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Henry was excited to be spending the summer with an American family. He had only been to America once when he was 5 and his family took a trip to Disneyland but that was it. He always wanted to go back as an adult and when he found out his uni had an exchange program of sorts where he can live with a host family for a semester, he was super psyched on the opportunity to have this experience in his third year. He was set to fly to Austin in a week to stay with the Claremont Diaz family. His school advisor thought they'd be a good match and the family and city aligned with what Henry was looking for.
He hasn't spoken to the family just yet, all he knew was a queer couple was taking him in. When he arrives in a hot Austin in August, he's immediately regretting his choice of clothing and takes off his hoodie. He grabs two of his suitcases from luggage pickup and contacts the family through Whatsapp about his arrival.
Rob, one of the partners texts him that he's pulling up to the terminal now in a purple jeep. Rob pulls up to the curb and immediately jumps out and welcomes Henry into a hug, "I'm Rob. It's nice to meet you. So glad you're here."
"Nice to meet you." Henry smiles brightly. "I'm excited."
"Let's get your stuff in the truck before they start yelling at us." Rob jokes and is quick to throw Henry's suitcases in the back and they hop in and drive off.
"How was your flight?"
"It wasn't bad. I couldn't sleep because I was nervous and excited."
"We are too. It's all we've spoken about for weeks. My husband is really into helping queer youth so when he heard there was a queer student who wanted placement with a queer home, we jumped on it."
"Yeah, I didn't know what to expect. But I'm so glad now. Is your husband home?"
"He'll be home soon. He's at work. He's a professor at University of Austin, the school you're going to. His name is Alex."
"How long have you two been together?" He wonders.
"12 years."
Henry's eyes shoot open, "Wow. That's impressive."
"Yeah, yeah it is." Rob smiles proudly. "So what food do you like so I can whip something up? Are you picky?"
"Not at all." They run to the grocery store and do a big shop and spend a couple hours chatting and getting to know each other. A little after 4, keys jingle at the front door and Rob smiles, "He's home"
When he steps in the foyer, he hears the guy call out for his husband.
"Yeah babe, in here. Henry is here." Alex strides through to the living room and Henry has to control the shock in his face at how gorgeous the man is. Fuck, he's well----he's exactly the kind of man Henry is into. He looks like he just stepped out a catalogue with his 6'2 toned body, scruffy face, curly salt and pepper hair, defined features and a gorgeous smile. "I'm so happy to meet you" Alex smiles pulling him for a hug and Henry is yelling at the butterflies in his stomach to calm down.
"You too. You have a lovely home."
"Aw thank you." He leans down and gives Rob a quick kiss before sitting beside him. "Did you get your things settled in already?"
"Yes I did. Thank you so much. I already feel so taken care of."
"Good." He smiles squeezing Rob's shoulder as a thank you for taking care of Henry's arrival. "Your classes start next week, right?"
"Mhmm." He has such lovely lips, Henry thinks.
"Maybe Rob can show you around Austin a bit this week? I can join in on days I'm not teaching." He offers
"Yes I'd love that. Do you two go out? I'd really like to see the gay scene here."
"We used to. I think we're a little too old for that now." Alex jokes.
"How old are you guys?"
"I'm 39, Alex is 41." Rob informs.
Oh. Henry nods. And the thing is maybe Henry should be repulsed that this sexy man is over 20 years older than him but if anything it turns him on. He can't help himself. But he knows he needs to behave. He'll need to channel his slutty antics somewhere else. He can't dare to look at him and get in between this lovely inviting couple of 12 years. He won't.
The couple takes him out for dinner that night at a local restaurant they both really love. And he's so happy he fits in with them both. It would have been a shame to have to spend three months living with a family he didn't get on with.
"Henry, do you have supplies and everything for your classes?" Alex asks him from across the table and god, his eyes are sparkling from the candle on the table and they look so pretty. His lashes are fucking gorgeous.
"Henry?"
He flinches and is pulled out of his head, "Hmm? Um sorry um no. I don't. l have to pick some up."
"I can grab some from work for you."
"Okay" He smiles politely. He spends the next two days mostly with Rob who was able to take off the rest of the week. His job was a little more flexible than Alex's. They pick up things Henry needs for his routine, explore a bit of Austin and things are great but then it's Saturday which means Alex will be home this weekend and Henry is a little nervous. Being around him, living in the same house as him is a lot. Living with a sexy older man who was off limits was really tough and it hadn't even been a week yet.
He wakes up and gets out of bed a quarter till 9 on Saturday morning when he smells food wafting from the kitchen. He heads down the staircase in his morning robe when he sees the source of the delicious smell. Alex whipping up breakfast. He's shirtless because of course he is, with headphones on as he quietly sings along as he finishes mixing the muffin batter. When he goes to grab a muffin tin, he jumps a little when he notices Henry. He tugs his headphones down to his neck, "Hey, good morning"
"Morning" He smiles. "Nice dance" He says as he sits at the island across from where Alex is shuffling around the kitchen.
Alex chuckles, "How long were you standing there?"
"Just a couple of seconds. It smells really good in here"
"Thanks. It's almost done. I made a bit of everything, some eggs, bacon, I picked up some croissants, fruit and I'm gonna put these muffins in the oven for a bit." He says as he pours the batter into the tin and slides it in the oven. "Everything will be done in 10. Are you an early riser?"
"Not particularly. Bit of a night owl but it smelled so good, I wanted to eat."
"I hope you like it. I would have bought beans so you can feel at home but I can never do something that criminal. Including beans in my breakfast."
"Have you tried it?"
