All About Us (Larry Stylinson)

3. Boys' Bonding Day

When Cody woke up the next morning he stretched and looked to his bedside table to see that his clock read 9:15 am. He sat up and cracked his back before swinging his legs over the bed and standing up.

When he walked out of his bedroom he was immediately hit with the smell of pancakes and bacon. Cody smiled to himself as he walked down the stairs and to the kitchen to see his pop standing at the stove.

Harry heard Cody walk into the kitchen and he looked up and smiled at him. Cody looked back at his father and gave him a funny look.

What? Harry asked.

Cody giggled to himself before responding. Nothing.

Okay then...  Well morning buddy. Sleep well?

Yeah. Where is everyone? Cody asked.

Harry passed Cody a plate filled with food and led them the breakfast bar before answering.

I kicked them all out earlier. We're too cool for them anyway. Harry signed with a small smile.

Cody scoffed as he shoved pancakes into his mouth. Sure pop, you can believe that if you want.

Harry pretended to look hurt but couldn't stop the smile that was forming on his face. So do you have anything you want to do today? Harry asked.

Cody nodded but didn't say anything, so Harry poked his side making a small laugh come out and getting his attention.

Well I wanted to ask you and dad something.

Okay, what is it buddy? Harry set his fork down to be able to fully look at his son.

Well the other night I was on my computer and I saw that there was something like a doorbell you can hook up and when someone pushes it a light goes off inside the room. It's for people who are deaf... And I was wondering if I could get it for my room.

Harry nodded and considered it for a second. I'm sure that would be fine... Why the sudden interest? He asked curiously.

I don't know... I'm getting older and you and dad are always just walking into my room because you can't knock.

If you want we can go to the store and see what they have. If they have one you and I can set it up and surprise your dad and siblings when they get home later. That sound good?

Yeah... Thanks pop. Cody signed with a smile before continuing to eat his breakfast.

Harry nodded once as a smile appeared on his face and him and his son ate their breakfast in silence.

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"So we have two types of devices you're looking for... Ah, Here they are." The store clerk said.

Harry looked at the two boxes and Cody stood next to him glancing at one of them and picking it up, reading what it said. He glanced back at Harry and put the box down, tapping his father's arm to get his attention.

Can you ask him what the differences between the two are? Cody signed to his father.

Harry nodded and looked back to the clerk. "What are the differences between these two?" Harry asked pointing at the boxes.

"Well this one is simple. It comes with the button but only one light that goes off inside the room from the button outside the door. Now this other one is a bit more complicated. It has three lights that you can put on different walls. It also comes with a pad that has the numbers 1-9 on it. Now each person you're son is friends with or family members can get assigned a number so when they push their number a certain light comes on in the bedroom, telling your son who it is at the door." The clerk smiled happily at them