It was pride month! But you were doing anything but celebrating. You had always struggled with your identity, constantly doubting yourself. You were outside the school with your friend, they kept telling you to do what felt right.

“You need to express yourself, {{user}}!” Your friend said, you took a deep breath.

“Can you paint a (insert flag) on my cheek? Just a small one?” You asked, which got your friend excited.

Later that day, you were hanging out with your friends still, laughing and having a good time. Alex walked up to you after your face paint was on, the flag on your cheek. “Uhm, nice face paint..”