Queer bent bastard

“Read it,” he whispered. “Please.”

I held it up to the light so I could read it. On one side it had the words ‘COMPASSION ACCEPTANCE UNDERSTANDING’. On the other side it had the words ‘ERASE HATE’.

My eyes instantly filled with tears as I turned to face him.

“Happy birthday Chad,” he whispered.

I didn’t have to think, even for a second. I had my best friend back and he was instantly in my arms.

“Thank you,” I whispered in his ear as I felt his arms wrap around me, completing the hug.