*The new edited and reformed version.*
My Olympian lover final part
Length: 2 episodes
Scott's pov
A full day has now passed and I'm in front of the tv at 2 am. Why am I here again? Oh yeah, Tyler told me to watch the Olympics right now even though he won't compete before 7 am.
I wonder why he wants me to watch the Olympics right now. What could be so important that I can't have my beauty sleep?
Ugh, why is he acting so weird lately? He's not supposed to have the time to mess with me.
Obviously, the television is not at a high volume since my parents are sleeping and they don't know I'm dating Tyler. Actually, they don't even know he's that Tyler that they know. Obviously, I know he's the one that's an Olympian but they must think he's an ordinary guy.
Honestly, sometimes I don't know how they haven't found out yet.
Oh, what is this? An olympian has shockingly announced they are gay? Huh? Omg, that's drama. During the competition too? Why during the Olympics? Isn't it a bad thing that scandals like these comes out?
I wonder who it is. Let me get my popcorn. Wait, isn't it that Tyler?
"Tyler!!!!!!???"
Oops, I said that out loud. I hope I didn't wake up my parents.
Omg he didn't, no he didn't. He...is he serious? Is this some sort of joke? How is that possible? Why now? Why's he doing it during the Olympics? Why didn't he tell me? Why wait 6 years?
At least he didn't mention he is dating someone. I swear he is gonna have an earful later today. How could he do this to me? Why is coming out now? At the Olympics of all places? He can't be stressed about it when he has to perform later. That will ruin his performance.
Actually, this proves he's not ashamed of being gay but I'm confused on why he decides to come out when we've been dating in secret for 6 years! Why come out to the press before coming out to family and friends?!
Gosh...he will be judged everywhere he will go. Everyone is gonna talk about it and him on social media. He won't have peace from this.
Why is he doing this? I realize I'm crying. This is not what I was expecting. Was that why he was acting so strange recently?
What will he do? What will I do? Surely my parents will read this in the news later today since it's already everywhere on the web.
They will figure out for sure I'm dating him and that I'm hiding who I really am.
Ugh, Tyler why didn't you tell me in advance? Why Tyler, why? Why do you want to ruin your life like that? You could've waited back home and done it with me.
Next thing I know I fall asleep on the couch with the tv open.
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"Good morning kiddo."
"Ngh, Morning..."
"Why did you fall asleep on the couch? You know it's not good for you."
"Oh? Sorry about that."
"It's fine but you have to see what I saw on the news?" Oh no, he saw it...
"What is it?"
"It says that a certain Tyler Manhattan who is an olympian is gay can you believe it?"
"Oh, really? That's shocking.'' I try to act unmothered.
"His name rings a bell you know? You know your friend Tyler? He looks just like him. I believe it said the guy was from here. Do you know him?" I awkwardly laugh.
"Oh no, what are the chances I would know him?"
"Oh well, never mind, I thought for a second he was the Tyler we knew but I guess not. Poor guy, he will be judged by everyone. What a shocker. I wasn't expecting this for a Saturday morning." I yet again awkwardly laugh.
"Oh, me neither. How long did I sleep?"
"Oh, it's already 10 am.''
Omg, I missed Tyler's performance!!!!! Sh*t, I'm in trouble what have I done?
"Oh no, I slept too much!"
"Scott, it's important to sleep you know? What could be so important that you, oversleeping is a bad thing?''
My phone starts ringing. Oh crap, it must be him. He probably called me a bunch of times.
I start moving quickly with my electric wheelchair in the direction of my room but my dad yells at me confused.
"Wait. where are you going!?"
"I'm sorry Dad but I have to answer my call and go to my room."
"Ok but if there's something wrong you'll tell me right?"
"Yeah right..."
I continue moving with my electric wheelchair. Yup, it stopped ringing. I'm pretty sure he's gonna call again. My phone starts ringing again. Yeah, I was right.
Tyler: Baby are you okay why didn't you answer my calls?!?!
He yells on the phone worry and panic hitting him and it hurts my ears.
Scott: I'm fine I just overslept.
Tyler: Don't tell me you missed my performance?!
Scott: Yeah, sorry but I'll make it up to you okay?
Tyler: No, it's fine it's not your fault...I wasn't that good anyways...
Scott: By the way what was that on the news?!
He awkwardly laughs.
Tyler Oh...you saw...I'm sorry but I've been planning this to happen for a long time.
Scott: Oh, really but why didn't you tell me all that?! I'm your boyfriend! You can't just randomly do all that on your own when you're in the Olympics!!
Tyler: Calm down Scott...I...just wanted to surprise you...isn't it what you wanted?
