Fighting for Love

"you're gay"

Wesley and Racheal put the food on the table as Peters dad walked in. something about his face was unsettling, he looked angry yet peaceful at the same time. he walked into the kitchen and his face brightened up when he saw his wife. She noticed him about the same time and her eyes to lit up.

"hey honey,you're just in time for dinner."

"oooo what are we having tonight?"

"your favorite, chicken alfredo."

" so peters having spahetti."

"yes but Wesley thinks that he can change that."

Peters dad looked confused but remembered the person staying with them. he spun around abruptly scaring Wesley and causing him to step back. his face was different it had a smile and just a little spark in his eyes.

"really you think you can change that?"

"well I mean I had to try."

"well I hope you can because that kid is way to picky."

Wesley opened his mouth to say something but quickly realized he couldn't. For a second he forgot that he didn't know about him and Peter. his got wide as he stared at his father. scared, he closed his mouth. Peters dad didn't seem to notice anything and turned back around to his wife.

the kids still had not shown up so Racheal yelled again."

"K-"

Peter and Yvonne came around the corner making it to the table. Peters dad sat at one end of the table and his mother at the end. Peter sat down and then yvonne. There was one chair left next to Peter and thankfully it was close to him. He took a step forward and sat down at the table. dishes were scattered around the table with lit candles in the center. the dancing fire made Wesley smile. it was peaceful, it gave the room a warming glow. His mom pulled out a remote and dimmed the lights. The sun was setting and the fire warmed the room. Wesley looked over at Peter who was grabbing some food. the fire gently lighting up his eyes and face. Wesley made a bigger smile. Sure he couldn't see out of one eye but with the one that isn't swollen Peter looked perfect. This is all he ever wanted, a peaceful evening. whether it was with dinner or just talking Wesley didn't care.

" Peter you should try the chicken alfredo."

"what? Mom you know that I don't like that."

" I know but I think someone else made it so that you would eat it."

Peter looked at the redhead beside him. He really wasn't paying attention so when all heads turned to him he was super embarrased.

"Wesley did you really make this?" Peters dad said looking confused."

"y-yeah."

"well then I think we should all try it."

peters dad filled his plate and then everyone did likewise. When it made it to Peter he filled up his plate and set the bowl down. he looked at everyone, confused and disgusted. his fork slowly went down to the plate.it felt like forever. Wesleys heart began beating fast. the food was now making its way to Peters mouth.

" Peter hurry up you're gonna kill us all." yvonne says making everyone laugh.

Peter took a deep breath and shoved the food into his mouth he chewed immediately being disgusted. though he was disgusted he kept chewing. Wesley felt bad and looked away before hearing a sound which can only explained as being surprised. Eager he looked back to see Peter putting more food in his mouth.

"Wait does this mean.........you like it?"

Peter gave a big smile before swallowing and nodding.

" yeah it is really good. I didn't think that I would ever like it."

Racheal and Wesley looked at each other and silently clapped before going to their own meals. each ate silently as they cleared their plates.

"Wow. Peter it seems that your boyfriend sure knows how to cook." Peters dad says wiping off his mouth.

Everyone looked at him wide eyed. Peters dad continued with his meal until he noticed everyone was staring at him.

"what, did you really think I didn't know?"

"didn't know what?" Peter said fear rising in his voice.

Peters eyes watered up. his dad is unaccepting of gays and Peter was terrified. Wesley looked at the terror in his eyes he himself got scared, scared that he couldn't calm down Peter. Wesley placed his hand under the table on top of Peters other hand. His eyes got even bigger and he looked over at Wesley who gave a little squeeze to say it's okay.

" You really think I didn't know you were gay?"

" what, how did you find out?"

" well you know social media is blowing up right now."

" oh yeah that." Wesley says slinking down.

" Besides I'm not dumb I see how you look at him and how he looks at you."

Wesley looked up concerned and confused. He had no idea that he looked at him any differently.

" What do you mean?"

" seriously? if you haven't noticed I can't tell you."

" Peter sweetie, he is right you don't hide it very well."

" exactly but don't worry......... Am I accepting of gays? well I wasn't until I saw Peter carry in Wesley last night. I saw the pain and anger in his eyes, in that moment I saw what he truely cares about.....Wesley. Peter, I know you don't like doing yard work and working around the farm all day. which is why you don't have to anymore. A kid needs some extra money and something to do so I hired him. All I ask is that you and Wesley build a lasting Relationship."

" ok? I heard you saw what I care about but I am still confused on why you changed your mind."

" Because I can see what is good for you. He is good for you and you are good for him. He made dinner while injured, he cares about you so much and you care about him I can't stand in the way of that. I wasn't accepting of gays till I saw him this morning trying to make his way down the stairsby himself. He was to nice to ask anyone else for help because it might bother them.I used to think all gays were raging and being like hey look at how gay I am but you aren't like that. I can tell you founf each other for a reason so who am I to judge?"

"wow dad, thank you."