𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤

𝕤𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪-𝕗𝕠𝕦𝕣

The next weekend was the graduation ceremony. All of the families got cramped together on the bleachers in the gym as we waited for the students to walk across the stage. I looked around to find my friends. All of them were here.

But I didn't get the chance to go over to them, because as soon as I saw where they were, a young boy tapped me on the shoulder. Confused, I looked up at him, his brunette curls falling in front of his face.

Les?

I never saw the youngest Jacobs much, usually just whenever we'd go over to Davey's house. I haven't seen him at all since Davey moved in with us. He seemed worried.

"What's bothering' ya, kid?" I ask, motioning for him to sit down next to me. "Where are your parents?"

"Didn't come." I wasn't surprised. They disowned Davey, and I knew Sarah was gay as well. Why would they come to their graduation? How did Les get here?

"How'd ya get here? Did they drop you off?" Les shook his head, pulling his knees to his chest. "Did they drive you?" Another shake of the head. "Did you get someone to drive you here?"

"Nope."

"So you walked."

"Yeah. I was told not to go, but I didn't want to miss this." He starts fidgeting with the buttons on his shirt. The wall from his house and the school is a long and dangerous one. How did Les get here unhurt?

"I can't blame you for not wanting to miss your siblings' graduation, but that's a dangerous journey."

"I know. That's partially why mama yelled at me." He bites his lip once he finished the sentence.

"Partially?" Les stayed silent. "If you don't wanna talk about it, you don't have to, but-"

"I can like both girls and guys, right?" He blurted out before moving his hand to chew on his fingernails.

"Of course, why?" I begun to worry about what Esther might have told him.

"Mama said-"

"Well, she's wrong." I cut him off.

"I'm scared to go home." The kid admits. "After what she did to Davey..." I turn to Medda, who nods.

"Wanna stay with us for a bit?" Les perks up. "We can transform the guest room into a bedroom, and once Jack and Davey move out you can have that room."

"Really?"

"Of course. I'm sure Sarah will bring you your stuff."

"Thank you!" He smiles for the first time since this conversation began. I wrap an arm around his shoulders as the ceremony starts.

Hundreds of students are lined up, wearing black gowns and caps. I tried to find some of my friends, but I couldn't see where they were.

The principal announced different awards first. Davey won valedictorian, of course. Then, the principal gave a speech about how proud he was and blah blah blah. After that, he announced each student, one by one, and they went up to get their diplomas. My friends and I went wild as someone in our group was announced.

Then, they took us outside. Luckily for us, it wasn't too hot. A few more speeches and performances, and then the students threw their caps in the air. I was carrying Les on my shoulders as we went to go find Jack, Sarah, and Davey. We knew they'd be together. Sarah and Davey seemed shocked, but thankful, that Les was there. He explained the situation and they seemed to understand. I think Davey was happy to be in the same house as his little brother again. Tears were shed by all three of them.

And tears were shed by our family when Jack pulled us into one, huge hug.

"I didn't think I'd live to see this day." Jack admits, wiping his eyes. "But then I moved in with you guys, and I knew that I would make it."

"We're all so, so proud of you Jack." Medda presses a kiss to his forehead. "You better be coming over for game nights once you move out."

Jack chuckles. "I'll try my best."

//yes i made les bi no you can't argue with me it's my book