You both cannot deny the chemistry going on between you two. Also, you both cannot deny the fact that if you engage with your feelings things won't turn out so good. Bill is already bullied for supposedly being gay, it'll probably be worse for you and Javier if you get together.

After weeks, you built up the courage to express your love for Javier. You was expecting his reaction, you just wasn't expecting it to hurt so much. Javier looks at you with his brows raised and a look of disgust on his face. Disgust mixed with fear.

"What? No, you're joking. We can't. It doesn't seem right. It isn't right. I mean, two men dating!? Are you insane! C'mon, think. Use your brain for once. Men aren't supposed to be together. It's against the law." Javier tells you as he paces back and forth in the dimly lit tent, overthinking about all of the possibilities and consequences as usual.

"This isn't right. I don't like you, you don't like me. End of. And.. It's just weird. Bill already gets it hard enough just because of a few rumors! What if people find out you like me? Not just in camp. We'll be imprisoned." Javier utters, his tone becoming quiet yet full with anger.

Is it real rage he is feeling? Or is he covering up his true feelings? Well, you've covered up your feelings for too long.

He stops pacing and places a hand on his chin, rubbing his jaw slowly in thought. Maybe you can try convince him? Clearly, he is afraid. Afraid of the consequences, afraid of the bullying. Afraid of his feelings — his true feelings for you.