Story Time: After the First Kiss

[@Kimmbberr]

I come from a small town, I was also in the army. I had girlfriends, but never felt safe to come out. I finally moved to a LGBTQ neighborhood when I was living in Southern California. I finally told my parents I was a lesbian when I was 27. Everyone I meet who I want to have some sort of relationship with, I have to come out all over again. I'm waiting for it to be easier, but it never really is. I'm always a bit scared. But, I am not ashamed of who I love, and I figure if this new person truly is my friend, then they will accept me for who I am. Great video.

[@janapo3113]

Your advice about telling your friends is spot on. I grew up in the 80s and my high school boyfriend came out to me about 15'years ago and I could not have been prouder of him having the courage to tell me. As I reflect back on our relationship it explains a lot. We also grew up in a pretty conservative rural town. Give your friends a chance cause if they are truly your friend they will accept you for who you are. We are still friends after 35 years and we could not be happier for each other.

[@ashleyarvay]

The way you look at each other! So much love between you two 😍😍 it's so beautiful to watch you both share these stories and be apart of it 😘😘

[@livetodance1995]

awe all I want is a girl that i feel as strongly for as kale and jess feel for each other (literally LOOK AT THE WAY KALE LOOKS AT JESS EVEN AFTER 10 YEARS!)

[@livetodance1995]

UPDATE, Y'ALL! I found her, its been almost 2 years now, we move in together next month and have 2 dogs and we're super happy 🙌🏻😍 we're so inspired by you guys for helping guide us and letting us know what it should feel like ❤

[@bethany4704]

The fact you two started your relationship at 14 and 17 is seriously so adorable. Me and my girlfriend were both each other's first girlfriend too, since ages 16 and 17 and four years later we are still together. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@alexadean1951]

Totally Kyle Your username is the greatest piece of nostalgia I've seen in a while!

[@jazmendrez7843]

The blanket part though... sweeeeeet! ❤️

[@marlene8663]

I have so much respect for both of you!!!! Your courage to tell your story, and be real is amazing

[@carolinafaes3685]

I think you really don't know how good this is for everybody, to see you together after all this stuff you are telling, i thinks it's amazing and gives the best feelings for everyone else who were wainting all week for this video. I assume it is n0t easy at all to tell what you've been trhough, but in the end i know it was totally worth it. Apart from that, knowing you were little girls for having all those feelings and not being able to talk because of all the reasons you've already said, i think is really valuable from you to tell your point of view, now that you've passed all of that and are still together!! Cant wait for the next video, and from the bottom of my heart i wish you the best, i really love your channel!!!

[@Kcd444]

Jess I reacted the same way when my first girlfriend, who was also my best friend told me she had feelings for me. Just like you I knew I had feelings for her, but I too was afraid of them and coming to terms with them. I tried to push her away like you did with Kale, eventually we got together after I finally developed the ovaries to tell her I felt the same. Hearing you speak about your own experience really made me think back to my time in 8th grade; and realize how far I've come now at 22 in accepting and being comfortable with my true self. Thanks for that.

[@nicolesmrekar5866]

Heya Warble, I didn't have trouble admitting feelings to my first girlfriend, but my parents and her's.......just couldn't do it, so we hid it until I was about 21 or so.

[@mazzy131]

I think you both are soooo brave to be able to acknowledge your feelings and not hide it from yourselves while living in the community you were living in. It has got to be the most frustrating/crazy thing to go against what others around you may find to be taboo. And I applaud both of you. Some are not able to do that. Some people/kids dont make it that far and really feel bad for the feelings they have and take a road that makes them feel is the only way to save themselves and their families they hurt they think it would cause them if they knew the truth. You two are rockstars and I hope with everything in me that this reaches even one youth of today. That its OK! Your advice at the end Jess was really great. love you guys, cant wait for more story times!

[@stephen6whitehead398]

These love stories are very beautiful.My 22 year old daughter has just come out and i'm very happy and relieved for her.I know she's been struggling for a number of years and on antideppessants.She's now got a girlfriend who came out when she was 14.It turns out this girl had a crush on my daughter'awhile ago when she saw her at a mutual friends.Nothing happened back then,but they look cute together now and are virtually inseparable.Happy times.I'm 64 and always instill in my daughters always be true to yourself,don't care what others think and just live life.

[@juliannarobertson3609]

Jess you are not a freak. You are a sweetheart who went through a hard time. I still cringe when I think about my first time dealing with feelings for a girl, it happens to all of us

[@bjyokums]

You two are taking me back 48 years....right down to the boyfriend crap.....Teenage coming out and coming together is SO hard. I remember it like it was yesterday. I'm so glad that you worked everything out.

