A/N: Hope you don't mind the small fast forwarding. I wanted to use this chapter to show some of Alex's vulnerability. I drew this from myself. Just read it and you'll know what I mean. Her father is so much like my father it's scary.

The summer had been full of fun and romance, but when school started back up I was glad. I hate to admit it, but I actually like school. A little.

The first day of school, possibly my favorite day of the whole year - just because it means school without the homework. Lots of catching up with people. Seeing who got hot, seeing who's not. I showed up for my first day of school hand-in-hand with Paige Michalchuk. The reactions started immediately. Guys were swarming, girls were staring, and everybody was talking. People kept asking things, and we ignored them.

Parting ways with a kiss, we each went to our lockers.

At my locker was Jay. He smirked, putting an arm around me. I threw it off, and pushed him. "Get off of me. Don't touch me."

Jay glanced at Paige then back to me. "So how are you enjoying sex with your new girlfriend? Is she better than me?" He asked snidely, stepping closer to me.

I glared at him. "As a matter of fact, I am. And as far as I'm concerned, you and her can't even be graded on the same scale. You could never even be a fourth as good as her. So fuck off, I don't want to hear your shit."

A crowd formed around us. Apparently they thought we were going to fight. But Jay wouldn't dare fight a girl. He just blew me a kiss. "Ta!" He said, imitating Paige as he walked away.

That pissed me off to no end. I ran after him, jumping on his back and tackling him. Man, that felt good. I turned him over as I sat on top of him, punching him in the face a few times. He grabbed my arm. "You little bitch. You really have become a lesbian. Look how butch you are. It's so cute." He got up, pushing me to the ground. "Give your girlfriend a slap on the ass for me, kay?"

I was tempted to chase after him again when I felt a tug at my shirt. It was Mr. Simpson. He looked at me sternly.
"This is just a warning. Don't be starting trouble."

"I didn't start anything. He started it. He's just mad because I dumped his ass for a girl." I explained, walking towards Paige's locker.

Spinner was talking to Paige, and that made the green monster come out. I tried to play it cool though so I didn't upset my girlfriend.

"Hey, Paige." I greeted, taking her hand and kissing her cheek.
Spinner swallowed and I heard him, flashing him a quick smile. I pulled Paige closer to me, kissing her softly.

He pulled me away from her. "We need to talk." He practically growled.

He proceeded to yell at me. I proceeded to not listen.

"Hey Gavin, you're a stupid ASS. Paige doesn't want you, nor will she ever want you again after what you did with Manny. Get over it. She wants me. Not you. No matter how long you grow your hair out," I touched his hair for emphasis. "She won't want you. You're not a girl. So fucking DEAL with it." I gave him a nice little shove and headed off to my first class.

The first half of the day went by quickly. Lunchtime was what I was looking forward to. Apparently Paige and I were still the talk of the school, or at least that's what I gathered from all the disapproving stares.

Jimmy rolled over to us in his wheelchair, and smiled.
"I just wanted to tell you guys that I support you. I don't care what anyone else says, I'm just glad someone in this school is happy," he winked. "Catch ya later."
He rolled away, leaving Paige and I alone. She was biting her lip awfully hard. I put my hand on top of hers.

"Paige, what's wrong?" I asked, even though I knew what was wrong.

"I hate being talked about like this. Ugh. But you know what, I'll have to deal with it. Because I refuse to give up you just to make them happy. So...uh...fuck them all." She tried to smile, but felt weird cursing. She never was the type to.

After school, Paige came over to my house. It seemed like we were alternating houses. I brought her in my room, and we sat there on the bed staring at each other for awhile. She got up, putting in a cd. I smiled when I heard what it was. Billy Idol.

Paige kissed me, lowering me down to the bed. Everything was a blur. I was so pleased with my life right now, and with my girlfriend, that I couldn't even describe it. There's nothing like first sex, that's all I can say. She was a million times better than Jay. It didn't matter that she wasn't a guy, she was still an expert, and she was still good at making me moan. That's definitely extra points for her.

I wrapped myself in a sheet and walked out into the living room, shocked to see my father sitting on the couch. He looked at me strangely.

"Alex? What's going on?" He asked, gazing at my bedroom door. "Who's in there?"

I coughed. "Let me get dressed. I didn't know you were home, I don't like talking to you when I'm naked." I tried to walk into my bedroom, but he stopped me.

"I heard someone in there." He shouted, pushing the door open.

Paige gasped, grabbing a blanket to cover herself. My dad backed away in horror.

"Oh god..." I heard Paige say.

I felt helpless.

My father walked into my bedroom, demanding Paige to leave. So she did.
I was so upset. I was crying when he started giving me a lecture.

"Dad I don't want to hear it. I'm in love with her. She's my girlfriend. It's not like it even affects you anyway." I stated, trying to compose myself.

"It doesn't affect me? Do you KNOW what people will say? What they'll do? What this will do to our family reputation? I don't want people knowing about your...your disease. What the hell is wrong with you, Lexxi? Why would you parade something like that around for everyone to see?" He demanded, slapping me.

I pulled away, sobbing.

"Stop it, dad. Stop it! I know what they'll say. I've heard them, daddy. But I can't help it. It's not a disease it's just love. I wish for ONCE you'd let me be who I really am. God, you're worse than mother." I spat in his face, throwing on some clothes and grabbing some stuff. I ran to my car and sped away before he could catch me.

This is all such a big mess...