This is Random Crack because and no other good reason exists

[element_wizard]

The spatula waved in the air as Alec sang the Beatles to the empty apartment. He was making a stir fry for dinner, under the assumption that Andrew would be back from work in time for dinner. If not he'd just save the rest for lunch the next day or snack later.

It didn't matter in the long run.

He just was cooking, having a good time, and singing about being a paperback writer while dancing horribly.

The day had been good. Quiet. He'd done well on his test in class. Andrew would be hopefully pleased. A little.

He'd even finally saved up enough money - when he got his allowance today - to get that laptop he wanted.

So.

He was happy.

Comments

[rianofski]

"I'd be half-tempted," Andrew said, chuckling, "Though I think eighteen might be a more reasonable prospect."

[element_wizard]

"I wouldn't mind eighteen." Alec's almost eighteen, after all.

[rianofski]

"I don't think I'll be locking you in a box at all."

[element_wizard]

"I'd appreciate that, sir." He bites his lip. "You are going to be doing some parenting, right? Not just me?"

[rianofski]

"Of course I am. I parented you, did I not?"

And for a certain definition of parenting, he had. He'd kept Alec fed, clothed, in school, and generally out of trouble, except in the minor ways. His lack of emotion could be a problem at times, but he thought he did a good job on the necessities, if not the affection.

[element_wizard]

"Yeah... but how much am I going to have to watch him?"

He did. But still.

[rianofski]

He sighed. "He'll be in school. You'll be in school. I don't think you're going to become his permanent caretaker, but it can't hurt for you to keep an eye on him occasionally when you're both at home."

[element_wizard]

These things are IMPORTANT for fifteen year old boys. "What am I supposed to say about you if he asks?"

[rianofski]

"In general, or if I'm not at home? If I'm not at home and he wants me, tell him I'm working. If you want to talk about my character, try not to malign me as much as possible."

[element_wizard]

"I wouldn't say anything bad about you!" He sounds surprised at the thought.

[rianofski]

"I'm simply covering my bases. I'm sure he has plenty of questions. If he asks you anything uncomfortable, direct him to me. I don't need him further confused."

[element_wizard]

"All right." He tilts his head briefly as the doorbell goes off. "Pizza's here."

Alec holds out his hand for money.

[rianofski]

Andrew pulls out the money and hands it to Alec. "I'll be there in a few minutes. I just want to finish up this paperwork."

A few minutes usually translates to around fifteen, but at least he's making an effort to have dinner with them.

[element_wizard]

"Yes sir," he says, completely realizing that it'll be a few minutes before Andrew will be at the table. He does try.

As he walks by the living room he yells, "Jack! Pizza's here!"