Hayley Kiyoko And Kehlani's 'What I Need' Video Is The Queer Adventure Of Your Dreams

#20GayTeen continues in full force! Just in time for Pride Month, Hayley Kiyoko has released her latest visual feast, for the Kehlani-featuring "What I Need." Like "Curious," "Sleepover," and Kiyoko's other, queer-friendly videos, this one acts as a short film directed by the 27-year-old singer herself.


The action starts with Kehlani getting into a heated argument at residence and finding her escape on the road with BFF Kiyoko. They flirt, frolic, and bask in their newfound freedom, however a couple plot twists (and one very sketchy truck driver) threaten to ruin their friendship, which becomes more intense because the story unfolds. I won't spoil the ending, yet suffice to mention, it's romantic, dramatic, and cinematic in all of the correct ways.


Kiyoko previously explained to MTV News that she wants to help push authentic queer narratives to the forefront by helming her own videos. She mentioned, "That’s what I’m pouring into [my] music videos, is showing that there can be a fairytale, and also you could have hope with being who are, so you could find the one. You could be yourself, and these feelings that you have are valid."


Her creative vision is clearly striking a chord — on Twitter, Kehlani called the vid "my preference video I've ever been a segment of while Lauren Jauregui and Ruby Rose praised the vid for its representation. Visualize their reactions below.