"Of course not."
"Well don't knock it. I'll make it for you one day." Alex grimaces, "I think I'm good."
"Well I'm not really giving you a choice."
Alex chuckles, "Alright alright. What do you wanna do today?"
Henry shrugs, "We've been all over this week. I'm okay with just taking it easy today. Watching a movie or something."
"Sorry, I feel like you're probably a bit of a homebody but Rob was really excited to show you around."
"And it's been lovely. It has. And if I was here for a week, that makes sense but I'll be here for the whole semester. I think we can spread out the activities. And I am a homebody. How did you figure that?"
Alex shrugs, "You just seem like it."
"Hmm." It feels good to be seen by Alex. "Are you good at reading people or something?"
"I'd say." He chuckles. "I was an active lawyer for over 7 years, I would hope so." Alex drinks his coffee and Henry looks at his muscles as he brings the mug to his lips and he has to stop himself from salivating.
"Why did you switch to teaching?" He manages to ask.
"I enjoyed being a lawyer but it is a very heavy thing to carry so after a while I decided I'd rather teach to post grad students than to keep practicing."
"Post grad? No wonder your house is so nice."
Alex chuckles, "What do you know about the salary of an American post grad professor?"
"I know they make pretty good money. Aren't you the head of your department?"
"Wow, you really read up on my bio."
"Of course. Had to make sure I wasn't staying with total creeps."
"You know it's weird; I feel like we could be friends."
"Why couldn't we?"
Alex shrugs, "I just mean, like if I hadn't known you were 20, I wouldn't have guessed you were that young."
"It's not that young." He points out. Has Henry's fantasy already been robbed of him before anything even began?
"I mean... it is." He laughs. "You can't even drink here. When I was 20, I was a mess."
"In what way?"
"I just didn't know who I was. I thought I was still straight, I was going out a lot. I don't know, a lot of confusion at that time."
"Well I'm not you." He teases.
"Do you have your head screwed on at 20?"
"I think so. I have everything sorted mostly. I mean, I do like going out and hooking up, I do like---you know, messing around with hot men but I get my work done, I know I want to be a therapist. I have a plan."
"Well that's good. I'm happy to hear that. Should Rob and I be expecting you to bring men over?"
"Is that okay with you?" He checks.
"Um yeah. I would just say if you know they go to U of A, maybe don't bring them here but otherwise, it should be fine. I should probably run that by Rob though."
Henry nods, "Okay. Thank you."
"So that's your thing? You're more of a one night stand person than relationship?"
"Well I'm not not a relationship person. I just--- I , well I'm 20, Alex." He insinuates. "I like to have fun." He smirks
"I get it, was just curious is all." The smell of muffins start wafting in and Alex grabs an oven mitt and takes them out of the oven.
"Did you have a hoe phase?" Henry asks curiously.
"I wouldn't say that. I've always been the relationship type. Even if I tried something casual, someone usually caught feelings and I ended up dating them."
"Show off."
Alex chuckles, "Didn't mean it like that."
"Of course you managed to to get everyone interested in you even when it was supposed to be casual."
"What can I say? I'm very charming." He jokes cheekily. "Are you ready to eat?"
"Yes please."
Alex plates up their food and leaves Rob's plated food in the microwave for when he wakes up. Alex puts the TV on but they don't even pay attention to it as they talk for a couple of hours.
....
Monday comes soon and it's Henry's first day of class. Alex drove them to campus a bit early to give him a tour of the buildings, which buildings he'd frequent, where his own office was and offices he might need.
"If you don't wanna eat lunch alone, I have a break at 1 if you wanna stop by, okay?"
"Thanks Alex." He smiles gratefully.
"Have a good class." He waves off as they part ways in the quad and Henry has to force his eyes away from Alex's ass in those slacks as he heads to the social sciences building.
He's there an hour early so he just gets on his phone and starts messaging Pez.
We might have a problem.
What's that ?
One of the guys of my host family is like ridiculously hot like proper fit. and we get on!!!!!!!
Henry!!!!!?! Don't!!!!!!!
I'm not doing anything but it's eating me up a little.
He's old, isn't he?
Not old old. Just 41. And I think it's hot and he's a professor at my school
Oh god, this sounds like disaster waiting to strike
I'm going to be good
Seriously Henry, you can't sleep with this guy. That's so messy. Is he dating someone
Um yeah he's married. I'm staying with a couple
Oh then you definitely can't.
I know, that's the only thing really stopping me to be honest but I just needed to express how fit he is. Like so tall, he's tan and all these dark features. Has a hint of gray in his hair. And he's funny. God Pez he fucking makes me laugh
Ew Henry. Why are you talking like that. You've been there a week and you sound like youve properly fallen
Of course not. He's just really fit and I want him to fuck me.
But you're going to behave.
I'm going to behave.
....
His first three classes go over rather well, mostly introductory so it was very easy and he didn't have to pay much attention. When it's nearing 1, he decides to stop by Alex's office after he picked up a soup and sandwich from the campus cafe. He walks up to the second floor of the law building and down the hall until he sees Alex's name on a plaque on a door, Claremont Diaz, Department Chair
He knocks on the open door and walks in and sees Alex chatting with some lady, another professor he presumes.
Alex seems to light up when he sees him. Henry tries to not let it get to his head. "Hey Henry, Jess this is Henry. I'm hosting him this semester, he's from London."
"Aw welcome. How was your first day?"
"Very nice. The campus is massive but otherwise things are great."
