Fun in the Sun

Chapter 5

“Hey.”

Brian opened his eyes to the gentle caress of his face and a pair of sparkling blue eyes gazing down at him. He smiled up at the morning fresh face. A face that was now free of dark circles under the eyes and worry lines across the forehead. A few carefree days were all it took to restore the sunshine back into Justin’s face.

The boys had spent the previous day lounging in the solarium. In between raindrops, they ventured out into the garden to become up close and personal with nature. Justin took out his colored pencils and began to fill in his charcoal sketch to do the garden justice. When he completed his drawing, he presented it to Seamus who immediately commissioned a frame for it.

“Hey,” Brian replied, as he reached up to gently tug on a blond lock that had fallen across Justin’s face.

“What shall we do today?” Justin asked.

“Anything you want,” Brian immediately replied. Justin laid his head down on Brian’s chest listening to the strong heartbeat and feeling the rhythmic breathing. He felt Brian’s arms envelop him, making Justin feel loved and giving him a sense of security. Justin inhaled the heady scent of his lover’s skin.

“Can we stay here?”

“In bed?” Brian asked with mirth. Justin snorted. “Yes, Sunshine, we can stay right here, in this bed or we can take over the solarium again. Seamus won’t mind.” Sunny Florida still wasn’t.

“I don’t think Seamus minds whatever you do. You being a fellow countryman,” Justin snarked from Brian’s chest.

“Are ya meaning that my ancestors are from the ole sod?” Brian said in an exaggerated brogue. Justin gave Brian’s chest a little smack then quickly kissed the nearest nipple.

“How long can we stay here?” Justin asked after a while.

“At the B&B, for as long as you like. Remember, we have an open return ticket and nothing pressing at home. But your mini-me will eventually miss you if we stay too long.”

“She’ll miss both of us and we’ll miss her. I already miss her,” Justin said with a sigh.

“Then whenever you’re ready, I’ll book our flight home. Bree’s the one who ordered you on this vacation, Sunshine, so she expects that we’ll be away for as long as it takes for you to get back to your old sunny self,” Brian reminded his spouse.

“I would like to be home for the Labor Day weekend.”

“Ah yes, our annual Fall invasion,” Brian grumbled.

“You know you love it,” Justin said as he ran his hand over Brian’s chest, soothing the savage beast.

“You just love watching me sweat my ass off at the grill.”

“That too. But I love your ass no matter what you’re doing.”

“Isn’t that my line?” Brian said with a smirk. He angled his head down so he could see Justin’s face as he gave Justin’s ass a pat. Justin smiled up at him.

“Brian, you must know how fine your ass is,” Justin said with conviction and a waggle of his eyebrows.

“It’s old,” Brian mumbled as he hugged Justin closer hoping that Justin didn’t hear his admission.

“Excuse me?”

“I said, my ass is old,” Brian whined uncharacteristically. Justin raised his head up off Brian’s chest and stared at the man.

“I can’t believe you said that!”

“It’s true. My ass is fifty years old. In another few years it’ll be sagging.” Brian unconsciously flexed his glutes. Justin burst out laughing. “Oh nice, laughing at the aged and infirm.”

“Aged and infirm, my ass!” Justin exclaimed in between laughter. “Brian, you will always be young and beautiful no matter how old you are, including your ass.”

“You’re just saying that,” Brian huffed in a fit of pique.

Justin giggled. “Brian, I can’t decide if you sound more like Michael or Emmett.” Brian’s eyes opened wide in shock. “You really don’t realize just how beautiful you are, do you?” Brian narrowed his eyes. “I’m not talking about the stud; he will forever remain legendary. I’m talking about you, the most beautiful, most generous man that I have ever known. You’d do anything for those you love, and you have, a hundred times over. And look what you’ve done for me.”

“You’ve done it all on your own, Justin,” Brian whispered around the lump that suddenly grew in his throat. Justin smiled sweetly as he shook his head.

“We’ve done it together,” Justin wisely stated.

Brian gave him a small nod then gently pushed Justin’s head back down onto his chest. Brian had had enough of analysis for one morning.

The boys remained quiet. Brian was reluctant to release his hold and Justin had no intention of leaving Brian’s warm smooth skin anytime soon. At some point Brian must have dozed off, Justin could hear the slight wheeze. He smiled to himself; Justin wasn’t the only one who needed their vacation. The past year had been difficult for both of them. But together they had weathered the storm.

As the rain grew heavier, it startled Brian awake. Justin clung to Brian’s torso like a limpet to comfort him. He cooed, making nonsensical soothing sounds like he used to do when Bree was a baby until Brian fully wakened.

“How long was I out?” Brian asked with a sleep raspy voice when he realized that he must have fallen asleep.

“Only a few minutes.”

“Do you want to get breakfast? We still have time,” Brian said clearing his voice as he snuck a peek at Justin’s watch.

“Not yet. I’m not really hungry.”

“You, not hungry?” Brian teased as he placed his hand on Justin’s forehead.

“Ha ha. I am hungry, just not for food,” Justin said holding himself up on his hands to look down on Brian. He gave his eyebrows another little waggle.

