Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:39:28 +0000 From: Max Dowling Subject: Never Give Up- Codes you awake 10 Codes you awake 10 Maxieplus. Please donate to Nifty to keep these wonderful stories alive. Our men started to get home from training, Mitch was the first to come in and he headed for the bedroom to have a shower but only after giving me a long kiss hello. Dan of course headed for Tim and Donnie and Conner pushed him out of the way to pick his little older brother up to squeeze him gently. I felt a nudge in my ribs; it was Squirt's elbow. "Go on tell him." "Stop it dad, I won't do it." "Go on now." "No, stop it dad." "What's up Cody?" Dan had caught us. "Nothing dad." "Squirt?" As if butter wouldn't melt in his mouth, Squirt piped up and said, "Nothing Dan, Cody was just commenting on your paunch." "What fucking paunch, where?" "Fuck me." He stormed off. I heard the bathroom door open. "See I told you." Squirt was folding over laughing his bloody head off. "You're worse than Conner dad, really." "Go on laugh, you know you want to." He nudged me again, he was right; I was in stitches within seconds. "Pretty farkin funny son," he added. Poor Dan, he was beetroot when he came out. I just indicated with my eyes it was all Cody's doing. He would have known that anyway. "Leave dad alone Cody," Tim addressed me. "I didn't do anything Tim." "Well you went along with it. You know how he is with his paunches." He giggled. Dan glared at him. "Dad, would you like a drink? Donny, dad wants a drink." "Okay Timmy coming up, anyone else want one?" Donny jumped up. Our house was full of love that night and we couldn't stop laughing, Mitch was in stitches, he really gets it. Ben turned up and he and Conner went through their butch play. Thank god, Tim, had the good sense to leave it alone, but I think Con was nervous because he went to bed early, with his buddy in tow. "I think I might hit the sack too, Mitch, it was a late night last night and you have an early flight." "Sure Codes, I don't want to go now, I feel so awful about it." "Well I guess you have to go babe, I want a picture of the baby to put in my wallet so just have a good time and don't look for any, 'Cousins,' to stay the night either." I stuck my finger in his gorgeous chest. I think that was the clincher, he was onto me like a dog on heat as soon as I closed the bedroom door. Tim and Donny, with Trent and Tom, went home early, jet lagged. They lived in the flat under Tom's house; it was so nice to have him close by. The dads, Luke and Jamie sat up late. Mitch and I went to sleep about one. Conner's light was still on then and we heard him say, "Try those on baby." But no screaming, maybe Ben was embarrassed about last night's effort. All was good. In the morning Mitch was showered and dressed when I woke. He was just heading out for a coffee and with luck some breakfast. I threw on my robe and tottered after him. Conner and Ben were cooking breakfast and if I didn't know any better, they were high as kites, probably on love. Conner tried to sweep me up but I held firm because I wanted to get to my man. I made a coffee and kissed Ben on the cheek then followed Mitch outside, getting a great look at his ass in the process. He will drive himself to the airport and leave his car there so I wasn't required to cry at the departure lounge. "I am gonna miss you Mitch so don't stay longer than you have to will ya?" "Of course not baby, I will be home Thursday." He deeply squashed my lips lining my mouth with his saliva. "Well you say hello to little Ayden for me, won't you?" "Of course I will baby." The dads arrived and we all saw Mitch off and it was sad to see him driving away. I so wanted to be in that car with him. We returned to the porch and I listened to Ben and Conner's conversation. It went something like this... Well I only have a few hours work today because I have to do a shift tonight so I thought I might go to the coffee shop around eleven and kill some time before I have to start at six... why not? It's closer to work from my place. Yes I'm working until ten, of course if you want to meet for coffee would be ace... dinner yeah, come by for dinner and I will get the chef to make you up something special... oh not really, I thought you wanted to finish that game we were playing last night... okay then I will come and stay the night. Were Ben's answers, for fucks sake Conner, get over it, he's your boyfriend and you're amongst family, no one cares. I looked over at the dads who were suitably amused, and then he had to go and say it, fuck me, I groaned. "Conner I want you to come to the shop with me today and help rearrange some shelves and baby don't forget we are going to Tim's for dinner. You should be here and I think Ben should stay at his place, his mum might just be missing him honey." How dad got that out