[ Content Warning: discussions of bulimia, bulling and homophobia ]

Tao: So... Charlie, are you feeling good?

Charlie: Don’t you dare treat me like a sick person Tao!

Tao: I am not!, I was just asking...don’t be rude about it!

Charlie: I am good, don’t worry, I am just waiting for someone... 

Tao: Yes we know, you’re waiting for Nick 

Charlie: Not only for him but, yes, I am waiting for MY boyfriend, is that a problem?

Andy: Are we talking about Charlie’s boyfriend?

Charlie: Andy! I am really happy that you’re here! ( he hugs them ) 

Andy: Thank you for inviting me, lovely boy!

Tao: Well I kinda have doubts about him being lovely  

Charlie: Tao! he’s always so nice to me 

Tao: Hi! I’m Tao, Charlie’s best friend, and this is Isaac 

Isaac: Well... I know her, you’re Andrea, right?

Andy: Hi, Isaac, well yes but no, my name now is Andy, and my pronouns are they and them; I’m really happy to see you!

Isaac: Oh, I’m sorry 

Andy: Oh no don’t worry, I came out 2 years ago but not with my old friends, so It’s okay.

Tao: Well, yes we were talking about Charlie’s boyfriend, and no Charlie I am not teasing you, besides, me and Nick became real friends so...           

                                                                                  ( Nick comes)

Nick: Uuu, you’re talking about me! Hi my love! 

Charlie: Hi, rugby lad! (he kisses him) 

Andy: No wayyy, Nick Nelson!

Nick: Andrea De Rossi! Oh my god come here ( he hugs them )

Andy: It’s Andy, my pronouns are they/them, Nick

Nick: Ohh, I’m sorry, that actually makes sense...!

Andy: It does, right? Finally...      

                                                                                 (tao clears his throat)

Tao: How do you all know them and I don’t!

Andy: Oh don't worry Tao, I already love you. 

Tao: Thanks, but really, how ?

Charlie: Personally, I met them at my hospital, not as patient, but relatives so...yeah 

Andy: Yeah, I met Charlie at the hospital, my brother is the patient, he has bulimia... 

Nick: Matthew? Oh my god I’m so sorry Andy... 

Andy: It’s okay, he’s okay now.

Tao: You two? 

Andy: I think they are kinda embarrassed to say it, so I will...When Isaac was little he was a friend of my ex-boyfriend...; and I met Nick also because of him, we were a really nice friend group…

Charlie: Boyfriend ?

Andy: Yeah, I’m pansexual, I forgot to tell you... 

Tao: Who is this boyfriend? 

Andy: Harry Greene                                                  

                                                                          ( Charlie and Tao are in shock )

Charlie: You and Harry?! 

Tao: Oh my god! 

Andy: What's wrong with Harry? 

Nick: Well after what happened with you, he became a bully, and homophobic and ehm... well we were his favourite victims I guess... 

Andy: What?! Are you kidding me right? No that’s not possible, Harry is not...well, his parents are homophobic, but not him, he is the sweetest person that I ever met. 

Tao: Are you sure we are talking about the same Harry? 

Nick: Yes, we are, I remember when you two were a couple, he was different, but Andy, he is not like that anymore, I’m sorry. 

Andy: God I can’t believe that... What about you Isaac? Have you spoken to him since then?

Isaac: No, after entering in the rugby team, he’s never talked to me again... 

Tao: I didn’t know you two were friends…

Isaac: Yeah, we’ve known each other since we were 5 so… 

Andy: Okay, now stop being sad, and... Nick, darling, how did you pull the loveliest boy in the school?

Nick: Ah, well actually, first of all I’m BI and you’re the first one that didn’t assume my sexuality. 

Andy: Oh well, you didn’t too back then, remember? 

Nick: Yeah, well I did not pull Charlie, he did.

Charlie: Nick!

Andy: Charlie Spring, how did you pull the amazing and kindest rugby captain alive? 

Charlie: I didn’t, I just tried to be myself and he pulled me with his hotness. 

Andy: Fair enough! Well you seem a really sweet couple and I am really happy for you both, and Nick, I am really happy that you find a nice group of friends to belong to, you deserve it. 

Nick: Thank you Andy! We have to go now Char, we have rugby.

Charlie: Yes, let’s go! Byeee guys       

                                                                        ( charlie and nick leaves )

Andy: He started rugby for nick, right?

Tao and Isaac: Yeah! 

Tao: I have to go too, byeee.                         

                                                                                ( tao leaves ) 

Andy: Do they know about you? 

Isaac: About what?

Andy: Isaac, I don’t want to assume anything but... I know you well, and you’re literally reading a book with an amazing aroace representation…

Isaac: Wow, you’re still really good at understanding the others... 

Andy: Maybe, but I’m not good with myself ahah. 

Isaac: You’re right, I am both aromantic and asexual, and no, they don’t know anything about me…

Andy: You should tell them, they are good people, they will understand. 

Isaac: No they won’t, they are all in love and I am happy for that, but I won’t fall in love, and now I’m okay with it. 

Andy: You can do what you want, but remember,  love can be multiple things, friendship is one of them, you have to cherish that. 

Isaac: Thank you, Andy.