An American Muscleman in London - Part 20

[Londonboy]

[Thanks to everyone that has stayed with this story and encouraged me to continue. The previous chapters can be found at O's site.]


Jim could sense he had hit a sore spot when he mentioned that Manfred seemed to be a competitor for my affections. I don’t think, however, he knew how deep my confusion about and my desire for Manfred ran. It had been obvious that Manfred left upset, but what did he have to be upset about? He had made it quite clear to me the first night we met that he was attracted to, and only dated, huge bodybuilders. Yes, I had grown a little, but I was not huge by his or anyone’s standards. He definitely noticed my improved body when I answered the door in just my cotton shorts, but I was not even close to having the build he confessed to liking. I could not, for the life of me, figure out why he had seemed hurt when he left my flat. Was it because I was dating someone he knew? Did he have a thing for Jim Revere? That was hard to believe, since Jim’s body was not gigantic either – well, except for his legs. Jim definitely had the legs of a natural bodybuilder, but the rest of him was simply well-built. I think Jim was keenly aware that I was confounded by Manfred’s quick departure.

“We used to date,” he said as a way of explaining Manfred’s behavior. “It did not end well. I broke up with him and I do not think he has ever forgiven me.”

Jim’s statement brought me out of my reflective mood quickly. I turned to face him and I know my face showed my surprise.

“You broke up with him? Why?” I asked and it was obvious that I found it hard to believe someone would not stick with Manfred for life.

“Oh, Anthony, I do not really know. We were younger then and neither of us was sure about what we wanted. I believe Manfred wanted me to be some kind of father-figure for him, but only years later did I find out that was really the last thing he desired. Manfred is not a man of many words and he does not find it easy to share his feelings. I became impatient and started looking elsewhere for strong emotional relationships. I met a guy that not only liked me very much, but he was open about his feelings and had no problem communicating. I did what every healthy man in his sexual prime would do – I left Manfred for the other guy. Looking back, I realize my actions were not very honorable, but I really just wanted a partner that I could connect with.” Jim paused and looked at me with a face that pleaded for understanding. I walked over to him and put my hands around his waist.

“I cannot hold that against you, Jim. And, trust me, the more I get know Manfred the more I understand what you’re saying. The man can be very confusing. It would be a lie to say that I don’t have feelings for him. I mean, come on, the man is very handsome. But, please know, I have first-hand knowledge about what the guy likes and I do not fit the bill.” I brought my lips forward and kissed Jim as I finished.

“I, too, know his type, Anthony,” Jim said pulling his mouth from mine. “I have a strange feeling that Manfred is re-thinking his requirements for a boyfriend because of you. I also believe that you might actually end up being exactly his type some day - and maybe soon. I know this will sound strange, but you actually appear bigger today. I am sure it is just my imagination, but holding you this morning feels very different than it did last night. You seem taller.”

Something in what Jim was saying registered within me as correct - on some deep level. I could not tell what the feeling meant or why it existed, I just knew that it was not Jim’s imagination. I actually felt bigger. My pecs felt heavier, as if there was more meat making them push out further. My arms seemed to have more bulk, as well. I knew it would be wrong, in some way, to acknowledge what Jim had noticed, so I simply smiled at him and decided to change the subject.

“How about some coffee?” I asked. “I’m sure it is ready by now.”

“You are certainly a man that likes to change the subject, Mr. Lance,” he said smiling and I knew, from the look on his face, he would not return to the subject of my gained size. This made me very happy. “Well, what should we do today? I only have one thing on my agenda and that involves us having more mind-blowing sex at some point. Do you find that on your schedule, as well?”

“As a matter of fact, I do,” I said smiling while I poured a cup of coffee for Jim. “Isn’t that a great coincidence?”

As soon as I handed Jim the cup of coffee he took a sip and then placed it on the counter beside him. He reached over and placed his hand behind my head, pulling my face close to his. He then pressed his warm moist lips against mine and pushed hard. At the same time he slid his other hand beyond the elastic band of my shorts and grabbed my growing cock. He moaned as soon as his fingers wrapped around my hardening meat. His tongue slid in between my lips and teeth and began moving in the same rhythm as his hand did while it stroked my rod. I reached up and placed my hands on his chest, pushing his body away from mine. He held on to my cock, pulling it from my shorts and causing my crotch to jerk forward in his direction.

