Sam sat at the front of the hall with all her friends sat behind her to support her. Sam stood up in front of the board to make her point.

‘This student has only been at Kennedy for a few weeks, but already he has been classed as different. What is it that makes him different? The way he dresses, or speaks. No the only way that he is different is because he had the guts to realise and admit that he was *****. How many people are too afraid to admit to everyone the real people behind the personas. Why is it so bad for us to be the real thing? Why does everyone find this so scary? It’s not wrong for this student to be *****. He isn’t the only one in this school. He was just the only one with the guts to admit to it. Just because he admitted to being ***** doesn’t give anyone in the room the right to bully him or attack him in any way. He shouldn’t be treated as different; he is unique like every single person in this room. How many of you in this room have been too afraid to admit who they really are. I know I was until now. I’m proud to say that I’m ***** as well. And I don’t care what a lot of you say because I have the only important thing I need, my friend’s respect. I just wish more people could be brave enough to realise who they are.’ Sam turned to face her friends and smiled until she spotted Brooke. Brooke just turned round and looked to the back of the hall where Nicole was standing with tears running down her face. Sam just stood staring at her as Nicole slowly made her way to the front and stood by Sam. She took hold of Sam’s hand before turning to face the student body. ‘You all know who I am. I am here tonight for two things firstly to agree with Sam that it is time to stop denying who we are and secondly to tell Sam that she is the bravest woman I know and I love her so much.’ Nicole turned to Sam and whispered that she was sorry she had walked away but she had realised that it was time to stop denying who she was and deal with the consequences. Sam placed her finger over her lips and told her it was ok and she loved her as well before pulling her in for a kiss. The student body went wild cheering for the two girls. But neither one was taking notice they were too lost in their lovers eyes and lips.