" Hey, Mom."
" Hey, Dylan. I just got called in to work; it's an emergency, but your dad is here. He is in his office sorting through who knows what. I'll be home around eight. Love you."
" Okay. Love you too."
For a little back ground information. Mom, Lowis Tyler, is a thirty-six year old woman who works at the hospital while my dad, Blake Tyler, is a fourty year old man who is an accountant. They had me two years after they married at the age of twenty one.
" Dad! I just talked to mom, but Alex is also here!" I yelled; not even bothering going into his office. Never. Ever. Go. Into. That. Mans. Office. Without. His. Permission. Unless. You. Want. To. Face. The. Wrath. Of. Satan. Himself.
" Okay, bud. If you two need anything, get it yourself, or get me. Just don't burn the house down."
The twenty three second walk to my room felt a lot longer this time; it seemed as if the stairs never ended, and the silence...boy, was it deafening.
" So what did you need to tell me?"
" I'mgay."
" Slow down. Annunciate your words."
" I said,' I'm gay.'"
" Dylan, is that really what you wanted to tell me? It don't matter, bro."
" You did hear me correctly, right?"
" Dylan, you said you're--holy crap!! You're gay??!! How can this be? Do you know how high school works?? You are going to be on the very bottom of the cast system!! What the actual heck?! You have one of the hottest girlfriends if I need to remind you! Captain of the cheer squad! You are wide receiver! You two match, but now!!!" Yep, perfect response. Not.
" Alex, could you keep your voice down and breathe while you're at it."
" Okay. I'm....i'm...alright....explain."
" Me. Dylan Lane Tyler. Likes boys. Current girlfriend. Beard."
" How'd you know? Are you sure this isn't a faze?"
" Well, story time. I figured out that I liked guys when I was in seventh grade, so three years ago; you are the first person I've told. As for Kelsey, I'll figure that out later."
" What made you decide to come to me instead of your parents first?"
" We've been friends since diapers, and I needed someone in my corner."
" How did you come to that realization?"
