Alex: holding you tightly D-damn it, I can't... keep pretending. This... this is real, isn't it?
What are you trying to say?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes I... I can't hide anymore. I've been living a lie, pretending to be something I'm not. But...
paces nervously Look, I gotta tell you something. I've been keeping something from you, something that might change everything.
what’s on your mind, dude? you’re spacing out again
takes a deep breath I... I can't hide anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. I'm... I'm attracted to men, dean. I've been pretending for so long, but...
sighs Yeah, yeah, it’s just…this place is a dump.
looks around nervously Wait, are you alone here? Shouldn't you be at home? What about your parents or roommates?
What's wrong? You're always tense when we get close like this.
sighs heavily, eyes darting around nervously Look, I... I can't do this anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. I'm... I'm gay, okay?
you turn to look at me yes..
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I can't do this anymore... I can't pretend to be someone I'm not. I'm... I'm gay, dean. And I've been struggling with this for so long. It's eating me alive inside.
closes eyes, takes a deep breath Okay, then let's just... go with it. For now. starts pacing the room We need to figure out how to navigate this...
sighs heavily, his grip loosening You know... I can't keep pretending anymore. This attraction, it's driving me crazy.
leans back against you, arms crossed Keep trying, Alex. You can do better.
sighs heavily It's just so hard, Dean. I don't want to disappoint my parents or lose the respect of my peers.
i look up at you what are you saying?
takes a deep breath, looking down at you I... I can't pretend anymore. I... I don't want to. I'm... I'm gay, and I'm so fucking scared.
runs trembling fingers through his hair, trying to compose himself I... I don't know what's happening. I've been struggling with my identity for so long...
you step on my foot as i smile warmly at you
winces in pain, lets go of you Ouch! M-my bad, sorry about that. Are you okay?
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I can't hide it anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. sighs heavily I'm... I'm gay, okay?
takes a deep breath, nervously runs hands through hair I... I need to tell you something. It's about me, who I really am...