Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:11:02 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: It was always about the bets 401 I was up before the alderman for the morning run and was hoping that Cole was still here as the run is always more fun with 3 or more. I opened the door, dressed in shorts and a sweatshirt and my mood was instantly better as there was Cole stretching. As we slowly jogged to JJ's place Cole said he would fly to Augusta with AP and have dinner at the club. The practice round would mid morning Thursday with AP and Fred. JJ appeared and started with questions about the Board Meeting last night. Between golf and the meeting it was a slow run as we chatted the entire time. Walking back to our place I wished Cole good luck and told him we would be there mid morning Wednesday and would miss the Par 3 event. He laughed and said that's too bad as you could have been my partner. I just shook my head and went inside and turned on the coffee. I took a quick shower and dressed for work. I filled the coffee mug and drove to school as I wanted to be there early. I parked and immediately noticed a lot of people milling around talking and you could feel the energy. I was thinking that they felt that they had won. That scared me some because now they had to perform. They had to, I didn't. Well I had to perform in Virginia and on Second Avenue. I felt good as I thought I was leaving things in a good place and in good hands. Then after talking with a few people I went inside. I was about to go into the English classroom when I saw Nancy leaning on the wall across from the door. She was was looking sad and when she saw me there was a weak smile and she came up to me and said Mike, please come with me I need to show you something. I really felt sorry for her because she would have to deal with most of the changes and shit that we caused and yes, I didn't start this but I helped them get get what they wanted. I did that to protect my program and in a real sense my legacy. We walked to the Athletic office without talking. When we got there Nancy went to her desk and just sat town and pointed to the Athletic Directors office. I got to the door and stopped in my tracks and said damn. The office was a mess. There was damaged drywall where pictures had been, the counter tops were scratched and the furniture was all out of place and one chair was broken. I turned and looked at Nancy and she was crying. I grabbed a chair and pulled it next to where Nancy was sitting. I just sat there till Nancy was ready to talk. She eventually looked up and said Mike, I walked into this today and I didn't even get an explanation as to what happened last night but I'm thinking Chuck got fired. Nancy have you talked with Doc Johnson yet? Mike, he called and said he would be down to talk before 9:00 and that Chuck wouldn't be in and he said he would explain everything. Nancy, I could snap my fingers and workers would have all this intentional distraction fixed but would that help? She shook her head no. Mike, Chuck is a good and caring guy with a giant ego. Mike, it has passed him by in almost every area. Here in the office he has me deal with anything new. Letters of recommendation are recycled. He has me print an old letter and it comes back with a few changes and I type that with often only the name being changed. This Freshmen class has more Division 1 potential but he doesn't push for any of them. I'm glad the students staged that sick out or whatever they call it. Mike, did they actually have proof of how bad the coaching is around here? I shrugged and said well Nancy they had evidence but I never saw it and I was trying to stay out of it but when he blamed me for it, I had to say something and apparently I still carry some weight around here. Nancy actually laughed at that and said, yes you do and likely while have some for years to come. Chuck was right it was all your fault. What he didn't realize is that you were right we, well I am better off without him. I was thinking about retiring but now I'm staying and helping the new guy. Oh, and there is no way in hell that the new Athletics Director isn't coaching, even if it is the chess team. I had to laugh at that and went to second period. I knew Doc would take care of her. History class was all about the upcoming Presidential election. There was nothing political but a long drawn out presentation on how we elect Presidents. The role of the popular vote and the Electoral College. It was actually a great Civics lesson. I was interested but as it went on I started to think about Physics and class with Winnie. As soon as class was over I hurried to class and Winnie was already there and her typical seat was next to mine. I just shrugged and sat in my usual seat. She didn't even turn her head and looked straight ahead. The class was again a lecture and at one point the teacher said that we would be back doing experiments