Creative Writing: Blood Brothers

Davy, a 13 year old child, adopted son to a same sex couple, was asked to invite his parents to his class, to speak about their professions for career day. At first Davy was reluctant. He feared his classmates would make fun of him and his parents for who they were. He didn’t want to have his parents made fun of by the students. To his dismay, both his parents, eagerly agreed to come speak to his class on career day. “These are my parents, Rey and Allan.” Davy said, introducing his parents to the entire class on career day. A silence fell over the classroom. Davy was sure that not even the flies buzzed. The students looked at Davy’s parents speechless and shocked. Finally, the silence was broken when Raymond, the class joker and bully commented, …show more content…

But he didn’t take the bait, instead, he said, “Papa Rey is treating us to one of his tasty home cooked meals.” Katy hadn’t expected that reply, so it took her a moment to react. Blinking slowly, she asked, “Your dad cooks too?” Davy nodded enthusiastically. “He’s a pretty good chef, tonight he’s making his chicken stir-fry.” Katy was amazed, it seemed there was more to Davy’s parents than their particular high paying careers, or the fact they were gay. Her mouth watered on the mention of stir-fry, it had been forever since she ate something that tasty. “Davy, let’s go!” Allan waved at him from the cash register. Waving back to Allan, Davy smiled at Katy, saying, “See ya!” Katy nodded and watched him go and interact with his parents. They looked like a typical family composed of a mother, father and kids. There was no mistaking the strong bond between Davy and his parents and the love they had for each other. In fact, it was not different than what she was used to seeing with other families, or even her own. Watching them so happy made Katy feel nostalgic. They reminded her of the way her family used to be, before her mom succumbed to …show more content…

Davy laughed and joined in the banter, loving to have a good time with his parents, even when they were playfully embarrassing him. “What do we have here?” Raymond taunted the very next day. “If it isn’t momless gay boy.” Laughed Hunter. “Up for another dumpster dunk?” Raymond snickered, getting too close for comfort. Davy stepped back, but before he could say anything, Katy stepped between them. Holding her arms out, she said, “Haven’t you bullied him enough times already?” Raymond and hunter laughed. “Come on Katy, you going soft on us?” Raymond asked, pushing her with his elbow. “It doesn’t feel right.” Katy protested. “No one is making you, so step away and let us handle this woos.” Hunter grumbled, picking Katy up and effortlessly putting her aside. “Davy, run.” She mouthed and Davy took her advice. He ran down the hall, making heads turn and look with wonder as he passed by. “You can run, but you can’t hide!” laughed Raymond and Hunter, letting him run away like a frightened mouse. Davy thought he’d escaped them, until, he went biking at the neighborhood park. There, he came across Raymond and Hunter, who seemed to have been waiting for