Date: Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:42:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Fup Duck Subject: Life Goes On - David and Chad #51 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, this IS the last 'regular' chapter in this part of the saga. I'm working on the 'epilogue' and it should be posted hopefully toward the end of October. The epilogue will finish out Chad's part of the story. As to whether I will continue to write David's story, I really don't know. We'll see what the future holds. Take care, and be safe. Fup ****************************************************************************** FROM CHAPTER 50 David tightened his arm briefly over Chad's shoulders. He WAS kinda nasty. Of course, so was the teenager beside him. "I'm off," he said, sitting on the edge of the bed and removing the rest of his clothes. Chad laughed and popped David's butt with the back of his hand. David turned around with a mock glare. Chad grinned. "Pay backs." "Yeah, right. Just remember that." "Uh huh," Chad snorted as David walked to the bathroom. LIFE GOES ON - DAVID AND CHAD #51 - Snowed In David was just rinsing his hair when he heard the phone ring and Chad answer it. The teen's voice was muffled, then became clearer as Chad stretched the cord to the bathroom door as David turned off the shower. "Yeah, mom. Hold on, he's just getting out of the shower." Chad grinned at David's dripping visage as he held out the phone. "Let me at least dry off, kiddo," David murmured as he grabbed a towel. "Wait a second, mom. He's just getting out of the shower," Chad said into the phone, watching David dry off. "NO! Are you crazy? That's just too weird," the teen then exclaimed, rolling his eyes and walking back into the room. David shrugged and wrapped the towel around his waist, stepping out of the shower stall and entering the main room, taking the offered phone. He sat on the edge of the bed and said, "Hello?" "David, it's Matt." "Oh hey, how are you?" "Well, I'd be better if I thought I could get home tonight. But it looks like Karen and I will be spending the night in a motel room." "Welcome to the club," David laughed, then batted Chad's hand away from his crotch. "So if you don't mind keeping the brat there, we'd appreciate it." "Ummm, yeah, no problem," David answered as Chad stripped out of his jeans and slid the long johns down his legs. He watched as Chad stood up and shook his hips, the teen's erection moving back and forth with the motion. The phone was forgotten as Chad slid his hand down to his hardness and gave it a few strokes, grinning at the look on David's face. "David? Did you hear that?" Matt's voice intruded into his reverie. Tearing his eyes away from his naked and erect boyfriend, he answered, "Umm, sorry, didn't hear what you said." Chad chuckled quietly, shot David a grin and walked into the bathroom to shower. "I said that we'd probably give you a call tomorrow afternoon to give you an idea on when we'd be home." "Oh, yeah, okay," David answered. "Is it supposed to keep this up?" "Through tonight and early morning, then slack off into flurries. Weatherman is predicting close to 16 inches before it's done." "Wow, well, don't worry about the kid," David said, "he's okay here and I don't mind. The motel has a restaurant, so we won't starve." "Don't let Chad take advantage of you, David." "Not a chance, it's all cool." "Well, if you're sure, I'd better call Karen and tell her the plan." "Okay, Matt, and don't worry, Chad's fine," David assured the man on the other side of the connection, as he heard the shower shut off. "Thanks David, we really appreciate it." "No sweat, see ya later." "Bye, David." David hung up the receiver and walked to the closed bathroom door. "Hey kiddo, looks like you're staying here for a bit." "Yeah," came Chad's muffled reply, then the door opened to reveal a towel-clad teenager. "Hey, ummm, can I like borrow your toothbrush and toothpaste - and uh, your deodorant?" "Well, nothing like being prepared," David laughed. "Sure, go ahead." "You don't think it's gross?" David stared into Chad's face and grinned. "Think about it, kiddo." It took a few seconds before Chad did the equation and got the answer. His face flushed slightly and he grinned sheepishly. "Oh yeah, I guess not." David chuckled at the teen's slight discomfiture, punched him lightly on the shoulder and went back to the bed, reclining with his back against the headboard and reaching for the TV control. He flipped through the channels, finally settling on a war movie. After a few minutes, he heard the bathroom door open and Chad, still with the towel wrapped around his waist, walked out and sat on the edge of the bed. "Feel better?" asked David. "Yeah, a lot. Never understood why you get all hot and sweaty when it's so cold out." David laughed quietly, turning his attention toward the half-naked teen sitting beside him. "So you cold now?" "Nah, not