In Love with a Lunatic (joshler)

37. Costumes

Wednesday
October 22

"Baby."

Tyler turns his head, opening his sleepy eyes slowly and peeking at Josh. The man smiles softly, "Good morning."

"Mmm..."

"Do you want to go with us to the stadium?"

Tyler looks at the clock on the nightstand to see it already past eight o'clock. He sighs and shakes his head, "I'm taking Eli to get his Halloween costume and out to lunch and stuff today."

"Okay. Dallon and I are leaving soon. We love you. Have fun today, okay?"

"I love you," Tyler replies lazily and puckers his lips making Josh smile more and peck his lips. Tyler rolls back over, hugging his baby cousin as he sleeps soundly.

Josh leaves the room and Dallon comes in a few minutes later. Leaning down, he kisses Tyler's head before standing up again.

"Take your medicine," Tyler mutters, keeping his eyes shut.

Dallon smirks, "We did."

Listening to the two men converse in the kitchen, the brunette smiles fondly as they laugh. He loves that they love each other as much he does. After a few minutes, he hears the front door shut.

Sighing, realizing he wouldn't be sleeping again this morning, he rolls onto his back and grabs the TV remote. Turning on morning cartoons, he watches silently for a full fifteen minute episode before feeling Eli stir next to him.

He glances at the small boy and watches as he pushes himself up with a yawn. Tyler can't help but to smile at the child's bed head. Sitting up, he brushes Eli's hair with his fingers, "Morning, sleepyhead."

The boy doesn't reply as he watches Paw Patrol.

"George looks hungry."

Eli looks down at his stuffed elephant tucked under his arm.

"Do you want breakfast?"

The boy nods.

"What sounds good?"

"Pancakes."

Tyler smiles, "I agree. I'll go make some, okay? Watch your show."

Kissing the small boy's head, Tyler slips out of bed and makes his way to the kitchen.

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Pulling into the parking lot, Tyler shuts the car off and steps out. Unbuckling Eli from his car seat, he sets him on his feet and holds his hand as they walk toward Taco Bell.

The past couple hours were spent shopping for Halloween costumes and spooky home decor. Eli decided on dressing as The Plague Doctor.

Tyler chose something else for him and his wonderful boyfriends that they would definitely be wearing. Because they love him.

"Alrighty," Tyler sighs, lifting Eli onto his hip. "What looks good?"

"Tacos."

"Do you want everything on them? Meat, cheese, lettuce?"

"Not lettuce."

"Not lettuce. How many do you want?"

"Two."

"Is that all you want?"

"Ice cream."

"Hmm...they don't have ice cream here, buddy. We can get that later though."

"Mommy always gets it."

Tyler's heart aches for a brief moment at the mention of his aunt. Recovering quickly, he looks at the boy, "What does it look like?"