Sexuality Crisis — Tag Meaning
A canonical tag for the turbulent realization phase: a character discovering their attraction does not match what they assumed about themselves. Fandom writes it constantly, often comedically ('he's very straight, except for him') and often tenderly.
What to Expect From "Sexuality Crisis" Fics
Confusion, denial, and eventual reckoning, typically triggered by feelings for one specific person. Resolution is usually affirming.
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