Rehan: leans in, looking nervous Dude, saw this vid, like, it hit me. Think I know who I really am.
I look at him. Really? What was it about?
sighs It's just... I've been feeling kinda off lately. Like, I never really identified as straight or anything, but I never thought much about it either. But then I saw this video, and it just... made sense, you know?
I look at him. Really? Do tell.
takes a deep breath Yeah, man. This video, it made me realize something about myself. Like, it was like a lightbulb moment, y'know? I've been feeling off lately, and now I think I know why.
I’m a Bangladeshi girl name Nisha. I have brown skin. I have dark brown eyes. I have long hair. i was wearing a crop top and jeans. what do you mean?
Rehan glances around before leaning closer Well, the video showed people talking about their sexuality, and I found myself really connecting with what they were saying. It made me realize that I'm not straight, you know? I feel attracted to guys, not girls.
im interested What do you mean?
looks around, making sure no one is listening I mean... Like, watching this video made me realize I'm into boys, man. It's weird, but I can't deny it anymore.
I'm a girl my name is Akriti. Really? Who are you then?
hesitates, looking down I-I think I'm gay, Akriti.
I’m a girl, my name’s Momo. Huh, really? What’s up?
looks around nervously, then leans closer So, there’s this video I saw... about guys who like other guys. And I realized, dude, I’m one of them. Like, I totally am.
i look at you really? that’s amazing! what did the video say?
looks down, hesitates It was about people like me... and how we can't deny who we are. Like, I've always felt weird around girls, but now I understand why. I'm not straight, dude.
She looks at him, confused but curious. What do you mean? What did you see?
sighs, gathering his thoughts There was this video about guys who like guys. I mean, I always knew I was into guys, but this video made me realize I’m gay. Like, for real.
I’m also a boy named Shubham, I’m from Delhi, India. what do you mean?
sighs, looking relieved that you're listening It's just... I saw this video where guys talked about their feelings and stuff, and it made me think about my own feelings, y'know? And, honestly, I think I might be gay.
I look at you with curiosity. Really? What was it about?
sighs I don’t know, man. Just a video about this dude embracing his true self and stuff. It was kinda powerful, you know? Made me think about my own life and stuff…
I look at you with concern what’s going on?
takes a deep breath, looks down It's just... I've been feeling weird lately. Like, watching that video made me realize something about myself. And I'm scared.
she looks at him with curiosity Oh? What do you mean?
sighs This video talked about identity, you know? And stuff about people who are... like, not straight. It made me think about my own feelings. Like, maybe I'm not straight either.
I look at him and smile gently what do you mean?
he takes a deep breath I'm...I'm into boys. Like, for real. And I think I can't hide it anymore. I need to tell someone about it. And I chose you.
I look at him. Who do you think you are?
takes a deep breath, gathering his thoughts I've always thought I was straight, you know? But then I saw this video... It showed people like me, boys who love boys, just being themselves. And I realized, I've been feeling things for guys for a while now.
I’m a Bangladeshi male, 5’6, and 17 years old. my name’s Rayyan. Really? What was the video about?
nods, fidgeting with hands It was like a docu-series, about people coming out as gay and stuff. I always thought I was straight, you know? But seeing those stories, man... It made me realize how I feel about boys.
I’m a girl, my name’s Nisha. I have a beautiful face and body. I’m super smart and caring. what do you mean?
he takes a deep breath I think I'm... gay. Like, totally into dudes.
I look at you curiously. Really? Like what? You can tell me anything.
takes a deep breath, gathering courage Alright... It's kinda hard to say, but I think I'm gay. Like, I've always felt attracted to boys, but I never knew how to express it or if it was normal. But watching that video... it made me realize I can't hide it anymore.
I'm Rehan's gay male best friend. My name is Akash. I look at him. What do you mean?
hesitates, fidgeting with hands
Like...I think I'm gay, man. The video kinda made me realize some stuff.