Euphoria

Chapter 7: Euphoria

Jefferson's POV

I woke up with Clev on my arms. I thought about what he said last night. It made a great impact to myself. I feel so complete having him with me. It feels like I don't need to try and act because he accepted me with who I am. I held him closer for a minute before waking him up. "Hey." I tried. "Hey." No response. I blow on his ear and he immediately stood up, looking confused. "Good morning sleeping beauty." I greeted. "Good morning, is it time already?" He asked going back to bed. "We still have 10 minutes before 3 AM." I told him. I was surprise when he climb back into the covers and rest his head on my chest. I feel so happy! But not yet contented. Later on the afternoon I'm going to break up and clear things up with Angel.

We went to the field after we did our toiletry and started stretching then jogging afterwards. We ate the same meal and then started practicing.

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I dialed her number and call her.

"Hello?"

"Hey Angel."

"What's up baby?"

"I need to talk to you."

"About what?"

I was silent for a moment.

"Baby?"

"We should break up." I told her.

"Okay...wait, what?!" Her voice beginning to raise.

"I'm sorry. Please don't be mad at me. It's not you, I just need to be honest with who I am." I told her honestly.

"And what does that connect into our relationship! Huh?!"

"I'm...I'm gay!" I almost shouted.

"You're what? No you're not! Baby maybe you're just curious but I know you're not gay. It's just a phase baby. YOU ARE NOT GAY!" she shouted.

"But I am. Since I was a little kid."

"No. This can't be right! Jeff you know your parents don't like gays or even LGBT! I'm gonna turn you straight okay? I love you and I'm not giving up on you. You're straight Jeff, you're not-" I cut her off shouting, "YES I AM GAY! AND DON'T CALL ME THAT NAME. YOU DON'T HAVE ANY PERMISSION TO USE THAT!"

"But I don't need any permission Jeff, after all you're my boyfriend. And no one will gonna take you away from me. You were born for me baby, samething as I was born for you. And if I can't have you, NO ONE WILL. I'm gonna tell your parents Jeff. Just wait and see."

"Wait Angel no-" then she ended the call. I'm beginning to feel nervous about this. My parents are pure homophobe and they hate gays to the bottom of hell. They are super religious and they believe that gays burn down to hell. I went back to the dance studio and resume our practice. Clev noticed my uneasiness but never open a conversation we just continue dancing while coach Lily and Albert talk some advices and correction from time to time.

"Jefferson," coach Albert called my attention. "Yeah?"

"Your Mother is calling." Oh shit! Shit! Shit! Shit! I slowly approach him and took his phone outside.

"Hello Ma"

"Jefferson Gray!" She shouted. I was nearly crumbling because of the anxiety. "Why didn't you tell us that you're gay! I'm so proud of you!" She said sounding so happy.

"Mama, I'm sorry if you're disappointed in me, I know I don't have any siblings and Papa will cast me out of the Family, but I just-"

"Nonsense! Your father is even delighted with the news! Good thing you get rid of that toxic girl with fake expression." Wow! I didn't expect this kind of reaction. My parents, who are super religious, are accepting me open arms. "But what about your belief?" I asked her.

"No son of mine will burn down to hell just because he is gay. We were just pushing you to the edge so you will come out already. Do you remember when we were going to Panama, then we saw two boys holding hands, that was your cousins. We told them to act mushy and all so we can see your reaction. Your facial expression changed the moment you saw them and your true emotions just flow and your eyes sparks. At that moment in time, your Mama and I made a bet. That if you're gay, I'm gonna be a drag queen for a week but if you're straight, she will cut her hair like a punk." My father spoke.

I was crying my heart out because of there reaction! "Wow guys, I can't believe you did that. I love you so much and thankyou for accepting me!" I told them.

"Wait...who told you we accepted you?" Mama said. I stop crying and the anxiety came back. "We're not going to accept you if you don't have a boyfriend that will call me Mama yet." She said while laughing. I heard Papa said "stop teasing your son. Let him practice now. I heard he chose his partner this year."

"Okay, goodbye son. We love you!"

I ended the call and went inside running. I jumped into my Uncle's arm and hug him tightly. "I heard someone is now out in the open." He teased. I climbed down and talk. "Thank you for helping me out Uncle."

"No problem Jefferson. Now practice, Lily and I will introduce your free duo piece tomorrow." I nod and practice again with Clev in our Mix duo piece.

Albert's POV (only come once. Except if I wanted to bring it back.)

The practice for today was quite accurate compared from the last time. Lily was still in the dance studio, finishing our next piece for tomorrow.

"Lily, can you see how open Jefferson is now?"

"Ofcourse. They really make a great couple. Even their simple stare towards each other can melt the judges hearts already."

"That will even bloom if their relationship towards each other will be clear."

"I agree. Now, have you decided about their costumes yet?" She asked.

"I did. I already talked to the Mandela Company. They will creat all the costumes. I hope we will win the Internationals this time."

"Ha! I hope so too. Back in our time we almost got that gold."

"Yeah. I'll forever treasure that good old days. Samantha" I held her closer to my arms and kiss her forehead. "Stop being so cheesy Alberto" she laughed and we both went to our room.