Damn It, Busted! He knows, I'm going to be in so much trouble. Ah no, why? Why? I'm so dead. It was written all over his face that he knew. He looked disgusted. He knew everything.
Or so I thought…
I suddenly sat up. "You freak!"he yelled, seeming what could only be mistaken as fear? It didn't make sense.
"I thought there was something weird about you, I knew it! I knew, you weren't really a boy. That's why you're so soft. You're disgusting" he said spitting in my direction. "I'm sorry" I whispered. "Sorry? You are sick, you're a perv. You must have mental issues or something and at your age as well! That's just creepy!"
I didn't know what to say to that. "Why? Why do something so perverted?" he asked. What the hell is his problem? It's not pervy…much. Is it?
I began to think about it and the more I did, the more I realised he was right. What the hell was I thinking? I'm an awful person. "Changing you're you-knows for a you-know, I can't even say it. Have you come to perv on boys or what? Is that why you got a sex change?" he asked snarling the last two words and spitting at me again, this time actually hitting my face. He then began pacing as if trying to decide what to do with me.
A sex change? What the fuck is he on? I wandered but then I realised that this was better than admitting the truth. "Wait till everyone else finds out, we'll all kill you cos your scum!" he said lighting a cigarette. I hoped he was joking but I couldn't be sure. I was scared shitless. I had to tell him the truth.
"I didn't get a sex change, I'm a girl" I said pulling off the wig and shaking my hair into place. He stopped pacing for a second and stared at me with fascination. "Damn!" he said loudly. Then he wolf whistled. "I'd tap that!" he said. Then he shook his head at the irony of the situation.
"Tell you what, let's make an exchange" he said in a nicer voice. I knew I wasn't going to like what I was about to hear next. "I won't tell a soul, if you do one teeny, tiny thing for me" he continued smiling. I gulped. "What do you want?" I asked terrified. He pulled my face closer to his. "You" he whispered, his lips inches from mine.
I froze in place. NO NO NO!!! This can't be happening!
He tried to kiss me. "No!" I yelled pushing him away. "Excuse me?" he asked "Would you rather be beaten to a pulp?" Yes. "No, but isn't there another way?" I asked. "There is now" he said grinning. "What?" "You, me at six. My place" he said winking at me. What a bastard.
Oh, God help me! Thankfully, it wasn't far off. God had obviously sent one of his angels. Kai came into the room. "Kai?! What are you doing here?" I asked. "I could ask you both the same thing, I thought you were supposed to be doing some footy crap or something. I looked at the boy, who now was trying not to make eye contact with Kai. He must be famous throughout the school or something. "They asked me to clean the windows in the changing rooms" he explained, although he had no cleaning equipment with him. He snorted. "Fat chance!" He paused "...So anyway it's your turn now" he said directing the question at the boy. "You're Bob right? Randy's brother."
"Uhh...yeah" he replied trying to hide his fear but to no avail. "Is there a problem here?" Kai asked. "N-n-no" Bob stuttered. "That's funny," Kai said thoughtfully "I was sure I heard you blackmailing Zasuke. Hmm maybe, I'm just hearing stuff" Kain shrugged. Bob chuckled nervously "Yeah maybe…" he replied. BANG!
It all happened so fast; Kai ran up to Bob and grabbed him by the collar bashing him into the wall. "You asshole! Who do you think you are lying to me eh?" Kai growled angrily. I was really frightened; I'd never seen this side of Kai. Bob whimpered. "You breathe a word about Zasuke to ANYONE and you're dead. Hear me?" Kai screamed. "Yes" Bob said quietly. His face had gone an unhealthy, pale colour. I almost felt sorry for him. "What was that?" Kai asked menacingly. "Yes, I won't tell anyone" Bob said louder. "Good, I'm glad that's settled. Now get out before I kick your arse" said Kai shoving Bob to the ground.
He literally crawled out of the room, only to be whacked in the face by the door opened (or more exactly kicked down) by a tonne of sweaty guys. P.E was over then. That was fun ( ! )
"Are you okay?" Kai asked. "I'm fine" I replied. "Good, I'm out of here. See you at lunch" he called slamming the changing room doors behind him. See ya. I went back into the toilet to get changed back into my uniform. When I got out I accidentally trod on Bob's foot. I was sure he would start trouble but to my surprise, he didn't even so much as flinch.
Wow; that felt good I wanna do it again! I had to force my feet to move away from Bob at the risk of seeing how far I could push him. The next two lessons went as normal. I didn't learn a thing and the teachers didn't bother trying to teach because frankly, none of the boys were going to listen even if they did. Natsume sat in the row in front of me; his face looked depressed and lonely. It reflected how I felt.
