If there's no drama, it'll get old fast.
Plus, they've already set up some overarching tension that's 100% going to lead to drama around how open they can be about their relationship because of societal homophobia which makes them simultaneously scared to open up about it and uncertain of how far they can go with opening up about it without causing negative consequences down the line, something that will invariably lead to tension, drama, and upset, and, ultimately, make for a better, more interesting story.