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Andy is Trying - Chapter 22
🕑 Added 2025-04-24 10:00:02 +0000 UTCANDY IS TRYING
Chapter 22: Andy should tell him to Fuck off
“Andy, he’s not only waving, he’s walking towards us.”
“Fuck. He is!”
“He’s smiling at you. Are you smiling? Are we supposed to be friendly? Do we hate him?”
“I don’t know. I’m freaking out Laurie.”
“He’s definitely getting closer now.”
“Maybe we should stop talking before he’s so close that he can hear us.”
“Smart move, Andy. Smart move.”
I sincerely did not know how I was supposed to act.
Seeing Victor right there, at the damn Convention, was so unexpected that I was completely taken aback.
He seemed cool though, happy to see me and to greet me.
To be fair, he had always been much chiller than I ever was.
It had been almost three years since the last time I had seen Victor at graduation and although he looked more mature and more well-put together, he still had his cocky attitude.
As Laurie had wisely pointed out before, he also simply looked hot in his slightly opened blue shirt.
As we made our ways to get away from the crowd and join him, - Rebecca had just left the stage and most people were leaving the Convention -, I noticed a patch of dark hair coming out of Victor’s shirt.
I have to stay focused! For fuck’s sake, I should not be looking at the man’s chest.
“Andy! What are you doing here?!”
Victor smiled largely and immediately gave me a warm hug.
“I should be the one asking you that question.”
“I’ve just moved to Philly. I got a job for Charles Broadhall a couple weeks ago. I’m a data analyst for his governor’s campaign.”
They had recruited new people right when it had become clear that the primary would happen.
“I do the same thing for Rebecca Crown. I’ve been in Philly since last November.”
“How crazy is that?! So, we’re basically enemies now!” Victor laughed.
Laurie coughed next to me.
I had forgotten to introduce her first.
“Sorry. This is Laurie. She’s also working on the campaign.”
Victor extended his hand.
She would not get to share a hug.
“Nice to meet you, I met Andy in college, we were in the same class.” Victor explained.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Laurie looked at me. “Maybe I should let you two catch up, I think Bradley wants to see me.”
I did not want her to leave me alone with Victor but she was already leaving.
Okay, Andy, just be cool!
“You’ve been experiencing Philly for like six months? How is it? Can we have fun in this town?”
“Philly is very nice. It’s been quite a lot at times but it’s probably just because, before that, I wasn’t used to big cities.”
“I’ve been moving around a lot myself. I think this is what our twenties are for, I want to try a lot of places and see where I could settle down when I’m older. Where were you before moving here?”
I almost told him that I knew he had been travelling the country thanks to his Instagram but I did not want him to know that I had been lurking.
Besides, it had been months, well, ever since I had moved to Philadelphia, that I had not checked his profile.
That was a very good sign by the way.
I had finally gotten rid of my unhealthy obsession for the guy… And that was my damn luck that now, he was back in town!
“I lived in Fort Smith for a little while, I got a job there.”
“I, for one, was glad to leave Arkansas as soon as I could!”
“I get that.”
“That’s so cool that you’re here though. What were the chances? You’ll have to tell me about a good swimming pool, I’ve been looking for one.”
“Oh, right, I didn’t have much time to swim though.”
“Really? You stopped? That’s the only way I keep sane.”
“I should go back at it.”
“Then, I’ll be the one telling you about a good place to practice. What’s your phone number?”
Without thinking, I gave him my contact details.
Frankly, I was not thinking much since the moment I had recognized Victor in the crowd.
Once again, it felt like this was not really happening, like I was living the life of somebody else.
The wildest part was how Victor did not seem fazed in the least, as if this was just a nice surprise to run into me, while I was losing my shit.
In a way, it was very typical of our relationship.
I freaked out and searched for an out.
I saw Laurie talking with Bradley at the other side of the venue.
“I guess I should go join Rebecca’s team for the Convention’s review.”
“And I should join my team.”
Victor hugged me again.
I recognized his smell. He had not changed perfume.
