Garry settled in the back of the taxi thinking about the evening. He had already told himself he had enjoyed Colin,s company and would be there next Wednesday if he could get his duty roster changed. It should,nt be difficult as it happened a lot on his ward.
As he thought about the evening his mind went back to his Army Cadet days.
It was his 14th birthday which was also Cadet night. Garry loved the cadets, he had joined 9 months ago and he entered into everything with a lot of enthusiasum. He was popular, he trained well and was learning a lot that would eventually make his mind up to go into the Army proper.
The evening had included a fitness session and after much physical activity all the cadets and the Staff Sergeant all took their shirts off to cool down.
Cadet Staff Sergeant Phillips was a popular guy. He was good with the cadets and never abused his rank or authority. He and Garry got on very well and often met up during school breaks for a chat. Phillips was 16 and would also go into the Army in a couple of years.
After they were dismissed, Phillips went over to Garry and asked him to stay behind. "Ok Staff, am I in trouble"? Brian Phillips smiled at him and said, "No, your fine".
When the last cadet had left Brian went over to Garry and wished him a happy birthday. Garry was surprised he knew, "Oh thanks, it,s been a good one, got a new lap top and it,s great".
Brian took him to the office and leaned against the desk top.
"Look Garry I just want to say how pleased the Captain is and, for what it,s worth, me as well, your a good cadet and should get promotion soon, in fact I have already put your name forward". "Thanks Staff, Lance Corporal would be cool"!
"We are off duty now so don,t call me Staff and i,m recommending you for full Corporal".
"Wow Brian, thats double cool"! Garry said. "This is some birthday i,m having".
"I would like to make it even better Garry if you will let me".
"Cant think how Brian".
"Look, I have always liked you, in fact like you very much Garry. You are one of the nicest guys here and at school. I always like to be with you".
"Thats ok", but Garry was not too sure what this was really all about.
Brian was looking intently at him trying to risk the next step. He got off the desk and stood in front of Garry.
"I can give you a really good time Garry". He took Garry,s right hand and put it on his bare chest. Brian was 5 8, two inches taller than Garry and had a very good body, his chest and belly had developed into a pleasing sight. He was very good looking with short blond hair and blue eyes. Those eyes were glued on Garry,s face.
"This will be great for you Garry", I promise. Garry was beginning to panic and tried to take his hand away. Brian held it on his chest and assured Garry it would be fine, "trust me".
Garry had put his shirt back on, but had not buttoned it up. He looked down to stop looking at Brian. He got as far as his cock area and saw that there was a huge erection trying to escape Brian,s trousers. Garry was rooted to the spot.
Brian went for broke and unzipped and felt inside to bring his erection out. Garry just stared at the size of it, it,s got to be 7 inches he thought. Garry swallowed, very scared and unsure what to do. Brian did it for him and from his chest he took Garry,s hand and whispered, "Hold it Garry, it wont bite and wont do any harm".
Garry put his hand around Brian,s cock and as soon as he did Brian gave out a sigh, "God thats good", he gasped. "Wank me Garry, please wank me". As he said that Brian went for Garry,s zip, pulled it down and got his right hand onto the front of his pants.
"Keep wanking me and I will you, no one will come in and see us, i,ve locked the door. Your getting big Garry, keep going"!!
Garry shouted out. "Fuck you Phillips" and pulled away. "Thats what all this fucking promotion is all about and the good reports so you can have sex with me. You KNOW it,s wrong other wise why lock the door, FUCK YOU". Garry was scared shitless.
Garry just picked his things up and shot out of the office shouting at Brian all the time. "Don,t EVER try that again. Fuck you and the promotion you ponce".
He unlocked the hut door and ran out. He had not had time to button his shirt and as he ran two youths were walking towards him. "Was she that fucking ugly then mate"? Garry did not even hear them nor the laughter and did not stop until he got to his front gate, fixed his cloths and went indoors.
Garry looked out the window of the taxi and for the first time since Brian had come on to him all those years ago, he admitted to himself that he regretted running out on him. He just could not get the feel of Brian,s penis out of his mind and the fact he had started to get his own erection. The fact he was beginning to get a hardon should have given him a clue that he was beginning to like what Brian was doing, but panic set in and was off out of there. I wonder what Colin would say if he knew, he thought.
