Chapter 7

Katie started to cry, and turned to run away. Luke ran over, "Wait Katie please let us explain"

"Explain what I don't understand Luke"

"Katie you understand, you just don't want to "

"You and Prince Reid, is he the other person you have feelings for"?

"Katie I adore you as my best friend, but yes I'm falling for Prince Reid. I never understood why, I didn't have feelings like I should for the woman I was dating. It is because I needed to confront what I was trying to block out. I'm not ashamed of who I am, but I know my Parents won't understand"

"You have to tell them, they will keep setting you up with Young Ladies Luke. It isn't fair to them to wonder why you don't like them. I'm sorry I'm happy for you both, but I'm a little angry at you Luke"

"Angry please understand Katie"

"I do but you let me think there was another woman, how could you"? Reid walked over, "He was afraid to tell you the truth. We both are being blackmailed by someone who wants you badly"

"Oh Prince Chris"

"Yes he wants you, and he says if he doesn't get you, he is going to expose us to the whole town"

"Well you both expect me to go with Chris to save you"?

"No of course not Katie". Luke yells

"I would for you Luke, but how are you going to be together, if you hide the truth from everyone? I would think the sneaking around isn't all that safe, I walked right up to you both"

Reid smiled, "I know you scared us too". Katie smiled, "Why are all the good men taken it isn't fair"

"Katie you are beautiful, someone special is out there for you"

"I know but I thought I found him years ago"

Luke walked over, "Forgive me Katie, I need you as my friend. We both do, we will tell our parents, and if they don't understand we will leave, and start a life somewhere else"

"Oh what about me, you would leave me "?

Luke walked over, "I wouldn't want to Katie, but I know Reid is the person for me. I know you are confused, but tell me you understand".

"I understand but I am confused, I never seen 2 men kiss"

Reid smiled, "I know but it happens"

"I better get going, maybe we can go for a milkshake one day".

Reid smiled, "Anytime, I love food". Katie smiled, "Goodbye, be careful, don't get caught again". Katie kissed them both on the cheek, and started to walk away. Katie turned waving, as she continued down the road.

"Luke she is right, we have to stop the hiding, and sneaking around. We have to come clean with our parents, and see what happens. I would leave here if they can't accept us, but maybe they will"

"My Parents won't so be prepared". Luke said

"I will, when should we tell them"?

"Tonight, maybe I will ask my Mom to invite your parents over. We can tell them together, at the same time". Reid walked over holding Luke's hands, "I'm proud of you Luke, I know you are scared, but together we will be fine". Luke smiled, they both kissed, and went their separate ways, to go home, to prepare for tonight. It was going to be the worst night of their lives, but they both knew it was for the best, keeping this secret was wrong.