Taking a deep breath and knocking on the door, hoping that Sonny would be alone so he could finally tell him that he is out and proud, ready to tell the world of his somewhat new identity and personality.
At the same time he was terrified of how Sonny may react. Will wasn't exactly sure why he felt this way, but all he knew is that he wanted to tell him, to feel proud and have further weight lifted off his shoulder.
A couple of knocks later he heard Sonny's voice "Sorry we are closed"
He smiled at the thought that Sonny was thinking he was another customer who was desperate for their coffee fix no matter if the café was closed.
"Well, I guess I should come back another day then" Will replied.
"No, no, Not at all. How are you man? Haven't seen you for a couple of days, or is it weeks now? I hope your not planning on cashing that membership voucher right now, because I am beat. It's been such a busy, but good day" Sonny stated, putting the final amount of money away he had just counted whilst trying to write down the amount before he forgot.
Will smiled as he looked at Sonny, watching him for a small second and thinking about how much he wanted to just embrace him in his arms.
Finally coming out of this very quick thought, Will replied, "I am ok actually. Been busy with the kids, taking them to and from school. Then trying to help Grandma Marlena whilst coming out to her finally and just trying to get up to date with my studies. That's all really. Is there anyway I can help you right now though because you look exhausted?"
Sonny, somewhat taken back by what Will had just said about coming out to his grandmother certainly grabbed his attention, making him stop what he was doing and look at Will surprised and perplexed.
Will just standing there looking at Sonny, knowing he had just dropped somewhat a bombshell, catching Sonny by surprise.
"Wait, wait, wait just a second. Go back to your last thing you just said about you and your grandma Marlena? What did you do?" Sonny asked trying to ensure his ears did not deceive what he thought he heard.
"You mean by helping her out. Just been doing odd things here and there until John comes back, plus playing words with friends via our phones, so just" and before Will could say anymore, Sonny interrupted him.
"No, no, no. The other thing, did I hear you right? You came out to your grandmother?"
Will looked at Sonny as he smiled and somewhat blushed, turning his cheeks slightly red.
"Yeah, I came out to Grandma Marlena and she is happy and very supportive of me. It feels great to finally come out and be who I really am deep down. If you know what I mean" Will said as he sat down on one of the bar stools, opposite Sonny.
"Yeah I sure do and congrats man. I mean I am so glad you finally have been able to get the courage to tell someone so dear and close to you who you really are and it only starts to get easier from here, but congrats nonetheless. I think you deserve a complimentary skinny caramel latte on the house," Sonny said as he turned around and started to get their beverages ready.
"You certainly know what my weakness is. So you didn't answer my last question. Is there anything I can do to help you out to get things in order?" Will asked watching Sonny move around the counter, getting the various ingredients and machines together.
"Oh sorry man. Well, ah you can maybe get those mugs and trays from those tables and give them a quick wipe down if that's ok?" Sonny said moving around the counter in lightening speed
"Consider it done" Will said as he got up and grabbed the cloth and spray and wipe, as he walked over to the tables nd began to clear them and wipe them down. Almost making them like as if no one had sat there.
After a few minutes the coffee's where ready. Will and Sonny had sat down at one of the lounge sofas and began talking about various things that had happened during the day, mainly on how busy it had been in the café.
Sonny took a sip of his latte as he placed the mug down on the coffee table in front of them and turned to Will and asked, "So what is your next move then Mister? Do you have any plans to tell your mother or father?"
Will looked at Sonny as he quickly sipped his latte and replied "Hell no to tell my mother. She is such a selfish cow. My mother is never going to know about this. However, my father on the other hand, yeah I was actually thinking of telling him tomorrow. Being able to maybe sit down for lunch and come out to him that way".
"Can I ask why you don't want to tell your mom about you being gay? Is it because you are worried about how she would react or is it more to do with what happened with her and Rafe?" Sonny asked, wanting to learn more about why Will didn't want to tell his own mother this personal news.
"Because she is a selfish cow. In some ways it is more about how she would make this into her a problem of her own and then go around blaming me for her troubles. Hell would have to freeze over before I would even dream about telling her" Will stated.
Sonny was somewhat astonished and shocked as to why Will would want to keep something like this from his mother regardless of what or how she would react. He decided it was time to change his friends mind.
"Look, tell me to shut up here, but I think you should change your mind and have a chat with your mom. I am sure Marlena would come with you to tell your mother and she would be able to defuse any problems that may arise with your mum man"
Sonny then placing his hand on Will's shoulder, he continued,
"Look, this is something big that your mom has a right to know and yes you also have the right to tell her or not. But the right thing to do is to just tell her, because if she hears it from another source or worse yet, someone in your family rather than you, she would be crushed and hurt. Whatever has happened and I know it is big for this to be happening right now between you two has to be sorted once and for all so you both can move on and gain the trust back and finally have your mom by your side, which every kid should have"
Will looked at Sonny and knew he was right, as much as he wanted him not to be. He just didn't know how he would go about this.
"Yeah ok, I will think about then, but no promises ok?" Will stated as he downed the last of his caramel latte with Sonny doing the same.
"Good, now come on man, I think you deserve this as well" Sonny said as he got up and moved towards Will who was also now standing up straight, as the both walked into each others arms for a warm, friendly embrace. Both of them taking the opportunity to take int the scent of each other, sending their feelings and emotions into a wild roller coaster and lighting the flame that was yet to grow much brighter.
"Well I guess I had better be off then. Have a few textbooks to read before tomorrows class" Will said as he slowly walked away from Sonny's warm arms.
"Yeah, I should probably finish up here and head off to mom and dad's before they worry where I am" Sonny replied smiling at Will as they both said their goodbye's.
Will now at the door, turned around to look at Sonny one last time, knowing that he definitely had feeling for Sonny and that the butterflies in his stomach where fluttering around. What we wouldn't give to kiss him and hold him once more.
"See you, my knight in shining armor" Will whispered to himself as he opened the door slowly, keeping his eyes on Sonny until he was out of the café and closed the door.