without busting a gut is beyond me. "Cody," Dan growled. "Dad, no, you can't do that. You said I can have sleepovers, you promised. Please dad, don't do this to me." Conner was very upset, his tears threatened to start. "Oh Conner, I feel awful now, I'm sorry honey, it was just a joke. Sorry Ben of course you can stay every night if you wish. Hey move in, please, be my guest, move in today, honey I'm sorry, me bad." Squirts face was as red as a beetroot but I couldn't read Dan's, or could I, his imagined paunch was vibrating violently. "Sucked in," Conner screamed at Squirt. Dan let it go and was all over the place laughing. The tears in his eyes when he looked at Cody's blank stare were priceless. "Paunch, eh Squirt, paunch? Sucked in," Dad roared and punched the air, slapping Conner's hand in the process. After it all died down a little, Cody looked at Conner and said, "Game on son, may the best man win and Dan I will get to you later." Conner and Ben slapped buddy hands then Con kissed him on the lips, he must have got stuck because it lasted a very, very long time. "Did you mean what you said dad?" Conner asked dad later in the afternoon. "About what Conner?" "That Ben could move in with us." "Of course honey, he's welcome to move in anytime and you don't even have to ask, he's a beautiful kid and we like him already." "Okay, I will talk to him later and see what he says." Conner looked very excited, very. "Cody are you and Mitch going to move into Bobby's?" "By the sound of it dad, it looks like they will be home soon, probably won't be worth it in the end." I was feeling a bit low because Mitch hadn't rung me when he got into Sydney, maybe tonight. "Good because I will miss you." "What dad?" I really didn't hear what he said. "Nothing Codes, just thinking aloud."He smiled. "Conner honey I want to have a serious talk to you about Ben, has he told you about the charity work he does?" "Yes, I waited for him to tell me so Mitch wouldn't get into trouble. He really doesn't want you or dad to interfere or even know about it, please give him this dad." "Okay son we were just talking that's all, please don't think we are trying to take over, that's not what we are about. In all honesty I think you will find the authorities already know about it and have let him do his thing, it saves the taxpayer funding it." "Dad that was the first thing I suggested that he should speak to you but he got really mad at me and made me promise I wouldn't discuss it with anyone. Now I have broken that promise so don't involve me please. I love Ben so much dad, yes, I have only known him for a month but I loved him right from the start, he's what I have been looking for and I don't want him to go away." "You said it out aloud Con." "What?" "You loved Ben." I smiled. "Well I do, I just don't want anyone sniggering about it behind my back that's all." "Who sniggers Con?" dad asked. Conner went red and was embarrassed. "Nobody dad." I didn't believe him but he didn't look like he was going to elaborate." "We know son, we have always known." "Known what dad?" "That certain people, at the club, snigger behind our backs. It hurts because we have done so much for the Bombers over the years but it's not who we are baby, not what we are about. We never stooped to their level, my only pet peeve with those sort of people is they aim it at your father. If they only knew what a gentle, caring man he really is, it breaks my heart.'" "Sorry dad, I don't listen, but they know better than to say anything in front of me." He looked down at his hands, then added, "I don't want anybody talking behind Ben's back dad. I would kill them if I heard it that's why I want to stay straight for awhile, and I am sorry dad, it's not nasty, it's just mostly joking but it still hurts." "Be your own person Conner, don't give a fuck what people say behind your back and if you want to hide for awhile we will support you and especially Ben, like we do with Cody." I lightly teared up; everyone is looking out for me but Mitch, where the fuck is he? "He will ring honey, give him some space, it must be all very overpowering for him." Dad put his hand on my arm. I told you he knows everything. We walked over to Tom's place to go see how Tim and Donny are faring while Con had to meet his hot date and bring him home to maybe, `play games,' for a few hours. Trent was sitting on their verandah with tea in hand and talking to Donny so we joined them. Tim was showering and they were coming to our place but we are here now. Don was laughing about Tim's adventures into the bowels of Notre Dame. He was laughing at the way the security guards threatened to put him in the Bastille and throw away the keys. "But I've got to say that son of yours has got balls. He stood up to them like the king of the jungle and got some pretty good shots of what we saw. Nobody is allowed