I never thought I could be so happy with my dad! He got one of those USB internet things. Unfortunately I have to watch my sister from 4p.m. to 2a.m. for the rest of the week. And, she has ADHD and ODD and she might have some other mental disorder. So, that means that she rarely listens to me and when she doesn't get her way she throws a major fit. She has punched out a window before and she is only 9. But, on the plus side she just fell asleep. I might be able to put the next chapter up tomorrow but that all depends on how she acts. Thank you all for being so patient. I am very thankful for you reading this.
Chapter 4:
"Because…" he whispered, "I'm gay." My jaw must have dropped to the ground because he looked really hurt. "See I told you. I'll just leave now and you will never have to talk to me again."
I gasp. How could he think that I wouldn't want to be around him anymore? I grab his hand and pull him into a tight hug. "No." I say, "You are perfect just the way you are. Who cares if you're gay? That's not a reason to hate you! I would never let something so stupid destroy our friendship. Since you have been completely honest with me it's only fair that I be completely honest with you." I take a deep breath and close my eyes. When I open them he is looking down at me with hopeful eyes. "I'm bi." I mumbled. I had never said it out loud before. I didn't say it very loud but I think he understood because he just smiled.
We just stood there, in silence, for a while. But, it wasn't the awkward silence. It was the good kind. After a bit he looked down at me and said, "It's starting to get dark. We should probably be getting back home soon.
"Well", I say, "The reason I came over to your house in the first place was to ask you if you wanted to stay over at my house this weekend. So, do you?"
"Really?" he said. He looked shocked like nobody had ever asked if he wanted to stay over before.
"Yeah, I mean, if you want to. But if you do there is just one thing…"
"Ok! Yeah I want to come over!" He looked like a little kid with candy. I couldn't help but smile. "But what's the 'one thing'?"
"Well," I started, "My parents are VERY 'anti-gay' and they don't know about me either, sooo…"
"It would probably be better for the both of us if I didn't say anything?"
"Exactly, thanks for understanding. You don't mind, do you?"
"No problem. And, of course I don't mind. My parents don't know yet either. I plan on coming out when I graduate. Then I can move out and not worry about what my parents might do."
I am shocked! "Really? They seem so understanding."
"They are, but I don't want to take any chances. You never know what could happen and I really don't want to get kicked out."
"Yeah, me either. That's why I'm saving up all of my allowance and Christmas and birthday money so, hopefully, I can get a place of my own my junior year. Then I won't have to hide it anymore. But, we should probably get going before it gets too dark."
"Yeah, you're right. Let's go back to my house so I can get my clothes and stuff and so you can get your car."
I can't help but smile. "That might help." I say. After we had the talk, it seems like he is ten-times more confident than he was before. I like him like this. We walk back to his house in complete silence. The whole time we were walking I thought: We are going to be best friends forever.
Did you like it? I'm sorry all these chapters are so short. There will be a couple of longer ones coming up soon. I would really appreciate feedback. Thank you and I love you all! I will try to update tomorrow but I can't make any promises. :)