“Uh huh. Me thinks I’m understandin’ your meanin’,” Brian responded in his awful brogue.

“Your accent needs work,” Justin commented as he reached over to the nightstand for the lube. Brian went to take the tube but Justin stopped him with a shake of his head. The boys stared at each other for a second.

“Oh yeah, I understand,” Brian murmured with a crooked smile.

Justin shouldered Brian’s long legs and patted the muscular thighs. He gently prepped his mate, even though on this vacation the boys were sharing the bottom duties. Brian being Brian was extremely tight and Justin had no wish to injure the love of his life.

“I’m not fragile, Sunshine,” Brian murmured, reading Justin’s mind.

“I know,” Justin whispered back as he breached the tight ring of muscle. He slightly leaned back, savoring the moment. No matter how long they were together, it always overwhelmed Justin when he got to top Brian. Justin saw the smirk and the twinkle in Brian’s eyes. Those all knowing hazel eyes that saw deep into Justin’s soul and knew just what Justin was thinking.

Brian bucked, bringing Justin back to the here and now. Justin took the hint and began to slowly push into Brian until he was balls deep.

“This never gets old,” Justin whispered, his eyes hooded in ecstasy. Justin leaned in closer, hooking his arms around Brian’s thighs pulling them closer. “Yes,” he exclaimed as he pumped his hips, picking up the rhythm driving them both toward the edge.

Using all the techniques he learned from Brian, Justin continued making love to his mate. Angling himself just right, Justin made sure he hit Brian’s sweet spot over and over, relishing in the grunts and groans he was getting in response.

“Close,” Brian moaned after what seemed like hours; sweat pouring off each man. Justin bucked his hips faster and harder as he felt Brian’s orgasm hit. The sight of the pearly cum spurting from Brian’s dick and the feeling of Brian’s ass clenching around Justin’s cock made Justin shout as he came hard. Justin shuddered, releasing Brian’s legs as he collapsed back onto Brian’s chest in exhaustion.

 

*****
 

“Uhhh,” Justin groaned. Two strong arms stopped him when he attempted to get up. “What time is it?”

“Half past my bladder bursting,” Brian growled as he held Justin tighter.

“Why can’t I get up?” Justin whispered.

“Because we’re glued,” Brian groaned. “Really, really glued,” Brian stated, in a tone reminiscent of Bree. Justin chuckled. “Ow.”

“Sorry. So how do we get unglued?”

“I haven’t a fucking clue. I only know that if we don’t do it soon we’ll have a worse problem than the loss of a few skin cells.” Brian squirmed a little as he grumbled.

“Lube.”

“What?”

“Can you reach the lube?”

“Yes,” Brian said as he gingerly stretched out an arm and with his fingertips managed to get the tube then hand it to Justin. Carefully, Justin took a small amount and worked it in between their bodies. “Fuck, that’s cold.”

“It’ll warm up,” Justin quipped as he slowly pried them apart.

“Thank the gods!” Brian exclaimed as he pushed Justin off then leapt out of their bed, sprinting toward the bathroom. Justin laughed as the sounds of relief emanated from the small room. “Oh yeah!” Justin got up to join Brian.

“Shower,” Justin heard Brian declare as he disappeared into the shower stall. After relieving himself, Justin stepped into the shower behind Brian. Both moaned as the warm water flowed over their bodies. Silently, Brian took up a soft soapy puff and began to scrub Justin’s skin clean.

 

*****
 

“Alive, I see,” Seamus declared as the boys finally appeared in his kitchen. As they sat at a table, Seamus placed two large mugs of coffee before them.

“Thank you,” Justin politely said. Brian grunted, briefly waving his mug then taking a large sip. He sighed as the magic elixir began to take effect.

“At least one of you has manners,” Seamus teased. “Will you be stayin’ out of bed more than five minutes today so that the poor charwoman can air out your room and change the sheets?” Seamus asked making Justin blush beet red.

Brian laughed. “Yes, sir,” he replied as he topped off his mug. “Would ya be preferring me to strip the bed meself?” Brian asked in his terrible brogue.

“Would ya now? Take pity on the poor woman.”

“I’ll do it,” Justin said as he stood up quickly, looking from Seamus to Brian. He wasn’t sure if they were serious but he and Brian did tear up the sheets.

“I’m only teasing, lad. No need for the guests to be doing the housework. You’re here for a rest,” Seamus said gently, waving Justin back down in his seat.

“I don’t mind, really. I feel I should be doing something to thank you for your generosity,” Justin said sincerely.

“No, my boy. You stay, eat up and enjoy the day. If I know Myra, your room has already been made spic and span and the laundry nearly done. She’s been with me for years and is wise to the likes of you!” Seamus said as he wiggled a finger in front of Justin’s face.

“If you’re sure. I really don’t mind helping,” Justin stated.

“I’m sure.”

“The likes of us?” Brian arched his brow as he spoke.

“Yes, naughty boys who spend their time rolling between the sheets instead of doin’ some worthwhile pursuits,” Seamus teased.

“Rolling between the sheets is a worthwhile pursuit,” Brian nonchalantly quipped as he continued to sip his brew.

