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TW// underage drinking & sh mentions

Raven's POV

Minutes passed and I hadn't received a call nor a text from my mom. I was afraid that she was so mad at me for being gay that she wasn't even gonna congratulate me on my win.

"Do you...think she's mad?" I asked, breaking the silence that enveloped Faro and I. "Her and my dad both?" Faro sighed. "It's possible, but, she's a fantastic mum. Even if she doesn't support you, I'm sure she'd be calling to congratulate you. I mean, winning gold your first time competing in the finals? That's unheard of, Ray. You have talent. A talent many people don't have." He said. "I'm sure she'll call soon."

I could feel tears pricking at my eyes, but I was looking down, so Faro didn't see them.

Suddenly my phone rang.

I snatched it up, seeing my mom FaceTiming me.

"Here goes nothing." I sighed.

"Hello?" I answered.

I heard squealing and cheering and clapping.

"We're so proud of you, sweetie!" My mom squealed. A smile crept onto my lips. "You got gold! Oh my god!" Sashi screamed, snatching the phone out of my moms hand. I laughed. "I knew you two were dating! I knew it! The chemistry is there!" He said. I felt my face heat up, smiling.

"Give me my phone, Sashi!" My mom laughed, peeling the phone out of Sashi's hands.

"Sweetheart, I'm so happy for you." She said. "Your father and I both. A boyfriend? I never knew that you're gay! That's amazing!" "You're- You're ok with it?" I asked. "Of course we are!" My dad chimed in.

"And were sorry it took so long to call! We were just so happy that we were squealing and stuff and it took a minute." He said. "That's ok, dad." I smiled.

"Hun," My mom said. I recognized that voice. It was her 'I'm worried for you' voice. "Hun, I'm so sorry that I never noticed what you were going through. I'm sorry I never helped." She said. "It's alright, I'm ok now. Thank my boyfriend for that." I smiled, turning the camera to Faro who lightly aged, smiling.

"I do, I really do. Thank you for helping him, Faro." My mom said. "My pleasure, ma'am." Faro replied.

"Ok, now you two go celebrate! I don't care what you do! Drink for all I care! Go have fun on your win!" My dad yelled. "Drink?!" Mom gasped, smacking my dads arm. "He's sixteen!" Dad shrugged.

After a little bit, we hung up.

"You know," Faro said, wrapping his arms around my waist, "There is always an after party at the end of the day after finals. Wanna go there to celebrate?" He asked. "I mean, sure!" I said. "And, they have drinks~!" He cooed. "But-" "But we're too young? Who cares? Let's have fun! I'm sure the other skaters won't tell anyone if we drink!"

"They won't?" I asked. "No! Once you've come this far, everyone is like a big family. A skating family. Family doesn't tell on family. What happens at the after party, stays at the after party." Faro said.

I shrugged.

"Alright, then." I said.

"Hey, lovebirds! You two gonna be at the party?" The third place winner asked, walking into the room we're in. Yuzuru Hanyu, was his name?

"Yeah, we'll be there." Faro said. "Great, starts at seven like always!" He said, speeding off.

"He seems nice." I said. "Yeah, he is." Faro replied.

"It's only five o'clock so we've got a couple hours before the party. Wanna grab a bite to eat?" Faro asked. "Sure!" I said.

We were about to leave when someone yelled from behind us.

"Wait!" They yelled. I turned around, spotting the man who announced the winners. "I can't believe I forgot to give your your prize!" He said. He handed me a rectangular peace of paper. A check? "I was supposed to give it to you when I announced that you were the winner but they didn't have it ready yet. Somehow, because we've been getting ready for this for months."

I looked at the check. I gasped when I read how much it was. Ten-thousand dolllars.

"No- No way. Is this correct?" I asked. He nodded. I covered my mouth as I felt tears in my eyes. "Oh my god, this is gonna help my family so much! Look, Faro!" I held the check up for him. He smiled.

"I'm glad you actually got this. I was thinking they stopped giving money or something." He exhaled. "And I didn't say anything because I didn't want you to feel bad or anything."

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I said to the man. "Don't thank me, thank the corporation. That not my money. I'll relay your message to them though." He said.

After a little longer, he left, as did Faro and I, and got into Faro's car that he rented.

"Ten-thousand...is this real?" I asked, still in shock. Faro giggled. "Yes, it's real. Calm down." He said. "Calm down?! Faro, I haven't seen ten-thousand dollars in my life combined! You want me to calm down?" He laughed under his breath.

"How- How do I give this to my parents? Just like 'hey, here's ten-thousand dollars that I won'?" I asked. "You're gonna give it away?" Faro questioned. "I mean, that's the whole reason I've ever even wanted to do this. To help my family." I said.

I saw Faro smile in the mirror. He reached over, patting my thigh, his other hand on the wheel.

"You're a good person, love." He said. I smiled. "Thanks."

Soon after, we pulled into the first food place we found, and went inside.

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