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alex-rusell · 4 months

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Our Perfect Family

Ryan trudged up the steps to his house, tears stinging his eyes. He opened the front door and dropped his backpack on the floor with a thud before collapsing onto the living room couch.

"Rough day?" his mom Lena asked, walking into the room. One look at Ryan's defeated posture and quivering lip told her everything she needed to know.

"Oh sweetie," Lena said sympathetically, sitting down next to him. "What happened?"

Ryan looked down, fidgeting with his hands. "Some kids at school were making fun of me for having two moms," he mumbled.

Lena felt a flare of anger at the bullies who had hurt her son, but she pushed it down, knowing Ryan needed comfort more than revenge right now.

"I'm so sorry. Kids can be really mean sometimes," she said, rubbing Ryan's back. At 14 years old, Ryan was a lanky, shy boy who tended to be reserved around new people. Lena knew he must have been really upset to be crying like this.

"They said it wasn't normal and that I didn't have a real family," Ryan choked out, a sob catching in his throat.

"Oh honey, that's just not true," Lena said firmly. "We are a real family, and we all love each other so much."

Just then, the front door burst open and Kara came bounding in, still dressed in her Supergirl outfit with her cape fluttering behind her.

"Hey guys, sorry I'm late, there was a four-alarm..." Kara stopped short when she saw Ryan crying on the couch. In a split second, she had changed into jeans and a t-shirt and was by his side.

"Ryan, what's wrong?" she asked, blue eyes wide with concern. Lena quickly explained what had happened at school.

"Some stupid kids said we weren't a real family because Ryan has two moms," Lena finished, shaking her head angrily.

Kara's face clouded over. "That's ridiculous," she declared, putting her arm around Ryan's shoulders. "Of course we're a real family. There are all different kinds of families, with all different types of parents, and they're all real."

Ryan looked up at his blonde-haired Mom, sniffling. "Why do I have to be different though? Why can't I just have a normal family like everyone else?"

Kara and Lena exchanged a knowing look. They'd always known this day would come, when Ryan realized that his family structure made him stand out from the other kids.

"Oh Ryan," Kara said gently. "I know it's hard being different. But our family isn't normal - it's special. We have twice as much love as a family with just one mom and dad."

Ryan considered this for a moment. "Yeah, I guess that's true," he admitted.

"You know, when I first landed on Earth, I felt different too," Kara said. "I had these amazing powers that no one else had. And I came from a whole other planet."

Ryan nodded. He always loved hearing stories about his Mom's origins on Krypton.

"At first I hated feeling different and just wanted to fit in," Kara continued. "But eventually I realized my differences are what make me who I am. And over time, I found people who appreciated me for exactly who I am."

She squeezed Ryan's shoulder and smiled at Lena, who was listening intently.

"Some people may see our family as different, but it's our differences that make us special," Kara told him. "Never forget how much your Mama and I love you."

"Your Mom's right," Lena added. "We may not be a typical family, but we're perfect just the way we are. Don't ever let anyone make you feel like we're not real."

Ryan looked back and forth between his two moms, finally managing a small smile. "Yeah, okay," he said.

Kara ruffled his hair affectionately while Lena leaned over to kiss his forehead. No matter what anyone said, this was his family, and he wouldn't trade them for anything.

Over the next few weeks, Ryan tried not to let the bullies' comments about his family get to him. But one day, the taunts went too far.

Ryan was walking down the hallway at school when three bigger boys cornered him.

"Hey, it's the kid with two moms!" one said with a sneer. The others laughed.

Ryan's heart sank. "Just leave me alone," he muttered, trying to push past them.

But the boys blocked his path. "Aww, what's wrong? Missing your mommies?" another taunted.

Ryan felt his face grow hot. "Stop it. That's not funny."

"I bet you don't even have a dad because your moms are too busy kissing each other," the third bully said, making kissing noises.

The whole hallway was laughing now. Tears pricked Ryan's eyes. That was it. He couldn't take it anymore. He shoved the lead bully, hard.

"Shut up!" Ryan yelled.

The bully staggered backwards, then regained his footing and shoved Ryan back, slamming him against the lockers. "Don't touch me, freak!" he spat.

A crowd was gathering now. "Freak, freak!" the bullies taunted as Ryan struggled to get free, tears running down his cheeks. He had never felt so powerless and ashamed.

Just then, a familiar figure pushed through the crowd. "Let him go, now!" Kara ordered, eyes blazing behind her glasses. The boys immediately backed off.

Kara rushed to Ryan's side. "Are you okay sweetie?" she asked gently. Ryan nodded shakily.

Kara turned to face the bullies, who were now looking nervous. "If I ever see or hear about you bothering my son again, you will answer directly to me. And trust me when I say that's not something you want."

The boys muttered apologies and quickly dispersed. Kara crouched down and hugged Ryan as the crowd dissipated around them.

