Proud ~ An Aroace story
Please note: I am not aroace, (im actually lesbian) this is just an lgbtq+ story to raise awareness for people on the aro/ace spectrum. <3

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“Ash, surely you have a crush. It's 9th grade! There are so many cute boys in this school. Surely, there's someone out there who you like! I know it!” Jess Taylor, my best friend since 1st grade, is sitting with me on my bed. We just got home from school.

She was telling me about her new crush on this boy, and I was staring off into space, bored. She has tons of crushes. She asked me if I had a crush, and I hesitated, then admitted that no, I didn't find a single boy in school attractive.

“I don't know,” I mumble. I feel like there's something wrong with me. When I think about it, I haven't ever had a crush. In my life. Sometimes I'd tell people that I liked someone, but deep down, I knew I didn't really feel anything. I stopped doing that when I reached middle school, thinking that surely I'd find the one. But honestly, no one felt right. No one gave that special feeling. I look down at my hands.

“Listen. I think you just haven't met everyone yet. I've noticed that you're an introvert and pretty shy around people-” Jess begins to say.

“I'm not shy,” I say. I don't like it when people call me “shy”. It makes me think of little kids hiding behind their parent's legs and all that stuff. I'm not a little kid. I'm just… nervous. That's all.

“Sorry, okay. I do know you're pretty introverted and dislike hanging out with other kids as much except for me, and that's because we're really close. Well, tomorrow I'm going to help you. I'm going to introduce you to some of the cutest, hottest boys I know. OK?”

I nod. “Fine. Whatever. I mean, I'm not interested in boys. Just, whatever will give me a crush.”

Later, in the evening, I'm lying down on my bed and writing in my “feelings” journal, where I write down my thoughts and stuff. I decide to put down my confusion over why I'm not like the other girls, who are always talking about boys. I haven't really thought about it much, but what if I'll never find the right one? What if I'll never fit in? What's wrong with me? I go to sleep that night unsatisfied.

Jess excitedly shows me to some boys at lunch the next day. I'm really not interested, but she doesn't stop until the lunch bell rings and it's time for class. After school is over, she tries to get me to see her crush, but I escape from her and hide on a bench behind a large tree.

A few minutes later, I hear someone approaching me. I look up and see Charlie Williams, a non-binary kid at school. They sit down next to me. “Hi, Ash,” They say. “I, uh, kind of like to sit here too.” I move over and make room for them. “Thanks.”

“It's no problem.” I reply. “What are you doing here?”

“Well, I don't really know. I guess I just like the view.”

I look beyond the bench. It is beautiful. “Hey,” I say. “Can I tell you something?”

“Of course.”

“Promise you won't tell anyone else though?” I'm not really sure why I'm confiding in a person I barely knew, but I just felt like they'd maybe understand. Or at least help me understand what in the world is wrong with me.

“I promise.”

“Okay.” I take a deep breath. “So… you know how there's different sexualitys and stuff? Like, gay, straight, bi? Well… I was wondering… what do you do if you don't like anyone? Like, literally you haven't had a crush on a single person your entire life, not s*xual or romantic, and you're like, 14? ‘Cause… that’s me. I need help.”

“There's an identity for that! It's called Aroace. Of course, you might be something different, but that's what I can find for you.” They answer.

“Really?” My mind was blown. I could be a part of the LGBT community? I've never thought of that.

“Yup.”

“So… wait, what do I do now?”

“Go back home happy, having figured yourself out.” Charlie smiles.

“O-okay.” Aroace. I like the sound of that. That seems like me. I think I'm Aroace. “Can I tell Jess then?”

Charlie hesitates. “I think she's supportive. Not sure though…”

I nod. “Thank you so much Charlie.” I smile.

“You're welcome!”

I get up and walk back to my house. I text Jess:

Me: hey jess, can i ask u something?
Jess: sure. where were u today, btw?
Me: oh… just thinking. anyway, i'd like to know, what's ur opinion on… the lgbt community?
Jess: why are u even asking that? obviously, it's really cool.
Me: ok then… jess, i think i'm aroace. wait, i KNOW i'm acroace
Jess: whoa! no wonder u never had a crush. i'm really sorry for pressuring u.
Me: it's all good.
Jess: so, thx for telling me this. i hope u have a good day today.
Me: same w/ u.

I feel happy. I've figured out who I am, and have an accepting friend. I go to sleep that night… proud.

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The End

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