TLR Chapter 61

Duke watched as Greg took off in the golf cart and fumed. He hadn't needed a baby sitter and he resented that James, Heath and Jake had cooked it up without his knowledge. He'd been corrected for the sling thing and thought everything was over and done with. It also hurt to not be trusted...although he didn't look at the fact he hadn't been acting very trustworthy lately.

As it became time to take his lunch break he decided to head to the bar at the lodge and talk to Jake about it. He radioed Greg to let him know he was taking his break and to call James or Jeff if anything was needed and headed over to the bar. He walked over, knowing that if he drove the cart he'd be yelled at for that too and approached the bar in the dimly lit lounge. He parked himself on a bar stool in his usual place where he could see the restaurant as well as the bar crowd.

Jake saw Duke sit down and smiled as he went up to his friend to pour him a glass of Coke. "How are you, my friend?" He asked as he placed the icy glass in front of the head of security.

Duke glared at Jake. "Fine...get me a plate of wings would you?" He requested curtly.

"Already ordered," Jake replied, confused by Duke's tone. "What's the matter? Anything you need to talk about? Can I help?" he asked.

Duke gave Jake a look, his grey eyes flinty and icy. "You've already done enough thank you." He said sarcastically.

Jake was truly confused. He had no idea what Duke was angry about, and why he'd be angry with him. "Tell me what's going on? What exactly is it I've done?"

"You were in cahoots with James and Heath and sicced a babysitter on me!" He growled angrily.

Jake had the good grace to look embarrassed. "So, what tipped you off?" He asked.  Duke wasn't a stupid man, and he wasn't going to insult the man's intelligence by pretending he didn't know what was going on.

Duke's grey eyes reflected hurt now and he said, "Ryan told me and he wasn't any happier to find out I was babysittin' him either."

Jake scratched his head, his brow furrowed in thought. It had seemed like such a good idea at the time to tell Ryan that he'd be watching Duke. He never expected the boy to spill the beans like that.

"Duke, the only reason we told him he was watching you was because in reality we wanted you to watch out for him. We only told him he'd be watching you to explain why he was working the late shift with you."

Hearing Jake's statement Duke said, "That's what you all told me, to keep him out of trouble. No one told me they were goin' to tell him to take care of me so he wouldn't catch on."

Duke said, "Ryan got into trouble with Coral for reportin' when he wasn't supposed to and he told him he was responsible for makin' sure I didn't do anythin' to hurt my arm." Duke stated.

"Well, we didn't want him to know he was being watched. We knew if we left him in your care then there was no way he was going to be able to sneak away and get a drink somehow. We told him that he'd be watching you because he would have complained about having a partner during rounds otherwise." Jake explained.

Duke calmed as Jake spoke and nodded. "That's true. I would have liked to have been clued in on that though." He said, a bit of hurt in his voice.

"I'm sorry we didn't tell you, Duke. It just never occurred to me to tell you, the subject was never supposed to come up. No one expected Ryan to blurt it out."

Duke quirked an eyebrow. "Then someone doesn't know that hot head very well. When he gets upset everythin' comes rollin' out"

"Apparently." Jake replied, raising his eyebrows. "Kid has no tact whatsoever." He said as he stepped aside to let the waiter with the plate of wings serve Duke. When the waiter left, Jake leaned on the counter on his elbows so that he was closer to Duke. "I'm sorry, Duke. We really should have clued you in so that it wasn't such a shock."

Duke picked up a wing to bite into he looked at Jake a long time and studied him. "I thought we were friends, friends don't keep secrets from each other." He said softly, a hint of hurt still in the grey eyes and his voice.

Jake looked at Duke with an understanding expression. "I know, Duke. If a brat had done that he'd have been spanked or punished in some other way. It was wrong of me to keep that information from you, but like I said, at first it didn't occur to me to tell you, and then afterward, I didn't say anything because I was trying to avoid exactly what happened tonight.

Duke gave Jake a small smile. "Maybe I should spank you." He said, a teasing light in his grey eyes now, feeling more calm and like things were falling back into place now between the two men, accepting Jake's apology and his explanation.

"Would it make you feel better?" Jake said, trying to contain a grin.

