I Stole Your Girlfriend

by Gulsvik Doneck

  "Good nervous or bad nervous?"

  "Nervous nervous..."

  Kimberly took hold of Peyton's hand and interlocked their fingers, "don't worry boo. I'll be with you every step of the way. We're in this together."1

  "Except for when we have different classes..."

  "Yeah... well... we'll find a way to make it through. Okay?"

  Peyton nodded and they both made their way onto the school's compound. Peyton still could not shake the nervous feeling she had. She honestly could not tell why she was feeling that way. New things, places and people never had this effect on her. It's almost as if something is going to happen she just could not determine whether it was going to be a good thing or a bad thing.

  Both girls already had their schedules and locker assignments so all they had to do was find their way around. The school was not very big. As a matter of fact, it was almost half the size of their old school so getting around and learning the lay of the land was not going to be a very difficult task.

  "Hey, you guys new here?" A very peppy girl greeted them as they entered the school building and were trying to figure out which direction they should go to find their lockers.

  "It's showing isn't it?" Kimberly asked with a tight laugh.

  The girl returned her laugh but only a more hearty version, "yes it is. Plus, this school is so small you could spot a new person from a mile away. Do you guys want some assistance?"

  Kimberly nodded with a more relaxed smile, "yeah, that would be awesome." She showed the girl their schedules and locker assignments.

  "Oh, cool, you're close to me!" She cheered then directed with a flick of her hand, "this way."

  They walked in silence until they got to the lockers. "So, this is you guys." She pointed to two unlocked, neighbouring lockers, "and this is me!" She high fived a locker three doors down from theirs.

  Kimberly said her thanks and nudged the thus far silent Peyton who just nodded in the girls direction. They began packing their lockers when the girl returned. "So, I'm Casey by the way."

  Kimberly turned and smiled, "I'm Kimberly and that's Peyton." She nudged Peyton once again.

  Peyton turned, gave Casey a half smile and a small wave.

  Casey bit her lip before asking, "you're a girl right?"13

  Peyton just looked her in the eyes before unintentionally letting her eyes travel down and back up Casey's body. She looked her in the eye once more and surprisingly Casey was not phased nor was she disgusted by Peyton's blatant act of checking her out.

  "So... are you?" Casey asked again.

  "What do you think?" Peyton asked making her voice sound as husky as she could manage.9

  Casey blushed as she shrugged, "I... I'm really not sure..."

  Peyton stepped forward so she was directly in front of Casey. She proceeded to take one of Casey's hands and place it against one of her breasts holding it there. Casey, in a state of shock, made no move to remove her hand. Peyton maintained a straight face and in the same husky tone asked, "does this clear things up for you?"

  Chapter 14

  Casey was blushing so hard it was probably painful. Peyton let go of her hand and it took her another second or two to remove her own. When she did, she pulled it away as if she was holding something burning hot. "I... I... I'm... s...s...sorry... I..."

  Peyton laughed and decided to put the girl out of her misery, "I'm sorry, that was rude of me. Yes Casey, I'm a girl. I just refuse to wear that skirt; although you make it look very appealing."6

  Casey could not make eye contact with Peyton or Kimberly so she opted for a steady gaze at the floor. "Uh... thanks... Um... we all have home room together so you guys could follow me. The bell will ring soon."1

  Peyton and Kimberly said a simultaneous, "okay" and followed Casey. When they got to the classroom Casey showed them two seats off to the side of the class that are always empty and waved a goodbye as she went and sat in her own seat near the back of the class on the other side of the room.

  "What the fuck was that?!" Kimberly exclaimed in a hushed tone.

  Peyton just grinned as she cast a glance at Casey who was also stealing a look at her, "she is so in the closet."2

  "So you thought you'd get her to come out by making her feel you up in the middle of the school?"

  "Well, technically it was not the middle of the school and no one was around."

  "What about Sadie?"

  "What do you mean?"5

  "I thought you like her. Why are you flirting so blatantly with Casey?"

