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Author's Note: To distract you from the fact that I haven't updated Like A Prayer yet, or anything else for that matter.Unbeta'ed, so feel free to point out any spelling/grammar mistakes.
Warning: There will be extremely explicit content in this one-shot, so if you are not above the legal age in your area to be reading this kind of thing, then please leave now. I've warned you, and I will not have myself be blamed. Again, you've been warned!
Disclaimer:High School Musical is not mine.
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You Know I'm No Good
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He didn't know how it happened exactly. Lie. He actually did know how it happened. Lava Springs had been short-handed for the past few days due to a nasty virus with suspicious origins that was running around. Even the ever-stubborn Sharpay was struck down with a fever and runny nose and couldn't carry herself out of bed for that past few mornings to lounge in the summer sun. Taylor was one of the first to be incapacitated, taking with her Martha and Jason who had been sent home earlier in the week. Chad and Gabby were unfortunately amongst the casualties. Gabby said she'd probably be out for a week or so, and the same with Chad. Zeke remained cheerfully healthy, as did Kelsi, who had the cold a week before everyone else along with some of the other staff.
Fulton had decided that keeping everyone separated would diminish the chances of anyone else on his staff catching the flu. So he started handing out bullshit assignments. Troy was the one unlucky enough to get assigned last. With Fulton thoroughly spent on ideas of mindless tasks (surprisingly) that people could perform, Troy got Fulton's last burst of "great idea". And this is how he knew why he was stuck waiting hand and foot on Ryan Evans.
How Ryan managed to not catch the cold was beyond Troy. It had apparently come in through the clients and then gone through the staff. Where else could the obscenely rich treat the common cold? But Ryan still stayed unaffected by the small plague. It was a wonder actually, to see the blond boy bounding about in a what most would see as an unnaturally happy demeanor. "Troy," Ryan waved while dropping gracefully into his chaise lounge.
The next time Troy saw Fulton, he would tackle the man, and possibly find his fingers wrapping around his neck. "Ryan," Troy made his way to the boy, brushing to lint off of his uniform shirt.
"That's Mister Evans, actually," the blond peered over his unusually large black sunglasses. Even more unusual was that Ryan wasn't wearing a hat...at all. His hair fell right above his brow. He didn't have on a loud-colored shirt either. Just a white t-shirt that was obviously too small which read 'Royal Ballet' on the front and tight black swim trunks that only went down mid-thigh.
A blush crept across Troy's cheeks when Ryan adjusted the position of his chaise. Laying back, his trunks rode up even more than they needed to. "You're joking, right," Troy asked.
"No. In light of my sister's absence, I have taken it upon myself to replace her as resident bitch. Meaning, what I say, goes," He smirked at no one in particular. Troy couldn't even tell if the boy was looking at him, as the dark sunglasses covered most of his face. He had a feeling that if he did see Ryan's full expression, it would be one of superiority. "Fulton has explained the situation and I think I'll enjoy making you follow every single one of my orders." Ryan crossed one leg over the other and tucked his hands under his head, letting the sun soak into him.
Troy rolled his eyes and stuck his hands in his pockets. "Whatever you say, Mister Evans."
"First order of business: I would like a drink," Ryan dictated. "Have Zeke put those fingers of his to good use, and make him mix me up a good cocktail. I could give a fuck what it is, but make sure it has no strawberry's in it. They're so passé." Suddenly, the prospect of becoming deathly ill appealed to Troy more than it had that morning. He made his way to the kitchen, mumbling under his breath the whole way.
When he had come back fifteen minutes later, Ryan was flipping through an issue of Vogue. He looked up at Troy in disdain, and then to the Absolute Passion cocktail in Troy's hand. "How utterly convenient. I'm no longer thirsty," Ryan pursed his lips. He threw the magazine on the ground next to him, and leant back once again. "Go give that to someone else, and bring back something sweet. I'm hungry."
Troy suppressed the urge to punch the boy laying in front of him. He instead stomped away with the cocktail in hand. Once he reached around the corner, he downed the drink knowing that he wouldn't be able to handle his assignment without at least a little alcohol running through his blood. Since when had Ryan been such a bastard? Of course he was Sharpay's brother, but he had always been the quiet poodle until recently. But he had never treated anyone like this before. In fact, he had often snuck around with Chad the past couple of days.
Zeke had thrown together Ryan's favorite ice cream sundae in record speed: Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, and two cherries on top. It wasn't hard really. It was just ice cream. Reaching back to the pool-side area, Troy found Ryan laying on his stomach, no longer wearing a shirt, tanning Troy guessed. It was probably useless as Ryan was too pale and would most likely burn before anything else.
"Your sundae, Mister Evans."
Ryan didn't even turn around. He breathed in, as if to yawn and waved carelessly back at Troy. "I just remembered, I'm on a diet. Mrs Desmond over there, " he pointed, "was just complaining about her lack of breakfast this morning. You can give it to her."
Mrs Desmond was probably the most vile women to frequent Lava Springs. She was way past ancient, with too much plastic surgery, and an affinity for young poolside boys. The urge to physically harm came back to the basketball player. He very nearly dropped the sundae on Ryan's back, if it hadn't been for Fulton interrupting.
"How is everything Mister Evans," the man questioned.
"Quite alright Fulton," Ryan said in a frustrated tone. "But I'm busy tanning. Don't you have paper to push or something?"
Without even answering the boy, Fulton made his way back to his office muttering, knowing when he was dismissed. Troy raised an eyebrow, wondering how Ryan could channel Sharpay so well.
"You should get that sundae to Mrs Desmond before it melts," stated Ryan in a bored tone while laying his head down in his arms. Troy did as told, with gritted teeth and all. He wondered how long he would go without killing the Evans twin. Walking back towards Ryan, Troy tried not to think about Mrs Desmond's eyes on his ass.
"Anything else Evans?"
"I don't like your tone," the blond commented. "But yes, there is something else." Ryan leaned on his arms. His sunglasses were gone, which allowed him to look pointedly at a bottle of sunscreen laying in the chaise next to him.
Troy shook his head violently. "No way."
"I wouldn't want your job to be in jeopardy if my lovely skin were to burn, would I?"
It seemed the boy had an answer for everything. It was actually quite annoying. Ryan knew that this was Troy's only means of funding his future university aspirations. It seemed even though he and Sharpay had a small falling out earlier that summer, they still thought on the same wavelengths and had the same cruel streak. It must be an Evans' thing. Ryan smiled victoriously as Troy picked up the bottle of sunscreen and sat next to the chaise.
"Make sure to spread properly," the blond stated while laying back on his stomach.
If Troy weren't so horrified at the fact that he would actually be massaging sunscreen into Ryan Evan's skin, he would have probably knocked the boy's chaise over into the pool. The nerve! Not even Sharpay had gone this far before.
"Hurry Troy. I can feel my skin burning already."
Hesitantly, Troy squirted sunscreen into his palm, rubbed them together and made to rub it into Ryan's back. Before laying his hands on the other boy, Troy noticed the absolute, blemish-free perfection of Ryan Evans' skin. Unlike his sister, he wasn't very tan. But he wasn't too pale either. There was a happy medium in Ryan's skin tone that Troy couldn't describe. As he massaged sunscreen into Ryan's back, he could feel lithe muscle tense and relax with every pass of is hands.
Ryan was far from built, yet Troy could feel the strength in the slim body laying in the chaise. The basketball player moved down to the deep of Ryan's back, making sure to knead thoroughly, so he wouldn't need to apply anymore later. Although it was probably useless because Ryan would most likely find some excuse for Troy to do it again anyway. He ignored the low moan that came from the boy, as well as the strange feeling it gave him in the pit of his stomach.
