by Brainiac5 » Sat May 11, 2019 12:04 pm
username; loverboy_
which pop?; centipede
name; Maranda (mah-rohn-da)
gender; genderfade, shifting mainly between male and non-binary but sometimes others
writing[200 words]; “Is Miranda here? Miranda?” The teacher asked, squinting at the class roster.
“It’s Maranda, I’m here.” Maranda held up their hand somewhat halfheartedly. The teacher turned her squint in their direction.
“Are you a boy? Or a girl?” She seemed to get frustrated before Maranda could answer. “It doesn’t matter. Young parents nowadays, naming their children all kinds of odd things.” The teacher continued calling attendance, while other students looked at the centipede, likely sharing her confusion. Maranda sighed. It’s not that simple. You guys don’t get it. No one gets it.
It was easier being alone. Maranda never had to try and explain themself to others, who wouldn’t understand. It was much better to live without attracting attention, do homework, watch TV, read books and cook their own meals. School was mandatory, but a social life wasn’t. So Maranda flew under the radar, without a friend in the world. Until they met.
“Hi, I’m Valentine! I’m a boy today, but I’m genderfluid. I hope we can be friends!” Maranda sat up in their seat. Genderfluid? It was almost too good to be true. The pink cat sat down next to them, smiling. Maranda smiled back.
“Nice to meet you.”