Bedtime Stories with Theo

Chapter 3

Once upon a time there was a princess. She wasn't an ordinary princess. She didn't even know she was a princess! It was hidden from her for years after she went missing! Someone found her as a little baby and took her in. They didn't know she was the princess either! They named her Penelope. Penelope grew and grew and grew to be big and strong. She was stronger and faster than all the men in her village. When she turned 16, she found someone she really liked. The problem was, this person was another girl! She was scared to tell her parents that she liked the girl. One day, while walking to get some water, Penelope bumped into the girl. They both giggled and stood back up, helping each other.

"My name is Grace. What's yours?"

"Penelope" she said with a smile. Her face went red.

"Penelope huh? I like it!"

"O-oh! Thank you!" She tried hee best to cover her face as it grew a deeper shade of red.

The two girls walked together to the well to get the water they both needed. After they'd done their task, they sat and talked for a while.

Grace pulled out 2 coins. "Let's make a wish" she said, handing Penelope one of the coins.

"Okay!" She closed her eyes and gripped the coin tight. *I wish that everyone will accept me* she flipped the coin in.

Grace did the same. She got up from her spot, holding out her hand to help Penelope up. "We should get back. I don't want anyone to get worried. Same time tomorrow?"

"Yeah that sounds great" she took Grace's hand and stood up as well. The 2 girls walked back to the village together.

They repeated their little adventures for a few weeks. One day, Penelope was more shy than usual.

"What's wrong?" Grace asked.

"I have something i want to say but am too afraid to say it..."

"Just spit it out!!"

Penelope took a deep breath. "Okaywellireallylikeyoualotpleasebemygirlfriend"

Grace started giggling.

"What??"

"I thought you were going to say something terrible! I want to be your girlfriend too!"

"Really??"

"Yeah of course!! Why do you think I've been spending every day with you?"

Penelope started giggling as well. "Okay you have a point."

The 2 girls went back to the village that afternoon, this time holding hands.

Penelope got home and they said goodbye at the door. Both of her parents were at the table. She nervously cleared her throat.

"Mom. Dad. I'm gay and I have a girlfriend. Her name is Grace."

"Oh honey, we've known that for a long time! We will always love you. No matter what. That's our jobs as parents and we plan to hold to that" her mom said, sweetly with a smile.

Penelope went over and hugged both of them very tight. They lived happily ever after. At least for a few years.

The end. Or is it?