Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 09:04:31 -0400
From: Dwedno Smith <dwednomail@hotmail.com>
Subject: chapters 17 and 18 of Casey

Hi all,

Hope this finds everyone well and enjoying the story. Till next time, take
care...Dwedno



Chapter 17.			The Week Ends Interestingly.



I was up with the sun and before my alarm clock since I fell asleep so
early. It was just about 6am and I didn't know what to do with myself for an
hour. So I jumped in the shower and took a nice warm one. I played with
myself to erection but I wanted to save it for Dylan so other then some
precum I didn't go all the way. It almost pained me not to but one head
wanted to wait and the other wanted to cum. For once the bigger head won. I
got out and dried off and headed downstairs after throwing on a shirt and
short. I could smell the coffee and knew mom was up getting ready to start
her day.

"Morning sweetie, you're up early."

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep after falling off around 10 so I got up and took a
shower so I don't have to rush at 7:30 for the guys. Drew is coming here
first today and we are going to Dylan's to see about the funeral tomorrow."

"Oh yes, I almost forgot with all your excitement this week. I'll have to
get a mass card for them today. I almost forgot to tell you. I have your
check there for you if you want to put it in the bank. I am sure the bank
manager could help you and Drew will take you at lunch or something but I
don't really want that lying around here."

"Okay mom we will come home and get it I don't want to take it with me to
camp either."

"If you want to you can take a hundred or two out of your savings today and
do something with the guys tonight. I have a late night tonight. A big
floral arrangement for tomorrow that I have to get ready and we will be at
the store late tonight. Big wedding over in Windom. So take some of your
savings and go have fun tonight. I think you earned it besides with that
check your college is more then paid for and you have plenty more on the
way."

"Yeah mom I know it's still hard to believe it. I am sure when I tell them
we can go out tonight the whole gang will look forward to it. Probably going
to be a very exciting day since half the group knew where I was yesterday."

"Yeah I am sure honey but just watch your cash. I don't want you going too
crazy okay?"

"Sure mom. So what's for breakfast?"

"Nice try. Go grab a bowl and cereal. You got your treat yesterday."

I pouted and got up to get my own breakfast. She laughed and threw the wet
dishrag at me. We often played around this way and it was just another form
of love.

"What am I going to do about school? I mean it's not a problem yet but in
another month or so I will be, especially if that record becomes a hit."

"We'll see as the time progresses. But I will probably get you a part-time
tutor on the days or weeks you will miss school."

"Weeks? He didn't say anything about weeks."

"Well honey if you go out touring or get tied up at the recording studio or
whatever, your going to be away for a while and probably living out of a
suit case for a while."

"Yeah, I guess so."

"Uncle Max is looking for an agent for you. I talked to Billy mom about that
and she said her guy might be interested. I hear they aren't cheap so you
might have to pay him a cut of what you make but she said he does good
work."

"A cut? How much?"

"I am not sure but I think maybe 5% or so."

"Well that's not too bad I guess. We'll see when Uncle Max is done checking
into it. Oh and mom I would like to get Uncle Max something for helping out
yesterday."

"Yeah I know I already thought about that. Don't worry I will take care of
that part."

"Okay."

I finished up and put my bowl in the dishwasher and got my stuff for the
day. It was almost 7:30 and I rushed to get outside.

"Bye mom, love you."

"Love you too dear. I'll call around 6 and leave a message. I will know more
by then about tonight."

"Okay, bye."

"Bye."

I went out and as always Drew was right on time. I got in and told him about
tonight and my treat and stuff while we were on our way to Dylan's.

"So you think your gonna be free and might want to chauffer around a future
singing star and his close friends tonight?"

"Star huh? Already getting to your head?"

"Well... I have cut a song with a major singer."

He looked at me and I started to laugh. I could never keep anything from him
for too long.

"Yeah, major singer... Billy Gilman, excussssse me!"

"That's right and don't you forget it."

I put on the radio and played with the stations and sure enough I found
Billy singing one of his songs and turned it up. I looked at Drew and he
started to laugh. I loudly boasted, "I KNOW HIM, HAHAHAHAHA!!!"

"Keep it up you twerp and your gonna know something alright."

I stuck my tongue out at him and ducked away from his swing. Timing was
everything. We pulled up to Dylan's house and got out. As I walked over to
him he smacked me in the head anyway and I always hated it when he got even.

"Ow! Jerk!"

"Hehehehe!"

I mimicked him and his fake laugh as we approached Dyl's front door. I
didn't even have to ring the bell he opened it as we approached.

"Come on in guys. Mom is waiting. I told her you wanted to talk to her about
tomorrow."

"Thanks Dylan. I have to talk to you about tonight too."

"Okay in a little bit."

I sure hope he can come with us tonight or I don't want to do anything. It's
not any fun in the movies without your boyfriend!

"Momma, they are here."

She came out to greet us.

"Mrs. Corbin, I am so sorry for your loss." Drew said.

"Thank you Drew, ahh my sweet singer. Dylan told me you did well for
yourself yesterday. Congratulations honey."

She gave me a big hug and kiss. This woman loved me like her son. I always
got this from her.

"Thank you Mrs. Corbin."

"Come in boys, please have a seat. I understand you want to talk to me about
tomorrow?"

"Yes maam, Drew said. I wanted to make sure it was okay to come. I know
Casey is going but since..."

"Since nothing. You don't show up and I would be hurt. You don't even need
to ask. Please come."

We talked about his uncle and the arrangements for a little while and knew
we were more then welcomed tomorrow. 8am we will be meeting at Dylan's house
and all go over together.

"Mrs. Corbin, one more thing."

"Yes Casey?"

"I know this might not be right but tonight I am celebrating what happened
yesterday and taking all the guys out to the movies and stuff. Would it be
okay with you if Dylan came along?"

"Well... She thought about it for a bit. If it were anyone else I would say no
but since its you and we are celebrating life and not death tomorrow I say
sure. Just not too late okay honey. Midnight the latest young man."

"Thanks momma. That won't be a problem."

"No Mrs. Corbin I will make sure he is home by midnight for sure. I will be
with them tonight."

"Very good Drew, then I don't have anything to worry about at all. Please go
have a good day. Love you all."

We said our good byes and got into Drew's car and headed off to camp.

"Your momma is one of a kind Dylan. I don't think I know a sweeter woman."

"Thanks Drew. I know she is special. That's my momma!"

We all laughed and then I turned up the radio. A shock if I ever had one,
this was the biggest moment of my short life so far. Only a few hours ago I
sat and recorded that song with Billy and somehow Mr. Stubenville already
got it played on the radio. I sat stunned while we listened to it. A tear
came to my eye and I tried to hide it but I didn't know if they saw it. I
was so proud of hearing my work with Billy on the radio already. I almost
lost control of my feeling. We all listened intently and after it was over
Drew turned up the volume and the DJ said what I wanted to hear. `That's the
latest from Billy Gilman and a new comer to the country scene, Casey
McGuire. Sounds pretty good folks! Looks like they might have a hit on their
hands. A collective cheer went up in the car and Dylan mobbed me from the
back seat, as did Drew from where he was.

"That was so fucking awesome Casey!"

"I know Dyl, I can't stop smiling! Was that me I just heard?"

"Yeah it was Casey, said Drew. That Stubenville must sure have some pull
with the radio stations. That song isn't 24 hours old and its being played
already!"

"Yeah but its Billy with top billing, that isn't fair."

"No, Dylan I knew that yesterday. Billy is the star on purpose. Mr.
Stubenville thought the since he is already established he could only bring
more to the record as lead and everyone would hear me since I begin the song
and then Billy chimes in after a bit."

"Yeah, well it's a hit in my book! Let's hope we hear it a lot from now on.
We want Casey to rake in the bucks!"

"Yeah Casey, I guess you can make some good money if it does well huh?"

"That is what I was told Dylan but I don't have a clue until record sales
are in, besides that is just the first time it was played I think, we are
going to have to wait and see if it sells."

"Yeah I can see it now yours and Billy's face on a small CD jacket selling
millions!"

"Yeah right Drew. I could only wish."

We pulled into the campgrounds and Drew parked the car. Before I could even
get out we were almost attacked by Josh, Ricky and Kyle. They were screaming
about already hearing the song or something this morning. I tried to calm
them to hear what they knew.

"Guy, guys, I can't hear all of you at once."

Finally they got quiet and Josh spoke first.

"Yeah Casey! I was on the way in with my dad and we heard it on the radio.
He turned it up and we heard you! We really heard you and Billy sing! It was
awesome man! How did you get on the radio so fast?"

"I don't know but something tells me today I won't have any rest while we
are here."

I looked at Dylan as I said that. He knew what I meant. It was still early
and the only ones here were the kids that stayed over night so nobody
bothered me about the song for a while. I went to see Tyler and he shook my
hand and congratulated me. I was overwhelmed by all this now and just wanted
to hide. I will admit I loved the limelight but this is a lot to take all at
once. I talked to Tyler and thanked him and then snuck away to Drew's office
to call mom.

"Hey mom it's me. Things are going crazy here."

