Author's Note: This is my first story in a while, and potentially the start of a new series. Let me know what you think, which will help as I keep writing about these characters.
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For the last year, Jon had lived by himself in an expensive studio apartment in the heart of the city. As a 23-year-old twink, he loved having his own place because it allowed him the flexibility to do whatever -- or whoever -- he wanted at any time, without having to worry about roommates getting in the way. Unfortunately, he had recently lost his well-paying job and was having trouble making rent. As a result, he had started apartment hunting.
He quickly learned that there wasn't much cheap housing in his area. After scouring the housing apps, he realized there was no way he'd be able to live alone. Even old, dilapidated studio apartments were more than twice his budget! Soon, he turned to looking on Facebook Marketplace for open rooms in bigger houses, in which he'd have to put up with a few roommates. There were lots of places in his price range, although many of them specifically wanted female roommates, or people older than him. Still, he was able to find a few promising options and sent off messages to each of them.
Just before he was about to close his laptop, a very unique post caught Jon's eye. It was for a room in a recently-renovated, 3 bedroom house near his current place that was only $300 a month -- less than half the price of his other options, even those with many roommates. At first, he figured it was scam. But the ad was linked to two profiles that seemed real. The ad's text said they were looking to fill the room of a friend who'd recently moved out, and the price was low because it was the smallest room in the house. Still, it seemed too good to be true.
Quickly looking over the profiles of the current tenants, Nick and Blake, it seemed like they were recent college grads who had been in the same fraternity together. Despite (or maybe because of ) their very straight appearance, Jon couldn't help but get a little turned on by them. Nick was extremely muscly, while Blake had a slighter frame. They each had lots of shirtless photos in which they were partying or close to attractive women, so they clearly enjoyed having a good time. Although Jon wasn't very keen on living in a frat house, the price was so good that he sent them a message. What did he have to lose?
A few hours later, Jon's phone pinged with a notification.
Hey dude, want to come check out our place?
The message was from Nick, one of the frat guys with an open room.
Sure,
Jon responded.
When's good?
Can you come over now? We want to get the room filled ASAP bro
Jon thought the message was a bit strange, but also figured that they were probably just trying to avoid people flaking. If the room was real, he would need to be quick if he wanted a chance at the place.
No problem, I'll head over now,
Jon responded a moment later. He threw on some shorts and a tank top and left his apartment.
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When Jon parked in front of the house, he was impressed. Although it wasn't big by any measure, it seemed to be in good condition and had a well-manicured lawn in front. As he walked up the steps to the house, he saw the front door swing open, with two guys in the doorway.
"Hey bro, I'm Nick. Thanks for coming over," the muscly man said in a deep voice.
Jon was taken aback by Nick's appearance. He was clearly a muscle bro through-and-through, from the fitted athletic shorts that hugged his enormous thighs to the Y-backed tank top that hardly covered his bulging chest. Black hair coated his upper chest, armpits, and legs.
"No problem," Jon responded, fighting the urge to stare at Nick's gorgeous body.
"And I'm Blake," said the other roommate. He was very tall and a bit skinnier, wearing gray sweatpants and an oversized t-shirt. He had tanned skin, soft blue eyes, and curly blonde hair on top. Still, he had a strong masculine energy, perhaps from his confident posture.
"Good to meet you too," said Jon. Nothing seemed strange so far.
"Come inside," said Blake. "We'll show you around."
As they walked through the small house, Jon noticed no serious problems. The house was relatively tidy, although there were a few empty beer cans lying around and a huge amount of liquor on the shelves. The appliances were all new, a bit of art on the walls, a huge TV... everything seemed as nice as you could expect from a shared house.
"So this would be your room," said Blake in his deep voice as they entered an empty, modest room off the living room.
"In case you're wondering, bro, it's pretty soundproofed from the rest of the house," Nick chimed in with a deviant smirk.
"Bro, it's not
that
soundproof," said Blake. "I used to hear you fucking chicks all the time in here."
"Well not everyone makes the girls moan like me!" Nick countered.
Jon laughed at their banter. He was excited about the room, feeling that it wasn't nearly as small as Nick had made it out to be in the ad. It would be no problem for Jon.
"So are you still interested?" Nick asked as they walked back out to the living room and sat down on the bend of their huge, L-shaped couch.
