The Fifty-Three Year Old Virgin - 8. The Gym Is Good for Body and Soul 

The same day Walter had gone to his parents’ home to find his high school yearbook and, hopefully, business card of thirty-five years earlier, José called Father Andrzej.

Later that day in Andrzej’s office, Father Andrzej responded, “Your phone call requesting a meeting was a surprise - a happy surprise, unless you are here to tell me there is a problem with our new security system.”

José replied, “No problems with your security. This visit is purely personal. I want to discuss one of your parishioners. I’m sure you remember our earlier conversation when I told you about my relationship with Manuel. Since I lost the love of my life, I have had no desire to get involved with any other man. That was until recently. I don’t know why, but a man, very different than other men in my life, has sparked my interest. He is Walter Jackson. While I would like to know if he is interested in men, I don’t expect you to give me any intimate information. If he is openly gay and not in the closet, I am sure you would be comfortable confirming his lifestyle. I assume he has never spoken anti-gay, homophobic comments publically. Without giving confidential information, what can you tell me about Walter?”

“As you know, Walter is a quiet guy whom some might consider shy. However, once you get to know him, he is very open and honest. Also, obviously he is very competent. Truthfully, I do not know if he is gay, straight, or confused. I am giving you information that is general knowledge when I tell you he has never married. Actually, I have never seen him interact with a man or woman except in a very professional way. That is how he appears. Is there another side to him? I honestly do not know.”

Father Andrzej continued, “I will share something about his life that maybe I shouldn’t. I would not tell you this if I did not trust you to keep it totally confidential. As we discussed during our first conversation, I am in a longtime relationship with Blake, St. Mary’s music director. If I were not a priest of a Roman Catholic Church, Blake and I would be married, husband and husband. Unfortunately, Blake and I had no place to share our love on an intimate basis. We cannot be friendly in the rectory where I live, as I share it with a retired priest and occasional visitors. There is also a part-time housekeeper who comes and goes at different times. We cannot have quality time at Blake’s home, as he lives with his mother who rarely leaves the house. One afternoon a few weeks ago, Walter, as a member of the Finance Committee entered the locked church to pick-up material in the Church office. He accidentally discovered Blake and me sharing our love. I am sure you know what I mean. I, of course, was devastated. If he reported our indiscretion to the Bishop, not only could my future at St. Mary’s be in jeopardy, but my visa giving me permission to be in the USA could be at risk. Soon after that incident, I met with Walter to discuss the situation and ask for his understanding. His response was amazing. He was totally sympathetic with our situation. He suggested that Blake and I meet at his home when he was not there for our spiritual meetings. Since then, at least once a week, Blake and I have private time together. So, while I cannot tell you Walter’s orientation, I can tell you he is very gay tolerant. You can draw your own conclusion.”

Father Andrzej purposely left out the discovery that Walter jerked off in the hall while spying. He also did not relate Walter’s comment that he was envious of his and Blake’s togetherness.

Chief José thanked Andrzej for his comments. He also, assumed Andrzej was aware of Walter’s spying in the hall while jerking off, as he had seen the action while reviewing the new security camera.

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The following Monday morning, as Walter walked down the hall of the Town Hall, Chief José joined him. They were on their way to the monthly meeting of department heads with the mayor. The group sat at a large table. José chose a seat directly across from Walter. Although there were no pressing items, the mayor, as usual, rambled on about matters that, in Walter’s opinion, should have been discussed one-on-one with various department heads. More than once during the meeting, Walter thought Chief José was staring at him. At first, Walter assumed it was caused by boredom as the mayor babbled. The third time he realized the Chief was looking, Walter stared back and smiled. The Chief smiled back. They both kept their eyes focused on the other until each looked away, somewhat embarrassed. Polite people did not stare at each other. After the meeting José approached Walter, “You sure seem happy today. Did you have a good weekend?”

Walter replied, “I ran into a guy I had not seen since high school over thirty years ago. I actually enjoyed reminiscing (as he thought to himself, getting and giving blow jobs and more!).”

José continued “You are fortunate. Every time I run into one of my high school buddies, within five minutes I wonder why I could have been friends with him or her. By the way, would you have some free time this afternoon? I have a personal question.”

Since his arrival in Long River, Chief José had considered Walter, the Finance Director, to be a competent, friendly guy. He had never thought of this quiet man as someone he would want to socialize with. However, since seeing the scene in the church hall of Walter jerking-off as he spied on something in the chapel changed José’s perspective of him. The action of a guy jerking-off was definitely interesting. Seeing a guy with a big dick jerking was more interesting. While José had never been a size queen, Walter’s dick surely was eye-catching. José’s thoughts went beyond cock. This man was not the introvert, someone you would not notice in a crowd, that he had previously pictured. José wanted to get to know him better. While he was not necessarily looking for a ‘friend with benefits,’ that would be a major plus to a friendship. However, socializing with a guy was one thing; having a sexual relationship with someone you worked with could be messy or it could be wonderful. José set out on a mission. First, he would get to know Walter better. If they became social friends, who knows what might happen? Then José chastised himself for wondering how Walter would appear naked. At the meeting that morning he had been mentally undressing him. More than once he had been caught ogling him.