"Good. If you see around, feel free to say hi." She says. "I'll see you, Alex" and she's off. Alex pulls out some of the leftover pasta he made last night and slips it into the microwave, "How were your first classes?"
Henry plants himself on the couch and Alex joins him once his food is warm, "They were good. One of my professors seemed like he might be tough but otherwise they were pretty chill."
"Yeah, Cameron is known to be pretty tough but probably nothing you can't handle I'm sure."
"Let's hope." He chuckles as he unwraps his sandwich and takes a bit. Just as he's about to ask Alex how his classes are, there's a knock and someone striding in.
"Professor!!!" A shaggy looking student strides in, looking happy to see Alex. Alex stands up and brings him into a hug, "How have you been, Jimmy?"
"I'm good. Professor, I need you to help me to get in your class on Tuesday and Thursdays. I'm on the waitlist and I can't take it with Heinberg. She sucks."
"Jimmy, I have a hefty waitlist."
"Please professor. I need to get in your class, it's the only way I'll pass and you're one of like three professors who are actually cool."
"I'll see what I can do. No promises alright?"
He sighs of relief, "Thank you so much. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Um also sorry didn't mean to interrupt." He says finally looking at Henry. "Who are you?"
"Henry."
"First day?"
"Mhmm." Henry nods. Jimmy narrows his gaze down at him, "Do you like guys?"
Henry raises his brows, "Uh yeah? Why?"
"You're hot."
"Jimmy!!! Leave him alone." Alex butts in.
"What?" He chuckles. "Let me shoot my shot. You should come to the Zeta party Friday if you're free. It's on Main St, 434."
Henry is shocked by the forwardness but hesitantly nods, "Um okay. Maybe."
"God, that British accent is hot." Jimmy huffs out.
"Alright Jimmy enough!!! Go to class." Alex pipes up.
"Alright alright." He heads out. "Friday, Henry. I hope to see you." Jimmy says before he's off.
"Sorry about him. Jimmy is very---bold."
"It's okay." He chuckles. "Took me off guard but it's flattering."
"You don't have to go to that party by the way. I mean obviously you can if you wanted but don't feel pressured."
"We'll see. I'll eventually want to see what parties are like at a big American university."
"Remember you can't bring students home. I do not want to wake up to see Jimmy leaving my house at 6am."
"I know. I promise. Don't worry about it."
...
........
Henry does decide to go to the party Friday. Not really for Jimmy but he thinks it'll be fun to experience his first party his first week at the school. It's strange showing up on his own but once he gets a drink in him, he'll be more at ease. He heads straight to the kitchen to grab a beer. It's very loud, crowded and hot and exactly as Henry imagined it'd be.
It doesn't take longer than 30 minutes for Henry to get someones attention. A hot tall brunette approaches him as he's leaning back against the wall sipping on his beer. It takes exactly 7 minutes of chatting before they're making out up against a wall. "Can we go back to yours?" He whispers against Henry's lips.
"Um--" Henry licks his lips. "Do you go to U of A?"
"No, I'm not from here. Just visiting a friend this weekend, don't really think I can bring someone back to her dorm. Why?"
"Okay yeah we can go then." He takes Danny's hand and leads them out of the frat house. They catch a cab back to the house and make out the entire ten minute drive. Danny furrows his brows once they step out of the cab, "Damn, you live here ?"
"Not my house." He chuckles. "Just my host family. Come on." He unlocks the door and they step inside. "Be quiet, okay?" He whispers as they kick off their shoes and quietly head upstairs to Henry's room and can finally breathe once the door is closed.
The sex is very good, so much so that Henry almost wishes the guy was from here to keep him in his regular roster. After they sleep together, Danny kisses him before seeing himself out but the minute Danny steps into the hallway, Henry hears Rob's voice on the other side of the door, "Um who are you?"
"Sorry, was just with Henry. I'm leaving." Henry blushes, completely embarrassed and sinks his face into the pillow until he falls asleep.
Henry sleeps in late the next day which was one of the best sleep he's had yet since he's been here. Another plus to good sex but once he's fully conscious, he makes out yelling coming from downstairs. He climbs out of bed and quietly trails down the steps.
"We can't have random teenage boys in and out of our house, Alex. I don't know why you told him that was okay!! I shouldn't be running into children at like 2am!?"
"I told you I forgot to mention it to you. He's 20, do you expect him not to fuck around ? We're trying to make him feel at home, Rob. And don't you think you're being a bit dramatic, I'm sure he's not sleeping with teenagers."
"Alex, I don't want them here."
"Alright, you tell him that then."
"I won't bring anyone." Henry says taking the last step down and looking at them standing in the kitchen. "Im sorry, I uh--- I thought it was okay." Henry interrupts. They seem to visibly calm down as if not wanting Henry to see them fighting.
"It was okay. I forgot to tell Rob what we talked about but he has some feelings about it."
"Great, blame it on me." He mutters under his breath
"Well it is you. There's nothing wrong with not wanting him to bring people here, just say that."
"I'm sorry Henry. I understand you're young and want to have fun and stuff but I don't like the idea of these random kids coming in my house when I'm not awake."
"I understand completely. I'm sorry. It won't happen again." He swears with a polite smile.
"Um--okay great. I have to head to the gym." He says awkwardly as he bypasses them and slips on his workout shoes and heads out of the house. It's awkward between Henry and Alex for a moment before Alex apologizes
"I'm sorry. I don't like that you saw that and I also feel bad that I forgot to tell Rob what we talked about and it's become a bigger thing."
"Its okay, I get where he's coming from." He says as he goes to sit at the island.