“Aye, from yer lips to God’s ears,” Seamus replied with a broad smile. To that, Brian raised his mug in salute.

“The two of you are incorrigible,” Justin declared as he took his mug into the solarium then settled down to sketch. Brian smirked.

“I take it, that’s not the first time he’s declared you to be incorrigible,” Seamus commented as he poured himself a cup of coffee.

“Nope, and it won’t be the last. I think he delight’s in calling me that,” Brian smiled.

“I think it’s the other way around; you delight in hearing it,” Seamus said wisely.

“You’re probably right.” Brian fiddled with the mug in front of him for a while.

“You’ll be leaving me soon then,” Seamus observed.

“Yes, I think so. The Piece of Plenty has worked its magic. It’s time we went back to the real world.”

“Maybe next time you won’t wait so long to take some time for yourselves,” Seamus suggested.

“You’re right. Now that I know the signs, I won’t let it get that far. The same can be said about you.”

“Me?”

“Yes, you, Seamus Griffin, me lad,” Brian spouted. “When was the last time you had a vacation?”

“You know, I don’t really remember,” Seamus admitted.

“Then why don’t you and your ‘young man’ take a few days off and join us up on our lane?” Brian suggested.

“Now who’s kissed the Blarney Stone?”

“I’m serious, Seamus. We have plenty of room; it wouldn’t be any inconvenience. We’re having a family gathering over the Labor Day weekend. You can meet the whole family. Maybe drum up some more business for yourself,” Brian said with a quirk of his mouth.

“You’re really serious?”

“As the clap.”

“Don’t be sassing me, boy. But I’ll give it some serious thought and speak to my ‘young man’ about it. He’s heard a lot about you and your family over the years. I don’t think he believes half of what I’ve told him.”

“We’re an unbelievable bunch,” Brian said in all honesty as he raided the fridge.

“Out, with ye. I’ll bring you both a snack,” Seamus said as he began to plan out brunch. “Will your friend Emmett be there?” Seamus asked before Brian got out of earshot.

“Most likely.”

“Good. I can use some new ideas for nibbles and such,” Seamus muttered.

Brian shook his head as he took out his cell phone. It was time to book their tickets home and set the Labor Day weekend festivities in motion.

 

*****
 

“Hey,” Brian said softly as he entered the solarium. Justin was deep in artistic mode. The tip of his tongue was just peeping out between his lips as he concentrated, capturing a hummingbird that was flitting around an orchid.

The rain had stopped and the sun was lighting up the garden with vivid color.

“Hey,” Justin murmured not really paying too much attention. Brian didn’t mind. It was good to see Justin doing the one thing that gave him the most pleasure in the world to do.

Brian walked in and gently bussed Justin’s head as he passed through the solarium’s outer door and stepped into the garden. With his quiet grace, the hummingbird paid Brian no attention. Justin stared at him for a moment, smiled then frantically added more to his sketch. When the little bird finally flew off after drinking its fill, Brian made a slow turn to gaze at Justin through the window. Justin stood, leaving his pad and pencils on his seat and went out to the waiting arms of his lover.

“Thank you,” Justin whispered.

“For what?”

“For this, for everything,” Justin replied as he raised up on his toes to kiss Brian. Their kiss went on and on until the need for a breath became an issue.

“You’re welcome,” Brian replied without snark or insincerity.

“Do you mind if we sit out here for a while?”

“Not at all,” Brian replied. They brought out a few chairs and a small folding table.

“Planning a party?” Justin asked.

“No, planning on Seamus,” Brian retorted. In a few minutes, Seamus came out of the solarium wheeling out a cart. “Speak of the devil.”

“Shush now,” Seamus admonished while he set things up. The boys helped and within minutes they were enjoying an afternoon repast.

“Did Brian tell you that he invited me and my man to your lane?”

“No, he didn’t.” Justin threw Brian a poignant look.

“I was just getting to it, Sunshine,” Brian said, innocently batting his eyelashes at Justin. Justin and Seamus shook their heads.

“We’d love to have you. Can you come for the Labor Day weekend?”

“I believe we can,” Seamus confirmed.

“If you have any trouble getting a flight, I can...” Brian was about to take out his cell phone to wheel and deal.

“None of that. I’m quite capable of booking a flight. Bertie and I will...”

“Bertie?” Brian blurted out.

“Aye, Bertie. Short for Albert. Sounds like a bloody royal but don’t hold it against him,” Seamus said making them all laugh. “It’s all arranged. We’ll fly up on the Thursday then leave on Wednesday if you don’t mind puttin’ us up.”

“We’d love it!” Justin said with a big smile as Brian looked at Justin fondly. It warmed Brian’s heart to see Justin enjoying himself and looking forward to something. “Won’t we, Brian?”

“Yes, Sunshine, we will.”

 

*****
 

The boys went to dinner later that night then strolled around the quaint old town. They came upon the love tree; it had changed little from when they saw it for the first time. They held hands as they quietly stood in front of it.

No words were necessary. They kissed then walked back to the Piece of Plenty to retire for the night. A few days later, they would be back on a plane heading for home.
 

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