Chance Encounter Part 5 By: Pent Ghelsburg
Disclaimer: The characters depicted in this work are purely fictional. Any resemblance to persons alive or dead is purely coincidental. They are the original and rightful intellectual property of their creators. I use them with permission and respect. This work involves micro macro content with underaged characters. You have been warned.
It had been a long but restful night for the two cubs. Neither Pent nor Xavier budged from where they were. Completely restful and at ease in one another's embrace. No sounds were shared between them except the soft and careful breathing from each of them. The only noise in the room was that coming from outside. Neither boy would remember their dreams from that night, and the sun rose early the next morning.
A renewed day began anew as the sun's fervent rays beamed through the window. Its warm embrace cast it on the two cubs who had not yet been roused from their slumber. Rubbing his eyes, the fox boy slowly came around. His body slowly moved off and away from the other boy, ever careful not to rouse the boy he loved. Looking over at him, he could see that Xavier was still sleeping soundly, and he didn't want to rouse him.
Quietly, he padded into the bathroom to take care of business. Trying to be quiet about it, the cub shut the door and did his thing. When he returned to the room, he found the chipmunk was still asleep. Deciding not to bother him just yet, the white furred boy came up with a plan to surprise him by making him breakfast in bed. The fox crept out of the room and headed back through the halls of his home. In his mind, he was already planning what to cook up.
Stepping into the kitchen, he was greeted by the gaze of the morning light. Closing the blinds just enough so that they didn't blind him. Pent grabbed some waffle mix and an iron to use for it. Pouring the batter inside, he plugged it in as he waited for it to fill up so he could close it. The batter inside sizzled and cooked as he grabbed some fruits and a press. Cutting the oranges with a knife, he squeezed enough juice from them so that each of the cubs could have enough juice.
Pent continued working as the waffle batter solidified into a more edible form. He could smell it wafting through the room and hoped the other boy wouldn't notice before he was done. Fortunately, it didn't take him much longer to finish. Popping out two waffles from the iron and taking a few of slices of orange for them to eat. After putting some syrup on it, he brought a single plate and a glass with him back into his room.
He found Xavier now just rising out of bed. Groggily, the brown furred boy rubbed his eyes of the crust that had formed overnight. The rodent was a bit surprised to find the other half of the bed vacant, but he wasn't left wondering long.
"Morning, I made you breakfast in bed." The fox cub said as he brought the plate and glass over.
The chipmunk couldn't help but smile at the other boy. "That was nice of you. Thanks, foxy."
Sitting down on the side of the bed, Pent handed over the dish and cup to the other cub. Xavier was already pretty hungry and could smell the food. Holding it for him, the fox acted as his makeshift tray. Eagerly, the brown furred boy gobbled up the meal but didn't rush through it. He more than easily cleared the plate but found himself satisfied once the food was gone.
"What about you?" Xavier asked as he wasn't sure if his boyfriend had eaten yet.
The white furred boy slowly stood up and withdrew the plate with utensils on it. "My food is in the kitchen. I just wanted to do something nice."
Xavier stretched after the other boy had taken the food from him. Finally shifting himself out of the covers, he slowly eased to the edge of his body. The soreness in his form was still present, but he managed to ignore the discomfort. Slowly, he straightened himself up, standing right next to the other boy. The cub's eye fell just across the fox boy's shoulder. A smile crept across his face as he realized he'd grown again.
"Wow…you had quite the little growth spurt overnight, Xae." Pent couldn't believe how well his treatment was working for the other boy.
The smaller cub playfully shoved him. "Better watch out…I might catch up soon, foxy."
"Well, yeah, that was the idea." The fox smiled at him.
The rodent couldn't help but laugh. "I know, I was just trying to be funny."
The fox looked over his boyfriend again. There was no question that he had gotten bigger. The clothing Xavier had borrowed from his. Brother was fitting him much better now. It was only slightly too big for him, but it was nowhere near as baggy as it was before. Pent's stomach growled, reminding him that he hadn't eaten yet. The fox started to walk off with his boyfriend just behind him, heading back through the hall.
Stepping back into the kitchen, the fox disposed of the plate and silverware that the other boy had used in bed. Xavier moved to the side of him as he noticed the food his boyfriend had left on the counter. Deciding to heat the waffle, he stuffed it into the microwave after moving the sliced orange pieces from the plate.
"You didn't have to do that." Pent said as he heard the familiar beeping from the buttons on the machine.
