Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:10:10 -0500 From: Arch Hopkins Subject: Mario and Steve, Chapter 5 Mario and Steve's Italian Trip Chapter 5 Awesome Art archhop14@gmail.com I hope you are enjoying my story. All the characters are fictitious but live in my mind. I'm trying to take Mario and Steve through their explorations of their sexuality as they are becoming men. Chapter 5--Florence and Beyond After Paolo left to return to his busy life in Milan, Mario and Steve were left to explore Florence and the neighboring areas by themselves. Grandma was too old to do much touring but always ready with delicious meals. Monday was designated as culture day. We took the bus down to the center of Florence and toured the Uffizi Museum and soaked up generations of classical art. We also toured the huge Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower. As we were thoroughly saturated with culture and tired from standing all day, we headed back home. Grandma had a delicious dinner of spaghetti ready for us with a leafy salad and a full bottle of wine. We chatted quietly with grandma and helped with the dishes and then said our good nights and headed up to the loft. Again, our room was plenty warm even with the air conditioning, so we took our showers and slipped into bed in just our briefs. Since we hadn't had much time to share since my day with Paolo at the pond, Mario was full of questions about our adventure. I admitted it was a strenuous walk but that we did it slowly, chatting all along the way. Mario quizzed me about what I had learned about Paolo's life and perhaps his relationship with Antonio. I admitted that we had a very personal discussion and that we each had revealed many personal details about our lives. Mario pursued vigorously since he was dying of curiosity. I said that I did not share private confidences with others unless the person in question agreed to it. "Well, did he agree that you could share with me?" asked Mario. "Actually, he said it was okay if you agreed to never reveal his private life to his mother or to your family." Steve replied. "He also stated that he thought we two should be more open with each other about our personal lives." "I thought about what he said and realized how little we share about our love lives, obsessions, sexual adventures, etc. So, I've decided, if you want to know about Paolo, you must start being more open with me and I promise to do the same for you." Mario replied, "That is a little like blackmail but I think it's time we did some sharing. Do you have a plan for this and how does Paolo's information fit into this?" Steve said, "I've been thinking and here is my suggestion. We take turns proposing questions and then both of us have to respond to the question. After a couple hours of this, I'll reveal Paolo's secrets but only because he told me it was okay." We flipped a coin to see who would ask the first question and keep the ball rolling. Mario won the flip and asked, "How far have you gone with a girl or woman and how do you plan to move this forward?" We climbed in bed and faced each other. Mario reached out to hold Steve's hand as he began his story. Steve revealed his only adventures were with Anne Marie since they had been committed to each other for several years. He had been tempted to stray but had held back. He and Anne Marie had been petting pretty heavily for several months now and it was getting more and more intense. He would push and she would give slightly but always called a halt when he got too brazen. The hottest time was when her parents were out of town and they were making out on Anne Marie's bed. Little by little the clothes came off till he was in his briefs only and she had on a bra and panties. He played with her breasts and she even stroked his cock lightly. Then he slipped his hand into her panties to feel her wetness and she went crazy. That ended it and nothing has happened since. As far as what he wants, more and more. He plans to have a good time at college and learn about making love to a woman. Now Mario had to respond. He revealed that he had been dating several girls, each briefly. He had some good make-out sessions and even felt up several girls' breasts. His most adventurous move had been unsnapping Beth's bra and sucking her nipples as she moaned loudly. His hand was pushed away from her pussy, and she refused to stroke him off. It was all hot but very frustrating. He too planned to continue his pursuits of girl fun in college. Now it was time for Steve's question. "How far have you gone with a boy or man and how do you plan to move this forward?" Mario hesitated but Steve urged him on. Steve was surprised Mario didn't deny all right away. Mario admitted he had some adventures with one guy about their age and that was it. Steve insisted on details. Mario revealed that a classmate had been becoming more and more attentive to him. He found himself alone in the showers with him several times while he openly stared