[@The2009An]

What a beautiful love story. I got butterflies hearing about it. And I’m “straight”. I haven’t heard such a beautiful love story from a straight person as much as this in a long time. Some of us should learn from this and learn what love really is. What a “blessing” to experience such love. Thank you for sharing.

[@Bataleon2320]

you're first (story time) was the first video I watched of you two. there is just something about you guys that I just cant stop watching. I really am very interested in your next (story time) & really appreciate that you two are sharing your life's with us. Please don't stop making these. I really enjoy your content! :)

[@Julia-vn5re]

B. E. Same! Just found them tonight and love them so much!

[@dozersmom22]

I love love love your story time videos! What you're explaining makes perfect sense and is extremely relatable. Kale, I was so into the story that when you were talking about how Jess put her hand under the blankets on the bus to hold your hand I let a loud "Awwwww". What a sweet moment & completely takes me back to my younger years when I was first figuring things out. I too regret not telling friends and family sooner. It took me even longer than it did for you guys to open up and I so wish I could go back in time and change that. It really does just make things so much worse for everyone involved. I finally got sick of living a lie and got to the point where I realized that I'd rather have people hate me for who I am, instead of like me for who I'm not. Thank you again for continuing to share your wonderful story. You mentioned a few times how fun the first year was. It would be nice to hear a couple of those stories as well sometime, if you're willing to share.

[@Taylor.Wiseman]

I think everyone should have to see this video. Love is simple. Love is love. It doesn't matter who you fall in love with, white, black, man, women. Love is magical. You can see how much you two are made for each other 💕

[@andrearuiz526]

I swear I hear your story and I feel you're telling mine, with the slight difference that me and my gf played basketball. You guys have no idea how much hope you bring. It so nice to see you together after everything. Thank you so much!

[@joketsu100]

Omg the way kale looks at jess from 20:43 and on so sweet. You two are amazing keep it up.

[@vernonhanford2090]

hi you sweet ladies, we love you lots. thank you for helping me with my daughter. I never want her to feel she has to hide who she is from me. I love her way to much for that. keep up the story please I'm understanding more now that I'm listening to yours.

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you so much! We can't even tell you how much this comment means to us!

[@danikaleech8591]

vernon hanford sound like such a good loving momma😌 best wishes xo

[@vernonhanford2090]

thanks Danika I'm a damn good mom, I try really hard since I'm the dad.. and hurry up ladies were waiting for the rest of the story love yall

[@emmscott1322]

You two are perfect together, you're clearly supposed to be together that's obvious! I'm so glad that you two stayed together throughout all of the hard times and i'm sure that your relationship is so so strong because of what you've been through together! You ladies are seriously amazing and inspiring!

[@anna-kaisam.3963]

Loved it! One thing that came to my mind watching is that although I 100% agree on giving your friends the benefit of the doubt and if they are your friend, they will accept you - at the same time, the discourse of "acceptance" that a lot of lgbt ppl get from those around them is kind of screwed: it makes it sound like those around you have the right to either accept or not accept you. Which of course they don't, youre relationship is valid regardless. Thats something I experienced when coming out,just giving people way too much credit for accepting me when it should be the absolute norm. It ties of course into not accepting myself. I wish at the time that I would have realized I dont need to go to others for validation and that they are not amazing friends for just merely acknowledging my existence. Anyhow love you guys, looking forward to the next vid! x

[@haley4407]

I'm pretty sure I say this nearly every video, but you two are so genuine and real. There aren't many people like you and I'm glad I get the pleasure to know you through these videos.

[@excitedmommy]

Another honest and genuine story. Thanks for sharing. As someone who was raised in a very conservative religious home, I can imagine the internal turmoil you had. I'm thankful to have grown up and develop my own beliefs that God loves and makes everyone exactly as they are. Much love, ladies!

[@AuroraLunaSoleil]

that was a really great video! you two were very brave to start a relationship in such a difficult environment. it's so impressive that you managed to stay together despite everything. thank you for sharing your story.

[@jambam06]

20K + subscribers!!! yaaasssss!!!! I love watching these videos! I know a lot of people have said this but you guys are both genuinely good people that many people can relate to. Thank you for taking a chance on youtube to share your story!

