Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 07:26:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Fup Duck Subject: Life Goes On - David and Chad #41 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. Okay folks, I think I've made ya aware that there are some huge things going on in Fuppie's life at the moment. For all of those who have emailed me in the last few weeks, I apologize for not answering promptly. In the next few days, hopefully, I'll be able to reply. Believe me, I'm not ignoring anyone - just extremely busy. Fup ****************************************************************************** FROM CHAPTER 40 "Mmmmkay," Chad agreed, then slowly stood and began to strip. David watched his boyfriend shed his shirt and pants, then climb into bed. David stood up and knelt down next to the head of Chad's bed. He ran his fingers through Chad's hair, eliciting a small smile. "Night, kiddo. Love you a lot." "Me too," Chad replied. David leaned over and planted a kiss on Chad's forehead, but the teen had slipped back into slumber. David smiled, ran the back of his hand down Chad's cheek and left for his own bed. LIFE GOES ON - DAVID AND CHAD #41 - More Presents There were eyes staring at him. As he rose to semi-wakefulness, David was aware of a warm body next to him. He cracked an eyelid open slightly and was faced with Chad's grinning visage. "Wha?" David grunted quietly. Chad chuckled. "Hi." "Uh, hi. Ummm, thought you were asleep." "I was, but had to go to the bathroom, so I thought I'd visit ya." "Oh, uh, what time is it?" David asked sleepily. "About three." David sighed. "We really have to do something about your mornings." Chad chuckled again, then laid his head on David's chest, draping an arm over his stomach. He briefly hugged David, then said, "I know we can't do anything, but just thought I'd come stay with you for a while." David slid his arm across the teen's back. "Thanks." He slowly rubbed Chad's warm back as they lay together for a few minutes. Chad sighed and snuggled closer. "Haven't had one of those in a while," Chad whispered. "Yeah, I know. Haven't had much of a chance to give one either." "I miss you," Chad mumbled into his chest. David was slowly slipping back into slumber. "Me too, kiddo," he whispered as his motions became slower on the teen's back. "You falling asleep again?" "Mmmmhmmm, you make a good blanket." "Okay, I'll go back to bed," Chad laughed. "Wish you could stay." "You're the one that made the rule," Chad replied, tightening his arm across David's stomach. "People do stupid things," David smiled. Chad pushed himself up on his elbow and looked down into David's half-open eye. "Night, Dave." "Night, kiddo, sweet dreams." "No sweat," Chad answered, rolling to sit on the edge of the sofa bed. He turned to give David a kiss on the cheek, then walked back upstairs. David smiled tiredly and went back to sleep. The smell of bacon roused him the next morning. He slid on a t-shirt and padded barefoot to the kitchen. Karen was in the midst of preparing breakfast and grinned at him as he entered. "Sleep well?" "Yeah, pretty good. Man, that smells great." Karen laughed and shook her head. "Doesn't take a scientist to fix a good meal." "Yeah, guess not. So Chad's party is like today?" "Yes, friends and family. You don't have to stay if you don't want to. It's kind of boring," she admitted. David grinned. "Well, I'll double check with the kid, but I should do some visiting while I'm home." "Might be a good idea. Especially if your family knows you're home." "Yeah, keep peace in the ranks," David laughed, snagging a piece of bacon out of the pan. Karen slipped the bacon into the warm oven, and said, "Might want to go upstairs and wake the monster. Matt's at work until about eleven, so it's just us." "Cool, be right back." David walked upstairs to Chad's door. He opened it quietly, not wanting to disturb the teen, who was rolled away on his side. He stealthily crept to the bedside, and was just reaching for Chad's shoulder, when the teen abruptly rolled over onto his back and grabbed his arm. "Shit!" David exclaimed, startled, as Chad yanked him down onto the bed. The teen was laughing at David's surprise as the older boy landed on his stomach. "Got ya," Chad crowed. "Jeeez, Chad, scared me to death. If I was a cat, I'd be dead." "Thought you were gonna scare me huh?" David jabbed his fingers into Chad's ribs, making him writhe underneath the blankets. "I wasn't gonna scare ya," David said innocently. His grin belied his tone of voice. "Yeah, right. Now get off, I gotta leave a leak." David bounced lightly on Chad's stomach, getting a punch on