“Well, I… I suppose we’ll run into each other again during the campaign.” I awkwardly said.
“For sure, and let me invite you for a drink one of these days. I’ll text you.”
“Okay, fine. It was nice to see you.”
Victor turned around and I hated myself for checking his ass out.
I really did not need any more complication in my life!
*
"You agreed to have a drink with him?”
It was about sixteen hours later.
Laurie and I were leaving the office to go lunch at the Impero.
We had not had the time to discuss the encounter since we had spent the entire night with the campaign team and the morning working on different projects, she was with Bradley, and me with Thompson.
“Yes, but not really. I was just being polite.”
“What did you say exactly?”
“I said: Fine. What was I supposed to say?”
“God, Andy! Every time you told me about this guy, he was like the Devil. So, you could have said, you fucking ruined my self-esteem and it took me years to get over you, so fuck off!”
I smiled.
“I suppose it would have had a better ring to it. I was just awkward… As usual.”
“Also, you could have added a comment about the fact that he’s working for one of the worst men of the entire State.”
“That’s fair but I don’t think we’re that much better off working for the Crowns.”
“Okay, well, it remains less embarrassing than working for that MAGA yellow clown.”
“You have a point.”
We were a couple minutes away from the restaurant.
It was sunny so it was nice to have a walk.
“Did you tell him that you have a boyfriend?”
“Uh…”
Laurie stopped walking.
She looked at me severely.
Sometimes, I felt for Cody. When Laurie was angry at you, that could be rough.
“Andrew White! What the hell?!”
“I… It didn’t come up in the conversation.”
“You cannot be serious.”
“I didn’t think about that, we talked for a minute, I was so shocked to see him.”
“You didn’t tell your ex who invites you for a drink that you had a boyfriend? See, that was the opportunity of both refusing the drink with an asshole and letting him know about your relationship’s status!”
“Don’t make me feel bad! I genuinely didn’t consider that…”
“And that’s the problem, Andy!”
“I know. I get it now.”
She rolled her eyes.
“It’s crazy how we can tell that you never had a serious boyfriend.”
“I’m trying to be good to Darius though, I swear.”
“Well, don’t tell him that you gave your number to your ex…”
“I will tell him. I cannot afford a single lie. And like, I’ll just never respond to Victor. Trust me, I have no intention to do anything to jeopardize what I’m building back with Darius.”
Laurie’s traits softened up.
“That’s cute… And you’re right actually, lying was a bad advice.”
“See! I’m not that bad at relationship. I’m learning.”
“Maybe I should learn from you.”
“Why? Is there something going on with Cody?”
“I shouldn’t tell you.”
That answer took me off guards.
I had noticed that they were spending less time together but I was not expecting any real problem.
“Oh no. Fuck. I shouldn’t have asked the question. Now, it’s weird.”
“It’s not that bad, it’s just that he’s very stressed about his exams to come and I’m working a lot… We have troubles finding the time for us. I think he resents me a little for advancing professionally.”
“That doesn’t sound like him.”
“You know him as a friend, he’s pretty possessive when in a relationship.”
“Wow. I thought you two were solids.”
“Me too. I don’t know, it’s just been a bad couple of weeks.”
“Okay…”
“Should we go have this lunch?”
“Yes, totally and… About Cody, maybe it’s best if I don’t know more, I’d find myself in the middle of something and I love you both guys. I don’t want to have to choose a side.”
“I agree. This is why I hadn’t said anything so far and I’ll keep it that way in the future. I shouldn’t have told you about this.”
“I mean, I do want you to be able to talk to me. You know everything about my life.”
“Yes, but you’re not dating my best friend. Besides, I have Lea, I can bore her with my love life.”
Lea was Laurie’s sister; they were living together.
“Well, I, for one, am very happy and very proud of you for taking a larger place within the campaign team. You deserve this.”
“That’s all thanks to you.”
We started walking again towards the restaurant.
“Thanks to me? What are you talking about?”
“If you hadn’t fucked with David, Rebecca would never have taken his place and I would have never had this opportunity.”
I burst out laughing.
