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flynn loved casey and all their bandmates. he could always be himself around them—they’d never judge him for anything. and coral? he loved her with all his heart. she was the sweetest girl ever, and casey and coral together were a match made in heaven. “oh, if you make a dirty comment out of that, i swear i’ll smack you, dude,” he joked, shaking his head at casey’s comment. “you’ll get used to it—you’re already good at dealing with yourself,” he teased, sticking his tongue out at him. “it’s the military,” he added with a playful eye roll at casey’s words. “can you stop talking about your cock? thank you. i’m trying to enjoy my incredibly sweet drink here, and i really don’t want to picture what’s under your underwear,” he laughed, shaking his head. it wasn’t like he hadn’t seen casey naked before—they’d been friends way too long for it to be weird. flynn knew his news would probably shock casey, but the way he reacted was hilarious. “yeah, like an account with videos,” he nodded, trying to keep a straight face. at casey’s reaction, he raised an eyebrow. “i really shouldn’t be talking about this, but yeah, man. really hot,” he admitted, grinning. “i get why people pay to see that,” he said with another nod. “but honestly? he’s way hotter in person.” a smirk tugged at his lips as he added, “i kinda had to admit how many times i’d watched that video, but man, god... it was something else. he’s so hot, and the confidence? wow. i’m gonna have to start keeping track—or you’re gonna end up being the one seeing my huge cock.” he teased, laughing.

Casey sat back in his chair, listening to Flynn's laughter with a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. Flynn's teasing was relentless, but Casey knew it came from a place of familiarity and affection. As Flynn snapped his fingers, sassy as always , Casey couldn't help but roll his eyes, though the warmth in his smile betrayed the fondness he felt for the joke. "Yeah, she’s a saint, alright," Casey muttered, half to himself, but loud enough for Flynn to hear. "I honestly don’t know how she does it. I’d be exhausted if I had to deal with me all the time." He shook his head with a laugh, genuinely grateful for Coral’s patience and understanding. When Flynn mocked their dynamic with the "two gay people loving each other like an old married couple," Casey couldn’t help but chuckle. Arden and Flynn were such besties. Flynn’s teasing about Casey’s ego wasn’t anything new, but it still got a laugh out of him. "Yeah, I’m sure it’s the humility," he said, sarcasm dripping from his words. "That’s definitely what keeps her around. That and my huge cock" He nudged Flynn with his elbow, nodding confidently, knowing that must've been a great perk of his. Then Flynn leaned in, his tone shifting to something conspiratorial, and Casey immediately knew he was about to hear something ridiculous. Flynn’s eyes glinted as he shared the news about River. "Wait, what?" he asked, leaning in closer, despite the ridiculousness of the situation. "River has an Only Fans? And videos? Dude, that’s next-level." Casey’s voice dropped to match Flynn’s whispered tone, a grin spreading across his face. "Tell me more. Are they hot?"

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he knew there wasn’t an easy way to tell his boyfriend what his best friend had found out about him. it wasn’t like arden had stumbled across his instagram account—she’d found a much more explicit site with his content all over it. at his question, flynn could feel the redness creeping up his cheeks. “she technically did, but they’ve all been dating for years now,” he explained. “we were the single ones for a long time. i mean, i’m not now, but we were,” he added. arden wasn’t just a friend; she was his best friend. even though she loved teasing the hell out of him, he loved her so much—she was the best roommate anyone could ask for. “oh, i don’t plan on sharing a bed with her. she kicks in her sleep, and i’d end up sore in the morning,” he chuckled, shaking his head. the tension hung heavy in the air. it wasn’t just awkwardness; when flynn admitted he’d seen the video multiple times, it was clear he was getting nervous. but river didn’t seem nervous—he seemed amused. “i’ve seen it,” flynn finally admitted, like he was confessing to something huge. as river responded, flynn felt his heart stop—or at least it felt that way. he didn’t expect it to be this obvious. he grabbed a pillow on the sofa, trying to cover the growing evidence of his arousal. “i–i don’t know,” he stammered, “i guess i didn’t want to admit how many times i’ve replayed that video,” he confessed, his voice shaky. “i got nervous... but i want the real thing. i didn’t want to pressure you—though i guess that doesn’t matter since you’ve posted yourself on that page and i...” he started rambling, words tumbling out uncontrollably. “i got nervous. you make me so nervous. and hard. right now.”

