"Senior Chief Petty Officer?" Vinny chuckled. "How many names are they gonna give us?"
"As many as they want," Jim smiled and gave Vinny a look. "Master Chief Petty Officer Vincent Giovanni Francezo."
David came up behind Jim and kissed his cheek. "I can't wait for your name to change."
"It just did." Jim turned to look at him.
"No, I mean I can't wait to call you: Lieutenant Commander James Pleadies Mogtrevo." He nuzzled Jim's nose with his.
"Ugh- David! Stop! I'm gonna be sick." Vinny pretended to vomit. "Get a room!"
"We're in our room!" Jim smiled. Vinny just rolled his eyes and got into his bunk. He picked up a book and put it over his face.
"What're ya doin'?" David kissed the top of Jim's head.
"Studyin'" Vinny scoffed.
"Okayy," David sat on Jim's bunk. "What time do you have that parent teacher thing tomorrow?" He yawned and rubbed his cheek.
"Starts at one. There's a lunch."
"Yippee." David laid down on the bunk. "Can't I skip it?" He yawned again and slipped off his shoes.
"No, unfortunately not." Jim got up and turned off the table lamp. The door opened and Killion stepped in with his many books in tow. "Hey, Kil." Jim lifted a hand in greeting. "You're just going to have to face it like everyone else." Jim sat down and took off his shirt.
"Even though he's a total prick." Vinny mumbled.
"Are we talking about parent's day tomorrow?" Killion set his bag down.
"Yup." Vinny turned onto his side. "'Night guys."
"G'Night!" The others replied.
"Maybe I'll call in sick." David groaned. Jim patted his stomach, making him move and lay horizontally against the wall side of the bunk.
"You do that," Jim rested against his pillow. "and your dad will come storming in here and drag you out. Please don't."
"You're right." David sighed and pulled Jim close. "Maybe I'll just hang out with you and your mom afterwards."
Jim snuggled against David and yawned. "Whatever you want."
The morning went by quickly and soon parents started pouring into the academy. Jim and David waited in the entrance to the cafeteria, looking for Sarah. David saw her first, coming in with her hair up. He waved her down. The three of them met up and exchanged hugs.
"Hello boys! My, don't you just get more handsome every time I see you?" She gave Jim a once over.
"Thanks mom." He smiled and the two of them hugged.
David got a hug too and the three of them mingled with their friends. They met some parents, some aunts and uncles, even Vinny's grandma.
But David was distracted. Waiting for his father to show up was nerve wracking. It didn't take long for anxiety to take over. Especially when he saw his father come into the room and immediately locked eyes with him.
"I'll be back." He smiled at Jim and Vinny before excusing himself. He met his father in the middle of the crowd and offered to go to a quieter place to talk.
"No. Right here is fine." Mr. Mogtrevo brushed invisible dust off his sleeve. "I just came to tell you that I've already talked to your teachers. Made sure they know what's expected of them. And what I expect from you."
"Yes sir." David swallowed. "I've been doing extra workouts like you wanted."
Mr. Mogtrevo nodded. "How's that shoulder?" He glanced at David's left side.
David was surprised to hear a word of concern from his father. It was so unnatural for him. But he was sure that as soon as he answered he would get the response he was expecting. "It's fine, sir."
"Well then why don't I see you bulking up? What are you eating? How often are you doing weight training?" He raised an eyebrow. "I don't suppose you've written a schedule for your workouts."
"I don't have the time to do that sir, I workout when I can."
"And how often is that?"
"I go for a run most days after classes and I've been doing weights when the gym is open at night." David scratched his beard. "I'm spending more hours in study than working out but my grades are really good-"
"How good?" His father cut him off. "I haven't had the chance to compare notes from your teachers."
"I'm maintaining an A minus average. And considering everything else I do that isn't bad."
"You're right. That's not bad. But it could be better." Mr. Mogtrevo looked around at the other students. "And socially? Are you talking to Catherine?"
"No, I have my friends, which are mostly my roommates, and she has hers. I wish you'd let that go. It's not going to happen between Catherine and I."
"I'd like to meet these roommates. See if they're a hindrance to your progress here." He straightened his coat. "Where are they?"
"With their families. And we are going to leave them alone. You don't need to meet them."
"You're acting awfully suspicious." Mogtrevo frowned. "Introduce me. At once."
David puffed out his chest. "No." Before his father could reply, David pounced. "You are not going to meet them. You are not going to request a room transfer for me. You are not going to ruin that. They are the one thing I can count on. They keep my spirits high and are the best friends I've ever had. And if you try to take that away I will never forgive you." He paused to breathe. "Please let me have this."
"Hmph." Was all the reply he got. Just as well. At least he wasn't yelling. They stood in silence before his father finally spoke. "I suppose I'm done here then. I'll be checking in when the semester is up. Goodbye David." He turned and walked briskly out of the room.