cameras or even admitted to the caverns that are there." He snorted as he laughed. "Good morning dad, brother, dad in law what a beautiful day, coffee anyone, Donny?" "Thank you Tim I will have another," Donny accepted. Tim rushed off to make beverages. "He's not always selfish Cody, you know that," Don said. "We know it's a game Don but anyone who doesn't know him doesn't know that and I feel sorry for them because they don't see his inner beauty," Squirt mused. "Well he's never going to change Squirt, hopefully," Don also mused. "What's happening with Mitch, has he called you yet?" Tim asked when he brought out the tray of drinks. "Well I haven't heard from him Tim, I guess he's busy looking at baby photos, I might try and ring him later." "Okay." As Tim finished handing out his cups he sat on Donny's knees and kissed him good morning then he flipped his phone on and made a call. "Won't be a moment everybody, something I feel compelled to do." "Hello, its Tim remember, Cody's brother? Good to hear you are still alive." "No he's fine, I'm about to take him to the hairdressers to have his head shaved, he likes that style I talked him into having done." "Oh sorry if I upset you Mitch, ring him why don't you, maybe he will change his mind?" He hung up. "There, problem solved, he will ring you in a few minutes, and that dad is how it's done." He smirked at a very shocked Squirt. My phone rang one second later. "No Mitch, of course I'm not, just Tim having a laugh, where have you been?" I took the phone down to the beach so we could have a less public conversation. He said it's a madhouse there, Belinda is at work and he's trying to settle her in. Her parents are arriving Friday so she wants it all set up for their visit. We talked a bit and he was excited to go look at the ultrasound tomorrow but then he had to hang up because the electricity guy was banging on the door, he will ring later. So thanks to my brother at least he remembered me. I walked back and as I looked up the beach I saw Conner and Ben running in the surf. I was jealous and thought if you start making sand castles Conner Lawrence I will wring your neck, you don't do that without me. I chuckled to myself. "All fixed Codes?" Tim said matter of factly. "Thanks Tim but I could have called him myself, I was being a prima donna." "No, not good enough, I make Donny ring me wherever he goes, you never know what will happen and it's best to be prepared, more coffee?" "No thanks Tim, I've had enough today so I might just go home and have a nap, where's dad Squirt?" "At the charity baby, do you need him for something?" "No dad just asking." I could have done with one of his cuddles at this very moment but work comes first, I have work tomorrow too, bingo day. Conner and Ben were nowhere to be found. His car was gone but Ben's was there, maybe they have gone out shopping? I stripped off and crawled into bed, perhaps the late nights are catching up on me. I had my balls in my hand as I lay there thinking about Mitch. It wasn't my fault and I will never tell anyone, but all of a sudden I was blowing my load. It was incredible, Mitch was right there with me, well in my head he was. I slept most of the afternoon away and when I woke I lay there thinking about Mitch, Belinda and the baby. I looked over at the little painting Bobby had sent and wondered what it meant. Only he would know, maybe I will ring him later on and find out, I must thank him anyway. I thought about starting to move some things over to their place. Even if Mitch and I moved into their flat it would be good. It's completely self-contained and of course the orange caravan is still empty ever since Bobby's mum went back to the carnival. She hardly ever uses it now, but its good to see her when she does. It's not long before the season starts and the guys will be here for two weeks for their pre season. I always loved that time of year. I got to see some very nice ass on the beach, sometimes unclothed but that was usually at nighttime. I used to sneak out just to watch the skinny dippers but nothing sexy happened, just boys having fun. Well I suppose I had better get up and see what's cooking, I can hear my brother talking so I guess Ben is still here. "Come on sleepy head, get up." My brother and his mate both jumped on my bed and shook me. "Conner I was just getting up, piss off." "Wanna see something Ben?" "Okay what?" Conner threw back my doona and to everyone's amazement my dick was on show. "Conner Lawrence, fuck off," I shouted as I grabbed the sheet to cover myself. "I told you we were the same Benny." "Con that was cruel, don't do that to your brother, it's embarrassing," Ben chided Con. "Sorry Ben, sorry Codes." He leaned in and kissed me on the lips. "Your turn." He grinned at Ben who kissed my cheek. Bloody terror, I'll have to get Tim onto him. "Now can I get