Chapter 6: Double What?

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    Only time I ever been on a date was...never. I never been on a date I know what you guys are thinking sixteen and never been on a date really.
       Yes really it was hard enough because I was openly gay at age of thirteen and in my small town there wasn't many people at the time flying the rainbow colors high and proud.

       It's now 2020 though there were more open minded people which put me at ease. McNight High was lgbt friendly wish I was grateful for but you still had those close minded homophobes who were still locked in the closet.

       One of the biggest homophones known to man was this kid named Jason Blunder. I had a pretty good gaydar and it always went off when I was fifty feet proximity of Jason Blunder. That and his excessive use of hair gel and tight skinny jeans. Dead give away.

  What brought him up you may ask? Well let me go back to that favor Camila asked of me.
    For some weird reason she wanted to go on a double date with Jason, me and Axial. Which I'm not sure Axial knows she is going be my date or even if she swung that way.

     Then again maybe that's why she acted so weird towards me handing me that note. Well Axial was a little weird but she still was cool and collective. Wonder what favor she asked of Camila for her get in this mess.

     Weirder question was why did Camila want to go out with Jason Blunder out of all the people in the galaxy why him. Seriously his hair was too greasy, tight pants and he always wore that annoying smirk. Like he thought he was better than every one.

   He even sprayed profanity on my locker before just because he knew I was gay.  He bullied Karin for being bi sexual to the point Karin didn't show up to school for a whole month.  Did the bullying stop after he came back? No if anything it's been worse.
     Jason Blunder was the vain in my existence, the bad pimple I desperately wanted to pop but couldn't.
     Batman had joker , I had Jason Blunder.

    I swear though he had the classic case of homophobia rage. He was gay and couldn't accept it so he tried to beat the rainbow out of himself but inflicting pain on anyone who was different.

   I think you all got a pretty good idea of what kind of human scum Jason Blunder was. What possessed me to agree on even hang out with that clown? Two words Camila Steele. I hate to admit it but she had some sort of hold on me and I'm just now getting to know her.

   I'm the victim in this weird twisted love story. Still not believing I agreed to go on a double date with Jason I take my usual sit at the piano in drama class.

      My eyes drift to Camilas I send her a message with my stare: 'Your favor better be good.'

     Almost knowing what I was trying to convey to her she smirks a little then nods her head at me.

   "Good morning everyone I hope you all thought long and hard about my lesson yesterday." Ms. Hancock says adjusting her shirt a little. She looked like she was in a rush this morning her frizzled hair was all bunched up in a bun. 

      Her shirt was slightly crooked and her dress pants was inside out but who was I to tell her this and embarrass her.   

     Slightly chuckling over Ms.Hancock attire she looks at me with a raised eye brow. Shoot never ever laugh at your teacher guys it'll land you first class into trouble.

   "Since your in such a good mood today Evelyn, you start us off." I raise my eye brows at Ms.Hancock.  Never did she call on me. What was happening to me lately unexpected things were happening. It was like I had no control over my fate.

    Gulping I nervously clutch my paper with what my passion was. Public speaking was a definite no for me. I was a stuttering buffoon when it came to public speaking.

      Camilas eyes meet mine and oddly enough it slightly calms me down. Enough for me gain some composure and shakily stand up in front of the class.

    "I thought awhile on this. What revolves around the world? Well that's everything basically." I state earning a few snickers from my class mates, and earning a frown from Ms.Hancock.

    Swallowing I continue; "As I was eating dinner with my family the thought occurred to me my passion was my family. Passion is love and love for me is family." 

    Some eyes looked at me begging me to continue. Someone's eyes I never came across but once was also in the crowd; Axial.  I didn't think she was apart of drama class.

    It was odd seeing her here and not in the gym where she belonged. Her ocean eyes were locked on mine almost disapprovingly.

     Gaining more courage I continue; "My mom, my dad, and little sister Maverick they are my love alongside music. Without music the world would be empty and soundless."

      After I added the music comment both Camila and Axial slightly smile at me almost telling me with there smiles what a good job I did.

   "That was beautiful Evelyn." Ms. Hancock praised gesturing me to take my seat.

   "Okay class before we dismiss I want to introduce someone you guys probably already know, Axial Greyson."   

     Almost not wanting to be introduce Axial tries to hide her face from people stares. Which was odd because she was used to being center of attention on the court.
   Maybe she was embarrassed to be in the creative arts department?

    "She'll be joining us for rest of the semester." Ms. Hancock adds then gathers her things to leave.

      The bell rings signaling us that it was time for next class. Gathering my bag I glance at Camila who was in deep conversation with Axial. Axial frowns slightly then turns her head towards me eyeing me like a curious bird.

       Looking away I turn to head to English class when I get stopped by a hand on my shoulder. 

"What is up with people touching me lately?" I accidentally question out loud turning to face Axial.

    Slightly wide eyed Axial withdraws her hand from me like I was fire and she just got scorched touching me.

    "I'm sorry Evelyn. Listen I just now got informed about our little group date." Axial mumbled not seeming pleased of the ideal of hanging out with me.

    Slightly glaring at her I add; "I didn't know what I was thinking agreeing to something so cliche."

   "Cliche?" Axial questions raising her eyebrows at me little astonished by my little out burst.

   "Yes. Cliche double date I feel like it's sort of a dare or something." I state a little sadly I don't know what was going with me.
Might be that time of the month or maybe I was slightly hurt I wasn't good enough to hang out Axial Greyson or Camila Steele.

