A/N: Hey there! *waves* Long time no see! I probably shouldn't admit this, but... I just haven't been writing lately. It's not exactly writer's block (I've got plenty of ideas running around in my head) I just haven't been putting them into words. BUT... I give you the first of two (or three if I split the next one) chapters. This is 'pre-smut' and the following scenes are almost all smut. So yeah, these are my apologies for being away so long. They will all be posted by Sunday evening EST.

Liberty

Chapter 9 –

The rest of the week went by slow for Dave. Not being able to see Colton everyday after school really seemed to halt time. He wasn't sure if the college student would be able to get home that weekend, maybe he still needed to settle in after taking practically all his stuff with him. Then, at the end of their daily lunch call, Colton managed to squeeze in one sentence.

"I'll see you this afternoon at my house," just before he hung up.

Dave stared at his phone, shocked. Then, as the bell rang he slowly broke into a smile. He knew it was dopey, and before long he'd probably get used to it, but it still felt like an eternity of not seeing Colton.

It was only a few hours later that he got a text from an unknown number.

I just kicked him out. Threatened to put all his things away in the wrong place if he didn't go home this weekend. –Pat

Dave responded with a text of his own.

You may not have to deal with his longing for me, but think about Sunday night and Monday when he gets back. I'd just be preparing for that. Maybe buy some earplugs. –K

About thirty minutes afterwards he got another one.

Thanks… and done! –P

As Dave walked to his truck that afternoon he wondered if he should go home and wait or just hang in front of Colton's house. He was about to decide that waiting in front of an empty house would be a little creepy when his cell phone rang.

He answered as he unlocked his truck and got in.

"Hello."

"Hey babe," came Colton's voice, "Just wanted to let you know that I got my parents to give us the house tonight."

"Until how late?" Dave smiled as he started the engine, turning down the radio.

"Um, until morning."

Dave paused. Colton had gotten his parents to leave the house for the entire night? "So, you want me to stay the night? Where are your parents going to stay?"

Dave just knew Colton was chewing on his thumbnail right about now. "Well, they said they wouldn't mind going to a hotel for one night. Apparently they were enjoying my absence a lot and wanted to continue that for at least one more night."

Dave shuddered. "Okay, TMI."

Colton's answering shudder could almost be heard through the phone. "I said the same thing. Anyway, I didn't actually ask them to stay somewhere else, it was their idea. But I don't think I would send you home if you happened to have an overnight bag with you when I get there." There was a slight pause followed by, "I really missed you, Dave."

Dave knew nothing would happen that he didn't want to happen. And he had really missed seeing the older boy. Taking a deep breath he nodded to himself, then said, "I missed you too, babe. See you in a bit?"

"Um, yeah. I'm getting gasoline a little outside of town. Say, half an hour?"

"Yep, see ya soon." Dave figured it was a little mean not to verbally accept the overnight invitation, but he couldn't help himself, he loved surprising Colton. Now all he had to do was go home and pack a bag.

He didn't even bother to wipe his dopey grin off his face as he drove from the school parking lot. At home he stuffed a change of clothes into a small bag before leaving a note for his parents and heading back out.

It was still a little early for Colton to be there, but he pulled out a book for his English class and read while he waited. He couldn't help but notice that Colton got there earlier than he said.

He took his time getting out of the truck, wanting to see and touch Colton, but wanting to surprise him more. He watched the disappointment flicker over Colton's face, trying not to smile too much and give himself away.

It was as if the older boy didn't want to rush things, he walked, not slowly, but not as quick as expected, towards Dave, who figured it was time to stop playing. Opening up his back door he pulled out his bag, hoping Colton would get the idea.

Apparently it worked because Dave barely had enough time to drop it when he found Colton wrapped around him, hugging him.

"God I missed you," breathed Colton.

Dave smiled to himself as he hugged back. "And just imagine what it'll be like when I won't see you on Monday."

"I don't want to think about it."

Dave nodded into Colton's shoulder and pulled back slightly, keeping his hands on the blonde's hips. "Should we go in now?"

