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Rated M for some minor suggestive content but it's  still clean.", "writing": "Therapeutic treatment Part 2: by Pent Ghelsburg\n\nDisclaimer: 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 and suggestive content. You have been warned. \t\n\nPent stood there looking at his boyfriend, almost as if examining him. The rodent didn't look any different. His body had much the same shape and definition that it always had. A boyish figure tucked underneath different tones of brown hues. The fox cub wasn't one to let fanciful ideas cloud his mind. Certainly, Xavier's problem had to be a growth spurt. Nothing else made sense…at least that's what he told himself.\n\nThe fox decided to push the issue out of his mind. After all, how Xavier looked didn't matter to him. The fact he was bigger now was just something different that he'd have to get used to. Pent thought to himself for something to do. He wasn't sure if there were any sports matches on that day so he came up with something that he enjoyed doing with the other cub.\n\n\"Want to see this new book I got?\" The fox kit asked as his tail wagged behind him softly.\n\nXavier smiled. \"Sure, what kind of book is it?\"\n\n\"It's an astronomy book about stellar evolution.\" Pent went over to grab it from his bookshelf.\n\nThe bigger boy chucked at him. \"Sure, Pent. I would like that.\"\n\nThe fox kit pulled over a beanbag chair that was big enough to support both of them. Pent and Xavier lazed around in his room a bit, the fox cub showed off his latest book to his boyfriend. The astronomy book was more of substance than content. The various findings, reports, and studies were all things that interested the white-furred boy. The rodent on the other hand was more interested in the pictures, but he shared in the book all the same as he knew the other boy enjoyed it.\n\nThey spent some time looking through the book. As always, Pent went overboard with explaining things that his boyfriend had no understanding of. Even in what the fox considered \"Lamen's terms\" the descriptions of what was going on were too much for the other boy. Xavier listened and smiled, nuzzling his boyfriend's furry arm with his wet nose. His mouth let out a soft squeak as he was being affectionate as the sensation of pins and needles spiked inside his body.\n\nXavier was feeling achy again. The soreness in his muscles and joints had returned. The annoyance of the pins and needles was bothering him more and more. He supposed it had been long enough that the aspirin had worn off, though he wasn't sure how long it had been either way. The shirt he was wearing now felt even tighter on him, especially around the arms. The rodent pulled on it a bit and the fabric snapped right back against his body. He decided to take the shirt off as he wasn't sure why he'd kept it on in the first place.\n\nIt took some effort for him to get it off his body but once it was off he was glad. Immediately he went back to cuddling with his boyfriend. With his free hand, he scratched his body trying to get rid of the pins and needles sensation he was experiencing. Even if it didn't do much, the familiar comfort and warmth of the fox's body brought him much-needed relief. Though it only took his mind off the soreness and awkward sensations he had been feeling. They remained like that until later that night when both boy's stomachs reminded them that it was soon time for dinner.\n\nXavier was the first one to get up. He wobbled a bit as he tried to stand upright. For whatever reason his figure felt more gangly and unresponsive to him. The chipmunk offered his hand to the other cub who gladly took it and pulled himself upright. The two of them stood eye to eye again. The rodent blinked as he realized he could see the top of his boyfriend's head. Pent's gaze too angled slightly more than he was used to.\n\n\"What…the? You look…different.\" The arctic fox trailed off as he tried to absorb the fact.\n\nXavier raised his hands in confusion. \"I can…almost see the top of your head.\"\n\t\n\tThe two stood there exchanging an awkward moment of silence. Neither of them knew or understood what was going on. Pent's mind raced with possibilities as he tried to rationalize his now even bigger boyfriend. A growth spurt was one thing and a normal part of a young cub's life. Yet…the fox was slowly beginning to realize that this was something else entirely. As for what…he didn't have any answers just yet.\n\n\tThe chipmunk's stomach rumbled as it reminded them what they were originally getting up to do. \n\n\"Let's…get something to eat.\" Pent decided to ignore the issue for the time being as their bodily needs came first.\n\n\tXavier nodded and the two of them walked out of the fox cubs room. Making their way over to the kitchen.\n\n\"What do you want to eat, Xae?\" The white-furred boy looked at his boyfriend, still in a bit of shock.\n\nThe bigger cub shrugged. \"How about some fish? I know you like fish.\"\n\n\"Sure, I'll make some fish and you can work on the veggies and side dishes.\" Pent loved when they worked together as they made a good team.\n\n\tThey got to work soon after and decided what they wanted. The soreness in Xavier's body was still present and moving made his body ache a bit more. Even still, the feeling of pins and needles had subsided a bit. Regardless of how he felt, he powered through it and did his part. The chipmunk steamed and served up the veggies and rice onto the table and Pent cooked up the fish and served some drinks for each of them. When they were done, they both joined each other at the table.\n\n\"Tomorrow the Thunderbirds are going to be on television. Do you wanna watch the game?\" Xavier asked as it was his favorite team.\n\nPent nodded and smiled at him. \"Yeah, of course.\"\n\n\"Cool, you wanna relax a bit in bed after dinner? I'm still really sore…\" Xaviers sighed dejectedly as he wished it would go away.\n\nThe Arctic fox hugged him. \"Of course, my prince.\"\n\n\"You're so cheesy sometimes. I love it.\" The rodent couldn't help but blush at the nickname.\n\nThe smaller cub took a bite of food and swallowed. \"Only for you.\"\n\nThe two finished their meal, talking about nothing specifically. When they were done, they cleaned up and discarded whatever scraps they didn't want to keep. Pent went over to the freezer and pulled out an ice cream cone for his boyfriend. Xavier wagged his tail gently behind him and gladly took it. The fox cub took a frozen fruit bar for himself and they licked and sucked on their treats. Walking back towards the living room, they disposed of their wrappers.\n\nBack in Pent's room, they finished their desert on the edge of the bunk bed. Even sitting down next to the chipmunk, the fox boy couldn't help but feel smaller now. There was no question that Xavier was bigger than he was now and while it didn't bother him, it made him even more curious.\n\n\"Hey, Xavier. You said you've been dealing with aches and pains all day. Right?\" Pent looked at him while keeping a calm demeanor to not arouse any reason for concern.\n\nThe brown-furred boy nodded. \"Yeah, why?\"\n\n\"I still think it's growing pains but I also think you might be still getting bigger.\" The fox voiced his thoughts, feeling a bit stupid at how irrational they sounded.\n\nThe chipmunk arched his eyebrow. \"What do you mean?\"\n\n\"Just hear me out. I know it doesn't make sense. When we measured you earlier, do you remember how tall you were?\" The smaller cub was still trying to make sense of the situation in his brain. \n\nThe rodent hummed. \"Yeah, 1.49 meters.\"\n\n\"Alright…stand up, Xae.\" Pent huffed as he braced himself to verify what he thought was happening.\n\nThe bigger boy stood upright again. The fox kit went and collected his measuring tape and proceeded to do the same thing as before. Fitting the metal piece under the other boy's foot and extending it over the full length of his body. He looked at the reading on it and a look of shock came across his face. The white-furred boy looked down to make sure his boyfriend wasn't standing on his tippy toes. Sure enough…he wasn't.\"\n\n\"1.52 meters…Xae.\" The fox kit trailed off a bit as the realization dawned upon him.\n\nThe chipmunk looked back at him seeming confused. \"What? Are you serious?\"\n\n\"Yes, Xavier. We didn't even measure you that long ago. You grew another 3 centimeters…\" Pent put down the measuring tape.\n\nXavier was dumbfounded. \"How is that even possible, Pent?\"\n\n\"I don't know. Logically speaking it doesn't. There is no way this is just a growth spurt. It's just…too much at once.\" The fox kit rubbed the back of his head.\n\nThe brown-furred boy looked at him, seeming lost. \"So…what do I do?\"\n\n\"I'm not sure. We could monitor it to see what happens but a test might be worth doing at some point.\" The smaller cub sat down on the bunk bed and looked up at his boyfriend.\n\nThe rodent joined him. \"What kind of test?\"\n\n\"I'd have to take some blood and run it through diagnostics and see what your growth hormone level looks like.\" The white-furred cub kept it as simple as possible so the other boy would understand.\n\nXavier shivered at the thought of a syringe. \"You mean…using a needle?\"\n\n\"Yes, a single finger prick would not be enough to run a test.\" Pent had never done it before but he was familiar with the process from his medical studies.\n\nThe bigger cub shook his head. \"No…thanks…I hate needles.\"\n\n\"Alright, we will need to monitor it. If it…gets worse then we won't have any choice.\" The fox wasn't about to force his boyfriend to do something he didn't want to.\n\nXavier nodded and this comment eased his mind a bit. Still, the thought that he might continue growing made him a bit curious. He certainly didn't want to be a giant…but the thought of being bigger than Pent was somewhat appealing. Still, even though he was already bigger than the other the thought of being able to overpower him even more was tantalizing. The thought of it made him smirk a bit as it crossed his mind.\n\n\"What are you smirking about?\" Pent couldn't help but notice it on the other cub's face.\n\nThe rodent immediately stopped himself. \"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about the lacrosse game tomorrow.\"\n\n\"Ah, yeah. That should be fun. I can't wait to\n watch it with you.\" The fox didn't make anything of it.\n\nXavier smiled at him, glad he avoided conflict. \"They are playing the Rocks too. It should be a good game.\"\n\n\"Yeah, want to take a shower and get ready for bed? It's getting late.\" Pent asked as he got up from the bed to grab a change of clothes.\n\nThe chipmunk nodded. \"Sure, we can cuddle and look out at the stars. I know you like that.\"\n\nPent's tail wagged behind him softly as he thought about it. Soon he disappeared into the bathroom to do his usual routine. Meanwhile, Xavier contemplated his problem. Shuffling through his bag of stuff, he realized that most of it probably wouldn't fit him now. At the very least it would be tight and uncomfortable. He had one shirt that he sometimes wore to bed, an oversized one, and decided he'd just wear that to get comfortable. \n\nThe white-furred boy returned from the shower after a short while. He was shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist. Xavier couldn't help but smile at him before retiring to the bathroom to do the same. The rodent made sure to take some more aspirin, hoping that it might help his aches go away. Hopping in the shower, he was excited to get back to spend time with Pent so he went about his usual routine quicker than normal.\n\nWhile he was waiting, Pent went ahead and changed into his pajamas. Easing himself onto the bunk bed, he pulled on the rip cord which opened up the blinds. It was a night out with a few clouds in the sky but he figured they could enjoy looking at it all the same. Already he was looking for whatever star patterns he could find. He liked sharing one of his knowledge with the boy he loved.\n\nXavier wasn't much longer before he returned to the room. He was only wearing a somewhat oversized t-shirt and a pair of boxer shorts. He had his other clothes in his hand before disposing of them near his bag. The chipmunk padded over towards to bed as his boyfriend patted to spot next to him. Soon joining him on the bed, being careful to not hit his head on the top bunk. Easing himself to the other side and pushed his larger body against the smaller cub.\n\n\"Hehe, I can't wait to be the big spoon tonight.\" The chipmunk said as he nuzzled his snout into the other boy's neck.\n\nPent eased into him, relaxing himself back a bit. \"Me too.\"\n\nThe arctic fox cub angled his body a bit so that it rested against the chipmunk's own. Xavier's arms rested over the fox cub's chest and rubbed his fur affectionately. The two of them peered out through the window to the skies above. A few clouds were still in the sky but it was clear enough that they could make out the stars above. Pent began pointing at a few of the constellations for his boyfriend to look at. Only a few of them were discernable that night.\n\n\"You know…it's kind of nice being the bigger one for a change.\" The rodent couldn't help himself in admitting he liked the change in roles.\n\nPent let out a sigh of happiness. \"That's good, Xae. I don't mind as long as I get to spend time with you.\"\n\n\"My little foxy, I love you so much.\" Xavier kissed the other boy's cheek and held him tightly.\n\nThe white-furred cub closed his eyes in utter contentment. \"I love you too, my sweet chippy.\"\n\nPent and Xavier continued to look out the window for a short while. Both of them remained silent as the bigger cub explored the smaller one's body with his hands. Rubbing his paws back and forth over the foxes upper and lower chest but not going much lower than his waist. The chipmunk kept his snout cradled right into the crook of Pent's neck. Each time he breathed, the white-furred cub could feel the movement push back and forth against his body.