Alex & JJ

As we left them in chapter 16 Alex lay on JJ’s back kissing his neck and shoulders as they watched Ryan and Steven entangled in an embrace, kissing and savoring the taste of the prize Ryan had given to Steven. Breaking the silence, Alex quietly said “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night” causing the other three break out in laughter.

“Merry fucking Christmas indeed” Ryan agreed as they gathered up their discarded clothes and retired to their own bedrooms.

December 22nd 10:00 a.m.

As JJ went to the kitchen to make coffee, Alex knocked on the guest room door. “Are you awake?” he asked.

“Yes” Ryan replied.

“Coffee and breakfast if you are hungry” Alex said through the door. We need to leave for Rainier at eleven if we are going to have any daylight.”

“Got it” Steven answered. “We will be out in thirty and ready to go.”

Meanwhile Alex checked on-line and Castle did indeed have a shower wand in stock. ‘Most excellent’ he thought to himself.

“You okay this morning?” JJ asked as Steven and Ryan came into the kitchen.

“Surprisingly well considering how hard that eggnog hit us” Steven replied.

“I see you have the hiking boots as we suggested” JJ observed. “We have winter coats for you as it will be cold when we get to Rainier.”

On the drive to Paradise Alex struck up a conversation. “So Ryan, Steven tells us you have never seen snow, is that right?” he asked.

“Nope, having lived in Belize since I was two I have never seen snow.”

“So you have no idea what snow angels are or how to build a snowman” Alex said. “What about you, Steven?” he asked.

“Hell yes I know what snow angels and snowmen are” he replied. “My folks got into this time-share condo thing. We would spend every other Christmas at Aspen so I can ski, snowboard, and know about snow angels and snowmen.”

Parking in the Paradise lot JJ said “Okay let’s check in and take our stuff to the room before we go play in the snow.”

“What room, what’s this all about?” Ryan asked confused.

“Surprise, our treat” Alex said. “We have the day to play in the snow and booked a double king room. We can have a fun day, the restaurant here is phenomenal and we don’t have to leave until tomorrow morning.”

“No no no” Steven protested. “If we do this at least the dinner tab is on us.”

“If you insist” Alex replied. “For now let’s bundle up and go play.”

Hiking out they found a clearing in the trees. “This looks like a good spot” JJ said. “To do a snow angel you fall onto your back spreading your arms up and down and kicking your legs out like this.” JJ fell into the snow and made an angel. “You try it” he encouraged. Ryan complied making a perfect angel.

“Ever built a snowman?” Alex asked.

“Seriously a dumb question” Ryan scoffed. “First time to experience snow.”

“Right” Alex sheepishly replied. “This is perfect snow for building a snowman. Start with a big ball of snow then roll it around so the ball gets bigger, the bigger the better. That is the first part of the snowman. Do this again with another ball of snow just a bit smaller and put it on top of the big ball. Then you do this one more time for the head of the snowman.”

“Pine cones for the eyes, and nose, small twigs for the mouth” JJ suggested.

“Oh, here’s an idea” Ryan suggested searching for a stubby branch. “How about we put this here” he said jamming the stick into the bottom ball of the snowman. “Snowman with a hard on” he laughed.

“Brilliant” Steven gleefully said. “Let’s do another snowman in a jock strap like they are meeting for a hook up.”

Finishing the second snowman, they stood back and realized the jock strap snowman was somewhat abstract, but they knew what it was meant to be and thought it quite humorous.

“This has all been great” Ryan complained “but I am freezing. I am ready to go back to our room for a hot shower to warm up.”

Back in their room Ryan and Steven came out of the bathroom after their shower toweling off, their nakedness and semi-hard dicks on full display. Alex and JJ took their turn. While showering, JJ mentioned Steven had asked to go to the mall tomorrow to do some last minute Christmas shopping.

Dinner at the lodge restaurant was amazing. Steven ordered steak and lobster all around, complete with several drinks and baked Alaska for dessert. Returning to their room Steven and Ryan undressed to their boxers and made themselves comfortable on the bed. Grabbing the remote Ryan started surfing the channels. “Who’s up for checking out the porn channel?” he asked.

“Surf away” Alex agreed, he and JJ on their bed stripped down to their boxers.

“Ooooohh” Ryan stopped. “Dalton Briggs and Justin Matthews. I’ve seen this one. This is thirty minutes of one hot fuck with these guys.” Pressing play, they settled back watching the television as Justin and Dalton got into the man on man action. Seeing Steven sporting a bone, Ryan reached over groping Steven’s bulge. “Good for you?” he asked rubbing his own erection.

“I’ll show you good” Steven said stripping his boxers off. Ryan quickly followed tossing his boxers to the floor. JJ and Alex looked at each other and without saying a word stripped so all four of them were naked and boning.

“Just look at those two beautiful dicks just begging for some attention” Ryan mused looking at Alex and JJ. Without asking, Ryan left Steven and jumped into bed between Alex and JJ. “Steven told me you were both really hot and hung with nice dicks and he wasn’t kidding. Two hot hung hunks” he said. Taking each of them in hand, Ryan began jacking the two boners. JJ lay back and let Ryan work his dick, watching the sixty-nine action on the television.

“Hey Steven” Alex said looking over seeing him stroking himself. “You feeling neglected? You want some help with that?” he asked.

“Wouldn’t say ‘no’ to that offer” Steven replied motioning for Alex to join him. Alex lay down beside him resting his head on the shoulder. Taking the erection in his hand, Alex kissed his chest working his way to the nipple, toying at the ring with his tongue as he slowly jacked Steven’s eleven inches. “Oh yes” Steven cooed. “That feels so good. Keep going just like that.”

Ryan lay perpendicular to JJ as he worked his mouth on the hard cock. JJ rested his hand on the back of Ryan’s head guiding his movements as Ryan repeatedly swallowed JJ’s manhood. Letting his hand drift to the chest, JJ began toying with the nipple ring. “Are you trying to wind me up?” Ryan asked. JJ responded silently giving the nipple ring a firm tug. Running his hand down Ryan’s back JJ pulled at Ryan’s ass pushing his finger between the butt cheeks grazing the puckered sphincter. “You are trying to wind me up you little horn dog. I think you want to fuck me” Ryan cooed wiggling his ass to JJ’s touch. Returning to the nipple, JJ again tugged it. “This could be fun” Ryan purred. “Taking me, wrecking my hole with this perfect dick buried in my ass. How do you want me?” Ryan asked.

“On your knees” JJ commanded. “I want to fuck you doggy and deep.” Reaching for his overnight bag JJ retrieved a bottle of lube as Ryan quickly obeyed. Kneeling he rested on his elbows presenting his ass high and open ready for anything JJ wanted to do to him.

Spreading his cheeks wide, JJ buried his face into Ryan’s ass, rimming and licking his fuck pucker. “Fffffffuuucckkk’n A dude” Ryan hissed. “Hell yes, eat that ass. Make me wet. God damn you’re making that ass feel good” he moaned. Poking his index fingers into Ryan, JJ spit and stretched the hole wide stabbing it with his tongue as deep as possible.

Watching Alex, his head now bouncing up and down taking the hard cock in his mouth, Steven’s attention was drawn to Ryan moaning with pleasure as JJ was rimming him. Watching JJ, Steven remembered their time together at the bungalow. Whispering to Alex he said “I think Ryan is about to get royally fucked. As I remember, being the bottom taking JJ fucking your ass is not something you easily forget.”

