Wes and Brian were talking as they walked in the front door. Justin heard the voices and ran out of the bar towards them. He saw Brian coming through the door and felt his heart leap for joy. Justin ran towards them and jumped into Brian’s arms, wrapping his legs around Brian’s waist and kissing him wildly over and over again. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry,” he murmured between kisses. “I love you and I don’t ever want you to be away from me again.” He crashed his mouth over Brian’s, kissing him passionately. 

Brian felt his legs buckling and leaned against the door frame so they could continue kissing, without him falling over. When they finally were forced apart to breathe, Brian smiled. “I take it you aren’t angry with me anymore?” he smirked. 

“I’m so sorry,” Justin sighed. “I didn’t mean the things I said to you.” 

“Sure you did,” Brian laughed “But I understand. I should have told you, I’m sorry too.” 

“But I should have listened to what you were saying,” Justin sighed. 

Brian put Justin down. “Autopsies are a bore, forget it,” he smiled. “The next time we fuck, I’ll try and pay you and we’ll be even,” he laughed. 

“Asshole,” Justin smiled. “So, there is going to be a next time?” 

Brian smiled. “Count on it.” 

Suddenly Justin realized they were alone. “What happened to Wes?” 

“I guess you knocked him out of the way with your greeting,” Brian shrugged. 

“Anyone want a drink?” Wes called out from the bar. 

They both looked in the direction of the voice. Brian smiled. “We’ll just have a quick one and then we can be alone.” 

Justin nodded and followed Brian into the bar. 

“Is walking with Brian always going to be a problem?” Wes rolled his eyes at his brother as he continued to rub his arm. 

“Sorry, Wes, I didn’t see you. Are you okay?” Justin apologized. 

“Do you care?” Wes laughed. 

Justin leaned back against Brian and smiled. “At the moment, not really.” 

“I thought as much,” Wes laughed and poured the two of them a drink. 

Brian sipped his drink and smiled. Although it was hard to not think about sex, he knew he and Justin needed to talk, Brian just wasn’t sure what to do first. He probably should warn Justin because he didn’t want there to be any more secrets between them. That would sure be a mood setter. Hey Justin, I’m glad you love me but hey, your life is never gonna be the same and you will probably never get another moment’s peace. Gee, that conversation was going to be a real winner. Brian couldn’t wait for that one. He felt Justin run his hand up the back of his leg and it come to rest on his ass. 

“You okay?” Justin smiled. 

“Yeah, just thinking,” Brian smiled. 

“Jeff was certainly pissed with you,” Wes laughed. 

“Yeah, I thought he would explode,” Brian smiled. 

“Jeff?” Justin asked. 

Wes laughed. “You and Jeff will get to know each other intimately.” 

“Maybe not intimately,” Brian objected. 

“Face it buddy; you were bad and now you will be punished,” Wes laughed. 

“It was your idea and I noticed you didn’t say anything,” Brian sighed. “I thought he would blow a gasket. I tried to tell him it wasn’t George’s fault.” 

“What’s going on?” Justin asked, confused. “Who is Jeff and who is George?” 

“Tell him?” Wes laughed. 

“George is my driver and Jeff is head of security at Kinney Corp. They take care of me.” 

Justin smiled. “I thought that was my job now.” 

“Actually,” Brian said nervously. “I was going to talk to you about that later,” he glanced over at Wes then back to Justin. 

Wes burst out laughing. 

“I’m glad you think this is so funny,” Brian growled at Wes. 

“What is so funny?” Justin’s eyes were darting between the two of them. 

Brian sighed. “It’s a long story.” 

“I have time,” Justin smiled. He grabbed Brian’s hand and dragged him over to the couch, before pushing Brian down and sitting in his lap. “Tell me.” 

“Security keeps pretty close tabs on me,” Brian started. 

“Why?” Justin asked innocently. 

“There’s always a danger that some crazy might try something,” Brian sighed. 

“What?” Justin gasped and stood up. “Has that ever happened before?” 

“Not since Jeff’s been in charge. He’s overcautious,” Brian smiled. 

“You can’t be overcautious, fuck,” Justin gasped again. 

Wes laughed again. “I’m glad you think that way, Jus.” 

Brian glared at his friend. He took Justin’s hand and sat him down next to him. “If we’re together, Jus, you will need to be careful too.” 

“I don’t understand,” Justin said slowly. 

“Before I met you, the only threat to Kinney Corp was someone harming me. Some of our divisions deal in some very sensitive stuff. It is always a possibility that someone may try and increase their control by…….,” Brian knew Justin had no idea what he was talking about. “Jeff is concerned that someone may try and snatch you,” Brian sighed. “Jeff doesn’t want to take any chances; he wants you to have someone with you all the time. I’m sorry, Jus.” 

Justin looked over at Wes and glared at him. “This is what you think is funny?” 

Wes laughed again. “No, this I’m used to it. Brian and I have known each other since high school. He was only kid in our school who was never bullied. Gary was always there to take care of him,” Wes smiled. 

“You had a bodyguard in high school?” Justin gasped. 

Brian nodded but didn’t say anything. He hadn’t thought about Gary in years. He was a good friend. 

Wes saw Brian withdraw and realized he shouldn’t be laughing. He tended to take the whole thing with a grain of salt now all these years later. So much time had passed and they had mourned at the time it happened. Security was a sad fact of life if you were a Kinney. “Jus, I was laughing because Jeff wants you to have a female bodyguard, she’s ex FBI.” He walked over to Brian and punched him in the arm. “Cut it out,” he said harshly. 

Brian took a deep breath. “Yeah.” Brian looked at Justin and smiled. “She’s supposed to be amazing; she was on detail to three presidents.” 

Justin wasn’t sure what to make of any of this. He and Brian hadn’t even made up yet and suddenly he had a bodyguard. There was also something else going on that Brian and Wes weren’t talking about. When Wes mentioned this person, Gary, Justin thought Brian was going to cry. 

“Do you have a bodyguard now?” Justin asked cautiously. 

“No, not strictly, George takes care of me. Security watches me but I only need someone with me if I go out socially away from work. Anything to do with Kinney Corp is always secure,” Brian smiled. “Jeff wants me to have one again after the disappearing act I pulled. I’ll calm him down, I hope, but you won’t be at Kinney Corp all the time and won’t have the same protection. You will need someone with you all the time. She won’t intrude on your privacy, I promise.” 

Justin didn’t know how to react. It wasn’t going to be as simple as he and Brian just being together. “Did Patrick have a bodyguard?” 

Brian looked nervously at Wes. “No.” 

“Then why do I need one?” Justin complained. 

“Justin," Brian paused. "Patrick was my bodyguard for a while and after we were married, we were always together. He was shot once protecting someone, that’s why he had a problem with his heart,” Brian said sadly. 

Justin went gray. What was he getting himself into? He didn’t even know what Brian’s company did. He needed some air. “I need to absorb all of this and the best way for me is to get some sleep. I’ll see you both tomorrow.” Justin kissed Brian softly on the cheek and fled the room. Sleep? Was he kidding? Brian just dropped a bombshell on him; he probably wouldn’t sleep for days. He’d wanted Brian to take him in his arms and hold him before they stopped for a drink but this bodyguard thing was too much. 

Wes walked out from behind the bar and sat next to Brian. “I thought that went well.” 

Brian rolled his eyes. “Well, he didn’t pass out,” he said as he shrugged. 

“That’s what I meant,” Wes smiled. 

Brian frowned. “This is bullshit, Wes, this is no sort of life,” he sighed. 

“This is the way it is and Justin will just have to get used to it. He loves you and he will adjust,” Wes smiled. He took Brian’s hand. “I’m sorry I mentioned Gary, I didn’t think.” 

“Its okay, thinking about him makes me sad. I miss him sometimes. He was good to me when I was growing up. My hero,” Brian sighed. 

Wes smiled. “He was good to us when we were kids. I would never have talked to you if he hadn’t made me,” Wes laughed. “You were such a dweeb.” 

“I remember,” Brian smiled. “You were so cool and I wanted you to talk to me so much.” 

“I’m still cool,” Wes laughed. “Are you going up after Justin?” 

“I think he needs some time to adjust,” Brian sighed. “He looks really freaked.” 

“Yeah, he does,” Wes frowned. “When you talked to Mom, did you tell her about you and Justin?” 

Brian laughed. “She was surprised.” 

“More like thrilled,” Wes laughed. “She can be the queen of the social set now.” 

“She’s always been into that crap, hasn’t she?” Brian laughed. 

