Looking to the Future
Theo and Brooklyn are back to close out the first major arc of this series!
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Theo’s moans rang out through his apartment, mirrored by the red-skinned gargoyle above him. The bed rocked gently as Brooklyn thrust back and forth, groaning as Theo squeezed down on him, making his ass even tighter around the gargoyle’s cock. Theo’s own dick was leaking heavily onto his belly, spurting each time his lover bottomed out inside him, giving his prostate a hard hit and making him gasp.
Theo curled his legs around his boyfriend’s hips, driving him to thrust harder and deeper. Reaching up, Theo wrapped his arms around Brooklyn’s neck, running his hands through the gargoyle’s hair. That never failed to get a reaction, a shiver and groan of pleasure shaking Brooklyn’s body when he felt Theo’s fingers running through his hair, even giving the long white locks a few gentle tugs.
Brooklyn growled deep in his chest when Theo wrapped a hand around one of his horns, pulling him down into a deep kiss, the gargoyle following the motion to lay over Theo, continuing to hump away at him, his tail lashing in the air behind him, his smooth red sac slapping against Theo’s ass. Reaching between them, Brooklyn grabbed Theo’s penis and started stroking him firmly, making the human arch his back, breaking the kiss and allowing Brooklyn to kiss and gnaw along his neck and collarbone.
“Brooklyn, that feels so good!” groaned Theo, thrusting between the tight grip on his dick and the thick cock inside him. “So close! I’m… I’m gonna…”
“Cum for me,” growled Brooklyn into Theo’s ear, angling his hips to pound against Theo’s prostate with every thrust of his powerful hips.
Theo moaned loudly, his body seizing up as he came, covering Brooklyn’s hand and both their bellies with his cum, leaving them both a sticky mess. Feeling his lover’s ass spasming and clenching around him pushed Brooklyn over the edge, Theo’s heels pulling him deeper inside him as he came, roaring loudly, his eyes flashing white as the pleasure surged through him.
The pair rode the waves of their orgasms until they were left gasping and panting, collapsing together on the bed. Slowly pulling out of Theo, Brooklyn pulled the human close, wrapping his wings around them as the paired spooned happily on the bed, just enjoying the closeness and warmth of their afterglows. It wouldn’t be too much longer before they’d have to get up and shower before Brooklyn returned to the ramparts of the day, but they still had time to enjoy being together.
They couldn’t help it. Being so close together in a confined space, naked and wet, driven to arousal by the steamy air and their lover’s hands roaming over each other, it was hard not to get worked up again.
Not that either of them were complaining about that.
Brooklyn pushed Theo up against the wall, kissing the human deeply, his strong hands on the human’s hip pulling them closer, their slick erections rubbing against each other. Theo wrapped his arms around Brooklyn, rubbing at the base of his wings in a way that made the gargoyle growl happily, his hands sliding around to squeeze the human’s ass.
The gargoyle slowly dropped to his knees, kissing his way down Theo’s chest and stomach before reaching his cock, wasting no time before pulling it into his mouth and working it over with his tongue. Theo leaned back against the wall, his hands curling around Brooklyn’s horns as he started thrusting slowly against the wonderful suction of his boyfriend’s mouth. Brooklyn’s hands continued massaging Theo’s ass as he sucked the human off, his long red cock throbbing as the way he could make Theo moan. All it took was a finger slipping inside Theo and teasing his prostate to make him cum, hips humping at the gargoyle’s face as Brooklyn swallowed his load.
Theo turned around as Brooklyn got to his feet, bracing himself against the wall and thrusting his rear back, enjoying the hot spray of the shower washing over him as Brooklyn pushed up behind him, sliding his dick between Theo’s cheeks. Getting himself into position, Brooklyn pushed into Theo, watching as the moaning man’s ass spread around his cock until the gargoyle’s hips were flush with Theo’s rear.
Brooklyn gripped Theo’s hips and started thrusting, the slap of wet skin on skin filling the shower. Brooklyn pressed his chest to Theo’s back, one hand curling around his chest while the other used Theo’s hair to pull his head back, leaning in to kiss and bite gently along the human’s neck and shoulder, something that always got a reaction from Theo. And it did this time too; Theo was moaning loudly, pushing his ass back harder to meet Brooklyn’s thrusts and work the gargoyle even deeper inside him.
