Mint Romance

Chapter 3 - Matt

It’s been a few weeks now since I started attending the gym. I’m at my Thursday afternoon session with Joshua and he’s got me on a running machine this time. My legs are burning so much but I keep going since he’s watching me; apparently this is good for my health too!

Somehow, I manage to get through it. God, I’m knackered. He hands me a water bottle but I can hardly speak as I try to get my breath back. I start to stretch my legs out and cool down.

“Whoops, I went over our time a little bit!” Joshua says. “I’ll leave you to it, I need to go do a thing in the office.”

“Yeah, OK.”

“You did great today. I’m really proud of you.” He waves his hand as he leaves. “I’ll see you later, then.”

“See ya.”

I can’t help but smile; he said he was proud of me!! I sit down on the bench nearby and rub my sweat off with a towel. I hear some footsteps coming and I look up to see another gym instructor standing before me.

“Hey.”

“Hi.”

The guy is taller than average, short ginger hair with orange-y eyes and freckles to match. Looks like he’s around my age, maybe a bit younger. He’s pretty handsome, then again everyone working here is. He also has a prosthetic leg from his left knee. He looks at me with a crafty smile on his face.

“Tell me, what do you think of Joshua?”

His question catches me off guard. “U-uh, he’s a… really great personal trainer!”

He sits down next to me. “No no, I don’t mean like that! Oh, sorry, my name’s Liam by the way!”

I shake his hand. “I’m David.”

“You know, Joshua is a dear friend to me. I wouldn’t want him to end up with a scummy guy again. I think he’s interested in you, though. When he talks about you, he says you’re pretty cute.”

I feel my face going red. “He does, really? Actually, I… like him… a lot...”

“Hmm, I’ve got a good feeling about you.” Suddenly, Liam’s face lights up. “Oh! You should ask him out!!”

“W-what, I- !!”

He stands up. “Yeah, this is perfect! We both finish in 30 minutes so you just wait outside. I’ll get Joshua to hurry up.” He leaves looking pretty excited. “I’ll see you in a bit, then!”

I’m speechless. I feel so nervous, but… this could be a great chance for me! Maybe this push from Joshua’s friend is just the thing I’ve needed. If he’s been talking about me then maybe he does like me.

I wait outside Level Up Gym at the bottom of the steps. I keep tapping my foot in anticipation and try to think of what exactly to say. But time’s up as I hear the automatic doors opening. I turn to see Joshua and Liam walking out and talking to each other. I quickly adjust my tie.

“Oh, David!” Joshua walks down to me. “Hey, everything OK?”

“Uh, yeah. Actually, I wanted to ask you something.”

I notice Liam is still standing behind Joshua, watching us with keen interest. He gets the message from my looking at him and backs away quickly.

I feel my face turning red, but I can’t let that stop me. “The thing is, Joshua, I… I really like you! I’ve had a crush on you since the first time we met. I think you’re really great at your job, too. Anyway, what I wanted to ask was… Do you want to go out on a date with me?”

Joshua pauses, then he looks down sadly. “I’m sorry. I can’t date clients. I’m flattered, but I- “

Shit.

I quickly wave my hands out to interrupt him and I start to step back. “No no, I understand!” Some tears escape me. “I-It’s OK! Really! I-I need to get home anyway! See ya.”

I turn and leave, walking briskly as I head to the car park. I think Joshua said something else but I had to escape. My chest hurts. I hide behind a wall and breathe in deeply. I have to keep it together so I can drive home.

Once I get back to my studio apartment, I chuck my bags on the floor and make a beeline to the kitchen. I get a beer out the fridge and down almost half of it. I can’t hold it back anymore and I start sobbing. I hunch over the counter with my head in my hand.

Fuck!! I really liked him! He was probably only nice to me because that’s his job!! As if he actually likes me. I’ll always have bad luck with men. I know it. I’m such a fucking lost cause.

Ugh, I can’t drink too much since I have work in the morning…

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Next day; Friday. The office has that atmosphere of everyone counting down the hours until they can clock out. I just need to get through today and then I can waste my weekend away doing nothing. Actually, I want to play that new Mega Drive game that just came out.

Matt comes over to hand me some files. He’s only been talking to me about work stuff since I asked him out. But I notice he doesn’t leave my desk right away.

“So, you going to the office party tonight?”

His question kind of surprises me. He reminds me about the party in the canteen and break room this evening. The boss must be happy with our numbers to throw something like this. I’m on the fence about going until Matt mentions free booze. He looks pleased and agrees to go with me. I’m happy that he’s talking to me like nothing ever happened. I guess I have been ignoring him since then. The thought of hanging out with him tonight really cheers me up.

Party time rolls around. At last. There’s a good spread of food on offer. Some decent drinks too. There’s around 20 – 30 of us and it’s a pretty fun, easy-going atmosphere. I sit with Matt most of the time and yammer on about Joshua while he tops up my whiskey. I get so drunk that I willingly use the karaoke machine. I’ve never seen Matt laugh like that.

The hours go by so fast. It’s pretty late. There’s maybe 10 people still here. I feel so dizzy and light-headed. If I have one more drink, I’m gonna throw up. Matt joins me as I make my way to the men’s bathroom. I hear some jovial wolf-whistling and banter behind us.

I lean back against the counter as I wait for Matt to wash his hands. I still feel a little woozy and try to keep myself steady.

“Pretty quiet here, huh?” He asks.

“Yeah…”

“If you want, I can help you feel better…”

“Mm?”

He comes close to me and starts to rub my crotch with his hand.

I flinch. “A-aah! W… What are you doing?”

“Do you want me to stop?”

I look down and watch his hand tenderly caress me. I feel my boner pulsing up. I can hardly keep my eyes open.

“No, don’t stop... It feels… good…”

He opens my trousers up and pulls my underwear down. His fingers tease my hard cock. He spreads my pre-cum over the tip with his thumb. My cock is throbbing as he gently rubs the shaft up and down. He’s really good with his hands. His strong hands. I shudder from a wave of pleasure as I grip the counter behind me. God, this feels amazing…!

I feel his other hand stroke the back of my head. I sink into his dark brown eyes for just a moment before he pushes his tongue down my throat. Oh, fuck yes!! I hold onto him, his thick hair between my fingers. I can taste alcohol and cigarettes as our tongues intertwine. Fuck, it’s been so long since I felt this sensation.

He grips my cock tighter and jerks me off faster. He starts to kiss me passionately, scratching me with his facial hair. I feel so hot. My heart pounds. I moan with each breath he gives me. I’ve given myself to him. He can do what he wants to me. I don’t want this to stop. Oh fuck…!

“Haah… Aaah…!!”

He lets me moan out loud with my heavy breaths. Fuck it, I don’t care how much noise I’m making. I feel so fucking good! Is Matt even that drunk? He’s taking me with such control. He jerks me off even faster. Oh God, I’m gonna burst! Oh FUCK…!!

“A-aah!! AAH!!”

Cum shoots out my cock and ends up trickling down Matt’s tie. I grip onto his shirt and pant slowly to calm myself, savouring this feeling of relief. He cleans me up with the tissue dispenser and zips my trousers back up. I hear someone come in through the door.

“Ah geez. Uh, hey, we’re ordering taxis. Did you two need a ride home?”

“Yeah, that’d be good, thanks.” Matt says.

The guy leaves. I feel so drowsy but I manage to look up to him.

“Matt, I think you’re so hot…!”

“Come on, I’ll take you home.”