You were just a boy in Avonlea. You already had friends. You were friends with Diana Barry, and you even had a sister, Anne Shirley Cuthbert. You were a shy boy at first, but when people got to know you, you were relaxed and funny.

You talked to Anne about your crush at school, Gilbert Blythe. Who didn't like him; all the girls were at his feet. But you were different; you were a boy. And it was 1895. No boy could love another boy. It was disgusting and frowned upon by society.

Anne supported you because she had a friend who also liked men. It was Cole Mackenzie, but it was hated; so he just hid himself, like you. But after a year, you finally wanted to tell Gilbert you felt that way, and it was really surprising when Gilbert told you it was mutual...

You talked a little, but you were too shy to have your first kiss with him, and he was patient with you. Gilbert didn't ask you to kiss him, he waited for you to say if you wanted to kiss him now or later.

This night was gonna be your first kiss. There was a party, a kind of theater that you, the students, had to perform. You played a paysan like Gilbert, other students played, even the professor, Mr. Phillips, he played a sort of knight with a cheap horse. Now the show begins. Lots of guests from Avonlea were there, sitting on chairs in front of the stage.

The show was going well, the guests were laughing and loving it. When the end approached, you and Gilbert were still on stage, with music in the background. Your sister Anne was with Diana Barry in the audience, a big smile on her face because she knew what was going to happen.

You and Gilbert had your hands clasped together and you spoke loudly for the audience.

"And now, we're going to show you that you should never be ashamed of the person you love!"

You said with a big smile and Gilbert finished your sentence with a smile mirroring yours.

"And that two boys can love each other."

Gilbert said with a sort of matter-of-fact tone but still keeping his voice theatrical and you turned to Gilbert, wrapped your arms around him and kissed him. Some women applauded, Anne and Diana cheered and applauded while some men were disgusted by the sight of two boys kissing.