    "Listen I don't really mind going." Axial reassures me with her gentle ocean eyes matching my almond ones.

    "Really?" I question oddly not fully convinced by her.

   "Yes really I just wanted let you know that I know how Jason acts towards people who are different." Axial sighs sadly.

   "You do?" I highly doubted she understood the significance of what Jason Blunder was capable of. Still it was reassuring that she didn't feel negatively towards people like me.

   "Yes. I may not show it but I actually play for both teams." Axial confesses searching my eyes of any judgment. Who was I to judge I was the one who was gayer that a box of skittles.

      "I could've told you that. I mean you even play on boys football team. Of course you play both teams boys and girls." I try to joke breaking the awkward barrier that formed between us since our last conversation.

    Surprisingly Axial breaks out laughing; full blown laugh it was a light hearted chuckle that made me smile at her.

    "You know Camila was right about you." She smiles at me wrapping her arm around me. Okay since when was this ok this was my personal space and Axial was just crossing the boundary line.

    "Right about what?" I asked looking up at her she had a good two feet on me I bet being tall helped her with her athletics a lot.

   "It's a secret." She smirks still clutching on to my shoulder. Could I have my shoulder back? Probably not anytime soon.

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   English was always one of my favorite subjects unlike math. Math was evil pure evilness.  It was bad enough that added the alphabet into numbers. I'm adding algebra to my enemy list. Make that Jason Blunder and Algebra.

     Camila was actually in my English class too. I never paid much mind to that fact either. I think Karin sleeping with her fated me to her in a odd sense.
     My mind sometimes drifted to weird thoughts like how cute she looked in black or how that odd smirk was adorable.

     I couldn't be developing any type of feelings especially since it was so early on me getting to know her. It was just an small attraction that was all. Everyone had a small attraction to Camila.

   Mr. Locke our English teacher starts writing words on the board and where I usually pay close attention to what he taught I found myself staring at Camila.

     Who was already staring at me almost like a kid getting caught stealing candy Camila averts her eyes from mine which was odd for her.

    "Ms. Winters. Care to explain what I was just saying?" Mr. Locke asks frowning at me. Even thought English was my favorite Mr.Locke was the worst. He always tried to call on me and picked on me.

   "I have no idea." I sarcastically reply back not really caring much for his mood today.

   "Maybe if you paid attention you would know. Like I was saying class you'll have two weeks to write a poem about something that inspires you."  Mr. Locke explains writing more on the board.

    "Before you ask yes you'll have a partner to proof read your work before presenting it to the class. Think of it as creative criticism." I swear he says this chuckling evilly. He knew those were two things I hated criticism and other people.

    Putting him down on my pretend enemy list too.

    As the class bell rings I start to gather my things. Everyone was already pairing up I breathed out a sigh of relief. I'm happy no one approached me yet maybe I was free.

      Spoke to soon because here came Camila
Steele herself walking towards me. She had four people come up and ask for partner with her but she shot them all down.

      She really should be nicer to people some times I don't under stand how someone could be so popular and yet an ice queen.

   "Partner with me." She didn't even ask it was kind of like a demand. Like you'll do what I say or else type of tone.

  "I was—" Didnt even get to finish because she cut me off.

  "Cool I'll meet at your place we have get ready for the double date anyways tonight." She informs me then saunters off like she just didn't command me to do a bunch of things.

    What was her deal?
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        Sighing I dropped my book bag on the kitchen table.

    "Evelyn. Honey how was your day?" Dad ask trying break the tension between us from my little absent stunt the other day.

   "Just wonderful." I sarcastically mumble making my way up to my room. That was enough interaction until later today.
  How did I even end up in this situation. I was Evelyn Winters the nerd whose only friend was Karin. How did I become a target of Camila Steele? Sighing I glance in my closet for something presentable to wear for tonight.

   My options didn't really exist I only had one decent looking floral dress that mom picked up for me at the mall last year. It was pink definitely not my first choice when it came to color and it shimmered when light hit it.

      The dress really wasn't me but I didn't want hurt my mothers feelings when she picked it out for me so I faked a smile and thanked her for the lovely dress. I really didn't want to wear the dress.  I was never the girly girl type I was more Tom boy. Formal events I always wore suites and ties never dresses.

      I always preferred men's clothing over women's too they just had more comfortable options compare to us women.

   Knowing I would need back up I called Karin.

      "Hey, Evelyn. What's up?" Karin sounds slightly drunk but hopefully his opinion was sober enough.

   "I need something kind of fancy." I state not wanting to give full detail on my plans for tonight.

   "Hmm.. I have a formal shirt you could possibly wear it'll be a little big on you though and some formal jeans." He slurs a little while chugging another sip of his beer.

   "That would be perfect Karin. I'll be over in a few." I hang up. Was I worried about my friend? Yes I was actually. He's been a little distance from me lately and I couldn't help but think it was because of my association with Camila.

    That was crazy to think though right?

     "Where do you think your going?" Dad questions me trying look like a stern partner but not really pulling it off.

   Oh crap I forgot about me not being allowed anywhere for a week. Just when I decide I wanted to finally go out and do something too.

  "I kind of owe a favor to a friend of mine." I say truthfully hoping he would understand.

   "You look like your telling me the truth so I will let you go but only for tonight!" Dad explains seriously.

   "Thanks dad I won't be out too late." I promise grabbing my keys to my Ford.  I hope tonight won't be as awkward as I am..


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