Love on the High Seas Chapter 4
The fleet in the Far East was smaller than it had been just one year ago so we spent more time at sea, usually exercising with the Americans in the Subic Bay Area in the Philippines. It meant more sea time and less time being able to get ashore to make love. We had settled the new mechanic in to our watch and he was the one we sent to get snacks and hot chocolate when we were on watch, but watch-keeping wasn't fun anymore with Danny on day work with his distillation plant. I used him as my mate still when I was on days and the only contact we could have was a quick cuddle if we were working in a machinery space like the steering compartment. A little cramped, but one day we were so horny that I went down on him to give him a blowjob. Another stoker mechanic came looking for me because of a problem with another piece of equipment I was responsible for. He saw me with Danny's cock in my mouth. Gone like a rocket straight to the bridge to see the officer of the watch.
"Sir, I have just caught my section chief giving another stoker a blowjob."
That was it. A regulating petty officer was sent down to take Danny and I into custody. We were taken to the brig and locked up in separate cells so that we couldn't speak to one another. We were kept in solitary for nearly two weeks until we returned to Singapore and a court martial was convened.
The only witness was the other stoker and Danny and I denied any wrong doing. We stated we were just good friends. That plea didn't cut it when a dozen more witnesses were brought in to testify that Danny and I were virtually never seen without each other when we were off watch, and it was confirmed that we went ashore together every weekend that we weren't duty. A civilian court would have thrown it out as circumstantial evidence and the word of one man against two others. Court martial criteria wasn't as tight and we were found guilty of conduct prejudicial to good conduct and navy discipline. The sentence, dishonourable discharge and seven years imprisonment. We were both shattered.
The nightmare that followed the court martial put Danny into the prison hospital soon after we arrived back in England and were transferred to a civilian prison. Both parents got their first news of our case when naval transport turned up on their doorsteps to hand over all of our personal effects. They were very supportive, but that really didn't help. It was now 1965 and that meant we could expect to be incarcerated until 1972. I would be nearly 32 and Danny would be 28. Our lives would be destroyed, what would we be able to do? Ex-cons with no useful employment for 7 years we would be stuck on the bottom of the pile forever.
The prison psychiatrist said that Danny was depressed to the point of being suicidal and his recommendation was that he should be put on suicide watch and put in the same cell as me. Crazy or what!
Without any doubt it saved Danny's life and my sanity. He came back to health because we were able to make love again, almost as much as we wanted to. We were kept fairly isolated because gays were generally treated badly in prison. Danny was sent to the prison boiler room to work and became so popular with the prison staff there that he never had a problem, and because I was reasonably well educated I got the prison library. The senior librarian was an old queen and after I had convinced him I was totally monogamous with Danny he left me alone and became a friend. That friendship put us on the road to planning our future.
"Baz, being a homosexual won't be illegal forever, it can't be. When the law changes a load of us will gain immediate release. If you and Danny were to study for your Merchant Navy certificates I bet you would find work when you are released."
We weren't convinced, but studying did keep us on top of marine engineering practise. We were able to get a correspondence course and we studied together almost all of our free time. Danny's engineering knowledge was considerably less than mine because of my four years at artificer school. We brought him up to speed and in two years I became a fully certificated second engineer. Danny passed his certificate as well, but was told he would need more sea time to get the award. If we were lucky we would be able to sell our services as certificated and un-certificated seconds. A liner company might take us in those positions because their ships had large crews.
We hadn't been incarcerated for more than about six months when we had a surprise visitor, Adrian. We were both shocked, particularly when he told us his story.
"I attended your court martial in Singapore. Then I found out what prison you were going to. My engagement in the navy was only five years so I was time served soon after you were imprisoned. I applied to the hospital in town and took up my appointment last week."
With a big grin on his face he continued, "And now I'm here to keep an eye on you."
The result was regular visits from him always with loads of goodies for us. I made him take some money because it wasn't fare to just take, take, take. Both Danny and I had quite substantial savings after nearly two tours in the East.
