Sanders Sides One-Shots

Patton

Heyyy, I know it's been super long, but I got a job and have been working 40 hours a week, so it's hard to find time to write any more.

But anyway, this is my coming out story told through Patton.

Also, in the last section, it switches off between they/them pronouns and he/him pronouns kinda randomly to show that he uses both.

This is completely unedited, so if you see any mistakes, feel free to point them out!

TW: Transphobia (especially towards enbies), homophobia, acephobia, panphobia, biphobia, unsupportive parents, outing someone.

"I like boys!" Patton blurted out. His brother Hayden and him had been talking and venting about their parents, and it just slipped out.

"Ok."

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"What's Asexual?" Someone in Patton's class asked.

"Me," Patton joked before freezing. He wasn't out yet, crap.

"Really? That's cool," Virgil replied nonchalantly. Patton breathed out a sigh of relief.

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"I'm panromantic asexual, it means I like people regardless of gender, but I don't want to have sex with anyone," Patton told his siblings as they were hanging out one day.

"I am also pan," Patton's brother, Logan replied. His other siblings said their support for the two and Patton smiled. It felt nice to be out to more people.

That feeling didn't last long.

"What is Patton?" His mom asked. Patton listened, not turning around or showing any sign that he could hear.

"Panromantic asexual," Hayden replied.

"What even is that?" She asked, disdain in her voice.

"It means, I like people regardless of gender, but I don't feel sexual attraction for anyone." Patton said, joining the conversation.

"Okay." She rolled her eyes, "You know you're too young to know that?"

Patton just walked away.

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"What even is the difference between pan and bi?" Patton's mom asked as they were driving through the city.

"Pan is liking people regardless of gender, and bi is liking two or more gender's but having a preference," Patton explained, trying to be happy that his mom was attempting to understand, even if she asked with a disgusted, condescending tone.

"Whatever, I don't get it." She rolled her eyes.

*****

"I hope none of my kids are trans," his mom commented off handedly. Patton tried to ignore the hurt that statement caused. He's pretty sure he is cis, but he had been thinking a lot about non binary and demo-boy and how they felt right.

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"There's this person at the elementary school I work at who had a they/them pin on." His mom's friend sounded absolutely disgusted. "Like do whatever you want, I guess, but there are children there. No need to shove it down their faces!" His mom nodded at her friend's words.

"It's not shoving it down their faces, they just want to be referred to by their proper pronouns, and the pin is easier than correcting everyone." Patton defended.

"Yeah, but it's an elementary school," his mom replied.

"So?" Patton tried not to get angry. "Would you like it if you were constantly referred to by the wrong gender, and everytime you tried to correct them, or have a way to show you're correct pronouns, people belittle you and/or act disgusted and mad?"

"Well the only "non-binary" person I ever knew, later came out as fully mtf trans."

"Yeah, and he's valid for that. Figuring out your gender is so hard! But that doesn't mean that applies for all non-binary people!"

"Whatever," his mom replied. Patton stormed off.

*****

"I just want you to be open to everything," his mom said.

"I am! I literally said, I like everyone!" Patton said, his patience wearing thin.

"I don't mean, about the pan stuff," Patton tried to ignore her tone. "I'm talking about you thinking you're ace."

Of course. Patton rolled his eyes. His mom continued. "You never know, you might have just not met the right person yet! My friend didn't want sex until she met her husband, but it changed when she met him."

"Ok," Patton replied, trying not to snap at her. He was so tired of her using single people as an end all example. Everyone has different experiences

*****

Patton: I'm a panromantic asexual demiboy

They texted one of their non Lgbtq friends who had moved around a year ago. He waited nervously for her response.

Cristina: Patton, thank you so much for sharing this with me, I am so happy that you can trust me enough to tell me! I will always accept you, no matter what!
I'm sorry to say that I really don't know much about any of that, so would it be ok if I asked you a few questions? Sorry if I'm being insensitive, and you can totally say no if you don't want to. I haven't really dealt with this kind of thing before but I'm really glad that you told me and I'm super happy to be your friend, and just know that I will always accept you and I'm sorry for anyone who hasn't.
Also sorry this message is so long.

Patton smiled, this was more than they had hoped for.

Patton: You can totally ask questions and I'd be happy to explain! Thank you so much, and I'm glad the message is long it made me happy 😂

Cristina went on to ask a bunch of questions, being extremely respectful the entire time. And Patton happily answered and explained. By the time the conversation ended he couldn't stop smiling.

Patton laid back on his bed. It felt nice to be out and proud of who he was. His mom's comments still hurt, but he had other people who were comforting them every step of the way.

Sorry if that didn't make much sense, I tried a new style with it. I hope you liked it!

Please request, like seriously it makes my day. I might not get around to it as fast now that I have work, but I will try!

Peace out!