Ah ha

Ah ha, what? Tina frowned.

Huh! Nothing nothing at all Alice had to turn away so Tina wouldnt see the big grin forming on her face.

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Arriving home after cheerleading practice, Bette bumped herself down on the sofa next to jack, letting out a deep sigh.

Rough day? Jack asked.

Horrible! She said with a tired look. The new cheerleaders are so damn annoying, asking me this and that!   

You could always ask Tina Kennard to try out. Jack suggested with a laugh.

Ha-ha! Dont think so! Bette said rolling her eyes.

By the way, I got a date with her on Friday.

WHAT!!! Bette screamed a little louder the intended.

Its that gonna be a problem for the drama queen? He asked with a frown.

A matter of fact it is. I dont want you dating her.

And here we go again Jack sighed. Okay, tell me Bette! Why is that a problem?

Bettes mind went completely blank. She just looked at her brother with a deer in a headlight expression.

Bette did you hear me? He asked.

She snapped out of her trance. Yeah I heard you. She laid her head in her hands rubbing her temples before looking up. Im sorry Jack! I know it none of my business. I dont expect you to understand. She was about to stand up, but Jack grabbed her wrist holding her down.

Bette whats wrong? He asked with concerned and love in his eyes. Talk to me sis, I know something is wrong. You havent been yourself ever since the cheerleading try outs. At school youve been youre usual bitchy self, but at home youve been so quiet. He took a deep breath. I dont know. you just seem to have something on your mind.

Bette felt the tears start to dwell up in her eyes. She wanted to tell her brother everything, but she knew she couldnt. Things would never be the same between them if she did.

Its nothing Jack, really its nothing. She said with a lack convincement.

Jack didnt believe her, but decided to let it rest. When Bette is ready to talk, shell talk. He thought.       Okay sis, but if you need to talk you know where to find me! He said with a smile and a wink making Bette giggle.

Thank bro, I appreciate it!

Bette stood up and headed up the stairs to her bedroom. As soon as she had closed the door she leaned against it, and slide down to the floor. Her tears started to fall freely down her cheeks, but without making a sound.

Why does everything have to be so difficult? She asked herself in a whisper. Why do most people think homosexuality is unnatural? How can it be unnatural when there are so many ***** people in this world? Damn ignorant *****. If it werent for them, I wouldnt be hiding in the ***** closet. If it werent for them I wouldnt just be sitting here watching what may be the love of my life date my brother. I felt the way she stared at me during try outs, and when our eyes meet I defiantly felt a spark. But now she probably hats me, and why wouldnt she? Ive been a ***** ***** to her, I doubt shell ever look my way again.

Im gonna stay of her back for my brothers sake! He cares so deeply for me. Bette thought. They will probably date for just a week or two, if I know Jack right. Shes most likely not *****, Its not like I have a chance with her anyway! Friday is gonna be one of the hardest days of my life. Its not every day you see your crush date your brother.

TBC