Adopted By A Drag Queen

Chapter 13. Free

Danny's POV

It has been a few hours since the whole gym incident and I have been on the phone with multiple therapists to get both Ivy and Kade therapy. I feel so stupid for not doing that in the first place.

I called Raja and Bianca and asked them if I should bring the kids on tour still and they said I should. Raja also said she would work with Ivy and help them with their eating, and Bianca would help with school. I also talked to Mik about Ivy's gender situation and how to go about that conversation.

I still need to go Christmas shopping for the kids. But I need to make it through this tour in one piece first. I am still hesitant about bringing them with me on tour but I know if I don't I would regret it instantly.

"Kids, dinner is ready!" I yell up the stairs. Kade comes running down the stairs first. "Is Ivy coming?" I ask Kade, "Yeah, they're the bathroom," He responds.

After about a minute Ivy comes slowly down the stairs. "Ok, so now that you both are here I have some news to tell you." Both Ivy and Kade look at each other and then back at me. "So I was very hesitant to tell you guys this after what happened today BUT, Raja and Bianca both convinced me to bring you." Both of their eyes got wide. "We are going to tour." "WHAT!?" Kade exclaims. "Really?" Ivy says a bit quieter "Yes, really. We are going on A Drag Queen Christmas Tour." Kade starts to jump up and down and both Ivy and I look at him with confusion. "What?" He asks "Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you guys that I have been watching Drag Race." Both Ivy and I laugh. "I'm so excited to meet some more of the girls,"Ivy says. "I am really happy that you guys are excited." I love these kids so much and I want the best for them always. They also love seeing Adore.

The rest of the night went by slowly. Both kids were in their respective rooms and I was in my drag room packing up garments to use on tour. I was mentally preparing myself for the conversation I was going to have with Ivy tomorrow. I Love Ivy and Kade for who they are and if there was anything that I could do at all to make them feel more comfortable I would.

------The Next Day-----

It was the next morning and both of the kids started packing for our 2-month tour adventure. I knew that both of them were very excited. I still had a little bit of hesitation but I know for sure that feeling will shake when we start the tour. The thing I'm the most nervous about is that one of the cities that we are going to is Grand Rapids and I don't want any bad feelings to come up when we are there.

"It's now or never," I spoke softly to myself. I was going to talk to Ivy. I walk over to their closed room door and give it a slight knock. I hear a muffled 'come in' in response.

I walk into the room and see them grabbing things from their closet and putting them in their suitcase. "Hi," Ivy speaks with a quiet tone. "Hi," I say in response. "I wanted to talk to you." I manage to get out of my mouth. "Oh, ok." Ivy walks over to her bed and sits comfortably while I do the same. "First off I want to say I love you so much and I am really sorry for how I reacted yesterday. I never want to see you hurting so when I did I kind of shut down." I knew that not answering them in the car made stuff worse and I don't want Ivy to feel bad.

"It's ok. I should be the one apologizing. I made you a promise that I would talk to you before it got this bad, and I broke that promise." Tears started to well in their eyes. I softly put my hand on their face and gently rubbed their cheek.

They smiled gently as I removed my hand and I began to talk again. "I do want you to know that both you and Kade are starting therapy before we leave for tour and you will do virtual throughout. I thought you guys needed it." I stopped and Ivy nodded. "Also the main reason I wanted to talk to you is because when we were in the locker room you said that you were trans." I looked at Ivy and their face turned bright red. "Oh... um... yeah." Ivy stuttered searching for words. "Before you say anything I want you to know that I love and support you no matter what." The slightly frightened teen stopped and looked at me.

"I-I have been struggling with my gender forever. When I met Mik I could start asking questions and figure it out. I didn't want to tell you because I was afraid I was going to be wrong and I didn't want to tell you I was trans if I didn't fully know." They said tears were forming in both of our eyes.

Instantly I wrapped my long arms around them. I want Ivy to feel so loved at this moment.

When we finally break our hug I finally say, "1, What are your pronouns? 2, what do you need to feel comfortable with your body for the time being? And 3, Do you have another name you want to go by?" Ivy wiped their tears with their sleeves and spoke. "My pronouns are They/He, I think. Maybe a haircut and a binder... if possible. I don't have any desire to change my name because I love my name." I pulled them into another hug. I whispered into his ear "We can make all of those things happen." Ivy smiled really big.

We part our embrace and I smile. He smiles back. "I love you so much." Ivy smiles and responds "I love you too dad."

"Ok, I am going to finish packing and some other stuff. I want you to measure your chest size and give it to me so I can order you a binder and I will make you and Kade a haircut appointment for tomorrow so maybe look at some hairstyles you want." I speak towards the teen and stand up.

"Ok, I will send you the measurements. And thank you so much dad. I love you." Ivy says gratefully. "You are welcome."

I walk out of the room shutting the door behind me. I felt so proud of Ivy. Even though it wasn't the ideal situation I was still proud of them.

I walked over to my drag room passing Kades on the way. I can hear the boy from the hallway ranting to one of his friends about who knows what. He seems pretty upset, I make a mental note to talk to him about it when he cools off.

I continue into my drag room to pack the last of my things. Wigs go in a suitcase, clothes and makeup in another, and shoes in the last one. I knew that I didn't need everything packed until Sunday so I made it a point to leave out some outfits. I finished up what I was doing and went downstairs and made lunch for the kids. Then I turned on the tv going to WOW+ and turning on the newest episode of Drag Race UK.

About 20 minutes into the episode I feel Kade sit next to me. He rests his head on my shoulder and I put my arm around him. Comfort is the word. Comfort is a word I only started using recently. I like it.

A/N thank y'all so much for all the support - Sam