𝑠𝑜... 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑘𝑖𝑑𝑠?

𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛

The alarm clock rings.

He punches it off.

Zach sighs and gets up, and rubs his eyes.

A thud! was heard.

The brunet looks at the floor and sees a vodka bottle the door.

"Good morning baby." A man's voice was heard.

Zach's eyes widen.

"What the Hell are you still doing here!? Piss off!" He covers himself with the sheets.

"I thought-"

"You thought wrong. Grab your stuff and go."

The man silently puts on his clothes as Zach checks his phone.

"I'll never forget yesterday."

"I probably will in a few hours. Out!"

He lowers his head and ties his shoes as Zach puts on at least some shorts to kick him out better.

"Cmon. I don't have all day."Zach taps with his foot on the floor.

" Baby don't do me like this-"

" My name is not baby...now scram."

"Gimme at least your snap."

"No." Zach takes him to the door.

"Please, I'd do anything for a night like that again."

"Try at the bar with someone else. Bye Bye."Zach closes the door on his face and quickly gets ready for work, not forgetting the aspirin so his head stops hurting.

***

The brunet quickly makes his way to the bus stop and his phone starts ringing.

Corbyn.

He sighs and goes to pick it up, when he's suddenly pushed to the side.

A car passes right where he was before he was pushed.

"Are you okay sir?" A soft feminine voice asks.

"I a-"

"Liberty Rose!" A man calls out.

"I saved him!" Jack sighs.

"I'm sorry for-" The man apologizes.

"No no no, please your sister saved my life."

"Super Liberty, strikes again!" The three chuckle.

"Oh, right. Zach, Zach Herron." The brunet looks at him flirtatiously, thinking that he might have some fun with this one.

"Jack Avery...and this little hero here is my cute little girl."

Zach blinks.

"Your daughter?" He asks shocked.

Jack nods as he realizes that he definitely doesn't have a chance with him anymore.

The brunet simply smiles.

"She's adorable...and I'd love to thank her for saving me, maybe with ice cream? When are you free?"

Jack blushes lightly.

"Considering I have a load of tests to-"

"He's free Friday afternoon, after three and I leave around the same time." Liberty cuts him off.

Zach opens his bag and takes out a paper and a pen.

"Here's my number, call me." The brunet sees the bus in the distance and hands the paper to Jack.

"Gotta blast!" He runs to the stop.

"Lils...what did you do?"

"I got myself an ice cream to eat on Friday and a date for you."

"You don't even know if he likes guys."

"But he's pretty and I think you two look cute together."

"You can't assume their sexuality, that invalidates people...besides, did you look at him? he's probably dating someone."

"Do you have a crush?" Liberty teases.

"Ohh...dad and Zach, sitting on a tree-"

"I'm your dad, I can still ground you."

"Fine...meanie."

***

"Good morning everyone!" He greets his class with the usual coffee cup and smile.

They all answer less excitedly.

"Mr. Avery, how are the quizzes?"

"I've corrected them with Liberty's help, so if you see a flower or something like that you'll know why." They all chuckle.

"Are they good?"

"You'll see."

"Mr. Avery don't do us like that man."

"Okay okay, they are good." He chuckles and sets the mug down, on top of a leaflet.

"What's this?" He asks confused.

The students all look curious.

Dear Mr. Avery,

I remember you asked us about a way of making your classes better, so I thought that maybe be more gender inclusive and ask people for their pronouns and treat them accordingly?

"Thank you, you're right. I am extremely sorry if I misgendered any of you. Please write in a paper your name, preferred pronoun and any other name you want me to call you."

"My pronouns are fish sticks." a boy mocks out loud.

"Mr. Pepper, see me after class. For now, please go to the principals office." Jack hands him the quizz.

"What!? This is so unfair!"

"No it's not! Mr. Avery is doing the right thing." A jock comments.

"What the Hell is wrong with you Chad?" A little mutters.

"Yeah, misgendering people isn't fun at all." A student scoffs.

"Okay, that's enough class. Chad, principals office."

He waits for him to pack up and leave.

Jack clears his throat and starts handing out the tests.

"An A PLUS!?!? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"

"Congrats D'Marcus." Jack pats his shoulder.

The boy gets up and hugs him.

"Man, you're the best teacher ever."Jack chuckles and pats his back.

"Keep studying, I know you'll do great in life."Jack keeps handing out tests.

"Nice suggestion Sabrina, also very well, I'm proud." He winks at her. (NOT IN A CREEPY WAY THO)

"Thank you Mr. Avery."

***

"Mr. Pepper, what what happened back there?"

"God created two genders. Male and Female. There aren't any other genders."

"I can assure you that there are more than two genders Chad. And every single one of them are valid. In fact, I want you to present me a work about gender."

"You're a history teacher."

"Then make it LGBTQ+ history. I'm sure you'll be shocked with what you find." He smirks.

"Mr. Avery, this sucks!"

"Chad. You had an F at the quiz, if you want to pass history, it's what you gotta do."

"Yes Mr. Avery." He sighs.

"Glad I could change your mind." Jack hands him a pen and paper.

"Write your preferred pronouns please."

The boy writes them and walks away.

"I hope I can make a change in you Chad. Being open minded will make a difference."