So I went with a gay Noah just because it will be easier for me. I was gonna add a little Anya fling if I had made him bisexual but I decided against it (maybe I'll add it in a semi-director's cut if enough people want it). I didn't want to embellish too much, just add another perspective to everything. This chapter contains an actual part from the show, see if you can pick out the episode.
Riley and I walked out of the room together. Outside the door was a girl with shoulder length reddish brown hair. "Hey Anya, this is my new friend Noah. He transferred he from the states," Riley explained.
"My dad moved us here from Florida," I said.
"Well too bad for Florida and lucky for us to have a student as good looking as you," she said with a wink before pulling Riley's arm.
"I'll catch up with you later," called Riley over his shoulder. I sighed as I watched his curly hair bounce as he walked away. Why must i find all straight guys cute? I asked myself as I headed off to math.
All through class I kept hearing the people around me talking about a school dance. I sure hope they know how to party up here I thought to myself. Maybe I'll see Riley there.
"Hey new kid," a voice from my left interrupted my thoughts.
"My name is Noah," I corrected,"I know it's my first day but I'd really prefer not to be called new kid."
"Sorry," the boy to my right said. "My name is Drew Torres."
"Torres? Do you have a brother?" I asked.
"So you've met Adam eh? He's cool and all but stick with me. I'm the school's QB1."
"You're on the football team? You must know Riley," I said hopefully. Any friend of Riley's must not be too bad I thought to myself.
"Stavros? He's cool, just don't bend down in front of him," he said with a smug smirk on his face.
"I'm not following," I said confused.
"Do they not have gay people in the states?" he asked sarcastically.
"Riley's gay?" I asked trying to hold back a smile.
"Nothing's official yet but I think him and the Rockette have something going on."
"Rockette?"
"Yeah, Zane Parks. He's the teams gay kicker. If you hang around with Riley you'll probably meet him."
Just then the bell rang and Drew and I walked out of class together. "What do you have next dude?" he asked.
"Lunch period," I said looking at my schedule.
"Cool, me too. I'll show you around then. A little late in the game but whatever."
"Thanks Drew. So tell me, why is everyone in this school so good looking? It's almost like a tv show."
"I know man. I got lucky though. I have the best girl. Alli Bhandari. Super cute and way smart."
"I'm assuming she's Sav's sister?" I asked.
"Yeah, big man on campus. Until he leaves that is. Then it will be me."
"Cool. And don't worry dude, Alli isn't exactly my type," I said. It wasn't a lie, it just wasn't the whole truth. The truth being that I wanted Riley so bad that it almost hurt. Stop thinking about him I told myself.
Drew and I got closer during our lunch. He was a pretty cool guy other than his obvious homophobia. He introduced me to a few of the guys from the team including: K.C. Guthrie, Zane, and Owen Milligan. Why must the school have so many cute guys? I asked myself.
"So Noah. Why did your dad just up and leave the states?" asked Zane.
"He just wanted a fresh start. It's actually more like needed one," I explained.
"That's too bad. Mind if I ask what happened?" he asked.
"I'm not son he wanted and..." I couldn't finish the sentence. Tears started streaming down my face as I ran out of the cafeteria. Way to go Noah, you made a fool of yourself on the first day. In front of most of the football team no less.
I sat in the restroom just crying. Luckily it was during class so no one would see me. I just stood in front of the mirror looking at what a mess I was. That is, until I heard the door open. I quickly wiped my eyes.
"Noah, are you in here?" asked the voice. It was Zane.
"Zane. What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I wanted to make sure you were okay. You seemed pretty upset when you left."
"Did the tears give it away?" I asked with a smile on my face.
"That could have been it," he said smiling back. 'God his smile is amazing' I though.
"Can I tell you something Zane?"
"Sure. Whatever you need," he said.
"I don't know why I'm telling you this. Maybe it's because I think you can help or maybe I'm just stupid or..."
"You're rambling," he interrupted.
"Sorry. Zane, I know I just met you but I need someone to confide in and you seem like a good guy," I sucked in a breath before finishing that sentence. "I'm gay."
He looked at me for a minute. He must have been thinking because after what seemed like an eternity he finally said, "that's cool."
"Really?" I asked.
"Yeah. I'm gay too," he said putting his hand on my shoulder.
"I know. Drew told me."
"Oh Drew, what a nice guy," he said with mock sincerity.
"He doesn't seem that bad," I added.
"He was laughing at you when you left," Zane explained.
"Oh," was all I said. It was all I could have said.
Just then the bell rang and the restroom door swung open. "I guess lunch period is over," he said with a chuckle. "What do you have next?"
"Media Studies," I said looking at my schedule.
"Same here. Walk with me and we'll talk some more," he said holding open the door for me.
Walking into the MI lab everyone was crowded around a single computer. "Hey, what's going on?" asked Zane as he walked over to the computer. Everyone backed away so he could see. After a few moments I heard the words "he did it," escape his lips.
"Who did what?" I asked as I peeked over his shoulder to see what he was talking about. It was apparently a list of nominations for the dance and at the top were Riley's and Zane's names.
"Riley finally outted himself."
"That's so cool. And congrats on the nomination."
Just then Riley walked in and I took a seat on the other side of Zane, facing him.
"Hey," said Riley as he walked over to take the seat next to Zane.
Zane cleared his throat and said," I'm saving this seat for royalty."
Riley tilted his head and gave Zane a look of confusion.
"I know what you did," Zane continued as Riley's face looked more and more confused. Zane got up and gave him a little push. "Boldest move ever."
"That's me, bold," Riley said with a goofy smile on his face.
"Come here," Zane grabbed Riley to give him a hug but Riley pushed back.
"Easy dude. No p.d.a policy is still in effect," he said with a serious look on his face.
"I don't get it. I can't hug you in public but you outed us online," Zane said pointing to the computer.
"I did what online?" Riley asked, clearly confused. Zane turned the computer monitor so Riley could see. "I didn't know it was going online. They gotta take that down."
"The whole school's seen it," Zane said with that killer smirk. "You're out man." Riley looked like he just got punched in the stomach because he doubled over and leaned on the table. "Riley, it'll be okay."
"Are you nuts?" Riley asked. "The whole team is gonna be flipping out at the game." Riley sat down with the sick look on his face.
I noticed Anya walk in and sit at the computer next to him. I gave her a wave as our instructor Ms. Oh started talking. "Today is exam prep. I hope we've all brought some questions and problem areas to review."
Do you think I made Anya too much of a flirt? I hope not! Did I make Drew too homophobic? IDK! Review it people! I need the encouragement to keep going! I have a little something planned next with everyone's favorite F.T.M and I'm not gonna post anymore until I get at least ONE review.
