*Please note that a character is being misgendered because the others don't know. All other reasons aren't valid to misgender someone.*
1-Caught the eye
Kenton's pov
Hah, it's already lunch time how does time go by this fast? Eh, whatever it's not like it matters to me anyway.
Everyone gets up from their respective desks and heads out in the hallways. Suddenly someone touches my shoulders.
"Hey, what are you thinking about? You're thinking about bagging a chick, are ya? Wait nah you thinking about Ellie huh?" I get teased.
"Ugh chillax man, I don't think about that all the goddamn time you know?"
"Sure you don't." I get teased.
"Hey, leave him alone would ya Sam?"
"Ugh fine..."
We all head in the hallways and then we all go to our separate lockers to get our lunch. Well...Jack ate the food from the cafeteria so that left us with Sam and Oliver.
Oliver decided to go to Sam's locker so that leaves me all alone, that's great because they were starting to annoy me. I have some of my English stuff in my arms so I better get those things in my locker too.
I walk in the direction of my locker just to see that a girl is waiting at my locker. Oh, just great another one again. I arrive in front of my locker.
"Hey...do you think we can do it again...? I promise it'll be nice."
"Look, I don't even remember you so it'll be a no from me."
"Oh come on, we hooked up the other night at Case's party!"
"Hm...nope I don't remember you. Besides I hook up with so many girls that you're just another one of them." It's obvious that I crushed all of the remaining hope she had. Oh, she's crying.
"You know what?!"
"What?"
"I'll tell everyone that I saw you make out with a boy!"
"Then do it then."
"Why you!! Ugh!"
And she leaves just like that. Why even bother trying to expose me? Everyone knows about that anyway. Hah, it's peace now.
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"Yeah, she tried to threaten me by saying she would expose the fact I slept with a guy. Doesn't she know that the whole school already knows?" I laugh. Everyone at the table laughs too.
"That's a good one Kenton! Now that I think about it's been a while since you last made out with one, what's going on with that?" Everyone turns around and looks at me.
"What? You're curious about that bro? You want to make out with me?" I mock Sam.
"Ew no! I'm not gay! I already like a girl!"
"Oh yeah, who is it?"
"None of you guys business." He says it as of matter of fact bluntly.
"Aw come on Sam! We all know who we like! Why don't you want to tell us?!"
"It won't change anything if you tell us!" One of the girls at the table says.
"Wait no he doesn't want to tell us because he likes a guy!"
"No way is that true Sam!?"
"F**k off."
"Hey yo! What's your problem?! It's just a joke!"
While the rest of the table continues arguing about Sam's crush I notice a certain someone on another table. I don't know why but it seems like I'm always drawn to him. Ugh, why do I keep looking at his table? Just a sneak peek won't be a problem, right?
Hmm, he's sitting with 2 other people, a girl and a boy. Hmm, is it me or do they all look gay or something? That girl looks like a lesbian. Hah, what a pleasant surprise.
That other boy, well I don't think he is gay tho. He seems normal. Ugh, who am I to judge? I kiss almost anyone I see. I don't even look gay or anything yet here I am kissing guys too.
Hmm, but that boy that keeps grabbing my attention for some reason looks hm gay...! No that's not it. I never understood why he has long hair though. He always puts it in a braid that's so strange...Yet so intriguing ...
"Hey, Kenton!" I get snapped out of my daze.
"What?"
"What'd you looking at?"
"It's nothing..."
"Oh come on you were looking at that table over there. Are you interested in some of them? I don't think you should through. That girl looks like a lesbian so yeah get her off that list. That one boy with chocolate brown hair looks plain average to me but that other boy with the ponytail is he the one you looking at?" Kate says.
"I said it's nothing."
"Ok, ok it's your turn to flip out when we mention you having a crush?"
"I don't have anyone in mind right now."
"Hm, I'm sure you'll change your mind. Apparently, there's a party at Delilah's on Friday so you might find someone there."
"Oh cool then. I'll come."
"When will you ever turn down a chance to party?"
"Never" I smile at Kaitlyn.
I love my gang a lot even if they annoy me sometimes but there's always one person that's closer to me and that's Sam.
He's my best friend. Always been. Besties for life. He has brown frizzy hair with heavy tanned skin, dark skin in a way.
He said he's the third generation of Afro-American descendants. His mom is white and so is his grandma. So that still makes him biracial I believe. We have lots of those where we live. Even if it's that, his hair can't be in an Afro style per se, it's just really frizzy and curled a lot. Adds to the charm I guess.