"How long do I have to do this?"
"As long as I say. I am the one who has your paycheck in the palm of his hand," Ryan mumbled into the chaise. Troy would have debated the issue if what the blond said weren't true. In actuality, Ryan did have some sort of sway regarding the wages department. Sharpay had wanted to keep him here, however there was no doubt in Troy's mind that Ryan would be totally willing to eject him from the premises if he ever chose so.
No matter how nice an Evans acted, they always reverted back to old habits quickly. Apart from the fact that Sharpay was no longer doing everything in her power to have Troy, she was still the biggest bitch in Albuquerque. And for some reason, Ryan could care less. It seemed, once he was recognized for his talents, he didn't care what his sister did to others just as long as it didn't involve him being betrayed in any way. Maybe Ryan wasn't as nice as he pretended to be. He couldn't decide if he preferred Sharpay's outright cruelty, or Ryan's hidden mean-streak..
The brunet was interrupted from his thoughts by a sharp jab in the side. He looked at Ryan, who was holding his sunglasses.
"Stop daydreaming," Ryan chastised. "I have a yoga class in fifteen minutes. Since my mother is busy today, you'll have to fill in for her as my partner."
Troy had never done yoga, but he was pretty sure you didn't need a partner to do it. "Is it absolutely necessary?"
"Well, no. I just like to order you around."
With that Ryan stood up and put his shirt on. Well at least he was being honest now. The pretense had gone, and Ryan would order Troy to cater to his every whim whenever he felt like it. Troy knew where he stood. Not seeing a solution to his predicament (for the moment) Troy followed Ryan on the short walk to the aerobics studio. Once inside, with the mats laid down and the soothing background music playing, the brunet felt how out of place he was.
Ryan was already sitting cross-legged, breathing deeply while Troy stood awkwardly. He didn't know what to do and Ryan didn't seem like he was going to be helping out anytime soon.
"Good afternoon Mister Evans," greeted Michael, the yoga instructor. Troy had bumped into him a few times in the kitchen during lunch break, always keeping a watchful eye on the sandy-haired, hazel-eyed boy, knowing that most of the female staff swooned every time he happened to pass. Understandably, the man was gorgeous, and if Troy could see it, Gabriella definitely could.
"We like to meditate before starting our sessions," Michael had directed the statement at Troy who obviously had no idea what to do. The brunet caught a movement out of the corner of his eye, and he was sure it was Ryan snickering at him. Blushing, he sat next to Ryan, copying his position. In the back of his mind while he was pushing thoughts out of his head as Michael instructed, he really couldn't believe that this was happening.
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"That was so relaxing," sighed the blond as he exited the aerobics studio still stretching the tension out of his arms. Troy was close behind him, looking rather glum. Not because he had just spent the better part of an hour making a complete fool out of himself while attempting to stretch his body in ways that should be illegal, but because Michael had given Troy a sympathetic look every time he had caught the boy's eye as if to say: 'I'm sorry Ryan is forcing you to do this, and I'm sorry that you're horrible at it too, and I'm so sorry that in actuality, I'm only giving you this sympathetic look because I'm such a nice guy.' How utterly embarrassing.
"I think lunch is in order," the Evans twin said as the pair walked through the pool area. "Troy, You're welcome to join me."
"Do I have a choice?"
"No. Not really. I thought we discussed this already?" They stopped next to Ryan's chaise.
"How much longer are you going to do this, Ryan?"
"Mister Evans," the boy corrected. "And I'll do it as long as I please. Sharpay always gets to have all the fun. Now it's my turn." With that, he turned and went towards the dining hall snapping his fingers as an order for Troy to follow.
The dining hall was full by the time the pair had gotten there. Kelsi was playing background music as usual while a few Wildcats were frantically trying to keep up with serving. A girl from the cheerleading squad crashed into one of the stoners sending plates and food flying everywhere, and Troy found himself cringing. Maybe his situation wasn't so bad after all. Ryan pulled Troy along through the crowded hall and into the kitchen. "Zeke, darling," he beckoned the young chef.
"Oh, hey Ryan. What's up," the black boy asked while mixing a what looked like batter.
"I'd like the usual for lunch. And take your time," he smiled.
"Linguini with olive oil, garlic, walnuts, and a side of caesar salad. No problem. I'll have it sent to your room."
"You know me too well," the blond gushed, waving at Sharpay's fuck buddy. "Ciao darling. Troy, you have a twenty minute break. Be at my room right after, I want to play some golf."
Troy stood there a few moments after, dumbfounded. He sat down on a nearby stool, taking a deep breath, and started banging his head on the metal counter repeatedly. He only stopped when Kelsi had come over and placed a hand on his shoulder.
"What's wrong now?"
"If I happened to push Ryan Evans off a cliff, would you be my alibi?"
Kelsi laughed and sat next to him, nibbling on some fries Zeke had whipped up five minutes earlier. "He's not that bad once you get used to him. I mean, he's making up for all the time he stood in Sharpay's shadow."
"But why do I have to be involved."
"Because your job depends on it," Kelsi reminded him with an oh-so-obvious tone. "People don't realize how much weight Ryan actually pulls around here. Sharpay may have their father wrapped around her little finger, but Ryan...is a totally different story."
"How so," Troy questioned. He couldn't imagine how Ryan could have anymore power than Sharpay.
"Technically he owns twenty-six percent of Lava Springs. His mother handed him the shares for his seventeenth birthday. That and an apartment in Manhattan, apparently."
"You are joking, right?"
Kelsi gave Troy a look that clearly stated 'Do I look like someone who would joke?' He shrugged and stole one of her fries. Life was so unfair. He wished that he was obscenely rich sometimes.
"I wonder what Sharpay got," the brunet pondered aloud.
"A private jet," the short piano player answered almost instantly. Troy doubted she was joking even about that. He briefly entertained the thought of owning his own private jet which he could fly to and from a his spa to his upscale apartment. Kelsi patted him on the shoulder, obviously sharing the same thoughts.
The two shared the rest of the fries, basking in their own self-pitiful poverty. In what Troy told himself was twenty minutes, he had arrived at Ryan's door in the newly installed rooms for those who wished to stay at Lava Springs for days at a time. Maybe even weeks. Troy was sure Mrs. Desmond hadn't left since she arrived at the beginning of the summer. His sharp tap on the door was answered by a frustrated 'Coming!' and a few moments of silence. Then the door was thrown open. Michael stood in the doorway looking quite flushed and with his t-shirt on backwards. With a cheeky smile set upon his face, Ryan appeared over Michael's shoulder looking equally flushed.
"Your late," he stated flatly.
Michael raised a brow and leaned his back against the door letting Ryan come forward. Troy averted his gaze away from the blond who was dressed only in very tight, and small white boxer-briefs with red star on the front, leaving nothing to the imagination. Michael only chuckled.
"See you later Ry," said the sandy-haired boy, giving the blond a peck on the cheek.
A blush made its way across Troy's cheeks and he found himself silently heeding Ryan's "Come in then."
He'd never been in any of these rooms before, so it was a bit of a shock to him when he stepped into the lavish living space. Troy was afraid to touch anything lest he break it and his parents had to sell their house to pay for it.
"Sit if you want. I have to take a shower."
Troy made his way to the king sized bed but stopped before he actually sat. He eyed the bed suspiciously. If he wasn't mistaken, Michael had opened the door looking completely shagged, for lack of a better term and with Ryan in his underwear, it wouldn't suprise Troy if there was sex going on before the door was opened. Looking back at the Evans, "Is it...safe?"