"I hoped you enjoyed the one night you got." He tries to joke. "You woke Rob up so I think he was cranky because he didn't get a good sleep."
Henry blushes and buries his face in his hand, "God, that's embarrassing. I'm sorry."
"I would say it's okay but it didn't affect my sleep." he laughs. "I'm a deep sleeper. What school did that guy go to?" Alex checks
"He goes to a uni in a Nashville. Was just here for the weekend."
"Hmm at least one of us is getting laid." Alex freezes when he realizes the words that just left his lips. His eyes shoot widen as he looks up at Henry. "Pretend I didn't say that. It slipped out."
Henry narrows his gaze at him, suddenly really curious, "What do you mean?"
"Nothing. Forget about it." He waves off.
"Is something going on? You can talk to me."
"No actually I can't."
"Alex." He tries again.
"I'm gonna go for a run. Enjoy the empty house." He calls out and leaves.
Henry spends the day getting some homework done at a cafe but he doesn't get much done because he's too busy thinking about what Alex said. If he's married and they're seemingly happy then why is he not having sex if Alex seemingly wants to? Henry hopes that his presence didn't ruin their sex life but he's so curious to learn what Alex was reluctant to share with him.
He returns home a little later than he expected. He comes back around 9 in the evening. The house was pretty quiet for a Saturday night and Henry felt very on edge until he heard music quietly playing in the yard. He walks to the glass door that leads to the yard and sees Alex sitting on the porch, his legs posted up as he smoked what he could only assume was a joint from the smell. Henry slides the door open and Alex looks his way, "Hey." He greets, wafting the smoke away.
"Hi. You alright?" Henry asks as he steps out onto the porch.
"Yeah I'm good. How was your day?" he asks as Henry joins him.
"It was good. I got some work done at a cafe and then just went exploring for a while and went to see a film too. Were you home today ?"
"No, I went to an outdoor patio with some friends today, got some food and drinks."
"Is Rob home ?"
"Mhmm. He's upstairs."
"Alex, is something going on? I don't mean to intrude but I cant help but think about what you said earlier and then you guys had that argument. I just---is me being here ruining your relationship or something?"
"What?? No, no of course not Henry. It has nothing to do with you. I promise. We had issues long before you got here."
"Okay well what's going on?"
Alex takes a hit before looking over at Henry, "Do you want?"
"No I'm okay, talk to me" He encourages
"I don't feel good talking about it with you. You're in a weird position right now living in our house, I just want you to be comfortable."
"I am comfortable. I promise and it'd make me feel good if you opened up about it."
Alex looks up at him and seems to cave under his gaze. "Fine." He sighs. "We've been having issues for a while. We signed on as host parents before things started getting difficult so we couldn't just back out of it. But we've been arguing a lot lately, we were gonna split up like 3 weeks before you got here but decided to push through and keep trying. And we couldn't just back out and leave you stranded."
"So you guys are forcing yourselves to stay together because I'm here ?"
"I mean... we're not forcing it. We want to try. We love each other but I don't know, it's just been a lot harder to try these days. That's all. I think we're just growing apart and it's going to happen at some point I think."
Henry shouldn't be happy to hear this news. "What are you two arguing about ?"
"Everything really. I don't know, I think we're just getting on each other's nerves. We've been together for twelve years so it's natural that we might be different people now."
"I'm sorry. You guys seemed so happy. I thought you were happy."
"Well we don't want you to feel unwelcomed or in a chaotic home or something. And I hope this doesn't make you feel weird living here. It's the last thing I would want."
"I feel okay, I promise. I like that you were honest with me."
"Alright. I should get to bed. Keep this between us, okay?"
"Okay." He smiles. Before Alex could walk inside, Henry gently grabs his hand, "I'm here if you ever need to talk."
Alex smiles and nods, "Good night."
"Good night Alex"
Henry is in fucking trouble.
...
.....
The worst thing is they actually get on and really enjoy spending time together and it's setting Henry up for disaster. If Henry isn't in Alex's office on campus, they're cooking together, or roaming in town or relaxing in the yard and they had found companion in each other.
Henry stupidly told Alex he'd like to join him for one of his gym sessions, he didn't expect Alex to be shaking him awake at 5am. "What the hell are you doing? It's dark out" He groans pulling the blanket above his head.
"You said you wanted to work out with me today"
"Was I drunk?"
Alex chuckles, "You can sleep in if you want."
"Give me 5 minutes" He groans.
"I'll wait for you downstairs" The things he does for some dick.
He gets out of the bed exactly five minutes later cranky as all shit. He throws some gym clothes on, brushes his teeth, washes his face and meets Alex downstairs. "Ready?" Alex asks sitting on the counter finishing up his protein shake.
Henry nods as he follows Alex out to the car and then five minutes to the local gym.
Waking up in the middle of the night becomes worth it for Henry when Alex pulls off his hoodie to reveal a loose tank top that does nothing to cover the abs underneath and he hops on the treadmill. His shorts hugging his ass with every step. Henry swallows the lump in his throat and settles on an effortless machine. One where he can sit down, do something easy and enjoy the view. Thankfully there's not many people here so he can watch the show in peace.
Henry doesn't know how much time has past until Alex is walking over, wiping his damp forehead with a towel, "You been working your legs on this machine for 15 minutes?" He asks. "That's a lot"
"I like this one" He lies. "I'm good at it"
"Lemme see then" Alex teases.
Henry panics a little because he's never used the bloody machine before. He finally looks at it properly for the first time. He puts his feet where they belong, bent nearly 90 degrees. He presses down into it, to stretch out his legs before the machine slides back down. "See? Easy" He says to Alex.
