HOMOEROTISM

P.E.

Jonathan

After the class I had with Mr. Mathews, everyone got up and started walking out the door as soon as class ended. I took out my schedule to see which class I had next.

My next class was gym class. I rolled my eyes dramatically in annoyance as I made my way to the gym. I hate P.E. it's the worst class out of the rest.

To be honest, the whole main reason why I hate it is because I really don't like the idea when they put you in groups to play a certain sport.

Gosh, how that class sucks. Anyway, I can't do anything about it anymore. So now I guess I have to try to survive that class the whole year. Which will not be easy, that's for sure.

The gym teacher was standing at the entrance of the locker room as he handed a pair of gym clothes to everyone as they walked inside. I got my gym clothes and got inside to get changed.

As I was tying my shoe laces, I overheard someone talking to this other guy. Let's just say that what he was saying was making me feel vulnerable and uncomfortable.

Seriously, did you actually have sex with her while your parents weren't in the house.

Dude, that's just messed up. I bet that the neighbors heard you guys getting it on. Said a guy that was standing right behind me talking to the other guy that I was assuming was his friend.

My heart started pounding as soon as I heard that.
All of a sudden, I started to feel a little paranoid just being around those guys. I really don't like being around people like that.

It makes me really uncomfortable, and I can't help but feel anxious that they are going to come up to me and say something cringy to me.

Hey man, you ok? Said a boy standing next to me. I turned around and looked at him.

It was a boy who had tan skin and black hair just like me.

Hey dude, what's up. I said, trying to regain my composure. I'm Nigel. I sit behind your partner in Mr. Mathews class. He said as he watched me put my clothes in my locker.

Partner? I questioned him with confusion. I had no idea what he was talking about.

Come on, you know who I'm talking about.

You always hang out with him anyway. He stated as he leaned against the lockers. That's when I realized he was talking about Farkle.

Oh, you mean Farkle. I told him as I closed my locker. I have to admit, I really hate the excitement I get in my voice every time I say his name.

Yeah, him. He said as he smiled at me. So Johnathan, why did you decide to come here? Nigel asked curiously. Before I got to answer, the bell rang.

Looks like we have to head out there now, anyways it was nice meeting you, Johnathan. Nigel said before walking away. I watched him leave before making my way into the gym. I saw the coach talking to the classmates as I made my way over to them.

And before I say anything else, there is something I need to mention first. He said before signaling me to come up front. Which I did do, even though I hate having everyone's eyes on me.

Ok, everybody, this is Johnathan Rosenfeld. He's a new student here to our school, so be very welcoming and respectful to him. Is that clear? He asked everyone.

Yes, coach Gleason! Everyone said at the same time. Alright, let's do this.

Now I want everyone to get in a pair of two.

Let's see Johnathan. Why don't you go with Farkle over there. He said, signaling Farkle over to me.

I looked over at Farkle, who was smiling at me. My heart began to race when he did this. (What am I feeling?) I gave coach Gleason a quick smile before walking over to him.