Mine (Part III) - Nolou/Uglydolls Fanfic

37 | Festival

Finally, it was the end of June. The day Nolan and I would check out the Pride Festival I'd heard so much about.

Nolan: "Ooh, let's wear our matching pride pins!"

He stuck one on me and the other one on his t-shirt.

Lachlan: "Don't go, daddy! Don't go!"

Nolan: "Oh, buddy, Lou and I are going to see what it's like. And if it's okay for you then we'll all go tomorrow. Together."

He patted the kids head and smiled. But Lachlan pulled on Nolans jeans and refused to let go.

Nolan: "Lachlan.. what's wrong? It's only for a couple hours. We'll be right back."

Moxy: "Yeah, we'll wait here together and play games. Doesn't that sound fun?"

Lachlan frowned and held on tighter to Nolan's leg. Nolan looked at Moxy and I before bringing the kid to the living room to talk quietly.

Moxy: "Poor thing. He's never done this before. Maybe he wants Mandy to watch him instead.."

"I'm sure that's not it. Lachlan wanted to go with us, I think."

Moxy: "Well, everyone always goes on the second day. That's when the performances are, right? "

"Yeah.. You sure you aren't going?"

Moxy: "Yep. Like I said, the crowds are always too big. Maybe tomorrow. "

Moxy and I waited in silence. The clock read 10am, which was when the festival was supposed to start.

Nolan came back eventually with Lachlan still holding onto his Jean pant leg. My guess was that Nolan hadn't convinced him.

"We could probably bring him."

Nolan: "Are you sure?"

"Yeah. If we're both watching him and he doesn't wander off, he should be fine.."

Eventually, we agreed to bring him along and we left after Nolan lectured Lachlan about staying where we can see him and whatnot.

The Festival was exactly what you'd expect. There were several food stands and kiosks selling jewelry or charms or bags. Lgbt flags were everywhere, even on people's clothing. Thankfully, as I thought, no one really noticed Lachlan because of all the excitement and music that was happening.
We checked out games and rides until it was past noon. By the time we were hungry, Nolan and Lachlan each carried two stuffed animals, won by yours truly, of course.
As we looked around for somewhere to get food, I remember us passing by a group of barking people. They seemed to be yapping at a man reading a bible. Both sides seemed inconsiderate and crazy.
But maybe I shouldve been paying more attention to the small group in the distance wearing dark hoodies and face masks.  The kind that doctors wear, except black and with some kind of personalized symbol on them.

Lachlan: "Daddy, I'm hungry.."

Nolan: "I know, buddy. That's why we're standing in line."

Lachlan: "But there's too many people."

Nolan: "We have to wait for our turn just like everyone else, okay? Let's talk about your favorite part of today so far."

Lachlan: "Getting food would be nice."

Nolan clicked his tongue and laughed playfully.

Nolan: "Alright then, Lou. What did you like so far?.. Lou?"

I looked back at him.

"Huh?"

Nolan: "I said what did.. are you okay?"