"What do you mean? Of course it's–" Ryan laughed. "Troy Bolton, you pervert!" The boy folded his arms over his chest. "Do you think we fucked, Troy? Michael and I?"
If it were even possible, Troy's face became even more red. "He came out with his shirt on backwards, and you're in your..." he trailed off.
"Would it bother you if he and I fucked?" Ryan slunk over to the tall brunet in a manner that Troy thought was too sexy for a boy. He put a hand on Troy's shoulder pushing him until the back of his legs hit the bed. "Hm?"
"U-uh..." Ryan pushed him down so that he was sitting on the edge of the bed. The blond leaned down, wrapping his arms around Troy's neck, his breath tickling Troy's neck. "N-no," he managed.
Ryan smirked. "Good," he whispered into Troy's ear. He stood up straight with a raised eyebrow and an even cheekier grin than before. He strutted towards the bathroom making sure to sway his hips more than necessary.
Without moving, Troy let out a breath he didn't know he was holding in. He heard the shower turn on and the sound of What was he supposed to do until the Evans was done? If Ryan was anything like his sister, which was becoming exceedingly obvious as the day went on, then he would kill Troy if he touched anything. Like the television for example. Troy really wanted to watch television to help him forget that he was in Ryan Evans 'room' and that whatever just happened, did not just happen. But was it safe to risk a Sharpay-like wrath from Ryan for a few measly minutes of music videos, or game highlights, or even lesbian porn (to affirm his heterosexuality)? Decidedly, no. It wasn't.
He sat and listened to the shower run, trying desperately not to imagine Ryan inside that steamy shower, water running down him, his hands rubbing soap into smooth skin as he moaned in Herbal Essence ecstasy. Okay, that was getting a little carried away. Ryan didn't seem like an Herbal Essence boy. More of likely Garnier, or Tresemme.
There was nothing to do other than stare at the blank television screen, so Troy did. He stared at the screen until he thought his eyes would fall out. Luckily, before they did, Troy heard the shower turn off. He looked down at his feet, a little more than embarrassed at the situation that he was in, hearing the door the to bathroom open. He did his best to not look at the blond as he walked into the room in nothing but a towel, glistening and flushed.
The wet boy stood in front of Troy, grinning sexily at him. His hair was slicked back but only by water, and rivulets trailed down his body winking at Troy in a way that made him want to lick them right up. He dug his nails into his palms; it was all he could do to stop himself from actually throwing himself onto the blond standing mere feet away from him. He turned and began rummaging through his dresser, looking for something to wear. The towel around his waist tightened as he bent over to search the lowest drawer and Troy noticed his very own trousers doing the same.
As the blond straightened up, his towel loosened, slipping down his hips to reveal the slightest glimpse of a perfect ass.
"Crack kills," Troy found himself saying and staring at the same time.
Ryan looked over his shoulder at Troy with a curious expression. He followed Troy's eyes to the lower half of himself and smirked. "Does it now?" He turned back to his dresser and pulled out underwear similar to the pair he wore before. Casually, he leaned all his wait on one leg, smiling as his towel slipped down a bit more and the delightful hitch in Troy's breath that followed.
"We didn't fuck you know."
"W-what," Troy's voice cracked.
Ryan glanced over his shoulder once more. "I said: we didn't fuck. Michael and I. Contrary to what you thought before, we didn't fuck."
"Why," the brunet said before he could stop himself which was received by a light chuckle.
"I may be a little kinky in bed," Ryan turned around fully now pulling the falling towel from his waist and began drying himself off properly. Troy's shocked face was well worth the effort, "but I think I draw the line at incest."
The words didn't even process in Troy's head until a few seconds later, "excuse me?"
"He's my cousin, Troy. Michael is my mother's nephew. He works here for the summer, just like you," Ryan said nonchalantly.
"Your cousin. Oh. But the shirt?"
"Is the result of a small wrestling match over the last chocolate chip cookie."
Ryan was slinking towards him again, and all Troy could bring himself to do was shrug. Relieved wasn't exactly the word. Ecstatic. Anxious. Nervous. Those were all the right words. And they were all amplified tenfold when Ryan dropped the towel on the floor, standing mere inches from the sitting Troy. He parted the brunet's legs and kneeled between them, his hands on the boy's thighs. The room was suddenly too hot for Troy, and his pants were too tight, and the blond was too damn gorgeous.
Gorgeous in the one-heterosexual-male-appreciating-another, another that was currently kneeling between his legs, looking up at him with a sultry gaze that could set someone on fire. That was setting Troy on fire.
"You seem awfully flushed Troy," Ryan spoke innocently. "Are you coming down with something?"
No, he wasn't coming down with anything. In fact, he would say everything was going up...in more ways than one. His day (amongst other things) included. "I'm fine," he said.
"Yes, you sure are," the blond lowered his voice, tilting his head upward, looking at Troy through half-lidded eyes. He could feel Ryan's hot breath ghost across his face as he came closer. Troy stared at pink, pouty lips coming towards his. Hands caressed their way up his sides, then his chest, brushing against his nipples, and grabbing onto his shoulders, pulling him down the already small gap between them and making them meet in the gentlest touch Troy had every experienced. Ryan moved against Troy, wrapping his arms around the boy's neck, and holding both of them in that position of lips on lips. When Ryan pressed his mouth harder to Troy's the blond let out a moan which went straight Troy's lower regions, making his trousers even more uncomfortable. Kissing a boy wasn't supposed to feel this good. And it was only close-mouthed!
Any further thought was cut off when Ryan ran his tongue along Troy's bottom lip, begging for access which was happily granted. His tongue caressing Troy's, pushing inside the boys mouth, exploring every corner, hot and needy. Troy cupped Ryan's jaw with his hands, rubbing his thumbs over smooth cheeks, and then running his fingers through wet hair. He smiled into Ryan's kiss, as the smell of soap and shampoo made him feel light-headed. Ryan was slowly unraveling Troy with his tongue and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
He moaned as cold hands moved under his shirt and up his stomach to stop at his chest. Fingers grazed his nipples yet again, this time lingering there until they became hard. Ryan rubbed his thumb over one, making Troy arch his back into the boy. His cock was straining against his trousers now, begging to be freed. Ryan attached his mouth to Troy's neck, biting fervently causing the boy to let out another moan load enough to fill the room.
The blond pulled off Troy's shirt, throwing it aside. He slowly moved his lips to Troy's collar, and down his chest to a nipple. Sticking his tongue out, he flicked it over the hardened bud, relishing in the sharp intake of breath that Troy took. He did it again as he felt Troy's hands move over his shoulders and down his back. He took the nipple between his teeth, tugging on it lightly. "Oh god, Ryan!" Ryan smiled, kissing his way down Troy's flat stomach and plunging his tongue into the boy's navel.
The sound of his belt being undone and his trousers being unzipped brought Troy back to reality. This was actually happening. He was actually letting Ryan Evans into his pants. A place he had never even let Gabriella in their almost nine month relationship. He looked down at piercing ice-blue eyes. They were gazing at him with an intensity that Troy couldn't explain. As if Ryan was no longer playing, and had become serious.
Are you sure you want to do this, they asked.
Troy looked into those eyes which held so much sincerity.
Ryan nodded and ran his hands up Troy's thighs and to the boy's crotch. "Up," he whispered. Troy did as told and stood. The blond slid Troy's pant down and then looked at the tented boxers in front of him, Troy straining against the cotton. He hooked a finger under the elastic band, sliding it from one side to the other. Without further hesitation, Ryan pulled the boxers down, revealing the most beautiful cock Ryan had ever seen. Just the sight of the long, thick column of flesh jutting out made him grow harder than he had ever been. "Troy, you didn't look this big under those pants."