“Tell me something I don’t know” Alex giggled with a mouth full of hard cock.

With Ryan sufficiently lubed, JJ positioned the head of his cock at Ryan’s waiting hole. Taking him by the shoulders JJ pushed his hips forward as he spread Ryan open and the head of his cock popped through. “Holy fuck” Ryan yelped lurching forward. “What the hell” he gasped. “That is one huge dick.”

“Oh c’mon stud” JJ encouraged. “If you can take Steven you can take me.”

“Ya, but Steven is long and slender” Ryan countered. “It’s the difference of taking a carrot compared to taking a salami, you being the salami. I really want it and I can do this but damn it man, go easy, please” Ryan cautioned.

“Okay, let’s try this again” JJ said, remounting his cock at Ryan’s entrance and giving another push. He felt the head push through again and stopped. “Are we good here” JJ asked rubbing Ryan’s back helping him relax.

“I will be” JJ grimaced through clenched teeth. Flexing his hole, Ryan willed himself to open up to take the rest of JJ’s advance. “Okay, keep going.”

JJ slowly pushed forward until he was well inside of Ryan. “You got all of me, buddy” JJ complimented. “Time to rock and roll.”

Ryan buried his face in a pillow. “Damn that is one big dick” he cried his voice muffled by the pillow. JJ slowly pulled out, then gently pushed back into Ryan. Feeling him relax JJ picked up his pace and drove himself in a bit deeper with each thrust. “Oooh fuuuuck yes” Ryan grunted raising his head from the pillow. “You got me” Ryan confirmed. “Take that ass and give it to me good.”

“Fucking hell” JJ hissed watching his hard cock glide in and out of Ryan. “Look at that sweet tight ass taking this cock” he said. “Gorgeous guy, perfect body, firm ass with a tight hole to fuck. It doesn’t get much better than this. Alex was right thinking you are one tight package of fuckable hotness and I’m gonna fuck you into oblivion” JJ said long stroking into Ryan breaking out in a sweat.

Now fully engaged, Ryan’s hard cock flailed wildly as he rapidly pushed back into JJ meeting his thrusts. Adjusting his position slightly, Ryan felt JJ riding his prostate cum-button as he continued fucking his fat cock into him. “Better slow it down a bit” Ryan cautioned. “I’m getting too close and I don’t want to cum this soon. I want to do a lot more fucking before I blow my load.”

“You got it” JJ agreed as he stopping fucking leaving his cock buried in Ryan’s ass. “I’m winding up too soon for the home run pitch myself.” Wiping the sweat from his forehead JJ leaned forward kissing Ryan’s cheek. “You want to change things up a bit?” he whispered. “How about we flip and you fuck me? I need a break cuz you are wearing me out” JJ chuckled.

“Hell yes” Ryan agreed enthusiastically. “I would love to poke that beautiful ass. I want you on your stomach so I can fuck you missionary and we’ll see where it goes from there.” With JJ on his stomach, Ryan lubed JJ pushing into his fuck hole first with one finger, then two and finally three, stretching him open. Lubing his own cock, Ryan lay on JJ’s back in full body contact. Reaching underneath, he teased JJ rubbing the head of his dick at his hole. Finding the target, Ryan took JJ by the shoulders, “How hard do you want it?” he asked.

“One push slow and steady would be great” JJ answered. Feeling his hole being forced open, JJ let out a low hum. “Oh yea stud, just like that.”

Pressing his body onto JJ’s back, Ryan rocked his hips forward giving JJ the full length of his meat. “Fuck yes, that is one amazing hole. Damn you feel so good on my cock” Ryan said kissing JJ’s neck feeling the warmth surround his penetration. Reaching underneath, Ryan pulled JJ back by the shoulders meeting his thrusts deep into his gut. Picking up his pace, Ryan leaned forward as JJ turned to kiss Ryan full on his mouth. As he continued fucking, Ryan felt the slippery sweat building up between them. “On your back” Ryan said breaking his rhythm. “I want to rub that hairy chest and be kissing you when I cum and put my load inside you.” JJ quickly rolled onto his back locking his legs behind Ryan as he again entered his ass. “Fuck yes” Ryan gushed sitting upright rubbing his hands over JJ’s abs and chest toying at the nipple ring. “I do love a hairy chest. That’s the one thing I miss with Steven, so this is a real treat.” JJ raised his hands to Ryan’s face pulling him close for a kiss. “Wait” Ryan said pausing his fucking. Pulling JJ’s arms up he looked at the cleanly shaved arm pits. “Did Steven tell you I like shaved pits? What else did he tell you?”

“He may have mentioned it” JJ confessed. “Alex and I both shaved for you. We know you like clean arm pits, man-scaped neatly manicured pubes and he may have clued us in on a few of your hot spots.”

“Oh my god” Ryan smiled. “You did that for me? You guys are just too much” he said pushing JJ’s arms onto the bed burying his face into his arm pit kissing and tasting the saltiness of perspiration. He resumed fucking JJ with renewed vigor. “Now I really want to fuck you and make you happy” he said with a wet tongued kiss ramming the full length of his cock hard and deep into JJ.

“Oh god yes” JJ panted his breath becoming more ragged. “Keep fucking me just like that. You’re hitting me in all the right places.” Feeling Ryan’s cock swell a bit getting even harder sent him over the edge. “Oh fuck I’m cumming” JJ groaned tugging at the sheets. “Kiss me. Kiss me now so I can cum with your tongue down my throat.” As Ryan leaned forward kissing JJ with a wet lip lock ramming his tongue into his mouth he felt JJ’s cock convulse spewing a large puddle of cum between them. “Keep fucking me” JJ begged, his cock still twitching against Ryan’s abs. “Your turn” JJ said. “I want you to cum inside me. Give me that load hot and deep” he pleaded kissing Ryan hard on the mouth.

“Almost there” Ryan warned fucking harder and faster. “God, oh god, yesssss, almost….. and here it is” Ryan panted, his cock erupting putting eight shots of jizz deep into JJ. Falling onto his chest, Ryan again kissed JJ gasping for breath. “Holy shit that was intense” Ryan panted. “Just fucking intense.” Pulling himself free, he rolled onto his side taking JJ’s hand in his. “You, sir, are one amazing piece of work. Thank you for that.”

Slowly recovering, JJ turned to see Alex on his side with one leg held up high as he jacked himself. Steven was on his side behind him pounding the full length of his fuck pole into Alex. JJ could tell by the look on his face Alex was getting close to cumming. Steven suddenly stopped. “I’m getting close” he said. “I want you to ride me when I cum in your ass, then I want you to cum on me.” Pushing himself upright Steven kept his hard cock embedded in Alex. Swinging his leg over to face Steven, Alex fucked his ass on Steven’s cock. “Fuck that cock” Steven begged thrusting his hips up pushing his dick into Alex matching his tempo. “Fuck yes” Steven frantically groaned. “Cumming, cumming now” he hissed blowing his load into Alex as his orgasm consumed him. “Holy fucking hell” Steven gasped. “Don’t stop. I’m still hard. Keep fucking me and give me that cum right here” he said patting his abs. “I know you’re close and I want you to blow that load on me.” Needing no more encouragement, Alex felt his nuts draw up tight as he came hands free spurting five long ropes of cum onto Steven’s chest and abs. “Fuuuuuck yes” Steven said looking at the huge load on his stomach. Scooping it up with his fingers, Steven tasted the sweet nectar. “Ah yes, just as sweet as I remember” Steven purred. Wiping up more cum from his chest he shared it with Alex. “Damn it man, you still got it. You are one fucking hot stud” Steven said with a grin. “Look at the mess we made. Shower time” Steven said as Alex lifted himself free of the cock in his ass. “You guys first” Steven said to Ryan and JJ. “I need a few minutes to recover.”