“I think she was always secretly pissed that I was straight,” Wes chuckled. “She used to always say…. You are so close and love each other so much….I used to almost bust a gut laughing. Considering I barely tolerate you,” Wes teased. 

“Well, she was half right,” Brian said thoughtfully. “I always thought we were close.” Brian pretended to pout. 

“Don’t even try and pull that shit on me. You know I love you too and particularly now,” Wes smiled. 

“Why now, because I love your brother?” Brian looked at Wes, confused. 

“No, because… did you get a look at the FBI woman? Fucking hell, she is gorgeous,” Wes sighed. 

“I don’t really see woman in those terms,” Brian laughed. “She did seem attractive though, if you like that sort of thing,” Brian shrugged. Brian had to admit, women were a mystery to him, one that he decided a long time ago, he had no interest in trying to solve. 

“Well, I hope that you and Justin realize, I will be spending a lot of time at your place,” Wes winked at his friend. 

“I haven’t talked to him about my place. I told him I would stay here with him,” Brian shrugged. 

“That must have been when he thought you were Travis. You aren’t serious about living here?” Wes shook his head. 

“Why? Can’t we live here? I don’t mind if that’s what Justin wants,” Brian shrugged. 

“Brian, this place is a shack compared to your place, not to mention all the security issues. Justin wants to share you life with you not for you to give yours up and share his. You can’t anyway, you have commitments.” 

Brian sighed. “Wes, what do I do?” 

“Get your ass upstairs, wake him up and talk to him,” Wes smiled. 

“You don’t think he needs time?” Brian asked. 

“No, I think he needs you,” Wes smiled. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” 

Brian knew Wes was right. He and Justin needed to talk. “Which is his room?” 

Wes pulled Brian up. “Come on, I’ll show you, in case he locked his door again,” Wes laughed. He pulled his keys from his pocket and shook them, smiling. 

“Does he lock his door often?” Brian frowned. 

“About as often as you lock your elevator.” Wes slipped his arm around Brian’s waist and they walked slowly upstairs. As Wes suspected, Justin’s door was locked. He opened it and smiled at Brian. “See you tomorrow.” 

Brian stepped into the room and saw Justin was already in bed. He pulled off his clothes and climbed in beside him. Justin was facing away from him when Brian climbed in but Justin turned to face him immediately. 

“Wes, let you in?” 

Brian nodded. “This might be a good time to tell you what you mean to me.” 

“I probably need to hear it over and over a few hundred times at the moment,” Justin sighed. 

Brian thought about what to say. He didn’t want to get into some sappy exchange of sentimentality……. “You are important to me.” 

Justin sighed. “Okay, hold the thought, let’s start with some basics. Wes tells me you aren’t usually a bottom.” 

“Not usually,” Brian smiled. “If a cock finds its way up my ass, I usually love who it belongs to,” he laughed. 

Justin smiled. “So, considering how many times I’ve already fucked you, I guess that means really you love me?” 

Brian nodded. 

“I guess because I fucked you first, I just thought that was the way it would be,” Justin smiled. 

“Are you ready for some more truth today?” Brian said nervously. 

Justin sat up. “Okay,” he said just as nervously. 

“You didn’t fuck me the first night. The first time was after we talked about where we were headed.” 

“I don’t understand,” Justin frowned. 

“I tried to tell you but you wouldn’t listen,” Brian said softly. 

“But I remember having your cock in my mouth?” Justin looked confused. 

“Only for a second.” Brian laughed. “I’m glad it was memorable but sadly you went straight to sleep,” he smiled. “You were pretty drunk. Besides, when did sucking a cock automatically entitle you to a free trip?” 

“So, when I climbed on top of you the next morning was the first time we did anything?” Justin gasped. 

“Ahhh, yep,” Brian smiled. 

“What other truths do I need to know?” Justin frowned. 

“I have a lot of money and my company is very successful. I want you to be safe so you can be with me for as long as forever is for us. When I said you were important to me, I meant it.” 

“Show me how important,” Justin smiled. 

Brian took Justin in his arms and smiled. “So, you want this to be my show?” 

Justin nodded. 

Brian pushed Justin onto his back and then flipped him over onto his belly. Brian felt Justin’s breath catch as he took control. He started his kisses on the side of Justin’s neck, savoring the feeling of Justin’s soft skin against his lips. He climbed on top of his lover and pressed his cock against the back of Justin’s legs, slowly sliding down Justin’s body, kissing each vertebra as he went. Brian’s touch was strong and purposeful as his hands wandered all over Justin’s body at once. Brian wanted to take Justin so there would never be any doubt that Justin belonged to him. 

Justin closed his eyes and enjoyed the sensations. Brian had always been so passive in bed allowing him to always be in control. Their lovemaking over the last week had always been so loving, so tender but there was a sense of urgency in the way Brian was touching him that he found more than appealing. It was like the first time when they had just rubbed against each other until they came. Justin had never experienced passion like it. Although he couldn’t see Brian’s eyes this time, he could feel they were fixed on him. 

Brian separated Justin’s cheeks and lapped at Justin’s entry until he was sighing. He tried not to be in a hurry but Justin’s reactions were making him wild and he felt his control diminishing. He continued preparing Justin for as long as he could until he felt Justin’s ass rise up and press back against his lips. 

Brian sheathed up and pressed his cock into Justin’s entry, taking his time and stretching his lover for what was to come. He gently massaged his cock into Justin’s hole, slowly dipping it a little further each time until the head was completely inside. 

Justin cried out as he felt Brian breech the first tight ring of muscle. 

“Are you okay?” Brian asked thoughtfully. 

“You’re big,” Justin panted. 

“Is that a good thing at the moment,” Brian smiled. 

“Very good,” Justin panted as Brian pushed further inside him. 

“Nearly there,” Brian sighed inching inside Justin then waiting for him to adjust to his size. Being almost crammed inside his lover felt wonderful, Justin was so tight. Soon he thought, soon. Brian felt Justin relax and slid fully inside. 

Justin cried out again as Brian filled him. “Oh, yesssssss,” Justin panted. His muscles locked down on Brian, holding him in place. 

They waited for Justin to relax. 

Brian smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere, you don’t have to hold on to me so tight.” 

“I’m trying,” Justin sighed. 

Brian began kissing Justin’s neck, placing soft, wet kisses across any accessible area he could reach. 

Justin was moaning as he stretched his neck to allow Brian better access to it. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “Fuck me, Brian. Hurry,” he panted. 

Brian ground his cock deeper into his lover and started to move. His thrusts were shallow at first and slow but as Justin began to beg for more, Brian felt his already diminished control, waning. He thrust harder into Justin this time making Justin cry out again. He built his rhythm trying to ignore Justin’s cries for more. Brian didn’t want this to end but when he felt his orgasm starting in his toes, he grabbed under Justin for his cock. He wanted them to cum together. 

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhh,” Brian groaned, holding Justin tightly. “I love you,” he sighed, almost in a whisper. 

Justin smiled. Fucking Brian was incredible but this was something else entirely. He’d always thought Randall was a wonderful lover but the aftershocks of his orgasm were still rolling through him. Any doubts Justin had about changing his life, vanished. Brian loved him and he loved Brian and while they were working out the details of their new life, they would be doing this the whole time. He felt Brian move to pull out and Justin held him in place. “You didn’t think you were going anywhere, did you?” Justin laughed. 

“Evidently not,” Brian grinned as Justin looked over his shoulder at him. They kissed as best they could, both still short of breath from their orgasms. “If I promise to come back, will you let me go?” 

“How long will you be gone?” Justin smiled. 

“The way it feels to fuck you, not long,” Brian laughed. 

“Okay,” Justin smirked and relaxed so Brian could withdraw. 

Brian pulled out and disposed of the condom, happy that he’d persisted and impressed at the size of the load he’d blown into his lover. “It would never stand up to a repeat performance,” he laughed. 

“They aren’t supposed to,” Justin shook his head. He was already thinking about the bodyguard. 

Brian rolled onto his back and Justin turned over quickly to get close to his lover again. 

“That was hot,” Brian smiled. “You are hot.” 

Justin decided just to say what was on his mind. If he and Brian were going to make this work, he knew he shouldn’t stew on things. The lovemaking, however wonderful, was merely a diversion and now they needed to talk. “When does this bodyguard start anyway?” 

“Tomorrow, she’ll be here at eight to meet you. I’m sorry, Jus,” Brian sighed. 

“I’m sorry too. I was an ass about it. If it's a must have a bodyguard then okay. I work at home a lot; will I need someone then too?” 

