Sirens. That's all I could hear.

I was currently in the arms of my boyfriend, Louis as I watched my father be loaded into an ambulance as if I was in some sort of trance

I should probably start from the beginning.

It was a Sunday morning. I was woken up by my cat, Sylvester who was clawing at my window, wanting to be let in after his night of lizard chasing and mouse hunting.

When I had finished my shower I walked downstairs to find my mother cooking in the kitchen and my dad sitting at the table, reading a newspaper.

He's a police officer. I always thought the job had low pay and low prestige but I guess it's an honor to keep your city safe from crimes and dangerous people.

"Goodmorning father" I mumble as I sit down across from him. "Morning Henry" My father grumbled, most likely in one of his moods. Being a police officer makes you cold and heartless too apparently.

He stood up when his phone rang and walked outside to answer it.

"Good morning darling!" My mother beamed, a genuine smile spread across her golden-like skin.

I smiled softly as she started straightening my collar and ruffling up my hair. "You got the top button mixed up with the second button again" She huffed as she started buttoning up my shirt again properly.

This was our normal morning routine

Well not today apparently

"Henry, some of my colleagues at work say they've been seeing you around holding hands with some boy" My dad growled as he stormed back inside, gripping his phone so tightly I could see his knuckles turning white.

That boy he was talking about was my boyfriend Louis. I hadn't exactly told my father I was gay...

Flashback

So where do you want to go first babe?" Louis asked. "Not sure but I do need some new clothes so let's go" I said.

We walked into a random store and I started browsing around the racks excitedly. Louis was watching in amusement as I carried a few shirts and tights to the fitting room to try on.

"Let me know you're opinion, yeah?"

"Sure, I'll be here"

I tried on my first shirt. It was a silk red button up, with a high collar and a picture of the pride flag on it. Next was my new tight, high waist jeans and when I was done checking myself out, I stepped out of the fitting room confidently.

My boyfriends eyes roamed all around my body and I blushed.

"So what do you think?" I asked nervously. He shook his head and walked closer to me. I gulped when our faces where inches apart.

"If you don't buy that right now I'm going to start questioning your sanity because you look delicious"

"Was that supposed to be a pickup line?" I scoffed. "Yeah it was but you're so beautiful that you made me forget it" He winked.

We both burst out laughing.

"So anyway I was thinking we hit the arcade next?"

"Yeah get ready to get your ass beat"

"Your ass is the only one that's gonna get beaten"

"Louis Hamilton!"

We laughed and made our way to the game arcade. After Louis bought the tokens we rushed off to the games.

We played a racing game, basketball shooting game, fighting game and even went on a few rides.

I tried to ignore that my boyfriend beat me in all the games and focused on having fun. He saw me sulking about my loss so he took me to the prize section

"I have like 300 tickets so pick anything you want" He told me. I smiled and scanned through all the cute things on the prize stall and beamed when something caught my eye.

"Can I please have that stuffed squirrel?"

Louis laughed when I cuddled the fluffy animal close to my chest. "It reminds me of you" I told him. He rolled his eyes playfully and guided me out of the arcade.

"Thank you Lou, I had so much fun with you today" I giggled, playing with my stuffed squirrel's ears. "You're welcome love, I had fun with you too" He smiled, holding my hand as we walked.

If we weren't in a public place I would have kissed him.

He must have thought the same thing because he looked down at me sadly.

"I wish you would tell your dad about us. I know he's homophobic but I'm sure if you'd make him understand how much we love eachother he'd be happy for us" Louis sighed.

I didn't reply

End of flashback

Well Louis looks like you got your wish

I knew my dad was livid. My whole life he jumped on every little mistake I made, no matter how trivial

"Is that a problem father? I didn't realize being straight was an obligation" I said boldly

Bad idea

My dad grabbed the nearest thing next to him and threw it at me.

I cursed and dodged the miny houseplant that came hurling at my head.

"Phill that's enough!" My mother yelled.

My father payed no attention to her words and slammed me against the wall with a knife being pressed at my neck dangerously.

"No son of mine will be a fag" He Whispered darkly, pressing the knife deeper into my skin.

Suddenly he was thrown off me by my boyfriend.

"Don't touch him!" Louis screamed.

"Ah this must be the other faggot. Stay away from my son you queer" Dad spat, about to lunge at him.

Next thing I knew he was on the floor in a pool of blood. My mother stood with an iron rod in her hand above him.

Louis and I stared at her in shock.

"Are you boys okay?" My mother asked shakily. We both nodded and stared at eachother in silence.

"I-I'll call an ambulance" She Whispered, walking into the kitchen quickly.

"Are you okay love?" Louis asked worried. I said nothing as I fell into his arms, sobbing.

"I'll be fine Lou, as long as I'm with you"

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