River tried to keep his composure as Flynn fumbled through his explanation, but it was impossible not to feel a little entertained by Flynn’s nervous energy. He could see Flynn’s hands fidgeting with the hem of his shirt, the way his eyes darted around, and it made River want to smirk. As Flynn quickly clarified his role in the whole situation, River couldn’t help but chuckle. "Does she do a background check on everybody someone in your band dates?" River teased lightly, his voice smooth but filled with amusement. He was used to Flynn’s occasional awkwardness, but it still had a way of making River grin. He leaned back casually, eyes glinting with that signature wit of his. The mention of Arden being "the wife Flynn will never have" had River snickering. "Yeah, yeah, I get it, we all have girl friends" he replied, clearly entertained by the dynamic between them. "I don’t think Arden’s the one who’ll be sharing a bed with you anytime soon, so no worries there. I don't feel threatened at all." He gave Flynn an exaggerated wink, leaning in as if to add extra emphasis. The mood shifted slightly when River’s question hit, and Flynn’s response had River instantly feeling like he had a secret weapon. Flynn’s reaction was priceless—his face turning bright red, eyes darting downward as if trying to avoid the subject entirely. River’s heartbeat picked up a little in response to the palpable tension in the air. There was something incredibly satisfying about having Flynn this worked up, and River couldn’t help but let his lips curl into a smug smile. River leaned in just a little closer, raising an eyebrow as Flynn’s confession slipped out, barely audible but clear enough to make River’s chest tighten. "So you’ve definitely seen it," he repeated, the corners of his mouth twitching with the need to tease. He could hear the hesitation in Flynn’s voice, but there was something undeniably genuine in his words, and River’s grin only widened. "Well, looks like it’s doing something for you, huh?" River’s tone was soft, almost too casual, but his eyes were locked on Flynn’s, watching every subtle shift in his expression. He could feel the heat in Flynn’s face, and River couldn’t resist pushing just a little further. "Why'd you watch it multiple times over and over again when you could have just called and had the real thing?"

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flynn was doing his best to act nonchalant, but his nerves betrayed him as he fiddled with the hem of his shirt. "look, i didn’t ask arden to go all fbi on you," he said quickly, holding his hands up as if to defend himself. "i just mentioned i had a new boyfriend, and, well, she took it upon herself to... investigate." he paused, his lips twitching in a nervous smile. "maybe solving mysteries and late-night adult content hunting is just her vibe. who knows?" he tried to lighten the mood with a small laugh, though his cheeks were definitely heating up. “but yeah, she knows everything about me. she’s, like, the wife i’ll never have,” he joked, shaking his head fondly. “except it’s completely platonic, and, you know, i don’t like women.” flynn nodded when river explained his reasoning, but his mind was elsewhere, replaying that video and what it had stirred in him. when river asked his question, though, flynn’s face turned bright red. His heart thudded like a drum as his boyfriend got closer. he hesitated for a moment, biting his lower lip, before whispering, "i’ve... seen it. a couple of times." the confession was barely audible, but it was out there now. his gaze dropped for a second, but then he looked back up at river, cheeks burning. “and, um... yeah, it’s definitely doing something for me.”

River raised an eyebrow, his gaze narrowing slightly as he processed Flynn's words. He wasn’t sure if he bought the story entirely, but his curiosity was piqued. River leaned back in his chair, his arms crossed casually, giving the impression that he wasn’t overly concerned, but he wasn’t exactly at ease either. "Your roommate, huh?" River repeated, his voice smooth but edged with a touch of skepticism. "Interesting choice for a deep dive into my life." He paused, watching Flynn carefully for any sign of discomfort, but the other man’s relaxed posture gave nothing away. He noticed Flynn's gaze flicker back to the thumbnail, and River’s lips curved into a knowing smile. "It is me. I'm not sure whether to be flattered or suspicious though. But, I guess if Arden’s got a thing for solving mysteries, you probably should be careful about what you leave lying around." River’s voice was confident, laced with just a touch of playful challenge, but his mind was working overtime, analyzing Flynn’s every word. "My dad wouldn't give me access to my bank account. I need to make cash quick." River's eyes glinted with mischief as he caught Flynn’s lingering gaze on the thumbnail. He knew he looked hot in it. His smirk grew as he leaned forward just a bit, his tone dropping into something more playful, more teasing. "Is the thumbnail doing something for you?" he asked, his voice laced with a flirtatious edge.