"I'm so sorry I didn't get here faster," she said. "But I'm proud of you for standing up for yourself."

Ryan sighed. "Can we just go home now, Mom?"

"Of course," Kara said, standing and putting an arm around his shoulder. As they walked out of school, Ryan finally allowed himself to feel safe again.

Later that night, after Lena and Kara had been filled in on the day's events, the family curled up on the couch together.

"I'm so glad I have superpowers so I can protect you from bullies, even if I can't be there every minute," Kara said, kissing the top of Ryan's head.

"And I'll always be just a phone call away if you need me to come handle things," Lena added.

"I know," Ryan said. "I really am lucky to have both of you."

"And we're lucky to have you," Lena said.

"Group hug!" Kara declared, pulling her wife and son in tightly. Ryan laughed as he was smushed between his enthusiastic moms.

No matter what anyone said, this right here was his family. They might be different, but they were definitely real.

The day of Ryan's first high school dance came quicker than anyone expected. He had been nervous for weeks about not only attending his first dance, but asking anyone to go with him.

"What if no one wants to go with the boy with two moms?" he fretted to his parents.

"Are you kidding? You're the most charming boy in school!" Kara declared. "Those girls will be lining up to go with you."

Ryan looked skeptical. "Maybe I'll just skip it."

"Oh no, you have to go to your first high school dance!" Lena insisted. "It's a rite of passage. Now go make a sign and ask that girl you've been telling us about so much, what's her name - Sarah?"

"Mom!" Ryan blushed furiously. He did have a crush on a girl named Sarah, but he wasn't sure he was ready to ask her to the dance.

But with his moms' encouragement, Ryan finally worked up the nerve to make Sarah a colorful sign decorated with hearts and flowers asking her to the homecoming dance. When he saw her that day in the hallway, his heart pounded wildly.

When Sarah saw the sign, she broke into a huge smile. "Yes, I'd love to go with you!" she said. Ryan was so relieved.

At home, Kara and Lena were thrilled. "You did it!" Kara cheered, lifting him up in a hug.

"We are so proud of you," Lena beamed.

The night of the dance, Kara helped Ryan get ready, fussing over his hair, while Lena took about a hundred pictures of him and Sarah posing in their formalwear.

"You look so handsome," Lena gushed, snapping away.

"Moommm," Ryan groaned in protest even as he smiled for the camera.

"Alright, alright," Lena laughed. "Go have fun!"

Ryan felt a little self-conscious when he first walked into the dance holding Sarah's hand. He was sure everyone was staring and whispering about the boy with two moms.

But once he and Sarah hit the dance floor, he forgot all about everyone else. They danced song after song, laughing together as they tried out goofy dance moves. For the first time, Ryan felt just like a normal kid.

"Want to get some air?" Sarah asked after a while. Ryan nodded and followed her out to the garden area behind the school. They sat together on a stone bench, looking up at the stars.

"I'm really glad you asked me here tonight," Sarah said, giving him a shy smile. "I've actually had a crush on you for a while."

Ryan was stunned. "You have? But...isn't it weird that I have two moms?"

Sarah laughed. "Why would that be weird? I think it's great. You can tell your moms really love you."

Ryan smiled to himself. For the first time, he was starting to think that maybe his family wasn't so different after all.

At the end of the night, Kara and Lena were waiting excitedly at home to hear all about the dance.

"Did you have fun? Tell us everything!" Kara said eagerly.

As Ryan recounted the night, he realized just how much he really did have to be grateful for. Having two moms made him the luckiest guy in school.

Ryan walked up on stage to receive his high school diploma, glancing out into the audience. There in the front row were his moms, waving excitedly. Lena was dabbing at her eyes with a tissue already. Beside them sat Aunt Alex and Aunt Kelly. His whole family had turned out to support him on this big day.

After the ceremony, Ryan fought his way through the crowd towards his family. As soon as she saw him, Kara engulfed him in a trademark super-hug.

"Congratulations sweetie! I'm so proud of you," she gushed.

"We both are," Lena added, hugging Ryan tightly after Kara finally let go.

"Way to go, kiddo," Alex grinned, ruffling his hair.

Later at his graduation party, Ryan looked around the room in wonder. He really was lucky to have so many amazing people in his life.

But it was the two women smiling proudly in the corner that meant the most to him. When he was younger, he hadn't fully appreciated his moms and the love they gave him unconditionally. Now, about to head off to college, he understood just how much they had done for him over the years. They had encouraged him to be himself, stood up for him against bullies, wiped away tears when he was sad. Through it all, they had been the perfect parents.

Ryan walked over and wrapped an arm around each of them. "Thanks, Mom and Mama. You're the best moms a guy could ask for."

Kara and Lena hugged their son tightly. "We're so lucky to have you," Lena said, choking up again.