[@allysonreneau9523]

What a fun story time. The way your dynamic started and a lot of the things that went on bring back VIVID memories of how my girlfriend and I started out back in high school. Such a confusing but secretively passionate time . There isn't much validation at that age that it's okay to feel that way , so feelings and emotions are critical. I remember going to softball games and we would hold hands underneath the seats , staring at eachother often , and then go home at night and text eachother long messages about how much we loved it and every single detail of how we felt at every moment 😂 haha not many people's first moments get to be as exciting as that.

[@Clocksangel]

I don't know why I am always happy looking at these kind of stories. I don't want to say that I am living vicariously through them but, its just always nice to watch people relive the past. Thank you for posting.

[@ghielam]

Both of you look gorgeous!!! Binge with your vids --- loved your story time , can't wait to hear more ....

[@waldo281]

I love how they both chuckled when the other told the story of how they dumped their ex boyfriends 😂😂 Love yall SO MUCHHH❤️💕

[@anap6587]

the story jumping around definitely makes it more genuine. love hearing of how a long term relationship came to be and develop over time (even the times that weren't so great). Loved the first two videos and cant' wait for the story to continue

[@jennifer6416]

Wow! That story brought myself and my wife back in time. We went through the same things just about. Your advice was spot on. It was nice watching your story and going back in time in my on mind thinking damn that was a really hard time, but fun as hell at the same time. My wife and I were about the same ages as you two and we've been together 15 years. Stay strong in your relationship and stay true to yourselves. Love your story times can't wait for the next one.

[@alexadean1951]

This video is beautiful. You are both incredibly brave, and so lucky to have found your other half! These are the videos the world needs to see. Promoting love, acceptance, and unconditional support. Can't wait for the next installment! Much love ❤.

[@carasanvers975]

I finished. This is officially my favorite video on the internet right now You guys are just so lovely and caring. You're love is so pure and I am so so so sorry you ever felt that scared to be yourselves and love each other I know it's better now and I am so happy for you but I am sorry you had to feel like you were wrong

[@carlywarly2004]

I cannot wait to hear y'all coming out to family and friends stories! Thank you both for sharing1!!

[@annabellemontgomery4964]

This is honestly the first time Ive been able to relate to a channel on youtube!! Thank you for sharing your story xx

[@michellerbn]

"she was like, nooo! satan!!" that part made me laugh so hard lmao. yalls relationship proves the whole theory that the best relationships come from being friends first. although you guys had the real struggle for a while, it seems to have been worth it.

[@Katherine-ds2ft]

loving the storytime videos! don't beat yourself up about not telling your friends right away, you were young and scared and everyone has their own timeline. can't wait for more 💜💜

[@ashjean6990]

You guys need to make more of these because they literally make my heart melt... ahhhh all the feels :)

[@iluvcb93]

wow gaining so much respect for you both! god bless

[@ArEaLwEiRdO]

Are you gonna include how you told everyone about your relationship in the next storytime video?? Like your friends and family

[@hannahsawaya6093]

You two are some of the most inspirational and beautiful humans ever. ❤️ I just love you two and your videos. Thank you for making such wonderful and genuine people. The world needs more humans like you

[@malogs28]

i'm loving this "story time" videos!!! this one was heartbreaking and so cute at the same time! can't wait to hear the rest of your story. keep'em coming! love from Italy

[@korraasami7741]

Amazing advice! Both of you are so relatable. I am not in a relationship, but this is the kind I truly desire to have! Thanks so much for these stories; please share more!

[@RicardoRodriguez-wh1qd]

I am here for the long haul, loved every moment. You guys are real. Thanks.

[@lisalittle7586]

I'm so happy you went from 0 to 100 and then it sounds like 200. It was meant to be and even at 14 and 17 you knew it was meant to be. The struggle made you both stronger! Such a great video. Thanks you two!😎❤

[@katierickard4877]

So insightful! Thank you for doing this. And ps, how kale looked at Jess at the end-made my heart smile!

[@nolankayl5892]

My new fav KZbin couple ! Love y'all ❤️👏🏼

[@cdrking-tj8tn]

theres a lot of moment that you can feel the love radiating off of you guys AND i cannot believe my eyes everytime i see kale smile... i just cant 😍😚

[@z1e761]

Best story time I've ever seen 😭❤️

[@kawayo1582]

I love your stories so much! It feels more realistic and I'm so happy for y'all ❤

[@ashlynhyatt1204]

Thank you for making this video. I normally don't ever comment on videos but this one really got to me. You guys basically explained what happened or is happening to me. It just made me feel better about myself and my choices and I just thought I should tell you that it helped me.