"Why, what's wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong. They already played our song on the radio this morning
mom! The three of us heard it on the way in on WWWH radio."

"Oh honey I am so happy for you. When I get to work I will put on the
station and maybe I can hear it later today. Boy that Mr. Stubenville worked
his radio magic fast. I didn't think we would get airplay this quick."

"I know neither did I, but anyway I wanted to tell you as soon as I could
get to a phone."

"I am so happy for you dear. Tell you what in celebration of this I am going
to have that surprise for you tonight. When you get home it will be on the
table for you. I just wish I could see your face when you see it."

"Oh mom thanks but you don't have to."

"I know but I think its time and you deserve this."

"Okay mom but if you want to wait till you can give it to me in person its
okay."

"No that won't be necessary Casey, you can get it tonight after camp and
then call me and we can talk about it okay?"

"Sure mom. Thanks, love you."

"Love you too dear, bye."

"Bye."

"What was that all about Casey?"

"Don't know Drew. Mom said she will have a surprise for me after I get home
tonight but I already have everything I need."

"Guess we will have to wait and see then,"

"Yeah, I guess so. Oh by the way, I need your help at lunchtime."

"What can I do for you?"

"Take me home I have to get that check and deposit it in the bank and get
cash for tonight so we can have a blast."

"Sure, no problem. We can go right after lunch here. It will break up the
day for me. I'll tell Tyler after."

"Kewl thanks. I am going to talk to the guys see you after."

"Okay, have fun."

"Right. Later."

I left Drew and headed over to have some real food. Well real cafeteria
food. I got in practically unnoticed and threw the food line. I got to my
seat all the way in the back still alone. Then the crew came in and I knew
quiet time was over.

"Hey look, there's Casey!" Shouted Ricky.

Soon they were all there. I didn't care if Dylan was but its going to be a
long day if I keep hearing `look there's Casey' I guess eventually I will
have to get used to this but I expect it from people I don't know, not the
same yo-yo's I hang with. I think we have to have a talk. They all got
online and grabbed a bite to eat and then filtered over to join me in the
once quiet spot I had picked out back here.

"When they get here Dylan I am going to have a talk with them so don't take
anything I say personally. It's for them not you."

"Oh, okay, no problem."

Finally they were all seated and eating with the two of us.

"Guys. GUYS! Sheesh!"

I had their attention and almost everyone else's too.

"Look. You're all my friends and I care a lot about each of you. But I have
to say this before something happens and our friendships get hurt."

Now I had their attention.

"I need a favor from you guys now that I am a little more then just Casey
the kid nobody knows. Please help me whenever you can by not shouting out
`hey there he is' every time you see me. You are all welcome to talk to me
anytime and anywhere except in the john! They laughed. But seriously this
thing is going to blow up soon with the record being played more and more.
At least I hope it will."

"It will Casey, your great!"

"Thanks Ricky. But the lower or should I say quieter you guys keep things
the more I can try to stay unnoticed. You get what I mean?"

"Yeah, I think so." Said Kyle.

Ricky and Josh shook their heads yes.

"Good because I don't want to lose any of you as friends but things are
probably going to heat up in town and stuff as this next week goes on. I am
probably going back to do more recording too. I am telling you guys this now
because you're my friends and I want you to know. Also my phone number will
have to be changed. I will trust all of you with it once but if I find out
you guys leaked it you won't ever get it again. When I talked to Billy and
Mr. Stubenville yesterday they both told me to expect a lot of things.
Jealousy and anger from your friends and new friends as they called it
wannabe's. But I want you guys to know nothing is going to change with us as
long as I can trust all of you. I hated to say that but I needed you all to
know."

Again they all agreed and now I have to see how things go. Kids were
starting to come in to eat now as the day started to get later and camp time
had begun. Almost immediately one of the not so friendly wiseass kids from
school came over and started to bust my balls.

"Hey looks its Casey the singer. He sang with gay Billy Gilman!"

I ignored him but apparently the others didn't like it at all. Dylan got up
and went over to the kid and said something to him I couldn't hear but the
kids facial expression changed and he walked away with a shit-faced look but
said nothing else. Dylan came back and sat next to me.

"Um, thanks? I guess you're my body guard now?"

He laughed at me.

"Hey if that is what it takes, I'll take on every one of those punks for
you."

"Thanks Dyl, but I can still fight quite well. I chuckled, I haven't gone
total fag!"

We all laughed at that. I winked at Dylan.

"Hey guys we will see you later. I need to talk privately with Dylan for a
bit. Thanks a lot for your help and understanding."

They said their peace as I got up and I told them we would be back after.
Dylan and I knew what was going on but the last thing I needed was them
following us when we were going to sneak off to fuck around. We left out the
rear of the tent and snuck away as best we could. Not everyone was there yet
and I couldn't tell who needed a blowjob more, Dylan or me. Good thing this
place is huge and we had a few good hiding places left. I hope!

"Where do you want to try first Dyl?"

"I dunno, how about behind the old shed. No one goes there anymore."

"Yeah that's a good make out place but I don't want to get caught with my
pants down and you sucking me off. We have to be extra careful now even more
then before. The newspapers would love to print that new singer Casey and
his gay lover were caught with their pants down at camp."

"I see your point. Let's just walk until no one is around then. We can look
after we get away. Maybe we can even find a new place."

"Yeah let's go see but right now my bedroom sure sounds like a great spot.
Too bad it's so far away."

"Is it?"

"Huh?"

"Casey I mean is your house really any farther away then we might walk now?"

"I don't know, I guess not. Why?"

"Why don't we just walk to your house? Your mom is gone and its empty isn't
it?"

"Yeah but she is supposed to have a surprise for me later."

"Surprise?"

"Yeah don't know what but if she didn't get it yet and we wind up home it
could screw up a lot of things. Gee mom I didn't know you were coming back,
Dylan and I just wanted to have a quick fuck so we came home!"

"Ha, ha, funny Casey! That is all we need. Then both our moms would have us
in lock down."

"Yeah, no shit! But I know she will be gone after lunch, just don't know if
she is gone now. Probably safer to stay around here for now, come on lets
just go hide somewhere I need to get that cock of yours in my mouth. I need
a load of cum!"

"Yeah and that's what your gonna get. It's been two days. I didn't cum last
night!"

"Awwww, Dyl you waited, that's so sweet."

"Yeah I waited. Three times I had to stop jerking off just for you."

"Don't feel bad I had to twice for you, once in the shower!"

"That sucks!"

"Yeah, no shit! Come on my cock is getting hard just thinking about it."

We walked on searching for a place to be alone. Ten then fifteen minutes
later we found what looked to be a quiet place and stopped.

"Let's wait for a bit and see if anyone shows. If not I will be between your
legs as quickly as I can!"

"Stop that, I can't take anymore teasing! Look I am hard already."

I reached out and felt him.

"Yup, you sure are."

I went down his shorts and started to stroke him.

"Shit someone is coming."

We got down and hide behind a log. Dylan started laughing.

"Shush! Or we'll get caught."

"Yeah but caught doing what? Hiding?"

I thought for a minute and then I started to laugh.

"Guess so!"

"I guess this isn't safe enough huh?"

"Guess not. Sorry I teased lil' Dylan I know how bad he wants to come out to
play but he will have to wait a little longer."

"Yeah he was ready and everything!"

"I know so is lil' Casey!"

"Listen to us, lil' this and that. We ain't little!"

"How true Dyl, how true. Come on I got an idea."

Again we took off but I wanted to try somewhere different. But I wasn't sure
if it was still there. We walked another five minutes and sure enough!

"Look Dyl, the old cabin is still here. I haven't been here in a long time.
Let's go in. maybe we can be alone in here!"

"Awesome!"

I tried the door and with a good shove it opened. It was dank and dark and
dirty inside and if we were to do anything it probably wouldn't be without
getting somewhat dirty too. We snooped around for a bit and it was still the
way I remembered it when I was here a few years ago, the first time I found
it.

"So, what do you think Dylan?"

"It sure is private enough but just as dirty. I don't know Casey. We are
going to get really dirty if we try screwing around in this place. I mean
its good for a blowjob or a jerk off but to have anal or fuck around I just
don't know, its too dirty man."

"Yeah I guess. But then why don't we just blow each other and save the major
sex for our house."

"I guess we could do that I mean I could live without anal or hard rolling
around sex. Yeah let's clean off this area and we can blow each other and
get out of here."

"Geez, just make it sound like work why don't you?"

"Sorry. I guess I am just a little disappointed. But when we sneak away I
suppose we have to live with what we can get. Besides it is private."

We cleaned a spot with a broom we found and choked on the dust we raised off
the floor. I ran to open the door to try to help settle the dust but it was
too much and we both backed out of the cabin for a bit and let it settle
back down. It seemed like our tryst has turned into a project now and sex
was taking a back seat to waiting for freaking dust to settle.

"This really sucks!"

"Well at least something is sucking here!"

"Ha, ha Dylan very funny!"

"I thought so. Shush, I think I hear someone coming. Oh look it's a deer."

And sure enough not one but three went by us about 25 yards away. We both
stood and watched as a momma and probably the father and the baby went by. I
assume it was anyway, or a baby deer with two adults. It was quite a treat.

