The LGBTQIA2+ gang (old)

Meet Olivia McClain

*Just so you guys know, the cover art is the Demiaromantic flag. Ok now you may enjoy!*

"Hey take picture of us!" "Oh ok." I don't know why but my friends want a photo of them taken together. I take a photo of them, then I look at the result. Oh yeah that's a good photo. I always bring a little camera at school, sometimes I don't but I end up using my phone anyway. "Hey can you take a photo of only the both us." Our new found friend Mason pints towards our other friend William. Oh yeah the other day they told us they were dating. I doesn't really do me anything but I guess it's cool. I mean Abi told me she suspected that they were dating so I guess it doesn't face me that they are indeed together. They put each other in a loving pose then I snap a photo of them. Again I look at the results and conclude that it is of good quality. I show them the photo and they look satisfied. "That's such a good photo. I didn't know you were that good." Of course Mason has to compliment me. Even trough he's dating William he still compliments me as much as he does for William, which I found weird but I guess it's fine. "Thanks" Luckily for them we're all standing in an area at school where almost no one can see us. If we weren't I don't think Mason and William would  even be together right now, that's because Mason is popular at school. Yeah he's part of what they like to call the Jocks, so let's just say he can't really show that part of him to his group of friends. Well, that's what happens when you're in a homophobic school. Yeah he would still need to do that if he was like in Canada but here it's way less acceptant then other places in the world. Still I found it strange that he decided to become friends with us last week. I mean I'm fine it, sense it seems like Mason and William think we're cool people so they hang out with us. I like that fact. Obviously I'm used to only have 2 friends but maybe more friends would be fine too. I like Abi and Ben but sometimes new friends is for the better. Before leaving to get our stuff at our lockers, Mason and William kiss. It's kinda weird that they do because I'm not used to it but I know I'll get used to it. I mean don't get me wrong I don't have problems with relationships per say but it's just that I don't relate because- Wait, wait I haven't introduced myself yet, I'm Olivia McClain otherwise known for the girl that likes photography. I'm not popular or anything as I am an outcast but some people in school know that I'm good at photography. Well..a few people know me. I've never participated in acting big regarding photography. I mostly do it for fun as I truly enjoy photography. On the other hand Abigail my friend doesn't really have a pension like me and Ben. She likes anime not sure that is a passion but I'm sure lots of people would love to tell me otherwise. Eh it's fine tho I don't judge people so I bear with it. It's now time to go to class. Geez I can't believe that school is almost over already. I heard from William that practice for the show has been getting rougher. There's about 2 weeks left for school. I think next week we'll do a few final exams but not anything too crazy. That's because we're not seniors, I'm only a sophomore. I don't why but looking at the school makes me feel nostalgic. I've only been here for less than 2 years and I feel nostalgic. Kind of crazy right? Can't even begin to imagine what it'll be like in 2 years.

