By the next morning, the video was number one on trending. The comment section was full of people sharing stories about how they were shunned from their own proms, whether it was for their sexuality or other reasons. Some people had even made their own covers of 'Unruly Hearts.'
Victor was sitting at his kitchen counter, watching Benji's video. "You're rewatching that video again?" Armando asked. "That video is just propaganda against the PTA. He's just trying to make us look like the bad guys. We're just trying to protect our morals. He's the bad guy."
"I think it's actually quite brave," Victor said. They were quiet for a few moments while Victor finished breakfast. He went to his room, his sister secretly following him. He grabbed his book bag.
"It's you, isn't it?" Pilar asked. "You're that boy that Benji wanted to take to the prom?"
"How did you figure it out?" Victor sighed.
"I started to get suspicious whenever Benji disappeared, you did as well," Pilar said. "How long have you known?"
"About two years," Victor said. "I was starting to question my sexuality before we left Texas, but coming here and meeting Benji just solidified it. Benji broke up with me yesterday. He was tired of dealing with the homophobes by himself. I can't really blame him, though."
"Do you really love Benji?" Pilar asked.
"I think so," Victor said.
"Well, I've never been in a situation close to what you're in, but I can try to help," Pilar said. "All I can say is you need to listen to your heart. Because I wanted you to be happy, and I love you, but I'll cut out your tongue if you tell anyone I said that."
"I love you too," Victor said with a chuckle. They then shared a brief hug before Pilar quickly pulled away. "I think I know what I need to do now."
That afternoon, Benji, Ivy, Ms. Albright, Simon, Bram, Justin, and Kim meet up in the gym. They decided they'd have another prom but invite people from all over the country who didn't get their prom. Everyone agreed to chip in when it came to paying for the prom.
Armando and a few PTA remembers entered the gym. "We've come to shut this down," Armando said. "This event hasn't been approved by the PTA. All school funded events must be voted on by the PTA first."
"Hilarious how you now care about the rules so much," Ms. Albright said crossing her arms.
"This isn't a school funded event," Justin said. "We're all paying for it."
"How do you guys plan to have an entire prom ready by Saturday?" Armando asked. "With a group this small, that would be impossible."
"Good thing we're here," Andrew announced, as he, Mia, Lake, and Felix entered the gym.
"We've come to apologize," Lake said. "We were too judgemental when you came out, but Ivy tracked us down at the mal, and she talked some sense into us."
"You should be our drama teacher," Mia said.
"I'll get you an interview if you want," Ms. Albright said. "I used to be the drama teacher before I got promoted. I wanted to do both, but my vice principal duties took over. I've been looking for a successor for years."
"I think I just found my life calling," Ivy said. "Please do get me that interview."
"I'm here to help as well," Victor said, running into the gym.
"Victor, suyos, what are you doing here?" Armando asked.
"I couldn't just stand idly by anymore," Victor said. "I've been living a lie for the past two years, and I can't do it anymore. Banning Benji from the prom because he's gay is immoral. The truth is, I love you, Benji Campbell."
"I love you too," Benji said. Victor ran over to him and smashed their lips together. Everyone but the PTA cheers as Benji ran his hands through Victor's hair. Victor wrapped his arms around Benji's neck, deepening the kiss.
"His date was the president of the PTA's son?" Justin whispered to Kim. "How scandalous."
They pulled away, and they turned to Armando. "Victor, you're just confused," he said. "Is this revenge for all of the pressure I've put on you? I just wanted you to be successful."
"I'm not confused, and this isn't some sort of revenge," Victor promised. "You couldn't have done anything to make me straight. I'm sorry that I disappointed you, but this is me."
"We'll talk more about this later," Armando said in a cold voice. Victor nuzzled Benji's shoulder as he left. He started to cry as Benji rubbed his back.
"I'm proud of you," Benji whispered. "Your father is a jerk, and it's his fault, not yours."
Benji held him for a few minutes before they got ready for the prom.
