Liko's POV:

So after a few lessons, it was then lunchtime. Dot went off to their room and expected me to come with them, but I hovered outside if the door.

"Are you coming?" She asked.

"I think I'm going to eat lunch out on the table with Roy," I said, "You can come and sit out with us if you want?"

"No, it's fine," Dot replied and shut the door on me.

I knew this was going to be difficult for us but I really do need to be able to spend time with others as well...

After that, I went around and sat next to Roy. The staff then came to sit with us as well.

It felt like back before I met Dot and it was just us sat outside, sharing out stories and chatting. Things has changed as well.

Originally, I used to bring in my Sprigatito plush to squeeze when I felt anxious and for some support. But now, I just leave it at home because I'm much more confident.

I still wouldn't consider Ann my friend exactly but we are now on better terms since I last sat out here with the others.

And, I have a girlfriend too. I never thought that would happen but it did!

And that's when I remembered that I haven't told Friede and the others we're dating yet! I was worried that Roy might not want the focus to be back on me and Dot but this might be my only opportunity to tell them.

"Ummm everyone... I have an announcement," I said.

Everyone's attention was now on me.

"I just wanted to quickly say that me and Dot are dating now," I announced.

I thought everyone would be shocked but they all smiled at me.

"Thank you for having the confidence to come out, Liko!" Friede said, "We all support you!"

"Yeah I agree, if you ever need advice about being in a relationship, you can come to me and Mollie!" Orla added.

"You can come to me too, sure i don't know much about Dot bit I'm sure I could help too!" Murdock also added.

"Thank you everyone!" I replied, smiling.

It felt so nice that they all accepted me. I even looked beside me and Roy gave me a smile and a thumbs up, which lead me to hug him.

It would have been nice for Dot to be out here too and she could have supported me too but, I don't think they would have wanted to.

I think maybe we should get some advice from Orla and Mollie...