"Yeah, so I know ragged on all the people who were 'confessing' that one day at school. But then I got to thinking..and I'm sure they felt great after they told everyone their deepest darkest secret. I mean, it was off their chest, and Zeke told me it was like getting the winning free-throw. Sooo, I thought, why not me?

Which is why I'm here now. I'm ready, prepared, and am not going to have any regrets. I think.

Anyways, so you know I watch ESPN every day after practice and keep watching it until I go to bed?

It's a lie.

In reality, I only watch ESPN until about 6. Which is when..God, this is hard. Which is when I change the channel. Not to MTV or VH1...or even the Food Channel...I put on--Okay, I put on Animal Planet, alright? I mean, it isn't that bad, right? At six, America's Funniest Animals comes on. And I get so sad because my dad is allergic to domestic animals like cats and dogs and I've always wanted a pet! Not a bulldog or a German shepard or anything like that..I've always wanted a kitten.

A cute little white, fluffy, Persian! Yeah, that's the kind of cat I've always wanted. She could lay on my lap while I'm watching TV or doing my homework...and I'd probably name her Belle, or Cinderella or Jasmine...one of the Disney princesses, you know? Cause they're all pretty and regal and stuff? Actually, I'd probably name her Aurora..she's my favorite!

Not that I'd know. She's my sister's favorite...yeah.

So, what do you think?

Guys?

...Guys?"

The other players on the basketball team were staring at him with a questioning, confusing look.

"Dude, you're joking, right?" Another player asked.

Chad went from serious to laughing. "Of course, dude. You really think I'd tell you guys all that stuff? Doubt it!"

"Ya know Danport, you almost had me with all the Disney princess talk."

"Yeah, well, what can I say?" Chad laughed and turned around, heading out onto the court. He stopped in front of the mirror and shook his head.

"What was I thinking?"