I walked through a target, trying to find the skirt I wanted to wear. I walked through the food isles, not knowing where the clothing isles where. I looked around me. There here many herbs laid out on the shelves in the isle. I realized they where quite low on a couple herbs, probably because everyone bought them out over Christmas break.

I realized there was only one box of thyme left. Haha, there running out of thyme. I thought to myself as I continued down the isle. I finally found the skirts area, and picked through the options. Which there was very little of. I guessed that this target, only being a couple blocks away from Johns school, made it the go-to place for skirts for the protest.

I found one with the Bi colors on it, just to show a little pride while I'm at it. I grabbed the skirt and checked it out at the counter.

"Your almost the fiftieth young boy buying a skirt these past few days," The item check person said.

"Yeah, a protest," I explained.

"I see," They said, giving me a smile. "Have a good time."

"Of course," I  smiled.

"Wait a second, I recognize you," They person stared at me. "Oh! You're the waiter at Crave that got fired."

"How do you know that?" I asked in shock.

"Everyone knows it. The Crave got a great review because of you, the critic mentioned your name three times and made sure to say how terrible the manager was," They replied.

"Wow," I said.

"I hope you found a new job. If you haven't, I heard Crave wants you back desperately. They fired the manager after they realized you where the person that got them such a great review, they say they've been looking everywhere for you. You are quite well known now, some might even call you famous," The person said.

"Yeah, too late, I have a much better job now," I smiled. "That's quite interesting though."

"Nice meeting you," They said as I walked away with my skirt.

Wow. That was really interesting. Too bad I had a much better job now, that was fun along with good pay. Sucks for them. I walked outside the store and called an Uber to pick me up. I was dropped off in front of a huge school later that day. The sun was about to set by the time I hoped out of the car.

I walked down the sidewalk towards the massive doors of the expensive looking school.

"Alexander!" I heard someone shout.

I squinted through the darkness to see John sprinting at me. I smiled. This person made me so happy, even though we barely know each other. He ran up to my and then hugged me. He let go to end the short hug, and looked into my eyes excitedly.

"Its good to see you again," I smiled at him.

"Yeah," He smiled back at me.

I don;t know why it feels so great to be back. Its like we've known each other our whole lives or something. We must have just somehow clicked together.

"You can sleep in dorm tonight," John said.

"Perfect," I smiled.

He led me up to the large doors of the school. I followed him inside. Dang this place looked expensive. The hallways where almost empty. The only person I saw was some really tall kid, compared to me anyway, with a large poofy Afro wearing a school uniform. Although, they had this ugly magenta jacket over the uniform. Nobody looks good in magenta.

As we approached him John kept his head low, and walked quicker. As we where just about to walk right past him, he said something.

"Hey, John, why don't you introduce me to your friend?" He asked.

John froze in place. He slowly turned around to face the guy.

"Alexander, this is Thomas, Thomas this, is Alexander," John introduced us, his breath a bit shaky.

"Nice to meet you," I said, holding out a hand.

"Nice to meet you to," Thomas said, taking my hand and shaking it. "See you later."

"See you to," I said, smiling.

I have to admit. He was kind of hot. I mean, everyone here is very adorable but he, John and that one Maria girl back at the filming sight are just... Beautiful. No, that's bad. No having feelings for more then one person. But then again, that's not bad, its just being polyamory. Am I polyamory? I didn't really know. I mean, I can think more then one person is cute, right?

Its not like I feel sexual attraction to them all or anything. Especially not John. Haha... hah.... Yeah I don't have any feelings for him outside of friendship. Although, me thinking that sounded strange. Like it was not true. 

"You shouldn't see him later," John said once we where out of ear shot, interrupting my thoughts.

"What? why? He seemed nice," I said.

"Hes one of the schools bullies," John explained.

"He was certainly nice to me. And honestly, you cant tell me who I decide to hang out with," I said defensively.

"Fine, do whatever, but be warned," John said as we walked through the dark halls.

We reached his dorm, and he led me inside. I was immediately greeted by Lafayette and Hercules.

"Hey!" Lafayette said. "Welcome."

I nodded politely to him.

"You can sleep on my bed. I'll take the couch, It pretty crappy so I want you to sleep well," John said as we entered.

"Hah, no. I take the couch," I said sternly.

"No, I'm taking the couch," John said.

"Not if I get it first," I said, sprinting towards the couch.

"No fair!" John said as I jumped on the couch. "The guest should get the good sleep."

"As the guest, I politely request the couch as my resting place," I said.

"Resting place? Like a grave?" Hercules asked.

"You anger me," John said.

"I know," I smirked.

"Well, we should probably get to sleep, waking up early tomorrow and all," Hercules suggested.

I looked around from where I sat on the couch. There was another person here, laying down on the top of one of the bunk beds. I wondered who they where. A thought of Thomas popped back into my head. He was really cute. John said he was a bully. But he certainly acted nice, maybe John just had a different experience.

I curled into a tight ball on the couch while the others went to their beds. 

"Night," I heard John say.

"Good night," I responded.