"That was awesome!"

"Yeah I know Dyl. I guess we are really out in the woods now aren't we?"

"Yeah and we better get to this before we are missing."

"Yeah come on the dust looked settled now and my cock is rising as I think
about it in your mouth."

"Let's get to it!"

It was on the dark side in here not that we needed to see much, just feel
and taste I suppose. So I stripped off my shirt and shorts leaving on my
socks and sneakers so I wouldn't step on anything or dirty my feet. As my
eyes got used to the little light we had from the windows I watched Dylan
strip off his shirt and shorts and stand before me in just his underwear
with a huge tent in them. I was so ready for this.

"Two days worth huh?"

"Yup!"

"You trying to choke me with your cum?"

"Only if you can't handle it!"

"Oh, low blow but we'll see."

I got down on my knees in front of him. He will have to pay for his comment
as I tease his cock inside of his underwear for a bit. I took a hand and ran
it over the outline of his cock in his underwear and he let out a moan
letting me know I was doing well already. I got in real close now and I knew
my legs and knees would get dirty from the floor but I didn't care. I took a
deep breath of him in and got his sweet aroma.

"Ahhhhh Dyl, you smell as sweet as always."

I started to press my lips against his hard cock through the underwear and
could tell he was becoming impatient by this. Good! Payback time, ha ha!
After a little of this, even I grew tired of playing and with one big tug I
yanked his underwear down to the dirty floor snapping his hard cock up and
into his lower belly with a dull thud and then straight out and right into
my face. I was staring right into his piss hole and took my tongue without
touching it with my hand and brought it to his piss hole tasting a bit of
precum and piss. It was salty and nothing I hadn't had before from my lover.
I slowly started licking all around the head of his cock every so often
getting another taste of his oozing precum. He wasn't lying when he said it
had been two days. I could tell by the amount of wetness I was seeing.
Finally without wanting to wait anymore I took a hold of his nice low
hanging balls ever so gently with one hand and with my other at last grabbed
his cock and took it into my wet, warm mouth as deeply as I could. I knew
this did something to him because he almost lost his balance and caught
himself quickly. Slowly at first then a little quicker I started bobbing
back and forth on his rock hard cock. I wanted it to last forever but
knowing he hadn't in two days and knowing Dylan as well as I did. He won't
last for five minutes. I sped up my assault on his cock and continued to
play with his balls, a little bit rougher too. I could hear his low moan of
approval as I tugged ever so softly down on his balls pulling them away from
his body as far as they would go while at the same time taking as much of
his hard meat into my mouth almost choking me time and time again. I could
never get used to having something that far back in my mouth as hard as I
tried. I knew he was getting close now as he took both of his hands and put
them on the top, backside of my head to steady both of us. I had to be close
to five minutes into sucking his cock now and I knew from past experiences
that he had to be ready to blow his hot load of cum any minute now. I was
getting tired now so I sped up my motion on him and he let out a gasp and
what sounded like a warning. I wanted this to be extra special for him so I
pulled as hard as I could on his balls without hurting him. I read somewhere
that the further your balls are away from your body when you cum the better
the orgasm. We'll find out shortly. Dylan sounded the alarm, so to speak, by
barely squeaking out that he was gonna cum now and I went as fast as I could
on his hard tool now. Sure enough within seconds I could taste the eruption
as it started to shoot out of the head of his cock. He flooded my mouth with
his cum. Shot after shot until it was dripping down the side of my chin. I
couldn't take it all but I didn't choke on it. I lapped up whatever I could
as he held onto my head tightly for support. His breathing was labored and
hard and if it were lighter in the cabin I could swear he was drooling and I
could have seen it too but I couldn't see what was going on up there. A few
moans more then I had ever got from him and he was done shooting into my
mouth. I stopped counting but knew at least four times he hit my tongue with
solid shots of cum. Some dripped down but I caught what I could. Finally I
stopped sucking him and let him enjoy whatever was left of his orgasm. I
licked what I could off my hands and as in the past he tasted great to me.
It never bothered me but I had heard and read so many times about how others
can't stand the taste of cum. I guess either Dylan was sweet nectar to me or
I just was a cum whore. I took his now softening cock out of my mouth and
backed away from his awesome love tool. He released his hands from my head
as I went to get up. My legs had cramped a little from being in the same
position for a while but I quickly worked them out of my legs. Now it was my
turn to blow my load into his mouth. Well soon anyway. I stood and watched
the redness in his face slowly subside and a big smile grow on his lips as
he slowly came back from the treat I just gave him.

"Damn your fuckin awesome Casey McGuire! I hope you know that you can do
that to me anytime!"

He managed to get those words out before our lips met in a hot kiss that
left him tasting his own stuff as far as I could tell. I didn't care and as
far as I knew that was nothing new for him either.

"Ready to do me now mister?" I whispered into his ear after a few seconds of
kissing.

"You bet." He said back to me in a low tone.

I got into position and as he did I was sprouting out of my undies too. He
must have been hungry for cock because he didn't hesitate to rip mine down
and immediately take me into his mouth as far as he could. After that all I
knew was what I felt as I closed my eyes and grabbed his head as he did with
mine. He rocked and sucked and slurped his way up and down my tool and
caused me to shudder time and time again. I knew I hadn't blown my load in
almost as long as he but I also knew I could outlast him any day of the week
when it came to cumming. I more then let him suck me off and bob and weave
his way up and down my cock and tug on my balls for well over five minutes
before he was close to making me cum. I really wasn't trying to out last him
just to enjoy his warm breath and mouth on my cock, as I am sure he enjoyed
mine. I decided it was time and I warned him that if he wanted my hot seed I
was ready to blow my load into his mouth. He mumbled something and I told
him to speed up with everything he had left. My eyes shut I tightened
feeling on his head as he continued to suck me off. Suddenly I felt that
feeling deep down in my ball sac and I knew it was time. My toes curled up
on me and I tightened my ass muscles as I jerked my cock forward deep into
his mouth and shot my first stream of cum onto his awaiting tongue. He
stopped sucking and just let me fire away at his open mouth and face. I
wasn't sure if it was all going in but I knew it was coming out for sure.
The feeling was wonderful and almost caused my head to blow off as I filled
his mouth with my love seed. Shot after shot at him and him taking whatever
he could. Finally I opened my eyes to see him licking his lips and I smiled
down at him through the dimly lite room.

"Fucking awesome Dylan! Just fucking awesome!"

"And sweet as can be Casey. You always taste better then me for some
reason."

"That's weird you say that Dyl, because I always think the same of you too."

"Really? Kewl. I don't really like the taste of my own stuff. But yours
always has a good taste to it."

"Okay I think I have had enough of the taste test before I get ill."

He laughed.

"I noticed you pulled off of me this time Dylan, did I hit your mouth every
time?"

"Yeah pretty much so. One shot hit my chin but the rest were dead on into my
mouth. Did that make any difference? I mean it's the first time I ever let
go of you and just let it fly at me. It was pretty neat."

"Not really. I mean it just felt like I was shooting but not into something.
Ya know like when I do it alone and it just flies."

"Yeah I got ya."

"Well I think we should head back. We have been gone over an hour and I
really have a feeling if we don't get back soon we will be missed."

"Yeah Casey lets go."

He opened the door and the light from outside hit us and sort of blinded me
for a second while I got used to being outside again.

"You hungry?"

"Kinda."

"I felt like I just ate,"

"Yeah me too."

We both laughed and started our hike back to camp. After about 15-20 minutes
we saw the outline of the lake through the trees and as dirty and sweaty as
I felt I couldn't wait to jump in and wash off a little.

"I am going for a dip first Dylan. I feel all dirty from that place."

"Yeah, good idea. I'll join you."

"Oh well back to my fans."

He just looked at me and rolled his eyes.

"Going to your head already superstar?"

"I was kidding!"

"You better be."

We shoved each other a little and then ran to the water and splashed our way
in up to our necks. I dove under and it felt awesome. I wasn't dressed for
the water but right now I didn't care one bit. After a few dives I felt
cleaner and refreshed and headed out of the water for a bit to eat. Before I
could reach the sand I had a group of girls heading my way. Here we go!

"Casey, Casey can we talk to you?"

"Sure what's up?"

"Well Cindy heard you sing with Billy Gilman on the radio this morning and
we wanted to know if he was as cute in person as he looked on TV."

"Oh, Billy? Well I suppose so."

"Well didn't you see him?"

"Sure."

"So is he cute or not?"

"Yeah Cindy he's dreamy."

Sheesh! If they want Billy then they should go chase him.

"Okay. Thanks for letting us know. Bye Casey."

"Yeah bye."

I turned and Dylan was behind me and trying his hardest not to laugh at me.

"Oh go on and laugh you fool. So I thought they wanted to ask me something
about the song."

"You should have seen your face when they asked you about Billy and not you.
I mean I did everything I could not to lose it while they were still here
but damn, that was funny!"

"Yeah, ha, ha!"

"Awwww, poor widdle Casey."

"Shut up Dylan."

I jokingly started chasing him and he took off. After a little bit he slowed
and I caught up to him and smacked him upside the head.

