Chapter 5
A New Crush

Ainsley wakes up to her alarm clock. She heard about a new student coming to school. She hopes they’re not in her class. She has enough snobby people to deal with and doesn’t need another possible one.

About a month ago is when Ally moved out. And Ainsley feels only a little bad for her. When she gets to class Professor Michelle says, “We have a new student.” And from behind her comes a thin, feminine framed person. They had dark cherry red hair and long eyelashes, beautifully complimented by dark skin. They wore a deep V-neck dress with a non-binary pride flag binder. “Introduce yourself.” Said the Professor. “I’m Leslie.” They said, “Leslie Hartbern.”
They take their seat beside Ainsley as it's the only free seat. Ainsley felt her heart race. It wasn’t until Leslie sat next to her that it started. She couldn’t help but stare. Until of course, Leslie caught her. They waved. Ainsley blushed and looked away quickly. Why is this happening? She thought, Am I in love? Am I gay? These were all questions that flooded her mind. She never really questioned wether or not she was gay. She’s been with boys but there was always something… missing.
Ainsley began to question her sexuality. It's hard for her to focus. In fact, every word the professor said melted into one. All she can think about is Leslie.

After class, during lunch, Leslie stopped her just outside the door, “Are you okay?” They asked. Ainsley couldn’t formulate words. “Uh…” She said as she blushed.
“Man, you're cute.” Leslie said. Ainsley blushed deeply. Leslie giggled. Once Leslie was out of sight, Ainsley darted for where she knew Azazel would be. They were the only people she knew were queer and possibley able to help her out.
Once she reaches them, Azazel scoffs, “It's you.”
“Now I know that we haven’t been on good terms but,” Ainsley said, “I need your help.”
“Ohe yeah?” Azazel said, “With what?”
“I have no idea if I’m straight.” As soon as Ainsley said that, Azazel’s eyes lit up. “Oh my god. You think your queer?” Azazel said mockingly, “Please tell me more.”
“Well, there is this kid named Leslie Hartbern.” Ainsley said, “They’re non-binary? I think? And I think I’m in love with them.”
“I’m surprised you even support that kind of stuff.” Azazel had a smug look on her face.
“Please take this seriously.”
“Well you interrupted us as soon as Karma was about to tell the story of how she and Sal met.” Azazel said as Ainsley sat down, “Please start Karma.”
“So, I just transferred to school after being expelled.” Karma said, “I heard someone screaming, please stop, and people teasing someone. When I went to look, I saw this beauty being bullied.” Sallang-deo blushed and said, “Thank you nae salang.” Karma continued, “Anyway, I walked over to them slowly, ‘Hey, pick on someone your own size.’ I said. They looked at me and decided to choose the wrong fight. After one of them punched me I threw them into another one of the bullies and I beat up the other ones. Of course, I wasn’t unscathed. I had a black eye and a chipped tooth. I held my hand out to her and she took it. After that we were inseparable. I was her guide and eventually, she asked me out.”
“Ooo. Why was Sallang-deo bullied?” Ainsley asked.
“Because she’s blind.” Said Karma, “Also, you should try to hangout with Leslie. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind.” The thought of Leslie makes Ainsley blush. “Y-yeah, okay.” She said before running off to find Leslie.
Once Ainsley finds Leslie she sits beside them, “H-hello.” She said. She couldn’t help but smile.
“Hi!” Said Leslie, “The cutie finally comes.” Ainsley blushes deeply. How are they so confident? It's almost like they know what they want, and they will get it. Ainsley giggled shyly. “So, you wanna hang out after school?” Leslie said. Ainsley nodded. She was unable to formulate the simple word, ‘Yes.’
“Great! Meet me at my place.” Leslie said, “Lunch is almost over so I best be off.”
“Y-yeah.” Ainsley and Leslie got up and walked their separate ways.

After school, Ainsley met Leslie in the front of the school and followed them to their apartment. That is a few houses away from the school. In walking distance. When they entered Leslie was amazed by how clean and beautiful the place was. Ainsley sat on the couch next to Leslie. “So, is this your first time?” Asked Leslie. Ainsley immediately blushed, “To another person's house, I mean.” Ainsley nodded.
“Now be honest with me.” Said Leslie as they pulled and turned Ainsley’s chin close to their own, “Do you want to kiss me?” Ainsley’s entire face turned red. But she nodded. So, as basically promised, Leslie kissed her. Their lips were soft yet tender. Smooth and pleasant to the touch. For a moment, the entire world melted away. And that moment felt like forever, but forever felt like a second. And as soon as it started, the kiss ended. “Did you like it?” Leslie asked softly. Ainsley nodded, “Wanna do it again? But deeper.” Ainsley again nodded. So, as promised, Leslie kissed her again. But this time, Ainsley could feel their tongue touch her lips.
Ainsley allowed the tongue to enter her mouth. Kissing turned to cuddling while kissing, and that turned to making love. Ainsley enjoyed every second of it. Every gentle touch, every gentle kiss.
In the morning, Ainsley was first to wake. They were both on the couch which pulled out into a bed. She sat up before realising she was naked. She pulled the blanket up to cover her chest as everything flooded back to her. Leslie woke up, “Good morning.” They said as they kissed Ainsley’s waist. Ainsley blushed, “G-good morning, Leslie.”
“I think we’re past first-name-basis.” They said, “Use some pet names.” Ainsley again blushed, “Just kidding, do what makes you comfortable.” Aisnley found all her clothes and put them on. “So what are we?” She asked.
“What do you want us to be?” Asked Leslie.
“I-i don’t know. Partners maybe?”
“Partner is so boring!” Leslie exclaimed, they were still naked and in bed, but they were pinned up on their belly, “I prefer kissmates.”
“O-okay, Kissmates it is then.” Ainsley walked out and back to her dorm. Where she came to the conclusion that she was indeed, very gay.