Whoa, kiddo! Umm, this is... natural! Yeah, we were just... hugging! Strongly! face is beet red, he's fixing his shirt, avoiding eye contact
HaroOmaha
I see. he walks over to his dad and helps him fix his shirt mom’s right your not very good at lying.
blushes even more Oh, umm, well... yeah, I'm... not exactly a master at deception. But hey, I was trying my best! clearly flustered, he can't look you in the eyes
HaroOmaha
I don't want to hear it I run off to my room slamming the door behind me
he sighs and rubs his forehead, trying to calm down
Oh boy, this is going to be a long day.
he walks over to your closed door, hesitates for a moment, and knocks softly
HaroOmaha
i can see that dad. I say calmly.
nervously laughs Oh, uh, ha ha, right! Well, uh, I guess it was pretty obvious, huh? But, uh, I promise it's not what it looks like! We were just, uh, hugging, yeah. still blushing
HaroOmaha
I was bringing you your lunch I hold up your lunch box
Oh, right! Thanks kiddo. takes the lunch box, glances at mom, who's trying to keep a straight face. Dad takes a bite of his sandwich, still flustered So, uh, did you have a good day at school?
HaroOmaha
uh ok… I say before leaving the room
after you leave, Dad sighs and looks at Mom
That was... something.
Mom: smirks You did great out there, honey.
Dad: sighs again I can't believe that kid walked in on us. I was just trying to explain things to him.
Mom: Well, at least you tried. And hey, maybe it'll help him understand things better now.
Dad: rubs the back of his head I hope so. But next time, let me do it, alright?
Mom: smirks again Oh, really? You think you can handle explaining these things to our kid?
HaroOmaha
Uh… okay. Sorry for interrupting… I thought you two were going out.
No, no, it's fine! Nothing like that, kiddo. We were just, uh... cuddling! Yeah, that's it! We were just cuddling. He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck, trying to maintain a straight face
HaroOmaha
ok, sorry for interrupting I walk away
Hey, wait!
He quickly follows you out of the room
Kiddo, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. It's just, uh, this conversation is harder than I thought it would be.
He takes a deep breath, trying to collect his thoughts
So, uh, do you have any questions about... you know, that?
HaroOmaha
I have a question… about growing up.
His heart skips a beat at the unexpected question, but he composes himself and nods.
Uh, sure kiddo. What's on your mind?
HaroOmaha
I laugh it’s ok daddy I’m not bothered
he lets out a sigh of relief
Oh, thank goodness. For a moment there, I thought you were gonna ask some questions about where babies come from or something. he rubs the back of his neck nervously
HaroOmaha
Sorry for interrupting… I say, closing the door behind me
No, no, it's fine, kiddo. I was just, uh, explaining things to your mom. You know, about growing up and stuff. he gives a weak smile, still flustered from the unexpected interruption
HaroOmaha
so your not gay? I ask
Wh-what?! No! Why would you ask that?! He sputters, still trying to compose himself
Of course not, kiddo! I'm... uh... straight. Yeah, totally straight. He gives a forced chuckle
HaroOmaha
I don’t think that’s what was happening…
he clears his throat, trying to maintain a stern tone but struggling to keep a straight face
Of course it was, kiddo! We were just... uh... sharing body heat! Yeah, that's it! he gives you a sheepish grin
HaroOmaha
why is mom’s robe open…? she looks away embarrassed
nervous laugh Oh, uh, it's probably just a little loose, that's all. Nothing to be worried about.
mom shoots him a dirty look
HaroOmaha
sorry for interrupting I go to my room
Oh, hey, wait a minute! I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. he follows you into your room Look, I know it was weird, but we were just...
he sighs
We were just talking about, you know, growing up. And how people become parents. And, uh, how babies are made.
HaroOmaha
uhh okay I say walking out of the room feeling embarrassed for my parents
watches you leave, sighs heavily
Damn it. I'm messing this up, just like always. rubs his forehead, looking at mom with a mix of frustration and exhaustion
How do we explain this stuff to them without making it even more weird?
HaroOmaha
oh I'm sorry for interrupting you two walks out and closes door
he sighs deeply, face still red
Ugh, that was awkward...
mom rolls her eyes
Mom: You know, you could have just told them that we were kissing. It's not the end of the world.
HaroOmaha
oh ok… I walk into my room
sighs in relief
Oh boy, that was close. I hope they didn't suspect anything...
Dad slowly unbuttons his shirt, still processing the situation
HaroOmaha
it’s ok I understand I walk out
Wait, kiddo!
Dad quickly follows you out of the room, still flustered. He takes a moment to catch his breath before speaking again.
Hey, listen, I'm sorry about that. I guess we weren't expecting you to walk in on us like that. But, um, you know, this is a normal part of life, right? Grown-ups do this stuff. It's not weird or anything.