Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:11:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Fup Duck <fupduckmd@yahoo.com>
Subject: Life Goes On - David and Chad #34

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.

Another kind of surreal chapter...lol But how do you go from 'camping' to
dinner with the 'rents without it being that way?

Fup

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FROM CHAPTER 33

"Sure David, go ahead," Karen answered from the stove.  "It'll be another
15 minutes or so."

"Cool, thanks.  I won't be long."  Then he walked upstairs, followed by
Chad.  He tossed his bag on Chad's bed and stripped to his shorts.  He
grinned at the teen.  "I'll make it quick so you can get one."

Both showers completed, and donned in fresh clothes, they walked back to
the kitchen in time to see Karen slide the food onto the table.  "Dig in,"
she grinned.  They did just that.


LIFE GOES ON - DAVID AND CHAD #34 - Chores and Choices

David sighed and pushed his plate away.  "Oh man, I'm stuffed.  That was
real good, thanks."

"So what were your plans this weekend?" Matt asked.

"Well, guess I oughta head over to see Mom and Lynn, then tomorrow head up
to Nanny's before I go back.  Other than that, no major plans."

"If you don't mind, I'd like some help cleaning out that mess we call a
storage shed this morning.  Hate to ask, but Chad seems to get distracted
by 'cool stuff' as he calls it."

Chad frowned at his father.  "I do not."

"Don't talk with your mouth full," Matt laughed.

"Sure, no problem.  Earn my keep and all that," David replied.  "I think I
have a pair of jeans and shirt I can wear."

"And while you two are doing that, Chad can clean his room," Karen added.

"Moooom, it IS clean," the teen complained.

"Chad, when the dust bunnies under your bed start attacking my ankles, it's
not clean."

Chad sighed.  "It's not that bad."

David chuckled and stood up, placing his plate and silverware in the sink.
"Let me get changed and I'll be right down.  Unless the dust bunnies eat me
alive."

Chad snorted and stood as well.

"Chad, what's wrong?" asked Karen when she saw Chad wince.

"Just sore.  Must have slept on a rock or something," Chad replied.

"Well, those rocks'll do that to ya," David supplied.  "Next time you'll
know."

"Yeah, I guess."

David turned to Matt.  "Be right back."  Then he headed upstairs to change.
Entering Chad's room, he said, "Man, sorry about that."

Chad shrugged.  "No sweat.  It'll go away."  David walked over to the bed
and bent over to pull out a pair of jeans and old t-shirt.  He unfastened
his shorts, then gasped in pain, grabbing his right ankle.  "What?  What
happened?" Chad asked walking toward him, concerned.

David held the straight face as long as he could, then a smile slipped over
his face.  "Damn dustbunny bit me."  Then he was face down on the bed with
Chad bouncing on his back.

"Don't do that again," Chad said, then started laughing.  He bounced a few
more times, then rolled off and stood up.  "You dweeb."

"Takes one to know one," David replied, standing back up and letting his
shorts fall to his ankles.  He grinned at Chad as he shook his hips, then
started pulling on his jeans.  "See somethin' ya like?" he asked quietly.

Chad grinned and nodded.  "Your knees are cute," he snickered.

"Whatever, kiddo.  Guess I oughta head back down before you see something
else you like."

"Yeah, better," Chad answered, then rolled his eyes.  "I gotta kill
dustbunnies."

David laughed and gave the teen a brief hug.  "Have fun."

"Yeah, right," Chad scoffed, turning to his unmade bed.

David joined Matt on the back porch.  "Okay, ready to roll."

Matt laughed and walked toward the outbuilding, which was the size of a
small one-story barn.  "We started a couple of weekends ago, so there's not
a whole lot to do."

"Cool."

David and Matt spent the rest of the morning rearranging the disordered
contents of the building.  During a break, as they were sitting on an old
church pew (that Matt didn't remember getting), they talked about David's
favorite subject - Chad.

"He's a good kid, just gets distracted easily," Matt grinned.

"Yeah, I've taken notice.  But he was a lot of help over the summer."

"He's decided he wants to go to college when he graduates.  Which is
something I wanted to talk to you about, since neither Karen or I went and
Cindy doesn't want to go."

