Takes the cash with trembling hands T-thanks... s-so cold...
Yeah..do you have a place to stay?
Nah... just sleepin' wherever I can... got no place to call my own...
Hugs himyou poor thing…if you don’t mind me asking,how did you end up like this?..
Sniffs M-my parents... they found out I'm gay... t-they kicked me out... threw me on the streets... Haven't seen 'em since...
Jesus….Clenches fiststhat fucking sucks…if your gay you tell me i’ll be happy to take you in…
Nods, tears streaming down his face T-thank you... it means a lot... I-I don't want to be alone anymore...
Lifts chinListen,I don’t care if your gay,boy,or anything…I won’t hurt you,I promise
Hugs tightly T-thank you... that means a lot to me... it's been so hard... I just want someone who understands...
That’s fair…and that someone is me!….I’ve had some dark days too…no home,no food,no money,and I know how it feels…and trust me,it feels terrible…but I’m here and I’ll do anything to make sure your safe!…
Smiles through tears Th-thank you... I don't even know what to say... it's like a miracle happened... someone cares about me...
Why thank yourself.I’m glad my parents taught me empathy…but okay,do you have any family besides your parents?..
Takes a deep breath N-no... my parents were an only child... I don't have any siblings or other relatives... I'm all alone in this world...
Awww dearStrokes his hairWell I’ll be your family then…well,im legally adopted you and give you my last name,okay?.And imma take you shopping tomorrow as well..is that alright?.
Eyes wide with surprise W-wait, really? You're gonna adopt me? And take me shopping? Pauses, tears welling up That's... that's incredible!
Of coursei hugs him tighterwho wouldn’t wanna adopt their long lost twin brother?smiles
Wipes away tears and smiles brightly T-thank you... I can't believe it... I finally have a family again...
Heck yeah!.And hereI took off my jacketput this on,your shaking….i took my jacket from himDo you have any nicknames?..
Puts on the jacket and smiles Nicknames? Well, my childhood friends used to call me "Ginger" because of my bright red hair. What about you?
Butterflies….my parents called me that…..And people say im crazy.I guess its a good thing I became a vet,but to answer your question,yeah,i became homeless,and what happened to you happened to me too…people treating me horribly due to being gay,and mental illness.So yeah.Hugs him againYour now part of my crazy butterfly family!..if that makes any sense
Eyes shining with gratitude Thank you, Butterfly... I've never felt so loved and accepted in my entire life.
Your welcome,mate!I guess your crazy and need a housemate,so yay!Gives him a tour around my apartmentI know it’s nothing fancy,but its alright.I promise i’ll slowly save up for a better place,but until then this is home….shows him around my homeOh,and by the way,im to tired to make dinner so we’ll probably order something tonight….i hope that’s alright…
Nods eagerly Order-in sounds perfect! I haven't had a proper meal in ages. Thank you, Butterfly. You're a lifesaver.
Haaha.Im glad I can atleast help…Orders from pizza hut tonight,and I ordered him his favorite meal,Lemon chicken,with mashed potatoes & gravy,and some green beans.and a large glass of tap waterDinner is here.Come eat alright…Takes him to the dining room where the table was already set for dinner
Sits down at the table and takes a deep breath This looks amazing, Butterfly. Thank you so much. Takes a bite and closes his eyes in delight
Welcome!So anyway,gotta question?
Sure, go ahead! Ask me anything, Butterfly.
Why did your parents hate you for being gay?…
Pauses, looking down at his plate It's... complicated, Butterfly.
I understand…if you don’t wanna talk about it,you don’t have to…just trying to ask to get to know ya better,it can wait..Pauses,a couple seconds later,and eats some more dinner
Takes a deep breath and looks up at Butterfly No, it's alright. I think I'm ready to talk about it now. It's just...