Duke looked thoughtful and fought a grin. "It just might." He said with a straight face, but that twinkle in his grey eyes giving him away.

Jake couldn't contain his grin any longer. A weight seemed to have been removed from his chest, knowing that Duke wasn't angry anymore. He vowed to never be anything less than truthful with Duke from there on.

"Well young man, eat up, your lunch hour is nearly over." He said, the twinkle in his eye matching the ones in Duke's.

Duke pouted. "I think we'll have to take care of this when I get off duty. We can discuss it then." Duke said meaningfully like Jake would have done, hiding a smirk.

Jake gave a rueful grin and replied, "Yes, sir!"

Duke added, "Or we can take care of it now. I'll let Greg know I'll be a little late returning to my shift. I'm sure he’ll be glad to cover until I get back."

"Well, if you're determined to talk about this now, why don't you and I go into the men's room and we can... discuss... other things instead." Jake replied with a sly grin.

Duke grinned. "Sure...it won't take quite as long either.” He replied giving Jake an innocent look.  He waited for Jake to get the leftovers wrapped up so he could lead Jake to the men's room.

They left the plate with the wings on the counter while they walked hand in hand into the bathroom. "Get down here, big guy, or are you going to make me stand on a toilet. Not very romantic." He teased.

Duke grinned at Jake. "First there's somethin' we have to take care of little boy." He gave Jake a mild swat on his bottom. "Naughty Top." He scolded, then swooped down and put his arms around Jake holding him close to him.

After his initial surprise Jake laughed and wrapped his arms around Duke's broad chest. He went up on tiptoe and planted a kiss on Duke's lips.

Duke, like the very first time they kissed felt something going through him that was both wonderful, but a little frightening. He didn't run away this time. He returned the kiss in full and with confidence.

They kissed for a long time, only breaking apart when Duke's cell phone went off. They were both a little breathless and flushed, and their eyes were glazed. Duke's eyes were a little unfocused and he seemed not to realize that his phone had continued to ring.

"Better get that." Jake said breathlessly.

Duke answered his phone a little breathlessly. "Monroe here." 

"Monroe? Who the heck is Monroe?" Came Greg's confused voice.

Duke laughed. "It's me, Montgomery.  Just keepin' you on your toes." Duke laughed. "What's up Greg?"

"Duke! Where are you? And why did you... never mind." Greg laughed. "We have a situation at bungalow twelve, are you up for it?"

Duke got all serious. "What's goin' on at bungalow twelve?"

"Domestic dispute. Neighbors have been hearing yelling and just now something breaking. If they're throwing things I don't want to go in there alone."

Duke said, "I'll be right there." He looked at Jake. "I'm goin' to take one of the carts over to Bungalow twelve. there's yelling and things breakin'." He hurried out of the men's room and toward where the extra golf carts were kept near the lodge.

"Call for backup on the way there." Jake warned. "If it's gotten physical you may need someone to break them apart, and you can't do it with your brace on. Remember!"

Duke gave Jake a look. "I can handle it. Greg will be there."

Jake was a little angry at Greg for calling Duke in on what could very well be a physical altercation when he should have called one of the others, or even Jeff or James.

"Just be careful." He warned. 

"I will." Duke called back as he started the golf cart and drove at breakneck speed to bungalow twelve one handed.

Not wanting to rat Duke out, but concerned for the man's safety, Jake called Jeff, feeling slightly guilty as the sleepy voice answered the phone.

"Problem at bungalow 12. Duke and Greg are on their way. From the sound of it, it's getting physical. I'm worried for Duke."

"I'll be right there." Came the immediate reply just before the connection broke.

Jeff dressed and was in his golf cart in less than a minute. He called James on the way over and explained the situation.

Duke pulled up and looked at Greg. He could still hear yelling and then something thump against a wall. He raised an eyebrow. "Let's go." He walked swiftly up to the door and banged on it loudy. "Security! Open up!" He called in a loud authoritative voice.

There was a thud and a crash as something smashed against the door, startling Greg and Duke. They could hear an argument raging inside, and then there was another crash.

Greg took out his taser and nodded at Duke. He put his hand on the knob and turned it experimentally. The door was locked.

