So...I came out to my little brother. He's only two years younger than me and we've always been really close, so I felt the need to tell him. Plus, he wouldn't stop bugging me about this guy at our school who likes me, and I couldn't explain to him why I wasn't interested. That's actually how the conversation started. Chris: So Destin [guy who likes me] is a great guy. Why don't you like him? Me: I just...don't feel that way about him. Chris: You have to have some kind of reason. Me: I do. Chris: Well then, what is it? Me: It's.... Something about him. Chris: What do you mean? What's wrong with him? Me: Nothing's wrong with him. I'd rather not tell you.... Chris: Kay, I'm your brother. You know I won't tell anyone, right? You can tell me. Me: He just possesses a.... A certain condition. That I'm...not really into in a romantic way. Chris: Huh? What kind of condition? Is it common? Me: Kind of. About half the population has it, actually. Chris (looking extremely confused): Do I have it? Me: Yes. Chris: Is it mental or physical? Me: ...Both. (About a million questions and answers later) Chris: Wait a minute. You said it's a condition that Destin has that you don't like. Do any females have it? Me: ...I guess...some could.... (Quietly) With major surgery.... Chris: ...Wait a minute. (Half-jokingly) I know it! It's being male! That's the condition! You're a secret lesbian! Me: You said it, not me. Chris: Wait, seriously? Are you, really? Me: Well, if not having any interest in guys and having several female celebrity crushes counts as being a lesbian...then I guess I am. Chris: That counts! Wow, I didn't know that. Just so you know, you have my total support. Dad (from upstairs): Chris! A new NCIS [his favorite show] is on! Chris (already running upstairs): See ya. (End of conversation.) That was last night. So I guess that means he took it well. He didn't seem to be disillusioned by it or even weird about it. He still isn't acting weird around me today. He's really cool about the whole thing. And that's a relief. So now my mom and brother know. My dad still doesn't. I'm not quite ready to tell him yet. I'm two down. With about a million more to go.
