Brian, when talking with Abbie on Friday night, quietly thanked her for helping Mark get to this point. And how pleased he is that Mark’s friends are so accepting and welcoming. There are more hoops Mark still has to jump through, and Brian hopes Abbie and Tim could be at Wilde Peacock tomorrow afternoon. Brian is going to take Mark there for the first time.
Abbie laughs, telling Brian he will be introducing Mark to the Peacock in full force. Tomorrow is Phoebe’s annual bar birthday. The date she first opened the pub twelve years ago. Brian joins her laughter, remembering some of the all-day parties in the past.
“Yes, this will be an awakening for Mark to the other side of the world,” Brian chuckles. Abbie assures Brian that she and Tim, and Grace and Sam, will be there with Phoebe and Les by early afternoon. The conversation is left there as Mark comes back over to them.
When leaving, Abbie and Brian wink at each other, confirming their conspiracy. Abbie reminds Grace about the party at Peacock’s tomorrow, and she is all in for a fun afternoon. Abbie talks about the day ahead with Tim on the way home, and he too is rather excited to see the Peacock ‘in full force,’ as Phoebe and Abbie described it Thursday night. He is anxious to be a part of the celebration.
For Tim, since being with Abbie, it is nice how welcoming it is to be at the Peacock—knowing the owner and now being close friends. Meeting all the regulars over time, that he is always greeted by everyone when he walks in. He knows in part that it is all because of Abbie, but it is nice to have a place where everybody knows your name.
Even as long as the gang has been going to the Sports Bar, Tim only knows the owner and bartender by name. And less than a handful of the customers. It has always just been the gang together with no outsiders. But now, with the acceptance over just two weeks of others to the group, it is nice to be expanding that circle. With the party tonight, he did meet and talk to many of the other regulars for the first time.
After a restful night, Tim and Abbie are up and ready to join the festivities by one o’clock. Before leaving, Abbie sits Tim down for a bit of a serious talk. Tim looks at his love so somber, laughing to himself how hot Abbie looks like that.
“Tim today is going to be vastly different at the Peacock than you have experienced before. The whole Peacock community will be there, and many competing to outdo each other. This is the Peacock’s Mardi Gras, more or less. No holes barred. There will be suggestive dancing and even more intimate activities. And the costumes of some.
“Try not to stare, just take it all in, and enjoy. I even have trouble not staring at times, but it all is in fun, and you don’t want to make anyone feel uncomfortable. That is the last thing the Peacock is. We are going to be at the ring-side table with the owner so that we will see it all.”
Tim laughs and promises Abbie he will not embarrass her by gawking too much. “But have we dressed appropriately for the party?” he asks. Abbie assures him that his khaki pants and pale green polo shirt make him look desirable. She is dressed in a flowery, low-cut dress with three-quarter sleeves in shades of pink, white, and light blue. Appropriate for the season and weather and the party. The dress makes her look so sexy. The darker eye shadow and the thicker liner do give her a sexually alluring look.
They hear the cab arrive and head out on their way. Knowing that partying the day away, a cab home would be a requirement, Tim called for one after they finished a late brunch.
Grace and Sam did the same thing ordering a cab and had a similar conversation as Abbie had alerted Grace to what would be ahead today. Both men are curious about what the afternoon and evening will hold.
Over at Brian and Mark’s house, Brian also relays the warning about this afternoon not being a typical day at the Peacock. After introducing Brian to his friends, Mark is now anxious to see where Brian spends part of his life.
Brian, being reminded by Abbie what today at Wilde Peacock is, wants to be sure Mark understands this is a different kind of day than usual at the pub. That Mark will be initiated fully into this new life he has chosen.
Brian is a bit worried that Mark might say or do something stupid as he is adjusting to his new lifestyle. But Mark wants to be a part of this day and promises to behave.
Brian and Mark dress casually like Tim but wearing matching light pink polo shirts. Brian pins a small double Mars symbol pin on Mark’s collar and puts one on himself. “Just to let everyone know you are taken,” Brian says as he kisses Mark and squeezes his ass cheeks. Mark blushes over the statement that he is taken. It sends shivers through his whole body.
Responding to Brian’s kiss, he whispers, perhaps we could be a little late getting there, as he rubs Brian’s cock through his pants. Brian gently spanks Mark’s hand away and assures him they will be fully ready for such diversions by the end of the evening. Their cab arrives also, and they are on their way.
The three couples arrive at the pub at the same time. Getting out of their cabs, they greet each other with hugs and kisses before entering. When greeting, Abbie whispers to Mark, “Don’t worry, this is the first time at the party for the other three too. I think after the initial reaction, you will enjoy yourself.”
In they walk. The Pub has green carnations on all the tables in honor of Wilde and decorated in rainbow colors, and peacock feathers are out in full force.
The Peacock is already full of people dressed in all different ways and costumes. The dance floor is full, as are most tables and at the bar. Abbie leads them through the crowd to reach the large round table front and center where Les is sitting. All greet her warmly, and Mark is introduced.
Les winks at Abbie knowing Mark’s whole back story. But he is so well-behaved today. And the symbolism of his attire is not lost on Abbie. All are engaged in a lively conversation when Phoebe can break free and join the group. Again introduction to Mark is made, and she welcomes him to her pub graciously.
Drinks are served, and waiters are making rounds around the tables with different delicacies from the kitchen. Mark is interested in these and is impressive in his ability to identify the ingredients in each. He complements Phoebe on the flavors of each and the unique combinations.
Soon Abbie and Grace are matching Phoebe and Les with peacock feathers in their hair. The men with green carnations pinned to their shirts. The festive mood fills the bar.
Gyrations on the dance floor are picking up and becoming more erotic, actually moving to pornographic for many. Scantily dressed individuals are showing more and more of themselves for the audience watching. With the strobe lights and disco balls flashing, that corner of the bar is taking on a surreal look to gaze at.
Phoebe has the bar well-staffed today, and if anyone gets too revealing, there is a waiter quickly by them to ease them back into their clothing. All done in a friendly but no-nonsense way.