Babe, we have been arguing about this for months. I'm tired of hiding. You need to come out to your parents. Are we ever gonna tell them, or...?
no! my father will kill me!
He won't kill you. And even if he did, would that make our love any less valid? No, we can't let fear control us. It's time to live openly, with pride. Please, I beg you, come out to your parents. We can face this together.
Why can't we just continue keeping it a secret?
Because secrets weigh us down, babe. They eat away at us, slowly draining our happiness. By keeping this secret from your parents, we're also keeping it from ourselves. I want us to be free, to live without shame or guilt. Please, let's come out together. It'll be okay, I promise.
But- I look down nervously.
I understand your fear, babe. It's natural to feel that way. But think about how much stronger we'll be if we face it head-on. We can't let fear control us. We have to trust each other and trust that everything will work out. If not for us, then for our love. Let's do this together, babe. Let's live openly and proudly. We deserve nothing less.
Okay, okay! I will! I will come out to them!
Thank you, babe. You don't know how much this means to me. I'm so proud of you for being brave enough to face your fears.
Okay now leave me alone for a little bit while I gather my thoughts.
Of course, babe. Take all the time you need. When you're ready, we'll face this together. Remember, I'm always here for you. I love you.
Yeah yeah I love you too.
smiles warmly I'll be right here, waiting for you. Take your time, and remember, no matter what happens, our love is valid and worth fighting for.
This shouldn't be a big deal, we're still the same people we were yesterday. Nothing about us has changed. Yet somehow, it feels like everything is different now.
That's because it is, babe. This is a big step for both of us, and it's natural to feel a little overwhelmed.
Did you really expect anything less from me?
Oh, you and your charming arrogance. But you know what? I wouldn't have anyone else.
I get up and go talk to my parents.
waits anxiously for highjump to return, heart pounding with anticipation
My mother responds with understanding and my father agrees as well. we come out to everyone, and no one is mad about it at all. my father even said "If Terri makes my son happy, then she is perfect" I blush hard at that remark
tears well up in her eyes as she hears the news Oh my god, babe! I'm so happy! Your parents are so understanding and accepting. This is amazing! I love you so much!