at Mario as he stroked himself to a pretty full hard. Mario ignored him and tried to avoid being alone with him. Steve asked him who it was but Mario refused to name the guy. Steve prodded him to go on as he reached over and stroked Mario's arm lightly. Mario admitted he got more and more curious and on one horny night, he picked up the guy and they drove to a nearby park "to talk." It was a lovely night and the conversation was warm and fun. Slowly the guy started touching Mario on his arm and then on his thighs. Then he leaned in and lightly kissed Mario. Mario was blushing brightly but it was dark. He responded with an open mouth and soon they were making out heavily. The guy's hands found Mario's hard cock and quickly lowered his shorts and engulfed his cock in his hot mouth. Mario was shocked but enjoying it too much to resist. Soon he exploded and his lover swallowed all his cum. Mario then panicked as he realized he should reciprocate but the guy bailed him out by saying he had to get home. Steve said that was hot and he was pretty sure he knew it was Jimmy since he had seen him ogling Mario many times, especially recently. Mario said yes but he couldn't tell anyone. Steve agreed and said, "Was that the end of the story?" Mario hesitated but refused to go on because he was afraid of Steve's disapproval. Steve responded that he need not worry, and that Steve had even a more embarrassing story. With that, Mario continued with his tale of the tournament room sharing with Jimmy and their hot 69 that ended with both of them shooting down the other's throats. Mario said that was all so far. Steve asked Mario if he was in love with Jimmy or just playing around. Mario said it was definitely just playing around and Steve smiled in relief. Mario had plans to explore more with other guys as the opportunities arose. Steve said that was a very hot story and that he was impressed. As he said that, his hands gently started to wander down Mario's chest and even lightly squeezed his nipples. Now it was Steve's turn and he hesitated. Mario hugged him close and said, "Time for truth." Steve said that Mario had to keep his secret since it could harm Steve's family. He talked about his family's trip to visit California and Uncle Ned. He told Mario about his and Uncle Ned's time alone at the pool, Steve's translucent speedo, and the marvelous nude massage. Mario moaned in appreciation and let his fingers trail down Steve's back and caress his ass. Steve said Uncle Ned kept admiring his body and urging him to explore his sexuality. The massage ended with Steve on his back and Uncle Ned sucking him to a massive climax. Mario inquired if that was the end as his fingers started to probe Steve's ass and even touching his hot hole lightly. Steve squirmed and said that was not it. At Ned's invitation, Steve snuck into his bedroom late that night. It was a sexual feast. He explored Ned's hot body and then they fell into a 69 and enjoyed the new tastes. Ned wasn't done, however. He told Steve he needed his ass fucked and he got on his hands and knees and handed Steve some lube. Steve was shocked but, at that point, he had lost all common sense. He slowly slid in as Ned moaned in delight. The fucking got harder and faster until Steve grabbed Ned tightly and buried a huge load up his ass. They fell to the bed in exhaustion and Steve saw that Ned had left a large pool of cum on the sheets. They kissed goodnight and went their separate ways. Steve said that was his only experience, but it was the most exciting time of his life and he wanted more. Mario said that was very hot and leaned in to kiss Steve on the lips. Steve responded in kind and soon they were making out like crazy. Finally Mario pulled away and said, "Is this okay? I don't want to ruin our great friendship." Steve replied, "It can only make it better. I've admired your great body for years but thought it was off limits. I'm ready to move our friendship to a new level if you are." Mario replied, "You are a god in my eyes and making love to you would rock my world." Mario quickly rolled onto Steve's chest and started kissing him wildly. Steve responded by wrapping his arms around Mario and pulling him close. Both had very hard cocks by now and they were sliding against each other in some copious pre-cum emissions. Soon the friction was too much and together they sprayed the cum between them. Mario fell off Steve and they lay in each other's arms, stroking their bodies all over. Steve kissed Mario lightly and said, "I think I love you." Mario replied that it was a wonderful time but that they needed to reevaluate in the morning. Quickly both studs fell to sleep in each other's arms. ********************** More is to come. Please write me with your comments at archhop14@gmail.com. I also have other stories under the authorship of Awesome Art. I've been disappointed in the response to this story and think I may not be satisfying my readers. Please prove me wrong so I can continue with my boys.