"Owww, you haven't done that in a while."

As he rubbed where I attacked the side of his head.

"Yeah you earned that one."

He stuck his tongue out at me.

"Yeah don't stick it out unless you intend using it!"

"Already did!"

We both laughed and headed to eat. The wet left me feeling good against the
heat of the day and my body and I really didn't care that much about those
phony girls wanting to know about Billy. Just shocked me a little I guess.
Certainly kept me from a fat head too! Dylan knew how to keep me in check
and I loved him so much for it. Just wish I could show it more without all
the problems it would bring. For now it's `lets go chow' I am starving after
all that activity. I started to run and we raced the rest of the way to the
cafeteria. They were serving pizza and Mac and cheese as the specials today.
I like both so I got both. Dylan grabbed some pork and beans, which was on
the menu almost every day.

"Oh goodie I get to listen to you fart all day now."

"Yup, you sure do."

"Yippy!"

We found our way to a place to sit in the back as always and almost on queue
the guys appeared this time without screaming out my name. I finally got
across to them. They just waved.

Hey Casey, Dylan, where you two been, we have been looking for you for over
an hour.

"Well we did tell you we wanted to be alone didn't we?"

"Oh yeah, sorry I guess I forgot, said Ricky. So where did you two go?"

"For a walk to be alone and talk about things."

"Oh. Good for you two. Hey did you notice we didn't scream out your name
this time?"

"Yes I did, thank you for that."

He smiled at me and then all three sat down with us and watched us eat.

"Guess you three ate before?" Asked Dylan.

"Yes we ate early, just after you guys left." Added Josh.

That was pretty much the end of that discussion as we finished eating. I
went to get Drew we have some business to do at the bank now. I walked up to
his office and he was on the phone so I sat and waited. Finally he hung up.

"What's up there sexy teen?"

"Sexy teen? You okay Drew?"

He laughed.

"Yeah I just got off the phone with a very nice person and she made me smile
while we talked so what can I do for you?"

I looked at him and took out the check.

"Oh yeah is it that late already?"

"I just had lunch are you all there today?"

"Yeah sorry Casey like I said the morning flew I spent most of it talking to
this woman who was very nice. All about camp stuff and counseling."

"That's great Drew what can she do for you?"

"We might get together so she can give me tips and lessons on handling kids
in groups like this and so on."

"You are really getting into this."

"Yeah I am, come on I'll take you to the bank."

I waved to Dylan as we headed to the car. He didn't want to go to the bank
he said something about not wanting to be around that much cash if it wasn't
his so I waved the check at him on purpose and he of course gave me the
finger. We took off and headed downtown. We got there and I asked for the
bank manager and the woman who I asked gave me a look.

"I would like to talk to the bank manager please."

She looked at Drew and he pointed at me.

"What am I invisible?" I said out loud.

Drew hushed me and she gave me a look like we don't need you little boy. I
was getting mad. I looked at her and then Drew.

"Drew if she doesn't want my hundred thousand dollar check I am sure another
bank will!"

She rolled her eyes like she heard all this before and stuck out her arm to
see the check. What a bitch! As soon as she realized it was real she got
very apologetic and immediately ran to get the bank manager. I looked at
Drew and laughed.

"Dumb bitch!" I said to him in a low tone.

"Casey relax it was funny just laugh and get even that way. Here she comes
with a guy now."

"Yes sir what can I do for you? Miss Adams told me you have quite a large
sum check to deposit."

"Miss Adams almost made me leave the bank sir." I said to him.

"Well why don't you come over and sit right here with me for a few minutes
and I will talk to Miss Adams later about that. We are sorry."

I nudged Drew in the ribs lightly and giggled as we followed this suddenly
polite bank manager to a more private place.

"We are sorry." I mouthed to him in a very hushed tone.

He smacked me in the head very gently and told me to grow up. So I did a
very adult thing and stuck my tongue out at him and he just shook his head
as we took our seats.

"I am sorry about the way Miss Adams acted Mister Casey but we get a lot of
people in here that seem to think their checks are quite large and need
immediate attention. Most people are misunderstood and I will be more then
happy to help you with this and any future large amounts you might have."

"Thanks you sir."

"Oh and my name is Bill Ferrell." He got up and shook our hands.

"Thank you Mister Ferrell for your immediate attention." Drew said to him.

He smiled and started typing at the computer terminal.

"Casey do you already have an account you would like this put in or do you
want to start a new one with this check?"

I looked at Drew.

"That's up to you bud."

"No sir I think I would like to put this in an account that will give me
good interest."

He smiled and looked at me.

"Very good." he said.

He showed me several ways to do it and with Drew helping we picked one. It
suddenly became very interesting to learn how interest and all that bank
crap worked. I found out if I deposited it and didn't touch it every quarter
I would get about two hundred dollars interest on this amount of cash. That
was pretty neat. So I decided to do what he suggested and leave it be. I am
sure there will be more money coming in with the balance of the 250,000 and
residuals and so on. We finished up and about thirty minutes later I had a
receipt for my check and a very happy bank manager showing us out.

"Damn that woman was a real ass!"

"Yeah I know Casey but I have a feeling she won't be in the future if she
still has a job after you bitched."

"You really think I could have gotten get her fired for that?"

"I don't know the bank policy but probably not. I am sure she will explain
herself and be fine."

"Damn I was hoping..."

"CASEY! Don't go there!"

I laughed as we headed back to his car.

"Gee some protector you are."

He gave me a `what did I do wrong' look. I got in his car.

"What?" He said.

"You didn't check to see if it was safe for me to leave the bank. I could
have been mobbed with fans or something."

I got something all right. Even though I ducked knowing he would smack me in
the head he got me on the rebound and it hurt too. I guess I asked for that
though.

"Owww. Damn! You are nasty!"

"If you weren't such a turd all the time you wouldn't get smacked."

"Yeah but I am the singer you are supposed to respect me now."

"You better be joking or I will beat your ass all the way back to camp!"

"I am! I am... don't hit me in the head again."

He laughed at me. Put his arm around me and kissed me where he smacked me.

"You are so impossible sometimes but I still love ya."

"That's right you better love me because I love you!"

He shook his head and we drove off. We got back about twenty minutes later
after I saw the ice cream shop and offered to buy us both a shake. He didn't
hesitate to stop for that though. We pulled up and I got out with what was
left of my vanilla shake.

"Thanks Drew."

"Welcome, pain in the butt!"

He laughed and walked back to his office. Dylan came over and started
yelling about where his shake was so I handed him the rest of mine and he
shut up. I told him about what happened at the bank and he started laughing.

"What a bitch!"

"That's what I said and I got smacked in the head for it."

"Drew huh?"

"Yup. But we make up on the way home over shakes."

"It wasn't that bad was it?"

"No of course not we were mostly playing. But she was a bitch."

"Yeah I can tell by your story."

By the time I was finished telling it I had to repeat it again for the
others who came over as we walked and wanted all the details about how it
went at the bank. Anyway it was around 2pm now. I realized was still damp
from my last dip but the heat of the day made it still feel good against my
skin. I turned to Dylan.

"I am going over to talk to Drew for a bit, you coming?"

"Sure, why not there isn't much else to do. You just finished with him
though."

We headed up to his office from the lunch tent and as always the other three
tagged along. All five of us walked into Drew's office at the same time and
he stopped whatever he was doing and focused on us.

"To what do I owe this visit from all you children?" He said with a smile.

"Children? I balked! We aren't children we are young adults."

"Oh excuse me. Then to what do I owe this visit from all you young adults?
Besides I thought I just dropped you off?" he laughed as he said it.

"Well I was bored and the others decided to tag along."

"As usual?"

I shook my head yes. So no ones feelings would be too hurt by the comment.

"I'm tired and bored. I stated again to him. For some reason I have nothing
to do now."

He leaned over and whispered in my ear.

"Why don't you go blow Dylan. That should kill an hour."

Then he laughed while the others had puzzled looks on their faces.

"I already did before!"

He smiled then I added...

"There isn't enough privacy around here for that again."

"Then go count your money."

They laughed.

"Very funny."

"Thanks, he said I like to think so."

Drew was being very sarcastic all of a sudden trying to get the laughs.

"But Drew I am dying here now! Its not that I don't have things to do here
as much as the surprise mom said would be waiting for me and it is getting
closer to that time so the anticipation is starting to kill me."

"I totally understand but you're going to have to wait just like the rest of
us until its 6pm. SOWWIE!!"

Then he laughed, I pouted and then winked at him and turned to leave.

"I know! Talk to you later Drew."

"Okay "K", later..."

As I left his office the others followed and as we marched out the same way
we came in. The only thing missing from this round of follow the leader was
another leader. It was getting old real fast. I suppose it's difficult to
understand unless you have three kids tailing you all day. I should be happy
I have friends that want to be close to me but for some reason I just want
some privacy. I think they got the idea when I walked into the bathroom.
Finally no one followed me or if they did I was sure Dylan stopped them.
Maybe I should just let them wipe my ass for me. Actually I didn't have to
go I just wanted a few minutes alone and I was sure by now Dylan knew this
and was trying to do his best to help me out. I didn't want to lose him in
all this but all I can do is stay in here for a bit and see if I shake them
off. I let about five minutes go by and cautiously poked my head out. Dylan
was in eye shot and I didn't see anyone else so far. I motioned to him.

