Accept?

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•Jack's pov•

"Jack, you need to tell mum and dad"
Conor looked worried, concerned.

I had just told Conor that I was gay. He took it well but then he told me to tell our family, something that had scared me for some time.
"Conor, I can't do that! You know how dad would react if I told him, you'd be planning my funeral!" It was true, my dad was a vicious man and hated me since birth. I was always a disappointment in his eyes, it got even worse when Conor got signed and started recording. The amount of times I got told that I was useless and a mistake was unreal.

"It's okay Jack, I'll be by your side the whole time, defending you." Bless Conor, he would always stick up for me no matter what.
"You know what, let's do it. Thank you so much, without you I'd be crying and eating ice cream in front of the tv.
Conor smiled, grabbed his keys and dragged me the car. I was happy with myself for once and I could get used to it.

We were nearly at our childhood home when my phone started ringing.
"I'll get it"
Then Conor stopped the car and turned to look at me.
"So then, when were you gonna tell me about this?" He raised one eyebrow and showed me who called.
Shit. It was Joe with a love heart next to it, I hadn't told Conor that we were together yet.
"Erm, surprise! I'm going out with Joe!"
He smirked and hugged me (as best as he could since we were still in the car).
"I'm happy for you, now let's go tell our parents about you're life. You can ring Joe now if you want." And we kept on driving round familiar streets from my past. Going past my primary school, my old friend's house and the famous park we all used to hang out at. I stuck my head out the window, taking in all these sights.
Then my phone rang again, this time I answered it.
Jm- hey babe
Js- Hey, you at yours? I'm bored and wanna snuggle
Jm- I'm sorry, I'm in Brighton just coming out to my parents.
Js- Jesus Christ Jack! That's one of your biggest fears! Are you gonna be ok?
Jm- yeah don't remind me, I'm gonna be fine though. Conor's here as well.
Js- well that's good, tell him that I'm thankful that he's looking after you. Anyway, good luck! Love you so much babe!
Jm- love you too and thanks, I'll need it...
Js- bye babe!
Jm- bye...

"And we're here! Also you guys are so cute, I ship you so much ahhhh"
I rolled my eyes and stepped out the car. Conor knocked on the door and hugged me.
"It'll be ok, I'll protect you baby bro."

The door opened and there stood mum with a huge smile on her face.
"Oh my sweet boys! Come in! Come in! Your dad's not in yet but he will be soon." She hugged us and welcomed us in.
As we walked to the living room, I looked at the pictures on the wall. One side had pictures of Conor and his music career, clippings from magazines and his album was framed and hung at the end of the corridor. It wouldn't surprise me that they had all this for Conor, he was always the star.
"Psst, look on the other wall!" Conor whispered and turned me around.

There hung on the wall was my YouTube career, from my first video to my latest tv appearance. My mum really did love me. God bless her.
"So, do you like it?" My mum stood shyly in the doorway.
"Like it? I love it! I had no idea you loved me so much! Thank you!" I hugged my mum and we all sat down in the living room.

Then we headed the door slam open, dad was back. I shuffled closer to Conor, shaking with fear.
"It's okay Jack, I won't let him hurt you."

Footsteps stomped into the room. My breathing quickened as I clutched Conor's arm.
"What the fuck is he doing here?" His pig fingers pointed straight at me. Conor suddenly stood up in front of me.
"Stop scaring him! He's nervous as it is without you! He's got something to say that you may not like but it's his life and you ain't got nothing to do with it!" He stepped out the way to revival a terrified blonde haired boy - me.

"Erm, I don't know how to say this but... I kinda like guys? And I'm also going out with Joe sugg... I'm sorry." I sunk into the sofa waiting for at least a slap or a punch. Nothing came. I looked up to see my dad stood in shock with a mix of disgust.
"Get out you gay twat. You're not my son." He was weirdly calm as I walked out with my mum and Conor following closely behind.

"It's ok Jack, we accept you. Just come to one of us if you need any help. I love you so much my little baby boy. Tell Joe that he's lucky to have you and that I want to meet him one day. You're father will come round to the idea soon." My mum started crying as she hugged me.
"Of course I'll let you meet him soon, I love you too mum. Thank you for everything."
And that was it, I had come out to my parents and got disowned in a day! Yay...

"Well that went well?" Conor said as we set off back home.
"I mean if you count getting kicked out your family as well then yeah I guess so." I sighed and checked my phone. Joe has been messaging me a lot so I had to call him.

Jm- hey babe! I'm officially not part of that family!
Js- what the fuck! Jack that's awful!
Jm- don't worry though, my mum wants to meet you some day so that's gotta be good right?
Js- omg that's amazing! I'd love to meet her too! So she accepts you?
Jm- I guess so! Love you babe, can't wait to kiss you when I come back. I need company, I mean Conor's good but you're better. I can't exactly snog my brother can I?
Js- ew! *laugh* can't wait baby, love you! Bye!
Jm- love you too babe, bye!

It felt good to be out there. My brother accepted me, my mum did as well. My boyfriend loved me and I was finally happy.

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