DISCLAIMER: I don't own Hoot. Sadly, I had to return it to Movie Gallery because we all know how upset they get when you don't return the movies.
Bang! It's Meee! Chapter 9 Remix!
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Chapter 9: New Acquaintances
Isaac sat on his bed, staring at the clock. It was nearing midnight and worry had set in. Eric should have been back by now. He thought back to earlier that night to take his mind off things. He remembered meeting Mullet and how Roy couldn't stop smiling. The mood had changed dramatically around them all.
They had a small group of sorts now. Isaac was glad to have new friends and he knew Eric was as well. He remembered the phone call Roy had received from his parents. Their trip had been delayed…obviously. They had been gone for some time, from what Roy told him.
They were held up in some city for some trivial reason. None of it really concerned them because they had told Roy, everything would be fine. Roy had been relieved but Isaac didn't buy it. His parents had said the same thing…but look what happened. They had ran at the first chance they got. Leaving Eric to take care of his baby brother.
Isaac's face grew dark as he thought about it. Its their fault, that Eric does what he does. It's the only thing he could do then and he still does from time to time. Isaac mused over the increasing number of times lately. Eric was trying to stop and get honest work but honest work was hard to come by.
Isaac sighed and fell back on his bed. He stared at the cracks in the ceiling, just glad to have a roof over his head. His closed his eyes and thought even further back. His parents had never been real parents. They mostly ignored them and did their own thing. Then times got tough and they had split.
Eric had taken over caring for Isaac long before they left. It was no different, except money never mysteriously disappeared. Eric had gotten a job, Isaac didn't know where or what it was. He just knew it provided for them and made a comfortable living. He didn't complain but as he got older, he began to get curious.
Eric was always tired after work and went straight to bed. He worked nights and reserved daytime for time with his little brother. Isaac was fine with the routine but he couldn't help but wonder. What could Eric be doing?
Isaac's eyes snapped open as he remembered the day he found out. Eric had come home bloody and bruised. Isaac panicked and began firing off questions at his staggering brother. Eric had smiled weakly before he collapsed on the floor.
Isaac shook the memory from his mind. He sat up and thought about how lucky his brother was. Eric had gotten away while he still had a chance. They had moved shortly after the incident. They felt safer in their new home at Coconut Cove.
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Mullet sat in the armchair in Roy's house with a content Roy in his lap. Roy had his eyes closed as Mullet stroked his hair. Dana and Garret shared the couch. Mullet had told them of his journey with a sad smile etched upon his face. Roy had snuggled closer and listened intently.
Garret gasped at the part about the farmer.
"Crazy people in this world." Dana commented dryly.
"Well, it could have been worse." Mullet shrugged.
"How?" Roy looked up at him.
"Well, I could have been attacked by giant mutant rabbits… or I could have been stuck with Lonna forever."
Everyone smiled at this and the mood lightened.
"At least you're back now." Dana yawned.
"Yeah…" Garret reflected. "And the crazy lady is locked up permanently."
Mullet nodded and smiled down at Roy, who yawned as well.
"Perhaps its time for sleep."
Roy opened his mouth to protest but Mullet covered it with his own lips.
"We have to go." Dana stood and helped Garret up.
"You sure?" Mullet raised his eyebrows.
"Yeah, I'm spending the night at Garret's."
Roy gave Garret a puzzled look, who beckoned him into the kitchen to explain. Mullet watched them go and sighed. Dana smiled and clapped his hand on Mullet's shoulder.
He looked straight at Mullet, who began to feel intimidated. "You love Roy."
It was a statement, not a question. Mullet looked questioning up at Dana.
"He loves you too. He's missed you. He was miserable the entire time, even if he didn't show it."
Mullet nodded slowly, realizing Dana was looking out for them. "Thank You"
Dana nodded and his eyes snapped up as the two boys entered the room. Garret was blushing and Roy wore a huge grin on his face. Garret and Dana said their good byes and Mullet shut the door behind them. He immediately cornered Roy with a questioning look.
"Yes?" Roy asked playfully.
"What is it that you find so amusing, my dear?"
Roy blushed a deep red at Mullet's words and shot upstairs. Mullet growled and gave chase only to have a door slammed in his face once again. He blinked slowly, afraid he had upset Roy. But the laughter on the other side of the door convinced him otherwise. He smirked and went outside to use the window.
Mullet crept up the window and found it open. Roy was laying on his stomach, laughing to himself. He snuck up behind him and pounced. Roy's breath was squished out of him by Mullet. Mullet pushed himself firmly against Roy.
