Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:48:14 +0000
From: David Lee <dlee169@hotmail.com>
Subject: Tales from Bentonville, Ch. 56

Tales from Bentonville, Chapter 56
By David Lee

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This story is completely fictional.  Most of the places mentioned, and none
of the characters exist in real life.  Some may possess physical or
personality characteristics of people I know or have known.  But if you see
yourself in this story, your imagination is better than mine!

"Tales from Bentonville" is a romantic story centering on the lives of high
school kids.  Lovers of other ages may appear, but not normally in a
cross-generational sense.  References to sex with under-age kids may be made
for the sake of the story line.  However, I feel that child molestation is a
crime and should not be glorified or tolerated.

This is my fifth attempt at writing fiction.  My other stories on Nifty
include: "Zeke" (August 29, 2005), "Always and Forever" (March 25, 2004)
under High School, "Brad and Alan's Canoe Trip" (April 23, 2004) under
Camping, and "Jacob and Jacques" (May 30, 2004) under High School.  Some
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Tales from Bentonville, Chapter 56

Saturday dawned bright and sunny.  The days were beginning to get shorter,
but the early autumn air was dry and reasonably warm.  It was a great day to
be alive.  Well, it was if you weren't suffering from a massive hangover.

Cory felt like shit.  He had done a bit of drinking in the past, but nothing
like he had last night.  Paige had mocked him when he couldn't even raise a
good erection despite the fact that her hands were roaming all over his
body.  (Actually, her aggressiveness had turned him off.)  He might have
been able to get into it if she hadn't been so impatient to get laid.

He had thought that the beer would make him horny the way smoking grass did.
  He was wrong.  The more he drank, the more he didn't want to make out with
her.  The less interested he was, the more she chided him.  Her attitude
sent him to dull his feelings at the keg again and again.  It was a vicious
cycle.

Cory dragged himself out of bed and into the bathroom because he had to pee
worse than he could ever remember.  He stumbled down the hall forgetting
that he was dressed only in a pair of briefs.  Fortunately, he didn't meet
Miss Charlotte on the way.

He had vague memories of Dan's steering him up the stairs and undressing him
down to his underwear before tucking him in and leaving.  He remembered that
Darrin had checked him over and pronounced that he would be okay with a lot
of sleep and a few aspirin.  He also remembered racing to the bathroom after
he tried to swallow the tables.  He was sick again.  Darrin said that it was
just as well to get more alcohol out of his system.  Dan and Darrin had
cleaned him up and helped him back to bed.

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After washing up a little, Cory put on the robe that had been left on his
bed and gingerly went down the long stairway to the main floor trying not to
jar his aching brain in the process.  Miss Charlotte was in the kitchen
making breakfast for the other guys.  He dreaded facing them, but they were
all polite to him, basically treating him as if he were a welcome guest
instead of a hung-over idiot.

Cory managed to eat a bit of the dry toast and chamomile tea that his
hostess put before him.  After taking the headache tablets she offered, he
sipped a little juice.  He was surprised that everything stayed down.

He initially gave a start when he felt her bony hands touch him from behind.
  But after she began to massage his neck, head, and shoulders, he leaned
forward to let her do it.  She had him turn the chair around to straddle it
so that the back of it was not in her way.  Then she continued to work his
muscles.  She spoke to him the whole time in a kind of soothing, hypnotic
tone.  He felt the pain subsiding.  After about 15 minutes, he was beginning
to feel somewhat human again.

"Thanks Miss Charlotte.  I feel better.  And thanks, Dan for letting me stay
over," he said softly looking at the floor.  "I don't deserve to be treated
so well."

"Damn straight, you don't!" John interjected.  "After the way you screwed my
brother over he should have left your sorry butt to rot in the woods."

"John, Cory is our guest and we need to be hospitable," Charlotte said
quietly, but firmly.

"Sorry, Grandma, but I'm really teed off."

"I know, but it isn't our business what these two do," she continued.
"Their lives and decisions are their own.  We can love and support them, but
we should not try to control them."

