Feminist;

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today was the day, and i had to admit, i was a bit nervous. i'd stayed up until 1am perfecting my speech, woke up 2 hours early to edit and rehearse, and now i was having one of my best friends, riley, read over and edit. 

"it's good." riley says as she hands me back the paper.

"good, this speech can't just be good, it needs to be perfect." i say, "i can't make a fool of myself what if i mess up, then i'll be the talk of the school, and not in a good way."

"oh my gosh, shut up!" riley says, stopping me from rambling. i look up from my papers to see my other friend bryson laughing.

"you think this is funny, how about you get up there and give a speech." i say half joking half not. 

"um, i actually am giving a speech dumbass." he says, "i mean you have to have someone talk about gay rights, and what better person to do that then me?"

"just shut up." i say grabbing my things, "i'll see you guys next period, at the assembly." i hear them both shout a bye as i walk away. seeing as my lunch period is not over i decide to go the the auditorium early to practice a little. 

"Hi ms. schneider," i say politely to my biology teacher. she just forces a smile back not bothering to say hi, "i'm just gonna go practice my speech." i continue walking to the stage. instantly the nerves kick in. even with no one here i feel as if there are so many people watching. 

"you okay?" i hear someone say from behind me. 

"yeah i'm fine, just a little nervous is all." i say truthfully not even bothering to turn around and greet the person talking to me. 

"well you shouldn't be, i mean you don't know me but i've heard you speak before and you're actually really good." the boy says. i can feel him getting closer to me. i finally turn around to get a good look at his face, his eyes are the first thing that captivate me they're so fucking blue i feel like i'm drowning in them. his hair is a very pretty blonde and pulled up into a perfectly styled quiff. his pale skin is filled with blemishes, especially on his cheeks, and his lips are a cherry red color. it's kinda scary how pretty he is. 

"thanks," i say to where only he and i can hear. 

"i'm luke, and your name is asia right?" 

"yep," i say

"you're that feminist chick who always yells at everyone. you're like mad cool." 

"um, well first off i don't yell at everyone, and thanks i am pretty cool." 

"yea, well i kinda need to put this podium where you're standing so if you don't mind." he scoots a little closer with the podium, gesturing that i need to move. i step to the side out of his way but try to continue the small talk. 

"so, do you always help set up speeches and shit?" 

"no, i'm just in detention right now so," 

"you don't really come off as the detention type, so like what'd you do?" 

"my friend michael decided it would be fun to spray paint a penis on the side of the building, so while he got caught and had to clean off the wall, i ran and the security guard chased me so now here i am setting up for your speech." i can't help myself from laughing. 

"your friend michael sounds, interesting." i snort.

"did you just snort?" luke asks almost crying laughing. i can feel my cheeks heat up from embarrassment, i just met the guy and he already knows how loud and ugly my laugh is.

"anyway," i say coming down from my high, " i think i should get back to practicing and you should get back to work." 

"i guess you're right, i'll see you around asia."

"bye luke," i wave him off and stare back at the papers in front of me. talking to luke was really a stress reliever, even if he was just a stranger. 

a very cute stranger.   

i look at the clock hanging above the entrance to the auditorium, i have about 15 minutes until it's time for students to be dismissed from class to come to the assembly. 

i feel like im rushing this already lolllll. but anyway sorry i havent updated for the few who do/have read this story. im taking finals right now but winter break is starts on friday so i should be updating regularly then. 

this chapter is kinda sorta shitty and short ... sorry 

xoxo

   -s