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Rated M for implied nudity.", "writing": "Chance Encounter Part 4 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. You have been warned.\n\nThe two boys stood there for a moment with nothing said between them. The logical part of Pent's brain was sending him warning signals, but the fact that his boyfriend wanted it made him push it to the side. After all, it wasn't like he had properly tested the tapered down maxmus. He had only theorized the results of it, so maybe this was normal, even if his experiments had said otherwise. Deciding to let the issue go, he ignored it.\n\n\"You wanna go to the skate park, foxy? Maybe I could use your brother's board or ride on the pegs of your bike or something?\" Xavier was still feeling pretty energetic.\n\nThe bigger boy arched his eyebrow at him a bit. \"You're probably still too small to fit in any clothing. What if someone sees you?\"\n\n\"There isn't usually anyone at the one by the school since it's the weekend. We could go there instead of the local one.\" The rodent wanted to do something else.\n\nThe fox cub thought about it a moment. \"Yeah, I guess we could take my bike over, and we can bring the boards.\n\nXavier smiled at him, glad the other boy had agreed. Both boys headed back through the back yard and around the building. Going upstairs, they made their way back inside. The chipmunk followed his boyfriend back to his room, where he grabbed two skateboards. Pent figured that, despite how small the other boy was, he could probably still manage to at least kick forward on the board. Thinking he couldn't do any tricks since he didn't have the same control on his board as he did at his normal size.\n\nNow back in Pent's room, the smaller boy wondered if he could find anything to wear. He knew his own clothing was too big, but perhaps Pent's younger brothers could be an option. While the chipmunk was waiting for the fox to grab the boards, he decided to go through the hamper of used clothing. Rifling through it, he found a shirt and quickly tossed it over his head. The piece of clothing was a bit big on him and easily tented over his body, but it was better than nothing.\n\nMotioning for Xavier to follow him, the fox placed both of the boards under his left arm. Heading back through the hall, they returned through the front room. Pent locked the door once they were outside before leading his boyfriend back. Taking him to the area where his bike was locked up, a small communal rack that hosted the entire community's bipedal vehicles. Even a few motorized ones were chained up there, but most of them were just manual bikes and scooters.\n\nPlacing the boards on the ground, he positioned his feet near the wheels so that they didn't roll off unwittingly. He unlocked his bike and moved it away from the rack, kicking down the stand so he didn't have to hold it up himself. Grabbing the boards once again, he wrapped them in a nylon strap so that he would have them on his back without having to hold them anymore. Once he was all set up and on the bike, he motioned for the other cub to get on board the pegs.\n\nXavier stepped up onto the legs, having to hop a bit to reach it, but was able to do it without much difficulty. Wrapping his arms slightly around the other cub, he still wasn't completely able to do so. Immediately, the fox cub started to pedal, not going as quickly as he usually did. He was somewhat worried that his boyfriend might lose his grip. After all, it was better safe than sorry, even going as far as to stay on the offlanes and side streets.\n\n\tAs he was pedalling along, Xavier tried to hide himself from prying eyes. Even though he was somewhat clothed now, he still felt vulnerable. Besides…he was still pretty small and didn't want anyone to notice. It took Pent a bit longer than usual to get to the skate park by the school. The park was just on the outskirts of the school's perimeter. Normally, the gate was always left open for weekends and holidays.\n\n\tPent pushed through the gate and came to a stop where the rack was. No other bikes were in the rack, so it seemed the place was empty. He looked around to be certain that it was the case, and sure enough, it was vacant.\n\n\"Thanks for towing me around, foxy. I'll make sure to tow you around when I'm big enough.\" The chipmunk hopped off the pegs.\n\nThe white furred cub unsnapped the velcro from around him. \"You don't have to do that. Let's just have fun.\"\n\nThe bigger boy handed his boyfriend the smaller skateboard before putting his own on the ground. Xavier had always been the better boarder, but both boys enjoyed the sport all the same. The chipmunk stepped carefully on the board, finding it a little harder to manage since his legs weren't as long as he was used to. Still, even with his smaller frame, his legs were long enough to reach the ground.\n\nPushing off, the chipmunk sped into the distance, quickly gaining confidence. After all, he was a rather experienced boarder, and the size difference didn't change that. Dipping into a bowl, disappearing in a matter of seconds before reappearing on the other side. Pent was glad the other cub wasn't soured by the situation. If anything, Xavier's mood has improved since he regained some of his size.\n\nAfter watching the other boy for a moment, the fox followed behind him. Always the more cautious of the boys, he kept topside and did a few of the pipes. Grinding on a few of them and popping a wheelie as he came off of it. Xavier had hopped out of the bowl and was shifting up and down a half pipe in a flash of speed. Doing a quick 180 flip-kick right in front of the other boy, showing off as he often did before his boyfriend.\n\nChuckling at him a bit, the fox watched the other boy for a few moments. There was no doubt that the chipmunk was back to his normal self. Just as enthusiastic and carefree as he often was. Pent was glad that the boy's little issue wasn't bothering him nearly as much. Landing off the corner of a bank, the rodent hopped off his board. Stopping for a moment to catch his breath, as he'd gone pretty intensely right off the bat.\n\nXavier stepped over to the water fountain, realizing the thing was still a bit high for him to reach. \n\n\"Hey, foxy. Do you think you could help me?\" The brown furred boy knew he couldn't do it himself.\n\nThe bigger cub stepped over to him and gave him a leg up instead of lifting him. \"Sure.\"\n\nXavier flicked the knob on the spicket and drank a few gulps from it, splashing himself a few times, then did the same to the other cub.\n\n\"Got'cha.\" The chipmunk boy said with a slight smirk on his face.\n\nThe white furred boy wiped his face. \"I'll get'cha back…come here you.\"\n\nImmediately, Xavier hopped back on the board and sped off. He wanted to be caught by his boyfriend, but didn't want to make it very easy. Pent was right behind him, kicking off on his own board. The fox was certain he could catch the other boy since his legs were longer and he went as quickly as he could. Yet, despite that, the smaller boy was able to maintain a small distance between them.\n\nSeveral minutes of this ensued before the smaller cub disappeared into a full pipe. The coverage from the tube hid him effectively from the other boy. Snaking through it, he made a few quick turns as he wound down the tunnel. Only looking back once, he thought for a moment that he had lost the other cub. Upon appearing, he saw the familiar fox boy at the other end, who stood in front of him with a defiant grin.\n\nXavier didn't stop and instead tried to plow right through him, aiming in between Pent's legs. Ducking under, he was just small enough to get between him.\n\n\"No fair…\" The bigger cub said, whining a bit.\n\nSticking his tongue out at the other boy, the rodent sped into the distance once again putting some space between them. The fox kicked off, keeping to the innermost turns of the skate park. Darting down a ramp that gave him a bit of extra speed. Quickly, he was catching up to the other cub, and he didn't let up. Pouncing on the other cub from his board, the fox careened the other boy into the grass just beyond the park.\n\nThe two cubs rolled around in the grass and dirt for a bit. Pent was easily able to gain control, but he still let the other boy have the upper hand. Allowing him to end up on top. Xavier landed a soft kiss on his lips before giving him a slight smile and rolling off him. The chipmunk was feeling warm again, but he pinned it off as because he had worked up a bit of sweat from the burst of physical activity.\n\nLying down next to the fox, the brown furred boy nuzzled into his fur a bit. Digging his wet nose into the other cub's side. That warming sensation in his body had only gotten stronger, and a slight tingling feeling was now coursing through him. Yet in that moment, he ignored it instead, only wanting to be close to the boy he loved. Letting out another soft hiccup from his maw, the boy's body enlarged and lengthened ever so slightly before the strange sensations subsided. \n\nXavier coaxed his arm over the other cub's chest; his arm reached a bit longer alone, but neither of them noticed. The fox had closed his eyes, enjoying the combined warmth of the day and the closeness of the other boy. \n\n\"That was fun, foxy. Did you wanna play Skate?\" It was a game of skill that had been played many times before.\n\nThe white furred boy shook his head. \"Nah…we both know you will win.\"\n\n\"What do you wanna do now, then? Hang out here a bit longer?\" Xavier leaned over a bit so his body was lying on its side.\n\nThe bigger cub thought about it for a moment. \"Well, we could go swimming at the park if you want?\"\n\n\"Oh, that sounds really nice. It is very warm today, and it would be nice to cool off.\" The rodent stood up and stretched the sudden aches in his form.\n\nWaiting for the other cub to stand up, Pent soon joined him as the two stood right next to each other. Xavier blinked a few times as his eyes fell upon the fox's waistline. Even the borrowed shirt he was wearing was a better fit on him now, even if it was still too big for him.\n\n\t It was apparent he had grown again, even if not by much. He was quickly catching up to the boy he loved, and he was only starting to realize it.\n\n\"Neat…I think I grew again, Pent.\" The brown furred boy looked up at the other boy.\n\nThe fox cub stammered ever so slightly. \"Yeah, I guess you did. I guess that medicine is working better than I expected.