“I was going to talk to you about that.” 

Justin interrupted him. “Will I want to hear this?” 

“I don’t know," Brian shrugged. "Do you want to keep living here?” 

“Why, where else would we live?” Justin said amazed. 

“Um… I do have a house, you know. I’m not Travis Baylor, remember, I’m Brian Kinney.” 

Justin stammered. “Yes…. I… um…” 

“Forgot?” Brian laughed. 

Justin smiled. “Yeah, I have the mindset that you don’t have any money, it’s hard to drop.” 

“Is this where I’m supposed to write you a check?” Brian laughed. 

“Yes and make sure it isn’t just a token either,” Justin rolled his eyes. 

“What was my check for? I didn’t look at it,” Brian smiled. 

“Do you really want to know?” 

“Yes, of course,” Brian glared at him. “How much was fucking me for a week worth to you?” 

“A hundred thousand,” Justin said softly. “I hated you but I thought you needed the money.” 

Brian smiled at how kind hearted the man he loved really was. “Five thousand a fuck, not bad,” Brian grinned. 

“You are such an asshole,” Justin shoved him. “It was more than that per time. I deducted your living expenses for the week from the total. Surely, you didn’t expect me to pay you for a week of fucking and feed you for nothing,” Justin rolled his eyes. 

“I see a lot of Wes in you,” Brian shook his head. 

“Would you rather I was Wes?” Justin asked, half joking but wondering anyway. 

“Nup,” Brian shook his head. “You like to have sex with me, Wes doesn’t,” Brian teased. 

Justin climbed on top of Brian and kissed Brian hard. “Just remember which brother can punish that tight little ass when they’re fucking you. Don’t get too cheeky with me.” 

“I’ll have to think about that,” Brian smirked. “Hmmm, cheeky…. Getting fucked, mmmm,” Brian laughed. 

Justin frowned. Brian had done it again, moved him away from the topic at hand. “What was going on when you were talking about Gary?” 

“Wes helps me to stay focused. He understands that sometimes it gets too much.” 

“What happened with Gary?” Justin persisted. 

Brian had hoped that Justin had missed the reference to Gary. He knew it was only a matter of time before Justin asked him about Patrick and as much as Justin was prominent in his heart now, he wasn’t ready to talk about Patrick yet. Even though Justin had a right to know what he was getting into, Brian was still nervous to tell Justin the whole truth. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “Gary was with me for as long as I can remember. Two days before I turned eighteen, there was a kidnap attempt and Gary was killed.” Brian could feel the tears welling in his eyes. This was harder to talk about than he’d thought. 

Justin held Brian. “Can you tell me what happened? Brian obviously had some unresolved issues about Gary. 

More? Fuck. You can do this Brian, he told himself. “I went with some friends from school for one of the other guy’s birthdays. We went to a restaurant and I sneaked outside for a smoke with Wes and Travis and two guys tried to grab me. Gary came out after me, saw them, there was a struggle and one of them pulled a gun and shot him. They tried to get me again but Travis and Wes stepped in and by now there were people everywhere. Wes shoved me behind him and they took off. Wes and I went in the ambulance but Gary didn’t make it to the hospital.” Brian’s voice added away. 

Justin held Brian tighter. He knew Brian was struggling. 

“Wes and I used to go home to his house after school and his wife used to bake for us. I thought for a long time it was my fault, Jus. If I hadn’t gone out for a smoke……” 

“No, it was their fault for trying to kidnap you. What happened with his wife?” 

“She’s my housekeeper now,” Brian said softly then bounced back quickly as usual. “They didn’t have any kids. She drives me crazy instead,” he smiled. “I still haven’t been home after my disappearing act. I did tell her I was coming here though. Jeff is a lot easier to shake than Margareet,” Brian laughed. 

Poor Brian, any other kid could go skylarking with his friends but Brian had done it and as a result of it, someone was killed. Wes and Brian seemed so flippant about everything but Justin was beginning to understand their behavior. They had to take all of this in their stride, there was no other way. Brian made light of the things that were really important to him. It was his safety mechanism. If he couldn’t keep on an even keel, Justin remembered seeing Wes pull Brian back to the present and not allow him to dwell on what had happened. Brian taking off and disappearing must have been an enormous bother to his minders. No wonder this Jeff person was so angry at Brian disappearing that way. Anything could have happened to him. “Why did you come here in the first place?” Justin knew that a change of topic was called for. Brian was getting upset talking about Gary. 

“I wanted to get away from everybody and everything. It gets hard sometimes,” Brian sighed. 

He understood where Brian was coming from. Living with that sort of pressure on a daily basis…. Well he couldn’t imagine what it was like. Justin wondered how long before he would feel that way and fought the urge to turn this topic into something difficult too. Although he had more questions, he could see Brian was tired. Justin smiled. “So, you would naturally rather live at your place?” 

“I’ll stay here if you want me too but my place is more secure and if you decide to work from there, you won’t need to have someone following you around as much.” 

Justin liked the sound of that. He still wasn’t too pleased at having a woman follow him around, particularly a woman with a gun. “She’ll be carrying a gun, won’t she?” 

“Yes, does that worry you?” 

“A bit,” Justin frowned. “But I guess if something goes wrong, carrying a gun would be useful.” It wasn’t as if she would be running around with it drawn all the time. He would only see it if he needed to see it and if he saw it, he’d probably be glad she had it. Justin looked at the clock on the nightstand. It was almost three. Time seemed to fly when he was with Brian. He wanted to make love again but they needed to sleep. He buried his head into Brian’s chest. “I’m fine with it,” he sighed. “Close your eyes. If I need to move tomorrow, I need some sleep.” 

Brian wrapped his arms tighter around Justin and closed his eyes too. He was relieved that Justin had agreed to the minder and wanted Justin to be safe. 


********


Wes was downstairs bright and early to get a good look at Justin’s FBI chicky, though he would never have referred to her that way to her face. Over the years he’d had his fair share of women but no one had ever affected his cock like this one. Angela was everything Wes had ever dreamed of with her soft green eyes and shoulder length light brown hair. Wes could see flecks of gold and red through her hair, depending on which angle the light hit her head. She was his height in three inch heels, which directed his attention to her delicate ankles and shapely legs. Her skirt was tight, just below her knees and the silk blouse she was wearing, clung softly to her ample breasts, gaping a little in the front to show her cleavage. Wes made as much small talk as he could before having to excuse himself and go upstairs to avoid being embarrassed by his condition. 

Justin had never seen his brother like this. He was tongue tied and behaving like a school boy. Wes was obviously attracted to Angela, you couldn’t miss it and neither did she. Brian just smirked; he thought this was a huge joke. Wes Taylor, his friend who was usually all business and no fun when it came to women had thawed into a melted, dripping puddle. What a hoot?” When Wes had commented the night before about Angela, Brian thought he was kidding but he could see now he wasn’t. Wes was clearly smitten. This was interesting. There was one girl in college, Deidre. She and Wes were hot and heavy for a while but when it ended, Wes was devastated. It took him a long time to bounce back and never really showed too much interest in anyone again. Wes had buried himself in work for a long time now, Brian was happy to see him come up for air. 

Wes hurried back to join the group after quickly relieving himself upstairs. He needed to get control of this but he found his mind wandering back to what it would feel like to hold her and had to turn around on the stairs and go back up again. Fuck he would spend the rest of his life in his room and she would be with Justin. “Get a grip, Taylor,” he growled at himself. “You aren’t a boy anymore.” Wes took a deep breath and attempted to go downstairs again. They were sitting in the bar area talking. Wes noticed that when she spoke to Justin she would touch him and wasn’t sure he liked that at all. 

Justin noticed Wes looking at him strangely and wondered what was happening to his brother. Brian was having trouble hiding his amusement. He knew exactly what was going on by the way Wes reacted each time Angela touched Justin. Brian stood up. 

“I think we should go back to my place so you can have a look at your new home,” Brian smiled at Justin. 

Justin jumped to his feet, excited. He wasn’t sure what to expect. Wes hadn’t mentioned Brian’s house and Justin was curious what it would be like. 

“Are you coming, Wes,” Brian smiled, choosing his words to increase his amusement. 

Wes shook his head. “I don’t think so,” he pouted. What started off as interest in Angela……….all Wes felt at the moment, was annoyed. “I have work to do,” he said coldly. “I’ve seen it.” he turned to Angela. “It was nice to meet you. I’m sure we’ll bump into each other again,” he smiled. Wes nodded at Justin and then disappeared. 