 Duke aimed an expert kick at the door and banged the door open. "What's goin' on in here?!" He roared. "Desist immediately!"  They both ducked as a vase flew past their heads.

Jeff arrived just as the two security officers forced the door open.  His eyes widened in surprise as the vase that had missed the two men, hit him in the chest. Angry now that something like this was happening on resort grounds he strode up the stairs and saw the two combatants rolling on the floor of the bungalow.

Duke being the first one in reached down to grab the two men by the collars.  His right arm, still in the brace, gave out slightly and he lost his grip.  The man fell to the ground, got up and took a swing at Duke.

Greg saw the fist, blocked the punch and restrained the man who had had the nerve to attack his friend and department head.

Duke silently cursed his right arm's weakness, but was glad Greg had been there to restrain the man. He kept a tight grip on the one he still held off the ground. He looked at Greg and then at Jeff and tried not to bite his lower lip at the older man's look.

Jeff, who had been looking on up til then, strode in with a grim expression and took control of the still swinging man suspended from Duke's left hand.

"Enough of this now!" He ordered angrily.

The two young men stopped immediately, breathing heavily and looking up at the large men who had them by their shirt collars.

Jeff looked at the two brats and frowned. "You're Malcolm. Where's your Top? And you're Ernesto, you and your top live in bungalow 7. What are you doing here and how dare you fight on and destroy resort property?" He demanded.

Ernesto tried to wriggle free but was unsuccessful. "We had a canoe race. I won and Mal is jealous."

"You won because you cheated!" Malcolm retorted acidly. "And don't call me Mal, Ernie!"

Before Ernesto could respond, Duke growled at the two brats. "Mr. Markham asked a question, answer him!"

Malcolm looked at Ernesto, then said sullenly, "My top went for a walk along the beach by the lake. He wanted some time to look at the moon over the lake and think." He told the other men.

"And where is yours, Ernesto? And I'm curious as to why you pursued Malcolm into his bungalow when the two of you obviously don't get along." Jeff demanded.

Malcolm tried to wriggle free from Jeff's grasp now. "He's a jerk that's why!"

Ernesto scowled. "He was being a sore loser, and a snob. He... he said some pretty rude things and I wasn't going to take it off him."

"Duke, track down their Tops and get them to the security office. Greg, you and I are going to get these two into the detention area."

Duke nodded. "I'll be back with them as soon as I can Jeff." He walked quickly from the cabin and headed for the lake first to retrieve the first top.

"De-detention?" Ernesto gulped.  "Look, I'm sorry.  That's really not necessary, Mr. Markham, honestly."

Malcolm nodded. "Yeah, that's not necessary. We'll clean up this mess and...um..get along better."

"You came after Malcolm with the intention of starting a fight over this canoe race. The two of you fought on and destroyed resort property. You'll be detained until your Tops can pick you up. And yes, I expect you to pick up the mess. What happens after that is up to Mr. Harrington."

Malcolm gulped audibly. "Yes Sir." the brat said respectfully.

Jeff and Greg brought the two young men to the security office and had them sit in separate cells while they awaited their Top's arrival.

Duke picked up Malcolm's top and then tracked down Ernesto's and brought the two men to the security office.

By the time Duke had tracked down the Tops and brought them to the security office, James had arrived, and he was not the least bit happy to hear what had happened.

James eyed the two tops as they entered the security office. "Gentlemen, It is expected that Tops keep track of their Brats and keep them under supervision so incidents like this don't happen. Since this is the first time I'm inclined to be lenient, but it will go into your record here at the resort. If this unacceptable behavior continues then you will be asked to leave and will be permanently banned from TLR am I understood?" He informed the four men in a serious, firm voice that even made the tops sit up and take notice.

"Yes, Mr. Harrington." The Tops replied.

James nodded. "I don't expect another incident for the remainder of your stay."

Malcolm's top also gave him a significant look. "Thank you Sir and you can be assured Malcolm won't be causing anymore trouble for the remainder of our stay as well. TLR has been good to us and for us and I'd like for us to be able to return at a future date."

James nodded. "All right, just remember gentlemen I'll be keeping an eye on things and reviewing your records from time to time for anymore security or rule violations." He told them sternly.

