Apollo had to make a few turns as he walked, the oath was confusing like he’d said. “I actually didn’t know they did that either,”he laughed quietly,”But I don’t mind, we were already on the path to being buddies.”
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Theodore nodded. "And I guess it doesn't hurt that the school is enforcing it" he said. They continued walking and he took note that the path was long and complicated. He didn't mind though. It gave him more time with Apollo. "So...do you have to know what you are to be in the club? Cause right now, I just have a lot of questions"
“It is nice to know the school is trying to help new kids feel included, most schools throw you in and say hey survive!”He laughed before hearing the others question. “Oh no no, I had zero clue what I was before I met the others in the group. I walked in like a walking book of questions so you don’t have to worry.”
"Yeah most school do. I've moved schools at least twice now and they act just like that" Theodore admitted. He let out a sigh of relief when Apollo said it was okay he had a lot of question. "Good, I'm still trying to figure things out. My parents...don't exactly like this stuff"
“You seem to move around a lot,”he commented when he heard he’d been through this twice before. “It’s ok to still be figuring stuff out, as for your parents don’t worry you don’t have to tell them anything right now.” He did start to get a little hopeful that the other would be another gay teen in his school, the club was very small and he was the only gay boy there.
"Yeah well my father's a pastor and he changes churches every five years or so" Theodore explained. He let out a sigh of relief when he said it was good to be figuring things out. "I don't know if I could tell them, but right now I want to find out things for myself"
“Does that mean you’ll be gone in five years? You’ll be over 18 though you wouldn’t have to go with them,”it made him a little sad knowing the other might leave. “Just focus on yourself right now, telling your parents comes second, or third, or whenever.”
"I'll probably go to college by the time my parents pack up and leave" Theodore admitted. He nodded to that. "It's my time...so what do I do when I get there?"
Apollo slowed down as they got closer to the room, figuring he’d give him time to explain this. “Well, first you’ll just introduce yourself, you don’t have to say what you are or anything. Then you’ll have a chance to ask any questions you have. It’s a small group so not too many people to worry about fin you’re not a people person.”
Theodore simply nodded and slowly entered the classroom. He saw a handful of student in the room and awkwardly waved at them. "Uh...hi" he greeted
Apollo moved to the side as he entered the room. There was only 5 other students in there,”Told you small group.” “Polllllo!”a short girl bounced over to them before taking both their hands of lead them to the chairs,”You didn’t tell us you had a friend coming? Are you making friends on your own now!?” She teased him before leaving to sit down next to another girl,”Well, looks like we should introduce ourselves, but Pollo’s friend can go first since he’s the guest!”
Theodore followed Apollo's friend to the circle of chairs and sat down next to Apollo. He felt awkward feeling everyone's eyes on him. "Um, I'm Theodore, but you can call me Teddy if you want" he introduced unsure of what else he should say
The girl clapped when he finished, trying to make him feel at ease. “Nice to meet you Teddy! You’ve already met Pollo or Apollo, but quick fact he’s gay. My turnnnn! I’m Rose I identify as Lesbian.” She gestured to the girl next to her, she had chin length hair that was black. “I’m Ellie, I’m also Lesbian.” She went nice quiet as a boy waved a Teddy,”Hey I’m Nathan, I’m straight but I’m an ally of lgbt people.” The last one wasn’t another girl she looked kind of like Apollo. “I’m Artemis! People call me Missy sometimes, im bisexual.”
Theodore turned to each person as they introduced themselves and waved at a few. The last one caught his attention. "You must be his sister" he said. After a few moments, it was silent. "I-I don't really know what I am"
Rose gave him a big smile,”That’s fine, most of us didn’t really know what we were when we joined. Except Nathan and Ellie, and we’ll Missy had an idea.” “Good to see my socially awkward brother is capable of making a friend,”Missy joked.
Theodore wasn't sure how to respond to that. "So...how did you all find that out?"
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“Well Ellie said she started feeling things for girls 9th grade and decided to test the waters and kissed a girl, same for me she was the first girl I kissed,”Rose smiled. Missy spoke next,”It’s hard to explain how you know but deep down it just feels right, like your heart knows you like boys or girls or both.”
"So...you just know it?" Theodore asked. He was a bit surprised about that, but had to admit he did feel something. "So, it's okay to like both?"