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While Cory was taking a proper shower, Dan looked through his closet to find
a pair of jeans and a T-shirt that would closely match what Cory had been
wearing the night before.  He also found clean underwear that was similar to
Cory's.  Cory's clothes smelled of beer and vomit.  There was no sense of
taking him home wearing the evidence of last night's misadventures.  Nancy
had enough on her plate not to be worrying about Cory's drinking.  Cory had
enough problems without being lectured and grounded for the rest of his high
school career.

When Dan knocked on the bathroom door, it was opened by a completely naked
Cory.  Dan couldn't help but glance at the impressive young manhood before
him.  Cory, for his part, made no effort to cover up and it was evident that
he appreciated Dan's favorable appraisal of his nude body.  Dan swallowed
uncomfortably.

"Uh, here's some stuff for you to put on so your mom won't know what you
did." Dan offered.  I can wash your stuff with mine and we can trade back
sometime."

Cory was moved by Dan's gesture of watching out for him.  A part of him
wanted to hug his former lover, but another part held back.  He had hurt Dan
badly and he couldn't allow Dan to forgive him that easily.  Again he
thought about how he had "fucked up" his life.

Dan turned and left hastily.  He was afraid that he would impulsively
embrace his former boyfriend and that Cory would be quite aware of the
arousal beginning to take place in his jeans.  He couldn't attempt to hold
onto the guy who had made it plain that he didn't want that kind of
relationship anymore.  It hurt, but Dan felt he had to be strong.  Dr. Lori
had told him he needed to stand on his own two feet.  He couldn't appear to
be too needy or he would sabotage his next relationship.  Damn!  He didn't
want a "next" relationship; he wanted this one.

Cory emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later looking nearly as good as
new.  He had found the toothbrush and hair gel that had been kept there for
him to use whenever he slept over.  Dan hadn't thrown the stuff out.  Maybe
Dan still had some feelings for him.

The boys sat on the bed that Cory had slept in and made awkward small-talk
about the upcoming basketball season and other school things.  Neither could
seem to get down to what needed to be said.  After some moments of silence,
Dan offered to take Cory home and Cory quickly accepted.

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Joel and Alex had attended the party the night before, but both had avoided
the beer.  Neither wanted to get caught and thrown off their teams.  If
truth be told, neither was that crazy about the taste of beer.  In some
circumstances they might have nursed a glass of it to look "cool" in front
of their peers, but since they had come out, they were less concerned with
what anyone else thought of them anyway.

"Cory is really stupid to go after that slut when he had a perfectly nice
guy who loved him," Joel commented the next morning when they awoke.

"Who STILL loves him," Alex corrected.  "Did you see the way he mothered him
on the way to his car?  Dan still cares a lot for Cory in spite of the way
he's been treated.  Why else would he bother to drive him home?"

Both guys agreed that Dan and Cory should get back together.  Neither could
think of anything that they could do to make it happen.

Joel closed his eyes as he stretched back languidly.  He nearly levitated
off the bed when he felt Alex nipping at his left nipple.

"God, you know how to get my attention," he panted.

"Did I hurt you?"

"Au contraire, you can do that to me any time you want to," Joel snickered.

"Hmm, looks like you are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed -- at least
bushy-tailed," Alex giggled as he ran his hand over the tented sheet
covering Joel's body.

After the first kiss, they agreed to brush their teeth and have a quick
shave before continuing.  That led to a shower in which both nearly came
from the soaping-up process.  But, they held back because they wanted to
complete the mission in the comfort of the bed that they were sharing at the
cottage.

For the next quarter of an hour or so, they teased each other to the brink
with their lips and tongues.  Finally, when neither could take the
anticipation any longer without going mad, they went over the brink together
with rapid head-bobbing as well as the use of fingers tickling intimate
places.  Their moans of pleasure gave vocal testimony to the intensity of
their physical orgasms.

The gushers they produced did not go to waste.  Their deep kissing
afterwards let them enjoy a cocktail of mixed boy-juices.  They nearly fell
out of bed laughing after Joel pointed out that this was a true "cock"-tail.
  Fortunately, there was no one else around to overhear them.

