7/24/2013
It's his birthday. He was excited. He wanted a small get together with just his friends but his parents decided to throw him a surprise party. Which is how he found himself standing in the middle of a circle of friends and family with his boyfriend on knee in front of him.

"You know I still remember how we met. Me and my folks had just moved here from Houston and it was my first day in Mrs. Cumberland's 3rd grade class. You and Kirstie wore thick coke bottle glasses and y'all sat in the front, next to the only empty seat. The Kaplan twins and Kevin sat behind yall. She introduced me to the class and I took the seat next you. Y-you said 'Hi, my name is Mitch and that's my best friend, Kit.' Had I known then what I know now I would have cherish those moments. Mitchy, I believe we're soulmates. I love you so much. Mitchell Grassi, will you please marry me?"

His eyebrows furrowed. He couldn't. They were only 21 and he had plans. Plans that didn't involve becoming a farm hand's husband.

"Scott, please"

"Mitchy. I know you love me. Just say yes. Say yes and we can start our lives together."

"Scotty, I can't. I ca-"

He cut himself off by running out of the building. He loved Scott, knew Scott was the love of his life. They had been together since 9th grade. But he wanted more. He had to leave his old life behind and start a new.