Student and Master

"I'm going to take you home, Todd," he said, holding up a hand to ward of any further comment. "Let me continue," he said authoratively. "You will show me your Diss and if it is as near completion as Dr Henson says, you could have it submitted by say, next Monday?"

He watched as Todd gave consideration to the words as if calculating the time and what was needed for his work.

"I can have it fully completed by the weekend," Todd confirmed.

"Good. Then we can consider you no longer a pupil of this Uni as of Friday, if your Diss is gone. I see no problems with you conducting a relationship with an ex-teacher. I would, however, be grateful if you ensure you don't meet here. I'll also review Billy's work and his marks. Is that fair?"

"Very fair. Thank you, Mr Carter," Todd said.

"I'll call you, little one," Gabe said softly as he nuzzled at the blond. "Think about a nice restaurant and bar we can go to; one where we can dance." He grinned as Todd's smile finally began to emerge. "You don't think I can dance?" he asked raising an eyebrow.

"I look forward to finding out," Todd replied, his smile widening. He watched as Gabe stood to face Mr Carter.

"Thank you," Gabe said to Carter. He pressed a kiss to Todd's brow and exited the office.

Carter smiled benignly at the smile and blush on the blond's face.

Let's go," he said.

****

Todd's choice of restaurant was Italian where they shared a plate of antipasti, opted for tortellini for a main course and for dessert they fed each other tiramisu. They drank Chianti as they chatted, both men content to let the low-level lust simmer incrementally between them. From the restaurant they meandered to a bar flying the rainbow flag. It was one Gabe knew, although didn't visit often, classing it more of a young person's bar. He was surprised to see a wider age group than he'd remembered and realised just how long it had been since he'd lasted gone there. The music was a mix of current releases and classics. Gabe was proud to see how pleased Todd was to find he did indeed dance. Slowly the beat of the music began to lose its importance. Fast or slow, they held tight, swaying together, Gabe occasionally bending to kiss Todd's brow or the top of soft, blond silk. He bent lower to kiss at a throat that arched to allow him better access.

"What time do I have to have you home?" he asked in a gravelly rasp.

"I told my parents I'd be staying over," Todd confessed quietly. "But I can ..." The rest of Todd's sentence was lost forever as Gabe's hungry lips devoured his. They broke apart to pant softly in each other's mouths.

"One more dance and you're all mine," Gabe growled, feeling the slighter body tremble with arousal and anticipation.

Soon the men were tumbling into Gabe's home. The big man wasted no time in ushering the blond straight into the bedroom. He sat on his bed.

"Strip for me," he ordered huskily. He watched raptly as the slender body was slowly revealed to his eyes. When Todd stood naked, Gabe issued his next command. "Turn slowly; let me see how beautiful you are." He gazed with undisguised appreciation as Todd moved in a circle. "Come here. Undress me."

Todd climbed onto the bed and began to unfasten Gabe's shirt. As dark, thick nubs appeared, within opulent chest fur, Todd bent to lave at each one. He pushed Gabe back so that the big man lay flat. He trailed open--mouthed kisses till he reached the waistband of the pants he then unfastened. He removed them, boxers, socks and shoes, to gaze with a mix of adoration and avarice at the large, rampantly male body spread before him. Fighting a mental battle to keep his hands at his sides, Todd knelt and awaited his lover's next command.

"Good boy," Gabe growled. "As a reward you can suck me. Straddle across my chest," he added as Todd began to bend to his task. "I want to taste you, too." Gabe smiled at the soft whimpers that spilt from Todd's lips. Carefully, Todd stretched astride his bigger lover, his shaft achingly hard. As soon as Gabe seemed content with his position, Todd began to lick at the head to Gabe's hard flesh and then to take more into his mouth to suck appreciatively.

Gabe enjoyed the hot, wet suction by his tiny lover. As Todd worked his shaft, Gabe strategically placed the pillows to position his head as he wanted. He slipped his mouth around Todd's rosy erection, tasting musk and the essential sweetness of the younger man. The moan of appreciation sent delightful vibrations along Gabe's thick rod. The big man began to knead at the satin-soft, pale globes above him. He pulled them apart to stare lasciviously at the tiny, pink star-like aperture. As it fluttered under his scrutiny, Gabe made his next move.

