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The Closet

Sikowitz is nearing the end of class for today.

“To finish off the rest of class today, we will do an exercise about story plot diagrams. Every television show and movie uses story plot diagrams. I’m sure you all know how it goes. We start with the exposition, or the introduction. Then, we go to the rising action where the main problem starts to build up. Third is the climax, or turning point which is where tensions are at the most high and the conflict is about to reach its tipping point. Fourth is the falling action, where the conflict usually dies down or gets solved. And then fifth is the resolution or conclusion and that may be a good ending or a bad ending. Who wants to act this out?”

André and Beck raise their hands.

“Do you want us to reach our tipping points today, Jade?”

“Look at me rubbing off on you.”

“in more ways than one.”

“Okay. Now set the scene.”

“We’re driving on a road trip?” Beck asks.

“Sure.” André says.

“Okay. Exposition!”

“Alright! I’m pumped for this road trip, Beck!”

“I can’t wait for all of the stuff we’re about to get into.”

“Rising Action!”

“We’re almost there, André!

“Beck, I think you’re low on gas.”

“I have a gallon in my car. We’ll be fine.”

“Climax!”

“Is that a bear on the road?”

“Looks like we’re dead, André!”

“Falling action!”

“It’s a good thing you brought a jar of honey.”

“Everyone love’s honey, Beck.”

“Conclusion!”

“We reached out destination and filled your tank, Beck.”

“And nobody died!”

Everyone claps.

“Who else would like to go?”

Cat grabs Robbie’s hand and they go to the front.

“I guess Cat and I are up.”

“Scene?”

Cat and Robbie whisper. “A birthday party for me!” Cat says.

“Exposition!”

“Happy birthday! I’m sorry I’m late.”

“That’s okay. I’m glad you’re here!” She then kisses him.

“How adorable. Rising Action!”

“Robbie, where’s my gift?”

“I, uh, I can’t give it to you yet.”

“Climax!”

Everyone laughs.

“Grow up, you lot.”

“You didn’t get me anything!”

“That’s not true. It’s just … I … I hid it.”

“Well, where’s my present?”

“I promise it’s something special.”

“Falling Action!”

“Here. I was trying to surprise you. I hope you can forgive me. It’s a great gift.”

“But it’s so small.”

Everyone laughs again.

“Conclusion.”

“It’s an engagement ring. Will you marry me?”

“Yes!”

Then the two kiss and everyone claps.

“Tori and Jade, you two are up.”

“But we didn’t even raise our hands.”

“That is true, Jade. However, I want to see how you two interact since you two are basically enemies. Also, nobody else but you six say anything.”

Jade and I are definitely something else.

“Pick a scene. For this one, you two must be in some sort of romantic relationship.”

“Why‽” The two, plus André, Beck, Cat, and Robbie say.

“Siblings can act any which way. Friends can also have certain dynamics. But two people who are in a romantic relationship act differently than the prior two. It takes a lot more dedication. There’s commitment to acting as brothers, commitment to friendships, and commitment to romance. Seeing as you two had troubles in the prior times being a romantic couple and friends in general, I want to see how well you two will be in a sudden exercise.”

The two girls whisper to each other.

“Tori and I are at a mall.”

“Okay! Exposition!”

“Thanks for taking me out on this date, Jade.”

“I’ll do anything for you, Tori.”

“Let’s walk around and do some shopping.”

“Rising Action!”

“Alright. We did our shopping. What’s next?”

“Let’s go see this movie!”

“I don’t know, Jade. It’s a scary movie.”

“I’ll be there to protect you.” Jade and Tori hug.

“Climax!”

“That movie was too scary! You tricked me!”

I’m sorry, Honey. I didn’t mean to make you feel bad. I care about you too much for me to do that.”

“No. Now I’m mad! I don’t want to talk to you! Talk to my butt as I turn around angrily!”

Everyone laughs.

“Falling Action!”

“What can I do to make it up, Tori? I’ll do anything.”

“I want to watch this super adorable romantic movie.”

“You know I don’t like romantic movies; but if it makes you feel better, I’ll watch.”

“Conclusion.”

“I hope you felt better. I didn’t mean to make you scared, Baby.”

“It’s okay. The fact that you made me feel comfortable after getting scared shows how much you care!”

“And I loved cuddling with you and holding hands when we watched what you wanted.”