\n\nA short while later the fatigue of the day finally got up with them. Despite spending some of the day at home, they had spent enough energy outside that they were tired. Both boy's bodies eased further and further into a restful state as Pent remained in Xavier's arms. Normally they would adjust one way or another. But for that night, everything seemed perfect and they fell to sleep with the fox cradled into the chipmunk's arms. Nothing could ruin the moment for them.\n\nThe night was a quiet one. Neither of them got up. They were far too comfortable for that. It wasn't until the morning that either of them roused. Pent got up first as he was the earlier riser of the two. The fox kit was careful to not wake up his boyfriend. Shifting the chipmunk's arm ever so slightly so he could get out of his grasp. He needed to use the restroom and didn't want to wake the other cub up.\n\nPent took care of his needs and returned to bed. In the same fashion that he got up, he returned under the sheets. A slight rumble of his stomach reminded him that he was hungry but he wanted to stay this way just a little bit longer. The fox cub remained there a bit before getting an idea. He wanted to surprise Xavier by making him breakfast. Once again he slipped out of bed carefully, this time making his way to the kitchen.\n\nThe arctic fox continued through the hallway and into the kitchen. It wasn't quite early enough that there wasn't light so he didn't bother to turn anything on. He decided to make some waffles, fruit, and juice for the two of them. Going about pouring the batter into the iron and cutting up some oranges for both of them while he waited. Deciding to heat the syrup so that the whole meal would be warm.\n\nAbout midway through making the meal, the scent of it had permeated through the halls to Pent's room. Xavier was roused by the smell of it. The aroma of whatever was being made was causing his stomach to rumble. He realized that the fox had already gotten out of bed and that his body was still feeling sore. Slowly he stretched, trying to fight the innate sensation of soreness and aches he was experiencing. The pins and needles hadn't gone away either and remained a constant but subtle presence in his body.\n\nXavier walked slowly. His steps felt even more awkward as he wobbled a bit. It was almost as if his body and mind were trying to get used to his bigger frame. As he got closer to the kitchen, he could smell the familiar scent of waffles being made. Without even seeing it, he knew what it was. He continued forward into the kitchen and noticed the fox cub was still distracted. The bigger boy decided to play a little joke on him.\n\nSlowly he walked up behind him, keeping his steps methodical and quiet. As he neared him, Xavier realized something was off and stopped in his tracks. He could…almost see over Pent's head now. Had he got even bigger? The question and thought of it raced through his mind as he tackled it. The moment of hesitation was enough for Pent to shift his body ever so slightly. That sudden movement alerted him to Xavier's presence and he turned around to greet him.\n\nThe two were very much in one another's personal space. Pent's gaze angled upward to meet his boyfriend's eyes. Xavier seemed…even bigger now. He hadn't forgotten about the problem but had pushed the issue back to the edge of his mind. Now here it was… staring him in the face. \n\n\"Did…you get…bigger?\" The fox couldn't help but ask the burning question on his mind.\n\nXavier answered with uncertainty in his voice. \"I…think so?\"\n\n\"Wow…Xae. This…is crazy.\" Pent wasn't sure of what to think about it.\n\nThe chipmunk's stomach rumbled. \"Yeah…What should we do?\"\n\n\"Let's eat breakfast then we can figure it out.\" Pent decided the problem could wait for a bit.\n\nPent finished making breakfast and plucked the waffle out of an iron with a knife. Serving it up with the fruit he'd cut along with the juice he'd squeezed.\n\n\"You treat me so well, Pent. Thank you.\" Xavier felt like Pent went overboard sometimes.\n\nThe fox put the plates with food on the table. \"Of course, my sweet boy.\"\n\nThe smaller boy waited for the chipmunk to sit down before kissing him on the forehead. Joining in next to him to eat the meal. Pent had worked up quite the appetite in making the food. He hadn't even indulged in a snack. The two of them ate the food together, sitting in a moment of silence before Xavier spoke up.\n\n\"The lacrosse game is this morning. Do you think my uh…growing problem can wait til after?\" Xavier asked as he didn't want to miss it.\n\nPent shrugged. \"Yeah, I guess so. At the very least…it appears to be slow.\"\n\n\"This is good, Pent. Thanks for making it.\" The rodent wanted to make sure his boyfriend's work was appreciated.\n\nThe fox kit smiled at him. \"I'm glad you liked it. I figured it would be a nice surprise.\"\n\n\"It sure was. Ready to watch the game? I don't want to miss the pre-show coverage.\" Xavier leaned over and kissed the smaller boy on the cheek.\n\nThe white-furred boy chuckled. \"Yup, let's clean up and we can watch the Thunderbirds whip the Rocks.\"\n\n\"Heck, yeah!\" Xavier got up excitedly, recoiling a bit as the aches and pains caused his body to throb slightly.\n\nThe chipmunk shook it off and helped his boyfriend pick up the dishes and then took care of cleaning them. Xavier did more of the work as he didn't want Pent to do everything. After all the fox cub had made the meal. In his mind it was fair. The smaller boy decided to go get the television set up and find the channel where the game would be hosted. He checked the guide and eventually found it.\n\nXavier returned to his side shortly after he heard the sound of a familiar announcer going on about the upcoming Lacrosse match. It was a match between two local clubs, the Toronto Rocks and the Halifax Thunderbirds. Both boys liked the Thunderbirds, though Pent liked them because his boyfriend did. The chipmunk on the other hand was a diehard fan who had been watching them for as long as he could remember.\n\nThe rodent settled in on the side of the chair, spreading his leg out. For some reason stretching his body eased the aches and soreness he was still dealing with. Allowing himself to lay against the armrest, he patted his\n chest motioning for Pent to lean on him. The fox was all too keen to indulge the request and placed his head right on Xavier's midsection. The brown-furred boy draped his arms over the other cub as the two boys cuddled on the couch.\n\nThe pregame show started before long. It was a preview of the upcoming match with a full mention of both club's rosters and stats. Some recent highlights from both teams were shown as well as a prediction on who would win. It was a national broadcast so the channel picked the Rocks. The mere mention of it made Xavier groan. The chipmunk was certain his team would come out on top even if the Rocks were statistically the better team.\n\nPent and Xavier relaxed together as the pins and needles sensation continued to resonate through the young rodent's form. He let out a soft squeak from his snout as he covered his mouth. He wasn't sure why he made it, it just sort of happened. The soreness and aches in his muscles seemed to intensify as he gritted his teeth. The fervent sensation of prickling seemed to become much more prominent throughout his body.\n\nEven still, he remained motionless. Xavier did not want to disturb Pent. Instead, he grinned and bore through it. Xavier saw himself as a strong cub and he could deal with a little bit of discomfort. The sensation subsided after a short while and returned to a much weaker state. Scratching himself, he hoped that what he was dealing with would go away. Xavier knew that Pent would help him and that he could solve any problem once he figured out what the cause was.\n\nThen game started shortly after the anthem was sung. The starting lineup came out of tunnels that had been arranged at both ends of it. At the far west end were the Rocks and at the other side were the thunderbirds. The camera focused on neither side and instead rotated between them. When it showed the cub's favorite player, Percy Geneau, he cheered and both boys clapped. The two teams soon made their way to center field.\n\nAt center field, there was a coin toss held to decide who possessed the ball first. The Rocks ended up picking up tails and netting the first offense side. It was a ceremonial tradition that didn't matter much until over time so it didn't matter much to Xavier. The game started with a rush of offense from Toronto's side. The \"Blue and Whites\", as they were called by the sports regulars, were much more run and gun. They had one of the most high-profile attackers on their side.\n\nThe male wolf was a stout fellow who did not meet what most would consider a typical athletic profile. He was a timber wolf who was in the hay day of his career. A player knew the fans as \"Cherche\", a nickname he earned because he was always looking for new ways to score goals. The canine rushed down the field at full speed, making quick work of the Thunderbirds defense core. In mere seconds of the game opening, he netted the first goal.\n\nXavier groaned as he watched the play unfold. It certainly wasn't a good way to start a match and did not bode well for his favorite team. The ball was fished out of the net and given one of the \"Purple and Yellows\". The man passed the ball down the field, a string arching lob over to another one of his teammate's midfield. They were tackled but Geneau was close enough nearby that he was able to retrieve the ball and begin his assault downfield.\n\nGeneau was a rising and upcoming star who had ascended from the ranks of college Lacrosse. He'd been the best player on his team and was considered a phenom from a rather young age. The otter was quick on his feet and had a lithe body compared to most of his teammates. Still young, he hadn't quite filled out his body. Xavier liked him because the man had a rather flashy style of goal in addition to wearing the same number he did.\n\nThe mustelid continued down the field as the chipmunk cheered him on. Even despite his aching body, Xavier leaned forward as he was completely into the game. The fox chuckled at him as his boyfriend's sudden movement pushed him up a bit. Geneau was able to outpace many of the defenders, stopped only by the catcher of the goalie's stick. The rodent grunted in disappointment as his favorite player was denied an early goal.\n\nThe rocks were given the ball after that and the game continued much the same way. A back and forth affair with much of the Thunderbird's efforts falling short of scoring a goal. As time went on the game became more and more one-sided. Xavier remained upbeat even despite this and cheered each time his favorite team got a string of good luck. When Geneau finally landed the net the rodent exploded out of the seat, forgetting all about his boyfriend who was still nestled on his chest.\n\nPent didn't mind much as he just picked himself up. He was glad that Xavier was enjoying himself despite the course of the game. Even after the end of the first period, it was clear the Thunderbirds were going to lose. By the end of it, the Rocks had come out on top by a score of 6 to 2. Even despite that the broadcasters stayed neutral. The post-game show featured some of both team's players and even an interview with Geneau himself.\n\nXavier watched with interest as his favorite player was interviewed. The man was a sweat mess with his chocolate fur matted back by his perspiration. Given the most valuable player for his team, voted simply as a majority by both fans and teammates alike. It was a short interview ending with a mention that they'd be doing a raffle for the game balls scored first by both teams. It would be autographed the rodent couldn't help but want it.\n\n\"Man…I want to enter the raffle. Do you think we can, Pent?\" The brown-furred boy figured they could enter on the club's team website.\n\nPent smiled at him as he sat upright. \"Sure, Xae. Let's hit the computer.\"\n\nThe fox kit got up as the post-game show was wrapping up. He turned it off since the local news would likely be coming on next. Offering his hand, Pent wanted to help Xavier as he always did. Without thinking about it, Xavier pulled himself up. The white-furred boy faltered a bit as his boyfriend stood upright. Once again the two stood next to each other. As Pent straightened himself up, he angled his head up even further towards the taller boy,\n\nXavier blinked as he could now see right over Pent's head without issue. The fox looked stunned, his face showed utter shock as he absorbed ever-changing reality. The ever-growing problem came back to the forefront of his mind.\n\n\"Uh…I think…I got bigger.\" Xavier stated the obvious as he rubbed the back of his head.\n\nPent nodded at him and gulped. \"Yeah…looks like it.\"\n\n\"It's…kind of neat being this big, Pent…\" The chipmunk felt a bit of a rush from it.\n\nThe smaller boy seemed confused. \"What do you mean?\"\n\n\"You look…small now. It's nice. I wonder…if I'll get…even bigger…\" The brown-furred cub said as he looked down at his own body.\n\nThe white-furred boy got a little nervous. \"Erm…we need to figure out your problem. What if…\"\n\n\"Shh, Pent…I promise nothing bad will happen. Just try and enjoy it…Think of the possibilities.\" Xavier tried to appeal to his boyfriend's open-mindedness.\n\nPent thought to himself for a moment. \"Just…what are you getting at, Xae?\"\n\n\"Maybe…we could let it play out a bit. I don't think I can grow much bigger.\" The brown-furred boy kept a calm smile on his face showing he was confident in himself.\n\nThe fox was fighting himself a bit. \"But, Xavier what about your aches and pains? What if…\"\n\n\"Just relax, Pent. It's not even that bad. It only rears up every so often. Otherwise…it's just subtlely there. Come on, foxy. It'll be fun…I promise.\" Xavier was confident he could convince his boyfriend to give in.\n\nThe smaller cub sighed. \"Fine, Xavier. But if this gets out of hand…then…\"\n\n\"I promise if it gets out of hand…we can figure it out. I know you can figure it out. I just want to enjoy it while it lasts.\" The rodent leaned in to hug his boyfriend.\n\nPent nodded, hugging him back. \"Alright, Xavier.