\"\n\n\"Thanks for helping me, foxy.\" The chipmunk hugged the other boy once again.\n\nPent wrapped his arms around the other cub. He was just as glad that Xavier was returning to normal. Still, in the back of his mind, there was something wrong. The chipmunk seemed to be growing much quicker than he anticipated. Certainly, a growth spurt was possible, but now the other cub had a few of them in the course of a few hours. The fox decided to keep a closer eye on it for now, let the issue lie in the back of his mind.\n\nOnce they broke the hug, both boys grabbed their boards and began kicking out toward the bike rack. Pent unchained the bike from the rack and waited for the rodent to give him his brother's board. Attaching them both to his back in the same fashion in which he'd brought them over. Hopping on the bike, the brown furred cub held onto the bottom side of the fox's waist. He was feeling much better about himself and hoped he would return to normal soon.\n\nBefore long, Pent was out of the school grounds. Following along the paved path that was carved from the playground and through a wooded area. The wooded area was well-lit from the sun above, as there wasn't enough tree coverage to completely darken the area. A few signs were placed throughout the area, making it easier to navigate. But the fox knew it well enough that he didn't have to rely on them.\n\nPedaling his way through the path, the white furred boy wove his way through the winding path. It had plenty of turns, with some of them offering avenues to hike. Others provided a more scenic view but didn't offer the same challenge. Pent kept to the simplest one since he wanted to get to the park sooner rather than later. Already, both boys were excited about the prospect of what they could get up to at the lake.\n\nThey arrived at the outskirts of the park after the ride over. Stopping by a water fountain, the fox cub splashed himself with water to cool off. He had worked up a sweat and was looking forward to getting in the water. After taking a quick swig of it, they were off again and continued the path through the park and around the central part of it. Pent was still worried about people seeing his boyfriend the way he was and had decided to be clandestine about it.\n\nA short while later, they arrived at one of the smaller lakes in the park. Pent knew this lake was the least visited of the ones in the area. It had the smallest body of water and was the only one not patrolled by a lifeguard. The park's administration didn't prohibit swimming at the lake, but it was a very much at one's own risk affair. Still, both boys had swum there before, and neither thought much of the warnings posted around the lake about there being no overwatch.\n\nPent stopped his bike off the beaten path, taking a quick moment to settle it down onto a pile of dead leaves. The rodent, too, had hopped off and padded over to where he was. Taking off the shirt he had borrowed, Xavier stripped himself of the only piece of clothing he had worn. Smirking at him, the fox didn't bother to stare but enjoyed the sight all the same. Much slower to disrobe himself, Pent took off his shoes, shirt, socks, and shorts, placing them on the ground.\n\nBulleting toward the water, the chipmunk could wait no longer. He wanted nothing more than to feel the cool water against his skin and fur. Diving into the water once he was close enough, Xavier's smaller form broke through the water in sleek fashion. Barely disturbing the water, as only a few ripples cascaded through the lake. His head popped up shortly after, spitting out water before beckoning to the other cub with his hand paw.\n\nFollowing soon after him, the bigger cub ran toward the water. Not daring as quickly as the other cub, the fox simply jumped into the water. His abrupt entry exploded the surface around him as waves crashed around him. No longer still, the water rippled and crashed against the shore just beyond. Popping his head up, the white furred cub swam over toward the boy he loved. Both of them had big smiles on their faces.\n\n\"Let's race, foxy.\" The brown furred cub said with a confident look on his face.\n\nPent nodded softly. \"You're on.\"\n\n\"On three, there and back again twice.\" The smaller cub pointed to the shore furthest from them.\n\nCounting to three, the two cubs were soon off. Both of them were good swimmers and had raced plenty of times before. Xavier had gotten a bit of a head start since he was the one who had counted, but not by much. It didn't take long for the fox to catch up; his longer arms and legs made it easier for him to cut through the water with ease. In a matter of seconds, the white furred cub had taken the lead and was already getting further ahead.\n\nThe race came to an end back just beyond where it had started. Pent sat in the shallowest part of the lake, where only half of his body was submerged by the water. Waiting for the chipmunk to join him, which followed soon after.\n\n\"Nice race, Pent.\" The chipmunk wasn't sour about it and was usually a good sport about losing.\n\nPent lay back a bit as he lazed around for a moment. \"Yeah, it's always fun to race you.\"\n\n\"Come on, foxy. Let's wrestle.\" Xavier playfully shoved him as he was feeling a bit energetic.\n\nThe white furred cub arched his eyebrow. \"You want to wrestle? Are you sure?\"\n\nPent was certain he had the upper hand, considering the other boy's condition. \n\n\"Yeah, we can wrestle in the water.\" The smaller cub sprang forward, leaping onto his boyfriend.\n\nThere wasn't much of a chance for Pent to respond before his boyfriend pounced on him. The water lessened the impact. Xavier had always been the more athletic of the two cubs, and even despite that, the fox didn't fight back much. In the back of his mind, the bigger cub was worried about hurting his boyfriend. Sure, Xavier was bigger now, but that didn't negate the fact that he was still smaller than he normally was.\n\nIt didn't take long for the rodent to realize that the other boy wasn't putting up a defense.\n\nStopping for a moment, he playfully nibbled on the white furred cub's ears. \"Can't you try harder, Pent? I wanna play.\"\n\n\"I don't want to hurt you.\" The bigger cub shared his inner turmoil.\n\nXavier hugged him tightly. \"I know you would never hurt me. Let's play foxy…\"\n\nThe rodent nuzzled up to his boyfriend again, ruffling the other boy's fur with his wet nose. Giving his best attempt at puppy dog eyes, Xavier knew how to get to Pent. After a moment more of hesitation, the fox cub finally gave in and playfully shoved the other cub back into the water. A smirk crept across the chipmunk's face. He knew he'd gotten his way. Immediately, he sprang back and tried to tackle Pent into the water.\n\nPent allowed himself to be tackled, without giving his all into it. Still, he was putting more effort, but he was still worried about overpowering the smaller boy. The two cubs twisted and twirled in the water with neither of them gaining a distinct advantage. Each time that the fox boy got too into it, he dialed it back again. Almost as if he were gauging the other cub, but he was still very much letting Xavier have his way.\n\nThe water around them rippled as their bodies thrashed around in the water. Eventually, they found their way over towards the shallower area of the lake. They continued to roll about a bit, stirring up mud and making the water darker in color. Their bodies gradually came to a rest as Xavier lay right on top of the boy he loved. Both of them took a moment to catch their breath, having big smiles on their faces.\n\nLanding a smooch on his snout, the chipmunk rolled off the other cub to give him a bit more space.\n\n\"That was fun.\" Xavier said between a few short breaths.\n\nThe bigger cub softly nodded. \"Yeah, it was.\"\n\n\"Let's get out of the water. My fur is getting matted.\" The chipmunk stood up in the shallow water and walked towards the shore.\n\nPent wasn't very far behind him, splashing himself a few times with water to get rid of some of the mud that had clung to him. They strode their way until they were on dry land. Their soaking wet bodies dripped onto the dirt below, muddying up their paws. Once they came to a stop, the water pooled up a bit around them. The fox boy lay down where he had placed his clothes and tried to get comfortable.\n\nJoining alongside him, the chipmunk boy got close enough that the side of their arms were touching. From above, the sun peered down upon them, peaking its golden rays through the slits in the leaves above. It was still rather warm, and it didn't take long for their bodies to warm up. Both cubs closed their eyes a bit as they enjoyed a momentary respite of relaxation. A light breeze carried through the area as they could overhear the various sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves.\n\nA few moments passed as the sounds of nature soothed them into a state of bliss. Xavier reached over to the fox cub, clutching the other boy's hand in his own and squeezing it. Not saying a word as he didn't want to ruin the moment. Pent turned his head, smiling at him as he squeezed back. Only love and affection filled their eyes as they gazed towards one another.\n\n\"Wanna head back to my place or what do you wanna do now?\" Pent asked as he sat upright.\n\nThe smaller cub hummed for a moment. \"How about we go on a little hike, then we can head back home?\"\n\n\"That sounds good. Let's get our clothes on. You just wanna do the trail nearby?\" The fox knew there were a few in the park.\n\nThe brown furred boy nodded. \"Yeah, the Lanau trail. It's nice. I've hiked it before, and not many people take advantage.\"\n\nBoth cubs slowly got up, with the fox boy helping up his boyfriend. Brushing himself off, Pent swished his tail a few times before patting the other cub down. Before, the bigger cub clothed himself while the other boy re-dressed himself with the oversized t-shirt he had borrowed earlier. Before long, they were underway again after the fox grabbed his bike, following the outskirts of the lake until they arrived in a much more thickly wooded area.\n\nIn front of them was a singular sign that indicated a few routes they could take. Each one had a color indicator on it to notate how difficult it was. The park was well known for its trails, and many people hiked there. The Lanau trail was the one to the furthest west and was designated a blue trail, which meant it was intermediate. But both cubs had hiked enough that they were confident that they could tackle it.