AMU 250.9: Ryan & Corey & Pino

 

MY HOUSE. 

SUNDAY. 12PM.

THE DAY AFTER MY BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY

“You’re awake.”

I stumble into my kitchen where Corey is typing away on his laptop. Too loud. My head aches. My mouth is dry. I manage to nod without dying. I lean against the wall and slowly turn my head to get my bearings. It’s my house, but I’m a little tired. And a lot naked. I rub my bare stomach and adjust my balls, hitting my morning wood as I reach down. I need to pee.

Shirtless in shorts, Corey sees and understands. For a 19-year-old, he’s brilliantly intuitive. He just gets people. His friend Ramsey accuses Corey of having telepathy, but really, he has empathy. Sexy, smart, and caring, I’m so happy that he’s here to help me. And not just because he’s a 5’11”, 190-lbs muscleboy. It’s because he never judges or pressures me.

The Cave 34: Bane vs. Cage 4

SATURDAY MORNING. BETTER BEAN CAFE. LOS ANGELES CA.

“Okay, looks like we’re finally done, Cody.” I check the time on my phone. Shit. Just minutes to spare. Between Cave business and party planning for my birthday next weekend, this took way longer than I expected. I prod my best friend, “Wow, look at the time. Don’t let me keep you. I know you need to run.”

Cody smirks at me, “Ry, here’s a pro tip on lying. Talk normal. You never say ‘wow, look at the time’. It’s unnatural. That means that you want to get rid of me. Question is, why? Hm.”

The Cave 32: Ryan Meets Mano

WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ZUT ALORS BOITE. LOS ANGELES CA.

For a guy who just broke up with his boyfriend, I feel pretty good.

Maybe it’s because we didn’t completely breakup? Luke ended our dating relationship but changed it to a friend with benefits arrangement where everything will stay about the same. And the fact that I have another boyfriend, Corey, and another friend with benefits, Pete, could be helping, too. Weirdly, those relationships are both the cause and solution in this case.

The Cave 31: Bane vs. Cage 3

WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ZUT ALORS BOITE. LOS ANGELES CA.

The waiter sets down our drinks, “Do you have any questions about the menu?”

Before I can answer, Luke says, “Give us a few minutes, please.”

I’m surprised. Luke only orders one of two things here. And I know what I want. Something is up. Luke is a great guy. We’ve been dating for months. I know he’s challenged because I’m also dating Corey, a 19-year-old college student, and I spend a lot of time with Pete, a friend with benefits. He wants me to make a choice, but I’m just not ready to commit. I tense a little. 

The Cave 29: Bane vs. Big Daddy Cage 2

FRIDAY NIGHT.
PETE’S BED. LOS ANGELES CA.

“Fuck, Ryan. That was incredible.”

The Cave 28: Bane vs. Big Daddy Cage

BETTER BEAN CAFE. LOS ANGELES CA.

“You want something, so ask.”

Uh oh. He caught me staring. I didn’t realize that I was being that obvious. Of course, he’s a gorgeous Black muscleman, 6’1” / 230-lbs, so he’s probably hyper-aware when guys stare at him. I’m a big white guy, 6’4” / 250-lbs. Not 'gorgeous' but I get some looks, too, so I kind of get it. Although for me, the attention is more recent and I hang around with some ridiculously hot guys, so I'm not always sure if I'm the one being stared at.

I'm still enjoying the 'who me?' phase, but I can understand if it’s annoying to be gawked at. He’s just doing some work at a coffee shop and some random guy is checking him out. It’s just that I was kind of sure I recognized him, but it took me a few extended glances for me to be 100% sure. It is him, though. Since he’s opened the door, I get up from my table and walk over to his.

The Cave 24: Ryan vs. Dustin

Poison. Bar. Los Angeles CA.

“Excuse me, dude?”

I feel the tap then turn to see a hot muscle stud standing there. Oh. Yes, he’s absolutely gorgeous, but I actually recognize him. It’s been 11 years, but he’s aged well and is kind of unforgettable. I smile broadly and extend my hand for a friendly shake, “Hey. Wow. How's it going?”

I remember him, but
he doesn't remember me.

The Cave 0: Beginnings

Note: This is a different kind of story. It is the origins of Cody + Ryan, starting from when they met at 10 years old. You will find more standard wrestling/adult content, in Chapters 6-8.

“I don’t wanna go.”

“Too bad. Put your sandals on, Ryan.”

“Please, Mom, can’t I stay home? Please?”

I whine on and on, but I get ignored as my mother looks at herself in the mirror. My mom mutters about how fat she is. Yes, she’s a big woman and she’s put on a lot of weight during the separation and divorce, but as her son, I know she’s beautiful. She’s taller than all the other moms, her white skin is flawless and her dark brown wavy hair is shiny and moves like water when she shakes her head. None of the past year’s drama shows. Not on her face, at least.