David, still angry from the encounter, went to find Jim. He was still with Vinny and his grandmother. David put a hand on Jim's shoulder and whispered in his ear.
"Sure, Day. Let's get out of here." Jim smiled gently and the two made their way back to the dorms. After David closed the door behind them, he pulled off his jacket and his shirt. He pulled Jim against him and started kissing him. "Day," Jim was stopped by a hard kiss on his mouth. David pulled back and pressed their foreheads together.
"Jim, I need you. My father," he shook his head. "I don't wanna think about him right now." He kissed Jim again, pressing their tongues together as he pulled on Jim's shirt.
"Okay babe." Jim cooed hesitantly. "Do you need to talk-"
"No." David pulled Jim's shirt over his head and undid both of their flys. He kissed Jim again and shook off his pants. Jim furrowed his brow but took his pants off too.
David pulled Jim onto his bunk and put Jim's hand over his dick. The two started rubbing each other before David laid Jim down on his stomach.
Jim felt David adjust himself before pressing against his cheeks. He looked over his shoulder to say something but the hurt on David's face made him stay quiet. David slid into Jim with a groan and immediately started thrusting. Gentle at first and then harder, slapping his hips against Jim.
Jim tried to hold on to the headboard. It was his only defense against slamming his head into the wood. He was uncomfortable, mentally. David never wanted sex when he was angry before. It concerned him so much that he wasn't even turned on. He just took it as David pounded him hard and fast. He could feel David twitch once or twice before he finished. Pouring himself into Jim.
With labored breathing, David pulled back and got to his feet. He washed himself briefly in the bathroom and pulled on some gym clothes. David opened the door and looked over at Jim. "I'll see you at lunch." And closed the door behind him.
Jim rolled onto his side, feeling neglected and out of sorts. David never left him like this: naked, sticky and without a kiss. But he'd done it. He left without even a goodbye. Jim got up and washed himself in the bathroom. He got out his communicator and told his mom to have a safe trip home but he wasn't up for any more socializing. She agreed. Jim then got under his blanket and curled up facing the wall. He'd give David a piece of his mind when he got back.
When David did return, he was covered in sweat. He felt much better after a run and a good fuck with Jim. But he didn't see him at lunch. Figuring he was sleeping, David didn't check on him. But now that the day was over, he could talk to his boyfriend in peace.
David sat on the edge of Jim's bunk. "Hey, sleepy."
"I'm not sleeping." Came a gruff reply.
"Oh yeah?" David leaned over to get a look at Jim but he just rolled over more. "Maybe you should sleep. You're a little grumpy." He teased and kissed the back of Jim's head.
"Oh! Now I get a kiss?" Jim scoffed. "And if I'm grumpy it's your fault."
"I'm sorry?" David furrowed his brow. "What did I do?"
Jim rolled over to face him. "Oh I dunno, David. Maybe it was when you were short with me and didn't tell me what was going on. Then being rough with me and leaving without any aftercare or an 'I love you.'" Jim crossed his arms and looked away. "You used me today. Like I meant nothing. Just something to take your mind off your dad."
David was speechless.
"I'm just so angry with you right now. Do you realize how mortifying it was to be a human tissue?" He shook his head. "Not likely. That's the benefit of being top, I imagine." He rolled over and sat up. "Not even an 'I love you,' David. You just stormed off."
"I'm sorry." David put his hand on Jim's. "You know my dad makes me crazy. I just needed to get out my frustration. And being with you calms me down. But I was still angry so I left to run. I should've stayed with you. I'm very sorry." Jim pursed his lips and looked down at their hands. "What can I do?" David scooted closer.
Jim bit on his lip. Then patted the bed beside him. David smiled apologetically and moved to lay down with Jim. As soon as Jim laid his head on David's arm, he felt better. Having David there warmed him up, and a forehead kiss was just what he needed. David gave him three.
"I love you." David nuzzled Jim's hair.
"I love you too." Jim sighed and snuggled closer.
"Oh man- thank the gods that's over!" Vinny's voice made an entrance. He and Killion walked in to the room and sat down. "Hey Jim," Vinny took off his shoes. "I think gramma wants to adopt you. She kept going on an on about how cute you are." He climbed up onto his bunk.
"Hey save that "cute stuff" for children and small animals, alright?" Jim looked over David's shoulder.
"Ooh. Tough guy." Vinny grinned. "Killion, how would you describe Jim's face?"
The little alien adjusted his glasses and looked at Jim. "Classic heart shaped face, high cheekbones, with an emphasis on the lips and the eyes. His eyes are the typically praised 'baby blue' color and his neutral expression includes a slightly parted mouth and furrowed brow, giving the impression he is either thinking very hard or is slightly confused." He cleaned his glasses on his shirt. "In other words...cute."
