So I wish I could say this is a simple situation but its not. So unless you are planning on dating right now you don't need to tell anyone. That part is simple. You don't get branded when you are gay and frankly the only people whos business it would be is those who would be around you and your boyfriend. So unless you have one why let everyone into your bedroom? You didn't list what your parents said about if you are gay, To be honest I don't think it is so much of an issue for them as you think. I think they worry about how it will play out for you in school and such. I mean honestly I am about the age your parents probably are and I remember the absolute hell kids when through in school if someone thought you were. Times have changed but they only have their background to go on. Will you get beat up, will you not be able to find work, will you be able to really be happy, there's a lot of worry in a parents mind with regards to their child. As long as in their talk they aren't saying "well if hes gay we are tossing him out on the streets that day" then they may be more worried about your well being. I mean that's kinda a parents job. As for your friends, I don't know them, I don't know what their values say or how open or closed minded they are. I am a bi sexual transgender. I have a number of devout Catholic and Christian friends. The battle you will have with them is age. Highschool is a nasty time to deal with this because people are trying to figure out who they are and carving this little slice of life in the only world they know. So they may act very different than they would after highschool. I have one friend from highschool who came flat out and told me when I told him I was trans and bi, that had he known in highscool he probably would have never talked to me again. But he was really narrow minded back then and after highschool the world got way bigger so whatever makes you happy. So that is something to keep in mind. Even if you do choose to come out today, the reactions you get in highschool will be very different than after you are out. Not sure how much of this is helpful, but I do hope it is of some benefit for you. Theres always hope, do well in school and be able to stand on your own two feet and things will be fine.

Hi spritneybears

Coming out is a huge step and you have to be absolutely sure the time is right for you to come out.
If and when you decide to come out you also need to be prepared to deal with the reaction of the people you come out.

Your true friends should support and understand and have no issues with you being gay unfortunately it sounds like there could be outdated and misinformed religious believes that would influence their ability to accept and support a gay friend.

It can be very difficult for parents to come to terms with having an LGBT child.
In many cases it is a complete lack of understanding about your sexuality that makes it so difficult for parents.

The are great sites that provide really good information for parents of LGBT children and if they are willing to at least look at them it can help them a great deal.

It might be worth checking into what services are available for LGBT kids in your community or at your school if your comfortable doing that.

It is great that you have some gay friends that you can just be yourself around and you don't have to worry about being outed.

It just comes down to what you feel is best for you and if the time comes and your sure it's time to tell your friends and family then preparing for it can start.

For now it sounds like you might be leaning towards not coming out to your friends and family and that is absolutely fine.

The only time your sexuality is anyone's business is when you decide to tell them.

Your well-being is the most important thing and you don't need to rush into doing anything your not ready to do.

A support site like this is a great place to get support maybe where you live or at school there are also LGBT services that can help you deal with things.

Things have improved a lot for LGBT youth but there is still a long way to go and in time you will know when it's right for you to open up to your friends and family about your sexuality.

For now just focus on your happiness and doing what you need to do to maintain your wellness.