Joseph had already started work in the empty house that he was renovating with the help of his apprentice Tom. After some time had elapsed, the sharp rattle of the door catch echoed throughout the hollow building, followed by the clomp of Tom's boots as he made his way across the bare dusty boards, towards where Joseph was busy connecting a water pipe in a cupboard beneath the sink.
Joseph was quite tall and without trying, his work kept him in good shape, he had a natural lived-in look, appearing much more comfortable in his skin than any body builder. He was approaching middle age and had little to look forward to in his life, he often felt lonely as his marriage had ended some time ago. He and Tom had been working together for a couple of months, since around the time Tom turned 18. Something that brought light into Joseph's empty life were Tom's twinkling green eyes and his bright youthful smile, a smile that had yet to be tarnished by the real hardships of life. Joseph remembered a time when he too had such a smile, a smile that belonged to the sunny, optimistic, carefree days of his youth.
Tom was still a little nervous around Joseph, not being sure of his developing abilities and how well he was doing in his work. His bright smile was partly illuminated by a willingness to please and a growing admiration for Joseph, both as a man and mentor. Joseph was kind yet firm, which seemed to fulfil a need in Tom, a need that his father had failed to meet through being absent in his life - he had fucked off before Tom was even born.
Joseph looked out from behind the pipes in the cupboard and got his morning fix in Tom's pretty face, which was peering from beneath a shock of blond bed-head hair, looking more disheveled than usual through him just having rushed from home. Joseph couldn't help noticing the glint of Tom's fly zip which had remained undone in the hurry. "You've remembered it's work today then young'n" said Joseph with a note of warmth in his sarcasm. They both felt aware of a warm emotional connection that neither dare express. His growing warmth and affection for the lad made it difficult for him to be harsh, he had some paternal feelings and a real soft spot for Tom.
"I turned over thinking it was Saturday, then my mum came in pulling my covers off, telling me to get my ass out of bed for work". A slight feeling of excitement began to stir in Joseph, which held him back from telling Tom that his zip was open. He looked into the lads beautiful eyes, giving him an understanding smile.
"Give us a hand under here mate, I need you to hold this coupling while I tighten it". Something that went unspoken between them, was a liking for these jobs that called for the two to work up against each other. They both had a feeling that each enjoyed this closeness, yet both pretended not to notice. As they grew more used to each other, Tom started liking the musky scent of Joseph's body, which today was particularly noticeable as he had worn the same washed-up shirt for a couple of days.
As they lay against each other in a contorted position under the sink, Tom felt the warm glow of Joseph's powerful manly body, which was having a magical effect on him. Joseph loves how alive he feels on these occasions, his heart rejoices when Tom's slim, toned body is up against his and that handsome youthful face is close enough to give a forbidden kiss.
This situation became increasingly difficult for Tom as in the rush he had missed having his usual morning shower and wank, leaving him more alive than ever to Joseph's closeness. Tom liked it when Joseph wore this old shirt as it had shrunk to reveal, in certain situations, the black hair that rose from below his belt to his naval, over his flat stomach and up across his solid muscular chest. Occasionally Tom caught sight of the top of Joseph's thick bush, which was such a sexy turn-on!
