A new story of mine. It's only on trial though. I need to see what other people think of it before I decide to continue. I'm not promising quick updates with this story. It's my senior year and let me tell you, it's SUPER tough! Now, let's stop talking about me and talk about the story.

I just love creating my own characters, so I created Austin Newheart, a cute Junior who gained his new status as "fagalicious" by a leaked picture of himself kissing some guy, who remains unknown to the 90210 population...and to Austin, considering he was drunk the night it was taken, the night of Naomi's after-prom party.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is going to be either an Ethan/OC pairing or Liam/OC pairing. I know who it will be in the end, but you sure as hell won't know for sure for quite some time, so hopefully that doesn't bother you Annie/Ethan or Silver/Ethan fans out there, or anybody set on Liam/Naomi. Just thought Liam and Ethan would make cute gay guys ^_^ And it's told from Austin's PoV, btw. Also, Ethan never left Beverly Hills. I couldn't just kick out my favorite male character out of this story 3

Let's get it started, then!

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All I remember from that night was booze. LOTS and LOTS of booze. Some jock had brought a shitload of all different kinds, so I decided to drink all my feelings away. As soon as I spotted a full bottle of Jack, I grabbed it and took off with it, making my way outside. And not too long after all the alcohol intake, I blacked out. BOOM! Next morning, the entire school has a picture of me kissing some dude.

No, I don't remember his name, or even what he looked like. All I know is that my reputation was ruined. All of my guy friends stopped talking to me. The only person that even made conversation with me was Erin Silver, but everybody just called her Silver. Actually, she insisted on it. We talked, occasionally. Texted every once in awhile. But after the photo was sent out, she's been the only person there for me. She's the only person I've actually told about my sexuality.

Yup, the rumors are true. Austin Newheart is a great, big fag! I've known for most of my life, but I don't think I've ever truly accepted it until last year. But it's whatever. No point in denying it now, is there?

And now that everybody is done with summer school, it's time for me to face the music of my fellow peers. The only reason I haven't faced them in summer school yet is because my friend (at the time), Bobby Harris, took me home so I wouldn't make a fool of myself. Little did he know, I already had. But I'm definitely glad he did. The principal's daughter cried wolf on the party, giving everybody caught summer school.

But, it's fine. It's definitely given me some time to prepare me for what's to come. And on weekends, I've made some new friends that Silver has introduced me to. Now, I'm hanging with Naomi Clark and Adrianna Tate-Duncan, the two girls that seem to run this school ever since they started here, and also, the last two people I've officially told about myself. Silver has tried getting me to hang with some of her male friends, including her boyfriend, Dixon, but I just didn't feel right doing it, being a chance that I could oggle them at any moment without their consent. Dixon was the principal's son, and ever since the whole "booze party" incident, he and his sister don't even so much as glance at each other in the hallways anymore.

It's kind of sad, really. I don't know the whole story, but apparently, Annie, Dixon's sister, slept with Naomi's boyfriend, Liam Court. But nobody actually SAW them do anything, so I'm not here to judge either of them. Who am I to judge, anyways? But here I am, sitting at a table at the Peach Pit with my 3, and only, friends.

"Look. Here comes the slut." Naomi said with poison on the tip of her tongue, turning our attention to Annie walking toward the register. But since this happens all the time when Naomi even spots her, I just scoff and roll my eyes.

"Coffee to go, please." Annie ordered, in such a tiny voice that I could just barely make out. She slightly turned, glancing over at our table, then quickly looking away, hoping not to get Naomi's attention. "Thank you." She said, grabbing her coffee and rushing away.

"God, I hate her..." Naomi said. It must have been the thousandth time she's said it since that day.

"We know, Naomi. But there's no proof that she did. And she's telling you that she didn't. Shouldn't you at least put it into consideration?" Silver chimed, hoping to persuade her.

"Hell, no. I know that little bitch did it. And it's only a matter of time before karma comes back and bitch slaps her." she said, hatred smothering every word.

"Have you talked to Liam yet?" Adrianna asked as she sipped her iced tea.

"You know what, he should be calling me first. He hasn't even tried to apologize, so he can go to hell." she lashed, with just as much hatred for him as for Annie.

"As much fun as this is, I better get going. I promised my aunt I'd help out with making us dinner." I said, pushing out my chair. I felt myself to bump into somebody, then a groan. I saw food fly everywhere out of the corner of my eye. As I turned around, I heard the girls break out into giggles.

"Ethan! I'm SOOO sorry! I didn't mean t-"

"Don't worry about it, it was an accident." he said. I helped him up and picked off tiny bits of lettuce from his purple v neck.

"Look, I'll pay for whatever I had flung across the floor," I offered, pulling out my wallet.

"I told you...don't worry about it," he said, grinning. Then, he walked back to the register and reordered whatever it was that was all over the restaurant.

"Geez, Austin. See much?" Silver said, still giggling.

"Ha-ha...well...now that my moment of embarrassment is over, I gotta get going...wait...scratch that...SUMMER of embarrassment." I said, remembering all the events of the past few months.

"Look, we'll be here for you, Austin." Silver insisted, looking over at both the nodding Naomi and Adrianna.

"Tomorrow will be fine. It's been an entire summer, it's past news now." Adrianna said, attempting to make me feel better.

"And even if it's not, who cares? It's only high school." Naomi said.

"...Gee, thanks..." I said, staring at her playfully.

"Oh, you know what I mean." she said, correcting herself.

"Thanks guys, for everything. See you all tomorrow. Want to come here before school to get some lattes?"

"Sounds good." Silver exclaimed, hugging me goodbye. I proceeded to hug Naomi and Adrianna and was on my way.

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Alright, people! I know! No mentions of Liam yet, but he hasn't really shown his face yet. Tell me if you love it, tell me if you hate it. Tell me why your cat is blocking your view of reading my story, WHATEVER. Just drop a review. Bye guys!

~Ritchie