really." "Oh, okay." After a few seconds, Chad snickered. "Ooooooh, I see." David rolled his eyes and slid further across the bed. Chad knee walked to David's spread legs and settled between them with his warm back against David's chest. He grasped David's hands and pulled them around his waist, leaning his head back onto David's shoulder. "There, that's better," he sighed, then chuckled. "Yeah it is," David replied softly, tightening his arms around the teen's waist. Silently, they watched the movie for a few minutes, then David began rubbing his hand up and down Chad's slightly damp torso. The teen sighed quietly and relaxed further into David's embrace. David's fingers brushed across Chad's chest, teasing and gently pinching his lover's now erect nipples. Chad gasped slightly, and started running his hands up and down David's thighs. In the dim light from the closed curtains, David noticed Chad's eyes were closed and the towel was tented sharply at his crotch. Almost spastically, Chad reached for the TV control and turned off the screen. He tossed the control onto the floor and repositioned himself to kneel between David's still spread legs, facing his older boyfriend. He smiled shyly at David, who had his hands resting on Chad's waist, then reached down and unfastened the towel, letting it fall to the bedspread. David raised his eyebrows slightly as Chad reached for the towel wrapped around his waist. David gasped and closed his eyes slightly as Chad's hand made contact with his own swollen groin, gently kneading and squeezing the hard shaft under the towel. He kept his hands on Chad's waist as he unknotted the towel, Chad's attention focused on his actions. As David's towel separated, he saw Chad smile slightly as his erection escaped from under the towel. Chad licked his lower lip and gently grasped David's hardon, then looked up into David's eyes. David answered the unasked question by pulling Chad toward him, pressing his lips against Chad's as the younger boy opened his mouth to David's tongue. Breathing through their noses, the two kissed deeply until both were slightly panting for breath. Chad pulled away first, a small strand of saliva stretching then breaking between them. The teen chuckled and said, "Good thing I brushed my teeth with YOUR toothbrush." David only grinned and nodded as Chad's warm palm continued to fondle his erection. Chad released the erection and reclined fully against David, resting his chin on David's shoulder. "Love ya, kiddo," David murmured as he wrapped his arms across Chad's warm back, running one palm to the smooth cheeks, pulling Chad even tighter against him. Chad nodded against David's neck and nuzzled slightly into the hollow behind David's earlobe. David shuddered slightly at the sensation and began to knead and caress the smooth flesh of Chad's butt. "You and my butt," Chad scoffed softly, then jerked as David's finger rubbed into the crevice, brushing against his pucker. Chad's hips began to move slightly as David kept up his ministrations. Chad's cheeks tightened as David's finger rubbed against his hole, then relaxed, letting David do as he pleased. "Don't worry, kiddo. Nothing that you don't wanna do," David whispered. "I know." Chad answered, raising his head, kissing David hard, tongue diving into David's warm mouth, wrestling strongly with its counterpart. David's hardon was sliding slightly against Chad's as he pushed Chad slightly away, then pushed him onto his back. Chad lay on his back, arms and legs akimbo, eyes slightly open, their mixed saliva glistening on his lips and cheeks. David lowered his lips to Chad's chest, licking and nibbling on the teen's erect nipples, eliciting a small groan from the slightly parted lips. He spent a few minutes on each nipple, then moved slowly downwards, repositioning himself between the teen's legs, supporting himself on his elbows. David's mouth continued to move lower, lips nibbling around the rim of Chad's navel, tongue tip poking into the slight indentation. He felt Chad's stomach tighten and a giggle escape from his mouth. David felt Chad's erection jerking against his neck as he once again moved lower, raising his head slightly to run his cheek along the teen's warm shaft. "David, I'm so close," Chad warned quietly as David's tongue swiped across the head of Chad's erection. David raised his head slightly, wrapping his hand around Chad's shaft and slowly stroking. The other palm cupped the smooth balls, fingers gently rolling them around inside the tightening sac. "Ugh," Chad grunted as David's mouth slipped over the head of his erection as his hands fondled and caressed the teen's groin. David locked his lips just behind the head and laved the sensitive skin with his tongue as he continued to stroke the shaft. "Daaaaavid," Chad sighed and thrust his hips upwards. David felt the balls tighten in his palm and Chad sucked in a deep breath and began to cum inside David's