\n\nJust before they entered the trail, both cubs grabbed a swig of water from the nearby fountain. They knew they didn't have to rely on water bottles since the park stationed them around the area. Pent helped the other boy by giving him a short paw boost. Once they were both hydrated, they got underway after Pent had chained up his bike. Heading down the left-most trail, the canopy above became much thicker and obstructed more sunlight than before.\n\nThey started down the trail, and both cubs held hands as they strode down it. A light breeze cast across their still moist bodies. Yet, in that moment, Xavier was feeling warm again as an innate sense of balminess filled his young form. It was easy enough to ignore at first, but before long, it became much more prominent. His body began to buzz a bit, making his limbs fidget ever so slightly. The cub's body was growing yet again, ever so slightly, as he continued to stride onward.\n\n Just as Xavier turned his head to the side, he caught his eye level gradually shift upward. Finally resting on Pent's midsection after he readjusted. A slight smirk crept across his face as he realized what had just happened. He figured he'd just grown, but he wasn't gonna say anything. The chipmunk wanted to see if the other cub noticed. So without saying a word, they carried on forward into the distance.\n\nThey soon hit an incline as the dirt path became tangled with gnarly roots. A few well-placed stones had been put in place to help would-be travelers up the more difficult terrain. Both cubs were easily able to trek through it, not showing any disdain for the extra effort they had to put forth. Just beyond the more steep incline, they continued up at a less intense walk upward as they continued up the small hill.\n\nReaching the top of the hilly area didn't take long before it plateaued again. The pinnacle of it had a small lookout with a wooden platform built into it. Pent led up to it, motioning for the other boy to follow him. Finally stopping, both cubs took a moment to take in the sights of the trees below. Xavier peered through the open barrier as he still wasn't quite tall enough to see over it. They remained silent for a few moments as they enjoyed the moment.\n\nXavier eventually took a seat on the bench and urged the other boy to join him. Walking over, the bigger cub eased himself down next to the boy he loved. Extending an arm over him, Pent held the other boy closer. Not noticing his larger size just yet, but enjoying the shared body warmth all the same. The two of them leaned into each other as they remained still for a moment to recover a bit of their energy.\n\n\"Let's head home, foxy. I'm getting tired. We've done a lot today.\" The brown furred boy suggested, since it was getting late anyway.\n\nStanding up, the rodent waited for his boyfriend to do the same. Pent stretched a moment before joining him. The two stood next to each other as the fox gave him a wary look.\n\n\"Did you…grow again?\" The bigger boy said almost as if not believing it.\n\nXavier nodded. \"Yeah, a little bit ago. I didn't want to say anything and wanted to see if you would notice.\"\n\n\"You've grown quite a bit today. How are you feeling?\" The fox cub said, looking him over once more.\n\nThe chipmunk shrugged. \"I'm a little sore, but it's nothing I can't handle. Don't worry, Pent.\"\n\nIt was true that Xavier had been dealing with a bit of soreness. But the physical activity they had engaged in had made it easier to ignore. Motioning for the other boy to follow him, the smaller cub began the trail back down. Going down the trail, they had to be a bit more careful around the area where the incline was steep. Fortunately, the park groundskeepers kept ropes up to stabilize travelers if they wanted to use them.\n\nNeither boy bothered to use it and instead supported themselves using the nearby trees. Xavier kept the lead and maintained a short distance in front of the cub he loved. Just beyond the incline, things plateaued back out. Following the dirt path back through the wooded forest and back toward the front end of it. Once they exited the trail, they stopped once again to get water. Xavier smiled as he realized he didn't need help reaching it this time.\n\nThe fox cub grabbed his bike and got onto the seat. Motioning for the other boy to hop on, Pent wanted to get home so they could bathe and relax. He felt a little sticky, mostly because his fur was still somewhat matted down by the lake water. Hopping on the back pegs, Xavier wrapped his arms around the other boy and held on tight. Without any more delay, the two boys were underway again.\n\nPent pedaled a bit quicker than before. He wasn't quite as worried about the chipmunk falling off anymore. Making their way back through the park, the two boys continued past the lake. A few people were around now, but none of them paid attention to either of them. The few onlookers who did cast their gaze towards them passed them off as just any other boys hanging about. Their size difference wouldn't have been quite as noticeable anymore.\n\nMaking their way out of the park, Pent followed the dirt path through the wooded area. It was a bit cooler now, but both boys were pretty hot from being outside all day. The slight breeze helped as the fox wiped a few beads of sweat off his fur. Still, he pressed on as the cub's stamina had built up long ago from hockey practice. It didn't take long before they exited from the park and back into the town proper.\n\nThe dirt path gave way to pavement, and cars could be heard in the distance. Already, the street lights were on despite it not being quite dark yet. It was getting late, and the heavier traffic at that time of day showed people were headed home. The fox kept to the sidewalks with his boyfriend on his pegs. Going down the fastest route, snaking through some back alleys and side streets to avoid an unnecessary waste of time.\n\nPent arrived back at his complex in pretty good time. Catching his breath for a moment to allow the chipmunk to get off. \n\n\"Here…I'll go get you some water. Can I get the key?\" The rodent felt bad that the other boy had done much of the hard work that day.\n\nNot putting much thought into it, the bigger cub handed over his key. While he was stashing away the bike on the rack and locking it up. Following up soon after, Pent wiped away a few more beads of sweat. They had been outside all day, and there was no question that he was hot. Stepping into the apartment, the sudden change of temperature was a bit jarring. Despite not having central AC, the wall unit was more than sufficient to cool the room.\n\nXavier popped his head back into the living room with two cups of water. \"Here you go.\"\n\nThe two cubs walked over toward the sofa and sat on top of it. Each of them was taking slow but purposeful drinks of it. Xavier leaned into the bigger boy. The fox's increased body warmth was nice, even if the other boy's fur was a bit matted down from the combination of sweat and lake water. Still, that didn't bother him since he wasn't adverse to the smell of it. Reaching over to the TV remote, he offered it to the white furred cub.\n\n\"You can pick now. We watched the baseball game earlier.\" The chipmunk wanted the fox cub to be completely comfortable.\n\nPent smiled at him softly before taking the remote and surfing through the channels. He knew exactly what he wanted to watch, even if he didn't know what was on air. The \"Science Channel\" was his favorite station. It was a publicly funded channel that often allowed biologists, chemists, physicists, and other scientists to feature their findings. Oftentimes, even doctors, nurses, and other medical staff would divulge important findings in healthcare.\n\nAfter the bigger boy landed on the channel, his boyfriend laughed a bit. \"What's so funny, Xae?\"\n\n\"Oh, nothing, I just guessed which channel we would be watching before you even got to it.\" The brown furred cub scooted closer to the boy he loved.\n\nPent arched his eyebrow at him. \"You did?\"\n\n\"Well, yeah. I know it's your favorite channel.\" The rodent gazed up at him and smiled.\n\nThe fox cub had always been the more predictable of the two boys. Even at his young age, he was somewhat set in his ways. While he was open to trying new things, he almost always went back to what he loved. Even still, Pent did the best he could to make the other cub happy. He was all too aware that his own tastes were atypical for a boy his age. So more often than not, he simply gave in, even if he didn't enjoy it. It was a habit that his boyfriend was trying to get him to break while trying to open up to other things, even if it didn't always work.\n\nIn front of them, the show on air was underway. An older documentary they had aired in the past about Rachel Carson and DDT. It was something that the fox cub had seen before, so he scanned through the channels.\n\n\"You don't wanna watch it? I promise I don't mind.\" Xavier felt a bit bad that he'd given the other cub grief.\n\nThe white furred boy shook his head. \"Nah, I've seen it before. It's an old documentary.\"\n\nContinuing to scroll through the channels, the bigger boy eventually landed on a station for cartoons. The guide at the bottom indicated it was a re-run of the old Alvin and the Chipmunks series from several generations past. It was an older cartoon, but one that the fox boy liked. They had watched it a few times, and Xavier had accepted it as one of his boyfriend's quirks. After all, the show had a lot of dated references that neither of them would be familiar with.\n\nYet, Pent smiled as he placed down the television remote. Finally happy with what he had picked, he got comfortable on the sofa. Xavier kept close to him, watching the show but not being overly interested in it. There were a few cartoons that the chipmunk liked, and this one wasn't one of them. Still, he wasn't about to give the other boy guff about it again. He still felt bad about making a joke about predicting his boyfriend's choice of channels.\n\nThey watched the cartoon for a bit; it had been designed for a shorter airtime, so it didn't take long for the episode to finish. The channel aired a few of them in a row, three to fit the normal run time of their other stuff. Pent was all too happy to watch them all, even if he had seen the one about \"Cookie Chomper III\". It was a hard-hitting episode, one that had an important lesson in it, but Pent enjoyed the more light-hearted ones more.