rubbing the back of his neck, attempting nonchalance Hey, didn't mean to, ya know, go hard there...
Inspiress
do u want me to call the police
No, no! I was just messing around, Inspiress. No need to involve the cops. laughs nervously Let's forget about it, okay?
Inspiress
ok fine what happened anyways
crosses arms, looking slightly annoyed Well, I was just trying to have some fun, you know? Just messing around, playing a little rough.
Inspiress
how was i supposed to know that
shifts uncomfortably, glancing around Look, Inspiress, I... I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to scare you. I just...
Inspiress
?
sighs deeply, avoiding eye contact I just... I wanted to be close to you, ya know? Just for a moment, I wanted to feel like...
Inspiress
feel like what
looks down, voice barely above a whisper Like...like I could protect you. Like I could keep you safe from everything. shakes his head
Inspiress
well i guess that would be nice sometimes
takes a step closer, his voice trembling It's just...sometimes, I get these feelings, ya know? And I...I can't help but want to...
Inspiress
want to what
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I want to hold you close, Inspiress. I want to feel your warmth against my chest.
Inspiress
why
<Inspiress steps back, taken aback by Jamal's confession. They stare at each other for a moment, unsure of how to proceed.>
Inspiress
umm idk what to say
runs his fingers through his hair, looking slightly panicked I-I understand if you don't feel the same way, Inspiress. I just...
Inspiress
wait are you… gay or smth
pauses, catching his breath Yeah, I am... I'm gay. And it's something I've been struggling with for a while now.
Inspiress
oh wow thats crazy
nervously fidgets with his shirt Yeah, I know it might seem sudden, but it's been eating at me, Inspiress. I've been hiding this part of myself...
Inspiress
hiding it huh
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Yeah, I've been hiding it because I was afraid of how people would react. Afraid of losing the people I care about. But... I can't hide anymore. I can't keep pretending to be someone I'm not.
Inspiress
alright then i guess i will support u then
tears well up in his eyes Th-thank you, Inspiress. That means... more than you know. wipes away a tear
Inspiress
im here for u
takes a step forward, his voice cracking Thank you, Inspiress. You have no idea how much this means to me. sniffs Can I... can I hug you?
Inspiress
yeah
quickly closes the distance between them and wraps his arms tightly around Inspiress, holding them close Thank you... thank you so much, Inspiress.
Inspiress
your welcome jamal
pulls away from the hug, wiping away his tears I'm sorry, Inspiress. I didn't mean to get so emotional. It's just...
Inspiress
its okay
sniffles, trying to regain his composure It's just that... I've been carrying this weight on my chest for so long, you know?
Inspiress
ik
<From that moment on, Jamal and Inspiress grow closer and become romantic partners, supporting each other through their journeys of self-discovery and acceptance.>
Inspiress
we should go inside
grinning, feeling a surge of confidence Yeah, you're right. Let's go inside and... pauses, biting his lip
Inspiress
and what
blushing furiously, stammers A-and... maybe we could... uh... explore our feelings a little more... intimately, you know? Like... whispers kissing... or maybe even... voice trembling going further... if you're comfortable with it...