Josh's POV:
I saw a Skype message pop up in the bottom corner of my screen. We'd just finished the recording session for the night, so I was still online.
Minter: I think I want to tell them tomorrow
Well that was quick. I didn't think he'd be ready for a while yet.
Me: Tomorrow? On your birthday? Are you sure?
Minter: Yeah, I've built up the courage to do it and I could always do it when everyone's slightly drunk and say it was a joke if they don't like it
Me: Why don't you do it before everyone gets drunk and then you won't have to worry about it for the rest of the night?
Minter: Yeah, I'll do that
Minter: Will you be there with me for support?
Me: Of course, I told you earlier that I would, I'm not gonna go back on it now
Minter: Thank you
Me: No problem
I looked at the time and saw it was 00:01
Me: Happy birthday Si, welcome to the old club! You're the same age as me now 😂
Minter: Thank you 😂 but damn do I feel old
Me: Now you know how I've felt for the past three days 😂
Me: Do you actually know what's happening tomorrow? I don't
Minter: Yeah, we're all gonna meet here, which is where I'll tell them, and then we're going out to some bar or club or whatever, JJ sorted that bit out
Oh no, I hope Simon doesn't do anything stupid after he's had a few drinks. I'll have to keep an eye on him and stay sober so he doesn't get himself into trouble.
Me: Okay, great
Minter: Well, idk about you but I have editing to do, so I'll talk to you later
Me: Yeah, me too, bye
Minter: See ya
Simon's POV:
I am dreading tomorrow. I know it's my choice when I tell them, but I can't keep hiding this. That doesn't stop me from worrying though, worrying that they won't accept me or I'll ruin things. I'm gonna do it, though, I've got to do it at some point, so why not now? I've been thinking about it for a while, I've built myself up to do it, I have Josh by my side, and his support just makes this that little bit easier.
But what do I say? Do I just come out with it "oh, by the way guys, I'm gay"? Do I make some long shitty speech to explain? Do I apologise? What do I do?
Me: Josh?
I didn't have to wait long for a reply.
Zerker: Yeah?
Me: How do I tell them tomorrow? Like what do I say?
Zerker: I'd say it's up to you, but maybe get everyone gathered in one room, get their attention and say something like "Guys I have something to tell you, I'm gay" just as simple as that
Me: That's probably gonna be the easiest way to tell them, I'm just scared I'll back out at the last second bc I'll realise it's a stupid decision to tell them so soon
Zerker: You won't back out, I won't let you if you've already got to that stage, okay? If you want to back out before then, I'll support you in that decision too, but if you've already got everyone's attention, you need to tell them
Me: Thanks Josh, I honestly think I would have gone crazy or done something stupid if I didn't have your support and friendship every step of the way
Me: I'm actually glad now that you found me that day, though I hate that you had to see me at my lowest, bc I don't think I would have told you otherwise
Zerker: It's okay Si, honestly, I'm always gonna be here, you don't have to worry about that
I couldn't stop the smile that was forming on my face. This guy means so much to me, he's helped me and supported me more than I could have ever asked for, and I don't ever want to lose him.
Me: Thank you
I wanted to continue the conversation, to just talk to Josh for hours because he made me smile. But I knew I couldn't, I'm already stopping him, and myself, from editing so it's not fair to stop him for any longer. I'll just talk to him tomorrow.