Two for One - 13. Chapter 13

Mini Borer was crossing the threshold on Monday morning with another good haul from our three days of mining. Everyone was happy and Tom was jumping for joy the entire trip as he passed his Engineering 3rd Class exams. That little nugget made me very happy, too. Today I would check the availability of getting Mini Borer down into the Maintenance Hanger to have the new Mining Lasers installed and I would be able to package up my old ones to be placed on Station Net for sale. Brandon was putting us next to the Unloading Dock as I looked up and saw Valerie waving at us from the Viewing Gallery.

“Tom. Look up.” I said, as I enlarged a view of Valerie.

“Hmm.” sounded from him until he turned his head and noticed Val. The smile crossed his face as he waved to her. “We’ll be over at B-4-14 in 20 minutes.” He said, which she nodded, as she waved, and headed out. Without an open Comm’s, the Viewing Gallery can’t hear us, unless they have the Bridge tapped to listen, but can’t speak directly to us.

Unloading went faster than usual as we are getting better through the repetition of unloading, and Brandon took us back out and around to our permanent mooring at B-4-14. Where Valerie was waiting to greet us and haul Tom off for some alone time. I took my gear up to my quarters and hopped into the fresher for a nice hot shower before I set up the install down in Maintenance. 20 minutes later, I was on my way down to move the ship into Hanger M-3. By tomorrow morning, I will have it back and be able to review their systems test of the new equipment.

Deciding on a quick lunch and then a nap before the twins arrive, I headed for my family’s working lunch. En route to my quarters, I changed direction and headed down to the gym for a fast workout. Upon entering the changing room, I was assaulted by the body odor of others that had worked out before me as I found my locker and changed to my preferred shorts and sleeveless top. The usual suspects were here for this time of day as I worked my way over to one of the Elliptical Trainers to start my full body cardio workout. Tapping my Link to the machine’s controls set my personal specs and stepped on as the machine adjusted to accommodate my desires.

20 minutes later, I was headed for the fresher to wash the sweat off before I ran up for lunch. 40 minutes after that, I was drifting off in my bed to the sounds of old Earth classical music playing softly in the background.

* * *

I stepped aboard the Naomi Maya and logged in before heading up to the twins’ quarters. The fresher was occupied when I arrived and it looked like only one of the twins was there as I headed for it. I stripped off my clothing before I slipped into the head, followed by me admiring my girlfriend washing her hair. I silently slipped into the fresher and startled her.

“Marc! You’re early.” She exclaimed as I pulled her against me for a kiss.

“Yes.” Was all I said as I shifted to washing her body and she did mine. Once we were dried, I picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. Laid her carefully where I wanted her before lowering myself on top.

“Love you, my boyfriend.” She said as her hands moved across my body as our lips met. Eyes closed, I nudged my implant to life and set the blocks I wanted to contain her implant from slipping into my mind before I allowed my feelings to leak to Camile. Her body stiffened, and she twisted her face away from me as her hands grabbed my head. I felt the fingers move around until she found the unnatural bump behind my left ear.

“Marc?” Camile asked softly.

“Will you let me in?” I whispered my question. She closed her eyes, and I felt her implant open to mine. I lowered my forehead to hers as her eyes opened and I allowed the sharing of my feelings with her. “Now there will be no doubt in your mind that I do indeed love you and Roman.” I said as I lowered my lips to hers and let her feel everything I felt in the moment as I made love to her.

“I’ve never felt this before, Marc.” She paused as she explored what she was feeling. I felt her push against my blocks. “You can control what others can do to you?” She asked, surprised. I nodded as I shifted my body and slipped my dick inside of her. Watching as her eyes rolled back into her head as she moaned. Both vocally and mentally. My entire body responded in kind as the feelings I felt were released into her and hers back to me.

