Vanilla

Vanilla and Hunter have been dating since seventh grade. <br />They came out together, <br /> navigated middle school together, <br /> and became that couple in high school <br /> that everyone always sees as a couple. <br /><br /> There are complications and confusions, for sure. <br />But most of all, <br /> they love each other.<br /><br />As high school goes, though, <br />and as their relationship deepens, <br />some cracks begin to show. <br /><br />Hunter thinks they should be having sex.<br />Vanilla isn't so sure. <br /><br />Hunter doesn't mind hanging out with loud, obnoxious friends.<br />Vanilla would rather avoid them. <br /><br />If they're becoming different people,<br /> can they be the same couple?<br /><br />Falling in love is hard.<br />Staying in love is harder.