Railway Romance

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This story is completely fictional. I hope you enjoy it. Please send any comments to colin4men@gmail.com and I will reply as soon as I can. Bill

RAILWAY ROMANCE

Part 1

Scene : A heritage railway somewhere in England

The Hunslet Austerity locomotive stood gleaming at the head of its three coach train that Saturday afternoon. It blew off steam, ready to depart, but James didn't pay it any attention. Today, instead of steam locomotives, James was more interested in the man in the station master's uniform.

Luke was chatting to the train guard when he noticed the teenager looking towards him. "It's that boy again," he thought. "He was hanging around earlier." Luke checked his pocket watch and the guard stood ready with his green flag. "The train's about to depart. You'd better get on now, son," Luke shouted to the boy.

James shook his head. "No, I'm not getting this train."

Luke shrugged and turned back to the guard. The guard blew his whistle and then waved his flag at the driver. There was a much louder whistle from the locomotive and the guard stepped onto the train. "See you later, Sid," Luke said as the first chuff sounded from the locomotive. Slowly the train began to move forward.

James watched the train depart but then looked back at the man walking towards him.

"You know that the next train isn't for 45 minutes, don't you?" Luke said as he gave James a friendly smile.

"Yeah but the pannier tank will be pulling the next train and I want to travel behind it," replied James. Luke nodded and was about to move away when James went on. "Plus I wanted to talk to you."

"Talk to me?" Luke looked puzzled. "What about?"

"About becoming a volunteer. I'd like to work on the railway," James explained.

"Okay. We're always happy to get volunteers," smiled Luke. "I have a couple of leaflets I can give you. Come inside out of the cold wind and we can talk."

"Great!" James grinned and followed Luke into the station building.

Luke waved at the elderly man behind the ticket counter and led James into his office. There he took off his peaked cap, put it on the desk and went over to a rack of leaflets. James stood admiring the man. Luke was 10 cm (4 inches) taller than him at 180 cm (5ft 11in) with blue-grey eyes and neat silver-grey hair. James thought the man was very handsome.

"Here you go," Luke said as he held two leaflets out towards James. "There's a general information leaflet about volunteering and one for juniors like yourself. You will have to wait a few years if you want to work on the locos but there are plenty of useful jobs you can help with on the railway."

James started looking the leaflets while Luke spoke. "It says here that the Young Persons Group is for those up to age sixteen. I'm eighteen...well, almost eighteen," he said.

"I'm very sorry. I thought you were younger," said Luke.

James smiled. "It's okay. That happens to me a lot."

Luke was relieved that he hadn't upset the teenager. "The opposite happens to me. People see my grey hair and assume I must be in my fifties at least."

James laughed. "I don't think you look anything like fifty."

"Thanks. I'm only forty...well, almost forty-one," smiled Luke. "My name is Luke Robertson. Take a seat. You know that you have to be a member of the society to be a volunteer, don't you?"

"I'm James Potter and I've been a member for over a year," James replied.

"That's good," said Luke. "Have you thought about what kind of work you would like to be involved in?"

"I'd like to work in a station, preferably this one," said James.

"This one?" Luke smiled.

James nodded. "Yes, with you. I've seen you a few times over recent weeks and you always seem so calm and efficient. Always knowing the answer when people have questions. I think it would be great to learn from you."

"I'm flattered but I'm not anything special," said Luke. "Any of the others could teach you."

"There is another reason I would like to work with you, Luke." James took a deep breath. "I saw you at the Pride March in the city last Saturday and I'm gay too."

Luke gasped and then quickly recovered. "You don't need to work with me because you're gay. The railway has a policy of being open to all."

"Maybe, but I find you very attractive. I fancied you the first time I saw you and that was before I saw you at Pride and discovered that you are gay like me," said James. "You didn't seem to be with anyone special that day so I'm hoping you're single."

"I am single, James, but you're so much younger than me," Luke protested.

James shook his head. "Age is just a number. Please judge me on who I am and not on my age. If we work together, you can get to know me." Luke sat silently, looking at James. "Unless you think I'm too annoying to ever become a friend, let alone something more," concluded James.

Luke smiled. "I don't know about annoying but you're certainly surprising. I've never had a young guy come up and tell me he fancies me before."

"I can't believe that!" stated James.

Luke gave a little laugh. "Well, maybe in a gay bar but definitely not on the railway...and I'm pretty sure never anyone under eighteen."

"You know that sixteen is the legal age," said James. "And I'm pretty sure that other gay boys who have seen you while visiting the railway must have thought you were hot."

"Okay. Getting back to business, I am not in charge of staff rosters so you could be sent to any station on the line," Luke said. "You're almost certain to start work down the line, probably where we connect with the main line station. It's much busier there."

"But you could request to have me here, couldn't you?" James suggested. "I live within walking distance and you could tell whoever organises things that you know me."

"I don't really know you though, do I?" said Luke.

"We could meet up for a chat later when you're off duty," smiled James.

"You're very persistent," laughed Luke.

"It took me a lot of courage to speak to you and tell you how I felt," said James. "I'm not going to give up now."

Luke smiled and shook his head. "I have a prior engagement - a family thing - this evening but maybe we could meet up for a chat sometime next week."

"Not tomorrow?" James asked.

"I'm working here again tomorrow," said Luke.

"Oh." James looked dejected. "Okay. I'll give you my phone number and you can call me to arrange a meeting when you're free. Can I borrow a pen?"

"Just tell me your number and I'll enter it into my contacts now," responded Luke.

James smiled, more confident now that Luke would call him. He pulled his own phone out and said, "Tell me your number and I'll send you a text." He typed Luke's number into his phone and sent a message - "Hello from James x" - and asked, "May I take a photo of you?"

"I suppose so," Luke replied, smiling as he read the text message, and then looking up at the teenager. He wondered if he should ask to take a photo of James but decided against it.

"Very nice, thanks," said James. "I can look at that later...in bed." He winked at Luke.

"Too much information," laughed Luke. "Are you always this forward?"

"No," replied James. "I have never made a pass at or flirted with anyone before. You're special."

"Special? Yeah, old enough to be your father," smiled Luke. "I must be crazy to even consider hooking up with you."

"I like the sound of `hooking up' and you won't regret it. I promise you," said James. "And please try to forget about the age difference."

"That's a bit difficult. I can't ignore the fact that you look about fifteen," Luke responded.

James laughed. "I look older than that!"

"You think so? I assumed you would be in our Young Persons Group, didn't I?" said Luke. "But never mind. You act more mature and we'll talk again soon."

"I'm looking forward to that," smiled James.

The old man from the ticket office knocked and entered the room. "We've made more sales than last week, Luke," he said, followed quickly by, "Sorry, I didn't know you had company."

"Thank you for the leaflets and useful information, sir," James said. He then left the room and returned to the platform to wait for the next train.

James saw Luke again a short time later when he came out to greet the train. He smiled at him but did nothing which might embarrass him before boarding the train.

Early that same evening James sent Luke a topless selfie with a text message. "Hi Luke. Remember me? I'm serious about wanting to become your friend. James x"

An hour later James received a reply from Luke. "Hi James. I have asked a friend to cover the second half of my shift tomorrow so I could meet you by the Town Hall at 2.30pm if you're still free. Luke x"

James sent an immediate reply. "I will be waiting at the Town Hall. xxx" He smiled to himself as he put his phone down and wondered if the topless photo had encouraged Luke to change his mind about meeting him the following day.

James was pleased that the weather had improved. The wind had gone and it was quite a warm afternoon for early June. "Not quite warm enough for shorts but I must wear something to keep his interest," he thought. He settled on a pair of black skinny jeans and a pale pink shirt with the top three buttons undone. He took a jacket with him in case it turned cooler but he had it over his arm when he was standing in the sunshine outside the Town Hall at 2.25pm.

