"I....I don't know what to say" Jonathan says. Corey nodded.

"It's okay. You don't have to like me right away"

Jonathan sighed. The dejected look on Corey's face made him feel bad. The man had invited him to dinner with hopes of eventually getting a date out of it.

"Look Corey....I don't...know how I feel about my sexuality but what I know is, I'm interested in you and if you don't mind....I'd like you to meet my family"

Corey's fork dropped to the floor with a clank. He looks at Jonathan, eyes wide. Did Jonathan really say that?!

"I....of course!"

Jonathan smiled and focused on his food. He chuckles at the thought of Corey meeting his family.

"I have a feeling you're going to fit right in with my family. They're so much fun"

Corey smiled when he heard that.

"I can't wait"

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Skye is woken up by a few pokes on the cheek. When he opened his eyes he saw Sam standing beside the bed. He sits up and turns on the nightstand lamp.

"Sammy? What's wrong honey?"

"I had nightmare" the toddler whispered. Skye then heard the distant rumble of thunder. He picks Sam up and puts the toddler between him and Prince.

Skye lays back down and Sam hugs him tightly.

"It's okay Sammy" he whispers as he gently pats Sam's back. Few minutes pass and Skye felt the toddler's hold on him loosen. He sneakily unwraps Sam's arms off him and lays on his back.

He looks back at Prince and the king was fast asleep. He sighs and slides off the bed, making his way downstairs.

He heard a few chatters of the night shift staff as he entered the kitchen.

"Your Majesty!" They exclaimed before they gave him a curtsey.

"Hey guys. What are you doing?"

"Nothing, we're just here in case an order comes through"

Skye nods and sits down.

"Have the guards eaten?"

"An hour ago yes"

"Alright, can someone get me the state dinner plan book? I think it's in my office"

"I'll bring it" a maid says before rushing off. A glass of water slides on the table and Skye smiles before he takes a sip.

"So how is everything?"

"Excellent your Majesty. We heard that the state dinner is going to be a spectacular event and to wintess it as we work there makes it more special to be serving here"

Skye nodded and took another sip. The maid returns with his book and he smiles.

"Thanks"

He opens it and reads through the pages.

"We have to sort out a menu. I need everyone to make me their best special dish. The one dish you know it's going to taste excellent"

"Yes Majesty"

The smell of food fill the kitchen, Skye rests his head on his hand and he closes his eyes for a moment. By the time the chefs were done cooking, he had fallen asleep.

"Do we wake him?" The chefs asked themselves. One butler gently gave the queen a nudge startling him awake.

"Ah, yes. Let me taste it"

"Maybe His Majesty should rest? We can continue this in the morning"

"I have a dance to practice all day. So let's finish this now" Skye says as he looked at the dishes.

"Rib eye, salmon, flame grilled chicken, romaine salad, coleslaw and roasted Potatoes"

Skye takes a bite of each, jotting down notes on his book. When he was finished, he drank the rest of the water. He tears a page off and hands it to the main chef.

"This will be the menu"

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In the morning, Xavier is awoken by Benedict's groaning in the bathroom. He gets up, rushes the door only to find it locked.

"Bunny? Open the door"

"One moment" Benedict's muffled voice speaks up.

Xavier hears the sink tap go off and the door opens. He frowns at Benedict.

"Are you okay?"

"Babe it's morning sickness. I feel like throwing my insides away"

He sighs and helps Benedict to the living room.

"You should rest today. You have a fever. I'll go to the pharmacy and get you some medication. You stay here, eat up and stay hydrated"

Benedict patted Xavier on the cheek.

"You spoil me daddy"

"You deserve only the best bunny."

Benedict sits down and sighs, rubbing his tummy. It was still flat but he knew their babies were in there.

"So about the house" Xavier said

"I think we need a bigger one since we're having triplets. "

Xavier nodded. It was a fair point.

"We should look into a more secure neighbourhood since we have Cj stalking us now."

"I hate Cj. He's ruining my pregnancy time. This is supposed to be the happiest days for us"

Xavier patted Benedict on the head. He feels like this was all his fault. He didn't see Cj's red flags as he considered the man a friend and now their lives were turned upside down.

He sighs in dismay.

"Let me handle the cj situation. You should go to your mother's house for the time being"

Benedict looked up at Xavier.

"What are you planning to do?"

"I'm going to fix this"

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Skye looked at his reflection in the mirror as he placed a tiara on his head. The diamonds and the silver body of the head piece made it heavy.

The door opened and Sam rushed in, followed by Prince.

"Dada! So pretty!"

"Thank you Sammy. Why aren't you at school?" He asks and looks over at Prince.

"There were paparazzi waiting there. We will not have Sam's pictures roaming the Internet when he's in class being a kid"

"Sam why don't you go find Grandma Star. she has a biscuit for you"

"Yay!"

Once Sam ran off, Skye sighed and stood up.

"I just don't get it. Why are they after our son when they have us?"

Prince closes the door.

"For money. You should understand that these people work for this"

"You're the king can't you make a decree of something? We have to protect our son"

Prince was taken aback by Skye's request.

"As king, I cannot command people to satisfy my needs. That will be abuse of power"

Skye turned to face him. The look of panic in his eyes made Prince frown.

"Our son is being hunted by those people. Do you forget the last time a royal was hunted by paparazzi?"

Prince's eyes widened.

"Skye....are you even hearing yourself?"

"All I'm saying is we should protect our son from those vultures"

"Those vultures are the people WE rule Skye! And as king I cannot allow you to say that."

Skye took a step back. He scoffs.

"You are a father first Prince! Stop thinking as a King and put put your father hat on! Your son,  the future king is in danger!"

"You were a danger to him two years ago! Why are you worried now!"

Skye's taira slipped off his head and  fell to the wooden flood. They both looked at it and they lock eyes. Tears flowed down Skye's face and Prince knew he had messed up.

"Skye..."

"No....just....leave"