All four of them freshly showered, JJ and Alex spooned into their usual bedtime position under the covers. Ryan snuggled into Steven casually fiddling with his nipple ring. “Well that was more fun than I could have hoped for” Ryan said. “You were right telling me how great these guys are.” Pulling the covers up, Ryan and Steven quickly nodded off as did Ryan and JJ.

December 23rd 7:30 a.m.

Morning came all too quickly as Ryan slipped out of bed to go pee sporting his morning wood. JJ looked up and whispered “Good morning hot stuff. I see you have recovered and are standing proud this morning.”

“So it would seem” Ryan whispered back giving his hard prick a tug.

Hearing the toilet flush Alex stirred. “Good morning my love” JJ said with a quick kiss. “You seem to have enjoyed yourself with Steven last night” he said.

“Absolutely” Alex replied. “As did you with Ryan, yes?” he asked.

“Oh I most certainly did” JJ confirmed. “He is every bit and more of a blistering hot fuck than we had guessed.”

Coming out of the bathroom, his dick now hanging flaccid after his morning piss, Ryan sat on the bed next to Alex. “Good morning” he said with a smile. “How soon do you want to head back to Seattle?” he asked.

“Sooner rather than later” JJ said. “Alex has a couple errands to run and Steven wants me to take him to the mall for some last minute shopping. There’s a complimentary breakfast buffet in the dining room so as soon as we’re dressed we can eat and head home.”

“Sounds good” Ryan said getting off of the bed. “Let me roust this lazy bag of bones and we can get going” he said jostling Steven awake.

Having stuffed themselves at the breakfast buffet, they were on the road driving back to Seattle listening to Ryan recount his day playing in the snow.

“Home again” JJ said pulling into the driveway. “I guess I’m turning into an old fud, but it’s just a warm and mumsy feeling to come home. Okay, things to do and places to go” he said. “Alex has a couple errands to run. Steven it’s you and me in the Jeep to the mall and I think I’ll take you to Bailey’s for lunch. Sorry Ryan, but that means you are orphaned and on your own for a bit but make yourself at home. Take a nap, fire up the xbox, whatever, the house is yours.”

Entering the mall near the food court, Steven made a request. “I need about a half hour or forty-five on my own if that’s okay” he explained. “I’ll meet you back here and we can head out to this Bailey’s place for lunch.”

“Can do” JJ said. “I’ll sit and watch the crazies in panic shopping mode” he laughed. Time passed quickly as Steven came up beside him carrying three boxes gift wrapped and bowed. “Well aren’t you the sly one having the store wrap all of this up so it stays a secret” JJ mused. Steven just grinned. “Okay, on to Bailey’s and I will warn you now, the plates are huge. Alex and I order one thing and split it because it’s just too much for one person.”

Returning from his errand to Castle, Alex heard Ryan gaming on the xbox. He ducked into the office and quickly wrapped the shower wand placing it under the tree with the other gifts. Seeing Ryan had changed back into his tank top and gray gym shorts Alex asked, “I’m fixing a sandwich for lunch, can I get anything for you?”

“No thanks, I’m good” Ryan replied, “but I’ll come sit with you while you eat.”   

Jumping up on the counter Ryan watched as Alex took a bite of sandwich. “Are you sure I can’t fix you something?” Alex asked again.

“No thanks” he said again. “But I do have a small favor to ask.” Jumping off the counter he stood face to face with Alex. “I have a bad itch in a hard to reach spot on my back and was wondering if you would scratch it for me.”

“No problem” Alex said. “What’cha got?”

“Up high between my shoulder blades” Ryan said stepping up closer to Alex pulling tank top up over his head hooking it behind his neck.

Reaching around, Alex began to scratch Ryan’s back. Maintaining eye contact he asked, “Here?” Ryan simply nodded.

“And a bit lower” Ryan requested, as he felt Alex scratch him lower. “And a bit lower” Ryan requested again as Alex scratched the small of Ryan’s back. And I have a seriously bad itch right here” he whispered taking Alex’s hand and putting it on his butt. “I’m betting you can come up with something for that itch” Ryan said. With a sly grin, he leaned forward catching Alex completely off guard giving him a long wet passionate kiss.

Taking a second to realize what had just happened Alex stammered. “Uh, yea, but I think you already have something in mind. Just where exactly did you want to be while we take care of your ‘itch’ as you call it?” Alex asked.

“I was thinking by the Christmas tree” Ryan said taking Alex by the hand leading him to the living room. Standing in front of the tree, Ryan removed his tank top and gray gym shorts tossing them to the couch. Now completely naked, he wrapped his arms around Alex again kissing him with renewed passion as he pulled his tee shirt up and over his head. Still kissing him, Ryan fumbled undoing the belt buckle, then unbuttoning his jeans. Kneeling, Ryan pulled the zipper down tugging at the jeans and boxers. Balancing himself on Ryan’s head Alex lifted each leg as he was stripped naked. Ryan looked up taking in the sight of the naked body towering over him. “God damn, just look at you” Ryan said somewhat in awe. “Holy shit, you are just fucking gorgeous. You are seriously in good shape. And this cock, as perfect as JJ. No wonder Steven has such high praise for you guys” he fawned to Alex. “You’re every bit as big as JJ and I was able to take him in my ass so I should be able to manage this beauty.” Taking the cock in his hand, Ryan slowly pulled the foreskin back revealing the full bulbous head of Alex’s manhood. “If there is a god in heaven please let this taste as good as it looks” Ryan said kissing the tip before licking at the piss slit. Feeling the cock starting to grow Ryan gripped the balls with one hand as he wrapped his lips around the head licking the corona rim with his tongue before swallowing it whole to the back of his throat. “Damn you do taste good” Ryan purred. “This is gonna be another fine fuck when you take me in the ass with this” he said jacking the now erect cock in his hand. “What is this, eight, nine inches?” he asked stroking the full length of dick in his hand.

“Close enough to call it nine” Alex confirmed.” I need to get the lube” he said. “I don’t want to try and dry hump you.”

“No need” Ryan said reaching behind one of the presents retrieving a small bottle of lube. “I was plotting ahead hoping we could get to this point.”

“Well look at you, a sneaky little horn dog” Alex chuckled.

“Boy scout” Ryan laughed. “Always prepared.”

“How do you want to do this Alex asked.

“Totally your call” Ryan said. “My ass is at your disposal to do as you wish. On my back, doggy, standing, missionary, contorted I just want you to fuck me.”

“When I top, my two favorites are doggy so I can go hard and deep, or on your back so I can kiss you and see your face when I fuck my cum into your ass.

“Wow” Ryan said. “On my back it is. Like you, I want to see you face to face while I’m getting fucked. ” Lying on his back, Ryan grabbed his feet pulling them up over and behind his head. “Okay you big dicked stud. Lube up this hole with a three finger stretch and as JJ put it ‘fuck me into oblivion’.”

Taking the lube, Alex put a good amount on Ryan’s pucker and began working it into his hole, one finger, two, three. As Ryan continued to hold his legs up Alex had to ask. “Just how limber are you?”