"Love you, kiddo," Kara added. "No matter what the future brings, never forget how much your family loves you."

Ryan knew the road ahead would have its challenges. But he was ready, thanks to the perfect family who raised him.

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alex-rusell · 5 months

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Heartstrings

Ryan stared out the rainy car window as buildings passed in boring grey blurs. Mom had picked them up from school early for a "special day." Ryan's excitement vanished quick when she said they were meeting her new friend Emily. Ryan scowled, knowing how this went…

Ever since Dad moved away last year, Mom kept having lady friends over with big smiles, talking to Ryan in sticky sweet voices. They asked dumb things while Ryan just wanted read comics alone. The whole day always felt awkward till the lady finally left. Then Ryan and Mom could have their best times snuggling under blankets, just the two of them. The visitors were ruining their favorite stuff.

But Ryan noticed Mom smiling less without Dad. So they put up with the annoying ladies, even if it made their tummy hurt. Mom said this Emily person was really nice. But Ryan stayed grumpy anyway hearing that promise again.

After the long drive, they finally stopped by a tall brick building squeezed on the ugly street. Mom bounced out fast towards the rusty callbox while Ryan kicked dirty snow on the curb, in no rush inside. The intercom buzzed loudly making them jump. Ryan looked up to see a pretty woman with wavy black hair walking down metal steps from a open doorway.

The grey sky shining behind her made the lady look like an angel statue. Ryan stared while she hugged Mom excitedly. Emily smiled at Ryan waiting by the curb. Her soft eyes seemed to see all Ryan's worried feelings but still stayed kind. Ryan's tummy did nervous flips as she crouched down gently.

"Hi Ryan…I want today to be comfortable however you need. And you can ask me anything, okay?" Emily's soothing voice reminded Ryan of hot cocoa. They nodded shyly before following the adults curiously inside…

The bright, fancy apartment surprised Ryan. They hovered by the door staring at beautiful art and flowers, way nicer than Grandma's cluttered old house. The white cushy couches and colorful pillows looked so clean. Meanwhile Ryan still wore their favorite jacket covered in cool race cars, feeling out of place touching anything.

Luckily Emily saw Ryan's nervousness. "Let's have some hot cocoa, alright?" She led them to the squishy fancy sofas and brought over fun mugs with cats on them. Sitting super straight so nothing spilled, Ryan sipped the sweet chocolate drink while sneaking peeks at glittering decorations everywhere. Maybe Mom was right that Emily seemed nice…

The day became fun fast looking through Emily's giant box of old comic books. Ryan forgot feeling nervous laughing about favorite superheroes. Hours flew by cozy on the living room floor sharing stories. When Ryan's tummy rumbled, Emily asked what pizza toppings they loved. Ryan grinned feeling happy and safe now with both Mom and Emily there, no longer missing Dad quite as much.

Soon Ryan fell asleep snuggled on the couch while a cartoon played, so warm and full from pepperoni pizza. Gentle fingers stroking their hair woke Ryan a little bit to see Emily above them on the couch arm, face glowing in TV light while she watched the movie. Ryan wiggled closer to her comfy cotton shirt smelling pretty like flowers. Safe under a shared blanket with Emily's arms around them and Mom, Ryan's worries floated away with the forgotten movie characters singing…

The next weeks were really fun playing imaginary games with Emily on weekends or reading more books together. Ryan taught her made up songs on their toy piano, or showed her favorite things in their room when she came over for yummy dinners. Mom laughed more when Emily was there hugging her on the couch. Ryan felt happy too seeing Mom's special smile come back thanks to Emily.

One night Ryan ran inside shouting about a school talent show. Could they use the piano all weekend to get ready? Mom said practicing sounded great and maybe asking if Emily wanted come watch too. Ryan hesitated, shy about messing up their song in front of their cool new friend. But they trusted Emily would still be nice about it.

On Friday Ryan played the whole song for Emily nervous in the quiet living room. But she clapped giant smiles at the end, saying how special Ryan's talent was. Ryan beamed proudly, then slowly showed Emily secret drawings kept hidden away too, waiting for her kind words shared just between them.

The night before the big show on stage, Emily took Ryan out for fun playground ice cream dates to forget worries for awhile. She made Ryan glow by saying spending time with them felt magical for her too. At home brushing teeth before bed, Ryan hoped tomorrow went great…but no matter what, Emily made them feel like the most special kid in the world.

In the busy school hallway the next night before the talent show, Ryan searched for Mom's face in the crowds. But a gentle hug from behind surprised them - it was Emily's sweet perfume. "You're going to be amazing, I just know it," she whispered. And wrapped in Emily's arms, Ryan believed they really could be a star up under the lights.

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Hi guys, this is first rodeo with writing fanfiction, do let me know if u have any feedbacks.

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