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I've been thinking for awhile now. I'm 21 and I haven't seen my parents in 3 years. They call me sometimes but I want to see them in person. I got a day off of work today and I'm going to do it.
I'm going to visit my parents and tell them the secret I've been keeping for 8 years now.
"Ben?" My boyfriend, Emmett, calls from the living room. He's more muscular than me and his hair is blonde while mine is dark brown.
I feel his arms wrap around me from behind. Emmett rest his head on my shoulder. "Benny, you ready to go?" He asks me.
I feel my chest tighten at the thought of going to visit them. "Y-yeah. L-let's go." I say as I nod slightly.
Emmet flips me around quickly. "Ben, you don't have to do this if you're not ready. I'm right here, just give me the word and I'll tuck you into bed, make you lunch and we'll watch a movie instead." Emmett says, smiling. His beautiful blue eyes looking into my brown ones.
I peck him on the lips and smile. "I'm not going to back out now."
Emmett takes my hand in his as we walk to the door together. I grab the keys and lock the door behind us. I get in the driver's side and Emmett gets in on the passenger side. After a short moment I start the car.
Pulling into my parents driveway, the air suddenly becomes hard to breathe. Emmett notices my struggle and hugs me tightly.
"You can do it, Benny." I smile at his words.
"Wait right here. I'll come back in a second." I tell him.
"Good or bad, we'll do this together. I love you, see you in a bit." He tells me before pecking my lips. I get out of the car and hesitantly knock on the door.
The door opens slowly to reveal my mother. A small gasp escapes her mouth. "Oh dear. George! George! Benjamin is her please come quick!" She yells back into the the house. She hugs me and rubs my arms.
"Hi mom. How have you been?" I ask, trying to make conversation.
"Oh, don't ask about me! Tell me about yourself! Where have you been?" She asks, guiding me to the couch. I take a seat across from her. My father sits next to her.
"I-I'm fine. I've moved to the next town over. It's really nice. I h-haven't came to visit since I've been busy with work." I explain.
My mother smiles and so does my father. "Come more often, okay?" My father comments. I nod and look down at my hands.
"What's wrong, Ben?" He asks. I look back up at him.
I have to do this now. I've been waiting for 8 years. If they don't like me anymore I can just leave. It's not a big deal, right? Damnit. This is hard.
"Ben! Dear, why are you crying? What's wrong?" My mother asks, her voice laced with worry. I wipe my eyes.
"Mom, dad?" I ask to get there attention. They both look at me so I can continue. "I-I-I'm... gay..." I confess, barely above a whisper.
My mother let's out a small gasp and my father clenches his hands tight. "I-I-I'm so sorry. I should go now." I say, standing up.
My mother grabs my wrist and pulls me back towards her. Her and my father hug me. "Benjamin, why would you be sorry about such a thing? You don't have to care what people think but just know, you are my son. I can't love you any less, no matter what you've done." She tells me, her voice soft and gentle.
My father grabs my shoulders. "I can't say I understand it but you're my son. I love you. Okay?" He tells me.
Tears stream down my face and I nod. "I'll be right back." I tell them before hugging them and going outside. I get into my car and shut the door.
Emmett's eyes widen and his voice fills with panic. "Benny? What's wrong? Please tell me, what did they say?" He asks, he wipes my tears and kisses my forehead.
I smile weakly at him. "Let's go inside." Is all I say. We both get in the car and I grab his hand and squeeze it gently.
I open the door and we both walk inside. "Mom, dad. This is Emmett. My boyfriend." I introduced him."
My father walk up to him. "Listen. If you make my son cry I'll kick your ass into next week. Do not hurt him." He threatens. Emmett tenses up and let's go of my hand.
"Y-yes sir." Emmett says.
"George, don't do that to the poor boy, you'll scare him!" My mother scolds him. "I'm Hannah, Benjamin's mother." She says, a polite smile on her face. "So how long have you been dating?"
Emmett's face flushes. I love it when he gets embarrassed like this, it's so cute.
"One and a half years. We met at a park." Emmett tells her.
All of us talk for another hour. I don't think this could have gone any better. I love my parents as well as my boyfriend.
Me and Emmett leave and drive home. Once we're in the house Emmett kisses me. "I'm so proud of you, Benny." He says before resuming the kiss.
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Hi, it's me, Madison. I just want you to know that coming out is hard. It really is, but you don't need to be scared. Take your time and go at your own pace. Do not rush yourself into things you're not ready for. I love you lots. β€οΈ
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