Secret Love

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Andrew Harrison. The name that has been uttered out of my lips countless times. The name of the boy I am forbidden to love. I am forbidden to love a boy because I, too, am a boy.

My name is Calvin Jones. I am 17 years old and am homosexual. I remember watching the animated Hercules movie when I was around the age of 5. His bulging muscles, long neck and firm abs. I was too young to know about sex, but I knew that I wanted that man to hold me in his arms and never let go.

I told my mother when I was 13: "I like boys." She smiled down at me and patted my head. "I know, dear," was her response. Mothers always know. My father, on the other hand, would never approve. So I am in the closet for another year. Once I go to college, I am announcing my secret from the rooftop.

As for now I am attending high school, playing basketball, holding my girlfriend's hand in the hallways but staring at Andrew's butt from across the court.

Only 160 more days until graduation.