I fell in love with a boy at my summer job. I’m a boy too. He was funny, handsome, and he was so kind. I kept my feelings to myself because you know he could be straight and that would be embarrassing for me if i got rejected since everyone at our job would find out, and i love my coworkers too so much. He offered me rides before and I was so stupid but i was too nervous and i said no. I told all my friends about my summer and everything that happened between him and i and i havent seen him since August. they all say i fumbled and i cant get over him. we live in different states when its not summer, and im not sure if ill ever see him again next summer. why does being gay have to make me feel so afraid of letting myself feel?