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This story contains explicit content intended for mature readers (18+). It explores themes of love, intimacy, and emotional vulnerability within a Black gay relationship, as well as historical depictions of racism, violence, and discrimination in the Jim Crow South. Reader discretion is advised.
Some fucking sundown town, 1933
The sun hung low and mean, casting long, bruised shadows across the cracked roads and fading storefronts of a small Southern town, where every corner seemed to hold its breath in rigid silence. Dust trailed their car like a ghost, settling heavy on the wooden porches and weathered signs that warned in no uncertain terms who did and didn’t belong here. Jim Crow’s hand was visible everywhere—in the dingy “Whites Only” signs, in the stares that cut like knives, and in the way folks clutched their belongings tighter, eyes narrow, chins lifted, daring anyone to question their place.
Otis and Jesse could feel the weight of it pressing down like a thick, humid blanket, stifling even the breeze. The streets were empty, save for a few faces peering from behind cracked curtains, glances full of suspicion and disdain. This town, like so many others they’d rumbled through, was no place for men like them, especially as the sun dipped lower and shadows stretched long and dangerous. The dusk here was a warning, a silent threat that lingered in the humid air, thick with dust and the reek of bitter tobacco.
They had a narrow window, a fleeting chance to get what they came for and be gone before the night took full hold—a night that would make them outlaws in more ways than one.
But Otis and Jesse didn’t care.
The “Whites Only” diner stood at the edge of town, a lonely neon beacon in the fading light, its hum echoing through the evening stillness. Jesse adjusted his hat—a slick, broad-brimmed fedora he’d lifted off some rich man months back—and it framed his sharp jawline just right. His skin glowed in the dim neon reflection, the rich brown smooth and flawless, accentuated by his attire, which demanded attention as much as it defied expectation.
Tonight, he’d dressed to turn heads and raise hell. Beneath his slim, tailored coat, he wore nothing but a pair of thin suspenders over his bare torso, their lines pulling taut over his chest, highlighting the firm muscles he kept toned. The suspenders were fastened to trousers that fit him perfectly, almost scandalously so, hugging his hips and falling in elegant folds down his long legs. The fabric was sleek, expensive, and rare enough that even the wealthiest white man would look twice; it was the kind of suit you saw in New York magazines, not in dusty Southern towns.
Everything about Jesse’s look—his hat, his trousers, his slim gold watch that caught the light—spoke of a boldness that went beyond just style. He was polished, his movements like those of a model on a catwalk, an audacity that only made the whisper of danger around him more thrilling. Jesse liked to think of himself as a living, breathing spectacle. His clothes, his poise—they were part of the show, an assertion that he was someone worth looking at, even if his life never landed him in front of a camera.
He tilted his head to Otis, a wicked gleam in his eye. “Ready, Daddy?”
Otis gave a curt nod, then leaned in, catching Jesse’s lips in a fierce, quick kiss that left them both breathless. When he pulled back, his gaze was steady, a sly grin playing at the edge of his lips. “Always, baby.”
When they stepped into the diner, it was as if the world stopped breathing. Conversations died mid-sentence, laughter choked into silence, and every head turned, snapping toward them with a mixture of shock, disgust, and disbelief. Forks hovered inches from mouths, coffee cups paused mid-air, and knives hung still, forgotten in shaking hands. It was as if a storm had rolled in, an uninvited force disrupting the pristine order of the “Whites Only” diner.
The silence was thick, almost suffocating, and the air buzzed with a hatred so palpable it could be tasted, bitter and vile. Eyes widened, and jaws dropped, the patrons unable to process the audacity of two Black men walking so boldly into a place they weren’t allowed to be, a place that had never seen the shadow of men like them pass through its doors. Some patrons clutched their belongings tighter, eyes darting between Otis and Jesse as if they were the harbingers of some terrible omen.
But Otis didn’t falter. He strode forward with an unshakable calm, head held high, his gaze sweeping over the room like he owned it. He walked to the counter, the chrome stools glinting under the harsh lights, and settled himself onto one as if he were just another paying customer, utterly indifferent to the glares and whispers that rippled through the room like wildfire catching dry grass.