The two tops led their brats out of the office in silence. Ernesto and Malcolm gave James one last look of entreaty before submitting to their fates.

 Duke watched as the brats were led away and then looked from Greg, to Jeff and James. "Thanks guys for helpin' out with this situation."

Jeff looked at Duke and said, "You're welcome, although what you were doing using your bad arm to break up a fight is a mystery to me."

"That was my fault, Jeff," Greg admitted, "I wasn't thinking and when I got the call I called Duke to come help. I forgot that I was supposed to call you or James in the event of a physical altercation."

Duke bit his lip for a moment glancing furtively at James.

James said, "He could have called Jeff or I anyway Greg, instead of rushing into things." He gave Duke a meaningful look and then glanced at Jeff.

"Your return to part time duty was on the condition that you wouldn't be running into possibly violent situations." He said, his eyes narrowed.  "Maybe Heath was too quick to return you to duty of any sort if you can't remember to call for backup when it's needed."

Duke hung his head. "I'm sorry Jeff...I should have called you or James. Please don't tell Heath."

"He's going to want to check out that arm of yours to make sure you didn't do any more damage to it." Jeff replied. "I'll stay here to cover the office. You report to Heath. Now. I'll call him."

Duke grimaced. "No...please...it's all right!"

"James? What do you think?" Jeff asked his friend.

James looked sternly at Duke. "All right, we'll take your word for it this time Duke, but if it feels sorer than usual or swells or you have any other symptoms you're to call Heath and report to him immediately. Is that clear young man?" James asked Duke his Marine Captain voice coming through loud and clear.

Duke nodded. "Yes Sir. It's very clear."

James nodded. "I'll let Jeff and Greg continue on patrol. You and I have a bit of a discussion to have yet."

Duke gulped and blushed slightly.

Greg and Jeff nodded at James and left to continue the rounds. It was just two o'clock now and things would be winding down on the resort.

Once the two other men left James crossed his arms across his chest and gave Duke a very stern look. "Duke, I care for you as a brother and a friend. I won't put up with you putting yourself in danger. I know you've been trying to figure out things and perhaps that's contributed to your making more mistakes than is usual for you, but you know as well as I do putting yourself in danger is no more acceptable now than it ever was."

Duke bit his lip and nodded. "Yes James...I know...I'm trying to come to terms with myself. I've been attending some of the classes and I'm close to admitting that I'm gay and probably have always been, but how a large, powerful man like me can be is still a bit of a mystery to me."

James smiled at Duke. "Gayness has nothing to do with the outside of you my friend, it has to do more with what's inside that mountainous body of yours." James reached up and squeezed Duke's shoulder.

 Duke nodded. "That's what I've been learnin'."

James said, "Good and now it's time to learn how to keep yourself safe and call for back up."

Duke frowned and sighed. "Yes Sir." He said.

James looked around for an implement and finding none decided a few licks with his belt wouldn't be a bad thing. He asked Duke, "Do you understand why I'm going to discipline you Duke Winslow Montgomery?"

Duke had heard this command enough times from James in his life and said, "Yes Sir, I understand. I put myself in danger by trying to break up a fight with a broken arm and not callin' for appropriate back up."

James nodded. He had been clearing Duke's desk as they talked. He indicated it now. "Over you go mister."

Duke bit his lip. He hesitated a moment glancing at James and James shook his head. Duke then put himself across the desk, careful of his splinted arm.

Once Duke was in position James unbuckled his belt and pulled it through the loops. He doubled it and then placed a hand on the small of Duke's back. He tapped his rump and then put a line of pure fire there. James continued laying on the licks until Duke was sobbing and he had given him a dozen, mostly right where he sat.

Duke didn't realize the strap had stopped falling until he felt James rubbing his back and telling him all was clear with them both now. James helped the big man up and pulled him to him, crushing him to his chest just like he always had done after a discipline session.

Duke snuggled into James, familiar in the gesture and not having any reservations.

James and Duke had just disengaged when there was a knock at the office door. "Duke?" Came Jake's familiar voice. "Are you in there?"

James called out, "He's here, come on in Jake."

