Pom-poms and Guitar picks (gxg) (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 30

Kelly's POV

It's time.

After all the painstakingly long preparation, from decorations to running through the ceremony order. It was finally Homecoming day.

I was supposed to feel relieved. All of the hard work my team and I have done is finally going to pay off. I didn't have to do anything else. So why was I so stressed?

Oh yeah, it's because I had to deal with Kinglsey glaring at me every single second. I can't believe she was still mad at me for last week. Hell, I can't believe she was trying to tell me that I was being transphobic. I was being the exact opposite of transphobic!

There's nothing wrong with saying the Homecoming King should be a guy because they're a king. And Kingsley isn't a guy. I mean, genderfluid is just that, fluid! Yes, I know it's different from non-binary. She's not neither gender, she's both. In all honesty, it sounds redundant using only she/her pronouns for someone whose gender identity can shift, but it's not like she says anything either.

I'll admit, I did go a little far calling her the same as Kyle and Connor. Okay, I went pretty far. She was the one to save me, after all. I hate wording it like that, but it's the truth. No matter how strong I am, I was at a disadvantage in that moment and I don't want to think about what could've happened if Kinglsey hadn't been there that night. But Goddamnit, why does she have to be so difficult?

Ever since Kingsley came into my life, it's been complete hell! Okay, not complete hell, but there's been about a 95% increase. I couldn't even tell her to do something without hearing some type of snide remark or scoff. I swear to God, she rolls her eyes so much that I'm surprised they don't get stuck in her head. Good, maybe she'll find a brain back there. Ugh, I shouldn't say that. As much as I hate Kingsley, I can't deny that she's really smart. Her grades are on par with mine.

"Kelly!"

Shit, how long had I been in my thoughts?

I probably looked like a lunatic. Standing in the gym staring off into space like an idiot.

"Yeah," I responded.

The guy who had called me was now walking over to me. I recognized him as Daniel Heart. He was a decent-looking guy. Curly light brown hair. Sea green eyes. Six foot three. Linebacker for the football team, as well as small forward for the basketball team. Daniel was soft-spoken, but also very observant. I was in a few groups with him for reading last year and he's great at writing and reading. He's never participated in any English extracurriculars, though.

His muscular figure reached me and I recognized a small cut on his eyebrow that wasn't there yesterday. I didn't comment on it, though.

"So, we were all wondering why we're here earlier than normal. It's not like we have any decorations or activities to set up anymore."

"Oh, well what we're going to do is have a mock ceremony. I know we've done some quick ones before, but we're going to go through the entire process this time. I would've done it last night, but everyone has so many different schedules, the student council just decided to do it today before school."

"Oh, okay. Is it cool if I tell the rest of them or is that something you want to do?" He asked.

"You can tell them, but I'll announce it too."

"Okay, thanks," he said and waved me goodbye.

This is what I liked about Daniel. He was so understanding and patient. Out of anyone, I think he deserves Homecoming King. He's nice, kind, loyal, upstanding, and has done so much for this school. I'm honestly surprised he's not on student council.