All characters are 18 or over in this story.
"Chris, we've got a new lad starting on Monday, straight from college. I need you to look after him." My boss barked in his usual way, late on Friday afternoon.
I work for a civil engineering company and have been there fifteen years now. Howard has been my boss most of that time and we understand each other. It's just a job to pay for my life.
"Oh Howard, why me?" I asked, dejectedly.
"Because you know the job better than anyone and you can maybe stop him getting picked on." My boss explained.
"Why would that be?" I queried, puzzled.
"Let's just say he's not the most manly recruit we've ever had here." Howard left it at that.
It left me the weekend to digest those words but also enjoy my free time. I'm a 40 year old bachelor, who is completely hetero and I get my fair share of pussy without being tied down to a wife.
I'm 6'2" tall, with blue eyes, cropped black hair and a body developed through twice weekly gym work. Nothing special but good for my age. The ladies love my 8" cock too.
When Monday came, I decided to arrive at the office early. I thought getting there 45 minutes earlier than usual would afford me some time to prepare the ground for the lad but I was wrong. I'd noticed a young blonde as I came in and as I greeted old George at reception, I found out who it was.
"Good morning Chris, there's a young lad here who says he's working with you this week." George said in his usual officious way.
I turned and all I saw were the blonde shoulder length locks from the back.
"Is he in the toilet George?"
"No, that's the lad right there." George nodded at the blonde.
Fortunately I didn't speak my thoughts. A lad? He looked far more girly, with the long blonde hair and soft facial features. Despite being 18, he didn't look as if he had started shaving yet..
The lad looked at me, through soft green eyes and gave a nervous smile.
I couldn't help but think that he was a pretty lad.
"Are you Mr Adams?" He asked in a soft hopeful voice.
"I am indeed but lets not be formal, it's Chris going forward." I put out my hand and he took it in his soft white hand and gasped a little when I squeezed.
"I'm Joe." He offered, still nervously.
"Come with me Joe, let's get you settled in. You're a way early though." I said it in a good humoured way but Joe seemed worried.
"I'm sorry, I just wanted to make a good impression." His pout giving him such a girly look.
"That's okay Joe, you're not in trouble." I laughed.
"I'm sorry, I'm not good with people." He added.
"Right, first rule, stop apologising, Joe and I mock punched his upper arm."
"Ouch, don't bully me, please!" He pleaded.
Now it was my turn to apologise and his story soon came out, as we got back to my personal office.
Joe's dad had brought him up alone, from the age of six, after his mum had died in a car accident.