\"\n\n\"Let's grab some lunch. I'm hungry.\" The chipmunk released the smaller boy.\n\nThe two of them walked back towards the kitchen. The combined pre-game show, lacrosse match, and post-game recap took long enough that it was already early afternoon. As the chipmunk walked, he found that the boxers he was wearing now were digging into him. He had always had his parents buy him looser ones as he preferred them that way. Now…they bearly fit him and did very little to hide his boyish form.\n\nIn the kitchen, Xavier decided to take the lead this time. After all, Pent had made breakfast and so in his mind, it was fair to return the favor. When they entered the room, Xavier gently eased his boyfriend into the chair. Immediately he got to work in making them both a sandwich. A simple veggie marsala dish made from some leftovers the fox boy had in the fridge. He spread even amounts over two pairs of bread. Luckily there was enough for both of them.\n\nHe placed the prepared plates on the table before grabbing some chips for both of them. Taking out two juice boxes, one for each of them. Soon he joined Pent by his side. The fox boy smiled at him.\n\n\"You're so good to me.\" Pent said as he nuzzled into Xavier's shoulder.\n\nThe chipmunk kissed the other boy on the head. \"Can't let you do everything.\"\n\nThey started eating the meal. Neither of them said much as they enjoyed the food. Xavier snacked a bit more than usual. The chips were one of his favorite brands and he took a handfuls. The rodent let out a soft burp.\n\n\"Sorry…haha.\" The bigger cub said blushing a bit.\n\nPent smiled at him. \"You want to go outside when we're done?\"\n\n\"Erm….what about my clothes? Most of my pants probably don't fit me now. At least I brought this oversized shirt.\" Xavier was feeling a little self-conscious about it.\n\nThe fox thought about it for a moment. \"Who cares? It's not like the neighbors care about seeing\n an overgrown chipmunk boy in just a shirt and boxers.\"\n\n\"I hope my shoes still fit.\" The brown-furred boy said as he thought of it.\n\nThe smaller cub shrugged. \"If not, we can go out bare-pawed. Doesn't bother me.\"\n\n\"Of course it doesn't…\" Xavier playfully shoved his boyfriend.\n\nPent rolled his eyes. \"Har-har. Very funny.\"\n\n\"Come on, let's clean up and go outside then.\" The rodent smiled at him and got up.\n\nThey worked together to clean up the small mess they made. Soon they padded back to the fox's room so Pent change into his street clothes. The chipmunk grabbed his socks, hoping his shoes would at least still fit him. Part of him thought they wouldn't but he wasn't sure. Xavier decided to wrap his bottom half in a towel, hoping it would hold up when they went outside. He didn't want other people to see him in his boxers.\n\nWhen they finished, they walked back to the front living room. Pent smiled at Xavier, glad that he looked more at ease with himself. Pent put his shoes on and waited for the chipmunk to do the same. Xavier smooshed his paws into the shoes. They fit somewhat snugly, though there wasn't as much room for his toes to wiggle around. Still, he was glad that something other than his boxers still fit him.\n\nGoing outside, the two cubs were greeted by the warm afternoon sun. It was a sunny day with a few clouds in the sky. The wind blew light gusts as they stepped into the open. Pent motioned for the bigger cub to follow him. He knew just where he wanted to take the other cub. After all…with Xavier's issue, he knew they couldn't just go anywhere. In the back of his mind…he still wondered if his boyfriend would get any bigger.\n\nIn the back of the apartment complex was a small play area. It was still early enough in the day that most of the parents of young cubs were not home. Many of them were still at work and the ones who weren't were doing chores. The play set at the center of it was a sturdy built wooden structure shaped from aged oak wood. At one end of it, the playset had three swings with one of them designed so that infants could ride in it.\n\nAt the other end was a slide and a short string of monkey bars. The ground was littered with old mulch that had not been replaced in ages. An overstuffed garbage was kept in one corner with some of it overflowing onto the ground. It was apparent the place was not well kept by the complex management. Still, it didn't bother either boy much as they approached the playset with only fun and games on their mind.\n\nPent hopped onto the swings and motioned for his boyfriend to join him on the one next to it. The chipmunk chuckled at his boyfriend's playful attitude and quickly joined him. They began to swing back and forth. Each of them laughing for no particular reason without a care in the world. The chipmunk jumped out of the seat of the swing and landed square on his feet. The soreness in his body caused him to stagger a bit but he tried to show he was strong to the other boy.\n\nThe fox cub followed soon after, not having the same difficulty as the other boy. Moving onward to the other side of the playground, they went to the back of the raised platform where the slide was. They knew that the attraction was meant for smaller cubs but neither of them seemed to care. The white-furred boy filed in first as he shuffled up the stairs leading The deck area had a small peephole they could look through but not much could be seen from it since it wasn't that high off the ground.\n\nXavier climbed up behind him. Having both of them inside the desk was a bit cramped. The space was small and the rodent's somewhat bigger size wasn't making it easier on either of them. Still being so close together didn't bother them. The two of them looked at one another. The chipmunk smiled at his boyfriend feeling that familiar sense of pins and needles prickle around his form. The soreness…remained a constant presence in his body.\n\nThe rodent squeaked as his body lurched forward. Pent watched as his boyfriend's eyes crept further upward. A slow but steady climb. His legs pushed out ever so slightly as his body filled even more space. Xavier noticed it too as a smirk crossed over his face.\n\n\"Bigger…hehe.\" The chipmunk's boxers were now beginning to fray and split as they could no longer support his body's fray.\n\nPent gulped as he simply nodded. \"Uhuh…\"\n\nXavier leaned inward causing both of their bodies to fall into the slide. His larger body is on top of the smaller boys. The short ride landed with a muffled thud at the base of it. The fox grimaced a bit against the heavier weight of his boyfriend.\n\n\"Sorry…\" The brown-furred boy got up and offered his hand to the other boy.\n\nThe fox chuckled at him. \"It's alright. I'm not hurt. I promise.\"\n\nThe smaller cub pulled himself up and the two stood next to each other again. Pent found his eye level to be almost square to the rodent's shoulders. Xavier's paws were very much cramped inside his shoes. The fox cub couldn't help but feel a bit small next to his boyfriend. The chipmunk was much taller than he was now. The brown-furred boy ruffled his head fur, he liked this new dynamic and couldn't help but get a kick out of it.\n\n\"Hehe…you're so little now…\" Xavier couldn't help but tease the other boy.\n\nPent huffed. \"I'm not little…you're just big.\"\n\n\"Uhuh…sure…is my little boyfriend feeling a little self-conscious?\" The chipmunk playfully punched him on the shoulder.\n\nThe smaller cub rolled his eyes. \"No…\"\n\n\"I think you are fibbing. Come on, Pent…be honest.\" The rodent rubbed the other boy's back trying to ease him a bit.\n\nThe fox cub sighed. \"I'm just…trying to get used to it…alright?\"\n\n\"Don't worry Pent…it's not like this is permanent…It's just for a little while.\" Xavier didn't believe this would last.\n\nPent looked up at him. \"What do you mean?\"\n\n\"I'm not worried about getting too big…I know that when you put your mind to it you can solve anything.\" Xavier kissed his boyfriend on the top of the head.\n\nThe white-furred boy smiled at him blushing a bit. \"Thanks, Xae.\"\n\n\"Come on, Pent. Let's go to the tree house…my shoes are hurting my paws.\" The bigger cub motioned for the other boy to follow him.\n\nThey walked together back past the playground area. Just beyond it was a small outcropping of trees that lined along a fence. One of them was larger than the others. A wooden ladder led up it towards a tree house that had been there for generations. It was commonly used by the cubs of the community and it was open during the winter months. However, it certainly didn't stop cubs from sneaking up there…even when it was too cold.\n\nMaking their way into it, the two cubs climbed up one after the other. Xavier took off his shoes. The now too-small footwear took some effort for him to tug off but when he did he felt better. He wiggled his toes a bit, still in socks. Pent sat by him and leaned into the other cub, easing his head into Xavier's shoulder. The chipmunk slung his arm over his boyfriend pulling him in close. With his free hand, he took the shoes and threw them over to a corner.\n\nXavier got an idea and shifted his body a bit, removing his arm. The chipmunk adjusted his paws so they were right on the fox boy's lap. The smaller cub looked at them with interest. They weren't that much bigger than before but there was still a slight difference. The rodent nudged him a bit as if to coax his boyfriend to do what he wanted.\n\nPent took the hint and reached forward. His hands gently squeeze onto the top and bottom of one of Xavier's paws. The rodent couldn't help but close his eyes and wiggle his toes in satisfaction. The fox cub continued rubbing and massaging his feet, ever keen on pleasing the other boy. Eventually, Xavier eased back into leaning on him, Pent continued to idly rub his paws and the pads underneath.\n\nThe two of them stayed like that for a bit. The quiet comfort of each other's embrace was all they needed to be happy. Pent nuzzled his wet nose into the crane of the other boy's neck. Xavier rubbed his arm slowly and softly, rippling his fur as he moved his hand across him. Pent's phone buzzed a moment as a notification sounded in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at it.\n\n\"Hey, Xavier….do you think we could go back inside now?\" The fox said before looking at the chipmunk with hopeful eyes.\n\nThe brown-furred boy stroked his fur softly. \"Sure, Pent. It's kind of uncomfortable to sit on the wooden floor anyways.\"\n\nPent smiled at him and both of them got up together. Climbing back down the ladder and making their way through the yard. Xavier had forgotten all about the fact he was just wearing socks. The thought hadn't crossed his mind as they got caked in dirt. They soon returned to Pent's apartment. The fox kicked his shoes off and Xavier looked down, thinking he needed to do the same. A small pile of dirt collected under his socked paws.\n\nHe sat down on the floor to take his socks off, leaving them at the door with the other footwear. The white-furred boy led his boyfriend back to the front room. Xavier wasn't sure what they were going to do but he was keen to do whatever the other boy wanted. The smaller cub sat on the sofa and grabbed the television remote. Turning it on, he changed channels until he landed on the \"Science Channel\".\n\n\"What are we watching, Pent?\" The brown-furred boy sat back down next to his boyfriend and put his arm back around him.\n\nPent smiled a him. \"They are featuring a show about Nuclear Polarization. Do you want to watch it with me?\"\n\n\"Nuclear…what? You mean like…in a nuclear reactor?\" Xavier had never heard of the term before since it hadn't been covered in his science class.\n\nThe fox cub shook his head. \"It's basically how the nucleus and its positioning react in relation to neoplastic tissue...\"\n\n\"Erm…Pent. I don't understand what you mean.\" The chipmunk didn't want to sound stupid, especially in front of his boyfriend.\n\nThe\n smaller boy took out his phone and showed a diagram to the other boy. He began explaining the concept as simply as he could. The morphology and mechanics of the concept were way over Xavier's head but the basics were simple enough. It was a theoretical postulate centered on mediated relationships between two-like specimens. The findings had only been replicated a few times with similar agents but not enough to be substantiated as fact.\n\nThe chipmunk listened and tried to understand to the best of his ability. Science in general was not his strong point. He knew Pent was in an entirely different league of understanding when it came to that subject. Still, he listened intently even if he wasn't that interested in it. Pent always tried to bring things down to his level, even if he wasn't the best at it. The fox's interest and understanding of the Sciences was undeniable.\n\n\"So…do you wanna watch with me, Xae?\" The white-furred boy didn't want to bore his boyfriend.\n\nXavier stammered for a minute as he thought about it. Part of him just wanted to appease Pent but another part of him told him this would be boring. He sat there contemplating among himself. The smaller cub was getting a bit antsy as he waited for an answer. He didn't want to miss the show that he'd been waiting to see. The chipmunk knew what his answer needed to be and simply nodded.\n\nThe arctic fox eased himself into the chair, now much more relaxed since the other boy had agreed. He never forced Xavier to do anything he didn't like. Both of them were suckers for one another, even if they never formally recognized it. The show began before long with a long droning explanation of the translated documentary. A Vietnamese sun bear spoke on screen with some subtitles below it so they could understand his summaries.\n\nThe fox cub leaned on the rodent's chest and got comfortable. His vulpine ears twitched as he listened with interest. Pent watched intently seemingly like he understood most, if not all, of the things said. His boyfriend on the other had no clue as to what was being discussed. Still, he knew this was one of the fox boys favorite things and so he enjoyed sharing with him. Xavier cradled his boyfriend in his arms, dozing off as the boredom of watching it soon caught up with him.