"Are you going to tell me now?"
Roy smiled. "Dana gave Garret a hickey."
Mullet's eyes grew wide. "What does that have to do with it?"
"Garret's mom found out."
"What happened?"
"Dana arrived around the time she was lecturing him and set her straight."
"Serious? So his mom knows now?"
Roy nodded and tried to roll Mullet off him. Mullet shifted his weight but didn't let Roy up.
"You're not going anywhere. I like you just where you are." Mullet smiled sharply.
Roy squirmed about as Mullet nibbled on his neck. Roy drew in a sharp breath as Mullet broke the skin. Mullet lifted up some and wiped the blood away.
"Just a drop" He smiled feebly.
Roy nodded and clenched his eyes shut. Mullet rubbed his body against Roy's, sending a shiver down the smaller boy's spine. Mullet could feel it and he pressed down harder. Roy arched his back, causing them to sink further into the mattress.
Roy whimpered. "Mullet stop"
Confused but obedient, Mullet stopped and rolled off of Roy. Roy looked a bit spooked but fine from what Mullet could tell.
"I'm sorry.." Roy whispered as Mullet wrapped his arms around him.
"No need to be." He planted a kiss on Roy's forehead. "You're just not ready but I'll wait until you are."
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Sheldon hadn't been able to sleep. His mother had been crying in her bedroom again and it annoyed him. Why can't she stop crying over him? He thought bitterly to himself. He walked downstairs to the kitchen. Early rays of light were piercing through the heavy curtains in the living room.
Sheldon scratched the back of his head and yawned slowly. He looked around the kitchen until he spotted the object of his desire, an orange. It was the brightest thing he allowed in his life. He loved oranges and couldn't just stop eating them. He picked up a fair sized one and began to peel it.
He could still feel his music surging back upstairs through the ceiling. He used it to drown out his mother's bitching. He ate his orange and grabbed another to take back with him. He trotted back upstairs and opened his door to the sound of She Wants Revenge. The song playing seemed appropriate to his current mood, so he turned it up.
"Open your eyes and see me,
Tell me that it's not too late.
Whisper to me a sad song,
Weighing us down in shame.
I always said I believed you,
You told me that was so cliché.
And with every kiss I resented you
Because your feelings never got in the way"
He closed his eyes and thought back.
"I know that you never loved me;
I know that you never cared at all,
Maybe just one more dance
Cause that's as close as you're gettin' to a true romance"
His eyes snapped open and he fell back on his bed as he peeled the orange.
"Open your heart and feel me,
Tell me you don't feel the same.
I dig down deep for forgiveness,
And still you're busy placing the blame.
This isn't about right or wrong now,
It's not about wasted time.
I should have paid closer attention,
But I didn't bother reading the signs."
His anger got the better of him and he kicked the post of his bed.
"I know that you never loved me;
I know that you never cared at all,
No my love we can't be friends,
In fact I liked you much better
When you'd just pretend.
I know that you never loved me;
I know that you never cared at all,
Maybe just one more dance
Cause that's as close as you're gettin' to a true romance"
He smiled bitterly and sat up, disposing of the orange peels.
"Open your arms and hold me,
Tell me it'll be alright.
Tell me the thing you've never told a soul
That keeps you up at night.
When could you tell it was over?
When did you turn on me?
I'd cry if I thought it would change your mind
Cry for the girl I hoped you to be."
He laughed darkly, for it certainly wasn't a girl that this song reminded him of.
"I know that you never loved me;
I know that you never cared at all,
No my love we can't be friends,
In face I liked you much better
When you'd just pretend.
I know that you never loved me;
I know that you never cared at all,
Maybe just one more dance
Cause that's as close as you're gettin' to a true romance"
The song ended leaving him in a foul mood. His orange didn't even make him feel better. He turned the music off as another song began to filter through the speakers. His mood only darkened as he heard his mother shuffling towards his door. She was sniffling trying to hide her tears from her. He found her lack of control disgusting. She knocked on the door softly, to no response.
"Sheldon?"
'What?" his voice was sharp.
"Would you like to go get some breakfast?"
Sheldon had a smart remark coming but it caught in his throat. It had been a long time since she'd suggested such a thing. As he thought about it, he knew there must be a catch of some sort.
"Why?" his voice came out cold and uncaring.
"There's someone I want you to meet."
Of course, he thought grimly. There always had to be a catch. He sighed and threw on some clothes, regardless of clean or not.
"I suppose"
"Great, get dressed and we'll go."
