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

Hooray! Chapter 4 Remix! I honestly don't know if I'm completely ok with this chapter but oh well. It's better than the original, I think.

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Chapter 4: Cotton Candy Kisses

Roy sat twiddling his thumbs on the kitchen counter at his house. Mullet would be there soon, after he finished talking to Bea. Roy had grown impatient, in less than two hours, Mullet would be taking him to the Carnival. It would be their first date together. Mullet had made it clear that he wanted Roy to enjoy himself. Roy glanced at the clock again and sighed. This is going to be the longest two hours of my life.

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Mullet was rushing around the galley of the Molly Bell frantically. He was looking for a comb. Beatrice was shaking her head watching her brother hopelessly search.

"Why didn't you have one before this?" she asked watching as he nearly crashed into the bed.

"It didn't really matter before. My hair just fell into place." he said as he looked under the bed.

"You must really want this to be special for him."

"Tonight only he matters Bea. It has to be as close to perfect as it can be." he looked up at her with a serious expression.

Bea sighed as she realized Mullet would stop for nothing to make this the best night of Roy's life. So she reached into her back pocket and pulled out the comb she had been hoarding. She held it out to him. Mullet blinked a few times before realizing what it was.

"You had it all along!" he shouted, his tone accusing.

"Yeah" she felt tinge of guilt but didn't let it show. "I'm sorry. I was having so much fun watching you panic that it slipped my mind."

"Its ok, I have it now." he ignored her implied tone and took it from her then began pulling it through his hair.

"Here let me help." she took it from him before he could pull out more of his hair.

She lightly pulled at the clumps and tangles in his hair. Then she found a twig caught in a tangle.

"What were you doing today?" she asked in disbelief.

"I got so nervous that I started climbing trees. That's how my hair got this way."

Bea rolled her eyes. "Well, I can't promise this won't hurt."

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Roy was back upstairs in his bedroom. Once again he was rethinking his outfit. He felt like such a girl for obsessing over what to wear. He pulled off his blue polo and threw it aside. He went to his closet and looked through his shirts.

He found something he forgot that he had. It was a dark green polo with some khaki Bermuda shorts. He decided to give it a chance and changed into it. He was looking himself over in the mirror and decided it would be fine. He walked back downstairs and put on flip flops.

He pulled a comb through his hair and had second thoughts about his outfit, again.

"You look beautiful."

Roy whipped around to find Mullet leaning against the doorframe. Mullet was looking him over and Roy was doing the same. Mullet had a simple orange polo on with a pair of shorts identical to Roy's. He was also wearing flip flops.

"Your wearing shoes."

Mullet snapped out of his Roy induced daze and looked down. "They're only flip flops."

"Your still wearing something on your feet."

"You've got a point there." Mullet looked up and smiled.

Then Roy noticed Mullet's hair. It was combed out and fell around his face perfectly. Roy smiled at him and walked to the living room.

"We're leaving soon." Mullet reminded him.

"I know"

There was an edge to Roy's voice and Mullet couldn't figure out its meaning. Unsure, he went up behind Roy and wrapped his arms around Roy's slender waist. Roy leaned his head back and rested it on Mullet's shoulder. Mullet pulled them over to the couch and sat down bringing Roy down with him. He stroked his boyfriend's hair and stared at the wall.

Mullet let his lips come to rest on the back of Roy's neck. Roy leaned back into the touch. The blonde's arms squeezed Roy around the middle as he felt Roy's fingers brush against his thighs.

"Mullet?'

"Hmm?"

"Shouldn't we be going now?"

Mullet looked up at the clock and jumped up, forgetting that Roy was on his lap. Roy landed on the floor with a thud. Mullet looked down and helped Roy up.

"Sorry" he looked away embarrassed.

Roy smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "Its ok."

The simple touch sent chills up Mullet's spine. Mullet intertwined their fingers and lead Roy out the front door. He waited for Roy to lock up and then led him by hand to the bike. He picked Roy up and placed him on the handlebars. He quickly got on, so Roy wouldn't fall.

Mullet began pedaling in the direction of the carnival. The stares of neighbors didn't bother Roy that much anymore. Looks of confusion and disbelief were common among them. Some smiled at them though and waved their approval. There were looks of disgust thrown their way as well.

Roy would just smile and lean back into Mullet. Mullet could tell Roy was still uncomfortable by all the attention people were giving them. Mullet scowled at the ones who looked disapprovingly at Roy. Tonight was to be perfect and no old woman was going to ruin that. Sure he would have to dodge a few people but it would work out.

About halfway to the Carnival they passed some teenage boys. They probably went to Roy's school by the looks of them. Some of them laughed as they passed by. But some stared with longing at Roy. Roy waved at them and a chorus of " Hey Roy" was heard.

