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I didn't expect too many readers, let alone any reviews. Thank you all SO much.
Here is the next chapter. At the moment I have the time to write, so I can at least keep up the daily upload for a few more days.

Maybe I will even manage to finish this story soon. I really love it though, which makes ending it really hard.
The reason why I started this story was Reiki-Piratical's Forbidden Fruits. I know this story turned into a completely different direction, but it was still what motivated me to write a high-school AU.
The longer I was working on this story, the more I realized how amazingly difficult and intresting it is to write something like that. A story that has a daily structure, where you write about all the small and big troubles the characters go through... It's fantastic to do something like that and I have a though time finding a stop.

The story is build to continue endlessly, which is not was I am aiming for, and which will not happen. It would become boring and could ruin a lot. Nevertheless, this story form gives me the chance to reflect on a life that could be anybody's. It gives me the chance to reflect on topics that are today more important than ever before. Social acceptance, the value of family and friends and so on.

But I guess you all really don't want to hear that, right?
I consider writing something about it on tumbler or LJ... We'll see

Disclaimer: All Oda's

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When the doorbell rang the day after Law's disturbing visit, I hadn't had a minutes sleep yet. Law's look had haunted me all night. Today he was even earlier than yesterday. But he had brought coffee, so I guess that was an improvement at least. Although I could hardly keep my mouth shut, I didn't say anything. He had given me no hint as to why he was so upset, but he would talk in his time. He still came to me, so at least I hadn't done anything to upset him.

Currently we were sitting on the sofa in the living room, turning our cups in our fingers. My hands warm, his freezing cold. He had walked from his place, halfway across the city to my flat. And judged by his eyes and the dark shadows under them, he hadn't slept either. Carefully I placed my hand over his, brushing my thumb over his fingers. He turned his head and looked at me.

"Do your parents know… you know. That you're gay?" I nodded, then I shrugged. I didn't like talking about my parents. Not because I didn't like them, I just didn't like people's reaction to the story. "I have three brothers, two older and one younger; plus a younger half-sister. The oldest is in jail; the second just finished university and earns a fortune already. The younger one is a genius, and I mean a real one. And Anie… She's only four, so she's daddy's little angel. I think they know I'm a little different too, but with being gay I won't cause any major disruption in my family."

It sounded like I told him a lot. The important things though, were what I hadn't said. Like the reason why my oldest brother was in jail. Or where my mother is… But these were stories for another day, and I should be focusing on the boy sitting beside me, looking like he was about to start crying again. "My mother didn't take it too well when I told her that I am gay." Ah, so now we were getting there. "What did she say?" I knew a few of the usual reactions, so I guessed I could deal with what she had come up with.

Sad enough, Law's mother did serve a cliché. When the he finished his story, I smiled relieved; obviously not what he had wanted me to do. I had to grab his hand to prevent him from stomping out of my flat. "Law, listen. This does not sound like she has a real issue with you being gay. It sounds like shock and the stupid reaction coming out of insecurity. She didn't know how to deal with it. I'm pretty sure if you talked it over, you'd find out that she can actually get used to it."

The careful hope in his eyes was heartbreaking. "Look… I don't know for sure, really. I didn't tell my parents yet, so I can only guess and…" He placed his finger on my lips, kissing me moments later. "Thank you" he whispered against my lips and even smiled a little. I wrapped my arm around him and for the next few minutes we forgot the world around us.

Then the doorbell rang and I raised an eyebrow. "Who on earth..?" Then I realized that my family hadn't paid me a visit this Christmas yet. Oh. Well, that looked like a good chance to break the news to them. "Law… That's probably my family." He raised an eyebrow. "My whole family…" The eyebrow rose a little higher. I nodded.

My oldest brother was apparently out of jail for the moment, though maybe only for the vacation days, as he stood in the door, Anie on his arms. "Hi Kiddles..! You look like shit." "Thanks mate." They flooded the flat without giving me another chance to say even the smallest word. Law had retreated to the kitchen, only to be found within minutes by Anie and her mother. Anie squealed in surprise, and the whole clan moved to the kitchen. Poor Law… but he would have to survive that. In return, I'd help him with his mother.

"Kid, dear, who is this handsome young gentleman in your kitchen?" I rolled my eyes and looked at my step-mother. "Kathrine, Pops, oh and the rest of you idiots of course, this is Trafalgar Law. He's…" I stopped. Law smiled tightly and nodded, sighing under his breath. "He's my boyfriend." There were a total of thirteen seconds of silence, then they all started babbling at the same time. Anie followed me when I stepped to Law's side and loudly demanded to be picked up. Carefully the raven haired boy lifted her up and steadied her on his hips. As thanks she yanked at one of the longer strands of his hair. "Annabelle, this is not very nice." I informed her. She struck out her tongue.

It took me almost twenty minutes to calm my nutcase family and settle them all in the living room. The younger kids had to sit on the carpet, but at least for Anie this was just fine. Law had made coffee. God bless this man, I love him for his thoughtfulness. Apparently he was over his initial shock, judged by the fact that he was talking with my older brother about his just finished medicine study. Great, just what I needed… More doctors in the family.

I was just starting to enjoy the morning when Carl, my younger brother turned to Katherine and announced: "You owe me twenty quit. I told you he's gay." I paled. "You freaks had a bet going about my sexuality?" Carl nodded. "Not only that. We also had a pool as to when you'd tell us." He reached out and took another twenty bucks from my father and our oldest brother. I looked at dad skeptically. "I thought at least you would be cleverer as to bet against a genius." Pop's just shrugged. "It was worth a try."

The rest of the morning was almost comfortable and when I guided my family out, I almost felt sad that they were leaving. That was until Kevin turned and informed me about New Year's Eve Dinner and told me that I and Law were expected to show up. I slammed the door in his face and tried to ignore the roaring laughter I could hear through the wood.

Dropping on the sofa I sighed tiredly. It was only lunch time but I hadn't slept the night before and my family was just downright tiring. Law carefully lay down after me, half on me, half beside me. "Your family is amazing." Placing a soft kiss on his hair I murmured. "You like them, right?" He nodded.

The next thing I consciously realized was that it was dark outside and my back hurt like hell. Carefully I shook Law awake. "Get up, love. You need to go home." "Don't want to…" I sighed. Looking at the TV watch I forced myself to sit up. It was almost midnight. We had slept through the entire day. "Let's at least move over to the bedroom. And tomorrow we go and talk to your mum." The raven haired man still didn't move, so I lifted him up in my arms and carried him. Only when I dropped him on the sheets he stirred and opened his eyes. "Sleep, love. We'll worry about the rest of the world tomorrow."

Yes.. fluffy chapter. I just had to. Tomorrow's going to be a bit more serious again.

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