I'm going to try and get updates out a bit quicker now because I'm excited about posting my next book which I'm quite proud of. I won't post it until I'm done with this and Love, Loss and Everything in Between so yeah... look forward to that.

More sexual themes  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ they're teenagers what do you expect

When I dragged Keith into my house, we were greeted by Veronica. She called us into the living room where she was doing a jigsaw puzzle. She hadn't even finished the edges so there was no way I could even guess what it was meant to be. Luis was asleep upstairs so I knew he wasn't about to bother me and Keith which was always good. I introduced Keith to my little sister and Veronica grinned at him, showing off her teeth... or lack of teeth. She had recently lost her front molars and it was adorable.

Keith wasn't good with children and I could tell as soon as he awkwardly waved at the girl. He uncomfortably sat on the sofa and I had to hold back a laugh at how stiff he was. "Are you Lance's boyfriend?" Veronica asked but it came out more as 'boyfwiend' because of her teeth.

Chuckling softly, he responded, "I am indeed."

"Can you help me with my puzzle, Keith?" She actually said 'Kweith' but we were still able to deduct what she was saying. Keith awkwardly stood up and sat down beside Veronica, glancing at the puzzle pieces that were sat in the box. "Can you find the edges?"

"Sure..." Keith started to sift through the pieces whilst I watched with a tiny smile on my face. Keith's movements were so stiff as he pulled out an edge piece and dropped it in front of Veronica.

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"Have you come round before? I recognise you." My dad instantaneously questioned as we sat around the dinner table. We never really had family dinners because there were so many of us so it was just Keith, my dad, my mum and I at the table. I seemed more uncomfortable than Keith because I was finding it impossible to sit still. I kept shifting in my seat and drumming stupid tunes on the top of the table. Because my parents were opposite us, Keith managed to sneak a hand onto my thigh without them noticing.

"Yeah. I've been here once or twice." He responded, flashing his stunning smile. How my parents weren't charmed right away I did not know. If I were them, I'd have melted into a puddle on the floor as soon as I saw his teeth.

"Why are you putting these false ideas into Lance's head? He has been through enough as it is. He doesn't need you... poisoning him too." My dad was practically spitting the words out as if they were venom that was going to kill him if he didn't get it out of his system quickly. I resisted a glare.

Keith looked taken aback for about a millisecond- maybe even less than that- before he composed himself. "No, I believe Lance figured out his sexuality before I came into his life." I nodded to confirm his point. My dad didn't look at all convinced and my mum's hands were trembling violently around her cutlery.

"We're meant to believe that? He didn't mention it all and then you came along and suddenly he's gay."

"Bisexual actually." I chipped in with a voice so shaky that the words were barely audible. My dad made a sharp 'tut' noise and I think something finally snapped inside Keith. His eyebrows furrowed and he got up onto his feet. He had dropped his cutlery and they made a loud clang noise against his plate. I winced and felt my face go bright red as I buried my head into my hands. As much as I loved Keith, I was petrified that he was about to make everything much worse.

"Keith..." I muttered, grabbing his arm to pull him back into his seat. He jolted his wrist back until my grip faltered.

"I was there for him when he was feeling low. You are his parents. You should be there for him and you shouldn't be putting him down constantly like you do! He's seventeen and he's old enough to make his own decisions. If he says he's bi, he's bi, alright? You can't change that so how about you grow up for five seconds and realise your son is still your son. Even if he has ADHD and is bisexual, he's still your son. Literally nothing is going to change." I didn't dare look up from my hands because picturing my dad's enraged face. I was almost certain he was going to murder either me or Keith after the conversation ended. "Stop being selfish and think about Lance. Everything you've said and done is tearing him apart. He punched a wall because of you. He knows who he is more than you do so just... let him be who he wants to be!" Keith sunk back down into his chair, breathing so heavily that I could see his chest rapidly rise and fall. I finally stole a glance at my parents to see they were staring at Keith in complete and utter shock.

"I can see that you... you love him," My dad started. He sounded so uncertain which was peculiar for him. If anyone knew my dad, they knew he was the most 'sure of himself' person on the entire planet. In the entire universe even. If he had his mind made up, it was almost impossible to make him change it. "That was a very... passionate speech. I'm glad you care about his happiness so much." He exchanged a short look with my mum which I couldn't quite read. "So I think it might be okay for you to continue seeing each other."

