Chapter 7
Avery
Uptown, Emberford
Dear Avery,
That’s a tough question, one I don’t think I can help with.
My parents and I never really had the best relationship.
I was always closer to my dad than my mom, but heartfelt conversations were few and far between in my household.
My mom has always been pretty straightlaced and didn’t like anything ugly. So, hard subjects were usually avoided.
I honestly don’t know what their reaction would have been had I ever told them about myself.
I thought about telling them, but I don’t think I was actually sure about my sexuality until I’d already been convicted.
I’ve been around pretty girls my entire life, but none of them ever turned my head like the male cheerleaders they started allowing on the squad during my senior year of high school.
I’ll tell them eventually, I’m sure. But, for now, they’re dealing with enough family shame as far as I’m concerned.
It would be an easier mountain to climb with a cute boy like you on my arm when I told them. I think you’re gonna be just fine. I know what an amazing person you are just from the notes we send each other. I can’t imagine your own parents, who get to see you all the time, would think any different.
No matter what happens, whether you tell them or not, I’ll still be here! As long as you keep sending me hope, I’ll never stop replying.
Let me know if you decide to come out to them or not, and how it goes. As always, I’ll be looking forward to your next letter.
Your friend,
James