"Okay.  What's he want to go for - subject-wise?"

Matt laughed.  "He doesn't know yet.  Just knows he wants to go."

"Guess every one's different.  Really depends on what he wants to do I
guess.  I'll try to get it out of him," David finished with a laugh.

"Trying to get water out of a stone," Matt responded wryly.

"What is?" Karen asked from the doorway, holding two glasses of ice water.

"Trying to get information out of that son of ours."

Karen took an appraising glance around the inside of the shed and nodded.
Matt rolled his eyes at David, who grinned.  "Guess we should get back to
it, since the boss is here," Matt laughed.

"Well, it's almost lunchtime," Karen smiled.  "And I'm sure David's got
some things he has to do today.  No sense in making him slave away all day
on his birthday."

"Well, David, looks like we've been paroled."

David nodded and stood up, looking down at himself.  "I think I'll need
another shower anyway.  And Chad and I still need to tear the tent down.
Then I think I'll head over to mom's."

"Well, you guys clean up.  We're just having cold cuts for lunch," Karen
said, turning and walking back toward the house.

Matt brushed his hands together.  "Well, you heard the lady."

David laughed and followed Matt back to the house.  As they passed through
the kitchen, he shot a smile at Chad, who was helping set the food on the
table.  "So how was the hunting expedition?"

"Shut up, Dave," Chad laughed.

David washed his hands and face in the bathroom, then returned to the
table.  Fixing a sandwich and grabbing a handful of chips, he sat down
across from Chad at the table.  "So what are you gonna do today?" the teen
asked.

David repeated his plans, adding that he should go see his grandmother
sometime over the weekend.  "Wanna go along?"

Chad thought for a few seconds.  "I dunno, she's pretty scary sometimes."

"She likes to think she is," David laughed.  "But she's just a big ole
pussycat.  She'd probably like to see you anyway."

"I dunno."

"Well, she did say I could bring you along."

Chad shrugged and returned to his meal.  The four sat around chatting for a
few minutes after everyone was finished, then Karen cleaned off the table
and turned to Chad.  "Get David some fresh towels out of the closet so he
can take a shower, please Chad?"

Chad nodded and led David up the stairs, stopping by the hall closet and
handing David a fresh towel.  David squeezed Chad's shoulder in thanks and
slipped into the bathroom.  Towel wrapped around his waist, dirty clothes
in hand, he walked back to Chad's room and closed the door.  Chad was
nowhere to be seen.  He dropped the towel and was reaching for his bag when
Chad yelled and burst out of the closet.  Without thinking, and in
defensive mode, David swung around and threw a punch, grazing Chad's arm.

"Hey!" the teen exclaimed, rubbing his arm.  "What the heck was that for?"

"Oh man, sorry, jeeez.  Ya scared the crap outta me.  You okay?"

Chad started laughing.  "Man, you need to take a pill, Dave.  But get
dressed first."

David realized then he was still naked and snagged a pair of shorts from
his bag.  Now somewhat presentable, he turned back to the still-laughing
teen and crooked his finger.  "C'mere, ya goof."

"Gonna punch me again?" Chad laughed again as he walked to David.

David shook his head and pulled Chad into a hug.  "You're a goof, you know
that?" David asked, pulling away slightly to look into Chad's grinning
face.  The teen nodded.

"Had a good teacher."

"Shouldn't talk about your parents that way."  Chad snickered and tightened
his arms around David's waist.  David shivered slightly when Chad briefly
kissed his neck.  "Better quit that, man."

"Why?"  Another kiss and shiver.

"Uh, well, because...," he was once again interrupted.  "Stop it," David
hissed.

"Why?" Chad asked again, not releasing his embrace.

"Chad, stop it."  With a hint of embarrassment, he realized that a certain
part of him had responded to Chad's light kisses.

Chad gently pressed his hips tighter and laughed softly.  "Davey-wavey's
hard," he teased in a whisper.

"Stop it," David hissed again, but he was losing the battle.  He tightened
his arms around Chad and finally gave up.  As he was lowering his face to
Chad's level, the teen pulled away grinning.

"We gotta take the tent down."