“I had some basic training on how to keep my implant from being invaded. You can communicate with me and exchange feelings.” I said, as my body slowly moved with my thrusts into her. Hands gripped my ass and yanked on the next thrust. Driving me hard into her. I felt the pain, the desire, the dripping need to feel more as Camile moaned below me. By the time we finished, I had exhausted myself. Both physically and mentally. The tired, sated look on Camile’s face told me she felt the same as I lifted her and carried her to the head and into the fresher for another shower. We had disconnected our implants once we orgasmed. Our motions were slow. Our kisses were passionate as we finished up and headed back for the bed. Where Camile laid in my arms and we drifted off for a nap.

I felt the bed move as someone moved across it. The kiss on my lips told me who it was as I smiled into it. Opening my eyes, Roman smiled back at me as he moved off the bed and I slipped out from under Camile to follow.

“Hello my boyfriend.” I whispered enticingly as we entered the head and closed the door. “You know you have entirely too many clothes on.” He smiled at me as he undressed.

“How is our boyfriend today? Did you two have fun before I arrived?” Roman asked. My hand drifted up to his cheek when I cupped the side of it.

“Yes, we did. Just like we are going to now. As I display my love for my boyfriend, just like I did to my girlfriend.” I said, as I pushed him back into the fresher. Just like with Camile, we washed each other and kissed deeply before we headed to his bed. Just like with Camile, I opened my implant and allowed my feelings to tickle him as we kissed.

He jerked away in surprise. “Marc?”

“Relax and let me share my feelings with you, baby.” I said softly. I lowered down to touch my lips to his as he closed his eyes. Suddenly, I felt his feelings as they intermingled with mine. The sensation was just as explosive as it was with Camile. I fully understood his likes and dislikes as we touched, kissed, licked, and sucked each other’s bodies. Just like with Camile when I entered him, it was an explosion of pain, want, desire, and love. By the time we were finished, there was no doubt left in his mind when I say, ‘I love you,’ that I mean it.

Snuggled together after we showered again and returned to Camile’s bed so I could hold them both. We slept for an hour before my Link chimed to wake me for dinner. The twins stretched, as did I, before they climbed on top of me for a kiss. Which they shared my mouth with each other. Both tongues entered mine. I felt the two communicating before they tried to get me to join them. I sent out the mental equivalent of a shake of my head, No. Then I sent, later. I felt the disappointment but then they sent mental equivalent of, We love you too. Which I smiled into the kiss and sent back, Love you both more. They pulled away from me and the smiles they had were off the charts.

“Now, do the two of you understand? Even if we will not be mates. I still love you.” I asked softly, looking at each of them, and they nodded. “Good. Let’s go eat. I’m starving, and so is my implant.” Which caused them both to give me a knowing grin as they stood and presented their hands to me.

“We know Marc. We could feel your love. Your hunger. Your true feelings for us and how we make you feel,” Said Camile before Roman added, “And we felt how you feel when you are with us. How you make us feel when you are with us. Thank you for showing that to us, Marc. Our boyfriend.” When Roman finished, he lowered his head onto my shoulder and kissed my neck. “Are you sure we can’t, mate?” He asked with a smirk.

“I’m sure. I’m also sure that the two of you have Mate’s waiting for you, but they will have to wait until we tire of each other.” I said as I moved to my clothing and dressed.

Dinner was a pleasurable experience, as always. Our walk afterwards to one of the parks resulted in us laying together under a tree as we watched several kids playing tag. I felt Roman shift as he hugged me tighter. I kiss the top of his head before speaking, “I know, baby.” That was enough for Camile to intercede and reach across to gently place her hand on his shoulder. “Let him deal with it, Cam. He needs to be able to do it without you.” I said softly. Making her remove her hand.

“I know Marc. I understand that was one of the things you crossed off the list,” she said as she looked up at me. I turned to look down at her and kissed the top of her head.

“Yeah.” I dragged it out and continued to rub Roman’s back.

“If we change?” Roman whispered.