"Are they all gone?"

"Yeah you finally shook them."

"Good. I guess we play a round of hide and seek for the rest of today."

He smiled and shook his head in agreement. You would think with the amount
of kids here it would be easy to blend in but for some reason it's not for
me. Yippie, I thought to myself. All this has accomplished so far is to kill
another half hour and make me realize that this could be something I might
have to get used to... hiding from people at times.

"Casey? Want to take a walk over by the zoo?"

"Yeah Dyl, that sounds like as good an idea as any."

"This surprise is driving you nuts isn't it?"

"Yeah for some reason it is. Just wish I knew what it was so 6 didn't seem
so far away. After all once I know what it is then I might want to go back
to hanging here. But by six it will be too late."

"Yeah, I understand. You have any ideas about tonight?"

"Not yet Dyl. Just thinking movie and dinner for all of us. I haven't
thought that far ahead yet."

"Oh okay, no big deal."

Our conversation brought us almost to the zoo grounds and the smell that
comes with it. I started to look at the animals now.

"Boy do they stink today. Someone must have diarrhea!"

"Ewww, that's just gross Dylan!"

"Maybe but it sure stinks."

We walked around taking our time and seeing what they were doing in their
cages. Before long at was 5pm and then 5:30.

"Okay Dyl, I think I had enough of this and besides its getting close to
six, lets head back now."

"Sure. Let's go."

We walked past the lake and took in what was left of the cute kids that were
still in the water. The numbers were dwindling with about 25 minutes left
before the park officially closes. Finally it was about ten minutes to six
and I headed up to Drew with Dylan in tow to see if he was ready.

"Drew, you ready to leave yet?"

"Almost, I just have one more quick thing to do. Be right with you."

"Okay. We're gonna go wait by your car."

"That sounds okay I won't be long."

We walked out and over to his car and hung out waiting for him to show.
Finally he came out and we got in and took off for my house. We pulled up in
front of my place and I got out and ran to the front door opened it with my
key and started to look for what mom left me. Dylan and Drew were at the
front door waiting to see while I scanned the house for my present from mom.
Apparently she was not in a hide and seek mood because right on the kitchen
table was a box with a note that said, here is your present honey enjoy it.
With Dylan and Drew now behind me I ripped off the cover of the box and
reached inside. I pulled out a cell phone with a note attached to it.

`Casey, I hope you enjoy your new phone. Call me when you get this at the
shop and I will talk to you about it some more, Love mom.'

"Awesome! I got a cell phone!"

They checked it out with me as I turned it on and listened to it beep with a
new signal and then chime as it powered up.

"Nice present "K" I wish I had one."

"Thanks Drew. Maybe you can get one with your new job now."

"I don't know about that. I mean it would be fine for now but after summer
camp is over I would have to get a decent job to keep the payments up."

"Well I could always hire you to be my bodyguard. That would give you some
extra cash."

"Thanks "K" but we still don't know if you will need that service yet so
let's not get too crazy just so fast."

"Well I can hope!"

"Yes we all can."

"So what's the phone number Casey?"

"I don't know Dyl, guess I will call my mom and find out. She has caller ID
at the store besides she might know it anyway."

I dialed mom's store and she picked up. I thanked her and she gave me the
new phone number telling me she forgot in all the excitement to write it
down on a piece of paper for me. I wrote it down and gave a copy to Dylan
and Drew after I talked to her a little more.

"She will be late tonight. Something about a big party she has to get ready
for on Sunday but it doesn't really matter since I have plenty of cash and I
am treating for all tonight. Drew are you in?"

"I hope so, after all you need wheels don't you?"

"Yes we do. Dylan?"

"Hell yeah, I wouldn't miss a free meal and movie. Um, we are going to the
movies?"

I laughed.

"Sure are! Hey Drew call Tyler and see if Josh, Kyle and Ricky can come with
us."

He picked up my house phone and dialed Tyler at the office. There wasn't any
answer so he called him on his cell. After a few seconds he was asking Tyler
if the others could go with us. He hung up and smiled at me.

"Tyler said its no problem he is going to swing by here and drop off Josh. I
could hear Josh in the back ground begging Tyler to let him go so it didn't
take much for him to say yes, besides Tyler told me he could use a night to
himself... jokingly."

"Kewl so then all we have to do is go back to the lake and get Kyle and
Ricky."
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"Yeah as soon as Josh gets here. Tyler said he would call them and let them
know it was okay for Kyle and Ricky to leave camp with us but he said he
wouldn't tell them why and spoil your surprise. Look Casey I am going to
shoot home for a minute and change and do a few things I'll be back shortly.
Just hang here with Josh I shouldn't be long."

"Sure no problem."

He took off and we waited outside for Tyler and Josh to show up. A few
minutes later Tyler pulled up in his truck and rolled down his window to
talk to us as Josh got out.

"What time will you be done?"

"I don't know Tyler; I didn't give that much thought. We are going to the
movies so I would think around 10pm or 11pm."

"Okay here is my cell number. I am sure Drew already has it but you take it
just in case. Call me when you're done and I will come back here for Josh."

"Okay Tyler, I will use my new cell phone to call you later. That was my
present from mom. I just got into the communications field now like you."

He laughed.

"Well I am sure with that chunk of change you got for your contract you can
afford it."

I smiled at him and he waved good bye to us and took off.

"So what are we doing tonight? Asked Josh. I am starving."

"Yeah I am hungry too." I said.

I filled him in on our plans and before long Drew was back. We all hopped
into his car and headed over to surprise Ricky and Kyle at the lake. It was
time to have fun. We pulled back onto the lake property and Drew drove up to
the front door of the cabin. I got out and went over and knocked on the
door. One of the counselors answered the door.

"Hey Casey, what brings you back here after hours?" he said loudly as he
winked at me.

"I am here to get Kyle and Ricky; Tyler said they can come with us tonight
to party."

"That sounds good, Kyle is here but Ricky is out somewhere on the camp
grounds you're going to have to go find him."

"Okay thanks. Send out Kyle please."

"Sure, in a minute."

We waited for Kyle to come out and he smiled at the surprise of seeing us.

"What are you guys doing here? Counselor told me someone was outside wanting
to see me."

"We are going out to celebrate my contract and I am treating everyone. I
figured you might want to tag along, Ricky too if we can find him."

"Awesome. I know where he is. He told me before he left. He headed over to
the lunchroom he said he was hungry and wanted a snack."

"Let's go track him down before he ruins his appetite."

Kyle and I ran over to find him while the others waited at the car. We were
screaming his name hoping he would hear us. Then the door opened and he came
out of the building.

"Who is yelling for me...oh hey Casey what are you doing back here?"

"I came to get you and Kyle. We are going out tonight for dinner and a movie
and I was wonder if you wanted to join us."

"Awesome! Let me go tell them I am going with you and we can go."

"No need to its all been arranged already. The only thing missing is you
from the night. Come one the others are waiting."

We jogged back to the car and all got in. Drew started the car and we took
off for dinner.

"So where are we going "K"?"

"I dunno, didn't give it much thought. Any ideas?"

Bad question to ask... I was bombarded with places, everyone different. We
spent the next five minutes sorting through all of them and decided on... of
all things... pizza.

"All that for pizza? I laughed. We could have stayed in for that."

"Yeah I know, said Drew. Well anyway it's a decent idea. We can just get the
menus and check out the better side of the menu for a change."

"Yeah that sounds good, Dylan added... I could go for some spaghetti and clam
sauce."

Everyone `oooooed' at that thought. Well at least we should all eat well
tonight.

"Drew lets go to Bartalona's they serve good food there."

"Okay, finally somewhere to drive to."

We headed there and before long were all seated and the waitress was taking
our orders. We all pigged out and shared our food with one another. Most of
us ordered something different and the orders were so large there was plenty
to sample and by the time we were done we were all stuffed and still had
enough to take home. Drew had the waitress wrap the extra and then we
thought about ice cream but no one had any room for it so we decided to go
see a movie and then have ice cream afterwards. The bill came to just under
100 dollars for all five of us. It was just after 7:30 when we headed to the
movie theatre down the block from food place. As we approached we were told
by Josh that his dad owned this movie house, something we didn't know. So as
soon as we got there Josh talked to the guy at the front window and we all
got in for free. Not that it mattered but the thought was very nice. Josh
told us we could go to see the movie or next door to the arcade also owned
by his dad.
We were there so early that the movie wasn't until 8pm so I started talking
to Josh about him and his dad. I learned a lot I didn't know including that
this wasn't their real home as I once thought it was. Apparently Tyler is so
rich he has two places he calls home. One here in town and the other outside
of NYC. After all the rambling, time flew by and it was time for the movie
to begin so we rushed in and took our seats as the opening credits started
to roll on the screen. The place wasn't that crowded so it wasn't difficult
to find a place to sit.
Dylan sat next to me on one side and on the other was Ricky and to his left
was Kyle. Drew sat next to Josh and he was next to Dylan. I was hoping for
total dark which was next to impossible or a seat separating us so I could
cock tease Dylan but with Josh practically in his lap anything other then an
occasion grope was out of the question. We all settled in and enjoyed the
movie which I have to admit kept my interest throughout the whole thing. It
ended at 9:30 and we decided ice cream was next so Drew drove over to the
ice cream store and we pigged out on banana splits, hot fudge sundaes and
cups of ice cream till we were once again full. We were home shortly
afterwards and I dialed up Tyler on my cell phone to make my first official
phone call. He met us back at my house and took Josh, Ricky and Kyle with
him back to the lake. All said it seemed like a great night and it only set
me back about 125 bucks. I still had close to a hundred on me. I'll put it
away in my draw for now. I said good night to Drew and kissed Dylan good
night and grabbed a quick handful of him to give him something to think
about tonight. Then I headed into the house. The lights were on and mom was
up watching TV when I walked in.

