Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 14:00:16 -0800 (PST)
From: Fup Duck <fupduckmd@yahoo.com>
Subject: Life Goes On - David and Chad #20

STANDARD DISCLAIMER: This is the continuation of David's story.  One of two
boys loving each other.  So the same disclaimer applies.  If you can't
handle that, or it's illegal to read this in your area, or you're underage,
then now is the time to leave.  If you continue reading after that
admonishment, Nifty and I aren't responsible.

There could also be incidents of unprotected sex.  As always, I don't
condone this practice - especially in this day and age.

Discretion tends to be the better part of valor.  David's luck seems to be
running pretty good.

Fup

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FROM CHAPTER 19

David wiped his hands on his shorts before he sat down, then leaned forward
on the chair as Mrs. Murray chided her husband, "Matt, you make it sound
like we're going to torture the poor boy."  Then she turned to David with a
smile.  "David, we have an idea we'd like to run by you, okay?"

David nodded, afraid to voice his agreement.  His eyes widened as Matt
looked at him seriously and said, "But we need to know what the whole story
is between you and your family."


LIFE GOES ON - DAVID AND CHAD #20 - An Offer You Can't Refuse

David actually felt himself go into the 'deer in the headlight' mode.  His
eyes widened, mouth opened slightly, and he basically froze in place.

"David?" Karen's voice broke through.  He shook his head, then noticed
their concerned faces.  "You okay?" she continued.

"Uh, yeah, ummm, just took me by surprise, that's all," David stammered.

"Obviously," Matt smiled.

"Well, umm, how come you want to know that?"

"Just call it backup information for a decision we're making," Karen
answered.

"Umm, I, well, it's sorta, ummm, private," David answered, chastising
himself for his unintelligent responses so far.

"David, we wouldn't ask if it wasn't important," Mr. Murray prodded.

"You really need to be completely honest with us David.  That's not asking
too much is it?"  Karen asked.

David became aware of the sounds around him.  The clinking of plates and
running water from the kitchen, where Chad was washing the dishes brought
him completely out of his reverie.  He sat back in the chair slightly and
took a breath, wiped his palms on his shorts again, and gave the elder
Murrays a small smile.  "No, not at all.  Just that it's been beat into my
head that family business is family business."

"David," Mr. Murray said softly, "you're basically a member of this family
now.  I hope you feel comfortable enough with us by now to tell us what's
going on."

"I really appreciate that," David answered.  "It's just hard for me to open
up a lot."

"Obviously," Matt said again, grinning.  "Look at it from our point of view
though, David.  Our teenaged son is hanging around a 20-year-old college
student," he held up his hand as David opened his mouth.  "Now just hear us
out, okay?"  David nodded as Mr. Murray continued.  "All we know about this
guy is that our son cares for him a great deal.  We know his best friend
died from something to do with drugs.  He comes home from college, and
within two days moves out of his parents' house, no doubt on bad terms, if
the incident we saw is any indication.  We know from Cindy that there's a
lot of tension between your parents.  We just need, actually want, to hear
your side of the story before we make a decision on something we've been
discussing."  David gaped at the man as he finished his speech.  Matt
chuckled, "Close your mouth, David, you're gonna catch flies."

David's mouth snapped shut, the click of his teeth audible in the silence.
He put his fingers to his temples and rubbed gently, composing himself.
The elder Murrays remained silent as David collected his thoughts.  He
raised his head to look them in the eye, seeing nothing but concern.  He
took a breath, and said, "Well, umm, I don't like to talk about myself."
At the Murrays' nod, he continued.  "Well, I care about Chad a lot too.  I
mean he's like a little brother and best friend rolled into one.  I know it
might seem weird for a guy my age to be hanging out with a teenager, but
like our ages never seemed to matter.  It's like he's my age most of the
time anyway."

"Well, we're not worried what other people think about that, David," Karen
responded.  "We see how he is around you.  He's like a different person,
and," she grinned, "that's a good thing."

David returned her smile and nodded.  "Well, I'd never hurt him on purpose.
Just so you know.  And Kel and I always had fun when he was around."

Mr. Murray cleared his throat, "David, Chad's not a replacement for Kelly,
is he?"

David was slightly offended and it showed in the tone of his reply.  "No
way, that's not really fair to say.  I mean maybe if Chad and I became
friends AFTER Kel died, but we were friends a long time before that.  NO
one could take the place of Kel anyway."