Todd moaned around the prize he sucked as his lover's large hands began to play with his buttocks. He gave a low groan as cold air hit his most private entrance. He threw his head back, releasing Gabe's shaft to give a shout of surprise as the big man's tongue began to lick at Todd's tightly furled flesh.

"Gabe, ah God, that's so good. No one's ever ... not *there*," Todd was reduced to incoherent cries as Gabe tongued him harder and faster. Instinctively Todd began to push back as the moist invader ruthlessly plundered hot, moist depths. Todd tried to at least stroke Gabe, but the mind-fracturing pleasure from his mate's slick, sinfully-talented tongue sent him beyond rational thought. His entire being was focused on the agile muscle thrusting deeper, sliding sensually against his channel's heated walls. He whimpered desolately as he felt Gabe withdraw. Gabe kissed the secret opening.

"Want you coming when I'm inside you," Gabe said in a raw, sexual rasp. "Want you to come on my cock."

Todd moved to lie on his back, hooking his legs over his arms to display himself to his older lover.

"Take me, love me, need you so bad, Gabe," he moaned, writhing erotically, urging his mate to complete the coupling.

Gabe groaned at the sight of Todd so wantonly displayed, so needy, offering himself so freely. He lubed two fingers and pushed them hungrily inside the tight, grasping sheath. He stroked at Todd's inner thighs as the younger man bore down eagerly on the delving digits. Hurriedly he inserted a third, his own desire to mate as keen as that of the blond he pleasured. Reluctantly leaving the young man's heat, Gabe pulled on a condom and lubed it.

"Hands and knees, baby," Gabe growled, smiling at Todd obeyed him with alacrity. The unquestioned obedience Todd offered was an incredible turn-on for the older man. To have dominion over such a young, intelligent, beautiful man had Gabe almost coming. He grasped roughly at the base of his shaft, denying his body the release it craved; needing to be buried in Todd's tight heat. He lined his slicked erection at the glistening portal and gripped Todd's hips. He used his own powerful haunches to demand entrance to Todd's body. He groaned as Todd's defences ceded then clenched around the welcome invader as the head of Gabe's shaft pushed inside. As he pressed the rest of the way, he purred as the tight, narrow sheath rippled erotically over his length. He held still, allowing the tiny body beneath him to get accustomed to being so fully filled, listening to Todd's soft panting.

"Show me you love me, Gabe," Todd finally gasped, pushing back. "Make me come with you in me."

"Gonna make you come, little one," Gabe promised in a low, deep, dark rasp. "Wanna feel you come on my cock, wanna hear you scream my name." Gabe rotated his hips and rubbed effortlessly over Todd's jewel to a wail of his name. He picked up speed and depth. He pulled back till just the head of his shaft stayed in Todd's body and then rammed inside, keeping his movements a mix of both feral yet controlled. He stretched over Todd, nibbling at the exposed throat, reaching under the lithe body to fondle taut teats and then begin a hard, fast stroking of the blond's eager organ.

"So hot, so tight, baby," Gabe growled. "Love to be inside you, love you."

"Love you, oh God, Gabe, coming....coming....Commmiiinnggg."

Gabe recognised the signs of imminent orgasm. He moved impossibly faster, demanding his body climax with his young lover. He felt the contractions around his aching cock as Todd screamed his release. Hot juices flowed over his hand as Todd's body shook with the intensity of his climax.

"Love you," Gabe bellowed as his seed shot into the latex sheath. Gabe felt as though his orgasm was unending as pulse after pulse of his semen continued to fill the condom. As the last drops finally ceased, Gabe eased them to their sides, still intimately joined. He nuzzled affectionately at damp blond tresses.

"So beautiful," he whispered, "and all mine. Love you so much."

"Love you, Gabe," Todd murmured, his body still thrumming from his release. "Wish we could stay like this forever." Content, he nestled back feeling loved, cherished and secure in his big mate's embrace

****

"Dr Henson is it true that Todd's left classes?" a pretty brunette student asked as Gabe's class was ending.

"Todd has completed his Diss and submitted it. That means he's no longer a student here. It was all done with Mr Carter's guidance and approval." Gabe smiled proudly as he explained the blond's absence for over a week. He'd heard a couple of rumours; including one that Todd had been expelled and could guess where that had originated. He felt ridiculously pleased to have been openly asked, in the presence of Todd's peers, and be able to put the record straight. Unconsciously his eyes drifted to Billy and Martin. The latter seemed unfazed by the revelation whilst the former looked furious. He gave a mental shrug. Todd was out of their reach now.