She had began to turn from the door but it swung inward and there stood her son, ready to go. She smiled at him and ushered him to the car. He got in and turned the music to his liking. His mom grimaced but he didn't care. There would be worse if this someone wasn't to his liking.
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Officer Delinko sat, fiddling with a spoon. He sat in the diner, waiting for Shelbie. She had told him there was someone she wanted him to meet. They had been seeing each other for some time now and he always felt she was keeping something from him.
Today was the day he found out just what it was. He smiled brightly as he saw her approaching the diner. He didn't notice the dark clad lad following slowly behind her.
When she entered the diner, he stood to greet her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
He noticed a teenage boy had walked in and had stopped, frozen. Shelbie smiled at him and ushered him forward.
"David….This is my son, Sheldon."
Delinko could feel the kid's unnatural stare and realized it was full of malice.
"Are you serious?" The words came out of Sheldon's mouth before Delinko could reply.
Shelbie looked nervous about the whole thing. Delinko merely smiled and held out his hand. Sheldon eyed it disdainfully, rejecting it finally. He looked Delinko over and decided he wouldn't be that bad to deal with.
"Its nice to meet you Sheldon." Delinko's voice wavered under the intense gaze.
"And you." Sheldon smiled with thin lips.
Shelbie looked relived and finally sat down, seeing no for coming problems. Sheldon sat down beside her, smiling brightly inside. This guy could be a huge help. If he keeps mom out of the house, then I'd say he's a keeper.
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Isaac sat across from his brother at the small diner. Eric had a bruise on his left arm but he convinced Isaac that he would be fine. They had both watched the scene between Delinko and the strange youth. They didn't recognize the lady either.
Isaac stared at the boy sitting with Delinko. Eric caught this and smiled to himself.
Isaac saw Eric smiling. "What?"
"Just you little brother."
Isaac looked puzzled then he understood.
"I can't help it."
"I know, its ok."
Isaac smiled at his brother, over his breakfast. Eric sipped his orange juice and yawned.
"You should get some sleep."
Eric blinked sheepishly. "Sorry, long night."
"I know"
Eric glared at his brother and Isaac looked away, opting to gaze at the strange boy. He was surprised when the intense gaze was looking back at him. Usually, Isaac would look away quickly to avoid embarrassment but he couldn't. The boy held his gaze and smiled slowly. Isaac excused himself and rushed to the bathroom.
Sheldon had noticed the boy watching him to his delight. The boy was attractive with dark brown hair and big brown eyes. Sheldon enjoyed looking at him and was pleased when he found the boy looking at him. He still had feelings for Roy but it couldn't hurt to become interested in someone else. He watched as the boy bolted to the bathroom. He excused himself and followed.
He opened the door to find the boy splashing water on his face. He smiled and leaned against the door, waiting for the boy to notice him. Eventually, the boy looked up and spotted him. He turned slowly and smiled nervously at the dark haired boy.
Sheldon smiled back and walked forward. "What's your name gorgeous?"
The boy blushed deep red. "Isaac"
"That's a nice name." his eyes flicked down Isaac's form. "I'm Sheldon."
Isaac smiled shyly and looked up through his eyelashes. Sheldon smiled and offered his hand to the shy brunette. Isaac took it and Sheldon stroked his hand with his other. Sheldon placed a soft kiss on Isaac's left cheek.
"It'd be nice to see you again." Sheldon certainly knew how to court someone.
Sheldon leaned forward to kiss him on the lips. Isaac nodded but remembered what his brother had told him all those years ago. He pressed a finger to Sheldon's lips and a puzzled expression crossed his handsome face.
"You have to earn that." Isaac whispered before he swished out of the bathroom.
Eric was waiting for him and smiled as he little brother practically floated out of the bathroom.
"I've already paid, lets go." Eric left, swinging his keys from his finger and Isaac followed dreamily behind.
Sheldon returned to his seat in time to see Isaac in the parking lot. He smiled to himself as the bold brunette got into the car. He'll prove to be of some interest, he mused. Sheldon realized that his mother and Delinko were staring at him. He turned dark eyes on them and they went on eating their breakfasts.
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Lucus sat on his bare bed, listening to his sister's temper tantrum unfolding. Why did they have to move? They were perfectly fine where they had been. All this did was fuel Lizzie's hate towards their adopted parents. He didn't mind really, it was his twin that blew up about the move.
She was easily set off and this was just another thing for her to complain about. Lucus sighed, knowing no end was in sight. They'd always fight and he'd always be there to pick up the pieces. Coconut Cove didn't seem like such a horrid place as Lizzie put it.
