One Night Stand

Meeting The Parents

Uploaded: 12/10/2019

Re-uploaded: 2/28/2021

Type gripped Techno's hand tightly, making him wince, staring at the front door of his family's house with apprehension and fear. Techno said nothing, just waited until Type was ready to knock and let his family know he was there. Techno was already planning to come out to his own parents when they got back to Bangkok.

"Type," Techno murmured softly, pressing a gentle sniff kiss to his boyfriend's temple. "They aren't going to eat you."

"You don't know that," Type's voice quivered. He swallowed hard, blinking rapidly as nerves threatened to consume him.

"Your mom already knows about you being bi. She's probably expecting you to bring home a boyfriend before long, anyway."

Type breathed deeply, nodding at Techno's words. "I know. It's just...my dad. I don't know how he'll take it."

"Who knows?" Techno smiled encouragingly, hugging Type with one arm around the waist. "He might surprise you. Now," he lifted one of Type's hands, resting it against the door. "Let's tell them, hm?" As Type finally knocked, Techno whispered in his ear, "Don't forget, I'll be right there with you."

"That's the only thing that's keeping me from running all the way back to Bangkok," Type mumbled, leaning more into Techno's hold. He grabbed Techno's free hand, entwining their fingers. Might as well be proud of what they were, right?

The door opened, and Type's mom peered out at them. A smile appeared when she noticed the two boy's closeness. "I figured you two would be coming to visit us before long."

Type's shoulders sagged in relief. One down, one to go. "You knew before we did, hm?"

Type's mom smiled mischievously. "A mother has her ways, Type. Come in, you two." She closed the door after they stepped across the threshold, leading them into the living room. "Your dad is manning the bar at the moment. He'll be back soon."

"Mom," Type said, catching her attention. He squeezed Techno's hand to steady himself. "I know you already met my best friend Techno. I'd like you to meet my boyfriend, Techno."

His mom beamed and was about to say something when a voice from behind the boys said, "He's your what?"

Type tensed. "Dad..." He turned, gazing warily at his father who had an unreadable expression. He swallowed down the rising fear. "Techno is my boyfriend, dad."

His dad looked sharply at Techno. Techno straightened slightly, keeping eye contact with the older man. "You love my son?"

Type blinked. Techno nodded, saying, "I do. With everything I have."

"You're willing to put up with his bursts of anger?"

"I do that anyway, sir."

"And if he falls in love with a girl?"

Type's eyes snapped to his father's, sucking in a breath of shock. How could he say something like that to Techno??

Techno's face was pained. "I would let him go. I just want him to be happy."

"Techno," Type murmured pleadingly, grasping his hand more tightly.

Type's dad stared a Techno. Then started laughing. "You two should see your faces! Hilarious."

Type and Techno shared a bewildered, incredulous look. Had they just been played??

Type's mom sighed loudly. "Dear, don't tell me you saw it, too?"