“In the hall. Do you want to meet my friends?” asked Kieran.
“Of course, I do. Do you think they…”
“Want to meet you? Yup! Let me get them,” said Kieran.
“I’ll get them,” Colton said.
“They don’t know about the costume party yet, I was saving that as a surprise, but wait until you meet them. They are the nicest friends I ever had.”
“I thought you said they were the only friends you ever had.”
“Duh! And that makes them the nicest! Are you sure you don’t have a head bump? We are going to have such a great time, wait until you meet Miss L, and Jake and Jessica and see the gay club I’m designing. Don’t you love the name ‘Cum and Bite Me’? Have you ever been to a gay club? Oooh, I know, maybe we can go to a gay club in Edinburgh. There must be one. I should Google it. Oh, here they are. Fionn meet my best friends Theo and Norman. Hey guys, this here is Fionn. He had a shitty time coming out of the closet too…parent crap…but it’s all good now because he is coming with us when we go home. Now don’t mind my friends, they’re still a little shy but once they get to know you, you’ll see, they’re very talkative.”
“More than you?” asked Fionn.
“Hi, I’m Norman. Nobody talks more than Kieran.”
“And, I’m Theo. Hi.”
“Nice to meet you both. I have a few questions, but then I’m ready to go,” said Fionn.
“Perfecto!” exclaimed Kieran.
“Ready to go where?” asked Ian.
Puzzled, Fionn looked at Kieran. “You said I was going with you.”
“Absolument!”
“You speak French?” asked Fionn.
“Bien sûr!” said Kieran.
“Cool! Question time. Will I have to go back to my father?” Fionn asked, pointing to Logan.
“Not now. My brother Cody and his mate Dylon have been granted temporary guardianship of you until a formal hearing is held by the High Council.”
“Then what happens?” asked Fionn.
“That depends on you and what you want. There are several options.”
“Like what?”
“Well, your guardianship with my brother and Dylon could become permanent until you are of age, or you could decide to go back to your fath…”
“No fucking way! I’m not going back to that asshole. He tried to kill me! Do I look stupid to you? No, that option is off the table! What about me becoming independent? Is that an option?”
“I don’t know,” Logan said, continuing before Fionn could speak, “Only because I know nothing about the laws regarding a minor seeking independence. Our lawyer would be able to advise you on it.”
“So, it’s not off the table,” Fionn said.
“That’s correct, but I can’t confirm it’s on the table either,” answered Logan.
“I can live with that for the time being. Next question. What about my hoard? If I go back with you, my father will take it.”
“Again, I don’t know, but I’ll send a text to my brother to ask our attorney about it,” said Logan.
“Kieran said my father is forbidden to be in Scotland while I’m here. What happens if I go back with you? Will he be allowed in America while I’m there?” asked Fionn.