He picked up a menu, his movements steady, unhurried, thumbing through the pages with a casual air that only seemed to stoke the shock and fury around him. Otis felt their stares like fire, burning holes in his skin, but he didn’t let a hint of it show. To him, this was nothing new; their hate was just background noise, a song he’d learned to tune out long ago. And beside him, Jesse leaned against the counter, his gaze daring, a wicked grin flashing across his face as he drank in their horrified expressions.
Jesse, meanwhile, swept his gaze over the patrons, appraising them like a hawk. He clocked the thick gold watch on one man’s wrist, the rings on another’s fingers, the purse sitting next to a woman on the corner booth. They were all valuables, all little trophies. Jesse allowed himself a grin as he made his way toward the jukebox in the corner, feigning nonchalance.
Otis kept his eyes forward, then let his gaze slide over to catch the waitress’s eye. She was young, red-lipped, and quick to scowl, her face twisted with a look of barely concealed disgust as she sized him up. Her contempt was plain as day—entitlement and hatred all wrapped up in one tight-lipped expression. But Otis didn’t flinch. Instead, a slow, smug grin crept onto his face, the kind that would make anyone uneasy if they knew what he was capable of. His eyes lingered on her, sending a silent, brazen message: I know what would put a smile on that face—my big, Black dick. His look was calm, loaded with an easy confidence, and so bold it almost dared her to drop that scowl.
He folded the menu shut, looking her dead in the eye. “Coffee. Black.”
She gave a derisive snort and made a show of slamming the menu down in front of him. Otis didn’t flinch, didn’t move a muscle. He just watched her, his face impassive, until she huffed and stomped away.
At the jukebox, Jesse’s eyes lit up as he spotted a familiar tune, one that hit close to home. “Oh, now this right here—this my song,” he declared loudly, his voice brimming with excitement and just enough edge to make the white patrons shift uncomfortably in their seats. He punched the number, letting the opening notes settle in, a soulful melody stolen, repackaged, and passed off as someone else’s for a quick buck.
“Ain’t it something,” he added, loud enough for the whole diner to hear, “this one got swiped by some peckerwoods who don’t got a lick of soul in ’em.” He grinned, his bluntness hanging thick in the silence that followed, his words landing like an insult no one had the nerve to respond to. Then he started to move, letting the beat take over, his hips swaying, shoulders rolling, his body alive and in rhythm like he was on stage. It was as if he were daring them all to watch, his confidence and joy carving through the room full of stiff, tight-lipped faces.
“Stop that,” someone muttered, their voice barely a whisper. Jesse ignored them, leaning back as he moved, savoring each beat. His dancing was smooth, effortless, as if the music had taken control of him, and he was just along for the ride.
Behind the counter, the diner manager—a graying man with a square jaw and a paunch that stretched his suspenders—had been watching the whole thing with a mounting fury. He recognized them; they were the same men he’d seen on wanted posters nailed up around town. Outlaws. Degenerates. He started to back away, his hand creeping toward a cabinet under the register where he kept a gun.
“Easy now, grandpa—you’re liable to hurt yourself,” Otis said, his voice calm but commanding. “Wouldn’t want you doing something stupid.”
Otis lifted his shirt just enough to reveal the dark metal tucked into his waistband, his eyes never leaving the manager’s face. The manager froze, swallowing hard, his hand hovering near the cabinet handle.
Jesse, still dancing, whipped out a pistol from his coat with a gleeful little twirl, spinning it like it was part of the performance. Gasps erupted around the diner, and the patrons shrank back, their faces twisted in horror as Jesse’s wide-eyed grin grew, practically feeding off their fear.
“Guess what, folks?” he called out, his voice sing-song and playful, like he was announcing the winner of a grand prize. “Today’s special—free meals for anyone who don’t get on our nerves!” He pointed his gun at a plate of macaroni and cheese on the counter, picking up a forkful and inspecting it like a chef at a fine restaurant. He took a dramatic bite, then spat it out with a loud “Pffft!” before clutching his stomach, doubling over in exaggerated pain.
