Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:15:58 +0100
From: Bill Jonners <colin4men@gmail.com>
Subject: Colin's New Life 41

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This story is completely fictional. It contains descriptions of sexual
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Special thanks to Fred in Norway for his suggestions.

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COLIN'S NEW LIFE

Chapter 41



Colin had been doing some exam revision upstairs but now he wanted to spend
some time with Bill before going to bed.

Bill was speaking to someone on the phone when he entered the
room. "Right. Okay then. I'll see you on Friday. Bye." He hang up and then
said "Shit!"

"What's wrong?" Colin asked. He knew something was wrong because Bill
rarely swore.

Bill sighed then said "Maybe I'm worrying over nothing. An old friend of
mine is coming to town for a couple of days and he wants to stay with us."

"Well, we've got a spare bedroom. What's the problem?" asked Colin.

Bill looked at Colin and decided to be open with him. "His name is Kyle and
he's an old boyfriend. I don't know what he'll say when he sees how young
you are."

Colin came over and gave Bill a hug. "It's too bad if he's shocked. You're
the best thing that has ever happened to me."

Bill smiled. "You're so sweet sometimes," he said as Colin sat on his lap.

"I'm sweet all the time," retorted Colin. "So tell me more about this ex of
yours."

"There's not a lot to tell. We were room-mates at university but we had to
keep our relationship a secret. Things weren't as easy for gay men in those
days," explained Bill.

"Was he cute like me?" queried Colin.

Bill smiled. "No, I would never call him cute. And he was a year older than
me."

"Older? I thought you liked younger guys," said Colin.

"Until you came along, all the guys I had relationships with were close to
my own age," said Bill. "Didn't I tell you that before?"

"No, you didn't," said Colin. "Just that I was younger than any of your
previous partners."

"Well, anyway it was a long time ago," said Bill. "And I usually bottomed
for him." Colin raised an eyebrow but didn't speak. "I realised I preferred
the dominant role after we broke up."

"But you remained friends?" asked Colin.

"Yeah, sort of. We didn't meet up often though...and then he moved up north
about four years ago," replied Bill. "Since then it's just been the
occasional phone call or email."

"It might be nice for you to catch up with him," said Colin. "And it's only
for a couple of days."

"Hmm. There's one other thing,"said Bill. "He tried to seduce one of my
previous partners. He said afterwards it was just a joke but that's why we
haven't met up for a while."

"Okay, that must have been upsetting," said Colin. "But maybe he's
changed."

Bill squeezed the teen's hand. "And if he tries it on with you?"

"I'd tell him to get lost," said Colin. "I'd never do anything behind your
back."

Bill smiled. "But you're happy to let others fuck you while I watch?"

"That's just for fun," said Colin. "You're the one I love."

"Aww, thanks. I love you too," said Bill and moved forward to kiss Colin.

"Do you love me enough to make me a mug of tea?" Colin asked.

Bill laughed. "I suppose so. Do you want a biscuit with it?"

"Of course," replied Colin. "A chocolate one please."

***

Kyle had arrived before Colin got home from school on Friday. Colin was a
little nervous about meeting him so he didn't make his usual loud
entrance. He entered by the kitchen door after putting his bicycle in the
garage and walked towards the lounge. Colin got a big surprise when he
opened the door and saw the two men standing in front of him. A bald-headed
man was holding Bill's head and kissing him passionately on the lips.

"Fuck!" Colin shouted before he turned and ran upstairs. He heard footsteps
following him. He went into the bedroom he used for studying and slammed
the door shut.

Bill stood outside the bedroom door and knocked gently. He could hear
sobbing. "Can I come in, Colin? I need to explain."

"You were kissing him!" Colin cried. "What's to explain?"

"No, he was kissing me," said Bill.

"Aye, right," mumbled Colin.

Bill tapped the door again and then opened it a little. He saw Colin lying
face down on the bed. He was no longer sobbing so he went in and closed the
door behind him.

"I'm sorry you saw that, Colin," said Bill as he sat on the bed. "Kyle took
me by surprise when he grabbed me like that. He shouldn't have done
it...and I should have pushed him away quicker."

Colin turned and looked up at Bill with tears in his eyes. "You didn't want
him to do it?"

