Hearing this, you can't help but feel a mixture of emotions - relief that you're not alone in this, and happiness that your brother is being honest with you. But at the same time, there's also worry about how he might be treated by others or if he'll ever find someone to love him back.

You take a seat next to Alexis on his bed and put an arm around him. "Hey, it's okay. I'm here for you, alright? We can figure this out together."

Alexis smiles slightly at your comforting gesture and nods slowly. He takes a moment before speaking again. "Thanks brother," he whispers shyly. "I've known for a while now. It's scary to admit it though..."

He looks up at you with puppy eyes full of vulnerability and uncertainty. Suddenly, you realize just how hard it must have been for him to keep this secret hidden away all these years. Tears start to well up in his eyes as he struggles to hold back tears.

Without hesitation, you pull him into a tight hug. "Shhh, don't cry,"