The Unspoken Confession

The conversation had barely resumed when Mina leaned in, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. "Come on, tell us, we won't tell the boys, I promise!" she whispered, her eyes sparkling with excitement. I hesitated, unsure if I was ready to share my feelings with anyone, even my closest friends. Mina's expression turned serious, and she placed a reassuring hand on my arm. "But I don't want to get all excited, and then they don't like you at all," she said, her voice filled with concern. I looked down, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me. "It's fine, Vesper, you'll be okay," Mina said reassuringly, her voice soft and gentle. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart. But before I knew it, the words tumbled out of my mouth in a rush. "Shinso, Bakugo, Deku, Todoroki, Kirishima, and Kaminari... are the ones I like!" The words felt like they had been ripped from my heart, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exposed. The room fell silent once again, and I could feel my face burning with embarrassment. Mina's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked like she was about to say something, but then she seemed to think better of it. The other girls stared at me, their faces a mix of shock and curiosity. Mina's expression turned thoughtful, and she leaned in closer. "Vesper, are you sure?" she whispered, her voice barely audible. I nodded, feeling a wave of uncertainty wash over me. Had I made a mistake? Should I have kept my feelings to myself? The girls exchanged glances, and I could sense them trying not to speculate about my confession. But it was too late, the damage was done. I had spoken my truth, and now all I could do was wait and see how it would affect my relationships with my classmates. As I sat there, feeling like I was going to throw up, Mina reached out and gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "Don't worry, Vesper," she said softly. "We'll support you, no matter what happens." Her words were a small comfort, but they were something, and I clung to them as I waited for the inevitable fallout from my confession.