Their green eyes sparkled at me with an understanding grin.
“Yes, please… double cheeseburger no-“ I chuckled, cutting them off.
“No veggies, extra ketchup, and mayo. I got you, bestie!”
I slowly cut through the crowds, taking my time to appreciate the various creations on sale.
My feet instinctively slowed as my eyes settled on a nearby table that held various wooden toys and decorations. There were all kinds of cars and blocks, all handcrafted and skillfully painted.
My fingers itched with the desire to touch and play; they were beautiful. I shook my head and reminded myself of my task.
I needed to hurry and get our food—I didn’t want Ellery to handle everything on their own for too long. I moved on, hopingI would have time later to go check them out.
Daniel
“Wow, you were right, those toys are selling like hotcakes.”
David said through a mouthful of food. I had just finished selling another toy car while David and I took turns eating the lunch I packed for both of us.
“Don’t talk with your mouth full; it’s rude.”
I smirked playfully. Both of our Daddy sides were such a big part of us that it was hard to turn off, so anytime we caught the other slipping up, we jumped at the chance to playfully Daddy the other.
David finished his bite and glared at me. “Who do you think you are, my Daddy?”
We both busted out laughing, drawing attention from nearby people, but I didn’t care. Our banter might seem weird to others, but it was who we were, and I loved it; life was too short always to be so serious.
As the day started to wind down, I itched to take a walk and look around at the other wares vendors were selling.
“Do you want to take turns stretching our legs? I want to take a quick walk and check out some other booths.”
David leaned back in his chair, groaning. “That sounds great. Why don’t you go first, and I’ll go when you get back?” I hummed in agreement.
“Thanks, I won’t be long, but text me if you need me to comeback.”
I trusted David to handle everything while I was away, but I knew that fair days could get crazy at any time. I also knew my best friend was the type to try to do it all by himself, even if it got to be too much.
“No wonder your hair is almost all white, you worry too much, go take your walk, old man.”
I chuckled, ignoring his antics as I walked away. David was only a year younger than I, and while his hair was more gray than mine was white, he was just as much of the old man he was accusing me of being.
The tension started to leave my body as I slowly made my way through the crowd. My eyes danced back and forth, admiring all the various works, from paintings to hand-woven baskets and dangling trinkets.
I always believed art was an extension of the person who created it, and loved seeing bits and pieces of these people and their personalities.
My legs instinctively halted as my eyes landed on a colorful table lined with the softest plushies I’d ever seen. The person at the table was younger and had gorgeous dark curls that flowed over their shoulders. They were wearing a purple satin blouse with black leggings. When my eyes met theirs, they stood from their chair and greeted me with a bounce in their step.
“Hello, are you interested in anything?”
“I’m not sure yet.” I smiled back at them, letting my eyes roam over the table.
My heart pounded with excitement as my eyes landed on a decent-sized dragon plush that looked just the right size for even an adult to be able to squeeze against their chest and snuggle.
The dragon was a beautiful, deep red color with orange wings and a snout. His eyes were also red, but they sparkled in the light. It was breathtaking. I could tell the person who made him put a lot of love and care into the creature.
My fingers itched to touch, so I picked him up, the soft yarn caressed my fingers, and I knew this little guy was meant for my future boy and me.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm my excitement as I looked up at the young man.
