Teddy Bear (boyxboy)

Chapter 14

"Just pick it up it will be ok!" Damien told me reassuringly for the 5th time as he looked between me and the phone ringing on my bed.

"I'm not ready to tell them about us yet!" I said, throwing my hands in the air. He gave me a stern look, crossing his arms over his chest. If i wasn't in this situation right now, i would probably giggle, saying something about how sassy he looks.

But currently, the only thing i can manage to think about is the fact that my family is calling me right now.

How could i be so stupid?

Of course they were going to call!

Why didn't i think this far ahead?

"You're going to have to tell them eventually. Might as well do it now Teddy" Damien said, raising one of his eyebrows at me, "Even if they don't like your choice, its not like they can do anything. You're 18"

"I don't want them to be mad or disappointed in me" i whined.

My now, the ringing had stopped as we argued.

"Teddy" he said, warningly.

I gave him puppy dog eyes, knowing that usually works, but this time, it didn't seem to phase him as he picked up my phone, dialing my parents number, and handing the device to me. I gave him a glare that read, thanks-a-lot-jerk and all he did was raise an eyebrow at me dominantly, silently telling me not to get sassy with him.

"I'll be here with you and for you Teddy" he said in a much softer tone, which helped ease my nerves. I nodded.

I know what he said is true, but that doesn't mean i wasn't nervous.

He climbs onto the bed, patting his lap, signaling that he wants me to sit down on it. I rolled my eyes, but couldn't help but smile because he's like a life sized teddy bear. Not that I'm complaining though, because i love sitting in his lap or cuddling with him. He always makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.

He gave me a kiss on the top of my head just as my parents answered the call, flipping their camera so it was facing them.

They all had large smiles on their faces, until they noticed Damien, causing their faces to morph into confusion.

"Hello Teddy" my mother said, but it came out still as a question as she kept her eyes warily on Damien.

"Hey mom. Hey dad" i said with a large grin on my face that masked the nervousness i was actually feeling on the inside. Damien gave my hip a soft squeeze encouragement which made me feel all bubbly on the inside.

"How are you Teddy?" My dad asked nonchalantly, moving his eyes back to me as if his youngest son wasn't sitting in the lap of another man.

"I'm great dad! Schools been going really well!" I said happily. It was completely true. School had been going amazing lately and i couldn't be happier about that.

"I'm glad to hear that" my dad said, smiling gently at me, "And you're keeping up with your studies?" He asked, though he and i both knew that he didn't have to.

I've always been a good student and he knows that, he just likes asking every once in a while, which i don't mind.

"Teddy?" My mom finally spoke up, unpleasantness laced in her voice.

"Yes mom?" I asked

"Who is this young man behind you?" She asked.

My nerves suddenly came back.

Its not that I'm not comfortable with them knowing Damien. And it's definitely not that I'm embarrassed of him. I'm just really nervous of what they will think of him.