This // B.E

IV

Billie Eilish
sometimes (backwood) - gigi perez

"funny seeing you here" a familiar sweet voice caught me off guard as i washed my hands at the sink in the bathroom.

i turned around to see cally walking in and putting her bag by her feet as she washed her hands too, Cally was in the Art department of our school so i didn't have her for any Option classes because i was in the Music department.

"you come to give me another hoodie?" i joked making her laugh and shake her head, we continued our small talk and before we could talk about our plans on saturday a bunch of girls walked in.

they looked at Cally strange because she was laughing at something i had said and i had a smile on my face which they must of thought was weird.

"Hey Cally" one of the girls greeted in a far too happy tone for my liking and they all hugged her while i stood there like a fool.

they gave me a look up and down before smiling amongst themselves and continuing their conversation with Cally.

i watched as she smiled and complimented their outfits, something about her was so infatuating and i couldn't ever put my finger on it.

was it the way she smiled? how sweet she was to everyone? the way she looked so perfect and clean all the time? how her hair fell perfectly when she ran her hand through it? the sweet scent of her perfume she wore every day?

"what the fuck are you looking at freak?" one of the girls snapped me out of my daydream making me widen my eyes.

i opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out, my eyes fell to my feet and i shook my head while grabbing my bag getting ready to leave the bathroom.

"who are you talking to like that Mary? because i know it's not Billie" Cally pressed the girl and grabbed my arm to stop me from leaving.

they looked at Cally in shock as she defended me and i did the same, i was shocked she was openly defending me infront of people that could ruin her reputation if they told anyone about it.

"she was staring at you like all weird and shit" the girl with bleach blonde hair chimed in before Mary could speak.

"why are you defending her anyway? she's a dyke she's just trying to get in your pants" Mary spat while looking at me with a smug look on her face.

although her insult wasn't anything new, it still stung the way she said it so easily. i felt tears sting my eyes as they threatened to pour down my cheeks.

if i wouldn't be so embarrassed to cry infront of Cally, i would be sobbing by now. i just wanted to leave the bathroom to stop them from hurling anymore insults at me.

"so what if she's a lesbian? you're just mad that none of the lesbian's wanna get in your pants! she's not going anywhere because she has just as much of a right to be here as you do, infact i'd prefer her being here than you" she spat while holding onto my arm and caressing it with her thumb.

the gentle touch made me smile a little and the tears soon dried up from my eyes, something about Cally made me feel so safe and protected like nobody could say anything that would hurt me.