A Month Later

The bedroom construction was complete and for the past week Randy had been putting the finishing touches on it. He'd lost track of how many times he'd caught John or Cody or both of them trying to sneak peeks inside. By the time they were ready for bed that night, Randy would have the room completely done. As he shut the vacuum off he heard someone running up the steps. Randy made a dash for the door and slammed it shut just as it opened

"Darn it!" Cody yelled from the other side

"You'll see it when it's ready Cody! Go away!"

"But I need to see it now!"

"No you don't!"

"Can I at least get a snack? I'm hungry." Randy opened the door a smidge and slipped out. "What would you like?"

"I'd like a kiss first." Randy smiled and kissed him. "Again please." Randy gave him another kiss

"Can you make me a Panini?"

"Yes. Turkey and avocado?" Cody stuck his tongue out

"You know I hate avocado."

"But it's good for you."

"Name two health benefits of an avocado."

"Prostate cancer prevention and its good for your eyes."

"You had me at prostate."

"I thought that would do it you little perv."

"Ooh, you made cookies?"

"Yes."

"You know," Cody said biting into one. "If you weren't down here making cookies our room could be done already." Randy eyed him

"If I weren't down here making you a snack I could be getting the room done."

"I was just saying."

"I don't need you to say anything. The room will be finished by tonight."

"What were you vacuuming? I thought the room had hardwood floors."

"You're being way nosey. The room does have hardwood floors, Brazilian walnut to be exact."

"That sounds expensive."

"$5.79 per square inch."

"Randy!"

"I know but it's so beautiful. Wait until you see it."

"I'm more interested in seeing John get that bill." Randy groaned

"Shut up and eat your sandwich."

"Are we making Panini's?!" Evan asked excitedly as he walked in and saw the Panini press

"Randy is. You know I can't cook…I'm not even allowed to use anything that needs to be turned on in this kitchen."

"Would you like a sandwich Ev?"

"Yes please."

"Turkey and avocado okay?"

"Yes. I love avocado." Cody rolled his eyes and Randy laughed

"Guys?" Cody said seriously

"What?"

"Don't you think it would be better around here if we had a dog?"

"You mean if you had a dog."

"Same difference."

"No it's not."

"Right." Evan said

"You need to talk to John about it. He had a dog with that other guy and hated it." Cody pouted

"That guy was stupid and the dog was probably stupid."

"Make sure you mention that in your sales pitch." Evan laughed

"Randy."

"I'm just saying. He's done the dog thing."

"But it'll be for me and John loves me and never tells me no."

"Then go for it pal."

"Maybe I'll ask after a particularly good blowjob." Randy and Evan exploded with laughter. "What's so funny?"

"You're going to blow John for a dog?"

"Not exactly. I'm blowing him to be persuasive and I know he likes it."

"This conversation is going in an odd direction. I should probably take my sandwich and go."

"Oh no, if I'm stuck here then you're stuck here. As a matter of fact, I'll just put this away later. I'm going up to finish the room."

Hours Later

"What?" Randy answered hearing a knock at the bedroom door

"Baby, it's me." He slipped out of the room and kissed John

"Hey."

"Hi. Is it ready yet?"

"It is actually," John reached for the doorknob and Randy slapped his hand away. "But I'm not unveiling it until after dinner."

"Damn it."

"I've packed up the room downstairs and washed all the laundry so that's in the new closet up here. All you have to do is eat and look at the room." John smiled

"How you get all this stuff done in one day is beyond me." John kissed him

"There are actually clothes down there for you to change into. Just leave your work clothes on the bed and I'll pick them up later. I have to make a run to the dry cleaners tomorrow." Randy's domestic side turned John on. John kissed him hard

"Whatever you say babe." Later Randy and Evan sat at the table watching Cody and John inhale their dinner. Randy looked at Evan and he shrugged

"Is the chili too spicy?" John and Cody looked up

"Huh?"

"I mean you're both eating as if you haven't eaten in days. Is it because the chili's too spicy and you're trying to get air in your mouth as you eat?"

"No. It's perfect, we just want to finish so we can go look at the bedroom." Randy dropped his spoon in his bowl and sighed

"I try to make a nice meal and these two." He mumbled to himself

"I'm sorry Ran." Cody said wiping his mouth. He nudged John who was still shoveling the food down his throat

"Sorry baby." John coughed out

"I mean the room will be there no matter how fast or slow you eat. Give yourself time to enjoy it."

"Thank you Evan." Cody and John eyed Evan and he looked away. "I need you guys to help me clean the kitchen after we finish eating."

"Since when?!" John and Cody asked

"Since now."

"You're punishing us for eating so fast."

"So."

"Oh my gosh!" Cody exclaimed

"Cody relax; it's not going to take that long with the three of us helping."

"Fine." Cody pouted as he shoved some chili in his mouth

….

"Go ahead; open the door." John and Cody turned to Randy

"What? No drumroll, no horns or fanfare?"
"What are you talking about John?"

"After all you put us through about this damn room all we get it 'go ahead; open the door'?"

