From Pretty Pomps to Plush Piles by SailorNaruto52

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Dave Richards couldn’t help but reflect on his career so far as he combed through his hair making sure that it would be in a manageable state for the next day. He was one of the top Elvis impersonators and models in the country. His natural ebony hair was consistently praised and he was told constantly that he embodied the King so much that he was like a reborn version of Elvis. He soaked in every compliment and kept the his hair large. Overall he was great at his job as a model and he knew it.

Nothing felt better to Dave than combing his hair or having someone else run their fingers through his hair. Even now just combing through his hair and prepping it for bed was enough to get him stiff. The feeling of knowing that almost no one could compete with him for the title of supreme Elvis model kept him confident.. Seeing his thick black hair naturally fall into the slick back and seeing his perfectly shaped sideburns he made a kiss to himself. Damn he looked good.

In his bliss Dave decided to scroll through his instagram hoping to see more comments and reposts of his latest photo shoot. The photoshoot was a recreation of Elvis in the movie G.I. Blues. His army uniform contrasting with the voluptuous pompadour and stark sideburns. He thought he looked so hot and he knew that he made several boys and girls cream their pants. However, just underneath he saw a post from just that day. It was another recreation of Elvis in G.I. Blues but this model had blonde hair. Dave couldn’t help but feel rage not only because of the blatant rip off of his post but also because the account that posted it was his main rival Eric Robins.

Eric and Dave had started their careers around the same time and inevitably they had been in competition with each other for gigs. Dave was often favored as he resembled Elvis more so with his black hair but Eric knew that his main gimmick was being the "Blonde Elvis." This gave him an edge in some situations where they were going for a more "alternative" take on the typical Elvis recreation. Eric was always nice and cordial with everyone but to Dave it just came off as him putting on an act. It seemed like everything about Eric would just set Dave off. And it didn’t help that Eric was constantly flirting with him. Dave went to bed both angry and horny.
He slept well through the night and when he woke up he felt refreshed and ready to take on the day. He went through his regular morning routine and as he was eating his breakfast he was looking through his phone. As he was scrolling through his various apps he noticed something. He had gotten a message from his agent.

"Hey Dave. Got a new gig. Bit of a Rush job gonna need you down there by 11."

"Sure thing."

"Oh and bring the leaving for the army look. You know the one."

"Will do."

Dave’s agent gave him the details and he was on his way to the location ready for yet another opportunity to show off how much he really looked like Elvis.

Dave arrived with his bootcamp outfit all the clothes nicely ironed and ready to be shown off. His hair was already prepped and ready for styling. As he sat down in the chair he noticed someone else sitting down right next to him. He turned ready to greet the person and be pleasant until he realized who exactly the person next to him was. Eric was right next to him with his hair also prepped giving Dave his best smile.

"Hey there Fireball. How you doing today?"

Dave stayed silent.

"Come on if we’re next to each other might as well start up some conversation," He leaned in closer to Dave. "You know you’re pretty cute when you're angry."

"I don’t think I really have anything to say to you Eric." Dave was trying very hard to hide the fact that Eric’s comment had affected his cheeks with a blush of red.

"Well, I’ll keep talking anyways," Eric then started mussing with his hair a bit. "You know. I’m a bit nervous about how much they're gonna cut off but with you here I think I’ll be okay. They wouldn’t want to shear these pomps I’m sure.

"Wait, what is this about cutting hair off?" Dave stared directly at Eric.

"Yeah," Eric turned to face Dave while combing through his hair. "Didn’t they tell you? Apparently they're going to film some sort of cut and style video. They wanted vintage models though so I assume they're going to do some sort of vintage cut."

"Oh," Dave was visibly sweating and nervous now. "Cool, Cool, Cool."

"Didn’t your agent tell you? Seems like it would have been important."

"All I was told by my agent was that it was quick and to bring this outfit."

"Isn’t that like the one Elvis was wearing when he went to bootcamp and they sheared his pomp down to a flattop?"

