*Please note that Leith is being misgendered and remember that the others don't know even if it seems like yes because Kenton now does. All the other reasons aren't valid to misgender someone.*.
10-One step closer
Kenton's pov
Now this is something I was dreading. Did Leith have to start with we need to talk? And in public too? Why not via text? Why now?
Gosh, now I'm scared. I'm not usually scared about such things but I don't know why, I just am.
What are they gonna talk about? The kiss? Us not talking? They don't want to talk to me anymore? I don't know, I'm kinda scared. Seriously, this is so unlike me. Normally, I would be the one putting people into this situation. The thing is I don't think we have to talk. At least, not like this. The bell will ring in about 5 minutes. I need to get this over with.
"Sure"
"See ya later Kenton!" Thank goodness Jack got the gist he had to leave.
"So..."
"Kenton, I don't understand what has been going on the last few weeks. I'm so confused. You talk to me like a friend the next you act weird and kiss me. Then the next thing I know we start avoiding each other."
"Just to clarify, I wanted to give you some space."
"What kind of space? You only made me more confused."
"Look, I don't know what has been going on lately either."
"Are we gonna continue avoiding each other forever?"
"Well...no if that's what you want. I want to get to know you..."
"I'm glad then. I was sure you didn't want to see me anymore and with Ellie now being there.." It's obvious that they regretted saying that instantly.
"Woah, woah what do you mean Ellie is now there? Wait, why are you calling her Ellie? Do you know her?"
"Not per se. It's difficult not knowing who she is when she's everywhere."
"Then stop calling her Ellie. I'm sure you know her name is Elliana." I say annoyed.
"Yeah sorry, I got carried away. What's the deal with you and her?"
"Oh, so you asking me this now? Are you jealous?"
"What? No."
"Sure you're not. It's over between us if that's what you want to know."
"Your friends mentioned that the other day."
"Dang it, I thought I was cool when I said that. Ah, I don't remember that."
"Normal you were drunk." Geez, since when were they this harsh?
"Anyways now what? Are we going to be friends again or do you want to forget all of this ever happened?"
"No, I don't want to stop talking to you if you want that too..."
"Yeah, I don't want to go back to ignoring each other again..."
"But about lash time..."
"Look I'm kinda confused about my feelings right now."
"What feelings?"
"I think you have an idea."
"Yeah...so you...like me?"
"I don't know yet..."
"Well...even if our time together was kinda short, I liked it. I want to get to know...the real...you." They look at me.
Aw, Leith's so cute right now. I just want to kiss them right now. Gosh, I don't know if they know but sometimes they can look cute without even trying. Just looking shy looks good on them.
"Me too..."
"There's still some things that I don't like but...I think I'm okay with you trying to understand your feelings."
"Wait you mean..."
"Well, that's if you want to!" Leith says anxiously.
"Yes, I want to. All I know is that I like being with you, Leith." They start getting flustered.
"You...you called me Leith..."
"I figured I had to call you by that name, it seems like it means a lot to you..."
"But...are you really sure that there's nothing between you and Elliana...?"
"No, I swear nothing is going on between us. I know she likes to show everyone that we are still an item but I guess she still hasn't understood that it's over between us. Actually, only Jack knows this but we are planning on getting her attention stuck on a guy so she leaves us alone."
"Which guy?"
"Well, we were thinking Trevor?"
"Trevor? Hmm, yeah I think I know who he is. It seems like a good bet. I'm kinda surprised you don't want her on your table anymore. You seem so nice that it's kinda strange hearing this."
"Well, that's why you have to get to know me. That isn't all there is to me."
"Yeah, yeah I know."
"Random question but when's your birthday?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"Well, I'll tell you mine."
"Nah, it's fine the whole school knows that your birthday is on September 29th."
"What? How does everyone know that?"
"Well, I think you forgot that you're quite popular." I chuckle awkwardly.
"Yeah..."
"Well, mine in July."
"Which date?"
"July 3rd,"
"Oh, wait that means we could do a pool party for your birthday!"
"Chill out it's only December. I think we have more urgent issues to take care of."
"Like what?" Oops, cat got their tongue.
Suddenly we get interrupted by someone.
"Hey Kenton! What'd you doing hanging out with Liam?! I think there's way better fish out there!"
Oh how nice it's one of the guys that has a history with me. Why does he have to interrupt us? It's kinda pathetic that he's still jealous after all this time.
Even if it's been years, it seems like he still hasn't gotten over it yet. Ha! He needs to cover up his jealousy better than that.
