-Three weeks later-

We played our first marching show. Our show name was “The new age of Music” we played three songs… We opened with “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”by Daft Punk • “Everything”by Michael Bublè • And Closed with “Fire Flies” by Owl City.

I was so happy that Tanner and I got to preform together. But I was even happier that the next day would be his birthday!

I had recently told my mom and dad about my decision of being gay. They weren’t happy about it but they support me. They agreed to have tanners surprise party at their house.

After the game I took tanner with me and we went for a drive to kill time so everyone could get to the house. All 143 band members would be there. I took him to sonic and got us a milk shake that we shared. I got a text from Landon, our lead snare, that everyone was ready.

We make it home and pull up to the drive way. Everyone else had parked at the school about 4 blocks away so he had no idea.

“Ima take a shower”
“No now Tann. I wanna show you something”

He complies and follows me to the sliding glass patio door.

“Stand right here”
“Why”
“Just stand there and look”

With that said I flipped on the lights and everyone stood there and yelled “happy birthday!!!”

I gave tanner a hug and almost kissed him but caught myself before outing myself and him.

We had cake and ice cream and opened gifts.

The party ended and we cleaned up.