The Problems With Being Gay At 13

Ch.19 -The Day Spent With...Finn?!-

December 27th, 2012

You know, I never knew the human race could be so cruel until yesterday when I came out to my friends. But I don’t want to get all depressed about that because that didn’t happen today. Mom made me come home yesterday because, “I was worrying the Henderson’s 24/7” but I didn’t care because I was ready to be alone today. Of course knowing that wasn’t going to happen I didn’t get too comfortable, meaning I didn’t start watching eating a shit ton of ice cream and wasn’t in pajamas. Then the doorbell rang so I had to get up because Mom was too busy ‘cleaning and cooking’ but I didn’t expect to Finn at my door with roses. My favorite.

“Finn?”

“Yeah. Sorry about the party; I don’t know what came over me to kiss you. Also I heard about what happened with your friends and I wanted to say how sorry I am that that happened to you. To be honest you’re pretty brave by doing that. I don’t think I could’ve done that myself but I guess the party was my official ‘coming out’. Oh. These flowers are for you.”

He handed me the beautiful flowers and smiled. I was in shock. “You’re—you’re gay?”

He nodded. “Yes. And I know how bad you must feel because of your “friends” dumping you but forget those bastards. You don’t need them, their just a bunch of homophobic idiots that don’t understand. So I came here to ask you on a date. To make you feel better.”

My eyes widened. “A date?”

“Yes…is that a problem?”

“No! No! I’ll ask my Mom if it’s okay first.” I walked inside the house and found my Mom cleaning under the couch. “Mom can I go out with a friend?”

“Sure. Be back my 6.”

I smiled and kissed her on the cheek. “Thanks.”

Then we left; it was weird because I had never been on a date before. Especially not with another guy. Finn took me to a nearby carnival and we spent some of the day there. He won me a stuffed panda at some point. We also went to the movies and the arcade. It was such a fun filled day that it almost made me forget about my worries. Almost. Finn was nice and sweet the whole time we were out; he’s quite the funny guy too. Definitely boyfriend material. When I came back home he had me smiling and completely giddy.

“Did you have a fun day?” he asked as we approached my door step.

“Yes. You really did give me a fun day; thanks for that but you didn’t have to.”

“I did. Those jerks were mean and I wanted to make you feel better.”

“You’re a really nice guy. We’ll make excellent friends.”

“Cool. I just have one question…did you come out to your parents yet?”

“No, not yet.”

He nodded. “It’s really a rewarding experience. You should do it; you can feel more like yourself once you do it.”

“I’ll make sure to do it.”

“Well I should be going home. It’s quite cold outside and I have to walk home. I’ll see you later I guess.” he started walking away.

“Wait!”

He turned around. “What?”

“The least I could do to show thanks is inviting you to eat dinner with my mom and me.”

He smiled. “Sure.”

So Finn ate dinner with mom and me and it was fun. NO awkward silences or anything. Quite the fun night. When he left I actually felt a little sad but he did give me his number so I could call him when I told my parents about me being gay. I think I’ve found myself a new friend.