Intrulogical Week Day 6 Inventions
https://archiveofourown.org/series/4461559 Part 1-3 are here
This is late but it didn't want to work with me. Day 7 is coming soonish
Part 4: Park Finds
"Why couldn't Dad take us to the park?" asks Patton, swinging his hand in Logan's.
"He has to get ready for work and leave before Roman's class is over and be able to come get you three. It's his turn to make dinner as well," Remus answers.
"Yeah he said he was making some sort of pasta," Virgil chimes in.
"Am I staying for dinner?" asks Janus holding Remus's hand.
“Of course, silly snake! That's what's included in a sleepover! Our first one!" Patton excitedly exclaims. "And Memus and Loganberry will be there later for movies and cookies."
"Yes and I did promise that I'll make thumbprint cookies for everyone," Logan reminds them.
"So what do you guys want to do at the park?" Remus asks.
They continue walking and chatting about what each wants to do. Virgil wants to go on the swings and maybe skateboard, Patton and Janus want to go down the slide a few dozen times and Patton has a new game that he invented to teach everyone to play. Logan hopes to get some reading done before his class but knows it is pointless while watching all three boys and making sure his boyfriend doesn't get rebanned from this park which he will argue was not his fault…this time.
Logan smiles thinking back to a year ago months after their first date which was followed by many more although they both agreed to take their relationship slow.
*****
When Roman (who had got a second chance only because the coffee shop called and begged Remus to cover a shift and never forgot the boys since) came to drop the boys off at the library for crafts. Before Roman could leave, he told them he had a question to ask the three of them.
"I know this is an unusual question but can I date Remus and are you guys okay with me being his boyfriend? The reason I am asking this; is because of how close Remus is to you three and practically helping you, Roman, raise Patton and Virgil," Logan asks, fixing his already straight tie.
"Dude, I gave you my permission after the museum date, anyone who can make Remus speechless is like that is just what he needs and perfect in my book," Roman assures Logan.
"Yeah, it takes a special kind of crazy to be willing to make a bet with Remus and drink an unknown drink plus you are fun to do puzzles with," Virgil says with a smile.
"Memus is more smiley and huggy and you make fun puns. Does this mean I get another older brother?" Patton turns to Roman.
“That is up to Remus and Logan but I'm pretty sure yes," Roman says ruffling Patton's hair.
"YAY!" Patton yells throwing himself at Logan for a hug then whispers "Oops sorry forgot library voice."
"I think we answered your question, Logan," Virgil smirks trying not to laugh and Roman doesn't even try to hide his laughter.
"Yes thank you and I consider you two my little brothers too," Logan says, bending down to fully hug Patton who grabbed Virgil pulling him into the hug.
Roman managed to take a picture without the other three noticing and sent it to Remus.
"Okay, I'll be back to pick you guys up. See ya."
*****
"What's got you smiling, my nerd?" Remus asks, pulling Logan out of the memory.
"Just how much I love you and your brothers," Logan replies honestly, making Remus blush.
"Remus, Logan, did either of you remember the sunscreen," Virgil asks before Remus can make a flirty comment back.
"Of course I did," Logan responds, "And I got everyone water, your knee and elbow pads, and this stuffed fish I'm not sure why but Patton insisted it was required for his new game."
"YEAH! Patton makes up the best games at school," Janus yells, "It's how we met."
"That is a story for another day because we have arrived. Now remember the main rules," Remus reminds the boys.
"If I can't see you or Logan, I'm too far,"
"Try not to get hurt but things happen,"
"Have fun but be safe,"
All three boys list off.
"Perfect, now go cause some havoc." Remus smiles proudly making shooing motions.
The boys run off to play. Patton and Janus are heading to the slides and Virgil is taking off to the swing set.
Remus convinces Logan to play on the monkey bars. Logan has long since learned it is better to go along with Remus's antics and he always has more fun than if he did what was expected.
After a while, they are tired and take a break on the bench to watch the three boys play. Virgil has switched to practicing on his skateboard and Patton has got some other kids along with Janus to play the game he invented and all kids seemingly understand despite looking overcomplicated in the way only a kids' game could be.
"I thought you said that Virgil has been skateboarding for months?" Logan observes watching Virgil struggling.
"Yeah but for some reason the little spider just can't seem to figure it out," Remus winces as Virgil trips over the board.
"I'm surprised he hasn't quit yet," Logan remarks.
"Yeah usually he would but Patton wants to skateboard with him so he's refusing to give up," Remus replies.
"Yeah that sounds more like Virgil," Logan laughs.
"Yep, Virgil told Patton that by Christmas he'll be ready to skateboard. Virgil has been saving up his money to get Patton a skateboard as a surprise," Remus tells him.
"I'll be sure to keep it a surprise," Logan responds.
"I was planning on getting them some books so I believe one on skateboarding would be a nice one to include for both of them," Logan thinks aloud.
"They'll love that, you've gotten this whole family to enjoy reading more. Roman and I are using the craft book you suggested to make Virgil's and Patton's Christmas gifts," Remus says, throwing his arm around Logan who shifts to get more comfortable in the embrace.
"I am glad to hear that and what are you both making?" Logan inquires.
"Roman is working on a new patched hoodie and I am making Patton a cat hoodie," Remus answers, "Roman's class got cancelled today and he is at home working on it which is the real reason we came to the park. I work on the hoodie while the boys are at the library with you."
"I am excited to see the finished products. Do you…" Logan is interrupted by Remus' phone.
"Hello, ok, I'll get the boys ready," Remus says then hangs up, "What were you going to ask?"
"Roman answered my question," Logan says gathering up their stuff.
"Ok. PATTON, JANUS, VIRGIL TIME TO GO!" Remus calls and each boy comes running.
"Roman is here?" Virgil asks.
"He'll be here in 5 minutes and we'll be taking the car while you four walk back home," Remus answers.
"Loganberry, did you see us playing the game I invented?" Patton asks.
"Yes, I couldn't follow along and maybe you can explain it to me while we bake cookies later," Logan tells him.
"I can help too," Janus begs.
"Of course," Logan agrees.
"Boys, you ready to go home and make pasta?" Roman asks to walk up to the group.
All three respond positively.
"Alrighty, say bye to Remus and Logan and let's go home," Roman says, herding the boys towards the sidewalk then calls, "Enjoy your classes," over his shoulder.
Remus grabs Logan's hand and they walk to the car together smiling.
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