A Day Of Surprises
“I- I just wanted to let you know that I… love you.” I said to the woman of my dreams. She made a disgusted looking face. “Oh.” Is all she said. My heart broke. I’ve loved her for so long, I can’t believe this. “Oh, okay. Well then, just do what you want with that information and I’ll see you sometime… yeah, sometime.” I said, rushing in the other direction, my eyes watering. Later that day, at lunch, I saw her and her friends whispered ng with one another, then their eyes darted to me then back to their group, laughing hysterically. My face fell, I refused to look back in their direction and kept my eyes on my tray. My friends were all trying to get my attention, asking me how it went when I told her, but I wouldn’t look at anything or anyone. Suddenly my friend, Lucas grabbed my arm and forced me to look at them. “Yo, man, how did it go?” He asked. I just looked away. “Oh… sorry man, but there are other fish in the sea.” I nodded my head. A small smile foing on my face, ‘cause I had a secret. I was in love with Lucas to. He had no idea and I don’t plan on anyone knowing I was gay. That evening Lucas came over my house so we could play some COD and Fortnite and stuff, but something in the air felt different. It felt like there was almost a connection forming between us, like an electric current that was charging through the air. During a break between games, i just brought out some snacks when both Lucas and I reached for a chip out of the bag at the same time and somehow our fingers got tangled together, causing us to hold each other’s hand. I turned a light shade of red as I moved my hand to pull away, but he didn’t let me, refusing to let go. “Wait Aidan.” He whispered to me, moving closer. My heart picked up speed, thinking he was going to kiss me, but he just asked “how are you doing? I know you liked Taylor a lot.” My heart slowed. “Oh, yeah. I kinda got over it already, I realized she was actually really mean and not the type of person I’d want to be with.” I told him, glad I had someone to talk to. “That’s good, you finally realized that she’s a toxic little jerk who only passes her class if the topic is how rumors spread. A little hint: the answer is her.” I laughed at that little joke he made, basking in the feeling of being able to talk freely around him. I quickly realized our hands were still tightly clasped together. “Im going to tell you something no one else knows… because I trust you.” He said with a deep breath in. “Yeah?” I asked, encouraging him to confide in me. “I’m gay. Well, Bi, but… yeah.” He quickly said, squeezing his eyes shut. “Can I tell you something no one else knows?” I asked him, my heart soaring. “Yeah.” He answered. “ _im _bi.” I said as quick as he did. He smiled and pulled me in a hug. “I have another secret too.” I said, hoping this wasn’t the wrong choice. “I’m in love with you…” he lifted his eyes up to mine so we made eye contact. “Me too.” He said before bringing his lips to mine.