9-Family dinner

Brandon's pov

Right now I'm just so glad I've got him back. I was starting to go insane without him.

I never realized how much I liked his body but I'll admit I missed it a lot.

Obviously, despite doing it with him multiple times last week, I didn't do it with anyone else.

Unfortunately, when he just straight up left crying, I couldn't bother to just call him back... I knew it would be the end of us just like it was supposed to happen in the first place!

I don't know why or how I let my sexual desire get ahold of me. I guess it is what it is...We are fuck buddies or not anymore...

Honestly, I wasn't ready for last week when he suddenly told me I was treating him like a toy. Did I really treat every fling like some toy? I don't know.

I just know that this past week wasn't fun. I went to the bar every day and I just couldn't find anyone interesting. The only one's body I wanted and it was Rett's.

Well unfortunately Brent did notice how it affected me and dared to tell me to contact him again. On the other hand, I was convinced I could move on from him and go back to my usual life.

Well, I realized that yeah, I couldn't.

How in just a matter of 3 weeks the entire lifestyle I've lived comfortably with be changed so suddenly like that because of him?

It makes me mad but I guess I have to live through it.

Luckily after annoying me like that last weekend, Brent decided to help me another way. I never thought he would do that nor did I think I would ever accept that. Yeah, we did it all week. We went at it all week.

It's crazy I let myself do that but I guess it was liberating that I could do it with someone whom I didn't have an attachment to but still understood.

Of course, he doesn't work at the bar all the time as he has a real job on weekdays but he still came to my house.

He let me pretend it was yeah..as embarrassing as it is Garrett under me instead of him.

So in a way, I thanked him earlier for that. Thank goodness he's not in a committed relationship.

Therefore, when I got a text from Rett last night I couldn't help but answer right away. I was sure it was over but I was so glad he wanted to do it again.

Honestly, right now, I'm in a place where I have to make sure he's satisfied enough to make sure he doesn't do that again. I don't want to lose him again.

As much as I hate talking about serious I had no choice but to negotiate with Rett. He wanted a real talk but there was no chance I was gonna give him that when I was in the mood for something else.

In the end, saying we were fuck buddies was what got him to give me what I wanted. So, I was glad it worked to my advantage.

Thus, tonight I'll be seeing him without any worries or so I thought.

I receive a call. I answer when I know it's Garrett.

Garrett: Hey..um do you mind eating at a restaurant tonight?
Brandon: Why? I thought we agreed to just be fuck buddies?
Garrett: I know but...I was hoping we could go there before that...
Brandon: You like eating at restaurants that much?
Garrett: It's not that. It's just...
Brandon: Seriously cut to the chase.
Garrett:  I may or not have been forced to invite you to a family dinner?!

Huh? A family dinner? What? His parents know me huh?

Brandon: What? A family dinner?
Garrett: I'm sorry...I couldn't help but talk about you to my parents...
Brandon: Of course you would. What does it have to do with me?
Garrett: My parents want to meet you.
Brandon: What?! What did you say to your parents?
Garrett: I didn't say much but...they think you're not...good enough for me...that you're not treating...me well.
Brandon: Why do your parents care about that?
Garrett: Because they do...?
Brandon: Look why do they want to see me that bad?
Garrett: My dad wants to see if you're good enough for me himself.
Brandon: Overprotective parents.
Garrett: Don't you have parents of your own?
Brandon: When is that family dinner?
Garrett: Oh...it's..tonight...
Brandon: Tonight? Why didn't you tell me this morning before I left?
Garrett: It was decided after you left!
Brandon: I can't believe this is happening...
Garrett: What is that supposed to mean..?
Brandon: A family dinner really? I've been to one before.
Garrett: I'm sorry! I tried to make them change their minds but they didn't listen to me!
Brandon: So what kind of family dinner is it?
Garrett: Well it's a classic dinner my family does from time to time at my parents' house.
Brandon: You guys do family dinners from time to time?
Garrett: Yeah you don't? Family is important.
Brandon: Oh...
Garrett: We won't be a lot! My parents will be there and my sister with her husband.
Brandon: That's all?
Garrett: Yes! It's really just a normal family dinner.
Brandon: I don't know about it...Do you really want me to come?
Garrett: Yes...
Brandon: Seriously what do your parents know if they're inviting me like that?
Garrett: They don't think we are dating if...that is what you are worried about.
Brandon: Why would they want to see me if we aren't dating? Don't parents only want to meet boyfriends and girlfriends? Not the other way around?
Garrett: You're not forced to go you know...
Brandon: Fine, I'll go ok?
Garrett: Really...?
Brandon: Yes if it makes you happy.
Garrett: Oh, thank you! I was sure you wouldn't say yes...
Brandon: Yeah...
Garrett: Dress up well. I'll pick you up since you don't know the address.
Brandon: Ok when?
Garrett: In 30 minutes? It's almost dinner time.
Brandon: Ok

I hung up.