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flynn couldn’t stop laughing, his shoulders shaking as he pointed at his friend. “i knew coral would’ve said that, like, word for word. what a queen,” he said, snapping his fingers dramatically as if to emphasize her undeniable reign. “honestly, she’s a saint for putting up with you. a literal ray of sunshine.” he leaned back in his chair, a grin tugging at his lips. “but you’re right—two gay people loving each other like an old married couple? iconic,” he added, raising his glass in a mock toast before taking a sip. “truly the love story of our time.” flynn couldn’t resist rolling his eyes at his friend’s self-praise. “someone’s feeling themselves tonight, huh? wow, so modest,” he teased, shaking his head but still smiling. “totally get what coral sees in you. must be the humility.” as his friend burst out laughing, flynn leaned in, a conspiratorial glint in his eyes. “speaking of iconic...so apparently arden found out the other day that river—wait for it—has an onlyfans. with videos.” he paused for dramatic effect, his voice dropping into a whisper like they were sharing top-secret intel. “actual videos, dude"

Casey raised an eyebrow at Flynn's words, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. He leaned forward, arms crossed, eyes sparkling with mischief. "I can practically hear her now, ‘Just throw that piece of paper where the sun don’t shine, Casey.’" He chuckled, imagining Coral’s no-nonsense attitude in the face of such a suggestion. As Flynn continued, Casey's expression softened, a grin creeping onto his face. "I’ve seen you and Arden," he said, rolling his eyes playfully. "You two really do have that whole ‘old married couple’ vibe going on, don't you?" He took a sip from his own drink, savoring the warmth, before leaning back in his seat with a raised eyebrow. "And you're right, you two are attached at the hip most of the time." Casey’s eyes twinkled with humor as he leaned in, teasing Flynn with a playful tone. "Please, Flynn. If I was your fake boyfriend, I'd be the absolute best one. Honestly, I'm a great boyfriend. Anyone would be lucky to have me," he said, his tone a mix of playfulness and confidence. "I mean, just look at me. Charming, hilarious, and oh so modest. What more could anyone want?" He winked, clearly enjoying the self-praise.

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flynn laughed at casey’s words, shaking his head as he took a sip from his overly sweet hot chocolate, the warmth spreading through him. "yeah, coral would have probably gotten a little jealous," he mused, his grin widening. "but, you know, deep down she’s aware you only have eyes for her. she’d probably just kindly ask you to shove that piece of paper somewhere unpleasant." he chuckled, imagining coral’s playful yet sharp retort. "oh, arden’s done that in the past," flynn added with a laugh, the memory of his roommate’s antics clear in his mind. "i mean, you’ve seen how we are. we live together, grab dinner, go grocery shopping like we’re married or something. the number of times people have assumed we’re a couple is honestly hilarious. when was the last time you remember arden going out with any men who aren’t us? exactly. two gays going out and pretending they’re together" he leaned back, a teasing glint in his eyes. "you wish you could be my fake boyfriend," he quipped, his tone light but smug, enjoying the banter.

casey and flynn had decided to go out together to grab some food. he thought it was important to go to places with his friends whenever he found some time to do so. friendships were important and mattered to him. casey didn't know what he would do without his friends. his band kept him grounded. he spat out a laugh as flynn mentioned the girl in the cafe asking for his number. "it's better you than me though, right? my girlfriend would've told me where to shove that piece of paper." although, casey would've probably pretended that flynn was his boyfriend if the girl asked him. "i would've made you my imaginary boyfriend for a couple of minutes. i would've made up this whole convincing back story in a couple of seconds."

