“It’s nice to be able to talk to someone about this stuff. Saskia stands out – she’s just moved from Switzerland and is Dutch-Brazilian and is the rare person to ask about Leila’s heritage. I don’t need to add anything else to that.”Ī new girl joins Armstead Academy and Leila is immediately drawn to her. I’m already different enough at this school. I can hear the whispering, knowing that what they are snickering about could easily be me. “I’m not ready to announce my lady-loving inclinations as yet. Leila already stands out because of her Iranian background, but she also holds close to her a secret – she likes girls. Where does that leave students who don’t have a clear category?” We all seemed to categorize ourselves without ever explicitly saying anything. The students, the students’ teeth, and the fences surrounding the outdoor swimming pools we never used. “I also began to notice how white everything was.
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