Dave blanched knowing that Eric was right. This was the exact same outfit in which Elvis famously got his boot camp haircut. Dave gulped audibly knowing that more than likely he would be losing most of his hair. Then again maybe it wouldn’t be all bad. Maybe this flattop look would suit him well. Either way it would more than likely be good for his following. Even with all the positives he was still stressed out about the possibility.

"Don’t worry Davey Baby, even if they chop you down I think the flattop will suit you. You’ll look cute as hell no matter what."

"Why do you keep talking like that? Why flirt with me?"

"Why do you think sexy?"

Dave had considered it before but Eric couldn’t possibly be attracted to him. After all, with all the flirting he would have made a move of some kind if he was interested. Right? Either way he had to focus on the upcoming tasks ahead regardless of the fate of his hair. He combed through his hair trying to channel the energy of "The King" himself. Who knows maybe they would just give him a nice trim and style. One could hope.

Dave continued to sit in the makeup chair for a while until eventually the makeup artists and hair stylists came over. As they did their jobs on both models Dave couldn’t help but notice the glance that Eric was giving him. To most it would just look like he was wearing his usual smirk while staring off, but Dave was noticing something different. There was a hunger and an admiration behind that look. It was if Eric wanted just to stare at Dave for days and once he had finished staring he would devour every part he could. Even now staring back at Eric Dave was beginning to appreciate his features. His sharp angular nose, the strong square jaw, and of course the smooth and voluptuous blonde hair on his head. Dave wondered why he had never seen Eric this way. His contemplative state was then interrupted by an assistant.

"We’re ready for you then Dave."

"Okay."

Dave took one last look at Eric hoping that at some point he would be able to make some sort of move. Just as he was getting ready to leave the room and go to the shoot room Dave heard someone pipe up.

"Hey," Eric was looking right at Dave with the same amorous gaze. "Good luck out there Dave."

"Same to you, sexy!" Dave replied back blowing Eric a kiss.

Eric was clearly got off guard but Dave didn’t have enough time to take in the full look before he was escorted to the photoshoot area.

The area where the shoot was taking place was fairly usual just a standard green screen backdrop with a barbers chair off to the side assumedly for the video that would be filmed. The barber was also there off to the side prepping his tools for the haircut. The barber was a tall middle aged man with a stark bald head in a traditional white barber’s tunic, black slacks, and shiny black shoes. He seemed like a pretty intense figure and this caused more worry for Dave feeling that a shortcut was definitely still in store. He took his spot and then did what he does best.

Dave did several different poses each dynamic with his own Elvis-like flair. Just by watching you could tell then when it came to modeling Dave was cocky for a reason. He just had natural ease and yet you could tell that his effortlessness took extreme effort. He could not only capture the essence of Elvis but was also able to add his own unique stamp on the photos. He did a few more poses and at last it was time for the haircut.

They set up the barber’s chair and tools and made sure all the equipment was ready for recording. While this was happening the barber walked over and introduced himself to Dave.

"Hey I’m Oli, Pleasure to meet you." He stuck out his hand and Dave gave it a shake.

"Nice to meet you too. Dave Here," Dave gave a little wave. He was quite nervous about the haircut coming up. "So what kind of cut they got in store?"

"I wouldn’t worry too much about that it’ll be very classic. With hair like yours I’m sure you’ll look amazing no matter what."

Dave felt a bit more at ease after this conversation and as they finally finished setting everything up he took a seat in the barber’s chair. Oli first put a sanitation strip around Dave’s neck. Then he put a white cape with red pinstripes around Dave snapping the buttons into place. Oli gave Dave’s hair a good tousle and then ran a comb through it combing it all back. At last they were ready for the cut.

