Brenna was beginning to enjoy summer school. She and Ronnie were having a blast. Brenna's marks had improved. Brenna's life had improved. She and Ronnie were friends but not in "that way." Brenna was still trying to figure that whole thing out.
Brenna came home with an insect farm. Nicole took the farm from her. Brenna looked at Nicole, "What? It is for an assignment."
Nicole looked at her, "We can't have an insect farm here. It is disrespectful to General Smith."
Brenna did not understand the politics of the colony at all. To her, it was just a bunch of bugs wandering around. To General Smith, it was a prison for his kin.
Nicole and Magenta were downstairs when Brenna came downstairs. The door was locked. Nicole came over, "Where are you going?"
"I was gonna go outside.", Brenna responded.
"You can't.", Nicole muttered.
"Is this about the bugs?", Nicole asked.
"There are bugs.", Magenta interrupted.
"No. There are not bugs.", Nicole grumped.
Brenna watched her parents head back into the living room before retiring to the stairs. She looked back to see them. It is no wonder she was struggling with her sexuality and her teenage years. These women are just plain weird.
Posted by
Nicole Branson
Writing as Brenna Montgomery
Phoenix Colony
Phoenix Federation