Jake walked in and saw Duke's red eyes, and knew that James had had a discussion with the large man. His heart went out to him, knowing that it was probably his fault.

James said, "Why don't you take Duke with you Jake? His shift will be over in a couple of hours and I'll stay to finish the night's paperwork on the disturbance in bungalow twelve."

Duke was about to protest, but thought better of it and leaned into Jake's touch instead.

Jake wrapped his arm around Duke's waist and led him out of the office and toward home. "I'm glad you're alright, Duke. I was worried about you.  I'm the one who called Jeff."

"I'm glad I'm all right too.  You called him? I'm glad you did. I shoulda done that and I wouldn'ta gotten into trouble with James, and...well I'm also glad Jeff showed up when he did."

"Come on, big guy." Jake said, opening Duke's door and ushering him in. "You take your shower and get changed for bed. If you want, we can talk for a while before you go to sleep."

Duke headed for the shower, but then stopped and bit his lip. "Jake?"

"Yes, Duke?"

 Duke blushed as red as his bottom, but he asked shyly, "Will you stay with me? Share my bed tonight?"

Jake was a bit taken aback by the question but smiled. "Yes, I'll stay with you, hon."

Duke walked over to Jake and pulled him into a bear hug. "James spanked me tonight and I really don't want to be alone."

"I'll stay with you as long as you like, Duke. I'm here for you." Jake replied.

Duke said, "Stay the night then Jake, please?"

Jake walked over to the tall man and put his arms around Duke's waist. He pulled him into a hug and rubbed his back. "I'll stay with you. Now go and take your shower. We have plenty of time to talk afterward."

Duke gave Jake a smile and a jaunty salute. "Yes Sir! Right away Sir!" He eased out of Jake's hug and headed for the bathroom.

Jake grinned and shook his head at Duke's retreating back. He put the plate of leftover wings into the microwave and put on a pot of water for tea, then sat down to wait for Duke.

Duke emerged from the shower in sleep pants and a tee shirt. He followed his nose and said, "I see you warmed up the wings."

"I don't know about you but I always like a snack when I get home. Give myself some time to unwind and relax. Hope you don't mind." Jake grinned.

Duke shook his head. "I don't mind." He put some wings on a plate and ate standing up.

Jake hid a smile and poured some tea for Duke. "I just have to go home for a minute and get a change of clothes. I'll be right back. Will you be ok for a few minutes?"

Duke nodded. "Yes, I'll be okay, but don't take too long 'kay?"

"I promise." Jake smiled. "Why don't you pick out a movie or something while I'm gone. We'll make a party of it."

He went home as quickly as he could and returned within minutes with his sleep pants and a tee shirt and a fresh change of clothes for the following day. Neither of them had to be to work in the morning and he looked forward to spending the night with Duke, even if it was just platonic.

Duke sorted through the DVD's and pulled out a movie he thought he and Jake might both like. It was a comedy with John Goodman called "King Ralph".

Jake came prepared. He'd picked up some bottles of soda and a couple of bags of chips in his kitchen before heading back to Duke's. He knocked on the door politely before walking in and laughed when Duke showed him the movie he'd chosen.

"I've never seen that one." He laughed. "But I love John Goodman. Good choice."

Jake sat down on the couch, which was quite large compared to him, having been custom made by Mutt for Duke several years ago. He sat cross legged and patted the deeply cushioned seat. He smiled in sympathy when he saw that Duke was unwilling to sit.

"Just lie down on your hip and put your head on my lap." He suggested.

Duke maneuvered himself so he was lying on his hip and his head was in Jake's lap. He realized he was comfortable and also relaxed.

Jake loved the feel and warmth of Duke lying against him and imagined them as a couple someday. He took the remote and started the movie before putting an arm around Duke's shoulders, unconsciously caressing the man's bulging bicep.

Duke snuggled closer, enjoying the soothing touch. "This feels nice Jake. Thank you."

Jake leaned down slightly and kissed the top of Duke's head. "Yes, it does." He said softly.

Duke said, "I told James tonight I think I'm closer to acceptin' bein' gay."

Jake gave Duke a harder hug. "I'm glad, Duke, for your own sake. It's been a long, hard struggle for you."

