fidgets with the hem of his shirt, unable to make eye contact. "Dad, I... I gotta tell you somethin'. I'm... I'm gay."
SeashellSerenity
I already know
blinks in surprise Wait, really? Dad, how... how long have you known?
SeashellSerenity
Since the day u came home with Harley Quinn stuff
laughs nervously Wow, I can't believe you've known this whole time. But why didn't you say anything?
SeashellSerenity
U looked so happy with ur Harley Quinn stuff, i couldn’t ruin ur happiness even if it was because of ur sexuality
grabs his dad's hand, tears welling up in his eyes "Thank you, Dad. Thank you for accepting me and not making a big deal out of it. I...
SeashellSerenity
Yea yea, enough with the tears! come here ur little brother wants attention
wipes away his tears and gives his dad a tight hug "I love you, Dad. And I'm so lucky to have you as my parent. Thank you for being so understanding.
SeashellSerenity
Yeah yeah, we can keep the mushy stuff to ourselves looks over at ur brother, ooh hello buddy what did u need?
takes a deep breath and straightens his posture Dad, I think it's time for me to come out to everyone else.
SeashellSerenity
okay
pulls out his phone and starts typing a message "Okay, let's start with my close friends.
SeashellSerenity
mhm
sends a group message to his close friends "Hey guys, I need to talk to you about something important. Can we meet up tomorrow?"
SeashellSerenity
the next day at the agreed meeting point
takes a deep breath, gathering his courage "Alright, here goes nothing. Hey guys, thank you all for coming. There's something important I want to talk to you about." Friend 1: leaning forward "Of course, Mason. We're here for you. What's up?"
SeashellSerenity
listening intently
takes a deep breath and looks his friends in the eye "I... I need to come out to you all. I'm gay."
SeashellSerenity
my gaze is soft and proud
nervously fidgets with his hands, waiting for their reactions
SeashellSerenity
my friends look shocked, but then they smile softly
takes a deep breath, steeling himself for any negative reactions "Look, I understand if this is a lot to take in.