“Lawd, y’all peckerwoods don’t like to season shit, huh? Bland as white folks at a juke joint!”
The patrons recoiled, clutching their belongings like they were kids hiding from a ghost. Jesse’s laughter rang through the diner, bouncing off the walls as he skipped over to Otis, mischief sparking in his eyes. “Hey, Daddy,” he purred, his voice carrying through the room as he leaned in, eyes locked with Otis’s. He caught Otis’s face in his hands and pulled him into a bold, lingering kiss, lips pressed together with a fervor that spoke of love, rebellion, and pure defiance. It was deep and unhurried, a kiss that said, You’re mine and the world can watch. Their mouths melded, savoring each second, while Otis’s hand slid possessively down to Jesse’s thick, juicy ass, pulling him closer, as if to anchor him there. The room seemed to vanish as they lost themselves in each other, oblivious to the scandalized patrons around them. Some turned away in shock, others sneered in disgust, but neither man cared—this was a kiss meant to claim, to dare, to show the world exactly who they were to each other.
Jesse pulled back with a slow, satisfied smirk, letting his gaze linger on the horrified crowd before throwing them a sly wink. “Now that,” he purred, his voice dripping with mischief, “is how you add a little spice.”
They moved with swift, practiced precision, slipping watches from wrists, snatching rings from trembling fingers, emptying wallets and purses as if they were born to it. Guns raised, faces set like stone, Otis and Jesse carried out their work with an eerie calm, their expressions betraying none of the anger that simmered below. This wasn’t just a heist; it was a reckoning.
The room buzzed with panicked murmurs, every white face twisted in fear or barely concealed rage. A muttered “damn niggers” hissed through the air from some old man clutching his pocket watch, and Otis shot him a sharp look, just daring him to finish that thought. The man’s mouth snapped shut, and Otis let out a low, humorless chuckle. “Better hold onto that tongue, old timer. Might get you in trouble one day,” he warned, eyes dark with quiet fury.
Beside him, Jesse moved with a chaotic grace, grinning as he plucked a wallet from a well-dressed man who couldn’t meet his gaze. “Don’t look so sour, now. We’re just taking back what’s ours.” He winked, slipping the wallet into his coat pocket with a mischievous flick of his wrist.
“God damned faggots,” someone muttered, and Jesse’s grin only widened, a dangerous light sparking in his eyes. He tilted his head, looking around the diner as if savoring every trembling face, every insult thrown their way. “Y’all sure got a lot to say from behind them forks and plates,” he drawled, his voice dripping with mockery. “Shame talkin’ don’t count for much when we’re the ones with the guns.”
The woman clutched her purse tighter, her knuckles white and trembling as she tried to hold on, but Otis was in no mood for resistance. He stepped closer, his face calm, his eyes glinting with a hard, unyielding confidence. With a slow, calculated movement, he raised his gun, the barrel tracing along her cheek in a mockingly gentle caress. Her breath hitched, eyes wide with terror as he leaned in close, his voice low and smooth.
“Now, now, Miss Ann,” he murmured, a cold smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Ain’t no need to hold onto this like it’s your firstborn.” His gaze dropped to her purse, fingers lightly grazing it as he eased it from her grip with almost surgical precision. “Won’t hurt you none to let it go.”
The woman’s face drained of color as he straightened up, slipping her purse into his coat with an air of casual authority. She sat frozen, as if rooted to the spot, and Otis gave her one last look, a flicker of disdain in his eyes, before turning away without a second glance.
As they worked, the muttered slurs faded to silence, the room filled only with tense, ragged breaths and the distant hum of the jukebox playing the blues. This was justice, pure and simple—a brand of justice they had taken into their own hands. For every look of hatred, for every slur muttered under breath, they reclaimed another piece of dignity, every wallet and watch a symbol of the freedom they’d stolen back for themselves.