“You, my friend,” I said smiling at him, “are the devil in disguise. I think it is time we took a shower and got some breakfast. I would say we should stay in and I’d cook for us, but I don’t think I’d be able to make it through scrambling some eggs before you threw me down on this counter and had your way with me. Shall we move to the shower with our coffee?”

Jim said nothing. He reached down, undid the button on the pair of shorts he was wearing and let them drop to the floor. At the same time he pulled his shirt over his head. He stood there, before me, with a semi-hard prick and his body all aglow with anticipation. He stepped away from his shorts, grabbed his coffee cup and started toward the shower.

“Last one in has to bend over to get the soap,” he yelled back at me.

I purposely took my time. I didn’t mind being the one to bend over. I grabbed a cup of coffee and joined him in the bathroom.

Jim and I were actually able to make it through the shower without jumping each other’s bones. I don’t know how we did it, but I believe it had something to do with our awareness that we had all day for sex. We were both horny as hell, but we also wanted to get to know the other person on a more intimate level. Once we were clean and dressed, Jim easily fitting into some of my old clothes and me fitting into some of the larger sizes that Martin gave me as a gift, we decided on a plan for our day. It had not even been fifteen hours since I had met Jim, but it already felt like we were a couple.

If I was asked to name all the things we did that day, in detail, I would not be able to do so. The main thing I remembered was Jim, Jim, Jim. I know he took me to many of his favorite places in London – restaurants, little-known museums, and a visit to the top of some tower (I can’t remember the name) that gave us a great view of the city. It was a perfect day. The weather was fantastic and the company was magical. We were only interrupted by a few work-related phone calls for Jim, but that didn’t bother either of us. We were lost in the thrill of getting to know one another. We stopped late afternoon at his flat, so he could show it off. Jim had re-done the top floor of a three-story warehouse near the British Museum and it was a great place. The space was mainly one large open room with a few different leveled platforms that housed a bedroom, an office, and a den. During the entire tour of his place I tried to entice Jim into some afternoon delight, either on the kitchen counter or in the bed, but he stayed focused on showing me his place and then insisted we grab some pints at Halfway to Heaven. Jim needed to go into work for a short time that evening to check on some final details for the exhibit that had just opened. I immediately asked if he could come by my place after he finished work, and he said he had hoped I would ask. He grabbed a few items that would enable him to spend the night with me, we took a taxi so we could drop the stuff off at my place, and we entered the pub for our pints not even twenty-four hours since we had met. It seemed, however, that we had known each other for years.

During our day together I had quickly noticed that Jim has an incredible ability to make another person feel like nothing else in the world mattered. He seemed focused only on me. A few times, throughout our short time together, I saw men and women glance at him with a longing in their eyes – I’m sure it was the same look that appeared on my face. This caused no jealousy, but actually made me proud to be with the man. By the time we had settled on our stools at the pub I had almost erased all thoughts of any other man in London, that’s how “attached” I had become to Jim. I got the sense he felt the same way.

“So, here we are,” he said, taking a sip of his pint, “right back where we started.”

“It’s all so very cyclical, don’t you think?” I asked, smiling.

“Yes, but it is not, I dare say, repetitive. I have a feeling it will be a very long time, or even never, before anything between us seems boring or like it has already been done.” Jim was smiling back as he flirted.

“I know what you mean,” I replied, “I don’t think anything we do will ever be boring.”

“I will remind you of that, Mr. Lance, when you grow tired of me,” Jim shot back.

“That could never happen,” I quickly answered. I reached over and squeezed his thigh. The tips of my fingers brushed up against the growing piece of meat between his legs.

Suddenly, my body was overcome with a now familiar feeling of danger. The sensation was still hard to describe, but my skin began to tingle and all of my senses seemed to go into overload. The closest thing I had to describe my reaction was the way a cat becomes defensive when it senses a predator. If it had been possible, I believe my hair would have stood up and I would have hunched up my back and bared my teeth. That’s what my body felt like. I glanced around the bar, trying hard to not show Jim what I was feeling. I saw nothing out of the ordinary. There were some of the regulars I had come to know hanging out and a few tourists standing here and there. I could tell the feeling was growing stronger and my muscles even began to tense up to the point of hurting. I had a strong urge to put my arm around Jim, as if to protect him from something – so I did. I reached up and wrapped my arm around his shoulders pulling him into my body. I tilted my head in and kissed his lips to make the move as nonchalant as possible. I glanced over his shoulder as we pulled away from our kiss. And as suddenly as it had begun, the sensation that had consumed my body came to a screeching halt. It was as if some immediate threat had disappeared – the tornado had by-passed this house or the out-of-control car had stopped a few inches before hitting its victim. Jim simply smiled at me – his generous response to my kiss. It was clear he had not experienced any of the heightened awareness that had overcome my body. I smiled back and we sat there for a few seconds – in silence.