"Do you want me to open it? Tell you what, you two can close your eyes and I'll open the door for you."

"Outta my way." John said brushing Randy to the side. "It's just a roo – oh my god." John stood there speechless

"What John? Let me see." Cody said pushing his way around John. "Wow! We get to sleep here?"

"You guys better sleep here after all the work I put into this place."

"How big is this bed? I want to jump on it."

"Don't you dare…and it's a Grand King."

"It's huge! I could roll over four times and still have room!"

"This place," Randy and Cody turned toward John who was still standing at the door. "Is incredible. I am in complete awe right now Randy."

"Are you going to step inside or just admire it from the doorway?" John stepped inside to get a better look at the room

"The flooring is brilliant and looks amazing with the paint and furniture. You know, I always wondered about these multi-drawer side tables but you've made it work. There's nothing about this room I don't like."

"Thank you."

"Aw Ran, when did you take these?"

"I don't remember but I found them on a memory stick I have."

"I look so cute in black and white." Cody said referencing the picture of him and John hanging over the bed

"You look cute in sepia too but I liked black and white better." John walked over and took a look at the black and white photos hanging above the bed

"Is this from," Randy nodded

"Yea." Cody looked back and forth

"What's it from guys?" John cleared his throat

"The day I picked Ran up from the rehab center…I'd planned a weekend getaway in Naples. Someone at the resort where we stayed,"

"Hyatt Siesta Key Beach." John smiled

"You remember."

"Of course I remember."

"Anyway, someone who was staying at the resort took that picture for us with Randy's camera. I can't believe you still have that picture saved."

"I think I have every picture we've ever taken saved somewhere." John laughed

"Uh oh." It was Randy's turn to laugh

"Except those."

"You guys are so gross. When did you get a picture of our rings?" Cody asked walking to the closet. John followed Cody kissing Randy as he passed him

"Love you." Randy smiled

"You guys took them off to get a shower and I photographed them then."

"Oh my goodness!"

"Do you like it?" Randy asked leaning against the wall

"Yes! It's huge and we all have our own space with extra room!" Cody smiled and nudged John. "You know what that means baby." John looked at him while Randy chuckled

"No more shopping for you unless you work for it and I mean really work for it. I want to be sore by the time we finish." Randy shook his head while Cody looked horrified

"Never mind. I'll just wait until you're in a giving mood and go shopping then. Ran?"

"Yes?"

"Are our clothes arranged like a color wheel?"

"Yes. That took a long time so please keep them that way."

"Well you do the laundry and put them away so you'll be keeping the closet nice."

"Yes but you like to pull out every single item of clothing you own when you pick out what to wear…don't do that." Cody kissed Randy

"I'll try not to."

"You heard what I said. Go look at the bathroom."

"Why are you rushing us?"

"Because I want you to look at it before I shower and go to bed."

"Go to bed? I thought we were going to break in the bed tonight." Randy eyed John

"I'm tired and I want to sleep. If you and Cody decide to break it in and wake me up I will kill both of you without hesitation." John smiled

"You know your crazy turns me on Randy."

"Don't test me John-boy."

….

John sighed

"This bed is so comfortable. It's going to be hard getting up for work in the morning."

"I know." Cody said squirming

"What are you doing Cody?"

"These are the softest sheets ever. I'm taking my bajams and underwear off…I need to feel these sheets on my butt."

"And on that note, I'm going to bed. Goodnight." John laughed

"Goodnight Randy."

"Goodnight Ran. Love you."

"Yep."

"Randy."

"Love you too Cody now close your eyes and go to sleep."

Next Evening

"I feel like this is a big slumber party. I wish we had matching bajamas."

"That's pajamas."

"That's what I said: bajamas."

"No,"

"Let it go Randy." Cody bit into a nacho while looking at John and Randy as if they were crazy

"Can you guys try not to get any food on these sheets? I had to special order them since the bed is so big."

"What's the thread count?"

"1600." John choked on his food

"What?! 1600?! How much were these things?" Cody looked at Randy

"That's not important John. What's important is are you getting a good night's sleep? Judging by the way you were snoring last night I'll say that you are." Well played Cody thought

"I don't snore."

"Yes you do…quite loudly at times might I add." John looked at Cody who nodded

"Sometimes you do baby but I think it's cute...like most of the things you do." Cody said smiling

"I've never looked at the things I do or myself as cute."

"You are. I love your smile and when your dimples look huge…so cute." He's laying it on awfully thick Randy thought as he chewed

"Thanks I guess."

"Oh no problem…can I get a dog?" For the second time in less than five minutes John choked on his food

"Are the two of you trying to kill me?" John asked clearing his throat. "Why do you need a dog?"

"I don't need one per se but I'd really like to have one. I think I deserve to have a dog." John sighed. There was really no point in arguing with him about it because he could never say no and actually mean it to these two men

"What kind of dog do you want? One from the shelter?"