****

Gina read the note from Todd magnetically pinned to the fridge and then the one underneath. She hurriedly picked up her phone and dialled a stored number. Her hands began to shake as she read the notes again.

'Mum,

Gabe needs me. Going to Uni. Call you later.

Love, Todd xx'

'Todd

Need to see you. Back of Library 3pm.

G'

Gina was certain Gabe wouldn't go against the express orders of Mr Carter. The University Don had been quite clear when he'd brought Todd home that the couple were not to be together on Uni property.

"Gabe?" she asked as a voice broke into her reverie. "Did you send a note to get Todd to come to the Uni?" She waited for an answer. "Oh Gabe, there's a note here Todd thinks was from you. He's gone. There's no answer. I'm so worried. Ok, I'll wait here." Gina responded to the questions and instructions from the man she knew loved her son. She sat down heavily, worry etched on her face.

****

Todd opened his eyes to blackness and began to sob. He was naked, cold and frightened. He hadn't seen his attacker, just felt the stunning blow to the base of his skull. He'd tried to struggle, half-conscious, as his clothes had been removed and rough, unwelcome, greedy hands had pawed at his exposed body. He hadn't been raped, although his captor had threatened to return and have some 'real' fun with him. He was terrified they'd return and keep their promise. He was huddled tightly in a chill, damp corner, as far from the door as he could get. He'd heard the direction of it when his tormentor had left him, just before he'd lost consciousness a second time. In the oppressive dark, the small blond silently prayed.

"Need you, Gabe," he whimpered aloud. "Please, I need you."

****

Early the next day, Todd's classmates were filing into a classroom, ushered inside by a couple of detectives. There was a low murmur of voices and faces were a mixture of shock and disbelief. Martin eased himself away from the crowd and towards the back where he could see everything. Some of the students seemed to already know what was happening, but he didn't have a circle of friends to have kept him informed. He'd caught a couple of snatched conversations and wasn't sure he could believe what he'd heard. He needed to gather his thoughts and find out exactly why they'd all been called here. He looked around the room. He saw a small blond woman, almost identical to Todd, who looked like she was only standing thanks to the darker blond man that stood behind her, their faces drawn with worry. He guessed they were Todd's parents. He glanced further around the room; the blond was noticeable by his absence. He was always smiling and glowing and previously Martin had been jealous of that ability. He suppressed a gasp at the sight of Gabe. The big man seemed to have aged in the couple of days since Martin had last seen him. Dark shadows were under exhausted, bloodshot eyes. Martin felt a frisson of unease. He glanced furtively, searching out Billy. He recognised the other man's apparently casual pose. Billy was hiding something behind a façade of nonchalance. There was none of the concern that Martin could see in other students' faces.

Martin had been becoming disenchanted with Billy over the last couple of months. He'd never found it easy to make friends. He was big and clumsy and bashful. Somewhere along the line the relationship with Billy had moved from one where he had a sense of belonging to one where he felt used. He'd been about to release Todd when he'd realised Billy's intent when they'd last tormented the small blond. It now made Martin's skin crawl to think what he'd so nearly become a part of. And now ... now...Two nights ago his beloved baby brother had come to him in tears. He'd wanted to know if it was true his adored elder brother was a 'gay-basher' and whether Martin would hate him because he was gay. They'd sat and talked long into the night, falling asleep together as they'd often done as kids. It had been the final catalyst in his breaking off his friendship with Billy. He looked again at the other man, certain he could see a smirk on Billy's face as he looked at the distraught master. Martin carefully touched the shoulder of another student.

"What's going on, June?" he asked, needing to be sure.

"Oh, Martin, it's terrible," the girl whispered. "Todd disappeared yesterday afternoon after getting a hoax note from Dr Henson. His parents are devastated and just look at Dr Henson. Who'd want to hurt them or such a lovely guy like Todd?"

Martin was convinced he knew the answer to that question. He focused on Billy, unaware of the look of fury that now transformed his features, they way students parted as he approached them or of the tall, dark figure trailing in his wake.

"What have you done with him, Billy?" Martin asked without preamble. He watched the other man start and then glare angrily at him.

Before Billy could reply, Gabe had gripped him by the upper arms and had given him a rough shake.

"Where is he?" Gabe growled angrily. "Believe me, Billy, at this moment in time I couldn't care less about keeping my job here or ever teaching again. So help me, if I have to beat an answer from you, I will."