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flynn sat down, his expression calm as he glanced at river. "i didn’t, my roommate did," he said, leaning back slightly. "i told her i was going out with you, and she found that." he motioned toward the thumbnail on his phone, a slight smirk tugging at his lips. "she’s a little crazy sometimes," he added with a chuckle. "there’s no deeper reason, honestly," he continued, tilting his head. "i just asked because... i mean, he looks a lot like you," he said, raising a brow, his tone more curious than accusatory. "i don’t even know how she managed to find it, but when she sets her mind on something, she always gets answers, i should ask how did she find you on that page" he said, shrugging as though to say, that’s just arden for you. flynn paused, glancing back at the thumbnail one more time before meeting river’s eyes. "i didn’t expect it, that’s all," he admitted, his voice casual, no judgment in it. "so... how’d you start that?"

"hmm?" river raised an eyebrow as flynn turned his phone towards him and showed him a thumbnail from a video that he'd posted last year at some point. river's eyes went wide for a second or two. was this how flynn was going to find out about his past posts? "first question, why are you running a background check on me? second question, yes, why?" river had tried to privatise his content after his father gave him access to his account again. unfortunately, or maybe more fortunately at the time, he'd been pretty popular online and some people had paid to get more of his content. "how did you even find that?"

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"i'll tell her it happens often; she doesn’t need to know it’s a one-time thing," flynn teased with a wink, a sly grin tugging at his lips. "honestly, i’m curious how things are gonna play out when she starts having people over. she’s normally loud, but i guess we’ll see if that carries over when she’s, uh, doing that with someone." he let out a laugh, shaking his head. flynn crossed his arms, his smile growing at the mention of nate. "he’s a bit of an idiot sometimes, but only with us, i think. it’s like we bring out his inner twelve-year-old. then again, we’ve all known each other long enough to be a bunch of grown-up kids together." he chuckled at the thought, his fondness for their group of friends obvious. "still, you deserve to know. meant or not, it was for you," flynn added with a wink, keeping the playful energy going. as he shifted his weight, flynn glanced toward the building. "what do you think—should we grab a snack while we wait for nate? once he’s done being celeste’s entertainment for the day, he can join us." he shrugged casually, his laid-back demeanor unshaken. "but hey, you’re good, no rush." he nodded, as if assuring the other that the day was theirs to enjoy at whatever pace felt right.

" one time, always, same thing" he said jokingly " yeah totally, you really should warn everyone shes interested in. Could end badly if you dont. She might end up with someone she liked" Kyle chuckled and looked at the door to see if his boyfriend was there yet. " aww, thats cute. He really is the sweetest guy. i´m so lucky" Kyle admitted. " yeah but still, i should make an effort. I feel like thats something i should do, when you guys got time of cause. i´m usually free" he admitted. Sad or not, he had so much money that he didnt see a point in working, so he spent his days doing whatever, he volunteered and stuff like that, but only when he felt like it. So he could be free whenever. Kyles face went bright red at Flynns words, the hottest person he had ever laid eyes on? that was big. " direct quote huh? i bet he never meant for you to tell me that" Kyle laughed at the thought. " but i do appreciate you for sharing." end of our career for sure but hey, not the worst way i bet. Could be way worse, just saying. " hm... i have no ida how long he will be. But i mean, we didnt have an plans, i was just gonna surprice him so i mean he wont dye if he dosnt see me when he gets out. i´ll see him tonight anyways. " Kyle said looking at the door once more " did i mention i´m not patient? " he then laughed softly

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"telling her how people always mistake me for her," flynn chuckled. teasing wasn't really his strong suit—he was far more used to being the one on the receiving end—but he gave it a shot. "she's the queen of teasing, though. i should probably warn anyone who wants to date her: 'dude, girl, if you get annoyed easily, run for your life.'" he laughed, knowing full well he'd never actually say that. "he's always talking about you, though," flynn nodded, his smile easy. "don't worry about not knowing all of us. we're usually super busy anyway, so it’s no big deal." his grin widened as he added, "and for the record, he says you're the hottest person he’s ever laid eyes on—direct quote, by the way" flynn couldn’t help but laugh at his own joke. "they'll kick me out of the band and give celeste my drumsticks. that'll be the end of my career," he teased. "but, hey, that's one way to go out, right?" he glanced toward the building before turning back. "i mean, hanging out here is an option, but what about your boyfriend? he's inside. you think it'll take him long to come out?"

