The Faculty - Written for 00 words

[prisca]

Title: The Science Project
Character: Casey Connor, Zeke Tyler
Word Count: 100
Prompt: create
Finished: 22.01.2022

Note: This story is part of my 'Homeland' universe, where Casey and Zeke are married and have adopted a little boy / two children. All stories can be read as a stand-alone ones.

Note: You can find another (longer) ficlet with the same premise here.

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Oh, what is happened?“ Zeke stared at the chaos in the livingroom, and Casey, cowering on the couch.

Now he looked up, sniffing. „A volcano.“

„A what?“

„Science project of Jay. He asked me for help.“

Okay.“ Hard to hold back a grin. „Understand.“

„I'm a miserable dad. Can't even create a stupid volcano!“

Zeke put an arm around Casey's shoulder. „Hey, cheer up. You are a great cook. And you can explain the difference between an elephant and a giraffe.“

Casey huffed. „What are you talking about?“

„That as a team, we are great parents.“

The Faculty - Written for Creative Challenges

[prisca]

Title: The Science Project
Character: Casey Connor, Zeke Tyler
Word Count: 454
Prompt: teaching/learning
Finished: 22.01.2022

Note: This story is part of my 'Homeland' universe, where Casey and Zeke are married and have adopted a little boy / two children. All stories can be read as a stand-alone ones.

Note: You can find another drabble with the same premise here.

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Zeke stopped dead when entering the usually so comfy livingroom. Casey was cowering on the couch, ignoring the chaos around him. „Hmmm, what's happened here,“ Zeke asked, stepping forward to place a hello-kiss on his husband's lips, but Casey curled up like a ball, sniffing.

„I am a miserable dad!“

„You are what? Who says?“ Zeke could feel anger rising up; not this again. Why the heck there were still so many people around, who could not accept, that also gay pairings could be good parents?

„I do!“ Casey sniffed again, followed by a disgruntled gesture of his hands. „Can you see this mess? I am not even able to help my son with a stupid school project.“

„Oh.“ Slowly the pieces started falling together. „Understand. What... hm... what was the plan?“

„A volcano. For science. All students are creating one together with their dads. But I ruined it. It's exploded!“

Despite Casey sounding so upset, it was hard not to burst into laughter. No, he was not a technical genie, for sure not; he had other qualities. But probably this was not the best time to discuss this. „Where is Jason,“ Zeke asked instead.

“I told him to go upstairs, have some fun with his new computer game, while I am cleaning up this mess.“

„Hey.“ Zeke dropped down beside Casey, putting his arm around his shoulder, ignoring his defensive mode. „Don't blame yourself; something like this can happen to anyone.“

„But not you! You would have created the most intriguing volcano the school has ever seen. And Jason could be so proud of it.“

„Thank you for trusting me that much!“ Zeke chuckled slightly. „Have I ever told you about my first lab experiment at home? I blew up half of the garage; thankfully, my mom was on a shopping tour with the car. But I can tell you, my dad was not amused.“

A weak smile sneaked on Casey's face. „You only try to cheer me up.“

„Hm, maybe. But the story is true, like getting grounded for four weeks. But it didn't stop me because I had had the fun of my life. And I wouldn't be surprised when tomorrow at school, Jason will brag about his cool dad, who can make the best explosions ever.“

„But he won't have a volcano for science on Friday.“

Zeke shrugged. „I could come home early tomorrow. Have some fun in the garage with Jay with re-building the volcano while you make your delicious spaghetti with meatballs for lunch.“ He squeezed Casey's shoulder. „I think we two make a great team, just what Jason needs.

And now, let's clean up the livingroom.“