waiting mouth. Chad's shot one or two strong jets into David's still sucking mouth and then slowed to a dribble as David collected the teen's offering in his mouth. As Chad's orgasm subsided, David swallowed, causing Chad to gasp slightly at the mouth action around his still hard shaft. David gave one last strong suck, then raised his head. He grinned into Chad's sweaty face. "Needed that, huh?" "Duh," Chad smiled back tiredly. "Wiped me out." "I couldn't tell," David teased gently, sliding his own erection against the downy shin of his boyfriend almost absentmindedly. "Gimme a pillow," Chad ordered. Sliding the pillow under his head he motioned David upwards. David raised his eyebrows and knee-walked until his hardon was above Chad's face. He sighed as Chad licked the underside of the shaft, then began to slide his loosely wrapped fist up and down the shaft. David reached back and fondled Chad's wet, slightly sticky, softening flesh as the teen continued his tongue and hand action on his erection. A few minutes later he was gasping himself as Chad slid his mouth over the head of his hardon. Still stroking the shaft, Chad licked the head in his mouth, sending David over the edge. He grunted slightly as he began to shoot into Chad's waiting mouth. Choking slightly, Chad managed to take all of David's cum, pulled his mouth of David's wet shaft and swallowed. "Holy cow, Chad," David gasped as he lowered himself onto the bed beside Chad, draping his arm across the teen's stomach. "I didn't know cows were holy," Chad joked tiredly. "India, kiddo." "Whatever," Chad responded. Then he shivered slightly. "C'mon, let's get under the blankets," David suggested. "Mmmmkay." A few minutes later, they were ensconced in bed, Chad's head resting on David's chest. "Comfy?" David whispered. "Mmmmhmmm," Chad sighed in reply. "I'm sleepy" "Been a long day." "Yeah." David wrapped his arm around Chad's back, hand resting on Chad's butt. Chad shifted slightly, spreading his legs, then settled back into David's chest. David caressed the smooth skin under his palm as Chad drifted into sleep. As Chad slept, David explored Chad's backside, sliding his fingers up and down the slightly damp crevice and gently tickling the back of the teen's balls. His dick firmed up slightly as he held and fondled his sleeping boyfriend. David brought his finger to his mouth, wetting it thoroughly, then moved it back to Chad's pucker. The teen was relaxed as he slept, and only with a little difficulty, David managed to worm his finger into the tight hole to the second knuckle. He slowly moved it in and out as the teen slept. After a few minutes, he felt Chad's dick harden against his thigh. Chad sighed softly and mumbled something into David's chest. "What?" "Keep going," Chad said more clearly, as he thrust harder against David's thigh. David was more than willing to oblige, Chad's hip action moving his finger in and out of his hole. "You can, if ya want," Chad murmured. Knowing what his lover meant, David said, "S'okay, kiddo, finger's fine." "Mmmmkay. Doesn't hurt as much anyway," Chad replied quietly. He shifted himself to drape himself completely over David's body, carefully moving so he didn't dislodge the invading finger. When he was comfortable, he began once more to thrust his hips against David's. The older boy continued to gently move his finger in and out of Chad's hole as he moved against him. It took Chad almost 15 minutes to reach another orgasm. When it came, he reared his head back and breathed through his mouth, as his second release oozed out of his shaft, slimily coating both their dicks, allowing Chad to thrust more easily against his boyfriend's now hard shaft. As the orgasm subsided, Chad collapsed back down onto David's chest, breathing raspily against David's neck. David slowly pulled his finger out of Chad's hole and wrapped his arms once again across Chad's sweaty back. "We keep this up, we're gonna need another shower." Chad shrugged silently and brushed his lips against David's neck. Chad rolled off David, grasping his slimy erection and stroking it firmly. "Yeah, kiddo, feels good," David sighed, closing his eyes and losing himself in the pleasure of his lover's hand sliding over his shaft. He felt Chad shift slightly, then press his lips against David's. David opened his mouth and the two frenched slowly for a few minutes until David felt his own second orgasm approaching. "Gettin' there," David whispered, pulling away from Chad slightly. "Shut up," Chad chuckled and kissed him again. His stroking hand soon had the desired effect and David thrust his hips upwards slightly as he felt his cum move up the shaft jet once to his navel then ooze out over Chad's hand. David moaned and drove his tongue deeply into Chad's mouth as he came, tightening his embrace around the teen's body. He had to pull away from the kiss to catch his breath, Chad's head once again resting on his chest as he