Well in her words, it had been much worse.
"Lucus!" Lizzie screamed at the top of her lungs.
He sighed again, wondering how he got stuck with a twin like Lizzie. He descended the stairs slowly, hoping to prolong the trip. But he heard Sarah yelling back at Lizzie. This couldn't be good.
Their adopted parents, Sarah and Lance, had loved Lucus when they first met him at the orphanage. They were glad to be able to adopt him because he was such a wonderful child. But there was a catch, Lucus had a twin. Lizzie was part of the deal when it came to adopting Lucus.
Many couples, young and old, had been put off by Lizzie's attitude. He knew as they left, they all talked and mumbled amongst themselves. How could such a nice boy be related to such a horrid girl? They all wondered to themselves. He expected it to be the same case with Sarah and Lance but they had taken to Lucus. They didn't care if it meant they had to take Lizzie too.
He bet they regretted more than once. He could tell, it was in their eyes. They still looked at him with love and gratitude. He fixed the problems Lizzie made. He knew Lizzie hated it that he sided with them but truth be told, his sister was a drama queen. There was no living with her at times.
He came upon them all in the living room. Lance sat on the sofa, tight lipped and stared blankly ahead. Sarah was red faced and there was malice in her eyes as she stared Lizzie down. The girl in question was glaring right back at her step mom. They all saw him enter and he saw Lance relax.
"Do something!" Lizzie commanded him. "Tell them we want to move back!"
Lucus stared blankly at her and shook his head.
"Don't tell me your going to side with them!" she was screaming again, and it was giving him a head ache.
"Lizzie…" He paused looking for the right words and they all watched him. "Shut up"
He had said it finally, it was soft but it got the point across. Lizzie's eyes began to tear up and she fled to her room. Lucus sighed and Sarah put her hand on his shoulder.
"It had to be done." she said softly.
"I know." he then slipped off back to his room.
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Roy awoke to the beeping of his alarm clock. He tried to roll over towards it but Mullet had him firmly held in his arms. Roy reached for the snooze button but couldn't quite reach. He sighed and wiggled free of Mullet's embrace. He took time to actually check the time. It read 1 o' clock and that's when Roy freaked out.
Mullet awoke to Roy falling on the floor.
Mullet sat up quickly fully alert. "What?"
"Look at the time!"
Mullet glanced at the clock and groaned. "How did it get away?"
"How did what get away?" Roy gave Mullet a puzzled look.
"Time! It always seems to disappear before our very eyes!"
"Must you be so dramatic." Roy rolled his eyes and went downstairs to the kitchen.
A grinning Mullet followed and help prepare some lunch for the two of them. With some PB & J sandwiches in hand, they went into the living room and turned on some cartoons.
"I haven't watched cartoons in so long." Mullet commented as a Scooby Doo rerun came on.
"Me neither" Roy sighed.
They had both finished their sandwiches and Roy had cuddled up with Mullet on the couch. They watched rerun after rerun until the doorbell rang, disturbing their peace. Roy went to answer the door and found Garret and Dana waiting on the porch. Roy smiled and ushered them inside.
Dana and Garret curled up in the armchair. Mullet flipped through the channels, trying to find something worth watching. He smiled slowly as he turned to Animal Planet.
"Anybody mind?" he asked referring to the station.
"Not at all." Dana smiled.
They sat and watched Animal Planet until seven that night. Dana and Garret departed and said their usual good byes. It had been an uneventful day and they were glad of it. Mullet turned the TV off and tugged on Roy's arm.
"Go get your swimming trunks on."
"Why?"
"We're going swimming silly."
Roy complied and soon they were arriving at the Molly Bell. Mullet tugged him towards the water but stopped him before he could get in.
"I've got a suggestion!" Mullet explained.
"What would that be?"
"Let's go skinny dipping!"
Roy's eyes grew wide and he looked ready to faint. "Um…"
"Awwww… you're no fun!" Mullet teased, knowing Roy would rise to the bait.
Roy huffed and pushed Mullet into the water. Mullet had just gotten his bearings as Roy splashed out into deeper water. Something on the shore caught his eye and he went to investigate before joining Roy. It turned out to be Roy's swimming trunks.
"Well, well!" he called out loudly.
He smiled and rid himself of his own clothes. Two could play that game.
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I don't know about this either but I wanted to get back on track. I've been slacking. XD Sorry for any mistakes loves. RXR.
MUTT