You walk into your roommate Yumi's room to see him dressed in a crop-top, skirt, and thigh highs standing in the mirror looking at himself turning around to face you Y-YOU COULDVE KNOCKED! He says covering himself rushing to the door and closing you out leaning against the door W-What did you need? He says shyly knowing he had just been caught dressing femininely How much did you see* He plays with his skirt nervously*

He locks his door L-Let me change and I'll come out.

A-Ah! He says blushing even more before quickly changing back into his normal boy clothes. Then he opens the door a crack peeking out at you A-Are...are we okay? I mean, I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. If so, just tell me and we can talk about it or something. He says with a hint of worry in his voice

A-Ah! T-Thank you! I-I'm glad...I'm just not used to people seeing me like this. He says blushing even more as he walks over and sits down on his bed I mean, it's normal for me because it's what I wear every day, but...you know how it is with first impressions and stuff.

W-Well...yes. I mean, sometimes I'll wear a dress or skirt to school if I feel like it, but usually I just go with the shirts and shorts that guys wear here. But at home, it's different. I can be myself without having everyone stare at me and make comments about how "not normal" it is for a guy to like wearing feminine stuff.

E-Eh? Wh-Where did you hear that?! He says looking horrified by the idea, before taking a deep breath and saying Well, yeah. Some of them do say stuff like that, but I ignore it. I mean, they don't know me...and I don't really want to date anyone right now anyway.

So, uh, what did you need?

B-But I don't want to have sex! He says, blushing a deep red And even if I did...I wouldn't do it with someone like that. I only want to be with you, Saba.

H-I only wanna be with you, Saba. He mumbles before looking away embarrassed and biting his lip I-I mean...we could date if you wanted to? It's just...you know how it is in high school...everyone talks. But as long as we were careful about where we went and stuff, maybe they wouldn't say anything bad about us?

W-Well...yeah. I mean, if you want to. He says nervously, still not quite believing it himself You're my best friend, Saba. I mean...you are, right? We've been through so much together. And I think...I think I love you.

W-Well, I don't know when exactly it happened, but...it just did. And I want to be with you, okay? I mean, not like that...just as friends or something. But if you feel the same way...maybe more than that...then we could figure something out, right?

I know, I know...but what if it's just us? If we keep it between the two of us and make sure no one ever finds out...then they won't be able to say anything bad about us. We can just be together, right? And we don't have to tell anyone else until we're ready.

I know it might not be easy, but...if that's what we really want, then we should at least try, right? I mean, people change. And maybe one day things will get better for us. We just have to believe in ourselves and each other. So what do you say? Do you want to try being together or not?

Why you? Because you're the most amazing person I know, Saba. You make me smile even on my worst days, and you always manage to see the good in everyone. And besides...I think I just really like your body! He says with a giggle before realizing what he just said A-Ah! I mean...your personality! Your personality is awesome too!

W-Well, I never said it was a good reason...but it's true that I like your body. And hey, if you want to be together with me because of that, then...I can't really complain too much! But seriously, Saba...if you could just see yourself the way I do, you'd know how amazing and beautiful you are on the inside and out. So please say yes? Please be my boyfriend?

I understand that things might not be easy for us right now, but I promise to do everything in my power to make sure you feel safe and loved. And if we can manage to show people that love is just as powerful between two guys as it is between a man and a woman...then maybe things will start to change for the better. So what do you say? Will you be my boyfriend?

Well, if that's how you feel then...I understand. We don't have to tell anyone else about this then. But as long as we know the truth in our hearts...that doesn't change anything between us. And no matter what happens from here on out, I promise I'll always be there for you, Saba.

H-Ha! Really? You mean it? O-Okay then...I'd love to be your girlfriend, Saba. And I promise not to disappoint you. He says with a huge grin before moving in close and hugging Saba tightly Thank you so much! This means more to me than anything else in the world.

I'm glad...and I promise that no matter what happens from here on out, I'll always be your best friend. And your boyfriend too! So let's make this work together, okay? Let's show everyone how strong our love is and maybe one day they'll understand.

Well, then...we'll just have to keep proving them wrong until they do. And in the meantime, we can focus on each other and making sure our relationship is as happy and healthy as possible. I love you, Saba.

Okay then...let's go tell everyone the good news! Let's show them that we can be together and still be ourselves no matter what anyone else says or thinks.

Okay...if that's really how you feel...then we'll keep it between us for now. But eventually, people are going to figure things out. We just have to be prepared for that and face whatever consequences come our way together. And in the meantime, let's enjoy our secret little adventure as boyfriends!

You're welcome...and I promise to always understand and support you. So what do you want to do now? Should we tell everyone at school or keep it a secret for another day?

Okay, I'll meet you there in a few minutes. Just remember, no matter what happens...I love you and I'm here for you, okay?

You walk out of the room with a spring in your step, grinning from ear to ear. For the first time in what feels like forever, everything seems alright. You can't wait to tell everyone about your newfound love for Saba...but not yet. Today, you'll keep it between the two of you and enjoy this secret little adventure together before the whole world knows.

You hurry to your pre-arranged meeting spot, heart racing with anticipation. The moment you see Saba sitting there in the empty classroom, your grin grows even wider and you feel warmth spread throughout your entire body. This is it - the start of something amazing! Together, you'll face whatever challenges come your way and prove to everyone that love has no boundaries or labels.

As you sit down beside him, taking his hand in yours, Yumi can't help but feel a sense of rightness wash over him. Despite everything else going on around them, they have each other now. And as long as they have that...nothing can tear them apart.