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It's already lunch time. It's good because I was growing tired of class. I like quietness but that's out of the equation as I'm eating lunch with my friends outside. At least I'll get a good scenery to snap good photos out of that. I don't know why but I was paired with Camilla in arts for a small little project. I really wonder how we're gonna finish our project in time. Besides that Camilla is nice. At first she was shy uh well me too but that's beside the point. She's really sweet. For the new transfer student of last month she's kind of cool and hey before I get asked a thousand questions about the fact she's trans, well I don't mind. As I said I support everyone. I mean I kinda have too with Ben and all. Now I finally know a gay couple, getting to know a trans girl isn't going to hurt right? We'll have to socialize in our next classes so yeah we better get along. I've noticed something quite intriguing. She's friends with Ethan White yeah the infamous Ethan White. I'm kind of shocked he didn't do anything yet to her. With all the rumors and stuff we really know he does him being friends with her should be a major red flag. I don't normally get into gossip but I just can't help it when it comes to that. They only thing that's making me change my mind is that just a few moments ago I saw them in the hallways and..well they don't look like friends to me. Like I swear they are looking at each other with lovey dovey eyes. Honestly romance doesn't interest me but I'm just making sure she's safe with him. It's just to check up on her! Sometimes I really don't understand why people keep holding hands, kissing and all that. Like dude who wants to see that. Do we really need everyone to have a crush for the world to work? No? That's what I thought so. I certainly don't fit in this category of the "normal teenagers" as I came out as Demiromantic about 2 years ago. Honestly I know something was wrong with me. I thought I was a lesbian or something but nope not that. I just realized that I don't have those infamous romantic feelings or what people call it falling in love unless I'm close to someone. Sure I haven't fallen in love yet but there's some signs that I'm not completely aromatic. I thought I was Aro but I realized that wasn't quite right. I still remember my initial shock when I first saw those sexualities names. Once I figured out what they were I already knew wish one best represents me. Don't get me wrong but I'm really not a fan of physical touch. I can tolerate occasional touching here in there like when my friends accidentally touch me. It's mostly hugs I don't really like. I don't even do it with my brothers or my parents. My mom always tells me I'll get a boyfriend one day I just need to wait for it to happen. She truly doesn't get it. It's not that I don't want to, sure in some part yes but this is not a choice. I really do can't feel romantic feelings but only in a specific way. I don't expect people to understand even my friends were confused at first but Abigail shortly came out as Demisexual so she understands now. I kind of worried if I should tell it to William and Mason or not. I don't know if they'll understand. They may be gay but that won't mean they'll understand something so complex. Oof why do I have so many thoughts in my head. Ah I arrived at destination. My friends are already there waiting for me. "Was arts cool?" "Um I guess I got paired up with Camilla for a project." Why does Mason always wants to know more? Oh, he's kinda yeah not happy I mentioned Camilla'a name. He's making funny faces again so yeah he's not really happy about that. "What? Is that I problem?" It's kinda crazy how comfortable with Mason in a short amount of time. "Ah it's nothing it's good I guess." "She's friends with Ethan right?" William asks "Yeah do you know something I don't know?" "No not really you heard the rumors." "Yeah." I sit down on the grass with them as I was still standing up. "Hey I got paired up with Charlie in art. I think you saw that right? I'm so lucky. I'm gonna have the best grade!" "Oh shut up Abigail." Ben speaks up as if he's frustrated at first but he chuckles right after. "What'd you laughing at?!" "Nothing" "Can everyone calm down..?" "Sorry" "Sometimes I wonder why Mason introduced me to you guys." Mason slaps his boyfriend on his shoulder. "Hey what was that for?!" "Come on don't say that they are nice." "It's a joke Mason.." "Oh.." Well that was kind of awkward. "Um sorry to interrupt but can I bring Charlie later today. I promised him we could hang out a little bit to talk more about the project." "Ok? But Abi I don't think having is tagging along will help you know." "No it's fine I'll be nice for you guys to talk to him. You guys already know him already so yep." Huh strange is it me or everyone wants to tag along with us all of the sudden. Is the universe playing tricks on us? First Mason then William, today I was paired up with Camilla and Abi got paired up with Charlie. What is this? Why does everyone want to talk to us all of the sudden?! Oh my I think we're not outcasters anymore. It seems to me that everyone that's taking to us seem all related in some way. Like we're all part of the LGBTQIA2+ community. Oh come on it's obvious Charlie at least likes guys. The way he looks at Maverick. I mean not that I was watching but Maverick is steering up all the attention. If I were them I would try to hide it a little bit. Mister Basketball captain doesn't look too straight to me. Of course he'll never come out as well as because this a homophobic school. Honestly I'm kind of surprised of the number of people who are part the LGBTQIA2+ community. It used to be basically just us and a few rare one that were gay. They ended up getting bullied tho. Now it seems like the whole world is gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, aromatic, trans, non binary or whatnot. I swear I wouldn't be surprised if Emery Blackwell is a lesbian or bisexual. I mean I heard rumors but rumors is rumors we can't know for sure. What's next?, the school president Alexis will be coming out to us? Oh geez why is the end of the school year so eventful?