Colin walked back to his flat, he too had enjoyed the meeting with Garry. He seems to be a nice guy after all and he did stay for longer than Colin thought he would. As he unlocked the door he was thinking about next Wednesday.
He rung Peter and John. After the initial greetings and asking after each other Colin mentioned the chance meeting with Garry including the fact he had stayed in the pub waiting for him since 12 o,clock.
"My word" John said, "He must have been keen".
"Not sure about that John, i,m assuming he felt he needed to apologise for being in a temper and telling me to fuck off".
"Are you meeting again"?
"Well i,m not sure, but he says he would like to", Colin replied. Their phone was on loud speaker.
Peter asked, "Do YOU want to meet HIM, Colin"?
"Well, if he turns up fine, but if not i,m not at all bothered". Colin did not sound that convincing and Peter picked up on it.
"I,m not sure I believe that old man, but i,m betting you now, 1 he will show up next Wednesday and 2 if he does,nt you will be disappointed".
Colin did not reply.
"Describe him Colin".
"Well to be honest I did not take much notice". As soon as he said that he knew Peter would get back at him.
"Describe him, don,t forget i,m related to Sherlock Holmes".
"You are indeed Peter. Well, he is quite short, about 5 7 maybe 8, slim and looks in good shape. He is goodlooking, I must admit. He has fair hair cut short. hazel eyes, tanned complection and if he is in his twenties, looks no more than 18 and I would imagine he only shaves once a month". They all laughed.
"Now for someone who did not take much notice Colin, thats not a bad observation".
"Well any way we will see, but i,m not interested in anything as you know, so if we meet it will be just another conversation and of course he is very young and, again i,m not interested".
"Thats fine Colin",said Peter, "but ring us next Wednesday with the latest update wont you". Colin could imagine Peter and John smiling at one another.
Colin looked around his work shop. Bloody untidy bugger, he told himself and decided that this first session must be to clean it up. This was Tuesday and it was not the first time since waking up he thought of tomorrow.
He attacked the mess and was getting on fine when he heard the door open, looked up and there was Garry. He just stood there looking at him, How did he know were I work? So he asked.
"There is a new thing out called Yellow Pages, you should get a copy, very useful! Colin smiled.
"Look, I tried to get a shift change, but no takers and I was wondering if you would do a shift change yourself and have today off and work tomorrow instead and go and have a pint"? Garry was very unsure of the reaction, but he did not want to miss out on not seeing Colin.
Colin looked at him not quite sure what this was all about. All he could come up with was;
"Well, you,ve got a bloody nerve, but if thats want you want...........................ok, I will get my hat coat and zimmer frame, i,m 40 don,t you know".
"40"? "Never would have guessed, honestly".
"How old are you then"?
"22".
"And look 18. Do you still have to show your ID in pubs"?
Garry smiled, "Yes, it,s a fucking pain, but if I look like you when i,m 40 that will be good".
"Flattery will get you a pint at least, come on".
The conversation flowed and once again each was pleased with the others company.
"You said you were writing a book, what about"?
"My late partner, Freddy and our relationship".
"Oh shit, i,m sorry. Ok I will ask something eles and i,m sorry about Freddy".
"It,s ok, it,s hard, but getting easier." Before Colin could stop himself he told Garry the whole story about how they met, where and when and Freddies illness.
"You met in a sauna"? Garry wondered what they were like.
"Never went again and never will, those days are gone".
"How far have you got with the story"?
"Nearly finished. I have freinds in publishing and they will try to give the book a leg up. It,s nice to have freinds in handy places". In fact both Steven and Simon worked for the same publishers.
"Do you think it will sell well"?
"I doubt it will, it,s really aimed at the don,t knows or gays yet to come out to themselfs, sort of limited readership, but it may help those with a lot of questions".
"Good luck, I hope it does well" Garry ment it and would look out for it in the shops if it were published.
"All the profits, if there are any will go to Cancer research, they need all they can get".
