Chariot Races Chapter 1
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Octavius Messala and Judah Ben-Hur were for all appearances a typical pair of high-born youths with all the fiery confidence burning within. Presently in their fifteenth year, they were both experienced chariot racers and the two were involved in activities that keep them at the peak of physical prowess. As their differing roots would have it, they had truly little privacy and their growing intimate life had endured a sting in the truth that Messala would always be Roman above all. That is why Judah was looking forward immensely to their planned weekend excursion alone to the track for the races. His hope was that there would be some memorable moments away from the racetrack as well as when they would view the action.
The brotherhood between them was still iron forged as their clandestine one, if discreet to an extent, when it would be sparked. The constantly enveloping draw Judah had to contend with most of all. He would also have been eager to share in the adventures Messala often spoke about with such pride. As Judah would come to find out on their day at the races, so would Messala.
Messala is 5'5", has the short dark hair common to many a youthful Roman, and brown eye. His slim figure proof of his Patrician roots and he has a very desirable and appealing ass. He kept his body hair trimmed short as he knew how Judah would often gaze on him when at the bathhouse. Judah equaled him in height with wavy golden blonde hair and blue eyes. Messala himself also returned his friends admiration, seeing his well-endowed cock, cut, slender, and trimmed short.
They both had lessons to complete on the day arranged when they were heading the racetrack and had long ride to get there. Without sparring a moment, they went directly out to the track to see the various competitors and look about the traveling caravan stalls. The ride up to the track was liberating and satisfying but after the grudging day they had Judah was not holding out much hope there would be any exciting drama that night after they returned to the family residence. When they arrived back at the Ben-Hur household, they learned there was a problem with one of the rooms which caused Miriam to have to move them to another room adding more frustration to their already irritating day.
The spare room was on the second tier. There was a long balcony overlooking the pool that all the rooms in the house opened to. There were carved ebony tables and chairs sitting on the balcony. There was a young woman, about the same age, kneeling by a chair at the table right outside their room cleaning it as they arrived at the door. She seemed to be hardly concerned with their incoming presence, her attention focused on the task at hand. She did smile and nodded to them as they carried their belongings in and then again as we went back by to retrieve the rest of their possessions. When we arrived back at the room again, the girl was finished with her duty calmly sitting at the table.
She said demurely, "Good day my Lord. I hope you do not object that I took a seat at your table. I am here to offer household services and needed a moment's rest."
Judah answered, "There is nothing to forgive. I hope you are provided for. You did appear to be broken kneeling beside the table when we last walked past you."
The girl bit her lower lip, "The mistress Miriam has seen to all my needs, so long as my father thrives and is well, I ask for nothing. He deals heavily with the merchants and those who have foul souls and I fret much about his safety daily."
Messala spoke and said, "Apologies. We were not aware, and I know the biting pain of desiring your father's welfare. We share in your concern."
She stepped forward and bowed, "My name is Esther. Gratitude for your words and kindness."
Judah took the girl by the arms, "I am Judah Ben-Hur and this is my brother Messala."
Messala gave her a teasing grin laughing at his friend's comment and said, "Mind your tongue Judah. Esther has no desire to hear your fox tongue." They all laughed at that.
They carried the rest of their belongings inside and started looking about the chamber seeing everything was in order. After they finished with a light meal and took a bath, they dressed in robes befitting their status.
"What desires will your spirit? Are you hungry? Yearn for a rest?" Judah asked Messala.
"I am not hungry though sleep would be a welcome relief. I thought we would have a round of Tali and then retire." Messala said as he pulled the linen curtains back and looked out the window. "Oh look. Esther is now sitting out near the pool by herself. Perhaps we should go there and offer her our company."
Smiling at him Judah said, "She is a pleasing beauty is she not?"
Laughing he said, "I said nothing of what you suggest, yet now that you cast light on it, she is a beautiful young girl, and by Venus I say beautiful. If only I could be matched to one such as her!"
Judah chuckled, "Well by tradition, I am a man and I know how Roman men think. Trust me, Esther has no eyes for a fool like you. She certainly would not notice if you went out there dressed like an actor."
