Homo Horrors: Education and Trauma

Part 1: Memories

TV Zoe POV:

I felt a panic attack settling in. This couldn't be happening.. I knew I would be sent back in time, but not like this!! I didn't wanna relive this.. This place was hell! I almost failed because I got too distracted by my friends.. I just hope this timeline Zoe doesn't make that mistake.

I panicked as more people started to leave. Where could I hide?! I glanced around, panicking before seeing a janitor's closet. Perfect!

I pushed the door open and went inside, then slammed it. Phew.. close call..

I listened to some of the conversations outside. None of them was anything interesting. One was just talking about Samantha being the head of the student council, one was of a weirdo around campus.. the usual stuff.

I sat and thought. According to other timeline Oliver, this is everything like my timeline except during high school. This means, everything is the same.. but how am I supposed to stop a disturbance here?

Highschool Oliver POV:

Samantha, Grey, Zoe, Stratton, and I were all walking down our hallway. Samantha and Zoe were arguing about which video game would be Samantha's spirit animal. "Clearly.. Fortnite would be my spirit animal." Samantha said, slightly annoyed. "No, you're definitely more of the Sims 3 type." Zoe replied. "You both are stupid." I grumbled.

"Thank god we share the next class together.." Stratton said. "Agreed. I was going insane being in Ms. Naff's." Grey said, but I don't think anyone heard them.

"Yeah. Anyways, what do you guys wanna do after school?" I asked. "I'm gonna be with Ciera again, sorry.." Stratton sounded somewhat apologetic. "Great. You never hang out with us anymore! Did we do something?" Grey sounded extremely pissed off. Why were they snapping like this? "No! What's your deal?!"

He went silent.

"Nothing.. just, don't wanna go home is all."

"Uhh.. let's not argue guys..! We can just do something tomorrow." Zoe broke the silence. Grey nodded silently. "Anyways, do you have any plans after school, Oliver?" Zoe turned to me. "Huh? Oh.. no. I don't!" I smiled. Grey made a fake vomit noise. "I hate gay people.."

"Well too bad, because I'm gay for Ollie. Plus, you're the gayest here, shut the fuck up." Zoe replied. Grey scoffed. "Yeah okay whatever screw you." I felt myself blush at the statement.

We stayed silent as we all walked to our next class, which was 'Health and World Affairs'. The class was taught by my science teacher, Mx. Theo. It was a really random class, but it was required to pass and graduate. I found myself getting lost in Zoe's eyes and face. I'm pretty sure I have a mega crush on her, but what would I even say?

I love her, but I don't wanna ruin our friendship. She's my best friend and if she didn't feel the same way it'd tear me apart. I've dealt with these feelings for a long time now.. but what could I do with them?

I was pulled out of my train of thought by hearing Grey giggling.

"What's so funny?" I asked, he laughed even louder. "Seriously? It's so obvious you like her.. just ask her out already!" He laughed as my face went red. "Hey..! I don't like Zoe, plus, I can tell you like Fred, but I don't say anything.." I mumbled. "Grey didn't even refer to Zoe.." Stratton pointed out.

"Yeah!" Samantha giggled as well as I went silent. I looked up at a clock in the hallway. "OH WOW WE'RE LATE! THAT'S BIZARRE! WELL, GOTTA GO!" I quickly ran off and almost slammed my face into a wall, then ran into my class and set my bags down.

Highschool Grey POV:

"Huh, weird." Stratton mumbled. "Oh shit," I glanced up at the clock Oliver looked at. "They may be gay but they were right! We are late!" As soon as I said that, everyone started running to class and leaving me behind. "WAIT UP ASSHOLES!!" I screamed, but they all ignored me.