"You shit," David groused, arms now empty.

Chad laughed.  "Better get some clothes on.  I'll meet you outside."  Then
he was through the door and out of the room.

David adjusted his crotch and shook his head.  "Pay backs are hell, kiddo,"
he whispered to the empty room as he finished getting dressed.  Satisfied
the shirt was long enough to hide his arousal, he walked downstairs and
outside to where Chad was talking with his parents.  "Ready, kiddo?"

Chad glanced at David's crotch area and grinned.  "Yeah, c'mon.  Be back in
a little bit mom."

When they were out of earshot, David whispered to Chad, "You know, you're
in deep trouble."

"Whatcha gonna do about it?" Chad asked, then took off running into the
woods.

David smiled and kept the same pace.  As he walked deeper into the trees,
he took notice of a furtive movement ahead of him.  A flash of white moving
further behind a tree told him all he needed to know.  So Chad thought he'd
ambush him again?  David chuckled and changed his direction so he was
walking directly at the tree in question.  He stopped a few feet shy of the
trunk and laughed, "Come out, come out, wherever you are."  No answer.
Furrowing his eyebrows he walked closer until he was able to see around the
tree trunk.  No Chad.  Walking around the trunk, he noticed boards nailed
to the trunk and followed them upwards.  Chad was sitting in a crook
between two large branches grinning down at him.

"Thought I was gonna jump you, didn't ya?"

"Well, it had crossed my mind," David agreed.

Chad started climbing down the makeshift ladder.  When he was a few feet
off the ground, he paused and turned so his back was against the tree.
"Ready?" he asked.

"For wha...?" David began, then Chad leapt onto him, making him stagger
back.  "Ooof."

Chad wrapped his arms around David's neck and his legs around his waist.
"Giddy up."

David slid his hands under Chad's posterior to support him.  "You really
are getting too heavy for this, ya goof."  He watched as Chad's eyes
flickered past him then slightly gasped as Chad pressed their lips
together.  David felt Chad's tongue slip into his mouth as his arms
tightened.  The two kissed for a few seconds until David pulled away
slightly.  "Damn, kiddo."

Chad smiled and slipped back to the ground.  "Better now?"

"Yeah, I guess," David teased.

"Let's get the tent," Chad suggested, remaining by David's side as they
walked to their previous night's campsite.  David stuck his head inside the
tent and drew in a breath.  Just the smell of the outdoors - good.

Still with his head inside, he said, "Hey, how come you left this here?"
Then he squatted and slipped into the tent.

"What?" Chad asked and followed.

When he was completely inside, David grabbed his arm and pulled him close.
This time he took the initiative and pulled the teen into a kiss.  "That,"
he answered, pulling away and grinning.

"Sorta glad I did," Chad laughed.

"Me too, well, let's get at it."  They spent the next few minutes
collapsing the tent and stowing it in its bag.  Looking around the area,
David looked for anything out of place.  Seeing nothing, he smiled.  "Ready
to head back?"

"I guess," Chad replied, grabbing the gear they had left earlier as David
lifted the tent bag.

Before starting back toward the house, David said softly, "I love ya,
kiddo.  And thanks."  Chad smiled back and nodded silently.  Side by side,
they walked back to Chad's.  They stowed the gear in its respective places
and David looked at his watch.  "Guess I oughta get to mom's."

"Okay, when ya comin' back?"

"Well, she'll probably fix me supper, so after that."

"Okay."

David found the elder Murrays on the front porch.  "Well, I'm gonna head
out.  Don't plan on me for supper, cos mom'll probably have something."

"That's fine, David," Karen answered.  "Have a good time and we'll see you
when you get back."

"Cool, see ya later," David smiled and climbed into his car.

His stomach clenched a little when he saw his father's truck in the
driveway.  "Show no fear," he mumbled to himself as he walked toward the
carport.  He was reaching for the doorknob when it was pulled open to
reveal a grinning Lynn.

"About time, bro."

"Yeah, yeah, as if you're glad to see me," David joked.

"I am," she assured.  "Really, my room needs cleaned, the house dusted..."

