Forever Yours

Chapter 18

"Angelica, do you know what you want?" My dad asked. I nodded deciding on pasta. "Okay. So, how's school?"

"It's fine. Calculus is a bit hard. Nothing I can't handle though. Theater is fun, I get almost every solo." I shrugged. My dad's eyes widened.

"Angelica, we're so proud of you. That's amazing!"

"I'm sorry to interupt, can I take orders and drinks?" A young girl walked up to our table. We nodded and ordered everything and she left with a smile.

Alex's POV
"This is nice. I do kinda wish Phillip was here however." I sighed. John intertwined our fingers making me smile. Just as he did so, an woman passed by us. She looked at Angelica and then us.

"Oh sweetheart, you poor thing. It must be embarrassing being in public with these faggots of parents you have." She looked disgusted and I gripped John's hand tighter.

"No. I actually love them for being so brave. I like being out with them." I smiled at my daughter's words.

"I'm sure we'd be able to get you into a nice straight family. You deserve better." That's what broke her. Angelica started crying into her hands and John and I glared the lady off before changing sides of the booth.

She latched onto John as he rubbed her back and attempted to calm her down. Our waitress came back with our food and frowned at the situation. I told her everything that happened and she frowned again but nodded.

"I think I have something that will help." She disappeared into the back and came out with a tray of three cups of ice cream. "On the house. Boss said so."

"Thank you so much." Mental note: leave a huge tip. She smiled and left so I turned back to Angelica. "My dearest, it's okay. Your Father and I love you so much and if anything, you deserve nothing because you have a wonderful family who loves you. Don't listen to that homophobic bitch." I growled.

"Language Alex." John simply said as Angelica's sobs died down. He kissed her head and looked into her eyes, wiping away stray tears. "Are you alright now hon?"

"Y-yeah. Thanks guys. I love you."

"We love you too. Now, let's eat so we can get back home. I'm sure your brother will be back soon." She smiled and began eating. John leaned into my ear in order to whisper.

"Hey, I love you. And Angelica. Always know that." He gave my hand a squeeze and smiled faintly.

"I know. I love you too dork." Angelica snickered and looked at her phone. "Dear, what happened?"

"Philly's got a boyfriend!" She laughed. "After I told him not too." I raised an eyebrow at her.

"Who is it?"

"George Eacker." She said as she took a sip of her lemonade. "I'm not sure how I feel about him. He sometimes flirts with me but mostly flirts with Phillip." She shrugged. "I don't like him. Something feels...off about him."

"Oh wow. I want to meet this guy. He's my son's boyfriend. I should meet him." John looked at me with a look I knew all too well. "What?"

He chuckled. "Nothing. Eat." I sighed and rolled my eyes.

Phillip’s POV
I laughed as George and I walked around the city. I clung onto his arm and we held hands.

"How did I go so long without being with you? You're cute." He placed a kiss to my cheek making me blush. He brought his lips to my ear and nibbled on my earlobe. "You don't know half the things you do to me."

"You do things to me too." He smirked as he pulled away, satisfied with my response. "I like you a lot."

"I like you a lot too." I grinned and layed my head on his shoulder. "Phillip? Do you maybe wanna stay at my house tonight?" He scratched the back of his neck nervously.

"I mean, I'd have to ask my parents. Do you wanna meet my family?" I asked hesitant.

"Sure." I nodded and we walked to the subway station. As I went to use my card, he stopped me. "Let me pay. Please." I sighed and he smiled swiping his card.

"Are you nervous?" I asked as we rode back to my parents house.

"I mean, kinda. What if they don't like me?" I kissed his cheek.

"They'll love you, I promise." He nodded and we got off the train. We walked to my house and I stopped him in front of the door. "Ready?"

"As I'll ever be."
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Two chapter in one week, oh my god. I'm proud of myself. Anyway, hurricane_tortilla_, one of my besties, is reading this book and girl I love you for it! Lams shippers unite! Till later, au revoir my beautiful turtles.🐢❤