Colton practically moaned. "Please! I want to touch you so bad."

Dave took a deep breath, trying to control his sudden hard-on. "Why do you do that?" he mumbled, stepping away and picking up his bag.

When he didn't get an answer he looked at his boyfriend to find him staring uncertainly at the bag.

"Is that homework?" Colton asked, the worry that he may have jumped to conclusions earlier clear in his voice.

"Clothes," was Dave's reply. As a goofy grin spread across Colton's face Dave started to walk towards the front door. "Now, are we gonna take this inside or not?"

With near lightning speed Colton was at the door, his key in the lock. They walked in, calmly to any onlookers, but as soon as the door was closed, Dave had Colton against it.

Their lips met, Colton whimpering as he pulled Dave closer and their erections rubbed together through their jeans. Dave grasped onto Colton's hips, keeping them together, but not moving, enjoying the pressure.

Eventually, after a few minutes of lips and tongues fighting for dominance, Colton loosened his grip on Dave. He didn't want to let go or stop, but there was something important he had to say. If only Dave could stop touching him for just a second he might be able to actually remember what it was.

Apparently sensing this, Dave pulled away, resting his forehead against Colton's. "I don't care if it was only for a week," said Dave, "I've missed doing this every day."

Colton nodded. Taking a deep breath, he said what needed to be said. "My parents are stopping by to get some things for the night, just keep that in mind."

"What time?"

Colton closed his eyes, not being able to concentrate with Dave's lips that close. "Umm… after work, so around six? They couldn't give me an exact time. And they might not come at the same time."

"So maybe we should go watch a game or something on the couch until we know we're free of them?"

Colton pouted, his hands going to either side of Dave's face. "But we have so much to make up for."

"Mmm," hummed Dave, placing a teasing, chaste kiss on his boyfriend's lips before taking a step back. "We have all night to do that."

Smiling, Colton got an idea. "Fine, just let me take your bag to my room. I'll join you in the living room in a bit." He headed towards the stairs, calling over his shoulder, "Turn on whatever game you want, and my dad might have a few recorded."

Dave stood there, watching as Colton disappeared up the stairs, knowing he'd never get tired of that sight. Taking a deep breath and trying (but failing) to wipe the huge smile off his face, Dave went into the living room. He looked through the recorded games and found one he had missed. By the time he started it, he wondered what was taking Colton so long just to drop off his bag.

He was about to holler when he heard him coming down the stairs. He was watching the screen when Colton came in saying, "What did you decide on?"

Dave barely glanced at the blonde, but froze, staring. The blonde stood in the arch way, wearing Dave's favorite pair of extra short, extra tight, cut off shorts and a very tight, very thin, tank top. Colton just grinned, walking over and sitting on the opposite side of the couch. That seemed to jar Dave out of his shocked state.

"You can not seriously think I will hold out until after your parents leave while you're wearing that."

Colton grinned. "Well, I figured that I owed you for Monday."

"And why are you sitting on the other side of the couch?"

"I owed you for this afternoon."

Dave suddenly hated himself for teasing the boy. He allowed himself one last sweep of the lean body next to him before looking back at the television. He somehow managed to last almost fifteen minutes before he glanced over again and threw caution to the wind, jumping his boyfriend.

That's how Colton's parents found them an hour and a half later, with Dave practically lying on top of Colton. Their lips were locked, Colton's hands up the back of Dave's shirt, and the boys wouldn't have noticed the responsible adults if Colton's father hadn't been his usual noisy self when closing the front door.

TBC...

A/N 2: Also, I will be linking this at the end of every chapter, so... yeah, sorry if it bugs you. This is my prompt poll: amelias-nature. livejournal. com/11278. html
I have a brand new idea that isn't on there, but I kinda want to finish it (I have yet to start) before I post any of it. So basically, I'll probably write whatever wins at the same time. And because I can't help myself... my new idea involves taking a movie musical (starting with Dr and ending with og) and adapting it into a play, and writing it in fic form. I have no idea if what I WANT to do will come across correctly. It's very complicated, thus why I don't want to post before it's finished.