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grin.

    “We’ll never know unless we try.”

    “For now, let’s concentrate on what is sure to be a great dinner.”

    “May I take your order, gentlemen?” the waiter asked as he arrived.

    Mark was right; the steaks were outstanding, and both men got up from the table full. They got into Mark’s cruiser and went to the theater, where the latest action film was playing. They took their seats about ten minutes before the previews began.

    “Thank you, Mark. That was a really good dinner.”

    Mark looked over at his new friend and smiled.

    “I deliver on what I promise, and you can always count on good steaks there. Now, if the movie is half as good, we’ll be in good shape,” he said with a smile.

    The movie turned out to be good, and both guys were happy with the plot and how things turned out. The bad guys got killed, and the good guys got the glory. Just how movies should be in their eyes.

    As they walked out of the theater, Mark looked at his watch. It was ten thirty, and he saw Neal conceal a yawn. As they got into the car, Mark turned to Neal.

    “Look, we’ve both had a long day, why don’t we call it a night, and I’ll run you back to your barracks?”

    With a look of shock on his face, Neal replied, “Ya mean we’re not going back to your place? I’m off the next two days, and I thought we’d, well, cuddle on your sofa or something.”

    “Actually, I never take a guy home on the first date. Call me old-fashioned, but I like to get to know someone before taking the relationship to the intimate level. I hope you’re not mad at me.”

    Neal didn’t know what to say. He’d had the entire night planned out in his head, and it didn’t include going back to the barracks horny.

    “Well, if that’s the way it is with you, then of course. Let’s head back to the base.”

    “Don’t be disappointed or mad. I can see in your face that you’re not happy.”

    “I’m not mad, believe me. We just had a wonderful evening together, and you are a handsome, sexy stud who apparently read one too many Emily Post books. Would I have liked this evening to have ended up with us in your bed naked? Of course, but I’ll respect your feelings on this.”

    “Good man. I knew you would understand and be mature about it.”

    “Will there be a second date?” Neal asked worriedly.

    “Oh, I think not only a second date, but probably a tenth or so date.”

    Neal began to relax. “You’re not going to make me wait until our tenth date, I hope!”

    “Relax, sunshine. If all goes well after the third date, I usually invite a guy to spend the night.”

    “Third date, damn. I mean, sure, that sounds like a plan,” Neal replied with a frown.

    As they arrived at the main gate, the security police recognized Neal and waved the cruiser through. A couple of minutes later and they were outside the security police barracks.

    “Well, thank you for a great night. I had a good time,” Neal said as he stuck out his hand to shake Mark’s.

    “My pleasure, and I think we can do better than a handshake. Come here.”

    Neal quickly glanced around to see if anyone was out and walking around before he bent over and kissed Mark briefly.

    “Hmmm, want a lot more of that, and in private. You wanna come in and see my room?”

    Mark laughed. “Ah, no, I better not. If I go in with you, I might be in there for quite a while. Besides, what would your roommate say?”

    “I don’t have one at the moment.”

    “Look, when are you on Gate Two again?”

    “Three to eleven, beginning Tuesday. If I’m not on that gate, I’ll be on the main gate or the back gate.”

    “Okay, I’ll swing by, and we can have a chat.”

    “All right, good night,” Neal said reluctantly.

    “Night, guy.”

    As Mark drove off base, he had to fight to get his erection to go away. Kissing Neal had been enough to wake up his little friend, who wanted to come out and play.

    “Not tonight, junior. You know the rules: no fun until the third date!”

    Neal walked into his empty room and realized how tired he was. He took off his clothes and got into bed. As he thought about the date that just ended, he became fully hard. There was only one thing to do when that happened, and Neal threw himself into the task with glee.

    When it came time to report for duty on Tuesday, Neal made a point of asking for assignment to Gate Two.

    “I thought you hated that post,” his sergeant said.

    “Normally, I do, Sarge, but I got a