"Hi honey how did your night with the boys go?"

"We had a good time and we pigged out."

"That's good dear. I am happy you enjoyed yourself."

I filled her in on the rest of what we did and told her about the movie then
we briefly discussed the funeral tomorrow. Mom will be going as well as many
other people we know. I will be there to suppose Dylan and I am sure it
won't be much more then sadness and tears.  Then I gave mom a hug and I got
a kiss good night. I was tired and decided to turn in a little early with
tomorrow being Dylan's uncle's funeral so I need to get up early and prepare
for a lot of tears beside it was a long enough day today.






















Chapter 18.		Life changes as I know it.












I was up early and left shortly afterwards to head over to the services with
mom. She drove us there. As expected the church was full for the final
viewing of Dylan's uncle and then some words were said he was eulogized and
then we said a prayer and we were all asked to leave. They closed up the
casket, loaded it into the black car and we proceeded over to Lawnside Acres
to lay his uncle to rest. When we got there I stood by Dylan for a bit
wanting to comfort him so much but knowing I couldn't do more then look at
him, talk with him and let him know from a short distance that he was loved.
I was too scared to do anymore than that in public. Then the reverend was
ready to say something over the body and with just family and close friends
remaining his uncle was laid to rest with a chorus of crying filling the air
and tears filling tissues. Hugs were plentiful as the tears rolled down
everyone cheeks. Shortly after that it was over with and we were invited to
Dylan's for food and for celebrating/remembering of his uncle's life.  We
got to Dylan's house as the caterers were leaving after setting up what we
eventually saw as a spread that would feed an army. We beat them back from
the cemetery and waited for a bit in the car as their limo eventually pulled
up in front of his house and the family filed out and into the house to
remember the better times. We were invited in and my mother went to talk
with Mrs. Corbin and I went up to be with Dylan. I entered his room and he
shut the door and locked it and finally we embraced. No words. We just held
each other for a long time with little more then the sniffling from Dylan
and me as we were fighting back tears.

"I miss him so much already Casey. We just put him in the ground and all I
can think about is how much fun we had the last time we were together having
a family outing."

I said nothing for now, like the night he called me I just wanted to be
there for him. For whatever he needed, wanted from me. I was his pillar of
strength right now. Well as much as I could be for thirteen years old. We
sat on his bed close as could be without being on top of one another and the
seconds seemed like minutes, minutes like hours. I started to rub his back
and he bowed his head and just let me comfort him. This was no time for sex
it was just time to be together and support the person that meant the most
to me in this world outside of my mom. A lot of things and at the same time
nothing important went through my head. I thought about how I would react if
I lost my mom or Uncle Max and quickly brushed the thought aside not wanting
an answer them and then I thought about what I was going to do the rest of
the day. After a while Dylan broke out of his funk and got up off his bed
and started to undress. I watched as he put his good clothes away and put on
shorts and a dress shirt. I got up and went over to him after he finished
dressing and started to softly kiss the back of his neck. He put his hands
on me to steady us and slowly the neck led to more as we locked lips and
started kissing passionately. After a few sloppy minutes or so of this we
regained our composure and he whispered to me that he loved me and thanked
me for coming today. I rubbed his back as we left his room and headed down
to eat. Downstairs was full of relatives and close friends that were invited
to the brunch style celebration. After we ate we both told our mom's we were
going out and without any questions left the house to be alone.

"Come on let's go to my place I need to change too."

"Okay Casey."

We walked the fifteen minutes to my place and went inside and up to my room.
This was the first time in a while I was alone with Dylan in my room and no
one was home but us. We had been alone in my room plenty of times but it was
rare to have the whole house empty. I started to get undressed.

"Do you want to?" I asked.

"Nah, I hate to lose such a good chance with no one here but I am just not
in the mood. Sorry."

"Hey don't be sorry I totally understand but I wouldn't be me if I didn't
ask."

"Yeah I know Casey. I know."

"Hey what can I tell you?"

"Nothing I don't already know... you're a horny, young, in need of sex
teenager!"

"Exactly and so are you."

"Yeah I suppose I am."

"Well anyway that idea is over. I just heard my mom's car pull into the
driveway."

"There will be plenty of other times Casey. You know that."

"Yup, sure do. Only will you be there for them."

He gave me a look like I totally blew his mind. I was smiling and actually
laughing a little but he knew he was had, so bad as a matter of fact that he
didn't even bother to offer a come back to that.

"Guess I got my answer... or I finally left the great Dylan speechless."

"That's no fair Casey you know it's not a good day for me and I can't fight
fairly."

"Yeah, okay I guess so. No more busting your balls today okay?"

"Okay."

"Casey... you up there?"

"Yeah mom, what's up?"

"Didn't you check the caller ID or the answering machine?"

"No mom, why?"

"Well there is a message and it looks like it's from Mr. Stubenville."

I ran downstairs and Dylan was on my tail.

"What do you think he wants?"

"I don't know Casey. Play the tape and lets here it. Then we will all know."

I rewound the answering machine and pressed play and we all listened to the
message.

"Casey, Joan... its Rawlings Stubenville. I just wanted to call and tell you
the fantastic news I just got today. It's still quite early in the week for
total results but it appears that the feedback I am getting so far from the
local radio stations and nationwide is great. Now don't get too excited just
yet but from what I heard the partial numbers on record sales for this week
so far it appears Casey and Billy might have a hit on their hands. I will
know more on Monday and I will call back then to tell you the first week's
data. For now though I want you to get ready to fly back here as early as
Tuesday next week if I see what I want out of the new data. Now like I said
it's early but so far the indications are as follows: the radio stations are
playing it approximately once an hour and getting requests for it often. Now
the better news, sales so far are running above normal for the single on CD
Rom and now I am just guessing here but... it could see 25,000 copies this
week. That is big guys. Anyway I'll talk to you on Monday with the full
details. Just be ready to come in Tuesday for some things I will tell you
about when we talk Monday. Bye now."

The message ended and he hung up. I was all smiles and I ran to hug mom and
then Dylan. I didn't care if she saw this hug it could mean anything. It was
reason think about celebrating soon, but not just yet.

"Did you hear that mom? It's looking good. We might go back next week. I bet
he wants me to cut another song or two."

"Don't get too excited dear...it's still early and we don't know what will
happen."

Then the phone rang. I answered it.

"Hello. Yes this is Casey. Oh hi Mrs. Gilman. How are you?  She was talking
and the others couldn't hear but they could see the smile on my face. Thanks
for calling. Tell Billy I said hi and we will probably see him next week
then. Thanks, bye now."

I hung up.

"Well... I guess Mrs. Gilman has more information then we do because she just
told me on the phone that they have to go in next week already for some
meeting with Stubenville. She thinks that the song is a hit and he wants us
back there with Billy to record the rest of the album but she said not to
jump too soon its just a thought from experience. Mom she said it looks
good! WE ARE A HIT!!!"

She smiled and shook her head as Dylan and I danced around the living room
like two fags. Little did she know? She just laughed at us and told me to
calm down until we knew for sure.

"Dylan this time I want you to come with us. I turned to my mom. Mom that's
okay right?"

"Honey its up to you. I am sure if we go you can bring him."

"AWESOME!"

Was what came out of Dylan's mouth followed by a huge smile. It was good to
see him smile after this miserable morning he had so far.

"When things calm later we can ask your mom but lets not get too crazy yet.
After all I still don't know if we are going it just looks good."

"Yeah Casey it sure does look good. Dylan said. It looks real good!"

The phone rang again and I answered it.

"Hello, yes this is Casey McGuire. Who is this? Yes sir I will gladly answer
a few questions. Hang on a minute please."

I covered the phone to tell them who it was.

"Mom this guy says he is a reporter from Varity magazine and he has
questions about our song. I am going to talk to him okay?"

"Sure dear just nothing personal remember that okay?"

"Sure mom."

I spent the next ten minutes talking with this guy Steve Remer. He was
writing a story on Billy and me about the latest song we did. He told me
it's hot and that it might hit the top ten within a few weeks according to
his contacts. I was in shock but I didn't let on until I hung up with him.

"Mom he told me that his contacts have us breaking the top ten within the
next two weeks. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?" I screamed!

