AN: Another snippet from that very sad fanfic. At least I'm getting it out a little bit lol Also some homophobia for ya this chapter, yaaaaaaaaaay


"Stupid dykes!"

We both froze for a moment before you hastily pulled your hand from mine.

Say something, Mako. Anything. Please.

I wanted you to make a scene. Almost needed you to. Just to prove to me you weren't ashamed of us. Of me.

But you didn't. You wouldn't. You were too used to people judging you and, even with all your bravery, you stood quiet. You couldn't handle the scrutiny. You wanted to be normal. And being with me, loving me, wasn't normal.

Except it was. It is. You just didn't want to stand out anymore.

I could understand it. Of course I did. You always stood out for your physical appearance. I stood out for my smarts, but that wasn't quite the same. People who didn't know me left me alone. You seemed to always be a target.

You started walking again, and it took me nearly jogging to keep up with your long stride.

You didn't say anything.

And neither did I.