“You’re such a great girlfriend, Jade!”

“You’re such a great girlfriend, Tori. Also, you’re so good looking.”

“I think you’re good looking too. I love you, Jade.”

“I love you, Tori.”

“End scene.”

They kiss. Everyone goes silent.

“End scene.”

They keep kissing.

He clears his throat loudly and the girls stop.

“Go back to your seats.”

They sit down.

“Does anyone else want to go?”

Nobody says anything.

“Anyone?”

The class remains silent.

“Come on! This is an opportunity for you quiet background people to say something!”

The bell rings but nobody leaves because they’re stuck staring at Tori and Jade.

“Everyone leave! Tori and Jade stay.”

The girls leave. The boys stay for a while.

“I said leave.”

“We’re all waiting for something to leave.” Rex says.

The boys leave with their bags covering their fronts.

“What was that?”

“Jade and I were just … Um … Well …”

“We were just acting in the moment!”

“It was just a really good scene.”

“Okay.”

The two girls exhale.

“Well, at the very least, you two are getting along better. I almost forgot. Jade, you need to make up time for leaving class early several times because you missed a lot of work. Also, Tori, you don’t seem risky enough for certain scenes and roles from what I’m hearing from other teachers. I may reach out to those teachers and try to find some sort of extra credit. But otherwise, you two are doing well in my class. Jade, I’m proud of how you are being less mean to people. Tori, I’m proud of how you’re able to interact better with Jade. Maybe that play was helpful.”

Jade then steps on Tori’s foot.

“OW!”

“Oops!”

“Jade, what was that for‽”

“I don’t know. Maybe we really aren’t getting along well. Maybe we need another date.” Jade taps Tori’s arm. “ANOTHER DATE!”

Tori then hits Jade on the arm..

“Damn, Tori!” Jade sarcastically yells.

“Watch where your foot’s going next time, Jade. Maybe Jade’s right. Maybe we do need another date.”

“We’ll do this to help our grades. Please?”

Sikowitz sighs. “Alright. You have to tell me if anything goes wrong and describe in detail how you two interact well.”

“Will do.” They say.

“Jade, keep your foot to yourself you bitch!”

“Tori, keep your hands to yourself you bitch!”

“Well this wouldn’t have happened if you didn’t hit first you dummy!”

“Whatever. Just find me in the Blackbox Theater after school when everyone else leaves so we can be alone and walk to my car. Just to make sure we’re not seen. No other reason at all. I just don’t want people seeing us together going on a date!”

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“Fine!”

They leave the room.

“They act like such an unhappy married couple. I doubt they’ll ever even show a modicum of care for each other.”

Meanwhile, in the janitor’s closet, Tori and Jade make out.

“You’re so smart, Jade!”

“You’re smart for catching on, Tori!”

“You’re so hot that I’d have sex with you right here and now, Jade!”

“I would too, but we’re saving that for tonight. I have a plan.”

“Ooh! Another plan by Jade West!”

They continue kissing.

“We should leave the closet.”

“I’ll take you home after school and then pick you up later.”

“We have to go to class, Jade.”

“Just one more kiss.”

“Alright. Make it count.”

They leave the closet. Others stare.

“I was … teaching Tori a lesson! She pissed me off!”

“Yeah! And then I taught Jade a lesson on not being such a bitch!”

“And then we fought!”

“With … our minds!”

“I’m going to walk to my locker, Tori. I don’t feel certain things towards you!” I love my Tor Browser! She’s so cute and corruptible!

“I also will walk to my locker and I do not feel certain feelings towards you!” My precious gem! Mi joya favorita! Mi piedra preciosa!

A boy comes along.

“Hi, Tori.”

“Oh. Hey… you.”

“Orville.”

“Orville!”

“I’m a shrugger in one of your classes. Choir. We did that performance.”

“Oh, right! One moment.” She sends a text to Jade. “Go on.”

“So, uh, I was wondering if… uh … maybe you and I can—”

Then Jade comes along and kisses Tori.

“Yeah, she’s taken and you never had a chance anyway.”

He cries and runs away.

“I don’t like it when you’re mean.”

“I know.”

“But that was hot!” They kiss again. People start to look at them and whisper.

“That was … method acting. It’s for a play that I’m planning. Yeah. I act like an evil girl who gets off on stealing opportunities for boys to get girls by kissing said girls and … turning them into lesbians?”

