"What are you looking at?" asked Eli as he watched his bestfriend admiring from afar at a group of girls sitting together. Eli followed Adam's eyes to the table Adam was staring at. "I don't think Jesus club will let you in." Eli laughed lightly and patted his shoulder.
"As much as the idea of me joining Jesus club sounds fun, I'll pass." He laughed off Eli's comments. The table of girls broke away and one was coming Adam's direction. Adam's heart raced. Becky Baker walked passed him. He tried to make it less obvious he had been watching her, as he put his head down and followed her feet with his eyes. Eli leaned against the door with a confused look upon his face.
"Becky Baker? Miss holy roller? Miss I love jesus more than I love my Marcia Brady hair?" Eli continued to go on about Becky,
" Shut up, Man." Adam got defensive. "She's new…" Adam sat in the chair of the radio studio and spun himself. He let out a long sigh.
" And you think you have a chance with her?" Questioned Eli. Adam looked up at Eli and that answered the question for Eli. Eli sat in the chair across from Adam and started to join his friend, spinning. "Listen, I know she is new and you think since she doesn't know you will be able to have a clean slate but look where you are at?" Adam swallowed hard as Eli continued to talk. "People talk. As juvenile as it is to talk about it, they do. Becky Baker, she probably knows and she is probably judging you every time you walk down the hall cause that is how the jesus freaks work. They judge." Eli stopped talking cause he could see how he was getting under Adam's skin.
" You're right, I guess." Adam sighed. "Listen you stay here, we're on the air in about ten minutes. Dave will be here and then you can promote whatever you are promoting—"
"Drama club, Adam, promoting Drama club." Eli interrupted.
"Right. That. I need to clear my throat, I will be right back." Eli nodded and Adam left the room, looking at his feet. He put his hands in his pockets and thought about the words that Eli said. What chance did Adam have Becky, not only did all his former crushes reject him but now he going to be going into a world where he was hated for being who he is. As Adam walked with his head down, he bumped into something soft, "Sorry." spoke a soft voice. He felt a hand run up his flat chest. He looked up, " No it's—" He was in shock to see Becky looking into his eyes with her pearly smile and long golden hair that went passed her shoulders. " Fine." Becky's hand let him go, and she smirked. "So sorry, I guess I should watch where I am going next time, eh?" She laughed, " No it's my fault I was looking down, it wasn't your fault." They exchanged small smiles, and Adam nervously put his hand out and she grabbed his hand and shook it. "Becky Baker." she introduced herself, "I have heard nothing but good things about you Mr. Voice of the people." Adam let go of her hand and his eyes widened. " Things? What things?" He tilted his head. She laughed at his nervousness, "Well everyone I talk to says you're a sweetheart and plus you are on the school's radio. I like what you have to say most of the time." She smiled. Adam started to loosen up and lean against a locker and smirked, " Most of the time?" They both laughed.
"Hi Adam!" said Fiona and Imogen, who were walking past them holding hands. Becky glared and looked at their locked hands and back at their faces. She turned back at Adam who politely waved to them.
"I thought PDA was not allowed in school." Becky scuffed. Adam raised an eyebrow.
"Um… They were just holding hands and plus I don't even think they are together, I don't know what they are. They are quite confusing." Adam shrugged off. Becky rolled her eyes, "But Fiona is a lesbian…"
"So…" replied Adam.
"If Imogen doesn't watch out, she could be a lesbian too. Those things happen and it just isn't right…" Becky sighed, "I know this school is very open about embracing their LGBT students but… you don't have to flaunt it in everyone's face."
Adam didn't say anything. "Of course your a guy and I guess you don't believe the same thing as me so you probably think lesbians are sexy." She laughed as she playfully pushed Adam's shoulder.
When Adam felt the push he had a flashback to Bianca ripping his shirt open and exposing him after she too simply playfully pushed him. "…Adam?" Becky snapped her fingers to get his attention. Adam smiled, "No. I am not into that kind of thing." Becky smiled at his answer and tucked her hair behind her ear. "That is quite refreshing. Not many people think like me." Adam's mouth dropped, "That's not what I—"
"Would you like to join me for coffee at the Dot after school today?" She smiled wide and looked into his puppy dog eyes. Adam didn't finish his sentence. "Sure. I'd like that."
"Awesome! See you later." and Becky walked away.
Adam walked back to the radio studio where Eli was waiting for him. "Hey, get lost?"
"No. I was talking to Becky." Eli rolled his eyes, " Man…She isn't as sweet as you might think."
"She touched me." Adam said bluntly. Eli raised an eyebrow and rubbed the back of his neck, " What?" Adam laughed, "Don't be gross…She is very religious." Eli smirked and nodded, "She touched me and she felt nothing."
"Well isn't that the point of the vest." Eli asked.
"Yeah. It is working. She wants to meet after school for coffee." Eli nodded, "Well, whatever makes you happy."
"Thanks man." Adam smiled, he sat in his chair and put on his headphones. "Just one thing…" Eli turned to give Adam his full attention.
"What?"
"If I do have a chance with Becky… We can't be seen with Fiona and Imogen."
Eli crossed his arms and tilted his head, "And how come?"
"Becky doesn't approve and I don't want to ruin this."
"So it is going to be like that now? Abandon your friends for a girl who hates everything you believe in and who your friends are?"
Adam sat there and looked at the clock. "I'm on the air." Adam pressed the red button and started to do his radio show.