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At nearby Camelot, Colt and Dane were tucking into the big breakfast that
Greta had prepared.  They had chosen to spend a quiet evening with their
grandmother rather than going to the party the previous night.  It seemed to
them that they were seeing her less and less.  It was true, because she was
attempting to give them more time at the cottage with each other or their
friends rather than being there to put a damper on their fun.  She trusted
them not to get into any serious trouble and she wanted them to be able to
function without the constant intervention of adults.  After all, they were
nearing adulthood themselves.  They needed to be free to make their own
decisions as long as that didn't include burning down the place.

After breakfast, Greta said that she needed to do some things at home in
Bentonville and would not come back until Sunday night.  They were welcome
to come into town for dinner with her before she came back to the lake.

As soon as she left, Colton announced "house rules" and pulled off his
shorts.  Dane followed suit.  They cleaned up the kitchen and did the dishes
in their birthday suits while playing a bit of grab-ass.  They were startled
by the sound of a buzzer, but relaxed immediately knowing that it was only
the warning device they had rigged up on the gate that had been installed in
the fence between the two properties.  The Masterson's cottage had a similar
buzzer.  That way, people in either place could be forewarned of visitors
from the other one.  It would keep the boys from being caught bare-ass by
their adult neighbors and could be disabled when the families were staying
at the lake.

Looking out the window, Dane could see that Alex and Joel were alone.  The
pair were clad in shorts even though the morning was a bit on the chilly
side.  Neither Dane nor Colt bothered to get dressed before ushering in
their guests.

"Whoa! You too look rather randy this morning," Alex commented.

"Yeah, well, we haven't had the luxury of making love yet and I'll bet you
two have been making out like rabbits in heat." Colton countered.

The blushes that colored both of the other boys' faces let Colt know that he
had hit the nail squarely on the head.  He and Dane giggled, and that set
off chuckles from Alex and Joel.

"Since Alex has a big game tonight, we can't play out here too long.  Do you
guys want to throw on some clothes and take us for a ride around the lake?
If not, can we take your boat and go?  We can let you guys stay here and do
whatever..."

Dane assured Joel that they could do their "whatever" later in the day.
They wanted to take the boat out and enjoy the lake while the weather
permitted.  So, a few minutes later, the four boys were heading across the
water.  It was peaceful and still because most of the summer people had
closed their cabins and cottages for the year.  There weren't even any
diehard fishermen out; only a few ducks out for a morning swim.

Before lunch, Joel and Alex headed back to Bentonville so that Alex could
rest up to be at his best.  This was their first major home game since the
school had consolidated with Dave and Dustin's district.  All of the sports
teams would be competing against larger schools than they had in the past.
Coach Heitz had warned his guys that the opposition would be tough, but that
he expected them to play like winners.  If they didn't win, he would not
fuss at them as long as they gave it their best.

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Once the Johnson boys were on their own again, Colt suggested that they take
up where they had left off before the boat ride.

"House rules!" he yelled as he pulled his cousin's jeans and underwear to
the floor.

Then, stepping out of his own, he pulled Dane into a passionate, naked
embrace.  It didn't take Dane long to respond as he felt Colt's desire
arising between them.

Dane dropped to his knees engulfing Colton's expanding dick.  After a few
seconds of serious sucking, he had made that awesome piece of flesh about as
hard as it could get.  He stood back up to kiss his lover.

"God, you really are a stallion!  Just look at that big thing.  I'll bet you
could satisfy a mare with that!"

Colton laughed at Dane's assessment of his cock.  He loved it when Dane
appeared to worship it.  He, in turn, idolized Dane's tool.  It was equal to
his own and had a fascinating foreskin that Colt loved to slide back and
forth.  He also like aligning the tip of his dick with it and pulling Dane's
prepuce over it.  Docking was a pastime that brought an electrical charge
all the way to his balls.

Standing in a naked embrace, Colt moved his hands down to cup the firm, but
spongy globes of his cousin's butt.  He loved the feeling, especially when
Dane tensed up his glutes.  It was truly sensuous.