All mom kept doing was trying to calm me down. Finally she gave up and let
me go off about this and went into the kitchen. I still couldn't believe it!
All so fast and apparently I was going to have an article about me and Billy
in the next issue of Varity to boot. This is going to change things a lot.
Hey I wondered how that guy got our number.

"Mom did you change out phone number yet?"

"Not yet dear."

That's how.

"Well we might have to real soon or we could get bombed with all types of
calls. You might want to call soon."

"Yes I know honey I will Monday okay?"

"Sure mom."

I looked at Dylan. He was still smiling about this.

"Whatcha smiling at pal?"

"Oh gee let's see... your record, me possibly going with you and whatever else
happens to my lover."

He whispered that part. Good thing, mom just walked back in the room. Damn I
wanted to give him a big hug for the lover part. It will wait.

"What's up mom?"

"I just though maybe your uncle should know about this, I am going to give
him a call."

"Okay mom. Dylan and I are going back upstairs for a bit."

She picked up the phone and we headed up to celebrate the good news alone.
As soon as we shut the door we embraced and kissed. I was so happy I had
almost everything I wanted. Only thing left was to be rich and that could
happen one day too. For now I will settle for this. We broke our lip lock
and took a breath.

"Hey we should go over and see your mom and ask her about you coming
Tuesday."

"Yeah we should but I don't know what kind of mood she is in or even if she
is awake after all the stress from this morning. She might be napping."

"Yeah I guess. I said. Well we need something to occupy ourselves."

I looked at him and smiled.

"No, not here with your mom downstairs it's too risky."

"Oh all right. It's Saturday and the day is almost half over already you
interested in maybe going to the camp. I mean it is an off day but the guys
will be there and it will kill some time."

"I don't know. Let me call home and check with my mom if she is up."

He grabbed my phone to call and my mom was still talking to my uncle so I
gave him my cell phone and he called home. His mother must have been awake
because it appeared she answered the phone. They had a quick chat and he
asked a few questions but nothing about going to record with me just yet and
then he said good bye and handed me the cell phone.

"I don't know how to hang that thing up your going to have to show me."

"Just push the green button that's all. So what did your mom say?"

"She said I can do whatever I want as long as I am home by 6-7pm."

I picked up my phone and started to dial.

"Who ya calling?"

"Drew."

"Oh."

"Drew, it's me. You busy?"

I proceeded to tell him a little about the day and slipped in a please could
you take us to camp at the end. I hung up smiling.

"Guess he is on the way?"

"Yeah he started bitching about going there on a non work day but I guess he
was bored too because it didn't take long for him to say he would be right
over. Come on let's go downstairs and wait."

"I didn't tell him everything; I want to play the message for him later."

Dylan laughed.

"You love the surprise don't you?"

"Yup!"

I grabbed the money I had left over from yesterday incase we go someplace
else. I yelled to mom who was still on the phone where we were off too and
we left after she waved good bye to us. They can talk for hours even after
seeing each other just the other day. Mom and her brother have a good
relationship and he has four kids that I see occasionally. Three boys and a
girl. Let me tell you that all four are good looking too. Must be the genes.
Even Brittney is cute. She is seven. Two of the three boys are knock outs
too. Jimmy is ten and a real tease, Ryan is almost twelve and damn cute and
the youngest Brian is five and still cute but a little young to know what he
will look like yet. His wife Claudia isn't bad looking either but that
name... it just goes right through me. Cllllaudiaaaaa. Ewwwwww!!! I laugh
every time I think of it. The horn from Drew's car snapped me out of my
thoughts and I guess Dylan wasn't paying much attention to me because I
really wondered off and he didn't say a thing. Guess he is thinking about
Tuesday or something.

"Hey Drew thanks for coming for us."

"Well I was bored too and after all it's not like you don't do things for
me."

He smiled and we got in and took off for the five minute or so ride to the
lake. I started playing with the radio and sure enough I found my song and
turned it up. I turned and looked at Dylan.

"Know who that is?" I said jokingly.

"Duh... no clue. He responded with a dorky look. Bragger..."

I turned back and started singing with myself on the radio. It felt really
good. We pulled into the lake parking lot and Tyler was outside with Josh as
we stopped. The song was still blaring on the radio as Drew cut the engine.

"Hey guys. What's up? That song sounds like someone I know..."

He started to laugh.

"What are you doing here on a Saturday?"

"Oh I was bored and they called me because they were too so rather then do
nothing we all decided to come here and hang out. At least I don't have to
work I can just go swimming."

"True, well go have fun. I have to get back inside anyway. Glad you guys are
here now Josh can have someone to be with beside the younger kids that are
always here. Saturdays and Sundays get boring for him sometimes." Tyler said
to us.

We headed off to the water with Josh in tow, like it or not after that
comment as all four of us walking to the water.

"I am going to go find Kyle. Meet you guys over at the water."

"Okay Josh, see you there."

"Well that didn't last too long." Drew said.

"I am sure he will be right back, I added. Like Tyler said he is probably
bored and just wants to tell the others we are here.

Sure enough he came back within a minute with Kyle and Ricky in tow. Hail,
hail the gang's all here!! I thought to myself. I remembered that from some
movie I saw on TV last week. They said hello as we continued our walk to the
water. We got there and everyone waded into the water and I dove under not
knowing or waiting for the others to make a move. I swam out about halfway
and came up for air. Almost too far I thought to myself. The others were
still in the shallow area and Drew was no where to be found as I scanned the
area. I was heading for the middle to sun myself knowing I wouldn't be alone
out there for long. There were about twenty or so others in the lake before
we joined them and I knew a few of them from during the week as I am sure
Drew did too. As I got to the middle smart ass Drew popped up behind me and
scared the shit out of me. I flipped him off as I climbed the ladder and he
grabbed my shorts and tugged them half way down exposing my ass as I climbed
up. It was Saturday and like I said not many were there so as I gained
control of myself I just mooned him and anyone else that might have been
looking. Then I pulled my shorts back up and turned to Drew. I gave him the
finger one more time for good measure and he gave it back and went under
water. I looked for the others and sure enough they were making their way
out here. I sat and waited for the group to arrive. Drew came back up from
under water and climbed up to join me.

"Nice ass!"

"Gee thanks, not like you haven't seen it before."

He just smiled as he sat and then lay down to get some sun. I did the same.
Before I knew it the sun turned to shadows as the others arrived. Dylan
first as he was the stronger swimmer and then Josh, Kyle, and eventually
Ricky.

"Nice ass Casey." Dylan said as he got out of the water.

"I guess you saw then..."

"Yeah." He laughed.

The slab of concrete was now full of kids and I struggled for a spot to lay
now. I watched Ricky to make sure he was okay and as soon as he grabbed the
ladder I laid down to get some rays. It was quiet for all of a minute before
an announcement of a game of tag was made and the three of them jumped back
into the water. I didn't move so I assumed the three splashes were Josh,
Kyle and Ricky. It was once again semi quiet on the slab. After a few
minutes I didn't hear any splashing and it was suddenly too quiet. I looked
up and started counting heads out of fear. Drew and Dylan were still with me
and I scanned the water for Ricky first. Not seeing him I started to panic.

"Drew, I don't see Ricky. Come on help me find him."

The three of us dove in and started searching for him. Drew came up and said
he didn't see anyone or feel anything under the water and then Dylan came up
and said the same. Drew was a strong swimmer but Dylan had us all beat. He
went under again and then we both followed. The water wasn't dirty but after
a few feet you couldn't see much as the light faded. I stayed as long as I
could and then came back up for air. A few seconds later Drew came back up
and then after about a minute Dylan came up for air. I was amazed at how
long he could stay under but this wasn't the time to discuss that.

"Anyone see anything?"

They both shook their heads. I scanned the shoreline and started looking
again. I didn't see any of the three now and I was starting to get really
worried.

"You two keep looking I am going in to see if they are there and we just
missed them."

"Okay Casey. If you don't find them tell Tyler and he will get us help."

"Right."

I swam in as fast as I could and I still didn't see them when I reached
land. I got out trying to catch my breath and headed for Tyler immediately.

"Tyler, TYLER... I screamed as I approached his office."

He came running out.

"What's wrong?"

"We can't find Ricky we don't know if he went under or if he is with the
others."

"Who is where?"

I told him as he started scanning the area for bodies. We both saw Drew and
Dylan come up for air and then focused on the area around the lake. He
spotted Kyle and Josh together and yelled for them. Josh immediately heard
him and ran over.

"Where is Ricky?"

"I don't know he was out in the water with us but I didn't watch him as we
headed back in."

Kyle came over.

"What's going on?"

"Did you see Ricky?" Tyler asked him.

"Yeah, he got out of the water and told me he had to go to the bathroom."

"Oh what a relief." Said Tyler.

We all just took a deep breathe and sighed. I looked out to the others and
waved to them as I ran back into the water.

"HE'S OKAY," I screamed out to them.

I wasn't sure if they heard me but they both started swimming towards me so
I assumed they did. As they got closer I said it again.

"We heard you." Drew yelled back.

I helped them out of the water both of them looked exhausted from diving.