dressed? You two perverts leave or I will get Tim onto you both." "Okay we are going, don't stress, all's good. Dad's doing a barbeque tonight but I am going out to dinner with my boyfriend." He leaned over and kissed Ben then he pulled him down to my face and kissed us both. I think I felt Ben's fatty bit getting bigger so I shoved them both off and crawled out of the bed holding the pillow in front of me then quick smartly ran into the bathroom and closed the door. "Piker," I heard Conner yell. I washed, then opened the door a little, just to see if they weren't hiding somewhere. Then I heard Conner's laugh coming from the family room so I dressed in my T and shorts and went to make a drink. "Tim get Cody a cola will you?" dad asked. "Sure dad, anyone else want one?" "Nah thanks Tim, maybe later," Ben replied. My brother offered me the drink and even opened it for me, good manners that brother of mine, he wouldn't dream of showing Donny my dick. `What time are you ringing Mitch, Cody?" Tim asked. "About eight I think, he should have eaten by then." "Okay, well make sure you do." He pointed his finger at me. "I will." "Dad, want a hand with the barbeque?" "I got it Tim, thanks." We moved out to the porch, I say porch but it's a huge verandah with stacks of room for all of us and a big farmhouse table that seats sixteen, so the porch is big. My brother had his funny hat on tonight and I think he is excited to go on his first date even though Ben would be working. "What time do you start Ben?" Squirt inquired. "I have to leave here soon Mr. Mitchell, I start at seven now. I think Conner is coming in about eight, that's when I get a ten minute break." "Yeah I'll be there about then so save me a chop dad, I think I will just have dessert at the restaurant." He smirked. One can only imagine the kind of dessert he will have in Ben's ten-minute break. "Ben can I talk to you for five minutes privately?" Dan asked. "Sure Mr. Lawrence." Dan took Ben into the house and they sat on the couch. I hope to god he's not talking to him about the charity. Conner gave me a worried look and Squirt patted my hand. "Not what you think Codes, Conner, Dan's just being a good father, that's all." He smiled. "Well I hope so dad, I really don't want to stuff this up," Con moaned. "You won't my beautiful son, you won't," Codes answered. They were only in there for ten minutes and when they came out Ben had a big smile on his face, that's a good sign. We all said our goodbyes to him and he shuffled off with Conner in tow, he's seeing Ben safely out of the car park. "What's up dad?" I asked Dan. "Nothing really Codes, I just welcomed him to the family, told him to call us Squirt and Dan or coach, asked about his parents and said he could stay here anytime and if he ever wanted to move in he could." "Oh just the standard stuff then." I smiled. "Yes Cody, we have plans for the other thing." He winked. "You won't say anything will you?" "No Codes, leave it to us experts." He kissed Squirt and I heard him growl. Conner came back smiling from ear to ear, he hugged Dan and Cody and said thank you. Donny, Trent and Tom came by and Tim threw himself at him. "Timmy missed you Donnies." "Aw Tim, did you?" "Donnies, can Timmy have a cola?" "Anyone for drinks while I'm there?" Donny got three orders and went to do the honors. "What?" Tim lifted an eyebrow. "You know he loves it, stop looking at me." He giggled. The food was ready so Squirt got the salads from the kitchen and Dan put a big roasting pan on the table. I don't think, by the way my brother was eating, he would have any room for dessert; he threw his food down. He left soon after and smelt of aftershave and raw sex, poor Ben; his ass will be raw by the end of the night. Later I moved to the other end of the porch to ring Mitch. "It's a madhouse here Cody, some of Belinda's friends are over and they are helping her to sort through things but are drinking at the same time. Looks like I'm sleeping on the floor, I miss you Codes, can't wait to get home again." "Well you just sleep alone and come home as quickly as possible. I don't think I will sleep much tonight because the bed's cold without you in it." "Sorry Codes but it's my turn to pour the shots, will call you tomorrow, I love you, sweet dreams." Before I could answer he hung up. I was left with a phone in my hand and the screen light dimmed then went out, no more Mitch tonight. I should have called later on. "How was Mitch?" Squirt asked. "Drinking shots with his homies," I sighed. "Umm," Tim grunted. "I think I'll go to bed dad, where's Jamie and Luke by the way?" "At Jamie's parents place for dinner honey, you try and have a good sleep okay?" "Okay dad night, night." I kissed everyone then went to shower. Sleep evaded me for some time but that was until two gorgeous men crawled in with me, my dads thought I might be a bit