i went to my city's Pride with some friends.
i am bi.
i bought a bi flag
a cute girl took a picture of me and my best friend together
i think the girl thought me and my friend were together
we aren't,
but i wouldn't mind.
the pictures are on my phone
and now my laptop.
i am not out to my parents.
i am terrified that they will find them.
i am terrified that they will yell.
i am terrified.
but i'm not going to delete them
i was so happy.
i want to hold on to a snapshot of that happiness
i don't want to forget how good it felt to be able to breathe for a little bit.
because Pride was like a heavy weight coming off my chest
i felt so happy
so accepted.
so safe.
i wish i could feel like that all the time.
but i'll just have to wait
'till next year.
