"I don't know what the future holds. I don't know how easy or how hard it will be. But I do know this… Kayden, I want you. I want you in my life…fully, without holding back, without pretending. Will you… Will you be my boyfriend?"
Kayden looked at Thaddeus, a soft smile tugging at his lips. He could see the effort in every word, the care in the way Thaddeus had prepared this moment. Even if the speech wasn't perfect, his heart already knew the truth.
"Daddy," Kayden said gently, his voice low and teasing, "next time… you don't need all those long words. You don't need to talk about worries or the future. Just focus on me. Just ask simply… 'Will you be my boyfriend?'"
Thaddeus chuckled nervously. "Oh… okay. So, are you rejecting me now?" He tilted his head, mock-serious. "No answer? Fine, I'll practice and redo it until it's perfect."
Kayden laughed, shaking his head, then reached out to take Thaddeus's hand.
