Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 14:04:50 -0800 (PST) From: Fup Duck Subject: Life Goes On - David and Chad #11 STANDARD DISCLAIMER: This is the continuation of David's story. One of two boys loving each other. So the same disclaimer applies. If you can't handle that, or it's illegal to read this in your area, or you're underage, then now is the time to leave. If you continue reading after that admonishment, Nifty and I aren't responsible. There could also be incidents of unprotected sex. As always, I don't condone this practice - especially in this day and age. I've received some mail with a 'too good to be true' theme again. LOL As I've said before, the 70's and 80's were a different time - different attitudes, different beliefs. Fup ****************************************************************************** FROM CHAPTER 10 David looked at their intertwined fingers and shrugged, "Let's roll then." He slipped his arm across Chad's shoulders, still grasping the teen's hand and they walked back to the car. As David pulled away from the shoulder, Chad slid over next to him, pulling David's arm across his shoulders. He laughed quietly, then asked, "So, can I come over this weekend?" David laughed and squeezed Chad's shoulders. "What do you think?" LIFE GOES ON - DAVID AND CHAD #11 - Lessons Learned David woke up before the alarm on Thursday morning. He smiled thinking that the number of times he'd done that could be counted on one hand. He stretched under the blankets, then relaxed again, his mind going back to the previous evening. He shivered a little as he thought about how close he had come to losing Chad. They had spent the rest of the evening driving and talking about 'this boyfriend stuff,' as Chad so eloquently put it. This time, David let Chad do the talking, and he listened. He learned a lot. Chad didn't know if he was 'queer' or not, just knew he enjoyed the time he spent with David. He said he still liked girls, but couldn't relate to them like he could to Dave. David smiled to himself, that 'old mind' again. As they drove, Chad had slid next to David, assuming their normal positions. David also realized that Chad had his 'act together' more than some of the older people he knew. Chad had been trying his best to get through David's shell, and when he finally did, David admitted to the teen that it had scared the hell out of him. Then Chad had asked about Kelly. "So what was it like? I mean with Kel?" "Hard to describe really," David answered thoughtfully, his eyes on the road in front of them. "I mean it was kind of weird, but real nice. We could tell each other anything." "Weird?" "Yeah, like you said the other morning, it was like nothing else mattered." "So you never really answered my question, why'd you take the necklace off?" "Well, I guess I thought it was sort of unfair. I mean, ummm, we're together and it just seemed like you would think that you were taking his place." He slapped his hand on the steering wheel. "I don't know how to explain it." Chad laughed against his side, "S'ok, makes a little sense." "Thanks," David snorted. "Never was too good at words." "I kinda figured that out," Chad answered, snuggling tighter against him. "And, you know, I almost called you when I found your note under the picture that morning. When did you do that?" Chad laughed, "Before you woke up. You sleep real heavy, know that?" "Well, I don't do mornings too well." "Duh." "But, it meant a lot." The alarm jolted him out of his reverie. Reality strikes. He slipped out of bed, took a shower and was at work 15 minutes early with a smile on his face, surprising himself and his co-workers who were used to him grumbling in a few minutes before eight. Jokingly redirecting the standard "she must have been good" comments, he was in a good mood the rest of the day. On the way home, he decided to slip by the mall to waste some time. He had a basic idea of what he wanted, but a little window shopping made up his mind. He put down a fifty- dollar deposit - the sale didn't start until tomorrow - that was all he had until tomorrow anyway, and started driving home. Grabbing the mail from the box, he thumbed through it as he walked to his door. His attention elsewhere, he almost stumbled and fell when he ran into something on his stoop. "That's a heckuva greeting for your favorite sister," Lynn complained, standing up and rubbing her thigh. "My only sister. Thank God for small miracles," he joked back. "Where have you been anyway? Don't you normally get home sooner than this?" "I was shopping," David answered, unlocking the door and ushering her inside. "Cooking, shopping, cleaning, you'll make someone a good wife someday, bro." David snorted, "Want something to drink?" "The perfect host," Lynn grinned, accepting the offered Pepsi. "So what can I do for you, sister of mine?" "Actually, I came by to ask if you wanted to come to the house for supper tomorrow night." "Oh really? And whose bright idea was that?" "Believe it or not, Dad's." David looked at her over his soda, "I don't think that would be a good idea. I'm sorta busy anyway." "Dave, you have to get this all straightened out," Lynn advised. "It'll never happen, Lynn. I appreciate what you're trying to do, but it's a waste of time. And anyway, why is it ME who has to straighten things out?" "You're so stupid sometimes for a college kid." "Lynn, it'll