Chapter 87

Thomas felt his heart flutter. He blushed. He was worried that the person was going to laugh at him.

"Is that wrong?" Thomas asked.

"No," the person said. "It's not wrong."

Thomas was relieved to hear that.

"You don't think I'm weird?" he asked.

The person laughed.

"I think you're wonderful," the person said. "I think you're very wonderful."

Thomas smiled. He felt his heart racing.

"You're very kind," the person said. "You've been very kind to me."

"It's been a pleasure," Thomas said.

He felt like he could say anything around the person. They made him feel safe. He had no doubts about himself when he was with them.

The day went slowly. Thomas enjoyed spending time with the person. They were so easy to talk to. They made him feel like he had known them forever. He could feel the connection b