Alex, unaware of how awful Payton's parents had been to him but sensing the other boy's discomfort at the sight of his parents, simply responded with a curt nod before leading Payton to their seats, and pulling out his chair for him.<br/><br/>"I have to admit, I had my doubts," Alex's father said with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, "But they seem to get along famously."<br/><br/>"Yes and what beautiful children they'll have!" Alex's mother exclaimed, leaning over to admire Payton's delicate features and slim waist. "The princess is quite lovely. They make quite the pair."<br/><br/>Alex had to fight not to bury his face in his palms at his parents' ignorance. Of course, it was for the best that they didn't know Payton was really a man, and telling them that their gossipy nature was not only horrifically predictable, but also truly obnoxious, was a bad idea but that didn't make it any easier to bite his tongue. At least they were doing all the talking so that he and Payton wouldn't have to try and pretend.