Matt grinned at him.  "Okay, David, don't get your bowels in an uproar, had
to ask the question.  Settle down, okay?"

David nodded, realizing finally that the confirmation was needed.  After
all, he had told Chad the same thing countless times, but hearing it 'from
the horse's mouth' seemed to validate it.  "Sorry," he apologized, "it just
upsets me a little when people feel that way."

"That's okay, David.  We just needed to hear it, that's all," Karen smiled.
"We have some sort of idea how you felt about Kelly, Chad never failed to
brag him up to us either."

David smiled a little.  "Yeah, he was a pretty decent guy.  But it's
different with Chad, sort of like comparing apples with oranges.  You just
can't do it.  Anyway," he sighed, "my family...umm, well I guess you could
say we don't play well together.  Mom seemed to be paying more attention to
Lynn than me, and Dad was never really around.  So it's sorta like I didn't
have anyone to talk to, ya know?  I mean I could always talk to my
grandmother about anything, but it's not the same.  And most of the time,
then only time Dad ever talked to me was to yell or make a comment about
something I had done wrong.  They just seem to be so wrapped up in
themselves that, well they're more concerned about how things look than
what they are.  Does that make sense?"  At their nod, he continued.  "So I
just sorta got tired of it.  After Kel died, they took something of mine
that THEY thought would be best I didn't have.  I found it and it was sort
of like the last straw.  I know they're having problems, but I honestly
haven't been there much.  Seems like all that happens is that it turns
ugly."  Then David grinned a little.  "And anyway, I have enough problems
of my own, don't need the extra baggage."

"David," Mr. Murray asked, "you do know that parents make mistakes too?
Holding something like that against them is a little unfair, don't you
think?"

David bit off the answer he was going to spit out.  Not a good idea to get
all defensive right now.  He thought a little, then answered, "Well, I've
been by a couple of times.  Mostly because of Lynn and Mom.  I've tried to
be nice, but Dad always seems to ready to fight, so I don't try much
anymore.  I mean I've tried to make them proud, but I just don't seem like
I can get there.  I'm better off somewhere else right now."  David finished
his thoughts, then sat back in the chair.  Out of the corner of his eye, he
took notice to Chad standing in the doorway between the kitchen and living
room listening with an unreadable expression on his face.

"Okay David," Mr. Murray said after a few minutes.  "We honestly appreciate
you telling us all this.  We knew you were a decent guy when you started
watching the kids a few years ago and were just wondering if anything had
changed."  Then he grinned.  "Now, if that son of mine would like to quit
eavesdropping and get in here, we'll tell you what we've been thinking
about.  Since he brought it up, he can tell you."

A little shamefaced at being caught, Chad entered the room and sat on the
arm of David's chair.  He grinned.  "Ready for your surprise?"

"Told you I didn't like 'em, kiddo."

"We think you'll like this one," Mrs. Murray smiled.

"You know how you need a place to stay when you come home?" Chad asked.
"Mom and Dad said you could stay here if you wanted to."

"Ummm, thanks, but I can't do that to you guys.  Be too much of an
imposition.  I was just gonna crash at the Rambler (motel) when I came
home, it's pretty cheap," David answered, still shocked at the Murrays'
proposition.

"Well, David, it's not like you're going to be here every weekend," Matt
stated.  "Chad says you were thinking about once a month.  Is that right?"
At David's nod, he went on.  "Now, you'll have to work out other
arrangements for longer stays - especially like Christmas and Easter, since
they are family-type of times, but even the couple of days during semester
breaks shouldn't be a problem.  And I assume you're going to talk with
Mrs. Bowman about next summer?"

"Well, I've already done that, it's all set."

"So, what do you think?" Chad grinned.

David shook his head, "But where would I sleep?"

"Well, David, the sofa pulls out into a bed, so you could sleep right
here," Mrs. Murray suggested.

"Can I think about it?" David asked.  Then noting Chad's expression,
continued, "I mean it's not that I don't want to, but it seems like an
awful lot."

"Take all the time you need, David.  But I know at least one person who
will probably be very disappointed if you don't agree."

David looked up at Chad seriously, "Thanks for the suggestion, kiddo.  I
just need to think a little okay?"

"You've got 30 seconds," Chad answered, just as seriously.

"Chad, let the poor guy think," Matt laughed.  Then he turned to David
again.  "The offer's there David, take your time."

"Well, I'm gonna need more than 30 seconds," David grinned at Chad.  "But
it sounds pretty good.  How much arm twisting did the kid do?"