They finally backed toward the door, each holding a small bag filled with the valuables they’d pilfered. Just as they were about to leave, a police car screeched to a halt outside, and two officers jumped out, guns drawn. Jesse and Otis exchanged a quick look.
“Time to go, baby,” Otis said.
Without hesitation, they bolted out the back, sprinting across the lot to where they’d parked their stolen Ford. They threw themselves into the car, the sound of gunfire cracking the air as bullets whizzed past. Otis floored the gas pedal, sending the car hurtling forward as sirens wailed behind them. Dust and gravel flew, the tires screeching as they whipped onto the main road, the police car hot on their trail.
The chase was furious, winding through back roads and open fields, their pursuers relentless. Otis’s hands stayed steady on the wheel, his focus sharp as he navigated each turn with precision, but beside him, Jesse was pure, chaotic thrill. He leaned halfway out the window, eyes alight with excitement as he whooped and laughed like a man possessed. “Faster, Daddy!” he called, gleefully taunting the police car behind them. When they got too close, Jesse raised his gun, firing a warning shot with a wild grin, his laughter echoing above the roar of the engine.
After what felt like hours of heart-pounding pursuit, they finally lost the cruiser on a narrow, winding trail, tearing off-road until they reached a secluded clearing. As the dust settled, Jesse practically bounced in his seat, eyes sparkling, breathless and flushed, adrenaline still thrumming through him as he looked over at Otis.
They sat there in silence for a moment, catching their breath, the thrill of survival still tingling in their veins. Otis turned to Jesse, a rare smile breaking across his usually stony face. Jesse returned it, his gaze softening.
Their love was forged in defiance, a quiet rebellion against a world that demanded their silence, their erasure. But here, under the shadowed trees with smoke and sweat thick in the air, they felt something rare, something fierce—freedom.
Jesse turned to Otis, his chest rising and falling, eyes still wide with excitement. “Did you see ’em, Daddy? They looked like they just caught their mama ‘praying’ real close to the preacher!” he laughed, his voice breathy but softening as he looked at Otis with a tenderness that seemed to quiet the night.
Otis chuckled, reaching out to brush his thumb across Jesse’s cheek. “That’s ’cause they just saw the finest outlaw this side of the South,” he murmured, voice low and warm. “My baby’s got more guts than any of ’em could ever dream of.”
Jesse’s grin faded into something deeper, his gaze lingering on Otis’s face. “Ain’t no place in the world I’d rather be than right here, right now… right next to you.” He took Otis’s hand, pressing it to his chest, letting him feel the wild beat of his heart. “You feel that? Only you can make me feel this alive.”
Otis’s hand stayed there, savoring the warmth, the rhythm. “That heart of yours, Jesse… it’s mine,” he whispered, his voice rough with emotion, his fingers tracing slow, possessive circles over Jesse’s skin. “Ain’t nobody can take that from me, not even the law.”
Jesse’s breath caught, his voice barely a murmur. “Then take me, Daddy… show me I’m yours.”
Otis’s hand slid down, eyes smoldering as he leaned in, voice thick with passion. “Oh, I intend to.”
They stepped out of the car, the night air thick and warm, settling around them like a second skin. The cicadas buzzed loud in the trees, and a gentle, humid breeze whispered through the clearing, stirring the grass at their feet. Jesse’s feet hit the ground first, his gaze flicking up to meet Otis’s with a spark that mirrored the stars scattered above them.
Otis rounded the car slowly, his movements steady, deliberate, every inch of him radiating the kind of calm that came from brushing shoulders with danger and coming out the other side. He paused a moment, looking at Jesse with an intensity that seemed to drink in the very sight of him, his eyes dark and deep, promising everything they both knew would come next.
They leaned into each other, adrenaline and desire mixing, their kisses fierce, their touches urgent. The world melted away as they held each other, their passion an anchor in the chaos of their lives. They had found refuge in each other, a safe harbor amid the endless chase, the endless threat of danger. Here, they were free, their bodies melding, their love a force that refused to be silenced.
