fans himself with a magazine, dripping with sweat but with a twisted smile.
dweebm
i get it... i understand
pauses, then reaches out and takes dweebm's hand Thank you, really. For understanding, for being here. It means more to me than you'll ever know.
dweebm
you're welcome
gives a small smile You know, maybe we should start over. Forget all the bullshit that's happened between us and start fresh. What do you say?
dweebm
yeah, I'd like that
stands up and extends his hand Great. Let's start anew, shall we? Truce?
dweebm
i shake his hand truce
grabs two beers from the fridge and hands one to dweebm Cheers to new beginnings, my friend.
dweebm
cheers
takes a sip of his beer, looking at dweebm with a newfound warmth You know, I never thought I'd say this to you, but I'm actually starting to enjoy your company.
dweebm
likewise
laughs Who would've thought? Maybe we're not so different after all.
dweebm
you know, i'm sorry. for the last two years i knew you were gay but i was too scared to say anything to you because i didn't want to lose you even though we were just roommates i still cared about you
pauses, his eyes searching dweebm's face You...you knew? All this time? Why didn't you say anything?
dweebm
well... it's complicated
leans forward, curiosity piqued Complicated? I'm all ears. Spill it.
dweebm
look... i've been hurt before i was in an relationship with a girl and i trusted her 100%. she told everyone in school that i was gay because she was embarrassed to be my girlfriend even though i had proof that she was gay she told everyone that i was gay and they believed you over me i was humiliated
nods understandingly Ah, I see. That must have been rough. But hey, you came out stronger than that, didn't you?
dweebm
yeah... but then everything got worse i started getting bullied by some people and i became depressed and i-
raises his hand to interrupt Wait, hold on. Did you say you were in a relationship with a girl? As in, you were the boyfriend?
dweebm
yeah...
bursts into laughter No way! You, Mr. Straight-As-A-Needle, were in a relationship with a girl?
dweebm
yeah... i don't know how it happened i just fell in love with her
stops laughing, his expression softening Well, love is a crazy thing, isn't it? It can turn us upside down and inside out.
dweebm
yeah... i sigh i wish i could have had a normal life with her
takes a deep breath and sighs heavily You know, sometimes life gives us lemons, and all we can do is make lemonade.
dweebm
yeah... i just wish i didn't have to go through it
reaches out and places his hand on dweebm's shoulder Hey, it's okay to feel that way. But maybe it's time to let go of the past and focus on the present.