"Ew no! Those things are all scruffy and dirty. Did you see that one that comes on late at night…with the one eye?" Randy laughed

"Those are animals that need to be rescued or sponsored. They generally clean them up and make sure they're well before they put them up for adoption."

"Oh, well I don't want one of those anyway."

"Did you talk to Randy about this?"

"Why would I need to talk to Ran?"

"Because he'll be here with it while you're at work…taking care of it." Cody pouted a little

"We talked briefly."

"Do you want a dog Randy?"

"Not really."

"Ran!"

"What?"

"You can't say that because then I won't get one."

"Essentially I'll be taking care of the thing because like John said you won't be here."

"But I want it."

"People in Hell want ice water."

"But Ran," Cody whined. "I really want a puppy." Randy sighed

"I don't care. Get the damn thing."

"Don't sound so excited over there."

"I'm not excited but if Cody wants a dog then by all means let him have a dog."

"You do realize that it will be more of your responsibility right? If you say no then there will be no dog." Randy looked at John

"Oh yes John, make this my decision so I look like a shitty person." John hid his smile

"Since when did you care?"

"I don't. I'm just saying."

"Can I get one or not guys?"

"What type do you want?"

"I don't know yet. I definitely want a cute one. What kinds of dogs do you like John?"

"This isn't about me."

"I want to make sure we have a dog that you like and you're just not tolerating it for my sake." Randy smiled. Good one Codes

"Tell you what, we'll go to the pet store, since you're too good for a rescue dog, and we'll see what they have. If I don't like what you pick I can veto it and if you don't pick one that I like, you're not getting one."

"Wow. No pressure there." Cody smiled. "I'm getting a puppy. I'm getting a puppy. I'm getting,"

"You might get a puppy." Cody huffed and crossed his arms

"I resent you saying that I'm too good for a rescue dog John."

"Clearly you are."

"But I'm not. Don't say that."

"It's okay if you're a little snobby. I understand that it's my fault having spoiled you and all."

"I'm a nice person though right?"

"Yes you are. Probably the nicest person I know." Cody stuck his tongue out at Randy

"I can put that tongue to work." Cody gasped. "Then keep it in your mouth."

"I thought we were watching a movie."

"We're supposed to but Cody started schmoozing and now he's getting a dog." Randy said clearing the food on the bed

"I don't schmooze."

"You schmooze so hard."

"What are you doing Randy?"

"Cleaning this stuff up."

"Leave it."

"I can't." John sighed

"You just don't stop do you?" Randy shrugged

"I just like to be tidy. I'm going to take this down to the kitchen."

"Okay."

"Oh! Can I pick the movie we watch?" Cody asked jumping up excitedly

"No." John said pushing him back on the bed

"Hey."

"Did you forget that you've been banned from picking movies ever again after the last time we let you choose?"

"You have to admit John that the description sounded good."

"It sounded okay at best and the movie was shit. Two hours, fourteen minutes and twenty-six seconds of shit."

"Whoa," Randy said walking back into the room. "What are you talking about?"

"The movie Cody picked."

"Oh, that movie was a pile of hot garbage."

"It wasn't that bad." Cody said pounding his fists on the mattress

"It was fucking awful baby." John said kissing him

"You guys are mean."

"No, mean would have been me throttling you like I wanted to for making me sit through that atrocious movie."

"Will I ever be allowed to pick again?"

"Maybe." Randy and John said in unison

"Three choices,"

"Is one of them Dirty Harry?"

"No!"

"What is your obsession with that movie Cody?"

"I just like it." John cleared his throat

"Three choices: The Longest Yard…the original, Goodfellas or Fight Club." The three men looked at each other

"Well I wouldn't mind watching a young Brad Pitt so I say Fight Club."

"I agree with Codes."

"Fight Club it is but not because I want to see Brad Pitt."

"We know he's not your type John. He's way too old." Cody laughed as John reached across and swatted at Randy. Randy giggled making John smile

Next Afternoon

John walked into the office and saw Cody at the desk marking a stack of papers

"Hey baby."

"Hi John."

"Are you going to be done anytime soon?"

"Probably in about ten minutes, why?"

"I called the pet store and asked about taking a 'puppy tour." Cody jumped and gasped almost falling from his chair

"Really?!"

"Yes. If we get there by 2:30 they'll shut the store down for us to look."

"Let's go! I can finish this later."

"Are you sure? We have thirty minutes."

"I was almost done anyway. I can finish tomorrow. Come on!" Cody said pulling at John's arm

"Wait a second – I need a shirt and we both need shoes."

"Oh yea."

"What are you so excited about?" Randy asked as Cody rushed into the bedroom

"John just told me we're going to look at puppies!" Cody yelled from the closet. Randy raised an eyebrow at John as he walked in the room

"What? You agreed to getting one."

