“I don’t think you should feel bad about it.” I click my pen, allowing myself to look up at him. For the first time, his expression is shy, guarded. “You’re allowed to feel how you feel. I don’t think you should have to lie about it. Things can be great and scary at the same time.”

“I don’t think you should feel bad about it.” I click my pen, allowing myself to look up at him. For the first time, his expression is shy, guarded. “You’re allowed to feel how you feel. I don’t think you should have to lie about it. Things can be great and scary at the same time.”

— Camryn Garrett