EURY PORTER'S POV

Fern's been acting strange lately...she's a little more affectionate, but she's been crying a lot more. She won't open up to me either and she's crying whenever I'm asleep. Well when she thinks I'm asleep. I sighed, yearning to know, as I walked back to their house.

"She stayed home because of a sick feeling again, so I'm having to take her work back to her..." I mumbled. I walked into her house and shut the door behind me.

"Welcome home from school Eury." Fern's mom said.

"Hello.." Eury said.

"How was school?" She asked. Horrible. Homophobia infested place and guys who don't understand the barrier that there is with lesbians from sexual intentions with men.

"It was..great." Eury said. "I'm just going to go to the room now.."

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I found Fern in the room, casually sitting on her phone.

"Hey Fern.." I said, setting my stuff down. She didn't respond. I guess she's asleep.. I pulled out my books and journal, getting ready to study for finals. She needs to at least come to the finals or she'll flunk.

I spent the next few hours studying and doing our homework. I was really concentrated, but snapped out of it when I realized Fern had her arms wrapped around me.

"H-hey Fern.." I said. She stayed silent and slid her hand up my shirt. "Ah c-cold!"

"I know." She said, smirking. She slid both of her hands up my shirt. I shivered slightly from both pleasure and temperature change. Her hand started to go to my chest.

"Don't." I said, immediately. She stopped.

"Oh right. I'm sorry." She mumbled as she rested her head on my shoulder, watching me do our work.

"Do you have to go.." Fern asked.

"Yes, I know I was disowned, but I still have to show up because if not, well I don't want to know what would happen if not. Last time my cousin didn't show, he never came back." I mumbled, "Besides, they have a good therapy program there."

Fern sighed.

"I understand.." She said then kissed me.

"I do think I can have some fun before I leave though." I teased. Fern smiled with a lustful expression, as she lifted me up and put me on the bed.

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I woke up for school.

"Mmh.. my neck hurts.." I mumbled, sitting up, "Fern, are you coming to school today..?"

"The doctor said I should be cleared to go by tomorrow.." She mumbled, still half-asleep.

I sighed and nodded as I got off the bed and went through my dresser. I put on some jeans and a blue button up shirt.

"I'll get your stuff.." I said, "Bye, Fern." Fern waved, and I walked to school.

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I hate everyone and thing. Everyone is fucking rebelling against the school because it's only two weeks left, meaning they get like a slap on the wrist for punishment.

I sat casually in my chair, very annoyed at the people behind me and trying to focus.

"Hey, I heard she's gay." I heard one whisper. Oh right. This when the homophobes come out. I felt a paper ball hit the back of my head. Dear lord.

I ignored it and did my work, waiting for class to be over. It's last period, you can do this.

"Here you go, ma'am.." I mumbled as I put my work on her desk.

"Wow, you're probably one of the only students that cares about finishing their work." She said.

"O-oh..is that a good thing..?" I asked. She nodded. "Th-thanks.." I say back down and pulled out my book, reading for the last 15 minutes.

The bell finally rang, signaling we could leave. Finally gone from this hell hole. I packed my stuff and walked out, walking to the East entrance. I like going there since no one usually goes there..

I turned into the East hall, that was barely populated. Good. I felt something pull the back of my backpack. Huh? I was pulled against a wall and surrounded by a group of 6.

"Hey fag." One said, stepping forward. I stayed silent, realizing the situation. "Fucking answer me when I talk to you." He pushed my face against the wall.

"Hi." I answered with sarcasm.

"So, I hear dick isn't something you're into?" He said, grinning.

"Yup, people found out back in December." I said.

"Have you ever tried it?" He asked. I stayed silent. I actually did...not willingly. "People like you disgust me." He shoved me head first onto the ground.

"Came out to the wrong people." A blonde girl said. I felt a kick to my stomach as I was assaulted on the ground. Please stop...

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"Shit a teacher is coming! Run!" The guy exclaimed, running to the exit with his group.

"Eury, oh gosh, are you okay?" Mrs. Lorina asked as she supported me with standing. I took a few seconds to regain my senses.

"Ah..w-what?" I asked, my head throbbing in pain and my eyesight slightly clouded.

"Poor thing, let me take you to my room and I'll get the nurse to look at you." She said, as she helped me walk to her room.

"Go ahead and lay on the couch. I know it's a prop and not that comfy but it'll do for now." She said, leading me to the couch. I sat on it and laid down, as she walked to her desk to call the nurse.

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"Mhm...you'll have some swelling..I can't say minor though.. and if you feel some sort of nausea, I'd suggest seeing a doctor. One thing you'll definitely need is to visit an eye clinic, your vision isn't that great." The nurse explained, handing me the ice pack. Come on, I like just recovered from my sister's fight...

"Thank you, Mrs. Garn." My teacher said. The nurse nodded and left, leaving some materials I might need.

Mrs. Lorina pulled up a chair next to me.

