Chapter 18
EIGHTEEN
UDO
Udo sprinkled paprika into the saucepan. He’d gone all out with the German goulash, a stew his mother used to make for him as a child, adding dumplings and potatoes.
Steven would be there at any minute. Udo wanted everything to be perfect.
He had music blasting. Udo was partial to a bit of dancing whilst cooking. What was the point in having a spacious kitchen otherwise?
The intercom buzzed, disturbing his fun. He pressed the button and put a lid on the pan to continue to simmer the meat.
He’d left the front door open. The state-of-the-art security system surrounding the house made it a bit pointless to worry about locking up at night.
Steven came in, still in his work gear of sweatpants and Brockton FC T-shirt. As soon as he’d got home, Udo had changed into navy shorts and a denim shirt.
“You look good enough to eat,” Steven said, crossing the room and kissing Udo.
The world of football revolved around comfortable and practical clothing. He enjoyed dressing up now and again. Udo understood why his colleagues went for it when the opportunity arose. He’d studied a few of their nights out on social media.
“Thanks,” he replied. “I thought I’d make an effort.”
Steven frowned. “You should have said. I’d have called in at home.”
Udo grinned. “Don’t worry. You won’t be in those clothes all that long.”
“Is that right?”
“Dinner is going to be an hour. Have you got any other suggestions on how to pass the time?”
Steven held Udo’s waist and pulled him close. Udo felt Steven’s hard-on pressing against his own.
“Oh, hello,” Udo said. He reached down and squeezed Steven’s cock, taking it from semi to full-on erection.
“What’s all this for?” Steven asked. “Not that I’m complaining.”
Udo slowly stroked Steven’s cock.
“You came through for me today,” he said. “I want to say thank you.”
Steven stroked Udo’s hair. “I got into shit and there’s something I need to tell you before we get carried away.”
Udo’s hard-on drooped, as did Steven’s.
“Come.”
He led Steven into the lounge area and they flopped down on the sofa.
“Is it bad?”
“Not as such.”
“Cryptic. Go on then.”
“Javier knows about us.”
Fuck.
“How on earth has he found out?”
Steven shrugged. “I think me going off on Shaun like that gave the game away. Let’s be thankful only Javier noticed. I need to control myself better.”
“It was pretty hot.”
“I’m being serious, Udo,” Steven said, taking hold of his hand. “Javier has made me promise we’ll be more careful.”
Udo couldn’t quite get his head around this.
“Are you saying that Javier doesn’t mind?”
“I wouldn’t put it like that. What can he do? He asked me if I love you.”
The only noise was the pan in the kitchen bubbling away. Udo should really check on it. He couldn’t move.
“And what did you say?”
Steven stared deep into his eyes. “I said yes.”
The day seemed to be full of unexpected twists and turns. Now all the worry of the fallout from Steven’s meltdown seemed to be worth the while.
Udo exhaled. He was fighting the tears now. Steven’s face seemed full of hope. He wanted to kiss him until the end of days.
“Phew,” Udo said. “I’m glad you said that, because I love you too.”
“Did you say we had a while until dinner?” Steven asked, nuzzling his neck.
“Hold that thought.”
Udo went into the kitchen and turned down the heat on the stove. Let it simmer slowly. He had more important things on his mind.
Silently, he led Steven upstairs. Every time sex was on the cards between him and Steven, a rush of anticipation swept through him. He loved that feeling of being on the top of the rollercoaster and not knowing quite what the ride had in store.
“If Shaun could see us now,” he said.
“Talk about ruining the mood.”
They walked into the bedroom.
“Sorry but I feel a bit guilty.”
“What?”
Udo bit his lip. “He’s not wrong, is he? We’re living breathing conflicts of interest. If he ever found out.”
Steven silenced him with a finger on the lips. “He won’t. What do you want to do? Tell the world? I don’t think so.”
“Shaun’s getting the silent treatment from most of the squad.”
“He can handle himself. It will blow over.”
Udo ran his finger along Steven’s cheek. “Whatever you say, boss.”
“Fuck, I need you,” Steven said.
They went into Udo’s bedroom. He’d left the blinds half down, which gave it a dusky feel. Udo grabbed Steven and kissed him. He could tell that Steven was worried about Javier learning what was going on. Udo wanted to clear his mind for a while.
He dragged off Steven’s T-shirt, exposing that incredible body that he was getting to know so well. He ran his hands over his soft skin. Everything about him making Udo all the hornier.
Gently, he pushed Steven down on the bed. He grabbed his waistband and pulled his trackies and boxers off in one fluid motion. This left him naked. It pleased Udo to see that Steven’s magnificent cock hard and ready for action.
