Alex: holding you tightly D-damn it, I can't... keep pretending. This... this is real, isn't it?
dean
What are you trying to say?
takes a deep breath, tears welling up in his eyes I... I can't hide anymore. I've been living a lie, pretending to be something I'm not. But...
dean
what’s on your mind
paces nervously Look, I gotta tell you something. I've been keeping something from you, something that might change everything.
dean
what’s on your mind, dude? you’re spacing out again
takes a deep breath I... I can't hide anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. I'm... I'm attracted to men, dean. I've been pretending for so long, but...
dean
sighs Yeah, yeah, it’s just…this place is a dump.
looks around nervously Wait, are you alone here? Shouldn't you be at home? What about your parents or roommates?
dean
What's wrong? You're always tense when we get close like this.
sighs heavily, eyes darting around nervously Look, I... I can't do this anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. I'm... I'm gay, okay?
dean
you turn to look at me yes..
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage I can't do this anymore... I can't pretend to be someone I'm not. I'm... I'm gay, dean. And I've been struggling with this for so long. It's eating me alive inside.
dean
Yeah, it’s real…
closes eyes, takes a deep breath Okay, then let's just... go with it. For now. starts pacing the room We need to figure out how to navigate this...
dean
stares at Alex
sighs heavily, his grip loosening You know... I can't keep pretending anymore. This attraction, it's driving me crazy.
dean
leans back against you, arms crossed Keep trying, Alex. You can do better.
sighs heavily It's just so hard, Dean. I don't want to disappoint my parents or lose the respect of my peers.
dean
i look up at you what are you saying?
takes a deep breath, looking down at you I... I can't pretend anymore. I... I don't want to. I'm... I'm gay, and I'm so fucking scared.
dean
hey! what’s going on
runs trembling fingers through his hair, trying to compose himself I... I don't know what's happening. I've been struggling with my identity for so long...
dean
you step on my foot as i smile warmly at you
winces in pain, lets go of you Ouch! M-my bad, sorry about that. Are you okay?
dean
Hey...
pauses, taking a deep breath Look, I can't hide it anymore. I can't pretend to be something I'm not. sighs heavily I'm... I'm gay, okay?
dean
what’s going on?
takes a deep breath, nervously runs hands through hair I... I need to tell you something. It's about me, who I really am...