slowed, then stopped his stroking hand. "Damn," was the only thing he could think of. Chad laughed, "We need a shower." "Ya think?" David answered. Chad theatrically sniffed the air, then raised his hand in front of David's face. "Yeah." "Well, go ahead, I'll take mine after yours." "Huh?" Chad replied, a tinge of disappointment in his voice. "Kidding, goof." "Oh, okay," Chad responded, gave David a quick kiss, then swiped his hand across David's face. Before David could react, he bounded off the bed and stood in the bathroom doorway. "Well?" "Sheesh," David sighed, dragging his arm across his now slimy face. He got up and followed Chad into the bathroom, watching as the teen bent over to turn the water on. When the water suited Chad, he climbed into the shower, motioning the older youth to follow. David followed his boyfriend into the shower, stepping under the spray as Chad wrapped his arms around him from behind. When David was soaked, he spun them both around allowing Chad to get wet. David slipped out of Chad's embrace and lathered his hands with soap. He began to soap Chad's body slowly, almost caressing the soapy teen before him. He grinned. "Almost?" "What's so funny?" "Just thinking," David answered, sliding his soapy hands across Chad's chest, feeling the points of flesh harden under his palms. David then lathered the boy's stomach, digging his fingers into the ribs teasingly. "No tickling," Chad warned. David sighed melodramatically and returned for more soap. He knelt in front of Chad, running his soapy hands up and down the teen's legs. Standing again, he turned Chad around and began to wash his back. "Umm, you forgot something," Chad complained. "Always save the best for last," David chuckled, rubbing the soap into Chad's back. Finished there, he knelt once again, and began rubbing his soapy hands across Chad's smooth cheeks. Chad automatically pushed back slightly into David's hands and shuddered slightly as the fingers slid into his crack, rubbing his slick fingers over the tight pucker. Chad spread his legs slightly, allowing David better access. David spent a few minutes soaping and playing with Chad's hole, then grasped his hips, turning him around. Chad was hard again, and David shook his head and grinned. He looked up at Chad's face with a crooked grin. "Can't help it, it has a mind of its own," Chad chuckled. "S'okay, kinda like it having a mind of its own," David answered then wrapped a soapy hand around the hard tube of flesh. Chad gasped and slightly jerked his hips back. "What's wrong?" "Kinda sore," Chad answered regretfully. "Okay," David answered, soaping the shaft and balls gently. He turned Chad around to rinse the front of his body, then spun him back around. He stared at the erection in front of him and slowly took it into his mouth, sucking gently. Chad's hands rested on his shoulders and his grip tightened after a few minutes. David reluctantly allowed Chad's hands to push him back and gave the head a last lick before standing back up in front of his lover. "Sorry," Chad apologized, his face downcast. "Hey, it's okay. No big deal, okay?" "I guess," Chad answered, then pulled David into another tight embrace. "You can do other stuff until it recovers." "We'll see, kiddo." "Well, you can, I don't mind, Dave. Really." "I kinda get that, kiddo," David smiled, then lowered his face to kiss his wet boyfriend. The running water was forgotten as tongue met tongue and the two kissed deeply. Chad pulled away first and looked into David's face. "Love you, Dave." "Well, it's very mutual," David smiled back. "Your turn," Chad said, grabbing the soap from the ledge and lathering up his hands. David relaxed as Chad's soapy hands ran over his body, his own nipples hardening under Chad's hands and fingers. Chad soaped down the front of David's body, mirroring David's earlier actions. He turned David around, soaping his back and ass, running his fingers into David's crevice and across his hole. Finished with the back, he turned David around and knelt facing David's firm, but not erect member. Looking up into David's face, Chad soaped his hands and began fondling his dick and balls with his slippery hands. It felt great, but David was spent for the moment. He just relaxed and enjoyed the attention. "K, rinse off," Chad finally said, standing up. David slipped under the spray, rinsing the remaining soap off his body. When that was accomplished, he was once again wrapped in Chad's embrace. "Wow, kiddo, what's up with all this?" Chad tightened his arms. "I just miss you, that's all." "Well, I miss you too, a lot. Wish I was already out of school again." "Me too." David enjoyed the naked embrace for a few more minutes, then reached back and turned off the water. "C'mon, let's dry off and hit the sack, we're both kinda tired." When they exited the bathroom, David noticed the light was almost gone from outside. He glanced at the bedside clock. "Damn, it's only like 