*~*

Next morning, I woke up before everyone else. I had never really exactly been to college. I had applied for scholarships, but they reject me and made everything harder. I was used to my life getting worse and worse by now. 

I didn't see a bathroom to go change in, so I quickly changed into my skirt while the others where sleeping. I then sat on the couch and began to play some Cat Condo 23. A moment later, John woke up and joined me on the couch in his rainbow skirt.

"Morning," He said, yawning.

"Top of the morning," I said in a Irish accent.

"Its to early in the morning to laugh," John said, laughing.

"Whens the protest?" I asked.

"In an hour," John said, looking at his phone. "Hey, you look pretty cute in a skirt."

My face turned bright pink. W-wa- I-a-m-wha-wu-u-I- jkhgfchjk?  Did he just call me cute? Is this some weird dream? I almost actually pinched myself.

"I- um meant it looks good on you," John stuttered, also looking like a tomato. "You look like a girl. I mean not like offensively girls are great I mean like-"

"I get it," I said, trying to end the awkwardness.

"Okay," John said, sighing in relief.

We awkwardly sat on the couch together for a while.

"How do I look?" Suddenly Lafayette sad.

I looked up at him. He was wearing a very short blue skirt, and a black crop top. Honestly, he looked amazing. Nobody could ever pull of that outfit besides him.

"Great," I smiled.

"Alright, well, lets head over to the protest," Hercules said, walking over in a knee-length white skirt.

We reached the protest area quickly. All the boys wore skirts, all the girls wore pants. I caught sight of the Schuyler sisters running towards us, all wearing pants of course.

"Hey, Alexander's here!" Angelica said, she seemed very happy.

"Yeah, hes making a speech," John said, smiling over at me.

"Cool. Nice skirt," Eliza said.

"Thanks," I smiled, trying not to blush around her. 

"Well, lets get this thing going. Alexander, follow me towards the stage," Peggy said, grabbing my hand and pulling me away.

I blushed at our contact. Now a days I blush at everything related to touching a human being. Or looking at a human being. Bisexual issues! Peggy led me over towards a small wooden crate on the ground. What a stage. And she pushed me up on top of the crate.

"Now say your speech," Peggy said.

I looked out at the large crowd of what must be at least three quarters of the school.

"Ahem,"  said loudly and the people turned towards me.

Holy crapity crap. I thought, feeling a bit of stage fright.

"We gather here today, to express that we can be who we want to be. We can wear what we want to wear. We can act how we want to act. We can be whatever gender we want, regardless of what people say. We can love who we want to love. Everyone, students who attend this school and believe the dress code is un-just, civilians who join us today to protest for what is right. Us, together, as the people, want equal rights," I said as people cheered. Then I added;

"One more thing...."

*~*

"Why do you always say what you believe?" Lafayette laughed.

"You spoke for SIX HOURS!" John was still not over that fact.

"Bright young man," Hercules said, patting my back.

I smiled at them. We where at the small after party. Most of the people came just to get drunk and talk, I was just here to spend as much time as I could with my new friends before I had to leave. I really didn't want to leave John. I wish he could come with me.

"Alexander," I heard someone say.

I turned to see Thomas.

"Hey," I smiled.

"Alexander, lets get out of here," Lafayette said, tugging on my sleeve.

"I promised to talk to you later," Thomas said.

He wasn't wearing a skirt. But that didn't matter, maybe he didn't own any or something. That was fine, he was here, so he probably supported the cause. I watched John and the others tense. 

"So, I wanted to get to know you. Although, I know you'll be leaving for wherever you live soon. So exchange numbers?" Thomas asked.

"Sure," I said. "I'm 123-456-7899."

"I'm 123-456-7898," Thomas said.

I entered his number into my phone, and began a text group. I couldn't stop myself from blushing slightly at getting his number.

"I'll contact you later. You can hang out with your friends for now," Thomas said.

"Okay," I  said.

Thomas turned and walked away, staring at his phone as he made his way over towards a small group of mean-looking people.

"D-Did he just-" Hercules gasped.

"He didn't beat us up! And YOU GOT HIS NUMBER! Are you going to infinitely prank him and make his life terrible?" Lafayette asked.

"No! I'm just going to text him like I would text any of you," I said.

"But hes- like- The most evil person ever," Hercules said.

"Maybe in your opinion. He seems nice to me," I said.

"Hes tricking you! Hes manipulating you! Hes going to get you to be his friend then tell everyone your secrets. Especially with this acting career ahead of you, he could expose you once your famous," Lafayette said.

"Guys. Please. Don't judge Alexander. He can do what he likes. He knows Thomas is a absolute evil devil, and hes deciding to become close with him," John said.

"Sure," Hercules grunted.

"Lets just enjoy the rest of tonight," John suggested.

"Yeah," Lafayette said.

"Thanks," I whispered to John.

"Anything for you," John whispered back to me.

I blushed. He was so kind and adorable. And he said he'd do anything for me! I know I would do anything for him, always. No matter what happens. I swore I'd always be by his side.