Troy blushed, not really knowing what to say. He'd never really compared himself to other boys before. Staring in the locker room showers wasn't exactly the brightest thing to do in a high school full of pretty closed-minded people.
"I might not be able to fit it all in my mouth," a comment which made Troy blush even harder. The blond ran his hand down Troy's stomach, pausing briefly to twist some of the curled hairs at the base of Troy's perfect manhood. He wrapped his fingers around the base, and slowly began stroking. Troy threw his head back, moaning Ryan's name, twisting his fingers in the boy's blond locks. He wasn't sure if he could handle this. It felt too good. Ryan kept up his slow rhythm, snaking his other hand up and down the hard, lightly muscled body. Troy's hard length twitched in Ryan's hand ready for more than just a hand. He licked the end of Troy's penis, tasting clear, salty precum.
"Stop teasing," Troy groaned to which Ryan smirked.
He stroked a few more times before pausing and looking up at Troy once again. He wanted to make sure that Troy say what he was about to do. "Troy, look at me," Ryan said. Blue eyes met blue, lust dancing behind both pairs. Ryan's lips began at the head of Troy's length, slowly engulfing him centimeter by centimeter until Ryan felt it his the back of his throat. He'd lost his gag reflex long ago, and took even more of Troy than he had first planned.
All Troy saw was himself disappearing into Ryan's mouth, wet heat surrounding his member as Ryan took more of him each second. "Oh, shit. Ryan. Fuck!" The blond slowly moved up Troy's length until he only had the boy's head between his lips. He suckled on it, watching Troy's knees buckle and the boy almost fall. Ryan smiled around Troy's length, moving down once again.
"Faster Ryan."
Ryan obliged, moving up and down Troy's member, stroking him at the same time. Each time taking as much of troy as he could without choking himself. Troy couldn't think. All that ran through his mind was Ryan's talented mouth doing things to him that he wondered if any normal human being was able to do. The blond head bobbing up and down, their eyes never leaving each other's, every time Troy getting closer to climax. His cock twitched again.
"Oh no you don't," Ryan smiled, removing his mouth from Troy's sex. He stood and latched onto Troy's lips with his own, pushing him onto the bed and pulling off the bunched up trousers and boxers from around his ankles. "I'm not done with you yet," he smirked again. He laid on top of the brunet, gasping as their cocks rubbed against one another. Ryan's tongue found its way into Troy's mouth, his hips bucking into the boy and sweet friction making every nerve burn with desire. The blond leaned on his elbows and stood on his knees then detached himself from Troy's lips as he opened the side table drawer with one hand. Finding what he was looking for, Ryan pulled out the lubricant out. "Prepare me?" He gave Troy a questioning look.
Troy was confused. What did Ryan mean by that? He cocked his head sideways, looking at the lubricant that Ryan was offering with a curious expression. What exactly was he supposed to do.
"It's kind of cute, how you're such a novice at this," Ryan laughed. He took Troy's hand, "Here, I'll help you."
He squirted a liberal amount of clear liquid into his fingers and reached behind himself, rubbing it at his opening, all the while smiling. He then moved Troy's hand down his back. His lips found their way to the brunet's once more, "One at a time. And then scissor, okay?"
Troy nodded, not completely understanding, but knowing he'd get it when he needed to. Ryan took one of Troy's fingers, and pushed it against his own opening, biting his lips as he did so. He closed his eyes and buried his head into the crook of Troy's neck, pushing the digit inside himself fully. "Hn." Ryan moaned into Troy, who understood what he need to do. He moved around inside Ryan, feeling the absolute heat around his finger. He pulled out and pushed back in, the lube helping. "Another," Ryan instructed, and Troy inserted another finger, slowly. He watched as Ryan's cheeks flushed in pure pleasure and spread to his neck, and his collar. "Nn, oh god. Troy."
Ryan reach behind himself again and position his finger at his entrance, pushing in together with Troy's. He nearly screamed when the sensation of not only himself but Troy fingering him hit him. Troy kissed Ryan. This had to be the hottest thing he had ever done with any person before. Not even times with his previous girlfriends were like this. Not even he and Gabriella were like this. "I'm ready," Ryan panted, pulling out, bring Troy's hand with him. Nodding, Troy helped Ryan straddle his hips, and position Troy's erect member at his entrance.
Without warning, Ryan pushed himself down on Troy, surrounding the boy in tight, velvet warmth. It was nothing like Troy had felt before. The thought of his length surrounded by Ryan made him moan and he didn't know how long he'd be able to stay still. Ryan was sitting on Troy, adjusting to the boy's size. It filled him unlike anyone had ever done. "Fuck, Troy. Once again, and don't let this go to your head," Ryan gritted his teeth, biting back the pain. Maybe he hadn't stretched himself out as well as he thought he had. "But you're bigger than I though you were."
Troy bucked his hips, desperately wanting to move, to feeling Ryan sliding along him.
"Fuck! Troy, don't–"
The brunet bucked again, moaning, pulling Ryan down to him, shutting him up by keeping his mouth occupied. He slid out of Ryan, who screamed into Troy's mouth, and thrust back in.
"You fucker," Ryan whined. "That hurts."
Troy thrust again, causing Ryan to scream again. It was a pleasured scream though, "Fuck."
"I plan on it."
"Do it again, you just hit my spot," Ryan all but yelled.
It was all Troy needed to thrust into Ryan again, this time all the way. The blond held down Troy's hips, blaring at the brunet. He began slowly, like everything else they had done, up and down Troy's shaft. He picked up his pace, riding Troy hard. The smacks of skin against skin echoed throughout the room, and Ryan's screams were probably heard out at the eighteenth hole in the golf course. Troy flipped them over, throwing Ryan on his back and plunging into the boy once more, thrusting deep and hard, hitting that bundle of nerves in Ryan every time.
"Harder, Troy. Hn. Faster!"
His thrusts became more and more frantic as he came closer to the edge.
"Troy, I don't– I don't t-think I can–"
Before Ryan could even finish his sentence, his body tensed, and he clenched around Troy's cock, coming harder than he ever had, exploding all over his and Troy's chest. IT was enough to throw Troy over the edge and he came with a resounding cry, spilling his seed into Ryan, and riding out the last of both their orgasms. He collapsed on top of the boy, his breathing shallow, and stars dancing before his eyes.
"That was–"
"–fucking amazing."
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It could have been minutes, it could have been hours, but sometimes later Troy pulled out of Ryan and flopped into the space next to the boy. They both lay next to each other, looking at the ceiling silently, Ryan with a smirk plastered on his face, and Troy with a furrowed brow. He couldn't believe that he had just fucked Ryan Evans. Especially due to the fact that he had a girlfriend who was laying in bed at home, sick, waiting for him to visit later in the day. There was something disturbingly wrong about this whole situation.
But Ryan was just so good. He was the best fuck Troy had ever had, and that was saying a lot.
"Get up, and get dressed. I still want to play some golf," came Ryan's demanding tone.
Was he kidding, because Troy wasn't sure he was up to doing anything at the moment. Ryan wasn't even that good at golf anyway.
"I'm not kidding Troy. I want to play golf."
Troy rolled his eyes, getting up, and searching for his clothes. "What kind of shampoo do you use?" He didn't know why he asked. But it seemed appropriate.
"–by Calvin Klein. Why?"
"No reason."
There was no denying that Troy would now have to break up with Gabriella. He didn't want to be the type of boyfriend who cheated (which he already did). And it would be a shame if he had to give up great sex so easily. Ryan agreed. Needless to say, the rest of Troy's week had been rather interesting.
