Not Your Average Ricky(Ella) Story

One of those guys

A/N: if you have been following me for a while you should know what this is from. Inspired by A Cinderella Story and a fan-favorite story, R.J. Forever? There might be some R.J. Forever? easter eggs in this book ;)

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- Song to listen to while reading: When I Get There by P!NK

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"New semester, new me, might grow a mustache, might finally ask a cheerleader to go to Prom. What are your plans for the spring semester, Ricky?" My best friend Big Red says to me even though I'm not paying attention to him while we hold under our arms as we walk towards the infamous place we were required to attend, high school.

I'm listening to P!nK's new album Trustfall, it's about grieving the loss of her father.

"I'm just going to take things slow and try to pass all my classes this semester. I don't really want to get involved in school clubs or sports games. You know who doesn't want me to go anywhere after school? Besides, I have you Red, what more do I need?" I put my hand on his shoulder as we walked to our lockers.

"Ricky, it's our last semester of our senior year. It's time to start fresh and discover what high school has to offer us. We can forget about last semester, and start our journey to become popular. Look, I know that you're not comfortable with telling people about your new family situation yet but you can't just be the quiet kid who sits in the back of the class this semester if you want to pass your classes," I stand by my locker and listen to him in shock, he's changed so much and he's got more motivation than I do.

"Shhhh. It's a secret, that means that you can't say it in public or mention that I even have a cough cough a step-mother," I put my finger over his lips to silence him.

Long story short: My biological mom (Lynne), passed away from breast cancer last year in January. My dad didn't take it well and this past winter break he got re-married to a real housewife evil stepmother (Lucinda) who has two biological daughters (Lucy, who is named after herself, and Lula, also named after her).

What kind of name is Lula? It's like Hula with an L. I hate the letter L now because of my step-mom.

At least I can start fresh this semester.

I also don't want anyone to know that I'm gay until after I graduate and feel ready to come out. I started flirting with a boy who was invited to the wedding in December, and when Nini casually hinted at the reception that I might be into boys—only boys—I had a full-on panic attack. If anyone outside of my close friends found out, it would completely ruin my entire year.

I told my dad that I was gay. He could care less about it though, he's turned to drugs, sex, and alcohol since my mom passed away. I just haven't told my stepmom since the wedding happened over winter break.

I'm trying to start fresh this semester since I had A LOT of family issues last semester.

Like my best friend said: "New semester, new me."

"Ugh, I just remembered that we have Mr. Mazarra's Science class first period," I try to change the subject and watch my best friend as he grabs a muffin out of his backpack while I grab my textbook and notebook from my locker.

"Can I please have that? I didn't grab food for breakfast again," I hear my stomach grumble and decide it's better to eat his backpack muffin instead of fainting this morning.