Alex trudged into the kitchen, his eyes fixed on the floor to avoid the embarrassment that awaited him. His parents, Mark and Sarah, stood at the counter, their faces beaming with a mixture of excitement and amusement. Alex's stomach twisted into knots as he realized what was about to happen.
"Good morning, Alex!" his mother chirped, her voice dripping with sugary sweetness. "I hope you're ready for a special day!"
Alex's gaze snapped up to meet his mother's expectant smile. He shook his head, feeling a sense of dread wash over him. "What's going on?"
His father, Mark, chuckled. "We've got a surprise for you! We've ordered some new underwear for you."
Alex's heart sank. He had a feeling he knew what was coming.
Sarah held up a pair of bright red Spiderman briefs, complete with the iconic logo emblazoned on the front. "Isn't these pair cool?"
Alex's face burned with shame. "Mom, please... I'm 14 years old. I don't need cartoon underwear."
Mark interjected, his voice firm but gentle. "Alex, we've decided that you're going to wear these briefs to school today. And not just any briefs - you're going to wear them with a matching Spiderman shirt."
Alex's eyes widened in horror. "No way! That's humiliating!"
Sarah placed a hand on his shoulder. "We think it's adorable, sweetie. You'll be the coolest kid in school!"
But Alex knew better. He would be the laughing stock of his peers. He felt like he was going to die from embarrassment.
The two adults proceeded to pile a bunch of matching shirts on the counter - Paw Patrol, SpongeBob, and Go Diego Go - each one more cringe-worthy than the last.
"And don't forget your Goodnites," Mark added, holding up a pair of cartoon-themed pull-ups.
Sarah nodded in agreement. "Yes, we think it would be great if you wore them to bed tonight as well."
Alex felt like he was trapped in some kind of twisted nightmare. His parents were forcing him to wear these ridiculous outfits in front of his friends and classmates, and then they were going to make him wear them to bed? It was too much to bear.
As he stood there, frozen in horror, his parents began to chant in unison: "Spiderman briefs and shirt! SpongeBob pull ups! You're going to love it!"
Alex knew he was beaten. He felt like he was going to lose his mind from embarrassment. But he couldn't help but wonder - what would happen when he got to sch
ool and had to face his friends?
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The Boy Who Couldn't Grow Up
AdventureAlex is your typical 14 year old boy. What happens when his parents decide to change his fashion choice. Read to find out more!