“I’m glad something good came out of this mess then!”
“Yes, all worth it.”
We arrived at the Impero.
Laurie and I sat at our usual table.
Cody was at the university that day, - he was only taking night shifts three times a week -, but Darius was in the kitchen.
I went to greet my boyfriend before anything else.
He welcomed me with his most gorgeous smile.
Anytime I was seeing him smile, I was falling for Darius as if it was the first time.
It was fulfilling to see him happy.
“How are you doing, babe?” He kissed me.
“Great. I hope work will be less frantic now that the Convention is done. We’re mainly working on Rebecca’s first big rally in a couple of weeks.”
“I watched the Convention online. That yellow man is a top-notch scumbag.”
I chuckled.
“I couldn’t agree more.”
“How have you anything to do? Rebecca Crown is the obvious choice. Who would vote for the other one?”
“Oh, baby, my data shows that most people would. Well, most potential primary voters would… Remember, only the conservatives who are invested in politics will go to the polls on that one.”
“God, those guys are crazy. I don’t know how you put up with them.”
“I have a boyfriend who cooks me a nice dinner after work, that helps.”
We kissed again.
We had been doing great since the make-up sex.
Sure, there were moments of tension, like, I could tell that Darius was suspicious about my relationship with David, he would text me if I was a little late after work, he was also not a big fan of me being that invested in the job, but aside from that, we were happy together.
And again, the sex was amazing.
“How did it go yesterday, on your side?” He asked.
Instantly, I thought of David in only his black socks, wandering around backstage, his fat cock dangling between his legs.
I am aware that I had just said I would not lie to Darius, but sharing this would have meant the end of our relationship when that brief moment with David was absolutely meaningless.
It was really not worth it.
"It was awfully long, and we spent hours afterwards dissecting everything, including the reactions on social media. That was my main task.”
“I noticed that David Crown was there, with his son. I didn’t expect him to be present.”
Here we went…
“I didn’t know that he would be there either. I… I’m trying not to care about his whereabouts.”
“Yeah… But you did spend the entire evening with him?”
“And Laurie, and Bradley, and Thompson, and everyone else from the team.”
“Of course, sorry, I don’t want to be like that.”
“That’s fine.”
“Well, I missed you yesterday night.”
“So did I.”
I looked at him cooking. Thank God for his sleeveless tank tops.
I thought that I had to bring the other matter now so it would not turn into a bigger issue later on.
“And actually, there’s one more thing that happened.”
“What is it?”
Instantly, his smile disappeared and he looked concerned.
“We met with some people from Broadhall’s team and… I mean, that’s pretty insane but the guy I’ve already told you about, Victor, from college, he’s their new data analyst.”
Maybe I should not have said that while Darius was holding a knife.
He smartly put it down before reacting.
“Seriously? That same Victor who treated you like shit?”
“Yes, that’s the one.”
“Why is he doing here?”
“We met in the same class; we have the same degree. He’s doing for Broadhall what I’m doing for Rebecca.”
“Should I be worried about that?”
“No. Not at all. He came to say hi, I was really taken aback but I have no intention of seeing him again.”
“Why would you?”
“I foolishly gave him my number.”
He looked at the ceiling.
Poor Darius, he was trying so much not to be jealous or distrustful.
“Andy, you’re really trying me.”
“I’m transparent with you! And I have nothing to hide. I don’t have any intention to talk with him… And if I ever see him on the campaign’s trail, I’ll just tell him that I’m very happy with my boyfriend.”
I went for his hand.
He let me take it but he sighed.
“I suppose…”
“Listen Darius, that man has been a nightmare with me. You know that. And believe me, ever since we’ve been together, I realize even more how I was never truly in a relationship with Victor.”
“D.! Can you tell your boyfriend you need to work?”
It was Chip who worked at the kitchen with Darius.
“Sorry. We’ll see each other tonight anyway?” I told him.
“Yeah…”
“Don’t be like that, you’re the only one in my mind.”
“I know. I just hate that this guy is in town. Another hottie who had sex with you.”