“Gymnast” Ryan answered. “In high school I lived in the gym. High bar, parallels, horse, rings, vault, floor ex, you name it. If it was gymnastics I did it. Once a gymnast, always a gymnast. If you stay in shape it never goes away.”

“Lucky me” Alex commented “or rather lucky Steven.” Kneeling over Ryan, Alex got into position. “Are you ready for this?” he asked.

“I sure hope so” Ryan hesitated. “I think I may be in for another wild ride like I got from JJ last night so go easy. Slow and steady, please.”

“Got it” Alex said. Leaning over Ryan, he gave him a wet tongued kiss. “You let me know if I’m hurting you, okay? We want this to be good for both of us” he said reassuringly. Rubbing the head of his cock on Ryan’s fuck hole, Alex slowly pushed forward feeling Ryan flex his pucker anticipating the penetration and potential discomfort. “Easy as we go” Alex encouraged pushing a little harder. Feeling the hole stretch, Alex paused waiting for a cue from Ryan. Ryan smiled with a nod letting Alex know to keep going. Pushing again Alex felt the head of his cock slide past the tight hole being captured by the grip of the sphincter. “You doing okay?” he asked. Ryan just nodded. “That was the hard part buddy. From here on just relax and enjoy the ride.” Alex kissed him again as he rocked his hips forward pushing most of his nine inches into Ryan. “Holy fuck” Alex moaned. “JJ said you have an amazing ass, but I see now that was an understatement. Jeez you feel soooo good on my cock.” Pulling out almost free of his hole, Alex pushed back in giving Ryan the full nine inches of his dick.

“Oh god” Ryan moaned. “That is one awesome dick, God yes, Alex, stretch me wide, fill me up and fuck me just like that. Whoa Nellie, that’s it” Ryan screamed. “Shit shit shit, you’re riding my cum button with every pass” Ryan hissed. “Jesus fuckin’ christ, you gotta slow down or we have to change positions or else I’m gonna cum way too soon.

“Let’s get you on your knees. I can give it to you deep and take it easy on the p-spot” Alex said. “We certainly don’t want you to blow your load this soon.”

Flipping onto his knees, Alex quickly shoved his cock back into Ryan driving in deep but with less pressure on his prostate.

“Ahhhh yes, much better” Ryan hummed. “You got me right where I belong so pound away. Give it to me, give me that big dick. Pound that ass and let me know how much you like it.” The next thirty minutes or so was a serious fucking of Ryan’s ass, a mixed bag of Alex staying still as Ryan fucked himself on the cock in his ass, Alex lying on Ryan’s back with a reach around jacking him in sync with his penetrations, grabbing his hips as Alex gave it to him like a jack rabbit. “Oh my god” Ryan finally said. “You’re wearing me out. I think it’s time for me to cum. Let me get on my back again so you can take me to the finish line.” Ryan quickly flipped onto his back, his feet again held high over his head. Shoving his cock back into Ryan, Alex jerked him off as he fucked his way to completion. “I’m close” Ryan warned. “Fuck that ass and finish me off” Ryan begged. “Just like that, yes, oh fuck yes, and heeeere it is” he half screamed blowing wad after wad of cum onto his chest. Alex watched in amazement as nine long streaks of man-spooge covered Ryan.

“Look at the size of that load” Alex said in awe. “Fuck yes, I’m gonna blow.” Panting and with one last deep thrust Alex shot his load into Ryan. “Take it, take that load” Alex grunted. “Fucking hell that was hot” he said as his orgasm subsided falling onto Ryan. “Steven said you could shoot like a fire hose but that is a ridiculous amount of cum. Do you always cum that much?” he asked.

“Usually, yes” Ryan said. “I can cum like this two maybe three times a day. Now I need a shower. Care to join me?” Ryan asked.

“Delighted” Alex answered. “I haven’t showered in the guest room since the remodel. It will be fun checking it out.”

“Then maybe after I can whoop your ass on Mario Cart” Ryan laughed.

JJ looked for an open table as they entered Bailey’s. Spotting a table for two at the end of the bar they took their seats. Handing Steven the table menu he said, “Alex and I are pretty much regulars. We eat here at least twice a month. It’s all good so it’s your choice. Just remember the plates are huge so we will split whatever you want.” JJ looked up as the waitress came to their table. “Hey Sandra” he said, “How’s things?” he asked.

“No complaints” she replied eyeing Steven. “No Alex today?” she asked. “Don’t tell me you traded him in for a newer model, although can’t say as I would blame you” giving Steven a big smile and a wink.

“No trade in” JJ replied. “This is Steven, a friend visiting for the holidays.”

Placing their order, JJ continued the conversation. “Okay bud. I wanted to talk to you about something. Alex thinks I should keep my mouth shut and mind my own business but I’m not gonna do that” he said.

“Oh oh” Steven commented warily. “This sounds serious. What’s on your mind?”

“Okay, here it goes. Tell me to piss off if I’m out of line here. You know how much you mean to Alex and me and how much we love you. Not love love you, more love you like the brother neither of us had growing up, like the other brother who happens to be gay and likes to fuck and get fucked.”

“Ya ya, I got all that, so get to the point. You have me intrigued.” Steven said.

“So what’s the deal with you and Ryan?” JJ asked. “I guess I’m asking where the two of you are on the whole relationship scale of things.”

“I’m not sure what you mean” Steven hesitantly countered.

“C’mon man, don’t play the dumb card with me” JJ said with a smile. “There’s so much going on here a blind man could see the chemistry between the two of you. Hell, it’s so electric you can almost feel it in the air. Maybe you can’t see it but it is painfully obvious Ryan is totally smitten and adores you. Like the other day, we were in the kitchen talking. You came in and it was like flipping a switch. Suddenly Ryan lit up, he got really animated and he couldn’t take his eyes off of you.  Then there’s the matchy matchy nipple piercing thing. Nobody does that unless it’s really important to them on a personal level. I think he did that so you would have something intimately in common that only the two of you could share. When he came out to his family and got kicked out it was like ‘boom’, instead of another boat for the charter business you do the loft apartment thing and the two of you are living together. Why would you do that unless you were committing and investing yourself into something more long term? Now it’s all ‘us, ‘we’ ‘our’ when Ryan talks about you. Let me share this with you. Before I met Alex I was just this single gay guy plodding away on the academia tread mill. Then by chance we met at lunch down at the piers and it was literally like getting struck by a bolt of lightning, at least for me anyway, and we have never been apart since that day. Alex was suddenly a part of my life, a part of me that filled an emptiness I didn’t know I had. He makes me a better man, better than what I ever thought I could be. I would be so much less of a person if I didn’t have Alex, and I think the same is true with you and Ryan. Am I way off base here?” he asked. “Hypothetical question here, what would happen, where would you be if Ryan was suddenly gone, whoosh, no longer a part of your life and you were alone, just Steven?”

“Oh god” Steven gasped, “I would be lost as a goose. I can’t imagine.”

“Well shit, Steven, have you even tried to say that to Ryan? Andre is gone so you can’t use him as an excuse and you have a rock solid relationship with Ryan. It’s clear you are crazy balls in love with this guy, as much as he is in love with you so what’s holding you back?”

“It’s just so scary” Steven confessed. “What if I screw it all up? What if I did bare my soul and he shuts me down? That would kill me.”