Dane slid his hands down so that he was doing the same thing to Colton.
Colt stopped long enough to adjust their cocks so that they were lying side
by side pointing toward their navels.  Then, with his hands back on Dane's
ass, he began a slow, rocking motion.  They kissed deeply as they continued
to hump against each other.  Each boy slid his middle finger into the cleft
of the other's cheeks.  Eventually, those fingers played around their most
intimate apertures.

Both were moaning into each other's mouths when Colt gave a final thrust
with his hips and his tongue.  His release of warm semen was enough to push
Dane to the point of ejaculation too.  They hugged tightly as their love
muscles continued to throb and discharge between them.

After a quick tongue bath, they walked hand in hand to the shower to rinse
away the aroma of their sex.  It would have been nice to spend awhile
breathing that scent, but they needed to get back to town.

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Jamie came into his older brother's room on Saturday afternoon.  He sort of
wished that they still shared a room as they had when they were younger.  He
missed the closeness that they had enjoyed in that more innocent time of
life.

"Uh, I'm sorry about the other night.  I guess I acted like a jerk," Jamie
said.

"It's okay, I'm the one who has been acting like an asshole," Cory smile
ruefully.

"Yeah, you have," Jamie snickered.

"Wait a minute, you were supposed to argue with me about that," Cory
grinned.

"Maybe, but it's true."

"Yeah, I guess it is."

"What has been going on with you?  Why have you been so pissy?  Is it the
weed you've been smoking or what?"

Cory blushed.  He had thought that he had been cagey and that no one really
knew about his experimenting with marijuana.  He hadn't touched it since his
mother had threatened to test his pee every week.

"I don't know; I'm just fucked up."

"He still loves you, you know."

"Why do you say that?  I've treated Dan like shit.  I can't ask him to take
me back.  Besides, I want to be normal like most of the guys in the world..."

"You have to be whatever you are.  You have to do what makes you happy,"
Jamie declared.

"How did you get to be so smart?" Cory sighed as he hugged his younger bro.

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The Bentonville football team did win their first big home game of the
season.  It looked like there was no chance until the last few minutes of
the last quarter.  The opposing team had a very strong defense and was
favored to win by a big margin.  The Bentonville boys couldn't move the ball
on the ground against them.  But against the odds, Bentonville had hung
tough too; or they wouldn't have been trailing by only six points.  The fans
prayed for something to happen to give the team a chance.

Bart Heitz was proud of his team whether they won or not.  They were lucky
to have scored that well against a seasoned team who had played together for
years.  His team was still getting used to the influx of a number of new
players, but they had a lot of heart.

Alex pulled a faking maneuver by making it look as if he had handed the ball
off to a teammate near him.  As the defense converged on that player, Alex
faded back and threw a very long pass to his twin.  It was a little too
high, but Allen leapt into the air to catch it.  He successfully dodged the
only opponent near him as he stepped into the end-zone to score.

Kevin made the kick for the extra point.  Bentonville was now ahead by one.
The crowd went wild.  There might have been enough time for the other team
to at least kick a field goal, but they were rattled by the unexpected turn
of events.  One of their players fumbled giving Bentonville possession
again.

Time was running out so there was no chance of another touchdown by either
team.  Kevin's kicking skills came into play again, but this time he missed.
  It didn't matter, he had scored the winning point and now the buzzer
sounded signaling the end of the game.

If the crowd had been rowdy before, it was now in a state of bedlam.  Fans
flooded the field to carry the twins and Kevin around on their shoulders as
of they were heroes.

In the locker room the jubilation and chaos continued.  Coach Heitz hugged
all of his guys excitedly.  He made sure that the boys who had warmed the
bench for most of the game knew that they had also contributed to the win.
All of the guys went to the showers feeling as triumphant as David when he
slew Goliath.  This new coach motivated them with love and caring rather
than harsh discipline.  These boys would do whatever his asked because they
respected him and knew that he cared about them.  It was a new era in
Bentonville football.