"It's none of your business with who I hang out with Brayden!" He scoffs. Serves his right.
"I'm just saying!" He leaves right after.
It's kinda funny how he can't stand it when I talk back to him. It hurts his pride that's why.
He really should stop saying things like that if he wishes to stay in the closet. It's obvious he still wants us to be an item again. He truly isn't the only one.
"Who's that?"
"No one you need to worry about." The bell rings.
"Well, homework at our usual spot?"
"Sure"
I look around and surprise Leith with a kiss. Luckily, they let me.
Gosh, kissing Leith is so much fun, I like it. I just want to do it again and again.
The bell rings and we both go to our respective classes. Oh gosh, I'm glad we are talking again! I couldn't be any happier right now.
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Now that class is over, it's time to go along with my plan.
"Hey"
"What's up? What can I do for you, Kenton?"
"Well, I kinda have a favour to ask you."
"Oh? What kind of favour? If this a challenge then I'm up for it."
"Well about that...You know Elliana?"
"Yeah, what about her? Is something wrong between you two?"
"Well, it's been over between us for more than a month already and she doesn't seem to get the hint that we are over."
"Oh ok, I was sure you guys were still an item."
"Yeah, that's what I mean by that. I need to change that. It's getting on my nerves."
"You? Annoyed over this? It's rare for you to be bothered by people changing you but I get it, it's because you like someone else, eh?" I blush slightly but choose to ignore it.
"Anyway, about Elliana, well I know that she's still obsessed over me but I know that it's kinda easy for her to get her attention on another guy."
"So, you want me to seduce her?"
"Yeah, that's about it."
"Sure I'll do that for you. Besides I'm kinda in need of a girlfriend or something in that sense."
"Thanks, man!"
"So, do I get something in return?"
"Hm, I haven't thought about that. I don't want to give you money cause that just means I'm selling Ellianato you which is so wrong. Hmm, let me think about it. I'll tell you tomorrow."
"OK, I'll get rid of your problem as soon as possible. I'll make sure I'll succeed!"
"I know you will." At least this is out of the way now.
And I really hope Elliana at our table will be something in the past.
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It’s been a few days since then. Things have been going great between me and Leith. They seem happy that I call them Leith when we are alone. They told me a few other things that bugged them and I’m trying to fix it slowly.
Yeah, we started doing homework together again but not gonna lie, it’s been more than that. We are texting too.
I’m sure everyone notices I’m hanging around Leith and I can tell it bothers Leith, even my friends noticed. Of course, they would.
I used to tell them some things about Leith a few weeks ago but now, I don’t know, for once I want to keep to myself, you know.
So yeah, I still haven’t told my friends even if they keep bugging me because as Kaitlyn likes to mention she feels like something happened between us.
At least, Jack respects that I’m not ready to talk about it. We are more focused on the plan of getting Elliana’s attention stuck on Trevor’s. For now, it doesn’t seem like it’s working all that well but I have faith in Trevor.
I just can’t wait for Elliana to stop sitting with us.
And honestly, I don’t want her to figure out about Leith. I would rather not want to deal with that,
Regardless, just hanging out with Leith doesn’t matter all that much, it’s different. It’s not like when I’m with others and we just kiss or make out. I actually talk to Leith and I get to know more Leith. This isn’t something that would happen in the past with any of my exes. It was just the same thing but now it just feels refreshing.
Just hanging out with Leith puts me in a great mood. I have yet to understand what it is I want with Leith.
This is all new. It would be easy to just say, I like them and I want to date them but for some reason it’s different, I can’t bring myself to do that. I don’t want it to be the same as before.
This isn’t my first time having the hoots for someone, in the past, I had the hoots for tons of people but I don’t like the idea of Leith being just a fling. They deserve more than that. They have liked me for a while now and they are too special for me to treat them like they are just a fling. Yeah, I want it to be special, different from what I had in the past.
What makes them even more special is that they aren’t just my current interest, they are more than that.
Plenty of people before were there because I wanted to have fun with them and hook up if I wanted to. Regarding Leith...well it really isn’t the same. I don’t only want to have fun with them. It’s more than that and I know it.
By now I would’ve definitely had sex with said person not be confused about my feelings.
Speaking of which, I haven’t had sex in a few weeks and usually, that would be a bad thing but for some reason, it’s not. I don’t feel bad that I haven’t done so in a while and it feels oddly refreshing.
I haven’t been in the mood for that or have any interest in the matter. It’s probably because I like Leith now.