"Of course not," replied Bill. "You're the only one for me." Colin sniffed,
wiped his eyes and then gave Bill a hug. "Wash your face and come
downstairs to meet Kyle."

Colin nodded and went off to the bathroom. Bill waited for him and they
went downstairs together.


"Kyle, I think you should apologise for what you did earlier. It annoyed me
and upset Colin," said Bill.

"I'm sorry. I just had a sudden impulse to kiss you and I'd never have done
it if I thought that Colin might see," lied Kyle. He had heard Colin coming
into the house. He then focused on Colin and held out his hand. "I'm
pleased to meet you, Colin. Bill has been telling me about you."

"Hello Kyle," said Colin as he shook the man's hand. "Bill said you were
boyfriends a long time ago." Colin took the opportunity to look the man
over. Kyle was about an inch taller than Bill, slim but muscular with broad
shoulders and big hands.

"I was actually his first boyfriend," said Kyle.

"And I'll be his last," said Colin with a forced smile.

"Let's all sit down," said Bill, wanting to ease the tension.

Kyle sat on the sofa and Colin sat on Bill's lap on the chair opposite.

Bill cleared his throat and said to Colin "Kyle was telling me that he's
now a part-time swimming instructor. You're a pretty good swimmer, aren't
you?"

"Not bad," said Colin.

"Perhaps we can all go to the swimming pool tomorrow," suggested Kyle. "I
might be able to give you a few pointers."

Colin, pleased with the fact that Bill had been included in the invitation,
said "Yes, that would be nice. Bill and I haven't been swimming in ages."

"We should go early...before it gets busy," said Bill.

"Yes, and then go for a cooked breakfast afterwards," said Colin.

"Sounds good to me," said Kyle.

Conversation moved on to Colin's schoolwork and how his exams were
going. Kyle was a teacher but he taught geography - not one of Colin's
subjects. By the time it came to prepare dinner, the kissing incident had
been forgotten and everyone was in a lighter mood.

Kyle sat in the kitchen watching Bill and Colin work together. It was
obvious to him that they were very close but he couldn't resist making a
comment. "So Colin, what is it like having a boyfriend old enough to be
your father?"

"Wonderful," replied Colin. "I never knew my real dad so Bill is my daddy
as well as my lover. A very sexy lover."

Kyle laughed. "I don't know if sexy is a word I'd use for Bill but you've
certainly got a hot little body."

"He has and it's all mine," said Bill as he reached out and gave Colin's
butt a gentle spank.

Colin retaliated by grabbing Bill's crotch and saying "And this beautiful
cock is all mine."

"Hey, no touching in front of guests," said Bill. "Pour Kyle a glass of
wine."

Colin smiled. "Okay but I want it in me later."

"I hope the noise from your bedroom isn't going to keep me awake later,"
said Kyle.

"We might not do it in the bedroom," said Colin. He giggled and then added
"Bill and I don't just do it in bed."

"Too much information!" said Kyle.

"Can we change the subject?" Bill asked. "Dinner is about to be served."


***

The trio left for the swimming pool at 7.30 the following morning. Bill and
Colin shared a cubicle and Kyle was waiting for them when they came out
after a little bit of fooling around.

Kyle whistled when he saw Colin wearing only skimpy speedos. Although much
younger than he would normally go for, there was no denying that Colin had
a great body. However what he said was "Not bad. You're looking very fit
for your age, Bill."

Colin looked up at Bill and smiled but not before he had checked out Kyle's
body. The man was well-toned and his skin was smooth all over. There was
also a substantial bulge in his swim briefs. Colin thought he looked good
but he preferred Bill's hairy body.

"Okay, let's get in the pool," said Bill.


After swimming some lengths to warm up, Kyle suggested that Colin should
swim as fast as he could and he'd time him. He'd brought his
stopwatch. Colin agreed and managed a pretty good speed doing
freestyle. Kyle gave him some tips when it came to the backstroke and
Colin's timing improved when he tried again. "You've certainly got
potential, Colin. You should swim more often and you'll improve," said
Kyle.

"I'll try to swim more after my exams are over but it will just be for
fun," responded Colin.

"I think that's enough for today," said Bill. "Let's get some breakfast."

They climbed out of the pool and went to the men's shower-room. There was
no-one else around so they didn't hesitate to shower naked. Naturally they
were soon checking each other out and Colin was trying to hide his erection
from Kyle.