Jesse moaned softly, arching his back as Otis trailed kisses down his neck, his tongue teasing, his hands exploring. He felt the heat rising in him, a need that made him tremble. Otis was his anchor, his rock, and when he looked at him, he saw a love so deep it seemed to defy time and space.
Otis was a powerful presence, his body solid, his gaze intense. He was the kind of man who knew his worth, who commanded a room just by entering it. But here, now, he was all Jesse’s, his eyes full of devotion, his touch gentle yet firm, as if Jesse were the most precious thing in the world.
Otis let his hands roam, savoring every curve, every angle. He kissed him slowly, deeply, tasting his lips, his tongue, his skin. He inhaled his scent, masculine and musky, and Jesse arched his back again, pressing his body against Otis, aching to be closer, wanting to feel his love all over.
He was a man of few words, but his body said everything he needed it to. It spoke of desire, of need, of a passion so fierce it seemed to fill the air, thick and palpable. He was all fire, all raw, unfiltered hunger, and he wanted to consume every part of Jesse.
Otis leaned in, his voice a low growl, his eyes full of a lust so deep it seemed to pierce Jesse, leaving him breathless.
Otis slid his hands along Jesse’s smooth thighs, savoring the feel of the fabric, his gaze full of fire. His touch was gentle yet possessive, his fingers exploring every inch. Jesse moaned softly, his breath hitching as Otis’s hands roamed higher, teasing, his thumbs brushing along the edges of Jesse’s suspenders.
Jesse’s heart pounded, his skin flushed, the heat of desire pooling low in his belly. He was achingly hard, his dick straining against his trousers, the friction a delicious tease.
He was Otis’s, body and soul, and nothing felt more right than giving himself to this man, his love, his anchor.
Otis’s gaze lingered on Jesse’s face, drinking in every detail, the way his brow furrowed, the way his lips parted. He wanted to commit this moment to memory, the way Jesse looked in the dim moonlight, his body flushed, his eyes half-lidded, his expression full of desire and need.
Jesse was the most beautiful man he’d ever seen, and knowing that he was the only one who got to see him like this, the only one who got to taste him, to touch him, to love him—it made his heart swell with pride.
He pressed his lips to Jesse’s, kissing him with a passion that left them both breathless. He wanted to savor every second, every touch, every sound.
He slowly undressed Jesse, letting his fingers trace along his skin, savoring the feel of his muscles, the smooth, brown skin. Jesse was all lean muscle, his body firm and strong. Otis felt his heart race, his own desire building as he explored every inch of Jesse’s body.
Otis let his hand trail down Jesse’s stomach, feeling the muscles tense, his fingers grazing the smooth skin. He reached lower, cupping Jesse’s hard, throbbing dick, the heat of it burning his palm. Jesse moaned softly, his breath coming in short gasps as Otis’s fingers stroked, teasing him.
“Take it out,” Jesse murmured, his voice thick with lust. “I want to feel your dick in my mouth.”
Otis didn’t hesitate. He unzipped his trousers, freeing his hard, thick dick. It stood rigid, pulsing in the cool air, the head swollen and pretty. Jesse’s eyes widened, his lips parting in anticipation. He leaned forward, taking Otis’s dick into his mouth, his tongue circling the head, tasting the salty sweetness of his pre-cum.
Jesse moaned, his eyes rolling back as he sucked Otis’s dick, his tongue exploring every inch. His hands gripped the back of Otis’s thighs, pulling him closer, wanting to take him deeper.
Otis groaned, his hand gripping Jesse’s head, his hips thrusting forward, his dick sliding deeper into Jesse’s mouth. Jesse’s eyes locked with his, the lust and desire reflected in their depths.
Otis felt his balls tighten, the pleasure building as Jesse sucked him. He wanted to cum, to give in, to let the pleasure wash over him. But he held back, his body trembling as he fought the urge.