“It will be because I changed you, but I know. Now you need to change. You need to learn to be part of a couple. Not always going to your sister for help to understand.” I sighed as I felt his body tense. “You are loved by me, Roman. Use the knowledge and power of my love. Learn to work your own way through it.” I whispered back to him before I kissed the top of his head again. It took him 30 minutes before he tapped my implant, asking for inclusion. I opened myself to him and listened as we talked through our implants. Towards the end, I felt the kiss on my neck from Camile and her gentle nudge to head back to my quarters to make love again. I opened the implant and let her join our conversation as she suggested openly to the both of us to head down. It took Roman by surprise that I could do that and the questions started non stop about my implanted capabilities before I shushed them both and rose to my feet.

Shutting down my implant. “Enough talking, my loves. Let’s just go make love and get some sleep. I need to go back out in the morning.” I said softly as I pulled them both up into my sides and led them to my quarters.

Marc

ANS Star Dust

Moria Sector

Two weeks later, I was aboard the Comet Class vessel ANS Star Dust as we chased another pirate out of the asteroid belts into the waiting hands of my father and the three ship wing he had brought to the party. A cruiser was already boarding the other ship we had disabled 30 minutes before. I watched the Holotable as they maneuvered into position while I worked out my next jump sequence. It was unfortunate that this happened now as I am supposed to be two sectors away, pinning new rank insignias on three very special people in my life. But. Safety and security of our territory comes foremost down here in the Low Security Sectors of known space. Which is why Alexander Industrials can field three fleets if need be, but usually they are broken down into two to eight ship groupings. Useful for chasing pirates and showing the corporate flag around the sectors we have interests in. I sat back down in my seat before speaking.

“Helm. Next Jump sequence is up.”

“Aye Sa. Loaded and locked.”

“Very well. Jump in 5,4,3,2,1, Jump.” I relaxed as we hopped 20 kilometers and dropped out less than a quarter kilometer away from the last pirate.

The flashes coming through the forward viewport before it adjusted to filter them out, made me smile as I knew the ship that was almost the same size as us had no where’s near the same firepower or heavy shielding we had. The idea I had behind the Comet Class was to create a knife fighter. Something to pound enemy vessels into submission at close quarters in asteroid belts. With that comes the need for staying power. Our shields were the equivalent of a light cruiser. Bring us into a proximity, like strike fighter range, and the true pluses of this design shine, but we couldn’t fight a long range engagement. I shrugged to myself. Every tool has its limitations.

After we peeled off and moved out of the asteroids, I continued us on our way to the Humboldt Sector. Taking only a few jumps to get us there, but still almost four hours late. That will have to do. Shock was the looks I got from the twins when I told them I was going to visit the triad for a few days. We spent an hour talking about that and the implications of it. In the end, they understood what was going to happen and how it didn’t affect us. Looking up after the last Jump I smiled as I told the Helm to put us alongside after the Captain had the Comm’s Officer tell them we were here. Taking a moment, I looked ANS Caelestis Anastassia over carefully. Always liking how the design came out. If you didn’t know where to look, you would actually think it was a real freighter.

“You stand relieved Sa Alexander.” Said the voice from behind me.

“I stand relieved Captain. Thank you for the transport and training time I was able to get in on the way out.” Which made her laugh.

“You are most welcome. It’s always more lively when you are around. Are you sailing back on the Caelestis Anastassia or are we swinging back through to pick you up?”

“They are dropping me off over at Weissman Station in two days. I’ll meet my grandparents there for a lift back down the Pipe. Thank you for asking, though.” I said as I shook her hand and left.

20 minutes later, I was aboard the Ghost Fleet ship ANS Caelestis Anastassia and headed for my cabin. As I suspected. I already had visitors, and I wasn’t even there to receive them. I chuckled as I opened the hatch and found the triad waiting for me.

“Why hello everyone?” I said as I released my gravtrunk and opened my arms. Janek, Hugo and Rory stepped into my group embrace. Each giving and receiving a kiss from me. “How are my past loves doing today?”