“Trust me; there is no way Ryan would take a pass on you.” JJ said confidently. “You need to man up, grow a pair, tell him and take the plunge. I had another thought and this is probably me going way too far, but you are both still U.S. citizens, yes? Well guess what, Washington recognizes gay marriage. You could propose to Ryan, get married and go back to Belize a happy married couple. I know Belize law doesn’t acknowledge same sex marriage, at least not yet, but you would still be just as married according to U.S. law. Am I right?”

“I do have all the documentation and paper work from when we got our travel documents. We have the passports, birth certificates, all that stuff” Steven said. “Shit this is all happening so fast. Okay, let’s say I do this. You proposed to Alex at the space needle, right? We’re going there tomorrow before the Nutcracker. Would it be okay with you if I were to propose to Ryan at the space needle then like you did with Alex?” he asked.

“We don’t have exclusive rights to that. I’m sure many couples have taken that moment to propose. I think that would be perfect.” JJ said with a huge smile. “That would be a cherished lifetime memory for both of you.”

“The rings, we need rings. Would you or Alex take me somewhere tomorrow morning to look for the rings?” he asked.

“Alex would go with you. He has connections with a fantastic jeweler.”

“Holy shit” Steven said to himself. “I can’t believe I’m doing this.”

“Suck it up, big guy” JJ encouraged. “It’s going to be just perfect.” Paying the check JJ drove home having a frenetic conversation with Steven rambling on with a thousand things racing through his mind. The rings. A date, when can we do this? Is January 1st, New Years Day possible?. Who officiates? What about the marriage license? Of course you and Alex will be the attendants. Can your friend Carol throw a reception together on such short notice? Ryan will want a Mexican theme, probably the Belize state colors. JJ pulled into the driveway anxious to share the news with Alex.

“We’re back” Steven announced coming into the kitchen. “Hey mister, did you miss me?” he asked greeting Ryan with a quick kiss.

“Did you get everything taken care of?” Ryan asked, “A productive morning?”

“More than you know” Steven smiled with a thumbs up and a wink at JJ.

“If you guys will excuse us, Alex and I have some things we need to discuss” JJ said leading Alex to the privacy of their bedroom. Closing the door, he relayed the conversation he had over lunch at Bailey’s …… “So there it is in a nutshell” JJ concluded. “For us this means first thing tomorrow you take Steven to your jeweler friend for the rings and then go to city hall for the marriage license. You remember there is a three day wait period so if you get the license tomorrow that will be in time for January 1st.  I’ll make a call to Chaplain Decker to see if he can and will officiate, then we need to put Carol in the hot seat to see if she can pull off a miracle reception. Steven thinks Ryan would like a Mexico theme with Belize state colors. You and I will do the best man thing and stand with them. I’ll call Jacob or Aaron to see if any of their gang will be back in town by the 1st. It would be nice to have a few friends here to help them celebrate. So are you pissed that I pursued all of this with Steven?” JJ asked.

“Okay, you got me” Alex said. “I will admit I was wrong and you were right. Try not to gloat” Alex laughed giving JJ a hug and a kiss. “We need to get crackin’ if we’re going to pull this off for New Years day.”

“Right” JJ agreed. “Give me five minutes to come up with some lame excuse to these guys and I’ll meet you in the office.”

Alex and JJ spent the next hour or so sequestered in the office making rapid fire phone calls. “What you got?” Alex asked disconnecting his call.

“Chaplain Decker is good for officiating, Jacob said he and Aaron are back on the 30th and will be here. He will call the rest of the guys with the invite and see who can be here” JJ confirmed. “What about you?” he asked of Alex.

“I called the bakery that did our cake and ordered a small two tier chocolate cake decorated any way that says it’s a wedding cake with the two groom cake topper. Only catch is to pick up the cake on the 31st as they are closed New Years day. Carol will get the cake and is gung-ho on the reception. She has the Belize colors and is all over the decorations and small buffet of snack food for a small reception. I called the tux place and made an appointment for Ryan and Steven. I would like for us to pay for the tux rental if that’s okay with you. They may want us in a tux also.”

“So now it’s all up to Ryan” JJ pondered. “If he says ‘no’ we are totally screwed and Steven is decimated.”

“Oh posh” Alex admonished. “That’s not possible. Ryan will be over the moon.”

“We have time” JJ said checking the clock. “Let’s take Ryan and Steven to Ivars, cruise Pike Place and home for a chill evening of popcorn and a movie.”

Stepping up to the window at Ivars, JJ noticed their table was available. “Alex” he said, “our table is open. Go grab it while I order.” Setting the service tray down with four orders of fish and chips JJ continued taking Alex’s hand in his. “So guys, you are sitting at the very table where we met. I was sitting right here, Alex sat where you are, Ryan. It was like that line in the movie ‘you had me at hello’. We started talking and I was hypnotized. Those gorgeous eyes and that killer smile, I was sure he was freaking out with me staring at him so intently. My brain was a mess wondering if there was even the slimmest of chances with this guy. When he asked me to join him to walk the market I swear my heart skipped a beat. By the end of the day we were holding hands, laughing and going back to his place. Here we are five months or so later and look at us” he said squeezing his hand. “Forgive me, gushing and rattling on” JJ apologized. “When we’re done here we can explore the market before heading home. What about a movie or teaming up for an xbox competition?” he asked.

“You’re on” Steven said accepting the challenge, “but beware, Ryan is hard to beat. I won once at Mario Cart and that was a fluke.”

The time got away with them when Alex checked the clock. “Ooof, it’s after midnight” he yawned. “I’m turning in. I have a couple errands to run in the morning. Steven, would you like to go with me?” he asked. “Leave at nine.” Alex was asleep and zonked by the time JJ came to bed.

December 24th 7:30 a.m.

Waking and seeing the bed empty, JJ figured Alex was either in the kitchen or the office. Showered and dressed he stopped at the guest room and knocked. “You guys awake?” he asked through the door.

“We are” Steven answered. “Come on in.”

Opening the door, JJ froze seeing Ryan sitting on Steven with his dick in his ass. “Oh god, sorry, so sorry” he flummished retreating.

“No no it’s all good, come in” Ryan insisted. “Actually we are finished. We’re just talking. This is something we do sometimes. I have a go with his morning wood and we wait. If he goes limp, we’re done. If he stays hard we go for round two. So what’s up” Ryan asked unfazed still sitting on Steven’s hard cock.

“Nothing really” JJ paused. “I think Alex is fixing breakfast and he wants to head out with Steven in about an hour. That’s all I got, so I’ll excuse myself now and leave you two to carry on, or whatever. Fuck this is embarrassing.”

“No problem here, feels like we’re done anyway” Ryan said. “A quick shower and we’ll be right out.” Climbing off of Steven, Ryan quickly buried his face in Steven’s treasure trail and abs licking up the reward if their morning efforts.

Zipping his coat, Alex said “See you guys later. Steven and I are off. Lazy day today” Alex continued. “Sunset at the space needle at six, Nutcracker at Benaroya at eight. Oh, dress code is dress slacks shirt and tie, no jeans and JJ, would you do that killer lasagna for supper at five?” he asked.

“You got it, and happy hunting” JJ smiled, winking at Alex and Steven.

Entering the jewelry store Marco greeted him with a smile. “Mr. Alex” he said, “it has been a while, so nice to see you again. What brings you in today?”

“Marco, this is a very dear friend, Steven Riggs. Steven is about to be engaged and is interested in wedding bands for him and his soon to be husband, Ryan.”

“Excellent” Marco said leading them to a display counter. “Anything specific that you have in mind?” he asked.