"Are you mocking how a noble Roman's dress? My father is the one who paid for this tunic when I was packing for my journey." Messala said with slight offense.
"There is nothing ignoble about it. What I mean to say brother, or any other man to be born, will be in awe of it." Judah answered. "Come now, let us have a drink and ask if Esther would want to partake."
They went to the pool and greeted Esther, offering her a glass of wine. She graciously accepted and they sat at the table with her. As they drank and talked, they learned much more this merchant's daughter. Her father had traveled far across the empire only to settle in Jerusalem to serve the house of Ben-Hur. She and her father maintained a resilient and earnest bond since the death of her mother. She was 15 years old, and she currently did not have a suitor. Her father saw it would be difficult for any man that he did not approve of to try and seek her hand. They both found Esther very engaging to talk to. She seemed much more outspoken than a Jewish girl her age. She told them the relatives she usually stayed in the city with were out on business and probably would not return until the evening. She found the Roman presence oftentimes an unpleasant one yet evaded unwanted attention, nevertheless. They found themselves laughing and talking about all manner of things as the evening wore on. They were all drinking quite a bit and feeling lively at heart. Judah noticed Messala reaching over and touching Esther's arm or shoulder or leg as she spoke to him. They were laughing and clearly reveling in the moment. Messala and Judah had briefly talked about going to a Lupanar at one point, but Messala admitted that he could not envision a scene where he would have his closest friend share in losing his virginity. For all intents and purposes, they abandoned the idea at that moment. Seeing how cordial the two of them together were in such a brief time urged Judah to consider it again.
Eventually Messala and Judah decided to retire for the night. They bid goodnight to Esther and headed into the chamber. Before then Judah went to the latrine and prepared for a night's rest. When he was done Messala also made ready for sleep. When he came back, he was wearing this thin white linen tunic with see through fabric across his torso. Underneath he had on this fresh subligaria that Judah could not help but love. Judah felt his cock twitch as Messala flashed him a mischievous grin and took a legionnaire's posture for him. He came to his friend and Judah felt the Roman's tongue seek his as Messala kissed him. Judah felt his hand brush over his quickly stiffening cock. Judah reached up and played with his torso. He could feel Messala's erect nipples through the fabric as he gently rubbed and pinched them. Messala whimpered in pleasure and rubbed his friend's cock more aggressively as Judah played with his nipples. He broke the kiss and hooked Judah's subligaria with his fingers. Judah raised his hips from the bed to allow Messala to slip them off.
He whispered, "I long to get your hard cock inside me Judah."
Judah was a briefly startled because Messala usually took some time to grow aroused. He looked him wolfishly in the eye as he stripped the undergarment off and tossed it aside. By now the Jewish prince's cock was rock hard. The Roman youth crawled on top of him and straddled his friend's hard cock taking it in his hand, pulling his subligaria aside, and guiding the other inside him. By now Judah was amazed at how warm he was as Messala pushed down hard driving Judah's cock deep inside his ass.
"By the Gods yes," he gasped as he started to ride Judah's hard cock. "Oh, Jove yes! Fuck me deeply with that hard cock brother!"
This came as s surprise for he usually never spoke like that as Judah responded, "Yes brother- seize courage and ride my hard cock."
Judah reached up and squeezed Messala's balls and pinched both nipples as they made fierce love heedlessly and fast. He reached down to pull Judah up to a sitting position as he guided that parted mouth to his right nipple.
"Suckle on me while you take me Judah. Bite my nipple deep. Harder! FUCK you are glorious brother!" he said as he bounced up and down on Judah's throbbing cock harder and faster. "Ahhhhhh by Venus I will spill my seed soon please push on. Gods yes... Jupiter's cock taste my seed!"
As Judah felt Messala's ass spasm around his throbbing cock, Judah exploded inside him shooting his steamy cum deep up inside the Roman youth as he clung to Judah groaning and shuddering in a pleasured haze. Immediately he stopped shaking and grew weak, rolling off Judah and collapsing on the wooden bed.
