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Here, they are 14 years old, and in Grade 9

Bingo's POV

Today was pretty much a normal day. I woke up at six, like a normal day, had a shower, like a normal day, spent 20 minutes deciding what to have for breakfast, and got ready for school REALLY fast. That was all like a normal day.

But today was not a normal day.

I needed to get ready for school as quickly as possible. Because it was time. I was going to come out as neptunic to my parents. If you're not sure what neptunic is, it's a sexuality where you like girls, and non-binary people, but the non-binary people are usually biologically female (Search it up if you don't understand)

(I used neptunic because that is also my sexuality. If you have any questions, just ask me!-27quil)

I had to explain what it was to my parents too. I decided to tell them today, because my dad was going away tomorrow for a little while, so I wouldn't get the chance to tell them for about a year. Plus, it was getting REALLY tiring, listening to my dad.

Every time I would come home from school, he would ask me how my day was, and then IMMEDIATELY ask me if I had a boyfriend or some sort of crush yet. It was the same at family gatherings too.

It was so annoying. Every SINGLE time. And I THINK my parents will be supportive? I think they just want me to be happy, to be honest. So, let's just hope that my suspicions are correct.

I was ready for school now, so I took a deep and slow breath, taking myself downstairs. As much as my anxiety increased, my comebacks to that anxiety did too. So, that ended up in my confidence getting bigger, and taking another step.

But then, I was there. The kitchen. My mum was making breakfast for herself and Bluey. Dad was drinking a cup of apple juice and looking at the news on his phone. Bluey had already left for her school as she had a club thing on in the mornings.

"Hey mum!", I said, confidently.

"Hey Bingo! Already had breakfast?", she asked.

"Yeah!", I replied. I took a deep breath, and... couldn't do it.

"What are you doing today?", I asked. I knew it. I avoided the conversation. It was too late.
"Alright! I gotta go!", my dad said as he started to open the door. I had to do it today.

"WAIT!", I said, raising my voice a bit. He turned back.

"Be quick, Red B! I gotta get to the airport!", he exclaimed. I loved the nickname. But that just made it even worse. I sighed.

"Mum. Dad...", I started. I took another deep breath. They cocked their heads toward me.

"Before you interrupt, or try to deny it, I am neptunic. It's where you like girls and non-binary people.", I stated, saying it all before my parents could interrupt.

"You're a but too young for labels, sweetheart...", my dad exclaimed. I knew this would happen. My mum gave him a menacing look (THE look), and he smiled sarcastically at her.

"Bingo. We love you no matter what. And yeah, you may be a bit young for labels, but we will support you the entire way!", my mum explained, smiling at me with a kind look in her eyes. I smiled back.

"As much as a lovely moment this is, I gotta get to work! Love you guys!", my dad said, kissing me on the cheek, and my mum quickly on the lips.

He closed the door behind him, and my mum smiled quickly before going back to making her breakfast.

That went better than I expected!

💙

Ugh. This party sucks. My parents and Bluey are off talking. No Lila. My relatives are asking me about boyfriends. No Lila. The overwhelming music and loud talking. No Lila. You get what I mean.

Lila went away with her family for a holiday, and I haven't seen her for 2 whole MONTHS.

I found my usual spot in the corner of the party after getting my 4th orange juice, and pulled out my phone to text her.

B: Hey Lila! 😊

L: YOOOOOO BINGOOOOOOO WHATSSSSSSUP

B: I'm at a party with my boyfriend obsessed relatives, and loud country music. You know, living the dream. 🙄

L: damn im at a cafe in melbourne eating salmon fyi 😂

B: Nice! How's your trip going?

L: good but would with better w/ u

B: 😊How many days in your trip?

L: only 4 days now can u believe it its gone so fast

B: Wow! See you soon then! Can't wait!

L: 👍 cant not think abt u

B: That's really bad grammar, but... okay? You flirting with me?

L: i use bad grammar if I wanna 😂

L: an' maybe... 😉 *Left on read*

Am I dreaming? Or did Lila Maltese just freaking FLIRT with me?!