cold. They were gone in the morning and I had slept in so I rushed around and had a quick coffee. No one was up yet so I dashed to the car and took off to work. I noticed both Ben and Conner's cars were there, hope they slept, but I doubt it. Bingo was a slow day but we got it set up and the volunteers were ready to roll. The beat of the numbers being called out made me sleepy, I don't know where Drew went but he had to help me plan tomorrow's wedding in the smaller room. I just had to make sure we had done everything that's needed. The ladies finished up and we totaled their profits, they were a lovely bunch of women and never asked for anything but they do get awesome Christmas and Easter presents off the club and a little something in their hand for their birthdays. Drew helped me do the banking and then I mentioned the wedding. "Sorry Cody, I have a date, so I re-checked everything and it's all good to go, so we can get off early now." He grinned. "You didn't have to do that Drew, I still owe you and now I owe you more." "Drop it buddy, someday I will want you to do something for me so until then we are sweet." He was out the door in an instant; I hope he has a great night. I drove home and my heart was heavy, I indulged myself in thoughts of Mitch being home to greet me but alas all I got was my dads. "How was your day Codes?" Squirt asked. "Okay dad, a bit boring though and I nearly fell asleep listening to the balls drop. Drew finished everything off for the wedding tomorrow so I didn't have much to do but I don't know how you did it for so long dad." "Ah I used my time to sketch outfits, that's why I had a few in my folder and of course there was that hunky football player that was trying to woo me, he was relentless in his pursuit." He laughed at Dan who just smiled at him. "Well you are a legend there and so is dad, his name is mentioned often, I am proud of both of you." They didn't say anything just kissed each other. "And thank you for last night too, it was difficult to go to sleep, I think I'm totally hooked on Mitch's smells." I laughed. "I think I might go and sit at the bluff for awhile, is that okay?" "Yes of course it is, don't take too long though, it's getting dark earlier now," Dan said as he hugged me. I jumped in my car and drove up, I was being lazy, I should have run. While sitting there remembering the nice things in life, okay I was thinking about Mitch and the good times we had up here, my phone rang. "Hello Mitch?" "Hi babe, did you have a good day?" "Yeah I did and you?" "It was okay, the ultrasound was fun, he's beautiful Codes and I just love him. His tiny fingers are fully formed, he's perfect and yes it's a boy and Bel has agreed on Ayden for a name." "Sounds good Mitch, don't forget a picture for the parents." "I won't Codes but I have some bad news." "What, is there something wrong with him?" "No Cody, Belinda's parents are coming here tomorrow and they want me to stay the weekend. They want to talk to us about something so I won't be home until Monday." "What, no Mitch, your coming home tomorrow, you can go see them when they get back." "I can't Codes, they want to talk to us together, I don't know what about." "Well I can tell you I'm not happy about it Mitch, I can't sleep when your not here." "I know Codes, I had trouble last night too, don't know what time I dropped off but it was late." I went silent, there was nothing else to say to him without getting mad, fuck her parents, fuck the baby and fuck you Mitch. "Cody?" "Yes Mitch." "Are you okay?" "No I'm not, come home." I hung up and turned my phone off, then wept because I did it and because Mitch won't be coming home tomorrow, looks like another empty night. I sat there for hours just trying to calm down, not daring to move in case I fell off the cliff or drove into a tree. Anything could happen to me in this state. I think I was just in shock. I started hating the baby and Sydney so fucking much and I wanted to go home and rip up Bobby's paintings, the baby one and the birthday one. I eventually turned my phone on and of course found five messages; I didn't read them, two from dad and three from Mitch, fuck him. Sleep now you shunt! I went inside and headed straight to my room, the light on the porch was out which indicated the dads were in bed, and Conner's car was in the drive so he was home too. I read Mitch's messages and they were full of sorrys so I relented and sent one back. I'm sorry, I miss you so much, sleep well, I love you. That was it, there was no answer, perhaps he did drop off after all. As I was getting into bed Conner poked his head in. "Just went and told the dads you're home, they were worried." I broke, they worried about me a lot lately and I don't deserve it, so much drama, so much pain. Con put his arms around me and hugged me for ages; I cried my heart out but then totally