"You shouldn't hide it, Colin. It's a lovely little cock," called out Kyle.

Colin blushed, wondering whether Kyle was making fun of his small cock. He
said nothing but stared at Kyle's cock. The man's cock was fully erect and
Colin guessed it to be similar in size to Bill's. Kyle also had big balls
but unlike Bill's they were shaved. His ginger-coloured pubic hair was
neatly trimmed.

Colin turned to Bill and noticed that he was semi-erect. Colin's cock
throbbed and he decided he had to leave. He grabbed a towel and headed for
the changing cubicle for a quick wank. He was jacking away when Bill
knocked the door and asked Colin to open up.

"Did I interrupt something?" whispered Bill when he looked at Colin's cock
and the pre-cum oozing from the piss-slit.

"Sorry," whispered Colin. "Seeing two hot naked men made me very horny."

Bill smiled, dropped to his knees and took Colin's cock into his mouth. In
less than two minutes, Colin was spunking off. When Bill stood up, he
pulled Colin close for a kiss and then gave him a surprise. Instead of
swallowing Colin's cum, he had saved it and now he passed it into Colin's
mouth.

Colin smiled up at Bill when they parted. "That was hot! Can I suck you off
now?" he asked in a soft voice.

"There's no time for that unfortunately," said Bill. "Kyle will wonder why
we're taking so long. Let's get dressed quickly."

"Aww, okay," said Colin.

"So you think Kyle's hot, do you?" Bill asked as he started putting his
clothes on. "Does that mean you want to play with him?"

"Yes but only if you are there too," replied Colin. "Would you prefer I
didn't?"

Bill thought for a moment and then said "I don't mind. It could be fun."

Colin smiled. "Great! Let's go eat."


Breakfast was taken in the cafeteria attached to the swimming pool. They
could see the pool through a glass wall and it was much busier. "Good job
we came early," said Bill. "It wouldn't be easy swimming lengths now."

"I was impressed by your speed, Colin," said Kyle. "Of course there is an
easy way to shave a few seconds off each length."

"Oh, what's that?" asked Colin before shoving more food in his mouth.

"You didn't spot the clue in what I said? By shaving," said Kyle with a
smile. "Most serious swimmers get rid of their body hair."

"I don't really have any yet," said Colin.

"Well, apart from what might be inside your speedos, I noticed quite a lot
of hair on your lower legs. Then there are your armpits and some fine hairs
on your lower arms."

"I see," said Colin while thinking about what Kyle had said.

"I'd be happy to shave you," said Kyle.

Bill said "I think I should be the one to shave him."

"Or you could both do it together," blurted out Colin. "I mean...it was
Kyle's idea after all," he said looking at Bill.

Bill was amused. Colin had taken Kyle's suggestion and found a way to get
himself naked in front of two men. He kept a straight face and said "Well,
I suppose I could allow Kyle to help me."

"Great. Let's go home and do it now," said Colin.

"We've got to visit the supermarket first," said Bill.

"And I want to browse in a bookshop," said Kyle.

***

It was almost eleven o'clock when they got back home. Colin started to get
an erection at the thought of what lay ahead. He helped Bill put away the
groceries and other items from the supermarket and then said "Where shall
we do the shaving?"

Kyle laughed and said "You are very keen."

Colin blushed slightly and Bill said "He just loves having men touch his
body."

Kyle raised an eyebrow. "Men? So you're not the only one who has had the
pleasure of touching Colin."

"There have been one or two others. Sometimes it takes a lot to satisfy a
horny teenager like Colin," said Bill. Then turning to Colin he said "Go
upstairs and bring down a towel, shaving foam, a bowl of warm water and two
disposable razors. We'll use the playroom."

"You've got a playroom?" Kyle said when Colin had left the room.

"Yes. Colin and I enjoy a bit of BDSM fun sometimes," said Bill.

"Interesting," said Kyle.

The sound of footsteps coming downstairs heralded Colin's return. "I've got
everything," he said.

"Good. Let's go," said Bill leading the way.

Kyle was clearly surprised by the well-equipped playroom but he didn't say
much because Colin started stripping off as soon as they were all inside.