Justin glanced at Brian to see if he knew what was happening. He was about to ask but Brian frowned at him and shook his head. Justin decided to ask later. He followed Brian and Angela to the car. Angela sat with George in the front and Brian raised the center window so they could have some privacy. “What the fuck is going on with Wes?” Justin gasped. 

“I think he has a little crush on Angela,” Brian smiled. He was pleased to see Wes interested in anyone. 

“A little,” Justin shook his head. “He couldn’t have been more obvious. What I meant was, what did I do? He was glaring at me,” Justin sighed. 

Brian smiled. “It appears Angela is one of those people who likes to touch someone when they speak to them. She was talking to you the most, ergo; she was touching you all the time.” 

Justin was puzzled and waited for Brian to give him more information. 

Brian brushed their lips together and smiled. “I think big brother was jealous that baby brother had someone’s hands all over him,” Brian laughed. 

Justin sighed. “Surely Wes doesn’t think that I would be interested in her,” Justin gasped, finally realizing the implications of what Brian was saying. 

“Are you?” Brian smirked. 

Justin laughed. “Not even remotely.” Justin pulled a condom from his pocket and dropped his pants. He climbed into Brian’s lap. “Can you remind me why again?” 


********

Angela sat in the front seat with George, both trying to ignore the not so muffled sounds they were hearing from the back seat. Justin seemed nice enough but his brother was more her type, straight and handsome. She smiled as she remembered how attentive he was and how obviously affected he was by her. She turned to George. “Do you know Mr. Taylor well?” 

George pointed to the back seat. 

“No, the other one.” 

George smiled. “He’s been Mr. Kinney’s best friend ever since I started work at Kinney Corp. I believe they went to school together.” 

“He seems very nice,” she smiled. 

“He is. Mr. Kinney and Mr. Taylor are very close.” 

“I thought so. Do they spend much time together?” 

George glanced sideways. “Depends on how busy they are. Mr. Kinney doesn’t like to travel so much but Mr. Taylor travels for business all the time.” 

“Ahhh,” she smiled and went back to her thoughts. 


********


Wes drove to the office with his stomach churning. He knew he shouldn’t be angry with Justin, he hadn’t done anything. He tried to put Angela out of his mind but the image of her wouldn’t budge. He dialed Brian. “Will you be tied up all day or can we meet? No…….just you…… okay ……the club at three……. thanks, Brian.” He closed his cell. Maybe he was losing his mind? Brian would tell him the truth. 

Brian closed his cell and smiled. 

“What are you smiling about?” Justin continued playing with Brian’s cock. 

“Apart from the obvious, Wes wants to meet this afternoon.” 

“Is he okay?” Justin asked concerned. 

“I don’t think so. Miss Angela has had a very strange effect on him,” Brian grinned. “I assume you will be ferrying stuff back and forward all day?” 

“Probably,” Justin smiled. “I have meetings at Taylor’s the next three days so whatever I don’t get done today will have to wait. I’d prefer to be finished today. What do you have on?” 

“The same, I haven’t been to the office for two weeks so from tomorrow, I’ll need to clock some hours. I have a trip scheduled to London next week. Do you want to come?” 

Justin smiled. “I’d love to but I have commitments of my own. I haven’t exactly been working for the last two weeks either,” Justin grinned. “How long will you be gone?” 

“Nine days. I wish I could put it off, but I can’t,” Brian said sadly. He looked down at Justin who was sucking his cock again and pulled Justin up into his arms. We are nearly there and we can finish this later. Put your pants on before George stops the car and opens the door,’ Brian smiled. “A little shocking he can deal with, a lot; embarrasses him.” 

Justin put on his pants and looked out the window at a huge house in the distance. The car was moving towards it. “That’s your house?” 

Brian nodded. “I have a lot of guests from overseas, I need a big place. “Will you be ‘my hostess with the mostest’” Brian smiled. 

“I don’t think so,” Justin laughed. “I don’t think I will ever be ‘the little woman’,” Justin shook his head. “But I will be your lover,” he smiled. 

Brian laughed. “For that I will always be eternally grateful.” 

A strange faraway look passed across Justin’s face. “How long will forever be for us, Brian?” 

Brian pulled Justin into his arms. “I hope for a very long time.” 

George opened the car door. 

“Ready to see your new home?” Brian smiled. 

Justin jumped out of the car first. He looked at the house, it was very imposing. A small woman was standing at the front door, frowning. 

Brian took a deep breath, taking Justin’s hand as they walked towards her. “Margareet, this is Wes’ brother, Justin. He’s moving in with us.” 

She looked at Brian strangely and then smiled at Justin. “I’m pleased to meet you, Justin,” she smiled. 

Angela followed behind them. 

Brian turned to acknowledge her. “Angela is Justin’s shadow,” Brian laughed. “She’ll need quarters. 

“Brian, could I see you for a moment?” Margareet smiled. 

When they walked out of earshot of the others, she turned and glared at him. “I was worried about you. Why didn’t you call me?” she growled. 

“I’m sorry, things were hectic and you knew where I was,” Brian grumbled. “What do you think of Justin?” 

“He’s certainly handsome but what do you mean, he’s moving in?” She asked suspiciously. 

“I care about him and Justin’s gonna live with me,” Brian smiled. “I spent the last two weeks with him and …….I love him,” Brian grinned. 

Margareet hugged him. “I’m so happy for you, baby. I’ve been so worried about you since Patrick left us.” 

“Yeah, me too,” Brian grinned. 

“Wes’ brother?” 

Brian nodded. “He’s few years younger than us, I’d never met him before I went to stay there,” Brian smiled. “I really love him, Margareet.” 

She smiled and released Brian. “I’d better get Angela a room and you show Justin the house. Lunch will be ready at noon. Are you staying?” 

“I have to meet Wes at the club at three, he’s a bit shaken,” Brian frowned. 

“About you and Justin?” she asked. 

Brian smiled. “No, he’s all revved up about the lady talking to Justin. I think Wes likes her.” 

Margareet smiled. “He should have settled down ages ago.” 

“This one does it for him in a big way,” Brian laughed. 

“I’ll be hoping then. Do you think he’ll need a shove?” she asked. 

“More than likely,” Brian laughed louder. “Women are a mystery to him, me too, only Wes needs to be able to work them out, that’s all he has.” 

“You, show Justin around, please, I’ll call when lunch is ready.” Margareet ordered. She walked to Angela and smiled. “I’ll show you to your suite.” 

Angela smiled and followed Margareet into the house. 

“Is everything okay?” Justin asked. 

“I was in trouble for not calling,” Brian smiled. “She worries about me.” 

“She seems nice.” 

“Give her your schedule and she’s like an alarm clock,” Brian smiled. 

“That must be handy,” Justin laughed. “Are you going to show me around?” 

“Come inside.” Brian took Justin’s hand and pulled him up the stairs. 

The entry was enormous with two large sweeping staircases, one on each side of it. 

Brian smiled. “The one on the left goes to our suite and the one on the right, to the guest quarters. Brian took Justin room by room. Most of downstairs was devoted to entertainment areas. There was a ballroom, formal lounge and dining areas. The kitchen was huge and Margareet’s quarters were tucked behind it. There was an indoor and outdoor pool, a gymnasium, a media and meeting room and security. Brian introduced Justin to the staff as they came across them and the more Justin saw, the happier he was to be there. Brian’s house was incredible. Brian explained there were ten guest suites in the other wing. Angela would use one of those, permanently. She would be close enough but not too close. 

He took Justin’s hand and led him up to his rooms. Justin gasped as they went through the double doors that led to Brian’s suite. It was enormous, almost like an apartment but without the internal walls. Brian explained that he liked open plan, so, he’d had most of the internal walls removed. 

There were couches at various points littered throughout the open space and nearly a dozen large sculptures at other points. The bathroom was in the middle of the area but to the left and encased in glass. The shower was the multi-jet steam variety and the bath, round and more than big enough for two. The toilet was discreetly hidden behind the eucalyptus room and a party could have been held in the spa. Even though the bathroom was ultra modern, surrounding it were more large naked sculptures, kind of Roman, Justin thought. He felt as if he had stepped back in time. The bedroom section was further into the space with an enormous bed that was covered in different colored cushions with a large canopy suspended from the ceiling. The office was at the far end and the only section with walls. Even though the room was filled with large objects, it was spacious because of its size. 

“Brian, it’s beautiful,” Justin smiled. 

“Thanks, it’s home. I’m comfortable here.” Brian pulled Justin close and whispered in his ear. “I hope you will be too.” 