“It’s been a great day,” Jim finally said and then sipped his beer.

“A great day,” I replied, glancing over his shoulder and casually surveying the street beyond the window of the pub.

The sight of an extremely tall figure across the street, next to the gate of St. Martin in the Fields, immediately brought the tenseness back to my entire body. I knew who it was without even seeing his face. My heightened state of awareness was clearly attached to the appearance of Atol. Without even thinking about it too much I decided it was time to confront the man. I was filled with a defensiveness that gave me courage beyond anything I had ever felt before – I actually felt stronger than before, like I could defeat the giant easily. This inner knowledge moved me into action quickly.

“Excuse me for one second, Jim. I’ll be right back. There’s someone outside that I need to deal with,” I said as I slid off my stool. I did not wait for a response. I moved toward the door.

By the time I reached the sidewalk outside the pub, the tall man had disappeared. I glanced up and down the street, looking for the broad shoulders that would surely stick out way above other people’s heads. Atol was nowhere to be found. I could feel the disappointment in my body – specifically my muscles – as if I was somehow denied the pleasure of pounding the big guy. This thought made me laugh, because of the stupidity in my bravery. Atol was twice the size of me and probably ten times as strong. And yet, there was something within my gut that told me I could have easily won in hand-to-hand combat. I pushed those thoughts away, realizing how stupid they really were. I had simply been caught up in my anger. I pulled the mobile from my pocket and hit redial on a recent call.

“Hiya,” answered an obvious groggy voice on the other end.

“Don’t you dare ‘hiya’ me, Roger,” I spat into the phone. “I want you to call off your henchman. Why in the hell is he following me?”

“Do you know that it is two o’clock in the morning here, Anthony?” Roger asked.

“I don’t care,” I quickly replied. “Why is Atol following me?”

“I just asked him to keep tabs on you,” Roger answered. “To take care of you.”

“I can take care of myself.” I said angrily.

“I know,” answered Roger, “Jim Revere is a nice guy.”

This statement caused my body to tense up even more and I didn’t say a word for a few seconds. My anger was intensified and I knew I should not speak before counting to ten and thinking clearly about what I wanted to say.

“Yes, he is . . . and you’re stalking me,” I said calmly. “You don’t control me, Roger.”

“No, no I do not,” he answered and then added, “I doubt anyone could.”

“What does that mean?” I shot back.

“Nothing . . . nothing,” he responded. “I hope you enjoy being with Jim. He really is a nice guy. And so much better for you than Manfred.”

“Will you forget about Manfred!” I exclaimed. “He’s not even in the picture.”

“I hope not,” Roger replied. “I can handle the competition from Jim – he will be pretty easy to defeat – but trying to win your affections from Manfred would be a different story.”

“What are you talking about, Roger?” I asked in a voice full of confusion and exasperation.

“Nothing, Anthony, nothing,” he said with a sigh. “I will tell Atol to back off. I promise.”

“Not just back off,” I added, “tell him to disappear.”

“Yes, yes, I will,” answered Roger.

“Thank you,” I said, trying to salvage the conversation a little. I still had feelings for the man. “And now, I must get back to my date.”

“Just one quick thing, Anthony, if you do not mind. It is work related.” Roger said, trying to prevent me from hanging up. “Can we push your start date back a few weeks? I’ll be home by then and will be able to help you get situated in your new position. I also need to finish some things here in the States before we finalize new operations. We will certainly start paying you before then, but I believe it will be better for you and the company if I am in town when you begin. We can work out a beginning date soon.”

“That’s fine, Roger. Just let me know my new start date when you have it,” I answered.

“Great. That is splendid. Thank you,” he said with a voice full of manly charm. “Have a good night, Anthony. I hope you dream of me.”

“Good night Roger,” I replied, trying to ignore how sexy he sounded.

“You mean, good morning,” he responded with a slight chuckle.

“Whatever,” I added and then hung up.

