"Fuck," Eddie said. "You're gorgeous."

Billy reached forward and undid the button on Eddie's shorts. "So are you," he said. "Show me more."

"I like your dominant side," Eddie replied. "Consider me your personal genie and I won't limit you to three wishes."

After stepping out of his shoes, Billy dragged his socks off. He straightened up as Eddie's shorts fell to the ground. Eddie was wearing bright white briefs that were doing a very bad job of containing his erection.

"It looks very cramped in there," Billy said. He stroked Eddie's bulge.

"Better free it then."

Billy gripped the waistband and carefully pulled the briefs down. He gasped when he saw Eddie's perfect cock standing proudly to attention.

Shit, he's incredible.

Free of all his clothes, Eddie sank onto the bed and lay on his side. "I suppose you'd better come and get it then."

Billy dragged his shorts and boxers off at the same time. His own dick needed freedom just as much. He heard Eddie gasp.

"Fuck, that is a thing of beauty."

Chuckling, Billy got onto the bed and took Eddie in his arms. They resumed kissing as their bodies melded together. Billy ran his hand down Eddie's spine and cupped his ass cheek. His skin was surprisingly soft.

Roughly, Eddie pushed Billy onto his back and straddled him. The sensation of Billy's cock sliding against Eddie's butt crack sent shivers through Billy.

Eddie raised Billy's arms up above his head. He kissed his armpit. As he did so, he breathed in.

"You smell incredible," he whispered into Billy's ear.

Eager to return the favour, Billy rolled Eddie over. Now Billy was on top of him. He ground his solid cock against Eddie's. He wanted every part of him to be touching Eddie who appeared to feel the same as he wrapped his legs around Billy's waist. They rocked as one.

Any nerves Billy still harboured were swept away by simply staring into Eddie's eyes. He leant down and licked Eddie's neck. It was slightly salty from the sea air.

God he was hungry for more. He wanted everything Eddie would give him.

Once again, he got the scent of Eddie. A musky manly scent that was driving him wild.

Eddie leaned his head back, giving Billy access to his neck. Billy planted kisses all over him as Eddie writhed beneath him.

"Fuck me," Eddie gasped.

"Already?"

"I need it. We can do all the other stuff later. Just fuck me."

"You got any condoms?"

Eddie grinned. "Strangely enough, yes."

He wriggled out from underneath Billy and off the bed.

"Get on your back," he instructed.

Billy obliged. He stroked his dick as he watched Eddie get a soap bag out of his wardrobe. After unzipping it, he showed it to Billy. It appeared he had every Pleasure Seekers line for his selection.

"Any preference?"

"I really don't care," Billy replied. "I want to be inside you."

Eddie stared at Billy as he played with his cock. He selected a condom and crawled up the bed. He gently batted Billy's hand away.

"Let me."

Ever so gently, Eddie gripped Billy's hard-on, making Billy gasp. Whenever Eddie touched him, his body tremored.

"You are perfect," Eddie whispered, licking his lips.

Without waiting for a reply, he rolled the condom onto Billy.

"It's been a while," Billy said. "Don't judge an early finish."

Eddie kissed him. "There's always the chance of repeat performances. You have no idea how many nights I've lain in this bed, wondering what it would be like to ride you."

"Is that right?" he replied.

Eddie selected a sachet of lube and tore it open.

"Absolutely," Eddie said. "How do you want me? What's your favourite position?"

Eddie filled his hand with the sticky substance and coated Billy's cock.

"There's only one way to find out. We'll have to try them all."

"Not this time," Eddie said, kissing him again. "This time, let me make you come."

He stood off the bed and applied the rest of the sachet to himself. Billy usually took great care in opening his partners up. Still, he had every faith in Eddie's abilities.

With one final kiss, Eddie straddled him.

"Fuck, you're big."

"Are you sure?"

"More than anything."