Luke had changed out of his railway uniform before leaving the station to meet James. He wasn't sure how he was feeling about his `date' but was suddenly both nervous and excited when he saw James in the distance.

James saw Luke approach and gave him a big smile. Then, when he got closer, he said, "Hello Luke. I'm really pleased that you were able to meet me today."

"Yes, well..." Luke scratched his head. "You intrigue me and I thought we should talk. Let's go for a coffee at the cafe by the river."

"Whatever you say, boss." James walked alongside Luke and said, "I handed in my application to become a volunteer worker to head office this morning. I told the man...I think his name was Mr Reid...that I live here and that I'd prefer to work at your station if possible."

"What did he say to that?" Luke asked.

"He said he didn't think there was a vacancy here but he'd check with you and get back to me," replied James. "Well, he didn't actually mention your name. He said the station master."

"Okay. What do your parents think of you becoming a volunteer on the railway?" Luke asked. "I assume you discussed it with them."

"I'm old enough not to need their permission but they are happy about it," said James. "Mum said that she was pleased that I was going to be doing something useful instead of just hanging around the railway. Dad said it was a pity I wouldn't be earning any money but he thought I might learn some useful people skills."

"If you take the job seriously, you will learn a number of skills," said Luke.

"I am serious," responded James. "And I have something to show you." He took his passport from his jacket pocket and handed it to Luke. "Proof that I'm almost eighteen."

Luke took hold of the passport and looked at the photo and James's date of birth. "I see that you will be eighteen in less than three weeks." Luke smiled and added, "You look very cute in that photo," as he gave the passport back to James.

James laughed. "I was only fourteen when that photo was taken. Are you going to say I looked like ten?"

"Of course not," said Luke. "I would have said twelve."

James grinned and followed Luke to one of the outdoor tables at the cafe.

Over the course of the next hour, the pair shared information about themselves. Luke learned about James's parents and older sister, about his school progress and about his plan to become an electrical engineer. James discovered that Luke was an accountant and that he had been a relationship with a guy for almost twenty years. That had ended a year ago when Luke found that his partner had fallen in love with someone else.

"Oh dear. That must have hurt," said James.

Luke nodded. "It did. It was a real blow to my self-confidence. Looking back afterwards, I should have realised that we'd been drifting apart for a while. I'm over him now though so perhaps it's time to look for someone new."

"Someone like me perhaps," suggested James.

Luke laughed. "I wasn't thinking about someone so much younger but I'm curious. Why on earth did you approach me? Surely there must be some hot guys at your school."

"There was somebody from school...Tommy, a boy who has been my best friend since primary school," James began. "We started fooling around when we were about fourteen and progressed to occasional sex. Then he decided he prefers girls."

"That must have been disappointing," said Luke.

"Yes. I've looked at other boys and even thought about some when I've had a wank. Sorry, that will be too much information," apologised James. Luke nodded but gave a big smile and James went on. "Well, most of them talk about nothing except girls or football. I don't know anyone else interested in railways or other things that interest me."

"What other things interest you?" Luke asked.

"History, which I suppose is related to my interest in steam railways and how they developed in the olden days. I did a local history project for school last year and found that fascinating. And travel. I'd love to explore Europe and Asia," answered James.

"I love travelling," smiled Luke. "That's something else we have in common. But you haven't explained why you...erm, came to me and said you fancied me."

James shrugged. "It's not easy to explain. Around the time I realised that I had little in common with boys my own age, I began to notice men's bodies more. I found myself being attracted to the older guys when I looked at porn on the internet. It was just videos at first but then I started reading stories about boys in daddy-son type relationships and knew that was what I wanted. An older, experienced lover that could stimulate my mind as well as turn me on sexually."

"I see. Where do I come into the picture?" Luke asked.

"I didn't think I'd find anyone locally but I started visiting the railway more often at Easter," James explained. "I first noticed you on Good Friday and thought you were handsome. Then I found out you worked at the station most weekends. I always looked for you and even sneaked a few photos of you to wank over. Sorry." James smiled at Luke. "I never imagined that you might be gay but you seemed like a really nice guy as well as a really handsome one."

"Stop. You'll have me blushing," smiled Luke.

"It's true," said James. "Then I went to Pride last Saturday and I saw you there. I knew from the message on your t-shirt that you were gay like me and...well, that resulted in more naughty thoughts." James grinned. "Anyway I thought about you a lot and finally got the courage to speak to you yesterday."

"I noticed you at the station a few times yesterday but I never thought it was because you were interested in me," said Luke. "I'm flattered."

"Is the age difference a big problem for you?" James asked.

"Not necessarily. I'm here, am I not?" Luke smiled. "I've never thought about dating someone a lot younger and I can imagine my mates will have some comments but...well, let's get to know each other more and see how it goes."

"That suits me," said James. "Hey, did you like the photo I sent?"

Luke laughed. "It was a surprise but a nice one."

"I'm sorry I don't have a six-pack. Just a very ordinary body. I have never been very keen on sport," said James. "Seeing you in that tight shirt today...you look great. Do you go to the gym?"

"You look fine to me. Very fine," Luke said. "And thanks. Yes, I do go to the gym but only once a week. I started going after the break-up when I realised I had gained a few too many pounds."

"You're certainly not overweight now...and I like your pecs," said James.

Luke glanced down at his chest and then smiled at James. "Thanks. Shall we go for a walk along the river?"

They chatted about other steam railways they had visited, about favourite locomotives and Luke told James about the model railway he was building at home. James was tempted to ask for an invitation to see it but decided against putting any more pressure on Luke. Conversation moved on to books - James was an avid reader just like Luke.

Finally, with the Town Hall clock striking five, James said that he had to go home. "I've really enjoyed chatting with you today and I hope we can work together on the railway," he said.

"I have enjoyed today too," said Luke. "We'll keep in touch." He was tempted to kiss James but just patted his arm when they parted. "I expect I'll see you at the station soon."

"I look forward to that," smiled James.

"He's a nice boy...correction - young man," Luke said to himself as he walked to where he had parked his car. "I think I'd like having him as a friend but I don't know if it could be more than that."

James was more confident when he thought about Luke. "He likes me and he used words like dating' and hooking up'. If he can stop thinking about my age, I'm sure he will agree to be my boyfriend."

The following Saturday morning saw James back at the station. He wasn't sure what to wear for his new role as station assistant and trainee booking office clerk but finally decided on dark grey trousers, white shirt, his school tie and a black sweater. He went half an hour earlier than suggested by Mr Reid following a short phone conversation with Luke the evening before and felt `butterflies in his stomach' when he saw Luke standing in front of the office.

"Welcome, James." Luke smiled and formally greeted the teenager with a handshake. "I'm happy to have you as a member of my staff."

"I'm very happy to be here, sir," responded James.

Luke laughed. "Call me Luke even when we're working. Things are very informal here. Come inside. You need to read some essential Health & Safety information."

"I'm glad you persuaded Mr Reid to let me work with you," James said. "I was very happy when he phoned on Wednesday and told me to report here."

"As you said, working together will give us a chance to know each other better," smiled Luke. "Now read through that information and sign the bottom of the page before you receive your name badge."

James smiled. "I've got a name badge?"

"Yes...and if you last a few weeks we will see about getting you a uniform," said Luke.

James read through the Health & Safety rules and then signed to acknowledge that he'd read and understood them. Luke pinned the name badge to his sweater and then showed him around the building. When they reached the booking office, Luke said, "Fred will be here very soon. He's our regular ticket guy and you saw him briefly last week."