Chad punched David on the shoulder, making him wince.  "I just said you
needed a place to stay when you came home, that's all."

"We just took it a step further," Mr. Murray smiled.

"Well, I do need to think it over a little.  Thanks a lot for the offer.
Really.  It means a lot.  Just took me a little by surprise and all."

"Well, whatever you decide, let us know."

David nodded, then Chad was pulling on his shoulder.  "C'mon, go think."

David laughed and shook his head.  "Take it easy on the merchandise,
kiddo."  Then he stood up and walked to the sofa.  "Thanks a lot.  I'm
gonna go on home and think about this a little.  Can I come by tomorrow
night after work?"

"Certainly, like we said, take all the time you need," Mr. Murray answered,
rising from the sofa and holding out his hand.  David grasped the hand and
shook it.  "Thanks for dinner, Karen, it was real good, as usual."

"You're welcome, David.  Anytime," Karen smiled back.

"Walk me out kiddo?"

Chad nodded and followed David out of the house.  They were barely off the
porch before Chad asked, "Don't you want to stay here?"

David continued walking, wrapping his arm around Chad's neck and directing
him toward the car.  "It's not that Chad.  It really isn't.  We would just
need to be careful with anything we do, know what I mean?"

"I guess," Chad shrugged as they reached the car.  "Just say yes, please?"

David turned to look at Chad, putting his hands on the teen's shoulders.
"I probably will, but I just need to think of some other things too.  Like
paying for food and all that.  I'm not gonna live here for nothing."

"You don't have to worry about that stuff," Chad scoffed.

"Yeah, I do, kiddo.  At least in my mind."

"Well, your mind is weird," Chad grinned.

"I love you too, kiddo," David retorted.

"Just say you'll stay, okay?"

"We'll see.  That's all the answer I can give you right now."

"You'd better stay," Chad warned with a smile.

David squeezed his hands on Chad's shoulders, then opened the door.  "I'll
be back tomorrow night, okay?"

Chad sighed and leaned in the window as David started the car.  "Okay, I'll
tell Mom and Dad you're gonna stay."

"Let me do that, ya goof."

Chad laughed, then reached in and tweaked one of David's nipples, making
him jerk away.  "That's what you're gonna get if you don't."

David rubbed his nipple through his shirt and grinned at the blond teen
leaning in the window.  "Well with that kind of threat, who could say no?
Just let me work some things out, okay?"

Chad nodded.  "See ya tomorrow?"

"You bet, probably around seven or so."

"Okay," Chad replied, pulling his head out of the car.  "Love you," he
whispered.

"Me too, kiddo.  See ya tomorrow."

"'Kay."

David turned the car around and started down the driveway, waving his hand
out the window at Chad, who was still standing in the same place.  Chad
raised his hand in return, then turned and walked back into the house.

Monday morning arrived too quickly.  David hadn't slept more than a few
hours, turning over in his mind the Murrays' offer.  It was extremely
generous, and he knew he was going to take them up on it, but he'd really
have to be careful with his actions.  And so would Chad.  There could be no
hint of their 'intimate activities' while he was there, it would have to be
almost platonic.  He hoped Chad realized the same thing.  Well, he'd talk
to his boyfriend that night when he was there.  Work seemed to drag at a
snail's pace, he was stuck in the office working up a harvest plan for a
logger, and just couldn't seem to focus on the task at hand.  Good thing it
wasn't due until Wednesday, he thought.  Finally it was quitting time and
he rushed out of the office, for once glad the day was over.  He fixed a
light supper and wandered around the apartment until six-thirty, then left
for the Murrays'.

His first knock was answered by a smiling Chad, who swung open the door and
walked toward the living room, motioning David to follow.  David grinned
and followed.  He greeted Matt and Karen, then sat on the sofa.  They
engaged in a few minutes of small talk, then impatiently, Chad asked,
"Well?  Are you gonna stay here?"

"Chad," Mr. Murray chuckled, "we're socializing here."

"Well quit socializing and get on with it," Chad complained.

"He's been like this since yesterday," Karen laughed.  "You realize you're
going to have to stay here, don't you?"

David grinned at her and answered, "Well, I've thought about it and I think
I'm gonna take you up on it, but..."  He was interrupted by an armful of
blond teenager.

"Yes!" Chad almost yelled, hugging David tightly.  Then, somewhat
embarrassed, he let go and sat beside David.

"Well, it seems you've made someone happy," chuckled Matt.