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Well , this is Kinda an Early Start ~ Over the Mountains & threw the Woods to GrandMother's House We Go ~
Really I went Over the Mountains & threw the Hills to " SAGEBRUSH CANTINA " in Calabasas , CA. to meet up with a " GHOST RIDA " ( UN-Named Dranking Partner ) Kinda early in the Day.
Calabasas , CA. is an affluent City in the Los Angeles County , CA. in the Hills west of the San Fernando Valley & is in the North West Santa Monica Mountains , between Woodland Hills , Agoura Hills , Hidden Hills & MALIBU, CA.
Great scenic drive & the Perfect place to meet if it is A " Hair of the Dog " Kinda Day.
Down a Path , then I enter , Cocktail Awaits Me & We're gonna Order some Hefty Tex / Mexican Food to soak up last night's Residue & Coat the Stomachs for Later tonight ~
Margaritaville Rum Mix + Pineapple + Passion Fruit
On the Menu : I ordered a Massive Chicken Burrito w/ Everything !!!!
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Another " SKINNY ISLAND PUNCH "
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The Seattle Seahawks needed every break to go their way if they were going to pull off the upset against the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. And everything did. Despite dominating much of the afternoon, the New England Patriots squandered opportunity after opportunity, and the Seahawks offense took advantage of major coverage lapses to pull out the 24-23 victory over New England at CenturyLink Field.
The Patriots followed the expected script for most of the first half. After trading scores with the Seahawks, the Patriots found themselves down 10-7 before taking the ball down the field on a 15 play drive that ended in a Tom Brady to Aaron Hernandez one yard touchdown pass and a 14-10 Patriots lead. On the ensuing possession, Chandler Jones stripped the ball from Russell Wilson and it was recovered by Rob Ninkovich at the Seahawks' 47 yard line. The Patriots then drove to within the 5 yard line before being forced to settle for a Stephen Gostkowski field goal and a 17-10 lead.
The game should have been decided on the next drive. After the Patriots forced the Seahawks to punt, punter Jon Ryan bobbled the ball and took a 14 yard loss, turning the ball over on downs at the Seahawks' 24 yard line. The Patriots again drove inside the 10 yard line before a Brady pass to Rob Gronkowski was batted away, bringing third down with six seconds left. But on the next play, Brady threw the ball away without a receiver in the area, netting an intentional grounding call and a ten second runoff, ending the half without any additional points. This would come back to haunt the Patriots later in the game.
The second half began with the Patriots seemingly taking control of the game, as the Patriots forced a quick Seahawks punt and driving eight plays before being forced to settle for another field goal, upping the lead to 20-10. The drive was aided by a gritty 7 yard run by Danny Woodhead and a 35 yard pass play to tight end Daniel Fells. The next Patriots' drive ended with an underthrown deep ball by Brady that was picked off by Richard Sherman, who had a big game for the Seahawks. After another Seattle punt, the Patriots were again driving deep in Seahawks' territory when Earl Thomas picked off a misfired pass by Brady. It didn't result in Seahawks' points, as just three plays later the Seahawks would give the ball back deep in New England territory after a Zach Miller fumble, but it was another wasted scoring opportunity for the Patriots' offense. The Patriots did capitalize on the Miller fumble, driving seven plays (with big plays from Brandon Lloyd and Woodhead) before settling with another Gostkowski field goal and a 23-10 lead.
The Seahawks started the next drive at their own 17, and on the first play Wilson hit Golden Tate on a long bomb, and a roughing call on top brought the ball to the Patriots' 17 yard line. Four plays later Wilson hit Braylon Edwards for the score and the lead was cut to 23-17. The Patriots' next drive short-circuited early with the aid of another intentional grounding call on Brady, forcing a New England punt. Three plays later New England had the ball back with the opportunity to close the game out, but two short runs and an incomplete pass later the Patriots' were forced to punt. Lean Washington then raced 25 yards with the punt return, setting up Seattle at their own 43 yard line to start the next drive. After Wilson ran a keeper play for nine yards, the Patriots were forced to call their final time out when they had twelve defenders on the field. Lynch then ran for the first down, and on the next play Wilson hit Sidney Rice for a 46 yard touchdown pass that decided the game and gave the Seahawks a 24-23 come from behind win.
The Patriots can look all over the field for reasons they lost. Brady made several uncharacteristic mistakes, and Kyle Arrington, Patrick Chung and Tavon Wilson got beat routinely and badly in the secondary to allow Russell Wilson the opportunity to lead his team to the dramatic win. The Patriots were successful in shutting down Marshawn Lynch (41 yards on 15 carries) and forced the game into Russell Wilson's hands, but the Patriots' pass defense suffered breakdown after breakdown in blown coverages, getting beat to the ball, or committing penalties as Wilson passed for 293 yards and three touchdowns. Brady threw a career-high 58 times as the Patriots' abandoned the ground game, with Brady throwing for 395 yards and two scores, but for two interceptions as well. Wes Welker had 10 catches for 138 yards, his fourth straight game over 100.
How bad was the loss for the Patriots? The Pats ran 86 offensive plays to Seattle's 57; a difference of 29 plays. And they still lost. That one number crystalizes the wasted opportunities that the Patriots left on the field on Sunday. Here's how the game broke out.
When the Patriots ran:
The Patriots didn't rely on the run nearly as much today, as they seemed to like the match-ups against the linebackers and safeties with Welker, Hernandez, and Gronkowski. Bolden ran for 28 yards on 6 carries before leaving with an injury, and Stevan Ridley ran for 34 yards on 16 carries. Danny Woodhead added 25 yards on 4 carries. The Patriots were able to run at key times, but on the whole could never really get the run game started. Ridley held on to the ball today, but was never really able to get into the flow of the game. Advantage: Seahawks
When the Patriots passed:
Despite the mistakes, Brady threw for 395 yards, connecting with eight different receivers. Welker had 10 catches, Lloyd, Hernandez, and Gronk each had six and Woodhead added five. The Patriots were able to throw at will and took advantages of mismatches against the linebackers, as well as working Gronkowski against Kam Chancellor and Welker paired up against Marcus Trufant. But for the Brady mistakes the Patriots could easily have surpassed 35 points today. Advantage: Patriots
When the Seahawks ran:
Marshawn Lynch was an afterthought today, running for just 41 yards on 15 carries. Robert Turbin was more effective with 5 carries for 27 yards, and Russell Wilson was opportunistic in gaining 17 yards on 5 carries. Like the Patriots, the Seahawks were able to get some good situational runs, but the overall running game was ineffective. Advantage: Patriots
When the Seahawks passed:
Brady may have thrown for more yards, but Wilson was able to connect on five passes of 20 or more yards, including the 46 yard touchdown to Edwards and a 24 yard touchdown strike to Doug Baldwin. The Patriots' secondary was horrendous today, and even Alfonzo Dennard, last week's pleasant surprise who eventually replaced Kyle Arrington after his struggles, looked miserable as Wilson picked them apart like he was Joe Montana in piling up 293 yards and three touchdown passes. Tavon Wilson regressed in his second start at safety for the Pats. Nate Ebner is a liability at this point and shouldn't even be on the field. Advantage: Seahawks
Special Teams:
They say the last act is the one that is often remembered. Both squads has highs and lows today. Ryan botched the punt attempt that should have given New England a commanding halftime lead, but he also averaged 60 yards on 4 punts. Wes Welker had a good day returning punts (68 yards on 4 returns), and both kickers were perfect on the day. But it was New England's return breakdown on the final punt that allowed Leon Washington the scamper 25 yards and get the Seahawks in great field position that will be remembered on special teams in this game. Advantage: Seahawks
Key Moment: Take your choice. Brady's picks, the intentional grounding at the end of the first half, any of Wilson's downfield throws that netted points, or Washington's key punt return. Too many to call.