The chipmunk shook his head. "Don't be silly. I don't want your food to be cold."
The microwave didn't take long to finish heating the waffle. Sounding off just before the smaller cub retrieved the plate from the device. Serving the orange slices back on the plate, he turned over to the white furred boy.
"No more chores, foxy. Sit down and relax, and let me take care of things for once." The brown furred boy wanted to return the favor.
Pent was about to speak, but before he did, the chipmunk slid over and carefully placed his finger over the other boy's maw.
"No buts, Pent. Please sit down." The chipmunk knew his boyfriend well enough to predict that he would protest.
Finally, the bigger boy took a seat at the table, watching as the other boy doused it in some syrup. It was far more than he would have put on it, but he decided not to say anything about it. Before long, Xavier served up his reheated food. Not hesitating, the fox boy dug in without delay. It wasn't quite as good as it would have been hot off the waffle iron, but it still hit the spot. Pent especially savored the rich flavor of pure syrup despite being a bit sweet for his liking.
"Thanks, Xae." The fox cub said in a somewhat muffled tone, as his maw had a small bite inside it.
Sitting alongside the other boy, the rodent smiled. "Of course. It's the least I can do after you made me breakfast in bed."
It didn't take long for the white furred boy to finish his meal. He was hungry, and it hit the spot. Just as the bigger boy was about to get up, the chipmunk stopped him with a careful blocking of his movement.
"Nuh-uh. I'm gonna clean up. You've done enough for me the last few days with my little issue." Xavier picked up his plate and cup to bring them to the kitchen sink.
Pent didn't complain as he was more than happy to let the other cub have his way. "What did you wanna do today?"
"Well, there are no games today, and we went to the park and swam yesterday. How about we check out the new theme park that opened downtown?" The rodent had heard his parents talking about it.
The bigger boy's ears perked up at the thought of it. "Sure, that sounds fun."
Waiting for his boyfriend to finish, Pent stayed close behind him but didn't help since Xavier had insisted on doing it himself. The rodent finished cleaning up the dishes, doing his as well before placing them on the drying rack. Turning around, he nodded to the other boy who joined him in walking out of the kitchen. Joining hands, they returned to the fox boy's room, where the bigger cub shuffled through his stuff to find something for both of them to wear.
Xavier waited for him to hand him something. Once again, he was handed stuff from the fox's brother. A simple graphic t-shirt, socks, jean shorts, and Xavier's socks since the foxes were longer by design. Pent figured it would be the least conspicuous thing to take, even if his brother didn't pay attention much. After all, he didn't want Samaliel to ask questions about it. The chipmunk disrobed himself of the pajamas, tossing them over to the hamper where the fox family kept their dirty stuff.
Not bothering to look at his boyfriend changing, Pent changed into his street clothes as well. A short-sleeved garment, nylon shorts, and longer socks to accommodate his digit-grade paws. Both cubs changed in front of each other, not thinking much of it as they had done it plenty of times before. Straightening up his shirt and buckling the button on his pants, Xavier looked over towards the other cub.
"You ready, foxy?" The chipmunk said with a smile on his face.
Pent turned to him and nodded. "Yeah, you can borrow my brother's shoes if yours don't fit."
He hadn't thought much about it, but it didn't matter. The chipmunk wanted to go to the theme park, and what shoes he wore made no difference to him. Both cubs made their way out of the room and back through the halls. Stepping into the living room, they stopped by the front door as both of them put on their shoes. Xavier slipped his own on but found they were a bit too roomy to wear, so he swapped to a smaller pair worn by the fox cubs' younger brother.
"All set?" The bigger boy sat as he opened the door next to him.
Nodding, the brown furred boy said nothing as he shuffled out of the door.
They headed downstairs after locking the door behind them to the area where they had previously stashed their bikes. The sun beamed down upon them through cloud coverage above. It was a warm day, but a light breeze carried through the area as they unlocked their bikes. Each cub pulled it out from the rack, sliding it away so that they could get on it. Xavier was glad that he didn't have to rely on his boyfriend for transportation anymore.
Stepping onto the bike, Xavier found his seat was a tad too high, so he knocked it down a single peg. He looked over to the other cub, nodding that he was ready. Both cubs pedalled off into the distance with the smaller cub taking a small lead. The chipmunks mother had pointed out the area to him in the past a few times, and had even suggested going there, so he was familiar with where it was located.