"What should I do today?" James asked.

"Your first job can be to write the train departure times on the blackboard outside," replied Luke. Then you can sit beside Fred and get to know the different fares as he serves our customers."

James really enjoyed his first day as a volunteer. He had lunch with Luke and he answered a few questions about the trains from travellers on the platform. Fred, who hadn't been keen on working with teenagers in the past, told Luke that he was a pleasure to work with and that made him happy.

"You did really well today. I'm proud of you," Luke told James when the last train had gone and they were closing down.

"I had fun," said James. "I'm already looking forward to working tomorrow."

"We don't like to overwork our new volunteers," Luke said. "Take things easy at home and come back next Saturday."

"But I want to come back tomorrow." James managed to avoid pouting.

"I'll get told off for putting you under pressure," said Luke. When he saw James frown, he said, "Let's compromise. Sunday afternoons can be busy so you can start at one o'clock."

"Thanks!" James grinned and hugged Luke. Then he pulled back, still smiling when he apologised.

"It's okay this time. Fred didn't see us," said Luke. "We need to be careful in public."

"I understand. I'd never want to embarrass the station master," James said. He looked around and then said, "Can you do me a favour? Take me into your office and give me a kiss."

"I don't know..."

"Please!" begged James.

Luke hesitated for a moment and then agreed. The pair went inside and James told Luke that he'd never been kissed by another guy. "Tommy wasn't into kissing."

Luke locked the office door, pulled down the window blind and then took James in his arms. Their lips gently touched and then Luke gave James another, more pressured, kiss. James kissed back and then Luke's tongue found its way between James's lips.

They pulled apart and smiled nervously at each other. "Was that okay?" Luke asked.

"Isn't it obvious?" James smiled and nodded towards the tent in his trousers.

Luke laughed. "I'm glad you liked it but that's all you're getting today." He unlocked the office door. "I need to get the cash to head office and you need to get home.

"Okay but I'll be thinking about you in bed tonight," grinned James. He sighed and looked up at the ceiling as he clutched his chest and said, "I've been kissed by a very sexy man."

Luke laughed again. "Out! I'll see you tomorrow."

James was kept busier at the station on Sunday afternoon but he was delighted when one of the drivers invited him into the cab of the visiting `West Country' class locomotive. He, rather than Luke, took over in the ticket office when Fred took a break. He only had three customers during that period but he was pleased that he could deal with them without assistance. James also found some time to watch and learn from Luke when he dealt with a customer kicking up a fuss over missing his train when it was entirely the customer's fault. "I enjoyed today. Do I get a goodbye kiss now?" he asked Luke at the end of his shift.

"Yes, but that is Fred's duty now," replied Luke.

"What? Oh..." James started laughing. "I don't think Fred is interested in me that way."

Luke nodded. "You're right...and his wife probably wouldn't be too happy." He grinned at James.

"So..." James closed the office door. "Will you give me a kiss?"

"I suppose you deserve some reward...since we're not paying you." Luke crossed over to James and gave him a quick peck on the lips.

James frowned. "Is that it? I want a proper kiss." He had hardly finished speaking when Luke grabbed him and gave him a long, passionate kiss.

"Wow!" James smiled. "I liked that."

Luke laughed. "Do you have time for a coffee or do you have to rush home?"

"I'm in no hurry but don't you have to take the cash to head office?" James responded.

Luke shook his head. "Fred has offered to do that as he's going into the city."

"In that case, I'd love to have a coffee with you," smiled James.

A short time later they were back at the cafe by the river. Luke chose it because it was generally quiet at that time of day and they could talk without being overheard.

"You did really well today...and I'm enjoying having you around," Luke told James.

"It's good fun," said James. "I'm thinking of doing one day during the week as well as weekends when I finish school in a few weeks. Dad has arranged a part-time job for me so that I can earn some money until I start at university but I will still have plenty of free time."

"I can only work weekends because of my job," said Luke. "Fred often works on Wednesdays though."

"Okay," said James. "Maybe I can arrange to work on the railway on Wednesdays. It won't be the same without you but I know we can't be together all the time." He paused and then added, "I was thinking about joining a gym and getting fitter. Could I go to your gym?"

"I don't see why not. Membership is open to everyone over sixteen," replied Luke.

"And can I go along with you? I don't really fancy going on my own." James smiled and added, "Plus I'd like to see you in shorts."

Luke laughed. "I should have guessed you had an ulterior motive."

James grinned. "I'm hoping there are communal showers."

"Well, I have to disappoint you there. It's individual showers," Luke said.

"That's a pity," smiled James. "I should still be able to see some semi-naked flesh in the changing room."

"You want to see other guys semi-naked?"

"No - only you," replied James.

Luke smiled and then asked, "Do your parents know that you are gay?"

"I'm not sure. I haven't discussed it with them but they know I've never had a girlfriend," replied James. "They have probably worked it out. Anyway I can't see it being a problem. They are very open-minded."

"They might not be so open-minded about you having a much older boyfriend," remarked Luke.

James smiled. "You are thinking about being my boyfriend. Nice!"

"Just thinking. It would be a big step for both of us and we still hardly know each other," said Luke.

"I know how I feel about you but I accept that other people are likely to comment on the age gap." James put his hand on top of Luke's. "You would probably receive the most hostile reaction and I am sorry about that. I can only promise to love you and do my best to make you happy."

Luke put his other hand on top of James's and squeezed it. "You're very sweet. I might miss you when you're away at university."

"I've got an offer of a place at the university only twenty miles away and I have decided to travel daily rather than live on campus," said James. "I made that decision on financial grounds but it also means I could still see you regularly."

"That's good news," smiled Luke. He squeezed James's hand again. "Would you...erm, like to have dinner with me this evening?"

James grinned. "I'd love to."

"We could go to a restaurant or maybe you'd like to risk my cooking," said Luke.

"I'd love to have you cook for me and I'm not a fussy eater," smiled James. "I'd also like to see where you live."

"Okay, let's go," said Luke. James phoned his parents to say that he wouldn't be home for dinner while they walked to the car park.

Luke drove them to a fairly new riverside development on the edge of town. "I have a two-bedroom apartment on the third floor," he told James as they walked towards the entrance to the nearest building. An old woman joined them in the lift so they didn't speak again until Luke was preparing to open his front door. "I wasn't planning on having a visitor so please excuse the mess," Luke said.

There was a railway magazine on the sofa and a couple of books on the coffee table. "What mess? You should see my bedroom," said James.

"Maybe one day," smiled Luke.

James grinned and walked over to the large picture window. "You have a great view...and a balcony. Very nice."

"Thanks. I'll just check what's in the fridge." Luke disappeared into the kitchen. James looked around the living room and then joined Luke. "Do you like spaghetti bolognese? I don't have enough chicken for two."

"I love pasta and spaghetti bolognese is one of my favourite dishes," replied James. "Can I watch you cooking?"

"I'm not used to an audience but yes." Luke took minced beef from the kitchen and then a jar of pasta sauce from the cupboard. "Now you see I'm cheating by use ready-made sauce."

"My mum uses them too. It's so much quicker than making a sauce from scratch," said James.

"That's my excuse," smiled Luke. "I sometimes add other vegetables though. Let's see what I have." He returned to the fridge and brought out a carrot and half a courgette. "These will do."

James watched as Luke chopped up the vegetables and lightly fried them before browning the minced beef. "I should learn to cook," he said.

"You should. It's a useful skill," responded Luke. He added the sauce to the pan and then went to get the pasta. "Oops. Not enough spaghetti. I hope you don't mind penne instead."

"I love penne," smiled James.

