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Chapter 38
Eli’s pov
I walked down the street to my house feeling so empty.
I should feel better right? I don’t have anything to remind me of him anymore so I should get over it, right?
But then why wasn’t I over it…
I had to talk to someone about this.
I pulled out my phone and quickly called Kayla, “Eli? What happened?! I heard you left school and Carter told me what happened between you two, are you okay?” She asked worriedly and soon as she awnsered.
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“It’s a long story, can I come over tonight?” I asked with a sigh, truthfully I think I needed to see my beat friend tonight.
“Of course, we can order pizza and watch Netflix.” She offered and I could hear the smile on her face.
Then she hung up and I continued slaking down the street, turning the corner to my house.
I walked into my house, avoiding all my little cousins that were still running around and screaming, and tried to make it too my room before my mom saw me and asked why I was home so early but I wasn’t fast enough.
“Eli?” I heard my mom yell accusingly, I slowly turned around guilty as her And one of my aunts glared at me.
“Why aren’t you at school?” She asked, crossing her arms and giving me a look.
“Actually, it’s okay,” my dad said interrupting us and walking up behind my mom, “I have been wasting to talk to him today anyways, Eli, would you come outside with me?” He asked, motioning to the door.
I cautiously and nervously walked outside with him.
My dad cleared his throat and looked me strait in the eye.
“Son, the surgery that I’m going into only gives me a 50% chance of surviving.” He said bluntly.
“What..?” I asked shocked, “Then no, you can’t do it. We will find another way-” I started to ramble.
“There is no other way.” He cut me off softly, I looked him in the eyes, my eyes stinging and I felt like crying for the millionth time that day. “The doctors say tha-” he started but it was my turn to interrupt.
“The doctors don’t know shit.” I scoffed and t didn’t even phase my dad that I cussed infront of him. “They can find another way.”
“No they can’t Eli, I’m going into the surgery, it’s not your choice to make.” My dad pleaded with me.
I sighed and looked down. I seemed so useless.
“I wanted you to… I wanted you too know, incase I didn’t make it through the surgery, that I am so proud of you.” My dad said his voice strong and sincere.
I looked up with a tear in my eyes, fighting to keep it at bay.
“I am so proud of the man you have become and I will never stop loving you, you are my pride and joy and that is a fact.” My dad said with tears welling up in his eyes.
I felt something change inside me in that moment.
I felt brave and scared at the same time, and for some reason guilty and in dept.
I decided what I had to do.
“Dad I have to tell you something.” I said my voice shaking.
His expression changed from sad to confused and nodded at me, motioning for me to go on.
I took a deep breath and prepared to say what I was about to say.
Okay here goes nothing,
“I’m gay.” I whispered the words and looked down, not wanting to see his expression.
When I looked up my dad had lowered his head and seemed shocked.
Oh my god… I just ruined this. My dad hates me, my dad is going to die hating me.
But I’m not done yet.
“And I’m in love with a guy,” I said and turned to walk down the steps.
“And right now I owe him an apology.” I said.
My dad called after me and I bravely turned around. My dad deserved to know.
“I love you anyways.” My dad said and every ounce of my body felt relieved.
He nodded and smiled softly at me and turned to walk inside.
I smiled and turned back down the street.
My dad accepted me.
My dad actually accepted me.
I know not everyone would but he did.
He did.
Chapter 38
Carters pov
I, along with the rest of the high school population walked out of the building.
School had just ended and I felt worse then I had when Eli actually broken my heart.
I walked along the pavement to my house and felt like crying all over again.
He didn’t love me, God how could I be such an idiot?
I stopped walking.
How could I be such an idiot? I loved him so much but we were just a promise that was Ment to be broken.
And with that I crumpled on the side walk, sobbing my eyes out.
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