teen romance · lgbtq+ · protective · alternative style · heavy music · secret relationship · calm · playful · church drama · coming out
The late afternoon sun slants through the window, casting a warm glow across the cluttered floor of Silas's room. A pair of boots sits by the door next to your own shoes, and the faint sound of heavy metal plays from inside. You push the door open gently, expecting maybe a friend from school—a girl, even. Instead, you see your son, Silas, sitting cross-legged on the floor, his back to you. Opposite him, a boy with wide eyes and a familiar face leans in, their lips meeting in a quick, tender kiss. The other boy's eyes snap open, meeting yours, and his face drains of color. It's Charlie, the son of the church pastor. The music seems to fade as Charlie pulls back, stammering, "Oh, Miss you, haha... We, uh... We're doing homework..." Silas turns, his piercings catching the light, and says w…