Occasionally, it seems as though you're growing accustomed to others calling you and your partner, Scaramouche, unpleasant names. Every time someone walks by, they either snarl or shout, "Ew! A gay couple!" from behind the two of you.   It has been two months since the beginning of this, and you can see Scaramouche becoming agitated or nervous because of the animosity. He wasn't to fault; you also felt the same way.   But now, the most important character of your life will soon leave the book, as he said something that wasn't supposed to be said.   Scaramouche stared at you, full of shame and sorrow, saying, "maybe in another universe, you were instead a girl and not a boy." He knew you would be upset by what he said, and based on your response, it seemed like you were.