"Hey..y'know. I get it, the bullying and homophobia." She said. I looked at her. "I'm bisexual and well, I was dating a few women back in school. I got bullied and constantly said I needed to pick just one. It's hard, but you know what. They don't matter. So what if you're gay? It's not like your hurting anybody. I see people of all sorts of communities getting bullied and harassed and it's honestly so sad because it makes no sense."

"It's easy to say it doesn't matter..but not easy to do, especially when your reminded that you don't matter. Not by other people but by your own mind,as well." I said.

"Well..you most certainly shouldn't believe that. Everyone has potential. I just hate how people don't see that and they have to go on messing with people that are different. It's not like it's our fault, either. I saw an overweight person being harassed and it's just so heartbreaking. That overweight person didn't hurt anyone, they were just being themselves. Growing up in this world where differences are just really not tolerant. You didn't deserve that discrimination, no one does. People who hurt others for their own satisfaction should sort out their own issues first, figure out why your doing this and how to channel that into a more peaceful manner." Mrs. Lorina continued, "Don't ever listen to anyone who tells you that you don't matter or people who hate you for your differences. We are all unique and we all have a potential. There is a reason we are ourselves, a reason life was given to us. That just doesn't go to you,that goes to everyone. People who don't respect you don't matter. People who mind don't matter and people who don't mind matter."

"..Thank you, Mrs. Lorina.." I said, slightly moved. She looked at me with a pained smile.

"Y'know..I married a woman yesterday." She said.

"Really? Congrats!" I said.

"Yeah...I think we're going to adopt. Children deserve to have a good childhood. They didn't sign up for divorce or anything that happens.." She mumbled. Is this getting a little too personal..?

"Well that's good. Children do deserve a chance. Children give us the chance to be better people and to better ourselves." I said. "I think it's a great idea."

"Y'know, when I was still in training, I was at this organization with mostly rich people and I was going to the storage closet when I saw this little girl...she was being raped and I tried to help, but was threatened. I hope she's living at her fullest potential." She said. I froze and stared at her.

"Was it the DIME event?" I asked.

"Yeah..why? Were you there?" She asked. I don't think I should tell her.

"No..just wondering.." I mumbled.

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"Thank you for the ride home, Mrs. Lorina." I said, stepping out.

"You're welcome, if you get into another fight, come to me." She said, as she drove off. Dear lord, that nurse wasn't kidding when she said I needed glasses. Everything looks blurry..

I managed to walk into the house.

"Eury, oh we were worried!" Her mom said, "What happened?!"

"Nothing...I just fell on the way back.." I mumbled, as I cautiously walked up the stairs and into Fern's room. Fern was sitting on the bed, reading one of my books. She looked up at me, her expression one of shock and worry.

"What happened?! Who did this to you?!" She asked, getting off the bed and rushing towards me.

"No one..I just fell on my way here.." I lied.

"You "fell" my ass, who did this?!" Fern exclaimed, worried.

"Some kids in my class.." I answered.

"I'll beat those fuckers! All of them!" Fern exclaimed, raged.

"It doesn't matter anymore, it already happened." Eury said.

"Why the fuck would they do that?!" Fern yelled.

"Because I'm gay. I heard them talking about me being gay and if I'd ever tried a uh..male part.." I said.

"Ugh, those bitches are going to pay!" Fern exclaimed, as she put her head in her hands.

"..do your parents have insurance for the optometrist?" I asked.

"They fucked up your vision,too?!" Fern exclaimed. I nodded. Fern took a deep breath.

"Okay, yes they do." Fern answered, calming down.

"Alright.." I mumbled, "Oh and also, I think that..actually nevermind." Maybe it's not a good idea to drop all this news at once.

"You can tell me anything, you know that right?" Fern said.

"I-I think the theater teacher saw me getting raped." I said, slightly going into a whisper.

"She can help us! We just need to find the man now!" Fern said, happily grabbing my hands.

"That probably isn't a good idea. She was threatened to stay quiet." I said. Fern went into thought.

"Hm.. that means we'll need to find evidence.." Fern mumbled. I looked at her.

"There isn't any that I could get and the area didn't have any security cameras." I mumbled.

"..Did he use protection..?" Fern asked. I shrugged, not knowing. "What do you last remember?"

"What do you mean?" I asked, slightly confused.

"Like did you have a phone?" She asked.

"I think I had one in my pocket." I said, "He did throw it out of the room,though." Fern gripped my hands.

"Well shit, let's go find some evidence." Fern said. ?!

"W-What?" I said, feeling slight dread and fear. Fern looked a me with a hint of realization in her eyes.

"...orrr we can talk to the teacher.." Fern said. I sighed, relieved as I layed back.

"Maybe tomorrow.. I just want to forget everything that happened today." I said. Fern smiled.

"Just remember I'm going to beat them up tomorrow." Fern said.

"You're so protective..in a good way,though." I mumbled, my hand over my face.

"I'll go make an ice pack for you, stay here." Fern said, getting up. I nodded, watching her leave.

Fern came back a few minutes later, handing me the ice pack.

"I hope you feel better." Fern said, kissing my cheek. I smirked.