"Guess so," David answered, ruffling Chad's hair.  "But I've got some
counter offers."

"Oh?"  Mr. Murray raised his eyebrows.  "And what may they be?"

"Well, I've been thinking about what kind of pain it's gonna be when I'm
here..."

"No it won't," Chad interrupted.

"Let him finish, Chad."

"I really, really appreciate the offer, but I'm not gonna stay here for
free.  I mean I'll be eating your food and using your water and all, I need
to give you something for that."

"Well, David, I'm sure we can work something out," Mr. Murray replied.
Then he laughed.  "As much as you eat when you're here, it's gonna be
expensive."

"Daaaad," Chad complained.

David laughed, "Well, sounds like I'll be on a diet.  Bread and water is
fine."

"We'll talk about it later, David.  And we appreciate your responsibility,"
Karen said.

"Well, I just don't want to be a freeloader."

"Far from it, David, not to worry, we'll discuss it later," Mr. Murray
assured him.

"This is cool," Chad interjected, then tugged on David's shirt sleeve.
"C'mon."

"Well, if the business part of this meeting is over, I think someone would
like to have your attention," Matt laughed.

David shook his head and stood up, "Thanks again, guys.  It means a lot."

"C'mon, Dave," Chad groused.

"You two go ahead, it'll give Karen and I a chance to talk about your
high-priced rent," Matt laughed.

David followed Chad up the steps to his room.  Chad motioned him inside,
then followed, closing the door behind him.  Then he wrapped David in a
tight hug.  "Told ya I'd stay," David murmured into the top of Chad's head.
"We're gonna hafta be careful, kiddo."

"I know," Chad sighed, loosening the hug so he could look at David.  "I
tried to tell them you could stay in my room, but they wouldn't listen."

"Can't say as I blame them, kiddo."  In answer, Chad pressed his lips
against David's, startling him.  David gently pushed him away.  "Hey, take
it easy.  Your parents are downstairs."

Chad released David, and walked to the door, locking it.  Then he returned
and hugged David again, smiling.  "There."

David shook his head.  "Kiddo, you're gonna get us in trouble."

"Would you shut up?  It's not like they're gonna spy on us."

"Yeah, but..," David began, then was silenced again by Chad kissing him.
Once again, David gently pushed Chad away.  "I don't think this is a good
idea."

"I thought you might want to," Chad complained, then went over and sat on
his bed.

David thought quickly.  "Hey, let's take a walk or something."

Chad looked up and grinned.  He rose off the bed and opened his bedroom
door.  "Comin'?"

David followed the teen downstairs, letting the elder Murrays know where
they were going.  They waved them off, reminding Chad that David had work
the next day.  Then they were out the back door, heading for the woods
behind the house.

Chad led the way for a few minutes, then stopped and looked back at David.
When David reached him, Chad surprised the older youth again by grabbing
his hand, their fingers intertwined.  Then he was off again, leading David
by the hand through the trees.  After a few more minutes they stopped and
Chad leaned back against a tree trunk.  "Better?" he grinned.

David paused to look around.  Then he grinned at the teen in front of him.
"Much."

"Good."  Then Chad was pulling David against him, sliding his arms around
his waist and resting his forehead against David's shoulder.  "I'm glad
you're staying."

"Yeah, me too.  We're really gonna hafta be careful, Chad," David said, his
hands rubbing up and down Chad's back.  Chad raised his head off David's
shoulder and nodded.  Then their lips were once again mashed together as
their tongues battled in each others' mouths.  David felt himself get hard
and when Chad pressed his hips tighter against him, felt the teen in the
same state of arousal.  David pulled back after a minute or two.  "Damn,
kiddo."

Chad smiled and wiped the saliva off his chin.  "Well, you made me wait."

"Goof," David replied softly running the backs of his fingers down Chad's
cheek.  Chad responded by rubbing his palm over the bulge in David's
crotch.  Then his fingers were unfastening the button and sliding the
zipper down.  David felt Chad's hand grasp his erection and begin to
stroke.  "Sure this is a good idea?"

Chad squeezed his hardon almost painfully and continued to stroke, moving
slightly to David's side.  Their lips met again as the teen slid his fist
faster on David's shaft.  David gasped in Chad's mouth, then pulled his
lips away.  He moaned quietly and thrust his hips forward as he came, his
cum landing on the ground in front of him.  His knees buckled slightly as
Chad gave him a few more strokes then stopped, his fist still gently
wrapped around David's dick.  He opened his eyes to see the teen grinning
at him.  "Like that?"