Omg, what did I just agree to?! I'm going to meet Garrett's family...

This is definitely not something I like nor something I thought I was getting myself into.

Just agreeing to be fuck buddies was difficult. Now I have to meet the family the next day? This is not something fuck buddies do...Why is Garrett talking about me to his family? I thought we agreed to just be fuck buddies.

Seriously it's weird that his parents want to see me when we are just fuck buddies? Wait...I hope he's not thinking, me and him...Oh, gosh no! He better not be thinking we'll be more than that!

In any circumstances, I would've said no to such a request but it was Garrett...We are already in a position where it's already rocky between us. I can tell that it could break at any moment. So, I had no choice but to agree despite being against such dinners.

I just hope this is only gonna be a one-time thing. It's already a big deal as it is so I don't want it to happen again.

It's going to be so awkward...Meeting someone's else parents. What kind of family will I have to deal with? Ugh, seriously why am I doing this?

I've never met a partner's family before...or at least not that way...

I just know they'll ask me questions as this is exactly why they're inviting me I know it. I mean what else would family members do when they meet the supposed partner of one of the family members? Yeah, pretty much nothing else.

Sh*t...I guess I have to impress them huh? Or else they'll want their son to cuts ties with me and that's not what I want.

Oh gosh, I hope tonight goes well...

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I decided to dress quite nicely actually despite not knowing what kind of style they like and wear. I styled my hair with a bit of gel. I didn't opt for a suit as it would be too fancy.

Instead, I opted for a dress shirt and some nice pants without holes. Yeah, most of the time I wear jeans with holes. That's my style but I can't wear that there. Who knows what kind of parents they are? They seem like they are strict to want to see me because they think I don't...Yeah, not thinking about that.

Anyways, we just arrived and now we are about to get in. Then after a few seconds, we finally get inside.

"I'm here!" He shouts.

Instantly everyone comes to where we are and look at me. Of course, they are busy staring at me.

"Sweetie why are you wet?! You're gonna get sick in the rain!" His mom straight-up runs to him...

Ugh, speaking of that, it was raining outside and we decided to run together like fools.

Then, I notice the others. One of them is a man in his fifties, I suppose his dad. Then I notice a woman similar looking to Garrett. Probably his sister and then her husband of his...Why is he glaring at me and familiar too? Eh, I probably fucked him before.

"So that's the guy you've got for yourself Rett?" That guy says.

"Yeah, that's Brandon! The guy you wanted to meet!" Garrett exclaims.

Immediately, it's awkward between all of us. Then, I choose to introduce myself to break the silence.

"I'm Brandon Clark, Garrett's..."

"Love interest!" Garrett says all of a sudden. What?

"Really? Wow, you're really handsome!" His sister I assume says loudly. His husband only glares at me. What does he have against me?

"You're quite the fellow kid." Garrett's dad says. He comes closer too.

"Thank you, sir."

"Call me David."

"Ok"

His mom comes closer and inspects me it seems like.

"Hm, you're quite the looker Brandon. Exactly as Garrett described! I'm glad that he has you!"
She says excitedly. Huh? All tension comes back.

"Honey, how about you go back in the kitchen and we all go to the dining table?"

"Good idea. You all go to the dining table!"

And that's what we do. We all sit down and immediately I feel tension.

"Brandon is that your name?" David says.

"Yes?"

"Tell me how did you get Garrett to like you?" Instantly, Garrett blushes madly and I just get cut off guard.

"Oh, I guess he likes my looks? My personality? I can't really know...Ask him." Garrett blushes at getting the attention spread onto him.

"Hm ok...so how did you two meet?" Should I tell them the truth?

"At a gay bar."

"Interesting. He did tell me that before." Oh, thank god...

"Brandon! Does this mean you're gay too?" That sister of his asks.

"Well, I prefer boys but I'm actually bisexual."

"That's cool. Love the diversity." Diversity?

Suddenly, I felt like her husband of his glares at me even more then he decided to ask a question himself.

"So are you here to break Garrett's heart?" I stay at him shocked. How dare he ask such a question?

"Jonathan...don't say that..."

"What? He seems like the type to. You two aren't even dating right?" Garrett goes wide-eyed and I fear he'll start crying. I want to intervene but his dad does instead.

"That's enough Jonathan. We are here to get to know him. It's for Garrett's happiness alright?" Garrett's happiness?

"Fine..."