“I’m happy to be here with you,” Justin said, turning his face so their lips met. He wound his arms around Brian’s neck and felt their bodies melt together. 


********


Brian climbed out of bed, kissing Justin softly as he went. “I have to meet Wes at three. I gotta go,” he grinned. 

Justin nodded and then closed his eyes again. 

Brian showered quickly, dressed and ran downstairs. 

Wes was sitting in the steam room when Brian arrived at the club. 

Brian looked through the glass in the door, at the way Wes was sitting. His shoulders were slumped forward and he looked miserable. Brian opened the door and strolled inside. He sat down next to Wes and closed his eyes, the heat always felt so good. “What’s up?” 

“I’ve gone round the twist,” Wes sighed. 

Brian smiled. “I noticed.” 

“Was it really obvious?” Wes was scared. How much of a fool had he made of himself? 

“To me…. yes. To Justin…..he couldn’t work out what the fuck was going on with you…..Angela…..” 

Wes waited, hoping he would like what Brian was about to say. He hung on the sound of her name. 

“She would’ve had to be on crack to have missed it,” Brian shrugged. 

“Did she say anything about me?” Wes asked. His stomach was still churning. Did she like him? 

“Are you sure you’re thirty one and not fourteen?” Brian frowned. 

Wes sighed and closed his eyes. “Yeah, I guess. I told you I’d gone crazy.” 

Poor Wes, Brian thought. He was clueless. Brian glanced at Wes who was slumped down again. “For one thing, sit up fucking straight or she will be taller than you. If you want her, go get her,” Brian sighed. 

“I can’t,” he whined. “You know I haven’t…….” 

Brian rolled his eyes. “To start with, stop looking so fucking desperate,” he sighed. 

“Do I look desperate?” 

“In the worst possible way,” Brian laughed. “She's probably already sure she has your balls.” 

“So, what do I do?” He whined. 

Wes more than competently ran a large company and one small woman had sent him into meltdown. “Be polite but ignore her,” Brian smiled. He knew Wes was a good catch. Angela was a smart girl. She would’ve worked that out by now. Brian had watched the way she reacted to Wes’ attention. All that touching Justin only started after Wes got the first hard on and Brian could see what she was doing. She’d played Wes like a violin and the result was the blithering mess sitting beside him. “Do you really want her?” 

Wes sighed again. 

“You barely spoke to her, are you sure?” Brian persisted. 

Wes nodded. 

“Okay, you need to turn it around or she will always have the upper hand. If you want a relationship with this woman then you need to get back onto equal ground again. Come for dinner tonight and for god’s sake pull yourself together first,” Brian sighed. 

“I get tongue tied when I try and speak to her,” Wes sighed. 

“And she knows it,” Brian laughed. “When was the last time you took over someone’s company?” 

“Last year.” 

“Did you go into the negotiations with your hat in your hand begging for them to consider your offer?” Brian smiled. 

Wes smiled for the first time. “I see your point.” 

“You can’t hurry something like this, it will take time. Vague interest is okay but anything more at this point and you are just sacrificing your balls and we will all have to watch them roll around on a platter,” Brian said as he shook his head. 

“Is that what you did with Justin?” Wes laughed. 

“I saw the effect I was having on him right from the beginning and I stayed away from him. I used to go to my room and not come down at night. It drove him crazy,” Brian laughed. 

“Did you know as soon as you saw him that he was the one?” 

“Pretty much,” Brian smiled. “My stomach was doing somersaults. I only pushed it away a few times because I wasn’t sure how you would react. I wanted to be sure it was more than me wanting to just fuck him.” 

“Were you compromising when you let him……?” 

Brian smiled. “I didn’t even think about it, it just happened that way.” He laughed. “I knew it was love when I was prepared to have sex on his terms and I’d done it without thinking about it. It was never a compromise, being with Justin makes me happy.” 

“Do you feel he same as you did with Patrick?” Wes asked. 

Brian smiled. “Yes and no. They are very different people but the feeling from inside me is the same. With Justin though, it’s more equal. With Patrick, I was always the bottom. He loved me and took care of me and every time he took me in his arms I knew how it would be. I always wanted him to posses me. With Jus, it’s different. I want it all. Our bodies belong to each other.” 

“You got around to that, did you?” Wes rolled his eyes. 

“The balance is now restored.” Brian laughed. “The amazing thing that I have with Justin is something I’ve never experienced before. Most of the people in my life have always taken care of me. With Justin ……., I want to take care of him and I’m happier than I’ve ever been doing it. I like the feeling,” Brian smiled. 

“What time for dinner?” 

“Eight but if you behave like an ass again, I’ll send you home. Don’t make the same mistake you made with Deidre,” Brian warned. 

Wes nodded. He was so in love with Deidre in college, he would have given her anything. It was great for a while but she always called all the shots until she eventually left him because he as a doormat. He retreated for a long time after that and when he finally picked himself up and dusted himself off, he decided it was too hard and he didn’t want to play anymore. Angela was the first woman he’d shown any interest in since. His head was interested but his cock was out of control. Brian was right, he would have to get it together and fast, if dinner was at eight. Wes felt Brian take his hand and looked at his friend. 

“If she is the one, give yourself a chance. Now I have to go,” Brian smiled. “See you later.” 

When Brian arrived home, Justin was still in bed. 

“I thought you intended to move today.” Brian said as he lay on the bed next to Justin. 

“That was before someone fucked me into the mattress,” Justin laughed. “Then I only wanted to lay here in case he came back and wanted to do it again. 

“Anyone I know?” Brian grinned. 

“I suppose,” Justin laughed. “I think he lives here because this is the scene of the crime.” 

“I better inspect the evidence,” Brian grinned again. “This will require a thorough examination,” he grinned then laughed as he reached for the lube. “We only have an hour; your brother is coming for dinner at eight.” 

“Then we better hurry,” Justin smiled and lifted his legs up onto Brian’s shoulders. 


********


Wes was waiting in the sitting room when Angela wandered downstairs. 

Margareet had spent some time in the afternoon helping Angela get settled. She’d asked dozens of questions about Wes Taylor and was thrilled that Margareet was more than happy to answer each and every one of them. He seemed like a genuinely nice man who was usually preoccupied with business. Margareet said if he behaved the way Mr. Kinney said he did, Wes must be very interested in her. Dating was something Angela wasn’t very good at either. Her job was very time intensive and left little time for recreation. Maybe looking after Justin would give her the opportunity to get to know Wes better. He was Justin’s brother and he would probably be around quite a bit. Margareet had warned her Wes was coming tonight and had suggested that her red dress would be appropriate for dinner. Mr. Kinney suggested everyone to dress for dinner for Justin’s first night at home and Angela thought it was sweet. She’d read the profile about how they met and thought it was romantic. Imagine being in hiding and still finding the person of your dreams? Now that was romantic. 

“Mr. Taylor,” Angela said smiling. “It’s nice to see you again.” 

“Call me, Wes. I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot of each other,” Wes smiled. 

Angela smiled as Wes held out his hand to shake hers. His handshake was firm but still gentle and as they touched he looked directly into her eyes and smiled. Fuck, what a smile, she thought. Their contact lingered a little longer than it should have and Wes was the first to break away. 

Wes was pleased that he broke away first. Brian was right and he was determined not to fuck this up. He’d returned to his office and drawn up a plan of attack. This was like any other merger and he needed to keep his wits about him. Wes smiled at her. “Can I get you a drink?” 

“Just sparkling water, thanks,” she smiled. “Alcohol and my job don’t mix.” 

“Brian told me you come highly recommended. Jeff sang your praises over and over,” he smiled. 

“He was concerned that because I was a woman, my gender would be a problem,” she laughed. “Some men can’t reconcile to a woman being in control of their safety.” 

“Brian always judges employees based on their abilities,” he smiled. “If the woman can do the job, it shouldn’t be a problem,” he shrugged. 

“That’s what I always believed but sometimes people need convincing,” Angela laughed. “I tend to get judged by my appearance and not my skills.” 

Wes smirked. “Does that mean I should be scared?” 

“Only if you intend to harm Justin on my watch,” she laughed. 

“The idea of a capable and strong woman sounds appealing,” Wes smiled as he handed her the drink he’d just poured. “It might be nice to feel safe and taken care of.” 

Angela stepped forward and took her drink. She stood close to him for a few seconds and then stepped back. “Have you ever needed security?” 

Wes recovered quickly, although his heart was still pounding. “I’m not important enough,” he laughed. 