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At Pizza Hut, it was standing room only.  The workers were prepared for the
reasonably large crowd that always came in after a home game - even when the
team lost.  Tonight, they didn't expect a win, so they were overwhelmed with
the mass of people packing the place.

The staff went into action and it wasn't long before lots of pizzas were
being served.  Alex and Allen were among the first to eat because Dane,
Colt, Dave, and Dustin had rushed out of the stadium the minute the game was
over in order to secure some tables and put in an order.

Alex, Allen, Joel, and Kevin had arrived as soon as they could.  It was
nearly impossible to eat a complete slice without having to stop for
congratulations from some fan or other.

When Bart Heitz came in looking for a place to sit, the guys grabbed another
chair and insisted that he join them.  He was happy to do so.

In the midst of their celebration the man that the boys had seen talking to
Kevin in the parking lot several weeks before came over to speak with Alex
and Allen.  He was a scout from Iowa State.  His praise of the twins'
performance was effusive.  He was ready to offer them full-ride scholarships
on the spot if they would commit to his program for college.  The guys were
flattered, but said that they would have to look at a number of options
before making a decision of that magnitude.  He assured them that the offer
would remain open for them if they decided to go to Ames.

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On Sunday, despite the excitement of the night before, the Masterson and
Albers families went to Father Jerry's church in Cosgrove.  They had been
attending Trinity Episcopal sporadically since leaving the Catholic Church
in Bentonville.  After worship that day, they stayed to visit with the young
priest about joining.  He assured them that it would not be a difficult
process, so the two families planned to attend some classes in the coming
weeks.

Joel was content with the move.  His grandparents had left it up to him to
make the decision.  They knew for sure that they weren't going back to the
church where he and Alex were denied communion.  For awhile, they had feared
that the boys would reject religion altogether, but that was not the case.
Joel still wasn't sure how often he would attend once he was in college.
However, he would join this church with his grandparents partially because
he knew it would please them.

Sunday afternoon found both families at the lake reveling in the last
remnants of summer.  The temperature warmed up nicely by 1:00 p.m. so there
was lots of play on the water.  The Johnson boys got out their boat so that
everyone who wanted to could go skiing.

Rhys Masterson was contemplating purchasing a nice ski boat for Joel to use
next season.  Being a shrewd business man, he had decided to wait until the
off-season to get the best deal.  It was too late in the year to get much
good out of it now and he knew that Greta was always as generous with the
use of her boat as Joel was with loaning his jet skis in return.

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Dan was surprised on Sunday afternoon when he received a phone call from
Cory.  It seemed that Cory needed to find out about their homework
assignment for math.  Dan wasn't sure why Cory hadn't called someone else,
but suspected that he knew the reason.  Yet, he dared not read too much into
it.  He didn't need to get his hopes up only to have them dashed.

The two talked for over half an hour about everything in general and nothing
in particular.  It seemed like old times.  After Cory ended the call, Dan
realized that they hadn't actually discussed the math assignment.  He smiled
to himself.  Maybe he and Cory still had a chance.

That night in bed, Dan cuddled up to the pillow that Cory had used when he
stayed over.  It had a slight scent of Cory's cologne and hair gel.
Surprisingly, there was no sour odor from Cory's being sick.  Dan fell
asleep dreaming of his former boyfriend.  His dreams were quite erotic
because he hadn't masturbated in several days.  Toward morning, his balls
were bursting at the seams.  In his imagination, Dan saw Cory swallowing his
hard cock all the way to the pubes.  He couldn't hold back another second.
His wet dream was so real that when he began to awaken, he kissed the pillow
repeatedly as he would have his lover.  Even after he was fully awake, the
experience felt satisfying.  Damn!  He just had to get that boy back into
his life.

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Author's note: Thanks to all who wrote lately: Joe, Rad, Brian S. Bill K,
Paul W, Allen M, Phillip, Jim C, Carroll, Mike K, Warren, Jim We, and David
S and Tim, of course.  I you don't hear back from me quickly this week, it
is because I will be out of town again and may have limited computer access.

David