"I didn't realize it would be the very next day." Randy lowered his voice. "Are you really okay with having a dog John? You told me that you hated the one you had with what's-his-face." John shrugged

"Do you see how happy he is?" Randy grabbed John by the arm and pulled him out of the room to ensure Cody didn't hear them

"Look John, I get that you want us happy and I love you so much for it but if you're sacrificing your happiness on account of us then it's just not worth it. I'm sure if you tell Cody that you hate dogs he'll understand why he can't have one and if he doesn't then he'll just have to get over it. We're all adults here." John shook his head

"I don't hate dogs; I just hated the dog I had with Ted. I mean, who," John sighed. "A Bernese mountain dog?" Randy laughed

"What if Cody picks one?"

"He won't. They're not cute enough."

"Tell me you're okay with this so that I can be okay with this."

"I'm more than okay with this." John said looking Randy in his eyes

"Okay." John kissed him

"You should come with us."

"Oh I am. I need to see this thing before you bring it home."

"John!?"

"Yes baby?"

"Come on! You still don't have shoes or a shirt on." Cody whined

"I'm sorry."

"What were you guys doing out there anyway?"

"Nothing."

"Were you talking about me Ran? Don't listen to him John. I deserve a dog."

"I wasn't talking about you so shut up." Cody eyed him. "Do you want to keep those pretty eyes?" Cody smiled sheepishly and wrapped his arms around Randy

"Are you coming with us?"

"Yes. I want to see this thing before it just shows up here."

PetCo

John and Randy were both relieved when they arrived at the pet store. Cody's endless talking and bouncing in the back seat was starting to make them nauseous. When they walked inside the store they were greeted by a bubbly sales associate…just what they needed

"Mr. Cena?" She asked sticking her hand out

"Call me John. Melissa?"

"That's me." She said smiling. "Come with me to the back and I can show you all of the puppies we have. Since you're the only ones here right now we can let them out and into the play area for you." Cody couldn't mask his squeal. In the back room John, Cody and Randy were all seated when puppies stared to trickle into the room

"Oh my god! They're so cute!" Randy put his hands over his face and sighed as Cody got on the floor and allowed himself to be surrounded by the dogs

"Focus Cody because you can't have them all."

"But I don't know which to choose."

45 minutes later

"What kind is this?" Cody asked petting a black and silver dog

"That's a miniature schnauzer and its eight weeks old."

"How big will it get?"

"Um, 12-14 inches and about 15 pounds." Cody gasped

"Do they like sweaters and shirts?"

"Oh god." Randy groaned. Melissa laughed

"I'm sure they do."

"I want this one John. Can I have it?" Cody said picking up the puppy and nuzzling it

"Are you sure?" He held the dog up

"Yes. I'm sure."

"What was that?"

"I wanted to know if it was a boy or girl."

"And?"

"It's a boy." Randy helped Cody off the floor

"Are you ready to name him? We can make tags here." Cody's eyes lit up as he smiled

"Yes. His name is Maximus the Mad but we'll call him Max for short." Randy laughed

"After the Inhumans character?"

"Yes. How did you know?"

"I know things."

"Would you like the tag to say Maximus the Mad or just Max?"

"Maximus the Mad."

"Okay. I'll take care of that for you." Cody grabbed Randy's hand

"Come shop with me Ran."

"Shop? What do you need?"

"A carrier to take him home in, a bed, dog food and treats – he needs a bunch of stuff."

"Well let me hold him so you can push the cart."

"Be careful." Cody said handing Max over to Randy

"I know how to hold a dog thank you."

Later

"I saw dog bowls full of water and dog food – where is he?" Evan asked walking into the office. Cody smiled

"I have him here in my lap." Evan walked over and looked down

"He's so tiny…is it a boy or girl?"

"A boy: Maximus the Mad."

"We can call him Max right?"

"Yes."

"Can I hold him?"

"Uh huh." Evan sat on the floor and crossed his legs as Cody handed the dog over

"Do John and Randy like him?" Cody shrugged. "What's the matter?"

"I know that John doesn't tell me no so I don't know how he really feels about us having a dog and I think Randy would just go along with it for John's sake."

"You didn't think about that before going to get him?" Cody shook his head

"I've wanted one for so long and when John said yes I got so excited. I hope they don't dislike Max because of my impulsiveness."

"Do you want me to ask?" Evan said scratching Max's ears

"You don't have to."

"I know I don't have to but I don't want them to not like him either. Besides, I'm your friend and I know that you want to know." Cody laughed. "Where are they?"

"I'm not sure exactly." Evan stood

"What are you doing?"

"Looking up stuff on a new puppy."

"Where's he sleeping?" Cody frowned

"Downstairs. I have to crate train him. John's says."

"Aww." Evan cooed as he frowned

"I know but I read that if he's full and tired by bedtime he should be okay."

"What if he cries?"

"I don't want to think about that."

"I wouldn't either. I'm going to find J and Randy."

"Okay."

"And I'm taking Max."

"Okay." Evan left the office and was on the way to his room when he found John and Randy...more like when he heard John and Randy. Realizing that now was not the time; Evan turned on his heel and went downstairs. He found one of Max's toys and took him outside

….

