DDLB short stories

Bedtime

In the gentle embrace of twilight, the quaint ABDL village hummed with a peaceful air, as the colors of sunset painted the pastel houses with hues of pink and gold. In one such house, a cozy cottage adorned with playful decorations, lived 30-year-old Zack and his 23-year-old little, Max. Their dynamic, full of care and structured guidance, was a beautiful representation of the trust and love shared within their unique community.

Tonight, however, was proving to be more challenging than usual. It was bedtime, a time that usually brought soft smiles and sleepy eyes, but Max was nowhere near ready to wind down. The living room was alight with the vibrant colors and sounds of a cartoon show that Max was particularly fond of, his eyes wide and animated as he followed each scene with rapt attention.

"Max, it's time for bed, buddy," Zack said, his voice firm yet filled with affection as he entered the room, turning off the television with the remote.

"No! Just one more episode, please, Daddy!" Max protested, his voice pitching into the whiny register that Zack knew all too well. When Zack shook his head and stood firm, Max's protest turned into a full-blown tantrum. He threw a cushion across the room, his face scrunching up in displeasure.

Zack took a deep breath, maintaining his composure as he approached Max. "We had a deal, remember? Cartoon time is over once it's bedtime. Let's get ready for a nice bath," he coaxed, trying to redirect Max's attention toward the soothing routine that awaited him.

Reluctantly, and with a frown that would tug at anyone's heartstrings, Max allowed himself to be led to the bathroom, but not without dragging his feet. The bathroom was warm and inviting, filled with toys and bubbles to make bath time more appealing. Zack knew that Max disliked getting his hair wet, so he approached this part with extra care.

As he gently lathered shampoo into Max's hair, Max began to squirm and whine. "I don't like it, Daddy! It's all yucky!" he complained, trying to dodge Zack's hands.

"Hey, look here," Zack said, pulling out a colorful bath toy—a little floating duck that lit up. "Let's keep the water away from your eyes, okay? Watch the duckie swim." This distraction worked long enough for Zack to rinse Max's hair quickly, much to Max's relief once it was over.

With bath time done, they moved on to the next hurdle: the diaper change. Max, now clean and wrapped in a fluffy towel, seemed to find new energy to resist bedtime. As Zack laid out a fresh diaper and some powder, Max began kicking his legs and fussing.

"I don't wanna! No bedtime!" Max's voice was thick with fatigue-fueled defiance.

Zack, however, was the epitome of patience. He spoke softly, a soothing tone that gradually calmed Max's frayed nerves. "We need to get you nice and dry, so you're comfy for bedtime," Zack explained as he expertly managed to clean, powder, and secure a new diaper on Max, despite the little's continuous wriggling and fussing.

Finally dressed in his favorite pajamas—ones adorned with cartoon spaceships—Max's eyes began to droop, the earlier fight waning as exhaustion claimed him. Zack scooped him into his arms, feeling Max's resistance melt away as he settled against his Daddy's chest.

Zack carried Max to his bedroom, where the nightlight cast a soft, soothing glow. He read aloud from a picture book, their nightly ritual that never failed to settle Max's spirit. As the story of a brave little bear finding his way home unfolded, Max's eyelids fluttered, his breathing deepened, and soon, he was asleep, peaceful in the circle of Zack's arms.

Zack watched over Max for a few moments, his heart full of love and a gentle understanding of the responsibilities he held. He adjusted Max's blanket, ensuring he was comfortable and secure, then quietly left the room, the soft sound of Max's steady breathing a sweet serenade in the quiet night.

In their little home in the heart of the ABDL village, surrounded by a community that understood and embraced their way of life, Zack and Max found a haven. A place where care, guidance, and love intertwined to create a world uniquely theirs, under the watchful, loving eyes of the stars above.