After hanging out with Nathan and Hailey for a couple more hours, I headed home. Me and Hailey went back to my house so her mom could pick her up and drive her home. Once she left, it was dinner time and I sat down at the dining room table with both my parents. It started off as a quiet meal and I kept feeling uncomfortable with each minute passing.

"So, Simon. How was your hang out with Hailey? Did you two do anything fun?" My mom spoke up and asked.

"Um...no."

"Oh. Well, keep this weekend open okay? Hailey's mom invited you out to hang with her and Hailey."

I sighed, not wanting to listen to this anymore. This has got to stop. I have to tell mom the truth right now.

"Mom, I have to tell you something."

"Yes? What is it, honey?" She said, giving me her undivided attention.

My dad just sat there, eating his food.

"I...Me and Hailey decided to just stay friends..." I said softly.

"Oh...honey that's too bad. She was such a lovely girl. Well, there's someone else I could introduce you to then-"

"Mom," I said, cutting her off. "Please don't. I have no interest in dating anyone because I already like someone." I admitted.

"Oh..." My mom got quiet and my dad looked at me, listening.

"Who is she?" She asked.

I wanted to tell her that the person I like isn't a girl, but I didn't want to speak up and say that yet so I just went along with it.

"It's...someone from my school."

My mom immediately broke into a smile.

"Simon, why didn't you tell me? You had me thinking you didn't like anybody yet. You could've told me you liked someone from school."

I nodded. "I know. I was just...a little afraid."

That's when my dad decided to speak up.

"If you were afraid to tell us that you liked someone from school, then there must be something wrong with the individual. Am I right?" He asked, staring at me.

I smiled nervously. "Th-there's nothing wrong with hi-her." I said, quickly cutting myself off.

"Um...I just wasn't sure if you guys wanted me to date yet. That's all."

My mom chuckled. "Oh, Simon. Of course we want you to start dating. You're a junior in high school now. It's time for you to start going out and looking for people and perhaps a potential wife?" She said, smiling brightly.

There it goes. Wife. I'm starting to really really hate that word now. Of course when I get older, I wouldn't mind marrying someone, but I don't want to marry a girl. The only person that I can see myself marrying is...

Nathan.

But, I don't know if he feels the same way...

"Anyways, Simon, why don't you invite her over for dinner tomorrow?" Mom suggested.

"That sounds like a great idea." Dad said.

I sighed and went back to eating my dinner. What have I got myself into?

...

The next day after school, me and Nathan walked home. I haven't told Nathan at all today about the dinner because I was afraid of how he'll react, but I knew that I wouldn't be able to hide the truth any longer from him.

"Hey, what's wrong? You've been acting strange all day." He said.

"Nathan, I'm sorry."

"For what?" He asked, looking at me.

I stopped walking and looked at him.

"My parents are inviting you to eat dinner with us tonight."

Nathan's eyes widen as he stared at me.

"Are...are you serious?"

I nodded. "I sorta...kinda...told them about me liking someone from school and they wanted to meet you. Or...the girl version of you I guess."

"Hmm." Nathan shoved his hands into his pockets, thinking.

"I don't know anybody at school who's the girl version of me. Maybe we should just come out and tell the truth to them? I know you want to wait, but-"

I quickly shook my head, cutting him off.

"No. L-let's do it. I...I want to tell them." I said, staring at him, feeling determined.

Nathan nodded. "Alright. Let's do it." He said, smiling.

...

Dinner time rolled around and I was feeling so nervous that I felt like throwing up. My parents were finally going to meet Nathan. My boyfriend. The guy who I've been seeing for the past few months since I transferred schools. I hope they don't insult him or anything.

Suddenly, the door rang and I quickly answered it. Nathan smiled once he saw me and I instantly felt a little bit better. Nathan always had a way of making me feel better once I see him.

"C-come in..." I said, opening the door wider for him.

I watched as Nathan stepped in before closing the door then we both headed into the dining room.

"Um...Mom, dad, this is Nathan. The person that I like."

Immediately, my parents faces dropped.

"N-now, before you say anything, can we try to give this dinner a chance? Please?"

My mom eventually sighed and nodded.

"Alright. Come sit."

My dad, however, practically shot daggers at Nathan. I quickly glanced at Nathan and saw that he looked a little unfazed. Once we all got a plate of food and sat down, the awkwardness set in. I didn't know what to say to make this whole dinner seem better.

"So, Nathan, you're in the same grade as Simon?" Mom asked.

Nathan nodded with a small smile. "Yes, ma'am. I met Simon after he transferred to the school. We've been hanging out since then."

I quickly shot a look at my parents to see their reaction. My mom simply smiled and nodded while my dad acted like he wanted to say something insulting to him.

"So, Simon says that he likes you. Do you feel the same way?" Mom asked.

"Uh...yes, I do. I like him a lot. At first, I thought he was a little cold, but the more I got to know him, the more I saw how caring and warm he is."