starting on Friday and that the teams would be doubled up, consisting of four person teams. Winnie mumbled great, I'll finally have some help. I just smiled and sat there. Thankfully we had no interaction and as soon as I could I was out the door. I signed out but headed to the Athletic Office to see how Nancy was holding up. When I got there I saw that she was at her desk but so was Doc Johnson and another guy. I just went outside and jumped in the Wrangler. At work, I went straight to the construction site and into the trailer that served as Allen's office. There was no one there but I sat at the table and started to look at the construction drawings. I knew that there was about to be a massive amount of materials to be delivered and I wanted to check on the delivery schedule. I knew Allen had all that in his head but I wanted to know there was backup. I was there about 30 minutes when Allen and another guy, mid 20's I guessed. Allen introduced him as Steve Michaels, a recent grad from Pitt with an engineering degree. Mike, Steve is my assistant for these projects. With two buildings I was starting to get pulled into to many different directions. Steve and I shook hands and Steve handed me a white hard hat. I took the hat, smiled and said, thanks but I hate these things. Steve shrugged and said well Mike that's beside the point, when on site it's on your head. Allen looked at me and then at Steve and said Steve, Mike and I need a couple of minutes. Steve said Allen, just call if you need something, I'll be around. Mike, I have known Steve since he was about 11. He is very smart, works hard but there is one problem. Ok Allen, what's that? Mike, he is very much like you. I laughed and said Allen, I just saw that with the hat. Mike there will be other important times when he will take you on and won't stop until he is satisfied that there is the correct solution. Allen, get him back here and then find something to do. Allen placed the call, put on his hat and was out the door. Steve was quickly there as I was sure he anticipated this "chat". Steve removed his hat and asked Mike, do you need something? I smiled and said have a seat, just a chat. So Steve, when did you start here? Well, officially on Monday but I was here Friday and most of Saturday as I wanted to understand the scope of the projects so I was up to speed for Monday. So Steve, being up to speed, what do you think? Steve laughed and said well it will be a few more days before I'm totally up to speed but you have one very complicated building and another building, much smaller and equally complicated designed to make some sort of a statement. Steve, any idea what that statement is? Well, other than a manufacturing building doesn't need to look like a piece of shit, I don't. Ok Steve, what do you think of the other two buildings? Mike, there is only one that matters and again there was a statement being made about respecting the past. I haven't been inside so I'm not sure what else. Oh, I am aware of the award. Ok, let's go, I'll give you a tour. On the way I asked what he knew about me? Mike, you took a company that your dad gave you and about doubled it's size and revenue. You increased it's image and reputation. As for you, I found an elite athlete who is very smart, fair and yet very demanding and tough as nails. Oh, you don't suffer fools lightly, you always need to know what you are about. I smiled and addd, and who you are. Then Steve said the workers think you can walk on water? I laughed and said, well no one walks on water not even me but it never hurts when people think you can. For the first time Steve really laughed. Inside the security guy looked at me and I winked and got a slight nod and Steve got the Major security check. I was next and he looked at me and is said Steve, first time is different but you need to understand that everyone working here has a Federal Security Clearance of one type or another. We have a lot of government contracts that require that. Most of that work is done on the 3rd floor so your tour will not include that floor. The first floor was different as there was a granite wall that seperate the lobby from the work area. On every other floor you got off the elevator and you were right in the mix. Steve took a couple of steps inside and stopped just looking around. Then he said Mike, not much privacy yet no noise, how does that happen? Steve at the old place there was no privacy and metal desks so they adjusted with a good bit of help from Dillon. As for the noise look up and it is a sound masking system, white noise, from those paint cans hung in the rafters. We look at the conference room and I demonstrated the blinds and said it was also like that on the top floor. Then I showed him the cafeteria and I grabbed a cup of coffee and he grabbed a Pepsi. It was quickly through the 2nd floor and in the elevator to the 4th floor. When the door opened Steve laughed and said, well a bit