\n\nXavier awoke sometime later to the familiar feeling of some light muscle aches and soreness in his body. He rubbed his upper portion, trying to itch away the constant sensation of pins and needles coursing in his body. The chipmunk looked in front of him and noticed that Pent had gone somewhere. The television was now off and he had no clue how long he'd been sleeping. Slowly he picked himself up and began to walk around.\n\nThe brown-furred boy faltered as he stood upright. He was still getting used to his body and having been relaxed for so long made it harder for him to adjust. Xavier shook it off and continued into the kitchen and still finding no signs of the fox. He wondered where Pent had gone. It wasn't like him to just get up and leave. Perhaps he had used the restroom? The rodent decided to check it and sure enough, it was empty.\n\nHe continued next to the fox kit's room which was just as empty. The chipmunk now felt a bit lost as to where to try next. Pent couldn't have just left the apartment or gotten that far. Sure, he had a bike but he knew the fox cub wouldn't just leave him alone. Then a thought occurred to him. Perhaps his boyfriend was in his so-called \"Laboratory\". It was worth a look since he was out of options otherwise.\n\nThe rodent padded back towards the living room to the closet where Pent kept his personal lab stuff. The room was open which gave him some hope. Peering inside he saw his boyfriend working on something. The white-furred cub was in his full lab regalia and looked quite engaged in whatever he was doing.\n\n\"Oh hey, Xavier. Sorry, I didn't want to disturb you so I busied myself.\" The smaller cub noticed his boyfriend's presence as he entered the door.\n\nXavier looked at the collection of tools and devices on the table. \"What are you working on?\"\n\n\"I took your blood while you were asleep. I wanted to test your level of growth hormone to make sure it was still at a safe level.\" Pent was mixing various chemicals and solutions.\n\nThe rodent raised his eyebrow. \"I thought we were going to let it play out a bit and have fun with it?\"\n\n\"We are but…we need to be prepared just in case…it gets any more out of hand.\" The white-furred boy didn't believe in winging it.\n\nThe chipmunk entered the small room. \"Alright, fair enough. What did you find?\"\n\n\"Well normal growth hormone levels vary but for cubs our age it tends to be around 10 nanograms per milliliter. Your growth hormone level however is 5 times that…\" Pent said looking up from what he was doing.\n\nThe brown-furred boy had a stunned look on his face. \"Holy moly…really? Is that safe?\"\n\n\"Yes. Under normal circumstances, growth hormones are not released regularly. I am not sure what is causing yours to release…so often.\" The fox cub took off his goggles as they were fogged up from condensation to clean them with a wipe.\n\nThe bigger cub wasn't sure what to think about it. \"So…what do we do?\"\n\n\"For now…we can't do anything. If my theory is correct…it should fizzle out and you should shrink back to normal…eventually.\" Pent put up his lab coat and cleaned up his space.\n\nXavier seemed surprised. \"How do you know that?\"\n\n\"The volume of growth hormones was not consistent. I tested different samples of your blood under 3 different tests and each time came up with a different result.\" The smaller cub pointed to the microscope where part of it was performed.\n\nThe chipmunk proceeded over to it and looked within the ocular lens. He couldn't see much beyond what he'd before in classroom simulations. To him, it just looked like a sample of blood. Xavier knew he would have to take Pent's word on it. He took a step back from it and looked at Pent who was holding something in his hand.\n\n\"So what is that, then?\" He couldn't help but be curious.\n\nThe fox showed it off but the liquid inside the flask was clear. \"This is an Arganine sample. It was part of the experiment.\"\n\n\"So…you're not going to try and shrink me back to normal?\" The rodent wasn't sure such a thing was possible.\n\nPent shook his head. \"I don't think it's safe. The side effects would likely be adverse and the risk would be drastic.\"\n\n\"Oh…alright.\" Xavier was a little happy that he would get his way.\n\nThe white-furred boy cleaned up and the two of them walked back out one after the other. Xavier's boxers were still cutting into him and the thought of getting rid of them crossed his mind. After all…it wasn't like Pent hadn't seen him naked before and he could keep wearing the towel if Samaliel ended up showing up early. So after a moment of hesitation, he fought with his underwear a bit before forcing them down his legs.\n\nPent looked at him briefly, though the boy was still wearing the towel from earlier so he couldn't see much. The fox boy blushed as he saw the cub's underwear hit the floor. The chipmunk picked them up and flicked them on his nose. The worn boxers slopped off his snout before falling to the ground below. Had it not been for the towel…the bigger cub would very much be naked and both of them knew it.\n\nThey returned to the living room after the fox kit shut the door to his so-called lab. Xavier was feeling a bit excitable now. Even with the towel wrapped around his waist, he felt vulnerable. That sensation of pins and needles had not gone away…nor had the constant reminder of aches and soreness in his joints and muscles. That funny feeling inside him seemed to pick up ever so slightly as Xavier let out a soft squeak from his maw.\n\nPent watched as his boyfriend's body slowly crept upward. His eyes now met the other cub's shoulder. Xavier couldn't help but smirk as he looked down at the other boy. He had noticed it too. The other boy was now almost a full head shorter than he was and it made him feel another rush of dopamine from it. A calm smile was kept on his face before he reached over to ruffle his boyfriend's head fur affectionately.\n\n\"My little foxy…\" Xavier said in a teasing tone.\n\nPent smiled at him and leaned into Xavier's side. \"My big, chippie…\"\n\nThough this whole situation was weird for Pent there was part of him that liked it. Part of him…liked Xavier bigger. The idea of being protected by the bigger boy. The thought of being dwarfed by him and made to feel little. He was finding himself to be more okay with it, perhaps even liking it more than he was letting on. Especially since it seemed Xavier seemed to enjoy it too. No longer quite as worried about it as he once was.\n\nThey soon went into the kitchen together. It was now late enough for dinner and both of them were reminded of that by their stomachs. Pent ended up making some leftover veggie lasagna. He knew the pasta dish was one of his boyfriend's favorite meals. After all, he wanted to outdo the favor done for him earlier by the other boy. Pent was always keen on making Xavier feel extra special and he seldom failed at it.\n\nThe meal was a quick one since it had already been cooked before. It was just a matter of heating it. Both of them shared the food from the same glass dish. Each of them picked at it with a fork. Xavier ate a bit more than Pent did, neither paying it much attention as they sated their hunger and enjoyed each other's attention. It was a good and hearty meal that hit the spot for both of them and settled their stomachs.\n\nWhen they were done, Pent got up to share some cookies with Xavier. A box of Xavier's favorite chocolate chips as well as a few for himself. Handing it over to him. The chipmunk quickly gobbled them down with a content smile on his face. He always enjoyed spending time with the boy he loved. Pent certainly knew how to spoil him and he wasn't\n about to complain or turn down the simple shows of affection and love.\n\nXavier got up to help him clean and Pent joined him soon after. The smaller cub put everything into the sink while his boyfriend took over washing the dishes. The chipmunk tossed some soap suds towards Pent who was not even a meter away from him. The smaller cub chuckled as he brushed the bubbles off his snout and fur. Pent retaliated by squeezing the nozzle of the sprayer, doing a quick once over on the rodent, The brown-furred boy poorly shielded himself with his hand.\n\n\"No fair…\" He said as Pent finally stopped squirting him with the makeshift gun.\n\nXavier dried himself off with the dish towel. They padded back into the living room for a short time and joined each other on the sofa again. Pent turned on the television so that they could watch a recap of the day's sports. He knew Xavier would be interested in seeing the scores of the other games they had not watched earlier. Lacrosse had a very short segment with the rest of them focusing on more popular sports like baseball and soccer. It was the off-season for hockey so there was no mention of it.\n\nTime passed on as the two boys remained in a relaxed state of comforted lethargy. Pent was still draped over the bigger boy. The chipmunk was all too keen to keep him close. Not bothered by his body weight or constant reliance on closeness. Xavier yawned and stretched as Pent looked up at him with a smile. Shifting a bit so that he could get up if he wanted. After all the fox cub was just as tired as he was, even if he wasn't showing signs of it.\n\nThe night was now beginning to tone down and with it, the sun outside had already set. Darkness was taking the land and reminded them that it was late. Xavier decided to take the lead and take care of his usual hygiene routine first. It had been a long day and he was a bit dirty from being outside earlier. He was looking forward to the warm water hitting his sore body, hoping it would quell the pins and needles still present in his body.\n\nHe took a bit longer than usual as the balmy water hit the spot for him. Xavier was instantly relaxed the moment he got into the shower. Not even bothering to wash himself for several minutes before finally getting to it. Xavier didn't take much longer once he got started. He wanted to spend more time and cuddle with Pent. The idea of being in bed and holding the fox close was the only motivation he needed.\n\nOn his way out, Xavier made sure to pop a few more aspirin into his maw. It had helped previously so he thought it would do so again. He grabbed a towel and tied it around his waist before leaving the bathroom. Heading into Pent's room he nodded at the other boy, who had already grabbed his change of clothes for the night. The fox blushed at the sight of the other boy's state of undress, though he wasn't bothered by it.\n\nThe two cubs exchanged places with Pent going into the bathroom to clean himself. He didn't take nearly as long but he was still diligent in making sure his fur was pristine and that it smelt good. Even went as far as to use extra shampoo so that he appealed more to the boy he loved. It took much longer for him to dry his fur as he was more worried about it getting matted and having to brush out the knots.\n\nThe fox cub reappeared before long, now just in his pajamas. Xavier was covered only in a towel wrapped around his waist. It wasn't as if he was being suggestive…nor was he trying to be naughty. None of his clothes fit now. His birthday suit or this towel was his only choice now and he chose to not go naked. Pent couldn't help but look at him for a moment, a bright red fuse covered the skin underneath his otherwise light fur. \n\nThe chipmunk couldn't help but smirk at him as he patted the spot nearest him. The smaller boy didn't hesitate long before hopping into the bed alongside the now much bigger cub. His form fit, almost like a puzzle piece against the larger body of his boyfriend. Xavier eased his arm over Pent, holding him closely. Xavier planted light kisses on his boyfriend's neck, protectively clutching Pent so that nothing could take him away.\n\nBoth boys relaxed and cuddled for a bit. Neither was overly tired so they lay there in silence just enjoying each other's body warmth. The aches and pains in Xavier's body had begun to subside, making it easier for him to forget about them. Even the pins and needles had seemed to go away. The moon peered down on them through the window casting a light blue glow over their young bodies.\n\nThe two cubs eventually lulled each other into a deep state of slumber. Nothing could ruin that night for them. It had been another perfect day together. They had one more day together before Xavier would have to go home. The chipmunk's growing problem would have to come to a head. After all…he couldn't go home in his current state. All he could hope for was that it would run its course and fizzle out like Pent said.\n\nThat night…Pent had a bit of a nightmare. A dream involving Xavier…who had grown into a giant. The other boy was so big that he didn't even fit into the apartment anymore. Far eclipsing his own body…feeling himself to be small and inadequate next to him. A false sense of insecurity built up within him even if he knew the chipmunk would never consider him this way. He couldn't help but be afraid, fearful that this might come to pass.\n\nThe fox woke up as his body trembled. He was glad the nightmare was over. He looked over at Xavier who was still cast in the same moon glow from above. His soft velvety fur rose and declined with each breath he took. In his mind the other boy was perfect…no matter how he looked. He knew what he just experienced was a dream. That what he just saw in a dream would never happen. Pent eased and cradled himself back under the safe embrace of Xavier. \n\nThat was all he needed to go back to sleep. The rest of the night was a quiet one for the two boys. Neither of them roused again. It was a peaceful and content slumber in the embrace of the one they loved. The soft moonlight and speckled gaze of the stars above peered down on their slumbering bodies. Both of them are ever eager for a new day…to spend more time together and to further their future as a loving couple.", "writing_bbcode_parsed": "Therapeutic treatment Part 2: 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 and suggestive content. You have been warned. \t