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After a series of a few questions, I finally learn that his sister is called Amanda but he calls her Manda. His mom is called Lucia. They haven't dared ask me too many personal questions probably waiting for dinner to start.

So now we are all currently eating dinner.

"So Brandon, what do your parents do for a living?" His mom asks.

Oh gosh...they didn't ask that question...I hate that question...F**k I have no choice but to answer honestly.

"My dad died a few years ago because he got shot and my mom is in jail."

Instantly, the atmosphere tenses up. Garrett looks at me shocked but I just shrug.

"Poor boy! You don't have any parents there for you? What about siblings?"

"I don't have any."

"Well, we didn't expect that tonight..." His sister Amanda awkwardly chuckles.

"Then, what about your job? What do you work as?"

"I work as a cashier."

"Just a simple cashier?" Garrett's mom slips that.

"Yeah, I work every day of the week."

"Wow...damn kiddo. You must not make a ton
of money from that."

"Yeah, I don't but enough to do my things."

"So you studied what in school?"

"Ah, I didn't go to University." Immediately, I can tell Garrett's mom doesn't like that neither does Garrett...

"Ok, so you basically dropped out of school?" That guy Jonathan says.

"Well, I did graduate high school I just didn't go to University." I clarify as I stare that guy down.

"Money issues?"

"Well, not really."

"Drugs I suppose?" That guy says. Garrett's mom's eyes scream anger to hear that.

"I did try some but no that's not why," I say honestly.

"Ok anyways. What they all want to know is if you ever plan to get married in the future?"

Oh no... I have to give them my honest opinion. I look at Garrett for confirmation and it's clear he's eager to know. Damn...guess I have to be honest. I can't lie.

"As of now no." Immediately, I can tell it disappoints them.

"Would you be able to consider it eventually?"

"Well, I never really thought about marriage."

"So you're against marriage?" His dad says bluntly.

"No, it's not that."

"He doesn't care about marriage," Jonathan says all of a sudden. He's seriously getting on my nerves.

"What's wrong with you?" I ask kind of annoyed.

"You don't even care to think about what Garrett wants. You're a scumbag that's all you are." What? I can't let him say that like that.

"Scumbag? What about you?"

"Enough boys. We are trying to have a good time." Lucia says.

"Yeah.."

It gets silent and I notice that Garrett is extremely silent. He seems down.

"So do you intend to pursue Garrett soon?"Amanda asks. Garrett is suddenly super interested.

"You mean in a serious relationship?"

"Yes"

"That's not my plan actually...I mean I don't think we are that important to each other for that." Suddenly Garrett stands up.

"I'm going to the bathroom."

"Ok"

He leaves and immediately all eyes are on me.

"Listen, Brandon! I don't know what you intend to do with my brother but I just hope you won't break his heart!"

"Break his heart?"

"Yes, dumbass, can't read the room?"

"Who are you calling dumbass?"

"Seriously you guys let us have a good time." Garrett's mom says.

"Yeah sorry..." Oh, that prick knows how to apologize?

"I apologize."

"Good"

Eventually, Garrett comes back and we continue eating. This time they avoid asking such questions.

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Ugh, finally it's all over...I just want to leave. I can't stand that guy. He gets on my nerves and Garrett's parents ask too many questions.

Man...is this really what a family dinner is supposed to look like?

I notice that his parents are talking to Garrett. Probably telling him I'm not a good choice for him.

Isn't he too old to have his parents meddle in such things?

He finally comes back and we say goodbyes to everyone.

We get out and instantly he asks questions.

"Is what you said in there all true...?"

"Yeah, I don't lie."

"Oh, Brandon I didn't think you had it going so bad for you. I feel so bad."

"Why do you feel so bad? That's my life. I'm used to it."

"Well, that shouldn't be a life you should live by..."

"What do you mean by that?" Instead, he suddenly kisses me.

"I'm glad you came nonetheless."

"Yeah..."

"Did...did Jonathan bother you a lot?"

"Actually yeah."

"I...don't tell my parents but I don't like him all that much."

"Oh really? I was sure you liked your brother-in-law."

"No...he doesn't take care of Manda well and the way he acted tonight..."

"Yeah, I can see he's a jerk."

"Don't say that."

"Just let's keep going. You promised we would do it after." I smirk. His cheeks go red but then he becomes melancholic.

"You really just want to...to...do it?"

"Why not? What else would I want?"

"Nothing...go at it if that's what you want..." He smiles subdued. Why is he making that expression?

"Ok then. I'll go at it. I'll make you scream my name. Is that something you'd like?" Despite his flamed cheeks he still keeps his subdued expression on.

"Yeah," He tries to smile.

Then, we get in the car and the rest of the night is history.