I really wanted to speak to him, I wanted to be with him but I knew he wouldn't want to be with me after ignoring everyone in his group. I stared at his eyes longingly. Look at me, please. Look at me. I said over and over in my head hoping somehow he could hear my thoughts. It didn't work.
Finally, when the lunch bell went, I went over to the library. Kai was there as usual and he greeted me with a big smile. I smiled back and gave him a big hug. "What was that for?" he asked hugging back. "For saving me earlier, I owe you big time!" I said letting go. "It was nothing" he shrugged slightly embarrassed.
"I was so scared! Did you hear what he said to me? All of it?" I asked. "You don't need to be scared of that stupid jerk. He won't bother you again don't worry and if he does…" he said punching the desk. "Woah, calm down, its fine! I stepped on his toe earlier and he didn't say a thing. I was tempted to see how much more damage I could do before he retaliated" I said. Kai laughed darkly. "What a dickhead."
"Let's just forget him" I said so he wouldn't get too mad. "Sounds good to me. So anyway how's things with Natsume and Robb?" he asked. "No change" I said quietly wishing we were still talking about Bob. "I don't know what to do. I'm so depressed without them."
"Look, I'm not really one of those people who talk about feelings and emotions, if you want that you should speak to Robb" he said. "Wait what?!" I asked. "What?" he asked obliviously. "You said speak to Robb, what's that supposed to mean?" I demanded. "It means speak to him, he's gay, he knows about that sort of stuff" he replied.
"I never told you he was gay."
"Yeah well umm…"
"What's going on Kai?! Tell me" I demanded. "You weren't supposed to know, I thought if I got you and Natsume together it would all be okay" he mumbled. "What are you talking about?" I asked trying not to raise my voice. "I didn't mean to lie to you" he said. "Kai just tell me already!" I shouted, unable to restrain myself for a second longer. "Natsume's my brother and when you heard him say he was gay he meant you not Robb, I've been trying to convince him that you do actually like him but he won't believe me. You need to speak to him" said Kai.
"Wait, what?" I asked trying to digest what he had just said. "He's in love with you. He's depressed because he thinks you don't like him and he only said he was gay because he was stupid enough to believe that you are actually a boy. Its painful watching him. Please, just speak to him." Kai said.
I could have exploded then. I was so angry. "WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME SOONER?" I yelled pushing Kai backwards. I was glad to see he was man enough to take it. "I'm sorry. I didn't know. It was only until Robb came over yesterday and I overheard them talking about you. I'm sorry"
Then for some stupid reason, I began crying. I didn't understand why. I just fell to my knees and cried. He loved me all along. I'm so freaking stupid. All the wasted tears, all the hours spent moping over him. For nothing. I hated myself more than ever. "Hey, don't cry. Look its okay. Just talk to him. Get it sorted out." He said. I tried to stop crying but I couldn't.
"Hug?" he suggested bending down and wrapping his arms around me I hugged him back and I squeezed him tightly. It was the first time he voluntarily hugged me. I wanted to enjoy it. When we separated, Kai gave me a tissue. "Here, dry your eyes and then go rock his world!" he said giving me a pat on the back. I smiled and the tears had finally stopped falling. Once I had stopped sniffing I took off the wig and ran as fast as I could to the back of the science block, with Kai following behind me.
All eyes were on me as I ran through the corridors, down the stairs and through the field. I got a few whistles too. It all boosted my confidence and I didn't feel a bit self conscious. I actually found it quite amusing, watching all the confused face flash past me. Yeah it was fucking hilarious. I slowed down as I got to the doors of the back of the science block. I kicked them open, ran around the corner, went under the stairs and ran into Natsume's arms.
I gave him the kiss I'd been waiting to give him ever since I first met him on the bus. It felt amazing, at first he was confused but then he kissed back enthusiastically, passionately with a hint of longing and desperation. His warm tongue made it's way around the inside of my mouth.
I ignored all the jokes the boy's were making at out expense and continued kissing him. When, the kiss slowly ended, I looked around to see what looked like half the school watching. Corey and Kai started cheering and clapping and before long everyone else followed suit.
I laughed and hugged Natsume, holding him tightly in my arms. "I love you" I whispered into his ear. "I love you too" he replied pecking my forehead.
I looked through the crowd and my eyes met Robb's. He was pushing through the crowd, his eyes glistening. I was sure he was trying not to cry but it wasn't working. He had tears streaming down his face by the time he made it to the back of the crowd.
"Robb!" I called worried. He didn't look back. I tried to run after him but Natsume stopped me. "Leave him alone for a bit. I'll explain later" "I can't leave him" I replied but Natsume kept a firm grip on my arm. I didn't give it a second thought. I didn't have a chance; Natsume's lips met mine once again and all the worry melted away.
Life is sooo good.