be the same as it's always been. You know Dad, never does anything wrong, likes to get his own way - and makes everyone miserable when he doesn't. You know, Dad." Then he gave her a wan smile, "I know you're trying to smooth things over, but the hole is still there." "You're not even going to give them a chance?" "Maybe someday, Lynn, but they've had 20 years for their chance. That sounds sort of cruel, but it's the way I feel. I mean I'll go over there and it will be the same crap about moving back home, how much I hurt them, we've been through all of it before." "What if I told you that Dad said he was sorry?" "Then why hasn't he called? Or said something sooner? The only reason he wants me to move back is so 'I'll be under his roof' again. Too bad, so sad, it ain't happening." "Well, he feels bad about the last time." "That's nice," David scoffed. "You're not being fair, Dave." "You're right, Lynn, I'm not," David admitted calmly. "I'm being a selfish idiot. But right now, I have to take care of me. No one else is going to do it. Right now, I'm happier than I have been in the last six months. So, I'm a happy selfish idiot. That's probably one of the reasons I'm not yelling and screaming at you. Just trying to make you see where I'm coming from." Lynn grinned a little, "A happy, selfish idiot? You have such a high regard for yourself." David chuckled, the tenseness fading. "Well, better to admit it than to have YOU tell me the same thing." "Well, I wasn't going to use idiot. I was thinking 'jerk'." "Whatever fits," David grinned. "So you're not coming tomorrow night?" "No, I actually DO have other plans." "Oh, I thought it was an excuse." "See what happens when you think? Owww," he finished, rubbing his shoulder. "I just don't think now is the time, Lynn. That's all." "Jerk." "Uh huh," David smiled back. "So who is she?" "Huh?" "Your 'plans'," Lynn grinned. "Oh, no girl you know," David replied loftily. "But it's not that, I have to pick something up tomorrow night." Well, it was the truth...all of it. "Okay, I expect details. And remember to lock your door and keep it quiet. I'm sure the neighbors don't want to hear moans and groans all night." "That's just wrong, Lynn," David laughed. "If the shoe fits." "Whatever. Don't you have something to do?" "Oh, so now you're trying to get rid of me? I come here on a humanitarian mission and get booted out." "Oh, the drama," David laughed, holding his open hand over his chest. "You've been watching too much TV. Told ya it'd rot your brain." Lynn got up from the table, throwing her empty soda can in the trash. Then she turned back to David. "Think about it, okay, Dave? Please?" "Yeah, I'll think about it, Lynn." "Okay. Well, have fun tomorrow night." "No doubt about it," he replied, smiling. "Okay, well, I'll see ya sometime, Dave." "Yeah, you will, unfortunately for me." Lynn just shook her head and climbed in the car, waving at David as she pulled out of the parking lot. He returned to the apartment, his mood somewhat dimmed by the visit. He picked up the phone and dialed. "Hey, Mom, is Lynn home yet?" "No David, she's not. Are you coming tomorrow night?" "I can't, I have other plans. That's why I'm calling." "Oh, okay," came the disappointed reply. "But, I'll come sometime later, okay? I just need a little more notice, that's all." "Well, next time we'll let you know a few days ahead of time." "Cool. Well, see ya later." "Bye, David." One mission down, one to go, he dialed again. "Hey Karen, is Chad there?" "No, he's out with his dad somewhere David. Anything I can do for you?" "Yeah, if you wouldn't mind, just tell him I won't be by until like seven tomorrow night. I have an errand to run before then." "Sure, David, I'll be sure and tell him. Everything okay?" "Never better," David laughed. "Well, good, it's about time." "Yeah, it is," David agreed. "See you later." "Okay David, goodbye." After hanging up with Mrs. Murray, he started rearranging the living room furniture, what little there was, until he thought the arrangement was acceptable for what he had in mind. He had just settled into the chair when the phone rang. Sheeesh. "Hello?" "Dave, how come you're not picking me up earlier?" "Well, it's nice to hear your voice too, Chad," David joked. "Yeah, whatever, so how come?" "Just have something else to do first. You'd probably be bored, so I figured I'd do it on the way home from work. Save me a trip." "Oh, okay, well what is it?" "A mystery," David laughed. "You're a pain," Chad laughed. "Stating the obvious again, kid....umm, Chad." "You can," Chad said. David smiled. "Tomorrow maybe." "Cool, okay, what time you gonna pick me up?" "Ummm, probably about seven or a little after." "Okay, see ya." Then the dial tone. The only thing that kept Friday from being a long, boring day was the timber cruising expedition he and another forester made which lasted until almost quitting time. He liked being in the woods and honestly thought this was the job for him. A few hours after they started, David was comfortable enough to do it on his own and actually finished the task himself. They returned to the office in time to submit their findings and after wishing everyone a good weekend, he headed for the bank to cash his paycheck. He kept enough out for his purchase and to survive on the next week and put the rest into savings. Glancing at his balance, he figured by the