Eefje
It was always something else to watch Liz play. The way she either remained emotionless or went all out made it fascinating to watch her. I always entered a trance whenever I saw her summoner appear in screen, usually to make a beautiful play.
Today isn't that different. Liz was nervous to come out, something I wish she felt more comfortable with but I know the crushing effect the fans can have on you. And yet, through the stress and nerves, she holds her head high and walked straight into the cheering crowd. James and I are standing on a little side-balcony where the leader of the on-floor teams meets the leader of the desk. James and I were today, as usual, and he couldn't help but stare. "Did you know?" He asks me and I nod. "They told me earlier this morning." I say softly and look at the screen. "When are you going to come out?" He suddenly asks and I shoot up and look at him. "What?" I ask, half confused and half scared. He just smiles. "I am just saying, it is obvious the way you two interact back stage. And something tells me she wouldn't have come out as whatever she is if it weren't for a little push. And I know that Erik and Ezra are a good push, but not the one she needs." He says and I look at him. "It is complicated." I say and he nods. "Yes, yes it is. But you can play so beautifully into this. You can post an inspiring twitlonger or an amazing Instagram, make it a loophole to escape a focus fire. If you come out, it just shows you felt inspired watching it and didn't want to hide it." He says and I look at him. "You always made things seem so easy." I whisper and he nods, giving me a tight hug. "There usually is an ocean between us and a few timezones, but know, we in beautiful NA will always be there for you." He says and I nod. Just as I turn back Liz and Erik manage to win a 3v2 and take down two of ANX. "They will win, relax." James says with a big smirk and I smack him before I keep watching.
To say that this series is an absolute breeze for them is an understatement. ANX does try and put up a fight, but in their mission to win they pick meta-picks instead of the off-meta where they shine on. DMF does the complete opposite and goes into off-meta instead of meta and wrecks ANX. It is a slaughter and no game goes beyond 25 minutes. The crowd goes insane as they get up to shake hands and get down to the exit, where Erik, Ezra and Liz are filtered out and send to me. I grab Liz quickly and cover our mics. "I'm coming out with you." I say softly before uncovering the mics and smile at her. "Smile." I whisper and turn to the camera, waiting for James to bring the camera to me. Liz quickly recuperates from the news, smiles and squeezes my hand. Erik gets a mic and soon I hear James hand it over to me. "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen! We are joined by the absolute stars of today, who have decided to something special! FeedMe, ButtMuppet, Ezzieboy, can you tell me more?" I ask with the usual bright smile I have on camera. Liz starts with a smile. "Yeah, it was kind of an impromptu thing we came up with. Last Thursday we were given an afternoon off by our teammanagement to make sure we were relaxed and recharged for today's game, and I kind of lost the time when I visited my girlfriend, who is here too coincidentally, and kind of forgot the time and spend the night at her place. My team was up in worry and I told them the truth, that it wasn't what they thought and I came out to them." She says and Erik nods before taking over the mic. "Yeah and FeedMe had come out and Ezzie and I realised that we couldn't deny any longer what we are, so we came out with her and told the team about it. And then we were so ready to just make things official and tell the fans, that we decided to use today's game to come out and show that not everything is what it seems." He says and Ezra nods and takes over my mic. "And while ButtMuppet and I have been dating for a while, and we know that we are not ashamed to hide it, but we know it isn't as easy for people who are closeted or just don't really desire to come out." He says and then looks at Liz. "FeedMe is like a little sister for me and to see her make her dreams come true, and for us this is a dream come true, to just get it over with and come out, together, as a family." He says and Liz grabs his hand and squeezes it. I look at the camera. The camera man nods and I bite my lip briefly. "I am glad that this is all out there and I am sorry to cut this short, but I want to talk about the amazing games you have played and how it feels to go to the semi-finals in your debuting year!" I say excitedly and the three seem happy to talk about something else.
An hour later I am scrolling through my photos when Lizzie walks in. "Hey." I say and she smiles. "Scared to come out?" She asks gently and I look at her. "I didn't want to take over your one moment of fame." I say and she nods. "What are you going to do now?" She asks and I shrug. "I dunno, I think something like an Instagram post." I say and she nods and grabs a hand. "I'll be here for you." She says and suddenly I get an idea. "We can do this together." I say and she looks at me with this odd look in her eyes. "That look scares me." I say and she shakes her head before a smile breaks free. "You want to come out to the world with announcing me as your girlfriend?" She asks, her voice full of love. I nod and before I register anything else her lips find me and she kisses me. As she breaks away she nods. "Yeah, let's do it." I say and she smiles before taking off her jersey, leaving her in a blue lowcut shirt with no sleeves. "Wear this." She says and I look at her. "What do you mean?" I ask and she smiles with this dreamy and happy smile. "I want you to have it. It has given me the best day of my life and it is the least I can do. I want you to come out in my shirt." She says and I slip into it. "Sooo, how will we do this?" I ask and she shrugs. "That is up to you." She says and I kiss her gently. "No, it is up to the both of us." I say and she smiles before giving me a small peck and helping me off the chair. "Let's find my team, they can take the photo, I might have an idea." She says and we run to the team, holding hands.
We walk into the teamroom and she signals Erik over. "We need your help." She says and he nods and takes her phone and taps the on/off button twice. She licks her lips nervously before turning to me. "Trust me?" She whispers and I nod. "I do." I whisper and she smiles as Erik says "Ready!" and she turns me and gently coaxes me into a dip where she kisses me. Erik takes the photos while the rest of the team and the management cheer. As she pulls back I take a deep breath. "This is not what I imagined but I love it." I say, completely out of breath and she smirks. "Learn to expect the unexpected." She smirks and helps me up. Erik hands her back her phone and we swipe through the photos. At the one where she just stopped kissing me and we both have these goofy happy and in-love smiles on our face. "This is the one." I say and she nods. "Agreed." She says and hugs me as she texts it to me, her arms around me and her phone in front of me, Liz peeking over my shoulder. She sends me the photo and I smile, pecking her cheek and making way to the door. "I have to be at a meeting in 10, meet me afterwards if you can?" I ask and she nods and I leave.
Walking to the meeting I write my Insta post.
"Never did I think I would make this post, mostly because I never thought I was bisexual. But here is the point, I am. Once upon a time I fell in love with multiple guys and thought I would one day marry one and be done with it. Never did I think I would fall in love with a girl. The girlfriend Lizzie, or FeedMe as some might know her, referenced earlier today was me. Yes, I am the girl that she mentioned. We have been dating for a few months and it has been a bliss, besides the fact that we hid it. That is my greatest regret, not immediately sharing with everyone that I was in love with a girl. Lizzie showed me all the possibilities, and I must admit, I am so much more a woman I want to be with her than without her. She makes me realise that while I am not perfect, I do have people there for me, holding me through night terrors and rough times.
Today my girlfriend had come out, and I am joining her since it is the least I could do to support her. I love her with all I have and I do hope that everyone is accepting of us. She is my sun and stars, and I only hope I am her moon. She is my banana and I am the minion, I need her as much as I like her. I hope everyone supports us and that love may win. Love, Sjokz."
I tag her and hit post…