An Unlocked Heart(Collars & Cuffs Stories) (9 page)

Alex loved the feel of Leo’s cock, but more than that, he loved watching Leo’s face as he pulled at the turgid shaft, moving faster, taking over.

“Oh, yes, Alex.” Leo’s lips parted as he leaned back against the tiles, eyes closed, his hand slipping away as Alex pumped his cock. “That’s it, boy.
Yes
!”

Alex was filled with a sense of elation. He looked down to where he gripped Leo’s cock as Leo’s hips started to buck, pushing through the tight tunnel of Alex’s fist.

“Oh fuck, yes!” Leo was thrusting faster, and Alex tightened his grip, marveling at the look on Leo’s face as he neared orgasm. He was going to make Leo come, and what a heady realization that was. Leo’s hips pistoned, his cock sliding fluidly now, and Alex watched, spellbound, as his back arched and his eyes rolled back.

With a hoarse cry, Leo came, and it was the most beautiful fucking sight.

Alex felt the warm splash of come on his body as Leo shot his load over him, lost in whatever place his mind had taken him to as his orgasm racked him. Tremors shook him, and Alex moved closer, wrapping his arms around Leo and holding him tight.

Leo grasped his head and pulled him into a fierce, impassioned kiss, as if he’d known
exactly
how Alex wanted to be kissed in that moment. Leo thrust his tongue deep into Alex’s mouth, and Alex groaned, the sound lost as Leo tongue-fucked his mouth. On and on they kissed, the hot water running down over their bodies and washing away all evidence of Leo’s orgasm.

Alex was lost in a world of sensation.

Alex felt the change in the water temperature and shivered as Leo broke free, releasin
g
him.

“Time to get out,” Leo said with obvious reluctance, switching off the flow of water.

Alex shivered once more. Leo took a large white towel off the rail, wrapped it around Alex, and rubbed it over his skin, taking such care that Alex was overwhelmed. He stood patiently as Leo dried him before seeing to himself. The two men went back into the bedroom to get dressed.

Leo’s face wore an expression of regret. “I think it’s time I got you home,” he said, glancing at his watch as he snapped the watchband shut. His eyes met Alex’s. “And I mean home. It’s too late for you to be making your way from the center of Manchester.”

Alex sighed unhappily. There was no way he wanted Leo anywhere near his home, just in case someone caught sight of him getting out of Leo’s car, even at this late hour. The neighbors were a nosy lot, had been even while Alex was growing up. Any time he did anything remotely wrong, word always found its way back to his parents. ’Course, Rob never had that problem. Talk about a fucking blue-eyed boy….

“Could you drop me off a few streets away?” Alex compromised.

“Are things that bad?”

There was that expression of concern again. Alex’s chest tightened. Leo genuinely seemed to care for him. Alex tried to play down his reaction with a shrug. It wasn’t something he was about to discuss.

Leo sighed. “All right, then.” But his face made it clear he wasn’t happy with the situation. “As long as you understand, Alex, one day soon, you and I are going to talk. I know next to nothing about you, and that’s going to change.” Those icy blue eyes were on him, and Alex squirmed, unable to look away. Then Leo’s expression softened. “Relax, boy, I’m not talking torture here.”

He chuckled, and Alex made a halfhearted attempt to mimic him, but inside, he was panicking.
That’s all
you
know!
It would take a miracle for Alex to feel comfortable talking about himself, to let someone else in.

But as he remembered the evening—Leo’s careful attention, his concern—Alex felt a faint swell of hope.
Maybe
he could let Leo in. Just a little. He could at least prop open the door and give him a glimpse of what lay inside.

L
EO
unfastened Alex’s seat belt. “Come here, you.” He pulled Alex into his arms, clearly intending to kiss him.

“No!” Alex let out a frightened squeak that made him sound, to his mind, like a fucking idiot. Leo sat back immediately, and Alex instantly regretted his reaction. He put his hand on Leo’s chest. “I’m sorry,” he said, not daring to look at Leo for fear of what he might see there. “It’s just….”