end of the summer he'd be in good shape for tuition and books this year - the grants and loans were a huge help though. He actually wanted to rent an apartment off campus, but that plan was foiled by moving out of the house. Banking complete, he returned to Sears and completed his purchase. He slipped the box into the trunk and glanced at his watch. Plenty of time to grab something to eat and pick up Chad by seven. Five minutes before seven, he pulled to a stop outside the Murray house. Seeing no cars in the driveway, he walked onto the porch and knocked. His disappointment rose as he waited. He knocked again, getting no answer. He knew Cindy was at work, and the Murrays were going out, but Chad should be home. When there was no answer after his third knock, he walked back to the car, glancing over his shoulder in case Chad was playing a joke. Maybe something had happened, an emergency or something similar, he reasoned as he drove back toward the apartment. He'd call Chad tomorrow to find out. He pulled into his parking place, and entered the apartment, leaving the box in the trunk - he'd get it later. He tossed his keys on the kitchen table in disappointment and started toward the bathroom - to be met with Chad's grinning face. Startled, he took a step back, sending Chad into a fit of laughter. "Damn, kiddo, you scared me. Now I REALLY have to piss." Chad leaned against the wall as David took care of business and said, "Well, I had mom drop me off. Said I'd wait on the porch and surprise you. But I had this," he dangled the key from its chain. David zipped up and turned to the still grinning teen. He shook his head and wrapped Chad in a hug. "Good to see you," he murmured into Chad's hair. "I thought something else had come up." Chad hugged back briefly, then pulled away still smiling. "Surprise." "I could do without those," David chuckled. "And speaking of surprises, got something in the car." "Coool," Chad enthused, heading for the door. David followed, grabbing his keys from the table and opened the trunk. Chad looked at the box, then at David with a huge grin. "You bought a TV?" "Well, it was on sale, and I didn't want you to be bored, so...," David shrugged. "Wow, I can't believe you bought a TV." David laughed, "Well, stranger things have happened. Let's get it in the living room." "I was wondering why you changed everything around," Chad said. "Well, it's only a portable and one of last year's models, but it's color and was on sale. Something to keep you entertained." David pulled the footlocker out of the bedroom closet and set the TV on top. After plugging it in and hooking up the antenna, he turned it on and they sat on the sofa and watched a few minutes. Chad turned to David, "This is cool. But what are you gonna do when you go back to school?" "Well," David grinned, "know anyone who would be willing to take care of it while I'm gone?" "No way." "Why not? Wouldn't it be neat to have a TV in your room?" "Well, yeah," Chad responded a little shyly. "But how come?" David shrugged. "Thought I'd do something nice for a change." Chad smiled, then reclined on the sofa, using David's thigh as a pillow. He stared at David for a few seconds, then broke out into a warm smile. David returned the smile and slid his hand onto Chad's stomach, rubbing in small circles. "Can we watch some more?" the teen asked. "That's what I got it for." "Cool," Chad replied, then settled further into the cushions, turning his head to watch the program already tuned in. For his part, David wasn't too interested in the TV, he continued to rub Chad's stomach, his attention focused completely on the teenager using his leg as a pillow. He ran his fingertips across Chad's neck, getting a smile and a gentle head butt against his stomach. When the show ended, Chad rolled his head back to look up at David. "Can I turn it off?" David looked at him in mock surprise. "Chad Murray asking to turn a TV off?" "Well, it's sort of hard watching TV when someone is doing what you are." "Entirely up to you, kiddo. I'm happy like this if you want to watch some more." "Nah, I'll just come over sometime when you're at work," Chad laughed. "Wow, I really do rate right up there," David teased. After another gentle head butt, Chad rolled off the sofa and turned off the TV, walking back to stand in front of David, who was still sitting on the sofa. David glanced up into Chad's serious face. "Why so serious?" "No reason." "You always have a reason, kiddo. So tell me." His question was met by silence. Still looking into Chad's brown eyes, he opened his arms. "C'mere," he whispered. Chad slid onto David's lap, sitting sideways with his legs hooked over the armrest. David tightened his arms around the teen as he slipped an arm around David's neck. "Now, wanna tell me what this is about?" Chad leaned his head onto David's shoulder and closed his eyes. "Chad?" "You really need to quit worrying," Chad said into his neck. "Nothing's wrong." "Okay, I'm trying, but you're so serious." "I just like being here," Chad admitted. David hugged a little tighter in response and leaned his head over to rest on Chad's. "I like you being here too." "I sorta figured that out," Chad laughed softly. "You're so smart," David teased in the same tone. "I know," Chad sighed and snuggled his head deeper into David's neck. "Well, at least you're modest." "Yup." The two sat like that for