"I-I'm sure you're both wondering why I called you here..." Silver stammered, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.

Hilda trier to keep her face still, "Not really."

Gladion squinted as he applied eyeliner to Hilda's waterline, "What's going on man?"

Silver frowned, "I uh..." He sighed and rubbed his hands on his pants, attempted to rid himself of the nervous moisture.

These were his friends! He could tell them anything! Lyra was super supportive! But...she was his girlfriend- she had to be. Maybe she was lying...Oh Arceus, what if she hates him? What if his friends will hate him? What if nothing is ever the same again? What if-

"Any time now, Little Red Riding Hoodlum..." Hilda hummed, trying not to blink.

Silver took a deep breath, "I'm bisexual!"

Hilda and Gladion looked up at him. They looked back to each other, and Gladion continued his task.

"Cool stuff," Gladion said, "Glad you figured your shit out."

Silver blinked, "Um..."

"We're happy for you, Silver," Hilda said, "I'm sure it was hard for you."

The two squad members heard a sniffle. They both looked over, alarmed. Their friend was crying! Silver! Crying!

Hilda stood up and rushed to him, "Oh Silver! Why are you crying?"

Gladion followed Hilda's example, "What's wrong?"

Silver hiccuped, "It's just...I was so scared and..."

Hilda pulled Silver into a hug, "Silver! We love you no matter what!"

Gladion joined in, "There's nothing that you could be that could make us stop!"

Silver sobbed, "Y-You guys still love me?"

"Stupid!" Gladion hissed, "Of course we do!"

"Shut the fuck up Gladion!" Silver hissed back, sniffling.

"Boys..." Hilda warned.

Hilda and Gladion pulled away. Silver wiped his tears away, "Thanks guys..."

Hilda kissed Silver's cheek, "It's nothing. You're you, and we love you."

Silver pulled his friends into another group hug, to their surprise. They accepted his rare affection and hugged him back. They'd accept him no matter what.