A Blind World

Chapter 23

"I can't believe it's already here." Zisteau comments, sitting on his bed nervously.

"Yeah, it's very hard to believe." Guude responded, tears glistening in his bright green eyes. "It seems like just yesterday you were running around with a wood sword, pretending to be a knight."

Zisteau smiled, the memory was a pleasant one. "That seems like so long ago, when I used to play pretend."

"You grew up far too fast."

"Is it always like this?"

"Growing up too fast?"

"Yeah..."

"It does seem like that. Life goes by way too fast." He smiled sadly.

"Is it rough being an adult.... Being a king?"

"Of course it is, but every second is worth it, the good and the bad. So never be discouraged."

"I'll try not to be."

"Today will be rough for you, because of everyone not being okay with this type of thing, but I want you to know, no matter what, I'm proud of you, Bdubs is proud, and your mother was so, so proud of you. She had so much faith in you, Zisteau, and she had been so right. You will make an amazing king one day, and an amazing father and husband. I couldn't have asked for a better son."

Tears glistened in Zisteau's blue-green eyes as he hugged his father. "Thank you father." He whispered, almost unable to find his voice.

Guude hugged his son tightly, knowing they both found comfort in the embrace. "I've gotta go check on some stuff, but I'll be back shortly." He says as he moves away from his son.

"Alright." Zisteau says, tears still glistening in his eyes.

Guude heads out into the hallway, immediately finding Bdubs. "Are things ready to go?" He questioned, approaching his lover.

"Yes, and there isn't a thing you need to worry about, I got everything under control." Bdubs responds with a smile.

"You're amazing." Guude says, placing a kiss on Bdubs' cheek.

"Not as amazing as you sweetheart." Bdubs says with a loving smile, as he took Guude's hand and intertwined their fingers. "What's on your mind hon?"

"They grow up too fast."

"They do, don't they?"

"I don't know if I'm ready for my baby boy to grow up."

"You may not be ready for it, but he is."

"I know, but it's scary too think that soon enough he'll be taking my place as king."

"We still have quite a few years ahead of us sweetheart, don't forget that."

"I haven't, it's just a scary thought, you know?"

"It is, but that's still so far away, so lets not focus on that, lets focus on the fact that your son, our son, is getting married in an hour."

Guude gulped. "Yeah, that's also a scary thought."

Bdubs chuckled amusedly. "It is indeed."

Zisteau stood at the end of the isle, by the priest. He was nervous, to say the least, but excitement hummed through his body as well. He looked over the crowd, seeing many people from the town, some wearing smiles and looking happy, others giving him glares and looks of disapproval. It saddened him, knowing that so many people still hated the idea of being gay or liking someone of the same gender. They had come so far; yet had so far to go till things were more acceptable. He was just glad he got to marry Kurt, finally.