"You guys okay? You look tired."

"Yeah I am." Said Drew.

"I was getting there, added Dylan. I didn't know how much longer I could
have dove. But I am okay now."

Just then Ricky came out of the bathroom and over to us. We were all mad but
not at him so much just that we panicked and didn't know what to do or who
to blame.

"Good thing I didn't call for help. Tyler said. I had a feeling he was
okay."

"Yeah but that was close." Drew added.

"Too close." I said.

I had enough water for the day so I headed over to grab a towel and sit for
a bit. Dylan and the rest followed as usual. After a little bit the heavy
breathing stopped and we put the emergency behind us. Tyler went back inside
and I got up to get a candy bar out of the machine in the lunch room. I came
back out and everyone was gone. I laughed. Weird! That never happened
before. I went looking for them now and none of them were in site. Really
Weird!!  Even Dylan was missing. The clock inside said 4pm so we killed a
few hours but now everyone was missing. I finished my candy and started
looking for them. I figured they must have decided to play a prank on me
because no one disappears that fast around here. The search began... I went to
Drew's office but it was empty and then I searched the cafeteria but
nothing. I went on to search every place I could think of and still nothing.
The only thing I could think was they were watching me and hiding away from
where I searched. Finally I gave up and sat on a bench in the shade. The sun
was lower but still hot in the sky. Next thing I knew there was a hand on my
shoulder and I jumped a little. I spun around and all of then including Drew
were there and started laughing.

"Very funny guys. Where did all of you go?"

"We were behind you mostly."

"Behind me?"

"Yeah where ever you went we followed. Quietly too."

"Yeah I'll say."

We joked about it a little more and then decided it was time to go which
didn't sit well with Josh, Kyle or Ricky. It was just after 5pm and I was
ready for an early dinner. We said our goodbyes to all including Tyler and
got in the car.

"Okay it's just us three now."

I took the money out and waved it.

"This is what's left over from last night so it's my treat again tonight
just us three."

"Sounds good, said Drew, where do you want to go?"

I looked at Dyl.

"I don't care its still early and I am not that hungry yet."

"Okay, I said. Drew let's hit the arcade!"

"Yeah!" said Dylan.

He agreed and we took off for there. We spent about an hour there and I was
starting to get hungry so we talked about dinner and decided to eat well.

"I have almost a hundred on me so that should cover it."

"Doesn't matter Casey, said Drew. I have plenty left over if you run out,
the car only cost me $250.00 so we are fine. I still have almost $100 left
myself."

"Awesome now where can we go looking this way?"

"What do you want?"

None of us knew so we thought about it and decided after a while we would
have Chinese food. Drew drove to this semi expensive place on the edge of
town and we got out and went in to eat. We were greeted and seated at a
table.

"Dyl do you want to call home and let your mom know what we are doing? Its
5:45 and I don't want to upset her."

"Yeah good idea."

"Here take my cell."

He dialed it up and talked for a minute. Then handed it back to me.

"She said its fine as long as I am with you two and she was glad I checked
in. She told me to be home by 8. She had something to tell me and she didn't
want to do it over the phone."

"Okay, any idea what it is?"

"No I asked but she said it will wait."

"Interesting. Drew said. I bet it has to do with your uncle."

"Yeah me too." Dylan said.

We ordered more than we could eat each of us getting something different and
when it came we started sharing. Drew got the poo poo platter, I got the
spicy chicken and Dyl got a pork dish. We were stuffed  by the time we were
done it was close to 7 and Dylan was curious to know what was up at home so
we headed back to his place. The three of us went inside and Drew gave Dyl's
mom a kiss and his condolences.

"What's up mom?"

She looked at us and then him.

"Well I guess it doesn't matter if your friends are here when I tell you
this but while everyone was together today it was announced that your uncle
had a will and we have to go Monday to hear the reading."

"Wow he said. Do you think we are in it?"

"I'm not sure honey but knowing how much your uncle loved you I would bet
something is in there about you."

He looked at us then back at his mother.

"Think its anything big?"

"I really don't know he never talked to me about anything like that so I can
only guess and we will have to wait to see."

"Okay I don't want to get too excited."

"Good." She said.

"Guys thanks for a great day but I am beat I hope you don't mind but I think
I am gonna stay and go lay down."

"No problem Dyl." I said.

"Sure Dyl. We'll see you around." Drew added.

We gave his mom a kiss and I gave her a hug too and Drew waved to Dylan and
I winked at him.

"Give me a call later if you want."

"Okay." He said.

We took off and got back in the car.

"What do you think?"

"What? About the will or Dylan?"

"All of it Case... I mean we won't know anything but it's interesting to be
named in a will."

"Were you ever named in one Drew?"

"No, thankfully I haven't had to go through that."

"Then how do you know it's interesting?"

"I was just saying that."

"Oh... okay. It would be interesting if he were to get something."

"Yeah I know but there is so much family and he wasn't that close to his
uncle was he?"

"He said they were okay but he is closer to his uncle Joe."

"So what do we do now?

"You want to do something or do you want to go back home Drew? You don't
have to take me any place else it's getting late."

"It's up to you mister singing star. I will hang with you if you want or we
can go our separate ways."

"You hittin on me because I might be famous soon?"

"Maybeeee..." He said with a smile.

"Take me home I want you to hear something."

I hadn't told him the news yet about the message Steubenville left me
earlier."

"Okay let's go then."

He drove me the short ride home and he parked and we went inside.

"Mom we are home."

She came in the room and greeted us.

"Hi Drew."

"Hello Mrs. Music star." He said to her.

She started laughing.

"So you heard the latest then I guess."

"No he has been holding back. He only told me that Steubenville called but
said he would tell me the rest later."

"That's why he is here mom I wanted to play the tape for him."

"Yeah he kept me in the dark all day and I don't know anything new. We just
kinda supported Dylan today."

"I understand. You sure are a tease Casey. Well go play it for him stop
keeping him in suspense."

We went over to the machine and I started the message. He listened and
smiled.

"Wow that is awesome. Sounds like its getting better and better."

"Yeah I know and then this guy called from Varity and interviewed me on the
phone and told me even more."

"You really had an awesome day didn't you?"

"Outside of the funeral I did. But yeah it was pretty awesome!"

"I am really glad for you Casey it makes me very happy knowing you might
make it big."

"Thanks Drew."

"That's sweet of you to say Drew." My mom added.

"Look I know you might have some questions about all this but I can't answer
most of them just yet. I do want to keep my promise to you though..."

"What promise is that?"

"The one I said to you a while ago... If I do make it I want you with me. I
hope you will say yes to that."

"What do you mean you want him with you honey?"

"Its really complicated mom, I don't think I can really explain it well."

I looked at him. He looked at me and I think he knew what I meant.

"I understand him Mrs. McGuire it really is difficult to explain but I think
what I can say is he wants me around for protection."

"Is that true dear?"

"In a way mom, I don't feel scared or anything but I know Drew and we are
good together. I feel comfortable with him around."

"Then if you feel that way and he wants to be around he should be."

She looked at me when she said that and then turned to Drew.

"Do you have the time to spend with him or want to be with him if he starts
traveling Drew?"

"I think so. I need to plan it out some and then I can give a fair answer to
that question okay?"

"I think that's very smart of you Drew. Casey doesn't need an answer now and
probably won't for a few days so you think it over. If you say yes I am fine
with it."

I smiled. So did my mom. Drew didn't. He had a concerned look on his face. I
feel like I backed him into a corner in a way but I won't know for sure
until we can talk in private.

"Mom we are gonna go to my room for a bit okay?"

I looked at him and he nodded.

"Sure dear go right ahead."

"Okay mom."

I headed to the steps and Drew followed me. I knew as soon as I shut my door
I was in for something and I had a feeling it wasn't going to be a good
something either. We entered my room and I shut the door.

"Look Drew before you jump all over me I'm sorry it kinda slipped out. I
didn't mean to put you on the spot like that."

"I don't know what to say Casey, I mean... I just don't know."

He sat on my bed looking a little stunned.

"I almost lost it trying to explain something to your mom. I mean I didn't
lie but I couldn't tell her the absolute truth too could I?"

"No, I'm sorry I did that to you. It really just came out. I know it could
have been done better. Sorry Drew."

"Yeah well I meant what I said. I really don't know if I can go with you and
be your bodyguard, protector, and anything else you might have in mind. It's
a lot of work and it could strain our relationship Casey."

"You mean more then I just did downstairs?"

"Oh please, I just wasn't prepared to answer your mom that was no strain. I
should smack you up side the head though for putting me on the spot without
telling me in private first!"

"Sorry. I don't know what else to tell you but I am sorry Drew okay?" I said
with a shrilled tone to my voice.

"I'm gonna go Casey. See you later."

He got up and walked out of my room and said good bye to my mom as I stood
at the top of the steps and then he left. I watched from the window as he
got in his car and took off. I fucked up! I don't know how much but I really
should have kept my mouth shut. This day went from sad to great and now to
miserable and it's my fault! I want him in my life and I really don't know
if it's because I love him or just want to be with him as much as I do with
Dylan. I hate this and I hate my life!


To be continued...


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