Pent stood there looking at his boyfriend, almost as if examining him. The rodent didn't look any different. His body had much the same shape and definition that it always had. A boyish figure tucked underneath different tones of brown hues. The fox cub wasn't one to let fanciful ideas cloud his mind. Certainly, Xavier's problem had to be a growth spurt. Nothing else made sense…at least that's what he told himself.

The fox decided to push the issue out of his mind. After all, how Xavier looked didn't matter to him. The fact he was bigger now was just something different that he'd have to get used to. Pent thought to himself for something to do. He wasn't sure if there were any sports matches on that day so he came up with something that he enjoyed doing with the other cub.

"Want to see this new book I got?" The fox kit asked as his tail wagged behind him softly.

Xavier smiled. "Sure, what kind of book is it?"

"It's an astronomy book about stellar evolution." Pent went over to grab it from his bookshelf.

The bigger boy chucked at him. "Sure, Pent. I would like that."

The fox kit pulled over a beanbag chair that was big enough to support both of them. Pent and Xavier lazed around in his room a bit, the fox cub showed off his latest book to his boyfriend. The astronomy book was more of substance than content. The various findings, reports, and studies were all things that interested the white-furred boy.  The rodent on the other hand was more interested in the pictures, but he shared in the book all the same as he knew the other boy enjoyed it.

They spent some time looking through the book. As always, Pent went overboard with explaining things that his boyfriend had no understanding of. Even in what the fox considered "Lamen's terms" the descriptions of what was going on were too much for the other boy. Xavier listened and smiled, nuzzling his boyfriend's furry arm with his wet nose. His mouth let out a soft squeak as he was being affectionate as the sensation of pins and needles spiked inside his body.

Xavier was feeling achy again. The soreness in his muscles and joints had returned. The annoyance of the pins and needles was bothering him more and more. He supposed it had been long enough that the aspirin had worn off, though he wasn't sure how long it had been either way. The shirt he was wearing now felt even tighter on him, especially around the arms. The rodent pulled on it a bit and the fabric snapped right back against his body. He decided to take the shirt off as he wasn't sure why he'd kept it on in the first place.

It took some effort for him to get it off his body but once it was off he was glad. Immediately he went back to cuddling with his boyfriend. With his free hand, he scratched his body trying to get rid of the pins and needles sensation he was experiencing. Even if it didn't do much, the familiar comfort and warmth of the fox's body brought him much-needed relief. Though it only took his mind off the soreness and awkward sensations he had been feeling. They remained like that until later that night when both boy's stomachs reminded them that it was soon time for dinner.

Xavier was the first one to get up. He wobbled a bit as he tried to stand upright. For whatever reason his figure felt more gangly and unresponsive to him. The chipmunk offered his hand to the other cub who gladly took it and pulled himself upright. The two of them stood eye to eye again. The rodent blinked as he realized he could see the top of his boyfriend's head. Pent's gaze too angled slightly more than he was used to.

"What…the? You look…different." The arctic fox trailed off as he tried to absorb the fact.

Xavier raised his hands in confusion. "I can…almost see the top of your head."
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\tThe two stood there exchanging an awkward moment of silence. Neither of them knew or understood what was going on. Pent's mind raced with possibilities as he tried to rationalize his now even bigger boyfriend. A growth spurt was one thing and a normal part of a young cub's life. Yet…the fox was slowly beginning to realize that this was something else entirely. As for what…he didn't have any answers just yet.

\tThe chipmunk's stomach rumbled as it reminded them what they were originally getting up to do.

"Let's…get something to eat." Pent decided to ignore the issue for the time being as their bodily needs came first.

\tXavier nodded and the two of them walked out of the fox cubs room. Making their way over to the kitchen.

"What do you want to eat, Xae?" The white-furred boy looked at his boyfriend, still in a bit of shock.

The bigger cub shrugged. "How about some fish? I know you like fish."

"Sure, I'll make some fish and you can work on the veggies and side dishes." Pent loved when they worked together as they made a good team.

\tThey got to work soon after and decided what they wanted. The soreness in Xavier's body was still present and moving made his body ache a bit more. Even still, the feeling of pins and needles had subsided a bit. Regardless of how he felt, he powered through it and did his part. The chipmunk steamed and served up the veggies and rice onto the table and Pent cooked up the fish and served some drinks for each of them. When they were done, they both joined each other at the table.

"Tomorrow the Thunderbirds are going to be on television. Do you wanna watch the game?" Xavier asked as it was his favorite team.

Pent nodded and smiled at him. "Yeah, of course."

"Cool, you wanna relax a bit in bed after dinner? I'm still really sore…" Xaviers sighed dejectedly as he wished it would go away.

The Arctic fox hugged him. "Of course, my prince."

"You're so cheesy sometimes. I love it." The rodent couldn't help but blush at the nickname.

The smaller cub took a bite of food and swallowed. "Only for you."

The two finished their meal, talking about nothing specifically. When they were done, they cleaned up and discarded whatever scraps they didn't want to keep. Pent went over to the freezer and pulled out an ice cream cone for his boyfriend. Xavier wagged his tail gently behind him and gladly took it. The fox cub took a frozen fruit bar for himself and they licked and sucked on their treats. Walking back towards the living room, they disposed of their wrappers.

Back in Pent's room, they finished their desert on the edge of the bunk bed. Even sitting down next to the chipmunk, the fox boy couldn't help but feel smaller now. There was no question that Xavier was bigger than he was now and while it didn't bother him, it made him even more curious.

"Hey, Xavier. You said you've been dealing with aches and pains all day. Right?" Pent looked at him while keeping a calm demeanor to not arouse any reason for concern.

The brown-furred boy nodded. "Yeah, why?"

"I still think it's growing pains but I also think you might be still getting bigger." The fox voiced his thoughts, feeling a bit stupid at how irrational they sounded.

The chipmunk arched his eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Just hear me out. I know it doesn't make sense. When we measured you earlier, do you remember how tall you were?" The smaller cub was still trying to make sense of the situation in his brain.

The rodent hummed. "Yeah, 1.49 meters."

"Alright…stand up, Xae." Pent huffed as he braced himself to verify what he thought was happening.

The bigger boy stood upright again. The fox kit went and collected his measuring tape and proceeded to do the same thing as before. Fitting the metal piece under the other boy's foot and extending it over the full length of his body. He looked at the reading on it and a look of shock came across his face. The white-furred boy looked down to make sure his boyfriend wasn't standing on his tippy toes. Sure enough…he wasn't."

"1.52 meters…Xae." The fox kit trailed off a bit as the realization dawned upon him.

The chipmunk looked back at him seeming confused. "What? Are you serious?"

"Yes, Xavier. We didn't even measure you that long ago. You grew another 3 centimeters…" Pent put down the measuring tape.

Xavier was dumbfounded. "How is that even possible, Pent?"

"I don't know. Logically speaking it doesn't. There is no way this is just a growth spurt. It's just…too much at once."  The fox kit rubbed the back of his head.

The brown-furred boy looked at him, seeming lost. "So…what do I do?"

"I'm not sure. We could monitor it to see what happens but a test might be worth doing at some point." The smaller cub sat down on the bunk bed and looked up at his boyfriend.

The rodent joined him. "What kind of test?"

"I'd have to take some blood and run it through diagnostics and see what your growth hormone level looks like." The white-furred cub kept it as simple as possible so the other boy would understand.

Xavier shivered at the thought of a syringe. "You mean…using a needle?"

"Yes, a single finger prick would not be enough to run a test." Pent had never done it before but he was familiar with the process from his medical studies.

The bigger cub shook his head. "No…thanks…I hate needles."

"Alright, we will need to monitor it. If it…gets worse then we won't have any choice." The fox wasn't about to force his boyfriend to do something he didn't want to.

Xavier nodded and this comment eased his mind a bit. Still, the thought that he might continue growing made him a bit curious. He certainly didn't want to be a giant…but the thought of being bigger than Pent was somewhat appealing. Still, even though he was already bigger than the other the thought of being able to overpower him even more was tantalizing. The thought of it made him smirk a bit as it crossed his mind.

"What are you smirking about?" Pent couldn't help but notice it on the other cub's face.

The rodent immediately stopped himself. "Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about the lacrosse game tomorrow."

"Ah, yeah. That should be fun. I can't wait to
 watch it with you." The fox didn't make anything of it.

Xavier smiled at him, glad he avoided conflict. "They are playing the Rocks too. It should be a good game."

"Yeah, want to take a shower and get ready for bed? It's getting late." Pent asked as he got up from the bed to grab a change of clothes.

The chipmunk nodded. "Sure, we can cuddle and look out at the stars. I know you like that."

Pent's tail wagged behind him softly as he thought about it. Soon he disappeared into the bathroom to do his usual routine. Meanwhile, Xavier contemplated his problem. Shuffling through his bag of stuff, he realized that most of it probably wouldn't fit him now. At the very least it would be tight and uncomfortable. He had one shirt that he sometimes wore to bed, an oversized one, and decided he'd just wear that to get comfortable.

The white-furred boy returned from the shower after a short while. He was shirtless with a towel wrapped around his waist. Xavier couldn't help but smile at him before retiring to the bathroom to do the same. The rodent made sure to take some more aspirin, hoping that it might help his aches go away. Hopping in the shower, he was excited to get back to spend time with Pent so he went about his usual routine quicker than normal.

While he was waiting, Pent went ahead and changed into his pajamas. Easing himself onto the bunk bed, he pulled on the rip cord which opened up the blinds. It was a night out with a few clouds in the sky but he figured they could enjoy looking at it all the same. Already he was looking for whatever star patterns he could find. He liked sharing one of his knowledge with the boy he loved.

Xavier wasn't much longer before he returned to the room. He was only wearing a somewhat oversized t-shirt and a pair of boxer shorts. He had his other clothes in his hand before disposing of them near his bag. The chipmunk padded over towards to bed as his boyfriend patted to spot next to him. Soon joining him on the bed, being careful to not hit his head on the top bunk. Easing himself to the other side and pushed his larger body against the smaller cub.

"Hehe, I can't wait to be the big spoon tonight." The chipmunk said as he nuzzled his snout into the other boy's neck.

Pent eased into him, relaxing himself back a bit. "Me too."

The arctic fox cub angled his body a bit so that it rested against the chipmunk's own. Xavier's arms rested over the fox cub's chest and rubbed his fur affectionately. The two of them peered out through the window to the skies above. A few clouds were still in the sky but it was clear enough that they could make out the stars above. Pent began pointing at a few of the constellations for his boyfriend to look at. Only a few of them were discernable that night.

"You know…it's kind of nice being the bigger one for a change." The rodent couldn't help himself in admitting he liked the change in roles.

