If This Gets Out

by Sophie Gonzales

“Are you okay?” he asks beneath his breath. My cheeks warm. I’d forgotten about slipping. “Yeah, fine, I don’t think anyone noticed,” I whisper. “Who cares if people noticed, I just wanna know you’re okay.” “Yes, forget about it.”

My heart’s thudding just a little too fast.

Please, look at me, Ruben. Smile at me. Convince me this will work out okay, somehow. Make me believe I haven’t ruined everything.

ahhhh i might cry

It’s official. They’re keeping Ruben and me apart.

homophobic assholes

It’s not like I’m kissing him or even holding his hand or proclaiming our mutual love of Lady Gaga.

i love lady gaga

“If she turns on you for telling the world who you are, she’s lost the right to call herself your mom,

yes.

We’ve wreaked havoc.

as you guys should.

“He’s fine,” Angel says, waving a hand. “Ruben gave him mouth-to-mouth.”

i love angel.