I was never the one to make the first move even though I had came out before Aubrey finally had the nerve to do the same. No one could suspect that the most sheltered, uptight, good Christian, country boy would be the most forward.

He kissed me in front of all those people. Time really did stand still in front all of the stares that followed. It was as if Aubrey came out just to be rebellious. In a way, he was telling the world to fuck off.

I was gay and yet couldn't get myself to kiss anyone in public. However, that all changed when the bear leered over me to grab me.