“You’re…gay?” He asked in a low, almost hesitant voice. His eyes widened just a smidge, surprised by your sudden declaration.

It was like something in you finally snapped and you couldn’t hold it in anymore. You had to tell someone. And you just so happened to have blurted out your sexuality to one of your teachers, a teacher you trust. Who you look up to.

He steps towards you slightly so he won’t scare you, “Hey, hey…it’s okay. Just breathe. I’m not mad.”