"You're not positioned right. That's why it's easy." He says and then he's fucking touching Henry's inner thighs. His bare hands in between Henry's legs, how is Henry meant to be normal about this and not pop a boner. Alex presses against his thighs trying to push his legs further apart and Henry has a fucking lump in his throat. He needs more of that.
Alex then changes the weight that was on 0 to 50. "Try it now"
Henry does and feels a bit more resistance. "See, that's how it's supposed to feel. I'm gonna lift but if you need me, just let me know" He squeezes Henry's knee before leaving him alone. When Alex is out of sight, he stops his movements and takes a deep breath to get himself together. He watches Alex from across the gym and he's feeling feral. He needs to do something else to keep a boner at bay so he just spends time leisurely on the treadmill. When Alex comes over to him after an hour, he's sweaty and sexy as all hell, "Ready to go?"
Henry licks his lips and nods. "We can squeeze in some breakfast if you're up for it" Alex offers when they hop into the car. When they get to the diner, Henry's eyes are bigger than his head as he orders a stack of pancakes, eggs and sausage. He's usually not a big breakfast person but today, he feels starved for some reason.
"So you know the gym has mirrors, right?"
Henry furrows his brows after they put in their orders, "What do you mean?"
"You were watching me " Alex laughs.
"Oh." He blushes. "I'm sorry. I---" He's not sure what lie will make that seem normal so he just apologizes again. "Sorry"
"It's okay" He smiles. "Rob used to do the same thing. Join me at the gym to watch. I guess some people are into that."
"It's just a nice view is all" Alex is surprised by the honesty but nods anyway and changes the subject, "So tell me more about your life back in London."
....
Henry didn't think his slutty antics would get more out of control than they were at boarding school. But living in the same house as Alex and not being able to do anything about it has taken a toll on him. He's been channeling his horniness for Alex in fucking other tall brunettes who can ram him into a mattress multiple times a week. It somewhat does the trick to stifle his insatiable craving to have Alex inside him.
He has been trying his best to keep it at bay. He considered putting some distance between he and Alex but he's only a man and after holding out for a couple weeks, he's starting to lose control.
Something happened last week. Not any touching but they had been drinking in the yard over a bonfire. They were sitting beside each other and with alcohol in his system, Henry couldn't pretend like he didn't want to stare at Alex all night.
Alex looks his way and smiles, "Your eyes look so nice with the light from the fire."
"Thank you" Henry smiles softly and doesn't look away.
"What?" Alex snickers. "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Henry shakes his head and smiles and continues to stare at him flirtatiously. Alex licks his lips and breaks eye contact, "Henry..." He says in a warning tone.
"Yeah?" His voice soft, barely audible.
Alex looks back over at him and sighs. He suddenly stands up, "I'm going to get another drink, do you want one?"
"No thanks"
And that was that. But it was all Henry needed to know that Alex is looking at him the same way he's been looking at Alex and so he figured he's gonna try. See how Alex replies. Maybe get on his knees. He's not aiming to ruin a marriage, Alex can reject him if he pleases but if he doesnt...then Henry also wouldn't complain.
He stops by his office in the criminal justice building like he's been doing a couple times a week. They're eating some sandwiches for lunch that Alex whipped up for them this morning. Its mostly silent as Alex is simultaneously working during his lunch hour but Henry cant pretend like he isnt thinking about one thing. Alex is at his desk and Henry is sitting on the other side, the desktop computer between them.
"So are you and Rob still monogamous? Like since you guys aren't getting on well, do you see other people or..." He tries to make the question seem casual. He's probably failing.
"No we don't. We're still monogamous. I'm not sure how that conversation would go over to be honest." Alex answers, eyes still locked on his computer.
"Oh...well that's a bummer. Sleeping in the same bed as your partner and not being able to do anything."
"It's not that we're not able to, it's that we don't necessarily want to. I mean couples go through dips but I don't know. I just don't know anymore. I really don't want to talk about it."
"You can live vicariously through me." He chuckles.
"Have you still been hooking up?" Alex asks with raised brows.
"Mhmm." He nods.
"How's that been ?"
"It's been nice. It gets the job done. I go kind of insane in the head if I'm not being fucked regularly." Alex freezes at the rawness of the confession but simply nods, unsure how to reply to that. Henry smiles to himself, seeing how his words are affecting Alex.
"Can I ask you something ?" Henry starts. Here he fucking goes. There's no turning back now.
"Sure."
"The people you've dated before Rob, what were they like?"
"That's a very broad question, Henry." He says looking at him, pausing his work.
"I just mean, have you ever dated anyone much older? Much younger ? I'm curious what your type is."
"Well my type was my husband. I'm not particularly picky. I just like hot people." He shrugs. "And if I have a connection with them, that's what's most important."
Henry nods as he bites the inside of his cheek, "Do you think we have a connection?"
Alex freezes and narrows his gaze at Henry and takes a moment before replying, "We get on fine. Why?"
Henry flutters his lashes at him and shrugs innocently, "I just--- I don't know I mean , I think it's a shame that you haven't been fulfilled. That's all."
"And?"
"And I'd be open if you know----"
"Henry. Please don't do that." Alex interrupts through a clenched jaw.
"Do what?"
"I can't, okay? I see the way you look at me. I can't go there. There's so many reasons not to. You live in my house, you're at my university. You're too young. It just cannot happen." He reminds.
"Did you forget you're in a relationship or does that reason not matter much ?" He throws back.
"It does! I'm married Henry!!" He reminds, maybe a much needed reminder to himself.