After making sure the shot and lighting were okay Oli picked up a pair of shears. He combed a little section of Dave’s hair and cut a little bit of hair just above where his fingers were. Dave was quite relieved at this. It looked as if Eric’s first guess was right. they were just giving him a standard trim. Oli continued his work even raising Dave’s long forelock high, trimming off a ½ an inch at most. A few more snips and a clean up of the edges with a trimmer and Oli was done with the cut. Some more styling was done and then Dave was spun around for the camera a bit. Damn he thought he looked great.

As he was being spun around he saw Eric in the doorway staring at him again. Eric was once again looking at him like he was his entire world. After the spinning stopped Dave made a little kissing face at Eric. Eric looked wide eyed for a bit and then made a kissing face back. Dave pretended to catch it and put it in his pocket. Eric pretend to have a look of shock with his hand on his chest. The two giggled at each other staring at each other both suspecting that the other was interested but both also unsure of their suspicions.
They let Dave up out of the chair and got the space cleaned up for Eric next. They passed by one entering and one leaving. As this happened Dave caught Eric’s arm and pulled Eric’s face toward him.

"Hey, I’ll watch here. Meet with me after you’re done though."

"For what?"

"I’ll show you in the bathroom."

Eric raised his eyebrows and then smirked. He got into his place for the photoshoot clearly excited for the events after.

Watching him in his element Dave could tell why Eric was such a competitor for attention compared with himself. Eric also had a natural ease when modeling however his energy was completely different from Dave’s. There was a boyish charm that came through the different poses that Eric did. Watching him Dave could finally see what all those thirsty boys and girls saw when scrolling through his instagram. The sex appeal translated across the room and Dave was definitely getting excited just watching this. Eric looked directly at Dave and winked. Dave couldn’t help but smile and felt extremely giddy.

Once again after the photoshoot they set everything up for a haircut. Oli went over to introduce himself to Eric. Dave couldn’t really hear or make out what the two were talking about but it seemed similar to what Oli had told Dave. So it went the same, Oli put the sanitation strip around Eric’s neck and caped him up with the same white cape with red pinstripes. Everything seemed like it would be just the same as with Dave’s haircut. Just a normal trim of his already magnificent pompadour. That illusion was shattered when Dave saw Oli pick up the clippers and comb.

Oli combed through Eric’s beautiful blonde pompadour and then set the comb to where only about an inch of hair would be left and ran the comb across. Eric was clearly shocked by the move but definitely was trying to keep his composure so as to maintain professionalism but Dave could tell that Eric was losing it as the long blonde forelock tumbled down. Oli continued cutting down the top and more and more blonde coiffed hair fell down the cape. The top got flatter and flatter as the cape was colored more and more with blonde locks. After a bit Oli moved to the sides farthing reinforcing the flat shape while blonde locks continued to fall. Oli did pass after pass making sure that top was as flat and boxy as it could be and after he was done he put the clippers down.

Oli picked up a pair of shears and began blending in the sides of the once glorious pompadour into the now flattop. The sides were still full and could be combed back but the top was flat as somewhat of a contrast. After Oli was done with his shears he styled Eric’s flattop with wing-like sides that met in the back with a DA. Oli perfected every little detail of the styling making sure Eric’s hair was perfect. He cleaned up the edges and gave one last pass with the scissors and then Oli was done.

Eric picked up a lock of his blonde hair and looked on it forlornly. Dave could tell that Eric was at the bare minimum unsure of his new look and that it wasn’t something that he had ever expected. Dave was also quite a bit shocked by the cut but the more and more he looked at it he started to notice just how much it suited Eric’s face. The flattop with the slicked back sides and back made him stand out and brought out his jaw and eyes more. Dave already found Eric attractive but the new haircut made him even more enamored.

After a bit they cleaned up all of the cut hair from Eric and did the spin around of his new complete look. Then they cleared the barber set and did a photoshoot of Eric with his new flatter look. Eric once again gave his usual flair and style but Dave could tell that there was still some regret about the whole process. He began to feel bad for Eric but hoped that maybe he was just overthinking the expressions. Eric was a professional after all and he had expected some form of haircut. Dave would hopefully find out after the shoot had concluded.