Pent let out a sigh of happiness. "That's good, Xae. I don't mind as long as I get to spend time with you."

"My little foxy, I love you so much." Xavier kissed the other boy's cheek and held him tightly.

The white-furred cub closed his eyes in utter contentment. "I love you too, my sweet chippy."

Pent and Xavier continued to look out the window for a short while. Both of them remained silent as the bigger cub explored the smaller one's body with his hands. Rubbing his paws back and forth over the foxes upper and lower chest but not going much lower than his waist. The chipmunk kept his snout cradled right into the crook of Pent's neck. Each time he breathed, the white-furred cub could feel the movement push back and forth against his body.

A short while later the fatigue of the day finally got up with them. Despite spending some of the day at home, they had spent enough energy outside that they were tired. Both boy's bodies eased further and further into a restful state as Pent remained in Xavier's arms. Normally they would adjust one way or another. But for that night, everything seemed perfect and they fell to sleep with the fox cradled into the chipmunk's arms. Nothing could ruin the moment for them.

The night was a quiet one. Neither of them got up. They were far too comfortable for that. It wasn't until the morning that either of them roused. Pent got up first as he was the earlier riser of the two. The fox kit was careful to not wake up his boyfriend. Shifting the chipmunk's arm ever so slightly so he could get out of his grasp. He needed to use the restroom and didn't want to wake the other cub up.

Pent took care of his needs and returned to bed. In the same fashion that he got up, he returned under the sheets. A slight rumble of his stomach reminded him that he was hungry but he wanted to stay this way just a little bit longer. The fox cub remained there a bit before getting an idea. He wanted to surprise Xavier by making him breakfast. Once again he slipped out of bed carefully, this time making his way to the kitchen.

The arctic fox continued through the hallway and into the kitchen. It wasn't quite early enough that there wasn't light so he didn't bother to turn anything on. He decided to make some waffles, fruit, and juice for the two of them. Going about pouring the batter into the iron and cutting up some oranges for both of them while he waited. Deciding to heat the syrup so that the whole meal would be warm.

About midway through making the meal, the scent of it had permeated through the halls to Pent's room. Xavier was roused by the smell of it. The aroma of whatever was being made was causing his stomach to rumble. He realized that the fox had already gotten out of bed and that his body was still feeling sore. Slowly he stretched, trying to fight the innate sensation of soreness and aches he was experiencing. The pins and needles hadn't gone away either and remained a constant but subtle presence in his body.

Xavier walked slowly. His steps felt even more awkward as he wobbled a bit. It was almost as if his body and mind were trying to get used to his bigger frame. As he got closer to the kitchen, he could smell the familiar scent of waffles being made. Without even seeing it, he knew what it was. He continued forward into the kitchen and noticed the fox cub was still distracted. The bigger boy decided to play a little joke on him.

Slowly he walked up behind him, keeping his steps methodical and quiet. As he neared him, Xavier realized something was off and stopped in his tracks. He could…almost see over Pent's head now. Had he got even bigger? The question and thought of it raced through his mind as he tackled it. The moment of hesitation was enough for Pent to shift his body ever so slightly. That sudden movement alerted him to Xavier's presence and he turned around to greet him.

The two were very much in one another's personal space. Pent's gaze angled upward to meet his boyfriend's eyes. Xavier seemed…even bigger now. He hadn't forgotten about the problem but had pushed the issue back to the edge of his mind. Now here it was… staring him in the face.

"Did…you get…bigger?" The fox couldn't help but ask the burning question on his mind.

Xavier answered with uncertainty in his voice. "I…think so?"

"Wow…Xae. This…is crazy." Pent wasn't sure of what to think about it.

The chipmunk's stomach rumbled. "Yeah…What should we do?"

"Let's eat breakfast then we can figure it out." Pent decided the problem could wait for a bit.

Pent finished making breakfast and plucked the waffle out of an iron with a knife. Serving it up with the fruit he'd cut along with the juice he'd squeezed.

"You treat me so well, Pent. Thank you." Xavier felt like Pent went overboard sometimes.

The fox put the plates with food on the table. "Of course, my sweet boy."

The smaller boy waited for the chipmunk to sit down before kissing him on the forehead. Joining in next to him to eat the meal. Pent had worked up quite the appetite in making the food. He hadn't even indulged in a snack. The two of them ate the food together, sitting in a moment of silence before Xavier spoke up.

"The lacrosse game is this morning. Do you think my uh…growing problem can wait til after?" Xavier asked as he didn't want to miss it.

Pent shrugged. "Yeah, I guess so. At the very least…it appears to be slow."

"This is good, Pent. Thanks for making it." The rodent wanted to make sure his boyfriend's work was appreciated.

The fox kit smiled at him. "I'm glad you liked it. I figured it would be a nice surprise."

"It sure was. Ready to watch the game? I don't want to miss the pre-show coverage." Xavier leaned over and kissed the smaller boy on the cheek.

The white-furred boy chuckled. "Yup, let's clean up and we can watch the Thunderbirds whip the Rocks."

"Heck, yeah!" Xavier got up excitedly, recoiling a bit as the aches and pains caused his body to throb slightly.

The chipmunk shook it off and helped his boyfriend pick up the dishes and then took care of cleaning them. Xavier did more of the work as he didn't want Pent to do everything. After all the fox cub had made the meal. In his mind it was fair. The smaller boy decided to go get the television set up and find the channel where the game would be hosted. He checked the guide and eventually found it.

Xavier returned to his side shortly after he heard the sound of a familiar announcer going on about the upcoming Lacrosse match. It was a match between two local clubs, the Toronto Rocks and the Halifax Thunderbirds. Both boys liked the Thunderbirds, though Pent liked them because his boyfriend did. The chipmunk on the other hand was a diehard fan who had been watching them for as long as he could remember.

The rodent settled in on the side of the chair, spreading his leg out. For some reason stretching his body eased the aches and soreness he was still dealing with. Allowing himself to lay against the armrest, he patted his
 chest motioning for Pent to lean on him. The fox was all too keen to indulge the request and placed his head right on Xavier's midsection. The brown-furred boy draped his arms over the other cub as the two boys cuddled on the couch.

The pregame show started before long. It was a preview of the upcoming match with a full mention of both club's rosters and stats. Some recent highlights from both teams were shown as well as a prediction on who would win. It was a national broadcast so the channel picked the Rocks. The mere mention of it made Xavier groan. The chipmunk was certain his team would come out on top even if the Rocks were statistically the better team.

Pent and Xavier relaxed together as the pins and needles sensation continued to resonate through the young rodent's form. He let out a soft squeak from his snout as he covered his mouth. He wasn't sure why he made it, it just sort of happened. The soreness and aches in his muscles seemed to intensify as he gritted his teeth. The fervent sensation of prickling seemed to become much more prominent throughout his body.

Even still, he remained motionless. Xavier did not want to disturb Pent. Instead, he grinned and bore through it. Xavier saw himself as a strong cub and he could deal with a little bit of discomfort. The sensation subsided after a short while and returned to a much weaker state. Scratching himself, he hoped that what he was dealing with would go away. Xavier knew that Pent would help him and that he could solve any problem once he figured out what the cause was.

Then game started shortly after the anthem was sung. The starting lineup came out of tunnels that had been arranged at both ends of it. At the far west end were the Rocks and at the other side were the thunderbirds. The camera focused on neither side and instead rotated between them. When it showed the cub's favorite player, Percy Geneau, he cheered and both boys clapped. The two teams soon made their way to center field.

At center field, there was a coin toss held to decide who possessed the ball first. The Rocks ended up picking up tails and netting the first offense side. It was a ceremonial tradition that didn't matter much until over time so it didn't matter much to Xavier. The game started with a rush of offense from Toronto's side. The "Blue and Whites", as they were called by the sports regulars, were much more run and gun. They had one of the most high-profile attackers on their side.

The male wolf was a stout fellow who did not meet what most would consider a typical athletic profile. He was a timber wolf who was in the hay day of his career. A player knew the fans as "Cherche", a nickname he earned because he was always looking for new ways to score goals. The canine rushed down the field at full speed, making quick work of the Thunderbirds defense core. In mere seconds of the game opening, he netted the first goal.

Xavier groaned as he watched the play unfold. It certainly wasn't a good way to start a match and did not bode well for his favorite team. The ball was fished out of the net and given one of the "Purple and Yellows". The man passed the ball down the field, a string arching lob over to another one of his teammate's midfield. They were tackled but Geneau was close enough nearby that he was able to retrieve the ball and begin his assault downfield.

Geneau was a rising and upcoming star who had ascended from the ranks of college Lacrosse. He'd been the best player on his team and was considered a phenom from a rather young age. The otter was quick on his feet and had a lithe body compared to most of his teammates. Still young, he hadn't quite filled out his body. Xavier liked him because the man had a rather flashy style of goal in addition to wearing the same number he did.

The mustelid continued down the field as the chipmunk cheered him on. Even despite his aching body, Xavier leaned forward as he was completely into the game. The fox chuckled at him as his boyfriend's sudden movement pushed him up a bit. Geneau was able to outpace many of the defenders, stopped only by the catcher of the goalie's stick. The rodent grunted in disappointment as his favorite player was denied an early goal.

The rocks were given the ball after that and the game continued much the same way. A back and forth affair with much of the Thunderbird's efforts falling short of scoring a goal. As time went on the game became more and more one-sided. Xavier remained upbeat even despite this and cheered each time his favorite team got a string of good luck. When Geneau finally landed the net the rodent exploded out of the seat, forgetting all about his boyfriend who was still nestled on his chest.

Pent didn't mind much as he just picked himself up. He was glad that Xavier was enjoying himself despite the course of the game. Even after the end of the first period, it was clear the Thunderbirds were going to lose. By the end of it, the Rocks had come out on top by a score of 6 to 2. Even despite that the broadcasters stayed neutral. The post-game show featured some of both team's players and even an interview with Geneau himself.

Xavier watched with interest as his favorite player was interviewed. The man was a sweat mess with his chocolate fur matted back by his perspiration. Given the most valuable player for his team, voted simply as a majority by both fans and teammates alike. It was a short interview ending with a mention that they'd be doing a raffle for the game balls scored first by both teams. It would be autographed the rodent couldn't help but want it.

"Man…I want to enter the raffle. Do you think we can, Pent?" The brown-furred boy figured they could enter on the club's team website.

Pent smiled at him as he sat upright. "Sure, Xae. Let's hit the computer."

The fox kit got up as the post-game show was wrapping up. He turned it off since the local news would likely be coming on next. Offering his hand, Pent wanted to help Xavier as he always did. Without thinking about it, Xavier pulled himself up. The white-furred boy faltered a bit as his boyfriend stood upright. Once again the two stood next to each other. As Pent straightened himself up, he angled his head up even further towards the taller boy,

Xavier blinked as he could now see right over Pent's head without issue. The fox looked stunned, his face showed utter shock as he absorbed ever-changing reality. The ever-growing problem came back to the forefront of his mind.

"Uh…I think…I got bigger." Xavier stated the obvious as he rubbed the back of his head.

Pent nodded at him and gulped. "Yeah…looks like it."

"It's…kind of neat being this big, Pent…" The chipmunk felt a bit of a rush from it.

The smaller boy seemed confused. "What do you mean?"

"You look…small now. It's nice. I wonder…if I'll get…even bigger…" The brown-furred cub said as he looked down at his own body.

The white-furred boy got a little nervous. "Erm…we need to figure out your problem. What if…"

"Shh, Pent…I promise nothing bad will happen. Just try and enjoy it…Think of the possibilities." Xavier tried to appeal to his boyfriend's open-mindedness.

Pent thought to himself for a moment. "Just…what are you getting at, Xae?"

"Maybe…we could let it play out a bit. I don't think I can grow much bigger." The brown-furred boy kept a calm smile on his face showing he was confident in himself.

The fox was fighting himself a bit. "But, Xavier what about your aches and pains? What if…"

"Just relax, Pent. It's not even that bad. It only rears up every so often. Otherwise…it's just subtlely there.  Come on, foxy. It'll be fun…I promise." Xavier was confident he could convince his boyfriend to give in.