“Hey! You have hotties who had sex with you in Philly too!”
“Fair…”
We ended the conversation there, and for once, I thought I had handled it not so poorly.
When I thought about it though, more than Victor, it was my attitude regarding David who was questioning me.
He was so wrong for me, I knew it, and yet…
Yet…
What was I thinking!?
No “yet”, no “but”, no “what if”!
David Crown was to put in the same corner of my brain I had shoved Victor in: To avoid at all costs.
*
In the next few days, I did not have to deal with neither David nor Victor.
David did not show up to the office and Victor did not text me.
He must have already forgotten about the drink he had suggested…
It made me angry. Not because I wanted to see him, but because, in a sick way, the same old pattern had returned.
Victor had promised me something only to make me wait for a text which would never come.
It was his way to get inside my brain.
Laurie had been right; I should have told him to fuck off.
At the very least, I would have had the satisfaction to show him that I was no longer his toy to play with.
Anyway, I could not complain as my life had found some sort of balance again.
Not having news from David or from Victor made my routine much easier.
Contrary to what I was hoping, work was still very busy though. We had a lot to do to compensate for Broadhall’s implantation and support within the State and we were lacking people.
One of the missions was precisely to hire new staff members since many had left after the Daily Philly News’ article and we finally had some additional resources.
Rebecca’s father had found more investors to bet on her.
Our jobs were secure and Laurie had been designated as the new H.R. She had to find five more people.
I bet that it did not help solving the issues Cody and her were having.
When I was home, - which was pretty rare between work and staying at Darius’ place -, I did note that my roommate was not the most pleasant.
I knew him to be a little grumpy from times to times, but when he was nervous, his moodiness was taking a whole new dimension.
The main thing was that he knew that the scholarship he got was a one-time opportunity and he did not want to blow it.
He was putting a lot of pressure on his shoulders. Even with me, he was weird about it.
“Man, I know that you really gave me a solid by getting Crown to endorse the application. I swear, I’ll get that fucking degree.”
“Cody, you really think I’d think differently of you if you didn’t pass?”
“That would be a huge failure! I mean, I would be screwed, all over again.”
“I’d feel bad for you for sure cause you deserve this, but roomie, I’m on your side no matter what. What can you do aside from giving it your best shot?”
He shrugged his shoulders.
He was driving himself crazy.
“I don’t know… Maybe I shouldn’t have tried that hard to be able to take this exam, maybe it’s just not for me.”
“Man, you’re designing buildings in your sleep. This is made for you! Cheer up!”
I felt a little guilty that I had not shared Laurie’s doubts but I figured that this was not my place.
In fact, I was doing the best that I could to forget about what she had said.
Cody, him, was not talking about her so I did not know where he stood or if he even realized that their relationship might have been in trouble.
I hoped they would figure their shit on their owns.
Not that I was the best person to help them anyway…
That being said, during that time, Darius and I were finding back our rhythm and I was pretty proud of that.
Despite work, I made sure to make time for him, and Darius did his best to control his jealousy.
He was very cute trying not to be nosy.
Slowly but surely, the sexual scandal was meant to remain nothing more than a bad memory and we were moving on with our lives.
Darius and I were playful (and horny) all over again.
We had gone back to our spicy games of dirty-texting anytime we were not together.
He was sending me pictures of his hard XXL dick in the Impero’s restrooms, or just a snap of the kitchen’s counter on which he had fucked me raw.
It was enough to get me going.
On my side, I knew that a picture of my stuck-out tongue or of the waistband of my underwear would make him horny.
But things really got steamier when we were together.
We were adventuring a little out of our comfort zone in bed.
Darius was supposedly only a top, but since we were back together, I had been exploring his asshole with a closer attention.
Like an archeologist, I had made it my mission to discover uncharted territories.
What had started with sloppy rimming, and continued with some intense smothering as he sat and rubbed himself on my face, eventually turned into one, and then a couple fingers up his hole.
It was warm and tight inside, I loved it!
And apparently, so did he!