Duke's grey eyes looked up at Jake. "Yeah and I guess I'm tryin' to figure things...James licked me tonight." He confessed.

"Mmmhmm." Jake murmured, giving Duke a chance to get his thoughts in order and allow him to get things off of his chest without any prompting.

"I wasn't thinkin' about me, I was thinkin' about that kiss." He told Jake. James reminded me I needed to keep my mind on the job so I don't get hurt."

Jake's lips quirked up slightly. "So, you don't want me to kiss you anymore?" He asked.

Duke's grey eyes widened. "No! I don't want James to lick me anymore! He's too good with his chosen implements." Duke pouted.

"I like kissin'." He added a little shyly.

"I do too." Jake confessed with a grin. There was so much about Duke that he loved. "As far as James spanking you, well, the one time I smacked your backside it was like hitting a brick wall, so I can't say I blame him for not using his hand." He joked. "I'll have to give some serious thought about what I'll use when it's needed." He watched for Duke's reaction to that and wasn't disappointed.

Duke's grey eyes widened. "You'd...um...well...um..." He didn't know what to say, but just cuddled closer giving Jake his non-verbal answer and consent.

Jake smiled down at Duke and gave him another kiss on top of his head. He loved this man so much it hurt sometimes. "Anything else you want to talk about?" He asked. He'd been listening to Duke and had completely lost track of what was happening in the movie.

Duke said, "Umm...well if I'm gay and so are you and we like each other..." He trailed off, not sure how to say what he wanted about staying together.

Jake's first thought was to ask Duke if he wanted to move in with him but worried that it was too soon, instead he said, "We'll take things one day at a time, hon. We'll go at your pace. When you're ready for the next step, we'll take it together."

Duke smiled. "Thank you."

Jake wanted to get up from the couch and pounce on the man he wanted for his own. To kiss him silly. To touch him. Instead he reached for the bottle of soda at his side and took a swig. "What else is on your mind, hon?"

"Um...Jake, you do know I love you don't you?"

Jake hid his surprise. "Yes, I know. And I love you too, hon."

Duke blushed slightly. "I want you to be with me tonight...in my bed." Duke said shyly, hoping Jake would understand.

This time Jake couldn't help his reaction. His eyebrows rose in surprise and he looked closely at Duke. He had to be sure that he was hearing correctly. "I... in your... do you mean... more than just sleeping? Are you sure you... are you sure?" He stammered.

Duke blushed red this time and said, "Yes...I want to know what it's like...and I'd rather find out with someone I trust and love." He said quietly.

Not hearing a response from Jake Duke said, "If you don't want to or don't think it'll work between us...well I'll understand."

Jake tried unsuccessfully to fight down a smile. "I'd be honored to be your first. I'll be gentle." He said, leaning down again to kiss Duke.

Duke gave out a sigh of relief and returned the kiss ardently. He began to tentatively touch Jake, not quite knowing how to go about this.

Jake slid out of his tee shirt and slowly slid Duke's from him so that they could be skin to skin. He unbuttoned and unzipped his jeans, inviting Duke to explore further.  He ran his hands along Duke's muscled arms and back, and ran his hands through the thick, blonde hair, tilting Duke's face up for another kiss.

"Take off your pants." Jake whispered.

Duke, lost in the kiss Jake was giving him reached down at his whispered command and unfastened his pants. He tried to wriggle them off and gasped as they scraped over his sore bottom. He kicked them off. He went back to exploring Jake's body and hesitated at going lower, a little fearful of what might happen next.

Jake took Duke's hand and guided it, carefully avoiding his privates, so that Duke would relax and feel more comfortable with what they were doing. He worried that Duke might not actually be as ready as he thought, so he was determined to read Duke as carefully as he could so as not to scare him.

Duke frowned a bit. "The couch is too small, do you want to go into the bedroom and continue in my bed? He asked.

"Let's go," Jake said with a tender smile. He stood up, naked and unafraid, and held his hand out toward Duke.

Duke tried not to look at Jake completely naked. He still had his boxers on and took Jake's hand.