“You’re late.” Said Rory with a smirk.

“Maybe we should spank you?” Added Hugo. Which made me snicker. Janek just smiled at me and tapped his insignia.

“I see you have received your promotion. How does it feel to be the Executive Officer, Senior Lieutenant Wojact?”

“Was it me or you?”

“It was you. Just like when you went to fighter training.” I replied, and he kissed me again. “Miss you three, but you all have new adventures ahead. Sorry I couldn’t make it here in time for the promotion ceremony.” I said as I pulled away from the three of them and moved my gravtrunk to the bedroom before pulling up the menu on the dining table. “Shall we eat and catch up?” Rory eyed me suspiciously.

“What would you like to catch up with, Marc? You know our every move.” Then Rory’s expression changed to curiosity as he worked out possible answers. I waited until I saw the grin appear before he spoke. “The twins said you could sleep with me?” I nodded.

“Yes Rory. You get another night, with me.” I had just enough time to brace myself as he crashed into me. Lips covering mine in a passionate kiss as Hugo and Janek laughed.

* * *

The next few months, Roman and Camile too had changed. Becoming less dependent on each other. Our love making was exceptional as always and we stayed connected twice individually and once as a trio during said love making sessions.

“You realize you have set the bar extremely high for our future boyfriends and even our mates,” Said Roman as Camile nodded her agreement.

“I know. You deserve the best, and I just made sure you will have it.” I said with a smirk.

“Does this mean the end of us?” Camile asked tentatively.

“Not really, but I have my Captain’s Boards coming up in just over two months. I’ll be spending a lot of time studying and training with my sister as well as with other members of my family. Once I turn sixteen, I will be taking numerous exams to secure my qualifications. And my Birthingday celebration has been postponed to two weeks after, so I may appear in Captain’s Stars.” I answered.

“Really?” Asked Roman. I nodded. That was what I told my parents I wanted to do so that I could be congratulated for my 16th and my Jr Captain’s Insignia at the same time. With all the various medals I will have after that two weeks of testing.

I moved to the floor to ceiling viewport as I pulled away from them and turned to face them. Slowly I reached out and lifted Camile’s hand and removed the ring from her left hand and placed it on her right. I followed the same procedure with Roman before I spoke to both of them.

“I will be busy, and you deserve to be able to date without fear of angering me. I said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love you. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, but you are free now. I will always be your friend. Willing still to date you when we are free. Even if it is just one of you because the other is dating someone else. Never forget, I love each of you.” I said as I pulled them both in tight for a kiss.

“Does this mean you will not be walking us around the station anymore?” Asked Camile with a smirk.

“Yes, I will. Every chance I get. Just so I can tell everyone you are available now.” I didn’t even get to finish as Roman broke out laughing and she hit me. Honestly hit me. Hard too. I am sure it’s going to leave a mark.

“Does that mean we don’t get any lovings tonight?” Asked Roman. I let the grin slowly lift the corners of my mouth as I reached out with my implant to both of them at once. They let me in and I fed them a scene that included all of our feelings, as I had recorded it as a test of my implant. It was us making love together as a triad linked by our implants. The sensations that came back through the implant before I closed it off confirmed what I wanted tonight.

“Did that answer your question, Roman?” I asked innocently, as he had to adjust himself and gave me the stink eye.

“Yes.” He whispered out hoarsely.

Taking each one under arm, I headed for the bedroom. Making sure each was well and truly aware that just because we were not dating anymore that we would still have lovings when we could.

It wasn’t until two weeks later when I was able to catch up with them again. That turned out to be a surprise as I was going to come back down from Vestas Station with them on an overnight. I lucked out that I was out with my sister on patrol and got her to drop me there after I confirmed with the Malachi family they would be available and willing to transport me down the Pipe to Low Point Station.

A fast dinner on the ship and off to their rooms for a rather enjoyable night of reconnecting with my two loving friends. Pillow talk was fun too.