\n\nOnce it was over, the fox didn't bother to change the channel. The cartoon to follow it was an anime that both of the cubs were familiar with. A more recent release on the channel, Detective Conan, had been airing for some time since the station had teamed up with more Japanese-style shows. Pent knew that Xavier was rather fond of the cartoon and didn't bother to pick up the remote once the opening sequence hit.\n\nDetective Conan was a much more intense show than the one they had watched previously. An action-packed murder mystery involving an unsolved crime on a train. Of course, the titular main character was always up to the task. Xavier sometimes got rather into it, offering his own solutions. The fox boy simply listened to him and smiled, being even happier when his boyfriend got them right. Yet for that episode, he didn't hit the mark, and the suspect ended up being someone other than who he had guessed.\n\nEven after the shows they liked were over, neither of them budged. The cartoon that followed was one that neither of them had seen before. But in that moment, they simply didn't care. Xavier was cuddled up against the bigger cub. His face resting against the fox boy's chest. The white furred cub draped his arms over the other boy, keeping him close and comfortable. They were simply much too comfortable to be bothered to get up.\n\nA couple of different cartoons followed, but neither of them was paying attention at that point. Xavier was running his hand up and down the fox boy's side, ruffling the other cub's fur. As he lay there quietly listening to the background noise, the chipmunk started to feel warm again. That familiar balmy feeling began to resonate in his body, but he didn't pull away as the combined warmth of his boyfriend's body against his own was all too soothing.\n\nA small trickle of pecks began to spread through him, almost making his body feel like it had fallen asleep. Gripping his hands or toes didn't make the sensation go away either, as the tingling became even more prominent throughout his body. Hiccuping a bit more loudly, his body jostled from the release of air. His form stretched ever so slightly, filling out even more of his borrowed shirt, which was now fitting even better against his body.\n\nXavier had tried to ignore it, and fortunately, the feeling didn't last long. The only remnants of it that lingered after were a sudden soreness through his limbs and across his body. It was almost as if he were experiencing growing pains, even if he wasn't quite certain what it was. A short while later, both cub's stomachs began to rumble. It was getting late, and their bodies reminded them that it was time to eat.\n\n\"What do you want to eat, Xae?\" The fox boy asked, but did not move from their shared spot.\n\nThe brown furred cub hummed a bit. \"Hmm…I'll eat whatever. I'm really hungry.\"\n\nXavier did not mention the soreness he was experiencing, as he was too relaxed from lying on top of the boy he loved.\n\n\"How about stuffed peppers and onion rings?\" Pent figured he had some of the stuff left in the freezer.\n\nXavier softly nodded. \"Sure, can I help?\"\n\nWithout saying a word, the fox boy got up and offered his hand to the other cub. Getting up with his help, the chipmunk straightened himself up. Now standing next to the other boy, Pent gave him a quick look over. The boy's head poked just over the area where his armpit was. There was no doubt he'd gotten bigger again.\n\n\"Wow, you're getting pretty big. It won't be long before you catch up if it keeps up at this rate.\" The fox still wasn't sure what to make of it.\n\nThe rodent gazed up at him. \"Yeah, your brother's shirt is fitting much better, too.\"\n\n\"Well…let's get some food. It's getting late, and we need to take showers too.\" The white furred cub ignored his own concerns about the issue and walked toward the kitchen.\n\nXavier wasn't far behind him, going right towards the counters, where he waited a moment for the fox to grab the supplies. The bigger cub grabbed a pot, a pan, and two containers of frozen food. Pent handed him the fresh vegetables from the fridge, allowing his boyfriend to take care of cutting them. The rodent was now big enough to see over the counter, and he no longer needed a step stool to help him with it.\n\nBoth of them got to work with the white furred boy, focusing on stuffing the peppers with all sorts of ingredients. Mixing it with some salsa, other vegetables, and potato stuffing. Topping it off with some chili, he stashed it in the oven to cook it. By this point, the other cub had already finished slicing up the other food and put it into a pot. Allowing the fox to take care of putting it on the stove top. Now it was just a matter of time before the food was ready.\n\nMeandering back into the living room, they continued watching whatever was on the screen. Cartoons had given way to some adolescent drama show neither of them had seen before. They watched it for a short while, but neither was interested in it. Fortunately, it wasn't long before the kitchen timer buzzed and the fox cub turned off the television.\n\n\"What do you want to drink, foxy?\" The chipmunk asked before taking the lead and making his way to. The fridge.\n\nThe bigger boy shrugged. \"Coconut milk is fine.\"\n\nPent grabbed both of the cups from the cupboard, placing them onto the countertop. His boyfriend filled each of them with milk. Giving himself regular milk while filling his boyfriends with coconut instead. Placing both cartons back in the drawer before removing the science book from the chair he had sat on earlier. Xavier sat down, feeling glad he didn't need it anymore, giving the other boy a soft smile.\n\nThe white furred boy grabbed the now-cooked meals from the oven and delivered them onto the plates using a spatula. Steaming off heat in front of them, the hot meals looked delicious. Sitting next to the other boy, the bigger cub set the spatula on the table. Both cubs soon began to eat. The food was rich and flavorful, hitting the spot for each of them. Sipping on their drinks, they washed it down as they enjoyed the savory flavor of the meal.\n\nClearing his plate, the chipmunk felt good about himself. It was the first time in a short while that he'd managed to eat a full plate of food. Patting his stomach a bit, he sat back as he allowed his food to settle for the moment. Neither of them said much, and the only sound shared between them was the fan above them rotating around. Xavier smiled as he wiped his maw clean of the milk mustache that remained.\n\n\"That was really good.\" The brown furred boy said before standing up.\n\nPent grabbed both of their plates. \"Yeah, it was.\"\n\n\"Let's clean up, and then we can wash up and relax in your room.\" The chipmunk grabbed a few more items from the table and moved them over towards the sink.\n\nThey got to cleaning, doing their usual rotation of washing, scrubbing, and drying each of the dishes and pieces of utensils. The two cubs were a very good team and got things done quickly when they didn't mess around. Just as they were about to finish, the chipmunk turned the water sprinkler towards his boyfriend and squirted him.\n\n\"Got'cha.\" Xavier said with a big, playful smirk on his face.\n\nThe bigger boy shielded himself, but it was much too late. \"No fair…\"\n\nTaking pressure off the handle, the thing stopped spraying. Xavier placed it back into the sink before drying up the water that had gotten on the ground. Drying himself briefly, the white furred boy finished putting the last few dishes on the drying rack. Before long, both cubs headed their way out of the kitchen and back through the living room. Walking alongside each other but not saying anything until the bigger boy interrupted the silence.\n\n\"You wanna shower first or should I?\" The fox boy asked, giving the other cub the choice in the matter.\n\nThe brown furred cub shrugged. \"Whatever is clever. Can I borrow your brother's pajamas? I think mine are probably still too big.\"\n\n\"Yeah, that works. He won't even notice.\" Pent knew Samaliel wouldn't be home for a while.\n\nXavier padded forward slightly ahead of his boyfriend. Digging into the dresser drawer's bottom rows, he knew it had the younger brother's stuff as he'd seen Samaliel take it from there before. Taking the first things he could find, the chipmunk didn't put much thought into it before passing right past Pent and into the bathroom. He turned on the spicket and removed his borrowed shirt, which by this point was sticking to him from his dried sweat from earlier in the day.\n\nThe water didn't take long to warm up, and the cub stepped inside. Allowing his body to relax a moment, he tried to let all of his stresses go away. No longer was he worried about being little. He'd grown quite a bit and was now that much closer to his normal size. In his mind, it was only a matter of time before things returned to the way they were. He spent a bit longer than normal in the shower that evening before finally stepping out to dry and re-cloth himself.\n\nSamaliel's clothes now fit much better on him. They were still a bit big, but it was nowhere near as bad. The chipmunk returned shortly after with the dirty shirt he'd borrowed in hand. Letting the fox boy know he was done, Xavier yawned and stretched. It had been a long day, and he was getting tired. Plopping onto Pent's bed, he waited for the other cub to return. Fortunately, the other boy didn't take long, and the fox's familiar form stepped back through the door.\n\n\"Come on, foxy. Come get comfy.\" The smaller boy patted the spot next to him.\n\nPent tossed his own dirty clothes in the hamper before plopping alongside the boy he loved. Both of their bodies were plastered together despite there being enough space to separate themselves. The chipmunk smooched his boyfriend on the cheek before moving closer to the side where the window was. Briefly for the moment, the fox gazed upwards as the stars above twinkled down upon them. Casting their glow onto the cubs down below.\n\nDraping his arm over the smaller boy, Pent held the other cub closely. Their body warmth completely intermingled and in unison. It didn't take long for either of them to get drowsy. The day was finally catching up to them as their bodies gave in to the fatigue. Before long, both of their eyes had closed, and their minds drifted off into the aimless dream world. Ever blissful, ever happy, and ever hopeful for another day together.", "writing_bbcode_parsed": "Chance Encounter Part 4 by: Pent Ghelsburg