"Maybe on paper but you two are barely in a relationship." He's quick to reply.
"Don't tell me about my relationship. Stay out of it, alright? Maybe you should spend the rest of your lunch somewhere else."
"Ale---"
"Henry, please" He insists. He's not even looking at him. Henry thinks if he does Alex might not be able to keep rejecting Henry's proposition.
Henry doesn't think it's a coincidence that that night, he overhears Alex and Rob having sex.
...
.......
On their way to campus the next morning as Henry is drinking his tea in the car, he asks, "So did you fuck him so I would hear or to convince yourself of something?"
"What my husband and I do in our bedroom is our business. Don't make me regret opening up to you."
Henry snickers and shakes his head and it's silent the rest of the ride.
He doesn't visit Alex in his office all week, he makes some friends with his classmates and eats lunch with them. It's awkward back in the house. Even Rob asks him if everything is alright and he pretends it is. Because it should be. Alex gave him no real sign he was into it, it wasnt like he was led on so he doesn't know why he's so annoyed that he was rejected. Maybe because Henry isn't used to not getting what he wants when it comes to men. Maybe because he feels something and knows in different circumstances, Alex would want him too.
Alex hasn't even been home much this week and when he does come home, it's always closer to dinner time and he just heads straight up to his room every evening.
It takes a week before Henry finally decides to be the one to address the tension. He storms into Alex's office during his lunch hour, "I thought I was the 20 year old here. Aren't you supposed to be the mature one ?" He spits.
"How can I help you?" He asks coldly like Henry was any other student.
"Oh piss off with that. Why are you so upset with me?"
"Who said I was upset?"
"Then what do you call everything the past week?"
"What do you call bringing someone back to our house when Rob already told you not to?"
He freezes, he thought he had gotten away with that. "I---im sorry. We didn't have anywhere to go and we were quiet. I didn't know you were awake. But that's not what we're even talking about. I don't know why we couldn't have a conversation. If you're not into me, then you can just say that and things could have went back to normal but you just had to make it weird and awkward."
"When did I say I wasn't into you?"
Henry flinches as he stares at Alex, his mouth ajar like a fish out of water, "Huh?"
"I said...when did I say I wasn't into you?"
"Well you rejected me so I'm gonna assume that was it."
"It's not that I'm not into you, Henry. I can't be. Two very different things." Alex sighs running his hand through his hair as he presses against his temples.
So Henry wasn't dense in all this. Alex feels something towards him. He resists the urge to smile.
"I wouldn't tell anyone." He whispers. "I promise." He insists as he moves to stand behind the desk and leans back against it, right in front of where Alex is sat in his chair. "It would just be between us. I'm not expecting anything deep, just a little fun. That's all."
Alex looks up at him with a shifty gaze and sighs as he rubs his forehead "I cant". Henry kneels down in front of him and caresses Alex's cheek to make him look at him, "It'd only be between us, I promise you. There's no reason someone as hot as you shouldnt be regularly getting laid. I'll fix that. You guys are practically divorced already." He proposes as he caresses his abs over his button down grazing over his belt buckle, "Just tell me you want it, Alex. Just say the words and I'll take care of you."
Alex swallows the massive lump in his throat. Henry leans in and kisses his ear lobe and along his cheek. Alex can't do this. There's so many reasons. Henry is staying in his home. Hes over 20 years older than him and hes fucking married for crying out loud. He might ruin his life if he lets this happen. He can't do this because a pretty boy with nice lips batted their lashes at him and said they want to get on their knees for him. But then Henry kisses his earlobe again and his hand grazes over his bulge, "Alex...You don't have to say anything. Just nod your head and I'll take of you." He whispers seductively and with Henry's breath against his ear and his hand that close, all self control dissolves. Alex finally nods and Henry smiles and quickly jumps up to lock the door before coming back and on his knees immediately. He kisses and licks along Alex's neck, along his collar bone as his fingers undoes Alexs belt. He tugs the pants down and pulls his cock out of his briefs. He kisses up his thighs before he takes a hold of it at the base and leans in, licking the tip. He swirls his tongue around it watching Alexs eyes get heavy. He takes him in his mouth and sucks him down, using years of expertise to make Alex writhe and fall apart in his chair. There's something about being down on his knees for someone dressed in slacks and a button up that's doing it for Henry.
"Fuck, your mouth is---shit Henry!" Alex breathes out pushing Henry's hair back from his face and holding it back. Henry takes him fully down and Alex's eyes roll back. Alex couldn't believe how good at sucking cock Henry was. He should have known when he saw how pretty his lips was.
"Im gonna come." He grunts, warning Henry. Henry sucks faster until Alex is spilling in his mouth, short gasps leaving Alex's lips. When Henry sits up, Alex's eyes are closed as he's trying to catch his breath. Alex immediately buries his face in his hand like regret is drowning him When he finally does open his eyes, Henry's standing up, leaning back against his desk with a smile. Alex clears his throat as he stuffs his dick back into his pants and zips them up, "You should go to class now."
Henry flinches, "Really? That's all you have to say?"
"Thank you...Now go to class. Please." He insists
"Why do you have to act like such a child?" He sucks his teeth.
"You can be careless because you have nothing to lose in the situation, Henry. Please can you just go to class? We'll talk about it later."
Dinner that evening is awkward as all fucking hell with all three of them. It's quiet, the sound of clanking utensils is the only thing heard.
"Did you two have a long day?" Rob wonders.
"Yeah." Alex sighs. "I think I'm actually gonna head to bed if that's alright."
