Will spent the next few days worried that his dad would tell his mom about him being gay. Will didn't really know why the thought of his mother knowing bothered him so much, except maybe that she'd predictably make it about herself and/or be totally insensitive about it.
But things were worse. He didn't hear from either of his parents. His dad didn't call or text or anything.
This made Will feel very bittersweet during the course of brunch with Justin and Adrienne, who treated Will just like they always did, friendly and warm. Justin did ask a little bit about Will's internship with EJ, and they all talked about Maggie and Victor.
"When you're ready," said Adrienne, "I know Maggie's going to be thrilled you two are together."
Will blushed and looked over at Sonny. Adrienne reminded him a little of Sami when Sami was so enthusiastic about him and Gabi. Physically, Will was very restrained with Sonny, though they sat very close to one another. But then again, it wasn't like he was constantly making out with Gabi in front of everyone, either.
"You know you're the first boyfriend of Sonny's we've ever met," said Justin.
Will blushed. "Well, you knew me before I was his boyfriend." He glanced over at Sonny.
"You're also the first boyfriend I've wanted them to meet," said Sonny, who winked at Will. In response, Will brushed Sonny's leg with his own.
After brunch, the four of them were walking through Horton Square when they ran into Sami and the kids. Will felt a moment of panic, although Sonny's parents knew he wasn't out to his mother yet.
Allie bounded toward Will, and Will hugged her.
"Hi Sonny," she said shyly.
Sonny smiled back at her. "Hi, Allie."
Johnny and Sydney also said hello, and the group chatted amiably before Justin and Adrienne headed to their car. For once, Will was happy that his mother was such a clueless narcissist because she didn't seem at all curious as to why Will had been out for Sunday brunch with Sonny and his parents.
"Ready to go, Sonny?" said Will, gesturing to his apartment building.
"I wanted to thank you," said Sami, "for making sure Allie was okay the other day. I know it's hard for her when Johnny and Sydney are with their dad."
Will smiled down at his sister. "Anytime," he said, "and Allie, I wouldn't mind at all if you stayed at my apartment sometimes - if Johnny and Sydney are with their dad."
Allie smiled, and she turned to Sonny, "Will you be there like last time?"
Sonny shifted just a little nervously, but he smiled. "I'll probably just let it be you and your brother. I've got three brothers of my own that I should probably spend more time with."
Allie sighed, and she looked disappointed. Sami looked curious. Will leaned over and said, "Actually, I wouldn't mind if Sonny was around either. Maybe we can convince him to hang out with us."
She smiled and nodded.
"Well," said Sonny, "This is been great, but Will and I have studying to do. We'll see you all later."
With that, Sonny led back toward his apartment. "She has to figure it out," said Sonny in a low voice. "She can't be that clueless, can she?"
Will sighed. "Yes, she can. She has no idea. None at all. We could have been holding hands and wearing matching Lady Gaga concert shirts, and she wouldn't have figured it out."
Sonny laughed as they arrived to Will's apartment. They hung up their jackets.
"So," said Will, "just what are we supposed to be studying, given we have totally different courses?"
Sonny grinned. "Anatomy?" Sonny came up behind Will, and he put his hands around Will's waist and kissed him on the neck. "I'm actually great at biology." He paused. "You know, the sooner you tell your mom, you won't have to stress about her figuring out the obvious or your dad telling her."
Will sighed. "I'm really not in the mood to talk to my gay mentor," said Will sadly. In fact, he was so sad that his voice started to crack.
"Hey," said Sonny who turned Will around and held him gently, "I'm sorry…I…"
"No," said Will, "I'm sorry. You haven't done anything wrong. I'm the coward. It's just…"
Sonny shook his head, and he gripped Will's hand firmly and led him to the couch, where they both sat down. "No, I am sorry," he whispered. "I know something how crazy your childhood was. I just want you to be free of secrets, and you're not a coward. You've told so many people."
Will closed his eye and he threw himself back on the couch. "I have to tell her. It'll be a thing until I don't. After that, I never have to speak to her again except when I see the kids. And even then, only until Sydney leaves for college."
Sonny shot Will an amused look.
"And no," breathed Will with his eyes closed, "she's not coming to our wedding."
Will's eyes flew open, and he realized that while what he said was a joke, it wasn't that much of a joke. He looked at Sonny, who had turned away.
"Of course it's way too soon to talk about that," said Will, desperately feigning a casual tone.
Sonny took a deep breath. "Yeah," he said softly.
Then, Will squeezed Sonny's hand, hard. "But that doesn't mean that we can't talk about it someday. People in my family tend to get married young."
Sonny turned to him. "You know, my mom was younger than me when she met my dad. Dad wasn't that much older than I am."
Will stared into Sonny's eyes. "We've got plenty of time to worry about forever," said Will. "I'm just happy with right now."
Sonny smiled. "I'm not going anywhere." He leaned over, and their lips met. They shared a few short kisses, then a few longer and deeper, with their tongues exploring each other's mouths.
Will stood up, still holding Sonny's hand and pulled him up. They headed into the bedroom, where they leisurely stripped each other before crawling onto Will's bed. Sonny took Will into his strong arms, and Will sighed, reveling in the feel Sonny's naked skin against his own. Their mouths met again, and they kept kissing.
Finally, Will reached down and grabbed Sonny's hard cock. Sonny inhaled sharply, but they kept kissing. Will soon gasped as he felt Sonny's hand on his dick. They started stroking each other, and Will realized quickly that this was how they were going to make each other come. He stopped kissing Sonny and watched Sonny's face as Will stroked faster.
Sonny soon loosened his grip on Will, and he started making very soft moaning noises. Will worked him hard, and eventually Sonny started shaking and his face contorted as he came. But in what seemed like a short time, Sonny started stroking Will and soon Will was overcome and came in Sonny's hand.
Will collapsed on his back and closed his eyes, and he felt Sonny's mouth on his. They kissed for a bit, before they got up and cleaned up. They got back into bed, without getting dressed, and turned on Will's television. They settled in to watch a baseball game.
Eventually, Will's phone beeped. He picked up and saw a message from his mother.
"She's downstairs," he said. "She's insisting on coming up."
Sonny inhaled. "You're naked in bed with your boyfriend," he said, in a monotone Will found to be hilarious. So hilarious, he kissed Sonny on the lips.
"We'd better get dressed," he said, texting back his mother.
"Will," replied Sonny, "perhaps I should go. Coming out to her shouldn't be spontaneous…"
Will inhaled, and he took Sonny's hand and looked into his eyes. "It's not, and you can leave if you're not comfortable or stay here in the bedroom. I'll talk to her alone. But I'm done hiding."
Deep down, Will knew his mother wasn't going to react well, and she would make this all about her and her failings. But with Sonny at his side, Will didn't care. He wanted it over with, and he knew everything was going to be all right eventually.
"I'm proud of you," said Sonny.
"Well," said Will as he started to put his clothes on, "if I tell her now, she might be over it enough by the time we do get married that I might, and it's just a might, consider inviting her."
Sonny smirked, and he laughed as he scrambled for his own clothes. "We might want to tell my mom so she can spend the next few years planning. She never had a daughter, so I'm the one she's going to throw the big wedding for…"
Will interrupted him with a kiss, and he knew that whatever was about to happen, everything was going to be all right.
The End