“Nothing specific” Steven hesitated. “Let’s just look at what you have and I’m sure I’ll know the right one when I see it.” Marco set out several trays of bands explaining the choices, yellow or white gold, platinum, titanium which was all a bit overwhelming for Steven to take in. After several minutes Steven finally said “I think something other than just a plain smooth finish. I would like something with a little more character.” Marco brought another display tray from a drawer. Steven spotted it immediately, a titanium band with an engraved chain design. “This one, look Alex” he said taking the ring. ”I think Ryan would like it because it is so unique. I really like this one.”

“Good god Steven, that is a beautiful ring” Alex gushed. “Very nice.”

“How much?” Steven asked, almost afraid of the answer.

“For you, a special friend of Mister Alex, I make you a special offer with a Christmas bonus. Normal price on this ring is six hundred but for you both rings for nine hundred. Do you know the ring size for your Mr. Ryan?”

“I do” Steven replied. “Ryan’s ring is two sizes smaller than mine so if it fits on my little finger I know it will be perfect for him.”

The rings purchased, they were headed to city hall to secure the license. Steven opened the ring boxes, staring at them like a giddy teen. “I’m going to do this. I’m actually going to do this” he spoke to himself.

“May I make a suggestion?” Alex asked cautiously. “When JJ proposed, we wore the rings on the right hand as engagement rings then when we did our vows and all we moved them to the left hand. Just a thought” he said.

“I like that” Steven pondered. “Yes, I think we should do the same if that’s okay with you.” The afternoon was uneventful. JJ was off reading research papers, Alex spent time in the office while Ryan and Steven gamed on the xbox. Dinner at five was most delicious as JJ had again outdone himself in the kitchen.

Parking in the garage next to the concert hall, they walked the few blocks taking the elevator to the top of the space needle. “Perfect timing” JJ said taking in the view over Puget Sound just as the sun was touching the mountains on the horizon. “We’re going to make the loop and check out the city lights” he said taking Alex by the hand. “We’ll leave you guys alone to take it all in and enjoy the view. We will catch up to you later.” Alex and JJ ambled off taking their time. As they came back around they saw the two of them locked in a passionate kiss, Ryan’s arms around Steven’s neck and legs locked around his waist. “I think that would be a big ‘yes’ from Ryan” JJ chuckled.

“Do ya think?” Alex echoed somewhat sarcastically squeezing JJ’s hand.

“Look, look, look” Ryan squealed holding up his hand showing off the ring. “Oh my god you guys. You are such sneaks. Thank you so much. I know you helped him put this all together” giving JJ and Alex each a bear hug and kiss. “Steven tells me you have already got us set up so we can get married on the first. What a way to start the new year.”

“Congrats” Alex said. “This is certainly an exciting turn of events. We have some time to kill, what would you say to pie and coffee before the Nutcracker?”

“Lead the way” Steven agreed taking Ryan’s hand in his.

Taking their seats in the auditorium, they were on the front row of the first balcony closest to the stage. The lights dimmed as the music began. Alex wasn’t sure just how much of the ballet Steven or Ryan actually saw as they spent a great deal of time looking at their hands and each other.

Arriving back at the house, JJ said “Congrats again, and Merry Christmas. Now about tomorrow” he continued. “This is our first Christmas together so we are defining some traditions. When I was growing up, my sister Jill and I had to stay in our rooms on Christmas morning until we heard the music. That was our cue to make a mad dash to scope out the presents. Mom always made a sausage quiche for Christmas breakfast so as soon as that was done we opened the presents. Alex, what was your Christmas morning routine?” he asked.

“My mother would bake a pan of cinnamon rolls. I would run to the kitchen and quickly eat two rolls with a glass of milk. Then it was my task to sort through the presents as to which presents were to and from whom. We aren’t going to do the music thing, but there will be cinnamon rolls and quiche for breakfast so any time you guys want to roll out is fine with us. Now it’s late, I’m tired, and you have had an exciting day so this is good night and see you in the morning.”

Christmas Day 6:00 a.m.

“Merry Christmas to you” JJ said waking Alex with a kiss. “Would you like your ornament now?” he asked reaching into the nightstand drawer.

“You bet” Alex replied retrieving his present from the dresser drawer. Sitting up against the headboard he took the box from JJ. “Hmmm, too big to be jewelry unless maybe it could be a watch. Giving the box a shake he heard the contents rattle. “Nope, not a watch” he said tearing into the wrapping. Opening the box he saw two interlocked silver rings like their tattoos. “Oh my god, JJ” he gasped. “This is beautiful” holding it up. “Whatever made you think of this?” he asked.

“I had this idea and wondered if it was even possible. I talked to Marco and he came up with this. So you like it?” he asked.

“Love it” Alex affirmed with a passionate kiss. “So unique, and so brilliant. Okay, your turn” he said handing his present to JJ. “I’m sorry, but my ornament for you isn’t nearly as fine but it is what it is.”

Opening his gift, JJ saw the two grooms kissing mounted on a brass base engraved with the date of their wedding. “Was this the top of our wedding cake?” he asked in surprise. “You kept it? Holy cow, Alex, you sentimental goof. How special is this?”

“Glad you like it mister” Alex grinned. “I also went to Marco and he worked this up for me. I think it turned out quite nice, if I do say so myself?”

“Abso-fucking-lutely” JJ beamed. “Speaking of” he slyly grinned. “How a Christmas morning roll in the sheets before breakfast.

“Abso-fucking-lutely” Alex laughed setting their ornaments on the night stand. “I think we should begin with me blowing this amazing piece of morning wood” he said throwing the sheet back going down on JJ’s erection.

“Wait for me” JJ insisted. “Spin around so I can deep throat my hubby’s dick. Oh hell yes, give me that joy stick” JJ hissed. “Let me suck and taste you. You know how much I love your cock down my throat.” Several minutes passed as they fervently went at each other. “Okay, now you’ve done it, mister. Spit on that hole and fuck me. I want a Christmas load up inside me.” Flipping onto his back JJ spread his legs as Alex dove in to rim his fuck hole. “God yes, get that tongue in there. Shit yes you know what that does to me. Get that hole good and wet and shove your cock in my ass” he begged. “Damn it, man, I need you to fuck me so bad.” Rising to his knees, Alex lifted JJ’s legs onto his shoulders. Teasing JJ’s ass, he rubbed the head of his cock across the twitching fuck pucker. “Damn you” JJ scorned. “Fuck me already” he demanded. Placing the head of his hard cock on JJ’s hole Alex abruptly pushed feeling the ass hole beneath him stretch taking the most of his penetration. “Oh god” JJ gasped. “Hold right there” he said putting his hand to Alex’s chest. “That was a bit of a surprise. Give me a sec” he said. Alex felt the tightness surrounding his cock flex as JJ worked his ass to relax, adjusting to the invasion of his rectum. Pulling Alex to him, JJ kissed him ramming his tongue into Alex’s mouth. “Now” he whispered. “Now fuck me. Pound me and take me. I am yours. Own that ass. Rip me open and fuck me like only you can” he said kissing Alex in a wet lip lock, their tongues dueling back and forth, nibbling at each other’s lips, Alex pistonned his hard cock in JJ. “Fuck yeessss” JJ moaned. “Damn it to hell. Keep fucking me just like that” he groaned. Rocking his hips and ass to meet Alex’s rhythm JJ grunted, “Oh fuck yes, that’s the way. Ride my cum button, give it to me just like that.” Suddenly and without much warning Alex gasped, and with a soft whimper climaxed shooting his load into JJ. “Fuck me” JJ croaked. “I can feel your dick cumming. Fucking hell, yes, yesssss give me that load. Put that deep inside me. Don’t stop, I’m so close, keep fucking me” he pleaded. “Oh shit, keep fucking me…. I’m close, sooo close” he panted. “Yes, here it is. I’m cumming, I’m gonna blow” he whimpered his cock twitching as he shot his load onto his stomach. Watching JJ cum, Alex saw six massive streaks of cum land from his chin to his navel. “Bloody fucking hell” JJ panted gasping for a breath. “That was fucking intense. What the hell got into you?” he asked. “I can’t remember the last time you fucked me like that.”

