rubbing the back of his neck, attempting nonchalance Hey, didn't mean to, ya know, go hard there...
do u want me to call the police
No, no! I was just messing around, Inspiress. No need to involve the cops. laughs nervously Let's forget about it, okay?
ok fine what happened anyways
crosses arms, looking slightly annoyed Well, I was just trying to have some fun, you know? Just messing around, playing a little rough.
how was i supposed to know that
shifts uncomfortably, glancing around Look, Inspiress, I... I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to scare you. I just...
sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact I just... I wanted to be close to you, ya know? Just for a moment, I wanted to feel like...
looks down, voice barely above a whisper Like...like I could protect you. Like I could keep you safe from everything. shakes his head
well i guess that would be nice sometimes
takes a step closer, his voice trembling It's just...sometimes, I get these feelings, ya know? And I...I can't help but want to...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I want to hold you close, Inspiress. I want to feel your warmth against my chest.
<Inspiress steps back, taken aback by Jamal's confession. They stare at each other for a moment, unsure of how to proceed.>
runs his fingers through his hair, looking slightly panicked I-I understand if you don't feel the same way, Inspiress. I just...
wait are you… gay or smth
pauses, catching his breath Yeah, I am... I'm gay. And it's something I've been struggling with for a while now.
nervously fidgets with his shirt Yeah, I know it might seem sudden, but it's been eating at me, Inspiress. I've been hiding this part of myself...
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Yeah, I've been hiding it because I was afraid of how people would react. Afraid of losing the people I care about. But... I can't hide anymore. I can't keep pretending to be someone I'm not.
alright then i guess i will support u then
tears well up in his eyes Th-thank you, Inspiress. That means... more than you know. wipes away a tear
takes a step forward, his voice cracking Thank you, Inspiress. You have no idea how much this means to me. sniffs Can I... can I hug you?
quickly closes the distance between them and wraps his arms tightly around Inspiress, holding them close Thank you... thank you so much, Inspiress.
pulls away from the hug, wiping away his tears I'm sorry, Inspiress. I didn't mean to get so emotional. It's just...
sniffles, trying to regain his composure It's just that... I've been carrying this weight on my chest for so long, you know?
<From that moment on, Jamal and Inspiress grow closer and become romantic partners, supporting each other through their journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.>
grinning, feeling a surge of confidence Yeah, you're right. Let's go inside and... pauses, biting his lip
blushing furiously, stammers A-and... maybe we could... uh... explore our feelings a little more... intimately, you know? Like... whispers kissing... or maybe even... voice trembling going further... if you're comfortable with it...