After their previous session in bed, they were both still rather worked up and sensitive, so even at a leisurely pace it didn’t take long for them to reach their limits. Brooklyn came first, if only because Theo’s recent orgasm let him last a little bit longer. But even so, the feeling of that thick gargoyle dick splash hot cum against his prostate made Theo’s toes curl, and he made a mess of the wall as he came. Basking in their afterglow, the pair leaned against each other as Brooklyn slowly slid out of Theo, letting the hot water wash everything away.
Theo thought back to that morning - and the kiss they’d shared just before sunrise - as he stood before the stove, preparing breakfast for Xanatos, Fox, and Alexander. He and Brooklyn hadn’t gotten as much time together last night; normally he wouldn’t be on the clock at this time, but today was a special occasion. After the success of the last gala Fox had hosted, there had been a lot of attention on the catering for the event, which had been a special focus for that night and had been planned and overseen entirely by Theo. It had been such a success, in fact, that one of the biggest national magazines was coming for to conduct an interview. It certainly hadn’t hurt that Fox had sung his praises both during and after the event, all but guaranteeing that the press would take interest in the rising young chef working for the richest family in the world.
And so it was, only a few hours later, that Theo found himself in sitting down with the reporter in the Eyrie Building’s gardens, looking out over the city. The day was bright and clear, offering an impressive view of the skyline, the gardens filled with sunlight and the gentle splash of the waterfall and fountains that decorated the central pond. The reporter was a young woman, her clothes stylish but professional; Theo had no doubt that he would have found her quite attractive if women held any appeal for him. A small seating area had been setup for them, looking out over Manhattan, along with a cart loaded down with coffee and pastries, which Theo had actually prepared himself.
“Oh my, these are delicious,” said the reporter, taking a sip of coffee to wash the confection down. “I think I can see why Mr. Xanatos likes having you around.”
“Thank you very much,” said Theo. “I love to cook, and it’s always been a good way to relieve stress.”
“Nervous?” she asked.
Theo nodded. “I’ve never given an interview before. I don’t really know what to expect.”
She pat his hand gently, giving Theo a reassuring smile. “Nothing to be nervous about. This is a lifestyle piece, not some political intrigue; no gotcha’s or curveballs here. My readers and I just want to know more about you. And if at any point you need a break, just let me know.”
She pulled a tape-recorder from her bag and set it up on the table beside a pen and pad, and after a quick test of the equipment, they got to work. The interview went largely without a hitch. She asked Theo about how he’d come to be employed by Xanatos, and he largely stuck to the truth; how he’d been saved from some thugs near the Eyrie Building, and had been offered a job after he recovered and Xanatos realized his skills as a chef. They talked about his time working for the family and living in the Eyrie Building; his responsibilities and what went into planning the events he’d catered, particularly the gala that had led to this interview.
As the interview went on, Theo became more comfortable, and found that talking about is time there came easily, especially with the focus on his cooking. It wasn’t until the interview was starting to wrap up that he got a surprise.
“Sounds like you’ve had quite the adventure since coming to our fair city. Surely I can’t be the first person to hear it - is there a special someone in your life? A handsome rising star like yourself; you must have to fight the ladies off.”
Theo chuckled nervously. “Well, now you mention it, there is someone I’ve been seeing for a while now. Our time together has been the happiest of my life.”
“Congratulations! My readers love a nice romance. So, what’s the lucky lady’s name?”
Theo didn’t even miss a beat. “Sorry to disappoint you, but he has asked that his name be left out of the story. We like our privacy.”
The reporter perked up at Theo’s words. “He?”
“That’s right. But before you ask any more questions, I promised my boyfriend I’d only say so much.”
“Oh, is he still in the closet?”
“Not at all,” said Theo. “His family knows about our relationship and is very supportive. Mr Xanatos and Fox met him before I began working for them; he came to check on me after I was attacked. They’ve even given him an open invitation to their events, should we wish to attend.”
“And have you?” She asked.
“Once or twice,” said Theo, conspiratorially. “But I’m not telling which ones. That’s our little secret.”
“I understand. Well, if you don’t want to talk about your love life, then how about this,” said the reporter, sitting forward. “You live and work in the Eyrie Building, which means I’ve got to ask - have you had any interaction with the gargoyles that live here?”
Theo’s stomach did a somersault when the question finally came up, but he’d prepared for this. He talked with Fox, Xanatos, and the clan about what should or shouldn’t be shared when questions about the clan inevitably got brought up.
