The Colors of Love

Chapter 29

Easter was in two days and Alexander had Philip for the holiday. Alex was currently trying to set up an egg dyeing station to color the eggs while Philip was playing Minecraft.

John came home from work with Herc and Laf. "Alex hon I'm home. " He said walking into the kitchen bursting into laughter. Alex had made a mess trying to get this stuff ready for Philip. "Alex go wash up ill fix this. " He said kissing the other on the cheek.

Alex smiled. "Thank you. " He said walking out and greeting the guests who were playing with Philip. He cleaned up and walked back down to find everything ready.

Alex smiled and picked up Philip. "Let's go dye eggs bud. " He said taking the happy boy into the kitchen.

The next few hours we're spent finding creative ways to die eggs, some attempts failing miserably but fun nonetheless.

The next morning before Philip woke up Alex went out and giddy the eggs in the yard. He also set up a display of candy on the table for pip to find.

They woke the boy and he ran down excited. He saw the candy and grabbed it. "PAPA LOOK WHAT THE EASTER BUNNY LEFT! " He said holding up a big chocolate bunny.

Alex chuckled and put an arm around John. "Well go from changed into your Easter clothes and we can find the eggs that the bunny hid. "

Philip nodded and ran upstairs to change his clothes. Alex and John got changed as well as they waited for pip. When everyone was dressed they all went out and hunted eggs.

Alex smiled and watched his son with genuine happiness. His eyes a bright yellow. John smiled and kissed his cheek causing the others eyes to mix pink. "Alex your eyes are so beautiful when they change. It's like watching a sunset. " John said.

Alexander blushed and looked at his lover. "You are so kind to me John. I love you so much. " He said snuggling into the others side.

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Later that day the boys were all gathered around the table eating dinner with their friends. Even Jefferson was there with Madison.

They all sat around the table and ate a nice meal prepared by the three boys. Philip however did not talk at the table. He seemed very uncomfortable. The boys selective mutism was bothering him.

John noticed this and pick Philip up. He took the boy to the other room and knelt down to his level. "Hey Pip are you okay? "

Philip shook his head and hugged John beginning to cry. John hugged him back. "Do you remember that breathing thing I taught you? " He asked to which the boy nodded.

John pulled away. "Okay let's breathe in and out just like I taught you. " The boy did as told and seemed to calm down after a few minutes.

John then looked Philip in the eye. "Pip there is no one in that room who will hurt you. I promise. Me and your daddy will protect you. " He said.

Philip smiled wide and ran back into the room. He ran up to Alex shouting. "Daddy can I have more eggs? "

Alex looked astonished as well as the rest of the table. John walked back in with a sly smile as he took his seat.

Alex smiled at John and grabbed an egg. "Of course you can" He said tearing up.

It was by far the best Holliday the family had ever had.