Exceptions

By Catty-the-spy

There were some things one did not talk about with one's mother. Some things were just too weird. Puberty, going there with girls, the attractiveness of your guy friends, your social life…some places you just didn't go.

However, there were times when rules must be broken…and he was sure this was one of those times.

"Mom…I sort of think I might be a little bit very in a way maybe possibly incredibly gay."

She frowned. "Are you sure?"

"No? Maybe? It's just…there's this guy, and he so amazing, and he's cute and smart and blonde and he has blue eyes and he dances and he's like two inches taller even though my hair makes it seem the other way around and he can sing too and he makes Troy look horrible at it and he kicks butt at baseball and he has this really bitchy twin sister that was like completely into Troy forever but moved on after a while and he wears hats all the time and he's really into theater and he's so wonderful and he's gorgeous and…"

"Sweetie…I think that's enough." the woman smiled at her son. He was hotheaded and loud, but when he fell for something (or someone) he fell hard. She could see the light in his eyes when he talked about… "What's his name?"

"Ryan." Her son smiled and she knew: he was gone.

"Well…if that's what you feel, go for it. You know I'm behind you 100%."

"Thanks." He hugged her across the table and darted for the door, probably to hang out with his friends or 'Ryan'. She smiled at his enthusiasm. "Troy's giving me a ride to Lava Springs. I'm saving that paycheck for a car."

She nodded. "I know. Be safe, and make sure not to come home bleeding."

He nodded and, rather awkwardly, blew her a kiss as he opened the door.

"And Chad?"

He looked up at her from where he retied his shoes.

"The worst he can say is no."

FIN

A Brain-seizure I had over Thanksgiving '08. I finally got the chance to post it. Mirror edited, so any remaining mistakes are his fault. Let me know if you see any errors and I'll correct them.

Flames will be used to heat my bathwater.

Much love!

Kisses,

Catty-the-spy