Chapter 5 Caught.
Thomas awoke that morning grinning from ear to ear. He dressed quickly and went downstairs to find everyone else was already having their breakfast.
"Hurry up Mr Barrow your running behind I was about to send one of the hall boys up to fetch you" said Carson sternly.
Thomas grinned at Freddie who had saved him a seat.
"Sorry Mr Carson I overslept" said Thomas sitting down and accepting a cup of tea from Daisy.
"Well if you are tired perhaps you shouldn't be going to the fair this afternoon".
Carson was pleased to see a flicker of worry cross Thomas's face.
"Of course he's going" said Mrs Hughes. "We've all been working hard, especially Mr Barrow, and he deserves an outing as much as the rest of us".
"Oh I suppose so" grumbled Carson.
As normal chatter resumed Freddie leaned in closer to Thomas.
"I hope I didn't keep you up too late Mr Barrow"
"Not at all Mr Reid" smiled Thomas "I enjoyed our chat".
The pair smiled but Thomas quickly caught sight of Jimmy eyeing them suspiciously and not wanting to give him the wrong (or right) impression he turned away from Freddie to ask Anna if she was looking forward to the fair.
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That afternoon Freddie and Thomas wandered about the various stalls chatting amiably. The fair was by no means as large as the one in Thirsk had been but Thomas was having a far better time. They had entered the fair with everyone else not wanting to draw attention to themselves but at each stall they were separated from the rest. Anna and Bates had stopped at a stall selling furniture and they were considering buying a rocking chair, Alfred was chewing the ear off the man running a stall selling herbs and spices and Jimmy, Ivy and Daisy had stopped to play a game of ring toss. Freddie asked Thomas if he wanted a drink and so they walked over to a stall where a stout woman was selling hot cider.
"Enjoying yourself?" asked Freddie.
"I am actually. More than I thought I would".
"Fancy walking down here?" Freddie indicated a narrow side street.
"Why not" said Thomas who by now was feeling the effects of the cider and could feel his whole body getting warmer.
They walked for about fifteen minutes not passing anyone or anything.
"There's nothing down here" complained Thomas.
"I know"
Thomas suddenly felt himself being shoved roughly against the cold brick wall.
"Ouch!" but his protests were silenced by Freddie crushing his lips against Thomas's mouth.
"Are you sure you want to risk it after last time?"
"Oh come on" whispered Freddie "like you said there's no one around and you still owe me a favour and I think I'll take it in kind".
Thomas felt himself melt into the wall behind him as Freddie ran his hands all over him sending pleasant shivers up Thomas's spine.
"I suppose I do" smiled Thomas. He spun Freddie so his back was against the all as Thomas began to kiss his neck while his fingers slipped into the waistband of Freddie's trousers.
"Oh god" moaned Freddie as Thomas gracefully dropped to his knees and pulled Freddie's already hard cock out of his trousers and kissed the tip gently.
Freddie anxiously glanced around but his attention was quickly brought back to Thomas who was now running his tongue all over his cock from base to tip.
Thomas then took Freddie fully into his mouth causing the valet to moan rather loudly made only louder as it echoed off the walls of the alley.
"Would you keep it down" smirked Thomas removing his mouth but continuing to stroke Freddie off.
Freddie was in no condition to speak though. He ran his fingers through Thomas's hair pulling him back to task.
"Oh God Thomas" he moaned "I'm almost there"
He began to move his hips matching his thrusts with Thomas's movements. But as Thomas felt Freddie climax he slowed down taking Freddie deeper and deeper as he continued to suck and swallow.
Freddie helped Thomas to his feet and pulled him close for a long languishing kiss.
"Can I come to your room tonight? Asked Freddie.
Thomas felt himself stiffen at the prospect. "Well I could hardly turn you away".
The two men quickly redressed and began to walk back to the fair. They exited the alley and headed back over to a stall where Daisy and Ivy, who was looking very disgruntled, had just bought roasted chestnuts and offered them to the men. They were so at ease that neither noticed the blond footman hiding in the shadows.
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"Come on Jimmy try and win me something" said Ivy flirtatiously pulling jimmy over to a ring toss game while Daisy followed behind rolling her eyes.
The last thing Jimmy wanted to do was waste his money on a silly game but he couldn't resist showing off and the thoughts of Alfred's face when they returned, Ivy gushing over some silly trinket he'd won for her made him smirk maliciously.
"Oh go on then" he handed his money over to the vender and was given three rings in return. He tossed the first one over shooting the target by several inches. The second fell just short and the third somehow managed to bounce off the wooden base supporting the small china doll he'd been aiming at and clatter to the floor.
"These things are rigged!" huffed Jimmy furious at his lack of success.
"Never mind" said Ivy sweetly trying to placate him but Jimmy was suddenly in no mood to tolerate her affections.
"Oh leave me alone will you! Stop following me around all the time can't you tell I'm not interested."
Daisy stared at Jimmy in shock while Ivy looked scandalised.
"I need a drink" muttered Jimmy moving quickly on before his temper got the better of him.
He wandered over to the very same cider stall that unbeknownst to him had just been visited by Thomas and Freddie and proceeded to down three glasses of cider in quick succession. The effect made his mind swim and his bladder protest. Not bothered to stagger around looking for the nearest toilet Jimmy walked down a side alley intent on relieving himself against a wall.
He was doing just that when he suddenly became aware of a loud moaning sound. He quickly cast about but could not find the source of the sound which was becoming more urgent. He put himself to rights and slowly began to creep further into the darkness of the alleyway.
He had just cautiously peered around a corner when he was frozen by what he saw. There only a few feet from where he was standing was Thomas on his knees in front of Freddie pleasuring him while the latter appeared to be enjoying himself immensely.
Jimmy couldn't believe his eyes. He knew what Thomas was of course, he had first-hand experience, and he had suspected that Freddie was the same after catching Thomas in a somewhat compromising position in the hallway and discovering the two had spent most of the night together. But despite this he hadn't really thought they were doing anything together. Especially not something that Jimmy had only heard described in dirty postcards and never experienced for himself.
He stood there dumbstruck by the sight of Thomas's head bobbing up and down and by Freddie's increased breathing. He was disgusted of course, but that didn't prevent his body from reacting and he was horrified to find he was aroused by the whole thing.
He also felt something else something that made him both hot and cold all over but he quickly dismissed it as he watched as Freddie suddenly came into Thomas's mouth. He stood oddly fascinated as Thomas deftly swallowed until Freddie was totally spent.
Realising that they were finished Jimmy suddenly turned and left as quietly as he could not wanting to be caught watching and associated with what they had been doing. He ducked under the shadow of one of the larger stalls trying to catch his breath and compose himself before he returned to the fair. Just then Freddie and Thomas emerged looking as though nothing unusual had occurred between them as the pair strolled over to Daisy and Ivy. Daisy was chatting happily while Ivy appeared to be sulking. From where he stood Jimmy watched as Thomas took a chestnut offered by Daisy and popped it into his mouth. The image of Thomas with Freddie in his mouth suddenly leapt into Jimmy's mind causing his body to go hot and cold once more but this time Jimmy recognised the emotion lurking underneath. Jimmy turned away and shook himself.
He needed to get a grip it was just the drink talking. He didn't feel that way he couldn't feel that way. It was ridiculous. But as he glanced back at the pair and stared as Freddie casually ran his hand down Thomas's back the sensation returned. Jimmy felt his face flush with anger and as much as he hated to admit it, he was jealous.