Jake led Duke into his darkened bedroom. It took a little wriggling for him to get up on the custom made bed, which made the two of them giggle. Jake was happy to see Duke relaxed. He moved over so that the larger man could position himself next to him.

Duke said with a smile. "At least we have some manuverin' room here. The couch was gonna make me fall off and I didn't feel like landin' on my sore butt."

Jake grinned, "That reminds me, hold on a sec." He said as he went back into the living room where he'd left his overnight bag. He came back with two small bottles.

He held up the first one and said, "I worried about you being in discomfort after your discussion with James, so I brought this. I'll apply it if you're alright with that?"

Duke looked at Jake puzzled. "What is it?"

Jake gave Duke a crooked grin. "It's the cream I use when I get a sunburn." He admitted. "It cools the burn and there's a pain reliever in it."

Duke blushed red once more. "Do you think James will be mad if we use it?"

Jake winked, "I've never met a Marine yet who spilled the beans under pressure. Have you?"

Duke grinned. "Nope."

"Then take off your boxers, and lie down on your stomach on the bed. I'll take care of you." Jake promised.

Duke's face grew hotter. He knew Jake would have to see his well spanked bottom sometime during this night, but it didn't make it any easier. He reached down and slid his boxers down and kicked them off while lying on the bed and then flipped over to expose his very red and sore bottom to Jake.  He asked, "Do you need a light?"

"There's enough light coming in through the window for me to see what's what." He joked. "Just lie still and relax."

Duke waited for Jake to begin, He could hear him doing something and hoped the man wouldn't be too shocked at the state of his backside.

Jake poured out some of the lotion and used his hands to get it to room temperature before gently applying it to Duke's backside.  His father had been a firm believer in the old adage, Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child, and many were the nights that Jake would lie in bed on his stomach and wish for a block of ice to cool his sore bottom.  

"Feel better?" He asked softly as he rubbed the cream onto the hot skin.

Duke sighed as his hot sore skin felt cooler and more soothed by the lotion.

Jake could tell that Duke was still a little tense, so he took the second small bottle he'd brought in and poured some of the liquid onto his hands, again, warming it with his hands. He began to massage Duke's neck, working his way down the muscled shoulders and back. The more he rubbed, the more he could feel Duke relaxing.

Duke felt better with the lotion on his bottom and then began to relax even more under the massage Jake was giving him. "Mmm....that feels good Jake." He said softly.

"Good," Jake said, leaning down and planting a kiss on the side of Duke's face before going lower to apply the warming massage oil on Duke's thighs and calves, one leg at a time. He took the time to massage Duke's ankles and feet while he was there, and nearly laughed when Duke let out something that sounded like a purr.

Duke said softly, "What can I do for you Jake, to make you feel good too?"

"You make me feel good just by letting me do this." Jake said. "Although, if you feel up to a little kissing, that would feel good too."

Duke said, "That's nice to know, but I want to actually do somethin', touch you or ...well kissin' good too." He grabbed the other man and pulled him close and kissed him thoroughly until he ran out of breath.

Jake was surprised at the ferocity of the kiss and used his hands to caress the other man's arms and shoulders. He slid closer so that Duke could feel his hard on against his own. He took one of Duke's hands and brought it down slowly so that he could feel his arousal.

Duke jumped a little when his hand felt Jake's arousal, but then took it gently and looked into Jake's eyes. He moved his hand slowly up and down the erect shaft.

Jake gasped in pleasure and placing his hands on Duke's backside, pulled them closer together. He ran his hands up Duke's back, feeling the rippling muscles which only served to make him harder than he had been. He loved the feel and smell of this man. He'd been dreaming so long of doing just this and he wondered if it weren't just another, wonderful, dream.

"Are you ready to do a little more than touching and kissing, Duke?" He asked in a husky voice.

Duke shivered with both pleasure and a bit of anxiety. "I want to. I need to know what it's like Jake...please?"

Duke bit his lip for a moment, then said. "'Kay Jake." He rolled onto his stomach, but couldn't help a small quiver in his stomach after his recent spanking from James.

Duke squirmed and let out a giggle. "That tickles." He protested.

