The Temple of Anubis theme song blared throughout Cobalts bedroom announcing that it was time to wake up, Cobalt shut the alarm off and sleepily rolled out of bed to yet another uneventful day, or so he thought. At five AM on a August Sunday he was the only one awake, Cobalt opened his window and felt the cool washington air hit his face like a backhand fogging up his glasses from the temperature difference. Closing the window Cobalt headed downstairs quietly as to not wake his younger brother or parents, Cobalt knew they all liked to sleep in which made him the odd one out on that matter. Cobalt began his morning by starting the coffee maker and doing his regular stretches but before he could begin his stretches he heard someone coming down the stairs, he turned to see his father slowly making his way down the stairs. “Dad? What are you doing up so early?” Cobalt said to his father in a surprised tone. *Yawn* “Cobalt the glory of working in computer software is I get to choose when I go to work.” His father said to him sarcastically. “Umm...okay? That's great dad but if that's the case then why are you awake now? Cobalt asked with a puzzled look on his face. “You know how I travel a lot for business meetings? “So you have a meeting today?” “No but you have the right idea, I have a meeting two weeks from saturday… in iceland and as you know your mother has always wanted to go.” “So you're bringing me too right? And Harlow? Harlow, Cobalts six year old brother never had been a fan of flying and coupled with his bedwetting issues he would have to bring his Goodnites with him. “ha ha...No. you’re mother wants to sight see while we are there so we will be leaving in a short while. “What??? Today? You're kidding me, don’t trips like this take time to plan? “Oh we have been planning this for a little while, we just thought that we would surprise you and your brother, that also reminds me, one of my co-workers is coming as well, you know Harlow’s friend Alex right? “I know Alex yes, but what does he have to do with anything?” “Well you see Harlow and Alex are such good friends we thought that they could have a sort of super sleepover, while we are on our trip, and-” “And leave me to watch over them while you four party in iceland…” “Oh don’t be so depressed, it's not like you had anything else going on, think of it as a summer job. Cobalt didn't have anything to do for the next few weeks and getting some cash wouldn't be bad for him but he cannot believe he is missing a trip like this. “And i'm upping your spending limit for the time being.” “Now that is some good news, so what now?” “Well I would like for you to come and help with move suitcases to the car” “Wait you’re leaving now? What about Alex how is he getting here?” “Yes we would like to get on the road early, I know this may be a bit sudden to you and i'm sorry for that so i'll add some extra money to your account when we get to the airport. Oh and as for Alex, you’ll be picking him up at around 9:30, his parents told me that he was awake past his bedtime so he’ll be sleeping for a little extra time. You remember the way to his house right?” Cobalts mind raced as he kept hearing that he would get money for this, and its not even a big deal!, all the possibilities of what he could buy or should he save his money? He was knocked out of his trance when his father asked a second time if he remembered the way. “Huh oh yeah I'm pretty sure I remember how to get there and if i forget i'll just look it up on my phone” Cobalt helped his parents load their suitcases onto into the car, it didn't take long however because his parents tend to pack light even for long trips. Once the bags had been loaded his parents made a beeline for the car, Cobalt couldn't blame them though, two boys can be a hassle, even Cobalt could agree. Everything was packed up tight and his parents ready to leave. “Thanks for the help Cobalt” Cobalts Tail swished side to side from gratitude, his mother notices this and laughs telling him once again to have a good time and to remember to stay positive. He waved his paw at them as they left and sighed once the car rounded the corner and returned to his the kitchen where his coffee and cooled to a good drinking temperature. Cobalt thought about how he is supposed to go over to pick up Alex at 9:30 and asked himself why not just go pick him up now? What could be the harm. His dad told him that the back door would be unlocked for him so Cobalt decided he would go get him early. But before he would leave he headed upstairs to his brothers room, he knocked lightly a few times but no one answered so he went ahead and opened the door, it was dark inside but Cobalt could make out the small furry body of his brother sleeping on top of his blankets. Harlow went to sleep in matching baggy pajama pants and shirt on top of his Goodnites nighttime underwear, Cobalt being light hearted as he is would always joke with Harlow about them being diapers which would upset Harlow to a degree, but in the end it was all just brotherly fun. Cobalt walked closer and shown his phone light on Harlow’s back and placed a gentle paw on the back of his Goodnite and sure enough it was used, Cobalt pat his brothers fuzzy back and it felt cold, he considered waking him up then and there but then again it was very early for him so he covered him back up and decided to let him sleep a bit longer. “Alright I go left