My Unfortunate Love of Girls // LGBT

*LENYX POV // AGE NINE*

"LENYX ASHLYN HOWARD GET YOUR BUTT DOWN HERE BEFORE I COME UP THESE STAIRS AND TAN YOUR HIDE!" My mom was yelling from the bottom of the stairs. I don't want to go to school but I also didn't want to get a spanking so I run as fast as I can to reach the bottom
steps.
"Mommy I don't want to go to school." I said in an innocent tone.
My mom rolls her eyes and chuckles. "Well I don't want to go to work but life isn't fair so shut up and get over it. Get your bag and get in the car while I use the bathroom, if you aren't in the car by the time I'm done, I'm leaving you home alone."
The thought of staying home all by myself was scary but tempting, but I get in the car anyways, not worth the argument. Today is my 9th birthday, does she even remember? Probably not but its okay, after all I've got plenty more birthdays to come. I get in the back seat and buckle myself in. I think of all the kids at school and who might remember my birthday and who might push me in the mud again.
I see my mom slam the front door and lock it then walk to the car. She opens the door and gets in to put the key on the ignition. I don't say a word because I know she's already mad. On the way to school I think of my best friend Emsé and I remembered that she was coming over tonight for a sleepover.
"Get ready to hop out." my mom says with no happiness in her tone. I honestly feel bad for her, she's never happy, I don't think she ever has been. I gather my book bag and my lunch box and unbuckle my seat belt. When the car comes to a stop I quickly jump out. "I love you momma." I say before I close the door. She speeds off without so much as a "happy birthday". I sigh and walk towards Mrs. Allen standing at the front door inviting us to school.

*LENYX POV // AFTER SCHOOL*

Emsé and I walk out to the bus parking lot holding hands like we always do and get on our bus. We walk all the way to the back and sit down where we always do. She's acting sort of strange... She's holding my hand tighter than normal and she just looks happier than normal. Whatever it is, I like it. We talk the whole way to our bus stop, when we get off the bus we race to the front door. I dig my keys out of my Avengers book bag and unlock the door then we skip right in. I make sure I lock the door back like mom tells me to then we run to my room. As we get to the top of the stairs she stops right in front of me.
"What?" I ask.
"Look at me, am I pretty?" she asks randomly.
"Why are you asking me that?"
"Am I? Just answer the question."
"Yes, Esmé you're beautiful." I said reassuringly.
"Promise?"
"Pinky. Promise."
She looks at me with that happiness in her eyes and holds my hand again. "I love you Lenyx." she says.
I'm kind of shocked because she's never said that before and I've only said that to my mom. But in a way, I guess I love her too. She's beautiful, kind, sweet, and smart. What's not to love? "I love you too Emsé."

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okay guyssss. so this is the beginning to a very emotional finding yourself story. this is mainly just the background so you'll understand the next parts. so yea. :) vote, comment, and share if you like it! tysm babies!! ilysm!! 💕 also, let me know if there is anything I could improve on !!