Chapter 1: Introduction
Vald opened the door quietly, stepping inside the dimly lit hotel room. It was after midnight, and he was returning from a late-night rendezvous with some friends, while Mike had opted to stay in. Vald could hear the faint rhythmic humming coming from the bathroom. Curiosity piqued, he crept forward, the darkness obscuring his vision. As he neared the bathroom door, the humming intensified, accompanied by the unmistakable moans of pleasure. Vald froze, his heart pounding in his chest.
The sounds emanating from the bathroom were unmistakably those of someone experiencing intense pleasure. The realization dawned on him that Mike was likely masturbating. Curiosity, tinged with excitement, swirled within Vald as he pushed open the bathroom door. The room was shrouded in darkness, save for the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the window. As his eyes adjusted to the gloom, Vald made out the shape of Mike standing in front of the sink, his back turned towards the door.
"Mike?" Vald called gently, his voice echoing in the confined space.
"Hey, you okay in there?" he asked, the corner of his mouth quirking up in amusement. He knew that Mike would be mortified once he realized what was happening.
From behind, Mike's shoulders stiffened, and he let out a startled yelp. Turning around, he saw Vald standing in the doorway, illuminated by the pale blue light cast by the television. His face drained of color, and his eyes widened in shock. Vald took a step forward, his gaze locked onto Mike's exposed erection.
"Uh, hey," he stammered, trying to cover his surprise. "I didn't think you were..." Vald trailed off, unsure how to continue. He felt an unfamiliar stirring within him, a curiosity that bordered on arousal. "You okay?" Vald finally managed.
Mike's face flushed red, his jaw clenching tightly. "V-Vald, I..." His voice trembled, and he glanced down at his erection, feeling the shame creep over him like a wave.
"I just... I needed to relax," he mumbled, his eyes darting between Vald and the floor.
"Well," Vald said softly, taking another step closer to Mike. "We all need to unwind every now and then." He studied Mike closely, noting the flush on his cheeks and the way his breath quickened slightly. Vald couldn't help but feel a strange attraction to the older man, despite himself.
Mike stood frozen, his erection jutting out from his body, betraying his inner desire. Vald approached him cautiously, his eyes never leaving Mike's face. "Relax, Mike," he murmured soothingly, offering a reassuring smile. "There's nothing wrong with taking care of yourself."
Mike hesitated, his breathing shallow and uneven. Finally, he nodded, lowering his gaze to the floor. "I guess you're right," he whispered, sounding embarrassed.
Mike shifted uncomfortably. "Maybe I should... go back to my room?" He attempted to take a step backward, but Vald reached out and placed a hand on his arm, stopping him.
"No, don't worry about it," Vald assured him, smiling warmly. "It's not like we haven't seen each other naked before. We share a shower, remember?"
A small laugh escaped Mike's lips, and he relaxed slightly under Vald's touch.
"Yeah, I suppose so," he admitted, allowing himself to breathe more fully.