"Okay, okay, I get the picture," David laughed.  She ushered him inside
with a sweeping gesture.  "What's got you in such a good mood?"

"Nothing much," she grinned.  "Want you to meet someone."

"If they're carrying straitjackets, forget it."

"Silly boy," Lynn scoffed and led him into the living room.  "Dave, this is
Jay.  Jay, this is my bro, Dave."

David raised his eyebrows and grinned as Jay shook his hand.  "Nice to meet
you."  He glanced at Lynn.  "How much ya payin' him?"

Jay started laughing at Lynn's 'put upon' expression.  "Too much," he
answered for her.

"Not enough, I'd say," David chuckled.  "Owww."  Introductions complete,
Jay and Lynn sat on the sofa and David in the recliner.  "So where is
everybody?"

"Mom and Dad are over next door, be back in a bit."

"You mean they left you two alone?"  This was fun.

"We're trustworthy," Lynn stated.

"Yeah, trust you just about as far as I can throw you," David replied.
Then he turned to Jay.  "If ya need it, the bug spray is in the basement."

"I'll remember that," Jay laughed, slipping his arm across Lynn's
shoulders.

David felt a small, unidentifiable pang in his stomach at the gesture.
Before he could think about it too much, his parents were coming in the
side door.

"We heard you pull in," his mom said, as David stood to give her a hug.

"Happy birthday," his father smiled.

"Thanks, guess I'm officially old now.  I'm 21 and my younger sister has a
boyfriend."

"I thought I saw a gray hair too," Lynn added.

"Well, come on outside, David.  It's too nice to be a housebaby," his
father said.

"Sounds cool.  Let the two lovebirds, "he clasped his hands over his chest,
"enjoy some time alone."  He chuckled as a sofa pillow hit him in the back
of the head as he followed his parents onto the carport and sat at the
picnic table.

"So how's school so far?" his father started.

"Okay, so far.  Couple of classes are a little tough.  My roomie seems to
be an okay guy.  And Mark and Vic are next door again."

"Well, I hope you're studying more than socializing," his father said.

"Yeah, no sweat there.  When the library's slow I can get in a couple extra
minutes too.  So it's going good."

"You're working in the library?" his mother asked.

"Yeah, two week nights and Sunday night.  It's not so bad."

"Well, if it gets to be too much, give it up," his father advised.

"I'm sure David will keep his priorities straight, right David?" his mom
asked.

"Yeah, that won't be a problem," he replied.  He kind of felt strange.  His
father's comments should bother him a lot more than they did.  Interesting.
They continued to chat for a few minutes until Lynn and Jay came out onto
the carport hand in hand and joined them.

"So how's school?" Lynn asked.

David rolled his eyes.  "Ask mom and dad, I'm not going through that
again," he laughed.  "But it's fine, if you need to know."

"Good."  She then turned to their parents.  "Gonna take Jay home, be back
in a little bit."

David stood and shook Jay's hand again.  "Nice to meet ya."

"Same here, Dave.  Maybe sometime we can get together and double date."

"Yeah maybe, with school and all, not gonna be home much."

"Well, sometime then.  See ya later."

After they had gone, David returned to chatting with his mother.  His
father joined in for a few minutes then went back into the basement to work
on the push mower.  "How long have they been going out?"

"About two weeks.  I think it was very nice of him to offer to go on a
double date with you."

"Yeah, it was.  He seems like a nice guy."

"Yes, he is.  But he's only 15 and Lynn's 17, almost 18.  I don't know if I
like that idea or not."

"He's only 15?" David asked, stunned.

"Yes, he probably in Chad's grade.  Why don't you ask him about it?"

"Yeah, gonna have to do that.  Get the whole dirty story," David laughed.
"What's his last name?"

"Moore, I think.  Ask Lynn when she gets back."

"Okay.  Wow, my little sister has a boyfriend," David wondered out loud.

His mother laughed.  "So anyone special at school?"

"Nah, haven't had time to even look.  Between homework and working, doesn't
leave much time."

"Well, I can imagine.  You'll find someone though, I'm sure."

"Yeah, probably.  Not in any rush."

"So how do you like it at the Murrays'?"