"You won't need to, Dr Henson. I'll do it for you," Martin said, his own growl almost as menacing in timbre.

Engrossed, the three men were unaware of Todd's parents moving to the group or of the detectives that stood ready to act if the need arose. The students had all fallen silent, watching the drama unfold.

Billy gazed into the burning eyes of his teacher, except the calm, reliable and trusted man of learning had gone. In his place was a cold, hard and furious towering, primal male, seeking something precious that had been stolen from him. Billy could feel the barely repressed fury. He thought of lying, but self-preservation took over.

"My parents are away. I locked him in our cellar. I didn't hurt him," he added sullenly as the detectives moved in.

****

Gabe went with the police into Billy's house whilst Todd's parents stood anxiously outside. The cellar door was opened and torches shone inside. With a cry of grief and denial, Gabe surged towards the small, pale, huddled figure his desperate eyes had recognised. He dropped to his knees and carefully touched the naked form, pulling off his jumper as he felt the coldness of Todd's skin.

"Don't hurt me," came a soft croak, as Todd reacted to the touch.

"Shh, shh, little one," Gabe soothed. "It's just me, angel. It's Gabe. Let me help you into my pullover, you're so cold."

"G...Gabe?" Todd stuttered as strong, sure hands slid a warm, soft jumper that smelt of his lover over him.

"That's right, love," Gabe murmured, rubbing at Todd's arms to warm up the slight figure.

"Oh, Gabe." Todd's tears this time were of relief. He tried to burrow into the heat and safety of his bigger mate's body as he felt himself effortlessly scooped into a loving embrace.

"Is it Todd? Is he ok?" anonymous voices shouted.

"Yes. He's cold and scared. I couldn't see any obvious injuries," Gabe said as he carried his precious bundle towards the stairs.

Todd gripped tightly to Gabe's hand as the older man was forced to relinquish his lover into the care of the paramedics. Todd reached one-handed for his parents as they raced to his side, seeing for themselves their son was unharmed, but refused to release Gabe. Only when Todd was being wheeled away in the hospital for his medical checks was he forced to relinquish Gabe's hand, staring tearfully at the vanishing figures of his lover and parents.

It wasn't too long before Todd's parents and Gabe were allowed to see the young man. Todd needed intravenous fluids to re-hydrate him, had a big bump on his head and been given a mild sedative, but the doctor was pleased to inform the anxious group that there were no other injuries.

A drowsy Todd hugged his parents tightly and then lay nestled against his big lover's side. Gabe tenderly stroked Todd's hair, trying to relax the small figure into sleep. Whilst they'd waited, one of the detectives had assured the family that with Billy confessing publicly to imprisoning Todd; it was unlikely that they would need anything further from the young man other than his statement. To their relief, he'd agreed to come back when Todd was more recovered. For the moment, they just sat watching Todd sleeping snugly in Gabe's arms, letting the fear and worry drift away.

****

"With a Master of Arts in Art History, Todd Meadows," the voice announced. Todd strode proudly across the stage, his graduation gown billowing behind him. He shook hands and acknowledged his achievement. He smiled widely, seeking out the faces of his parents and his lover as the clapping and cheering continued. Todd felt as though he was walking on air. Time had flown since he'd left Uni, Todd could hardly believe he was here accepting his Master's. He couldn't stop the giggle that burst free as he returned to his seat. When the awards were over, he filed out with the other graduates and hunted for those he loved. He was quickly ensconced in a four-person hug.

His parents went home after a celebratory meal and Todd and Gabe returned to their home. Todd had promised his parents he would call round and pick up the rest of his stuff. He'd moved into Gabe's home after the incident with Billy, neither man wanting to be far away from the other. Todd fingered the ring he wore. It was Gabe's present when Todd had received the news he'd gained his Master's. It was also the symbol of their commitment. Todd was thrilled to wear something that denoted he belonged to Gabe. Marriage had been discussed and was planned for a year's time. The two men had a few days before they went on a holiday, which was the gift from Todd's parents for his graduation. For Todd, everything in his life was now perfect. He melted into his lover's embrace as they closed the door on the outside world. Gabe's lips closed over his and Todd gave up control to his mate. He felt strong, sure hands cup his buttocks and lift him effortlessly. As the kiss ended, the two men were already in the bedroom.