6:15. Don't wanna go to bed just yet, huh?" "Well, maybe a nap." "Sounds good to me." Still naked, they slipped under the blankets again, Chad resuming his former position with his head on David's shoulder and his body pressed against David's side. This time, David kept his hand on Chad's warm back as they drifted off into sleep. Groggily, David came back to consciousness a few hours later. Chad was gone. He reached across the bed, feeling the warmth where the teen had been laying. The toilet flushed in the bathroom and he watched as Chad walked out of the bathroom. "Oh, did I wake you up?" "Don't think so, just woke up all by myself," David smiled. "Well, had to go real bad." "Better in there than in here," David laughed. "Yeah," Chad replied, slipping back under the blankets. "It's like ten and I'm wide awake." "Me too. So what are we gonna do now?" "Can we just lay here and watch TV maybe?" "Sure, I guess." David reached over the edge of the bed to get the remote that was still on the floor. "Here ya go." He handed the remote to Chad, then slid up until his back was resting against the headboard. Chad flipped through the channels, settling on a program about fishing. He placed the remote on the night stand and slid between David's legs, leaning back against David's chest and stomach. David slid his arms around Chad's waist, and pulled the teen closer. Chad sighed and relaxed back against the older youth, eyes focused on the screen. They remained in this position for the rest of the program, David finding the show kind of interesting. When the show was over, Chad reached for the remote and turned off the television. He once again snuggled back into David's warm embrace. "So when ya going back?" "I dunno, kiddo. Probably this week, once the roads are kinda better. Mom only paid for like four days anyway." "Well, then you can go back home for a while. Until vacation's over." "I could, I guess, but I told you what happened." Chad sighed. "Yeah, I guess you're right. I couldn't spend the night there anyway, and you probably wouldn't be able to stay at our house." "Nope, wouldn't work out real well." Chad sighed again. "How come your dad's such a di....?" David chuckled. "A what?" "Never mind. How comes he's so mean to you?" "I guess cos we're a lot alike. That's what Nanny says." "Oh. But he should like that." David shrugged. "Weird, huh?" "No wonder YOU'RE weird then," Chad laughed. "Yeah, I get it honestly. So how's school going?" "Pretty good, got honor roll and all. It's pretty easy." "That's cool, Chad. I'm proud of ya." "Yeah, I'd like to go to college and be like an architect or something." "Well, Tech's got a pretty good engineering program. But I'll be gone by the time you get there." "Yeah, that sucks." "Indeed it does," David chuckled. "So what are we gonna do when that happens?" "I dunno, Chad. I really don't. Guess we'll figure that out when it happens." "Maybe you could like get an apartment and a job where I go to school." "Dunno, kiddo. Future's not written, ya know? But I promise we'll work something out." "Ummm, let's lay down, k?" David grinned and shrugged. "I would if you weren't holding me hostage." Chad moved from between David's legs and David slid lower, lying on his side as Chad rearranged himself, face to face against him. He slid one leg between David's and draped an arm over David's side. Their heads propped on pillows, they silently looked into each other's face. David smiled lovingly at Chad and said, "Love ya lots, kiddo." "Love you too, Dave." He shifted closer, now completely pressed against David from chest to feet. By unspoken agreement, they kissed, eyes closing and arms tightening around the other. They continued to make out for almost 45 minutes, hands not traveling below the other's waist. David traced Chad's features with a finger, the teen kissing his finger when it passed over his lips. "I had fun today." David raised his eyebrows. "Except when you thought I was paying too much attention to the other kids." "Yeah well, you're MY boyfriend, not theirs" "S'okay, kiddo, I know that. To be honest, the only thing keeping me from trying something with Greg is you being here." "Really?" "Yeah. Thought you were gonna find another word?" "Tough, deal with it," Chad laughed. "If I can put up with you, I can definitely put up with 'really'," David grinned. "Really?" David grimaced slightly and gently pinched Chad's buttcheek. "Hey," the teen complained, rubbing the injured part. "Awww, poor Chad." "Uh huh. Um so you wanna....." "Wanna what?" "You know," Chad answered, taking David's hand and placing it on his ass. David gave the offered flesh a gentle squeeze. "Not necessary, Chad." "Well, I thought since I'm kinda sore....." "Chad, I told you before, I don't have any of those expectations, okay?" "Okay, but..." David squeezed again. "Yeah, butt." Chad snorted. "Bad, Dave." David rolled onto his back, pulling Chad on top of him. Wordlessly, the