Tenement Funster

Bijou and Bottoming

"I hope it's good news..."  Roger said encouragingly as Brian watched him dressing for work.  

"Me too..."  Brian replied.  He pulled on his house slippers and reached for a jumper as Roger adjusted his shirt in the waist of his trousers.  Looking at himself in the full length mirror.  Frowning at how snug his clothes were.  He had enjoyed the holidays too much.

"Call me and let me know..."  Roger requested.  Pulling his shirt out a little more to cover his slight pooch.  

"I will..." Brian nodded as he walked from their bedroom to the toilet.

Roger put on his watch and walked to the kitchen.  Taking the last sip of his tea and then rinsing his cup.  He put his keys in his pocket and then went for his coat as Brian padded into the kitchen.  Pleased to find Roger had left the kettle on for him.

"I'm off..."  Roger announced.  Brian poured himself a cup of tea and left it on the counter.  Walking to meet Roger halfway and sharing a slow sweet kiss.

"Enjoy your first day back..."  Brian told him.  

"Thanks..."  Roger replied and walked out the door.  Brian returned to his cup of tea and checked the time on the kitchen clock.  He would have some tea and toast and read the morning paper and then give his boss, Gordon, a call.

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"Good morning!"  Freddie called out as Roger stepped into the shop.  Roger smiled at his friend and boss.

"Morning Freddie..."  he said brightly as he began pulling off his coat.  Heading towards the back of the shop.  Freddie took a sip of his mug of tea.

"Did you drive in?"  Freddie questioned.  Curious if Roger planned to drive to work now since he acquired a fancy new car.

"No..."  Roger replied.  "It's too hard to find a place to park around here everyday..."  he advised.  "Plus...I need the exercise..."  Roger admitted.  Patting his stomach as Freddie set his cup down.

"Too much Christmas cheer?" Freddie asked him.  Roger sighed and walked to the back to hang up his coat.

"Yes..."  Roger confirmed.  "My trousers are a bit too snug..."  he confessed as he returned and lifted his shirt lip to show his boss.  Freddie, in turn, lifted his own to reveal his were also tight fitting.

"I think we're both having salads for lunch today..."  Freddie advised.  They both laughed lightly at their dilemma.  

"Soup maybe..."  Roger proposed.  "It is a bit cold for a salad..."  he regarded.  

"Broth based only dear..."  Freddie countered as Roger went to get his own cup of tea.  

"When will you know how we did for December?"  Roger inquired as he stirred some milk into his tea.  

"The accountant should get me a report by next week..."  Freddie responded.  "He wasn't back from the holidays until today..."  he advised.  

"I hope it's good news for you..."  Roger proffered.   Freddie smiled at him.

"I do too..." he replied.  "Speaking of news...when does Brian find out about his job?"  Freddie inquired.

"He was calling today..."  Roger advised.  

"Fingers crossed!"  Freddie told him encouragingly.  Holding up a hand with his fingers in such a manner.

"Yes...he really likes working there..."  Roger remarked.   He then thought of John not being in their midst any longer.     "I guess John is starting the hunt for something new today?"  he then asked his friend.