“Yeah. He’s crying in order to get into character.”

“And … and … I’m still mad at Tori, so I’m … bullying her with kisses to gross her out … because it’s terrifying for a girl to kiss her … enemy.”

“Right.”

“And … and … I’m infecting her with … gay?”

Everyone else shrugs and mumbles.

Orville wipes his tears. “So is that date possible?”

“Um … I’ll consider it when I’m not busy.”

“Okay.” He sniffles and walks away.

Beck comes in. “Tori, don’t you think that was too much?”

“I thought you weren’t jealous of Tori and me!”

“It’s not that. You two aren’t out as a couple yet.”

“Jade knows I will always tell people I’m dating her. Just not yet. Jade doesn’t have to worry because I would’ve told him that I have a really hot girlfriend and he’s not my type.”

“Emphasis on hot.”

“And we’ll figure it out. Right, Jade?”

“Right.”

It’s now lunch.

“So, do you want to talk about that kiss that happened in class?” Robbie asks while feeding Cat food.

“There’s nothing to talk about. It happened. We’re a couple anyway.” Jade said

“There’s nothing to be afraid of.” Tori says.

“But you two were scared.” Cat says while feeding Robbie food.

“So scared that you made a fake argument in the hallway.” Beck says

“Are you sure there’s nothing wrong?” André asks.

“Yes.” The two girls say. Then they feed each other their food.

“Then why did you act so worried?” Robbie asks while feeding Cat.

“Jade saw it as an opportunity to get extra credit and we don’t know if we’re ready for it to be more open about our relationship. She faked the argument.”

Trina sits with them. “I heard about the new play! Jade, as your girlfriend’s sister, I want in.”

“Not so loud. It was fake. Tori and I aren’t ready to come out to the school.”

“Wow. Thanks for getting my hopes up.” Trina says.

“Jade, if you actually made that play, which other girls would you kiss?” Cat asks. She then laughs. “Would it be me or Trina?”

“You two should be more open to the public about your relationship. Everyone’s talking about your kiss.” Trina says.

“We’re not ready.” Tori says.

“Tori, it’s a performing arts school. Some people here aren’t straight. I have no problem with a gay sister.”

“We are bi.”

“Tori.”

“Yes, Jade?” Tori takes a drink and opens it.

“You wanna have sex in my car?” Jade asks

Tori spits out her drink. “Where’s this coming from?” Tori asks.

“And why didn’t you wait for Tori to finish drinking?” Cat asks.

“I knew I should’ve asked you about your intentions with my sister!”

“I set us up to have another date for extra credit and here’s what our ‘extra credit’ is going to look like.” She then shows them her phone. “And I have sex with here to make her feel appreciated. Plus, it’s fun and relieving and gives us a connection.”

“Wow. That’s very naughty.” Cat says.

“And you’re sure you two won’t get cramped?” Trina asks.

“I have a plan.” Jade says.

“Are you okay with this, Tori?” Trina asks.

“Why, Jade‽”

“Tori, I’m sorry! I just wanted to be adventurous! Plus, I love you so much!” Jade kisses Tori.

“I don’t see a problem.” She starts to smile and laugh.

“Great!”

“Tori, you’re such a damn bottom.” Trina says.

“My bottom. I corrupt her. She’s my little Tor browser.” She gives Tori a kiss.

“Should we keep kissing out in the open?”

“Nobody saw. We’re fine. And if anyone says anything we’ll just lie about it.”

“Also, the last time she had a plan we ended up kissing, then we had sex, and now we’re a couple.” She leans in and kisses Jade.

“I’m picking you up from your house, Tori.”

“Wait. How are you getting porn on the school’s Wi-Fi?” Robbie asks.

“It’s a video I got from someone else.”

After the final bell, Cat and Robbie talk in the hallway.”

“Date night after homework, Robbie?”

“Sure, Cat. What do you have in mind?”

“A tandem bike ride!”

“Okay! Let’s do it!”

They head out to leave, but they overhear voices and stay.

“Sinjin, Burf, I don’t trust Tori and Jade. I need you two to spy on them for me.”

“Hear that, Burf? Another opportunity!”

“Sinjin, stop being so creepy. Burf, stop eating that bell pepper.”