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The two boys stood there for a moment with nothing said between them. The logical part of Pent's brain was sending him warning signals, but the fact that his boyfriend wanted it made him push it to the side. After all, it wasn't like he had properly tested the tapered down maxmus. He had only theorized the results of it, so maybe this was normal, even if his experiments had said otherwise. Deciding to let the issue go, he ignored it.

"You wanna go to the skate park, foxy? Maybe I could use your brother's board or ride on the pegs of your bike or something?" Xavier was still feeling pretty energetic.

The bigger boy arched his eyebrow at him a bit. "You're probably still too small to fit in any clothing. What if someone sees you?"

"There isn't usually anyone at the one by the school since it's the weekend. We could go there instead of the local one." The rodent wanted to do something else.

The fox cub thought about it a moment. "Yeah, I guess we could take my bike over, and we can bring the boards.

Xavier smiled at him, glad the other boy had agreed. Both boys headed back through the back yard and around the building. Going upstairs, they made their way back inside. The chipmunk followed his boyfriend back to his room, where he grabbed two skateboards. Pent figured that, despite how small the other boy was, he could probably still manage to at least kick forward on the board. Thinking he couldn't do any tricks since he didn't have the same control on his board as he did at his normal size.

Now back in Pent's room, the smaller boy wondered if he could find anything to wear. He knew his own clothing was too big, but perhaps Pent's younger brothers could be an option. While the chipmunk was waiting for the fox to grab the boards, he decided to go through the hamper of used clothing.  Rifling through it, he found a shirt and quickly tossed it over his head. The piece of clothing was a bit big on him and easily tented over his body, but it was better than nothing.

Motioning for Xavier to follow him, the fox placed both of the boards under his left arm. Heading back through the hall, they returned through the front room. Pent locked the door once they were outside before leading his boyfriend back. Taking him to the area where his bike was locked up, a small communal rack that hosted the entire community's bipedal vehicles. Even a few motorized ones were chained up there, but most of them were just manual bikes and scooters.

Placing the boards on the ground, he positioned his feet near the wheels so that they didn't roll off unwittingly. He unlocked his bike and moved it away from the rack, kicking down the stand so he didn't have to hold it up himself. Grabbing the boards once again, he wrapped them in a nylon strap so that he would have them on his back without having to hold them anymore. Once he was all set up and on the bike, he motioned for the other cub to get on board the pegs.

Xavier stepped up onto the legs, having to hop a bit to reach it, but was able to do it without much difficulty. Wrapping his arms slightly around the other cub, he still wasn't completely able to do so. Immediately, the fox cub started to pedal, not going as quickly as he usually did. He was somewhat worried that his boyfriend might lose his grip. After all, it was better safe than sorry, even going as far as to stay on the offlanes and side streets.

\tAs he was pedalling along, Xavier tried to hide himself from prying eyes. Even though he was somewhat clothed now, he still felt vulnerable. Besides…he was still pretty small and didn't want anyone to notice. It took Pent a bit longer than usual to get to the skate park by the school. The park was just on the outskirts of the school's perimeter. Normally, the gate was always left open for weekends and holidays.

\tPent pushed through the gate and came to a stop where the rack was. No other bikes were in the rack, so it seemed the place was empty. He looked around to be certain that it was the case, and sure enough, it was vacant.

"Thanks for towing me around, foxy. I'll make sure to tow you around when I'm big enough." The chipmunk hopped off the pegs.

The white furred cub unsnapped the velcro from around him. "You don't have to do that. Let's just have fun."

The bigger boy handed his boyfriend the smaller skateboard before putting his own on the ground. Xavier had always been the better boarder, but both boys enjoyed the sport all the same. The chipmunk stepped carefully on the board, finding it a little harder to manage since his legs weren't as long as he was used to. Still, even with his smaller frame, his legs were long enough to reach the ground.

Pushing off, the chipmunk sped into the distance, quickly gaining confidence. After all, he was a rather experienced boarder, and the size difference didn't change that. Dipping into a bowl, disappearing in a matter of seconds before reappearing on the other side. Pent was glad the other cub wasn't soured by the situation. If anything, Xavier's mood has improved since he regained some of his size.

After watching the other boy for a moment, the fox followed behind him. Always the more cautious of the boys, he kept topside and did a few of the pipes. Grinding on a few of them and popping a wheelie as he came off of it. Xavier had hopped out of the bowl and was shifting up and down a half pipe in a flash of speed. Doing a quick 180 flip-kick right in front of the other boy, showing off as he often did before his boyfriend.

Chuckling at him a bit, the fox watched the other boy for a few moments. There was no doubt that the chipmunk was back to his normal self. Just as enthusiastic and carefree as he often was.  Pent was glad that the boy's little issue wasn't bothering him nearly as much.  Landing off the corner of a bank, the rodent hopped off his board. Stopping for a moment to catch his breath, as he'd gone pretty intensely right off the bat.

Xavier stepped over to the water fountain, realizing the thing was still a bit high for him to reach.

"Hey, foxy. Do you think you could help me?" The brown furred boy knew he couldn't do it himself.

The bigger cub stepped over to him and gave him a leg up instead of lifting him. "Sure."

Xavier flicked the knob on the spicket and drank a few gulps from it, splashing himself a few times, then did the same to the other cub.

"Got'cha." The chipmunk boy said with a slight smirk on his face.

The white furred boy wiped his face. "I'll get'cha back…come here you."

Immediately, Xavier hopped back on the board and sped off. He wanted to be caught by his boyfriend, but didn't want to make it very easy. Pent was right behind him, kicking off on his own board. The fox was certain he could catch the other boy since his legs were longer and he went as quickly as he could. Yet, despite that, the smaller boy was able to maintain a small distance between them.

Several minutes of this ensued before the smaller cub disappeared into a full pipe. The coverage from the tube hid him effectively from the other boy. Snaking through it, he made a few quick turns as he wound down the tunnel. Only looking back once, he thought for a moment that he had lost the other cub. Upon appearing, he saw the familiar fox boy at the other end, who stood in front of him with a defiant grin.

Xavier didn't stop and instead tried to plow right through him, aiming in between Pent's legs. Ducking under, he was just small enough to get between him.

"No fair…" The bigger cub said, whining a bit.

Sticking his tongue out at the other boy, the rodent sped into the distance once again putting some space between them. The fox kicked off, keeping to the innermost turns of the skate park. Darting down a ramp that gave him a bit of extra speed. Quickly, he was catching up to the other cub, and he didn't let up. Pouncing on the other cub from his board, the fox careened the other boy into the grass just beyond the park.

The two cubs rolled around in the grass and dirt for a bit. Pent was easily able to gain control, but he still let the other boy have the upper hand. Allowing him to end up on top. Xavier landed a soft kiss on his lips before giving him a slight smile and rolling off him. The chipmunk was feeling warm again, but he pinned it off as because he had worked up a bit of sweat from the burst of physical activity.

Lying down next to the fox, the brown furred boy nuzzled into his fur a bit. Digging his wet nose into the other cub's side. That warming sensation in his body had only gotten stronger, and a slight tingling feeling was now coursing through him. Yet in that moment, he ignored it instead, only wanting to be close to the boy he loved. Letting out another soft hiccup from his maw, the boy's body enlarged and lengthened ever so slightly before the strange sensations subsided.

Xavier coaxed his arm over the other cub's chest; his arm reached a bit longer alone, but neither of them noticed. The fox had closed his eyes, enjoying the combined warmth of the day and the closeness of the other boy.

"That was fun, foxy. Did you wanna play Skate?" It was a game of skill that had been played many times before.

The white furred boy shook his head. "Nah…we both know you will win."

