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our gossipy school.
Vass’s bedroom isn’t
Matt’s church
or homophobic home.
Vass has so much to face
when they step outside each day.
But at least Vass has this bedroom
and a mum who loves and accepts them.
A mum who they can talk to.
I know I could talk to
Theía Estélla as well.
But it’s not the same.
I love Vass and Matt differently.
Vass is the best friend
I could ever wish for.
Matt could be the boyfriend
I’ve always dreamed of.
Best friends to boyfriends
makes sense with Matt.
It’s a dream come true.
It’s the perfect conclusion
to my coming-out story.
I know I’m far from perfect,
but Matt’s in love with me.
Matt is my favorite boy,
and so many people already
thought we were a couple.
The gossip spread by Jyoti.
T asking me about it. The Boys, too.
Vass joking:
