Like a champ by flat4life

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The alarm went off at 4:30AM. After going off for a minute a groggy, 28 year old greg, reached out his left hand as he stretched and shut it off. He got up with a groan and wiped his eyes. Greg was an attractive man with a muscular build (gym five days a week), slightly hairy body, black stubble and a black pomp. His hair was messy from a night out the night before. He got up and began his morning ritual.
He walked to the restroom to take a shower, ensuring to wash his hair, scrub his face and brush his teeth thoroughly. Greg cared deeply and took pride in his appearance. After the shower he spent a long time putting his jet black hair up in a pomp. He took a considerable amount of time drying and gelling it into place. He also buzzed his stubble down to a five o' clock shadow. He examined himself in the mirror, flexing his muscles and grinned at his reflection. After this he would have coffee which the pot brewed off a timer and should have finished a few minutes ago. He'd then go to the gym for an early morning workout before going to work.
Greg arrived at the gym in a pair of workout shorts and shirt and went straight into an upper body workout. He went to a bench and began using the dumbbells. He would often check his pomp in the mirror and would touch it up in the gym bathroom before work. Greg was a real estate agent and was taking an important client around today.
Suddenly Greg eyed someone next to him. A muscular man, 30s, was doing skull crushers on the bench next to him. The man was sweating intensely and lifting a 40 pound dumbbell. Greg was infatuated by the man and his physique. The man had a USMC tattoo on his shoulder, chiseled jaw and a brown high and tight. He wore a dark green tank top and matching shorts. The man finished his set and turned to see Greg still staring at him.
"Can I help you, sir?" commanded the man, breaking Greg from his trance "S..Sorry..." Greg let out, not sure what to say "No problem" replied the man "How can I help?" "I like your haircut..." Greg let out. The man stroked his tight flat top with a smile "Thank you. I get it cut every week. My buddy is a barber. He can do yours too if you like. Of course all that hair would have to go."
Greg was in shock. How would a haircut like that change his image with clients he thought. Normally he was the confident one as a top seller at his office. The man had confidence he never imagined, but he was not aggressive either in his confidence. He could not agree to such a drastic cut. The man's shaved sides shined in the overhead lights of the gym "yes, please" he heard himself say as if someone else had said it. "What? No!" he thought.
"Great," the man said "The flat top is a great cut and gives off a lot of confidence. You will also save a lot of time by not having to do your hair every day."
The man reached out his hand to Greg to shake it. Greg did the same and they shook hands. The man had a firm grip. "I'm Brady. Nice to meet you." "Brady, likewise." They both looked at eachother and it was clear to Greg that he was attracted to this man. Muscular and confident. He noticed some more tattoos on his arms and legs. All marines and other tattoos. Brady rubbed the back of his head "I need to finish up my workout, and run a few errands, but let's exchange numbers" "Greg said. They took out their phones and exchanged numbers and parted ways. Greg finished his workout and stopped by the locker room to change into a dressy black suit with white dress shirt and black tie. He took another look at his hair in the mirror and reapplied some hairspray and brushed it into place. He thought about Brady. "Am I really gonna get my haircut that short?" he thought.
"You're gonna love your new cut" Greg behind him. Brad appeared behind him in the mirror in a police uniform. I'll text you later Brady said with a smile and rubbing his head as he waved goodbye. Greg could barely make out a smile and wave.
Greg arrived at work and began with a routine day, calling prospective buyers and sellers, following up on leads, and getting ready to take around a potential buyer at 4PM. He understood the buy had a bit of money and wanted to buy a new home and was single with no kids. He had a few properties in mind. Still Brady was on his mind and that flat top. He was beginning to think maybe brady was interested in him.
Brady arrived at the address in his convertible with the top up to meet the client. He wanted to meet him at his apartment. He arrived and parked in a spot. The apartment complex was big and modest, the client was looking to take a step up in living and this was clear. He took out his folder to find the client's number to call him to tell him he was there. As he began to dial the numbers into the phone he found he already had the number saved. The number was Brady's. He called and Brady was surprised to hear his voice. Brady came down and they shook hands. Brady was still in his police uniform and he looked rugged and handsome in it. Greg drove Brady around to a few houses for sale. During the drives between houses Brady and Greg talked about what Brady wanted in a house, but Brady kept changing the subject to how many times Greg went to the gym a week, how long he wore his hair in a pomp, what else he does in his free time. Brady rubbed his head throughout the appointment on and off. After a couple hours they were back at Brady's apartment. Greg asked Brady what he thought of the houses and Brady said some could be a fit, and that he wanted to think about it. Greg told Brady not to hesitate if he had any questions or wanted to place an offer for one of the houses. Brady thanked Greg and said he would. Greg turned to return to his car after exchanging goodbyes feeling like he wanted to say more, but not wanting to break professionalism.