more traditional but then again not much privacy unless you really want it. As we walked to my office I pointed out who was in which office. I pointed out dad's office saying he would be moving out to start a new business with an old buddy. At my office he immediately asked about the wall and I explained it was for privacy from dad and while it is being revised it is about people who mean something to me and a few accomplishments. We went outside and he just looked at the view. Finally he said so you can watch the construction and keep tabs on things? I smiled and said so now that you have seen the building, what's the message. He thought for a minute and said well it's complicated. The average answer would be respect the past but keep in the current while pushing the limits. I smiled and asked, what else? He smiled and said, well just like the river flows forward the past and its accomplishments must flow to the future or you become a relic. Mike, was any of that an accident. I said, nope and walked back inside. We sat in the casual seating and chatted about casual things and I was liking this guy. He was about 6' 1" and I would guess 175 or so and very toned but not built. He looked like a soccer player. Close cut light brown hair and dressed in jeans and a polo shirt, very preppy I was guessing. So Steve, after this what's next? Well, work on the resume, hopefully attach a reference from Allen or if the economy is good see about starting my own firm. Steve, Dillon, our President, is about your age and I'll ask him to find the time to meet you. Mike, that would be great, if not I'll track him down. With that he said Mike, I need to get back to work, thanks. Steve wasn't the only one who needed to get back to work but I would be at the gym. I liked Steve and I would do a start up for him or keep him around here. Allen was a bit order and it would be a while before there would be another building. He was the best but I wasn't sure he had a 5 year wait for another building. The ride to the gym was easy but my head was filled with all kinds of thoughts as I now felt I needed a plan going forward. Hell, I'm well on my way to a degree in Computer Science, I'm really good at higher math but I had no plans in sitting behind a computer and hours and hours programming. I wasn't even sure about business as I'm not really running the company and have no interest in the day to day shit. That made me appreciate where dad was in his head. With all this going on in my head I pulled into the parking lot and was immediately focused as I parked beside JJ's truck. Inside it was a quick change and I was really going at it. JJ didn't try to keep up but his workout was very good. When we finished JJ put his arm around my neck and asked MJ, what the fuck is going on in your head? JJ, we can talk about it later, I just don't know what or who I want to be, right now. MJ, I can't comment on what you want to be but there are a lot of people who would love to be Michael James Simmons. I just laughed, stripped and wrapped a towel around me and went into the sauna. I knew this would take time so I asked JJ what he was doing this weekend? He laughed and said, I'm working all fucking weekend as I'm away for the Masters and then Spring Break and Easter. So MJ what are you doing? JJ, I leaving Friday right after school and fling to the Cabin and coming back Sunday night. I haven't been there in a while. I'll take the twin engine and in the meantime I'll think about bringing some one along. I really need time alone to clear my head. JJ just shook his head and said MJ, I love you but you are a complicated Son of a Bitch. I laughed and said JJ you are correct about the Aston of a Bitch part. Then I added, lets eat. JJ, said I'll see you in Greentree, I'm hungry and want a beer. I said sure but thought, what I really need is to get shit faced drunk. t the bar in Greentree it was a good time and the topics of conversation was very light as we talked about Spring Break. We actually talked about hooking up with a third or another couple. Turned out we were both into but we promised each other that there would be no individual hookups, we would only play together and be safe, well as safe as we could be. Then we chatted about what we would do if we ran into someone we knew or someone who knew us. I knew I was the most visible but right now for some reason I didn't care and unless they had pictures of me nude with JJ it wouldn't matter. I hated that we had separate rides but it was what it was. At home I was into my second beer when I decided to call Sean at VT. He answered by saying, holy shit are you actually alive? I laughed and said, hell yes. What you doing this weekend? Mike, I just babysitting my sister and she would love to spend some time with you. That is unless you are bringing a girl with you? I laughed out loud and said there isn't one to bring, we just broke up. Sean, I'm just looking to have some fun