Suddenly, I realized I had a raging hard-on and I was dumbfounded by my body’s reaction to Roger’s voice. Or was I hard because of the intense adrenaline that was still pumping through my body. Either way, I was confused and angry at my inability to control some basic sexual desire within me – it was like my need for physical gratification was slowly taking over my entire psyche. This thought made all noise in my head come to a complete stop. I realized that my earlier drive to confront Atol in some kind of battle was intricately connected to my strong sexual desires. They were almost the same – and seemed to cause the same reaction below my waist and throughout the rest of my frame. This awareness confused me and soothed me at the same time. I also admitted to myself that I was still deeply attracted to Roger, even after a blissful day with Jim. The draw towards both men was similar, but also vastly different. Roger somehow unleashed a beast within me, while the nearness of Jim caused me to become protective and domineering. When I was with Roger I found myself wanting to wrestle or have the kind of sex that knocked over lamps and caused all the bed sheets to come undone from the mattress. With Jim, however, I felt the need to hold him lovingly and to keep his body near mine – as if I was shielding him from the evil in the world. All of these revelations consumed me to the point that I didn’t notice Jim was now standing beside me. I turned to face him.

“That call seemed intense,” he said, wrapping his hand around mine. We instinctively started walking toward the National Portrait Gallery.

“Yeah, sorry about that,” I replied and offered no other explanation.

“It did not cause me to lose any of my standing to a competitor, did it?” he asked.

“Not at all,” I lied. “You are definitely still ahead the rest of the pack.”

“Oh, now there is a pack, I see,” he replied, laughing.

“You know what I meant,” I answered. It was a strange choice of words, but somehow it seemed to fit. I would have never admitted that to Jim, but something rang true when I contemplated the idea of a ‘pack of men.’ I had no idea what it meant, but it was instantly familiar.

“I have to get to work, but I’ll be at your place in a couple of hours. Shall I pick up some dinner on my way?” Jim asked as he squeezed my hand. We were standing outside the gallery.

“That sounds nice.” I answered.

The beautiful man leaned in and kissed my cheek. He then released his grip and turned to go inside. He glanced back at me and smiled when he noticed I was adjusting the hardness at my crotch. He teasingly licked his lips and then disappeared through the door. I turned in the direction of my flat. I knew I should go home, but I had an overwhelming craving to either fuck someone senseless or start a fistfight with a bigger man. Both desires were completely new to me and I had no idea where they came from. I forced myself to walk home. I needed a cold shower and a stiff drink – to prevent me from doing things I would regret immediately and to calm myself down before Jim arrived. The thought of being alone with the man in my present condition scared the hell out of me. I worried I might not be able to control myself. I found myself wishing it were Roger coming to my house in a couple of hours. I somehow knew he would be able to match the beast that was being set free within me. With Roger, I would not have to hold back. I shook my head and tried to focus on Jim, but my throbbing cock made it very difficult.

[Mass Driver]

Wow! Christmas in May. Thank you for giving us another great chapter.
Sounds like you know where you wanna go with this novel, and the muse has returned.
For Anthony, the lifting of a castle would be childs play,
but us mortals have to do it one stone at a time.
You'll get there. I have faith in your fine sexy imagination.

And the belief that you will...
Keep Writing.

MD

[TKnTexas55]

Oh my my my. Thank you thank you. So good to read about Anthony. The changes are not so subtle now. This has just satisfied me for the short term. When it comes to your work I want more and more.

[Peter 2636]

This is a super story. You have to read all the chapters. You can find links the other chapters as well as to all Londonboy stories at the link below.

Londonboy story collection

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[msclundylvr]

Holy Moley! Muscle growth with a steaming hot side of romance! I love it!

[TKnTexas55]

Oh yeah... one of the better romance stories. But love the esoteric aspects as well. But then there will be the domination scene... oh mymymymy

In case it is not clear, love all aspects of this story :-)

[AngryLeek]

I can't tell you how pleased I am to see this story continued. Thanks again! I look forward to seeing how your story unfolds.

[philat99]

Poor conflicted Anthony! So glad you've continued!!!

[muscl4life]

The mysteries of the human mind never cease to amaze me. I just read the story and all the details came back to me as the latest installment unfolded, it was really enjoyable to remember the very complex workings of Anthony's new life in London.

Congratulations for another great chapter dude. I am truly happy because you've decided to get back to this story, I know how hard and yet bittersweet it feels to leave a story hanging, but just remember to have fun while doing it!