Both cubs pedalled alongside one another with not much distance between them. Xavier was already starting to feel warm again as the sun pounded down upon him. They hadn't been pedalling long, but the rodent was trying to kick the balminess in his form. Before long, his body began to buzz with that now vaguely familiar tingling sensation. Covering his maw, he let out a much more audible hiccup.
"Got the hiccups?" The fox cub said without looking over at the other boy.
Stammering a bit, Xavier responded. "Uh…yeah."
The chipmunk's body lengthened ever so slightly as his limbs extended a bit further. His knees now stretched over a bit since he'd lowered the seat a bit earlier. He even had to bend his arms a bit more than he had just moments ago. Not quite uncomfortable, but he felt the sudden shift in his body all the same. Still, the feeling didn't last long before it dissipated, and he pushed it to the back of his mind. Ever unaware of what was going on within his body.
It took them a while to get to the theme park Xavier had mentioned earlier. It was on the other side of town, and even going through the back alleys and side streets didn't make the ride much shorter. A little over an hour later, they could see the theme park in the distance. The faint sounds of yelling, screaming, and various other hoots and hollers could be heard in the distance. Just on the horizon, they could see some of the larger rides in the park.
As they neared it, they had to pass through the parking area. Much of the parking had filled as it was already later in the morning, and this particular zone was the closest one to the park. Just in front of them, they could see the sign in front of the place. Carved into an old, tarnished wood sign, they could see the name of it, "Old Town." Underneath the sign, a few furs were standing, taking pictures by a cutout nearby.
Pent and Xavier proceeded right past it, going closer toward the entrance to the theme park. Just beyond it where the ticket booths, entrance stations, and security stations. Taking their bikes over to the rack, both cubs came to a stop once they were close enough. Scooting their bikes into the receptacles before chaining each of them up. Each boy took a seat on a nearby ledge to catch their breath, allowing themselves to cool down.
Slowly, the chipmunk stood up. His body was feeling achy and sore again. The clothing he had borrowed from Pent's brother was now much more snug on his body. Now looking too small on him. As the fox looked up at him from his seat, it wasn't hard to notice.
"Did you…grow again?" The white furred boy couldn't help but ask as he picked himself up.
The chipmunk rubbed the back of his head. "I think so?"
Pent stood up right next to the other cub. Looking at him, the fox's eyes could no longer see over his head. Xavier was now much closer to his own height, perhaps even just short of what they considered normal. The fox thought about it a moment. He had tapered the medication to stop around Xavier's original height. The chipmunk had very much reached this point, but what if it didn't stop? What would they do?
"Is something wrong, foxy?" The rodent tried to stretch the shirt he'd borrowed a bit to make it more comfortable on his body.
The bigger boy shook his head. "Well, no, but what if you keep growing?"
"Oh, stop worrying about it. What's the worst that can happen?" Xavier swung his arm around the other boy.
Pent forced a smile. "I guess you're right."
The brown furred cub could still tell his boyfriend was bothered by it. "Let's just enjoy ourselves. We can worry about it later."
Thinking about it a moment more, the fox boy smiled and nodded. Joining hands, they made their way toward the entrance of the park. Xavier felt a bit awkward as he walked since the shoes he was now wearing were a bit too small for him. He knew he didn't have any choice in the matter, so he decided he had to put up with it. Casually, they made their way up to the ticket booth as they proceeded to the line just outside it.
Waiting at the ticket booth didn't take nearly as long as they thought it might. Each of them paid their entry fee and was given a ticket. Walking through security and the front gates, they got through pretty quickly since neither of them had bags. Before long, they were inside and looked around for a map of where they might go. Despite having heard of the place and gone by it, Xavier wasn't sure what rides would be there.
A map was situated on a medium-sized wooden placard. The map had been digitally printed onto it and framed to protect it from any inclement weather. On the sides of it, the usual warnings about the more extreme rides, but neither cub cared about such things. Underneath the map was a full list of rides, attractions, restaurants, rest stops, and water stations. It seemed the place had been designed in a circle so everything could be easily reached.
"Looks like there are only a few roller coasters. Wanna hit those first or last?" The chipmunk wanted his boyfriend to decide.
The white furred boy shrugged his shoulders. "How about both? We do one now and save one for the end."