After the shoot Eric quickly passed by Dave looking far more unsure and shy than usual. He gave Dave a little smirk before walking and Dave knew he had to follow. As Eric entered the green room Dave followed and the scene he witnessed triggered a primal urge to care within him. Eric looked destroyed. He kept staring in the mirror at his flattop boogie running his hands through as if he could stimulate an exponential growth. Dave could see tears falling down Eric’s face. He came over and put a hand on Eric’s back.

"I’ll be here as long as you need," Dave rubbed circles on his back. "Just let out whatever you need to."

"Thanks, I really appreciate this."

Eric laid his head on Dave as Dave comforted him. The two remained in silence for a bit.

"You know. I think you actually look pretty hot with this cut." This remark made Eric giggle a bit.

"You’ve become awfully flirty today. Normally I have to put in the interest."

"You know, I don’t know what it was before but for some reason today you’ve suddenly come off as more attractive."

"Are you saying I wasn’t attractive before?"

"Well…"

Eric gave Dave a light punch and Dave playfully pretended to be in pain. They giggled a bit and Eric once again put his head against Dave. Dave’s heart was fluttering and he knew it was now or never. He had to make a move or else this would fade. Dave gave Eric’s forehead a light kiss and afterward Eric moved his face to stare at Dave. Eric’s face was flushed with red. They stared at each other for a second that felt like an eternity and then suddenly time caught up with them and they grabbed each other’s face and put their lips together.

They began moving around as their tongues battled for dominance in between the passionate and aggressive kisses. They tousled about for a bit feeling each other’s head up tugging at each other’s hair. Dave couldn’t get enough of the contrast between the flat top and the slicked sides and Eric loved burying his hands in the thick pompadour, it was like having his own personal Elvis. With all the moving Dave eventually pushed Eric up against the door to the adjoining bathroom to the green room. They smiled at each other and stared into each other's eyes.

"You wanna go in there?"

"I said I wanted to meet you in there , didn't I?"

"Fair point." Eric said, licking his lip.

Eric turned the knob and opened the bathroom door behind him. Dave pushed Eric in and closed the door behind him locking it and then pulled Eric closer to him continuing the passionate make out session that had occurred moments ago. Dave and Eric then took in a deep kiss. This was truly what heaven must feel like.

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As the months passed Dave and Eric spent more and more time together. They enjoyed their time together and their careers both continued to grow especially since they had become officially a couple on all of their socials. Eric had kept his Flattop Boogie haircut as not only did Dave’s love of it increase his own enjoyment of the cut but it had also helped with getting more modeling opportunities due to the uniqueness of the cut. The Flattop Boogie cut also meant that Dave and Eric were no longer in competition with each other. This only brought them further and further together and anyone could tell they were falling more and more in love.

One day as Dave was walking home to his shared apartment with Eric something caught his notice. It was Oli in a barbershop just sitting in a barber’s chair. The shop seemed to be empty except for Oli himself. Dave wasn’t exactly ready for a haircut yet but an idea had been building in his head since the first encounter with Oli and he was ready. He entered the barbershop with a nervous excitement.

"Hey there Oli. Long time no see." Dave extended his hand and Oli once again gave a firm shake.

"Hey Dave. What are you doing here?"

"What do you think," Dave sat down in the barber’s chair that Oli had just vacated. "I want a haircut."

"Well alrighty then."

The sanitation strip was put around Dave’s neck and caped him up in a familiar white cape with red pinstripes. Oli turned Dave toward the mirror and started combing through it.

"So what are we thinking today? Just a trim like the last time I gave you a cut?"

"Actually," Dave got out his phone and showed quite the iconic picture of Elvis blowing a piece of cut hair. "I was thinking we could recreate this moment from history. I think it would be good for my socials. Also exciting to do it here."

"Oh," Oli looked taken aback for a bit and then smiled widely. "I think you may be right Dave. I think the final look will really suit you as well."