“Robbie, they might see them do the deed.”

“Okay. While we’re on our date, we’ll follow Tori and Jade when we see them and try to prevent it.”

“Kay kay.”

“Ready to study?”

“Studying is hard.”

“That’s why I’m here.”

“I love you!”

“I love you!”

“I love you more!”

“I love you more!”

They kiss and go to Cat’s home. After studying at Cat’s home, Cat and Robbie go on their bike ride around the area in their pajelehoochos.

“Are you having fun, Cat?”

“Yeah! I want Ice cream!”

“Sure. As many scoops as you like. But we’re still on a mission.”

“Yay! We’re like spies! Agent Cat and her cute partner, Agent Robbie!” She then laughs.

“You’re the cute one, Cat.”

“Aw! I’m special!”

“We’re lucky you bought a lot of these pajelehoochos.”

Back at the Vega house, Tori waits for a text.

“Okay, she should text back any moment now.”

“I’ve never heard you sound so desperate before, Tori.”

“At least I have a girlfriend, Trina!”

“I support you and Jade, but I’m not into girls. That comeback doesn’t make me feel bad. You need to work on that.”

“Come on, Jade.”

“I’m sorry to say it, but desperation isn’t a good look on you, Tori.”

“Okay! She’s here! I’m going!”

“What’s with the blankets?”

“All I know is that we’re using blankets to cover the seats since she shares a car with her mom. And we’re both wearing nothing but bathrobes. I’m leaving.”

Tori enters the car and kisses Jade.

“We’re getting tacos before we do this so we have something to eat after.”

“You really did think this through, Jade. Where are we going? Also, don’t you drive a smaller car?”

“We’re going somewhere secluded again. I’m thinking an empty parking lot. Also, I borrowed the family car at my mom’s place.” They kiss again. “First, tacos.”

They kiss again and Jade drives off.

Back to Cat and Robbie

“How are you feeling back there, Cat?”

“This is nice! We should do this more often!”

“You want something to eat?”

“Tacos! It’s the first meat thing we ate together.”

“We should try more meats. We could call them meat dates and we try things like burgers and such.”

Cat giggles. “Such.”

“But we can’t forget our mission.”

“Can I say something?”

“Sure.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too, Cat.”

Back to Tori and Jade.

“Alright. We have our food. But first, kiss me.”

“I’m always in the mood for your kisses, Jade.”

They kiss.

“I don’t want them to go cold, so I’m putting them in this insulated bag.”

“I’ll put the drinks in the cup holders.”

“Now, we find somewhere secluded. And don’t worry. I’m not going to scare you this time.”

“I’m glad that nobody in the drive-thru windows questioned why we were in bathrobes. Let’s find an empty parking lot.” She kisses Jade on the cheek.

Now with Sinjin and Burf.

“They’re getting tacos. Write that down, Burf.”

Burf writes on a notepad. “Why’s Sikowitz making us do this again?”

“To make sure they go on their date, Burf.”

“But why do you have a camera, Sinjin?”

“To have proof.”

“I have binoculars.”

“But I have a camera and I can record and take photos.”

“Oh. Where do you think they’re gonna go?”

“I hope they go to Karaoke Dokie so I can see them sing.”

“Is it weird that we have to drive around and watch them?”

“Burf, I’m living my dream right now.”

Back to Tori and Jade.

“Okay. It’ll be weird doing it in the parking lot here, so we need to go somewhere else.”

“What if we get caught?”

“You know for someone who’s really strong, I find it funny that you’re scared.”

“But we can get caught.”

“You’re adorable when you’re timid. It makes me want to do this even more.” Jade strokes Tori’s face.

“You know, this is like the closet at school. We’re too secretive about this. Maybe we do need to come out.”

“Our friends know. That’s enough.”

“Are you scared?”

“No. It’s just fun messing with people.”

“Well, what if they know we’re a couple and it works to our advantage? Girls will stop being afraid of you!”

“I’ll think about it.”

“You could make some guys jealous!”

“That’s a good way to look at it.”

“And you being nicer will make me want to kiss you more.” Tori tickles Jade and kisses her.

“Okay! Okay! Let me find an abandoned parking lot nearby.” The two kiss and Jade drives off.

Robbie and Cat are still on their ride.

“All of this peddling is making me hungry.” Robbie says.

