Chapter 4
Logan walked around a grocery store bakery looking at birthday cakes. He then looked over to see his mother in the bread aisle. Taking a deep breath, Logan walked over to her.
"Hi, Mom," Logan said.
"Oh, hi," Tianna said.
"My 16th birthday is tomorrow," Logan said. "I was wondering if you'd like to come."
"Is Ephram coming?" Tianna asked.
"Yes," Logan replied. "He's my boyfriend."
"Listen," Tianna said. "Your father and I are prepared to let you come home. You just can't see Ephram anymore and this whole being gay phase needs to end."
"Mom," Logan said. "It's not a phase. I am gay and I'm not going to break up with Ephram. I love him."
"Do me a favor," Tianna said. "If you see me around, please don't talk to me."
"Hearing our mother reject him, Logan was heartbroken."
After leaving the store, Logan went to the William Penn soccer field where Ephram practiced his kicking. Ephram turned around to see Logan standing there.
"Hey," Ephram said.
Ephram noticed the tears falling from Logan's eyes.
"Logan?" Ephram asked.
Ephram walked over and hugged his boyfriend tightly. From a distance, Alan stood watching with flowers. He then shoved the flowers in the trashcan and walked off.
"Meanwhile, Coach Mellor arrived at the bus station."
"Hello," Coach Mellor said. "I need a one-way ticket to New York City."