“Everyone is important in their own special way,” she smiled. “Circumstances sometimes call for more drastic measures.” 

Wes smiled. “Do you always live in with your employers?” 

“Usually, I like to have control of my client’s safety. In the past, I’ve always done short term watches. This is the first time I have accepted a long term position.” 

“Do you mind me asking about this?” Wes smiled. 

“No, not at all,” she smiled. 

“Why the change from short stints to long?” Wes asked. He wanted to know as much about her as he could. 

“I used to travel a lot…. You know …. Never in the same place for very long,” she sighed. It was very difficult to form any personal relationships away from my clients. Justin doesn’t travel a lot and his work keeps him in the same place. I realize that he may travel with Mr. Kinney but that won’t be commonplace and his security is already top notch. This year I am looking forward to making an attempt at a life for myself. I’m twenty nine and I’ve never had a boyfriend. There was never time, I hope now there will be,” she smiled. 

“I’ve never been a fan of relationships for same reason. Women usually have a problem with the amount of hours I work,” Wes sighed. “My job is very demanding and it’s always made seeing someone difficult,” he admitted. 

“Surely, it isn’t the quantity of time but rather the quality of the time you spend with someone that matters,” she smiled. “I want the fairy tale complete with all the anticipation and butterflies,” she laughed. 

Wes knew what she meant. He could feel the butterflies in his stomach the moment he laid eyes on her. “That sounds nice,” he smirked. “I wouldn’t mind finding that myself.” He looked into her eyes and was sure she was the one. 


*********


Justin poked his head around the door to Brian’s office. It was getting late and he knew Brian was buried in work and had lost track of time. “If dinner was at eight why are we still up here at eight thirty?” Justin asked. 

“So Wes can spend some time with Angela,” Brian chuckled. “Margareet will make our apologies and we’re having dinner here at nine.” 

“Is that for Wes’ benefit?” Justin smiled. 

“And mine,” Brian smirked. “I want us to spend your first night here in bed.” 

“Why Mr. Kinney, that may be the most romantic thing you have ever said to me,” Justin smiled. “And maybe the best offer too, dinner in bed with the man I love, mmmm, nice.” 

“So now it comes out,” Brian smirked. “You’re one of those.” 

Justin walked through the door and moved slowly over to Brian who was still at his desk. He pulled out Brian’s chair and stood in front of it. “Where as I’ll admit that the idea of my lover doing something romantic for me turns me on…..” Justin started. “The way it affects me may not be what you expect,” Justin smiled. He lifted Brian’s tee over his head and then slowly ran his hands down Brian’s arms which were still in the air. As his hands slowly descended, caressing Brian bronzed torso, Justin looked deeply into his lover’s eyes. When he reached the elastic in Brian’s sweats, Justin pushed him back into the chair and wriggled them down to his ankles. Brian kicked them off, eager to see what his partner was proposing. 

“Now I’m naked, what do you have in mind?” Brian smiled. 

“A few things,” Justin grinned. “But I want to start with this one in particular.” He took Brian’s hand and helped him up. 

“Are we going somewhere?” Brian asked. 

“No.” Justin walked around the desk but pulled Brian across it. “You are going to bend over this desk,” Justin smiled. “So I can fuck the CEO of Kinney Corp right here, right now.” 

Brian felt his stomach back flip as he spread his legs and lay his chest on the cold glass. He looked up as Justin tore off his clothes and then moved back behind the desk. When Justin fondled his balls, Brian sighed. “Hmmmm.” He closed his eyes, relaxing as he felt Justin’s tongue sliding down his crack and over his entry. Brian heard the top of the lube open with a snap and felt his knees go weak. 

Justin roughly caressed Brian’s buttocks squeezing them as his tongue continued his ministrations. “Do you want me?” he whispered. 

“Yes,” Brian sighed and thrust his butt out further. 

“Tell me how much,” Justin whispered again as his tongue lapped at Brian’s hole. “Here?” 

“More?” Brian began to pant. 

Justin slowly massaged Brian’s anus with his finger while continuing to lick at the same time. 

“Mmmmm,” Brian sighed and stretched his arms out in front of him to elongate his body further. When he felt Justin’s finger penetrate him, he moaned loudly. 

Justin smiled, prepared his lover quickly and sheathed up. He massaged the head of his cock against Brian’s opening, taking his time and ignoring the pleas of his lover for speed. Brian was always so tight and it took all Justin’s concentration to proceed slowly. 

“Fuck me, Jus,” Brian moaned. 

“Soon, baby, soon,” Justin sighed as he continued pressing the head of his cock into his lover. 

Justin was driving him crazy and Brian wished Justin was fully inside him now. His cock was hard and pressing against the underside of the glass desk. The cold was making his quiver and he cried out as Justin slid completely inside him. “Oh, yesssssss.” Brian breathed out heavily as he tried to adjust to the fullness inside him. 

Justin waited patiently, kissing Brian’s back while he waited for his lover to adjust. By the time Brian began to push back against him, Justin was relieved to be able to thrust. He started slowly, savoring the feeling of sliding in and out of his lover. Justin used Brian’s hips to guide him and every few thrusts, ground deeper inside the man he loved. Every time he was inside Brian, he could feel the power he had over him. Brian belonged to him and his body was his to do anything he wanted. Justin loved to see this very vulnerable Brian who was totally in his to control. He quickened his pace as Brian pushed back hard against him again. 

“More,” Brian sighed. 

Justin needed no encouragement to fuck Brian harder. He was so close now, they both were. His thrusts became wild and fast, closing his eyes and allowing himself to be swept away in the frenzy. Brian was sighing out of control making Justin even more aroused than he thought was possible. Justin reached around and pumped Brian’s cock a few times. When Brian cried out as he came, Justin too plummeted over the edge and filled the condom. He collapsed on top of Brian, exhausted. 

They both lay gasping for breath. 

Neither one was sure how long they lay fused together but as their breathing returned to normal, Brian smiled. This felt so perfect, so right, he hoped his forever with Justin lasted for a long, long time. “You said a few, what else did you have in mind?” Brian asked. 

Justin pulled out and removed the condom. He tied it off and threw it in the bin. He carefully helped Brian to his feet and smiled. “We should eat first and then we will need the Jacuzzi.” 


********


The conversation flowed throughout dinner. Margareet had made their host’s apologies saying they just couldn’t make it as planned. Wes smiled. Why wasn’t he surprised? He knew Brian was giving him some time with Angela. 

“This will probably be the norm,” he laughed. 

“I’d better make plans for my evenings then,” she smiled. 

Wes smiled. “You can always have friends over, I’m sure Brian wouldn’t mind.” 

“So what are you doing for dinner tomorrow night,” she laughed. 

Wes shrugged. “I’m sorry, I have plans.” It nearly killed him to say the words but he knew he couldn’t give in so easily. “The next few days are very hectic for me but could I call you?” he smiled. 

Angela was disappointed, Wes could tell. He reached out and took her hand, raising it slowly to his lips and allowing them to linger on her palm. He kissed it softly and then turned her hand over and kissed the back of her hand gently. 

“That would be nice,” she smiled. She could feel the butterflies going crazy in her stomach. 

Wes begged his body to not give him away but he knew if he stayed much longer, he would lose his battle. “I really need to go. I had a nice time tonight,” he smiled. “I’m glad Brian and Jus couldn’t make it.” 

“I am too,” she admitted. She was astounded that Wes hadn’t made more of a move on her and a little disappointed. “I’ll walk you out,” she offered. When they reached the front door, she turned and pressed her body against his. 

Wes felt his cock getting hard and stepped back quickly through the open door. “I’ll call you,” he smiled. 

Angela nodded and watched him get into his Lexus and drive away. Damn, she thought. Why hadn’t he kissed her? She all but threw herself against him. 

Wes battled to control his hard on all the way home. He pulled the car into his driveway and ran through the front door and up the stairs. Relieved when he closed his door, Wes tore off his clothes and headed to the shower to jerk off. Fuck, she was hot. 

Angela was lying in bed, thinking about Wes. He was gorgeous and she wanted him. 


********


The next day, Angela escorted Justin to work. She tactfully quizzed Justin about his brother and hoped she would catch a glimpse of Wes at Taylor’s but he was in meetings all day. When they left for the evening, she was even more disappointed that she hadn’t seen him all day. Justin caught on quickly and couldn’t help smile. Just before he left he sneaked into Wes’ office for a quick word. 

“Hey, you’ve been busy today,” Justin smiled. 

