The stupid life of the awkward people

Out the wardrobe

One and a half terms later..

"Ok what if... I was actually gay?"

"...you aren't actually gay?"

Alice and Kurtis wandered down the road towards Alice's house, looking just as tired as ever while Kurtis fiddled with his empty coke bottle.

"I mean... there was a time when me and Claudia genuinely thought you liked Callum."

"Excuse me?" Kurtis stopped in his tracks and looked at Alice, a stare of surprise across his face. "When exactly?"

"Two weeks ago." Alice nonchalantly responded, secretly amused by his surprise. Kurtis only got more confused.

"Wh-what was the evidence?"

"You two haven't been attempting to kill each other in ages plus Callum hugged you that one time-"

"Pause. Pause. Hold on." Kurtis put his hand up to ask, a habit he's had since year 5. "You latch onto Claudia all the time. How do I know you're not in love with her."

"That's simple. Straight girls are way more touchy than gay or bi girls."

Kurtis was about to say something but froze, considering the statement before looking down in shock. "I- ....oh... what...?"

"Think about it. Ever seen Martha hug anyone voluntarily?"

Kurtis put his hand on his cheek and thought for a few moments, almost suggesting something every three seconds before reconsidering. This happened for about ten seconds until he finally gave in and shook his head slowly.

"Exactly. Case closed."

Meanwhile, Martha had fallen asleep on her bus and missed her stop. Coincidentally, she woke up just as the bus had started to leave.

"...oh noooo~" she whispered under her breath as she saw her house through the window. Luckily, at this point it was spring and not really dark enough to cause her to have a panic attack. However, it still meant a long and exhausting 10 minute walk to her house. She groaned as she got off the bus and onto the pavement, moving some hair from her face. She got her phone out and cracked a smile. She received a notification from Jae.
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[0•] INSTAGRAM                                              |
(Jae.j0i): heyyyy.                                                |
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Martha opened the message and responded quickly. She wasn't one to care about how it looked if she responded too quick.

heyyyy.

Hi there

How you doing

I'm good, you?

Eh
I kinda need your advice
Pls don't tell anyone

Oh?
I won't
Pinky promise

Damn
Nobody ever breaks pinkies
Anyway
I lowkey think I like Kurtis

Pffff
Wait really?
seen

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Martha was currently the brightest shade of red. She could never expect something like this. For the amount of time she knew both Kurtis and Jae, she never genuinely considered the possibility that one could actually like the other. She had to take a moment to comprehend everything.
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