" tease her how?" Kyle wondered. Not becasue it mattered at all but he was simply curious. Kyle loved jokes and light teasing. What was better than a good laugh every now and then? " yeah i remember that much... only one girl... But come to think of it. Its pretty bad i dont know Nates band better than i do. Like, come on we live together and this is like one of the main things he loves, i should get my act together" Kyle laughed at himself. How had he not gotten to know everyone yet? " He is? he tells you that?" Kyle couldnt help but blush a little. "he sais im good looking?" Kyle had never really thought of himself that way, he felt he was just so basic, nothing special. " wait...you think im good looking?" he asked with a grin " you better watch out before Nate throws you off the band" Kyle joked and fixed his cap " oh, well if there is a baby in there i dont think ill be seeing nate any time soon. Head home to do nothing? sorry bro but that sounds boring as hell. Yeah hanging out would be fun... OR we could go off somewhere and have fun.... bowling, paintball... or whatever " he suggested

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flynn chuckled at the other's reaction, casually waving it off. "you're good," he said with an easy smile. "i swear, you're fine. i'll just tease her about it later when i get home." the thought of finding new ways to mess with his roommate was already amusing him—especially since she always had a comeback waiting. "yup, arden’s the girl. the only one, actually," the blonde nodded, emphasizing it with a playful smirk. "and hey, it’s nice to officially meet you too. nate? that guy is utterly in love with you. he’s always going on about his boyfriend, and honestly? you’re just as good-looking as he claims." he grinned, enjoying the chance to lighten the mood. "oh, celeste is inside with casey," flynn added. "probably caught up with him and the baby—i bet he's busy being all adorable and stuff." he shrugged casually before continuing, "actually, i was just heading home to, well, do absolutely nothing." flynn laughed at himself and then offered, "but hey, if you want, i can keep you company until they come out? is that cool with you?"

Kyles face got bright red as he realized where he had gone wrong. " Right... i´m so sorry. Im terrible with names and faces. Like no kidding, i´m terrible at it. But hey at least i got it right that your in Nates band" he said " and in my defense, i used to have a friend named Arden, and he was a guy, but in the band Arden is the girl right?" he asked " anyways, nice to officially meet you. If your close to as annoying at my boyfriend then i bet we will get along" he chuckled jokingly " speaking of my boyfriend, i was supposed to meet him here.. or well that was my plan. I was gonna surprice him but im bored and hes probably busy, what you up to?" He wondered. Kyle was not the shy type. He figured it could be nice knowng some of the people his boyfriend spent so much good times with. Seeing tem around didnt feel like enough.

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flynn grinned as he saw the confusion on the guy’s face, stifling a laugh as he held up his hands. “right band, wrong person,” he chuckled, shaking his head. he was way more amused than anything else. “if i ever end up with long dark hair and a thing for girls, then yeah, feel free to call me arden,” he joked, extending his hand with a smirk. “but until then, i’m flynn, nate’s drummer. the other annoying one in the band.”

Kyle had been shopping while Nate was at practice. He wanted to surprise his boyfriend but he was nowhere too be seen. Kyle couldnt understand why it always took him so long to get out after the practice, but then again. Kyl was just impatient cuz he missed him. Kyle was obsessed with his boyfriend, not in a bad way. He just really loved spending time with him. But he was also really impatient, 5 minutes felt like hours to him. " yeah? " kyle said a little bit confused as he had been deep in thoughts . Why did she know his name, Kyle then quickly put it all together, he had seen her before." he smiled back. " arden right? in Nates band" he then asked to confirm

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as the composing session wrapped up, flynn practically bolted out of the booth, leaving coral and the baby to join nate and casey inside. needing a breather, he headed outside to clear his head. just as he stepped out, she spotted a familiar face—someone she recognized from photos but had never actually spoken to. "kyle, right?" he called out, giving him a nod and a small smile, testing the waters. @kyleabeckett