Scott: What I wanted? No, Tyler, what is wrong with you?! You made things worse!! Why did you have to do this now of all time!?
Tyler: I'm sorry...I just, I wanted to come out...I'm tired of pretending. I just couldn't do it anymore. I already have the pressure of competing and now I have the pressure of hiding my true identity when I know I can fix that issue.
Scott: But Tyler you could've done it after the Olympics!! You made things worse!! My parents don't know I'm gay nor those my friends know.
Tyler: My whole family knows.
Scott: Are you being serious right now?! Your whole family knew but you didn't care to introduce me to them nor did you let me be aware of that?!
Tyler. I'm sorry Scott...I know that it is kinda wrong that I didn't tell you anything...I just, I didn't want to introduce you yet to them...
Scott: Is it because you're ashamed of me huh!!??
Tyler Of course not!! Don't you dare say that! I'm not ashamed of you, ever. I was just...waiting for the right moment...
Scott: Right moment my ass. Tyler Manhattan why have you been dating me for the last 6 years, huh?! Tell me is it out of pure pity or something else?!
Tyler: Scott...I'm not dating you out of pity...I know I'm not here physically to show you how much I love you for real. I just don't understand what's making you blow up like that all of a sudden. Why didn't you tell me you were scared of that?
Scott: I don't want to discuss that on a dumb phone! I'm sorry but I don't believe you at the moment!
Tyler: Scott! Please don't be mad at me! I'll admit it was wrong of me to not tell you anything but believe me when I say I couldn't help it anymore.
Scott: How can I believe you? I don't trust you right now.
Tyler: Scott baby...I don't want you to be mad at me. I'm sorry I broke your trust.
Scott: What do you expect me to do with all that?!
Tyler: It's easy you tell your friends and family that your gay and that you're dating me.
I flip out.
Scott: How could you say that!? I've been closeted for my entire life and you think it would be easy for me to come out all of the sudden?! How dare you say that!
Tyler: Well...It was easy for me...
Scott: Ugh, I can't believe you right now... Where is my sweet Tyler?
Tyler: He's right here on your phone screen.
Scott: No, he's not. I'm talking to someone I don't know.
Tyler: But Scott...
Scott: Nope, I'm done with you. I'm hanging up on you.
Tyler: No! Don't hang up!
Scott: Why should I bother listening to you?
Tyler: I'm sorry ok?! I don't know what came over me. I'm tired right now and I can't think clearly anymore. You make me so frustrated.
Scott: Then if I do, why are you still with me?
Tyler: Ugh! You're important to me! You just have to understand I was competing in freestyle ski just hours ago. That's a big chunk of my energy. You have to understand that. Let's discuss this another day ok? Promise me you won't do something dumb or hate me?
Scott: Fine...
Tyler: I love you...
I hang out before I can say anything else with boiling anger.
How could he do that?! I can't believe him right now...Coming out to my parents...Why does he make it sound like it's so easy?
I want to believe he was only saying that because he was tired but I know that it was partly true. I know how he is by heart.
Gosh, I guess I'll stay in a bad mood all day long.
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It's been a few days since then. Even though I'm mad at him and I haven't answered any texts or calls coming from him, I won't miss him competing on Tv. It's still very important and I still wish him the best even if I'm pissed at him. I fear I'll regret it if I don't wash it.
Despite our ongoing couple, he's been doing perfectly well on Tv. He's almost at the quarter-finals. Seems like he isn't at all affected by the whole world and all the news articles about him. He's lucky they let him compete despite it.
Regardless that makes me even more mad. That's why I'm not answering his calls. Through he's been bugging me with calls ever since I woke up. Which I got next to no sleep.
I'm tempted to answer it but I'm afraid of what he'll say. Will he apologize? What will he say? Oh, screw my feelings, I'm answering.
Tyler: Scott?! Is that you?!
Scott: Yeah...
Tyler: Oh gosh I was so worried! I was sure you were done with me!
Scott: You thought that?
Tyler: I mean...You didn't answer a single call regarding what happened last time...You were angry with me.
Scott: Damn, well I was and I still am!
Tyler: So, why did you answer then...?
Scott: You wouldn't stop calling me! I got sick of it!
Tyler: Oh...I couldn't help it...I miss you.
Scott: At least it's that.
Tyler: Did you tell anyone about it?
Scott: No...
Tyler: Not even your parents?
Scott: Did you forget my parents don't know you're in the Olympics right now?
Tyler: Oh...I guess the pressure of the Olympics is getting to me. They haven't found out yet?
Scott: They have some doubts but no they haven't.
Tyler: Wow...I can't believe they don't know I'm in the Olympics.
Scott: Weird, I know.
