Joe's POV
I was still at my Dads with Zoe, we both came home for the weekend to see him.
I just feel so relieved to have got that off my chest and finally told Zoe and Dad.
Now..I just have to tell all my friends. Shit.
<group chat>
*hey guys, you all wanna come round ours for a get together w/ me and Zo?-Joe*
*yeah boiiiii - Marcus*
*obvsssssss JoeJoe, missing you already lol - Caspar*
The other all said yes so they'd all be round, me and Zoe got some food and drink. Troye and Tyler were in England for a few weeks so we asked them to come round early.
I needed some advice to be honest, I was so nervous.
<doorbell rings>
'I'll get it!' I shouted to no one in particular, running to the door.
'TYLERRR! TROYEE!' I yelled hugging them both and pulling them inside.
'Josephhh how you doing boy?' Tyler drawled in his American accent.
'Yeah I'm, good..yeah thanks.' I replied looking at my feet.
*theres no need to be nervous, they're both gay and have come out, these are the easiest people to tell* I thought to myself while we sat down.
'Ermm Joe? Helloooo?' Troye waved his hand in front of my face.
'Oh right sorry hey..erm I need to tell you guys something, and I wanted to tell you before the others..' I mumbled as I ran my hands through my hair.
'Ooo special much?' Tyler laughed, winking at me.
I laughed nervously. 'So..yeah I'll just tell you now, I'll just come right out and say it.'
'Spit it out Joeeee!' Troye almost yelled, impatiently.
'I'm...gay. I am gay. Yeah..so yep that's that, anyone want a cup of tea?' I stammered, changing the subject quickly.
'Really? Wow.' Troye said surprised. 'Well I'm happy you felt you could tell us Joe.'
'Aw I always knew it Joe, my skater boyyyyyy.' Tyler laughed and winked again.
'I'm proud of you for coming out to us, is this what you asked everyone round for?' Troye questioned.
'Ermm yeah. I just wanted to tell everyone now, now that I'm ready otherwise I'd never end up doing it.' I answered honestly.
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Zoe's POV
I'm so proud of Joe for having the courage to do this, there's nothing wrong with being gay.
Everyone started arriving not long after Joe told Tyler and Troye.
'CHUMMYYYY!' I shouted, seeing Louise skip inside towards me.
'Oh chummy I've missed you dearly!' She replied, a massive smile on her face.
'Dan! Phil! Come over here you awkward muffins.' Louise giggled motioning for them to come over to us.
'Erm hey Zoe, thanks for inviting us.' Dan said, giving me a little wave.
'Yeah, thanks Zoe' Phil added, smiling and adjusting his glasses.
'No problem, come into the living room guys, Joe wants to see everyone.' I guided them into the living room where everyone else was already sitting, standing, socialising.
Tyler's POV
'You ready Joe?' I said squeezing his hand gently.
'Ermm yeah..no. I don't know.' He replied, looking really pale.
'Trust me, you'll be fine I promise. We're right here if you need us, right Tilly?' Troye said smiling encouragingly.
'Right.' I said confidently, nodding at Joe.
*poor guy, looks really nervous. I don't think anyone guessed he's gay, makes it more surprising.* I thought to myself.
'Okay I'm going to tell them now.' Joe whispered, rubbing his sweaty palms on his jeans.
'It'll be fine. Go!' I whispered back, pushing him to the middle of the living room.
Joe's POV
I coughed awkwardly to get everyone's attention. 'Er hey guys, thanks for coming. There was a reason why I wanted you all to come over though.'
All my friends looked at me expectantly, I turned to Troye to see him nodding encouragingly.
I took a deep breath.
I'm ready.
'I wanted to tell you all to your faces, erm, I am..I am gay. So yep I'm gay and that's..that. So thanks.' I blurted out, trying to act confident.