Holy crap I related to almost every single thing in this story:

- the parent who isn't anti-gay but isn't immediately supportive either, and being told "oh, maybe you're just confused / you just don't know yet"

- trying (unsuccessfully) to like guys

- my friends knowing i'm gay before i did

- finding solace in on-screen f/f relationships

Only thing I didn't relate to was having my own Mary, probs cuz you have more game than I do xD

Anyway, this was a lovely read and made my queer heart sing. 50 claps for you!