Ok, Leith is definitely on my mind but not for sexual reasons like I always did. That is what I find special. I haven’t had any horny or pervy thoughts about Leith all that much and I haven’t felt the want to have sex with them.
It’s never happened before but I think I like that I like things about who they are.
Ok, hear me out. I’m not opposed to doing any sexual things with Leith especially not because I’m weirded out they are non-binary or disgusted about it.
Leith is beautiful and I’m sure it must be something else in bed but I’m not really interested in that. Like I said, I’m interested in getting to know who they are as a person, not by their body. I just for once, truly don’t imagine them like that. It’s so unique and I love it.
Anyway, what doesn’t make real sense is that they don’t eat with me at my table at lunchtime. They said they prefer being with their friends which I understand but still...I kind of want to spend some more time with them...
I mean, I kinda understand that they wouldn’t want to eat with my friends but are we that intimidating? My friends wouldn’t mind Leith at our table even if it would be different.
OK, you know what? Screw that, I don’t want Leith to ever talk to Elliana. That would be horrible, so as long as she still dares to sit with us, Leith can just do as they usually do.
At least we go to our usual spot, on the pretext that we are gonna do some homework or study but we both know that’s not what happens.
“Hey, what’s on your mind?” Yeah, it’s lunchtime and I’m with Leith.
“Nothing serious. When am I gonna get to officially meet your friends? You talk about them a lot. They seem to be fun to hang around.”
“Oh, I never really thought about that. I didn’t know if you wanted to meet them...so I never asked.”
“Of course, I want to meet them! I want to know those people that pushed you to talk to me!” Leith blushes and I blush slightly too remembering their confession.
“Anyway, I still remember the other day when your friend Matthew came to our table. It was kinda funny now that I think about it.”
“Oh no, you remember that?” How cute, Leith’s embarrassed.
“Of course I do. What’s the name of that girl you’re friends with?”
“It’s Sarah.”
“Hm...Sarah. You talk about her yet you never told me her name. Do you guys have some sort of pack where you shouldn’t mention your names to other people?”
“Nah, it’s nothing like that. She kinda deserves it too. She’s been such a pest lately. She always wants to know what are we doing together. Gosh, it’s annoying.”
“Her too? Geez, it seems like our friends are the same. We need to match our friends together. Wait, is she lesbian?”
“Yeah, why?”
“Oh, that’s too bad I wanted to match her with some of my guys. It’s fine, I always suspected that she was from afar but nah just to make sure.”
“Oh”
“So when can I meet them?”
“I need to ask them first even if they are dying to officially meet you.”
“Glad to know they are dying to officially meet me.”
“Now focus on this assignment. We didn’t come here to only talk.”
“You’re so mean Leith.” I fake crying.
“Don’t be like that. I’m just stating the truth.”
“I know I’m just pulling your leg.” They smile.
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“That’s it I've had enough! You have to tell me what’s going on between you two.”
“Yeah, tell us, Kenton! We’ve been dying to know. Why are you being so secretive all of a sudden?!”
“Chill out guys!”
“But Kenton!”
“Oh shut up Sam. He told you to chill out so that means you have to stop using your mouth!”
“Hey, what’s with you, Kate?” Sam says annoyed.
“He won’t tell us if you continue using your big mouth!”
“You!!”
“Stop it you two. We don’t have time for some bickering.”
“Sorry Jack.”
“That’s better”
“Look, I don’t have anything to tell you guys.”
“Oh come on, we all saw how you look at Liam!”
“Even if you try to hide it from us, I saw you guys together. There’s definitely something going on between you guys.”
“Come on stop being shy and tell us! Don’t be like Sam!” Sam glares at Oliver.
“Why do you guys so badly want to know what’s happening between me and Le...Liam?”
“We want to know because we are your friends. Wait, don’t tell me you don’t consider us your friends?” Geez, since when has Sam been this dramatic?
“Of course, I consider you guys my friends.”
“Then tell us. Wait, don’t tell me you don’t want to tell us because there’s something wrong about it?”
“No, there’s nothing wrong. Although it was kinda wrong last week...”
“Oh, so I was right after all!”
“No, he said last week did you hear him, you dumbass.” Sam glares at Kate. Geez, seems like everyone is on Sam’s case today.
“Anyways what else do you have to say about it before Sam starts making everything dramatic again.”
“Um...well...I think I like Liam...Like I...seriously like him...I think I’m in love with...Liam...”
They all look at me with a mixture of being glad I finally told them and utter surprise. Sh*t, did I have to stutter like that?!
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