Learning to love
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MatureOngoing1h 36m
Last published Sun, Aug 13, 2023
The year is 1974 homosexuality was just declassified as a mental illness in the United States, but it doesn't keep people from treating openly gay David Pierce as an outsider. When star player of the hockey team Jonathan Taylor's math grade is slipping his teacher offers him a tutor, David. Jonathan is battling his own internalized homophobia and what he truly wants with David. The two must put aside what they have previously thought about each other and find who they are.
bxb and other LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 topics mentioned. If you feel uncomfortable don't read.
TW:
Homophobia
Bullying
Self doubt
Anxiety
Panic attacks
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