“We’re almost at the Taco Guapo! Hurry!”

“I feel bad.”

“Do you wanna … taco bout it!” Cat starts to laugh.

Robbie giggles. “Well, I just think Jade and Tori should just accept being out.”

“They sure have been in the closet for a while.”

“I know. I get that it’s hard to admit you‘re not straight, but we do have some people in the school who aren’t straight.”

“No. I meant the actual closet. This isn’t the first time they were in there. They also did things in the closets in their homes. Jade told me some naughty things.”

“Well, we’re here. Let’s get food.”

Tori and Jade finally park at the empty parking lot.

“It’s a good thing we’re out pretty late.”

“Tori, help me lay the seats flat.”

“Okay.”

They get the seats flat.

“And now, we cover them with the blankets.”

“Gotcha.”

They set the blankets

“I want you to do it first this time.”

“Do what first.”

“Take it off.”

“Oh.” Tori then takes off her bathrobe and reveals her body to Jade.

“Tori, promise me you’ll never feel insecure about your body again. It’s so fucking beautiful. I’ll never mock you again.”

“I promise, Jade.” Tori smiles and kisses Jade. Jade then takes off her bathrobe.

“I love you, Tori.”

“I love you, Jade.”

Then they start to kiss. Tori gets on top.

Back to Burf and Sinjin

“I got a visual on the car, Sinjin.”

“What’s going on?”

“Hang on.” Burf moves the binoculars to get a better look. He goes silent.

“Earth to Burf?”

“You gotta check this out!”

Burf hands Sinjin the binoculars and Sinjin looks through them to see a naked Tori on top of a naked Jade. Now they’re tumbling and Jade is on top.

“Burf, activate the camera drone!”

“Do we send that to Sikowitz?”

“No! I have a better idea!”

“What?”

“Let’s just tell him they went on a date, but keep the video for ourselves!”

“But we can’t see anything.”

Suddenly, Tori’s hand is seen on the window followed by Jade’s on top of it. They make a streak on the window.

“Now Jade’s on top of her, Sinjin. I’ll set up the drone.”

“I should be in there with them, Burf.”

Cat and Robbie leave Taco Guapo.

“Hey, is that Sinjin and Burf?”

“Good eye, Cat. They’re not too far. We have to pedal faster!”

They finally approach Sinjin and Burf.

“Sinjin! Burf!”

“Robbie! Get a look at this!”

He gives Robbie the camera to the drone. He and Cat gasp seeing Tori and Jade.

“They’re being naughty!” Cat says.

“You can’t record that and send it to Sikowitz!” Robbie says.

“You’re right.” Burf says.

“Thank you.” Cat and Robbie say.

“We’re keeping it for ourselves!” Sinjin says.

“Why‽” Robbie and Cat ask.

“Because it’s hot! Sinjin and Burf say.

“But that’s not right!” Cat yells.

Robbie grabs at the controller and a struggle happens between the four of them. The drone then flies too far, crashes into a tree, and starts to catch on fire.

“Did you hear that, Jade?”

“Yeah. I hear voices, let’s wait until they die down. Hide under the blankets.”

“Get the drone, Burf!”

“Cat, we gotta stop them!”

“Okay, Jade. I think that was Cat, Robbie, Sinjin, and Burf.”

“Ew!”

“Let’s just wipe off the fog from the windows.

Jade wipes her side. “I don’t see anyone here. How’s your side?”

Tori wipes her side. “The coast is clear.”

“Good!” Jade comes from behind and grabs Tori and they continue where they left off. The car starts to shake.

An hour passes and Cat, Robbie, Sinjin, and Burf are now by the car explaining the situation to Tori and Jade who are now in bathrobes and eating their food.

“Sikowitz didn’t believe you two were taking it seriously, so Burf and I were sent to watch you two without you two knowing.”

“But then we saw … everything.”

“And Sinjin wanted to keep it. Cat and I tried stopping their drone.”

“Yeah!”

“Why can’t Jade and I have sex without getting interrupted?”

“I actually think it was hot being watched. Not too hot because it’s Sinjin and Burf, but the idea of voyeurism is kinda cool.”

“Jade!”

“Imagining boys who fawn over you feeling helpless as I fuck the girl they want the most gives me a euphoric feeling!”

“What about the video?” Tori asks.

