As Long As It's With You

Will

Nate's embrace is so comforting. I feel that I am protected, and that nothing will affect me if he is by my side. It may sound too romantic, or even desperate, but that is exactly what I have become after rejecting feelings, sensations, and especially my sexuality. Since I decided to bet on an acting career, besides playing a character as confused as I was in the past, all this has pushed me to understand myself, to accept who I am and to be sure of what I want.

When I met this guy who turned my head, I lost the fear of feeling everything that I had previously repudiated, because I was led to believe it was wrong. I don't want to live like that anymore, pretending to be okay, being someone I wasn't, even though I still can't assume that I have a boyfriend. I can omit it, but I don't want to lie to myself like I used to.

Nate detaches himself from me, takes my hand, and leads me to the couch.

Besides his embrace, his gaze is also consoling.

— Sorry to intrude!