They maintained eye contact as Eddie slowly guided Billy's cock inside him. Maddeningly slowly, he gave him access inch by inch. Billy had to fight the urge to flip him over and fuck the brains out of him.

At last, Eddie reached the base. Billy sighed as Eddie's body weight pressed down on him. Eddie grabbed hold of Billy's hands.

God how he hoped this would be the beginning of something and not Eddie scratching an itch. He immediately dismissed his worries.

Now is certainly not the time.

Eddie rocked to and fro. The slight sensation already making Billy crave more. Each time, Eddie increased the tempo. Billy gripped his hands.

"More?" Eddie asked, biting his lower lip.

"Much more."

This wish was granted. Eddie rode his cock faster, making the bed shake.

"Fuck that feels so good," Eddie cried out.

Using Billy for support, he leant right back. His own dick bounced against Billy's body as Eddie bucked his hips.

Sweat dripped off Billy's forehead but he didn't care.

"Get onto your hands and knees," he panted.

Eddie climbed off him. As soon as Billy's cock was free, he craved to be inside Eddie again. Billy got off the bed, his legs already light.

Eddie positioned himself on the end of the mattress, giving Billy whatever access he needed. He ran his thumb over Eddie's hole.

"You are incredible."

Then he pushed himself inside Eddie again. He was merciless, forcing him to take it all. Eddie moaned and buried his face in the duvet.

"Okay?" Billy asked.

"More than okay. Fuck me hard."

"I won't last long."

Eddie reached for his own cock. "Neither will I."

He gripped onto Eddie's waist and fucked him. Hard. He was desperate to come. He had been working up to this moment ever since he'd first set eyes on Eddie.

"Oh fuck," Billy said.

"Come," Eddie instructed.

He didn't need telling twice. Light flashed before his eyes as the sensation slammed into him. Billy dug his nails into Eddie's flesh and he lost himself in the orgasm. He heard Eddie cry out too.

Eddie fell forward and shifted to face him. Sweat covered his lithe body.

Billy pulled the condom off and threw it in the bin by the bed. He got onto the bed and took Eddie in his arms.

"Sorry I didn't last too long," he said.

"Oh, I think we'll be having a few repeat performances. Don't you?"

Billy kissed his forehead. "I certainly hope so."

It was Monday and also raining. Not a particularly favourite combination. Yet, Billy had a spring in his step that nothing could dampen. Images of Eddie naked ran through his mind.

He'd spent the morning in a haze. Kim had got in touch and told him to shut the shop and come for a boozy lunch. Normally, he wouldn't entertain such a thing. That day, he had every intention of living dangerously.

He walked up Harry's drive clutching a bottle of wine and rang the doorbell.

Kim opened the door with Lennox in one arm. She stared hard at him.

"Good afternoon," Billy said as innocently as possible.

"Harry. Hurry up with pouring that wine. He's slept with him."

"Do you mind?"

"Not in the least."

She handed Lennox over. To Billy's amazement, the little one hugged him tightly.

"He's been asking for Unc Bill," Kim said.

"Really?"

She nodded. Billy snuggled into his nephew. "We'd better find time for some fun then, while I'm here."

They walked into the house and through to the kitchen. Harry had three large glasses of wine at the ready. Lennox wriggled to the floor and tottered off.

"He's amazing," Billy said, accepting a drink.

"Thanks. We think so too," Harry replied.

It amazed Billy how his rowdy brother had morphed into a family man. He was so pleased to have them in his life once again.

"I have news," Billy said.

"I can tell," Kim replied.

They went and sat in the lounge. The rain pelted against the French windows.

"I had a telephone interview with a potential architecture firm in town. They seemed interested."

"Hey, that's great," Harry said. "I think this will be good for you. Crystal won't be around forever."

"I get that," Billy replied.

"And we'll support you with the shop," Kim said. "I can't bloody wait."

Billy grinned. "It is exciting, isn't it?"

"Absolutely. Now can we talk about Eddie?" Kim replied. "We need all the gory details."