Happy Holidays Everyone! I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for reading my stories, leaving comments, voting in the polls I create, and generally being amazing people! You've made it so fun and rewarding to share my stories here, and I am thankful that I have an audience here on the forum! I also wanted to thank you all for being a wonderful presence for me this year. As many of you know, over the summer, I was dealing with a lot in terms of my dad and family. To the point that I had to put my story on hiatus for a few weeks until things calmed down. The messages of support were beyond amazing. I mentioned that I was adjusting to a "New Normal". That continues to be true as we move into the holidays. So, I wanted to write these little holiday themed vignettes as a thank you to you all, for your continued kind words, continued readership, continued support!
This is the first of three planned chapters. Each chapter will focus on one of the couples introduced in my Weekendverse Stories! Slight spoilers for those that are not caught up (Sorry)! First up is Connor and Liam! Hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays to you all!
Part 1: Under the Tree
Liam stared at his red-haired boyfriend, his dream hunk. He often stole these little glances, savoring every moment that Connor filled his vision. There were times he still couldn’t believe his luck in finding this wonderful man. They’d only been dating for a few months now, but Liam was already convinced that he and Connor were meant to be.
And he’d never felt that way about any of his previous relationships. Richard had been so clinical and distant, Devin had been borderline emotionally abusive. It had taken Liam a long time to overcome the twisted up feelings both men had caused him. In the moment, things had always seemed fine, even with Peter screaming that it wasn’t. It was only with time and distance that Liam was able to unpack everything and begin to move on.
And Connor being utterly amazing certainly helped. Helped a lot. Helped more than Liam could ever properly repay.
They were sitting on the floor of Connor’s living room. The personal trainer’s townhouse had been sparsely decorated for Christmas. A tree of course, though a small artificial one that fit well in the space, was nestled in the corner. Ornaments that had been clearly and cleverly picked out by Connor’s friends and family hung from the evergreen boughs. Dozens of ornaments depicted Santa, his elves, or his reindeer working out, lifting weights, or riding exercise bikes. One pair had become Liam’s favorite. One showed Rudolph running on a treadmill, chasing a carrot dangling in front of him. The other was similar, but replaced Santa on the treadmill chasing a plate of cookies.
There were other ornaments too, but most fit into the fitness theme. A protein powder ornament from Peter, a car ornament that looked bizarrely similar to Connor’s SUV, decked out in lights and with a tree strapped to the hood, a gift from Markus. There were a few sentimental ornaments as well, including a picture of Connor with his grandmother, a handful of pipe cleaner candy canes that Connor had made as a kid, and a picture of baby Connor being held by his parents. All of them sported flaming red hair.
The rest of Connor’s house was not as beautifully decorated, however. By the hunk’s own admission, he didn’t put too much stock in decorating. Except the tree. No stockings hung over the fireplace, no cutesy Christmas throw pillows or blankets dotted the furniture, no boughs of holly or strings of lights hung across the walls. But Liam didn’t care. He couldn’t stop smiling.
Because their relationship was still “new”, no matter how they both felt about it, they had both agreed to not subject each other to meeting the families over the holidays. There’d be plenty of time for that going forward. Because of that, they were exchanging their gifts for each other this weekend, before departing to spend Christmas with their own families.
They had gotten each other a couple small items to begin with. Connor gifted Liam a beautiful silk tie, and new hiking boots. “Gotta get you on the trail with me soon.” He’d said.
Liam eagerly watched Connor unwrap a fitness and lean living focused cookbook, and a coupon for some new floor coverings for his car. Liam blushed. He was never very good at gift giving. He was hoping to make up for it with his last gift.
He slid the wrapped box towards Connor, who eyed it. “I hope everything fits.” Liam said. “I can exchange it for a better fit, no charge. I saved the email and everything!”
Connor chuckled. “I’m sure it’ll be fine.” the redhead wasted no time in tearing into the gift. He opened the package and held up the contents. “Oh… OH Liam!” His face lit up.
In his hand was a leather vest. “There’s more.” Liam said, fishing into the box and holding up a leather wristband. “Again, if they don’t fit I can send-mmmmmm!” Connor’s mouth cut him off.
“This is great!” Connor said when he broke off the kiss. “And it will go perfectly with what I got you…” His expression darkened, but he continued to smile as he passed his own wrapped box towards his smaller boyfriend. He half watched as Liam began to unwrap his gift, holding up the vest and checking the size.