and drink, but I'm always interested in your sister, hell I even have a semi furnished place where we could hang out. Mike, I, sure all you need is a bed. Sean, you going to join your sister and me? Mike, just come here and it will be what it becomes. Sean, il be there there Friday around 2:00 can I get picked up the airport? Mike, it's all good and if my sister isn't available I'll find you a team slut. Mike beer is never a problem but are you ok? Sean, I'm horny and just want out of here for a few days. I hung up had another beer, stripped and jumped into bed. I was up early so I prepped the coffee and checked the weather so I put on a sweatsuit and running shoes and opened the door and there stood JJ. He pushed me back inside and closed the door. MJ, we are not running and we are not leaving this room until you tell me what the fuck is going on in your head. Then he grabbed me and we kissed. While we kissed his hand slid inside my sweatpants and I thought he was feeling me up and I was getting hard. All of a sudden he grabbed my balls and squeezed as he broke off the kiss. He smiled and said MJ, you can follow me or I can drag you and he squeezed just a bit harder. Then he led me to the loveseat and said, STRIP. I hesitated and he pulled hard on my balls and I yelped. When the top was removed he pushed me back so I was sitting on the loveseat. He smiled and said shoes, socks and everything else. Get naked and stand in front of me. When I did that he grabbed my balls again and I was pulled right in front of him. He looked at me and asked, so what has the dude who has everything, including a near perfectly sculptured body all fucked up in his head? JJ, can I at least sit down? He slapped my hardening cock and said, no you can't and control you cock as we are not having sex. What's up, what has you fucked up? He grabbed my balls and gently started to pull. JJ, relax I'm ok. I'm just questioning what I want to do going forward. I'm a semester into a Computer Science Degree and don't know why I want to do that. There is no fucking way I want to run the Company. There is no way I want to sit in front of a computer and program for the rest of my life. Hell, I could do nothing and be a playboy and travel the world. Right now I know two things for sure. I want to play football at VT and I want that awesome cowboy who is currently squeezing my balls to be in my life. Everything else is up in the air. JJ stood up and we kissed again and when he broke off the kiss he said, it's a damn good thing neither of us can miss more school but I want you so fucking bad I'm leaking. There was another quick kiss and he started out the door. He stopped and turned around and said, dude I'm spending the night so don't rub one off in the shower, and he was gone. I turned the coffee on and headed for the shower thinking, I love that crazy cowboy. I breezed through school and work and wondered if it was the calm before the storm. I was glad JJ was spending the night. The only thing of value I did that day was call VT and set up an appointment with the Dean of Computer Science for 2:00 Saturday afternoon. At my place as I waited for JJ I turned on some contemporary music and figured I would let JJ change it to Country. As soon as he got here I would order pizza and figured the rest of the night would be whatever it became. When I heard JJ's truck outside I ordered an extra large pepperoni and sausage pizza. JJ, smiled and said MJ, that perfect as I have been hard all day thinking about you and I want your ass right now. JJ, pulled my jeans down and had me kneel on the loveseat with my head over the back. He said, that's perfect, don't move. He went into my room returned with lube and smeared some on my hole and drove his cock in balls deep and it was a hard, intense and messy fucking as I wasn't given a chance to clean out. We cleaned up and I grabbed JJ and forced him on his knees and started to fuck his throat. I went at it slowly at first just pushing my cock in until my balls hit his chin. He gagged and I didn't care as I held his head and when I released he spit and gagged but I wasn't done. This was wild mean sex and often we enjoyed it. I finally shot a load deep in his throat. We were dressed drinking a beer when the pizza came. With 3 beers and the pizza gone, I looked at JJ and said we need showers as we both stink. JJ, laughed and said we sure do and we need totally clean as I'm thinking this evening will be physical and a bit nasty. You seem to be as honey as me. JJ wasn't kidding as the shower was long sexy and we were both clean inside and out. The night was very intense, very sexy, somewhat raunchy but we fell asleep in each others arms. I woke before JJ and was thinking about the VT trip and eliminating the sex and just drink. Then again a rally girl might be fun but bo guys. Thanks for reading and for the comments. PLEASE, if you can, remember NIFTY can always use your financial support.