"I think your kiss made it better." I said, playfully.

"It always does." Fern said, smirking. I smiled as I held the ice pack to my head. God, I love her.

"I love you, so so much." She said, as if she had read my mind, and layed down next to me. "And you deserve the world for what you've been through."

"Heh thanks." I said, smiling, "You deserve more, though." She smirked, trying to one-up my comments.

"I'm so lucky I get to have the hottest and cutest girlfriend." Fern said, playfully. I blushed at her comment.

"Thanks.." I said, a blushing mess, "You're probably the only one who thinks that, but it still means a lot. Especially coming from you."

She smirked and kissed me. I stared for a moment, shocked, but eventually returned it.

"You are coming to school tomorrow, right?" I asked, after we had pulled away. She nodded.

"Of course." She said. I smiled and hugged her happily.

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The next day came by and their alarm clock went off, signaling it was time to get up. Eury was still asleep, unlike Fern who had already woken up.

"Come on, wake up..we have to go to school." Fern said, shaking me to wake me up.

"Mnh...we have any other day to go to school.." I mumbled,sleepily.

"If you don't wake up, I,personally, will dress you." She said. She's bluffing.

I felt her pick me up and toss a pair of clothes onto the bed. WAIT SHE WASN'T?!

"I-I'm up!" I exclaimed, getting out of her grip. She smirked.

"Knew that would wake you." She mumbled. I shook my head, and kissed her cheek before going off to change.

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We were at school and Fern was being extra protective of me, she was waiting at the door of my classes whenever we didn't have the same class and sat near me or next to me whenever we were in the same classes. Good thing we have last period together.

I looked down at my worksheet, squinting to read it. I felt a paper ball hit the back of my head, knocking me out of my trance. I looked and noticed Fern getting defensive.

"Shh, it's okay.." I mumbled, patting her shoulder. She sighed and nodded.

With Fern's help, I'd managed to get the work finished.

"Eury, you think tomorrow after school you can help with the decorations for the award ceremony?" The teacher asked me when I went to hand in my work.

"Sure." I said, adjusting my backpack on my shoulders. She nodded and let me leave.

Fern held onto my hand when we'd left.

"So are those the bastards who tried to fight you?" Fern asked, gripping my hand tightly. I nodded.

"Well, if they get near you, I'll beat all of them." Fern said, smirking at me.

"My knight in shining armor." I said, in a dramatic voice.

We walked down the hall,waiting for the teacher.

"Oo look whose girlfriend decided to show up." The guy from yesterday said with his group. Fern gave me a questioning look. I nodded at her, signaling that was the guy. She stood in front of me defensively.

"What the hell do you want?" She asked in a low tone.

"What? Am I not allowed to have my own rights? Since you gays want every right." He said, smirking.

"It's called equality and you have your own rights, just as long as you use them in a peaceful manner. It's called Democracy and it's run by a system of rule by laws, not individuals." I said.

They looked at me like I had said something never heard of before.

"N-nevermind." I mumbled.

"I know what you did yesterday. Fuck off." Fern said. The guy smirked smugly and quickly swiped a punch at Fern, she dodged it and grabbed his arm, twisting it behind his back.

"I said fuck off and you didn't listen, maybe you other friends are smart than you." Fern said. Three of the guys friends swept in at Fern, one knocked her onto the ground.

"Fern!" I exclaimed, trying to go to her. The blonde girl grabbed me and shoved me to the ground right as Fern had kicked upwards. Her kick ended up hitting my face.

"Fuck, Eury!" Fern exclaimed, realizing. I fell onto my side, my hand covering my face.

"Hey! My office,now!" Mrs. Lorina exclaimed.

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"Eury, let me hear for you what happened. They are saying that Fern attacked first, I'd like to hear your side." Mrs. Lorina said.

"Well, we were walking down the same exit-Fern and I- and they approached us again. They made the first attack and Fern tried to retaliate, but was kicked to the ground, then stuff escalated and yeah." I explained, holding the tissue against my nose and mouth.

"Mhm..well, I just got the footage back from the security camera and it looks like your story checks out. You and Fern are free to go, the rest of y'all are staying here till the principal gets here." She said. They glared at me and Fern until we left.

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"Eurryy I'm so sorry!!" Fern exclaimed, hugging me tightly.

"Ah, it's fine! I said that already, it's fine!" I said. She hugged me tighter.

"Let me make it up to you." She said, gripping my hands.

"Uh..why don't we just get home..?" I asked.

"But that's no fun..don't you want to have fun?" Fern asked.

"Like what..?" I asked, slightly nervous about her answer.

"Let's go ice skating!" Fern said.

"Oh, sure." I said. Thank god, I thought she meant something like....nevermind.

"You were thinking wrong weren't you?" Fern said, grinning cheekily.

"No." I lied,casually.

"You know that you're a horrible liar, right?" Fern asked, laughing. I blushed, flustered and didn't say anything. Fern shook her head smiling and said, "I love you." Then kissed me softly.

End of Chapter 14, Eury Porter's Pov