"It's too early to start cooking the pasta but I'll prepare the salad." Luke smiled and added "Next time you come for dinner I will be more organised and cook you something special."

"Wow. You are already planning to invite me back. I think you like me, Mr Robertson." James grinned.

Luke laughed. "The secret is out. Yes, I do quite like you."

James noted the wine rack in the corner of the kitchen. "I bet you normally have a glass of wine while you're cooking. Don't let me stop you."

"No wine for me until later. I'm going to drive you home," said Luke.

"No. I will get a taxi home," James said. "I insist. You've had a busy day and I'm not going to stop you relaxing and enjoying yourself now."

"Okay. If you're sure," said Luke. "Maybe you'd like to join me in a glass of wine?"

"If it's red wine, yes please," replied James. "I'm allowed wine with meals at home."

Luke opened a bottle of Chianti and poured two glasses. He raised his glass. "Here's to friendship!"

"To friendship and maybe more," smiled James.

The pair chatted about many different subjects. There were no awkward silences and Luke realised that the age gap wasn't the problem he feared, except when it came to the attitude of other people.

At nine o'clock James said, "I don't want to leave but I suppose I should head home now."

Luke smiled. "I've really enjoyed this evening but all good things have to come to an end."

"Do they have to though?" James asked. Then he smiled and said, "At least I can now ask for a goodbye kiss." He moved closer to Luke who hugged him and then kissed him. They were kissing again when James put a hand on Luke's upper thigh and let it slide slowly towards the man's crotch. He was almost touching Luke's cock when he was stopped.

"No, James. It's too soon to do anything sexual," said Luke.

James frowned. "Not even touching?"

"It might not stop there," Luke answered. "It would be easy to get carried away."

"Supposing I want to get carried away? Carried into your bedroom and have you make love to me." James was frustrated.

Luke took hold of James's hands. "I really like you, James. I really do...and yes, I think I could fall in love with you. We have to be realistic though. I'm old enough to be your father. I..."

James interrupted to say, "Stop going on about the age thing."

"I can't help it," said Luke. "Anyway it's not just that. I've never been one for casual sex. Either we stay just as friends - not friends with benefits - or we work at establishing a relationship. Do you really see us being a couple and living together?"

"I...I...erm, I hadn't really thought long term," said James. "I feel very comfortable with you though. I like being with you and it's not just because I think you're sexy."

Luke smiled. "Okay. We both need time to think. How about we get together next Friday evening and we can talk about our feelings and where we see things going?"

James nodded. "Agreed. I suppose we should meet somewhere neutral. The riverside cafe?"

"Six o'clock?" Luke suggested.

They stood up, hugged and kissed again. "I'll call a taxi for you," said Luke.

Part 2

It had been a difficult week for Luke. He had thought often about James, and not just while trying to work out his feelings for the teenager. Looking at a railway magazine made him think about James. When cooking food, he wondered whether James would enjoy it. He'd switch on the tv news and ask himself if James was interested in politics. He hadn't thought much about the sexual side of any future relationship but he became aroused when he looked at the topless photo James had sent him.

Luke tried to act normally when he'd met up with two gay friends for a drink on the Thursday evening but they realised that he had something on his mind and started quizzing him. He tried to say it was nothing but then admitted he had met someone. He hadn't gone into detail, saying it was too early to say much but that it could become serious.

James had been more positive about his relationship with Luke from the start. Being a horny teen, he played with himself while thinking about the man and, yes, he had cum many times in the process. He hadn't thought about living with Luke instead of his parents before Luke had mentioned them becoming a couple and living together but the idea appealed to him. Tommy was the only friend who knew that he was gay and he was tempted to tell him about Luke, but decided against it. He did however tell his parents on Tuesday evening that he was gay. "I guessed that already," his mum had said, giving him a hug. "It doesn't change how we feel about you," was his dad's response.

On Friday afternoon James rushed home from school and spent some time deciding what to wear for his meeting with Luke. Although he tried to convince himself that Luke would want to continue seeing him, he knew that there was a possibility that this wasn't the case and hoped he wouldn't burst into tears.

"You're looking very smart for a visit to the cinema," James's mother had said when he was about to leave home. "Is there someone special you want to impress?" James blushed but denied it. That was his second lie of the afternoon. "Well, make sure you have something decent to eat...and be home by eleven," his mother concluded.

James was at the cafe early. He ordered a lemonade and sat where he could see the entrance. His heart leapt when Luke arrived and he stood to give him a wave.

Luke smiled as he walked over to James. "Good to see you, James. I see you've already got a drink. Can I get you anything else?"

"No, I'm fine. Thanks," James replied. He couldn't take his eyes off Luke when he went off to order a coffee for himself. "You look great in a suit," he said when Luke returned and sat beside him.

"Thanks. I've come straight from the office." Luke smiled and took a sip of his coffee. "You are looking very nice."

The pair smiled at each other and then sat in silence. It was less than a minute later before James said, "Please don't tell me you don't want to see me anymore. I couldn't bear it."

Luke checked to see that nobody was looking and placed a hand on James's arm. "I want to continue seeing you, James," he said quietly. "I've missed you."

James grinned from ear to ear. "I'm so relieved. If there weren't other people around, I'd hug you and cover you in kisses."

Luke smiled. "In that case, let's drink up and go somewhere private. Fancy coming to my place for dinner?"

"I'd love to." James couldn't stop smiling.

A few minutes later they were in Luke's car. "Do we need to stop at the supermarket?" James asked.

"No. I went shopping in my lunch break so there's a few things in the fridge," replied Luke. "I was hoping you felt the same as me about us."

"Us. Are we officially a couple?" smiled James.

"Do you want to be my boyfriend?" Luke asked.

"Of course," said James.

"Then we are now officially a couple," grinned Luke.

James leaned over and gave Luke a quick kiss on the cheek. "Hey, not when I'm driving!" Luke smiled while telling James off.

"Sorry, Luke. I couldn't resist," responded James.

As soon as they were inside the apartment, they fell into each other's arms and kissed. They moved apart, smiled at each other and then kissed again.

"I need to change out of my suit," Luke said when they finally pulled apart.

"Okay. Don't be long," smiled James. He watched Luke head for the bedroom and sat down in an armchair. When he heard the shower running, curiosity got the better of him and he crept to the bedroom.

The bedroom door was open slightly and James peeked inside. He saw the king-size bed and stepped inside the room to look at it more closely. He hoped it wouldn't be too long until he shared it with Luke. Then he noticed the laundry basket just inside the door. He lifted the lid and saw a blue shirt the same shade as Luke had been wearing minutes earlier. More interesting to James was the pair of briefs resting on top of the shirt. They were red 2XIST brand sports briefs cut in a revealing style that James thought looked very sexy. The shower was still running and James couldn't resist picking them up. He held the pouch to his nose and sniffed, becoming aroused as he thought of it having been against Luke's cock and balls a very short time ago.

When James heard the shower being turned off, he dropped the briefs back into the laundry basket and hurried away. He couldn't stop thinking about the briefs and Luke being naked such a short distance away so he was still erect when Luke appeared wearing jeans and a polo shirt.

"I hope I still look okay," Luke said as he stood a short distance away.

"You look fantastic," smiled James.

"Well, give me a kiss and then I'll start cooking," said Luke.

James hurried over to Luke, hoping that he wasn't tenting. Luke held his arms open and James said, "You smell lovely," before they hugged and started kissing.

"Someone has a hard-on," Luke said when the kiss ended. He looked into James's brown eyes moved one hand down and squeezed the teen's bum.

"I can't help it. You turn me on," smiled James. "And you touching my bum is going to make me harder."

