"A Shift in Perspective"

As Judd lay in bed that night, he couldn't shake off the thoughts of Andrew that had lingered long after the dinner conversation had ended. He had tried to distract himself with TV and books, but his mind kept wandering back to the quiet, unassuming boy who sat across from him at dinner. Judd's eyes had always seen Andrew as just Nick's best friend, but tonight, something had shifted. He had seen Andrew in a different light, and it had left him feeling... unsettled. Judd tossed and turned, trying to make sense of the emotions that had been swirling inside him. He had always thought of himself as a straightforward person, not one to overanalyze things or get caught up in complicated feelings. But as he lay there, he couldn't deny the sense of curiosity and interest that had grown inside him. It wasn't until he finally got out of bed and began to pace around his room that the truth began to dawn on him. He was attracted to Andrew. The realization hit him like a ton of bricks, and for a moment, Judd just stood there, frozen. He thought back to the way he had looked at Andrew during dinner, the way he had noticed the smallest details about him. He had always thought of himself as a confident person, but this... this was something different. Judd had never felt this way about anyone before, and it scared him. As he stood there, trying to process his emotions, Judd realized that he had been living in a bubble. He had always assumed that he was straight, that he would date girls and live a normal life. But now, he wasn't so sure. The more he thought about it, the more Judd realized that his feelings for Andrew weren't just about physical attraction. He had genuinely enjoyed watching Andrew talk about his passions, and he had felt a connection to him that he couldn't quite explain. It was a lot to take in, but as Judd stood there, he knew that he had to be honest with himself. He was attracted to Andrew, and he didn't know what to do with those feelings. But as he looked in the mirror, he saw a person who was scared, but also curious. For the first time in his life, Judd felt like he was seeing himself in a new light, and it was both exhilarating and terrifying. He knew that he had a long journey ahead of him, one that would require him to confront his own biases and assumptions. But as he stood there, he knew that he was ready to take the first step. With a newfound sense of determination, Judd climbed back into bed, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He knew that he still had a lot to figure out, but for the first time in his life, he felt like he was being true to himself. And as he drifted off to sleep, he couldn't help but wonder what the future held, not just for him, but for Andrew as well.