"Oh god John, yes…right there!" John held Randy's hips in a vice-like grip as he pounded him. Randy dug his blunt nails into John's chest as he bounced up and down meeting John's thrusts

"Shit Randy." John grunted. "That's so good." Randy reached down and started to fist his painfully hard cock and bring about a much needed orgasm. "That's it Ran, cum for me baby."

"Oh fuck!" Randy yelled out as he erupted. John slammed into him a few more times before he came. Randy rolled off John and flopped to his back

"Thanks for going along with this dog thing." Randy laughed

"I'm going to give it a chance. Cody seems like he'll be responsible and I must admit that the dog is very cute."

"Yea." John said absently. "What's for dinner?" Randy sat up and looked at him

"I hope you mean what are we ordering for dinner because I'm not cooking. I cooked last night and I normally don't cook on Friday nights. Can I have at least one day off?"

"Chill out; I was only asking. Do you want to go out?"

"Not really. I'm kinda tired now." Randy said getting up. "I'm going to shower." John smiled

"Me too."

….

John and Randy were in the kitchen looking over take-out menus when they heard the backdoor slide open

"Come on Maxi." Evan said walking in the house

"Where's Cody?" John asked

"In the office looking up stuff about dogs."

"Oh."

"Do you guys like Max? I mean really like him not like him because he's here."

"Why are you asking?"

"Cody's just worried that you guys would dislike him because of his impulsiveness."

"That would give us a reason to not like Cody, not the dog." Evan shrugged

"Of course that makes sense but you know how Cody is."

"Well you can go back and tell Cody that we like little Max just fine."

"What are all of you doing in here?"

"Come here Cody."

"What did I do?"

"Nothing." Cody slowly walked over to John and John wrapped an arm around his waist. "We like Max." Cody wrapped his arms around John and rested his head on his shoulder

"I didn't really think about the two of you. I know that you said you guys like Max but I'm sorry anyway…for not thinking."

"It's okay baby."

"I'm getting hungry. How does Thai sound?"

"Sounds good to me. Evan will you be here for dinner?"

"Yea. Nick is coming over."

"Should we order enough for him?"

"If you don't mind."

"Oh, I ordered a new bed for Max so be on the lookout for that will you Ran?"

"Didn't I just buy that dog a bed today?"

"Yes but this one is so cute. They call it a cave and since Max can't sleep with us, I thought it would be nice if he could snuggle in there…I can't wait to see him in it."

"Oh boy."

Days Later

John was at work when Antonio brought in his sorted mail

"Office, office, home," John mumbled going through the papers. "Hotel expenses, home – what the fuck?!" John started to rub his temples in an effort to stop the intense headache he knew was coming

John: you're in trouble

Randy: for what?

John: I just got the bill for the bedroom

John: and I don't mean the construction because I knew how much that would be

Randy: I thought you said that there wasn't a thing you didn't like about the room

John: that was until I saw what you spent

John: almost $3200 on the floor alone

Randy: it's Brazilian

John: I don't care. I wouldn't want to pay that much if the president of Brazil had installed it

Randy: well what do you want me to do?

John: I can't deal with this right now. I'll talk to you when I get home

Randy sighed and mumbled

"This must be how Cody feels."

….

"Hey Cody." Cody turned away from the mailboxes and saw one of his colleagues standing there

"Oh hi Phil. How are you?"

"Good. You?" Cody smiled

"I can't complain."

"So, uh, do you know what grade you'll be teaching next year or haven't they told you?"

"I requested 9th which is what I got so I'm happy." Phil smiled

"Oh cool. What are you doing for spring break?"

"Um, I don't know yet. Hopefully I'll be sitting somewhere warm and I don't mean here in Tampa. Are you doing anything?"

"Yea, me and a few of my buddies are heading to Chicago."

"Oh? Why there?"

"It's where I'm from originally."

"Oh wow. I had no idea." Phil laughed

"I realize that. We need to hang out more."

"Sure." Phil checked his watch

"Oh hey, I have to get going. It was nice talking to you."

"Same here." When Phil walked away Bill walked over. "Hi Bill."

"How old are you Cody?" Cody gave him a confused look

"21."

"Do you not know when someone is hitting on you?"

"What?"

"Phil likes you and was just hitting on you." Cody laughed

"He wasn't. Phil doesn't even know me."

"When you hit on someone do you know them?"

"I don't know. I've never hit on anyone but I guess not." Bill shook his head

"Not trying to be all in your business but I assume you have someone in your life. Phil's a smooth talker and he gets around. Be careful."

"Thanks Bill but I'm sure I'll be fine."

….

Randy jumped when he heard the garage door slam shut. John seemed really pissed so he was not looking forward to him coming home. It had been hours since they texted each other so maybe John wasn't as mad

"Randy!" Or maybe he was

"In here John!" He saw John's large frame appear in the doorway of the den. "You're home early." He said trying to sound like his normal self

"Yea…I had a headache." John handed him a sheet of paper

"What's this?"

"Why don't you take a look at it?" Randy looked down at the paper and saw that it was an itemized list of everything he'd purchased for the bedroom down to the frames and throw pillows. Prices included

"I'm sorry John. I just wanted the room to be nice."

