Incoming Call: Thurs 3 Sept (7:12am)

“Good morning, Blainers!”

“Hey.”

“I figured that I’d call to wish you good luck. Today’s the day, right?”

“Yeah. I just hope things go better with my friends than they did with our parents.”

“You still haven’t told me that story.”

“Well Mom got all quiet and Dad yelled at me. He said that I’m just going through a phase and that it’s just to get attention. It really isn’t though. I really wish I could be straight. Things would be so much easier.”

“I know it isn’t a phase, bud. I really wish that Dad could realize that. Just give him some time to adjust. He probably wasn’t expecting it. Don’t say that, Blaine! It’s part of who you are and I don’t think any less of you…and I’m almost positive that my opinion matters more than Dad’s.”

“Thanks. You have no idea how much your call is helping. I’m just a bit nervous about how everyone will react.”

“I’m glad. If anyone gives you any crap, tell them that they’ll have your big brother to answer to.”

“Alright, though I don’t know how well that would go over here, haha. First period starts in about five minutes. I should probably go.”

“Okay. Wait…before I forget; since you texted me last night, I’ve been thinking. You’ve got a long weekend coming up soon, right? If you’re okay with this, I’ll call Mom this afternoon and see if you can come stay with me in Chicago for the weekend. How does that sound?”

“Great! I can’t wait!”

“Alright. Hopefully I’ll see you soon then. Good luck today, Blainers.”

“Yeah, thanks. I really have to go now. Love you!”

“Love you too, bro.”

Call Ended: Thurs 3 Sept (7:21am)

Thurs 3 Sept (10:02am)

Would it be odd to say that I’m looking forward to however you plan on distracting me today?

(10:06)
Not as long as you promise not to judge me for my distraction.

(10:08)
I think I can do that…depends on what you were planning on distracting me with.

(10:09)
Remember how I said that I want to embrace what makes me different?

(10:12)
Yeah.

(10:14)
I came out to my family last night. I’m gay.

(10:15)
Wow. Your distraction really is a good one.

(10:17)
You’re judging me. Maybe this texting thing that we have going on was a bad idea.

(10:19)
No! Blaine, I’m not judging you…
(10:20)
How did you know?

(10:24)
Know what? That I was gay?

(10:27)
No…well I guess that too, but how did you know that you were ready to come out?

(10:29)
To answer your first question, my friends are all into girls and I could never see why, but there are a few boys that I’ve felt attracted to.
(10:30)
To answer the second…I was tired of hiding who I am. I want to be able to dress how I want and hold hands with whomever I want and not get judged for it.
(10:31)
I want people to know me, not some short kid who turns down any girl that looks his way without good reason.

(10:36)
Weren’t you worried about what your parents would say or that your friends would treat you differently?

(10:38)
I told my older brother first. He’s quite a bit older and lives in Chicago, so it was over the phone, but he was amazing…even called me this morning to wish me luck. I’m telling my friends at lunch.

(10:41)
What about your parents?

(10:47)
My Mom didn’t say anything and my dad’s less than impressed. He seems to think that it’s just a phase that I’m going through for attention. It isn’t though, you know?

(10:51)
Yeah. I understand completely. We don’t go to the same school, right?

(10:53)
I don’t think so. The lockers here are blue if that means anything.

(10:54)
Red…so there’s no chance of you knowing who I am then.
(10:55)
I’m gay too, but I haven’t told anyone. I’m not ready yet.

(10:57)
Well you’ve told me. I’m a complete stranger, so I’d call that progress. You can tell the rest of the world when you’re ready. No one’s forcing you to come out today, though you can always text me about it. It looks like we’re in the same boat.

(10:59)
I suppose you’re right. Thanks. You can text me too about this.
(11:00)
I’ve got to go, but you can text me later if you want. Good luck with your friends!

(11:06)
Thanks. That means a lot.
(11:07)
Bye, Kurt.

Hey.

(7:33)
Hello, Kurt.

(7:36)
How did it go?

(7:38)
Better than expected in some ways, worse in others.

(7:41)
Care to elaborate?

(7:47)
A few of the guys said it didn’t matted to them as long as I respected that they’re straight, which I completely understand. The others acted sort of distant toward me for the rest of the day. Fortunately, there was only one true homophobe.

(7:52)
That doesn’t sound so bad. I wish that I wasn’t so afraid to do what you did today.

(8:00)
Your time will come, Kurt. You just aren’t ready yet.
(8:02)
The homophobe was my best friend.

(8:05)
Blaine, I am so, so sorry. If you want to talk about it, I’ll listen and I promise not to judge.

(8:07)
It’s alright, I guess. If he can’t accept the real me, I don’t want to be his friend anyhow.
(8:09)
Just texting you like this helps. It’s nice to know that I’m not alone in all of this. My brother and a few friends said that they support me, but it isn’t the same. Just the idea of someone else going through all of this helps, you know?

(8:14)
Blaine, I really am glad to help in any way.

(8:17)
I know, Kurt. Thank you. I’ve got a lot of homework to get through tonight, but I’ll text you some more in English tomorrow.

(8:26)
Goodnight, Blaine.

(8:38)
G’night.

Tbc