“Alex,” began Leo patiently, “it’s midnight. The streets are deserted.” Despite the darkness in the car, Alex could feel those eyes spearing into him. “Why are you so afraid?”

Alex shook his head, unwilling to share right now, his eyes downcast.

Leo cupped his cheek, guiding Alex’s face inexorably toward his. “I’m not letting you go without a kiss,” he said softly. “So you’d better prepare yourself, boy.”

Alex caught his breath as Leo’s lips met his in a sensual kiss, his tongue slipping into Alex’s mouth, exploring. Despite his fears, Alex couldn’t help but respond. He let out a low moan, moving into the kiss, letting Leo in deeper. Now it was Leo who groaned.

Leo pulled away from him, his breathing ragged. “God, Alex, your kisses…. You’re sending me home with a hard-on.” He grabbed Alex’s hand and pulled it down to the bulge of his crotch, his erection plainly evident. Leo pressed the heel of Alex’s hand against his cock, and Alex whimpered, feeling its heat through the layer of fabric. Leo grinned. “Three guesses what
I’ll
be doing when I get back to the apartment.” He pushed up with his hips, pressing his erection more firmly against Alex’s hand, and Alex let out a low moan. A shudder ran through Leo’s body. Leo pushed Alex’s hand aside. “If you don’t get out of this car right now, I won’t be held responsible for my actions.” He grinned at Alex. “Now, boy. You’re far too big a temptation.”

A part of Alex was shocked Leo was so aroused by him, but equally, after all that had passed between them that night, it gave Alex such a buzz to know he’d turned Leo on. And that knowledge put a smile on his face as he climbed out of the car. He walked around it and impulsively leaned in through Leo’s window to kiss him one more time, neighbors be damned.

Leo’s huge smile at Alex’s spontaneous kiss was
so
worth it. The man looked ridiculously pleased.

“I’ll see you soon,” Leo promised, and with that, the car pulled away from the curb, leaving Alex standing by the road, his eyes fixed on the car until it disappeared from sight. If home was where the heart was, then why did his heart feel so heavy right now?

A
LEX
lay back on his bed, propped up on a pile of pillows, his robe wrapped loosely around him. He may have been staring at the ceiling, but in reality, he was seeing Leo. In his head, the evening’s events were playing on a loop, and every now and then, he paused it to focus his attention on a particular point: Leo’s tongue slowly licking his ass; his mouth around Alex’s cock; the look on Leo’s face as he came. He ran a hand across his chest, teasing his nipples. A wicked thought crossed his mind, one that sent hot and cold flushes over him—would Leo ever want to have phone sex? Or even cybersex? As soon as the thought occurred to him, however, Alex dismissed it. Hot though it sounded, there was no way he would even consider it while under his parents’ roof.

Alex stroked his cock, which was already hard, and pulled back the foreskin, revealing the wide purple head where precome already glistened. He worked the shaft, fondling his balls, rolling them through his fingers. No need for porn tonight; the best porn ever was playing inside his head. His eyes were closed, shutting out the outside world as he concentrated on making himself come. His hips began to lift from the bed, his cock sliding faster….
Yeah, that’s it….

The sound of the bedroom door handle had him opening his eyes in surprise.

Rob strolled into his room as if he had a perfect right to walk in unannounced and shut the door behind him, his gaze moving over Alex on the bed. But rather than make a facetious comment, as he’d done so many times in the past that Alex had lost count, Rob simply leaned back against the door, his whole attitude one of… waiting.

Alex hurriedly pulled his robe tight around him and glared at his younger brother. “What do you want?” he hissed, glancing quickly at the clock next to his bed. It was nearly 1:00 a.m.

Rob said nothing, and Alex found his silence disconcerting. This was not like Rob at all. Rob watched him, his expression oddly neutral. Seconds ticked by, and still not a word.

“Rob?” Alex was starting to lose his patience. The two brothers had never been particularly close, but things seemed to be getting worse as they got older.

Rob cleared his throat.
Finally.
“My PC up and died on me.”

Alex rubbed his forehead, wondering what on earth this had to do with him. “And?”

“Mum and Dad say they can’t afford to buy me a new computer right now.”

Aha.
“So you want to borrow my laptop, is that it?”
Fat chance.

“No,” Rob replied with a pleasant smile that made Alex immediately suspicious of what was coming. “Actually, I thought that, as you’re working now, you could buy me a laptop.”

Alex gawked at his brother incredulously.
What the fuck…?

It was late, his parents were fast asleep, and Alex had a full day’s work to come. Now was definitely not the time to be getting into a shouting match with Rob. “Why would I buy you a laptop?” he asked, puzzled.

Rob’s smile increased. “Because if you don’t, I’ll have to tell Mum and Dad what I saw just now.”

Alex froze.
Oh no, no, no, fucking no! Please, God, tell me he didn’t….
“What are you talking about?” Alex kept his face straight, but his guts were in a twist.

It was as if someone flicked a switch. Rob’s smile disappeared, and a coldly calculating look took its place. “I’ve just been round at Jamie’s,” he said matter-of-factly.

Alex was suddenly cold. Jamie Bryant, Rob’s best mate, lived around the corner. The corner where Leo had just dropped him off.

Rob gave a slow nod, aware of the mental connection Alex had just made. “Yeah, imagine my surprise when I’m coming out of Jamie’s house, and I see my brother pulling up in a little sports car.”

This is not happening
.

“But then imagine my reaction when I see this older guy feeling you up, kissing you.” There was no disgust in Rob’s voice, but his tone was cold. “I couldn’t believe my eyes. And then you go and kiss
him
.”

Blind panic surged through Alex. His throat seized. He couldn’t breathe.

Rob’s eyes met his. “Don’t get me wrong, Alex,” he said, shrugging. “I don’t give a damn who you fuck. But I’m pretty sure you’re not about to come out to Mum and Dad any time soon.” He gave Alex a tight smile. “Nothing personal, bro. I’m just in this for what I can get. And a laptop will do nicely. For starters.” Rob turned to leave but then paused and looked back. “Think about it,” he said seriously, as if he were making Alex a generous offer. “I won’t tell them right away. You’ve got a little while longer.” That icy smile flashed. “But don’t leave it too long, will you? ’Cause if you make me wait
too
long, heaven knows
what
I may let slip.” He gave Alex a final nod and left the room, closing the door behind him.

Alex lay in stunned silence, trying to quell the rising tide of sheer panic inside him. What the fuck did he do now?

Eight

P
LEASE
, someone, just shoot me now….

“Alex, what the hell is up with you today?”

Sev sounded pissed off and Alex couldn’t blame him. It had been a morning filled with one disaster after another. Alex had dropped plates, spilled soapy water all over the kitchen floor, broken three glasses…. And he felt so fucking
tired
. Of course, getting no sleep all night might’ve had something to do with that.

Sev appeared by his side, frowning. “Take a break. Now.” His stern words were softened, however, by the fact that he held out a mug of green tea with vanilla. Alex took it thankfully. He really didn’t deserve his boss. Sev’s expression softened. “I don’t know what’s going on, but really, Alex, you need to get your shit together.” A wry smile told Alex he wasn’t fired
just
yet.

Alex gave Sev a grateful look and went to the small staff room on the first floor, next to Sev’s office. Pietro was sprawled on the sofa, clutching a mug of tea.

He grinned as Alex entered. “Sev finally couldn’t take any more catastrophes, huh?”

Alex groaned, dropping down onto the sofa heavily and almost spilling his precious cargo. He sipped the hot liquid carefully, murmuring appreciatively as its flavor burst upon his tongue.

Pietro sat up and moved closer to Alex, his hands wrapped around his mug. “Alex, what’s wrong?” His voice dropped. “And don’t tell me there isn’t anything wrong. I’ve never seen you like this.”

Alex deliberated for a moment. Pietro had become a really good mate. Alex got on well with the earnest young man, as they both had a similar sense of humor. He nodded, coming to a decision. Quickly, he told Pietro about his date with Leo, though he didn’t reveal all the details.