“Yeah,” Wes sighed. “I’ve had meeting on top of meeting, what’s up?” 

“Just thought I’d let you know that Angela has been subtly asking about you.” 

Wes grinned. “Has she?” 

“Yep,” Justin laughed. “So, dinner was okay last night?” 

“Hmmm,” Wes smiled. “We talked, yeah it was nice. What happened with you and Brian?” 

Justin smirked at his brother. 

“Don’t tell me, I get the picture,” Wes laughed. 

“I never thanked you for inviting Brian to stay,” Justin smiled. 

“Are you happy?” 

“Happier than I’ve ever been,” Justin admitted. “Wes, he’s just wonderful.” 

“I’ve known that for nearly twenty years now. Brian is a good guy. He stands back a lot but once he throws himself in, nothing is too much for someone he loves.” Wes hugged his brother. “I’m happy for you, there’s no one better.” 

“Do you want to see Angela before we go?” Justin asked. 

“Yes, but I’m not going to,” Wes laughed. 

“Ahhh,” Justin smiled knowingly. “Games…. I get the picture.” 

“I was behaving like a teenage boy when I first met her but I’m sure she will be more interested in a man.” 

“One in particular, I think,” Justin laughed. “The two of you will give me something to keep me occupied while Brian is away. He hasn’t even gone yet and I miss him already,” Justin sighed. 

“How long is he away for?” 

“Nine days, I think. It sounds like an eternity.” 

“You better get used to it, he travels a bit. Why don’t you go with him?” Wes asked. 

“I can’t. I’ve got too much going on. I told him, maybe next time,” Justin shrugged. 

“I can handle things here if you want to go,” Wes offered. 

“Brian isn’t Randall and I’m a lot more responsible than I used to be. I was an ass when dad was alive. I never came to work, I spent money faster than we earned it, I’m sorry, Wes.” 

“Ancient history,” Wes smiled. “You more than pull your weight around here. Dad would be very proud of you, so am I. I love you, Jus.” 

“You can’t help yourself,” Justin smirked. “I’m so loveable. Just ask your best friend,” he laughed. 

“I don’t need to. I know how much he loves you.” 

“What was he like when he was married to Patrick?” Justin asked as casually as he could. 

Wes smiled; he knew his brother was curious. “Have you asked Brian?” 

“No,” Justin sighed. “He always looks so sad when Patrick’s name is mentioned. 

“Brian loved him very much but that doesn’t mean he loves you any less. When Brian loves, it’s with his whole heart and you, my boy, are lucky because now he loves you,” Wes smiled. “If you’re bothered about it, talk to him, he’ll tell you.” 

“I will when the time is right,” Justin sighed. “Just tell me what they were like together.” 

Wes sighed at his brother’s persistence. “It was like a fairytale, Patrick on the white horse carrying Brian off into the distance.” 

Justin nodded. It bothered him that he didn’t know anything about Patrick. They were together for eight years and Justin knew that if Patrick hadn’t died, they probably would still be together. The night that Brian cried in his arms about Patrick, Justin could see the depth of feeling Brian had for his husband. 

“Don’t try and be like Patrick. Brian loves you the way you are. You and Patrick are very different,” Wes smiled. Justin wanted to feel reassured but in the pit of his stomach, Patrick was still gnawing at him. 


********


Brian was preparing for his trip so he was putting in long hours in his office for the last few days. At least he’d been forced to use his office at home, so seeing Justin was still possible. The office at Kinney Corp needed to be redecorated after his afternoon of destruction. Hopefully, it would be completed by the time he came back from his trip. Brian smiled when he thought about how senseless that time was. Misunderstandings had almost ruined his life. The idea of Justin not being with him was intolerable. Thank God Wes had made him see reason. 

He was enjoying being in an equal relationship. It was exciting not knowing who would take control. Brian found himself smiling all the time. He didn’t want to be away from Justin for nine whole days but he really didn’t have any choice. 

Justin poked his head around Brian’s office door and smiled. “You need to take a break and eat something.” 

“I’m almost finished and then we can….” Brian smirked. 

“Not tonight Mr. Kinney,” Justin laughed. “It’s nearly three in the morning and I have a seven thirty meeting.” 

“Three,” Brian gasped, looking up at the clock. He pushed back his chair and stood up. “I’m sorry, Jus. I have so much work to do before I go,” he sighed. His time with Justin lately was wonderful but his work had been just piling up. His job was very demanding and when Patrick died he had no social life beyond tricking every now and again. Work had become a monster requiring all of his time. Between his daily operations and his work for the Board, Brian was floundering, he didn’t want to be behind his desk all the time; he wanted to be in bed holding Justin. Everything was taking twice as long as it should have because his head was full of his lover. 

Justin took his hand. “Are you gonna eat?” 

“I’m not hungry,” Brian sighed. “Let’s go to bed.” 

They removed their clothes and climbed in. Brian gathered Justin into his arms. “When I get back, I’ll reduce my workload,” he smiled. 

Justin cuddled closer. “That would be good.” 

Being so close to Justin always made him hard. Brian could feel Justin’s skin against his own. Fuck, he thought as his cock continued to think for itself. Justin’s leg was across his thighs and it was making his crazy. He tried to reason with his cock but it wasn’t inclined to be thoughtful and let Justin get some sleep. The battle inside Brian raged on. 

Justin opened one eye. Brian’s hard cock was nudging his leg. He smiled and said casually. “Not feeling tired?” 

“Yeah, I’m tired,” Brian sighed. “Get some sleep; you have to get up early.” 

Justin rolled on top of Brian and kissed him softly. 

“Jus, you aren’t helping,” he whispered. 

“Depends on what the goal is,” Justin laughed. “YOU obviously won’t get any sleep until we take care of this.” He rubbed his body against Brian’s hard on. .

Brian closed his eyes, relieved. “I can’t help it, I want you all the time,” Brian panted as the pleasure began to course through him. 

Justin lifted Brian’s arms over his head and continued grinding their cocks together. He kissed Brian over and over as they bodies melted together. “Mmmm,” Justin moaned softly. He was now every bit as turned on as Brian. 

Brian was sighing now with Justin’s every movement and could feel his orgasm building. “I love you,” he panted as shot his load between their bodies. A minute later he felt Justin cum as well. They lay fused together in a lather of perspiration and cum, both men panting to catch their breath. 

Justin whispered in Brian’s ear. “I finish at seven tomorrow. If you can wind up about the same time, we could spend the night fucking,” he smiled. 

Brian smiled. “I’ll be finished when you get home.” 

“Promise?” Justin said. 

Brian sighed. “Oh yeah, I promise.” 

They didn’t bother to clean up and closed their eyes, both were exhausted. 


********


When Brian woke up, Justin was gone. He padded barefoot and naked to the shower in desperate need of water. Twenty minutes in the hot shower and Brian was feeling like Brian again. He dressed quickly and was at his desk when Annalise arrived. 

She handed him a folder. “That’s your itinerary, have a look and see if you want any changes,” she smiled. 

“Get me Harold in HR. I’m drowning in all this shit,” Brian sighed. 

Annalise was relieved. Brian had far too much work but she knew if she had suggested it before he knew he was ready, Brian would have taken her head off. “I already gave him a brief and he has three candidates for you to look at,” she smiled. 

Brian smiled. “You are a gem.” 

“I know,” she laughed. She’d worked for Brian for five years now and knew him very well. “I’ll tell them to organize the interviews. Do you want to do the second interviews?” 

“No, get me recommendations and invite them to a dinner here. I want to watch them for a while.” He knew that HR would give him people who were eminently qualified but he would be working closely with them and their personalities would be important. He flipped through his travel arrangements. “You can stay in my suite. Justin won’t be coming.” 

“Fine,” she smiled. She wasn’t sure if Brian would need privacy on this trip, so had arranged a separate room. “It’s easier when we are in the same place.” 

Brian nodded. He handed her the files he’d worked on last night. “Get those actioned and I’ll get the Pharmaceutical Division crap to you before the meeting at one. How long do you need with it?” 

“About an hour or so,” Annalise smiled. 

Brian nodded and went back to work. 

The day passed quickly again. Between meetings and research for the meetings tomorrow, it was gone before Brian even realized. He finished his last meeting just after seven and Justin was already naked and in bed when Brian came upstairs. Dinner was set up on a mobile near the bed and Justin was lying on his back with his arms over his head, relaxing. 

“You made it,” Justin smiled. “Hungry first or shower first?” 

“Quick shower and then let’s eat,” Brian smiled. “I’ll be fast.” He tore off his clothes and ran to the bathroom and in less than five minutes he was back. 