"It's pretty cool.  Ended up camping out last night.  Then helped
Mr. Murray clean out their storage shed this morning.  Sorta like payment
for room and board."

His mom smiled.  "Well, that's good.  As long as you're not an imposition.
Do you know how you're going to work Christmas?  You're going to stay here,
right?"

"Maybe, yeah.  I dunno.  It all depends, ya know?"

"Well, you're welcome here, David.  It's your home after all."

"We'll see," David answered.  "Dad seems pretty decent."

"Well, he wanted to come last night to the party, but he had to work."

"That's okay.  No big deal."

"Well, that's why he's here today.  Wanted to wish you happy birthday since
he missed the party."

"That's nice," David answered.

"Are you staying for supper?"

"Well, I thought I would.  I told Mr. and Mrs. Murray that you'd probably
fix something."

His mom got up from the picnic table and looked at her watch.  "Well, it's
getting pretty late, so I'll go in and start fixing supper."

"Okay, think I'll just hang out and wait for Lynn."

"Okay, David, she'll be home in a few minutes."

David nodded as she went inside and turned to rest his back against the
picnic table, facing toward the road.  He couldn't believe Jay was only 15.
He looked older than that.  He wasn't too bad looking either, David smiled
to himself.  He'd really have to give Lynn some serious ribbing when she
got back.  "Speak of the devil," he muttered to himself, watching Lynn's
car pull up the driveway.

Lynn got out, and grinning, walked over and sat beside him.  "So, whatcha
think?"

"How old is he, Lynn, 12?"  He tried to keep a straight face, but the
corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

Lynn caught the movement and started grinning.  "Yeah right, Dave.  He's
almost 16."

"Well, seriously, he seems like a nice guy."

"He's sweet," Lynn said.

"You know that already?" David asked with mock seriousness.

"Oh shut up, you know what I mean."

"Yeah," David arched his eyebrows, "I think I do.  Remember, no kids just
yet."

Lynn punched him on the shoulder.  "Well at least they'd be better lookin'
than any you had."

"Probably.  And you'll probably be the first one to give mom and dad
grandkids."

"Why?"

"Well, looks like I'm gonna have to go for my Master's," David said.  "To
get a decent paying job in the industry."

"Ugh, you mean another two years of school?"

"Yup, four more years."

"Maybe you oughta switch majors or something," Lynn suggested.

"To what? Underwater basket weaving?" David laughed.

"Nah, you can't swim anyway," Lynn shot back.  Further discussion was
interrupted by their mother calling them inside for supper.  Lynn opened
the door and gestured him inside.  "Age before beauty."

"Aren't you coming, then?" David got one last lick in before darting
inside.

"Well, I don't know what's going on, but you two get cleaned up," their
mother laughed as Lynn chased David back the hallway toward the bathroom.

Washing their hands, David became serious.  "You know, I'm glad we're
friends."

"Yeah, who woulda thunk it?" Lynn smiled back.

"So you like Jay?"

"Yeah," Lynn replied drying her hands.  "Don't know why it's a big deal
that he's a year-and- a-half younger than me."

"Don't matter to me, sis.  Maybe to them," he nodded his head toward the
kitchen, "but no big deal as far as I'm concerned."

"Well, even if it was, I'd knock it outta ya."

David laughed.  "No doubt in my mind.  C'mon, I'm hungry."

They sat down at the table, still grinning.  Supper passed uneventfully,
for once.  The conversation revolved around everyday matters and David's
schooling.  A few times he bristled at his father's comments, but kept his
emotions in check.  No sense in taking the bait.  Noticeably lacking were
questions and comments about the holidays.  None of the four around the
table seemed to want to ruin the atmosphere.  After supper, David helped
his mother with the dishes, then they went back outside and sat at the
picnic table.

After an awkward silence, his mother said, "I had a talk with the Murrays a
few days ago.  Back when Chad called about your party."

"Really?" David asked evenly.

"Yes.  They seem to think the world of you and what you've done for Chad."

David shrugged.  "No big deal, but I'm glad to know they feel that way."

"Well, they had nothing bad to say, David.  I'm proud of you."

David sighed.  "Thanks.  Look, I know I'm kinda being stupid, but I just
don't think I can stay here when I'm home, Mom."