So he did know them. They seemed to be seeing Roy in a new light now. Their eyes were glazed over with conflicting emotions. Roy was so naïve that he didn't notice the looks they were giving him. Roy just didn't realize how gorgeous he was.

They turned the corner out of sight of the boys.

"Did you see that Roy?"

"See what?" Roy looked back at him confused.

"The way those guys were looking at you." Mullet felt a tiny twinge of jealousy.

"What way would that be?"

"They wanted you."

Roy visibly tensed at that. "Why would they want me?"

Mullet sighed. "You really don't understand just how beautiful you are do you?"

"I guess not, if I can't even tell when people are checking me out."

"You're so innocent."

"Not as much as you think." a small smirk appeared on Roy's face.

"Is that a challenge?"

"Perhaps, if your willing to take it?"

"For you? Always." Mullet smiled and leaned closer to Roy and licked his ear.

"LOOK!" Roy suddenly yelled and pointed; Mullet looked.

There was the carnival in all it's glory. The Ferris wheel seemed to touch the sky, it was the tallest thing in the carnival. It was already past opening time and there wasn't a line. Mullet locked the bike to the rack and followed Roy to the entrance. Mullet pulled the money out of his pocket and bought two tickets.

Roy wondered where the money came from but didn't ask. Mullet saw the odd look on Roy's face and figured it was about the money.

"Wondering where I got it?" Mullet leaned down to look Roy in the eye.

"I…no…YES…I mean no!" Roy stumbled over his words.

"Its ok." Mullet smiled and quickly brushed his lips over Roy's.

Roy looked around but no one was watching. He quickly returned the favor for Mullet.

"Before I was sent away, I had odd jobs around town. I hid it while I was gone. It's a nice amount of money, so I have it for times like these."

"Like what?"

"When I'm with the person I love." it came out before he could stop it.

Roy turned to look at him. Mullet blushed and looked away.

"Mullet…"

"Its ok, I'm so stupid sometimes."

"So you didn't mean it?"

"No, I did mean it and I'm sorry."

"Why?"

"I don't want to scare you off or make you feel uncomfortable." he turned and began walking towards a bench.

"But I love you too" came the whispered reply.

Mullet turned to stare at a blushing Roy. He didn't question Roy, just walked up to him and took his hand. There weren't that many people there. It was only five o' clock, more people would arrive later, including Bea and their parents.

"What would you like to do?"

"Let's get armbands and ride some rides." Roy replied and dragged Mullet to the booth.

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It was later when Mullet first saw his mom and Bea. Roy and him had just gotten off the scrambler. He quickly pulled Roy into the shadows with him.

"What…"

He didn't let him finish and clamped his hand over Roy's mouth. He watched Bea, her dad, and his mom walk by. Roy saw too and stayed quiet. Mullet's mom had stopped and was looking around with a scowl on her face. Mr. Leep called to her and she stalked off.

"That's your mom?" Roy asked.

"Yeah, we'll be avoiding her tonight."

Roy only nodded his head and followed Mullet to a game booth. Mullet took out some of his frustration in a darts game. He hit the three required targets easily and told Roy to pick out a prize. Roy looked and picked out a stuffed moose. He smiled and kissed Mullet on the cheek.

Mullet looked nervously to the booth manager. The man behind the booth just smiled at him and gave him a thumbs up. This made Mullet feel better and he wrapped an arm around Roy. They walked off to a snack stand.

"Hold my moose, I'll be right back."

Mullet smiled and Roy walked off to find a bathroom. The building had some inside and some outside. The building in question was local and the carnival was set up behind it. He went to the inside one and admired the art on his way. He quickly went so he wouldn't keep Mullet waiting.

He was washing his hands when the door opened.

"Roy"

Roy froze recognizing the voice immediately.

"Sheldon?" the boy from his nightmares was standing in front of him now.

"The one and only." Sheldon smirked. "This is a surprise, running into you here."

"Yeah" he didn't dare mention he lived there. "Why are you here?"

"Just passing through. Mom wanted to take a road trip."

Roy breathed a sigh of relief, glad that they were just passing through.

"You don't seem too happy to see me." Sheldon pouted.

"Umm…" this was all too familiar, he felt trapped.

Suddenly the door opened and the man from the dart booth came in.

"Got to go!" Roy bolted out the door.

Sheldon scowled and got a strange look from the guy.

"He's taken you know."

Sheldon growled and pushed past him. "We'll see about that."

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Lonna Leep was getting pissed. She knew that she had seen him. The unmistakable blonde hair had stood out in the crowd. But when she had got there he had been gone. She hissed at Beatrice when she came too close. Today was not going so well.

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Sheldon scanned the crowd, hoping to spot the allusive brunette who had escaped. He spotted him heading to a snack stand. He began walking briskly to catch up but stopped when he saw who the brunette was walking to.