I smiled, feeling my heart grow warm, but I quickly shook off the feeling and looked at my parents.

My mom smiled and nodded again while my dad still had that kill look on his face.

"I see."

Mom took a sip of her drink before continuing.

"Well, just so you know, we have high expectation for Simon. We want him to get good grades and go to college-"

"And we also want him to find a nice young lady for him to marry and have children with." My dad said, finishing my mom's sentence.

I knew it. I knew he was gonna say something like that. I quickly looked at Nathan to see his reaction.

All he did was smile a little and nod, but I could tell he felt a little hurt by my dad's words.

"I understand that, sir, but-"

"We understand your and Simon's feelings, but we don't accept it. He's going to marry a woman. Not a man. Understand?" My dad said, shoving a knife into Nathan's heart.

I looked at Nathan and noticed him getting quiet, but then my mom quickly spoke up.

"I'm sorry, Nathan. You seem like a nice young man. I hope you'll find a nice woman to marry in the future too."

Suddenly, my dad stood up. "This dinner is over." He said then left the room.

"Simon, can you show Nathan out, please? Thanks for coming over, Nathan."

Nathan nodded and we both watched my parents leave the room before sighing.

"I'm sorry." I said, softly.

"I expected it. Don't worry." He said, smiling at me then he stood up and walked out.

I got up and quickly followed after him. Once we got outside, we sat down on the steps.

"I feel so...humiliated. I mean, I know my mom doesn't approve either, but at least she was nice about turning you down. My dad, however, couldn't wait to start stabbing you in the heart. I'm really sorry."

Nathan wrapped his arms around me and kissed my cheek.

"Don't worry, okay? We'll make it through like we always do." He said then stood up.

"I better go. See you tomorrow?"

I nodded and watched him leave before getting up and heading into the house.

I went straight into my room because I didn't want to deal with my parents anymore, but once I plopped into my desk chair, my mom came in and closed the door behind her.

"Simon, I'm sorry about earlier, but we were trying to be realistic with you and Nathan."

"I know." I said, staring at the computer screen.

"Simon, you're only sixteen. I know next year is your last year of high school, but you're still young and I'm just wondering...are you maybe confused?"

I sighed, wanting my mom to stop right there.

"Mom, I never have nor will I ever be confused about myself in any way. I...I love him. I love him more than just a best friend and a brother. I love him as a lover and a boyfriend and I want to marry him someday."

My mom quickly shook her head. "Simon, you can't. It's not right. You won't be able to have kids-"

"We'll adopt." I said, cutting her off.

"But what about other people who wouldn't approve? What about the kids at school? What if you get bullied-"

"I'm already getting bullied for being a freak!" I shouted.

"Simon, do you still like girls?"

"I...I don't know." I said, hesitating.

"See. You don't even know the answer yourself so how do you know you're in love with a boy?"

I sighed and shook my head.

"Simon, are you still a virgin?"

I got quiet, not wanting to answer. Then, my mom gasped, putting her hand over her mouth.

"Simon, please don't tell me you...you had sexual relations with him?"

I looked at my mom, glaring at her then I slowly stood up and nodded.

"Yes, we had sex. More than once on numerous occasions!" I shouted.

My mom slowly shook her head, not wanting to believe me.

"If your father hears this..."

"Tell him. Go ahead and tell him. I don't care. I love Nathan. I love him with all my heart. I want to marry him, have kids with him, grow old with him and die with him and if that's a crime then feel free to call the police on me because I'm done!" I shouted then I rushed out of the bedroom and walked right out of the house.

I didn't stop walking until I got to Nathan's house and when I knocked and he opened up the door, I fell into his arms, not wanting to let him go. Nathan didn't say much except he pulled me into the house and we went into his room. We both laid on his bed, talking a little bit while he held me in his arms and then we started kissing and touching each other until our clothes came off and we made love to each other until the sun started coming up.

...

After a night of heated sex, we both laid in his bed, staring up at the ceiling. I had a lot to think about and now that the truth of our relationship has come out to my parents, there was something else that I wanted to admit to Nathan and that was my feelings for him.

"Nathan, before my parents decide to stop us from seeing each other, there's something I've got to tell you." I started.

"Okay. Like what?" He said, sitting up and looking at me, smiling.

I sat up also and sighed.

"I've always felt this way, but I wasn't sure if I should tell you. I was afraid of how you'll react."

"Simon, you can tell me anything remember? What is it?"

I took a deep breath before saying it.

"I think...no, I know I love you. Nathan, I'm in love with you." I finally admitted then I looked at him.

Nathan stared at me, surprised.

"S-say something. Please." I urged. I wanted him to say that he loved me back or...something. Anything except for silence.

Nathan slowly looked away, not sure what to say. That was all I needed. I sighed and nodded then I got out of bed and slipped my clothes on.

"I...bye." I quickly said before walking out of his room and out of his house.