a few more minutes. Then David shifted so he could tilt Chad's head off his shoulder. He looked intensely into the teen's eyes, and smiled. Chad returned the smile and closed his eyes as David's lips met his. David held the kiss, gently exploring Chad's mouth, then slowly eased Chad onto his back on the sofa. He knelt over Chad's body, then lowered his lips once more, one hand slipping under the front of Chad's shirt. He caressed Chad's chest and stomach for a few seconds, then pulled his lips away. He moved his other hand to the hem of Chad's t-shirt. When Chad opened his eyes, he raised his eyebrows questioningly, then smiled as Chad stretched his arms above his head. David slipped the shirt off the boy's torso and tossed it onto the floor. He ran his fingers lightly over the smooth skin, making the teen shiver slightly. "Tickles," Chad whispered. David changed tactics, wrapping his hands over Chad's sides, just under his armpits, his thumbs brushing across the teen's nipples. Chad's lips were partially open as he breathed, his eyes closed. David paused for a few seconds, then moved one hand from Chad's side across his stomach and laid his palm over Chad's erection. Chad drew in a breath as the palm made contact and began to rub gently up and down the length. David grinned as Chad slitted his eyes open. "Better stop," he whispered hoarsely. David gave the hard flesh another gentle squeeze, then slid his hand back to Chad's warm stomach. He eased himself down on the cushions between Chad's body and the back of the sofa on his side, wrapping an arm under Chad, and half pulled and half rolled the teen until they were face to face. David draped his free arm over Chad's hip, and used both to pull Chad even closer, once again pressing their lips together. As he broke the kiss, he squeezed Chad's butt gently. "That's my butt," he whispered, smiling. "Yep, sure is." David continued rubbing. "Wanna move that butt somewhere more comfortable?" At Chad's slight nod, he wrapped his arms tightly around Chad, and with some difficulty, managed to rise to a sitting position, pulling Chad with him. "A little help would be nice, you know," David teased. Chad buried his face in David's neck and squeezed his arms briefly around David's back, then sighed and stood up. He looked down at the tent in his shorts, then grinned at David. "Look what you did." David chuckled, and gently grasped the teen's hardon. "Yep, mission accomplished." Chad writhed a little, then pulled away from David's hand. "Stop." David grinned up at Chad and pulled him closer again, one hand unbuttoning the shorts and sliding the zipper down. Chad tried to back away again, but David grabbed his butt with both hands, holding him in place as he nuzzled the hard ridge under the briefs. "Dave, stop," the teen pleaded softly. David looked up at his face again and shook his head, then almost in one motion slid the briefs down and took Chad into his mouth, working his tongue over the hard shaft. "Dave, I'm gonna..." Chad managed, before David felt his balls tighten and the teen's cum was shooting into his mouth. Chad almost collapsed over David's head, holding himself up with his hands on David's shoulders. He moaned slightly as he came, then slowly stood back up as his orgasm faded. David pulled off the now softening shaft, swallowed, then looked up into Chad's half-lidded eyes and grinned. "Liked that, huh?" Chad nodded and sat back down in David's lap sideways, leaning against the older boy, resting his head on David's shoulder with one arm around his neck. David wrapped his arms once more around the now-nude body and hugged him gently. "Not gonna go to sleep on me, are you?" "Nuh uh." "Good, wouldn't want that, miss all the fun," David teased. "Uh huh." David laughed to himself. Chad's orgasm must have really wiped him out this time. Maybe they should have gone into the bedroom where it was more comfortable, but this was fine too. "Love you, kiddo. Know that?" Chad tightened his arm across David's shoulder in reply, then raised his face, meeting David's warm smile. David raised his eyebrows and asked, "Wiped ya out, huh?" "Yeah," Chad breathed. "That was sort of cool, but I thought I was gonna fall down." "That could have been ugly. You would have had a lot of cleaning up to do." Chad rested his forehead against David's. "No, you would have. It woulda been your fault." David pecked Chad's lips. "Now ya wanna go somewhere more comfy?" "Yeah, I wanna take a nap," Chad replied, then started laughing at David's disappointed expression. "Just kiddin'." David nipped the end of Chad's nose, causing the boy to jerk back and hit the floor. David laughed and stood up, holding a hand down to the naked teen. "Just kiddin'," he chuckled. Chad grabbed his hand, pulling himself up. Still holding David's hand he rubbed his butt with the other. "That hurt," he complained. "Aww, don't worry, I know the cure for that," David grinned. "C'mon." Then, with Chad's hand still grasping his, they started toward the bedroom. ****************************************************************************** Well, I told you all this would move a little faster. Trying to cram a relationship into a few weeks has a tendency to do that. After all, David only has about 5 weeks left. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback. Thanks! email: fupduckmd@yahoo.com AIM and Yahoo: fupduckmd Fup