Xavier nodded and offered his hand to the other cub. Making their way down the left path, they trekked down to the cobblestone streets. A few people were dressed up in older outfits resembling the frontier, taking pictures with some of the younger patrons and their parents. Neither cub paid them any mind as they weren't interested in it. Continuing down the winding street, it took them past several smaller rides.
Eventually, they arrived at the smaller roller coaster. Looking in front of them, they could see it was a wooden one and seemed older. Yet that did not deter them as they proceeded into the line. A single ride monitor stood at the front, but bothered neither boy as they were taller than the minimum height required for it. They weaved their way through the wooden fences until they came to a crowd of people and had to wait.
The line wasn't very long, but unfortunately for the two cubs, the ride had only been designed with two carts. As such, the load time was long and the line moved rather slowly. Both boys began to talk about nothing specific, passing the time, and enjoying one another's company. Eventually, they found their way up front. Several wooden railways led up to the cart itself. Just within the waiting area were several ride operators wearing plaid shirts and suspenders.
Xavier and Pent were now next in line. In front of them, they could see the cart. The thing had been designed with purposely warped wood designs into its siding. Even the loading bay had a similar design to the cart it contained. The thing's name, "Twisted Sisters," was brazenly engraved into it, but it was barely legible. Despite the thing's age, the design was easily distinguishable except for the name itself. It wasn't much longer before they were guided into the cart, with each of them fitting in the same row.
Snapping sounds could be heard as the lap bars buckled into place. It had no chest harness as the ride wasn't quite fast or extreme enough to need it. Several thumbs up were given among the members of the staff as a green light showed.
"All clear." A voice could be heard over the intercom.
There was a singular loud pop as the ride lurched forward along the track. The sound of the chains clinking sounded as the thing slowly began to creep upward up the first incline. Both cubs looked at each other with a soft smile. The blazing hot sun peered down upon them, causing them to squint a bit, but still wanting to keep their eyes open so they could see what was going on. Several moments passed as the cart crept higher and higher.
Reaching the pinnacle, the thing stopped as the catch at its peak stopped the chain in its tracks. Allowing the boys to get a quick look around the park. But this momentary respite lasted only several seconds before the ride raced forward down the first drop. Several meters of pure adrenaline as the two boys caught a few seconds of air time. Finally, swiveling down across a few swerving turns, into the enclosed area of the ride.
Some amount of darkness surrounded them, with only the small slits of sunlight peering through the wooden slats of the covering. The echoes of the rides and other patrons screaming echoed through the chamber. Back and forth the thing turned, sending both boys popping against one another. Soon emerging from the darkness, they found themselves climbing once again before another chain slowed their forward motion.
Not quite going as high as the first ramp up, they were taken to another pinnacle where they dropped again. This time into a swirl of spins around and around into the belly of Twister. The bellowed sounds of wind and swishing of wood passed by them as they dove deeper and deeper. Plateauing out before the ride turned back around, hitting back in reverse all in one rather abrupt stop.
The ride suddenly went in reverse as the ramp behind them dropped to reveal the entryway back into the loading bay. The whole experience lasted no more than a few minutes, but was an adrenaline rush all the same. Both cubs had big smiles on their faces as they waited for the cart to bring them back into the loading bay. Once it did, the lap bars became unlocked, and they were able to free themselves from the confines of the ride's restraint.
Xavier and Pent proceeded out of the exit through a thin corridor. The breezeway leading towards the exit was enclosed in the same style of wood as the ride, with the occasional arrows indicating the way patrons should go. Eventually, they were fed into a shop where it was much cooler. They could see a few fans circulating in the area, and other people were shopping for trinkets. The things the place sold were your typical touristy flavors with very little variety between its shirts and other apparel.
Just beyond it, they were presented with a large row of monitors. Behind a small desk, a young woman manned the photo station. On the screens before them were the previews of the photos taken during the ride. Neither cub had even noticed the flash, so they were surprised to find it there. Still, they couldn't help but stop to look. Searching for their picture and checking it out before moving on their way.
On their way out from the photo area, both cubs stopped by the water fountain just outside it. Taking a quick moment to wet their whistle. It was a warm day, and already their fur was baked hotter just from standing in the line, even despite there being an overhang. Pressing forward, they made their way back to the roundabout that circled the entire park. At the center of it, large, freshly cut bushes and trees had been trimmed back, and one of them had been shaped in the fashion of the park's mascot.