Alex said nothing, as he started licking the cum from JJ’s stomach, working his way up finally kissing him, sharing the load in a sticky mess of a kiss. “Ah yes my love” Alex said. “And a merry fucking Christmas it is. You, good sir, were a total animal and I had great fun pounding that beautiful ass of yours. Now, to the showers so I can clean you up good and proper before we go to the kitchen.”

Heading to the kitchen, JJ paused at the guest room giving Alex the sign to stay quiet. Pressing his ear to the door, he heard sounds of soft moaning and grunting, a smattering of laughter followed by more moans. Whispering to Alex, he said “Sounds like they are having a Christmas morning much like ours.”

“Good morning and a merry Christmas to you” Alex said to Ryan and Steven as they came into the kitchen. Grinning to himself he correctly surmised that, like he and JJ, they were freshly fucked and ready to greet the day. “Hot cinnamon rolls and quiche here and the coffee is fresh.” Grabbing the plates, they dished up their food and sat at the table in relative silence.

“For Christmas dinner, we’re doing smoked ham, scalloped corn, steamed asparagus, salad and dinner rolls but that will be much later” Alex said. Finishing the breakfast, Alex cleared the table. He listened as JJ suggested that Ryan and Steven take the recliners and he and Alex would take the couch.

“Just in time” JJ said as Alex came into the living room. “Alex, would you do the honors of the presents?” he asked.

Sorting through the packages under the tree he took them one at a time doling them out to Steven and Ryan. “These three are yours as are these three are for you” he explained. “And this one if for the both of you together” placing the special present between them.

“Oh good lord” Steven protested. “You went way overboard here. All we have for you is the one wrapped in blue. The green one is from me to Ryan, or actually for the both of us.”

“It’s not the number count of presents” JJ insisted. “Rather the thought behind the giving. Truth be told, after you unwrap, you will find we did not go overboard or break the bank on your behalf but we are so glad you are here. So begin” JJ encouraged. “You guys first.”

The child in each of them took over as they unceremoniously shredded the wrappings opening the gifts. The shower wraps were first met with great approval. Next were the windbreaker jackets, again a most welcome and thoughtful choice for those chilly evenings. Finally the third package of the athletic warm up pants. “Oh my” Ryan said. “This is perfect. You couldn’t have known I had worn my work out pants to shreds. I finally had to toss them. They were so far gone, literally falling apart.” Without warning, he stood up, shucking off his jeans putting the warm up pants on.

“We weren’t sure if the size was right” JJ hesitated. “We have receipts if we need to exchange.”

“No, no, this is excellent” Ryan said. Easy on, easy off at the gym and I usually have gym shorts and gear on underneath so this is absolutely perfect. Now for you guys” he said. “The big blue one is for you from us.”

Ripping through the wrapping paper JJ and Alex saw the espresso coffee brewing machine. “Oh my god” Alex said in a hushed voice.

“I hope you like it” Steven said. “We noticed you have the coffee maker but thought you would like to have the combination of the espresso also.

“This is awesome” JJ said. “We will absolutely make good use of this. Bless you.”

“Ryan” Steven said “the green one is for you, or rather us.” Anxiously tearing at the paper Ryan revealed the same model of espresso coffee maker that they gave to JJ and Alex. “Now let me explain” Steven said. “We are both coffee fanatics and Seattle has a reputation of being the coffee capital but in Belize it’s not that big of a deal so I convinced myself that I could justify this and it would be worth the cost of shipping it back to Belize.”

“Won’t argue with that” Alex laughed. “Okay, last one” he said motioning to the remaining present between Steven and Ryan. “This is a bit of a long shot, a bit on the edge of something really personal so I sincerely hope you are not offended when you open it.”

“Sounds mysterious” Ryan said. Pulling the wrapping away, Steven held the box up so Ryan could see. “No fucking way” Ryan gasped as it dawned on him that it was a douche wand. “You have got to be kidding!” he exclaimed.

“Oh god, we screwed up” JJ said apologizing. “Now we’ve offended you or at least embarrassed you.”

“Are you kidding?” Ryan protested. “This is literally fucking amazing. We are not offended in the least, not even close. This is so great. We are so spoiled here with your guest room and all. I can’t believe we can actually have one of these for our apartment. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

“Well okay then” JJ said with a sigh of relief. “Actually it was Alex who suggested this after you mentioning the accessories in the guest room shower. Taking the coffee maker, JJ headed to the kitchen. Let’s open this up and read the instructions. Espressos all around coming up.” He washed and cleaned the old coffee maker, storing it on a back shelf in the pantry to make room on the counter for the new machine. In short order he and Alex had figured out the new appliance and were enjoying fresh coffee espressos. JJ put the ham in the oven on a low heat to slow roast for later. He prepared the scalloped corn and asparagus setting them aside ready to go. They called Carol so Ryan and Steven could discuss more details for the wedding, followed by a movie, xbox and naps until the Christmas dinner was ready which was delicious, as expected. The remainder of the evening was totally relaxed with a marathon of a netflix program until it was time for bed.

The 26th was a day trip taking the ferry to Bremerton driving the loop around the peninsula stopping at the Ho rain forest, walking Ruby beach and the return ferry to Seattle. The rest of the week was fittings for the tuxes, confirming Chaplain Decker, follow up phone conversations with Jacob and of course more sex and fucking which now, in light of the engagement, was more discrete and kept to the privacy of their respective bedrooms.

January 1st 11:00 a.m.

“Knock knock” Carol called out standing at the patio door.

“Good morning my special friend” JJ said greeting her with a hug. “We can’t thank you enough for doing this.”

“This is a win for me” she laughed. “If it wasn’t for me doing this today I would more than likely be nursing one bitch of a hangover from New Years Eve.”

“Introductions” Alex interrupted. “Carol, this is Steven Riggs and Ryan Lewis, the happy couple.”

“Hi fellas” she said. “I’m Carol and my helper Trish. We’ve talked on the phone but it’s nice to finally meet you face to face. Let me just say that if you guys are best friends with these two queers you gotta be something special, and why is it you gay guys are always so god damn gorgeous? Just look at this little hottie” she said pinching Ryan’s cheek. “Buster I could just spread you on toast like melted butter and eat you for breakfast” making him blush a deep red. “So congrats and let me bring you up to speed. We got warming trays and boxes and boxes of food in the van so anyone who can help carry, you are needed.” Bringing the catering pieces into the kitchen Carol directed where everything should be. “Ryan, Steven, here’s what is on deck for the reception” patting the insulated hot box containers. “We got chips, salsa, guacamole, mini beef tacos, tamales, bite size quesadillas, taquitos, tostadas, churros and flan.”

“Holy shit, Carol” Alex gasped. “How did you get all this together?” he asked. “We’re gonna have leftovers” he commented thinking of the amount of food.

