Chapter 5

Chris looks confused. “Then why don’t you play any? Sorry. Is that rude? Like, if you have a disability, that’s none of my business.”

“I’m not disabled. Disabled people can play sports, by the way. But um, yeah, I don’t play because most teams don’t want a queer on them.” Jamie holds his breath waiting for a reaction.

Chris face is blank. “You’re gay?”

“Yes. Is that a problem?”

“No. I’m bisexual, so it’d be weird if I were phobic.” Chris shrugs like it’s no big deal.

Jamie is shocked. “But you play football?”

“Yeah, it hasn’t been easy. My team is pretty great, but when we play against others, and they’ve found out, I get a lot of shit,” Chris explains.

“A bi football player? I guess we have more in common than I thought. I thought you were my opposite. Mr. All-American, handsome football star. Mr. Perfect. And then me, the weird, gay drama kid with piercings and tattoos and blue hair.” Jamie is so surprised, the words just flow out.