Page 72 of Lost Boy

Byron

Mitch plopped down right in front of Byron’s chair. Byron pulled out a baggie full of cars for Mitch to play with. He handed them over and Mitch dumped them onto the ground.

Byron caught the attention of a passing waiter and ordered a drink for himself and a sippy cup of juice for his boy.

He watched as Mitch lost himself in play. Once he had the drinks he tapped Mitch’s shoulder. His boy looked up and Byron removed the pacifier.

“Drink,” Byron ordered. He held the cup until Mitch had drunk several long sips then put the pacifier back in his boy’s mouth.

He sat back and relaxed as Mitch went back to playing.

It was only another ten minutes before he spotted Cole, Stone, and Colin entering the club. Byron nodded. His three friends fit together so perfectly. Cole in his full leather gear, Stone in faded jeans and a tight t-shirt, and Colin decked out in full puppy gear.

Byron leaned down and tapped Mitch’s shoulder again.

This time he pointed to the entrance.

As Mitch’s mouth dropped open his pacifier fell out.

“He’s a puppy!” Mitch exclaimed in awe.

“Beautiful, isn’t he?”

“Yes.” Mitch climbed to his knees to peer over the edge of the platform.

Stone had Colin’s leash wrapped around his hand as Cole kept his hand around Stone’s neck. The perfect partnership.

They made their way up the platform.

“Look, Daddy, a pretty puppy!” Mitch said with a squeal.

“It is a pretty puppy,” Byron agreed.

Colin barked and danced around at the end of his leash. He pulled but Stone had him firmly.

“Can my pup greet your boy?” Stone asked Byron.

“Please Daddy! Please!” Mitch pressed his palms together.

Laughing Byron nodded. He hadn’t expected Mitch to be so excited. He’d known that Mitch would accept Colin as a pup but not that he’d be so excited.

“Here puppy! Come here pretty puppy.” Mitch patted his thighs.

Stone unsnapped the leash from the collar Colin wore. As soon as he was free Colin crawled quickly right to Mitch.

Mitch cooed and rubbed Colin’s head and shoulders.

In his full puppy gear, the tail inside him, he excitedly played with Byron’s boy.

Mitch looked up and his smile was huge and happy.

Byron leaned down and patted Colin’s back and grinned back at Mitch. This was going to be a wonderful night.

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Byron

Byron enjoyed relaxing in the leather chair visiting and catching up with Cole and Stone in the small lounge area that overlooked the club floor.

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