“Burf and I will say that the camera died.”

‘We’ll also say that we saw you two together on a date.”

“But honestly, I think you might need to let it be known that you two are a couple.”

“Jade, Sinjin’s right.”

“Yeah. We should.”

Cat laughs.

“What’s funny?”

“You said Sinjin’s right.”

“I’ll remind myself to gag when I get home.”

“Forgive us?” Burf asks.

“I don’t know. Hot as it was, you kind of ruined my moment with Tori.”

“Hang on.” Tori pops a mint in her mouth. Then she grabs Jade’s face and kisses her.

“Everyone leave. Now!” Jade says as she winds up her window. Then the car starts shaking again.

It’s the next day of school. The girls and Sikowitz are in Lane’s office along with Mabel.

“We’re actually dating.” Tori says.

“But we were slowly working our way to tell people.” Jade says.

“Is this because of the play?” Mabel asks.

“No. I love Jade.”

“And I love Tori.”

“And I have proof. Jade, do you want to give Tori what you wrote to me the day you and Sikowitz were here.”

“Mr. Lane Alexander is right.”

He hands Jade the note and she reads it out loud.

“I’m afraid of being in the play with Tori because I think I might have a crush on her. I’m tired of always being with her because I hate her but I also want her in more ways than one.” The two girls hold hands and Tori smiles. “I already ended up telling Tori.”

“You liked me first?”

“Yeah. In the beginning, I was obsessed with you. I hated you. But you’re different. You didn’t back down like other girls and you even helped me a lot. Somehow, it turned into a crush.” She kisses Tori. “And I never wanted to say it out loud, so I wrote it down.”

“So this isn’t my fault. You two being a couple isn’t because of the play?”

“Technically, you and Sikowitz helped. But we’re better because of it.” Tori says.

“Alright! I made two couples happen!”

“I’m glad Tori and I were in your play.”

“Thank you, Jade.”

“Okay. I’m good here. Don’t be late to class, girls.”

“What about the extra credit?” Jade asks.

“Wait. All of this for extra credit? Fine. You two can have it. But get to my class soon before the bell rings.”

They go to the hallway. Jade drags Tori to the janitorial closet.

“Jade. I think we’re already out of the closet by now.”

“No. I need to do something.”

“Ooh! In here? It’s a bit cramped though. What if people hear us?”

“It’s not what you think. I just wanted to be alone to tell you this. I know I always crushed on you, but I knew I was in love with you when you cried. I didn’t want you to cry anymore because of me.”

“Because of you?”

“It was the first time we were fully nude.”

“Oh.” She says softly. “Because of my sma—

“Hey.” Jade takes Tori’s hand. “I don’t want you to feel bad for anything ever said to you anymore. That was the promise I made to myself in my room when you cried. I’m a new girl. I promise I won’t hurt you like that again.” She extends her pinky.

“Okay.” Tori wipes away a tear and extends her pinky. They link pinkies and then kiss.

“Your body is amazing. Now we have to get out of here before we get in trouble.” Jade takes her hand and walks out of the janitorial closet. People stare at them.

“What? Can’t two girls come out of the closet together?”

A boy raises his hand.

“Yes. Boy who I recognize crying because Jade kissed me.”

“It’s Orville. Are you two really a couple?”

“Yes.” They say.

“Oh. Congratulations, Jade.” He and a group of boys start crying.

A girl raises her hand.

“Yes. I recognize you because I bullied you before.”

“Does this mean you’ll be nicer?”

Tori looks at Jade.

“Yes. I will. I’ll do anything for her.” They kiss. The crowd is now a mix of applause and crying.

“Alright. I’m not getting paid enough to make boys cry and get positive attention. Get to class!”

Everyone goes silent. Tori looks at Jade.

“I’ll rephrase that.” Jade clears her throat. “We don’t have time to continue showing our affection for each other in the hallway. Everyone, we should go to our respective classes to avoid being late.”

“That’s better, Jade.” Tori kisses her.

“We will keep kissing after each class so long as you all increase our follower count on TheSlap.” Jade says.

Tori kisses Jade. They hold hands and go to Sikowitz’s class.

“I knew it would work out in the end.” Tori says.

“Well, if you started off with the idea of getting attention earlier, I would’ve jumped on the idea.”

They kiss again. Boys continue to cry and girls continue to cheer.