  "I'm not flirting with her. And no matter how much I like Sadie she'd never like me back. Not the way I want her to. Plus, she's an..."

  Kimberly cut her off, "I know, she's an idiot because she's with Adam. But you know, anything is possible. And you are flirting with her. I saw you wink at her just now, I am not blind."

  Peyton payed Kimberly full attention as she answered, "yeah, I guess but I'm not that lucky. And really, I'm not flirting with her, she's not my type. I'm playing with her. Don't worry, I won't lead her on. I'm not a complete bitch."

  Kimberly sighed, "just try not to get yourself in trouble. You know how some girls can be."

  Peyton nodded and assured Kimberly that she knew what she was doing.4

  Two minutes later a teacher came into the classroom to take the names of everyone who was present. When he got to Kimberly and Peyton he made them stand and introduce themselves. He gave a few announcements and then was on his way.

  As the students began leaving the room Casey came over to them, "hey, so let me see your schedules, I'll walk you guys to class."

  "You don't have to do that." Kimberly said, "we'll find our way around eventually."

  Casey waved her off, "don't be silly. It sucks being new. I'll show you guys around. I don't mind." She looked at Peyton and smiled, "it'll be my pleasure."2

  It turns out that the three had the same classes all morning until lunch. They all had separate classes after lunch. So it was agreed that they'd grab a quick lunch and Casey would show them where their after lunch classes are.

  The day was passing smoothly and no one seemed to pay any attention to Peyton's uniform. They probably, like Casey, didn't fully notice that she is actually a girl.

  As Peyton entered the classroom for her final class of the day, however, she was stopped by the teacher already seated at her desk. "You, come here."

  Peyton did as she was told and walked up to the teacher's desk, "yes miss?"

  "You're new. What's your name?"

  "Peyton Saunders."

  "What are you?"

  "What do you mean?"

  "Are you some gender confused person?"

  "No miss. I'm a girl. I'm not confused about that."

  "Then are you stupid?!"1

  "No miss I am not. I happen to get all A's and B's."

  "So then how would you explain why you are wearing the boys' uniform?!"2

  "Because it's comfortable and I refuse to wear a skirt."

  The teacher glared at Peyton before she scribbled some chicken scratch on a post-it and handed it to Peyton, "take that to the principal's office. Now!"

  Peyton saluted the teacher, "mam yes mam!"9

  She was soon seated in the waiting area outside of the principal's office. She had given the clerk by the desk the post-it and was instructed to sit and wait. "Saunders. Peyton Saunders." She heard her name being called by a man. She stood and opened the door assuming that it was the principal calling her from inside his office. Apparently she was right.

  "Have a seat miss Saunders." He instructed.

  Peyton sat in the strangely comfortable chair.

  "So, miss Saunders, care to explain why you are not wearing the proper uniform and your blatant disregard for the school's rules? And aren't you new here?"

  "Yes sir, I am new. Today's my first day. And I am not breaking any of the school's rules." She pulled out the student rulebook from her bag, "there is nothing in here that says girls are not to wear the boys' uni
form and vice versa. It states what the boys' and girls' uniforms are but it never states which uniform we are required to wear. So, as far as I see it I am wearing the proper school uniform and I am abiding by every rule of the school."11

  Mr Lawrence, the principal, was speechless for a couple seconds but he quickly retorted, "yes, but it is implied. By definition of society's rules women wear skirts and men wear pants in any major and formal setting. That is how it is and always had been."

  "Actually sir, I beg to disagree. It has not always been women in skirts and men in pants. In the olden days everyone, men and women alike, wore skirts and dresses. Even the kings. Pants are a new age thing. And I don't know why people choose to adopt the mentality that women should not wear pants. That is sexism."9

  This time he was really speechless. He opened his mouth but closed it back. After a couple seconds of staring at her in disbelief he spoke, "you really should join our debate team."3

  Peyton let out a laugh, "so I'm not in trouble?"