then down for a mile then right” Cobalt muttered to himself remembering the directions to Alex’s house. Cobalt pulled out of his driveway in his black Prius and began heading down to Alex’s house, all the while thinking to himself about how Harlow will keep his “secret” on such a long sleepover, he would have to tell Alex about it at some point. Cobalt’s phone buzzed and saw it was a text from his dad. “Hey Cobalt I forgot to mention to you that Alex’s parents left a note on the coffee table for you to read and Alex also has something to tell you, I don't know what it is but he knows what it is so have a good time -Dad-” “A note huh, wonder what it says” Cobalt thought to himself about if he needed to go to the grocery store for anything, nothing could come to mind aside from more Goodnites for Harlow but he didn't know how many he had left so he stopped thinking on it. After 15 minutes of driving he came to the neighborhood where Alex lived and he spotted the house and pulled into the empty driveway putting his car into park before exiting and heading around to the back of the house to the sliding glass door, to his expectation the door was unlocked, he entered the room and crept around the bottom floor as he had not been there in quite some time, soon he made his way to the living room where he found a piece of notebook paper on the coffee table just like his dad told him. Cobalt picked up the note and sat down in one of the chairs and began reading what Alex’s parents wanted to tell him via note. “Hello Cobalt, this is Alex’s mother writing this note to you to let you know ahead of time that Alex has a bedwetting problem so he uses Underjams, he has packed the last one so we left $20 with him to give to you to buy some more, he is pretty sensitive about this topic which is why I am giving you a heads up, thank you so much for understanding.” “They are more alike than I thought, even down to the subconscious.” Cobalt finished reading the note and wandered over to the staircase and began to climb them slowly, he didn't know which room was Alex’s room so Cobalt decided he would open each door until he got it right, the first door he came to was open and it appeared to be the master bedroom so he passed it and came to a door across from it, he quietly opened the door but it appeared to be a guest room so he moved to the last door at the end, Cobalt opened it and looked around the room until he spotted the small form of a pup bundled up in blankets in bed, Cobalt walked up to the bed and sat gently next to the pup and patted his back, Alex grunted and rolled over so Cobalt tried again. “Alex? Alex wake up” Cobalt whispered to him “Huh wha wh- who are you!? What are you doin in here??” Alex exclaimed staring at the wolf figure in the darkened room. “Calm down! Relax I’m Cobalt...Harlow’s older brother, I’m here to pick you up remember? Alex panted lightly for a second as he calmed down, Cobalt got up and turned on a light so that Alex could see him better. “See it's just me Alex, I didn't mean to startle you. Cobalt said in a reassuring tone. “Why are you here so early? Mommy told me you would be here at 9:30.” He said looking at his clock. “I am early aren't I, sorry about that but I really didn't have anything to do so I came early, is that okay? Cobalt asked. “Y- yeah” Alex responded nervously to Cobalt. “So Alex, Your parents told me about your um situation.” Alex was smart for a seven year old so he knew what Cobalt meant by “situation”, his ears drooped and he got out from under his blankets and sat on his bed, head down and he confirmed with Cobalt. “ *sigh* yea, I'm a bedwetter, I- I just can't hold it all night!” he said emotionally Cobalt was surprised at how he actually admitted to wetting the bed to someone he didn't know all that well, true his parents probably told him too but he was still only 7. “Hey buddy, nothing wrong with wetting the bed, lots of pups do” Alex’s ears rose a little, and his facial expression changed a little bit, Cobalt could see that he was cheering him up a little, Alex was always a positive and easy going pup after all. “Really? Daddy told me that not many pups did wet the bed.” “Well yeah lots do, that reminds me, Alex does anyone know that you wet the bed that's not me or your parents?” “No, I don't wanna let anyone know” “You haven't even told Harlow? How are you gonna keep it a secret on this sleepover? Its really long after all.” “No no, I’m to- to embarrassed to tell him” This is just what Cobalt hopped for, maybe he could convince Alex to reveal his bedwetting secret to Harlow and he would do the same seeing his best friend, it would be good for the both of them to be a little open about their situation, Cobalt would drop the topic for now but he could manifest a situation that works out for all of them. “Okay well are you fine with leaving early? Just because i'm already here?” Cobalt asked. “Okay lemme pack my PJ’s” Cobalt assumed he meant his cloths he currently had on and he was going to offer to leave the room while he got dressed but before he could say anything Alex started to strip down. “Whoa don't you want me to leave the room Alex?” Cobalt said quickly “It's okay i'll be fast!” Alex said Cobalt got up and leaned against the wall waiting for Alex to pack. Alex pulled out a small suitcase from under his bed and unzipped the top, he then reached up to the top shelf of his dresser and pulled