Smiling as if it were a festival day Judah spoke, "Honest truth Messala I have never seen you that bold and aroused since last summer. I do not imagine it having anything to do with being close to a lovely young girl earlier, is it so?"
As his cheeks reddened Messala replied, "It was just a wonderful evening, and I had a little too much wine. How can you blame me? The company did not sour the joy if such is your intent."
In just as sly a reply Judah said, "You know what I was thinking? You know how we talked about having another guy join us at one time? I can tell Esther would find you attractive. What do you think about it?"
He said, "Do not mock me. Esther is not going to be interested in a man who will one day leave, probably never to come back. By the Gods she is a very pure, strong-willed girl who would have no problem with the boys in the city."
Judah raised an eyebrow, "Why do we not let her determine that? I will her you will not leave so quickly see what he says."
Messala looked cross, "Hold your tongue and say nothing to her. I would life in exile if she were to humiliate me with refusal. Fates, how do I know she will."
"You let that be my concern. I will pose it in a way so that she will believe it my plan, which by God it truly is, and that you knew nothing of it. Hence if she does not share the sentiment, no more will be said. If she is taken with you, then I shall tell her we spoke of the terms yet not without your permission over it, for I could not imagine how passionate you were at the time." Judah explained.
Messala said, "I see you will not abandon this endeavor, pursue it as you wish. Do not cast blame on me when she refuses, and it will be your embarrassment."
They fell asleep naked together and both slept deeply and content. Both arose early and prepared for the day's race and then headed down to the dining room for breakfast before they headed out. Esther was working alone in the dining room while eating a fig and waved at the two as they entered. They finished their meal of bread, dates and honey before walking over to where Esther was standing.
"Mind if we speak you?" Judah asked.
Smiling with flushed cheeks she replied, "If it please you. My heart is gladdened for your company. My father, of course, returned home late and is still at rest for the moment. I will be able to attend the race at the appointed hour."
They had a very cordial breakfast together. As they were leaving Judah said, "Hope you enjoy the race today. Maybe we shall see you again at midday when you return home."
Esther replied, "Oh you surely will. I doubt it I feel like spending the whole day out for so many hours and am certain that my father will not be pleased with that. You two enjoy the race today too. Will see you at midday."
"Good day Esther." Messala responded.
"Yes, will see you then Esther." Judah smiled.
They enjoyed a great chariot race won by the Thracian Celadus. They did not have very favorable luck in placing a bet on a Syrian driver after the race. It cost all Messala saved for the race. Afterwards they stopped for a quick snack on the way back to the house. By the time they returned Esther was sitting at the table on the balcony having a drink of goat's milk.
"Welcome back! Did you enjoy the race?" Esther asked.
"I loved it. Celadus is one of the best drivers I have ever seen!" Judah said with high spirits.
Messala scoffed, "Oh I do not favor him too well. He is slave to his own confidence and pride. But it was a race worthy of the circus spectacles back home. It could have been a complete bore. Drago the Nubian or Gordion the Gaul could have won."
Judah cleared his throat, "Esther, let us go put our stuff away inside the room and then we will join you without delay."
"Very well," she said. "I prepared drinks for all of us here in the kitchen."
"Excellent." Judah said feeling more parched at the mention of the fact. "See you momentarily."
Judah and Messala went inside trying to hide their secret motives and not burst out laughing.
Messala said, "I am going to take a quick bath and change into more fitting clothes."
Judah cast him a broad knowing smile, "Very well, I am going to go sit outside and have a drink and conversation with Esther."
The Roman teen rolled his eyes and said, "Oh Jupiter, I doubt if if I can join you because I will be too bereft of words. I know what sort of conversation you plan on having with her."
Esther saw Judah coming and she reached for the glass pitcher to pour him a glass. She handed it to the young master as she sat and said, "Here this should get the taste of desert dust out of your mouth."
"Thank you, I have not had a drink all day!" Judah agreed toasting her. "I hate paying those high prices for food at the races. Every man wanting to stuff himself with coin," he said laughing mid disdain.
