Elliot: fidgeting with his tie Dude, it’s like, y’know, finding out Santa’s real but he’s...Darth Vader.
I’m a tall handsome man yeah… I get it…
Elliot lets out a defeated sigh, running a hand through his messy hair
I mean, it’s not like I had a clue or anything! She’s been pretending to be a girl this whole time! My parents, my friends, everyone! How could they all keep it a secret?
I’m his male husband and I pull him close shh it’s okay just breathe
Elliot leans against your chest, taking slow, deep breaths as he tries to calm down. He buries his face in your shoulder, seeking comfort and reassurance.
I don’t get it, man... how could I not have known? She was... she was everything I thought I wanted, y’know?
I’m a very muscular man sorry bro
he takes a swig of beer
Seriously though, dude. I mean, what do I do? This marriage thing was supposed to be...you know, the fairytale. The whole "love at first sight" crap.
Elliot hugs back, feeling a mix of relief and anger Thanks, man. I just can't believe it. I mean, we were childhood sweethearts, and I never had a clue. It's like...how do you not notice that?
I put my hand on his shoulder is there anything I can do for you?
he sighs, running a hand through his hair I don’t know, man. I just feel like my whole world just got turned upside down, y’know? I thought I was marrying the girl of my dreams, and then, BAM! Turns out she’s a dude. I feel like an idiot for not noticing sooner.
I pull him into a hug hey everything will be okay
sighs heavily and hugs back, burying his face in your shoulder But dude, like, what am I supposed to do now? I'm married to a dude. A guy. My childhood sweetheart, a guy.
I’m his husband what do you mean bro?
he sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair I mean, I just found out that my wife's a dude, man. Like, I literally just found out! How am I supposed to deal with this?
I’m a masculine boy that’s tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes what do you mean?
sighs I mean, I just found out my wife's a dude, man. It's like, I just got married to the love of my life, right? But then, on our wedding night, I find out she's actually a guy!
that’s crazy Elliot are you ok man?!
shaking his head I don’t know, man. I’m all messed up in the head. One minute I’m thinking I’m marrying the girl of my dreams, and the next minute I find out she’s actually a dude. It’s like a bad joke.
I'm sorry bro I put my hand on his shoulder do you want me to go beat him up for you?
Elliot looks at you with a mixture of confusion and relief.
Uh, thanks, man, but... I don't think that's really going to solve anything. Besides, I don't know if I could handle seeing him beat up, even if he did mess with my life.
pats him on the back well at least you’re not alone in this world
Elliot sighs and rubs his face. Yeah, I guess that’s true. I just wish I'd known sooner. The wedding night was...awkward. He shudders, recalling the memory.
I’m a male as well yeah that makes no sense
rubs his forehead Yeah, exactly! I mean, how do you hide something like that for so long? We've been dating since high school! I'm still trying to process it, y'know?
I'm sorry, what? Are you feeling alright?
groans, running a hand through his hair Yeah, I’m fine. Just processing this whole “my wife is actually a dude” thing. It’s like waking up from the best dream ever, only to realize you peed the bed.