"The best is yet to come." Jake sang softly, with a grin on his face. He wiped the rest of the lotion off his hands with some tissues and then took another handful of the warming massage oil. He ran gentle fingers between Duke's cheeks, watching carefully for any discomfort or fear from his, hopefully, soon to be lover.

Duke relaxed after the tickling sensations stopped and other sensations caught his attention and he instinctively squirmed back toward Jake.

Using his slick fingers, Jake parted the still somewhat pink cheeks and ran his fingers down the cleft, preparing Duke for his first sexual encounter.

Duke gasped at the sensations Jake was causing him. He tensed a little as Jake ran his fingers down the cleft between his cheeks.

Duke said softly, "It'll hurt? No one ever said it hurt. Why?"

"It always hurts the first time, hon, even for het couples. Your body just has to learn to accept the changes, and then the pain will be over. Understand?"

Duke nodded. "All right Jake...I trust you." He said quietly.

"Get up on your knees a little, and spread them out about shoulder width." Jake said.

Duke did as Jake instructed, a bit awkward at first at the unfamiliar position, but he wanted to please Jake and finally got it right.

Jake lubed up his fingers and began to insert them, widening Duke slowly and carefully for his rock hard penis.

Duke squirmed a little at the slightly uncomfortable sensation.

Once Duke was prepared, Jake used the oil to slick himself up and insert himself slowly, carefully, doing his best to avoid Duke any undue pain or discomfort. Finally he was all the way in. Once he was sure Duke was alright, he began to piston in and out, slowly, trying to fight his own orgasm until he could bring Duke to that same point.

Duke held his breath as Jake entered him and tensed a bit as he felt a bit of pain and discomfort, but once Jake began to move within him, other more pleasurable sensations over took the initial pain and discomfort. Duke moved instinctively so Jake hit that place of pleasure within him, the place he felt a wonders sensation each time Jake brushed against it with his hard penis.

Jake reached between Duke's legs and got a grip on the other man's hard on. He stroked as he pumped, harder and harder, until the two of them came at the same time. Jake gasped in pleasure.

Duke and Jake collapsed on the bed in a sweaty, panting heap. Jake rolled off of Duke and laughed with sheer pleasure. He pulled Duke toward him and kissed the back of his neck. "So, my love, how do you feel?"  He wrapped his arms around Duke and could feel the other man's heart racing.

Duke grinned, rolled over to face Jake and hugged him back. "I feel wonderful...that was the most incredible thing I've ever experienced in my life. How I regret not exploring this a lot sooner!" He cried softly, his grey eyes shining. "I suspect though that without the right person it wouldn't have been so spectacular!"

"For the first time in my life, I know that feeling." Jake admitted, rubbing a thumb along Duke's jawline. "And I have you to thank for it, Duke Montgomery. I love you."

"I love you too Jake Marzetti." Duke whispered as he snuggled up close to Jake, laying his blonde head on the other man's shoulder.

Duke peeked up at Jake. "You know what Jake?

"What's up?" Jake asked fondly as he ran a hand through Duke's thick hair.

"You do know you hooked up with an idiot don't you?"

"I know I hooked up with the sexiest, sweetest man I've ever known. Who's the idiot?" Jake quipped.

"Me, for not realizing who I was year ago." Duke said with a sigh. "If I hadn't been so stubborn about it all I could have been havin' amazin' experiences like this a long time ago." He said with a bit of a sigh.

"That doesn't make you an idiot, hon." Jake said, kissing Duke's forehead. "You just hadn't met the right person yet."

Duke said with a smile. "Well I'm very glad I have met the right person now."

"And I finally have the man o' my dreams. For the first time I feel whole." Jake whispered.

Duke gently kissed Jake. "I'm glad because for the first time I feel alive and that I'm finally livin', not just goin' through life."

"Same here, hon." Jake said sleepily. "All this time I was walking around in a haze, and now everything is clear. And the sun's name was Duke." he smiled.

Duke smiled and settled his blonde head back onto Jake's shoulder and yawned. "Well I'm glad we finally both found each other and what we needed too."

Jake chuffed a laugh and yawned at the same time, and began to sing quietly, "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."

Duke chuckled and drifted off, dreaming of a sunlit field of wildflowers and walking hand in hand with Jake.