"What do you wanna do now, then? Hang out here a bit longer?" Xavier leaned over a bit so his body was lying on its side.

The bigger cub thought about it for a moment. "Well, we could go swimming at the park if you want?"

"Oh, that sounds really nice. It is very warm today, and it would be nice to cool off." The rodent stood up and stretched the sudden aches in his form.

Waiting for the other cub to stand up, Pent soon joined him as the two stood right next to each other. Xavier blinked a few times as his eyes fell upon the fox's waistline. Even the borrowed shirt he was wearing was a better fit on him now, even if it was still too big for him.

\t It was apparent he had grown again, even if not by much. He was quickly catching up to the boy he loved, and he was only starting to realize it.

"Neat…I think I grew again, Pent." The brown furred boy looked up at the other boy.

The fox cub stammered ever so slightly. "Yeah, I guess you did. I guess that medicine is working better than I expected."

"Thanks for helping me, foxy." The chipmunk hugged the other boy once again.

Pent wrapped his arms around the other cub. He was just as glad that Xavier was returning to normal. Still, in the back of his mind, there was something wrong. The chipmunk seemed to be growing much quicker than he anticipated. Certainly, a growth spurt was possible, but now the other cub had a few of them in the course of a few hours. The fox decided to keep a closer eye on it for now, let the issue lie in the back of his mind.

Once they broke the hug, both boys grabbed their boards and began kicking out toward the bike rack. Pent unchained the bike from the rack and waited for the rodent to give him his brother's board. Attaching them both to his back in the same fashion in which he'd brought them over. Hopping on the bike, the brown furred cub held onto the bottom side of the fox's waist. He was feeling much better about himself and hoped he would return to normal soon.

Before long, Pent was out of the school grounds. Following along the paved path that was carved from the playground and through a wooded area. The wooded area was well-lit from the sun above, as there wasn't enough tree coverage to completely darken the area. A few signs were placed throughout the area, making it easier to navigate. But the fox knew it well enough that he didn't have to rely on them.

Pedaling his way through the path, the white furred boy wove his way through the winding path. It had plenty of turns, with some of them offering avenues to hike. Others provided a more scenic view but didn't offer the same challenge. Pent kept to the simplest one since he wanted to get to the park sooner rather than later. Already, both boys were excited about the prospect of what they could get up to at the lake.

They arrived at the outskirts of the park after the ride over. Stopping by a water fountain, the fox cub splashed himself with water to cool off. He had worked up a sweat and was looking forward to getting in the water. After taking a quick swig of it, they were off again and continued the path through the park and around the central part of it. Pent was still worried about people seeing his boyfriend the way he was and had decided to be clandestine about it.

A short while later, they arrived at one of the smaller lakes in the park. Pent knew this lake was the least visited of the ones in the area. It had the smallest body of water and was the only one not patrolled by a lifeguard. The park's administration didn't prohibit swimming at the lake, but it was a very much at one's own risk affair. Still, both boys had swum there before, and neither thought much of the warnings posted around the lake about there being no overwatch.

Pent stopped his bike off the beaten path, taking a quick moment to settle it down onto a pile of dead leaves. The rodent, too, had hopped off and padded over to where he was. Taking off the shirt he had borrowed, Xavier stripped himself of the only piece of clothing he had worn. Smirking at him, the fox didn't bother to stare but enjoyed the sight all the same. Much slower to disrobe himself, Pent took off his shoes, shirt, socks, and shorts, placing them on the ground.

Bulleting toward the water, the chipmunk could wait no longer. He wanted nothing more than to feel the cool water against his skin and fur. Diving into the water once he was close enough, Xavier's smaller form broke through the water in sleek fashion. Barely disturbing the water, as only a few ripples cascaded through the lake. His head popped up shortly after, spitting out water before beckoning to the other cub with his hand paw.

Following soon after him, the bigger cub ran toward the water. Not daring as quickly as the other cub, the fox simply jumped into the water. His abrupt entry exploded the surface around him as waves crashed around him. No longer still, the water rippled and crashed against the shore just beyond. Popping his head up, the white furred cub swam over toward the boy he loved. Both of them had big smiles on their faces.

"Let's race, foxy."  The brown furred cub said with a confident look on his face.

Pent nodded softly. "You're on."

"On three, there and back again twice." The smaller cub pointed to the shore furthest from them.

Counting to three, the two cubs were soon off. Both of them were good swimmers and had raced plenty of times before. Xavier had gotten a bit of a head start since he was the one who had counted, but not by much. It didn't take long for the fox to catch up; his longer arms and legs made it easier for him to cut through the water with ease. In a matter of seconds, the white furred cub had taken the lead and was already getting further ahead.

The race came to an end back just beyond where it had started. Pent sat in the shallowest part of the lake, where only half of his body was submerged by the water. Waiting for the chipmunk to join him, which followed soon after.

"Nice race, Pent."  The chipmunk wasn't sour about it and was usually a good sport about losing.

Pent lay back a bit as he lazed around for a moment. "Yeah, it's always fun to race you."

"Come on, foxy. Let's wrestle." Xavier playfully shoved him as he was feeling a bit energetic.

The white furred cub arched his eyebrow. "You want to wrestle? Are you sure?"

Pent was certain he had the upper hand, considering the other boy's condition.

"Yeah, we can wrestle in the water." The smaller cub sprang forward, leaping onto his boyfriend.

There wasn't much of a chance for Pent to respond before his boyfriend pounced on him. The water lessened the impact. Xavier had always been the more athletic of the two cubs, and even despite that, the fox didn't fight back much. In the back of his mind, the bigger cub was worried about hurting his boyfriend. Sure, Xavier was bigger now, but that didn't negate the fact that he was still smaller than he normally was.

It didn't take long for the rodent to realize that the other boy wasn't putting up a defense.

Stopping for a moment, he playfully nibbled on the white furred cub's ears. "Can't you try harder, Pent? I wanna play."

"I don't want to hurt you." The bigger cub shared his inner turmoil.

Xavier hugged him tightly. "I know you would never hurt me. Let's play foxy…"

The rodent nuzzled up to his boyfriend again, ruffling the other boy's fur with his wet nose. Giving his best attempt at puppy dog eyes, Xavier knew how to get to Pent.  After a moment more of hesitation, the fox cub finally gave in and playfully shoved the other cub back into the water. A smirk crept across the chipmunk's face. He knew he'd gotten his way. Immediately, he sprang back and tried to tackle Pent into the water.

Pent allowed himself to be tackled, without giving his all into it. Still, he was putting more effort, but he was still worried about overpowering the smaller boy. The two cubs twisted and twirled in the water with neither of them gaining a distinct advantage. Each time that the fox boy got too into it, he dialed it back again. Almost as if he were gauging the other cub, but he was still very much letting Xavier have his way.

The water around them rippled as their bodies thrashed around in the water. Eventually, they found their way over towards the shallower area of the lake. They continued to roll about a bit, stirring up mud and making the water darker in color. Their bodies gradually came to a rest as Xavier lay right on top of the boy he loved. Both of them took a moment to catch their breath, having big smiles on their faces.

Landing a smooch on his snout, the chipmunk rolled off the other cub to give him a bit more space.

"That was fun." Xavier said between a few short breaths.

The bigger cub softly nodded. "Yeah, it was."

"Let's get out of the water. My fur is getting matted." The chipmunk stood up in the shallow water and walked towards the shore.

Pent wasn't very far behind him, splashing himself a few times with water to get rid of some of the mud that had clung to him. They strode their way until they were on dry land. Their soaking wet bodies dripped onto the dirt below, muddying up their paws. Once they came to a stop, the water pooled up a bit around them. The fox boy lay down where he had placed his clothes and tried to get comfortable.

Joining alongside him, the chipmunk boy got close enough that the side of their arms were touching. From above, the sun peered down upon them, peaking its golden rays through the slits in the leaves above. It was still rather warm, and it didn't take long for their bodies to warm up. Both cubs closed their eyes a bit as they enjoyed a momentary respite of relaxation. A light breeze carried through the area as they could overhear the various sounds of birds and the rustling of leaves.

A few moments passed as the sounds of nature soothed them into a state of bliss. Xavier reached over to the fox cub, clutching the other boy's hand in his own and squeezing it. Not saying a word as he didn't want to ruin the moment.  Pent turned his head, smiling at him as he squeezed back. Only love and affection filled their eyes as they gazed towards one another.

"Wanna head back to my place or what do you wanna do now?" Pent asked as he sat upright.

The smaller cub hummed for a moment. "How about we go on a little hike, then we can head back home?"

"That sounds good. Let's get our clothes on. You just wanna do the trail nearby?" The fox knew there were a few in the park.