"On the bench?" Colin asked Bill when he had stripped to his briefs. Bill
nodded and Colin climbed onto the bench. He lay down, making no attempt to
hide his erection.

"I think we should shave one side each," said Bill as he handed a razor to
Kyle.

"That seems fair," said Kyle. He stroked Colin's left arm. "Let's start
with the fine hairs on his arms."

Bill sprayed some shaving foam onto Colin's lower right arm then handed the
canister to Kyle. It didn't take long to have both arms completely
smooth. The armpits took a little longer and then the men moved down to
Colin's legs.

"Your thighs are still naturally smooth," remarked Kyle. He stroked Colin's
left thigh, going very close to edge of the briefs, and noted the damp
patch caused by pre-cum.

The two men began shaving Colin's lower legs, mainly the calves. It didn't
take long. "That looks much better," said Kyle.

"Yes, it does. I like the smoother look," said Bill.

"Maybe we should give you a complete body shave," Kyle suggested to Colin.

Colin hesitated. He knew that Bill liked him to keep his pubes trimmed and
he had been shaved before. School holidays would be starting soon after the
exams so the chances of anyone noticing in the gym changing room was
slim. And the thought of the two men working together to remove his pubic
hair was exciting. He let out a deep breath and said "Yes. Go ahead."

The two men reached for the waistband of Colin's briefs and together slowly
pulled them down. Colin raised his bum to make it easier for them. His cock
was pulled down with the briefs initially and then bounced back when it was
freed, a drop of pre-cum dripping off in the process. Very soon the briefs
were tossed to the floor and Colin lay totally exposed.

"Very nice," said Kyle before reaching out and gently squeezing the rock
hard four inch cock.

Bill cleared his throat, hinting that Kyle should return to the job of
shaving Colin.

Kyle kept hold of Colin's cock but moved it around while using his other
hand to examine Colin's balls. "No hairs here yet," he stated.

"Hold the cock out of the way while I spray on the shaving foam," said
Bill. Soon a generous amount of foam covered Colin's pubic area. "You can
start shaving now," Bill told Kyle.

Kyle let Colin's cock fall onto the foam so that he could pick up the
razor. He then gripped Colin's cock with his other hand and began
shaving. It didn't take him long for him to shave most of the pubic
area. He left Bill to shave the patch on the side closest to him. Bill then
wiped away the last traces of foam.

"That looks good," said Kyle. "Now turn over so we can check your arse
crack."

Colin turned over and soon felt a pair of hands spread his arse cheeks.

"No sign of any hairs there," remarked Kyle. "And that tiny hole doesn't
look big enough to take your cock, Bill. From what I remember, it's pretty
thick as well as longer than average."

Bill smiled and said "My boy's hole is a perfect fit."

Kyle let go of Colin's buttocks and said "I think we should rub some
cooling lotion on Colin's body, especially the freshly shaved areas."

"I've got some after-sun lotion over here somewhere," said Bill as he
headed towards the shower area. "Colin likes to sunbathe naked and we often
end up in here afterwards. Ah, here it is."

Colin was still lying face-down on the bench. "Rub some on my bum," he said
to Bill as he returned.

Bill smiled. He always enjoyed playing with Colin's bubble butt. He
squeezed some drops of the lotion onto the boy's buttocks and then a large
drop into the crack. Soon his hands were massaging the buttocks and
bringing small moans of pleasure from Colin. A gentle sigh escaped Colin's
lips when Bill started running a finger up and down his arse crack.

"That looks hot!" Kyle said after a minute or two. "Can I give him a butt
massage?"

"Okay," Bill said before moving back.

Kyle squeezed a few more drops of lotion on Colin's buttocks before
kneading them gently for a couple of minutes. Then he slid in a finger into
the arse crack and caressed it. There was a squeak from Colin when the tip
of Kyle's finger entered his hole. Bill realised what had happened and
said, "It's time to move on. Turn over, Colin."

Colin moved onto his back. The two men couldn't miss the pre-cum dripping
from his throbbing cock or the amount already on his recently shaved pubic
area.

"Do you always leak so much when you're excited?" Kyle asked.

"I do," replied Colin. "And it's very tasty if you want to try it." He
grinned at Kyle.

Kyle smiled and bent down to lick some pre-cum from Colin's cock. "Mmm, it
is very nice but I think you should be the one sucking cock. Shall we feed
him our cocks, Bill?"