"I,ll bye it". Garry said.
"Why to help Cancer research or because you have questions"? Colin thought Peter would be impressed with that bit of S. Holmes questioning.
"Oh only for the Cancer people", Garry lied.
Colin changed the subject. "So when were you 22"?
"As it happens last week, the 14th".
"Oh happy birthday for the 14th then, hope you had a good day".
"Thanks, i did, it was last Wednesday". Garry and Colin looked at one another and smiled. "So it was". Colin said.
Colin looked at his watch, Garry thought he was going.
"Look", Colin said, "As you have messed up my week by changing my day off I would like to take you to lunch at A and M,s, thats if you would like to, sort of a birthday coming of age plus one"?
"I must muck up your day,s off more often, thats really nice, thanks I would like that very much".
A M,s is an oriental resturant and was across the street from the pub. They found a table, Colin ordered a bottle of red and they went to the servery and helped themselves. It was a self service place and you could go up as many times as your stomack could take, all for a set price. Colin asked the question that was on his mind since Garry had come in the work shop.
"Why did you come today Garry"?
Garry was not expecting that question and had to think a bit rapid. The truth was he was annoyed that he could not get Wednesday off and even more annoyed he would not see Colin until the next Wednesday and he really wanted too. He was still thinking what to say and in the end came clean.
"I did not want to miss seeing you". Truth may not get the reaction you want, but at least it is the truth. Garry was pleased he told it.
"As we are being honest, I too was looking forward to tomorrow as well, i,m glad you came today". Garry was more than happy with that answer.
"Does this mean you will miss out on the gym tomorrow"?
"Yes, but I work out at home as well. I have a multi gym, row machine and tread mill, so I do exercise most days".
"Why go to the gym then"?
"I have,nt got a swiming pool".
"Oh you poor thing, you simply MUST get one old chap"!
"Less of the old. No I like to go it,s a bit of company, there are a regular bunch on Wednesdays and some nice people. We have a coffee and chat afterwards and thats nice as well". He added.
"I like to keep fit and since Freddy died I have worked out much more than before he did, sort of therapy I guess, do you work out"?
"Not as much as I should, but i,m not too bad fitness wise, but I think I would like to start a regular programme".
"Why not come to the gym next Wednesday, I can take a guest in"? Colin was surprised he offered and Garry,s face lit up.
"I would like that, thanks".
"Bring swimming trunks, I swim for about half hour after gym".
They talked about workouts, Garry,s career and Colin,s friends in London. Then Colin asked;
"What about girl freinds there must be a lot surely"?
"Not good, I have had 3 in 4 months and they have all dumped me. Must have a lousy technique and it plays shit with the ego".
Colin smiled and thought, or you are gay and don,t know it. No wonder you want to get the book. Out loud he said,
"Plenty of time, your a good looking lad and they will be there, just give it time. Oh, and stop trying to get into their knickers on the first date, i,m told it works"! They both thought that was funny coming from a gay man. Garry said;
"Don,t gay men do that then, get into the y fronts first date"?
"They certainly do and yes, to save you asking the question so did I until I met Freddy. All my fucking around stopped the day I met him including the sauna visits".
"How long did you know Freddy may I ask"?
"I,m 40, Freddy died 2 years ago, we were living together 5 years and I met him 1 year before that. How good are you at sums"? Colin grinned.
"32, bloody hell thats alot of fucking around till then"!
"No, you see I was in the RAF from 16 to 26 and in all that time I never went with a guy. When I came out of the Air Force and although I was positive I was gay I did,nt do anything about it until I found out about saunas in London. It,s all in the book if your interested. Anyway, there was a 6 month fling, but that all went tit,s up when I found him with another guy. I then found Freddy and that was the best time of my life".
It was time to go much to Garry,s disappointment. "Well you managed to mess up my work week and the domestics have to be done and the other bits, besides I must not drink anymore, not good for the body beautiful".
Colin said he would pick Garry up at 9 30 next Wednesday and began to leave A M,s.
Garry tried a bit of thought persuastion. Invite me back, invite me back, invite me back.
It never came.