The 'talk' part 2

"As I was saying, you're at a tender age and might meet bad guys-"

"-But Charlie's not a bad guy, dad!"

Looking him straight in the eyes, Robert said seriously, "Will, always remember this. All men are trash. He might be nice now, but you never know when he will change."

Willow cried some more. Even he had to admit his acting had improved a lot since he came here. He could even cry at will. (Will can cry at will XD okay I know that was a horrible joke.)

For additional effect, he even made his voice crack before pleading. "P-please, dad. Please don't make Charlie leave."

Robert sighed at his stubbornness. He tried to persuade Willow for some time, but he just wept at each one of his advices. Admitting defeat, he conceded, "Let's do it this way, Will. Bring him home to meet us and then, we'll decide. If we think he's a good guy, you can continue to be with him."

Willow's eyes brightened. "Really, dad?"

Robert could only nod. Happy with the outcome, Willow beamed and threw his arms around the older man. "Thank you so, so much dad!"

He waved them goodnight and was about to walk away. Alex, who was still skulking, remembered one thing was left. Eager to score some points, he pointed out, "You left the consent thing, darling."

Robert was confused for a moment when a look of realization came on his face. "Oh, that! I almost forgot about it!"

Grabbing Willow's shoulders, he made him sit down again and said, "Willow, even the most gentlemanly guy might show you an unexpected side sometimes. Absolutely remember this- You're free to say no. If you don't want to kiss, you can decline. If a guy gets mad at that, that means he doesn't truly like you. If he forces you, step on his foot-"

"-Or you can kick him in the balls. Shit hurts like hell."

Robert didn't seem to mind Alex's innervation for the first time that evening. Nodding, he agreed, "Yes, you can do that too. You must never, ever do something if you're even a little bit hesitant. And if some guy tries to force you, get away from him first. Even shout for help if needed, okay? It's nothing to be afraid of. Sexual harassment is sexual harassment even if the victim isn't a woman. Non consent, or even dubious consent, is harassment, alright?"

Willow nodded. He didn't have any problem with any of this. As long as they don't make me break up with Charlie, he's okay with everything else. With a reassuring smile, he promised, "I will remember it, dad. Although Charlie is not the type to do something forcefully, I will still be careful."

Robert smiled softly. He fondly ruffled Willow's hair and said, "That's my boy. Now hurry along to sleep, okay? You still have school tomorrow."

Willow grinned back. To be honest, he was feeling really sleepy. He glanced at the clock and couldn't help but yawn. "Alright. Goodnight, dad."

He disappeared in his room leaving only Robert and Alex standing in the living room.

Looking at his closed door, Robert couldn't help but sigh. "Kids really do grow up fast, right? He's already having his first relationship."

"Yeah," Alex agreed.

Robert sighed again, "We really are getting old. Time flies, right? Well, we should sleep too-"

"Let's do it," Alex deadpanned.

"It? What are you talking about- HEY! PUT ME DOWN!"

"Don't wanna."

"Alex Astor! What are you doing- Mmpf-"

Alex kissed Robert mid-sentence, blocking the rest of his words. Robert's tight grip on his shoulders loosened as he felt his limbs go weak.

(What happened next needs not be described because this is shounen ai.)