High And Dry

Epilogue: Kid A

be sure to check out the sequel, Hail to the Thief, which will be up soon if not already. it focuses more on Anthony's life growing up with two dads. let me know what youtubers you'd want to see in it as Anthony's friends.

“First day of eighth grade!” David cheered as he pushed a grumbling Anthony down the stairs.

“Newbie, stop that.”

“Is that my title forever?” He frowned.

“I think that now that I’m in eighth grade I can call you something more grown up. The only reason I still call you that is because Dad told me too. You aren’t new anymore.”

“No?” David grinned as he poured Anthony a glass of orange juice.

“Not really.” Anthony waved a hand lazily, grabbing the cup, “You and Dad dated for like four years, then broke up for two and a half years for god only knows what reason, and you’ve been back ever since.”

“Sounds pretty accurate to me.” David frowned, “You weren’t too shaken by the breakup, were you?”

Anthony shook his head, “I knew it was only a matter of time before you guys got back together.”

“You were ten!” David cried.

“I was eleven!” Anthony pointed his finger in his face.

David leaned forward, resting his chin in his palm, “How long has it been since I started dating your father again?”

“About seven years or so.” Anthony waved a hand.

“I meant from the actual break up.” He said, “The one where we both actually agreed to be broken up. The one where you came running to Mari’s so that your dad would have to see me and fall in love with me again, even though it had been two years of us not seeing each other.”

Anthony looked up, “Two months and four days.”

“You’re really on top of things.”

“I know.” He smirked, “Of course I am.”

David shook his head, “Whatever. What are you going to call me now?”

“Since Ian is Dad, I figured I could call you Pop or Pops.”

“Either one works for me, Little Man.”

“I thought I was kiddo?”

“No, Toby is kiddo. You’re Kid A.”

Anthony was obviously not amused, “That was the saddest most pathetic Radiohead joke you’ve ever told.”

“Grab your bag and let’s go.” David grabbed Anthony’s shoulders and pushed him towards the door, “We’re taking Toby to school.”

“I haven’t eaten breakfast.”

“Do me a favor and go start get Toby and start the car. I’ll be right out.” He tossed Anthony the keys and popped two waffles in the toaster.

When they were done, he spread peanut butter across them and wrapped it in a paper towel, rushing to the door.

“David?”

“Go back to bed, Ian. I’ve got this.” He kissed his boyfriend’s cheek before closing the door and slamming into someone.

“Mr. Moss!” They took a step back.

“Hey Tyler. You coming to school with us this morning?”

“Dad dropped me off. He said you’d take me.”