Game Ball: Russell Wilson, for stepping up in the clutch. The Patriots' game plan was to force Wilson to win the game for the Seahawks, and that's exactly what he did. It was a great performance by the rookie quarterback, aided by an historically awful performance from the New England secondary.


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The Ghetto and the Texas Ranger CrewSubmitted by clex on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 1:02pm. People | UT
Someone needs to step up and fill in the blanks for me. I recently learned about the '60s era crew that had inherited the Texas Ranger magazine. Some names are familiar: Gilbert Shelton, George and Carlyne Majewski but most are not. It does sound like these folks laid the very solid foundation that the 70's Austin stood upon.
I had never heard of The Ghetto where most of them lived and partied but even when I arrived in the mid-70's, Tortilla Flats was still around. I heard at that time, that the Flats was the current home of Willie Nelson and his growing posse of outlaws.
Here is a great narrative from Gerry Storm... read it.
Also, if you recall ANYTHING about the Ghetto, Tortilla Flats, or the Ranger, please submit an entry on this site.
And another thing... these folks clearly invented the Austin Armadillo persona. Here is a Ranger cover from 1967 spoofing Playboy but more importantly showing the Armadillo in a "bunny" persona.
Almost getting shot by the UT SniperSubmitted by oscardog on Mon, 01/05/2009 - 2:36pm. UT
I came within four feet of being shot by Charles Whitman on August 1, 1966. The story is below.
On April 1st, 2007 I got to ascend the Tower and shoot a photo from the west side of the observation deck. This was the first time I had visited the University of Texas Tower observation deck since prior to August 1st, 1966, when Charles Whitman rained down a withering fire of bullets from this vantage point. Thanks to some connections I have made, I was allowed to go along with a group of former Austin police officers who were on the tower that fateful day and participated in the elimination of Whitman.
The photo confirmed my suspicions. The white air conditioning unit on the roof of the Union Bldg in middle of that photograph probably saved my life on August 1st, 1966. At 11:55 a.m., along with two of my Longhorn Band friends, I was standing on the sidewalk just under the now-existing black sign with white letters that reads "Wish." In 1966, the entire ground level area where Wish, Austin's Pizza and Sprint now occupy spaces was one large drug store/soda fountain-cafe called Renfro's Rexall Drug Store. This is where I met my Longhorn Band pals every school day that semester.
Whitman may have considered us for targets, since he could have probably seen our heads over the ac unit. But he probably could not have seen our bodies and at that point in the rampage, he was aiming for midsections. Instead, he chose to shoot a 38 year-old military veteran named Harry Walchuk, who was standing in the door of a narrow newsstand that was located just to the south of us.
Les AmisSubmitted by clex on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 10:10am. Bars | Restaurants | UT
As Joni Mitchell said "you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone", and so I feel about Les Amis. I never really hung out there beyond the occasional lunch or afternoon beer. The crowd there was always a little too artsey, too east-coast bohemian, and the menu was expensive! Looking back though, "Les" was a cultural nugget for old Austin and especially for campus culture. It was there during the riots, during the fawning disco days, during the punk scene, and it had a place and purpose in each of those.
The film "Viva Les Amis" should be required viewing for anyone on this site. Good history and snapshots from our time gone by. Here's one for you... look familiar?
Janis Joplin at Greg GymSubmitted by farnham on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 9:13pm. Bands | Scenes | UT
I took pictures that night, but this is one I captured off of the web, from earlier in her career. Kindly and I were just swapping text about that concert on FaceBook last month. She had tickets, and we went together on a friend 'date'. JJ was with her Full Tilt Boogie band, and was cranked that night, on Southern Comfort and whatever she had left from the plane trip. She was best on stage, and was the 'in betweens' that took her from us later that same year... She never found the love she sang about, but left us all with blues in the night. Kindly Kay and I stood on the folding chairs like a couple of teeny boppers. ;-) Farnham
The Orange BullSubmitted by farnham on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 5:44pm. Bars | UT
When I came to UT in '67, it was at the end of the alcohol burning big iron culture, just before the smoke fueled hip scene caught on, and the Drag (and even Speedway just south of the campus) was sprinkled with old dives that sold beer to students. The Orange Bull was one of those, on the Drag about 2600 block, above a dry cleaners.
When I became a Summer Orientation Adviser in '68, the group would meet there every Thursday after the kiddies went back to Dumas or Abilene. The Order of the UT drank too much beer and sang too many Hank Williams songs. Good times and fun people. I'm looking for pictures of the OB, if anybody has any.
Salvation SandwichesSubmitted by clex on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 9:57am. Restaurants | Hipsters | UT
When I first moved to Austin, one of my best friends was a vegetarian. Since I was new in town, I followed him around for awhile. That meant eating vegetarian meals, something very new to the Texas carnivore. There were a couple of places that I recall but mostly it was the "avocado and sprouts on whole wheat" that we would get at Salvation Sandwiches. That was the complete experience: the hippie food, the hippie food vendors, the hippie mentality. All in all, a very proper lesson in the culture of my new home.
Concert at Clark Field - Sept 1970?Submitted by NickWallingford on Thu, 02/15/2007 - 9:06pm. Bands | UT
Several years ago, I corresponded briefly with Robert Burns, after seeing that he had copies of old Austin posters, and I mentioned that I remembered one very well.
Robert was the art director, I think it was, for the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" movie, back in 1973 or so. I need to do another posting about the house for that on its own!
Anyway, the poster that Robert had was of a concert held on the baseball field just as UT was starting up again for the year. I say Sept 1970, but could have been 1971?
Anyway, the lineup for the day was:
The Allman Brothers
Leon Russell
It's A Beautiful Day
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (I don't remember them, but that was common for the time...)
It was a *fantastic* day of music, for sure.
While I was writing this up, I came across the following quote from Willis Alan Ramsey that relates to that concert (from http://www.willisalanramsey.com/content/Riverfront-times-review-2000-11-09.htm)
"Willis Alan Ramsey, his one and only album, at once captures that intimate milieu of folk songs and stories, then leaps well ahead of its time, owing in part to Ramsey's idiosyncratic tastes and a fortuitous encounter with Leon Russell. "I was booked into a motel called the Villa Capri in Texas, and staying at that hotel were the Allman Brothers, Leon Russell, It's a Beautiful Day and Pacific Gas & Electric. I saw their show and made it a point to knock on their doors. Leon was nice and receptive, and I was kind of cocky at that point. I thought I was writing some tunes that he should hear. Leon told me to break out my guitar. He and his road manager listened and gave me their numbers in California.
"They said I should come see them. Greg Allman and Dickey Betts were really nice as well. They invited me to come down and see them in Macon. This was right before the Allman Brothers took off. So I went to see all of them. Greg recorded a demo on me, and then I went out to see Leon, and he made a demo on me. Leon said, "I'm getting ready to tour. If you like, you can stay in my house and record in my studio at night.' That pretty much sold me! It all happened quickly. I was pretty confident in what I was doing, and suddenly I was over my head. I went from playing college coffeehouses and then I'm in Leon Russell's home studio and people like George Harrison are coming over. It was a completely different environment."
Saturday Morning Fun ClubSubmitted by NickWallingford on Tue, 12/12/2006 - 1:21am. UT
Every Saturday morning, starting back around 1970 for a few years, there would be movies and fun at the Saturday Morning Fun Club (SMFC). It was held in a small movie theatre in the bottom/back of the old Student Union Building, the one just to the left after you crossed the Drag.
People showed a half hour or so before the start time, and I have never seen so many paper darts flying through the air! Nor have I ever seen not just funny little cigarettes, but full fledged water pipes and other assorted paraphenalia moving up and down the rows...
The audience was far from quiet and accepting - loud and opinionated expressions of disbelief and disgust were common. I remember the shorts of Flash Gordon. At the end of one week, Flash Gordon was pinned to the side of the top of a building, with a car engine flying through the air at him, only inches away from him to cause sudden death! The next week, it was resolved as it amazingly seemed to just miss him. Ahhhh....
Good movies, good fun. Not sure I'd want to take *my* kids there, though...
Cheap EatsSubmitted by clex on Thu, 08/17/2006 - 3:17pm. Restaurants | UT
One thing great about the university area was that it had a ecosystem of food that was matched to the student lifestyle and budget. Here's a brief list that I recall... add in your favorite.
The Egg Roll Stands
- You really didn't want to know the details but these snack bars on wheels were so convenient that they could not be passed up.
The original Trudy's
- It was a ways up the drag but your could count on good food and a bohemian staff. The carne guisada was outstanding.
The Chinese Takeout
- This place was about the size of a modern-day Shortstop burger place. It had a walk-up counter where and picnic tables outside. The most interesting thing was that the staff was 100% middle eastern. Iranian, I think, but they made the best chicken fried rice.
Hansel and Gretel
- This place (now a Trudy's, ironically enough) was one of the meeting places where the cool profs would meet with students for long discussions over pitchers of beer and cold-cuts. It seemed like it was deep in the woods back then.
Alvin Ord's
- Although this was supposd to be a sandwich shop, they served made-to-order breakfast for incredibly low prices. I started many a day there.
Earl and the HeismanSubmitted by clex on Mon, 07/03/2006 - 4:34pm. People | UT
I still recall walking into the UGL and seeing Earl's Heisman on display in the lobby. As I understand it, it was the real deal... just like Earl.


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This report was written as a result of the accumulated information available on the enhancement of building construction. I am convinced that there was a need for a report that covered the principles which were involved in offsite manufacturing which could ensure that all readers had a good understanding of the importance of the subject for future developments.
The aim of the report was to be able to get an understanding of the subject and to fully understand the emerging advances which will occur in offsite- manufacturing within the UK.
The method is to introduce the background of offsite manufacturing, including and brief analysis of each system, with analysis of the applications of which these methods can be applied to e.g. student accommodation and hospitals. Also the benefits of the different systems being applied to applications has be analysed, to conclude an outcome of the future advances in offsite manufacturing for humanity. Linking the benefits which have been researched to other matters such as house prices being predicted to rise from 2012-2014, where house builders, developers etc are keen to develop and constructing before the predicated date at a smaller cost and time scale, achieving higher quality construction. It would achieve a more financial benefit than normal from house prices rising, when the house price rising period has been proven. Included is an investigation using case studies of developments which have used OSM systems, which has helped to support the research for the emerging advances.
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The reason behind this study is to conclude what we within the UK can expect to see for the near future of building construction and technology, and emerging advances in Offsite Manufacturing. As the recent house price market is predicted to grow from 2012 with annual price growth heading towards 10% pa if not above. With demand, activity and prices, the activity during 2012-2014 should be probable to a rise, encouraging increased participation by house builders, developers, lenders and investors.
The concept of OSM
Offsite manufacture or construction refers to building structures being built not at the location of use but at a different location, which occurs in a specifically designed manufacturing warehouse or plant. This sort of process manufactures parts or modules of the building which is at first constructed in the factory then transported on specially designed trailers to the site. Once on site, the building is installed on permanent concrete foundations, which are already positioned before delivery of prefabricated parts. These buildings meet all applicable building regulations and are indistinguishable from onsite construction
The volumetric technique uses units which are three dimensional modules that are prefabricated in a factory environment, with the leading market being of either a closed module design bathroom pods or units suitable for student accommodation etc of a one bedroom layout being used continuously. There are also open sided module units which are also used that allow deeper plan buildings to be constructed, but offer less opportunities for standardisation.
These units are 3D modules assembled in a factory. The term "modular" is used to describe load-bearing units. The main market for volumetric is for closed modules, either bathroom pods or single room units suitable for hotels and so on. Open-sided modules provide allow the construction of deeper plan buildings but offer fewer opportunities for standardisation. The greatest benefits from volumetric production are derived from making highly serviced areas in factory conditions. With bathroom pods, for example, more than 30 trade activities are transferred off-site, leading to fewer people on site, easier commissioning and less rework. The cost premium depends on volume and complexity. For specialist applications based on a limited production run the premium can exceed 15%. With better utilisation of factories through larger volumes, or for buildings with a high value fitout, the premium can drop to around 5%.
These systems involve the on-site assembly of flat panel walls, and cassette floors and roofs. Systems range in complexity from simple timber or light steel frames (open), to more complex factory finished units incorporating insulation, lining, doors, windows and services distribution (closed panels). However the proportion of value in OSM on an open-panel system can be as low as 20%. Recent innovations include structural insulated panel systems (SIPS), where the rigid insulation core is bonded to sheet linings to form the panel.
The main market for panellised systems is residential construction, where in England and Wales, timber frame has a 5% share, much lower than in Scotland and other European countries. Timber panels typically add a capital cost premium of up to 5% that can be recouped via savings from reduced defects and rework in a well-managed site. Steel framed panels are currently more expensive. The advantages of panelised construction are speed of construction, the reduced impact of weather on the programme, and flexibility in terms of layout and room size. CAD/CAM integration in the production of systems including Space 4, Pace and Fusion has enabled a degree of mass customisation to be achieved at relatively low volumes - giving house builders the flexibility they need to meet client demands.
Hybrid systems use a best of both worlds approach by combining the benefits of modules for highly serviced areas and the flexibility associated with panellised construction for other spaces. Although volumetric bathroom pods are increasingly common in otherwise conventional construction, the full hybrid solution is relatively rare. In addition to housing, areas where the hybrid approach could be applied include the schools renewal programme and other urgent public investment programmes.
In the current marketplace, with healthy demand from established markets such as hotels, student accommodation and the MOD, the modular sector is working at close to capacity, and new investment will shortly add several thousand units/pa to capacity. As the rate of growth in the panellised sector has not been so rapid, there is more capacity, but with the introduction of a 25% modern methods quota for homes funded under the Housing Corporation's Approved Development Programme, demand for panelled systems is likely to increase as it is the simplest option for Housing Associations to implement.
Majority of applications of which are being used within the common industries at present:
Service pits
Modular student accommodation
Toilet pods
Pedestrian bridges
Roof and wall panels
Hotel units, office building, hospitals, prisons, houses, shops etc.
Benefits of OSM for housing
Achieving high quality
Minimising time
Minimising costs
Hospitals for quick erection and use, providing more much needed facilities at a faster rate. Also the prefabricated constructions would be from a cleaner working environment.
House prices predicted to have an increase and will have an effect on the interest of developers etc.
Advantages of prefabrication
Self-supporting ready-made components are used, so the need for formwork, shuttering and scaffolding is greatly reduced.
Construction time is reduced and buildings are completed sooner, allowing an earlier return of the capital invested.
On-site construction and congestion is minimized.
Quality control can be easier in a factory assembly line setting than a construction site setting.
Prefabrication can be located where skilled labour is more readily available and costs of labour, power, materials, space and overheads are lower.
Time spent in bad weather or hazardous environments at the construction site is minimised.
Less waste may be generated and in a factory setting it may be easier to recycle it back into the manufacturing process, for instance it is less costly to recycle scrap metal generated in a metal fabrication shop than on the construction site.