“So. Who is chasing the two of you now that you are free?” I asked. My eyes twinkled as I waited.

“Apparently everyone thinks we are still with you and are terrified of pissing you off,” Said Roman with a lopsided grin. Which made me snicker before Camile continued, “You asked the Cohens to broadcast that advertisement around the region. Didn’t you?” Her eyes twinkled too, and I knew I was caught.

“Yeah. I was protecting my interests. Marking my territory. Letting it be known you were mine as I made my decision.” I tilted my head to one side. “Should I post a horrible break up story to reverse the effects of that?”

“No. I think we have it handled. Word is slowly spreading that we are just friends now.” Said Roman tiredly. He still had that twinkle in his eyes, though.

“Damn.” I deadpanned and Camile smacked me as Roman hugged me tight while laughing into my neck.

By midafternoon of the next day, I was giving my final hugs and kisses to the two of them before I left the ship to meet my crew at Mini Borer. Another three-day trip and I should be fine for credits in the next few weeks.

I wasn’t even in the pilot’s seat yet when Rachel started the questions. Obviously, she and Tom had been here long enough to get settled in and bring the ship to life. Brandon and Seiko arrived just before me. I rolled my eyes and smiled as I turned over departure to Brandon as he settled into his seat. I moved mine back and spun it around to face Rachel.

“It was terrible. They were crying and everything else as they accused me of sleeping with Tom and you.” I said with the straightest face I could muster. Tom sprayed out his drink and I felt the Mini Borer take an unscheduled shift to port a few meters before I heard Brandon say, “Sorry.”

Rachel’s eyes bugged out and her chin dropped before her mouth slammed shut and she threw a clipboard at me as I roared out a laugh.

“Really, Marc?!” Rachel exclaimed, exasperated.

“No. We just went back to being friends with benefits, as I decided it wasn’t fair to make them wait on me for the next few months.” I said sincerely. Still trying not to laugh over the joke, I pulled on them.

“No problems?” She asked, shocked.

“Nope. They know I love them and that will continue. If they are still single, we’ll have sex. If not, we don’t. No problems. All I did was switch my ring from the left hand to their right.” I said as I grinned at her, holding up my right hand and wiggling my fingers to show off the ring.

“It’s beautiful, but what happened to the list?” She asked.

I shrugged. “They didn’t pass. I didn’t pass. There were a few tears over that, but they understood in the end. Just because I don’t think they are mate material doesn’t mean they are not loved.” I said as I spun my chair back around and slid into position while I looked at the scans and probe data for the field we were heading to. In minutes, I shifted a course to Brandon and waited as he moved us into position.

Since this was the first time using the new Mining Lasers, I took my time setting them up before I loosed the first beams onto an asteroid. 5 minutes later, I was letting out a low whistle at the amount of material we could pull in with the new Mining Lasers.

“They are like a 17 percent increase. Maybe 19 percent once they warm up fully?” Asked Tom from behind me.

“That sounds about right or what I am seeing. Might be able to get 23 percent out of it if I am lucky.” I said as I watched the different screens. I shrugged. “We’ll figure it out in a few days when I work out the credit vouchers.”

“Where did you get them? I thought they were too expensive.” Tom asked.

“Bargain pricing from someone who owed me a favor.” I replied, as I tapped in some new calculations. I smiled as I looked at the report. Leaning to one side, and pointed. Tom leaned in to look.

“Really?”

“Apparently so. The final numbers will tell the true story.” I said as I stood after my eyes made one last pass over the screens and headed for the Galley. Tom was behind me.

“Everything is good with the twins. Are they going to date?” He asked.

I shrugged. “They will at some point. Probably waiting for a few months. Most likely until after my Birthingday Celebration.” I looked at him over my shoulder. “Did you confirm yet?” I asked.

He had to think. “I have to check with my parents to see if they did or not. If not. I will just confirm for myself.” I nodded as I punched out what I wanted for dinner.