Walter looked forward to the Chief’s visit that afternoon. He had been both disturbed and intrigued by their eye contact at the morning meeting. Then, Walter chastised himself for wondering how the Chief would appear naked as the two had a brief moment of intense eye contact. As he started to bone-up while sitting at his desk, the man of his erotic thoughts appeared at the door.

“Hey, come in, have a seat. Your smiling face is a welcome distraction to problems with the water department budget.”

José began, “Sorry to interrupt your work. If you have time, I’d like to discuss life in our charming town. You were born and raised here. Even after I’ve been here a few years, I still feel like an outsider.”

Walter smiled, “You are a welcome distraction. As long as we appear to be discussing serious town issues, you have me for as long as you want.”

“OK, here is my first question. If you don’t mind, what do you, as a single guy, do for fun here in Long River?”

Walter chuckled, “Well, as you have most likely noticed, I am a quiet guy. It doesn’t take much to float my boat. You, being a big-city guy must find life here somewhat boring.”

José replied, “Growing up in a big city with all its hustle and bustle is not necessarily exciting. Actually, I wanted to get away from that. I probably could have been hired by the police force of a Connecticut city. But I wanted completely out of city life. While I am extremely satisfied with my life here in Long River, I just wonder if I am missing anything.”

Walter continued, “At least three mornings a week, I work out at V&V (Vim and Vigor) Fitness Center. While I was not a jock in high school, I now play in a softball league in the summer, and pick-up basketball with a group of forty-plus guys most Saturday mornings. Days I don’t go to the gym, I run. As a member of the Lion’s Club, I get involved in various civic activities, including our booth at the Long River Fair in September. I have attended St. Mary’s Church my entire life and help out with some of their outreach projects. Once a week, I have dinner with my parents, either at their home, or I treat them at a restaurant. My dad and I go to a few UConn Men’s Basketball games, Hartford Yard Goats Double-A baseball games, and at least one Red Sox game in Boston every season. That my friend, is my exciting life.”

“Sounds interesting. I never pictured you as a jock playing basketball and softball. With that, your gym happenings and running, you certainly take care of your body. I must admit, I have gotten complacent with mine. I should give the gym a try. I played intermural basketball in high school. I certainly qualify as forty-plus.”

Walter suggested, “If you want to checkout V&V, we could go there after work.”

José smiled, “It is easy to decide to join a gym - tomorrow, always tomorrow. I should not put it off. It would be great if you took me there. Today after work would be perfect.”

Upon entering V&V, Walter introduced José to the manager and a tour was arranged. Brendan, their tour guide, briefly explained the availability and use of various pieces of equipment in the main area. He pointed out that there were machines for weight and muscle control as well as cardio exercise. There were also racquet / handball courts, a room for classes, such as yoga and Zumba, a basketball court, a room full of bikes for spin classes, and a pool with lap lanes. José noted the range of people using the equipment - teenagers to elderly, men and women, fit and flabby, and various races and ethnicities, including a few Hispanic guys like himself. The sweaty bodies of fit men caught José’s eyes. In the weightlifting area, he keenly observed a man on his back lifting while a friend spotted. He could see the pecs and abs of the lifter ripple through the thin tank top. What amazed him most was that this man with a trim beard, bushy eyebrows, and a long hair style, had nude arm pits. He had never considered that a man, other than a porn actor, would shave his pits. What else about men would he learn at V&V? He then imagined himself lifting weights with Walter’s sweaty body standing over him as a spotter.

Brendan then took him to the locker room. As Brendan explained the use of lockers, to José’s dismay, the men in various stages of undress were out of shape. Then, to his joy, a man entered through a door at the end of the room who was fit and totally naked. He strolled into the locker room with a towel slung over his shoulder shamelessly displaying his body. José assessed him to be about his age. But that was the only comparison with himself. This white guy had a muscular body, full chest, narrow waist, and a perfectly formed cock swinging over low hanging balls. His body was totally hairless including a shaved head except for a neatly trimmed thatch of red hair crowning his masterpiece. José hoped he had not been caught ogling. He did not want to be classified as a creepy voyeur. Out of the corner of his eye, he observed that Walter was also checking out Mr. Ginger. The dick swinger casually scratched his balls as he and Brendan had a brief conversation. He then proceeded to his locker. Turning, he leaned over to reach into a lower locker displaying a perfectly rounded smooth ass. While José had been fairly certain he would join V&V, this piece of middle-aged eye candy confirmed his decision.

They then walked through the door from which the swinging dick had entered. It led to a bathroom, a sauna, and showers. The shower area consisted of a hall with five private showers stalls on each side. There was a shower curtain at each stall. As he observed the shower area a teenager with a towel tightly wrapped around his waist open a curtain and stepped out. Looking into the sauna, he saw three seated men. While it was difficult to see through the glass of the door, he noted two wore towels with each looking at his phone while the third sat naked with his legs spread fully exposing himself. Unfortunately, he was unable to discern the age, fitness, or dick detail of any of the men.

At the conclusion of the tour, José and Brendan sat at a desk and discussed the specifics of joining, while Walter, in his office-casual clothes, used a couple pieces of exercise equipment. José completed the paperwork and was officially a member of V&V Fitness.

As Walter and José walked out of the fitness center, they made a date to meet there at 6:30 the following morning. Walter offered to assist José as he used various pieces of exercise equipment for the first time. As they said their goodbyes, each had the same thought, ‘Will we get naked together and hopefully sweat with each other in the sauna? Hope my dick behaves!’