Alex and Matthew spent the afternoon apart but were in each other's thoughts until dinner, when there Grandmother called them to the table. They sat in an awkward silence that was only broken by the quiet sounds of their eating. Occasional glances to each other said more than words were able. Alex smiled at Matthew and the gesture was returned. It was a courtship of sorts, subtle flirting that made life their intentions. The body language of the two cousins suggested a desire for intimacy.
After dinner, the boys Grandmother cleared the table then ran a hot bath for them. She left them alone to bath in the large iron tub. Alex and Matthew stalked each other with their eyes as they undressed. Each boy stared with new sight at the body of the other. The sun had tanned their skin a husky golden shade, and in the heat of the bathroom their pores oozed perspiration. Their smooth male flesh glistened with sweat, and the desire for sexual pleasure. The scent of sex permeated their senses.
The boys stood naked, eyeing gingerly their muscled flesh. Alex stepped into the bath and lay back. With his eyes he called for Matthew to sit astride him. Matthew noted the plea and walked over to the tub. In a moment he was above Alex, his eyes hungry for his cousin's young body. Without speaking he placed his hand on Alex's chest. Alex shivered, and both boys became erect.