Esther laughed and said, "Once I gave in and had one at the races. My friends all spent over 30 asses apiece just on wine. Praise the Lord I was there to see them home or they probably all would be set upon by drunkards or carried off to a brothel."
Judah took a sip from his wine and sighed. "Ahhhh your words are true; this does clear the dust away. Esther, there is a question I wish to ask you. I do not want to insult you and ask your forgiveness, let me know if I make offense. Strike it from your mind I beg you. Coming to know you the previous few days has been a pleasure and I like you. I know Messala does too because he told me how honorable he thinks you are."
Esther replied, "Hmmmm. I must say you have me quite fixed now. I doubt it you would dishonor me master Judah. I have never been one to hold my tongue when it matters, so please I bade you to ask me what you will."
"As you wish. Would you object to joining Messala and I together in my bed?" Judah asked.
He saw Esther's eyebrows raise and she said, "Lord, I could never imagine that would pass your lips. Messala also knows of this?"
Judah bit his lower lip, "I bade you tell me that you would wish to take part in it first before I give answer to that question."
"Oh Judah... I cannot deny it. You are both so handsome!" Esther said.
"Praise God." Judah said with relief. "I told him I thought you would have such feelings. He knew I was going to ask you. He was gripped by fear for he doubted you would harbor the same and he did not wish to offend you because he really does admire you highly, as do I. Much gratitude I do owe you from last night. After we went inside Messala jumped me and we had a moment as only boys could understand. I have not seen him so spirited and joyous in so long and it was sparked by our brief conversation here before we retired."
"God... I cannot believe my path has led here. I told you the previous day it's been difficult for me to find a promising match in such cruel times. I have not been among a good man in... I fail to remember how long, and my dreams only give but brief comfort." Esther laughed as she said finished. "How should we embark on this endeavor? Do you need to have word with Messala first?" she asked.
"He is taking a bath and changing his clothes, but he should be her momentarily. Will you not go ahead and tell him that you are committed to our proposal?" Judah asked.
The girl smiled and answered, "I will do so gladly."
They spoke about the race and drank their wine as they waited for Messala to come. It seemed like it took longer than expected. That was probably due to Esther and Judah both overly excited about what was going to take place between them. Finally, the Roman emerged and Judah figured out what was responsible for the delay. He had his hair plucked out, changed his clothes, and a brief rubdown as well. He was wearing a brown tunic with a Greek embroidered gold patterns on the sleeves and both sides of the body, he looked stunning.
"My friends, what are you whispering of to out here?" Messala asked as he walked over to sit with the Jewish youths.
Esther said, "We were just sharing a drink and talking of life's joys, future love, and achieving great dreams. Messala, may I say you are look more handsome this evening than ever."
"Gratitude. Such a generous sentiment Esther." Messala responded.
Esther's eyes briefly lowered, "Honestly we were speaking of the three of us. I told Judah I my heart shares deeply in what the two of you proposed. I found you fascinating and brave from the first moment I saw you and must confess to having secret dreams about you, both of you, after our conversation last night."
Messala looked back and forth between Esther and Judah smiling and said, "I think wise for us to take our gathering into our room this night," as he stood up and headed for the staircase.
