School Time

From Create Your Own Story

"So, are you excited for the first day of school?" Damn, you can feel the awkwardness in the delivery.

"I'm 18 jackass" he scowls, exactly like an old man with kids on his lawn. Then he precedes, "I know we aren't friends but I was literally in all your classes in middle school."
Hmmm, in reality everyday is kind of a blur, so forgetting this kid in the corner was no big deal. And yet, there were only 153 kids in your graduating class... He stops you before you can ponder, " Remember we did that big-ass English project for Mrs.McCoy together. The one where we did the play thing from The Picture of Dorian Gray?

Oh shit-"Isaiah?, wow man you look so- different." Apparently, a lot can happen in a couple years. He quickly interjects before you're bewilderment can get to your head,"Yeah, I going through so changes right now." He pauses then continues, "I came out as gay a few years back to be honest it's been rough." In this town you'd rather reveal that you're fucking your cousin than come out as gay. "Ironically," he chuckled "the undertones in Dorian Gray had me starting to question my sexuality "and the boner from the movie confirmed it." "You're really fucking strong Isiah I hope you know that." "Well, you'd be surprised what you'll do for love; it's true I don't have my family anymore but Thomas he's kinda my new family. The type that'll love you unconditionally." The bus comes to a screeching note and one that note, it's time to start the day.

• School Time