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Chapter 12

Mark is waiting for John to get his face paint done. John wants a mask on his face. He waits patiently. John is getting excited he can't wait until the guy finishes. Mark takes a picture of him on his phone. John growls knowing he might look funny.

"There…"

John looks at the mirror. The mask covers his face; well mostly. It is black with different kinds of blue. John smiles "Perfect"

John pays the guy. He goes up to Mark.

"What do you think?"

"You look great…by the way…blue is my favorite color"

John nods his head "Oh nice….blue is an awesome color"

Mark laughs "Yes it is"

John then hears his cell phone ringing. He looks at the caller. It is Dwayne; John looks at it; wondering if he should answer it. Mark looks at the phone. He hopes John doesn't answer it but he must.

Mark waits a little while. John didn't even answer yet. He keeps staring at the phone. He is thinking about letting it ring. John puts the phone back on his pocket. John looks up at Mark. He then smiles wide.

Mark gives him a questioning look. "Why didn't you answer…?"

"Dwayne…missed his time" says John "I'm here…having fun with you"

Mark stares in shock but then smiles wide.

"I want to have fun with you. I'll deal with Dwayne tomorrow"

"Okay…" Mark stands aside "Come on…let's have a walk again"

John laughs and starts walking. He keeps up with Mark; who is telling him all the cases he has down. They stop at different games to play. John wins here and there. Mark doesn't play most of the games. He lets John have some fun. Mark looks around again; making sure everything is good. He sees people having fun.

Mark looks at the time. It is getting close to midnight. His shift is over so now he can take it easy. He sees other fellow officers walking around scouting the area. He sees Steve; who is having fun with his friends. Mark stretches a little.

He stops John from going one way. "This way…" says Mark

"What…?"

"It's almost midnight" said Mark "You have to see something"

Mark takes him to a big place where people are already gathered. He sees them circling around the place. Mark finds a spot and sits down. He makes John sit down between his legs; making his head lay on his chest. John turns a little to look at him.

"What's going on?"

"You'll see"

They wait for at least three minutes when a loud noise was heard. John looks around to see fireworks going up into the sky and pops; making those bright beautiful colors. The fireworks keep going; as music starts playing. The fireworks glow really bright; making the sky look amazing. John always wanted to see fireworks but Dwayne never has the time to take him.

"Wow…" whispers John.

Mark watches them as well. He hugs John; making John lean on him. John is holding his stuff tiger closely to him. The music starts fading; as the fireworks stopping. The manager tells them thank you for coming; hope to see you again. The carnival is open for three more days.

John stands up first and helps Mark up. They walk to the exit with a big smile on their face. John is hugging the tiger close to him.

"Did you have fun?" ask Mark

"Yes I did" says John. He is still excited about what happen today. He looks at Mark.

"Thank you…"

"Don't mention it"

"No. Thank you…for giving me a great time" says John

"You're welcome"

Mark helps John get on the passenger side of his truck. Mark jumps to the driver seat. They wait in line because of the traffic. As they are waiting John puts on some music. John starts lip syncing it. He even sings it out loud. Mark just sits back and enjoys him singing. Mark tries to be careful not to get distracted.

They make it out and Mark drives home. They notice a truck park there. John swallows knowing who it is.

"Oh no…Dwayne is here"

Mark growls at the name. He doesn't like the guy anymore. They get off and walk to where Dwayne is standing with his arms crosses and looks really angry.

"Hey Dwayne…" says John

"Hey John…where have been?" ask Dwayne

"I was with Mark. We went to the carnival"

"Did you know that we had a date?" yells Rock

"Yes. But I waited at least two hours for you. Then Mark came by and invited me to the carnival"

"I can't believe you went with Mark, instead of me" growls Dwayne "After all I done for you"

"Hey watch it big mouth!" says Mark "You left John hanging. You ditched him. You told him that you will be here at seven but it was eight. John is still standing there waiting for your ass. You didn't even show up or called. So I invited him out so he don't wait for your ass anymore"

John looks in surprise. He then looks at Dwayne with a smirk.

"I was going to pick him up"

"Stop lying you big mouth" says Mark.

"Maybe if you didn't take him I would have taken him out. I know I made him wait but I had a meeting" said Dwayne

"Whatever…"

"Sorry John…can you forgive me?" says Dwayne

"You need more than an apology to make this up" says John. "Right…now I'm tired for having so much fun with Mark. I have to get some sleep"

Dwayne watches him go. He growls as he looks at Mark.

"I suggest you go before I throw you out" says Mark. Dwayne goes to his truck and drives away. Mark shakes his head as he goes inside the room. He locks the doors and walks up to his room. He sees John washing his face to get the paint off. He dries himself and heads to bed. Mark uses the restroom and goes to bed as well.

John curls up wondering if he did the right thing. "Is Dwayne right…?"

"What…?" says Mark.

"That I shouldn't have gone out with you. I mean he is right we did had a date"

"Yes…but you waited for an hour" says Mark "He should be a gentlemen and pick you up at least ten minutes before the time but no he picks you up after two hours of waiting. You guys did have a date but Dwayne blew it. You wanted to have fun; so you did the right thing. Don't worry about what Dwayne said. He is the one that is wrong"

John smiles and goes to hug him. He lays his head on Mark's chest. He nods in understanding and falls asleep. Mark blinks a little and falls asleep as well.


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