The brown furred boy nodded. "Yeah, the Lanau trail. It's nice. I've hiked it before, and not many people take advantage."

Both cubs slowly got up, with the fox boy helping up his boyfriend. Brushing himself off, Pent swished his tail a few times before patting the other cub down. Before, the bigger cub clothed himself while the other boy re-dressed himself with the oversized t-shirt he had borrowed earlier. Before long, they were underway again after the fox grabbed his bike, following the outskirts of the lake until they arrived in a much more thickly wooded area.

In front of them was a singular sign that indicated a few routes they could take. Each one had a color indicator on it to notate how difficult it was. The park was well known for its trails, and many people hiked there. The Lanau trail was the one to the furthest west and was designated a blue trail, which meant it was intermediate. But both cubs had hiked enough that they were confident that they could tackle it.

Just before they entered the trail, both cubs grabbed a swig of water from the nearby fountain. They knew they didn't have to rely on water bottles since the park stationed them around the area. Pent helped the other boy by giving him a short paw boost. Once they were both hydrated, they got underway after Pent had chained up his bike. Heading down the left-most trail, the canopy above became much thicker and obstructed more sunlight than before.

They started down the trail, and both cubs held hands as they strode down it. A light breeze cast across their still moist bodies. Yet, in that moment, Xavier was feeling warm again as an innate sense of balminess filled his young form. It was easy enough to ignore at first, but before long, it became much more prominent. His body began to buzz a bit, making his limbs fidget ever so slightly. The cub's body was growing yet again, ever so slightly, as he continued to stride onward.

 Just as Xavier turned his head to the side, he caught his eye level gradually shift upward. Finally resting on Pent's midsection after he readjusted. A slight smirk crept across his face as he realized what had just happened. He figured he'd just grown, but he wasn't gonna say anything. The chipmunk wanted to see if the other cub noticed. So without saying a word, they carried on forward into the distance.

They soon hit an incline as the dirt path became tangled with gnarly roots. A few well-placed stones had been put in place to help would-be travelers up the more difficult terrain. Both cubs were easily able to trek through it, not showing any disdain for the extra effort they had to put forth. Just beyond the more steep incline, they continued up at a less intense walk upward as they continued up the small hill.

Reaching the top of the hilly area didn't take long before it plateaued again. The pinnacle of it had a small lookout with a wooden platform built into it. Pent led up to it, motioning for the other boy to follow him. Finally stopping, both cubs took a moment to take in the sights of the trees below. Xavier peered through the open barrier as he still wasn't quite tall enough to see over it. They remained silent for a few moments as they enjoyed the moment.

Xavier eventually took a seat on the bench and urged the other boy to join him. Walking over, the bigger cub eased himself down next to the boy he loved. Extending an arm over him, Pent held the other boy closer. Not noticing his larger size just yet, but enjoying the shared body warmth all the same. The two of them leaned into each other as they remained still for a moment to recover a bit of their energy.

"Let's head home, foxy. I'm getting tired. We've done a lot today."  The brown furred boy suggested, since it was getting late anyway.

Standing up, the rodent waited for his boyfriend to do the same. Pent stretched a moment before joining him. The two stood next to each other as the fox gave him a wary look.

"Did you…grow again?" The bigger boy said almost as if not believing it.

Xavier nodded. "Yeah, a little bit ago. I didn't want to say anything and wanted to see if you would notice."

"You've grown quite a bit today. How are you feeling?" The fox cub said, looking him over once more.

The chipmunk shrugged. "I'm a little sore, but it's nothing I can't handle. Don't worry, Pent."

It was true that Xavier had been dealing with a bit of soreness. But the physical activity they had engaged in had made it easier to ignore. Motioning for the other boy to follow him, the smaller cub began the trail back down. Going down the trail, they had to be a bit more careful around the area where the incline was steep. Fortunately, the park groundskeepers kept ropes up to stabilize travelers if they wanted to use them.

Neither boy bothered to use it and instead supported themselves using the nearby trees. Xavier kept the lead and maintained a short distance in front of the cub he loved. Just beyond the incline, things plateaued back out. Following the dirt path back through the wooded forest and back toward the front end of it. Once they exited the trail, they stopped once again to get water. Xavier smiled as he realized he didn't need help reaching it this time.

The fox cub grabbed his bike and got onto the seat. Motioning for the other boy to hop on, Pent wanted to get home so they could bathe and relax. He felt a little sticky, mostly because his fur was still somewhat matted down by the lake water. Hopping on the back pegs, Xavier wrapped his arms around the other boy and held on tight. Without any more delay, the two boys were underway again.

Pent pedaled a bit quicker than before. He wasn't quite as worried about the chipmunk falling off anymore. Making their way back through the park, the two boys continued past the lake. A few people were around now, but none of them paid attention to either of them. The few onlookers who did cast their gaze towards them passed them off as just any other boys hanging about. Their size difference wouldn't have been quite as noticeable anymore.

Making their way out of the park, Pent followed the dirt path through the wooded area. It was a bit cooler now, but both boys were pretty hot from being outside all day. The slight breeze helped as the fox wiped a few beads of sweat off his fur. Still, he pressed on as the cub's stamina had built up long ago from hockey practice. It didn't take long before they exited from the park and back into the town proper.

The dirt path gave way to pavement, and cars could be heard in the distance. Already, the street lights were on despite it not being quite dark yet. It was getting late, and the heavier traffic at that time of day showed people were headed home. The fox kept to the sidewalks with his boyfriend on his pegs. Going down the fastest route, snaking through some back alleys and side streets to avoid an unnecessary waste of time.

Pent arrived back at his complex in pretty good time. Catching his breath for a moment to allow the chipmunk to get off.

"Here…I'll go get you some water. Can I get the key?" The rodent felt bad that the other boy had done much of the hard work that day.

Not putting much thought into it, the bigger cub handed over his key. While he was stashing away the bike on the rack and locking it up. Following up soon after, Pent wiped away a few more beads of sweat. They had been outside all day, and there was no question that he was hot. Stepping into the apartment, the sudden change of temperature was a bit jarring. Despite not having central AC, the wall unit was more than sufficient to cool the room.

Xavier popped his head back into the living room with two cups of water. "Here you go."

The two cubs walked over toward the sofa and sat on top of it. Each of them was taking slow but purposeful drinks of it. Xavier leaned into the bigger boy. The fox's increased body warmth was nice, even if the other boy's fur was a bit matted down from the combination of sweat and lake water. Still, that didn't bother him since he wasn't adverse to the smell of it. Reaching over to the TV remote, he offered it to the white furred cub.

"You can pick now. We watched the baseball game earlier." The chipmunk wanted the fox cub to be completely comfortable.

Pent smiled at him softly before taking the remote and surfing through the channels. He knew exactly what he wanted to watch, even if he didn't know what was on air. The "Science Channel" was his favorite station. It was a publicly funded channel that often allowed biologists, chemists, physicists, and other scientists to feature their findings. Oftentimes, even doctors, nurses, and other medical staff would divulge important findings in healthcare.

After the bigger boy landed on the channel, his boyfriend laughed a bit. "What's so funny, Xae?"

"Oh, nothing, I just guessed which channel we would be watching before you even got to it." The brown furred cub scooted closer to the boy he loved.

Pent arched his eyebrow at him. "You did?"

"Well, yeah. I know it's your favorite channel." The rodent gazed up at him and smiled.

The fox cub had always been the more predictable of the two boys. Even at his young age, he was somewhat set in his ways. While he was open to trying new things, he almost always went back to what he loved. Even still, Pent did the best he could to make the other cub happy. He was all too aware that his own tastes were atypical for a boy his age. So more often than not, he simply gave in, even if he didn't enjoy it. It was a habit that his boyfriend was trying to get him to break while trying to open up to other things, even if it didn't always work.

In front of them, the show on air was underway. An older documentary they had aired in the past about Rachel Carson and DDT. It was something that the fox cub had seen before, so he scanned through the channels.

"You don't wanna watch it? I promise I don't mind." Xavier felt a bit bad that he'd given the other cub grief.

The white furred boy shook his head. "Nah, I've seen it before. It's an old documentary."

Continuing to scroll through the channels, the bigger boy eventually landed on a station for cartoons. The guide at the bottom indicated it was a re-run of the old Alvin and the Chipmunks series from several generations past. It was an older cartoon, but one that the fox boy liked. They had watched it a few times, and Xavier had accepted it as one of his boyfriend's quirks. After all, the show had a lot of dated references that neither of them would be familiar with.

Yet, Pent smiled as he placed down the television remote. Finally happy with what he had picked, he got comfortable on the sofa. Xavier kept close to him, watching the show but not being overly interested in it. There were a few cartoons that the chipmunk liked, and this one wasn't one of them. Still, he wasn't about to give the other boy guff about it again. He still felt bad about making a joke about predicting his boyfriend's choice of channels.