Vinny grinned wider. David even chuckled and looked at Jim's face to concern. "I gotta admit," David chuckled. "When you put it that way, you are pretty cute." Jim just shoved him out of the bed.
"Get outta here." He tired to hide a smile.
"Leaving the room will not make my analysis incorrect." Killion blinked. Jim rolled his eyes and laid on his back.
Vinny leaned on his elbow and looked at Jim. "Sorry 'bout that. Cutie."
"Ya know what, Vin? Why don't we go spar and we'll see if I'm cute then."
David got up from the floor. "I can confirm. You're adorable." Jim kicked him playfully.
"You're my boyfriend, you have to think that." Jim put his pillow over his face.
"Oh, are we allowed to say labels now?" Killion perked up from his book.
"No!" The others shouted.
Vinny leaned over the side of his bunk. "No way, man. 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' still applies. Keep it a secret."
"All these secrets." Killion grumbled. "Considering all the things those to do in here, I'd think calling them each other's boyfriends would be mild and tame."
Jim pulled his pillow off his face to look at Killion. He was blushing. Hard. "Killion!"
"I didn't think you thought about those kinds of things, Kil." Vinny beamed.
"Of course I do. Being the male of my species makes situations that have sexual undertones very noticeable. What we may lack in social and conversational skill we make up for in noticing everything." He looked from Vinny to David and Jim. "We may have more sexually aggressive females but I think I'm smart enough to tell when there has been a sexual encounter in my dorm. Especially when its partners with such a romantic attachment to each other. I've watched your relationship since the beginning." He paused to clean his glasses again. "I notice and think about many things."
There were a few moments of silence.
"As long as you don't start talking about their sex life in detail, I promise to believe that you're very smart, Kil." Vinny laid on his back.
"Agreed." Jim hid his face again. David laid down again with Jim and the two cuddled until they fell asleep. They woke up in time for dinner and then went to study in the library for an hour or two. They were sitting at a table with cups of coffee and all their books. Jim got up to put a book back in its place. He walked lazily through the shelves with the book under his arm. Fewer lights were on in the back of the library: the librarian had left early, leaving just the assistant at her desk. Jim walked between two shelves and made a left, headed to one of the darker places. He found the book's shelf and put it away. As he turned to go, he saw a shadow coming toward him. He backed away, but the shadow quickly turned into a real thing and clamped its hand over Jim's mouth. Of course, it was Almrez.
"Heya Hawkins." He snarled. He had one of his other hands pinching Jim's hands together. "Long time, no see." Jim jerked in his grip but Almrez held firm. "Oh shush, shush. I just want a word with you." He slowly removed his hand from Jim's mouth.
"What do you want?" Jim breathed.
"I want you to tell me who this boyfriend is that I heard about earlier."
"What?"
"I was passing by your dorm, when that little word made my ear perk up." He smiled a vicious smile. "I seem to also recall hearing the word come from your mouth. He grabbed Jim's cheeks and squeezed. "Now who was that mouth talking about, Jim Jam?" Jim jerked out of his grasp. "Who is he, Jim? The man you were in the showers with. Is it him?"
"You're crazy."
"Well, that was rude. But its not like I was planning to keep this little secret to myself. I've been itching to know. Who is it?"
"Even if there was any ground in your claim, you're an idiot if you think I'd tell you."
"You think you're so smart Hawkins. But you're a fool. We both know you can't keep this secret for long. So why not just save yourself the trouble of these little encounters, and tell me."
"Your obsession with me is truly fascinating, Uriratha. Writing a book?"
"Maybe a few posters saying you're a faggot."
"You don't have the proof. You just have your absurd assumptions to bully me and hearsay from friends. You haven't seen anything with your own eyes. You're so desperate for me to give you something, because you have nothing."
"There you go, running that mouth again." Almrez shook his head. "You think you're so smart. Won't be smiling when-"
"If this is a threat, I should probably get it in writing. You're not very consistent with them."
"So mouthy! Why so brave, Hawkins?" Almrez wrapped his hand around Jim's throat and lifted him off the ground. Jim clenched his teeth and struggled to breathe. "What am I going to have to do to you to make you get it? You're nothing. You're just pathetic under that quiet, stern shell. You don't stand a chance against me. Not really. Once we're really alone, you'll regret mouthing off."
Jim made a choking sound before wheezing out a reply. "Is this-a confession? You wanna- get me alone?"
"Why you-"
"David!"Killion's voice cut him off. "Vinny! Assault!" Almrez whipped his head to see Killion holding two books and calling toward the front. "David!" He called louder. "Vinny! Assault!"
Almrez glared at Jim and squeezed as hard as he could on Jim's throat before releasing him and stepping back. David and Vinny came running and stopped behind Killion. Jim rubbed at his throat and backed up toward his friends.