"Oh it is." John said leaving the room. Randy crumpled the paper

"I don't know what he wants me to do about it now." He mumbled as he made his way up the stairs. "John?"

"No talking. Get undressed right now."

"But,"

"Now as in this second not later." Without another word Randy began to undress himself. Watching John as John watched him. John undressed himself slowly letting each article of clothing drop to the floor and lay wherever it fell. "Bend over." He said walking toward the bed. Randy did as told. "Now," John said lightly slapping Randy's tight ass. "I have no problem with you having access to my credit cards but," He slapped him again only harder this time. "It seems like you may have gotten a little out of control."

"I'm sorry John."

"Did I say that you could speak?" John asked spanking Randy's ass again. Randy shook his head. "Very good." John praised as he bent down to kiss the red spots his hand had left behind. Randy moaned and John smiled. "Which do you like better? This?" He asked giving Randy's rear another slap. "Or this?" He said kissing the area. Randy looked back at him panting. "You may."

"I like both."

"Would you like for me to continue your spanking or do you want this?" John asked rubbing his hard cock up and down Randy's crack. Randy said nothing which earned him another slap. "That was for my pleasure although I know you enjoyed it. Answer me."

"I want both. I need to be punished John."

"You are absolutely right." John spread the tanned cheeks in front of him and plunged inside enjoying the tight heat that surrounded him

"Oh fuck." Randy grabbed a fistful of the sheets as John pounded into him relentlessly. "John!"

"You like that Randy? You like it when I slam into you like this?"

"Fuck yes baby." John slapped Randy's ass again causing the younger man to moan loudly. "Shit I'm gonna cum John."

"Yea?"

"Ay dios mio! Hacer que me corra duro John! Por favor!" John reached down and barely touched Randy's cock before he came. "Mierda!" Randy yelled as he felt John throbbing cock emptying inside him. John pulled out and sat on the side of the bed

"Fuck." John whispered. Randy kissed his shoulders and rested his chin on the left

"I really am sorry. I don't want to use all your money or abuse your generosity." John smiled

"I know that you weren't doing it maliciously and I guess I shouldn't really be mad since you never ask me for anything. Having the bedroom redone was my idea anyway. If a designer had done it I wouldn't love it or even like it nearly as much." Randy pulled at John until he lay on the bed

"Lay with me until I have to get up and let Max out."

"Okay. Is Cody cleaning the yard? I don't want shit everywhere."

"Yes. I made little markers so every time he goes Cody can see where it is." Randy started to laugh. "You should watch him one day. He looks absolutely disgusted and it's hilarious." John laughed

"I'm glad it's the little things that keep you happy."

"I'm just a common man."

Later

"John. John, come here." Randy said looking out the backdoor

"What?"

"Watch Cody pick up dog poop."

"Randy." Randy laughed

"No seriously. Look at him. I could watch this all day."

"We need to find you a hobby." John said as he approached the door. "What is he doing?" Randy began laughing

"I told you."

"For God's sake, he's using a pooper scooper and still looks to be having difficulties."

"I know!" Randy said holding his side. John started to laugh but it was more so at Randy's laughter

"At least he's cleaning it."

"Thank Heaven for small miracles huh?"

"Ye – he's coming!" John ran to the island and sat down while Randy sprinted to the refrigerator. Cody walked in and surveyed the scene. He knew something was amiss since John was thumbing through one of Randy's cookbooks and Randy was just standing there with the refrigerator door open. He mentally shrugged his shoulders and went to the powder room to wash his hands. Randy was a stickler about hand washing in the kitchen and had actually slapped the back of Cody's head once for doing it after cleaning up poop

"What are you guys doing?"

"What do you mean baby?"

"Is Ran teaching you how to cook or are you going to pick a recipe out of that book and tell Randy to make it?" For the first time since opening it, John looked down at the book

"I was just browsing."

"Uh huh." Cody didn't believe him and John knew but Cody figured whatever it was couldn't be that bad. "Hey Ran?"

"Yes?"

"We're having a spring dance at school,"

"What do I have to make?" Cody smiled

"The desserts…oh, and that sausage dip you make. I told them about that."

"But they haven't had it so why would they want it?"

"I raved about it and they trust my judgment…especially after you made lunch that day."

"Sounds like you've got a fan club Randy."

"Sounds like it."

"Are you going to do it Ran?"

"What do I get for doing it?"

"What do you want?" Randy smirked and John laughed. "Well wait a second, I mean something within reason."

"It will be. I'm a reasonable guy."

"You're scaring me."

"You should be scared."

"John."

"Don't John me. You want the food, you pay."

"You can't pay for me?"

"No I cannot."

"I'll make it good Codes so don't you worry." Cody frowned

"When is your spring break?"

"Um, the 12-16th."

"Oh, okay."

"Why? Are we going somewhere warm?"

"Possibly."

"Don't tease John. Are we going or not?"

"Yes. Where do you guys want to go?"

"My vote is always going to be somewhere warm."

