9 Willow Street

Heartbroken after the death of his beloved Nana, Hannes, the family outsider, finally allows himself to grieve. The legal battle over Nana’s quirky old house -- the only place he’s ever felt accepted and loved -- is over, and he moves in and finds a sense of peace. ... And a rabbit. An adorable bunny with a huge personality moves in, too, and refuses to leave. Hannes instantly falls in love with the sweet animal who helps heal his heart. But one morning, Hannes’ view of the world changes when the rabbit transforms into a man. A man named Mattis. After the initial shock, Hannes and Mattis discover a connection between them that runs deeper than it seems. Will their newfound feelings survive unraveling secrets and meddling families, and grow into something real? Something deep and everlasting?

Nell Iris · LGBT+

Not enough ratings

32 Chs

Chapter 29

“Thank you,” he whispers and gives me a quick kiss on the lips. “I’m calm now.” With a nod, I squeeze his side and step away. I pick up Mattis’ chair, then we sit.

Mrs. Nyman hasn’t moved. Her mouth is downturned and her eyes full of resignation, and she’s looking at us like she knows she’s lost.

“I can’t believe you knew all along but didn’t tell me,” Mattis says, in control once again. “I can’t believe you would make me feel like an outsider, like I’m worthless for being different when you knew.”

“I only wanted to protect you. I wanted what was best for you.”

“What was best for me was the permission to be able to decide for myself. To find my ownpath. And have my wants and wishes respected.”

“It seems like you found your path anyway.”

“No thanks to you.”

She hangs her head. “I know.”

Silence takes over the kitchen; neither mother nor son says anything to each other.

“Um, what mark?” I ask when I can’t take the glaring anymore.

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