- You really have no idea how much you've done for me, do you? - Caroline said as they set foot into the forest. - The first year we became roommates, you helped me to come out. You didn't encourage me, you didn't advise me or anything like that but you were there. I could feel comfortable with you and I knew that I would be comfortable no matter my sexuality. You were so open and accepting that I came out and I felt great. Then, there were people who called me and Lola names and tried to bring us down but you were always there to defend us. You had no fear whatsoever and I found it so empowering. Then, at late school nights, we would smoke some weed, relax and in those moments, during those nights I finally felt appreciated. I felt as if I mattered. You didn't actively try to make me a be