Luke laughed and let go of James. "We can't have that when we're both hungry."

"I don't mind waiting a bit longer for food," James said, pressing himself against Luke.

"Well, I didn't have a proper lunch today so I think I should start cooking," responded Luke. "Come into the kitchen with me. You said you weren't a fussy eater so I hope you like what I've chosen."

"What is it?" asked James.

"Duck and pork terrine with cranberries for starter and then fillet of Scottish salmon for main," replied Luke. "I have lamb chops if you don't like salmon."

"Terrine and then salmon sounds wonderful," said James. "I've only ever had salmon from a tin before but I'm yours will taste much better."

"I certainly hope it will!" smiled Luke. "I plan to serve it with baby new potatoes, asparagus and grilled cherry tomatoes. All okay?"

"Perfect!" James replied. "Can I do anything to help?"

"You could set the table if you like. Cutlery is in that drawer," Luke pointed and started preparing the vegetables. "I have a bottle of rosŽ wine in the fridge. Fancy a glass?"

Dinner, rounded off with cheesecake, went down very well. As they returned to the living room afterwards, James said, "I'll be going out to a restaurant next Thursday but I doubt the food will be any better."

"Thanks for the compliment," smiled Luke. "That will be for your birthday. Are you having a big party to celebrate your eighteenth?"

"No. My parents offered to pay for a party but I've never liked them," replied James. "We're going out for a big family meal instead."

"I'll need to arrange something special to celebrate your birthday," said Luke.

"I know what I'd like to do with you to celebrate turning eighteen." James smiled and winked at Luke.

Luke laughed. "We'll see."

"Of course, we don't have to wait that long." James placed a hand on Luke's upper thigh.

"Nice thought but I'm too stuffed to consider any form of exercise right now," said Luke.

"Well, you could just sit back and allow me to give you a blow job," smiled James.

Luke put his hand on top of James's. "Let's just relax and enjoy each other's company for a bit. Actually we haven't talked much about sex. You said have had some experience with your friend. Tommy. Would you consider yourself a top, a bottom or versatile?"

"Probably a bottom," replied James. "Tommy and I usually stuck to blowjobs but he did fuck me a couple of times and I enjoyed it. What about you?"

"I'd say versatile but more top than bottom," said Luke.

James smiled. "Then we're compatible. Whenever I have fantasised about older men, I always see myself as the bottom." He paused and then asked, "Do you have a big one?"

Luke chuckled. "Pretty big. I've never had any complaints. How big was Tommy's?"

"We measured each other a year or so ago." James smiled at the recollection. "His was 13 cm (5 inches) and only slightly bigger than mine."

"Okay. I'm bigger than that," said Luke.

"How big exactly?" James wanted to know. Luke held his hands about 15 cm (6 inches) apart and then spread them wider and wider. James laughed. "You wish!"

"I'd never find a sex partner if it really was that big," grinned Luke. "I don't think you'll be disappointed."

"Can I see it...please?" James asked.

"It might not stop at just looking," suggested Luke. "Let's wait until next weekend and then we can do whatever you wish. I know eighteen isn't the milestone it used to be but I'd feel less guilty about having sex with an eighteen-year old."

James put his hand on Luke's chest and softly rubbed it through the shirt. "You promise?"

"I promise," smiled Luke.

"Okay, we'll wait. My hard-on isn't going to go away without a big distraction though," said James. "Will you show me your model railway?"

"Yes, of course. It's in the spare bedroom." Luke stood up and took James into the room where an L-shaped model railway was built along two walls. "Because I don't have much space, I decided to model a narrow gauge railway like those in North Wales."

"I've only ever seen the Great Little Trains of Wales on tv and in magazines but this looks amazing." James bent down to look at the model trains, the buildings and the scenery. Luke switched on the power and sent a 1:76 scale passenger train off from one station through some countryside to a harbour station on the other side of the room. "I love it. Can I have a go?"

"Sure. I'll show how it works," said Luke. "You take the controls. This is forward...and this reverse...and turn this knob to control the speed. We'll uncouple the locomotive and have it run round and connect to what is now the front of the train." Luke changed the points and guided James who then sent the train back to the starting point.

James was pleased with his first attempt and was delighted when he was able to swap locomotives and take the train on another journey. He asked questions as he checked out the various locomotives, carriages and wagons on the railway. "I really must learn more about narrow gauge railways," he said after looking at some partly-constructed models.

"Perhaps we can go to Porthmadog one weekend and travel on the three railways operating from there," suggested Luke.

"The Welsh Highland Railway, the Ffestiniog Railway and the smaller Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, right? I'd love to go there with you." James winked and added, "The nights could be fun too."

Luke smiled. "I'll check the roster at our railway and we'll arrange a trip soon."

They returned to the living room where Luke told James that he usually went to the gym after work on Tuesdays and asked if that time suited him. "Yes, I'm always home by four-thirty," said James.

"Okay. We'll get you signed up as a member and I'll show you the basics," smiled Luke.

"I'm looking forward to you showing me lots of things." James smiled and winked.

Luke laughed. "It's not a gay gym so you need to act appropriately."

"Don't worry. I'd never embarrass you," said James. "In fact, we can say that I'm your nephew if you don't want anyone there to know I'm your boyfriend."

"Thanks. The people I work with know I'm gay but I don't go around telling everybody," said Luke. "I can imagine that people will disapprove of us because of the age gap, rather than because we're gay."

"So we will only tell our family and friends," said James. "Hey, do you want to come to my birthday dinner? I'm sure they will want to meet you when I tell them about you."

"Can we keep it to ourselves a little while longer?" Luke asked. "I'm not going to change my mind about you but I'm not ready to meet your whole family."

"There will only be my parents, my sister and her husband, my cousins Charlie and Janice, my Aunt Rose, Uncle George, two grannies and my grandad plus Tommy and his girlfriend," said James. Then he smiled. "Yeah, that would be quite frightening for you. I will tell Mum and Dad about you sometime after the get-together and you can meet them first."

"My family is much smaller - just my mother, my sister, her husband and two kids," said Luke.

"Are these `kids' older or younger than me?" James asked.

"Jeez. They're both older! Paul is 22 and Scott is 20," replied Luke.

James smiled. "Stop worrying about my age and give me a kiss."

At 10.30pm Luke called a taxi for James. "I'll see you at the station tomorrow," he said as he gave the teenager a final kiss.

"I'll be there," smiled James before dashing out to the taxi.

James enjoyed his Saturday shift at heritage railway. Fred was more chatty, more passengers approached him to ask questions, and other train drivers noticed that he was a volunteer and chatted to him. Plus he got to be with Luke.

James had his final school exam on the upcoming Monday so he decided to spend Sunday on some last minute revision. He explained that to Luke who said it was the correct thing to do.

On Tuesday afternoon Luke picked James up near his home and they drove to the gym together. James completed the membership application form and paid for a trial three month period before Luke guided him to the men's changing room. There weren't many others around so James didn't feel intimidated. He also managed to get changed without springing a hard-on, despite seeing Luke topless for the first time.

James did some push-ups and leg raises, tried using dumbbells but settled on the treadmill for most of the session. He kept an eye on Luke who impressed him with his weightlifting before joining him on the neighbouring treadmill but running on an incline rather than on the flat like him. "You're pretty fit for an old man," he said when Luke called a halt.

"I don't know how you have managed to work up a sweat when you've done so little," Luke joked. "We'll need to work out a proper routine for you. Now let's grab towels and hit the showers."

They weren't the only ones in the changing room but, despite that, James knew he was likely to get stiff if he looked at Luke while he undressed. He therefore kept his back to Luke.

