Disclaimer: What the hell do you think? Oh well, if you insist. I don't own. Is that okay?

AN: Really not sure where this short piece came from, but as I want to expand my Dark Cloud part of my profile…

"You know your dad is going to hit the roof."

"Nah, I'm sure he'll be fine. It's not like I'm a child or anything," Max replied with a nonchalant wave of his hand. "And he's known I'm gay for years. I told him why Monica made me feel uncomfortable. He was fine about it, even if he did want grandchildren."

"I think he might have a bit more trouble accepting this one. It's a bit more than just coming out and admitting that you're gay," his boyfriend pointed out and Max gave him a hopeful look with his beautiful blue eyes.

"Trust me, it'll be fine," he said, before reaching up and kissing his boyfriend on the lips. "It's not like you're a complete stranger to him after all. He's known you for years and he knows that I've known you for years. You haven't anything to worry about. Now, are you ready?"

"No, but at the same time I can't put this off much longer. Let's do this Max!"

Max put his hand in Cedric's and knocked on the door.