"Mom..."
"I know there's something on your mind, Tessie. Please don't keep it from me, anymore." Her voice was hauntingly soft, as if she knew my truth before I'd even said it but I knew it wasn't possible.
She's my mom.
If anyone would have figured it out before I had, it would have been her.
"Y...you know?"
Her eyes softened with affection as she reached forward to take my hands in hers, her head shaking slightly and only confusing me more.
"I know your hurting, honey. You know you can tell me anything."
Her hands tightened around mine, fiercely holding me and I felt her determination in her normally subdued voice.
"Anything."
3 words.
6 letters.
They were who I was.
They were my truth.
Suddenly, it didn't feel so crushing to say them, because I knew a part of her knew, already.
And she loved me, anyways.
"Mom..." I squeezed her hands as fear rushed my veins.
"I'm gay."
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The Salvation Of Her
RomanceMy body was on fire from her touch and I panted, shaking with the need that smothered me when she was near. "I need more, Quinn. Please I need more." "Hm, I don't know, Blue eyes. I don't think you've earned it yet." Her long, knowing fingers slid...