exhausted I dropped off to sleep. In the morning I wasn't alone, Conner and Ben were in bed with me and Con's arms still held me while Ben held Conner. I slipped out of bed to go to the toilet and they were gone by the time I got back. I dressed and made the bed and even started hating it. They were all sitting on the porch and it had turned a little chilly overnight but the sun was trying to break through the grey clouds. I had work today and it will be busy, weddings always are. "Good morning all, sleep well?" They said yes and I kissed my brother and thanked him. There was food already on the table so I made a plate up and began to eat, not that I felt like it but I had to make a show of it. "What happened?" It was Squirt that broke the silence. "He's not coming home." "What?" Dan made me jump. "Belinda's parents are arriving tomorrow and they want to talk to him so he has to stay." "But don't they live locally?" "Yes but they want to talk to them together, I suppose Belinda can't come up here for the weekend," I snorted. "Bloody hell Codes, what the hells going on?" "I don't know dad but the more I think about it the more I hate this with a passion." "Well he had better be back by Sunday, we have a full schedule next week and we don't have long before the season to start, maybe I will get coach Thomas to call him." "No dad, please stay out of it, when it starts to effect his contract with the club do something then, but in the meantime leave it to me. I haven't thought about what I will do but I am thinking I might fly to Sydney tonight and get a room at a hotel, he can join me there." "Sounds like a good plan Codes, do you want me to book you a ticket?" Squirt asked. `If you could dad, I don't think I will have time to do it, there's that wedding today." "Okay I will get it sorted son." He smiled at me. "I better go pack some things so I will leave from work dad, could you SMS me the details?" "Of course Codes, when do you want to return?" "Sunday night dad, I have work Monday." "Okay." I showered and went to work, when I was changing into a shirt and tie I turned my phone on andt here were two messages from Mitch. "Sorry we went out for dinner, will call tomorrow." The other one said I love you. I sent a message to say I was arriving tonight for the weekend and I will let him know what flight and which hotel I was staying at. Drew slapped me on the back and brought me back to our reality. "How was your date?" "Great, Cody, but I didn't get in until late so I'm a bit stuffed this morning." He grinned at me, I smiled back knowing he got his end in, lucky bugger. "Good, now let's get this room organized." We directed the staff who placed white linen on the twelve tables, then the florist arrived bearing colorful table centers and as we placed them around the room, Drew got to setting the tables. He didn't have to do it as the staff usually did that, we just had to oversee it all. Anyway, when the time the first table was done it looked magnificent, Drew's special touch really hit the spot. He motioned one of the staff over and told her to make all the tables the same and she walked off telling the others. "The floral bowls were too tall Cody, people would have to stretch their necks to talk to others at the table, my idea is better." "You know Drew, I'm going to recommend you for my job, you're so much better at it than me." "No Cody, you stay here, Uncle Mark needs you here." "Whose Uncle Mark?" "Mr. Aslan, he's my Uncle and Cody he needs you at the club, there's big things happening soon." "Oh." I chuckled to myself, well who am I to knock back free money. Dad's message came through and I was booked on a six o clock flight. Should get into Sydney by seven or so and he's booked me into the Radisson, wow nice hotel, I hope he's paying. I had another laugh, it felt good, sending my details to Mitch I then set about making sure the food was being organized in the kitchen. The desserts looked very tasty so I had to fight the urge to try one. "There are two in the fridge for us to have later Codes." I jumped as Drew walked by carrying a tray of glasses. "I have to wash these again, they don't sparkle," he said to the chef. "Get Gloria to do them," he answered. "No, I've got time and I want sparkles on those tables." Drew made me laugh, he was so straight yet so gay, he rolled his sleeves up and started sparkling up his glass wear. The wedding was gorgeous and the groom was a hunk. Everything went like clockwork and before I knew it I was locking my car at the airport long-term parking. Check in went smoothly and I rang dad to thank him, next was Mitch. `Yes I'm on the six o clock flight, should get in about seven thirty Mitch, are you going to meet me?" "Okay I will wait at the hotel then, I will message you the hotel room number, I love you, Mitch." We hung up as I was being called to board.