"I know babe. I'll make sure you stay golden." Randy laughed

"Thank you baby."

"I'll let the two of you decide on where you want to go. Just let me know so I can arrange it."

"You don't care where we go baby?" Cody asked wrapping himself around John

"No because I'll be with you guys."

"Aww." Cody cooed as Randy rolled his eyes

"I saw that Randy."

"Saw what John?" Randy asked looking through a cabinet. John picked up a stack of Post-It notes and threw them at Randy

"Ow!"

"Be nice John."

"The corner hit my liver. I need my liver."

"To process your Don Julio."

"Exactly."

A Few Days Later

Randy had made a late run to the grocery store when he realized he was missing an ingredient for dinner that night. After putting the items away he went upstairs to find Cody. Walking into the bedroom he looked around and was about to leave until he heard a sound coming from the closet. He stealthily walked over and saw Cody inside on the floor

"Do you want to try those out?" Cody jumped and dropped the handcuffs on the floor

"You scared me!"

"I see that. What are you doing?"

"I'd been wondering what this little door was for so I opened it."

"Ah, you were snooping."

"I wasn't."

"You were. Did I tell you that any of your belongings were behind this door?" Cody looked away

"…no, but I was curious. Would you have told me that it was where you kept all of your toys if I had asked?"

"Yes. I've never lied to you."

"I guess I should have just asked then."

"I guess so. Do you want to try these?" Randy asked as he bent down and picked the cuffs up. Cody shook his head. "Are you sure?"

"Yes." Cody said standing

"Not just the least bit curious?"

"Randy I said no."

"I heard what you said." Cody pounced on Randy nearly knocking him to the floor. Randy steadied both of them and pinned the smaller man to the wall. He felt Cody grind his pelvis into his then heard both of them groan at the contact. Randy could feel Cody pawing at his shirt so he grabbed his arms and pushed them above his head

"What was that?" Cody asked pulling away. Randy smirked and handed him a key to the cuffs he'd just locked on his wrist. "How did you get that on?"

"With my hands. You have the key now so if you want it off then you can just take it off."

….

"You have got to be kidding me." Cody and Randy looked up at John from the closet floor

"What are you talking about John?"

"In the closet? Really? I don't even know where all of my shirts are but the two of you have already fucked in here…were you handcuffed Cody?!"

"Just my one hand."

"What shirt can't you find?"

"Never mind that." John said stepping around the naked pile on the floor

"Where's the key Ran?"

"I don't know. I gave it to you." Cody sat up and started looking all over the floor for the key he'd dropped. John turned around and groaned when he saw Cody's ass high in the air. Randy laughed

"Don't even think about it John, I've already taken care of that." John laughed

"I hate you right now."

"Found it!" John helped Cody up as he took the cuff off

"Are you going to let Randy cuff you properly?"

"No! You two are so dirty." Randy rolled his eyes

"I'm going to wash my hands and start dinner. Do you want anything John?"

"Yes."

"In the kitchen I mean."

"We can do it there."

"That is not what I mean and you know it. Moreover, I would never ever have sex in my kitchen. That is completely unsanitary."

"Then I guess I'll settle for a beer."

"That's the only thing you're getting out of that kitchen." Randy mumbled on his way to the bathroom

….

"Randy."

"Yea."

"Where's Cody?"

"Didn't you pass him in the office?"

"I guess. I didn't look in."

"Do you need him for something?"

"No. I wanted to ask you a question and I don't want him to hear."

"Oh boy."

"When you were with Evan," Randy sighed. "Let me finish."

"Go on."

"Did you keep your ring on or take it off?"

"I took it off…should I have left it on?"

"No. I feel like that would have been awkward."

"It was. Evan brought it up while we were kissing and looking at it did make me feel strange so I just took it off. I wore it around the house and when I went out but not while with Ev."

"Okay."

"Where did that come from?"

"I'd actually been meaning to ask you but I either forgot or Cody was around so I couldn't." John kissed him

"Are we okay?"

"Oh we're great." Randy kissed him. "Is it out of your system?" Randy scratched his head

"I don't think he'll ever be out of my system honestly. He's cute and a really nice guy…and can be sarcastic as hell but that doesn't mean I can't control myself around him."

"I know you can control yourself and you will." Randy kissed John again

"You know I will John."

Days Later

"Ran-Ran?" Cody called stepping out of the back door

"What?" Cody sat in the grass next to Randy and Max attempted to jump in his lap

"Hi Maxi."

"What do you want Cody?"

"Where do you want to go for spring break?"

"Well where have you been?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean where have you gone on vacation? With John or otherwise." Cody sat there

"I've never been on a vacation."

"What?"

"Maybe I went when I was a kid and I don't remember but I can't think of any place right now."

"And you want to go somewhere warm?"

"Yes."

"Hmm…since you cannot remember this needs to be a good vacation for you. Do you trust me to pick a place?"

"Ouch!"

"Is that a no?"

"No, Max just bit me."

"Oh yea, he bites but his teeth are so small."

