(a/n I did something to my jaw and now it really hurts also so sorry for the lack of updates)

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October 16th, 1997

Class, zone out, get assigned homework, Bell rings.

And the repeat until lunch.

That's all it really is.

"Ryan?" My eyes opened as I looked at my history teacher who was frowning at me. His hand was clamming the eraser for the board tightly while staring at me.

"Yes?"

"Please pay attention." He didn't move his teeth with his response.

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"Are you ok Ryan? You can start cheer again soon, tomorrow right?" Ari said, she looked down at my leg to see the boot that was on my foot. It was ugly and black and didn't suit what I normally wear. And even worse it was keeping me from cheer.

"Yeah tomorrow I get the 'cast' off." I rolled my eyes. My math textbook slipped out from my hands and landed on the floor of the busy hallway. I sighed loudly and annoyed.

That's when someone swopped in and grabbed my textbook from the floor.

They stood up and handed me my book. I blushed when I saw the persons face.

"T-thanks." I said nervously taking the book. It was the quarterback: Jackson Casè. Dark curly hair and bright green eyes. He was shorter than me by a few inches. He had a cute smile spread across his face.

"Yeah, no problem." He said grabbing his backpack straps. He started rocking back and forth on his feet. "So Ryan," I leaned in a little to hear him over the people in the hallway. "Are you free this Friday?" He mumbled and looked up at me through his bangs. My eyes widened with shock.

I didn't know Jackson was gay.

"A-are you real?" I asked grinning. He slowly nodded, I noticed his cheeks were red now. "Yeah, I am. Pick me up at seven." I walked away from him giving him a little flirty wave.

"Ryan! I can't believe you! You have a date!" Ari yelled jumping up and down. I covered her mouth with my hand looking around the hallway.

"Shut up Ari." I whispered.

"Fine," I removed my hand. "You know Nicole will be mad." I slowly nodded.

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What can I say Jackson's attractive. And he's sweet. And funny. And-he's just everything.

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"I know, so don't tell her." I pushed my finger to Ari's lips. "I'll tell her when I'm ready ok?" Ari nodded, biting her lip once I pulled my finger away.

"You'll tell her?" Ari raised an eyebrow.

"I will, I promise." I said nodding confidently. "Dammit Friday's so far away." I said pushing the palm of my hand to my forehead.

"Yeah, well I got to motor. I'm gonna be late for physics. See you after school." She kissed my cheek and skipped down the hall.

I turned away to walk to class when I bumped right into someone.

"Oh sorry-hey Brendon." I smiled at him. He smiled back.

"Hey Ross, do you think you could babysit this Friday?"

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A/N
Ooooooiiiio
I'm so excited for more DRAMA YUSSSS
so I owe y'all an apology
I'm sorry I've been gone for so long
I went home sick on Tuesday and I've been home from school until Friday and then I finally felt better and went back to school
So yeet I'm really happy how this turned out so I actually think the writers block is getting better please stick with me
So yeah idk what I did to my jaw but it hurts like heck
Sooo I have a really good song for this chapter
•Song Suggestion•: Happier by Ed Sheeran
Idk why but I think it fits really well
Please don't get mad for adding someone else but i love writing drama what can I say lol
•Fun Fact•: the unnecessary anxiety has been getting a lot better :)
Anyways

~enjoy killjoys~