Title:Trick or Treat

Chapter:1 of 1

Rating:G

Summary: Luke and Noah are heading to the Oakdale Olde Town Halloween Festival and Luke remembers his fate from last year being in the wheelchair

Characters:Luke, Noah, Reg, Natalie, Faith

Genre:AU

Warnings:None

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Luke could hardly believe how much had changed in over a year. This time last year – Halloween was something he didn't want to remember. It was a time that he was in a wheelchair and was at the lowest point he could ever been at. He had been shot by Noah's father simply because his father could never understand or accept his love for Noah, and Noah's love for him.

He could still remember that fateful day. He wished he could forget but he couldn't. He knew it would not only remain with him and scare him for the rest of his life, but more so Noah. He never really blamed Noah – he blamed his father. It wasn't Noah's fault, yet he always thought it was. But this wasn't a time to think about it. As he and Noah where going to Olde Town for the annual Halloween festival.

Luke was waiting for Noah to come down from his room in his Halloween costume. They had decided to go as one of the three musketeers. Luke and Noah where going to be meeting up with Reg who would make them the final three musketeers. Luke thought when they had decided on it that Noah would look cute looking all dressed up in his Musketeer costume, looking hot in black. Just the thought of Noah in his costume made Luke go hot and sweaty, but he would have to control his urges.

Luke was deep in thought and didn't notice Noah come down the stairs to the kitchen. Noah looked at Luke. His heart skipped a few beats, he liked seeing Luke all dressed up – yeah it might be stupid in a way and its really only once a year they kind of do this, but after last year, they both need some happiness for once – and this was their opportunity to grab it and hold it.

Noah walked up to Luke as he placed his hand on Luke's shoulder, making Luke jump right out of his chair, almost tumbling over in the process. "Bloody hell gees Noah why did you scare me like that" Luke said as he looked at Noah. He licked his lips, because he could hardly stop his thought of Noah right now, he could just drink him in right now and never stop really.

"I'm sorry babe, but we need to get going, as your sisters are almost finished getting ready and we promised Reg we would be in Olde Town by 7pm, and its almost that time now" Noah said as he looked at Luke, drinking in his stunning looks. "Did I tell you that you look absolutely hot in that costume Snyder?" Noah asked Luke as he wrapped his arms around his boyfriend's waist, kissing him.

"Actually come to think about it now, no you haven't but I will let it go cause that was a fantastic kiss, but let me say you look absolutely stunning, out of this world, that I could just do you right here right now" Luke said seductively with his voice, His eyes widening. "Hmm I would like that right now, but your sisters will be joining us any…." Noah said as he was interrupted by Natalie and Faith as they came down the staircase and almost bumped into both Luke and Noah.

"So…….Um are we all ready to go?" Faith asked as Natalie said "awe kissing and hugging – yuk, boys are yuk" Natalie pulled a face "Just you wait till you find a boyfriend, then its open season missy" Luke said messing up Natalie's hair, making Noah smile as he answered Faith "Yes we are, so come munchkins, out to the car, and don't give me that look Zorro or whatever we are again, just move that sexy bum of your out of the house and into the Ute ok" with Luke giving Noah a raised eyebrow look as he and his sisters made their way out to the Ute.

They arrived in olde town, with Luke's sisters running off to find their friends and get into all the Halloween action. When while Luke and Noah where searching for Reg. Luke and Noah had been walking around a little bit and decided to sit down. Luke then suddenly clamed up as he sat stiffly in the chair. He had a flash back.

This was the exact spot last year where he fell out of his chair. The same place he hated and wanted to forget soo badly. Noah instantly felt this as he looked at Luke "Luke, baby are you ok" He said holding out his hand to Luke, as Luke took it "yeah I'm ok, I…..this…..god" Luke said as a tear ran down his cheek

"Just take a deep breathe in and think about what you are saying ok" Noah said focusing on Luke. Luke looked at Noah and nodded as he did as Noah asked.

After a few minutes he calmed down and spoke to Noah "this is the place last year I feel down, when I was in the chair. I know its silly but I still feel a part of guilt, after the way I treated you. I know it has been a year as well, but I just can't forget. Please Noah, I don't blame you but I do feel I pushed you away and I know I almost lost you but I am glad that we have been able to work through everything. It just some things are still a constant reminder if you get what I mean" Luke said letting everything out.

"I know babe and I thought you might not have forgotten and I do feel somewhat responsible and that's something that won't really change but you are one of the most sweetest and strongest people I know, and I know that we will get past this, yes it will be a reminder and a constant one at that but I know we will both over come thins no matter what" Noah said as Reg approached both boys.

"Over come what?" Reg looked at Noah and Luke as he said it. Noah explained to Reg what this place meant for Luke at this time. Reg looked at Luke as he placed his hand on his shoulder "Luke Noah is right, it was a minor set back and you shouldn't worry, we all have them now and again, but you are strong, both of you are" Reg said as he looked at Both Noah and Luke and smiled "and no matter what, you two will remain strong and together forever I know this. And I will be here to remind both of you of that. Now lest forget about this little nightmare situation and enjoy some sight seeing, perving – well mainly for me and getting some candy eh" Reg said as he winked at both boys.

Noah and Luke both giggled as Luke replied "yeah ok, come on tweedledee and tweedle dumb, but I know what type of candy I will be after tonight, and its not available at any candy store or stall here tonight" Luke said smiling at Noah and kissing him passionately as all three boys went on their way to the festival to have their trick or treat!