The Cave 22: Ryan vs. Buck

The Cave Locker Room

“This has been a long time coming, Buck.”

The beefy farmer smiles in his shy, modest way, “I hope I'm worth the wait, Ryan.”

I grin, “You already are.”

Me.

AMU 150: And Then There Were Studs

In celebration of my 150th story ...

Chapter One: The Manor

Howard Hill Manor

“Wow.”

“You said it, Cody. I've never been to a mansion like this before. It's like a castle or something. This is really a hotel? I didn't see any signs.”

“I guess Howard Hill Manor is just that exclusive. I mean, just imagine how much staying at place like this must cost, Jae. We couldn't afford it, that's for sure.”

“And this Noah guy really just gave you a weekend here? No strings attached?”

I smile, “Yeah. I guess I'm just that good.” My boyfriend just smirks at me. “Noah did say that it was some kind of wrestling theme weekend, so he thought we'd love it.”

Rival Pro Wrestling 2: Cave vs. Country

Narrator: Brody
Location: Rival Pro Wrestling Locker Room

Me. Brody. Getting ready for action.

“So we're all set? Great job maneuvering this, Ramsay.”

As the 6’3”/230-lbs 21-year old hunk strips down, he replies to me, “Thanks, Brody. I ran into Ryan's friend Corey. I learned they knew about Rival. Him and me started talking about how to avoid a feud. It just kind of happened.”

The Cave 18: Independence Day 2

"Luke! I'm here. Where should - oh, hi. Sorry, didn't realize he had company."

Me (Ryan) arriving to help Luke set up

AMU 100: The Cave Battle Royale

"I should be over there. Fuck, just look at them. The baddest of the bad. That's me."

I look to my right at Bird Boy, "Even if you were still a villain, which you're not, you still wouldn't be over there with them. Those guys are the best villains we have. You were never like them."

My new sidekick looks at me with anger and his muscles tense. He still has delusions of grandeur where his former identity of Spartan is concerned. The 20-year old is 5'11"/205-lbs and an impossibly ripped musclestud. He acts like he was a mighty heel in the wrestling ring, but in reality, he was a heel-jobber who only ever won one match outside the locker room. Otherwise it was nothing but defeat and humiliation.

My sidekick, Bird Boy

The Cave 16: Ryan vs. Luke

"Wait, THIS is your gym? The one you like better than my place? Is it even open?"

I respond, "Cody. Be nice. You're the one who wanted to tag along."

My buddy holds up his hands, "You're right, Ry. I'm sorry. I just never expected ... it'll be cool. Lead the way."

We enter the gym and I escort my best friend Cody to the locker room. My name is Ryan. We've been friends forever, but we don't often work out together. Of course for most of my life, I didn't really work out at all, which is how I ended up soft and over 300-lbs. I'm down to a muscular 250-lbs on my 6'4" frame, a transformation I accomplished here. This place, as rundown as it is, suits me just fine.

Me, Ryan

The Cave 11: Bane Comes Back

"Catch-weight."

I'm in the middle of stretching out, so I ask Ryan to repeat what he said.

"Catch-weight. That's what we need, Cody. We haven't had a good mismatch in a while. I see guys asking about it."

I smirk, "Yeah? You know what I see guys asking for?"

"What?"

"The return of Bane."

Ryan laughs then shakes his head, "No thanks."

The Cave 9: Three's Company

Ever wake up and be unsure if you're dreaming or not? That's kind of how I feel right now. My name's Cody and I'm currently struggling to see the time through sleepy eyes. Thirty feet away, the huge digital clock on the wall over the door shines 12:14AM in red. Despite being less than half awake, I’m pretty happy for a guy sleeping naked in a wrestling ring.

The Cave 8: Working It Out

"Ryan, dude, I don't like what you're saying. Are you forgettin' what Cody did to you? Are you forgettin' how messed up you was when we met? I mean, c'mon, dude."

So, I’m Ryan and the guy talking at me is Pete, one of my better friends. We’re just hanging out at Pete’s house tonight, chilling, watching baseball, drinking beer. Or at least we were. Now Pete’s frustrated by me and I’m irritated by him.

The Cave 3: Grudge Match

My name is Cody and I’m a wrestle-aholic. It’s been almost two months since my last competitive match, but not because I’m trying to kick the habit. No, I miss wrestling. Sure, I’ve rolled around in pro-fantasy matches lately with some willing jobbers, but I miss a real challenge. I miss being in the ring, testing my skills, wrestling for dominance. It’s not like I can’t find anyone to wrestle. I’m young (28), fit (6’0”/205-lbs of muscle), talented (14 years wrestling experience) and I live in Los Angeles.

Me (Cody)

The Cave 2: Ryan's Song

My name is Ryan and I’m kinda pissed right now, so forgive me if I’m not at my most coherent.

Ryan (me)