Tenement Funster

Bohemian Rhapsody...

"My friend in Paris said the weather will be cooler there..."  Freddie informed Roger as they rode in the car to the airport.  

"I packed a coat..."  Roger responded as Freddie watched him light a cigarette.  Admiring how sexy the blond looked with the cigarette between his lips.

"Good...you'll need it..."  Freddie commented as he continued watching Roger.  "So you've never been abroad?"  he questioned.  Roger shook his head as he exhaled some smoke.

"No...just stuck here..."  Roger answered.  "I suppose you've been all over Europe..."  Roger remarked as Freddie smiled.  He had been lots of places.

"Yes...I've seen a lot of the continent..."  Freddie confirmed as he gestured with his hand.  "And beyond..."  he added.  Roger appeared curious.

"Where else have you been?"  he asked as Freddie tapped his fingers on the armrest of the backseat.  

"Pretty much everywhere..."  Freddie told him.  "My family traveled a lot due to the family import  business..."  he explained.  "My father took me many places over the years..."  he advised.   

"What was your favorite place to visit?"  Roger asked with great curiosity.  Freddie formed a sentimental expression.

"Probably Japan..."  he replied.  "I love the culture and the art....it's my favorite.."  Freddie smiled broadly at his companion as he reached over and touched the silk scarf around Roger's neck.  "I see you have a taste for Asian design as well..."  he implied.  Roger grinned at him.

"It was a gift from my boyfriend...I love the birds..."  Roger divulged.  Freddie admired the quality of the scarf.

"Your boyfriend has good taste...."  Freddie complimented.   "In clothes and men..."  he remarked.  Roger liked that Freddie seemed impressed with him so far.  It kept his hopes up for a real future working for him.  

"Thanks..."  Roger replied.

"I hope to travel to Japan soon to purchase some things for the shop..."  he stated.  Roger's eyes went wide as he fantasized going other places with Freddie.  Being able to travel the world with him for the shop business.  He wasn't sure these future trips included him though. 

"I would love to see the world!"  Roger confessed as Freddie smiled at him.  The older man patted his arm.

"I hope you can...of course...some places aren't as friendly as others..."  he remarked.  Roger got his meaning.  Not every country was as open to homosexuals.  He knew that.  

"Have you been to New York?"  Roger asked him next. 

"Of course I have!"  Freddie responded; sounding like it was an obvious thing.  "I've been going to New York since before I can remember..."  he stated.  "A wonderful city chocked full of people from all over the world!"  he told his new friend.  

"I'd love to go there someday..."  Roger dreamed out loud.  Freddie leaned in closer to Roger and gave him an encouraging look.

"Do well with me and I guarantee you a trip there within the year..."  Freddie assured him.

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The men arrived at the airport and checked in for their flight.  Roger felt excited as they walked to the gate and he anticipated his first airplane ride.  He hadn't told Freddie had he never flown anywhere.  He figured Freddie probably knew it, but wasn't treating him like to he was too green.  Roger followed his lead as they got up to board the flight and found their seats.  It was a smaller plane and there wasn't a first class section.  He was a bit disappointed by it but was still amazed to be buckling his belt for his first flight.