Lucky Luke was able to see James's perfect buns when the teenager pulled down his shorts and briefs. "Thanks for the show. Nice bum," Luke whispered as they walked to the showers with towels around their waists. James blushed slightly and then smiled.

They showered in adjoining cubicles. James was erect almost before the water ran hot as he thought about Luke's body. He closed his eyes and wanked as recalled the broad shoulders, the sculpted chest and the flat firm stomach. He thought about Luke in shorts and vest as he pumped weights. "Such a hot man...so strong." He smiled when he remembered that Luke had seen his naked bum. "I wonder what his cock looks like. He said it's bigger than mine," James said to himself. Then he gasped and started spunking off. He didn't know that Luke was doing the same next door while thinking about him.

They stood with their backs to one another when they got dressed and hardly spoke until they were outside. "Did you enjoy your first gym session?" Luke asked.

"I did," said James. He suddenly felt more confident and smiled when he added, "The best thing was seeing more of your body. You really are sexy."

"You're not bad yourself," grinned Luke. "I'm looking forward to seeing more on Friday."

"Friday? What's happening then?" James asked.

"Well, you have your birthday dinner with your family on Thursday. I thought you would like to have a birthday dinner with me on Friday and then perhaps we could...explore our feelings a little more," replied Luke.

"Explore our feelings and each other's bodies?" grinned James.

Luke nodded. "You like that idea?"

"Very much." James smiled and got into the car beside Luke. They both looked around to check that they were alone in the car park and then came together for a kiss. James sighed when they pulled apart. "I wish it was Friday."

"The days will soon pass," laughed Luke. "I'll drive you home now. Would you like to go out to a restaurant with me on Friday or would you prefer to eat at my place?"

"At your place! I want to be alone with you for as long as possible," replied James.

James couldn't stand still as he waited for Luke to pick him up. He checked his watch again but Luke wasn't due for another five minutes. Sighing, he wondered if he could persuade Luke to have sex before dinner.

Moments later Luke's car pulled up and James climbed in. "I thought you might be early. You're looking wonderful," smiled Luke.

"And you are looking gorgeous and sexy," James responded as he fastened his seat belt. "Thanks for the birthday message yesterday and for checking up on me this morning."

"I wondered if you might have had too much to drink last night but I should have known you'd be sensible as always," Luke said.

"I did think about announcing to everyone that I'd met and fallen in love with a wonderful man after a couple of glasses of wine," said James. "I didn't though." He gently squeezed Luke's thigh.

"You are in love with me? You never told me that before," smiled Luke.

"Didn't I?" James grinned. "Well, you know it now."

"That's good because I think I love you," said Luke.

"You think? I will have to work on convincing you," James responded. "I need to be sure before we go away on our dirty weekend to North Wales."

Luke laughed and drove off. After a few moments, he sniffed. "That's a nice aftershave you're wearing."

"Thanks. It was one of the birthday presents I received," James responded. He went on to tell Luke about the other presents he had been given.

"I didn't get you much but I hope you like it," Luke said.

"What is it?" James asked eagerly.

"You'll have to wait until we're home," said Luke. "I'm not telling you now."

James groaned and shifted impatiently in his seat but he didn't want to appear childish and complain. However it wasn't long before they were inside Luke's apartment and the immediate priority was hugging and kissing. "I love you, Luke Robertson," James said when they parted. "And I like your aftershave."

"I finished work early so that I could shower and shave before meeting you...and I love you, James Potter." Luke gave James a quick peck on the lips and then pointed to the table where some packages wrapped in fancy paper lay. "Happy birthday!"

James grinned and rushed over to the table. The package on top was an unusual shape and it turned out to be a railway cap. "The first part of my uniform," James grinned and tried it on. "It fits great." The second package contained a black, old-fashioned of style waistcoat, similar to those worn by railway employees in the past. Again James had to try it on. "I love it. Thank you!" James kissed Luke's cheek.

"I want to get you a pair black trousers to match but I couldn't guess your size," Luke said. "Plus I'd like to see you in well-fitting trousers. I'm going to take you to a tailor for made-to-measure trousers after we finish our shifts tomorrow."

"Isn't made-to-measure expensive?" James asked.

"You're worth it," smiled Luke. "Plus I benefit from seeing your shapely butt in close-fitting trousers."

James grinned at that comment and then turned to the final, small package. His grin widened when he saw what was inside. "Sexy underwear!"

"I have a thing for sexy underwear and I was hoping you might wear some for me," said Luke.

James remembered seeing (and sniffing) sexy briefs in Luke's bedroom. "Yes, I would be very happy to wear these...and to see you in similar items. Shall I try on a pair now?"

"If you like," smiled Luke.

James looked at the three items he had received. "I'll decide and change in the bathroom," he said, giving Luke a quick kiss as he left the room. Once alone, James examined the three pairs of briefs more closely. One was a pair of white 2XIST briefs in a similar style to the red ones belonging to Luke. Then there was a pair of low-cut briefs that were see-through apart from a triangle of material at the front. James thought the third pair was the most daring because it was made of a black mesh material, which would allow glimpses of his cock and balls, plus it had a round hole in the rear. "I have to wear those!" James said to himself.

A few minutes later James stuck his head around the living room door and said, "I have an erection which won't go down. I hope you won't mind seeing me wear briefs in that condition."

"Not at all. It's to be expected," smiled Luke. He was sitting down which was just as well as he got a shock when James burst into the room and stood before him with his arms and legs spread, exclaiming, "Ta-da!" Luke gasped. "OMG...I never thought you'd wear those ones today...if ever!"

"Do I look good in them?" James's cock was seriously tenting the low-cut mesh briefs but when he thrust his crotch forward this had the effect of pushing his cockhead above the narrow waistband. "Oops," he said. He quickly turned his back on Luke and allowed him to see half his arse through the circular hole while he pushed his throbbing cock back under the waistband. He looked over his shoulder and saw Luke licking his lips.

James smiled and turned to face Luke again. "You like them?"

"You look fantastic in them! Very sexy," smiled Luke. "Step closer...and do that thrusting motion again. James was delighted by Luke's reaction and thrust his crotch forward, causing his cockhead to peak over the waistband once more.

Luke reached out, put his fingers in the waistband and looked up at James. "May I?" James nodded and Luke carefully lifted the waistband over and down past the stiff cock until the briefs were just above James's knees. "It's beautiful," Luke said as he gazed at the uncut 15 cm (6 inch) cock. Then he smiled up at James. "You're beautiful."

James smiled, pushed the briefs lower and stepped out of them to stand totally naked in front of Luke. "I'm pleased you think so because I give myself to you. I want to make love with you, Luke. Take me...please."

Luke stood up, took James in his arms and kissed him passionately. Then he lifted him up and carried him to the master bedroom. He laid James gently on top of the king-size bed and smiled at him. "I feel so lucky to have you in my life."

"I'm the lucky one." James smiled and sat up. "Now please strip off and get into bed with me."

James followed Luke's every movement, licking his lips when Luke unzipped his trousers. He took an audible intake of breath when he saw what was revealed when Luke dropped his trousers. It was a bright green jockstrap with AussieBum on the waistband...and the bulge was enormous.

Luke glanced down and then smiled at James. "Sorry. I couldn't stop myself becoming erect after seeing you nude."

As soon as Luke had stepped out of his trousers and straightened up, James said, "You look incredible...really hot. Please turn around slowly and let me see the full effect."

Luke felt a bit self-conscious but he turned slowly as James had requested. "Will I do?" he asked when he was facing James again.

"I think I've died and gone to heaven," smiled James. "I'm with a man who has the most perfect body."

Luke laughed. "I might have an ugly dick."