“Short version” Carol said. “Trish knows a guy who knows a guy who has a Mexican joint who happens to be open today. She called in some favors and here we are. So this is where I kick you guys out so Trish and I can get busy.”

“Yes Sir, Maam Sir” JJ said with a mocking sarcastic salute and quickly exited.

“She’s a bit of a pistol, isn’t she?” Steven whispered to Alex as they left.

“You have no idea” Alex laughed “and I couldn’t survive without her.”

Chaplain Decker arrived at noon. Meeting Ryan and Steven, they had a brief review in the guest room going over the sequence of the ceremony.

At twelve thirty all of the guys arrived with the exception of David and Adrian.

Right on cue at one o’clock, the music of a traditional Mexican wedding started to play. Alex and JJ dressed in dark blue suits stepped out of the guest room followed by Steven and Ryan in black tuxedoes. “Here we go guys” Alex said as he and JJ walked into the living room taking their spots on each side of Chaplain Decker in front of the Christmas tree. Ryan and Steven followed taking their place in front of the Chaplain.

Chaplain Decker began, “Friends, we are here today to celebrate the marriage of these two gentlemen, Ryan Lewis and Steven Riggs”………… At the conclusion of his remarks and the giving of their vows, Ryan and Steven exchanged the rings to their left hands. “To those friends here, it is with great joy I present to you Ryan Lewis-Riggs and Steven Lewis-Riggs. You may now kiss the groom” Chaplain Decker said to the both of them. With cheers and applause, they kissed giving a thumbs up and a smile to the group. The reception was a blur of conversation for the two of them meeting Jacob and the others who came to support and share in their celebration.

“Time for the presents” JJ announced. “You two on the couch here by these gifts on the coffee table” JJ instructed. Taking the first gift which was from Carol, Steven opened it to find two bags of whole bean coffee from Starbucks. Ryan took the larger present, this one from Jacob, Aaron and the other guys. Opening it he laughed finding six bags of assorted beans from Pete’s Coffee house. Opening the last present together it was another round of laughter as JJ and Alex had given them three bags of coffee beans from Trader Joe’s. “Sorry about that guys” JJ apologized, “We kinda put the word out that with your new coffee maker, coffee would be a smart move to get you well stocked and easy to pack for the flight home.”

“Brilliant” Ryan said thanking everyone for their contribution.

“We have one more thing” Alex said handing an envelope to Steven and a small jewelry size box to Ryan. “Steven, this is a certificate for tonight where we booked you two into a suite for an overnight stay at the Manresa Castle in Port Townsend. It’s not much of a honeymoon trip but it will be something to remember for your special day. Ryan, those are the keys to the BMW. You can catch the ferry to Bremerton like we did last week. Take the inside loop to Port Townsend on the north east corner of the peninsula.

“Holy cow” Steven choked. “This is way too much, you guys. C’mon just look at what all you’ve done for us and now this? Alex, this is your pride and joy, are you sure you want us taking the BMW?” he asked somewhat in disbelief.

“Of course” Alex replied. “No problem, it’s only a car” he added.

As the reception drew to a close, Ryan and Steven had changed from the tuxes to casual clothes for the drive to Port Townsend. Carol and Trish were in the kitchen dividing up the ample supply of food keeping some for Alex and JJ and the rest in to-go containers for Jacob and the other guys to take.

“Well we’re off” Ryan said. “Thank you all for being here. You have all made this such a special day for us, we can’t thank you enough” he said.

“Enjoy, drive safe and we’ll see you tomorrow evening” JJ said with a wave.

With Carol packed up and gone, they said their good-byes to Jacob and the gang. Kicking off his shoes, JJ flopped onto the couch motioning for Alex to join him. “I think this was a most successful day” he said with a heavy sigh.

“I must agree” Alex said snuggling close to JJ. “I’m going to get out of this suit, eat some of those leftovers and then crash” he said.

“Most excellent plan” JJ agreed. “Like you, I am totally wiped.”

January 2nd 10:00 a.m.

“JJ where are you” Alex called out.

“Kitchen” he answered. “Tamales and espresso for breakfast” he added.

“Morning” Alex said with a kiss. “I gotta run. Steven gave me cash and asked me to drop off the espresso box to ship to Belize and I need to return the tuxes. You got plans for today?” Alex asked.

“Not really” JJ answered. “I’ll take the tree down and get the living room back in shape. Other than that I intend to be as lazy as possible.”

The day passed quickly. JJ and Alex were watching a movie when they heard the patio door open. Quickly checking the time it was 10:00pm as Ryan and Steven came through the door. “Welcome back” JJ said. “No problems I hope and we’re curious to know if Manresa Castle was as nice as advertised.”

“Everything was most excellent” Ryan replied. “We had a great time seeing the town, walking the beach, and Manresa Castle is total luxury. Their restaurant was beyond amazing. Thank you again for such a wonderful wedding surprise.”

“Glad it worked out for you” Alex commented.

“Don’t mean to be rude” Steven apologized, “but we’re rather tired and need to get a jump on packing as we leave tomorrow morning.”

“Don’t apologize to us” JJ assured them. “We need to leave here by 8:00 to get you to the airport for check in. What do you want for breakfast?” he asked.

“Nothing heavy, please” Ryan requested. “Fruit, cereal, bagel, coffee and maybe pack some snacks for later. Neither of us travel well on full stomachs.”

“Got you covered” Alex confirmed. “We’re about to turn in ourselves so good night, glad you’re back and enjoyed Manresa, and see you in the morning.”

January 3rd 7:00 a.m.

“Good morning you two” JJ said with a smile greeting Steven and Ryan as they came into the kitchen. “Take a seat at the table, you got your choice of cereals, fruits, orange, grapefruit, banana, grapes. Orange juice and coffee coming right up.

“Where’s Alex?” Ryan asked. “You are going to eat with us, right?”

“He’s probably in the office.” JJ replied. “He usually stays out of the kitchen if I’m in here busy. It’s not a territorial thing, just something we do as a routine. You’ll discover these things in short order, trust me. Let me go get him.”

Taking a seat at the table Alex fixed a bowl of cereal. “So you guys all packed and ready to go?” he asked.

”Yea, I guess we are” Steven replied unenthusiastically.

“Wow, that sounds a bit gloomy” JJ commented. “Why so down?”

“The holidays are over, it’s time to leave, and it’s just a bit sad like when you guys left Belize. It’s time to say goodbye, again. It’s just hard to go.”

“Oh c’mon man” JJ chided. “You guys should be excited about going home. You have a whole new adventure ahead of you. You’re married, you two have a whole new way of life waiting for each of you. Go home, enjoy that life, you both deserve to be happy so embrace that and live it to the fullest. Besides, this is not as much of a ‘goodbye’ as it is a ‘see you later’ kind of thing. We’ll be back at the bungalow in August which will be here before you know it.”

Stopping at the curb for the departure line of United, Steve and Ryan checked the luggage with the sky cap. Turning to face Alex and JJ, Steven reached out for a hug. “What you said to me, to us, at breakfast was right” he said. “It’s sad only that we will miss your company and friendship, but we will see you again in August. So this is ‘see you later’ JJ, and to you Alex.”

“That about says it all for me, too” Ryan said. “We are happy, and we will find a way to embrace the path we have chosen. We love you guys and will see you in August.” With that Steven and Ryan entered the terminal and were quickly out of view getting lost in the crowd.