  With a genuine smile he shook his head, "no. I believe you have talked your way out of it. I must say, it was refreshing and a pleasure to meet you miss Saunders."5

  Peyton smiled, "well I'll be damned. Thank you sir."2

  They both stood and shook hands before Peyton left.

  On her way back to class Peyton took a detour to the washroom for a much needed bladder relief. When she was done and was washing her hands, she heard someone enter and not long after they spoke, "hey! This is the girls' bathroom you pervert!"7

  She turned immediately with a big smile on her face saying, "you don't say. Maybe that's why I'm here. I can read..."

  She had intended to say more but she was thrown into a sudden inability to form anymore words. There, standing before her was none other than Sadie Wells.9

  Say something you idiot! Anything! 'Hi' would do. Come on, stop making me look like an idiot!

  "You're a girl?"

  Normally she would say something like "duh" or "last time I checked" and she even pulled that crazy stunt this morning with Casey but nothing came out. She stood there like an idiot and just gave a slight nod.

  "Well why are you wearing that uniform then?"

  No response.

  "Hmmm... if you didn't just say something a minute ago I would have assumed that you're a mute."

  You've made me mute! You took my words away!

  "Anyhow, I realise you're new here so I'm warning you, you're gonna get in trouble for dressing like that."

  I already have and apparently I was not a mute then because I talked myself out of it.1

  When Sadie realised that she was going to get no response whatsoever from Peyton she sighed, "I'm Sadie by the way. Maybe one day you'll find back your words and tell me yours. Till then, I guess I'll be seeing you around. Bye." Sadie gave Peyton a friendly wave accompanied by a small smile before walking past her to enter a stall.

  When Sadie passed by Peyton could not resist the urge to take in a deep breath. Damn girl, you smell great!3

  Peyton quickly dried her hands and rushed out of the bathroom and back to class. The teacher was no doubt surprised to see Peyton. She had expected that the principal would have sent her home or given her detention or suspend her or something.

  "Miss Saunders! Why are you back here? I sent you to the principal!" The teacher's voice boomed throughout the classroom.

  "I did. We had a healthy discussion and came to the conclusion that nothing is wrong. Thanks for asking though." Peyton gave her best patronising voice and smile.

  "You! I cannot stand the ones like you!"

  "Me? What am I?"

  "The wannabe rebels! Thread carefully Miss Saunders. You will not get away with what you want in my class!"4

  Once again, Peyton saluted the teacher, "mam yes mam!"

  This earned her a roaring laugh from her peers. She sat down and pretended to concentrate on what the teacher was going on and on about but in actuality she was counting down the minutes until she could see Kimberly to tell her all about her bathroom encounter.

  Chapter 15

  When the bell had finally rung Peyton rushed out of the classroom and headed directly for her locker where she and Kimberly had agreed to meet right after school. Kimberly had not arrived as yet. Peyton was still waiting even after shoving her books in her locker and packing the ones she needed for the night in her bag.

  She was getting impatient. Where are you Kimmy?!

  She began pacing when someone spoke to her, "hey, what's wrong?"

  She jumped and turned around to see Casey carefully packing her bag by her locker. She shook her head, "nothing."

  "You sure?"

  Peyton stopped pacing and walked up to lean on the locker next to Casey's, "I'm just waiting on Kimberly. I have something important I need to tell her."

  Casey nodded in understanding. "She'll be here soon don't worry. Some teachers like to keep us back after the bell rings."

  "Oh. That's dumbass..."

  Casey chuckled, "it sure is."1

  "Hey, umm... I just wanted to apologise for this morning. I shouldn't have done that to you. I know you're having it hard enough already."

  Casey blushed, "it's okay... I'm not mad or anything. What do you mean I'm having it hard enough?"

  Peyton smiled, "we both know what I mean and when you're ready to talk about it, you can come to me okay?"

  Casey bit her lip, "how do you know?"

  Peyton just smiled, "I can tell these things. Being that way myself probably helps a lot."3

  "You are?!"1

  Peyton nodded. "So, just know that when you're ready to admit it to yourself and when you need someone to talk to about it, I'm right here."1

  Casey pulled her into a brief hug, "thanks Peyton."