"I doubt that but please let me see it," said James. Luke put his thumbs into the waistband of the jock and quickly pushed it down. "Wow!" Luke looked up at James and was relieved to see him smiling. "It is a big one!"

"Quite big," smiled Luke, knowing that his thick cock was over 20 cm (8 inches) long. "I hope you like it."

"I love it," smiled James as Luke climbed onto the bed and sat next to him.

Glancing at each other's cocks once more, they then hugged each other and moved into a long, passionate kiss. As the kissing continued, they began to caress and explore each other's bodies.

James was the first to seek out his partner's cock. "It's hot," he said, gently squeezing while gazing at it.

"That will be the warm blood pumping up into it because you turn me on," smiled Luke.

"I want to suck it," James said. He slid off the bed to kneel between Luke's legs. He smiled up at Luke before taking hold of the base of the cock and then kissing the cockhead. He tentatively licked the cockhead and then took it into his mouth and sucked. He felt some liquid flow onto his tongue and knew it was pre-cum. His own cock throbbed and he sucked harder.

"That feels wonderful," Luke said in little more than a whisper.

James glanced up at Luke and then toyed with the cockhead using the tip of his tongue. He went all around the glans and then focused on the piss-slit, where he was rewarded with more pre-cum.

Luke put his hands under James's armpits and lifted him from the floor. "I want to suck yours now," he said before kissing the teenager. Moments later they were lying on the bed in a sixty-nine position sucking each other's cocks.

James was very worked up by now and was leaking lots of pre-cum. When Luke started fingering his pink pucker, he gasped and started spunking off. He came off Luke's cock and said, "Sorry."

Luke eagerly swallowed every drop of the white cream. When he had taken all that James had to offer, he licked and then kissed the cockhead. "Why are you sorry? I loved that."

"I came too quickly," replied James. "I couldn't help it."

Luke crawled closer to James and kissed his lips. "No need to be sorry. I'm flattered that I could get you so excited. Anyway it means that you will be slower to cum the next time. I'm not finished with you yet." He kissed James's lips again and then kissed his way back down to the still semi-erect cock. Lip and tongue action soon had James fully erect once more.

"Turn over," Luke said softly. "I need to make love to your beautiful little bum."

James turned to lie face down and spread his legs. He smiled as he felt hands caressing his buttocks. He trusted Luke completely and felt very relaxed. He closed his eyes when he felt his bum cheeks being spread and a finger gently exploring the smooth crack. He gasped and opened his eyes when he felt Luke licking his arse crack. He'd seen rimming in videos but he'd never experienced it. He gasped again and moaned in appreciation when the tongue pushed into his hole and began tongue-fucking him. Soon he began to whimper and then said, "Give me your cock. I can't wait any longer!"

"If you're sure," said James. "Give me your beautiful big cock."

Luke grabbed the lube which he'd placed ready and greased his throbbing cock. Then he applied some to James's twitching entrance. He rubbed some around the hole and pushed some inside. He finger-fucked James with one and then two fingers. James began whimpering again and Luke saw that he was leaking a lot of pre-cum.

Luke got into position. He lined his cockhead up against the pink pucker and then, with his free hand on James's hip, he applied pressure. James pushed back. Nothing seemed to happen at first and then James cried out as the thick cock burst through his sphincter.

Luke froze. "Are you okay?"

James took a deep breath. "Yes. Just give me a minute." Luke kissed the back of James's neck and then nibbled his earlobe. "I'm fine now. Give me more," said James.

Luke pushed his cock deeper in small stages. James said nothing but his head was turned to the side so Luke could see him smiling. "You've taken it all now. How does it feel?"

"Feels great," replied James. "Now cum inside me and make me yours."

Luke began to fuck with short, slow thrusts and then gradually built up speed. "This feels so good," moaned James.

"I want to see your face when I cum," said Luke. "Let's change position." He eased his cock out and then guided James to turn over.

James pulled his legs back. "Please enter me again," he begged. He grunted when the big cock bottomed in him and then smiled up at Luke. "I love having your cock in me."

Luke smiled back at James and began fucking him with regular deep thrusts, bringing gasps from the teen but also encouraging him to leak more pre-cum. Luke didn't want to cum too soon so he varied the speed, direction and force of his thrusts, and drove James crazy.

"I'm going to cum again!" warned James.

"That's good because I'm close," responded Luke. He began to fuck faster.

"Yes, harder," cried James. "Oh...oh...I'm going to cum!" James stared up at Luke and opened his mouth wide.

Luke was really pounding into James now. James gasped and started spunking off hands-free. At almost the same moment, he gasped and then sent the first of several volleys of hot man-cum deep into James's arse.

They both smiled at each other, breathing deeply, when they finished shooting off. Then Luke bent down and they hugged each other as they kissed.

"That was probably the best ever for me," Luke said as his softening cock slid from James's hole.

"It was definitely my best," smiled James.

Luke collapsed on the bed beside James and they smiled at each other, holding hands.

There was a rumble from James's stomach. "I think I'm ready for dinner now."

"Ah! I'm afraid what I had planned will take a while to cook," said Luke. "Why don't I phone for something and I'll cook for us tomorrow...assuming you want to come back here after we've finished at the railway."

"I'd be upset if you didn't invite me back tomorrow," smiled James. "I want to make love to you again tomorrow and as often as possible."

"Okay, what's it to be? Pizza, Chinese, Italian...?"

"Chinese, please," smiled James.

Part 3

"Do you have a free weekend coming up soon?" James asked as he was getting ready to leave Luke's apartment. "I know you don't spend every weekend at the railway."

"You've been following my movements, haven't you?" Luke grinned. "I'm actually due to be off the weekend after this why?"

"I thought we might have a night or two in North Wales, visiting one or two the narrow gauge steam railways you talked about before," replied James. "School finishes this week and I have money saved to pay for a trip."

"I like that idea," smiled Luke. "In fact, I could take a couple of days off work and make it a long weekend away. I don't really want to drive all that way though, and it will take at least six hours to reach Porthmadog by train. If we travel up on the Friday and return on the Monday, we could spend two full days travelling on steam trains and..."

"Have three nights together," James concluded. "Sounds great to me!"

"Will your parents be okay with us going together?" asked Luke.

James nodded. "Of course. I'll tell them I'm going with a friend from the railway. They know I'm `steam daft' so they won't consider it odd."

"That's great. I've been to that area before so let me make all the travel arrangements," said Luke.

"Okay but I insist on paying my fair share," said James. "I don't want a sugar-daddy."

Luke laughed and kissed James. "We'll sort it out. Don't worry."

James re-arranged his volunteer shifts at the railway, had an end-of-school party with some school mates and then eagerly awaited his first holiday with Luke. Eventually the big day arrived and his mother insisted on driving him to the mainline station where he was to meet Luke.

"Just drop me off at the entrance," James said to his mother. "My mate is coming by bus and he won't be here yet. No point in wasting money on parking fees."

"If you're sure that's okay," said Mrs Potter. "Phone me if there's any problem."

"I'm a big boy now, Mum," smiled James. "You don't need to worry about me." He kissed his mother goodbye, took his suitcase from the car boot and hurried into the station.

Luke was waiting inside with a big smile on his face. "I got an earlier bus," he explained as he hugged James.

James was initially embarrassed at being hugged in public by a man but then decided it felt right. "I will have to get used to be hugged by you where people can see us, won't I?"

"You will. I might even hold your hand in public sometimes too," smiled Luke. "Any objections?"

James shook his head. "None at all. I'm happy for others to know that you're mine."

"Good!" Luke grinned. "We're going to have a fun few days."