I even tickled his prostate once while I was sucking his big black cock and the effect had been immediate… He nutted instantly and I almost drowned in his creamy jizz.
Gradually, my boyfriend was literally opening himself up and I was amazed to realize that not only his monster cock was out of the ordinary.
His sweaty brownish butthole was also one to cherish, worship, eat and eventually… To fuck!
I was toying with the idea, leaving not so subtle clues that I wanted to go there, and Darius was receptive.
It became a challenge; we were going a little further each time we were having sex.
I wanted him to try a butt plug next.
Imagine the spicy snaps I would receive at work while he would wear it?!
At 24, I had never fucked another guy in the ass but I was eager to test myself as a top.
Don’t get this wrong, Darius was still very into fucking my brains out anytime we were seeing each other, - at that point, his gigantic cock felt like it was made to live inside my gaping hole -, but he did send me a few texts telling me that his hole was itching…
I was rock-hard reading them.
Given how well things were going, in early May, I was spending most of my nights at Darius’ place.
It was like a second home.
Being fucked right before going to sleep and then cuddling in my boyfriend’s massive arms, there was not better way to sleep tight.
I felt secure again and I believed that we were almost back to the point, - right before the article -, where we were so good together.
I woke up a bit stressed the day of Rebecca’s rally.
We had been working on it for two weeks and it was her first meaningful public appearance since the Convention.
I had calculated how many people we could expect to be there and I hoped that I was not wrong to anticipate a large crowd.
Darius could feel my nerves.
It happened that we also both woke up with strong morning woods.
His was more impressive than mine, but still, we were like horned-up bulls in bed. It was funny to compare… And to rub.
That was where Darius had the best idea to relax me.
“Wanna go for another round?” He whispered in my ear.
It was our usual way to release the tension.
He had fucked me twice right before we went to sleep, only seven hours prior.
“Honestly, babe, I’m not sure my ass can take it this morning.”
He bit his lips.
“Oh… Well, maybe we could try something new then?”
I straightened up immediately; - in more ways than one.
“What do you have in mind?”
Darius moved the covers and spread his legs. He lingered his index around his pucker.
“It’s been itching more than ever… I think I’m ready.”
Comments
syrus80
Victor can be vanquished. Darius cannot trust Andy. It’s like the elephant over their relationship. Andy just gotta tell Victor to f*ck off! I’m still Team Andy and Cody. I don’t think Andy is selfish in wanting to be neutral in Cody and Laurie’s problems. He is friends with both of them.
memo2dt
I don't think Andy knows what love is, still to this day. All the guys he's been with has basically used him for their benefit. Cody and Darius is excluded from this one. My main problem with Darius, well not in the traditional sense, but the fact they can't have a nice outing or spend time together without wanting to eat each other's face off. Yes, and no need to remind me, I am well aware this is an exotic story. It comes off as the only reason they are together is for the sex and nothing deeper really. I also miss his (Andy) and Cody's relationship. And while Laura may deserve her promotion, Cody is literally fighting for his life and he deserves patience and understanding and since he doesn't have a Rebecca, David and I guess Andy and Laura in his corner sweeping things under the carpet, he's doing what he needs to for himself.
Devin
Well interesting chapter. I loved that David is still playing in Andy’s mind! Personally, I want to see David and Andy in a relationship. I have always thought that they were both in love with one another. David as much as admitted it to Andy already without those exact words. Andy just won’t admit it to himself. But if you read between the lines, Andy has feelings for David, still! I think Andy made a mistake with Darius. I hope Andy wants to play top a lot more, because you lit the fire and Darius is going to want to get dicked down a lot! Regarding Cody…having sex with Cody would be hot, but a big mistake. It would ruin all sorts of relationships, including his and Cody’s. Offer him a platonic back massage to help him to relax. Do not feel his crotch! And for our new character hot Victor (whoops). Put on your big boy pants. Just tell him you’re on opposite teams. You have thought about it and think it’s best if you don’t get together. That simple, nothing more. Then block his number. Well, all of this is just my opinion, but Thomas set it all up so………