out a single underjams and placed it in the bag followed by his baggy pajama shirt then he took off and then his pajama pants and placed them both into the bag and zipped it up again, this left him only in his wet Underjams, Alex sheepishly looked up at Cobalt and gave a shy smile before towing his bag over to the wall and then returning to the dresser to grab a shirt, pants, socks and underwear and placed them on the bed. “Hey Alex are you gonna take care of that yourself” Cobalt said gesturing to Alex’s wet Underjams. “Whadaya mean? Mommy would always tell me to clean myself up” Alex said, heavily blushing under his green fur. “Well I uh wasn't sure if you did it yourself or if you were used to your parents helping you. Cobalt said. Alex thought for a moment but answered “N-no i'll do it” “Okay do you want me to leave or look away?” Cobalt said with a smile. “I dunno, if you want to?” Alex said confused. Cobalt was curious how a pup would clean himself up as he had always changed Harlow himself, Cobalt wasn't sure why Harlow wanted to have Cobalt do it rather than he do it himself but he assumed it was because Harlow liked feeling someone else take care of him and Cobalt could kind of understand where he was coming from. He pretended not to look but out of the corner of his eye he could see Alex grab a package of baby wipes and paper towels from under the bed and place them on the bed, he then looked to see if Cobalt was watching but didn't think he was so he pulled the sticky tabs apart on each side of the Underjams and then gently set it on the floor and pulled some baby wipes and began wiping from front to back of his private area and on his backside as well until he has a small pile of dirty wipes and then dried himself with the paper towels. He quickly dressed himself in the cloths that he picked out. Alex then picked up the wet underjams by the sides and was about to place it in a covered trash bin but before he could drop it in Cobalt asked him a question. “Hey alex do you know how to fold those?” Cobalt said pointing at the wet Underjams. “No I just put them in like this” Alex said very shyly. “Here let me show you how to, it will help to keep the smell contained’ “Huh? What does that mean?” Alex said not understanding the meaning of “contained” “Just let me show you” Cobalt said walking to him and sitting on the floor. Cobalt asked alex to come sit by him and to bring the wet Underjams, Alex did what he was asked without question although Cobalt could see the hesitation written all over his face. Cobalt took the wet underjams and opened it up revealing the yellowish insides and explained to Alex to fold it up by gently rolling it up from the back and then use the sticky tabs to keep it closed, while Cobalt explained this he placed his paws on the back and demonstrated rolling it up. Cobalt felt the warm sogginess of the wet Underjams as he did this but it was nothing new for him. Alex looked amazed at this judging by his perked up pears and facial expression. “See now it keeps the inside on well the inside!” Cobalt said happily to Alex. “I never thought of that before! Thanks Cobalt!” Alex said smiling to Cobalt. “Are we ready to leave now?” Cobalt asked jokingly “Yah! I'm ready now” Alex said excitedly. Alex picked up the rolled up Underjams and tossed it into the trash can along with the wipes and paper towel and grabbed his backpack then Alex raced past Cobalt downstairs and sat down at the door at started lacing up his shoes, while Alex did this Cobalt made sure all the doors were locked and knowing that they were he opened the front door and went to his car Alex following close behind. They both entered the vehicle and buckled in, Cobalt began backing out of the driveway and started heading home. “So it will take us about 20 minutes to get home if you were curious Alex” Cobalt said trying to make conversation. “Okay, Hey Cobalt?” Alex asked curiously “Yeah Alex?” “So where do I sleep?” Alex asked “Oh at the house? I thought you would sleep with Harlow, his bed is pretty big, definitely big enough for the both of you.” Cobalt said “But he’ll find out that I wet the bed!” Alex said worryingly “That's what you have your Underjams for right?” Cobalt said slyly “N n no i mean he will know I wear them” Alex said “Well this is just my opinion but I think you should tell him, you two are best friends after all.” Alex didn't answer him and for the rest of the ride he was silent except for a few cute yawns here and there. Cobalt thought that he was thinking about it, Cobalt didn't blame him for it, especially if it's a sensitive topic. Once they neared home Cobalt checked his clock on his car to see how long he was gone for. “7:00 AM, huh so I was gone for about an hour” Cobalt said to himself “So Alex” Cobalt paused waiting for a response to know that Alex was paying attention. “Yes?” Alex said looking expectantly at the rearview mirror. “We are almost to the house and when we get there I need to do something upstairs and it might take me a little while so I am going to set you up with the TV while I'm up there, is that okay with you? “Where is Harlow? Can I play with him?” “He is still sleeping, he stayed up really late last night” “oh okay can I eat breakfast? I'm really hungry.” rubbing his belly. “Hmm, you know, don't worry about breakfast I have a surprise!” Cobalt said with a grin. “Really??” Alex said, ears perking up. “You will