LETTER #13

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September 12th 1982


We went on our first date tonight. I begged you to take us somewhere secluded where no one would see us, especially people we know. But of course, you refused.

And even though I was practically shaking with anxiety the whole night, hoping nobody would say anything to us, I actually had a lot of fun.

Sure, there's a communication barrier between us, but you made it feel nonexistent. You taught me how to bowl, how amazing dipping french fries in a milkshake would taste, and what it really feels like to be willing to show yourself to the world.

You're so proud and open about who you are. I envy you for that. I want to be able to walk out of my house, down the street, through town, and not worry about what people think of me.

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