Oli turned the chair around deciding that it was time to get started. He snapped a few before pics of Dave and began recording on his phone. Oli picked up his clippers and comb and began the cut. He started at the bottom of the long sideburn, turning the chair toward the camera so that they could see the demolition of the sharp piece of facial hair. Oli continued to move the clippers up against the head removing mounds of thick black hair letting it fall and color the cape. Dave was a bit nervous but also found it thrilling to feel the clippers removing his hair. Dave was now able to feel the wind touching his freshly clipped nape. Oli continued his work making sure every hair was clipped and that the flat shape was coming into the proper state. After he was done clipping the side he set the clippers down and stopped the recording for a bit in order to recreate an iconic Elvis pose. Dave picked up a clump of cut locks into his hand and blew them out Oli capturing almost every moment. After taking a few more shots Oli picked up the clippers and comb and was now ready to tackle the still sizable pomped top.

Oli began at the back of the pomp running the clippers across the comb and taking down the top. Dave saw the long black locks falling onto the cape and could feel the weight of his large pomp coming off. Oli was taking off about 6 inches of hair and leaving behind only a ½ inch of hair. Oli eventually reached the forelock and had the chair turned directly toward the mirror so that both Dave and the eventual audience could get a full view of the destruction. Oli combed the forelock up and then placed his comb at the ½ inch length and ran the clippers over. Oli then worked on blending in the sides with the newly flattened top. After a few finishing touches on the top and sides Oli cleaned up the neck and sides with an edge trimmer and dusted off Dave. The barber’s chair was then turned around and Dave was finally able to get a good look at his new cut.

Dave felt even more confident than before and he gave his head a good rub. The flattop brought the features of his face in startling new light. The pomp had given him more of a pretty boy energy but this new shorter cut made him look like he was ready to march to an army beat. Dave had always had a confidence to him but this haircut seemed to unlock even more than was already present. Oli spun him around for the video and took a few more after pictures. After Oli was done Dave made sure that he had the pictures he needed and thanked Oli and then Dave was on his way back to his apartment.

When Dave entered the apartment Eric was in the bathroom with a hairdryer audibly being used. Dave went into the bedroom to put away some things and he caught another look of himself in the mirror. Damn he looked good. He just hoped that Eric would appreciate the look as much as he was right now. He walked out into their living room.

"Hey babe! I’m home!"

"Hey! I’m in the bathroom."

"Trust me I can tell."

"You don’t have to be a dick about it."

Dave let out a giggle. Damn he loved that man.

"I’ve got a bit of a surprise for you when you get out."

"Oh yeah. What kind of surprise?"

"Wouldn’t be much of a surprise if I told you, would it?"

"You are quite lucky I love you Dave Richards."

Eric continued styling and after a bit exited the bathroom.

"Now how much of a surprise," Eric stopped when exiting the bathroom, taken aback by what he saw. "Could it be?"

"So do you like it?" Dave gave his head a rub.

Eric went over and ran his hands all over Dave’s newly shorn head. He stayed in silence long enough to make Dave a little nervous.

"What? Do you hate it?" Dave looked visibly worried.

"No No," Eric could tell Dave needed to be comforted. " I actually really like it. It’s just so different"

Eric gave Dave’s shorn head another rub.

"Damn it feels good though and you look really hot," Eric pulled Dave in close. "Davey baby."

They kissed and then decided to shower together. After Dave got out of the shower and got another look of himself in the mirror he knew that this would be his new haircut. Eric came up behind him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"You truly do look amazing babe."

"Guess we’re flattop lovers now. Who would have thought."

"Don’t regret a moment Davey babe."

They shared another kiss and took in each other deeply. They took a photo for their couple’s instagram with the caption "Flattop Lovers" and a heart emoji. Eric and Dave stared into each other’s eyes with nothing but pure love. Dave was glad he had accepted that gig from his agent on that fateful day. They had gone from pomped up rivals and now there were flattened lovers. And Dave was grateful for it every day.

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