the shoulder. "Get off, seriously, please?" David sighed dramatically, and rolled off Chad and sat on the foot of the bed as the teen left the room. David smiled as he watched Chad's briefclad butt walk away. He was re- entering the room as Karen called that breakfast was ready. Chad slipped into a pair of jeans and t-shirt, then grinned at David. "Race ya," he said, then was gone. David chuckled and followed Chad downstairs, sitting across from his boyfriend at the table. After breakfast, David volunteered to do the dishes. "I'll help," Chad said. Karen laid her hand over her chest. "Oh my goodness," she grinned, "you're actually going to help? That's a first." "Supervise," Chad laughed. Karen laughed and stood up, walking into the living room shaking her head. As the two were washing and drying dishes, David informed Chad of his plans for the day. Chad was a little disappointed, but David solved the problem by saying, "Chill man, I haven't given you the rest of your present yet." "There's more?" "Yep." Chad dried his hands and asked, "Wanna go for a walk?" "Better hadn't," David answered. "You have a party to prepare for, and I need to get some family stuff done." Once again, a disappointed expression settled on the teen's face. "But I thought...," David interrupted him by holding up his hand. "Trust me, okay? I'll be back about six and we'll celebrate your birthday again." "Well, okay, I guess. Just thought you might wanna....well, you know." David slid his arm across Chad's shoulders. "Trust me, kiddo." "Okay, jeeez." The Chad dropped his voice to a whisper. "I wanted to stay with you this morning." "I wanted you to, but well...you know." "Yeah, this is a pain." "It'll be worth it," David smiled and tightened his hug slightly. "If you say so." "I do. Now no more frowning. You're gonna get lots more stuff today." Chad's mood brightened. "Yeah, maybe some more tapes and stuff. So what's the rest of my present?" David laughed. "Never mind, and THIS time I haven't let anything lay around so you can figure it out." "You're just mean." "Yeah, yeah, mean old man, huh?" "You said it, I didn't," Chad teased. David walked to the front door. "Well, kiddo, have a cool day. Hope ya get lots of stuff. I'll see ya about six or so." "Okay, sure ya don't wanna tell me what it is?" "Definitely sure." David gave Chad a quick hug and waved to Karen sitting in the living room. "Have a good day, David," she answered his wave. "I'll try. Enjoy the party." "Be glad when it's over," she chuckled. Chad followed David out to his car. Before he started the car, Chad leaned in the window slightly. "Love you, see ya about six." "You bet, man. Have fun. And trust me, you're gonna enjoy the rest of my present." Chad shrugged. "Dunno how you're gonna do anything, so it must be something else." David laughed and shook his head, turning the key. "Trust me, ya goof." "Have to, I guess." "Yup." David turned the car around and drove down the driveway, giving Chad a wave. He pulled into his parents' driveway behind Lynn's car, which was the only one there. He noticed a quick movement of the living room curtains as he turned off the car and got out. He tried the door, but it was locked, so he rang the doorbell. A few seconds later, Lynn opened the door, smiling briefly at him before turning and walking back into the living room. David followed her to find her sitting beside Jay on the sofa. "Hey guys," David greeted them. Jay was blushing and David wondered why until he realized he had interrupted something. He engaged in a few minutes of small talk with Lynn and her boyfriend, then stood up to leave. "Think I'm gonna go see Nanny since mom's not home. You too be good." "We will be," Lynn answered. "No doubt," David grinned, then looked back over his shoulder as he was passing through the dining room doorway. "Button your shirt right next time, Jay," he laughed. He watched as Jay looked down at his shirt. "See ya sis," he laughed. "Comin' back while you're home?" "Dunno, don't wanna interrupt anything," David teased. "Shut up, Dave. I'll tell mom and dad you said hi." "Thanks, I'll try to make it back, but it's kind of a busy weekend." "Okay, well, are you gone yet?" Lynn asked, grinning. "History," David answered, climbing into his car. "Be careful, okay?" "Yeah, bye." "See ya." David backed down the driveway and started the trek to his grandparents'. "Where's your shadow?" his grandmother asked from the front porch as he got out of the car. "It's his birthday. Having a party." "And why aren't YOU there?" she asked with a slightly miffed tone. "We had a small one last night. Today is like one for his friends and stuff." "I