Udo stood back and threw his clothes off. Steven seemed content with the show as he watched. Licking his lips with every garment that was thrown to the floor.
Naked and hard, Udo stood before him. He lazily stroked his own cock, which made Steven’s twitch. Udo got such a kick out of the desire in Steven’s eyes.
“Come here,” Steven said, holding his arms out.
Udo straddled him and they kissed. Steven’s hands gripping Udo’s ass. The skin-on-skin contact sent Udo into the next stratosphere. They rolled over on the bed so Steven was on top of Udo, who wrapped his legs around him.
Steven’s cock brushed against Udo’s hole. He wanted it all.
“Fuck me,” he murmured.
“Already?”
“I need you.”
Steven kissed him once again.
“Your wish is my command,” he said. “Condoms?”
“Bedside cabinet.”
As Steven disentangled himself to get the condoms and lube, Udo scooted up the bed so he was lying against the pillows.
His eyes were drawn to Steven’s engorged cock. He couldn’t wait for it.
It appeared he wouldn’t have to. Steven ripped the condom wrapper and got it out. His face so intent on the task, it made Udo want him all the more. It was an ache.
“Hurry.”
With a wink, Steven rolled the condom onto his throbbing dick.
Steven slicked lube on his hand and over his dick.
He positioned himself between Udo’s legs.
After putting more lube in his palm, he covered Udo’s cock.
Then reached under and found his way tenderly inside Udo.
At first, Udo’s tight hole contracted. He took a breath and relaxed, giving Steven all the access he needed.
Udo whimpered a little as Steven used his fingers to gently prepare him.
“Okay?” Steven whispered.
“Perfect.”
“Relax, my love.”
Steven explored inside Udo. It sent shivers through him. This was the most intimate of acts and Udo had no hesitation in opening his whole body up to this man.
“I’m ready.”
Nodding, Steven positioned his cock. As slowly as possible, he pushed his way in. Udo tensed a little. Then he stared up at the love on Steven’s face and let it all go. He trusted him completely.
Once Udo’s body had dropped its last resistance, Steven slid all the way in.
“Oh fuck, Steven,” Udo said. “That feels so good.”
Steven took hold of both of Udo’s hands, steepling their fingers together. Udo wrapped his legs around Steven’s waist, who rested his weight on Udo’s body a little more.
They held that position for a moment. Both staring into the other’s eyes.
Steven thrust his hips, instantly giving Udo pleasure.
“More.”
Steven obeyed. In no time, he was fucking Udo hard. Gone was any worry about whether he could take such a cock. Udo gripped Steven’s shoulders, digging his nails into the skin.
“Harder,” he instructed.
“You want it hard?”
Udo nodded.
With that, Steven pulled out. Udo instantly mourning the loss of Steven’s dick inside him.
“Get on your hands and knees,” Steven instructed.
Udo was more than happy to oblige. He spun over on the bed and dropped his back.
“Jesus, you are hot,” Steven said.
He pushed his way back into Udo’s ass. This time there was no trepidation, and it made Udo groan. This was the position he’d wanted.
“Don’t hold back,” Udo said. “Make the fucking bed shake.”
Steven didn’t need telling twice. He fucked Udo primally. As though physical pleasure was the only thing in the world.
Udo reached under his body and began to tug at his own cock.
With one hand on Udo’s shoulder and the other on his hip, Steven pounded him. The bed was shaking as they both grunted.
“I’m going to come,” Steven said.
Udo brought himself to the edge.
“Me too. Tell me when.”
“Fucking now!”
Udo let himself go.
“Oh god,” he stammered.
He lost control of his body as the orgasm took hold. He dropped his head into the pillow, savouring every last moment.
Seconds later, Steven cried out. He shuddered to a halt and fell onto Udo’s back. They collapsed onto the bed. Steven was still inside Udo as they lay there. Each revelling in the afterglow.
“I love you,” Steven said.
“I love you too.”
“I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of hearing you say that.”
They snuggled for a while. Nothing could be better than this feeling.
***
Things might have appeared to be back on an even level. However, Udo still had nerves going to training.
He needn’t have. As soon as he walked into the locker room, Ewen and Goran gave him big smiles. Adam came out of the toilets.
“Holtmann,” he said.
“Reporting for duty.”
“Fancy a round of golf after training?” Adam asked. “You must be bored rattling around that big house on your own.”
If only you knew.
When Udo had come to the UK, he’d been confused by the obsession footballers had with golf.
Someone had explained to him that it was the only other sport they could realistically participate in other than darts or pool.
Their insurance companies banned contact sports.
It made sense. Clubs paid millions for players.
The idea that they’d end up injured playing rugby for fun was inconceivable.
“I’m not very good but I’d love to.”