DISCLAIMER: I don't own Hoot. But I did rent it from Movie Gallery. So it is currently in my DVD Player.

Woot! Chapter 2 Remix!

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Chapter 2: Quality Time

"Roy, dear, are you feeling alright?" his mom looked worried.

"Yeah mom, I'm fine." he had trouble focusing on the conversation he was supposed to be contributing to.

"OK but if you're feeling sick, tell us." she watched him as he poked at his potatoes.

Mrs. Eberhardt was worried about her son. Ever since the owls had been saved he'd been quieter and distant. If only she knew what he was really thinking about. One thing had been on his mind ever since earlier that afternoon, it constantly tugged at his thoughts… Mullet. He had been trying to sort out how he felt about the blonde teen.

Now that he knew, he kept getting caught in a daydream argument in his mind. Part of him couldn't believe it was real and the other was mentally doing cartwheels in joy.

That part kept repeating the same words over and over.

"Mullet likes me too!" his mind was screaming at him in disbelief.

He couldn't help but smile at the thought. The other part was waiting for him to wake up and face reality. Then there was disbelief in the fact that Mullet had kissed him. It was very much real and he couldn't have been happier. He looked up to find his parents staring at him.

"Roy, did you hear your mother?" his dad's stern tone caused him to flinch mentally.

"Sorry mom, can you repeat that." he smiled sheepishly about getting caught.

"We were wondering if you'd like to take a trip with us?" the worry shone in her eyes.

"I'm still trying to adjust here mom. You and dad could go, I'd be fine by myself." the opportunity too good to pass and a few white lies wouldn't hurt.

"I don't know, you've been distracted lately and we wouldn't want anything bad to happen." his dad glanced at his mother and they shared a knowing glance.

"I'll tell you what dad." Roy began, the plan already forming in is mind. "I'll see if I can stay with Garret while you guys are gone. I'll come by to check on the house everyday and you won't have to worry."

"Would Garret's mother be ok with that?" his mother looked skeptical.

"I'll call him." Roy got up to leave.

Anything to get away from their worried glances. He thought as he dialed Garret's number.

"Hello." it was Garret's mom.

"Hello, is Garret home?"

"Yes, let me get him." she placed the phone down to seek out Garret.

A few minutes later; "Hey." it was Garret.

"Garret, I need a favor."

"I'm fine, how are you?" the sarcastic reply came.

"Seriously, I'll need your help. Do you think I could stay at your house for awhile, if I need to?" Roy paused hoping.

"My mom said it was fine. But what do you mean if?" he heard the suspicious tone.

"I'll let you know later. Even if I don't have to, I'll be coming by to see you. My parents are taking a trip, so I'll be around, later." he hung up before Garret could reply.

He felt bad about not telling Garret but now he didn't have time for that. He began packing a week's worth of clothes. They were only for show though. If all worked according to plan he would be back everyday for a fresh set of clothes. His parents were leaving surprisingly soon, tomorrow morning.

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"How are you going to get to Garret's house?" his mother asked as they packed the car.

"I'll ride over on my bike later." he said as the last bag was stuffed in their car.

"Ok, just remember the numbers we gave you and if there's any trouble…"

"Mom, everything will be fine, don't worry." Roy interrupted the speech he was trying to avoid.

"Well, we love you and stay safe." she got into the passenger seat.

"Bye" he waved as they drove off.

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Instantly, he locked up the house and got his bike. It was time to see if Mullet was at the hideout. The next part of his plan made him feel much better. He was going to see if he could stay with Mullet while his parents were gone. He began pedaling and didn't even notice Officer Delinko pull up beside him.

"Hey Roy!" he called trying to catch the boy's attention.

To no avail, Roy kept pedaling with a dreamy smile on his face. Suddenly, he turned off into a narrow space between two fences. Just Officer Delinko's luck that he was so concentrated on getting Roy's attention he never saw the tree. THUD Lucky for him though, he was barely going over 2 mph.

"That's going to leave a dent." he grimaced as he proceeded to back up and get back on patrol.

Roy quickly arrived at the Molly Bell. He rested his bike on her side and went inside. Mullet was nowhere to be found. Puzzled Roy went back outside to search. The campsite was empty and the boat was still there. Disappointed he went to get on his bike and leave.

"Looking for someone." it was more fact than question.

Roy looked up to find the source but no one was visible. He climbed up again and decided to check the roof. There was Mullet laying out on the roof of the Molly Bell, shirtless. Roy paused and Mullet grinned at him.

"Embarrassed?" he smirked at the brunette.

"No" he blushed none the less. " I was thinking, what happened yesterday… what does that make us?"

"Boyfriends… if you want to be?" he hopefully asked.

Roy smiled "Yes"

Mullet jumped up and tackled Roy down. Almost tumbling off the roof entirely but not quite. Roy suddenly was being smothered in kisses all over his face and neck. Roy protested playfully and tried to push Mullet off. Mullet gave a gentle nip to Roy's ear before backing off. The blonde wasn't finished yet though. He immediately dove back in and forced his tongue into Roy's mouth. Roy tried shoving him away to no avail.

"Stop!" Roy giggled. "I need to ask you something."