Rob nods up at him as Alex scoffs down the rest of his food, dumps his plate in the sink and heads up for the night.
"Is he alright?" Rob checks with Henry.
"Yeah, just must be a stressful one." He smiles politely and tries not to look him in the eye and think how he was sucking his husband's dick earlier that day.
Around 3am, Henry gets out of bed to make a cup of tea. He's been tossing and turning, in and out of sleep all night and decides maybe some chamomile will get him to knock out. When he gets downstairs, he sees Alex sitting on the counter eating an apple. Alex freezes when he sees Henry.
"What are you doing?" Alex asks, stiffening up.
"Getting tea. I can't sleep."
Alex nods as Henry goes to pour water in the kettle. It's silent and uncomfortable as Henry shifts around in the darkness. The only light coming from the street light shining through the back windows. He places the kettle on its stand and starts boiling it. He grabs a mug from the cabinet and puts a tea bag in it and waits. He stands at the counter, facing away from Alex. He taps his fingers on the counter as the uncomfortable silence fills the air as the kettle starts to heat up. Henry briefly glances back at Alex and before he can even process what's happening, Alex is rushing towards him, pressing him back against the cabinet and kissing him. It's rushed and messy and intense and toe curling. It's the only way to describe the rush going through them. Boiling over just like the tea kettle. Alex grips the back of Henry's neck and deepens the kiss with his tongue. Their tongues locking with each other's, small mewls escaping both their lips.
They only separate when the kettle starts coming down and the sounds of their antics can't be disguised. Alex is the first one to pull back. Looking down at the floor trying to catch his breath. He steps back from Henry and clears his throat, unsure what the hell just came over him. Henry just proceeds to make his tea as if Alex didn't just ravish him. When he's done, he grabs the mug and gives a kiss to Alex's cheek. His squeezes the bulge of his pants, "You should get someone to take care of that" and with that, hes off to his room.
Alex doesn't know what the fuck he's doing. He's confused. He knows he shouldn't do this. But also his relationship with Rob is half over already. He couldn't think of a messier situation and yet somehow it doesn't feel like enough to keep him from staying away from Henry.
.....
The next day on campus, Henry is in the library when he gets a text from Alex. He's surprised when it says,
hey, can you stop by when you get a chance?
okay, he replies. He stuffs his book in his bag as he gets up to head across campus. When he walks into his office, he smiles at Alex who's sitting on the couch. Henry closes the door and sits across from him in a chair. "I thought we should talk." Alex says. Henry nods as he places his bag on the floor beside him.
"I---I know I'm being annoying. Being cold but you have to understand the awful fucking position I'm in right now. I---Im into you but also everything else, every other reason that I know we shouldn't is screaming at me but I'm finding it hard to listen to it."
"Mhmm" He says, waiting patiently.
Alex sighs, "I want to. Have fun with you but I'm not going to sleep with someone else while I'm with him." I have to talk to him."
Henry is impressed. That Alex is willing to throw away 12 years, despite the rockiness, just to fuck around with Henry. "You want to sleep with me?" Henry teases.
Alex laughs and leans over and caresses Henry's thigh, "I'm not gonna lie, I haven't felt this in so long. I think about you a lot."
Henry blushes and covers Alex's hand with his own, "I do too. I think we can have so much fun these next couple of months."
Alex licks his lips and tugs on Henry's hand, "Come here" Henry stands up and and plants himself in Alex's lap. Alex scoots Henry closer as Henry's thighs hug Alexs waist. Alex grips Henry by the jaw and pulls him down for a kiss. It's so fucking slow and passionate. Alex's lips unraveling him second by second. Alex's fingers grip the back of his neck with a little pressure as he slides his tongue in and Henry can't help but whimper as he grinds into him. Alex's hand graze down Henry's body until they're resting on his lower back. He then squeezes Henry's ass, pulling him impossibly closer and Henry whimpers again as his semi rubs against Alex. It's a beautiful sound that Alex wants to drag out of him some more. Alex kisses him a little longer, a little deeper before breaking the kiss. "You're getting excited" Alex says as Henry is grinding his erection up against him.
"I want you so bad" Henry whines as he tugs on the back of Alex's hair.
"Soon" Alex kisses his cheek.
....
Alex is anxious that night to talk to Rob. It doesn't help to know the reason why is in the next room over "Hey, you alright?" He checks as he walks into their room to see Rob lying down, reading a book.
"Yeah" He smiles.
"I was hoping to talk to you" He says as he sits on his side of the bed. Rob furrows his brows and sits up beside him,"What's going on?"
"I---I um. You know how we were struggling before Henry got here?" Rob nods along. "I've been thinking about that. How hard it's been with us and how we haven't felt close in a long time. We don't date, we're not intimate and I just feel like I'm unable to have other experiences since we're still technically together. And I---"
"You want to separate?" Rob asks.
"Well, it was something we were already discussing, right?" And as Alex is looking at Rob, those eyes he fell in love with 12 years ago, he can't bring himself to say he wants this to end. He can't imagine not looking at those eyes every morning and night. So he continues to bullshit his way through, "Maybe we can just open things up a bit?"
"Yeah. I've been thinking about it too. I understand where you're coming from and I do have so much love for you, Alex. After all these years. I think that's a good idea instead of breaking up. Just see what else is out there and maybe in a couple months, we can come back to each other or if we decide to, we can officially separate but I----I think we should just explore first before completely letting go of this. And be respectful about it. What do you think?"
He'll always have love for Rob and this way feels convenient as well and a way to hurt him less so he nods, "That sounds good"
"Yeah?" Rob checks.
