{Riley's POV}
I started writing on my paper about bisexuality. I like Maya, and in the past liked Lucas. After everyone was done my father stopped us all in our thoughts.

"Ok, would anyone like to admit their new found sexuality?" He asked. The whole class raised their hands, most of them being straight, a few bisexuals.

"Riley, Maya what about you two?" He asked.

"Bisexual" I replied. Maya looked at the floor, then back up.

"Gay, gay and proud" Maya stated triumphantly. The class stared at her with blank faces, while I was smiling my big Riley smile.
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Finally, school was over for the day. I caught up with Maya because she was practically running from me.

"Maya! Maya please I just want to talk to you...." I said looking at her. Maya looked back at me about to cry. She usually never cried. Something had to be wrong.

"M-maya... What happened?" I squeaked. She shook her head, tears threatening to pour.

"Not here" She responded weakly.
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We finally arrived at my house and Maya completely lost it.

"T-th- they called me a gay slut" She sobbed.

"It hurt Riley it really did" She continued, clinging to my shirt as I wrapped my arms around her. They called her those things because she said she was gay... And it was somewhat my fault.

"Maya, listen. None of those things they say are true. They are obviously too immature to realize that sexuality dosn't effect the true you. Plus, I don't understand how anyone could insult a beautiful person such as yourself" I said softly.

"You're just saying that because you feel bad" She sniffled.

"Maya.... Look at me." I said firmly. Maya pulled away from the front of my shirt, peering up at me.

"Theres that beautiful face of yours" I smiled. Maya then laughed through tears.

"How can you care so much about me?" She asked starting to calm down.

"Because Maya. I love you, that's why" I smiled, whipeing her tears away with my thumb. Maya looked into my eyes and slightly smiling.

"I love you too- I mean if you're saying what I think you're saying" She giggled.

"I'm pretty sure it is Peaches"