Look Closer | Mavi | Dreamingletters & LittleCarokind

28. The Morning After

"I'll be quick" he announces as he opens the door to the bathroom. Before he closes the door, however, he turns around once more. "Better idea. Come on, the shower is big enough for the two of us."

I smirk at him and get up. "I won't say no to such a sweet offer."

~

After showering for a ridiculously long time and getting dressed quickly, we leave our room. But while Mitch orders himself an uber, I go to the hotel's restaurant to catch some breakfast, hoping that someone would be there to keep company.

On my way to the buffet, I spot Scott in the far corner of the room and smile to myself. I quickly prepare myself a plate of a good breakfast together with a cup of tea and go over to my band member.

"Excuse me, Sir, is this seat taken?" I ask from behind and chuckle when he literally jumps in his chair.

"Damn, Avi don't scare me early in the morning" he says as I sit down next to him. "Where is your other half anyway?"

"His parents are visiting, they're having brunch together" I return. "They'll meet us at the venue in time for soundcheck." I start eating my bacon and eggs slowly.

Scott is already finished with breakfast, but decides to keep my company. There's not much to do before leaving for the venue anyway.

"So... did anything change since we've talked for the last time?" he wants to know as soon as I'm finished, too.

"Well..." I start, not entirely sure what to say.

"Yeah?" Scott smirks. "You're hiding something. I can read you like a book. Almost as good as I can read Mitch."

"Well, since you're the one who helped me sort everything out, I think you deserve to know that we climbed another step last night" I say, not wanting to utter the words in the crowded restaurant.

Scott's eyes widen. "The step?"

I nod. "Yes, Scott, that step."

"That's great" Scott says cheery. "How do you feel about it?"

"Honestly? I can't put it into words. I just know that it's good, really good. I might not be ready to like, come out to the public, but I'm sure about us. About Mitch and me" I say. "And I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me through this at times when I wasn't sure about anything. You took all my crazy thoughts, all those little pieces and them together, like a puzzle."

"You are more than welcome, Avi. I'm glad that I was able to help you" Scott answers fondly. "And happy for the two of you. You deserve each other."

I finish my tea and nod, smiling brightly.

~

I see Mitch again at the venue. Originally I didn't plan on spending time together with him today as his parents are visiting and I want him to seize every moment with them. But when he enters Kevin's and my dressing room, my eyes light up instantly.

"Babe!" I instantly exclaim and open my arms for him.

Mitch giggles and hugs me. "Missed me, Daddy?" He wants to know.

"Always" I peck his lips and then look at him. "Why aren't you with your parents?"

"Because I wanted to get you. Spend some time with us" he proposes with a bright smile on his face.

I gulp. He's asking me to meet his parents? That means he wants to tell them. "I... I don't know if I'm ready." Don't get me wrong, of course I know the Grassis, they're lovely. But I'm not sure if I want to tell anyone right now. It seems to be too soon.

"Why not? You already know them, it won't make a difference now that we're dating" Mitch returns. "They actually asked for you."

"Wait." I let go of him completely and just look at him with wide eyes. "You told them?"

Mitch smiles at me, but I can sense that he's not too sure about it. "Yeah, of course I told them."

"But we wanted to keep it to ourselves for now, Mitch. Why would you go and tell everyone about us when we decided not to!" I scoff and shake my head in disbelief.

"They're not everyone, they're my parents for fucks sake!" Mitch hisses, squinting his eyes at me. "I get that you're anxious, but it's not like they'll post it on twitter. I just wanted to share my happiness with them."

"You should've talked to me about it" I argue.

Mitch sighs. "Maybe you're right, Avi. But I just wanted to tell someone. I don't want to fight with you. Just come with me please. They won't judge you. Damn, why would they judge the boyfriend of their gay son?"

I have to actually laugh at the thought of that. "Okay, Mitch, I'm coming."

Mitch smiles at me. "Can I get a make-up kiss first?"

I take him into my arms again and kiss him. "I'm sorry that I flipped. I was just overwhelmed for a moment."

"It's okay, I should've respected your feelings" Mitch returns. "Now come, don't let us keep them waiting."

We quickly go over to the lounge where Mike and Nel Grassi are sitting and chatting with Kirstie.

"Mum, Dad, I've found him" Mitch announces and pulls me over towards them. They all look up and smile. Kirstie excuses herself and leaves.

"Avi Kaplan" Mike says while he gets up. I want to offer him my hand to shake it, but he pulls me into a hug.

"Hello, Mr Grassi" I say politely.

"It's Mike" he returns immediately and smiles at me kindly.

I quickly greet Nel, as well and sit down with Mitch, who takes my hand immediately.

"So... the two of you found each other" Nel states. "Mitch told us some excerpts from your rather unique story."

I chuckle. "Yeah, our story really is something else" I agree. "And it was totally unexpected. I would've never thought that I could fall in love with him. He made me question a lot of things, first of all my sexuality, which wasn't easy, it still isn't, because the thought of telling everyone about it is kind of scaring me for no reason" I explain honestly.

Mike smiles at me. "Well there is a reason for your anxiety, Avi. Mitch and I had a few problems. Well I wasn't that supportive of him when he came out to me. I know now that I reacted in the wrong way but I just didn't know better. And it's going to be like that with some people, unfortunately. But you've got your love to hold on to and that's all you need."

"Wow, Dad, didn't know you could be so deep" Mitch says softly.

"Thank you for those kind words, Mike" I add. "I love your son, no matter what. I'm not ready to go out and be official right now, but I'll work on it for sure!"

"We will work on it, Avi" Mitch corrects me.

"Yes, we" I agree and squeeze his hand. He lets go of my hand and leans against me, his body melting into my side.

"Love you, Babe" he whispers and leans up to kiss my lips.

I don't know how to deal with him showing that much affection while his parents are around, so I don't allow the kiss to deepen.

But Nel only chuckles. "Young love..." she says to her husband who just smiles at her before they share a quick, yet tender kiss.

All the time I've been wondering how Mitch is such a wonderful, sweet human being, but growing up with such loving parents it is no wonder.

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A/N: Their first little fight... How did you like the tiny bit of drama and the overall fluff and sweetness?