Age Is Just a Number

Chapter 31: Long drives

The next day, Beca was probably the happiest person in school, even her friends were slightly concerned. She was quite glad that Stacie was ill otherwise the tall brunette would definitely be the one to guess why she was so happy. That's right Beca was still on cloud 9 from having sex with Chloe the day before. She was so ecstatic that she didn't even bat an eyelid at being paired up with Jennifer for soccer practice. Then she remembered...

"You haven't told anyone." Jennifer said knowingly as they both began to stretch. "Either that or no one cares, which we both know isn't how people handle things like that in this school."

"Why would I tell anyone?" Beca asked, furrowing her eyebrows at the 16 year old.

"Because of all the shit I've put you through, Beca, I wouldn't be surprised." The blonde sighed, looking away from the older girl for a second.

"I wouldn't tell anyone because I know what it's like. I was forced out the closet and it was the shittiest thing ever so I wouldn't wish it on anyone." Beca said seriously as she began stretching her legs.

Jennifer was silent for a few moments. "Well, uh...Thanks for not saying anything."

"No problem." Beca said awkwardly, the burning question still in the back of her mind. Why did she kiss her?

An awkward silence fell over the pair before Jennifer spoke up again. "How...Um, how did you know you were..."

"Gay?"

The blonde nodded.

"I guess I've always known that there was something different about me compared to other girls. It wasn't until I became a teenager when I finally understood what was up when I started to get these feelings for girls that I should've been getting for guys." Beca explained. She was surprised at herself for opening up to Jennifer like this but obviously the girl was struggling with her sexuality and she felt a little sorry for her. "I don't want to force you to say anything but as you know, I'm a lesbian and I can try and help you out with whatever's going on." The brunette couldn't believe what she had just said. This is the 16 year old that gave her grief about her sexuality on multiple occasions.

"Why should you? You should hate me." Jennifer mumbled.

"Just tell me what's going on. I won't tell anyone." Beca sighed.

Jennifer was silent for a minute, taking a deep breath before finally speaking up. "Okay..." She exhaled loudly. "There's this girl...I seem to have these weird feelings for her that I can't exactly explain. I guess I've just been bashing you for being a lesbian because I don't want to have these feelings for her."

"It sounds like you're just in denial. I know it's hard but the best thing you can do is just learn to accept yourself. Maybe talk to the girl. Do you know if she's into girls?" Beca wondered.

"Yeah she is...And she's so proud of herself and doesn't care what people think. I could never be like her." The blonde said quietly.

"You'll learn to love yourself for who you are. My time coming out wasn't perfect but I feel much better now that everyone knows." The 18 year old explained.

"Thanks Beca...You shouldn't be helping me."

Beca stepped forward and placed a hand on Jennifer's shoulder. "Lately, I've been trying to forgive people more." She offered half a smile. Yes, she has been trying and although she still hasn't fully forgiven her father, she was getting there slowly.

"Thanks." Jennifer said quietly with a small smile. "Hey, can you teach me how to do an overhead kick?" She asked hopefully.

"Sure." Beca chuckled.