Alien Boyfriend Abbost (special preview)

“I can always message you,” you say with a breathless excitement. “I mean, if that’s alright?”

Abbost sets Myri down and holds her hand. “That’s fine.” He waves and turns to head back to his car.

You bite back a smile as excitement builds. You’d get to spend time with Abbost on the trip and know him better. If anything, you’d sit together on the bus trip there and back. You then fuss at yourself, realizing you’re daydreaming like some lovesick school girl. Then again, crushes always have had that effect on you.

That evening at home as you’re finishing up details for the school trip, you send Abbost an image of the itinerary as well as your own packing list.

“Do you buy the snacks on your own?” Abbost replies extremely quickly.

“I do, sometimes the the snacks the school provides aren’t very good. I like to make sure the kids get something they like as well as something healthy.” I answer him.

Another message pops up surprisingly fast again. “Tell me what you get and I’ll buy them.”

Your heart hammers as you start to type out a reply but Abbost adds on again.

“Seems only fair. I’m adding myself last minute. Not to mention I know how much Myri can eat.”

“You really don’t have to.”

“You’re the one who doesn’t have to. You get shit on enough at your job.”

You smile to yourself. “Thank you. I’ll send you the list now.” As you’re taking a picture of your shopping list Abbost replies again.

“Myri adores you.”

You grin from ear to ear. “She’s a great student, you should be proud of her.”

“Always am. I know she’s a handful. Her pre-k teacher wasn’t quite as understanding.”

You furrow your brow. Myri was a hyperactive and extremely imaginative girl, but that was most kids too. “What do you mean? Myri is a joy.”

“Some people don’t see it that way. Well, you could say it’s my fault.” Abbosts answer makes you more confused.

“What would it have to do with you? You’re a great father.”

“But some would say I’m not Myri’s.”

His answer breaks your heart. “To Myri you are, that’s all that matters is why she thinks. You’re an excellent parent, if someone has something to say about it you could easily step on them. Myri would enjoy that.”

Abbost reply is slower this time, but he sends a laughing emoji your way. 

“I’ve always been impressed by you,” you send and then you instantly regret it.

“That sounds like flirting, Teach.”

It was and you hated it. You struggle to try and type something. Sometimes parents don’t quite like it when they find out you’re a gay man.

“You know how long it’s been since someone flirted with me? I know some people don’t like it, but it does boost the confidence.”

You sigh with relief. 

“Thanks for letting me know what I can do on the trip. I’ll get the snacks for you. If there is anything else let me know right away.” Abbost’s replies always seem so straight to the point. 

You think a shirtless selfie of him would be just the thing you needed but you know that was extremely inappropriate. “No. For now this is the best thing you could do. Thank you.”

“Thank you,” Abbost replies and that confuses you a little.