My mum sighed and, for a second, I was worried she was about to argue and my heart plummeted to the floor. "I agree... but if- if you ever hurt him..."

"I won't. That's a promise." Keith grinned again; it was equally as charming as his first grin.

"Lance, you can have your phone back," I mentally punched the air whilst somehow keeping a straight face. "And you can go out at weekends again but you need to be here after school so the others are looked after."

"Thank you, mum."

"No," Keith spoke up again and I sent him a look that had the ability to murder somebody. He was about to ruin everything because he wouldn't stop arguing. Surely me being allowed to get my phone back and go out was enough? There wasn't much else to argue about. "He shouldn't be thanking you. He deserves his phone back. If anything, I think you should be apologising to him for reacting so badly."

"Keith, will you please shut up?" I whispered, poking his side harshly. He was right that they didn't deserve gratitude but I didn't want them to get angry again. I glanced at my parents but they didn't appear to angry. Unless I had just forgotten how to properly read their facial expressions.

"We really are sorry. We were just afraid... we didn't understand but we see that this boy makes you happy. We- We want you to be happy." Never had I expected a sincere apology from my parents but, because of Keith, I had finally gotten one. I opened my mouth but soon closed it when I realised I was speechless. I didn't know how to thank Keith for everything he had said. No words displayed just how grateful I was for him.

I smiled ever so slightly and it was actually kind of real.

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Sharpshooter01:  I'm back baby

RedLion2000: Never call me baby again please

Sharpshooter01: Don't you love it?

Sharpshooter01: Doesn't it make you... blush?

RedLion2000: No. It makes me want to puke.

Sharpshooter01: Well

Sharpshooter01: I try to be a good boyfriend

RedLion2000: Do you know what really makes me blush?

Sharpshooter01: Thinking about making out with your sexy boyfriend

RedLion2000: Yeah bois

Sharpshooter01: You totally just ruined the mood by saying bois

RedLion2000: Well

RedLion2000: Soz

Sharpshooter01:  "How to turn Lance off in two words"

Sharpshooter01: "Boi"

Sharpshooter01: "Soz"

RedLion2000: Dang I thought it was actually going to go somewhere for once

Sharpshooter01: Did you want it to go somewhere?

RedLion2000: No but like

Sharpshooter01: You're home alone and bored?

RedLion2000: Shut up obviously not

Sharpshooter01: The things I'd do to you if I was with you right now...

RedLion2000: I swear if you rick roll me again I'll fight you

Sharpshooter01: You have so little faith in me I'm offended

Sharpshooter01: I'd kiss you softly at first, my hands wandering everywhere. They'd get lost in your hair whilst I continued kiss you, only pulling apart for a breath.

Sharpshooter01: I'd then push you down onto the bed so I was on top of you and I'd kiss your neck like it was going out of fashion or something. How do you feel about neck kisses, Red?

RedLion2000: I don't know. They sound nice...

Sharpshooter01: Oh yeah? Whilst hovering over you, I'd pull your shirt over your head. Maybe I'd kiss your collarbone.

RedLion2000: Wait... would you top?

Sharpshooter01: Uh... duh?

RedLion2000: I don't think so

Sharpshooter01: The hell is that supposed to mean?

RedLion2000: I think I would top

Sharpshooter01: No... I'm way more experienced than you

Sharpshooter01: Are you seriously going to ruin my dirty talk by arguing with me over who tops?

RedLion2000: Yes. I will top.

Sharpshooter01: I'll believe it when it happens

RedLion2000: You want it to happen?

Sharpshooter01: Well I want to have sex with you but you will not top

RedLion2000: Please continue. What will happen after you take off my shirt?

Sharpshooter01: Okay, Red ;)

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Sharpshooter01: Hey
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Sharpshooter01: Red?
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Sharpshooter01: Are you ignoring me?

Sharpshooter01: Did I go too far the last time we talked

Sharpshooter01: I'm sorry I thought you liked it and you didn't tell me to stop?
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