How Freya Came Out To Her Parents

*The setting: a cafe in the trendy part of town, between the entree and the main course. The conversation has strayed from university to social lives to Why Freya Holds Males In Contempt to the problems with the dating game...*

Mum: It's best to cultivate friendships with males first, I think.

Freya: *brightly* Maybe I should just join the queer society and meet gay guys and make THEM be my best friends.

*general hilarity from parents*

Dad (A surprising moment of perception): Queer society? Are you trying to tell us something?

Mum: No, she just wants to meet gay guys.

Me: Nah, I'm not gay. *pause* I think I'm at least bi, though.

Mum: *nods seriously* *pauses* Well, I wouldn't worry too much, dating is hard for everyone and you'll meet plenty of people through tutes and things... *goes off on rambling tangent*

Freya: *blinkblink*

~

Well, that was far less awkward than expected.