Leo nodded, his heart racing slightly. He realized that the "hidden" version of himself didn't feel so far away anymore. In the quiet of the theater, the walls he had built around his feelings started to feel a little less permanent. "I'm glad I signed up for this," Leo said softly.

Ethan turned to him, his expression thoughtful. "I think a lot of people feel like they have to hide parts of who they are. It’s hard to find people you can trust with the real you."

In that moment, the library and the JV soccer field felt worlds away. For the first time, Leo realized that sharing his true self wasn't as terrifying as he had once imagined.