"Don't let him bite Ran. I don't want him to learn bad habits."

"Okay. Now, do you trust me to pick a place?"

"I guess, yea." Randy leaned over and kissed Cody and Max barked. "Another." Randy kissed him again earning another bark from the dog

"What's his problem?"

"He's protecting me." Cody said smiling as he rubbed Max's belly

"Because I kissed you? If only he knew about all the other things I've done to you."

"Oh Ran. Are you going to tell me what place you picked before we go?"

"If you'd like, sure."

"I would like that."

"I'm going to look now."

"What ideas do you have?"

"Warm." Randy said walking through the door. Cody picked Max up and followed Randy through the door

"What time are you taking the food over to the school?"

"I'm not. Linda is coming to pick it up in about an hour."

"Oh. What are you doing tonight?"

"John and I are having a date night."

"Are you now?"

"Yes."

"Well where are you going?"

"We're not going anywhere. John's having a chef come in and cook for us."

"And then?"

"Cody, why are you making me torture you with the details? We know that you don't like us doing things without you and,"

"Correction: I hate when you do things without me."

"Whatever. We hadn't planned on telling you…because you hate it. Just know that we'll be having dinner and missing you the entire time." Cody smiled

"I know you're just saying that but I'll take it."

"Weasel."

"I'm going upstairs to lay down for a little bit."

"Do you want me to wake you at a certain time?"

"If I'm not up by 6:30."

"Okay."

"Thanks Ran." Randy followed Cody upstairs but stopped in the office while Cody continued down the hall to the bedroom. He turned on John's computer and searched for the perfect vacation spot for Cody. He wasn't sure if Cody wanted to participate in any activities but he added that to his criteria just in case

….

"Hey." John said walking in the office

"Hi baby."

"What are you up to?"

"Picking a place for spring break."

"Where's Cody?"

"Taking a nap. He doesn't remember ever taking a vacation so I asked if he'd just let me pick a place."

"He's never been on a vacation?"

"Not that he can remember." John frowned

"That's terrible."

"I know."

Later

"I have to thank you Ran for talking me into getting these pants."

"They look great."

"I know!" Cody said looking down at his Kelly green flat front chinos. "This shirt isn't too tight is it?" Randy shook his head

"You look awesome Codes. I'd do you." John laughed

"I might let you later."

"Oh hey now."

"I have to go. I'll see you guys later. Have fun tonight…or not."

"Cody."

"Sorry." Cody kissed both John and Randy then left the house. He drove over to the school and went to the auditorium then waited for the dance to start so he could fulfill his chaperone duties. This wasn't exactly what he wanted to be doing on a Friday night but it came with the job. The dance had barely started when he felt a hand on the small of his back. He turned around and saw Phil

"Oh hi Phil."

"Hey. I didn't startle you did I?"

"Not at all. I just wasn't expecting someone to walk up behind me."

"I see." Phil took in Cody's outfit and smiled. "You look great."

"Thank you. You don't think my shirt's too tight do you?"

"No. You look absolutely wonderful." Cody blushed

"Thank you Phil."

"You're welcome." He said smiling. "So, have you decided on a place for break yet?"

"I am going away but I haven't been told where just yet."

"Are you going with friends, family…a boyfriend?" Cody hadn't come out to anyone at the school yet. Sure, people assumed and he just let them go with it. He liked Phil enough but wasn't quite ready to spill the proverbial beans

"I'm going with close friends of mine."

"Can we be honest with each other?"

"Okay."

"I want you to be comfortable around me. If you're going with your boyfriend then it's okay to say that."

"I understand that but I'm sticking with what I said."

"Hey man, that's cool." Cody ended up hanging with Phil for the rest of the dance and aside from the gentle prying earlier in the night, things had gone smoothly. He went out with Phil and a few of the other teachers for drinks after the dance was over. Cody limited himself to one beer since he'd rather be at home cuddling with Randy and John. When he got home he let Max out for a scheduled bathroom break then went upstairs. He was shocked when he opened the door and found John and Randy not in flagrante dilecto

"Hey guys." Cody said on his way to the closet

"Hey." He changed quickly and jumped in bed receiving a kiss from both men

"How was it?" Randy asked

"Interesting. It was kind of weird being on that end of things. Caught some kids smoking outside and I caught some others kissing near the bleachers." Randy laughed

"I thought it was over at 10." John said

"It was."

"It's almost midnight."

"I had to help clean and then a few of us went out for drinks. I had one beer then came home."

"Oh, okay." Cody yawned

"Before you fall asleep I want to let you know where we're going." Cody wrapped Randy's arm around his waist

"Where are we going?"

"Harbour Island in the Bahamas."

"I can't wait."

"Well you have a week." Cody sighed

"Don't remind me."

One Week Later

"Cody! Move your ass!"

"I'm ready. I just had to let Max out so I was sure he wouldn't take a tinkle in the car."

"Well the car is here now. Are both of you ready?"

"Yes we are."

"Randy?"

"I've been ready."

"Let's go."

TBC