A high school nerd and jock come together over grammar tutoring; however, there is more to their meeting than the use of a semicolon. The two young men reveal a mutual attraction that may not find broad acceptance in their school, but at least they have each other. A sweet story cleverly told. You can’t help but root for all the Connors and Drews wherever they are.

Sometimes you finish reading something and the major thought running through your brain is, "Cute!" Coming out is difficult. Can be, I suppose, is the better word. Nothing has to be anything. Just like life doesn't have to be lonely or feel isolating, but it often is and does. We see others and expect that life is easier for them. Maybe it is. Or maybe they think the same of us. We nerds and those jocks. But really, we all want connection. To be seen. Felt. To help and be helped. This is a lovely short.

This is a tender and moving portrait of two young men moving haltingly then hurtlingly to self-acceptance. This story and these two characters will ring true to anyone who dealt with feelings of difference or fear of revelation in adolescence. The grammar lesson framework is quite novel and engaging.