Time

Honesty

When we got to my house, I introduced him to my mom and dad. He was scared at first and explained what happens at home. I showed him my room and we hung out for a bit. He was looking through my books and I went to go use the bathroom, and I came back to see him reading my diary, which is just a notebook with my name on it, so nothing could stop him. "So uh... you're..." he started. I'm gay and can't tell anyone. What would they think? The paragraph stated. "Yeah.. I guess" I answered, a little ashamed. "You guess?! Why are you hiding it? Don't be scared!" He tried to help. "Well, that's the reason I had been bullied.." "Wait, you knew since you were in 3rd?! I only knew since I was in 7th!-" We both sat in silence. "You are too?" I asked. "Yes, actually.. that's why my mom doesn't join my side, and the reason my dad abuses me." I sat down on the bed next to him and hugged him, "It's alright, they're just dumb, Caden. I'm here for you, and you aren't alone. It's been a long first day, huh? Maybe we should rest this off-" he stopped me. "Thank you..." he hugged me back, tears streaming from his eyes. "Awh, Caden," I wiped his tears. "You deserve so much better."