"Yes." Alex kisses his cheek. "I hope we both find something good."
.......
The gates break through in the sexual tension between Alex and Henry the following morning. On their way to campus, Alex tells him, "So Rob and I spoke, we're gonna start seeing other people. We haven't.... we're not divorcing just yet but we're going to have a break and see other people."
"Is that so?" Henry looks over at him with a dangerous and suggestive gaze.
"It is." He smiles cheekily. "But this" He gestures between them "Has to stay private like he can't know about this. No one can."
Henry nods as he leans over and starts kissing along Alex's neck. Alex stiffens as he grips the steering wheel tighter, "Tell me you you heard me, Henry. No one can know."
"I heard you" He whispers in his ear as he licks along his earlobe and his hand glides down his button down and starts rubbing against Alex's bulge, "I won't tell anyone" When they stop at a red light, Alex turns his head and slams his lips into Henry's. The way Alex grips his jaw tells Henry that Alex might have a powerful hand in bed and he needs that. Alex to throw him around a little. Alex breaks the kiss to keep driving and Henry pulls back to bend down as best as he could while still in the passenger seat. He unbuttons Alex's slacks and tugs his cock out of his briefs. Henry hums as he gets his mouth on him and Alex's eyes get heavy, "Fuck" He breathes when Henry's wet mouth gets on him. He quickly pulls off into an empty parking lot because he'd rather not crash and die right now. He moves the seat back and lies it down as Henry sucks him off. His hand reaches over and plays with Henry through his jeans. He unbuttons and unzips them and frees his erection. He licks his hand and gets it wrapped around Henry who moans against his cock.
"That feel good, baby?" Alex asks.
Henry moans again and the fucking vibration is making his toes curl. He removes his hand for a moment to push Henry's hair out of the way and get a better look at him, "Look at you. Those lips were fucking made to suck cock. So fucking good at this, aren't you, baby??" Henry flutters his lashes up at him and nods. It doesn't take long before Alex is close to the edge. His grunts start getting hurried and Henry moves faster until Alex is gripping his hair and spilling down his throat. "Shit" His hips jerk as he rides out his orgasm. Henry immediately sits up, climbs into his lap and crashes his lips into his and Alex gets his hand wrapped around him. Henry whines against his lips as Alex strokes him. Alex pulls back from the kiss, "Look at the pretty cock getting so wet for me. You've been waiting for this?"
Henry looks at him and nods, desperation in his eyes. He gasps when Alex's thumb runs over the tip and licks the pre come off his finger, "Alex" He breathes out, writhing in his lap. Alex lifts Henry's shirt up and leans in to start licking and sucking on his nipples and Henry let out a guttural moan. "You like your tits played with?"
Henry mewls desperately as Alex flicks his tongue over his nipple and strokes Henry faster. He sucks it in his mouth and Henry's hips start arching up off Alex's lap. "Alex.....Alex..." He cries out in warning. "Alex, fuck!!!" He yells at he comes in Alex's grip and rides out his climax.
"Oh shit" He huffs out. "Oh shit" He breathes. Alex kisses him despite Henry trying to catch his breath. "So fucking pretty when you come"
Henry eyes flutter open as he looks at Alex. Alex smiles at him as he kisses the corner of his mouth. He reaches over to the glove compartment to grab wipes and cleans off his hands and Henry's lower belly. "Button up before we're late" Alex says as he does the same as Henry shifts back over to the passenger seat. "You alright?" Alex checks before they drive off.
"Yes" He hums happily.
"Good"
When they pull up to park on campus, Alex looks over to Henry and smiles with a grip on his thigh, "Go be a good student."
"Yes professor"
Alex chuckles as Henry jumps out of the car and heads off to class with the dopiest look on his face. If a handie had him this way, he won't stand a chance when Alex finally fucks him.
.....
To no one's fucking surprise, Henry beelines it to Alex's office during his lunch hour and insists on sucking him off again. Alex let's him but he sucks Henry off first. Henry's had his dick sucked plenty but Alex made him see fucking stars and planets and if Alex wasn't holding him still, his body would have slid off the couch mid orgasm and been nothing but a blissed out puddle.
It starts happening everywhere. On the commute to school. In the kitchen. Living room. The office. For people needing to hide, they sure don't act like it.
"I thought old people's sex drives slow down" Henry says breathlessly as Alex tore him apart with his mouth on his cock and his fingers inside of him in the backseat of the car in an empty fast food parking lot before school.
"Wow, just call me decrepit then."
"I didn't mean it like that" He chuckles as he climbs into his lap and cups his face, "I'm surprised you can keep up with me, that's all."
"Well I do have a lot of built up energy. Also helps that you're fucking gorgeous."
Henry blushes and leans in to kiss Alex softly. It's soft and gentle as they hold each other in the back of the car for as long as they can before they have to confront their responsibilities. "This is not at all what I thought would happen when we decided to host you." Alex says aloud.
Henry caresses his fingers on Alex's collar bone as he lies on top of him, "Are you complaining?"
"Of course not. Its just weird, isn't it ? Like a year ago, we were solid and fast forward a year later, I'm messing around with someone new. I haven't been with anyone else in 12 years. That's so crazy to me how things unfold, how you just have no idea how things will change in a week or a month."
They spend the next twenty minutes chatting way too deeply for the post orgasmic state they were in before they have to head to campus. That evening, when Rob tells them over dinner that he has an overnight work trip next Thursday, they both subtly glance at each other and try to hide their naughty smiles. Henry was finally going to get what he's been waiting for since he arrived. Alex inside of him.