In front of the mascot-shaped tree, a few of the patrons were taking pictures. Neither boy paid much attention to it as they joined hands and continued along the perimeter of the park. Just beyond the boundaries of the roller coaster, they could see what appeared to be a flume ride. The sounds of water splashing could be faintly heard in the distance, and the backside of it was clearly in view.
"Wanna get wet, foxy?" The rodent asked with a sly grin on his face.
The bigger boy nodded. "Totally."
They continued along the path until they wove around to the front side of the flume. Much like the coaster, the ride had been fashioned in the style of warped and aged wood. A torn-up old sign reading "Buzzsaw Bay" hung over the top with a purposely tilted angle to it. Proceeding to the entrance, they made their way into the rows of fences that led toward the line. Unlike the roller coaster, this ride has a few decorations along the way.
Several old machines lined the way, each of them beat up and tattered with some graffiti sprayed on them. A large water tower spouted overhead, and a constant drip of water trickled down from it. A few saw tables were lined up with cut wood and fake work tools lying about. Each of them had been fastened to the location, which couldn't be taken or moved except by park personnel. Eventually, both cubs found their way to the line of other fur.
Now waiting in line, the two boys conversed about nothing specific. Xavier leaned back against one of the barricades. The warm sun from above baked down upon his body, but in that moment, he was feeling warmer than usual. Yet he ignored it as he continued to joke around with the boy he loved. That balmy sensation continued to rise within him as he wiped his left paw over his forehead to wipe away a few beads of sweat.
Pent turned for a moment as the line moved forward just a tad. The rodent hesitated a moment, and that all too familiar tingling sensation began to stir inside his body. Itching himself slightly, the rodent let out a soft hiccup. His body began to lengthen and grow ever so slightly. As he stepped forward, he watched the back of the fox boy's head drop suddenly. Almost as if he watched himself grow before the strange feelings went away after a few seconds.
Xavier said nothing despite being all too aware of what had just happened to him. Fortunately, no one around him had paid close enough attention to him to notice. As he stepped closer to the fox boy, he playfully tapped the now smaller boy's shoulder. The chipmunk couldn't wait to see his boyfriend's reaction. Slowly, the white furred boy turned around, and when he did, a look of dumbfounded shock took over his face, and he tilted his eyes to look up slightly at the now obviously taller rodent.
"Did you just…?" The fox couldn't help but ask, but didn't mention the word to not attract any unwanted attention to it.
The brown furred boy softly nodded. "Uh…huh. How's it feel to be smaller, foxy?
"Shh…Xae. I don't want anyone to hear you." Pent wasn't sure how people would react if they had discovered what had just happened.
The bigger boy poked the other cub's nose. "Oh, relax. No one is even paying attention. Just enjoy yourself and let go for once, Pent."
"But...." The white furred cub was interrupted by the other boy touching his lips.
The chipmunk shook his head. "No butts. Don't worry about it so much, foxy. Just have fun." Xavier put his arm around him to pull him closer.
The two cubs moved forward again as the line got ever closer to the entrance. Xavier fidgeted a bit now as the clothing he had borrowed from Pent's brother was now a very tight fit on him. The shirt stretched against his larger form, and the denim shorts clung to his body. The rodent's feet were starting to hurt as they were now being pushed against the toes of his shoes. Fortunately for him, it wasn't much longer until they were at the front of the line.
In the loading bay, they could see things were moving a bit faster than the roller coaster. One of the ride attendants gave a quick look over at Xavier, who looked much too big for the clothing he was wearing. On the side of the ride, the two boys could see shoe racks. It was apparent that the ride recommended the removal of footwear before getting on. Already, the bigger boy was sliding himself out of his borrowed shoes, ever eager to get them off.
Soon, they were ushered into the middle seat of the ride. Like the coaster, the flume had only a lap bar. Pent took off his shoes and socks once they were close enough and handed both boys stuff to one of the ride attendants. A much shorter ride check ensured with the same procedure being followed after the familiar snap of the lap bar. Both cubs were locked in and already looking forward to the ride.
The all clear was given over the intercom as they passed from the loading bay and through the corridor leading out. The makeshift log gave several jerks as it caught onto the chain that took it up its first incline. Both cub's bodies plastered against the seat as they didn't bother to hang on tight just yet. The flume continued to climb up the incline until it finally softly dropped into an enclosed area.
