Hey, readers Blankskies this is a little heads up this chapter contains scenes of physical violence and verbal abuse.

Trevor left and I was alone in my room. Oh my god, I can’t believe I asked Trevor to homecoming. If Trevor does decide to go to homecoming with me then what does that I come out of the closet. What will everyone think? My friends are good people but some of the things are pretty homophobic. Lost in my thoughts, there was a sudden knock on my door. “Trevor sweetie can I come in my,” mother said. Before I could answer she already started walking in. 

“Mom could please wait until I answer,” I said.

“Oh please, this is my house asking if I can come in is a formality. If I want to come into your room, I will come into your room,” She said.

“Okay whatever,” I said. 

“So are you going to tell what's wrong,” She said

“Nothings wrong,” I snapped.

“Really you got pretty upset about the things your father was saying. Was it because Trevor was there or was it because those things offended you,” she said.

“What are talking about?” I asked

“Honey, it was quite obvious you were nervous around Trevor. Do you like him?” She asked.

“No yes I don’t know,” I said

“Honey it's okay if you are gay I will still love,” She said.

“How did you know I was gay,” I said

“Felix, I am your mother I will always know when you are happy, sad, or in love. And when you brought that boy here it was quite clear you liked him,” She said.

During this brief conversation with my mother, I felt safe and I felt like I could tell her. “Mom, I am gay,” Tears started coming from my eyes. My voice was shaky. I was waiting for her to say something. She didn’t say something all she did was hug me. I pulled away. “Please don’t tell dad. I don’t how he will react. I'm just scared,” I said

“Okay, I won’t tell your father but when you are ready you should tell him okay,” She said.

“Okay mom I will tell him when I'm ready,” I said

“Alright, now that we have cleared that up I will have to set some ground rules for when Trevor comes over. The first thing is that your bedroom door needs remain open when Trevor comes over. I don’t want any hankey pankey going on up here. And if you two are going to do that stuff you will be safe and use protection,” She said.

“Mom can you please stop,” I said.

“Honey just one more thing be happy. It is going to be hard not everyone is that accepting of those who are different. So I just want you to be careful and remember to stay true to who you are,” She said.

“I will mom thanks,” I said.

“Your welcome sweetie now get some rest,” She said. She then walked out of my room. I layed back in my bed I felt a great weight lifted off my shoulders.

The weekend went by pretty fast. All could think about was what Trevor's answer would be. As school started on Monday I knew what I had to do. I saw him get out of a car in the parking lot. Another guy got out of the car with him. That must be Trevor's brother Ken. They were talking or more like his brother was talking and Trevor was just standing there looking depressed. I would just talk to Trevor later. I texted Trevor to meet by the bleachers after football practice. I saw Trevor look at his phone and smile so I walked away. What I didn’t know was that Trevor wasn’t the only one who saw that message. After practice, I went to the bleachers to see if he would come. I waited for a few minutes yet he hasn’t come yet. Instead, a guy with black hair showed. He was pretty tall and he looked similar to Trevor.

“Hey your Felix right,”  A voice said.

“Yeah, and who are you,” I said.

“I’m Trevors brother Ken. I heard that you became friends with my little brother,” He said.

“Yeah, I did what's it to you,” I said.

“Oh, nothing I just wanted to talk to you about my little brother,” He said.

“Okay what did you want to talk about,” I said.

“I just wanted to see if you knew if he was a disgusting queer,” Ken said.

“What did you say? “ I said my voice getting angry

“You didn’t know let me enlighten you. My brother is a fag,” He said.

“Yeah, I already know that he is gay,” I said.

“Oh, so you did know okay. Well did he tell you why we had to move here?” He said.

“No, he didn’t and I if want to I will ask him,” I said. I then started to walk away, but Ken grabbed my shoulder.

“Let me tell you. We had to leave because that idiot tried to kiss his friend and then got the shit beat out of him,” He said.

“What?” I responded. I was surprised that happened to him.

“It’s true he was sent to the hospital with a few broken ribs. It was so hard and the family when they found out he was a fag. I mean our parents barely talk to him now. He is a real screw-up. So I just wanted to see if he tried assaulting you. You seem like a strong guy but I don’t think that would stop. I would get that jersey back from him before he contaminates with his gay germs,” Ken said.

“Alright, I don't know who you think you are but you need to shut up,” I snapped. I was getting really upset. 

“Why are you so upset. Oh, I see I bet he already tried something with you, didn’t he? That's why you're getting so upset. You're a disgusting queer too,” He said.

I was pissed. I tackled him to the ground. He was able to push me off him and then he got on top of, me his arm pushing against my throat. 

“Listen here you. I was just trying to look out for you, but to found out that big football star is a fag I wonder how your friends will react when they find out that you're a queer,” He said in a mocking tone.

“Go to hell you asshole,” I spat

“Well, that's not nice maybe the little fag needs to learn some manners,” He said. He then started punching me. I was able to block some of his punches but he was able to get a few hits in. 

“Leave him alone Ken,” a voice said. It was Trevor. He pushed his brother off of me. Ken stood up and punched Trevor in the face. 

“This doesn't involve you fag. I only wanted to talk to your boyfriend here,” Ken said.

“Shut up Ken. You can be a jerk to me but I’m not going to let you hurt my friend,” Trevor said.

“Fine whatever I don’t feel dealing with you to fags anymore, but Trevor we are going to have a long talk when you get home,” He said

Ken then walked away. I was still shocked by what happened. I looked at Trevor and he was crying. “Trevor everything is okay. I’m alright okay,” I said.

“I’m sorry I didn’t want this to happen to you but it still happened. You should just stay away from me because Ken will keep bugging you,” He said

Trevor you don’t have to worry about Ken I can take care of myself. Frankly was the one who started it. Your brother was saying bad things about you and I just couldn’t take it anymore. So I ended up punching him,” I said

“You shouldn’t have to do that I don’t want to you to get involved with my issues,” He said.

“Well it’s too late now,” I said

“Please just ignore me. I don’t want bad things to happen to you” He said. Tears were running down his face.

“Trevor I don’t want to ignore you. I want to get to know you and help you through your problems so please let me,” I said.

“Felix you don’t understand. I like you and I don’t want to like you. I’m scared that you will turn your back on me like everyone in my has already done. Please I can’t go through that,” He said.

“Trevor I would never leave you. If you just give me the chance I will do everything in my power to make you happy,” I said.

“How can you say those things you barely know me,” He said.

“That's the thing I want to know you more so please give me the chance,” I said. I then started hugging him.

“Fine you big oaf I will give you a chance now please get off me,” he said.

“No, I don’t want to. Not until you say you will go to homecoming with me,” I said

“Yes, I will go with you. Now can you please get off you are crushing me,” He said.

“No I going to hold you for just a little longer,” I said.

“Fine just a few more minutes,” He said.

I let Trevor go. Here I have been meaning to give this back to you. He then pulled my jersey out of his backpack. “Here is your jersey,” He said

“Yeah you can just hold onto it for me,” I said.

“What do you mean. Well on Friday during the homecoming game. I want you to wear it,”

“Please I’m not going to be like those girls who wear their boyfriend's jersey,”

“Pretty please it would mean so much to me,” I said hugging him again and giving him some puppy dog eyes.

“Fine but it's going to cost you,” He said.

“Okay, what do you want?” I asked.

“Take me to the Dairy King and get me a large oreo sundae and then maybe I will think about it,” He said. 

“Okay deal,” We then walked to my car and headed to get some ice cream.

Unknown to Trevor and Felix jealous eyes were watching from the corner who saw everything that happened.