They boarded their train and changed at Birmingham New Street station for the train which would take them to North Wales. Luke surprised James by producing a picnic lunch which they enjoyed as they headed for the Welsh border.

James became more excited after they crossed into Wales. When they stopped at Welshpool, he said, "There's a narrow gauge steam railway here, isn't there?"

"That's correct - the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway," said Luke. "We will pass close to another one - the Talyllyn Railway - before we reach Porthmadog."

There were of course plenty other things of interest to see on the journey. James got a thrill crossing the wooden Barmouth Viaduct, which was over 150 years old, over the Afon Mawddach estuary. He later marvelled at Harlech Castle built by King Edward I of England when he invaded Wales in the late thirteenth century.

Eventually they arrived at their hotel which was within walking distance of the mainline station in Porthmadog. James was relieved that there were no funny looks or comments when they checked into for a room with a queen-size bed. They were hardly inside their room when they came together for a long, passionate kiss.

"Let's go see some steam locos," James said when they parted. "This" - he squeezed his erection - "can wait until later."

"That's not something you say often," smiled Luke.

They freshened up and then hurried off to Porthmadog Harbour station, which served both the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway. They knew they wouldn't be able to travel on a steam train that day but they could witness arrivals from Blaenau Ffestiniog and Caernarfon. James was amazed by the size of the Welsh Highland's Garratt steam locomotive. "This was built in 1937 for South African Railways," said Luke.

Photos were taken of both locomotives and each other. "Time for dinner now," James declared when the final locomotive left for refuelling and maintenance.

"I know a good place which serves Welsh produce," said Luke.

A wonderful dinner was followed by a walk along the harbour and then they returned to the hotel. "Do you know what I need now?" James asked.

"A cup of cocoa and bed?" Luke suggested.

James laughed. No. A good shagging!"

Luke smiled and shook his head. "Let's shower and make love instead."

It was a tight squeeze but they showered together. It was far from being a quick shower due to the amount of kissing and touching but eventually they fell into bed together. More kissing and caressing followed. No words were spoken as they moved onto a sixty-nine position and started worshipping each other's cocks.

Eventually James could wait no longer. "I need your cock inside me, Luke. Fuck me and let me cum!"

Luke smiled and reached for the KY jelly. "I hope I have brought enough of this stuff."

"We can buy more tomorrow just in case," said James. He pulled his legs up and back to give his older lover full access.

"I need to do something before using the KY," Luke said, before diving between James's arse cheeks and licking the hairless crack. It turned him on to pleasure this part of James with his tongue.

James whimpered as Luke licked and then probed his arsehole. Being tongue-fucked really turned him on. Pre-cum leaked from his piss-slit. "That feels amazing, Luke," he said. Moments later, it wasn't enough. "Please stick your cock in me. I need you to fuck me."

Luke greased up his cock and slowly entered his younger lover. "I love you, James. I really do," he said before starting to fuck him properly.

The pressure on his prostate as he was being fucked drove James wild. He moaned, he tossed his head from side to side and he pumped out more pre-cum. "I'm close...oh...oh, I'm going to cum!" he cried.

Luke started fucking harder and faster. James gasped and started spunking off. Luke erupted seconds later.

As they cuddled together afterwards, they exchanged words of love.

On Saturday they had an early breakfast and took the mainline train south as far as Towyn. There they visited the Talyllyn Railway. They visited the museum at Towyn Wharf station and then had a trip behind a small locomotive built in 1866 to Nant Gwernol and back. They just had time to grab a sandwich before getting a train back to Porthmadog. There they transferred to the Ffestiniog Railway for a trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog and back. They waited for the arrival of the Welsh Highland Railway train before returning to the hotel to freshen up and have dinner.

They had a later start on Sunday when they travelled to Caernarfon on the Welsh Highland Railway. They thought about having lunch in the town but decided to visit Caernarfon Castle - another thirteenth century castle - and have a late lunch on the train back to Porthmadog instead. As on previous days, they ended the day by having dinner, a romantic walk and then made love.

James felt a bit sad when they checked out of the hotel on Monday morning but Luke had allowed time for them to visit the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway - a short line near the mainline station - before they caught their train home.

"This had been a marvellous weekend," James said as they neared their destination. "The train stuff was great but I loved being with you more than anything."

"I've loved it too...every moment," smiled Luke.

"I'm going to tell my parents about us. I want them to know I'm in love with you," said James.

Luke took a sharp intake of breath. "I know they accepted you being gay but how do you think they will react to your boyfriend being more than twice your age?"

"Honestly? I don't know but I hope they won't freak out," replied James. Then he smiled and said, "Nothing they can say will change how I feel about you." He took hold of Luke's hand and squeezed it.

"Are you sure about this?" Luke asked as they drove to James's home the following Saturday afternoon after their shift at the local heritage railway.

"Yes! You look fantastic in your uniform," replied James. "They know I met you at the railway and they will sort of expect it when we have been working together today."

"And they really were okay when you told them my age?" asked Luke.

"Yes, I told you," said James. "They asked lots of questions and Mum wondered if you might have been in her class at school but they were fine. Well, they said they would reserve final judgment until they'd met you but your age isn't a major problem. I know they will love you too."

Luke groaned. He hadn't been this nervous since his first job interview.

The flowers, chocolates and bottle of wine created an initial good impression but the atmosphere was a little tense until they all sat down for dinner.

"This is really nice, Mrs Potter," Luke said after tasting the chicken and chirozo pie served as the main course.

"It is, Mum," said James. "Luke is a great cook too and he's going to teach me how to cook."

"You cooking?" Mr Potter was surprised.

James smiled. "Yes. He's a good influence. A really nice person as well as being very... handsome." He thought it best not to say `sexy'.

They talked about Luke's background and his job before eventually turning to his relationship with James. "I hope you're not playing with my son's affections. Is this really serious?" Mr Potter asked.

"Dad!" said James.

"An understandable question," Luke responded. "For me, it's very serious. Your son has changed my life. I haven't been this happy for a long time."

"We love each other," James said, placing his hand on top of Luke's.

"That's true," smiled Luke. "Our mutual love of railways brought us together but we really enjoy each other's company. I know you must be concerned about the age difference. It worried me too at first but when we got talking we found we were on the same wavelength. Our weekend away in Wales convinced me that we can make our relationship work."

Mrs Potter gathered the empty dessert plates. "Help me with the coffee," she said to her husband and the pair disappeared into the kitchen.

Luke and James looked at each other. "I don't know," said James. "We'll be okay whatever they say." James's parents returned quicker than either of them expected. "Well?" James looked from one to the other.

"You have been a different person in the last few weeks, James. Obviously happier," said Mrs Potter. "Luke is clearly the reason so we think you should continue seeing each other."

James rushed to hug his mother. "Thank you, Mr and Mrs Potter," said Luke.

"I think you can start calling us by our first names," Mr Potter said as he held out his hand.

A couple of hours later, after they had made love in his apartment, Luke turned to James and said, "Do you think your parents will approve of us having a longer holiday together?"

"I don't see why not. What did you have in mind?" James asked.

"I thought we might take the Eurostar train to Paris," said Luke. "We could spend some days there and a few days at a narrow gauge steam railway in Normandy - the Chemin de Fer de la Baie du Somme."

"Paris - the City of Love." James smiled.

"So steam railways are not always important?" teased Luke.

"I love you more than any steam railway!" said Luke. "And I love the idea of going to Paris with you."

The pair kissed again. "Then maybe after we return from France you could move in here with me?" suggested Luke,

James squealed with delight. "Really! I'd love that!"

"Okay. Assuming we're still talking at the end of the trip, we can be together full time and..." Luke didn't get to say more. James was kissing him.

The End