A Million Reasons (Clony)

Chapter 22

"Hmmm" I snuggled into Tony's chest

"Your parents are going to worry."

"Five more minutes." I closed my eyes.

When I opened them Tony was in the front seat leaning back to shake me awake. "Come on sleepyhead, your home."

I groaned. "Can you take me inside?" I said theatrically throwing my arms out trying to reach him.

"Okay, mi amor." He spoke softly. Grabbing me bridal style. I only then realized I was wearing one of his shirts and my underwear only. "Why don't we go up to your room and have a little more fun? If you want?"

"That sounds amazing." He placed me on my bed and grabbed a the bundle of dirty clothes.

"I'm going to put these in the wash, don't want anyone finding this." He pointed to a wet spot.

"I'll just wait here."
Tony went to the washroom and I heard him open the washer. Then, the front door unlocked. But who? My parents are both asleep..

I heard pounding footsteps of someone running upstairs. Then he came into the doorframe and paused.

Jeff whimpered, tears trailing down his face. "Jeff, what's wrong?" I pulled the covers up to cover myself. He collapsed on my bed and began to sob right next to me. "What's wrong?"

"Clay, are you rea-" Tony came back into the doorway already starting to take off his shirt when he stopped and saw Jeff. He pulled his shirt back down. He came and sat on the other side of Jeff. "What's wrong?" He whispered.

"I don't know. He just got here and hasn't told me." I ran my hands through his hair. "You have to tell me."

"I- it just tha- I told my parents.......m-my parents kicked me out."

"They... kicked you out because your gay?" Tony asked. He nodded, his face still buried in the bed. "Pendejos."

"Hey, you can stay here. We have an extra room, if you want to."

"That would be good." He sniffled.

I took him to the room down the hallway. Got him in bed and turned off the lights. "Goodnight. We'll see you in the morning." I smiled and closed the door, placing a sticky note on it briefly explaining Jeff is spending the night and to leave him be.

By the time I got back to my room Tony was in a tank top waiting for me to lay down next to him.

He wrapped his arms around me. "We need to fix this."

"There's nothing to fix, Tony. His parents made up their minds. If they truly loved him he wouldn't be here. He can't go back." I was facing away from him. This was what I was afraid of with my parents. And it's even worse seeing it happen to another person. "He needs someone. Like I needed you Tony."

"Then let's help him then."

Sorry for the short chapter. But I'll be gone for the next couple of days starting Wednesday. So I'm trying to give y'all something at least. I hope you like it even though it isn't much.
                                       ~Jonathan.