Genietics Challenge Episode 19

***Warning: This chapter is so full of cliches you might actually explode. ***

I was getting out of bed, preparing for my first day of senior year, when it hit me. 

I thought I knew who I was. I was Harvey Lemon-Lime, right?? But the very fact that I was questioning that, made me think it wasn't true. I wasn't that weird kid in the brown lipstick who stayed home all day taking care of his baby brothers. No. I was more than that. 

But how much more, well...that I didn't know yet. 

Senior year and my best friend -- my only friend -- was Kate Hollinder. She was funny, smart, beautiful, but I felt only friendship towards her, and it confused me. I couldn't think of a reason why I shouldn't have a massive crush on her...unless....no..

Was I that different from everybody else? It was time to find out once and for all. I called Kate up for a friendly sleepover one night to settle the issue.

We were sitting on the couch watching TV, when I brought the subject up. 

"Kate, you are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen -- why don't. I like. you?"

She looked at me for a minute. Really looked at me, and finally answered, "Maybe you're not barking up the 'beautiful' tree."

"You mean..."

"Yea, but before I say anything, what do you think I mean?"

"I think it means that maybe I am barking up the wrong tree. Maybe I need to see a deeper meaning. Maybe I'm-"

"Gay," Kate blurted out. She smacked two hands over her mouth, looking at me with wide eyes, "oops."

To Be Continued... 

(oh, and enjoy your christmas, everyone! :) )