older youth pulled Chad's face to his. They kissed gently and deeply for a few minutes, David's hands running up and down Chad's back. He dipped his fingers into the slightly sweaty crevice and Chad spread his legs to the outside of David's, opening himself for the probing fingers. David spent a few minutes rubbing his fingertip around the tight muscle and using his thumb to press gently against the teen's balls. Chad pulled his mouth away from David's and buried his head in David's neck, breathing deeply. David once again brought his middle finger to his mouth and wetted it. He pressed the saliva-coated digit against the tight hole and applied slight pressure. Chad drew in a breath and let it out slowly. About halfway through the exhale, David's finger slid into Chad's warmth. The teen jerked slightly, the ring of muscle tightening around David's finger. "Relax, kiddo," David whispered. He waited until he felt Chad relax, then rolled them until Chad was on his back. David dove onto Chad's soft dick, sucking it into his mouth, keeping his buried finger motionless. As Chad's attention shifted from his hole to his dick, the tube of flesh began to lengthen in David's warm mouth. "Mmmmmm," Chad moaned quietly as his erection reached full mast. David began to slide his lips over Chad's hot shaft, tongue rubbing over the head on each upstroke. "Yeah," Chad sighed, shifting his hips under David's face. As Chad lost himself in the feelings coming from his groin, David slowly began to slide his finger in and out of the relaxed pucker. Every time he sensed Chad's attention coming back to his butt, David sucked harder on the hard flesh in his mouth. He moved his other hand to Chad's chest, gently circling and tweaking the hard nubs there. Chad's head was almost thrashing on the foot of the bed as David continued his actions. Soon, the finger in his butt was the least of Chad's thoughts. David was able to slide his whole finger inside as Chad's attention was focused on reaching another orgasm. "Ugh," the teen grunted as David's finger slid deep inside and brushed against something there. A low whine began to come from the teen as David continued his ministrations. As David thrust his finger back inside Chad's warmth, the teen's whine reached a crescendo and a jet of cum shot into David's mouth, followed by a thin, almost tasteless trickle. His hole clamped almost painfully around David's finger as he came, hips bucking off the bed, driving his erection further into David's mouth and dislodging his finger. As the orgasm faded, Chad almost collapsed back onto the bed, his sweaty face clenched into a red grimace. David kept the teen's hardon in his mouth, gently suctioning any remnants of cum from Chad's balls as he recovered. David felt Chad shift and released the now softening tube of flesh from his mouth and looked into Chad's sweaty face. He raised his eyebrows in an unspoken question and Chad almost attacked him, pushing him onto his back, head glancing off the headboard. Chad roughly kissed him, tongue demanding - and receiving - entrance into David's mouth. Chad's kiss was rough, but full of feeling, and lasted for minutes until David gently pushed him away. "Damn, Chad." "Jeeez, Dave, that was the best," Chad stated, dropping his face into David's neck. "Ouch, you little beggar," David complained as he felt Chad's teeth nip on his neck. "Shut up, Dave," Chad demanded, and lowered his mouth once more to David's neck. David felt the teeth again followed by suction as Chad gave him what Mark and Vic called a love bite. "You gave me a hickey," David complained good-naturedly as Chad once again raised his face to look into David's eyes. "So?" "Nothing, kiddo, I'm honored." "Yeah, right." "Really," David smiled. "Well, ummm," Chad began and glanced at David's groin. David glanced down as well. "Ya wore me out, kiddo." "Must be terrible to be old," Chad laughed. "Trust me, it is," David answered with a laugh of his own. He laughed harder at Chad's yawn. "Now I guess you're tired." "Sorry," Chad answered sheepishly. "No problem, man. Completely understandable." David wrapped his arms across Chad's back and hugged him tightly. They talked for a few more minutes. Chad's responses began to slow down as he began to drift off. "Love you, Dave," he murmured before he slipped off to sleep. "Me too, kiddo. Night." Holding Chad against him, David slipped off into dreamland a few minutes later. ****************************************************************************** Well, there ya go folks. The last 'regular' chapter of David and Chad's story. As I said before, I'm going to wrap it up with an epilogue-type chapter. So stay tuned...I promise it won't be as long as this chapter has been in coming. Until then, be safe and well. And - greetings from one of the newest Chicago residents! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or feedback. Thanks! email: fupduckmd@yahoo.com Fup