See You Again - A Choni Story

Chapter 14

Toni's POV

I was laying in my bed, thinking. I couldn't believe it had been almost four years since I had last seen Cheryl. It had also been almost four years since I left The Sisters. That was when my journey around several new homes started. I hoped the first one would be my home forever, but no, there were problems and I was sent back to an orphanage. There were a few more in between that led me to where I currently am, and I hope that this is where I stay.

With all of that in mind, and a strong thought of Cheryl, I pulled my phonecase off of my phone and pulled out a small piece of paper. It was slightly ripped, but still in one piece. I had always guarded it with my life. I read it every day. I told myself that I wouldn't forget Cheryl, so I did everything I could to stop that from happening. I was not going to break that promise that I made. Besides, how could I possibly forget the first person that I ever fell for?

Toni,
Leaving you is really gonna suck, I know that, but I didn't want to leave you with nothing. I'm really glad I met you Toni Topaz, because without you my time in The Sisters would have been miserable. Thank you for everything you have done for me, like on my birthdays or even just a simple smile...because a simple smile from you would brighten my day and make it better. Thank you for all the laughs and the times you made me forget that I was living in that horrible place. I never told you enough how much all that meant to me. Truly, thank you for everything. And even though I may be leaving, I will find you again, no matter how long it takes, because our story is not over. You haven't seen the last of me yet, TT. You're my best friend and you always will be. I'll see you again soon. Goodbye.

Love,
Cheryl xxx

P.S - Look after Fangs. Tell him I will miss him too and all of his stupid jokes and nicknames.

Every time I read 'TT' my heart melted. Every time I read 'I'll see you again soon' it felt like it was less likely to happen and I felt as though it was getting close to impossible. It had been four years and I hadn't seen or heard from her. My hope was slowly slipping away as each year passed.

Not only was it almost four years since I last saw Cheryl and also almost four years since I last saw Fangs, but it was also the day I planned on coming out to my foster parents. I had been living with them for a while. I really hoped things would last with them. I trusted them and I was ready.

Things hadn't worked out with all of the others for different reasons. Thankfully, I was finally ready to tell this couple. They had never given off any homophobic vibes that made me doubt them so I hoped things would go well. I had been planning on telling them for weeks, building up the courage as time went on. I put the note securely back in my phonecase as I headed downstairs. I went in the room that my foster parents were in and got their attention as I sat down.

"I have something that I need to tell you guys. It's important." I took a breath. This was it. Just tell them you're bisexual. Tell them you like girls too. You can do it. You've got this.

"You're not going to tell us you're pregnant, are you Toni? Is it Josh's baby?" My foster father said.

"No no no...that's not what I want to tell you and Josh and I broke up a little while ago now...but whatever. It doesn't matter." I looked down at the floor, trying to avoid eye contact for what I was about to say. My nerves were at an all time high.

"Oh thank god. You had me worried for a second." He sighed out of relief.

"That's unfortunate. I'm sorry you broke up. He was such a lovely guy." My foster mother said. I just shook it off. I was the one to break up with him. I liked him a lot, but I knew I liked Cheryl more. I knew I would never be able to let her go and so I didn't think it would be fair to him if I kept him around.

"I've been ready to tell you for a while now...and...well...I'm bisexual." I finally looked up. The words were out. It felt like a weight had been lifted off of my chest. There was an awkwards silence that felt like forever, but was only a few seconds. What are they thinking?

"I would have rathered you told us you were pregnant." My foster mother joined in and the weight pressed against my chest once more. This time with more pain and harder than before. This can't be happening.

"What?" I mumbled.

"You can't be bisexual. There's no such thing." She seemed angry now.

"But there is such a thing. I know because that's who I am."

"No you are not. It's wrong. It's just a phase." My foster mother exclaimed angrily.

"But I am...and it's not." I was getting angry too. How dare they invalidate my identity like that?

"But you can't be. Are you even listening to your mother?" These words made my anger rise to a level higher than I thought possible. It was a stage of anger that I had never reached before.

"She is not my mother!" I yelled, my eyes filled with tears.

"How dare you talk to us like that? After we have provided a home for you this past year!" My foster dad continued defending my foster mother.

"And how dare you tell me who I am isn't valid?" I replied, the tears finally falling.

"We can't invalidate something that doesn't exist." My foster dad shouted back. This was what really got me. It was the cherry on top, so to speak. Except it was the cherry on top of a bomb, and that bomb was going to explode, realeasing my anger.

"You simply can't act like this with us. I won't allow it. It is disgusting. As soon as I get the chance I am phoning up the orphanage and you are going back!" She yelled as she stormed out of the room. My foster father followed her. I collapsed on the couch, tears staining my cheeks. It was at times like this that I wish I had Cheryl by my side, to comfort me. It was times like this that I missed her the most. I missed the warmth of her touch, her goofy smile and her even goofier laugh. Where is she? I couldn't help but wonder.

The devastation hit me that I was going back to an orphanage. What made it worse was that it was a horrible orphanage. Don't get me wrong, none of them were great, but the one they were sending me to was the worst of all the ones I had been in.

Authors note:
So the time jump has happened. Let me know what you all think and if you spot any mistakes, please let me know. I hope to post the next chapter tomorrow. Follow me for any possible updates on all future chapters and other stories. Thanks again for your support! :)