My name is Craig; I am nineteen years old, at least I will be next month, from just outside Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis on the west coast of Scotland; this is my story.
Currently I am studying at two Universities in Ayr and Glasgow; my career plan is to work on cruise ships as a Purser. To do this I need business administration and maritime qualifications, hence the split locations.
I am five foot seven, with short brown hair, slightly overweight too; but working on losing some weight. However I look stunning in my Naval Cadet uniform, which I have to wear on certain occasions. I don't have any girlfriend as such, still a bit shy and reserved on that front; but working on that too.
The Halls of Residence that I was to have been living in, near the centre of Ayr had a major flooding following a water pipe bursting in the roof. We were all decanted to various local B&B's until repairs were carried out.
I now have a room with a single bed, small wardrobe, an upright chair, which doubled as my bedside table and a small table for writing on; to do this I have to sit on the end of my bed. No cooking facilities, special provisions are made in the University for us to get meals there. On the plus side we do not have to pay for it; as a student every saving helps.
On a Friday I have three lectures at the Maritime College in Glasgow; which entailed me getting a one hour train or bus ride up there. As there is more to do in Glasgow than Ayr I like to stay on and get a late bus or train back.
I overheard three girls talking at the college one day that they were all going to the 'Underground' club tonight; thought I would give it a try. Found it on the internet, not far from the college. As I had an assignment to complete I worked on in the college library, finished it and handed it in.
I arrived at the 'Underground' about seven thirty, still quite but was starting to show signs of getting busy. I got my usual pint of beer that I could stretch out, found a free booth, sat down and waited to see how things developed.
Nothing was happening, I must have arrived there too early, and not sure what to do, slowly nursed my pint of beer, daydreaming, cannot remember about what. A very polite voice woke me out of my dream; asking if the seat opposite me was free. I said yes; he sat down; was taller than me and dressed in a smart business suit, complete with brief case and umbrella. Don't know what his age was, early forties maybe, blue eyes, light brown going on fair coloured hair. Had a large whisky, something I missed, not having access to my father's supply and being a student.
He introduced himself as Malcolm; I introduced myself, and we exchanged handshakes. Both being alone we started chatting, he worked in Glasgow and was held back sorting out some client problem. I explained about my University arrangements and finishing off an assignment. Some of my college students mentioned here and I thought I would give it a try.
We chatted for well over an hour exchanging details of who we were and where we lived. Turned out he lived in Ayr too, in an apartment block near the Fairfield hotel which I knew; I commented a very nice area. I explained about my trials and tribulations with my Halls of Residence accommodation. He said that Ayr has been suffering quite a bit with old, badly maintained properties, causing major problems in the town.
He offered to buy me a drink; I gave a courteous decline. He said he remembered his poverty days as a student. I said ok as one does. He came back with two large whiskies, no ice, no water, and said I trust that an islander enjoys whisky this way; this one is distilled on Arran. First time I had tried that malt; it was very good. We chatted for about another hour or so. Malcolm said; as nothing was happening here do you want to head back to Ayr with me and we can have a drink there; I said ok. Seemed like a good plan.
We headed outside the rain was coming down as only Glasgow rain can. Malcolm put up his umbrella, it was one of those large golf type umbrellas; we both squeezed under it, even so we were going to get very wet heading for the station; which we did. We arrived at the Central station and had to run to platform 14 for the next train; just made it. Although the umbrella kept the rain off the top of us, our legs and trousers were soaking wet. We continued chatting on the train.
Even when we arrived at Ayr our trousers were still uncomfortably wet, but at least it had stopped raining. Malcolm suggested as we walked pass his apartment block, which was on the way back to my room; about another five minutes' walk. That I come in to dry off and have a coffee or another whiskey or both; given my domestic arrangements that seemed like an excellent idea.
His apartment was luxurious; as we were both dripping water on his hallway carpet, we took off our shoes and socks; but water was still dripping from our trousers'. He said better get them off too; I will get you something to put on. He headed into his bedroom and came out with two short, wrap type, dressing gowns; which we were to put on. We hung our trousers over a hot drying rail in a cupboard, along with our socks and our shoes; our jackets too. The back of my shirt was wet too, as was Malcolm's; so we hung them up to dry also.
We were both standing their naked and bare footed, apart from our underwear, which was thankfully dry. We put on the wrap gowns, closed and tied them off. We then went into the living area; Malcolm lit the gas fire which we stood in front of warming up, didn't realise how cold we were until we stood in front of the fire. Malcolm said; I will make us a coffee.
All we had on was the dressing gowns with our underwear shining through their fine silky material. Must admit I felt a wee bit exposed, but Malcolm seemed quite relaxed about having someone he has only known a few hours undressed like this in his apartment.
As Malcolm brought in the coffee, I sat down at one end of a large couch leaning on the arm; Malcolm sat at the other end. We enjoyed our warm coffee, as we warmed up internally; started chatting away again about all and nothing. Malcolm asked me quite politely, but bluntly, was I gay; I didn't know what to say and said no; why do you ask me that?
The 'Underground' we met in tonight is a gay venue; suddenly it occurred to me that the girls I was eavesdropping on had set me up. I shared this with Malcolm; he thought it was funny; it was.