"I think we should," said Bill as he started undoing his jeans. Kyle
followed suit and Colin soon had two erect cocks in front of his face.

Colin was very familiar with Bill's think nine inch cock so he studied
Kyle's. It looked to be about the same length but slightly thinner and with
a longer foreskin. Unlike Bill's straight cock, Kyle's had a distinct
curve. Colin licked his lips and wondered which one to suck first.

Bill made the decision for Colin by pushing his cock towards the boy's
lips. Colin smiled up at Bill before sucking his favourite cock. After a
few minutes Bill pulled out to allow Colin to suck on Kyle's cock.

Kyle gently fucked the mouth and then turned to Bill. "Do you think he
could manage two cocks in that little mouth?"

"Let's find out," said Bill. He stepped forward and pushed his cock into
Colin's mouth next to Kyle's.  Colin's lips were stretched wide. Kyle
pulled back a little and Colin was able to take two cockheads into his
mouth.

Caught up in the shared intimacy, Kyle moved to kiss Bill on the lips. Bill
kissed him back, with Colin watching. The teenager coughed and pushed the
two men away. He wiped away the saliva dripping from his mouth and said
"Sorry. You're just too big."

Bill smiled. "Good try though," he said.

"You have another hole. Maybe we could use it," suggested Kyle.

Colin looked up at Bill but the man's face was expressionless. "Okay," said
Colin as he turned back to Kyle "but definitely not two at the same time!"

Kyle laughed and then said "I think that would be impossible." Bill opened
his mouth to speak but decided to say nothing.

"Where do you want me?" Colin raised himself up on his elbows to ask as the
two men began undressing.

"Just stay on the bench," said Bill. "We can take turns fucking you there."

Colin watched the two men undressing, enjoying the contrast between
them. Bill was hairy and stockily built whereas Kyle was smooth and slim.

When Bill approached carrying a tube of lubricating jelly, Colin lay back
down and pulled his legs up and back. Kyle watched amused as Bill applied
lube to the puckered hole and then prepared it for fucking with his
fingers. One finger was used at first and then two. Colin moaned softly as
a third finger was introduced. Bill watched as another drop of pre-cum
dripped from Colin's cockhead and said "I think he's ready."

"Okay, you go first," said Kyle.

Bill always intended to go first. He rolled his eyes and smiled at Colin
while applying lube to his cock. Then he stepped closer and pushed his cock
against the puckered entrance. "Ugh, yes! Give me your cock," said Colin
when the thick knob end had entered him. Bill pushed deeper and Colin
moaned with pleasure."

Kyle played with himself as he watched his former boyfriend fuck the horny
teenager. He thought how much Bill had changed but realised he still felt
some sexual attraction for him when he found himself looking at Bill's body
more than at Colin.

"Give him your cock now," said Bill as he pulled out of Colin and stepped
aside.

Colin smiled up at Kyle as the man lubed himself up. He tensed slightly as
Kyle moved closer but Bill gently rubbed the boy's shoulder to reassure
him.

Kyle pressed his cockhead against Colin's hole and then thrust his hips
forward. Colin gasped as the cock burst through his sphincter muscles and
Bill bent down to kiss him. Kyle gave another thrust and half of his cock
was now inside the tight, hot hole. Kyle then slowly pushed forward until
his full nine inches were buried deep inside the teenager.

"You like having your pussy fucked?" Kyle asked as he towered over Colin.

"Uh, yeah," said Colin. "Fuck me or let Bill do it."

Kyle laughed and then began fucking Colin properly. He moved slowly,
pulling back and then pushing back equally slowly.

Colin enjoyed the feel of the big cock moving inside him but he really
wanted to have his arse pounded hard. After a few minutes he looked into
Bill's eyes. Bill correctly guessed what Colin wanted and said "I think I
should fuck him again now, Kyle."

"Okay," said Kyle. He pulled out and added "Actually I'd prefer to fuck
you. It's been a while but I'd love to fuck you again."

"What?" Bill said in surprise.

"Think about it. I could fuck you while you are fucking Colin. It would be
hot," said Kyle.

"I don't know..." Bill looked at Colin. "What do you think?"