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it was new, but that didn’t mean flynn didn’t want to just chill with him every chance he got. he could be clingy—it was one of those things anyone who knew him well enough picked up on. when he’d told arden about river, she’d sworn she’d do a little friendly internet research. what he didn’t expect was what her digging turned up. “hmmm, river?” he teased, scooting around to face him, holding his phone up with a sly grin so the thumbnail arden sent was in full view. “is this you?” - @river-adams

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flynn held the door open, letting casey walk out of the cafe first. he’d somehow managed to pull him away from coral and celeste for a bit, and with arden busy that afternoon, he was glad for a chance to just hang out with a friend. “can you believe that girl actually gave me her number?” flynn laughed, shaking his head. “i mean, wow, it’s flattering, but… i thought people had better gay-dar than that!” he chuckled, glancing over at casey with a grin. - @casey--owens

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*✶   about  flynn taylor.

name:  flynn taylor

age: twenty4

sexuality: gay

relationship  status  :  taken.

flynn grew up in a family that, while well-meaning, didn’t quite understand him. his parents, both highly practical people, valued success and stability above all else. his mom was a meticulous planner with a career in finance, while his dad ran a small but demanding construction business. they both had high expectations for flynn and his younger sister, maeve. maeve was everything his parents wanted: outgoing, goal-oriented, and sure of her path in life. flynn, on the other hand, often felt like the odd one out. he was the quiet, anxious kid who never seemed to have a concrete answer for what he wanted to do. as a result, he often felt like he was failing his parents' expectations, even if they never directly said so. his home life, though stable, was tense in a way that felt oppressive to flynn. his parents tended to brush off his anxieties, seeing them as things he’d “grow out of” or even as excuses for avoiding responsibility. they pushed him to study harder, be more involved, and find a “real” direction in life. but flynn always felt like he couldn’t quite live up to their vision. his creative and sensitive nature, his struggles with anxiety, and his budding identity as a gay man were things he mostly kept to himself. in a family where vulnerability was rarely encouraged, he learned to internalize his fears, insecurities, and the parts of himself he thought his parents wouldn’t understand.

by the time he reached college, flynn knew he needed some distance. his acceptance letter to a college out of town felt like his first real taste of freedom. it wasn’t easy for him to leave maeve behind, as she was his only true confidante in the family. but he knew that he needed to find a space where he could breathe and maybe, just maybe, figure out who he was. college introduced flynn to the registry and, more importantly, to arden, who became his roommate and, in many ways, his lifeline. arden was confident, compassionate, and unapologetically himself. having arden as a roommate was both a revelation and a relief. flynn felt he could finally relax in his own space, and it wasn’t long before he felt comfortable enough to come out to arden. arden’s acceptance and warmth were huge for flynn, giving him a sense of belonging that he hadn’t fully experienced before. arden quickly became more than just a friend—he was family, someone flynn could trust with his worries, insecurities, and joys.

living with arden and being a part of the registry became flynn's sanctuary from the pressures of home. the band was his outlet, a place where he could pour his anxieties into the rhythm of his drums and leave his worries behind, even if just for a little while. his friends encouraged him to be himself, gently challenging his self-doubt and reminding him of his worth. arden, in particular, was there to give flynn a much-needed push when he’d get stuck in his own head or spiral into self-criticism.

now, at 24, flynn is still learning to navigate the complexities of his identity and his family. he’s come out to a few close friends, but his family remains unaware. he knows he’ll have to tell them eventually, but he’s not ready yet. part of him fears their reaction, worries that they’ll see it as just another way he’s “different” from the future they had in mind for him, they were socked about the fact he wanted to be part of a band and play with them for a living. but with his friends by his side, he’s starting to build a life where he can be fully, unapologetically himself. he has found a makeshift family in arden, casey, and nate, and with them, he’s learning to embrace the parts of himself he once hid.

for now, the drums are enough. they ground him, allowing him to let go of the weight he carries and to laugh with the people who love him for exactly who he is.