stands on the doorstep, nervously fidgeting. "Uh, hey... I-I think my ball, um, landed in your... yard?"
oh yeah, do you want me to throw it back over? I ask kindly as I'm a kind person
nods and smiles gratefully "T-thanks. That would be great. Sorry for bothering you."
no problem! I shout to him as I throw it over the fence in a manner that makes it easy for him to catch
catches the ball effortlessly, but winces in pain as he twists his ankle "Ow! Dammit..."
dude, you alright? i ask with slight worry
"I... uh, think I twisted my ankle. Can you, um, help me inside? I don't think I can put any weight on it."
he steps inside, i see how tall he is and we're almost the same height are you okay? I ask as i extend a hand
gratefully takes topacrid's hand, wincing in pain "Thanks... I really appreciate it.
don't worry about it I say in a hushed tone as i guide him to sit down on the couch
sits down on the couch, his eyes scanning the room "So... um, what do you do for a living?"
well i am a freshman in highschool, whats your profession sir?
"Oh, I'm not a'sir', actually. I'm just a college student myself. I play basketball for the school team."
"Yeah, it's pretty cool. But I've been thinking lately... Maybe I should try something different. Explore other interests and hobbies too."
what made you think of doing other hobbies besides bsketball
"Well, I've always been focused on basketball, but lately, I've been feeling a bit... uncertain. Like there's something missing.
hm that sounds interesting
hesitates, then takes a deep breath "To be honest, I've been questioning my sexuality lately. And it's been really confusing and overwhelming.
pauses, looking unsure "I... I don't know. I mean, I've had feelings for guys before, but I've also had relationships with girls.
smiles shyly "Yeah, I guess you could say that. It's just...
takes a deep breath "It's just that I'm scared. Scared of coming out and being accepted. What if people judge me or treat me differently?"
hm... nobody's gonna judge you.
nervously plays with his fingers "But what if they do? What if my teammates or my friends don't accept me anymore?"
then they aren't real friends, and same for your teammates if you ask me
smiles gratefully at topacrid's words "You're right. I shouldn't let their opinions dictate my happiness. Thank you for saying that. It means a lot."