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After explaining the situation to Mullet, there was an awkward silence. Then Roy had to convince him that he was serious and he did actually want to stay with him. Mullet ended up smiling goofily at Roy.

"Are you ok?" Roy raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, I'm just happy." he leaned over and brushed his lips over Roy's cheek.

"I'm glad." Roy leaned into him and Mullet rested his head on top of his.

"The day is just beginning, what do you want to do?" Mullet sighed into Roy's ruffled hair.

"Spend some quality time with you." Roy blushed and looked away.

"I'd like that." Mullet smiled and hugged Roy closer.

For a better part of the morning Roy and Mullet just held hands and talked. Mullet ended up laying down with Roy resting his head on his chest. Mullet had his arm wrapped around Roy and Roy was lazily tracing patterns on Mullet's chest. It was getting hot out and soon they decided to retreat into the galley.

"Beatrice should be by soon with lunch." Mullet commented.

"Why don't we go to my house for lunch? We can leave Bea a note and she can meet us there." Roy looked down as Mullet looked his way.

"Don't do that." he said and tilted Roy's face up to look him in the eye.

"Why?" Roy found himself breathless at the touch.

"I like to see your beautiful eyes." this made Roy turn bright red. "And yes I'd love to."

"I'll leave the note." Roy mumbled as Mullet held his face in his hands.

"I'll be waiting outside." Mullet whispered into his ear before giving him a peck on the cheek.

"OK" Roy gulped.

As Mullet disappeared outside, he began writing the note to Beatrice.

Bea,

Mullet and me are going to my house for lunch. Meet us over there if you want.

Roy

He decided that would be fine, it was short and sweet. He walked outside to find Mullet on his bike.

"Do you even know how?" Roy asked him playfully.

"Of course, its been awhile but I'll manage."

"Where am I supposed to ride then?" afraid he already knew the answer.

"Handlebars." Mullet laughed at the horrified look on his face.

He patted the spot where he wanted Roy to sit. Roy reluctantly hopped up to sit on the handlebars. Mullet started off and surprisingly he knew how to ride a bike very well. Roy might not have wanted to admit it but he enjoyed the feeling of Mullet pressed against his back.

"Do you know how weird this must look?" Roy asked as another old woman gave them a puzzling look.

"You think that looks weird. How bout this?" he leaned forward to nibble on Roy's neck.

Roy whimpered slightly but Mullet knew it was a good thing now. Mullet took that as encouragement and bit down on the curve in Roy's neck. Roy yelped and jumped a little but Mullet managed to keep the bike upright.

"Would you stop?" Roy panted slightly " People are staring."

Mullet let go of Roy's neck and examined the mark he had left. He was satisfied with his work, so he went back to watching the road. When they came up to Roy's house, Mullet stopped the bike. Roy started to get off but Mullet stopped him.

"Wait" Mullet got off and held the bike up.

"No" Roy said as he realized what Mullet was going to do.

Mullet appeared not to hear and before Roy could further object, scooped him up in his arms. He carried a protesting Roy to his front door.

"I need to get the key." Roy muttered.

"Where is it?" an innocent enough question.

"In my back pocket." and without further warning Mullet reached into Roy's pocket and retrieved the key.

"I could have got it." Roy pouted as Mullet pushed the door open with his foot.

"Which way is your kitchen?"

Roy pointed and Mullet walked that way. Once inside the kitchen Mullet sat Roy on the counter.

"What we having then?" Mullet asked.

"Sandwiches, if you don't mind."

"Course not silly." Roy smiled at that.

"There's some in the fridge. If you like turkey that is."

"Fine by me. A sandwich is a sandwich right?" Mullet grinned.

He took two out of the fridge and handed one to Roy. He went back and grabbed two water bottles out and threw one to Roy. Roy barely caught it and Mullet laughed. There was silence but it was a comfortable one. Mullet leaned against the counter beside Roy. They nibbled on their lunches quietly.

"Thanks for lunch Sweet." he moved between Roy's swinging legs and snuggled.

"No problem." Roy sighed into Mullet's hair.

The blonde looked up and smiled. Roy leaned down and took Mullet's face in his hands. He kissed him gently at first and Mullet returned it hungrily. It became very passionate until they were once again interrupted.

"Ok you two need to cool it, while I eat." Beatrice said as she entered the room.

"You pick the most inconvenient times to make your appearance." Mullet's comment was muffled on account of his face being pressed into Roy's stomach.

"Someone was enjoying himself then." Bea giggled as she began eating her sandwich.

She walked over to them and hopped up on the counter. She looked at Roy and notice the mark on his neck.

"Mullet! Did you do that to his neck?" she gasped at the red bite mark.

"Its no big deal Bea, chill." he smiled.

"Its ok Bea, it didn't hurt. The whole time I was worried he was going to crash the bike." Roy spoke softly afraid to break the calm atmosphere.

Mullet went back to nuzzling Roy's stomach as they made small talk. Roy ran his fingers through Mullet's hair as they talked about plans for the summer.

"We'll have to go out in the boat again." Mullet commented to Roy.

Roy smiled down at him. "You can count on it."

TBC

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MUTT