THE ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER 23
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CONTINUATION
None of the others knew anything about our quiet conversation on the jet. They were all fucking away boisterously nearby, but they respected our privacy as we were clearly intent on making love with one another. Besides, Nicholas and I always spoke French to each other, so that, depending on who was nearby, we generally had a more-or- less private language. By the time we landed, our tears were dried up. We had recollected ourselves, and we were ready to face our friends with chins up.
Upon touch-down, a Farm van took us down the mountainside to the house. We were the last of the slaves to return, and we slipped quietly into the dormitory floor and off to our rooms. I could never have imagined, a couple of months earlier, that I would be relieved and happy to get back to that little room! There was nothing to unpack, and we knew the morning run would be upon us quickly. Nicholas and I fell asleep in one another's arms.
We jumped right back into the regular routine of The Farm. If anything, we were driven to be even more serious about our study and training, since we had missed a few days for the special event. The weekend came quickly-end of our ninth week!-and our activity was even more strenuous than usual, a geo-cache quest covering the whole Association forest, buck naked, and at night. Each of us had a head-strap flashlight. The leader (me, by acclamation) carried the satellite receiver, and my assistant (Nicholas) had a wrist compass with chronometer and portable radio for any emergency. William carried a small first-aid kit and served as medic. Our race was against the clock. We had five objects to locate and retrieve, and all night to do it. But the class of four years previous had set the record, at four hours, thirty-seven minutes, and 49 seconds. That would be tough to beat, but we were determined. Goals were not only speed, but also teamwork and survival: every one of us had to return at the same time with the five "treasures" in order for our time to count.
I came to appreciate the invention of shoes pretty quickly, because we didn't have any. That was the biggest handicap we experienced. Most of us would be hobbling noticeably for the week to come. We had to help one another maneuver over rocks and up steep slopes and across streams. Fortunately, we had a full moon, but then, the trees blocked off its light much of the time. The five objects were about as far from one another as they could be. They were, in order: a rolled-up scroll, with a verse on it about opportunity; an extra, larger flashlight, with a verse on leadership; a photograph of our class (naked, of course), in a zip-lock bag, with a verse on brotherhood; a small trophy, with a verse on excellence; and a pair of joined rings, with a verse on loyalty. Along the way, we also encountered the yellow coolers full of water (no cups) and, at one point, a box of granola bars.
We were doing great until, while climbing a steep hillside toward the fourth prize, Elijah slipped on loose leaves and fell backward, twisting his ankle. We left William and Patrick to attend him while we went on up the hill to claim the prize. But we could not plant them along the route back home to pick up at the end, because we did not know where we would be coming from at that time. We had to drag Elijah along with us. We took turns carrying him "horseback" for the remainder of the quest. There were some other injuries that slowed us down, too: almost everyone had some sort of foot pain, and there were several cuts on legs or arms. Lukas slipped on gravel and got a large scrape on his butt. Everyone gamely trotted on, though, and we maintained a high morale through the night. Nicholas kept us abreast of the time, and we had hopes of breaking the record.
By the fifth treasure, we knew it would be close. It would all depend on how quickly we could get back to the house. If we took the running trail, which we knew well, we would move faster, but have to travel significantly further, and our total time could not exceed the speed with which one of us ran with Elijah on his back, since the timer did not stop until the last man crossed the finish line. But if we crossed the mountain, we would have rough terrain to cover, and we would have to guess at the route, since there was no trail, and it was not actually familiar to us. We decided to gamble on the second plan, since we were carrying an injured man. We strung out in a line, with me and Nicholas in the lead, then Lawrence, presently carrying Elijah, so that we could pass him down the line without slowing too much or losing track of where he and his ride were.
All went well until we came to a large rock impeding our way. To the right, a natural crevice in the hillside made for easier going, it seemed, to wrap around the rocky outcrop and bend back toward The Farm. To the left, there was a short, steep climb and then, I thought, a straighter shot back to the house. I opted for it, and for the first time, was second-guessed by members of my team.
William, Matthew and Taylor, Alan and Jonathan, and David and Phillip wanted to take the "low road." They were earnest in their conviction that it would be quicker, because it looked easier. Time spent dickering was time wasted. I asserted my authority.
"Look, guys, you elected me leader. I say take the left. I think it is quicker. But if I'm wrong, this one is on me. The main thing is, we have to keep moving. Trust me?" There was a moment of silence.
Then William spoke. "Left it is. And it's on me, too." In that way, weeks of companionship, trust-building, and man-sex between two alpha males paid its dividend. The others complied without a whimper, and off we climbed.
For those first thirty yards, it was rough going. But after that, we encountered a clearing, and a water run-off crease that led us downward toward the main trail. We made good time.
Lights were on at the entryway to the Farm house, and all the staff were gathered there, waving encouragement and checking the timer Adam held. Adam's smile told me, even from a distance, we had a chance. He nodded in my direction and gestured sharply to pick up the pace. We poured it on. David was carrying Elijah now. He was not our fastest runner, but the war horse of the group, and his burden scarcely slowed him at all. Nicholas and I crossed the line, and whirled to watch the others. Several were arm-in- arm, helping one another in the final sprint. All were panting, many limping. We held up our five treasures as David, with Elijah, barreled past Adam, whose grin widened.