Xavier and Pent looked around the place. Just within were a few animatronics singing an old Irish Jig. The old robots moved around well enough, but occasionally a squeak could be heard that took away from the immersion. Behind the animatronics was a hand-painted backdrop, supposed to resemble the woodlands. Just in front of it, a few well-placed trees were placed around, though none of them were real.
They were soon fed out of the first building and back into the open. On both sides of the flume, brightly colored warning signs were placarded for all to see. Looking over at the fox boy, Xavier gave him a soft grin. Each of them grabbed a hold of the lap bar, fully expecting that some form of drop was coming soon. The water continued to float them further as the log waded back and forth between the bumpers.
Soon they found themselves inside another enclosure. Within the sounds of sawing could be heard. The somewhat familiar backdrop that was drawn for them moments ago was now redrawn in the fashion of a scarred landscape. The fake trees were replaced by stumps instead. No animatronics here…only vacant land and the distant sound of destruction represented by the saws. The log ride fed them through the harrowed area before finally stopping for a moment as it released them back in the open.
All at once, the log ride rushed forward, catapulting them off the edge and down the biggest drop the ride had to offer. Neither cub was quick enough to put up their arms before a plume of water exploded around them. Fully soaking everyone in the ride as the wave crashed atop the flume. Slowing down a bit, the ride continued as it fed them through a few more enclosed areas that focused on much happier backdrops. Even the animatronics had come back to a more boisterous display.
The ride came to a stop shortly after a rather upbeat and silly musical number. A bear on a banjo bade them farewell and even thanked them for their help. Soon, the log flume came to a stop at the same place where they had pushed off. Unlocking the lap bars now released so they could get out. Xavier pushed himself out of the seat before offering a helping paw to the other cub. Chuckling at him, the fox cub couldn't help but think he looked ridiculous in the now-soaked, too-small clothing he'd borrowed.
"What's so funny?" The chipmunk asked as he grabbed both of their shoes from the rack where they were stored.
The smaller cub shrugged. "You are. That was fun."
"Yeah, it was. It helped with the heat for sure. We'll have to ride again before we leave." Xavier enjoyed the feeling of the cold water against his fur and skin.
Xavier handed the fox his shoes and socks before the two cubs continued on their way. Neither of them bothered to put their shoes back on since they were soaked wet. Proceeding out through the exit, they soon found themselves in another gift shop. They looked around but found no indication that there had been another camera set up, but it didn't seem to be the case. Passing through it, they made their way through the shop and back into the main park perimeter.
Taking the lead, the rodent offered his paw to the smaller boy, who was all too glad to take it. Pent didn't know what his intent was, but he wasn't about to question the boy he loved. A smirk crept across the chipmunk's face as he spotted a vendor across from the log flume. The vendor was selling some silly string, and he wanted to buy some. Reaching into his back pocket, the chipmunk found his wallet soaked but took out a few bucks all the same.
Xavier bought two cans of the stuff and offered one to the other cub. Popping off the top, he quickly squirted the other boy.
"Beat it, cubbies." The vendor yelled at them and shooed them away.
The rodent gave her a quick scowl as he pulled his boyfriend away to a more secluded area. Nearby, a few misters sprayed some cooler water. Letting go of the fox cub, the chipmunk once again started spraying his boyfriend with the silly string. The fox retaliated with his own pushing down of the knob, but his own can seemed to be a dud as the spray fell flat after briefly jetting out from the nozzle. Xavier smirked at the other boy after having lathered the boy in the neon green silly string, which now clung to his fur and clothes.
"Got'cha." The chipmunk said before putting it away and slinging his arm around the other cub.
The fox smiled at him, not seeming to mind the little joke. Not being sour at all about the fact that the can he'd been given was defective. Both of them took a seat for a moment as the smaller boy finally slipped his socks and shoes back on. Briefly, he looked back over at Xavier, who had leaned back a bit to allow the warmth to absorb into his still-wet fur.
"Not gonna put the shoes back on?" Pent asked before leaning into the boy he loved.
The rodent shook his head as he slung them over his shoulder.. "Nah, they don't fit anymore."
"That makes sense. You have gotten pretty big. What if you keep growing?" The white furred boy still had the lingering concern at the back of his mind.
Xavier playfully pulled the other cub under his arm and gave him a noogie. "Oh, hush, foxy. We're not here to worry about that. Promise me you'll stop worrying about it, okay? I promise nothing bad will happen…even if I do grow again."
"Alright, Xae. I promise." The fox cub gently closed his eyes, enjoying being close to the other boy.