He has dark brown eyes too. He's not the most fit guy but he's quite the looker. By the way, all my friends are.
Through, no way in hell I am ever hitting on him. He's my best friend, my bro. I've never seen him that way and I don't intend it to be.
Anyway, we've been best friends ever since elementary school. We went through everything together. He was my first best friend.
From the first crushes, middle school first kiss, first girlfriends, high school and now senior year.
By the way as strange as it was my first kiss was with him. Weird huh? It was only to practice we were so innocent back then we didn't have any girls there to practice with.
Now that I think about it, that might've been my real awakening to liking guys even though it didn't start until way later.
Though, I never liked Sam that way or anything. Yeah, as much as he's a looker, he's my bro, my best friend. I've never seen him as other than that and that will never change, he'll always be my number bro.
It's the same for my other best bros. Oddly enough I've never been attracted to either Sam, Jack or Oliver.
Regardless, nowadays we are a group but I'll never replace him. He'll always be the one that makes me laugh the most and smile too. Like a real brother.
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It's English class already? Ugh, why now? Everyone arrives in the class and sits down at their respective desks. I'm already at my desk so what can I say less?
Most of my friends are in this class but I don't bother listening to their conversation. I'd rather look around the class.
Speaking of which I still have yet to make that boy talk to me. Ugh, it's so infuriating. I want him to look at me! It has never been this difficult to get someone's attention before.
Why does he keep ignoring me? Is he doing it on purpose? What did I do to deserve this kind of treatment? Look at me! Ugh, it doesn't seem like the universe is responding to my demand. He's literally at his desk doing nothing else but waiting. Should I try to talk to him? Nah, the guys are gonna annoy me nonstop if I do so. Hmm, what should I do?
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I don't think I did the best thing I could but here I am throwing paper airplanes at him.
Ms Brown's class started over 30 minutes ago. It seems like she isn't noticing a thing. Sure my friends noticed. They keep grinding at me. Geez, I don't even want to begin to imagine how it'll be later after class.
Ugh, he's completely ignoring the paper airplanes I'm throwing at him. How can someone ignore such a thing? How strange. Now what? It seems like that isn't working. Wait, why am I even trying to get him to notice me? It's pointless anyways now so I may as well stop now.
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"So what was that about? You don't usually throw paper airplanes to boys. Now tell me are you trying to annoy him or are you trying to get his...attention?" Sam expresses the last word proudly.
"Nah, it's nothing."
"Don't you nothing me. It's obvious you want to do something with him."
"What are you even talking about Sam?"
"About the fact you have a thing going for him. Wait till the rest of the gang hears about this! They'll get livid!"
"Ugh, shut up Sam, it's not like you'll ever tell us who you like through."
"Hey, I already told you we're not talking about that." Gosh, why so defensive? Now it only makes me know who it is even more.
"Sure, sure."
"Ok, boys stop talking 'cause I'm hungry!"
"Ah, sure you are Oliver. You always are anyways."
"Thanks for reminding me of the obvious Jack." He says annoyed.
"No problem."
"Now let's go!" Sam says excitedly.
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"Hey wait up!" He doesn't listen and continues walking.
"Hey! I said wait up!"
Ugh, when is he finally gonna stop avoiding me? It's clear as day that since I keep bothering him he keeps avoiding me like the plague. I didn't need to be reminded of that.
That hurts my pride that I can't get him to even look at me. Now he's too far away for him to hear me. Great another failed attempt. Then suddenly someone grabs me by the shoulder.
"Hey, who were you shouting at there? You know you're not the only one in the hallways right?"
"Why do you always state the obvious Jack?"
"What? Aren't I allowed to do so?"
"Oh, whatever what now?"
"Was that the guy you've been trying to get his attention lately?"
"So what if it was him?"
"Oh, so you do have something going on for him. Now tell me what are you trying to gain out of this?" Jack says annoyed.
"Stay out of my business Jack."
"Hey, don't be so cold towards me. I'm only trying to help you know?"
"You clearly aren't doing a good job at it." He chuckles slightly.
"Yeah, I know but seriously it seems like the guy wants nothing to do with you. Go find someone else. There's tons of boys and girls dying for you to give them your attention."
"Yeah...you're right..."
"Hm, maybe I'm doing a better job at this?"
"Oh shut up, Jack let's get to class now. It's not like he matters anyways."
"If you say so."
Even if he's annoying with how smart he actually is, I quite like Jack. He's very useful in times like this. I met him in my English class as a Freshman. We didn't quite hit it off at first as he seemed like a smartass but one day he had to tutor me and we hit it off then. Ever since then, we've been best friends.