[@amyf7977]

Thank you for sharing your story! This was just as good as the first one, I'm excited for the rest. Because you knew there was so much disapproval and negativity I wonder if you did the right thing by not telling people. The secrecy gave you space to be together and begin your new relationship. If you had told your parents, you could have been told you weren't allowed to be friends anymore. This is cruel and I'm so glad it didn't happen, but parents can forget how mature teenagers are (in some ways) and could do something like this. With telling friends I think it's difficult too because if someone turns out to not really be your friend, they could tell other people and have the whole school bullying you, which would get back to your parents too. It's really tough, I wish it wasn't. Hopefully that is changing in the world. I'm glad you two made it through all of the challenges. It sounds like you have only grown stronger together over the years.

[@86eXit86]

It's so cool hearing your story and thinking back to the own first experiences and feelings. It was a tough time sometimes but in the end all the struggles and problems pays off! Thanks for being so open!! Hugs from Austria!

[@maddierose5232]

I die the way Markale looks at jess 😍

[@mckennadealio]

Maddie rose the way they look at each other in general 😍😍 oh my god the cuteness makes my heart so so happy

[@owenbutters9610]

Hit like before the video even started

[@KaleandJess]

+Owen Butters you are the type of friend everyone needs in their life 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@blackarmyslittlelady9832]

Owen Butters I do that all the time

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Kale and Jess Really enjoyed as always girls love you're storytimes thank u love you xxx

[@DaFellas-u]

while its playing that me

[@ariannarigg832]

I come from a Christian background which I know is a bit different, but have some common beliefs and especially the gay thing not being okay. My family still isn't accepting, but I respect you guys. I still believe in god and I have a cross tattoo, but I'm not changing me. And my friends have been great surprisingly.

[@sskaggs00147]

Yay love when you guys post new stuff!! All love!!

[@jennyb9128]

Love your guys' videos. Being 7+ years out..and being in a long term relationship of my own, it's fun/thought-provoking to go back and remember where it all started. So much of my story parallels your guys' story..thanks for a walk down memory lane! :) (Also, Go Niners!)

[@adelinelee2423]

Love the both of you!!! Courageous. Brave. Just so proud of you two!!!

[@schatzionline]

I'm addicted to your chemistry and your love for each other! My husband is an active Mormon and I'm ex Mormon and we are happy, but we are both very staunch LGBTQ supporters. Love is love and there is nothing more beautiful than love in all of its forms. Your calm and articulate explanation is just beautiful.

[@mackenzie-kennedy]

I said it last time and I'll say it again, I absolutely LOVE story time. Please keep them coming.

[@erinluvspickles]

I love this!! I found you guys through Kayli's channel, and I am so glad that I did. Just subscribed and I am looking forward to hearing more about your story!

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you for subscribing, we are so so happy you are here!!

[@Muttsrus-bk7yd]

Wow that story really hit home for me, my cousin who is only 3 mo older than me and who i have always looked up to told all of the family and friends on Facebook when we were in our late 30's that she was gay and understood that a lot of us would not support her and would unfriend her and that was OK. I am still amazed about how strong she was and of course i told her she cant get rid of me that easily!! You guys amaze me with how strong you both are and how hard it was to get where you are now, so keep up the good work and have a blessed life.

[@theresesilen87]

I would like to see Photos of you from that time! 😊

[@KnightofGascogne]

"Reacting to Old Pictures" video! That would be cool. It's not really a challenge, but these videos are trending, and they're usually fun.

[@ashleypeach960]

You guys are so inspiring!! Your story is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@mayajobabydoodle]

Loved this!! So real! Can't wait for next story time!

[@ktgriffin2239]

I can so relate to your story. Growing up in the south, it was taboo to be out of the "closet". It took me years, due to fear, to open the door and walk out. Wishing you great happiness on your journey and may you always have joy in your soul and love in your hearts!!!

[@brittanymoss2106]

i love yall!!! my best friend just came out after like 5 years!! im gonna suggest this video to her!! yall are awesome!!

[@unclel5769]

So glad I'm just now joining channel because I didn't have to wait for the "after the kiss" story 👏🏼

[@KaleandJess]

Welcome to our channel! We are so happy you joined!

[@chantalvankalmthout7343]

Omg, I want someone to look at me the way Markale looks at Jessica 😍❤️ Oh and I love your story's 💕🤙🏻

[@potato_dbd]

stories*

[@Katrina13Rodrigues]

Exceptional content once again! So few people get the chance to meet so young and make it work long term. I wish more of our generation would make the effort to make relationships last. I didn't tell anyone about my wife and I until we got engaged. But I grew up in a very liberal area and was privileged enough to never be concerned for my safety until recently (thank you most recent election cycle). These videos help so many people not feel alienated. You are making an impact more than you know.

