Dangling...

"So, what did you think? Was it worth it? Did I betray your trust?" he looked and sounded serious, he really was worried it had all gone too far, but at the same time hopeful. I was surprised, it was a rare thing to hear him unsure of himself.

"Eric... I love you. You showed me who I am tonight, and I've been stifling myself for years. Thank you. I don't think that would have gone over well with most girls, but I couldn't be happier."

"I'm glad to hear it! I just couldn't stand to see you bury yourself in shyness when with a little bit of trust you could accept yourself and be free to explore who you really are. So, that said, how do you feel about other girls?"

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