Jesse felt the tension in Otis’s body, the way his muscles clenched. He knew Otis was close, the thought sending a shiver of anticipation through him.
He worked his mouth faster, his tongue swirling, his hands gripping the base of Otis’s dick.
Jesse’s head fell back, his eyes closed, his body arching into Otis’s touch. “I want you inside me,” he moaned, his voice hoarse, his dick throbbing.
Otis didn’t hesitate. He reached into the glove compartment, pulling out a bottle of oil. He slicked his dick, the cool liquid coating his shaft, making it glisten in the moonlight.
Jesse spread his legs, his breath coming in short gasps as Otis slid between his thighs.
Otis leaned forward, his dick brushing against Jesse’s entrance. Jesse shuddered, his body tensing, his eyes wide.
Otis’s hands gripped Jesse’s hips, his fingers digging into his flesh.
“Please, Daddy,” Jesse whispered, his voice barely a whisper.
Otis hesitated, his breath coming in ragged gasps.
He knew what Jesse wanted, what they both needed. But he also knew the dangers, the risks. If they were caught, the consequences would be dire.
Jesse reached up, his hand cupping Otis’s cheek. “Please,” he pleaded.
Otis’s gaze met Jesse’s, his eyes filled with love and desire. He couldn’t resist. He leaned forward, his lips meeting Jesse’s, the kiss soft and tender.
Jesse’s breath hitched, his body trembling as Otis slowly pushed inside him. He moaned, his head falling back.
The pleasure was overwhelming, the feeling of being connected, of being one.
Otis’s hips moved slowly, his dick filling Jesse, the pressure and heat building.
They lost themselves in the moment, their bodies moving in perfect sync, their hearts beating as one.
Jesse gasped, his eyes widening, his body shuddering. He was close, the pleasure threatening to push him over the edge.
Otis gripped Jesse’s hips, his body tensing, his thrusts coming harder, faster.
“I’m gonna cum,” Jesse moaned, his voice hoarse, his body shaking.
“Cum for me,” Otis growled, his eyes locked on Jesse’s, his gaze filled with lust and love.
Jesse’s orgasm crashed through him, his body tensing, his cries echoing through the night.
Otis felt Jesse’s body clench around his dick, the pleasure building. He couldn’t hold back any longer.
With a roar, he came, his cum spilling into Jesse, the feeling of release overwhelming.
They clung to each other, their bodies spent, their hearts racing.
They lay together in the quiet that followed, fingers interlaced as they stared up through the canopy of leaves, the thrill of the chase fading but the warmth of their love steady and strong. The dawn was creeping in, soft and tender, casting a warm orange glow that bathed them in light—a rare, stolen moment from the world that seemed intent on breaking them.
After a long silence, Otis’s fingers traced the line of Jesse’s jaw, his voice rough with unspoken promises. “You okay, baby?”
Jesse’s lips curved into a gentle smile, his eyes soft. “Better than okay.” He leaned into Otis’s touch, a quiet confidence in his gaze. “Long as I got you.”
Otis’s heart swelled, his own smile slow and filled with an intensity that only Jesse ever saw. “You know I’ll always take care of you,” he murmured, each word heavy with devotion.
“I know, Daddy,” Jesse replied, his voice thick with affection, his eyes shimmering in the soft morning light.
As the world began to stir around them, they knew their time in this quiet haven was slipping away. The sirens were a distant memory now, replaced by birdsong and the hum of dawn breaking. But reality beckoned, and they both knew they couldn’t stay.
“We need to go,” Otis said, his voice filled with reluctant resolve.
Jesse sighed, a soft chuckle escaping his lips as he looked back at Otis. “You ready, Daddy?”
“Ready as I’ll ever be,” Otis replied, giving Jesse’s hand a reassuring squeeze.
They dressed quickly, slipping back into the armor they wore for the world. With a shared look of understanding, they climbed into the car, engines roaring to life as they tore off down the road, the horizon stretching before them like a promise. Whatever came next, they’d face it together—lovers, outlaws, and fierce partners in a dangerous, defiant love.