The smaller cub sighed. "Fine, Xavier. But if this gets out of hand…then…"

"I promise if it gets out of hand…we can figure it out. I know you can figure it out. I just want to enjoy it while it lasts." The rodent leaned in to hug his boyfriend.

Pent nodded,  hugging him back. "Alright, Xavier."

"Let's grab some lunch. I'm hungry." The chipmunk released the smaller boy.

The two of them walked back towards the kitchen. The combined pre-game show, lacrosse match, and post-game recap took long enough that it was already early afternoon. As the chipmunk walked, he found that the boxers he was wearing now were digging into him. He had always had his parents buy him looser ones as he preferred them that way. Now…they bearly fit him and did very little to hide his boyish form.

In the kitchen, Xavier decided to take the lead this time. After all, Pent had made breakfast and so in his mind, it was fair to return the favor. When they entered the room, Xavier gently eased his boyfriend into the chair. Immediately he got to work in making them both a sandwich. A simple veggie marsala dish made from some leftovers the fox boy had in the fridge. He spread even amounts over two pairs of bread. Luckily there was enough for both of them.

He placed the prepared plates on the table before grabbing some chips for both of them. Taking out two juice boxes, one for each of them. Soon he joined Pent by his side. The fox boy smiled at him.

"You're so good to me." Pent said as he nuzzled into Xavier's shoulder.

The chipmunk kissed the other boy on the head. "Can't let you do everything."

They started eating the meal. Neither of them said much as they enjoyed the food. Xavier snacked a bit more than usual. The chips were one of his favorite brands and he took a handfuls. The rodent let out a soft burp.

"Sorry…haha." The bigger cub said blushing a bit.

Pent smiled at him. "You want to go outside when we're done?"

"Erm….what about my clothes? Most of my pants probably don't fit me now. At least I brought this oversized shirt." Xavier was feeling a little self-conscious about it.

The fox thought about it for a moment. "Who cares? It's not like the neighbors care about seeing
 an overgrown chipmunk boy in just a shirt and boxers."

"I hope my shoes still fit." The brown-furred boy said as he thought of it.

The smaller cub shrugged. "If not, we can go out bare-pawed. Doesn't bother me."

"Of course it doesn't…" Xavier playfully shoved his boyfriend.

Pent rolled his eyes. "Har-har. Very funny."

"Come on, let's clean up and go outside then." The rodent smiled at him and got up.

They worked together to clean up the small mess they made. Soon they padded back to the fox's room so Pent change into his street clothes. The chipmunk grabbed his socks, hoping his shoes would at least still fit him. Part of him thought they wouldn't but he wasn't sure. Xavier decided to wrap his bottom half in a towel, hoping it would hold up when they went outside. He didn't want other people to see him in his boxers.

When they finished, they walked back to the front living room. Pent smiled at Xavier, glad that he looked more at ease with himself. Pent put his shoes on and waited for the chipmunk to do the same. Xavier smooshed his paws into the shoes. They fit somewhat snugly, though there wasn't as much room for his toes to wiggle around. Still, he was glad that something other than his boxers still fit him.

Going outside, the two cubs were greeted by the warm afternoon sun. It was a sunny day with a few clouds in the sky. The wind blew light gusts as they stepped into the open. Pent motioned for the bigger cub to follow him. He knew just where he wanted to take the other cub. After all…with Xavier's issue, he knew they couldn't just go anywhere. In the back of his mind…he still wondered if his boyfriend would get any bigger.

In the back of the apartment complex was a small play area. It was still early enough in the day that most of the parents of young cubs were not home. Many of them were still at work and the ones who weren't were doing chores. The play set at the center of it was a sturdy built wooden structure shaped from aged oak wood.  At one end of it, the playset had three swings with one of them designed so that infants could ride in it.

At the other end was a slide and a short string of monkey bars. The ground was littered with old mulch that had not been replaced in ages. An overstuffed garbage was kept in one corner with some of it overflowing onto the ground. It was apparent the place was not well kept by the complex management. Still, it didn't bother either boy much as they approached the playset with only fun and games on their mind.

Pent hopped onto the swings and motioned for his boyfriend to join him on the one next to it. The chipmunk chuckled at his boyfriend's playful attitude and quickly joined him. They began to swing back and forth. Each of them laughing for no particular reason without a care in the world. The chipmunk jumped out of the seat of the swing and landed square on his feet. The soreness in his body caused him to stagger a bit but he tried to show he was strong to the other boy.

The fox cub followed soon after, not having the same difficulty as the other boy. Moving onward to the other side of the playground, they went to the back of the raised platform where the slide was. They knew that the attraction was meant for smaller cubs but neither of them seemed to care. The white-furred boy filed in first as he shuffled up the stairs leading The deck area had a small peephole they could look through but not much could be seen from it since it wasn't that high off the ground.

Xavier climbed up behind him. Having both of them inside the desk was a bit cramped. The space was small and the rodent's somewhat bigger size wasn't making it easier on either of them. Still being so close together didn't bother them. The two of them looked at one another. The chipmunk smiled at his boyfriend feeling that familiar sense of pins and needles prickle around his form. The soreness…remained a constant presence in his body.

The rodent squeaked as his body lurched forward. Pent watched as his boyfriend's eyes crept further upward. A slow but steady climb. His legs pushed out ever so slightly as his body filled even more space. Xavier noticed it too as a smirk crossed over his face.

"Bigger…hehe." The chipmunk's boxers were now beginning to fray and split as they could no longer support his body's fray.

Pent gulped as he simply nodded. "Uhuh…"

Xavier leaned inward causing both of their bodies to fall into the slide. His larger body is on top of the smaller boys. The short ride landed with a muffled thud at the base of it. The fox grimaced a bit against the heavier weight of his boyfriend.

"Sorry…" The brown-furred boy got up and offered his hand to the other boy.

The fox chuckled at him. "It's alright. I'm not hurt. I promise."

The smaller cub pulled himself up and the two stood next to each other again. Pent found his eye level to be almost square to the rodent's shoulders. Xavier's paws were very much cramped inside his shoes. The fox cub couldn't help but feel a bit small next to his boyfriend. The chipmunk was much taller than he was now. The brown-furred boy ruffled his head fur, he liked this new dynamic and couldn't help but get a kick out of it.

"Hehe…you're so little now…" Xavier couldn't help but tease the other boy.

Pent huffed. "I'm not little…you're just big."

"Uhuh…sure…is my little boyfriend feeling a little self-conscious?" The chipmunk playfully punched him on the shoulder.

The smaller cub rolled his eyes. "No…"

"I think you are fibbing. Come on, Pent…be honest."  The rodent rubbed the other boy's back trying to ease him a bit.

The fox cub sighed. "I'm just…trying to get used to it…alright?"

"Don't worry Pent…it's not like this is permanent…It's just for a little while." Xavier didn't believe this would last.

Pent looked up at him. "What do you mean?"

"I'm not worried about getting too big…I know that when you put your mind to it you can solve anything." Xavier kissed his boyfriend on the top of the head.

The white-furred boy smiled at him blushing a bit. "Thanks, Xae."

"Come on, Pent. Let's go to the tree house…my shoes are hurting my paws." The bigger cub motioned for the other boy to follow him.

They walked together back past the playground area. Just beyond it was a small outcropping of trees that lined along a fence. One of them was larger than the others. A wooden ladder led up it towards a tree house that had been there for generations. It was commonly used by the cubs of the community and it was open during the winter months. However, it certainly didn't stop cubs from sneaking up there…even when it was too cold.

Making their way into it, the two cubs climbed up one after the other. Xavier took off his shoes. The now too-small footwear took some effort for him to tug off but when he did he felt better. He wiggled his toes a bit, still in socks. Pent sat by him and leaned into the other cub, easing his head into Xavier's shoulder. The chipmunk slung his arm over his boyfriend pulling him in close. With his free hand, he took the shoes and threw them over to a corner.

Xavier got an idea and shifted his body a bit, removing his arm. The chipmunk adjusted his paws so they were right on the fox boy's lap. The smaller cub looked at them with interest. They weren't that much bigger than before but there was still a slight difference. The rodent nudged him a bit as if to coax his boyfriend to do what he wanted.

Pent took the hint and reached forward. His hands gently squeeze onto the top and bottom of one of Xavier's paws. The rodent couldn't help but close his eyes and wiggle his toes in satisfaction. The fox cub continued rubbing and massaging his feet, ever keen on pleasing the other boy. Eventually, Xavier eased back into leaning on him, Pent continued to idly rub his paws and the pads underneath.

The two of them stayed like that for a bit. The quiet comfort of each other's embrace was all they needed to be happy. Pent nuzzled his wet nose into the crane of the other boy's neck. Xavier rubbed his arm slowly and softly, rippling his fur as he moved his hand across him. Pent's phone buzzed a moment as a notification sounded in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at it.

"Hey, Xavier….do you think we could go back inside now?" The fox said before looking at the chipmunk with hopeful eyes.

The brown-furred boy stroked his fur softly. "Sure, Pent. It's kind of uncomfortable to sit on the wooden floor anyways."

Pent smiled at him and both of them got up together. Climbing back down the ladder and making their way through the yard. Xavier had forgotten all about the fact he was just wearing socks. The thought hadn't crossed his mind as they got caked in dirt. They soon returned to Pent's apartment. The fox kicked his shoes off and Xavier looked down, thinking he needed to do the same. A small pile of dirt collected under his socked paws.

He sat down on the floor to take his socks off, leaving them at the door with the other footwear. The white-furred boy led his boyfriend back to the front room. Xavier wasn't sure what they were going to do but he was keen to do whatever the other boy wanted. The smaller cub sat on the sofa and grabbed the television remote. Turning it on, he changed channels until he landed on the "Science Channel".

"What are we watching, Pent?" The brown-furred boy sat back down next to his boyfriend and put his arm back around him.

Pent smiled a him. "They are featuring a show about Nuclear Polarization. Do you want to watch it with me?"

"Nuclear…what? You mean like…in a nuclear reactor?" Xavier had never heard of the term before since it hadn't been covered in his science class.

The fox cub shook his head. "It's basically how the nucleus and its positioning react in relation to neoplastic tissue..."

"Erm…Pent. I don't understand what you mean." The chipmunk didn't want to sound stupid, especially in front of his boyfriend.

The
 smaller boy took out his phone and showed a diagram to the other boy. He began explaining the concept as simply as he could. The morphology and mechanics of the concept were way over Xavier's head but the basics were simple enough. It was a theoretical postulate centered on mediated relationships between two-like specimens. The findings had only been replicated a few times with similar agents but not enough to be substantiated as fact.

The chipmunk listened and tried to understand to the best of his ability. Science in general was not his strong point. He knew Pent was in an entirely different league of understanding when it came to that subject. Still, he listened intently even if he wasn't that interested in it. Pent always tried to bring things down to his level, even if he wasn't the best at it. The fox's interest and understanding of the Sciences was undeniable.

"So…do you wanna watch with me, Xae?" The white-furred boy didn't want to bore his boyfriend.

Xavier stammered for a minute as he thought about it. Part of him just wanted to appease Pent but another part of him told him this would be boring. He sat there contemplating among himself. The smaller cub was getting a bit antsy as he waited for an answer. He didn't want to miss the show that he'd been waiting to see. The chipmunk knew what his answer needed to be and simply nodded.

The arctic fox eased himself into the chair, now much more relaxed since the other boy had agreed. He never forced Xavier to do anything he didn't like. Both of them were suckers for one another, even if they never formally recognized it. The show began before long with a long droning explanation of the translated documentary. A Vietnamese sun bear spoke on screen with some subtitles below it so they could understand his summaries.

The fox cub leaned on the rodent's chest and got comfortable. His vulpine ears twitched as he listened with interest. Pent watched intently seemingly like he understood most, if not all, of the things said. His boyfriend on the other had no clue as to what was being discussed. Still, he knew this was one of the fox boys favorite things and so he enjoyed sharing with him. Xavier cradled his boyfriend in his arms, dozing off as the boredom of watching it soon caught up with him.