Judah grabbed the pitcher and they followed Messala closely. He had sat down on the couch in their room. Judah motioned to Esther to sit with him, went over and got a chair, and sat down across from them. Esther and Messala moved close together, and Esther put her arm up on the back of the couch. Messala leaned in and rested his head on her left shoulder and began running his hand over her neck. Esther's other hand moved to Messala's leg, and she began to rub it. Messala looked up at her and he leaned close to kiss Esther. Their kisses were soft and curious at first but quickly began to get more audacious and intense. Judah could see a large bulge in his friend's pants. He watched as Messala moved his hand up and began to rub Esther's breasts through her chiton. Judah saw the Roman's hand slowly slide down the girl's stomach, finding the pleasurable spot beneath her dress. Judah watched entranced as the beautiful girl rubbed Messala's hard cock through his tunic and the pace of their breathing picked up. Esther slid her hand down and up under Messala's subligaria. Judah heard Messala groan in pleasure as Esther touched and began to rub his cock while they kissed with fervor. The Roman slid off the couch onto his knees and crawled over between Esther's legs. He grabbed his tunic and pushed it up over his shoulders and tossed it aside. He started kissing, licking, sucking, and gently sinking his teeth on her nipples while he continued to rub the huge bulge in his pants while Esther leaned back and enjoyed. Messala reached up and unfastened Esther's dark chiton. She lifted her hips so he could slide his subligaria off to reveal a large, hard and thickened cock. Judah felt his own hard cock jump as he watched his handsome friend take Esther's untouched womanhood in his hand. He looked up into her eyes as he slowly licked the entire length of her vagina from the base to the crevice. Judah heard her alarmed shudder of breath and groan of pleasure. Messala slowly caressed the base of her vagina and played with her maturing and attractive breasts as she licked and sucked on the head of his cock.
"Oh Messala, that feels so wonderful! You look so handsome down there kissing upon my sex," Esther said. She added, "I wish to see you now. Display your handsome Roman body to me."
Judah's eagerly charged friend stood up in front of Esther and slowly peeled her chiton away from her shoulders to reveal her pleasing brown facias and matching brown subligaculum. Still sitting, Esther leaned forward, reached out, and pulled him close to her.
"Good God you're so handsome!" She said as a hand nearly flew over her heart.
She kissed his stomach as Messala reached over and removed her subligaculum to reveal her beautifully proportioned cleavage. Dazed as he played with Esther's nipples with his hands before moving up to take her hardened right one in his mouth. Judah found he loved hearing Messala groan of pleasure as Esther licked, kissed, and stroked him. Six minutes later Esther turned Messala around and began kissing him ass as she reached up and slid his subligaria down. Now the boldened, handsome young Roman stood completely naked in front of this slender young beauty with a pure body untouched by a man. Judah stood, removed his own clothes, and sat back down in his chair as he took his own throbbing hard cock in hand to stroke as he continued to watch them. Esther stood and guided Messala to the couch with his knees on the seat and his body leaning over the back. He switched the position and came behind her and kissed her beauteous ass while reaching beneath and gave her breasts more attention. Esther moaned, squirmed, and instinctively spread her legs to expose herself and womanhood to Messala from behind. Judah watched as Messala leaned in and put his mouth on the servant girl's hole.
"AHHHH God Messala, oh my yes!" Judah heard Esther cry out.
"MMMM. I love the taste of your virgin womanhood Esther." Messala mumbled as he continued to lick and tongue her from behind.
Judah watched with growing pleasure as Messala squeezed and massaged Esther's ass with his sweaty hands as he licked and tongued her hot, slickened entrance from behind. The moans of youthful pleasure were both a sin and a blessing to hear. Judah watched Messala stand as Esther looked back at him over her shoulder to see what his intent was. Noticing the look of passion and lust in her eye as Messala started rubbing his big cock against her vagina, Judah was speechless. The girl gasped as the Roman teen pushed into her after sliding a linen condom and Judah saw Esther's eyes widen as he stretched her entrance tightly. Admirably she held firmly as Messala slowly began to work his engorged cock in and out of her.
As Esthes adjusted to Messala's size Judah heard her say, "God Messala you are a MAN. Mmmm that feels so wonderful... Blessed God yes take me Messala! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh please!"
Judah watched as Messala's hands sank into Esther's hips and proceeded fucking her hard with a bull's resolve. He could hear how wet the girl was as his friend's cock slid in and out of her vagina. Judah gulped as he heard their flesh slap together with each deep thrust as Messala plunged his cock in and out of the servant girl's hole. By now Judah could tell how excited Esther was getting as she pushed her ass back to Messala trying to slide his cock in deeper. Judah was bewitched how gorgeous Esther looked and sounded and just how much he euphoria he felt in watching Messala be her first.