Despite the fact he seems like the type to think everyone is dumb like he could've thought of Sam and Oliver, he took a liking to them. He became close to them too. So we became a group of guys of 4.
Jack has blond hair and pretty green eyes dare I say, though mostly hidden by his glasses, the only one in the gang with some. He always puts gels on his hair which I find funny but the guy is sophisticated alright?
He is on the leaner side. He's quite slim but he's not skinny either. At least his height compensates for it.
With him in the group, we are known to be the four guys. Popular ones at that.
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There's only one period left now. Hmm, I think it's P.E. That's great it's my fav! Can't wait to play basketball with the boys again. Right now it's break time.
"Hey come here, Kenton!"
"What!?"
"We found someone here that has something to ask you!" Sam shouts at me. I walk in their direction.
"Will you stop shouting at the top of your lungs? The whole school can hear you, you know?"
"Who cares? It's a good thing because this guy over here..." Sam pushes the guy towards me.
"Wants to ask you something real important and I think the whole school should know."
"Oh ok then...what is it?"
"Um...I noticed you a few months ago and can't help but think you are hot...and...and learned that you like guys too so...um do you want to go on a date with me?"
Wow, the whole school is looking at us. Poor guy he's definitely not the first one to confess to me like that. Hah, it seems like he doesn't know I don't do dates.
"I hate to turn you down like that but I don't do dates. We can hook up but nothing more." Everyone gasps at my answer. "
"Ah...I'm sorry...I didn't know...uh but...I might take you up on that offer..?"
"Okay then, when?"
"Woah you're so straightforward Kenton!"
Ugh, why are my friends saying that in the background when they literally know I do this all the time? Embarrassing.
"Uh...um are you...available tonight?"
So, I told the guy my address.
That boy literally starts jumping from excitement and kisses me on the cheek quickly then leaves.
"So I found you someone else to think about."
"What are you talking about Jack?"
"What you don't know Kaitlyn? Kenton has been chasing after some boy but it seems like that boy keeps avoiding him so I think Kenton here needs something else to think about."
"Oh really but I was cheering for Kenton to get that braid guy...not fair."
"Ah cheer up Kate, it's not like it was meant to be anyway."
"But...but...but..."
It's always funny to see Kaitlyn and Jack arguing. It's mostly rare but when it happens I can't bring myself to stop laughing.
"What'd you laughing at?"
"It's nothing...it's just that it's funny when you two argue," I say.
"I agree with Kenton on that."
"Me too"
"Oh no, are you guys kidding me? What about you girls? You think this is funny?"
"It seems pretty funny yeah. We could almost think that you argue like an old married couple."
"You!!" Jack says irritated but the bell rings.
"Aw, I wanted to see more Jaitlyn action!"
"Did you just mix my name with Kate?!"
"So what if I did Jack?"
"Ugh, you girls are all on another level."
"Ok, we have to go for real or else we'll be late for real."
"Yes mam"
"Oh shut up guys!"
"What? Isn't your name mam now?"
"Hey you son of a-" One of the girls, Meghan grabs her by the shoulder.
"Oh, let's calm down here shall we mam?"
"Not you too!!" We all laugh while we all go our separate ways to class.
Out of the girls, the one we are closest with is Kaitlyn or better yet Kate. She's not my bestie per se but she's fun to be around with and the guys think so too.
It was actually Sam that has her in his calculus class. So they worked on a project a few months back and they hit off there. Obviously, he introduced her to us. Ever since then, we let her be with us even if she hasn't been there for long. She isn't a part of the quad group but she's a part of those I can consider as a friend.
She's Afro-American and she gets to be blessed with beautiful skin. No acne. Ok, none of us has that but it seems like she takes great care of her skin. Not because she's black. It could've been me instead.
She has short black hair and sometimes she leaves it in an Afro style but today she let it straight.
Thus, being with my gang is all fun and games until somebody falls in love...No, I'm kidding really. We are inseparable! Not even love can kill that! It never did!
Oh well as always I'll get to class and then I'll have a blast with my friends yet again like always do. That puts a smile on my face.
Characters images!
As for some characters you get to see what some of them look like. They are all drawn by me and for drawn back in August-October 2022.
Here is what Kenton Miller looks like.
Here is what Leith Davis looks like.
Here is what Sam Wilson looks like.
Here is what Jack White looks like.
Lastly here is what Kate Carlsberg looks like.
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