Challenge
June Drabble Challenge
Write a tale in exactly 100 words. For this challenge, I'll use a thematic prompt, and the winner has to tie in to it somehow. THE PROMPT: write a drabble that somehow, someway connects to Pride Month or coming out. Get creative, just stick to 100 words of prose. I'll post the winner sometime in July.
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Coming Out
His parents' eyes are on him.
His heartrate spikes. His thoughts race, his gaze downcast. Sweaty palms are clasped together on his lap. Fingers fidget.
Face them or hide. Put on an act. Deny himself. Hurt alone. His vision waters. He's fifteen, but he's done this since he was seven. He can't take it anymore.
"I-I'm gay," he confesses.
Mom scoots on the couch to his side. "We know," she soothes.
"It's okay," Dad assures, moving to sit beside him.
Built-up tension leaves him. He cries, hard.
His parents embrace him.
His head hurts, but he feels lighter, more free.