[@crystalwestman7086]

good gosh, its crazy when you sit back and talk about the first time with a girl. the intensity is surreal.

[@slat13]

Great video! It was good to hear all the awkward, uncomfortable feelings/moments because it happens a lot but not a lot of couples talk about those times.

[@sherreybb6646]

Really enjoy watching the channel. The honesty is refreshing. Your story makes a difference. Thank you for sharing

[@leksaclarke6553]

Thank you for sharing your story!! This sounds out of a movie! I literally said "awe" out loud when Jess grabbed Kale's hand under the blanket! Can't wait for more Story Time!

[@srtwj]

You guys should definitely do a coming out video on how you told your parents about your sexuality and your relationship

[@markhughes3560]

A big thank you both I'm sure story time will help people. Great video please keep it coming.

[@procrastinartist2825]

These two women are perfect.. Wise beautiful and kind hearted i just subscribed. Looking forward for more videos from them 💕

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you! You are so sweet!

[@caseypower979]

I love that you're sharing your story because there are so many of us who can relate. To see your successful relationship is really inspiring

[@oliviacraft24]

I'd love to hear how you guys figured out dating with the age difference of college and high school

[@nicolesmrekar5866]

Eventually as an adult 3 years is not a big gap at all. We're 3 years apart too, I'm the older one. lol

[@noahfrick8386]

I love these storytimes! You guys brighten up my day

[@somoscreadores4691]

I support you two for the bravery and trust in the love that you two have for each other. You are setting amazing example to our society that love really is unconditional and something as silly as gender is nothing but a man-made concept. Keep rocking gals! I enjoyed watching this video and I look forward to more from you two^^

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you so much! -Jess

[@haleywalther1210]

I literally watched the previous video that goes with this and then this one and I subscribed so quick! You guys are so cute and I love this story, this shows how committed you both are to your relationship 💕

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you! And welcome to our channel, we are so happy you are here!

[@loganmartie82]

Jess looks so good in a hat!!

[@colletteoneil5791]

Congrats on 20k! You guys deserve it! Love from Scotland!

[@Haileydanielle2]

Love this story! You two are both extremely brave and I completely understand how scared you were and not wanting to be judged. I felt the same way and still feel that way sometimes but am slowly getting better. Thank you both for being honest and telling all of us your stories. I love listening to them and they definitely help keep my spirits up :)

[@cynwilson3428]

Loving story time, cant wait for the next one 💛🌈

[@carasanvers975]

Commenting before watching the vid but I already know Jess's aftermath was just mind blown hahaha

[@kslafromboise11]

Really great story times thanks for telling your stories you two are great...

[@kayl0427]

I am also obsessed with how normal, chill and cool you are. It felt like we were sitting across the table from one another. Love you guys! I am a new subscriber from Canada! ❤

[@orion4476]

Great storytime! "I had a breakthrough" 😅😅😅 Good thing you didn't give up on each other! Meant to be 💖 Can't wait for the next storytime! Hugs from Norway 🌞 💖

[@KristasVlogs]

I'm loving these videos! I can't wait to hear how you told your Families/how they reacted! (knowing Kale's Family/Kayli, I have a feeling she was ok?) Keep being awesome Girls! :)

[@goduxunike]

Not gonna lie, my eyes got teary in the end of the video. And reading the comments didn't help at all. I love how nice and honest this comment section is :).

[@LalaMonday]

Kale, where is your hoodie from? Great video!

[@kayl0427]

I loved this!!! Such a unique perspective. I would love to hear how families dealt with it, and how others viewed you at first. How about your church?

[@jaydenbieber101]

Do another story time of when you told your families about your relationship with each other! Love you guys!

[@julzamidala2865]

Thank you both for sharing your true story! You shared so much truth and wisdom, it gives me courage. You both are so beautiful and real and inspirational :)

[@KaleandJess]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@soph7979]

I really love your channel and your videos! some channels that address LGBT issues seem like they're saying they're doing it to help people, but they're more putting a label on it for subscribers. you guys seem like really amazing genuine people, who truly want to inspire and encourage people, and I so appreciate that! keep up the good work! :)

[@rturner487]

love love love your story time. thanks so much for putting your story out there and sharing it. cant wait for more :)

[@emilypenily6933]

I think 79,000 views on this may have been me. Love a heart wrenching story of how people got together. Thank you for letting people in and sharing these stories. Can you share next time how the second kiss actually happened after all that time?