"Four hours---thirty-SIX minutes-and eleven seconds! A new record!"
All erupted in cheers, body-slams, and hugs, ending in a tangled pile of bare male limbs on the lawn. You'd have thought we had won the Superbowl. Our class had won a place in history, however brief, and that naked photo of us would go into a case in the Club Room for all members to see and envy, until some other class found a way to best us.
It was past two in the morning, almost time for our usual rising. But the new day would be Sunday, and we slept in late, for us, until eight o'clock. Sunday afternoon's activity was to be a Polo match. Let the horses do the running for a change!
After breakfast, some of the men went for a swim, while others went fishing, or golfing, and some just lolled about on the terrace or the lawn. Eight of us, including Nicholas and me, went down to the massage room to do a massage exchange for our aching muscles. Instead of pairing off, we decided to have all seven work on one, in rotation. Man! What an amazing experience! In just twenty minutes per man, we all got incredible relaxation and stimulation to keep the blood flowing in those stressed muscles. The last five minutes consisted of one man sucking cock while six massaged, and five minutes was all it took for any of us to experience a sperm-blasting happy ending to our massage.
I sucked off Wayne, who had once been one of my regulars coming by to practice technique on my cock, but I had not yet returned the favor. He had a nice, tasty, seven- inch unit, and it was good to give him pleasure. Michael was the one who took my load, but that was not unusual for him-almost all the men had sucked me off on a regular basis, beginning with that week I spent recuperating from the river incident.
We went to lunch feeling much better. Polo started at 2:00, and after lunch, we took comforters out onto the grassy lawn to lie around. It wasn't long, of course, before several couples were enjoying one another's bodies. Nicholas and I, for once, just watched, and made out a bit. The sexual intimacy around us was impressive and even touching. On one side, a four-way between Elijah (whose ankle was just fine as long as he was lying down receiving sexual pleasures), Trevor, Ezekiel, and Stanley gave both of us instant boners to watch. On the other side, Michael was humping Peter, and Lukas was sitting on Paul's rod, while Anthony and Layne did 69 on each other, and Gregory sucked his partner Lawrence's cock.
"Nicholas," I said, my eyes fastened on Lukas lifting his hips from Paul's lap, so that Paul's hard cock emerged, glistening, from his butt-hole, to disappear again as Lukas lowered himself, "I'm going to break it off with Stephanie when we get back home."
Nicholas was silent, but glanced up to take in my expression.
"I have to do it in person, and kindly," I continued, "after all, she's been good to me, and I do like her a lot. I just realize I don't LOVE her, that's all, not the way it ought to be. I need to set her free to find that kind of love for herself."
Nicholas still did not respond verbally, but I saw a tiny smile on the edges of his lips. He lay his head on my thigh and took my dick into his mouth. I leaned back on my elbows to enjoy the ride, and experimented with silence of my own.
After a few minutes, William came up and squatted beside us. He seemed to have something to say. I waited for him to speak.
"Douglas, some of the guys....some of the guys think there is a thing between me and you."
William was not our most articulate group member. He had to be helped along sometimes.
"A thing? Like...?"
"I mean a contest or something. Like we're up against one another, or something."
"Oh. Well, is there?"
"No, that's it. I say there isn't, but they don't believe me. They think we're in competition or something, to be leaders of the outfit. I think we need to tell them together, you and me, that we are friends and not going against each other."
"William, I have just the solution, my man. Make me your bitch."
"Do what?"
"Fuck me right here on the lawn in front of everyone. Get on top of me and make me have your baby, bro."
William scratched his head in wonder. "I've done that plenty of times," he began.
"Yes, but the guys don't know it. You yielded to me last night, and I appreciate it big time. They saw that. But if they see me yield to you, they will know that we accept one another as equals."
William stood over me, balls swinging gently. His dick was beginning to plump up, so I knew he was thinking about it. Finally, he broke into a grin.
"Well, even in this, you're in charge, huh? But that's OK. I get to enjoy your sweet ass, and show off a little. Sure, man, let's get at it."
Nicolas rolled off to the side, and William moved in between my legs, lying atop me. We talked a bit more quietly, as he caressed my nipple and wiggled his pelvis against my equipment. He was fully hard. I pulled my feet up and crossed my ankles above his buttocks. I felt his big, spongy cock-head at my sphincter. Dry, it pressed in slowly, picking up some moisture on the first several strokes. I felt first, and then saw the other guys looking, then moving in our direction. Before long, almost the whole class was gathered around, watching William have his way with me, watching me give myself to him. He seemed to fuck me for a long time, as the others watched. Nicholas lay beside me, giving me his conspiratorial smile. William came loudly and dramatically in my ass. We kissed. He pulled out and stood, grinning, his dick dripping with cum. Several guys clapped him on the shoulders and walked away with him, complimenting him on his lusty style. Others held back near me and Nicholas, a couple of them tending my sweat and semen-covered body parts with small towels.
"That was cool, Douglas," was all anyone said.