Emiliano had always been pulling pranks on his buddy Remy during their years studying in the ROTC program together. It often resulted in the two of them getting in trouble, and Remy worried it might undermine his hopes of a military career that would lead to an early retirement. The program already had Coach’s services on hand to help motivate the boys for fitness, but Remy sought to see if I could help in other ways. Soon after, I began some one on one training with Emiliano, who would be instructed to view Remy as his Superior. Soldiers are already programmed to obey orders, so it was quite easy.
As the military stud inspected the specimen before him, he asked: “Are you ready to serve the men who serve your country?” “Sir, yes Sir!” Emiliano replied without hesitation.
It was not uncommon for gay jokes to abound in a military environment, and Emiliano had been one of the top offenders. He had been unaware that his favorite prank buddy was himself gay, as Remy had so far kept closeted as he prepared to serve. Now, knowing his fellow army jock had been programmed to obey, Remy couldn’t resist the urge to test just how much Emiliano would obey.
Tanner and Jalen were enjoying themselves outdoors, soaking up the sun, when Tanner spotted one of their neighbors staring at them. Though nothing had ever really been said, the looks had often been enough for Tanner to know something made them uncomfortable. Was it that they were gay? Was it that his partner was Black? He wasn’t sure, but he made sure to show them exactly what he thought as he kissed and groped his lover
Having been raised religious, Tanner had not always been so forward and open. That’s not to say he wouldn’t stand up in a crisis, but he had been quite shy and preferred that they keep to themselves. A lot of it stemmed from a fear for his better half, rather than a general fear – but he simply had not been one for PDAs either.
Jalen did not care though, and he wanted the same for his partner. Any discomfort was on the other person, not on them. And while he preferred love and acceptance, he relished in making the uncomfortable squirm even more. It was a way for him to take some of the power back from their judgments. He just needed to get Tanner on board, and that’s when I came in.
In time, Tanner would have no problem being out on the deck doing more than just kissing and groping – because both of them also had an exhibitionist streak. At least, Jalen did. Tanner’s love of showing off was something I began to instill in him, also at Jalen’s request, as I began to first program him with one-on-one stroke sessions. He had shed behind his religious ties, but now it was time to shed the lingering inhibitions.