The next big surprise was when I mentioned Aaron.
"He came home with me and now works in a hotel in town as well. We have a nice little flat, nothing extravagant, but it's our love nest."
Danny reacted very positively to that and it soon resulted in him coming off suicide watch.
It was depressing being in prison, but we still had each other and the support of two good friends and both sets of parents. Our studies kept our minds active and overcame the stultifying atmosphere of a prison. Because of our studies the two years up to our exams went quite quickly. It was after that both of us started to get depressed and then the news went round the prison like a wild fire. A bill had received the Queens Assent decriminalising homosexuality. We held our breaths wondering what was going to happen.
There were some very wealthy individual homosexuals in prison who employed expensive lawyers to get them out now that they were not criminals. Their attack on the government eventually bore fruit and the home secretary pardoned all of us.
Danny and I were released after serving just over two years of our sentence. We partied with Aaron and Adrian for several days before going home to see our parents. Then it was sign on and start looking for work. I applied to all of the big shipping companies. The applications were joint ones for Danny and I together. We had decided we weren't going to be parted having now served time for our love, and become legal at last.
Royal Navy Artificers were considered superior engineers by the merchant navy companies and we were called for several interviews. Of course it came out that we had served time for being homosexuals. One of the biggest liner companies wanted engineers that were also personable and could associate with the passengers. We both looked immaculate at the interview and the personnel manager was in fits of laughter when I told him the way that Danny and I had always managed to look smart, even to the point of using grease removal products to keep our shoes shiny as well. He took us on, even when we told him we would not accept separate ships.
Life became very good for us again. We joined our first ship and were delighted to find that we were in a double occupancy cabin together. Everything about our new job was a plus compared to the Royal Navy. A load more money, officers uniforms which we both kept immaculate. Eating with the passengers every night we weren't on watch, and much more leave. It was heaven.
When we were home we kept in touch with Aaron and Adrian and saw them for a weekend almost every time. Parents who were so proud of how we had come through our ordeal with our love even stronger than before. Danny got his certificate complete and we both moved up from seconds to firsts in just a couple of years. We kept studying and working hard to gain knowledge. The company were impressed with us.
We made one more trip back to Malaya. We had kept in touch with Syarif and his family. When we were on leave at the same time as Syarif was back with his family from his work in K-L we booked a holiday to stay with him for a week. It was brilliant. He didn't look as though he had aged a day despite it being three years since we had seen him. He was delighted to see us, as we were him.
We were even more delighted when another pretty boy walked onto the terrace and Syarif very shyly introduced him as his boyfriend. Chai was just unbelievably cute. Danny and I looked at each other confirming that he thought the same.
"Chai, I am so delighted to meet you, and Syarif, how on earth did you find this young man? He is quite the most stunning and sexy young man I have ever met."
Danny piped up immediately, "I agree."
Both of our Malay friends blushed profusely, but were patently delighted with my comment.
"We work together in K-L, Baz, and became lovers about two years ago."
I was probably gushing too much, but I was genuinely so pleased that Syarif had a lover, he had been a total delight when Danny and I had made love to him. He deserved another wonderful boy to love.
The week was amazing. Chai was very pale and didn't like to spend very much time in the sun. He did take some colour and began to look even sexier. The house was empty except for us and Syarif's parents.
"It is a quiet time of the year so my parents let the staff go on holiday. There is no one else around so if you want to sunbathe naked you may do so."
Danny and I weren't fooled, Syarif wanted Chai to see our cocks, I was sure. He had been in awe of them, particularly Danny's 10 inches. We obliged and Chai's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he saw Danny who was not completely flaccid. I must admit it looked bloody sexy to me and I was used to it. I started to chub up and also started to blush as the others saw it.
"I'm sorry, I know Danny and I have been lovers for many years, but I still find him so sexy my little brain reacts to embarrass me."
