You shouldn't be ashamed of your relationship.
Jim is the captain of the football team and has secretly been dating Laura a geeky girl in his class.
Jim wants to respond to questions about who he is taking to prom.
Jim mans up and tells people he will be attending with Laura.
Jim deflects and tells people he will be going solo.
Laura is pleased that she can now openly date Jim.
Laura is hurt and breaks up with Jim.