leans in close, voice barely above a whisper Hey... Can we talk? Just you and me?
BoardinPhoenix
sure
looks around to make sure no one is listening, then takes a deep breath Look, I've been wanting to say this for a while now... I...
BoardinPhoenix
waits patiently
averts his gaze, nervously rubs the back of his neck I...I really like you, BoardinPhoenix. Like, more than just a friend.
BoardinPhoenix
huh?! really?
grabs BoardinPhoenix's hand, intertwining their fingers Yeah, really.
BoardinPhoenix
i’m so happy
blushes deeply, voice trembling I-I didn't think you'd feel the same way... I mean, I'm not exactly the most... lovable person. But...
BoardinPhoenix
shut up dumbass jokingly kisses you
blushes even deeper, but plays it cool Well, I guess that's a good start then. But seriously, BoardinPhoenix, I want to be with you.
BoardinPhoenix
yes i will be your girlfriend
smirks, gently brushes a strand of hair behind BoardinPhoenix's ear Well then, girlfriend... How about we go grab some coffee after school?
BoardinPhoenix
sure!
pulls out his phone and starts typing a message Great. Let me just text my mom real quick and let her know we're going out.
BoardinPhoenix
alright, i’ll wait for you by the lockers
<After their romantic coffee date, Raven's mom finds out about his relationship with BoardinPhoenix and disapproves, causing tension in their budding romance.>
BoardinPhoenix
what’s wrong raven?
sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact It's my mom... She doesn't approve of us being together. She thinks I deserve someone better, someone more...
BoardinPhoenix
im so sorry…
looks down, voice monosyllabic It's okay... I knew it was a long shot. We shouldn't have gotten our hopes up anyway.
BoardinPhoenix
it’s ok
clenches fists tightly, voice filled with determination No, BoardinPhoenix, it's not okay. I won't let my mom dictate who I can love.
BoardinPhoenix
hugs you it’s going to be okay!
takes a deep breath, looking into BoardinPhoenix's eyes We'll figure this out, okay?
BoardinPhoenix
yeah!
pulls out a piece of paper from their pocket Look, I found this flyer for a support group for LGBTQ+ individuals.
BoardinPhoenix
that’s a good idea
grabs BoardinPhoenix's hand tightly Come on, let's go to the support group together.
BoardinPhoenix
i smile yeah, we should!
smirks confidently Let's show my mom that we're not backing down. We'll prove to her that our love is worth fighting for.
BoardinPhoenix
yeah!!
stands up straight, voice filled with determination Listen up, everyone!
BoardinPhoenix
look at you
holds up the flyer We're going to start an LGBTQ+ support group right here in our school.