It was a normal day in the city of Pickleton. The sun was shining,the birds were singing, and everyone was ready to start the day. And as usual, Annie hugged and said goodbye to Pony, he did the same, and she got on the school bus. Then Pony went back up the bedroom to take a short nap. When he got settled in his hay bed, he was just about to fall asleep. Until, this random thought popped into his head. "Huh, that's weird. And why would Annie have a crush on Clara?", he said. Then he tried to sleep again, but the thought couldn't get out of his mind. "But, if you think about it, she has talked to me about how pretty she is. And I do see the way she looks at her at times.", then Pony gasps, "I think she does have a crush on Clara! And she's just too scared to tell anyone!". Later, Annie got back home from school. Pony was standing right outside the building to say hello. Once they went to their room, Pony told Annie what he thought. Annie giggled and said, "Pony, of course I don't have a crush on Clara. She's my friend. I mean, she's pretty, smart, intelligent, cool, classy, and cute. Especially pretty, gorgeous even.", then Annie realized something. "Oh my God, I do have a crush on Clara!", Annie said, shocked. "The only one who didn't know.", Pony said, teasing her. "Wait, what do you mean I'm the only one who didn't know?", she asked. "Well, I did tell mom and dad about it too.", Pony said. "You did what?!", "Calm down Annie, they said that if you did have a crush on her, they'd be okay with it. And that they'll support you no matter what.". Then, tears started to fill Annie's eyes. "They, they actually said that?", Annie asked, choking back tears. "Yeah, and I support you too. Mom actually has an old pride flag, they told me that it was for incase you ever realized you were lgbt+.". Then, Annie walked over to the window. "Are you okay Annie?", Pony asked. She then ran over and hugged Pony. "Thanks Pony!", Annie said. "No problem Annie. Also, please don't cry. Cause if you cry then I'll cry. But you still can if you need to.".
Later that night, at dinner. Annie told her parents that it was true that she did have a crush on Clara. And that Pony told her that they'll support her no matter what. "And that's true strawberry. Though, I did come from a mildly lgbt phobic family. Me and your mother will love and support you know matter what.", George said. Before Annie started crying again, she stopped herself, because now she wanted to talk to them about problems and things that she wants to get out of her head. After awhile, Helen asked, "So, are you gonna ask her out anytime soon?". "Well, I would but you see. The problem is, that Clara already likes Gerry, and the feeling is mutual. For all I know they could already be dating. And I don't want to mess up my friendship with Gerry.", Annie said, with a disappointed look on her face. George and Helen looked at each other, then back at Annie with a sad look on their faces. Then, Helen got an idea. "Well, have you ever heard of the term polyamorous Annie?", "Yeah, I think so. Isn't that someone who dates more than one person at once?". "Yup, you know, Clara might be polyamorous. You never know.". "Yeah, I hope so.", Annie said with a smile on her face. That night, when she was getting ready for bed, she looked out the window, and she looked at Clara's apartment building. in awe. Then, she went to sleep, wondering what tomorrow would bring.
End of Chapter 1: Realization