I came to full erection and Chai was so funny looking at it with his mouth open. Then he undid the belt on his trousers and as he slid them down we realised he had been able to keep his erection hidden by wearing a very tight g string which he removed as well and then he stood there while we scoped him out.
"You are very beautiful, Chai, thank you for allowing us to see you in all your glory."
Syarif was naked by now, also sporting an erection and he threw himself into my arms and kissed me.
"Thank you, Baz, you do us so much honour with your compliments."
Crikey, where was this boy coming from? His comments were so unexpected.
Chai came up to me then and also kissed me before turning and doing the same to Danny.
"Syarif has told me what wonderful lovers you were with him despite your great love for each other. I would be honoured if you would like to make love to both of us while you are here."
I had to sit down. This was a shock, and also much more than I expected. I looked at Danny for help.
"I think we would have to be insane to say anything but `yes' to that invitation, Lover."
So, with all four of us nursing very hard cocks we slipped into mine and Danny's room.
Chai was a revelation. He obviously adored cock. We knew that Syarif had a thick one, but with Danny and me it was the length that fascinated him. He went immediately to Danny, dropped to his knees and took him in his mouth. I looked at Syarif who smiled at me sidled up close and told me.
"We had been playing badminton one day. I had never met him, but I had seen him on the courts occasionally. In the shower I must have felt very horny because when I saw him naked, his bottom was just so divine I sprung wood and before I could turn and hide it he had seen it. While we were dressing he came to introduce himself to me and we became friends. Then on another occasion when we were the only ones in the shower he dropped to his knees, just like he has done with Danny and took me in his mouth. We became lovers that day and have been ever since. Now, can I do the same to you and will you make love to me?"
No chance of a `no' to that question and we beat Danny and Chai to the bed. It was wonderful to enjoy the enthusiasm that Syarif showed as I worked my way down his body and eventually entered him in the missionary position, boring for some people, but I loved to watch my lovers eyes as I slow fucked them. It was Danny and my favourite position whichever one of us was the bottom. Half way through, Danny and Chai sat on the bed either side of us and stroked us while I fucked Syarif. It was very erotic and I determined to do the same if they took our place, which of course they did. It was quite incredible watching Danny slide in and out of the cutest bottom I had ever seen.
Typical Mandy bath when we were finished which was good because it allowed us to do some more stroking and kissing to show each other how much we had enjoyed our little orgy.
For the whole of that week we enjoyed foursomes every day with some surprising variations. Syarif had never taken the active role with us but he fucked both Danny and I during the week. Chai was a total bottom which pleased us because his butt was to die for. When we watched Syarif make love to Chai we knew that they were like Danny and me. Very much in love but the love-ins with their friends were acceptable and always fun. ************************************** Danny and I moved up in the merchant navy system until, in my early 40's I became marine superintendent for my company and I took Danny as my deputy. Our base was Miami where we bought a beautiful home. Quite regular visitors were Adrian and Aaron, who like us had remained together as lovers. And yes, we still had our little orgies. Less frequently we went to Malaya to see Syarif and Chai. The small B&B that had been the scene of so much pleasure for Danny and I had been torn down and replaced by a modern boutique hotel with four stars. Syarif was the owner and Chai commercial floor manager. Both of them still looked like school boys and were as delightful in bed as they had always been.
Apart from those four friends, Danny and I never took another male to our bed.
Our love for each other had taken a terrible turn when we were court martialled, but the remainder of our lives together had been almost perfect. Our years at sea in the cruise liners had opened our minds with visits to some amazing and beautiful places. Our years in Miami were even better. It was such a vibrant place and South Beach never bored us. We became American citizens and retired there on big fat pensions which allowed us to live the kind of life style we had always dreamt of. Both of our parents visited frequently until they were too infirm to do so meaning we started travelling to England for visits.
We returned to England in 2007 to make our relationship a legal partnership, and then despite being in our 70s, we did the same again in 2014 to get married.
The End
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