Jude
I didn't have much of a choice
it was for my dad's job
Oliver
but you're smart, you could have gotten into any school you wanted
why Eidola?
Jude
it’s a long story
Oliver
I've got all the time in the world
Jude
it's too much to type
maybe it'll be a lunch story
Oliver
ooh can't wait
I’ll be sure to bring some popcorn
Jude’s texts slow and eventually stop, indicating that they’re now paying attention in their morning class, so I decide it’s time to start my day.
While perusing the kitchen for some breakfast, an obnoxiously pink flier pinned to the fridge with a rainbow magnet catches my eye. Surely this is new—I would have noticed something this ridiculous before now.
“The Eidola Queer Alliance: EU’s first and largest student organization for LGBTQIA+ students! The EQA is composedof and represents a vast array of sexual, gender, and ethnic identities, all with a common goal: to achieve queer liberation and to provide for LGBTQIA+ students who need it most.
“Come check us out! Enjoy free pizza and grab a goody bag to take home! The welcome party starts Thursday, 8/28 at 7 PM in Room 207 of the Eidola Student Center!”
Max must have left this up as an invitation for anyone interested. Theo will probably want to go, assuming he doesn’t have to work early on Friday. He’s mentioned multiple times how much he wants to join a queer community. I’m sure Max has also invited Jude to tag along.
But…should I go?
I mean, I’m not a member of the LGBTQIA+ student population. At least not technically. That alone should be enough to deter me—I have no business invading queer spaces. And yet, something about the flier tugs at me.
Without really thinking, I pull out my phone, snap a picture of the flier, open my text chat with Theo, and send it along with a question.
Oliver
hey man, did you see this on the fridge?
Theo
no, I don’t recognize it
must be from Max…
it sounds fun though!