"I talked to my buddy and he is available tonight for that haircut, if you're interested. What time do you get out of work?" Brady said. Greg was not expecting this. "I'm actually done for the day! You were my most important client for the day". Greg said. The truth was he had some paperwork to do, but it could wait for tomorrow. Greg could not let this go. "Great!" Brady yelled with excitement "Do you need to go back to the office or stop at home? I just got off patrol, but you can come up to my place and I just need to shower and have a snack. I can see when Chris is ready for an appointment and we can go after?" Greg was conflicted. He was about to go up to a cop's place, which terrified him since he was into him and did not know if he was interested in men and to get such a severe haircut. "That works" he heard himself say and with that he followed Brady upstairs. Brady showed him around and offered him a beer which Greg accepted. Brady went to shower and did not invite Greg, leaving him in front of the TV with his beer. Greg was still questioning Brady's intentions. Brady popped out of the bathroom with a towel around his waist and half drunk beer in his hand. "Chris says we can come over anytime. He's gonna stay a little late for you since it's such a big cut. We can walk to his shop. I'm gonna get dressed." with that Brady walked past and to the bathroom. Greg could barely get out an ok as he was so focused on Brady's muscles. Greg was in good shape, but Brady was ripped. He also had more tattoos than Greg knew. They finished their beers and headed down to the barber shop. Brady was right, the shop was just down the street.Greg was still nervous about the cut and could not believe he was going through with this. It was a small shop with military and police patches in the windows. A rugged bald man unlocked the door and smiled at Brady and Greg. He gave them both a firm handshake. "Greg? I'm Chris, nice to meet you. I hear you're getting a flat top. come on in" "I caught him admiring mine in the gym this morning. you overslept for our work out, Chris" Brady said causing Greg to blush. "first time" chris asked "for a flat top...?" "ummm, yes" Greg stammered out. "No problem! You'll love it!" The next few minutes were a blur for Greg. Next thing he knew he was in the chair and getting caped. "How short do you wanna go? " Greg was again unsure what to say, but found himself say "Just like Brady’s". Brady and Chris’s face lit up "That's what I wanted to hear. Horseshoe" said Chris. Almost immediately Chris began clipping the sides of Greg’s head with a 0 blade.
Greg was nervous and strangely turned on watching the hair hit the floor and there was a lot of it. Chris shaved the sides and back with the clippers and a slight part on top. Chris and Brady chatted about the police force, football and many other things. Greg was transfixed on the cut but commented now and again. Greg really enjoyed when Chris used the clippers on the top with a big comb to make the top flat.
Greg realized he was erect and felt conscious. Brady looked down near his erection under the cape and smiled. Did he notice? Before Greg knew it he was being lathered with hot shaving cream on the back and sides of his head and shaved with a razor. He became even more erect and felt Brady noticed. Soon a cold towel was applied and Chris went over the top with small scissors again and then ran the clippers over his shaved sides. Then he felt something that stung, but refreshing. Chris and Brady laughed while Greg cringed "aftershave, it feels a bit rough the first time, but you’ll warm up to it" "feels kinda nice" Greg said.
The cape was then removed and Greg raised a hand to rub his newly cut horseshoe flat top. He couldn’t get over how much he enjoyed the severe feeling. He looked so different and loved it, but was so different. "What do you think?" Chris asked "I…really like it" Greg got out. "Looking like a champ," replied Brady. Greg could not stop rubbing it. "What do you think, Chris, time for one more" Brady asked. "For my best customer, of course" Greg took a seat and Brady sat in the chair." Greg could see his hair all over the floor. He watched to see Brady get his super short cut recut. "I come weekly,'' Brady told Greg.
Brady’s cut was much faster and he examined himself in the mirror when done with a smile "perfect as always, Chris." Greg saw himself next to Brady in the mirror. They looked great with matching flat tops. Greg was about to ask how much he owed when Brady took out fifty bucks and handed it to Chris. Chris thanked Brady and they shook hands. Chris turned to Greg "I hope you like the cut and hope to see you soon" "next week" Greg replied "I think he’s addicted already" Brady jokes. Brady and Greg left the shop as Chris locked up the shop for the night. Greg was rubbing his flat top when Brady said "you really look great. Like a champ." "Thanks,
you inspired me" returned Greg. "Are you working tomorrow?" Asked Brady "A little in the afternoon. Why?" "How about you come over to my place for a couple beers and watch the game? You can spend the night and take care of that bulge you have. This wasn’t just about the cut, was it?" Greg asked with a smile "No officer. The cut was a big part, but definitely not the only part." "Great, let’s stop by the liquor store on the way back. You’ll find cops work hard and play hard. Is this your first time with a cop?" "Yes officer, I look forward to it" greg connected with a smile.

To be continued…

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