Holds up the journal with a sly smirk Imagine the guys' faces when they see this, huh?
listen man I don’t even know why I write this shit in here anymore
leans in closer, whispering Oh, come on, bro. We all have our secrets. Don't be so ashamed of who you really are.
This isn't about shame, Lucas. It's about privacy. And guess what? Your friends ain't getting their hands on this.
smirks and takes a step closer Privacy, huh? Is that really why you're so determined to keep this hidden? Or is it because you're afraid of what I might think? Afraid that I'll see the real you and not want you around anymore?
oh shut the hell up as i walk out of his room, annoyed
grabs topcretin's arm, stopping them from leaving You can run away all you want, but you can't hide forever.
Why do you care so much anyways?
Because, deep down, I know what it's like to feel trapped. To feel like you can't be yourself.
Well then, spill it. What's your dirty little secret, big bro?
takes a deep breath, looking into topcretin's eyes My secret? It's not something I talk about often, but maybe it's time I share it with someone.
pauses for a moment, gathering his thoughts When I was your age, I was always the quiet one.
Quiet? You? Never would've guessed.
laughs softly Yeah, I know, right? But behind closed doors, I had my own world.
Alright, I'm listening. What's this 'world' you had?
sits down on his bed, patting the space next to him for topcretin to sit Come, sit with me. It's time for me to share my secret with you.
i sit down next to lucas Alright, hit me with it.
takes a deep breath Okay, here it goes. Behind closed doors, I used to... explore my sexuality.
leans in closer, lowering his voice It wasn't until I met someone who understood and accepted me for who I am that I truly found freedom.
Holy shit, Lucas... Are you saying you're gay?
nods slowly, looking directly into topcretin's eyes Yes, topcretin. I'm gay. And I couldn't have asked for a better brother to share this with.