The boy had blonde hair and stood tall watching Roy approach. He watched the blonde smile down at the shorter boy. The boy handed Roy a stuffed moose and wrapped his arm around him. Sheldon was boiling with rage now as he watched. He saw Roy looked around to see if anyone was watching and then he stood on tiptoe to brush his lips against the other's.

"I'll put an end to that." Sheldon vowed and stalked off.

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Mullet and Roy had been walking around when they almost ran into Mullet's mom. Mullet ducked and left Roy to stand alone. Bea smiled at him from her dad's side.

"Hey Roy" her dad smiled.

"Hello, Mr. Leep."

The whole time Mrs. Leep was eyeing him suspiciously. She recognized him from somewhere. She looked to his arms and saw him clutching a stuffed moose.

"May I?" she tried to smile sweetly but it came out as a sneer.

Roy reluctantly handed over the moose. She was examining it with fake fascination. Suddenly, it slipped from her fingers and hit the ground.

"I'm sorry" she accidentally stepped on it.

There was pain in Roy's eyes as he picked it up and cradled it. Bea and her dad glared at Lonna. Roy turned away and walked off. He barely made it into the shadows before Mullet pulled him into a hug.

"Its ok, baby." Mullet cooed into Roy's ear.

"How could anyone be so cruel?"

"That's just the way she is. She'll never change."

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Sheldon had observed the whole scene from a distance. Whoever the woman was, she was a downright bitch. She had purposely dropped and stepped on Roy's moose. He didn't like it, he knew how sensitive Roy was. When he got hurt he always ran to someone for comfort. He knew who it would be, the blonde kid, and he didn't like that at all.

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Mullet had bought some cotton candy and was giving some to Roy. Mullet laughed and Roy looked at him puzzled. Mullet leaned down and licked the cotton candy off Roy's lips. Roy gasped and Mullet let his tongue snake in. Mullet let his tongue roam Roy's mouth and stroked his hair.

They broke apart for air. No one had been watching and even if they were, it wouldn't have mattered. Mullet had seen other guys together today. Plenty of gay couples had shown up at the carnival. Mullet and Roy were just another to the people there.

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Lonna did feel bad about the kid's moose. She only did it because she had a suspicious feeling that the boy was linked to the blonde. The moose had sentimental value to the boy, possibly because of the giver of the gift. That was her other hunch, that it was given to him by the blonde. For now she would have to sit and wonder.

"Come on!" Mullet shouted as he pulled Roy behind him.

"Where are we going?" Roy was trying not to stumble.

"You'll see!" he said.

Shortly after, they arrived at the Ferris wheel. Roy couldn't help but look up in awe. They stood in line and talked about random things. Mullet held Roy's hand and rocked on his heels. It was their turn and they eagerly got in a seat.

Officer Delinko had seen the two in line and had tried to get there in time. But as he got close, they both got on the Ferris wheel. He sighed knowing he had to wait for them to get off. He walked over to a snack stand and ordered a Sno-cone. He stood waiting for the ride to end.

Roy and Mullet looked over the carnival in awe.

"Its beautiful tonight, isn't it?" Roy asked in a daze.

"I could say the same for someone but he's always beautiful."

Roy blushed and leaned into Mullet. But of course all good things must come to an end. The manager began letting people off, and they got stuck on the top. Mullet leaned over and kissed Roy. He bit Roy's bottom lip and Roy gave him access.

Mullet lifted his hand to caress Roy's cheek. Roy grabbed Mullet's hair and pulled him closer. Roy let out a whimper as Mullet nibbled on his tongue. Mullet pulled away to look Roy in the eye. He placed another kiss on Roy's lips.

"I love you" Mullet whispered, looking into Roy's eyes.

Roy could see he was telling the truth. It shone in his eyes.

"I love you too, more than you know."

"We'll see about that." Mullet smiled.

The Ferris wheel began moving again. Bringing them back down to earth. They got off and began walking towards the exit. Roy's legs were still shaky, so he leaned on Mullet. Mullet was the one who noticed Officer Delinko walking their way.

Officer Delinko saw them get off and was heading their way. He had the element of surprise, until the blonde kid saw him. He began hurriedly pulling Roy towards the exit. Delinko began running.

"Stop this is the police." He yelled after them.

But that only made the boy run faster. He followed them out the exit and saw them at the bike rack. The boy had unlocked it and hopped on. The blonde kid practically pulled Roy onto the handle bars. It was too late when he got there, they had pedaled off into the night.

"That was close." Roy sighed as they neared the hideout.

"Yeah" He nuzzled Roy as they got off the bike.

"I want to go to sleep." Roy yawned.

They barely made it into the galley before Roy collapsed. Mullet picked him up and laid him on the bed like before. He got in and cuddled close to Roy. Roy scooted back trying to get as close as possible. Mullet smiled just before he drifted off to sleep.

TBC

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Did you like? Well let me know if you like the remix. RXR.

MUTT