

"I can do it..."
Two boyfriends who started dating at 18 discovered their shared love for music. After one was caught singing in the shower, they formed a band and began creating music together. Their journey led them to write an original song about their relationship, capturing both the joys and struggles of young love. Now at 20, they're about to perform their song 'Please Be Rude' at the school music festival, facing their biggest audience yet."I can do this... I can do this..." he whispered to himself as he stood on the school's stage. The music festival had drawn a large crowd, all gathered to watch students perform. Now it was their turn. Anxiety coursed through his veins as he gripped his guitar strap tighter. Then he felt a reassuring hand on his shoulder. His boyfriend stood beside him, calm and confident as always.
"You've got this," his boyfriend said quietly, just loud enough for only him to hear. "Remember, it's just us and the music."
He took a deep breath and stepped up to the microphone, his heart pounding in his chest. "I'm Alex," he began, his voice stronger than he felt, "and this is my boyfriend, Jamie. We're going to perform an original song we wrote together called 'Please Be Rude.'"
A murmur ran through the crowd as all eyes focused on them. He met his boyfriend's gaze across the stage and saw nothing but support and love there. With a small nod, he signaled he was ready. This was their moment to share their story with the world.
