Forever Yours

Chapter 17

Laf's POV
"Our decision still stands, I'm sorry Nathaniel but we’re going to Rome." I watched Herc argue with our son about taking a trip.

"Papa! Are you not going to defend me?!" I crossed my arms and leaned against the doorway of his room.

"No. Why should I? If Hercules says we're going, then we're going." He fell backwards onto his bed and Herc sighed before standing up. He walked towards me, pushed me out of our son's room, and closed the door.

"Why are teenager's a pain in the ass?" Herc remarked as we walked down the hall to our room. "All I want is to take our annual vacation and he argues with me! Are we doing something wrong?"

I turned around and put my hands around his neck. "Non non! Mon amour, Nathaniel, 'e is just being a teen. 'E is going to fight with us. Je t'aime Hercy." I kissed his neck and then rested my head there.

"I love you too Laffy." I smiled but he couldn't see it. His warm hands played with the ends of my curls that were in their signature bun. "Do you think he'll be happy when he finds out we're going to Disney?" He chuckled.

"Yeah. 'E'll be beyond happy. You and your son and Disney." I shook my head and smiled. "I feel guilty now. Can we please tell Nathaniel?"

"I guess. He probably doesn't want to see me so you go." I nodded and walked down the hall to his room.

I raised my hand to knock and waited for an answer. "Go away." I sighed and opened his door.

"Nathaniel, listen to me please. I think you'll like this trip. I know you've always wanted to explore the France part of Epcot." I grinned widely as my son's eyes became wide.

"We're going to Disney! Papa thank you! I love you!" He flung himself into my arms and hugged me tightly. "I'm sorry I argured with you and Pop."

"It's okay son. He still loves it's just," I sighed. "You've never argued with him before. Why did you argue with Hercules?"

"Can you not tell him this?" I nodded. "I-I want to be near Angelica. Dad, I think I like her. Is-is that bad?" My eyes widened. I sat beside him on the bed and hugged him.

"It's normal for you to like someone. Angelica is a very smart choice." I smiled and ran a hand through his hair. "This will be our little secret okay. Your uncle's cannot know especially."

"Thanks Pa. I love you."

"I love you too Nathaniel. Now, if I remember correctly, you and I were going shopping today. You need some new clothes boy." I chuckled and stood up. "Are you ready to leave? Your Pop has work today so it's just us."

"Yeah I'm ready. Are we going to the mall?" I nodded as we walked downstairs. He opened the front door and I locked it behind us. "Okay. Have you heard about Theo dating someone?" Nathaniel asked as I started the car.

"Ah yes. Burr mentioned something. I never expected Theo to date."

"Neither did I. Oh and Phillip fancies George Eacker a little!" Nathaniel smiled at the mention of his cousin.

"Does he now? Your uncle's will go crazy once they find out." I chuckled pulling out of our driveway.

"But you won't tell them right? Phillip will kill me if he finds out I told you." His eyes grew wide and he looked scared.

"I won't tell them. So tell me more about your crush on mon cheri. I'm your dad, I'm obligated to know this type of stuff." His face grew red as blush swept across it.

"Well, for starters, she's really pretty. Like no other girl at school is as pretty as her. And she's super smart and have you heard her sing? She has the voice of an angel!" He blushed and sighed sharing his statement. "She's perfect but I can't have her. Have you ever felt that dad?"