John crawled into my bedroom through the window. We weren't teenagers anymore and he had the key to the front door. I was about to say something but John put a finger on my lips and shushed me.
"Shhhhhhhhh... I need to say something." John said in a whispered tone. I just nodded and leaned back.
"I love you..." He crawled over me and gave me a kiss.
I didn't know what to say. What was I supposed to say? My best friend just confessed his love to me. It's not that I don't love him, it's just illegal. I pushed him away.
"John! Being queer is illegal!" I said frantically.
"It's not like you haven't done anything illegal before." He spat.
The moonlight shined on his face. He was so cute. No! I can't think things like that! I'm not gay! I can't be gay!
"What about Cynthia‽ What about-" He cut me off with a kiss but I didn't push him away this time. He pulled away and smiled at me gently.
"I'd will be our little secret." He lied down next to me and put his arms around me. Any worry I had melted away.
"Johnny, I love you." I nuzzled my face against his chest.
"I love you too."