"The best, kiddo," David replied with a smile of his own.  Still breathing
a little heavily, he reached down to pull up his shorts and re-fastening
them.  He gave Chad a brief, but forceful kiss, then squatted in front of
the boy, nuzzling his erection through the fabric of his shorts.  Chad
leaned heavily against the tree as David, after glancing around them again,
unfastened and slid his own shorts to his knees.

"Ugh," he grunted as David took his hardness into his mouth, sliding
quickly up and down the warm shaft.  He cupped the teen's warm balls in his
hand, gently rolling them around inside the smooth sac.  Chad's breathing
became ragged as David used his fingertips to tickle the back of his balls
and he groaned quietly, his hands grasping David's shoulders.

David slid his mouth off and grinned up at Chad's red face.  "Gettin'
there, kiddo?"  At Chad's silent nod, David again slid his lips over Chad's
erection.  A few minutes later, he felt Chad squeeze his shoulders as his
balls tightened in David's hand.

"Yessss," the blond teen hissed as he reached his orgasm in David's wet
mouth.  David swallowed the jets of cum shooting from Chad's dick and held
him in his mouth until they faded to a trickle.  Giving one last suck,
David let Chad's wet dick slip from his mouth and gently pulled up his
shorts.  Once Chad was 'presentable', he stood up, pulling the younger boy
into a hug as his breathing slowed back to normal.  Chad briefly nuzzled
David's neck then stepped back a little.  He wiped his face with the hem of
his shirt, then smiled.  "Wow," he said quietly.

David chuckled and ran his fingers through Chad's slightly sweaty hair.
"Glad ya liked it."

"Yeah," Chad replied.  "I'm really gonna miss you."

"Me too, kiddo, but that's not for another couple of weeks," David smiled,
taking Chad's hand and starting back they way they had come.

They walked quietly for a few minutes, Chad using their clasped hands to
drape David's arm over his shoulder.  "Whatcha want for your birthday?"
Chad asked out of the blue.

"Don't get me anything, kiddo.  Just you is fine."

Chad snorted, "Be serious."

David stopped and looked into Chad's face.  "I am.  Really."

Chad flushed slightly, then smiled.  "Okay, whatever you say, Dave."

"Ummm, I don't think I like that tone in your voice," David grinned.

"What tone?" Chad asked innocently, then began walking again.

"The tone that means you have something on your mind."

"Oh, that?  Nah, nothing's on my mind."

David snickered.  "I know better.  Just no surprises, okay?"

"Okay," Chad replied, then let go of David's hand as they approached the
edge of the woods.

Not convinced, David stopped again.  "No surprises, kiddo."

Chad grinned, "I love you."

"Quit changing the subject," David argued.

"I'm not.  You are."

David shook his head, exasperated.  "I love you too, ya goof."

"Would it be okay to stay over next weekend?" Chad asked as they walked
side-by-side out of the woods toward the house.

"I'll check my busy social schedule," David teased.  "But I'm sure I can
work you in."

"Good, Friday and Saturday?"

"Don't see why not, if it's okay with your mom and dad."

"Cool," Chad replied as they walked onto the back porch and into the
kitchen, where Matt and Karen were drinking coffee at the table.  "Can I go
over to Dave's this weekend?"

"You sure he wants you there?" Matt teased.  "He's only got a couple more
weeks to enjoy his summer vacation."

"Stop teasing the poor child, Matt," Karen laughed.  "As long as David
doesn't mind, Chad, it's okay with us."

"Well, the apartment needs a good cleaning.  Maybe he should stay the whole
weekend."

"Whatever," Chad snorted.

"I'll bring him home Sunday morning.  I've got some stuff I need to do that
afternoon."

"That's fine, David," Karen said.  "We'll talk some more about your idea
then."

David nodded, then draped his arm across Chad's shoulders, squeezing
briefly before letting go.  "Well, I guess I oughta get home.  Work
tomorrow."

"Okay, David, we'll drop the kid off about seven on Friday.  Is that okay?"

"Yeah, sounds good.  Gives me a chance to relax."

Mr Murray chuckled, "The calm before the storm."

"Something like that, anyway, I'll see you all later."

Chad followed David to the front door.  "See ya, thanks," he said quietly.

"Love ya, kiddo.  See you on Friday."

Chad nodded and closed the door behind him as he walked to the car.

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