Cayden: fidgeting with hands I-I gotta tell ya s-something, Jax. It's, um, kinda f-fucked up.
You don’t need to say anything, you can tell me anytime
Cayden: takes a deep breath Thanks, man. It's just that, well, I've had these feelings for you... romantic and sexual ones...
stutters nervously Uh, shit, this is weird... I-I mean, I know it's fucked up, but... I can't help it...
nervously clenches fists Yeah, I know, and that's why I'm feeling like such a fuck-up right now.
takes a deep breath Well, Jaxson, you're my best friend. I've known you for years, and... I trust you more than anyone else.
Do you not trust yourself?
pauses, tears welling up in his eyes Y-yeah, I guess... I don't trust myself to handle these feelings properly.
Feelings aren’t something to be ashamed of man
sniffs, wipes away tears I know, but it's just... it's so confusing and overwhelming, you know?
I know I’ve been there before and looked at myself in the mirror and wondered “who the fuck are you?”
takes a shaky breath Yeah, I've been there too, Jaxson. It's like I'm constantly battling this inner turmoil, and it's exhausting.
puts a hand on Jaxson's shoulder No, Jaxson, don't apologize. It's not your fault. I just... I needed to get it off my chest.
What do you want to happen?
stutters nervously Well, um, I-I was hoping... um, maybe we could talk about it? Like, really talk about it, no matter how awkward or uncomfortable.
grabs Jaxson's hand Thank you, Jaxson. It means the world to me that you're here for me.
takes a deep breath Jaxson, I know it's a lot to ask, but can we explore this? Explore our feelings for each other? I just need to understand.