The Funny Thing About Politics: A Teen Romance

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I sat down outside on the bench that’s right behind an old apartment during my lunch break. The beautiful purple tulips were blooming nicely as I took in their fresh scent.

It’s nearly 12 noon and my next class starts in an hour, and my boyfriend Caleb texted me and said he was around the corner talking to his teacher about his Valedictorian speech later this month. We’re both…