Beyond Labels: A Non-Binary Love Affair (Reada)

School ~ pt.2

I completely forgot, it's I.F. W.O.T day! After a few very awkward moment of silence between me and my mom I spoke "I know, it's I.F. W.O.T day. I couldn't forget- we've been talking about it all week.". I had to lie, I don't want to disappoint my mom, especially today. She really needs me to win, for our family reputation, and well for a scholarship.
"Good, now eat up...quickly please. Remember if you're ready and prepared that shows that you are a good and respectable scholar." I know this already. My mom also tells me all the time, be the Best, trust your Instinct, be Ready, and Don't die. We call it B.I.R.D though. It's our rule every time I.F. W.O.T comes around.
I sit down and eat my food quickly. "Thanks mom! I'm heading to school see you later!" I say with food still in my mouth, trying to leave quick so I'm not late. My mom rolls her eyes, she hates it when I talk with food in my mouth, I usually eat very quietly and do not speak when I'm eating. I run out the door closing it behind me. School is only a few blocks away so I ran all the way there to be a few minutes early and so I get to class in time.

Once I arrive at school I run in and look at the clock: 7:46.  14 minutes to settle in class before the other students arrive. I walk towards my first class, walking through these halls feels lonely sometimes to be honest I don't have many friends, really I have none. But it's okay, sometimes I listen to music to help me feel less alone, it helps a lot.
All of a sudden I catch a glimpse of myself in the reflection of a window in the hall. A feeling of discomfort, rushes over me making my heart beat faster. I can't help but feel a little panicked, this feeling is so uncomfortable! I run to girls bathroom in desperation to calm myself and figure out what this feeling is. I'm so sick of it! I lean over the sink trying to catch my breath and calm myself. I hum to myself a song. It helps me collect my thoughts. This is the magic of music, also why I decided to study bard magic. I look up to the mirror again making myself stare at my eyes. "I will figure out what this feeling is."  As I become more calm looking myself I scan over my features. Then I find what it is- my whole body kinda makes me uncomfortable but the worst thing is my long hair. It makes me feel suffocated. I pull my hair back trying to imagine me having shorter hair. I feel a euphoric rush and release. I look more... me. With all the adrenaline in me I dig through my backpack not even completely sure what I am looking for. Then I see my school scissors. I slowly pull them out of my backpack and look in the mirror. "I got this- just do it, it'll be fine"  I grab a piece of my hair I closed my eyes shut and *snip* I cut it.

Hey guys! Hope your enjoying the story!
Lmk if the chapter are to short, there will definitely be some longer ones coming up. Lots of  love! THANKS FOR READING!