see," she replied as he hugged her in greeting. "So I thought I'd come see the best cook this side of the Mississippi," David grinned. "I see where this is going now," his grandmother laughed. David's face broke into an expression of innocence. "Huh?" She shook her head and ushered him inside. "I guess you're hungry." "Actually, no, I had breakfast." "So this is a real social visit?" she grinned. "Yep." "Well, in that case, have a seat. Your grandfather is out running around, you know how he is, can't keep still." David chuckled and sat in the recliner. "So how is my newest grandson?" "He's good. Wanted me to say hi." David's grandmother nodded, then walked back to her bedroom. She returned with a small wrapped package and handed it to David. "Well, give him this when you see him later." Surprised, David took the offered gift. "Nanny, you didn't have to buy him anything." "Well, you only turn 16 once, young man. Now, let an old lady have her fun." "Somehow, I don't think 'old lady' fits," David smiled. "It does if I say so." David laughed. "Well, I'm sure he'll be surprised." "Good. So what's been going on in your life?" she asked, settling into another chair. David filled her in on the latest news from his side of the world as they sat drinking iced tea. "So that's about it," he finished. "Well, it sounds like everything is going well, David." He nodded. "Yeah, not too bad for once." "Well, good. Everyone deserves a little happiness." "Yeah, well, seems to be going okay." "Good for you. I'm sure Mr. Chad has a lot to do with that too." "Umm, yeah," David stammered slightly, "he's a good kid." "May be a kid on the outside, but he has an old mind," his grandmother observed. "If you say so," David smiled. "He's a good boy, David. And his family obviously likes you." She laughed. "I don't know if I would let you stay here when you're home." David was taken aback, until he saw her barely constrained grin. "Oh yeah, just give the college boy a hard time." His grandmother let her grin settle on her face. "How do you say it? It's my job." David shook his head. "You're pretty hip for an old lady." "I've always been hip. You were just too blind to see it." David rolled his eyes. "Yeah, sure." "Be careful, now. Or you'll never get another cookie." David laughed again. "Bribes." They spent the next few hours together. His grandfather arrived after lunch and David helped him clean the garage, chatting easily with his normally quiet relative. He thought it was kind of interesting that Pops talked so much when they were one on one, but was almost a statue when with his grandmother. He shook his head and chuckled, no sense in asking, it had been that way since he could remember. Sweaty and dirty, they finished the task late in the afternoon. His grandfather looked around the almost immaculate garage and smiled. "Well, that should please the queen." David broke into laughter. "The queen?" "David, I don't have any misunderstandings of who runs this house," his grandfather chuckled. "Guess not, probably better that way, huh?" "Yes, it is. Keeps peace on the home front. You kids need that." His grandfather visibly caught himself before he said any more. David smiled warmly at the man. "Thanks Pops." His grandfather waved with a dismissive gesture. "Never mind, I'm getting senile." "Yeah, I can tell," David rolled his eyes as the slid the garage doors closed behind them. When they walked in the back door, his grandmother looked them up and down. "David, why don't you take a shower? I know you have plans tonight." "See what I mean?" his grandfather muttered, grinning. David once again shook his head, and headed for the bathroom. Under the hot spray, the dirt and grimed sluiced down the drain. His clothes were still a mess, but he could change, and - he grinned to himself - take another shower when he and Chad got to the cottage. He turned the hot water completely off, taking a final rinse in the ice cold spray to eliminate any embarrassment the reaction to his thoughts had caused. Satisfied that everything appeared normal, he turned off the shower and dried off. Dressing in his disheveled clothes, sans underwear, he looked moderately presentable. "Well, I'd better get back," he said as he walked back out into the kitchen. "Don't forget Chad's gift," his grandmother chided. "I won't, I'm not old yet," David laughed, then dashed into the living room as his grandmother brandished the knife she was using to cut french fries. "Sure," he called from safety, "you don't need to threaten me to tell me I'm not welcome." A short burst of laughter from his grandfather was followed by Nanny's entrance into the living