Riarkle One Shots

Coming Out

{I just wanted to say that I'm not sure if any character GWM would be gay, bi, lesbian, queer, pan, etc, since this is just a story that I'm writing. If you're homophobic do not read.}

Riley is sitting across from Farkle in his room. They both have different things going through their heads.

Farkle's afraid of judgement. He doesn't want to ruin his amazing friendships with anyone just because of who he really is. He doesn't want people to hate him for being himself.

Riley's afraid of rejection. She doesn't want to walk away knowing that she's the only one feeling these feelings. The only one that gets butterflies in her stomach every time she sees him.

They both sigh and look at each other. They think that they're just going to cheer each other up on this Friday night because everyone else went out on dates. Little do they know that they need to comfort each other for things much more important.

Farkle takes a deep breath and goes over to sit next to Riley. He takes her hand and says, "I need to tell you something."

Riley is sitting there trying not to fangirl too much because they're just friends. People who are friends can hold hands with each other whenever they want without getting all weird... right?

She into his eyes and nods for him to continue.

"Well it's kinda a long story, but for the sake of time, and my heart, I'll just give you the short version. For a long time I've always felt like I was lying to myself and I wasn't sure why. I never felt like I fit in, and yeah I know I'm Farkle and I have my own category, but this was different.

"I couldn't figure it out no matter what. Then yesterday, when your dad was talking about taking pride in who you love. No matter if it's same gender or different, love them with everything you got. That's when things started to make sense to me."

He doesn't say anything for a bit and Riley tries to wrap her mind around this. Of course she'll support him if he's gay, but that would crush her heart. She doesn't want to accept that she might never get a chance with him.

"So," she whispers, "You're coming out to me?"

He nods. "Yeah. Riley Matthews, I'm coming out to you as bi."

Riley sighs with relief. "I'm happy that you trust me enough to tell me," she says taking one of his hands.

"I trust you with my life Riles," Farkle responds.

She nods, not sure what else to do. If she tells him and things are ruined... then what? She can't lose the best thing that's ever happened to her.

Of course besides Maya. They're equally the best thing.

Is this risk worth it?

Farkle notices Riley's silence. Did he make the right decision, or is this something else?

"Are you okay?" he asks.

She looks away nodding. "I just... have stuff on my mind I guess."

"You can talk to me," Farkle reminds her.

Riley looks into his gorgeous eyes and knows that she should tell him. He is one of her best friends, so everything will be fine.

"Well," she starts, "I really like this person and I'm scared to say anything."

"Oh."

Farkle tries to hide his disappointment. It's not like they're together or anything. In fact, as her friend he should be happy for her. Why isn't he happy for her?"

Riley continues, "I just don't know how to tell this person that I like them."

Farkle nods and looks at her angelic face. "Just say it because you never know what's going to happen next."

Riley stares at him, or more like his lips, knowing what she needs to do next.

Next thing Farkle knows, Riley's sitting in his lap kissing him. He kisses back without hesitation. They both feel the same spark burn inside of them.

Riley pulls away and smiles at him. "I really, really like you."

He grins and nods. "I kinda got that from the kiss."

"Wanna go on a date? Like right now?"

Farkle raised an eyebrow. "Are you asking me out?"

Riley shrugs shyly.

"Yes. Let's go right now," he says pulling her up and out of his room.