Moulds can be used several times.
Careful handling of prefabricated components such as concrete panels or steel and glass panels is required.
Attention has to be paid to the strength and corrosion-resistance of the joining of prefabricated sections to avoid failure of the joint.
Similarly, leaks can form at joints in prefabricated components.
Transportation costs may be higher for voluminous prefabricated sections than for the materials of which they are made, which can often be packed more efficiently.
Large prefabricated sections require heavy-duty cranes and precision measurement and handling to place in position.
Latest Advances in OSM
As we look ahead to the future, it is inspiring to realize that an increasing number of people agree: green is good. A generation ago, if the public thought about green design at all, they imagined geodesic domes with space age windows. But as awareness of ecological issues has increased, so have the questions we ask about how and where we live. How are our homes constructed? Is there lead in the point we use? How can we reduce waste and conserve energy in our homes? Many of our current buildings are making us sick. What is the cost of our health? How does this translate into how we design and build? We have a marvellous opportunity to rethink the way we build and the way we live. Sustainable living is no longer merely the concern of a few: it can now be a healthy lifestyle for many.
In a remarkably short period of time, green has gone mainstream. The last few years have been pivotal not only for green building but also for the green movement in general. People are becoming more engaged with ecological issues and more willing to do what they can to protect our natural resources and to improve our built environments. Magazines feature "green issues" that highlight developments in organic foods, hybrid cars, and solar panel. Celebrities tout the latest environmentally friendly products.
The contemporary movement for sustainable living has a powerful ally in technology.
The cycle of innovation in alternative systems using renewable and recyclable materials and energy are everywhere. (Kaufmann & Remick, 2009)
Stores now feature hundreds of new green building products, from recycled plastic decking to nontoxic paints and textiles. Green expos and trade shows are thriving, and American consumers are demanding sustainable, responsible products.
These new products and technologies have helped to challenge the "bigger is better" philosophy that has been a hallmark of American consumerism for so long. Take, for example, the popular Apple iPhone. When this little gadget hit the market, it proved that cell phones were no longer just for making calls. Today, technology must be multifunctional, so the iPhones includes a camera, an mp3 player, a photo gallery, and a means for checking email and surfing the internet. As avid iPhone users demonstrated, a bigger phone wasn't the answer, a better phone was. This paradigm shift, away from "bigger is better" to multifunctional has reached far beyond devices life cell phones.
It is now part of a broader cultural conversation about how to do more with less. (Kaufmann & Remick, 2009)
If the idea of a steel house doesn't meet with your aesthetic ideal, be reassured, your home can be finished with a stucco, shingle, or even a wood effect exterior to blend in with your surroundings.
Steel homes are also alleged to be good for allergy sufferers, utilising none of the resins, adhesives and chemicals used in other construction techniques.
Whether it be wood, metal or papier mache and spit, a self build home offers the opportunity to do right by your own dreams and also the environment
Eco measures it is worth considering when designing your home include:
Orienting and designing your home to make the most of passive-solar heat gain, and to use materials like concrete or ceramics which store heat.
Source timber from dealers using wood from sustainable sources.
Comprehensively insulate, wherever possible with green materials. Use double or triple glazing to help insulate and cut fuel costs. Also think about using either natural roofing products like slate or tile or turfing your roof, to insulate and also create a small natural habitat for wildlife.
Use paints and solvents approved by environmental experts.
Recycle water.
Use solar energy for long term energy gains or investigate the possibility of using geothermal energy.
Seek out utilities providers with green credentials.
Recycled and Refurbished Modular Building - Nursery,
London Docklands
Main drivers/constraints
Project information
Benefits achieved
_ A more sustainable approach to construction
_ A high quality building within the client's budget constraints
_ A calm and welcoming environment for young children
A new, purpose-designed nursery building was required for the University of East London's Docklands
campus. The Children's Garden Early Years Centre was constructed from recycled and refurbished building
The nursery facility demonstrates the potential and flexibility of this approach to sustainable construction.
The centre is clad in untreated Scottish larch, which helps to integrate the building into the streetscape, and
is naturally cross ventilated. Windows overlooking the educational garden provide a high level of natural
light and the interior is designed to be free from reception desks, corridors and signage to simplify the
children's experience.
The use of pre-owned modular buildings, which are fully compliant with Building Regulations, generates less
than 10 per cent of the carbon emissions and uses less than 3 per cent of the energy during construction
compared to a newly manufactured building of equivalent size.
_ A building that is robust, substantial and aesthetically pleasing
_ Completion on time and on budget
_ A highly sustainable alternative to new build and a positive way of reducing the building's carbon
_ The centre met Ofsted requirements without any adaptation to the design, and provides an attractive
new facility, which has been well received by staff, children and parents.
The Application of OSM to Housing in the UK
As environmental concerns continue to mount, developers are beginning to recognize the many benefits of sustainable prefabricated architecture. Shorter time frames for construction, predictable costs, government incentives, and lowered risk and liability are only a few of the benefits of integrating sustainable practices and products into our built environments. We believe that green design strategies are a natural fit with multifamily housing, and now larger developers are beginning to follow in the footsteps of smaller design build companies. Through the use of smart sustainable design and site strategies, energy efficient systems, and eco friendly materials, we can create low impact communities that are healthy, beautiful and cost effective.
As we have seen, homes and the land they use have big effects on the environment, human health, and local communities. Sustainable development is a more holistic approach to creating healthier, more environmentally responsible neighbourhoods. Instead of concentrating on individual components of sustainability, we consider the whole system. If we incorporate alternative energy systems like solar or geothermal power, we can potentially reinvest the energy savings back into the community in the form of organic gardens, exercise facilities, and other beneficial additions. And, in terms of sustainability, multifamily housing has single family homes beat. Multifamily communities are more energy efficient, use less land, and are often more pedestrian friendly with easier access to public transportation (no car needed).
Modular house - Prefabricated
Main drivers/constraints
Ensuring project cost certainty
Minimising time spent on site
Maximising environmental performance throughout the life-cycle.
Project information
The structure is a modern detached brick house that has been fully prefabricated offsite in a controlled factory environment. It responds to the Egan principles of innovative techniques and environmentally conscious design elements. This prototype is a typical three-bedroom family house, but any type of property, to any specification, can be manufactured using the same technique. Avoiding the usual on-site delays, this specialist system, for volumetric and modular buildings, is fast, efficient and non-intrusive.
The modular system uses heavy steel frames and solid concrete floors. The house is moved to its permanent location in four units that are installed on to ground works in a single day, allowing a fully functioning dwelling to be assembled in less than 24 hours. Site work is confined to the laying of foundations and the connecting of modules and landscaping.
(Note: this system is no longer in production.)
Benefits achieved
Increased predictability in costs and build time
Dramatic reduction in installation time
Excellent thermal values
Wall heights up to 12 m.
Modular house Extension - Prefabricated
Main drivers/constraints
Minimising overall project time
A problem transporting or delivering manufactured products to site.
Project information
A new extension has added a modern dimension to an Art Deco home in Handforth, Cheshire, while retaining the period feel of the property.
A rendered steel construction was used for the prefabricated extension, which was delivered to site. The curved roof extension, housing a bedroom with en-suite facilities, connects to the full-height bow-frontage, containing a spiral stair. Large glass doors open out on to a timber deck over the existing roof. Because of the size of the prefabricated structure, the module was divided into two parts after factory assembly for ease of transportation.
Benefits achieved
From start to finish, work took just six weeks in the factory, where all fixtures and fittings were built into the Unit
The site operations to offload and fix the units took one day, so that the clients were able to sleep in their new penthouse suite the same night. Connections and general interface items took a further week.
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