“I have,” said Theo. “It’s kind of hard to live here and not run into them.”
“What are they like?” she asked. “As I’m sure you know, public opinion about the gargoyles is… mixed, to put it mildly. As someone with firsthand experience with them, I’m sure my readers would love to hear about it.”
“The gargoyles are some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met,” said Theo, speaking firmly and without a hint of hesitation in his voice. “In fact, one of them was the one who saved me from those thugs that attacked me.”
“Sounds like you’re quite the fan,” said the reporter. “Only fair, since they saved your life.”
“It’s more than that,” said Theo. “I’ve spoken with them plenty of times since I came to work and live here. Saving me may have been how we met, but it’s who they are as people that made them my friends. I just wish more of the city could see them the way I do. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for them.”
After a few more minutes the interview wrapped up, and Owen arrived to show the reporter back to the lobby. After she left, Theo stared out over the city, thinking about what he’d said. He really wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for Brooklyn. Not just alive; he would never have met Xanatos or gotten this job if it weren’t for the gargoyle. Meeting him had truly changed Theo’s life in ways he’d never thought possible.
When he came to the city, he was a frightened young man without anyone to turn to or anywhere to call home. Now he was a successful chef for the wealthiest man in the world, living in the most incredible building ever built, with a boyfriend he loved and who loved him. For the first time in his life since coming out, he not only felt respected, but loved. Neither the clan nor the Xanatos family had ever so much as batted an eye at his being gay. His life was about as perfect as it was possible to be.
The only question was, what comes next?
“Everything alright Theo?” Fox had walked over to join him, carrying Alex who was dozing in her arms.
“Oh, yes. Just thinking.”
“If it’s about the interview, I wouldn’t worry. Take it from someone who has had to sit through more than her share; you did great. I’m sure David will agree.”
“It’s not that,” said Theo, leaning against the railing near the window. “Talking about everything just has me thinking about the future, and what comes next. Fox?” he turned to look at her. “Can I ask your advice?”
“Of course.”
“I’ve been thinking about a lot of things lately, but I’m not sure what to do. I think I know what it is I want to do, but I’m not sure if I should go for it or not.”
“And I don’t suppose you want to be any more specific?”
“Not really, sorry.”
“Quite alright,” said Fox. She looked down at Alex for a few moments, clearly thinking through her answer before she spoke. “In my experience, when there is something you really want, it doesn’t take thinking about. Sure, you might consider the pros and cons, but at the end of the day, if there is something you really want, you reach out and take it for yourself. Look at me and David. We both knew what we wanted, and we made it happen. No second-guessing, no looking back, no doubts.”
“No offense, but didn’t that get you arrested?”
Fox laughed. “Fair point. But everything I’ve done in life, good and bad, brought me to where I am today.” She kissed Alex on the forehead. “And if that is what it took to find my happiness, then I don’t regret a single second of it.”
As Fox left with Alexander, Theo looked back out over the city, thinking about what she’d said. What was it that he really wanted? It was a question he needed to figure out an answer to. Living a life without regrets sounded like something too good to pass up.
*************
After a long night and even longer day, Theo stayed up just long enough to greet Brooklyn after sundown before turning in for the night. As much as Brooklyn would have liked to join him, it was his night on patrol, and the human needed his rest. After seeing Theo to his suite and kissing him goodnight, Brooklyn returned to the ramparts and took to the air, soaring out over the city.
Theo hadn’t been the only one thinking about what the future might hold. Brooklyn was having similar thoughts. Even in the short time that had passed since meeting Theo, it was hard to imagine a day without him. And those days were Theo’s schedule meant they didn’t get to spend time together, or even see each other, were like torture for the gargoyle. He’d been trying to come up with a way to show Theo just how much the human meant to him, and after a while he thought he’d finally found the perfect way to do it, but he wasn’t sure if he should.
If it didn’t go well, it would be… awkward.
As luck would have it, he was patrolling with Staghart and his rookery brothers, and if there was one other gargoyle that knew about making tough decisions for the one he loved, it was Staghart.
When the group landed on a skyscraper to rest their wings, Brooklyn motioned for Staghart to follow him to the far side of the roof where they could have mostly private conversation. He loved his rookery brothers, but this was something he wanted to keep to himself for now.