"Uriratha." Vinny groaned. "Why am I not surprised?"
"Vinny." Almrez clenched his teeth. "Mogtrevo."
"What are you doing, skulking around?"
"Oh careful Vinny. That's a big word for you."
"Oh I got some words for you." Vinny clenched his fists.
"I have big words for you!" Killion chirped. "Imbecile. Simpleton. Ignormaous. And one of my favorites: Nincompoop."
"Why you shitty little freak." Almrez took a step toward him.
"Ey- back up now." David stepped up to meet him. "It's no worse than what you say to Jim."
"Jim is he playing 'daddy' with you? He's a big boy. Does it help you not cry at night knowing he's there?"
"Fuck off, man!" Vinny scoffed.
"Your material is getting pretty old, Uriratha." David crossed his arms.
"Ooh, calm down daddy." Almrez purred.
Killion poked his head out from behind David. "Jim's lack of a father is poor sport considering he's a bright, successful, well developed young man. Calling him names due to his fatherlessness is not only absurd but really quite stupid. A real insult would cause Jim emotional and physical distress. And as you can see- there is neither."
"You should shut up your annoying little friend." Almrez's forehead vein twitched. He glared at Killion in what he thought was a threatening look. "Don't fuck with me."
"Oh, I'm not gay." Killion pointed out. Vinny and Jim smiled.
"That's-neither am I! Gays are disgusting."
"Mm-" Vinny shook his head. "Nothing's more disgusting than that attitude, man."
"You only think that 'cause Hawkins' is your roommate. All of you are, are tainted or something."
"Ooh I'm infectious." Jim quirked an eyebrow. "This whole thing is a waste of our time." Jim turned to go. His roommates turned to follow.
"Hey!" Almrez shouted. "You know I'm right! You're mine, Hawkins! I will find out who he is! Just wait!"
"Wow, he's claiming me now." Jim smirked. "Bold move for someone who's homophobic."
"Pshh." David threw an arm over Jim's shoulders. He leaned in slightly to whisper. "You're already claimed. And he doesn't know what he's missing."
"Gross." Jim laughed.
"No, really." David nipped at Jim's ear. "He's missing out."
Jim shook his head as they got their books.
"David's right." Vinny shouldered his bag. "You're funny, and smart, and a good friend."
"Seconded." Killion headed out the door.
"I'm glad he's missing out, Jim." He pulled his boyfriend closer. "Because that means I get all of you. Especially when you're blushing, and-" he finished his words in a low whisper. It sent shivers up Jim's spine.
"Day." He breathed. They walked out toward the dormitories. They drifted further behind Vinny and Killion.
David nuzzled at Jim's neck. "Especially when I've got your legs pulled apart and you moan so loud."
"Day! Shhh!" Jim covered his mouth.
"Oh I could talk louder, babe. I could talk about your face when you-"
"Shush shush shush!" Jim pulled his face down to kiss him. "Someone else could be walking out here."
"Then maybe we should walk a little faster." David rumbled. "And get that tie on the door."
"No, we can't. Everyone's turning in."
"You're just upset they'll hear you." David grinned and started speaking a little louder. "Oh, Day! Don't stop!"
"Shut up you goof!" Jim slapped a hand over his mouth.
"Oh Day!" David spoke behind his hand. "Faster! I can't- I can't" he mimicked Jim.
"Shush!" Jim kissed him again.
"At least we know we'll get to the dorms safely. You're face is the perfect beacon right now. What a blush you have." David grinned wickedly and wrapped his arms around Jim's waist. "Should I turn it siren red?" His lips brushed against Jim's ear. He took a deep breath and started moaning and groaning into Jim's ear. "Oh gods, Jim. Ohhh, fuck." He nipped at Jim.
"Day-stop. Please. I need to sleep tonight."
"I know how we can get good and tired." David pulled Jim closer. "Common babe. Let's take a shower. Get good and wet." He bit Jim's neck and started sucking.
"Day-" Jim's breathing hitched. "Trust me there's nothing I want more right now. But we have to think about our roommates. We've only had sex once while they were there. And we had music to cover for us.
"Guess you'll just have to be quiet then." David growled and pulled Jim along a little faster. "Can you even do that?" he smiled.
"Now is not the time to experiment." Jim breathed.
They stopped at a break in the hall and went into a stairwell. David pushed Jim against a wall and started kissing him. He palmed at Jim between his legs. Jim moaned and grabbed at David, wrapping his arms around his neck and crushing their lips together. David pulled back and pressed their foreheads together. "What about a blowjob?" He kissed Jim and bit his lip. "One for each of us."
Jim's chest pushed against David's, his breathing erratic. "Deal." They kissed again, feeling each other with their hands. Jim dragged his fingers down David's chest. David took generous rubs and grabs at Jim's back. This time, Jim pulled away. "What're we waiting for?"