Thanks again,

Cheers

[Mdlftr]

Isn't this the story that started out seeming like it was going to be a reworking of the Arthurian legend in Britain? Early on there were suggestions that our hero was either a new Galahad or a new Arthur, who was slowly beginning to learn of his importance in some bigger scheme for the control of the world.

It seems like that storyline just ended and has been replaced by a series of "will he like me, won't he like me" vignettes.

Am I reading this wrong? It seemed like the story was epic and now it's just become episodic. It's still very well written, just not as universal in scope.

Puzzled

[Londonboy]

Thanks for the nudge. Not sure it is epic, but it will retun to the Aurthurian theme - I promise. I'm just taking my time with this one. So glad someone likes it.

[TKnTexas55]

Like it??? I love it !!!

I check the O site for updates every so often. I have gone back to re-read it several times.

It has an Arthurian theme. It has muscle growth (subtle growth works really great for this story). And it is just a good regular gay character story.

Please continue ... please please please please

[amauiguy]

Yes, I agree! Please continue. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

[Mass Driver]

Just bumping this to bring it back into the light.
Moonlight preferably.
But If I don't try and help the muse a bit,
why should I keep expecting the story to go on by itself.
The man behind the curtain needs to have his imagination stroked properly.
And the coin of the realm is praise and a challenge, in a form pleasing to the ear.
Londonboy has crafted up his "Pack Of Men" for our growing American muscleman.
Perhaps this incarnation, Lancelot will be the one to decide how things will be.
Turn the tables on all the men who try to manipulate our hero.
Reward the wild card that is here for the first time.
Control the buisnessman while liberating the head of a family dynasty.
Finally get the real magician behind that humbug's curtain to tell the truth
and let the brave knight weild some magic for a change.
~~~~~
There was an awsome moment in a book by Frank Herbert.
"Children Of Dune" ends with Leto taking on the "Living Skin" that will eventually transform him into a Godworm. His family all have the mental danger of seeing so many past lives and possibly losing yourself to one of those personalities. Truly loosing your very self. Yet he takes a path that cuts him off from humanity to ensure humanities survival. And in the midst of all his power of foresight and swift physical prowess; he runs till he is exhausted to help him remember his fading humanity. He is working to rebuild mystery into the future. To regain that human spark that dies when we see all the ways we could go.
~~~~~~~~~
So I see Anthony Lance as a man who is learning his past lives without his active participation. Being swept along by those in and out of the "Know".
I was hoping that you wanted this incarnation of that selfless hero to finally
take charge and say what he wants, his way, because he says so.
I think your story will be far grander and mysterious than I could ever suggest.
You have it in your heart of hearts.
Words you want the hero to say.
We still wait and want you to say them through your people, your story.
The spark is still there.........

MD

[TKnTexas55]

I am glad I am not the only fan eagerly awaiting another chapter. Just contemplating how Lance's strength and muscle mass are increasing is really 'exciting'. His acknowledging Atoll is 10x stronger but he knows he can take him (OMG).

[michaelv2]

What with the London Olympics and all, I've been thinking about this story too. All the mysterious intrigue, the potential of a new grail king, fascinating stuff.

[Mass Driver]

So what's next for Anthony and his "Pack Of Men"?

MD

[TKnTexas55]

I want to know what else is next too. Anthony's strength growth (aside from muscle growth). The mysterious connection to Lancelot. All of the little subplots. Londonboy you can't leave us hanging man. We need a fix as ONLY you can do.

[Mass Driver]

Bump.

MD

[Mass Driver]

Bump Two.

MD

[Mass Driver]

Oh just great.
Now we have pharmacy companies hiting us up on a muscle forum.
Is Pharm-Adelle even a real person?

MD

[Mass Driver]

Bump Three

MD

[TKnTexas55]

I wish, this is a great story.

[Londonboy]

Mass Driver, TKnTexas55, and others. I officially started the next chapter! I read all the 150 pages of this saga again and I'm pumped up to rekindle the adventures of Anthony. Thanks for the bumps and for staying with this story. I hope for something to be posted soon.

LB

[TKnTexas55]

Thanks LB. Your stories are more than muscle growth. You are super with that. But you craft stories. You develop characters and bring the to life with your words. You pull emotions from your readers (not just horned blood pounding lust).

[Mass Driver]

Yeah!
Thanks Londonboy.

MD

[Mass Driver]

Bump four

MD

[Londonboy]

MD,

You have a memory that just won't quit, don't you?

Thanks for putting up with me!

LB