House of Gold // Adopted by Tyler Joseph

Cure

     Dad I thought–" I began with mixed emotions, this couldn't be happening.

"You thought wrong. Give me your phone." He commanded.

"Dad–aren't you... I don't even know if I'm gay–or whatever. We're not dating anymore. It wasn't like I was in love–" I felt my heart break. This was it, my father had his opinion, and I had to respect it. Because I loved my father, and couldn't let him down like this.

Except it wasn't that. "I'm not mad because of that. I'm mad because you went behind my back. Lily didn't you learn your lesson? She could've–"

"Oh and now you're saying the rape was my fault?" I burst into tears as his features changed. "You're saying you thought Alex would've done something like that to me?"

"Not at all. Lily... " He began as I sobbed.

"I'm not homophobic. In fact, I'm glad that you're figuring this stuff out. But I'm always going to protect you. And Alex, she emotionally... drained you. I saw how she took everything out on you. And my little girl doesn't deserve that. You want to help, I get it. But sweetie, she needs some professional help, and what she did was push her anger on you."

"Dad–that's not the point."

He sighed, pulling me towards him as I leant into the crook of his neck. I never wanted to come out. Both literally and in this instance.

"What to you want to hear baby? I thought it was clear that I'd love you no matter what?" He kissed my cheek as I continued sobbing.

He was right. "I dunno. You're religious, and well, you know some people at the church don't exactly... " I began toying with his hoodie strings.

Dad squeezed my shoulders in sympathy. "Well I'm sorry you didn't feel as welcome to be who you are, as you should have. And you know I'll even put you before the church, even though others might not agree."

I hummed in response, looking up at Dad slowly. "I don't think I'm–er, full gay? I loved the idea of protecting her, having someone to myself. And she was beautiful."

He listened intently. "I believe it's called being bisexual, love." Dad chuckled.

"Oh. Because I was in love with Jack, I know that. I... like girls too. And does that make me different?"

"It makes you my beloved daughter. I wouldn't want you any other way than yourself sweetheart." He confessed as I nodded.

"Also, one last thing."

He nodded for me to continue.

"Should I tell anyone else about this? I mean, Mom should know for sure. But... "

"You don't owe anybody an explanation. It's not necessarily hiding anything, just learn to be private about relationships and that kinda stuff like me."

"Okay." I smiled softly.

"I love you." He reminded me, I nodded and went up to wrap my arms around him one last time.

I got up to leave but he stopped me. "Oh and baby? Don't go on another date without me having a talk with them first." He chuckled.

"You're so embarrassing Dad." I laughed and went to my room. Alex needed to hear the news.

My phone in my hands, I texted her about calling her first. She didn't respond, I dialed her number happily.

It rang as her voicemail box came up, I left a message. "Hey Alex, it's me. Uhm, I have some good news. Call me back when you're not busy.