Tenement Funster

Let Them Eat Cake...

"What the fuck was that crashing sound?"  Griff queried with a touch of shock in his voice.

"It sounded like World War III!"  Duffy replied as the men all collected themselves from the shock of the loud noise and the lights disappearing.  Despite it being afternoon, the dark skies had left them with little light.

"Where are your candles or torches?"  Brian questioned in a calm voice.  

"There's some in the hallway cupboard..."  Duffy answered and began feeling his way in the minimal light towards the door.  Brian followed as the men remained standing in place.  

"I'll stay here..."  Roger advised as Brian headed for the door.  

"Yes...we'll stay put and wait for your return..."  Freddie concurred.  The men watched Duffy and Brian disappear out the door.  Teddy set down his plate and took a drink.

"I think this party is over..."  Teddy remarked as he worked on emptying his cocktail.

"We've still got the dinner tonight...we can eat by candlelight..."  Griff replied.  He formed an encouraging smile and hoped Freddie could see it.

"Yes...that sounds quite romantic actually!" Freddie agreed.  He nudged John standing next to him and almost squeaked when he felt his bottom pinched.

"I kind of like the dark!"  John commented and pinched Freddie's bottom again as the older man tried to maintain his self-control.

"It has its benefits..."  Freddie said as he placed his hand over John's crotch.  Getting a gasp from his lover as he palmed him in plain sight.  

"Are you okay?"  Hugo questioned as Freddie kept his grip on John's cock.

"Yes...sorry..."  John mumbled as he forced himself not to moan at the playfulness taking place.

"Here we are!"  Duffy announced as he walked in with a glowing torch.  Brian came up behind him carrying a bright lantern.

"Marvelous!"  Freddie declared as he let go of John and found his drink on the table.  

"I got you one..."  Brian stated as he handed Griff a lantern.

"Thanks..."  Griff replied as Hugo accepted a torch from Duffy.  

"If we set the lantern down, we can finish our lunch and see about the storm damage and the power once this blows over..."

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Teddy stood at the bar and poured himself another drink as he and Griff waited for the others to return from outside.  The storm had finally passed after an hour. 

"You should have offered to help..."  Griff complained as he plodded aimlessly on the piano.  A lantern providing a view of the keys.  

"I don't see you out there either..."  Teddy replied sharply.  Griff sighed and kept playing.  Teddy plopped down on the nearby armchair and nursed his drink.   Hugo walked in and wore a dour face.

"I'm afraid it's bad news..."  Hugo informed them as he took a seat on the sofa. Setting his torch at his side.

"Go on..."  Teddy requested.  

"It was a fallen tree that made all that noise...luckily it only damaged a few of the lounge chairs by the pool...it did leave an awful mess in the pool itself..."  he advised.

"And the power?"  Griff questioned.  Hugo let out a heavy sigh.

"I don't think we will be getting it back on anytime soon..."  Hugo responded.  "The line is down because of the tree and it could take days to get a crew out here..."  he told them.