The chipmunk leaned back into him. "That's my favorite foxy. What do you want to ride next?"
"Whatever is keen. We should probably get lunch after. It's already the afternoon." Pent noticed a clock nearby that indicated this.
The bigger cub nodded. "Yeah, that sounds good. Let's just go on whatever is closest, then we can grab a bite."
Joining hands again, they got up before getting underway. Walking through two of the misters, the light spray cooled down their warm bodies a bit, but didn't make too much of a difference since they were still soaked. Continuing past the mister area, they moved further down the curved path, just beyond to an area where a few animatronic dinosaurs had been set up. The Bronsarus' neck was the only part of it that moved anywhere, and it creaked as it swayed back and forth.
They soon found themselves in a small split-off that dropped them into a more enclosed area. Several game offerings lay about in a circular area, each with different prizes and price points. Vendors were trying to promote the different games in an effort to get furs to spend their money there. Pent briefly looked around for something that his boyfriend would like. Most of the prizes seemed to appeal to younger cubs, but there was one stand that stood out to him.
"Come on, Xae. I wanna win a prize." The white furred boy stopped short of saying who it was for.
Tugging on his boyfriend, the fox cub led him over to the stall in question. It was one of those games where the goal was to loop rings around bottle necks. Each of the bottles had been lubricated with grease along the lips to make it harder. Of course, the vendors never let on to this ruse, despite it being somewhat known. Pent and Xavier pushed into the little stall as the turtle inside greeted them with a hearty smile.
"Allo, cubbies. Wantin' to play? It's 2 loonies for a try or 5 for three tries. What tickles your fancy?" The turtle gave them a sly grin as if he expected them to fall for the larger allowance.
Pent reached into his pocket and pulled four coins. "Just two tries. That's all I need."
"Oh, quite the confident one are ya? Well, I'll be. Suit yourself, boy." The man took the money from the boy before handing him two small rings."
The bigger cub whispered into his ears. "Why don't you just give him another one for the extra ring? It's a better deal."
"I don't need three rings. Watch, Xae." The fox was confident in his knowledge of physics that he could figure out what he needed to do in just two throws.
The chipmunk arched his eyebrow at the other boy but decided to let it go. He knew the fox was hard to convince once he was set in his ways. Stepping to the side, he allowed the smaller boy to take the spot closest to the stand. Placing one ring on the wooden platform, Pent threw another one casually toward one of the bottles. The thing swiveled around the neck but fell short of even hitting the top.
"You didn't even hit the top, foxy." Xavier contested his boyfriend's plan even if he didn't know it.
Pent said nothing as his mind was fully focused on the task at hand. In his mind, he had counted the number of seconds it took for the ring to go from the neck to the floor. It didn't slide cleanly, and it was evident the thing had been lubricated with something. Running a quick calculation, he determined what he thought would be the correct force needed to land a clean throw on the top, just enough to get it over the edge.
Picking up the other ring, he spun it twice in his fingers before throwing it. The confident turtle within the stall watched with his usual overconfidence. The fox boy remained calm and collected as the little ring neared the bottle. Landing right on top of it and sliding down the neck with ease. The turtle couldn't believe the cub had accomplished it in only two tries. His face became disgruntled as he carried himself over back toward where the fox cub was.
"Well then, I guess ya won. What will ya have, twerp?" The turtle put his arms to his side dismissively.
The fox pointed at one of the Pokémon plushes. "That one, please."
The man collected the medium-sized Chespin toy before handing it over to him. Still ever sour about it, he grunted and turned away. Xavier had a look of shock about him. The fact that his boyfriend had managed to pull it off with such ease had astounded him.
"How did you…?" The rodent couldn't help but ask.
The smaller boy offered the plush to his boyfriend. "It was a simple matter of a physics calculation. Grease or not, the carnies can't defy Newton's laws of motion."
"Haha…of course. Is that for me?" Xavier slowly took the toy from the other cub.
The smaller cub nodded. "Yeah, I thought you would like it. It's the only reason I wanted to play."
"Thanks, foxy. I love it." The chipmunk reached around to hug his boyfriend tightly.
The white furred boy hugged him back. "Let's go grab something to eat, then we can hit some more rides."
Padding back the way they came, they walked around until they found a building that had been constructed in the center of the park. So far, it was the largest building they had seen. In front of the building, a singular sign indicated that it was a food hall. Both cubs made their way inside, greeted by a cooler interior that was ventilated by a few fans that had been situated around. Near the back of it, a small line flowed into a serving station.
