This is a work of fiction, and as such the characters are not bound by the usual dictates of modern society. Unsafe sexual practices can be undertaken with impunity only in the world of fantasy. In reality, it is your obligation and your right to play safely, sanely and healthily. I hope you enjoy my work, and if you have any comments, or ideas that may inspire new work, please feel free to contact me - all E-mails will be answered to the best of my ability. I would like to thank all of you that wrote and told me how much you like the story so far.

The Three Day Pass
Chapter 16

By: JoyStick

(End of chapter 15)
Rich's body exhausted fell on the willing victim of his sexual release. Their lips locked together in a hot, torrid kiss that soon faded as they both succumbed to the exhaustion and satisfaction of sexual gratification long denied. And they fell asleep in each other's arms…

Chapter 16

Joseph awakened the next morning with a smile on his face. The odor of fresh brewed coffee filled the air. Mixed with this was the smell and sound of potatoes and eggs frying. It was like heaven.

“I see you decided to join the living,” Rich said as he poured a fresh cup of java for Joseph and brought it to him in bed. “I think you will find this coffee more to your liking. I just got a new coffee pot and I even think I learned how to make a decent cup for you.”

Taking a sip and smiling he said, “Hey, this is not bad! In fact, it is very good. Besides being one hell of a great bed partner, you are turning into a decent cook. You found the way to my heart. Nothing starts the day better than a good cup of coffee–well, almost nothing. Come give me a kiss, but do it gently. I don’t want to spill this elixir.”

Rich leaned down and placed a soft kiss on his lips and said, “Your favorite breakfast will be ready soon. You go take a shower. By the time you are finished, we should be ready to eat.”

“My favorite food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, is you,” Joseph said, getting out of bed and putting his cup on the table. “Come here and let me take a little bite out of you.” Gathering Rich into his arms he kissed him hard and deep. “Now my little hussy, tell me about this ‘Bed Partner’ that you almost had in our bed last night.”

“No! Not until after you shower and, damn it, take a shave!” Rich said, as he rubbed his face where Joseph’s beard had scratched it. “I’ll fill you in on everything at the table.”

“Ok, that’s a deal. I have a lot to tell you also. Some of it you might even like!” the soldier said as he walked into the bathroom to perform his morning ablutions.

Rich prepared their food and set it in the oven to keep warm while he made the bed and cleaned up the mess they had made last night. The room was neat and orderly when Joseph came out of the bathroom dressed in a ‘T’ shirt and khaki pants. “The first thing I’m going to buy when I graduate is some clothes that are not brown or Khaki and a pair