Tyler: Anyways, you could at least tell them that you're friends with me, you know my full name Tyler Manhattan, the version of me where I am the gay Olympian.
Scott: I'll them I'm gay.
Tyler: Wait really?!
Scott: Yeah I've been thinking about it.
Tyler: That's some good news!
Scott: What about you? Not affected by the news around you?
Tyler: It hurts but I believe it's all worth it. I'm here to compete.
Scott: Still doesn't explain why you couldn't wait to be back in Canada with me and tell it then.
Tyler: I know you'll never believe it but I already explained it.
Scott: Fine then don't.
Tyler: Don't be like that Scott. You know I want to see you so bad. Even more so now.
Scott: Really? I don't believe you. You prefer skiing over me.
Tyler: That's not true and you know it.
Scott: Ugh, I hate talking to you via a screen.
Tyler: Me too, I can't wait to come back home with my potential medals and hug you.
Scott: No kisses?
Tyler: Stop it! I was trying to restrain myself from wanting it too badly!
Scott: Then do!
Tyler: But I have to think about the next slopestyle!
Scott: And you can do both. Think of kissing me and touching me once you compete.
Tyler: That sounds so weird. I don't want to think of you like that in a critical moment.
Scott: Yeah, sorry don't. You should go to bed now. Tomorrow is the big day.
Tyler: Yeah love you.
Scott: I guess I love you too.
And I hang out. Gosh...He'll be the death of me.
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I decided to come out to my parent's tonight at dinner time and it's time to do so.
I'm nervous, I'm about to announce to them something that will change their life forever. Ok, here I go.
"Mom, Dad you know the news you guys read this morning regarding Tyler Manhattan?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"Please don't be mad.."
"Why would we be mad huh honey?"
"I'm gay too just like that guy."
My parents look at me shock evident in their eyes but no disgust or shame there. At least that's good.
"I'm sorry for keeping this a secret for so long. I was afraid you wouldn't accept me...''
My mom gets out of the table and walks towards me, she starts hugging me.
"Honey, why would I be ashamed of my son being gay?"
"I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have kept it from you.."
"It's fine we understand. We are just happy that you trust us enough to come out to us.''
''I'm overwhelmed right now."
"Hey, Scott. Be honest with us. Are you telling us because Tyler is your boyfriend?"
"Tyler Manhattan?"
"Yeah him? Is he?"
"Yes..." I say scared for my life.
"Wow...This means...Tyler we know...is the same at the Olympics..." They seem quite surprised by that news.
"We understand why you didn't come out before. Through don't tell me it's his doing. He's not forcing you for anything right?"
"No, no he's nice, I have to be honest, I've been dating him for 6 years."
"6 years? I think I'm more mad about the fact that I didn't even have the slightest idea you were dating someone more than you hiding the fact that you've been dating someone for 6 years."
"Oh, really?"
"Son promise me that you will bring him to us when he comes back to Canada okay?"
"Yeah, I will, thank you for supporting me. You guys are the best parents."
"Aww don't mention it. I'm gonna start crying."
"Me too..."
"No, don't cry."
The rest of the night went well. It feels liberating to be out to my parents. I'm really glad that they support me.
I'll have to, later on, tell my sister and my friends. Even if Tyler was right that coming out was easier than I thought, it doesn't eliminate the fact that he still did wrong by forcing me to do it.
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It's been more than a week since then.
He won a silver medal. I feel proud. I'm his boyfriend, the boyfriend of an olympian.
We eventually officially made up on the phone. Today he's coming back from Beijing. I missed him.
This will be the first time we will be together without any restrictions. He's gonna eat dinner at my house like I promised my dad the other day. I can't wait to see him.
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After the night I saw him again for the first time. Things have changed for the better.
Throughout, the past few weeks Tyler was always called in for interviews or to go to a talk show.
Yes, it was mostly because of his recent performance at the Olympics but as well because, well, an Olympian is rarely gay. You don't hear that every day.
I'm pretty surprised at the number of people that support us. I thought coming out would've been a bad thing but I'm actually glad I did. Now I don't have to hide anymore who I am.
At first, I was scared about being official on the news but we made a short video on our social media account to talk about our relationship.
I never thought I would ever have to do that. Sure lots of people are jealous of me and envious and even some people have put some hate on me because of my handicap but I don't really mind.
The fact that Tyler is mine and has been mine for years is enough for me.
In just a short few days I will be called to go on a talk show with him because everyone is curious about who I am.
Then maybe one day I'll get to see Tyler ski in real life not on the tv, just maybe. I'm just glad that we are better now.
I'm proud of dating an Olympian, my Olympian lover. I guess this is happily ever after? Yeah, it is. Tyler you might have your faults and me too but I love you, my Olympian lover.
The end
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