Both cubs proceeded back into it, heading towards the line. They could smell the food already, resembling the aroma of melted cheese from pizza, pasta, and calzones. Xavier was standing casually behind his boyfriend, fiddling a bit with the small Chespin plush the other boy had given him. It was a small token to be sure, but meaningful all the same. Touching the fabric of it and flicking it with his finger as he passed the time in the line.
His body was starting to feel warm again; his sudden fit with boredom made him that much more aware of it. Rubbing his stomach for a moment, that balmy feeling continued to stir within him. The line urged forward as he slowly moved forward, his body began to tickle from the now all too familiar tingling sensation. The rodent's body slowly began to grow as his limbs lengthened ever so slightly, his eyes tracked ever higher up the back of Pent's head until he could clearly see over it.
"Bigger…hehe…" He said in a soft tone loud enough that the fox boy couldn't hear him.
The clothing that the boy was wearing now strained against his larger form. A small tear already streamed along the backside of his shirt. The button of his pants finally gave way, popping off with the zipper apart ever so slightly. Yet no concern dawned in his mind as the cub slowly reached forward to poke his boyfriend from behind. The only thing he cared about was seeing the other boy's face when he realized it.
Slowly, Pent turned around as the rodent lightly touched him. The fox boy's face looked aghast as he gazed slightly upward to the obviously bigger cub before him. There was no doubt Xavier had grown again.
"Xae…you…" The white furred boy felt his lips being touched by the bigger cub again.
The bigger cub hushed him. "You promised you wouldn't worry about it, foxy."
"But…" Pent tried to protest, but the chipmunk wouldn't let him talk.
Xavier shook his head. "No butts, Pent. I just want you to let go and have fun."
"Fine…" The fox boy finally gave in despite his inner concerns about the issue.
The rodent ruffled his boyfriend's fur. "Good little fox."
"I'm not little. You're just big." Pent folded his arms a bit defensively.
The chipmunk pointed in front of them, indicating that the line had moved. A few people behind them were complaining, and some of them even stared at the bigger cub. His borrowed clothes obviously no longer fit him, and he looked a bit silly in them. Yet, none of them said anything. The two cubs proceeded to the front of the line. The server behind it gave the big chipmunk boy a brief stare before asking what they wanted.
Both boys picked out what they wanted from the trays and were served each meal. Proceeding down the line until they both had to pay. The cashier gave a quick look over the oversized chipmunk cub. Xavier couldn't help but stick his tongue out at them, but didn't let it bother him too much. He always tried not to let what he believed strangers thought of him get to him, even if it sometimes did.
Proceeding over toward the tables, the two boys found an open spot near the end of one. Xavier picked it out since he knew his boyfriend preferred to be away from crowds when possible. It wasn't that it scared the other boy, but Pent was just more comfortable with it. Placing the shoes and plush on the bench, the rodent tried to pull his shirt a bit. Ripping it a bit more in the process. As Pent sat down next to the chipmunk, he felt a bit weird about it. The rodent's shoulder was now above his own. Being the smaller one wasn't what he was used to.
The chipmunk boy fidgeted a bit. It was the first time all day they had stopped to take a load off. The faint soreness in his body became much more apparent now that they were at rest. Stretching a bit, he tried to rid his limbs of the stiffness. Doing so a few times before his boyfriend gave him a curious look. He said nothing, not wanting to alarm Pent about his inner battle. Not knowing this, the other boy suspected nothing.
In his mind, there was still that lingering concern. Still worried that Xavier would keep growing bigger. He hadn't shown any signs of slowing down and didn't even seem to be worried about it. It was almost as if part of him was enjoying it. Although the fox cub was already scheming in his mind, planning all of the possible solutions that could work and return his boyfriend to normal. Even if he believed his most recent one to be the cause of the situation, doubt continued to fill his mind.
Yet, what the fox boy did not know was that this had not been caused by his own error or miscalculation. Rather, it was his boyfriend's desire to speed things up. Xavier's body's reaction to the chance encounter with that very same solution that was now coursing through his young form. Regardless, steadfast as ever, the fox convinced himself that he would solve the problem. That is…so long as his boyfriend went along with whatever plan he cooked up. But for now…that problem would have to wait as he pushed it to the back of his mind.