Colin sat up and shrugged his shoulders. "It's up to you. Do you want him
to fuck you?"

Bill looked at Kyle and Colin as he tried to make up his mind. "It's been a
very long time since I've been fucked," he said. "I used to enjoy it a
lot." He paused then said "Okay, why not? It could be fun being the meat in
the sandwich."

"Great! Get in position then," said Kyle.

"Hold on!" Colin said to Kyle. "Bill hasn't done it for many years. He
needs to be prepared first."

Bill smiled at Colin acting protective. "Will you help me?" he asked.

"Of course," said Colin as he jumped off the bench. "I'll rim you until
you're begging for something bigger inside you." He smiled before hugging
his lover.

When they parted Bill spread his legs and bent over the bench. Colin knelt
down and used his hands to spread Bill's beefy arsecheeks before bending
forward to attack the hairy crack with his tongue. Bill sighed as Colin's
tongue licked the full length of his crack a few times before concentrating
on his puckered hole.

Kyle could only guess what Colin was doing but he knew that Bill was
enjoying the treatment. Colin's tongue was actually pushing into Bill's
hole, getting as deep as he could to pleasure his man and prepare him for
the fucking that was to follow. Kyle watched Colin's right hand move into
Bill's arsecrack and realised that Colin was now finger-fucking Bill while
rimming him.

Kyle glanced at Bill's cock and saw that pre-cum was now leaking from his
piss-slit. Colin was clearly doing a good job.

"Please stop, Colin. You've got me close to cumming," said Bill. "Let me
fuck you and then Kyle can fuck me."

Colin moved back and then stood up. He kissed Bill then bent over the bench
to allow Bill's cock to enter him. It wasn't long before Bill's cock was
buried deep inside the teenager. Kyle applied some more lube to his cock
and then got behind Bill. It took a few minutes but then Kyle's cockhead
entered Bill. The man gasped and held Colin tight as Kyle pushed deeper.

"Oh yes," said Kyle. "Just like old times." He held onto Bill's waist and
began to fuck him.

Bill pulled back as Kyle's cock withdrew from his hole and then both men
pushed forward at the same time. Colin smiled as Bill's cock filled him
once more and he felt the weight of two men pressing against him. Movements
were slow at first but soon the two men got into a good rhythm and the
momentum increased - Kyle fucking Bill as Bill fucked Colin. The sound and
smell of sex filled the room. Thrusts became faster and faster as all three
moved towards a climax.

Bill took hold of Colin's cock and helped him become the first to have an
orgasm. "I'm cumming!" shouted the boy.

The movement of Colin's arse muscles triggered off Bill's climax. "I'm
cumming too!" he shouted seconds later.

"Me too!" cried Kyle shortly afterwards.

The three guys held each other tightly as they came down from their sexual
high. None of them wanted to move.

Kyle was the first to speak just after his softening dick left Bill's
hole. "Colin, get round here and lick your daddy's arsehole," he
ordered. "Some of my cum is dribbling out and it shouldn't be wasted."

Colin quickly crawled from under Bill and round behind him. He licked his
lips when he saw the cum oozing from Bill's hole and then quickly buried
his face in the hairy arsecrack. He licked and swallowed the spunk from the
surface and then pushed his tongue inside Bill's hole seeking more.  When
he stopped and sat back on his haunches, Bill turned round and offered
Colin his semi-erect cock. Colin didn't hesitate. He took Bill's cock in
his mouth and sucked it clean.

Kyle watched in amusement. When Colin had finished with Bill's cock, he
said "Don't move, Colin. You haven't finished yet. Then he knelt down and
used a finger to scoop up some of the jizz Colin had spunked off onto the
floor. "Eat this," he said, bringing his finger to Colin's mouth.

Colin opened his mouth and then sucked on Kyle's finger. He took another
three finger loads and then licked the final traces from the floor. "Nice
but I prefer it warm," said Colin when he had finished.

Kyle laughed. He pulled Bill and Colin into a hug and then said "That was
fun, guys. We must do it again."

"Maybe," said Bill. "Let's shower and then have lunch."


Kyle went off to visit another old friend after lunch leaving Bill and
Colin to get back to their normal weekend routine for a while.

It was almost 10pm when Kyle returned. They all watched television for a
while and agreed to go swimming again the following morning.



To be continued