room - without the knife. "Tell Mr. Chad that we wish him a happy birthday." "I will, he'll be tickled to get another present." "Good, well, you'd better go, the birthday boy is waiting." David hugged and kissed his grandmother, climbed in his car and drove back to the Murray's. By the time he arrived, it was close to six o'clock. He turned off the car and entered the house to see Chad and his parents in the living room, the teen's loot spread at his feet. "Looks like you made out pretty well," David laughed, leaning against the door jamb. "We're going to need a bigger house, I think," Matt laughed. David held out the small wrapped package. "Here's another one, kiddo. This is from Nanny and Pops." "Really?" Chad asked, surprised. "Well, yeah, after all, you're an honorary grandson." David held out the package as Chad walked over to him. The teen tore off the wrapping paper and opened the small box inside. "Wow," he sighed as he pulled the gold chain out of the box. He held it up for his parents and David to see. "That's very nice," Karen observed. "Wow," Chad said again, then held it out to David. "Umm, I can't take this, it's too much." David raised his eyebrows. "Well, then YOU need to call Nanny and tell her that. I'll be a pall-bearer at your funeral." Chad smiled as his parents laughed. "Really, kiddo, if they didn't want you to have it, they wouldn't have given it too you." "Ummm, I guess," Chad replied hesitantly. Then he once again held it out to David. David took the necklace and unfastened the clasp as Chad turned away from him. He slipped it around Chad's neck and re-fastened it. "There ya go kiddo." "Thanks." "Chad, I think you should give David's grandparents a call," Karen suggested. "Yeah, c'mon," he said to David, walking out to the phone. David dialed the number and waited until his grandmother's familiar raspy voice answered. "Hi Nanny, it's me, got someone here who wants to say something." He handed the receiver to Chad. "Umm, hi....Nanny," he said. "Yes, thank you....It's very nice, I like it....ummm, but wasn't it expensive?" There was a long pause as Chad listened, his face flushing slightly. He shot a glance at David as Nanny continued to talk. Then he smiled. "Yes, I will....no, I won't....ummm, yeah, well, me too....okay, thanks again, really." Chad grinned as he hung up the phone. "She's nice." David laughed and gave Chad a light punch on the arm. "She can be, just don't make her mad. So all taken care of?" "Yeah, she gave me some advice and told me some stuff." "Uh huh, she never misses an opportunity," David chuckled. "So what did she say." Chad flushed slightly again. "Ummm, not supposed to tell you." "That's typical," David answered. "So, you ready for the rest of your present?" "Yeah, where is it?" "Not here. Need to go somewhere else." Karen entered the kitchen and interrupted. "Chad, go to our room and grab what's on the bed." Confused, Chad looked at David, who shrugged. Then he left the room and walked upstairs. Karen smiled at David's expression. "We took the liberty of packing some things for him. You said you wanted it to be a surprise." "Oh, that's cool. Thanks Karen." Chad walked slowly back downstairs carrying a small duffel bag. "What's this for?" Karen said, "Don't worry about it, have a good time." Then she went back to the living room. Chad looked into David's grinning face. "What's all this about?" "The rest of your present. Ready to go?" "Yeah, I guess." They walked into the living room, said their farewells to Chad's parents and walked to David's car. As David drove out the driveway, the questions started. "Where we going?" "It's a surprise." "C'mon, where?" David grinned and turned up the music. He drove into town and pulled up to the motel office. "Wait here." A few minutes later, he returned and slid into the driver's seat. Holding out the key, he asked, "Ready for a camping trip?" Chad's jaw almost hit the floor. "What?" "I rented a cabin-type thing. Don't mind do ya?" David continued as they parked in front of one of the small cabins. "Dave, umm...wow." David laughed again. "Hah, speechless for once." He climbed out of the car, opened the truck and retrieved his own duffel. Chad was still in the car when he closed the trunk. David walked to the door and opened it. "C'mon, ya goof." Silently grinning from ear to ear, Chad got out of the car and walked toward the cabin, key in hand. ****************************************************************************** Feel like you're in a Heinz 57 commercial? Anticipation can be fun....lol Please feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback. Thanks! email: fupduckmd@yahoo.com Fup