“Can I ask you something?” asked Brooklyn.
Staghart nodded. “Of course. Is something bothering you? You’ve been unusually quiet lately.”
“I don’t know if ‘bothering’ is the right word,” said Brooklyn, rubbing nervously at the back of his neck. “This might sound like a weird question, but when you left London to come join our clan, that was a really big decision. How did you know it was the right thing to do?”
Staghart looked pleasantly surprised by the other gargoyle’s question, but if he thought it was strange or too personal he didn’t show it. The white-furred gargoyle thought for a moment.
“Well, I won’t lie; Choosing to leave London and come to America was a big decision, and I was more than a little frightened at the time. I was giving up everything I knew and leaving the only home I’d ever known. Who wouldn’t be intimidated by that?”
He had a good point. Especially for gargoyles, a connection to their home was so deeply rooted in them that leaving it felt like losing a piece of yourself. That couldn’t be an easy decision to make.
“Do you ever miss it?” asked Brooklyn. “Are you sure you did the right thing?”
“Do I miss London? Of course. It was my home for so long, and all my rookery brothers and sisters are there.” Staghart gazed across the roof to where Lexington was talking with Broadway, sighing happily. “But knowing that I’d get to spend the rest of my life with Lexington meant more than any doubts I might have had. Anything we have to go through is worth it as long as we’re together.”
Brooklyn smiled, warmth filling his chest. Lexington really had chosen his mate well. And Brooklyn was happy to call Staghart a part of his clan.
“Thanks, Staghart. Lex, Broadway!” called Brooklyn motioning them over. The pair joined them, and Brooklyn continued, “Would anybody mind if we made a quick detour? There’s something I need to do.”
The other gargoyles hadn’t objected, especially when he told them where they were headed. And that’s how they soon found themselves landing on the roof of an apartment building and knocking on the large window spilling light out over the rooftop. It only took a moment before the human inside waved them in with a smile, and the four gargoyles slipped into the apartment of their closest human friend.
“Elisa?” said Brooklyn, stepping forward and steeling himself for what he was planning to do. “There’s something special I want to do for Theo. But I’m going to need your help.” He looked around at Lexington, Broadway, and Staghart. “In fact, I think I might need the whole clan’s help to do get this right.”
“We’re always happy to help, Brooklyn,” said Elisa warmly, resting a hand on the gargoyle’s shoulder. “What do you need?”
*************
“Would anyone mind telling me where we’re going?”
“It’s a surprise,” said Staghart.
A week had passed since that night. It was well after sundown, but Theo hadn’t seen a hint of Brooklyn so far. Instead, he’d been surprised to find Elisa and Staghart outside his door. His confusion didn’t improve as the pair led him through the castle, which was strangely deserted; normally he would have run into more of the clan be now.
They reached the base of the castle’s tallest tower, and Elisa waved him inside.
“Head on up,” she said. “Brooklyn’s waiting for you at the top.”
“Uh, okay…”
Theo started up the stairs, wondering what exactly was going on. If Brooklyn had wanted to meet up with him, it would have been a simple matter to just come to his suite. They hadn’t planned to meet in the tower tonight. And his confusion only grew as he neared the top of the stairs, and was surprised to find rose petals scattered over the old stone, leading up to the top of the tower.
When Theo stepped out onto the top of the tower, the sight that greeted him took his breath away. In addition to the rose petals scattered everywhere, candles had been spread along the edge of the ramparts, the firelight dancing off the stones. The lights of the city lit them up from below, and there was Brooklyn, his hair blowing gently in the breeze and shining under the moonlight. The gargoyle looked nervous, but he was also smiling.
“Brooklyn? What’s all this?” asked Theo.
“I’ve been thinking a lot about us lately,” said Brooklyn. “I’d been alone for so long before I met you, and now I can’t imagine going a single day without you.”
Theo smiled. “Brooklyn…”
“This was where we were the first time we kissed,” Brooklyn continued, stepping closer to Theo. “So it only seemed right to do this here. As far as I’m concerned, or any of us are, really, you’re already part of the clan. But I thought that maybe we should make it official.”
Theo gasped as Brooklyn dropped down onto one knee.
“B-Brooklyn? What are you…”
But Theo stopped short, his breath catching in his chest as Brooklyn produced a small box from a pouch on his belt. He opened the lid, revealing a shining silver ring.
“Theo, will you marry me?”