RECAP:
"What happened was horrible, but it was absolutely not your fault. You're a child Jonathan. You all are. Any decision you guys make in high pressure situations is the right one. You know why? Because you're a kid Jonathan and in no way should you have EVER had to make an ultimatum like that. Edge is a monster in the cruelest way possible. What happened to that man is not in your hands. I will remind you of that everyday if I have to in order for you to believe it. I don't see anything when I look at you except for your bravery, and your amazing heart. I will never look at you differently because of this and nobody else will either I promise." My dad said, bringing me into a hug and putting a hand on the back of my head.
"You guys don't see me any differently?" I asked pulling away slightly.
"Of course not Jon!" Liam reassured me.
"Were the Fraternals. There's nothing you could do to make me see you differently.
"I love you guys so much" I said, tearing up again while trying to hug all of them.
"We love you too" They all say in unison.
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Clark's POV:
I wake up to the sunlight hitting my face and the soft snores of the boys. I look around to see Jordan, Jon, and Liam sprawled all over Lois and I's Cal-King Bed. Me and Lois are on one side of the bed with Jordan and Liam on the other. I have to stop myself from chuckling at the boys since Jordan's hand is laying on Liam's face and Liam is so unbothered by the fact. Jonathan on the other hand has somehow managed to fit his 6 foot frame in a tiny ball by our feet. He's wrapped in so many blankets you can't tell where he starts and the blanket ends. A part of me can't stop but think how adorable he looks, but the other is so worried on how my son can manage to make himself seem so small.
Everyone fell asleep after the talk last night. I think we were all exhausted by all the recent events. I get up while navigating my way through the boys arms and legs. I leave Lois with a small kiss on top of her head before going downstairs. I start making breakfast by making pancakes, eggs, and some bacon. It's mornings like this where I forget how lucky I am; To have a family that's healthy and safe while being able to support and protect them is a small luxury I used to take for granted.
"Hey babe" Lois says while pulling me out of my thoughts. I wrap her in a hug before saying good morning back.
"Are you going to let the boys sleep in a little?" She asked.
"I think they have had a rough few weeks."
"Okay, don't forget you have Jonathan's weight today. Do you want to take him or do you want me too?" Lois reminded me. When Jonathan came back the Doctor and I had discussed having weigh-in appointments, where he would monitor his progress monthly. So far we had managed to keep it from Jonathan. We have only had Jonathan home for almost 3 months now and he's visited the doctor twice in that time. Once when he got here, and the second when he had to get his stitches from his leg removed. We decided it was better to avoid the real reason since we didn't want him to become nervous or insecure about his weight.
"I'll take him, plus don't you have to register the boys for school?" I asked Lois. That was another thing: September was only about a month away and we needed to sign up the boys for school but we hadn't talked about it with the boys yet.
"I know. I know, but I don't want to overwhelm them but you're right we should talk to them soon."
"Okay we can bring it up during breakfast."
Liam's POV
My sleep is rudely interrupted by a loud buzzing noise. I tried to ignore it but it just kept going.
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Fighting my Demons
Hayran KurguSequel to Hiding from the Demons. Follows the aftermath of Jonathan's abuse and how he learns how to live his life and be a normal high school kid again. Well, that was the plan anyway, but you know what they say? It gets worse before it gets better.
