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.He told Daniel how all the boys were fiends forjuice.Daniel wondered how long they d be at the hotel. Oh, hell.I ve got to get something arranged.I need to talk to a realtor about renting a house bigenough for us to use 'til we get the new place built.I ll use all three lots and make it reallyefficient.It ll take a while.We ll need a place nearby, if possible.Oh, and we ll have to pick upthe dogs from Officer Jansen. Daniel gave Soldier a local realtor s name to check in with and told Soldier that he d call withthe number as soon as he got back to the shelter.The manager met Soldier as soon as he got in the hotel doors.Uh-oh.Problems? Soldierstraightened.He knew he was a sight, with his wrinkled clothes and soot and red eyes from allthe smoke.He waited.Soldier - 119 Sir, welcome back.I m Bill Manchoy, the hotel manager.I m sorry about your loss.The hotelwould be happy to offer the room for another night for the children, complete with meals. Themanager's eyes held respect and compassion as he continued, I have to tell you that s the mostwell-mannered bunch of boys we ve seen in here.I know they re probably in a bit of shock, butthey re definitely a hit with the staff.If there s anything you need, you let us know.I d be glad tosee to it personally. Thank you, Bill.I m in desperate need of a shower and some rest.I d planned on trying to goout and find a place to rent for the next months while I rebuild.Daniel, at the shelter, is gettingme the name of someone to work with.I m glad they haven t caused any trouble.I appreciateyour kindness. I want Dillon.For a second, Soldier thought he d said it out loud.Damn, heneeded to get to his room. Well, take all the time you need.I might suggest you rest and spend time with the young onestoday.Maybe get a good night s sleep tonight and check out a few places tomorrow. Billseemed to notice how tired Soldier looked. Sorry, just a suggestion.We re glad to have youhere.Let us know if we can do anything. He turned, and Soldier headed for the elevator.The quiet hum of the glass-walled elevator nearly lulled Soldier to sleep on the way up.He paidno attention to the beauty of the hall carpet, the bright colors and design, or the softness of it.Thepretty paintings on the walls were lost on him, but he was sure the kids had been awed by it.Thelittle tables that were spaced at intervals along the long hallway had fresh flower arrangements inthem, something he was sure the boys weren t used to seeing.Soldier could see how this wouldfreak them out a little, to say nothing of how opulent the rooms themselves were.Yeah, he betthe boys were having quite a new experience here.Soldier went straight to his room, not knowing who or what he would find in there.He slumpedagainst the door and looked around.It was quiet.He could see that there were three cots in theroom, but his bed was made up.He longed to lie down just for a while, but he was filthy.Heheard a sound and looked up, and there stood Dillon in the bathroom doorway, completely andgloriously naked. Sweet Jesus.You take my breath away. Come on.Tommy s keeping the boys for a couple of hours in their room.He told me to takecare of you and then they want to see you. Dillon held out his arms invitingly. Come here.Iwant to take care of you.I need to take care of you. Soldier walked over to him.He was afraid to touch Dillon, he was so dirty and sweaty and sooty,but Dillon just stepped up and embraced him, holding on tight.Soldier felt Dillon shaking so hepulled him even closer.Soldier pressed his face into Dillon s neck and breathed.Oh, yes.Heloved that smell.Dillon.They stood for a few minutes, holding and breathing.Dillon began to talk. I want to fall apart.I held it together for the boys and they ve been great.But I was so freaked out. He kept clutching Soldier to him. We could have all died.If it hadn tbeen for you and Gom, it could have been so bad.I ve been worried about you.You have to beSoldier - 120 exhausted. He began to pull away a little, clearly thinking of Soldier now. Here.No kissing.Shower, massage, sleep.You need to rest.Oh, well, they have to see that you re okay, too.Is thatall right? No.Kiss first, then all that other.The thought of you is all that got me through all the shit I vehad to do all morning.Bring it. Bringin it, Dillon said, and put both hands on Soldier s dirty, sweaty, blackened face andkissed him all better.It must have been obvious that Soldier needed it hard and dirty, becauseDillon thrust his tongue in and ravaged his mouth.Soldier held Dillon fast and took and took.Soldier opened wide and took Dillon s tongue inrepeatedly, giving Dillon his moans and sighs as the gratitude they were.Dillon sucked onSoldier's tongue, licking and nipping it with his teeth, clearly knowing that Soldier needed tofeel.This wasn t the soft, sweet, long kisses they were so good at.This was need, explosive,heightened need.Soldier felt Dillon hard against him, but knew this was not the time.Soldierwanted to take care of him, but he was more than exhausted. Come on.Let me help you. Dillon started removing Soldier s clothes and dropping them in thecorner. Shewww.Nasty. Soldier nodded in agreement as Dillon got the shower going.Soldier had lost a good portion of his amazing strength and was too tired to move.No wonder.The adrenaline, the action, the fear, the details, the hassle, and the anger all worked to take it outof him and leave him so tired he could hardly stand up.Dillon went to him and took his hand, like leading one of the children, into the shower.Soldierlet out a groan as hot water washed over his worn body.Sore muscles, tense for so long, began toloosen under Dillon s soapy massage.He had to put his hands out to the wall to hold himself andlock his knees to stay upright.He let the water pound his head and shoulders as Dillon proceededto wash him from head to toes.Dillon didn t miss a spot, but he didn t linger and tease as he would have in better circumstances.Dillon encouraged Soldier to step out and he dried him off carefully, finally asking him lean onthe counter so he wouldn t fall over.Once Soldier was dry, Dillon pulled him into the room.He had found some sweats and a T-shirtfor Soldier to wear to see the boys and then to sleep in.He helped Soldier step into them.Through all of this, they didn t talk. Dillon.Thank you.I don t know when I ve been so tired. Soldier - 121 Soldier.You re welcome.I love you.with all my heart. At the knock on the door, Dillonwent to open it and took the tray from the man and locked the door again.Soldier perked up at the smell of bacon.Oh my God, food
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