  They exchanged numbers and Casey decided she would wait with Peyton until Kimberly came. They were making random small talk when Casey said, "I want you guys to meet my friends. Maybe tomorrow at lunch? I usually eat lunch with them and you guys are free to join us whenever you want to."4

  "Well, I guess we'll take you up on that offer. You know, aside from Kimmy, you are like the only person I have ever spoken to this much."

  "Really?" Casey beamed, "I feel strangely proud of that."1

  "You should."

  Just at that moment Peyton spotted Kimberly walking towards them, "hey boo, sorry about that, the teacher kept us back. Hey Casey!"

  They all relocated to Kimberly's locker as she packed her books.

  Although Casey was present Peyton could not hold her tongue, "I have the most amazing story to tell you about what happened to me in the bathroom earlier!"7

  Casey snickered at Peyton's outburst. Kimberly, however, smiled broadly, "I think I know what happened."

  "Huh?"

  Kimberly smiled, "you met her didn't you?"

  "What the? How?"1

  Kimberly began to laugh, throwing her head back in the process.

  "Oh no you don't! You do not get to make fun of me twice in one day!" Peyton reached forward and began tickling Kimberly causing her to hiccup and attempt to swat Peyton away.

  Casey looked on amused at the two best friends.

  Mid tickle, Peyton froze when she saw Sadie walking in their direction. Kimberly forced herself to composure as she tried to figure out what had turned Peyton into a zombie. Before she had the opportunity to ask she heard someone speak behind her, "hi Kimberly! Casey!" There was a pause, "Peyton..."5

  Kimberly nudged Peyton, "say something you idiot!"

  Peyton looked at Kimberly, "she knows you?"

  Kimberly just smiled broadly and nodded, "we had last class together."

  Peyton turned her attention back to Sadie who was now standing very close to Casey. She blinked a few times. Her head felt as though it was filled with cotton. What the fuck is going on here?

  "Turns out I found out your name after all." Sadie smiled at her.3

  Peyton just blinked twice as fast.

  "Well, I see
you guys have already met one of my friends." Casey spoke. She turned to Sadie, "I invited them to have lunch with us tomorrow."2

  "That's cool. I also invited them." Sadie said with a smile. "Well, I guess we'll see you guys tomorrow then." She said with a wave.

  Casey waved goodbye as well and they turned and left the beaming Kimberly and stupefied Peyton to figure out what just happened.4

  "What... what just happened?" Peyton asked still in a weird state of shock.

  Kimberly's only response was another hearty laugh which earned her Peyton walking off in a huff. She soon joined Peyton and they walked in silence until they got home. Kimberly practically dragged Peyton to the living room and sat them down on the couch so they could talk. It was for moments like these that she appreciated the fact that her parents usual get home an hour or two later than her.

  Kimberly told Peyton how she was in the same class with Sadie and the teacher had paired them up so they ended up talking. Kimberly told Sadie that her best friend was also new. At some point Sadie had left to go to the bathroom and when she got back she told Kimberly how she had just met her best friend and how she had gone all mute and she asked Kimberly what her name is. Before the end of class Sadie had, just like Casey, invited the girls to eat with them the next day and offered them a permanent place there if they desired. Apparently Sadie and Casey are best friends.4

  "You didn't tell her anything else right?"1

  "Of course not. I'm leaving that for you to figure out how to do on your own. Although it seems you cannot even say one word to her."

  "Oh hush! I just... I... okay, I have no idea what the fuck happened!"

  Kimberly laughed and went on to ask her about what her afternoon was like and Peyton told her all about the teacher who doesn't like her and the incident with the principal. She went on to gush about how gorgeous and beautiful and stunning Sadie is and how great she smells and to finish it off, how much of an idiot she is to be with Adam of all people.3

  They went their separate ways after the fairly long conversation to have a shower and get started on their homework.