have to wait though” Cobalt said looking back at him with a smile. “Okay I will” Alex said wagging his tail. They soon came the Cobalt’s house and they exited the car heading towards the front door, once they entered Cobalt lead Alex over to the living room and gave him the remote to the TV after turning it on. “So any channel you want to go to just click the up or down buttons to get there alright?” “Okay where should my stuff go? Can I put it in your bedroom?” “Why not in Harlow’s room?” Alex shyly looked down, ears drooping “I don't want him to see my diaper…” “Huh? Oh you mean your Underjams? Yeah i understand, i'll bring it up to my room” “Yeah i mean that, thanks Cobalt” Cobalt headed upstairs and went to his bedroom to place Alex’s stuff next to his bed, then he closed his door and opened Harlow’s door and closed it behind him. He slid the curtains aside letting in some light, he then walked over to Harlow’s bed and saw that he had curled up in the fetal position but was still under his blankets. Cobalt thought his brother was adorable and especially cute in this position and Harlow hated when he called him cute but it was time to wake him up so Cobalt whispered to him trying to wake him up gently as he can be temperamental. “Harlow? Harlow wake up” Cobalt said quietly Harlow groaned and wiggled around slightly but didn't answer so Cobalt slightly shook him. “Harlow wake up it's morning.” “mmmmm...Are mommy and daddy gone??” Harlow softly answered still not opening his eyes. “Yeah they left a few hours ago, now get up you adorable little pup” Cobalt said with a grin trying to mess with him to hey would get up.” “Uh uh i'm sleeepy” Cobalt then took it to the next level by sticking his hand to Harlow’s belly and started tickling him, Harlow’s eyes shot open and he started giggling. “S- stop it *giggle* stopppp *haha*” “No way not until you get up” “No stop really *giggle*” “Harlow you’re wet, come to my room and let me change you already” Cobalt said “Can I sleep a little more? Pweees” “Come on Harlow Alex is downstairs hungry” “Alex is here??? Bu- bu- but momma said here would be at at 9:30!” “I went to get him early, Harlow, now if I absolutely must, i'll carry you to my room and you can sleep while I change you.” “Wha- what if he sees me??” “He won’t, relax Harlow hes watching TV” Harlow didn't like it but he was too tired to protest any more and sat up with his arms in the air waiting for Cobalt to pick him up. Cobalt kneeled and lifted him up letting Harlow wrap his arms around his neck to hold on, Cobalt supported him with a paw on his bottom, when he did this he heard the crinkle of Harlow’s Goodnite and felt the squish of the Goodnite against Harlow's fur. Cobalt peaked out of the door to make sure no one would see them, once he saw no one there he opened the door and went into his room with Harlow in his arms and set him down on his bed while he reached under his bed and pulled out the changing mat and baby wipes. Harlow let out a huge yawn and stretched his body out cracking his back in the process while he watched Cobalt prepare for one of Harlow’s favorite moment of each day, something Cobalt didn't know but before Cobalt looked at him he pretended to be asleep. Cobalt picked up Harlow and set him on the changing mat and opened the pack of wipes setting them next to Harlow. “Alright you know the drill, relax and i'll take care of it” Cobalt said smiling to his younger brother. Harlow did not answer him but complied and relaxed his muscles as Cobalt began by first pulling the sides of the Goodnite apart, Cobalt then pulled the front of the Goodnite away from Harlow and exposed him to the cool air. Harlow shivered at the sudden exposure but none the less he stayed still, Cobalt pulled a few wipes out and began wiping around his genital area and his inner thighs before tossing the dirty wipes. “Lift your legs” Cobalt said to Harlow “I know you're not asleep Harlow, just resting your eyes, after we’re done here how about I take you and Alex to IHOP, i'll let you get your favorite.” Harlow’s eyes opened and his mouth dropped open and his tail began wagging furiously. Cobalt saw this and smiled. “Okay okay calm down, your tail is getting in my way” Cobalt said smiling. Cobalt grabbed Harlow’s ankles and lifted his legs up and continued wiping his little brothers bottom while Harlow’s tail still swayed slightly at the excitement of getting to go out for food as his parents didn't take them out often. Cobalt finished up wiping his brother off and after he finished he removed the Goodnite from under him, rolled up the Goodnite and tossed it into the Diaper pail in his room that he got so his brother would know that no one would see his dirty Goodnites. “Okay Harlow I’m done.” “Are we really going out!!” Harlow said jumping up and looking up at his brother. “Of course we are, you think I would lie about that?” “Lemme get my cloths!” Harlow said as he ran to his room to get dressed” Cobalt packed up the changing mat and wipes, placing them under his bed again, he walked to the diaper pail and looking inside seeing it was almost full of dirty diapers. “Huh i'll take those out tonight” Cobalt muttered. Cobalt opened his closet and went to the back to the amazon box and he looking inside to see how many Goodnites there were left. “Wow only three Goodnites left, and Alex only has one Underjams left, I guess i'll have to go shopping soon.