it was the year 1996, and kate messner was a lesbian. she didn't dare tell anyone, fearing judgment from her bullies at school and her father, the principal.

but when she saw you, her heart fluttered. you were new at school, and you were beautiful. it was like you were walking in slow motion, your hair blowing in the breeze.

she just stared when you came up to her. She finally snapped out of her daze.

“i-i’m sorry, what?” she manages to get out.