Try [On] These Stories for Size {G/t One Shots & Serials}

May I Take Your Order?

First, may I say, please don't be offended if you are a southerner – I'm not gonna lie, just going by my northern point of view... sorta... I'm in DC... that's like right smack dab between the north and south.. I'm more of a... idk... middler? I dunno. But I digress, I know there must be some oasis in the south (I think?) so I apologize for this, perhaps, stereotype... I...I like your food... though it's often unhealthy, it tastes good and that's what matters, yeah – quasi can be applied in this one shot actually lol

Also, there are mentions of anxiety and a small reference to bad thoughts but, in the end, I'd call this a fluff one shot I think? But, idk, more realistic (minus the g/t part) and relatable I guess? All you socially anxious (or just generally anxious) peeps out there raise your hand~ *raises hand*

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 Alec stood in front the mirror as he spoke - in an attempt of a confident voice – a single two word phrase on repeat.

"I'm gay. I'm gay. I'm gay. I'm gay. I'm gay. I'm gay." He paused to take a breath before finishing with, "I'm really freaking gay actually. Sorry, dad. Sorry, mom. I guess I'm sorry, bro. But, wait, no, not sorry actually. Take me or leave me, I can't change who I am."

Alec sighed as his nervousness nearly consumed him. Today was the day. Today was the day he was gonna come out. Naturally, he chose to come out to his family first. Or maybe that's not natural. Alec had no clue really. He didn't really know any other gay people – men or women – at least not personally. He did hear of a few people being gay. But that might have been rumors. Alec gave another sigh. Here in this town in the deep south there was not much love for the lgtbq+ crowd. It was quite depressing and a major source of Alec's deeply rooted anxiety. Though there were other sources as well – such as college and simply being social. Having an anxiety disorder is just SO much fun. Not. In any case, he was not aware of any openly gay persons in this area – giant OR human – not that he had all that much contact with humans.

Oh yeah. Humans – another source of anxiety for Alec. Now, let's get this straight. Alec does not hate or even dislike humans! In fact, it's quite the opposite. He finds them rather adorable, actually, in all their tininess. And would, in actuality, like to be friends with some. Though, of course, he'd never outright mention his 'aw, you're so precious' thoughts to himself as it would be kinda demeaning towards the smaller folk – though his intentions would be innocent and genuine, Alec is not that socially awkward to not realize that is a big 'no' in terms with interacting with humans. However, his main concern with human interaction is on him – being so much larger, he'd be deathly afraid of hurting them by accident – maybe even killing them! He shuddered at the thought. He'd never be able to forgive himself. He'd deserve the jail time. He'd deserve more than the jail time he'd likely get. In fact, he should just – Alec paused and shook his head back and forth rapidly in order to get out of his downward spiral towards dark thoughts he promised himself to never have again. He has a family whom loves him! They'd be so hurt if he did... well... you know... Well, they loved him for now at least... He gave an involuntary whimper as his anxiety caused a random twang of uncomfortableness at the thought of his soon to be coming out. He really hoped his family would be positively receptive.... Or... or at least neutral...

Yet, again, he gave a sigh – likely in hopes of perhaps breathing out his anxiety so it would lessen – not that that is even possible. But hey, let the guy dream. He clicked his tongue against his teeth whilst shifting around a bit while debating how to calm himself down a tad – or at least figuring out how to make himself in a better mood. He's better at calming down when he's in a good mood.