They fed each other from the platters, stopping periodically to kiss and to steal the food from the other’s mouth. Brian kept wondering how he would stand to be away from Justin for so long, nine days was an eternity. 

“What time is your flight tomorrow?” Justin asked. 

“Six. Will you be around before I go?” 

“No, I have a meeting till five and it will probably run overtime. We’ll have to say goodbye tonight,” Justin smiled. 

“I don’t want to go,” Brian frowned. 

Justin pulled Brian into his arms and held him. “I wish I could come with you,” he sighed. 

“I wish you could too,” Brian said wistfully. 

They made love, then ate, then made love again until the morning. By the time Justin left for work, both men were definitely out of commission for the next few days at least. Brian rang on his way to the airport but Justin was still in his meeting. He’d have to wait until he arrived to talk to his lover again. 


********


They managed phone sex a few times while Brian was away but it just lacked the personal touch that both of them needed and wanted so much. 

Justin dragged himself around the office, barely going through the motions. Wes decided that Justin would have to travel with Brian from now on or no one would get anything done. He didn’t really want Angela to go away but Justin was miserable. They’d had two dates and he was pleased with the way things were heading for them. It was getting harder to keep his hands off her so maybe a few days break would help his perspective. It was the middle of the sixth day and Wes couldn’t stand it any longer. He burst into Justin’s office and demanded he and Angela come with him. 

“Where are we going?” Justin grumbled. 

“To the airport, I booked you and Angela tickets to London. You are driving me crazy.” 

“I can’t, Wes, I have things to do,” Justin sighed. 

“Everything will keep till you get back. You aren’t doing anything except moping around, anyway. Brian doesn’t know, so surprise him,” Wes smiled. “He’s almost as bad as you.” 

“I don’t have anything with me,” Justin objected. 

“You don’t need anything, buy what you want when you get there,” Wes smiled. 

Angela sat smiling in the back seat. Wes was so thoughtful and caring, everyday she found herself liking him more and more. 

They arrived just before the flight closed and said their goodbyes quickly. Wes slipped his hand into Angela’s and squeezed her hand. Justin didn’t notice, it was all happening too fast. He was so excited to be seeing Brian again that everything else didn’t matter. 

Wes rang Annalise to let her know Justin was coming and for her to make sure it was a surprise for Brian. She sounded relieved and Wes knew Brian had been as big a pain as Justin was. 

Brian returned to his suite after another grueling day. He just wanted to go home. When he went into his room to fall into bed, he found Justin waiting for him. They didn’t speak. Brian gathered Justin into his arms and held him tightly. “Don’t you ever leave me again,” Brian whispered. 

“I didn’t leave you, you left me,” Justin corrected him. “If you have to travel then I’ll have to come with you from now on.” 

Brian sighed. “Absolutely.” 

They ravaged each other for hours until both fell asleep, exhausted. 

Annalise changed the times of Brian’s first two meetings until later in the day, to give them some more time together. She was grateful Brian would be civil again, he’d been a real pain so far this trip. Angela camped in with her. It was only for a few days and she needed to be close to Justin. They ordered dinner in and took the opportunity to get acquainted. 

The next morning Brian smiled when he woke with Justin in his arms. This was the way it was supposed to be, Justin at his side. He never wanted Justin too far away from him ever again. 

Justin was enjoying the feeling of Brian holding him. The last week had been awful and he wondered how he ever survived before Brian came into his life. The look on Brian’s face when he’d walked into the room and saw him made Justin’s fears about Patrick just disappear. Justin had no doubts that Brian loved him by the way Brian’s knees buckled when their eyes met. “What time do you need to get up?” 

“Knowing Annalise, she already cancelled my meetings before lunch,” Brian smiled. “So you are stuck with me for a few hours yet.” 

Justin sighed. “You are so hard to take but if you fuck me again, I’ll forgive you,” he laughed. 

“Okay,” Brian smiled and rolled on top of his lover. 


********


The next few days passed quickly. Brian didn’t mind the endless meetings when he knew Justin would be waiting for him when he returned to the hotel. Justin noticed that Angela was quieter than usual. He hoped it was because she missed his brother. The last week Wes had been more attentive to her and she was used to seeing him for lunch every day. He noticed she spent a lot of time on the phone and couldn’t help smile about it. 

They traveled back in the jet, which made traveling in first class on a commercial aircraft, seem like slumming in comparison. Brian’s plane was designed to his specifications which meant he demanded a bedroom. Justin couldn’t complain. They made love all the way home. 

The flight was almost over, another hour and they would be home. Justin lay holding Brian as he dozed in and out of sleep. The trip was exhaustive and Justin knew Brian was tired. When Brian appointed his new assistant, they would have more time together and Justin couldn’t wait. He wondered if Patrick used to fuck Brian on their trips home. He didn’t feel threatened, well not really but Patrick was Brian’s husband and Brian had made no mention of them making their arrangement more formal. He had to wonder if Brian’s relationship with Patrick…….Justin was jolted from his thought by Brian’s voice. 

“What are you thinking about?” Brian said softly. 

“I thought you were asleep,” Justin smiled. “You have another forty five or so before you need to dress.” 

“Mmmm,” Brian sighed and clambered closer to Justin. “I like this. Traveling won’t be bad if you’re with me.” 

“I’ll always be with you,” Justin grinned. ”You won’t get away from me again.” 

“That’s good but you didn’t answer my question. What were you thinking about,” Brian asked again. He knew it was about Patrick. Justin always got such a far away look on his face when Patrick was on his mind. “You can tell me,” he said softly. 

“How long did Patrick work for you before you knew he was more than a bodyguard?” Justin asked. 

“A month before I told him how I felt, but I knew straight away,” Brian smiled. "When my stomach does somersaults it’s usually a dead giveaway.” 

“Do I do that to you, make your stomach do somersaults,” Justin asked slowly. 

“Of course, that’s how I knew I loved you,” Brian smiled. 

“When did that happen?” Justin asked with interest. 

“When you opened the door and told me I could stay. You were so hot with your cock tenting that way in your pants,” Brian grinned. “Every time I saw you, you were in varying stages of salute,” he laughed. 

Justin kissed Brian’s forehead and felt Brian snuggle closer. “I couldn’t help it. It was the way you were looking at me and in a second I was hard again.” 

“That’s because I knew you were the one only I kept thinking, Wes wouldn’t approve so I tried to stay away from you.” 

“But I climbed into bed you and it all went to hell after that,” Justin laughed. 

“Not hell, heaven,” Brian smiled. 

“What made you and Patrick decide to get married?” Justin asked boldly. 

“We loved each other, we knew it was forever and so he asked me,” Brian smiled. 

Justin smiled. “Brian?” 

“Mmmm,” Brian smiled. 

“Do you think Wes approves of us now?” Justin asked. 

“Ahuh,” Brian smiled. 

“He and Angela are getting along these days. I think she missed him the last few days,” Justin smiled. He wanted to say, marry me, but didn't know how to phrase the words so he wouldn't sound jealous that Brian had married Patrick and hadn't asked him. 

Brian had seen her on the phone as well. It was time Wes settled down. If Wes was half as happy with Angela as he was with Justin then Wes would be a very happy man. Brian noticed Justin had gone quiet all of a sudden. He could sense Justin's concerns. He remembered when Patrick proposed to him how shocked he was but it turned out to be wonderful. Brian knew that he and Justin were forever as well, the week they were apart proved that. He nearly went insane when Justin was away from him, it was time. Brian turned onto his side and propped up on one elbow. “I was thinking we should get married.” 

“Huh?” Justin gasped. 

“I didn’t expect so little enthusiasm in your answer,” Brian frowned. 

Justin recovered quickly. “No, that isn’t my answer; you surprised me that’s all. Yes.” 

“That’s sort of better, I guess,” Brian kept frowning. He'd expected that Justin would be happier but he just looked confused. 

Justin pushed Brian onto his back and climbed on top of him. “It would make me so happy to marry you.” 

“Why?” Brian asked. He wanted to be sure that he and Justin were thinking the same way. 

“Because we love each other and want to be together, forever,” Justin smiled. He crashed his mouth over Brian’s and kissed him till they were both breathless. 

When they finally parted, Brian gasped. “That’s more what I had in mind,” he smiled. As soon as he heard Justin say they loved each other and forever in the same sentence, he relaxed. Brian remembered he had reacted the same way when Patrick suggested they marry. It was an omen that even though the first time was wonderful, the last time would be even better. 



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