Coffee, Love & Family

Ch. 15

Skylar was quiet during the whole dinner. If anyone spoke a word to him, he would only answer with a few words. He kept his head down and ate his food. Hunter at first didn't know what to say or do. He would keep his eyes on Skylar, worried he would leave him once again, but when Skylar reached over and grabbed his hand placing it on his own thigh, Hunter relaxed a bit. He moved even close to him and was happy when Skylar didn't move away. Instead, Skylar held his hand tighter when he saw a couple looking over and pointing at them. Hunter of course did not see it due to keeping his eyes on him.

Once they were done, Tristan and Nik took Mylo and went outside while Skylar and his mother stood near the front door waiting for both Hunter and Skylar's father.

''What's wrong'' his mother asked as she could tell something was going on.

Skylar shook his head as he pulled his mother out of the path of people leaving, but as they passed it was the words they spoke that tore into Skylar deeply 'Gay Freak' or even 'Gross Fag'. Skylar tightened his grip on his mother as he tried to ignore it.

His mother sighed and pulled him close ''What happened'' she asked in a soft whisper.

''I was wearing a skirt when we got here'' he whispered back ''I had Nik go buy some pants when I saw people looking at me funny. If I had known, I wouldn't have worn it.''

''Does Hunter know'' she asked.

Skylar shook his head as he looked down ''I'm sure he is wondering why I changed, but I have not told him anything.''

She nodded ''Do you want to come home with us?''

''No'' Skylar looked up and smiled at her ''I want to go home with Hunter. I'm sure he thinks he did something wrong. I have to let him know he didn't.''

Just then both Hunter and Skylar's father walked over to them ''Alright, everything is paid for'' Hunter said smiling at Ella who just nodded.

Still worried, Hunter moved past them and went to Mylo hugging him tightly and kissed his cheek. Once they said their goodbyes, he moved and got into his car. Skylar said goodbye to his parents and Mylo then went over to the car where Tristan opened the door for him. Skylar nodded and got in next to Hunter.

''Are you not going home with your parents'' Hunter said once Tristan shut the door.

Skylar raised a brow and looked at him ''Do you want me to go home with them?''

Hunter quickly turned his head and shot him a glare ''Then tell me what the hell happened'' he said tossing the bag on the floor of the car in front of him ''Tell me what the fuck I did wrong.''

Skylar lowered his head as he gripped his hands tightly together ''You did nothing wrong'' he said softly trying to keep calm.

''Then what'' Hunter snapped.

''You didn't notice'' Skylar said, looking up at him ''But I did. I saw how they looked at me. At us. But you didn't notice cause all you see was me.'' Skylar looked away as he fought back the tears ''To them I am a Gay Freak or a Gross Fag that was wearing a skirt and then having the plug in me at the same time. I'll admit, I felt ashamed.'' Tears started to stream down his face ''And before you say anything, I'm not ashamed of being with you or doing things like that. I just didn't want people to talk bad about you or anyone else.''

Hunter watched as Skylar sat there shaking and crying ''You wouldn't understand what it's like to get those looks or hear those things'' Skylar said.

Hunter grabbed Skylar and pulled him close ''Stop'' he said sighing softly ''I'm sorry.''

Skylar held onto him tightly as he cried. Hunter picked him up and placed him on his lap as he held him and rubbed his back ''Shhh'' he said trying to keep him calm ''I should have known better. I'm sorry Baby.''