Xavier awoke sometime later to the familiar feeling of some light muscle aches and soreness in his body. He rubbed his upper portion, trying to itch away the constant sensation of pins and needles coursing in his body. The chipmunk looked in front of him and noticed that Pent had gone somewhere. The television was now off and he had no clue how long he'd been sleeping. Slowly he picked himself up and began to walk around.

The brown-furred boy faltered as he stood upright. He was still getting used to his body and having been relaxed for so long made it harder for him to adjust. Xavier shook it off and continued into the kitchen and still finding no signs of the fox. He wondered where Pent had gone. It wasn't like him to just get up and leave. Perhaps he had used the restroom? The rodent decided to check it and sure enough, it was empty.

He continued next to the fox kit's room which was just as empty. The chipmunk now felt a bit lost as to where to try next. Pent couldn't have just left the apartment or gotten that far. Sure, he had a bike but he knew the fox cub wouldn't just leave him alone. Then a thought occurred to him. Perhaps his boyfriend was in his so-called "Laboratory". It was worth a look since he was out of options otherwise.

The rodent padded back towards the living room to the closet where Pent kept his personal lab stuff. The room was open which gave him some hope. Peering inside he saw his boyfriend working on something. The white-furred cub was in his full lab regalia and looked quite engaged in whatever he was doing.

"Oh hey, Xavier. Sorry, I didn't want to disturb you so I busied myself." The smaller cub noticed his boyfriend's presence as he entered the door.

Xavier looked at the collection of tools and devices on the table. "What are you working on?"

"I took your blood while you were asleep. I wanted to test your level of growth hormone to make sure it was still at a safe level." Pent was mixing various chemicals and solutions.

The rodent raised his eyebrow. "I thought we were going to let it play out a bit and have fun with it?"

"We are but…we need to be prepared just in case…it gets any more out of hand." The white-furred boy didn't believe in winging it.

The chipmunk entered the small room. "Alright, fair enough. What did you find?"

"Well normal growth hormone levels vary but for cubs our age it tends to be around 10 nanograms per milliliter. Your growth hormone level however is 5 times that…" Pent said looking up from what he was doing.

The brown-furred boy had a stunned look on his face. "Holy moly…really? Is that safe?"

"Yes. Under normal circumstances, growth hormones are not released regularly. I am not sure what is causing yours to release…so often."  The fox cub took off his goggles as they were fogged up from condensation to clean them with a wipe.

The bigger cub wasn't sure what to think about it. "So…what do we do?"

"For now…we can't do anything. If my theory is correct…it should fizzle out and you should shrink back to normal…eventually." Pent put up his lab coat and cleaned up his space.

Xavier seemed surprised. "How do you know that?"

"The volume of growth hormones was not consistent. I tested different samples of your blood under 3 different tests and each time came up with a different result." The smaller cub pointed to the microscope where part of it was performed.

The chipmunk proceeded over to it and looked within the ocular lens. He couldn't see much beyond what he'd before in classroom simulations. To him, it just looked like a sample of blood. Xavier knew he would have to take Pent's word on it. He took a step back from it and looked at Pent who was holding something in his hand.

"So what is that, then?" He couldn't help but be curious.

The fox showed it off but the liquid inside the flask was clear. "This is an Arganine sample. It was part of the experiment."

"So…you're not going to try and shrink me back to normal?" The rodent wasn't sure such a thing was possible.

Pent shook his head. "I don't think it's safe. The side effects would likely be adverse and the risk would be drastic."

"Oh…alright." Xavier was a little happy that he would get his way.

The white-furred boy cleaned up and the two of them walked back out one after the other. Xavier's boxers were still cutting into him and the thought of getting rid of them crossed his mind. After all…it wasn't like Pent hadn't seen him naked before and he could keep wearing the towel if Samaliel ended up showing up early. So after a moment of hesitation, he fought with his underwear a bit before forcing them down his legs.

Pent looked at him briefly, though the boy was still wearing the towel from earlier so he couldn't see much. The fox boy blushed as he saw the cub's underwear hit the floor. The chipmunk picked them up and flicked them on his nose. The worn boxers slopped off his snout before falling to the ground below. Had it not been for the towel…the bigger cub would very much be naked and both of them knew it.

They returned to the living room after the fox kit shut the door to his so-called lab. Xavier was feeling a bit excitable now. Even with the towel wrapped around his waist, he felt vulnerable. That sensation of pins and needles had not gone away…nor had the constant reminder of aches and soreness in his joints and muscles. That funny feeling inside him seemed to pick up ever so slightly as Xavier let out a soft squeak from his maw.

Pent watched as his boyfriend's body slowly crept upward. His eyes now met the other cub's shoulder. Xavier couldn't help but smirk as he looked down at the other boy. He had noticed it too. The other boy was now almost a full head shorter than he was and it made him feel another rush of dopamine from it. A calm smile was kept on his face before he reached over to ruffle his boyfriend's head fur affectionately.

"My little foxy…" Xavier said in a teasing tone.

Pent smiled at him and leaned into Xavier's side. "My big, chippie…"

Though this whole situation was weird for Pent there was part of him that liked it. Part of him…liked Xavier bigger. The idea of being protected by the bigger boy. The thought of being dwarfed by him and made to feel little. He was finding himself to be more okay with it, perhaps even liking it more than he was letting on. Especially since it seemed Xavier seemed to enjoy it too. No longer quite as worried about it as he once was.

They soon went into the kitchen together. It was now late enough for dinner and both of them were reminded of that by their stomachs. Pent ended up making some leftover veggie lasagna. He knew the pasta dish was one of his boyfriend's favorite meals. After all, he wanted to outdo the favor done for him earlier by the other boy. Pent was always keen on making Xavier feel extra special and he seldom failed at it.

The meal was a quick one since it had already been cooked before. It was just a matter of heating it. Both of them shared the food from the same glass dish. Each of them picked at it with a fork. Xavier ate a bit more than Pent did, neither paying it much attention as they sated their hunger and enjoyed each other's attention. It was a good and hearty meal that hit the spot for both of them and settled their stomachs.

When they were done, Pent got up to share some cookies with Xavier. A box of Xavier's favorite chocolate chips as well as a few for himself. Handing it over to him. The chipmunk quickly gobbled them down with a content smile on his face. He always enjoyed spending time with the boy he loved. Pent certainly knew how to spoil him and he wasn't
 about to complain or turn down the simple shows of affection and love.

Xavier got up to help him clean and Pent joined him soon after. The smaller cub put everything into the sink while his boyfriend took over washing the dishes. The chipmunk tossed some soap suds towards Pent who was not even a meter away from him. The smaller cub chuckled as he brushed the bubbles off his snout and fur. Pent retaliated by squeezing the nozzle of the sprayer, doing a quick once over on the rodent, The brown-furred boy poorly shielded himself with his hand.

"No fair…" He said as Pent finally stopped squirting him with the makeshift gun.

Xavier dried himself off with the dish towel. They padded back into the living room for a short time and joined each other on the sofa again. Pent turned on the television so that they could watch a recap of the day's sports. He knew Xavier would be interested in seeing the scores of the other games they had not watched earlier. Lacrosse had a very short segment with the rest of them focusing on more popular sports like baseball and soccer. It was the off-season for hockey so there was no mention of it.

Time passed on as the two boys remained in a relaxed state of comforted lethargy. Pent was still draped over the bigger boy. The chipmunk was all too keen to keep him close. Not bothered by his body weight or constant reliance on closeness. Xavier yawned and stretched as Pent looked up at him with a smile. Shifting a bit so that he could get up if he wanted. After all the fox cub was just as tired as he was, even if he wasn't showing signs of it.

The night was now beginning to tone down and with it, the sun outside had already set. Darkness was taking the land and reminded them that it was late. Xavier decided to take the lead and take care of his usual hygiene routine first. It had been a long day and he was a bit dirty from being outside earlier. He was looking forward to the warm water hitting his sore body, hoping it would quell the pins and needles still present in his body.

He took a bit longer than usual as the balmy water hit the spot for him. Xavier was instantly relaxed the moment he got into the shower. Not even bothering to wash himself for several minutes before finally getting to it. Xavier didn't take much longer once he got started. He wanted to spend more time and cuddle with Pent. The idea of being in bed and holding the fox close was the only motivation he needed.

On his way out, Xavier made sure to pop a few more aspirin into his maw. It had helped previously so he thought it would do so again. He grabbed a towel and tied it around his waist before leaving the bathroom. Heading into Pent's room he nodded at the other boy, who had already grabbed his change of clothes for the night. The fox blushed at the sight of the other boy's state of undress, though he wasn't bothered by it.

The two cubs exchanged places with Pent going into the bathroom to clean himself. He didn't take nearly as long but he was still diligent in making sure his fur was pristine and that it smelt good. Even went as far as to use extra shampoo so that he appealed more to the boy he loved. It took much longer for him to dry his fur as he was more worried about it getting matted and having to brush out the knots.

The fox cub reappeared before long, now just in his pajamas. Xavier was covered only in a towel wrapped around his waist. It wasn't as if he was being suggestive…nor was he trying to be naughty. None of his clothes fit now. His birthday suit or this towel was his only choice now and he chose to not go naked. Pent couldn't help but look at him for a moment, a bright red fuse covered the skin underneath his otherwise light fur.

The chipmunk couldn't help but smirk at him as he patted the spot nearest him. The smaller boy didn't hesitate long before hopping into the bed alongside the now much bigger cub. His form fit, almost like a puzzle piece against the larger body of his boyfriend. Xavier eased his arm over Pent, holding him closely.  Xavier planted light kisses on his boyfriend's neck, protectively clutching Pent so that nothing could take him away.

Both boys relaxed and cuddled for a bit. Neither was overly tired so they lay there in silence just enjoying each other's body warmth. The aches and pains in Xavier's body had begun to subside, making it easier for him to forget about them. Even the pins and needles had seemed to go away. The moon peered down on them through the window casting a light blue glow over their young bodies.

The two cubs eventually lulled each other into a deep state of slumber. Nothing could ruin that night for them. It had been another perfect day together. They had one more day together before Xavier would have to go home. The chipmunk's growing problem would have to come to a head.  After all…he couldn't go home in his current state. All he could hope for was that it would run its course and fizzle out like Pent said.

That night…Pent had a bit of a nightmare. A dream involving Xavier…who had grown into a giant. The other boy was so big that he didn't even fit into the apartment anymore. Far eclipsing his own body…feeling himself to be small and inadequate next to him. A false sense of insecurity built up within him even if he knew the chipmunk would never consider him this way. He couldn't help but be afraid, fearful that this might come to pass.

The fox woke up as his body trembled. He was glad the nightmare was over. He looked over at Xavier who was still cast in the same moon glow from above. His soft velvety fur rose and declined with each breath he took. In his mind the other boy was perfect…no matter how he looked. He knew what he just experienced was a dream. That what he just saw in a dream would never happen. Pent eased and cradled himself back under the safe embrace of Xavier.

That was all he needed to go back to sleep. The rest of the night was a quiet one for the two boys. Neither of them roused again. It was a peaceful and content slumber in the embrace of the one they loved. The soft moonlight and speckled gaze of the stars above peered down on their slumbering bodies. Both of them are ever eager for a new day…to spend more time together and to further their future as a loving couple.", "pools_count": 1, "title": "Therapeutic Treament part 2", "deleted": "f", "public": "t", "mimetype": "application/msword", "pagecount": "1", "rating_id": "1", "rating_name": "Mature", "ratings": [ { "content_tag_id": "2", "name": "Nudity", "description": "Nonsexual nudity exposing breasts or genitals (must not show arousal)", "rating_id": "1" } ], "submission_type_id": "12", "type_name": "Writing - Document", "guest_block": "t", "friends_only": "f", "comments_count": "2", "views": "134" }