“This is fun,” Ben said. “Although I’m glad they’re not large pours of wine.”
“I agree. And these are tasty. Which ones do you like the best?”
Paulo returned with the tapas platter and a couple of small plates for them. He set them down and moved off to take care of some other people who had come in.
They sampled their drinks again, adding the food into the mix, to see how the wine’s flavor changed with different items. They were careful to keep the glasses in the correct order so that they could accurately identify the wines.
By the time they finished both the wine and the food, they had decided on a couple of clear winners. Ben took a pen out of his pocket and handed it to Rob.
“Make notes on the cards so we can remember which ones we liked best.”
After jotting down a few comments about the wines they enjoyed, Rob returned the pen to Ben, then folded the cards and stuck them in his pocket.
“Why don’t we take a walk,” Rob suggested.
They meandered along through Seaside Cove. As they passed Waves seafood restaurant Rob asked, “Would you be interested in eating here this evening?”
“Sure, let’s see if we can make a reservation now.” Ben spoke with the host standing at the podium and was able to secure a table for them at nine-fifteen. With that done, they continued along with no particular route in mind.
Eventually, they found themselves on the Promenade Deck deciding to stop at the Mermaid’s Tale Pub. There was a small seating area outside of the pub where they could have a drink and people-watch for a while.
I really love how things are developing between Rob and me. I feel whole when I’m with him. It’s probably too soon to think about it, but I want to make plans to visit him as soon as I can. I wonder how he spends his holidays?
Ben caught Rob’s eye and smiled. “Now that I’ve gotten the all-clear from Amanda, would it be okay if I held your hand?” he whispered.
A look of surprise swept across Rob’s face, but he grinned and nodded shyly.
Ben took his hand and squeezed lightly. “Thank you.”
After a few minutes, a quartet of musicians set up nearby and people began to gather in anticipation of the entertainment. They soon began playing, alternating between some light classical pieces and a few more modern compositions.
Ben and Rob sat together still holding hands, smiling, sipping their drinks, enjoying the music, and watching the world go by.
* * *
Dinner was, once again, wonderful. They shared oysters on the half shell and shrimp cocktail to start. Rob chose arctic char with roasted root vegetables for his main course, while Ben opted for Chilean sea bass with jasmine rice and snow peas. They split a bottle of Fumé Blanc and enjoyed a leisurely dinner together, occasionally sharing bites of each other’s food.
After dinner, Rob and Ben slowly made their way back to Rob’s cabin. Since they had left their bathing suits hanging in the shower earlier, the suits were now dry, so they undressed and put them on again.
Rob stepped out on to the balcony and realized how cool it was, but it was okay since they’d soon be warm in the hot tub. He flipped the jets on and grabbed a couple of towels before getting into the tub. Ben followed right behind, but instead of sitting next to Rob, he straddled him, kissing him soundly.
“Hi,” he said, smiling.
“Hi yourself,” Rob replied breathlessly, returning the kiss.
He opened up to Ben who began to suck on his tongue. “Mmm, you taste good,” Ben said when he came up for air.
They continued to kiss, each giving and taking. Rob could feel their hard lengths beneath the water, separated by the thin material of their suits. Ben reached into Rob’s suit and grasped his rigid cock. Lowering the suit, he tucked the waistband under Rob’s balls and stroked him gently.
Rob tugged Ben’s suit down until his ass was freed and then grabbed both cheeks and pulled them open, running a finger along his furry crack. They’d not turned the lights on, and the hot tub was on the side of the balcony facing the ocean, so they couldn’t be seen at all from the Pool Deck.
Ben lifted Rob so that he was sitting on the edge of the tub then took Rob’s length to the back of his throat. He pulled Rob’s suit off the rest of the way and cupped his balls, allowing his fingers to wander back to Rob’s hole.
Rob opened his legs wider and Ben teased his rim, at the same time sucking and licking Rob’s cock. Rob leaned back, resting against the wall behind the hot tub. Raising Rob’s legs a bit, Ben lowered his head, licking behind his balls until he reached Rob’s hole.
Rob groaned and reached for his cock. He jerked himself while Ben licked and nipped, plunging his tongue into Rob.
“Coming!” Rob hissed, painting his stomach with his release. Ben stood and grabbed his own cock. Two strokes were all he needed until his own climax hit, his spunk joining Rob’s. He leaned in, taking Rob’s lips in a searing kiss.
He bent down and lapped at their mingled seed until Rob’s belly was clean before kissing Rob again and lowering them back into the water to warm up.
“I’m really glad you wanted to use the hot tub again tonight, Ben. That was...fantastic!”
“Yeah, I manage to come up with a good idea now and again.”