They watched the cartoon for a bit; it had been designed for a shorter airtime, so it didn't take long for the episode to finish. The channel aired a few of them in a row, three to fit the normal run time of their other stuff. Pent was all too happy to watch them all, even if he had seen the one about "Cookie Chomper III". It was a hard-hitting episode, one that had an important lesson in it, but Pent enjoyed the more light-hearted ones more.

Once it was over, the fox didn't bother to change the channel. The cartoon to follow it was an anime that both of the cubs were familiar with. A more recent release on the channel, Detective Conan, had been airing for some time since the station had teamed up with more Japanese-style shows. Pent knew that Xavier was rather fond of the cartoon and didn't bother to pick up the remote once the opening sequence hit.

Detective Conan was a much more intense show than the one they had watched previously. An action-packed murder mystery involving an unsolved crime on a train. Of course, the titular main character was always up to the task. Xavier sometimes got rather into it, offering his own solutions. The fox boy simply listened to him and smiled, being even happier when his boyfriend got them right. Yet for that episode, he didn't hit the mark, and the suspect ended up being someone other than who he had guessed.

Even after the shows they liked were over, neither of them budged. The cartoon that followed was one that neither of them had seen before. But in that moment, they simply didn't care. Xavier was cuddled up against the bigger cub. His face resting against the fox boy's chest. The white furred cub draped his arms over the other boy, keeping him close and comfortable. They were simply much too comfortable to be bothered to get up.

A couple of different cartoons followed, but neither of them was paying attention at that point. Xavier was running his hand up and down the fox boy's side, ruffling the other cub's fur. As he lay there quietly listening to the background noise, the chipmunk started to feel warm again. That familiar balmy feeling began to resonate in his body, but he didn't pull away as the combined warmth of his boyfriend's body against his own was all too soothing.

A small trickle of pecks began to spread through him, almost making his body feel like it had fallen asleep. Gripping his hands or toes didn't make the sensation go away either, as the tingling became even more prominent throughout his body. Hiccuping a bit more loudly, his body jostled from the release of air. His form stretched ever so slightly, filling out even more of his borrowed shirt, which was now fitting even better against his body.

Xavier had tried to ignore it, and fortunately, the feeling didn't last long. The only remnants of it that lingered after were a sudden soreness through his limbs and across his body. It was almost as if he were experiencing growing pains, even if he wasn't quite certain what it was. A short while later, both cub's stomachs began to rumble. It was getting late, and their bodies reminded them that it was time to eat.

"What do you want to eat, Xae?" The fox boy asked, but did not move from their shared spot.

The brown furred cub hummed a bit. "Hmm…I'll eat whatever. I'm really hungry."

Xavier did not mention the soreness he was experiencing, as he was too relaxed from lying on top of the boy he loved.

"How about stuffed peppers and onion rings?" Pent figured he had some of the stuff left in the freezer.

Xavier softly nodded. "Sure, can I help?"

Without saying a word, the fox boy got up and offered his hand to the other cub. Getting up with his help, the chipmunk straightened himself up. Now standing next to the other boy, Pent gave him a quick look over. The boy's head poked just over the area where his armpit was. There was no doubt he'd gotten bigger again.

"Wow, you're getting pretty big. It won't be long before you catch up if it keeps up at this rate." The fox still wasn't sure what to make of it.

The rodent gazed up at him. "Yeah, your brother's shirt is fitting much better, too."

"Well…let's get some food. It's getting late, and we need to take showers too." The white furred cub ignored his own concerns about the issue and walked toward the kitchen.

Xavier wasn't far behind him, going right towards the counters, where he waited a moment for the fox to grab the supplies. The bigger cub grabbed a pot, a pan, and two containers of frozen food. Pent handed him the fresh vegetables from the fridge, allowing his boyfriend to take care of cutting them. The rodent was now big enough to see over the counter, and he no longer needed a step stool to help him with it.

Both of them got to work with the white furred boy, focusing on stuffing the peppers with all sorts of ingredients. Mixing it with some salsa, other vegetables, and potato stuffing. Topping it off with some chili, he stashed it in the oven to cook it. By this point, the other cub had already finished slicing up the other food and put it into a pot. Allowing the fox to take care of putting it on the stove top. Now it was just a matter of time before the food was ready.

Meandering back into the living room, they continued watching whatever was on the screen. Cartoons had given way to some adolescent drama show neither of them had seen before. They watched it for a short while, but neither was interested in it. Fortunately, it wasn't long before the kitchen timer buzzed and the fox cub turned off the television.

"What do you want to drink, foxy?" The chipmunk asked before taking the lead and making his way to. The fridge.

The bigger boy shrugged. "Coconut milk is fine."

Pent grabbed both of the cups from the cupboard, placing them onto the countertop. His boyfriend filled each of them with milk. Giving himself regular milk while filling his boyfriends with coconut instead. Placing both cartons back in the drawer before removing the science book from the chair he had sat on earlier. Xavier sat down, feeling glad he didn't need it anymore, giving the other boy a soft smile.

The white furred boy grabbed the now-cooked meals from the oven and delivered them onto the plates using a spatula. Steaming off heat in front of them, the hot meals looked delicious. Sitting next to the other boy, the bigger cub set the spatula on the table. Both cubs soon began to eat. The food was rich and flavorful, hitting the spot for each of them. Sipping on their drinks, they washed it down as they enjoyed the savory flavor of the meal.

Clearing his plate, the chipmunk felt good about himself. It was the first time in a short while that he'd managed to eat a full plate of food. Patting his stomach a bit, he sat back as he allowed his food to settle for the moment. Neither of them said much, and the only sound shared between them was the fan above them rotating around. Xavier smiled as he wiped his maw clean of the milk mustache that remained.

"That was really good." The brown furred boy said before standing up.

Pent grabbed both of their plates. "Yeah, it was."

"Let's clean up, and then we can wash up and relax in your room." The chipmunk grabbed a few more items from the table and moved them over towards the sink.

They got to cleaning, doing their usual rotation of washing, scrubbing, and drying each of the dishes and pieces of utensils. The two cubs were a very good team and got things done quickly when they didn't mess around. Just as they were about to finish, the chipmunk turned the water sprinkler towards his boyfriend and squirted him.

"Got'cha." Xavier said with a big, playful smirk on his face.

The bigger boy shielded himself, but it was much too late. "No fair…"

Taking pressure off the handle, the thing stopped spraying. Xavier placed it back into the sink before drying up the water that had gotten on the ground. Drying himself briefly, the white furred boy finished putting the last few dishes on the drying rack. Before long, both cubs headed their way out of the kitchen and back through the living room. Walking alongside each other but not saying anything until the bigger boy interrupted the silence.

"You wanna shower first or should I?" The fox boy asked, giving the other cub the choice in the matter.

The brown furred cub shrugged. "Whatever is clever. Can I borrow your brother's pajamas? I think mine are probably still too big."

"Yeah, that works. He won't even notice." Pent knew Samaliel wouldn't be home for a while.

Xavier padded forward slightly ahead of his boyfriend. Digging into the dresser drawer's bottom rows, he knew it had the younger brother's stuff as he'd seen Samaliel take it from there before. Taking the first things he could find, the chipmunk didn't put much thought into it before passing right past Pent and into the bathroom. He turned on the spicket and removed his borrowed shirt, which by this point was sticking to him from his dried sweat from earlier in the day.

The water didn't take long to warm up, and the cub stepped inside. Allowing his body to relax a moment, he tried to let all of his stresses go away. No longer was he worried about being little. He'd grown quite a bit and was now that much closer to his normal size. In his mind, it was only a matter of time before things returned to the way they were. He spent a bit longer than normal in the shower that evening before finally stepping out to dry and re-cloth himself.

Samaliel's clothes now fit much better on him. They were still a bit big, but it was nowhere near as bad. The chipmunk returned shortly after with the dirty shirt he'd borrowed in hand. Letting the fox boy know he was done, Xavier yawned and stretched. It had been a long day, and he was getting tired. Plopping onto Pent's bed, he waited for the other cub to return. Fortunately, the other boy didn't take long, and the fox's familiar form stepped back through the door.

"Come on, foxy. Come get comfy." The smaller boy patted the spot next to him.

Pent tossed his own dirty clothes in the hamper before plopping alongside the boy he loved. Both of their bodies were plastered together despite there being enough space to separate themselves. The chipmunk smooched his boyfriend on the cheek before moving closer to the side where the window was. Briefly for the moment, the fox gazed upwards as the stars above twinkled down upon them. Casting their glow onto the cubs down below.

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