Liam was more careful in removing the paper than Connor had been with his gift. He pulled the paper off and tossed it to one side, then slowly opened the box. He wasn’t sure what to expect given Connor’s ominous comment. He wasn’t wrong though, his gift did match perfectly with the vest and wristband. However, it only made Liam’s blush deepen as he freed the gift from the box.
Liam held up a mess of leather straps and buckles, all connected, but some curved, and ending in what looked like two leather cuffs, one resting above the other. “What… what is this?”
Connor winked. “Want to give it a spin?” Liam nodded. “Then, clear a space, and strip.”
Liam did as commanded, placing their other, more innocent gifts on the coffee table and pushing the boxes and discard wrapping paper off to one side. Then he quickly stripped out of his pajamas, the basic black sweatpants and shirt landing on the couch. He hesitated a moment before losing his underwear as well.
“God, Liam, you look so sexy.” Connor said as he stood, holding the gift in his hands. He silently guided Liam into a kneeling position and stood behind and above his model. Connor gently placed the main leather strap, the one that had the largest buckle, along Liam’s spine. The top of the strap rested at the base of his neck. Two smaller straps formed a Y shape at the top, but only for a moment. Connor took both straps and pulled them down over Liam’s shoulders, then quickly looped them underneath Liam’s armpits and around to Liam’s back. There the straps were buckled along the main one, making an anchor of leather. Connor pulled Liam’s arms back and buckled his wrists into the waiting cuffs, right on top, left on the bottom. All buckles were secured and tightened, then Connor moved forward to look at his boyfriend. “How does that feel?”
Liam shook his arms and torso, checking his captor’s handiwork. The leather was strong, secure, and extremely comfortable. “Amazing…” Liam moaned. He felt his erection stirring, and Connor saw it too.
“Well, I think it’s safe to say you like this gift.” Connor leaned in to kiss Liam again. “Now, wait here while I go try on my gifts and get a few things.”
Liam almost told him not to take too long, but he thought better of it. Connor had a frustrating habit of making Liam wait once the smaller man was restrained. It was incredibly frustrating, and inconsiderate, and… fucking hot. As much as Liam hated waiting for his cruel boyfriend, it worked to build excitement for when Connor did reappear.
And indeed, the redhead did make Liam wait. A torturous ten minutes passed before Liam heard Connor walking down the stairs. And turning the corner into the living room, Connor was a vision. His harness, leather pants, and black boots all perfectly matched his new wristband and leather vest. The vest did fit him well, highlighting his impressive pecs, and enticingly hiding the man’s sides and back. Connor adjusted the wristband before putting on the pair of leather gloves that he’d taken from Santiago.
“Connor…” Liam gasped. “You look… amazing!” Liam strained against the restraints keeping his hands locked behind him. He didn’t dare move from his kneeling position, but he wanted so desperately to be close to his boyfriend. To feel him, touch him.
“And you look amazing too, Li.” Connor repeated, stepping up to his waiting toy. “Just missing a few things to make you perfect.” He held up a black leather collar. Liam nodded, then helpfully froze so Connor could place it around his neck. The leather gloved fingers expertly worked to fasten the collar just snug enough so Liam would continually feel its presence. “Last thing.”
Connor held up the now familiar leather pecker gag. It had quickly become Liam’s favorite. Connor insisted that Liam looked better with a big ball gag, but this one was Liam’s preferred method of being silenced, especially for those longer bondage sessions. Liam silently opened his mouth, accepting the gag without complaint.
When everything had been buckled, tightened, and checked over, Liam hummed contentedly into the leather. This is where he wanted to be. Always.
Connor smiled down at his wrapped and strapped boyfriend. “I know I have to let you go eventually, but until then, I plan on making the most of this gift in front of me. I love you, Liam.”
“Hi hmmmmv ummmmm tmmmmmmu!” Liam cooed.
Connor guided Liam’s head until the model’s face smashed against the leather clad crotch of the personal trainer. Without prompting, Liam closed his eyes and began to inhale the mingling scents of leather, sweat, and pre-cum. Connor was excited too. Gloved hands explored Liam’s shoulders, chest, back, hair, any part of the man that was within reach and not hidden behind leather straps.
But soon, Connor wanted more. Liam did too. As he continued to rub against his boyfriend’s crotch, the zipper sounded, and soon, the beast was freed. “Are you ready, Liam?”
“MMMMHMMM!” Liam nodded, nuzzling.
“Merry Christmas, Li.”
What a hot scene [mention]gag1195[/mention]! 
! Your stories never disappoint and they are ideal for getting us in a (kinky) Christmas mood! Can't wait for the third and final story featuring the undeniable stars of Weekendverse, Peter and Markus. Merry Christmas, everyone 
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