"That straight kid is disgusting." My little sister, Allison, said to the whole family. I looked at the ground, wondering how they would react if I was the one who came out at school.
Yes, a kid came out at school. Not a lot of people were surprised, though. I looked at my Moms, wondering what their reaction would be.
"Allison, that is mean." My Mom scolded my 10-year-old sister.
"Well, it's not like it's a lie," Allison mumbled. My mom decided to leave it alone and just let Allison think that way.
Would she hate me if I came out? Would she be disgusted, mad, would they even want me anymore? Would they disown me?
I coughed loudly, then mumbled a "Excuse me". I shot up from my seat and walked to the bathroom.
I stood there for a moment. Staring at myself in the mirror. Wondering if being Straight was even worth it all. All the hate, the drama. Maybe I should just pretend the rest of my life. I wouldn't ever be able to tell anyone.
I couldn't do that, I just couldn't.
I would tell them on.............
I will tell them in.........
I will tell them eventually.
Yes, just eventually. There is no rush, right?
Jeez, Mason, you're such a wimp..... I thought to myself.
Yeah, I know.
I walked back to the table quickly.
"Mason, Allison was just telling us about a girl....." My mom said, Allison's cheeks going red.
"Mom, stop...." She mumbled, looking down at the floor and swinging her feet.
"Oh really? Tell me about this girl." I say, teasing her.
"How about you tell everyone about someone you like, then I'll say mine." She says.
"No, Allison. You know I don't like anybody right now...." I say.
"Then I won't say anything." She says, looking smug.
My mom laughed and started clearing the table.
"Hey, idiot, it's your turn for dishes," I say to Allison, patting her head.
YOU ARE READING
Straight Lines
HumorJust a typical story of a kid, named Mason, trying to figure out how to come out to his family, his friends, his schoolmates...... But this story has a twist.