Mrs. Barker nodded.  "I can understand, David.  I'm not saying I agree with
it, but I wish you'd think about it.  It upsets your father."

"Well...," David started with a hard edge to his voice.  He stopped and
rubbed a hand over his face.  "Mom, we've been over this before.  I know
it's the way he is, but it just drives me crazy."  His mom nodded and
motioned for him to continue.  "I dunno, it's just like I wish sometimes
this family was more like Kel's or even Chad's."

"Well, David, you know you're only seeing one side of it.  They might be
totally different when you're not around."

David nodded, more for something to do than in agreement.  "Maybe."

"Well, you and your father need to work this out," she said, getting up
from the table.

"I think HE needs to work it out," David said quietly.

"You two are so much alike," his mother said.  "It's like two goats butting
heads."

David smiled a little.  "You saying I'm hardheaded?"

"I'm saying you both are."

"Guess you're right," David admitted.

"Well, for the benefit of the family, David, I think you and your father
need to get it straightened out."  She shot him a brief smile and went
inside.  David shook his head and rested his chin on his folded arms,
looking out into the back yard.  It was getting dark, he should probably
head back before he lost his mind.

"As if you haven't already," he mumbled to himself.

"Haven't what?" Lynn asked, startling him.

"Damn, Lynn, you're going to put me in an early grave."

Lynn laughed, and asked again, "Haven't what?"

"Lost my mind," David admitted.

"Well, trust me bro, you have to have one first."

"What's your excuse?" David smiled.

"Just remember, bro, I'm smarter than you think I am."

"Jury's still out on that, Lynn."

"You might be surprised."

"No doubt about it."

"So what's going on now?" she asked, sitting beside him.

"Same old stuff, except they raised the ante."

"Huh?"

"Well, now it's for 'the benefit of the family' that Dad and I make up,"
David said.

"High stakes, huh?" Lynn asked seriously.

"Sounds like it."  Then he sighed.  "I never thought I'd ever ask this, but
what do you think?"

Lynn shrugged.  "I dunno, Dave."

"Gee, I give you the only opportunity you're ever gonna have to give me
advice, and you blow it," David smiled.

"I really don't know what you should do, bro."

"Well, that makes two of us, then.  Misery loves company."

"My brother, the wise man," Lynn laughed.

"Don't feel too wise right now," David admitted.  "Feels like I'm ready to
blow up."

"Well, don't do it here," Lynn said with mock horror.  "Dad'll blame me for
the mess."

David laughed.  "Thanks, sis.  Really."

Lynn smiled.  "Look, I really don't know what you need to do.  Just think
about it."

David rolled his eyes.  "Now you sound like Mom."

"Women are wise, Dave," Lynn replied, then broke out in laughter.

"Uh huh, I can see that."  David stood up.  "Well, guess I oughta head
back.  It's getting kind of late."

"Running away?" Lynn teased.

"Well, I can only put up with so much of your..........beautiful face,"
David snorted.

Lynn gently punched him on the shoulder as she rose with him.  "You'll
figure it out.  Don't sweat it."

David half-smiled, then gave her a brief hug.  "Good luck with Jay.  He
seems like a nice guy."

"He is, and thanks," she replied, returning the embrace.  "Now go say
goodbye to the parental robots."

David smiled and walked into the house to the living room where his parents
were watching TV.  "See you guys, thanks for supper."

"You're welcome, David.  Remember what we talked about," his mom answered,
standing and giving him a hug.

"I will.  See ya later, Dad."

"Okay, David, good to see you and happy birthday," his father replied from
the sofa.

David mentally shrugged and walked back outside to his car.  "See ya sis,"
he said as he turned the key.

"Tell the kid I said hey."

"No sweat," David replied, giving her a light punch on the arm.  He backed
out of the driveway, waved to his sister and started back to the Murrays'.

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Is there any such thing as an easy answer?  Gee, that's a hard one
too...lol

Anyway, once again, thanks to all those out there who are leaving feedback,
and have become friends...means a lot.  I'm seriously considering winding
this saga down within the next few chapters.  Life does go on . . .

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