My boyfriend says this is one of the best things i've ever written...whatever
This is a little story ( based on a true story) that I call "What do you mean, you don't believe in evolution?!" I might try and get it published, so don't steal it. (and yes, i know, it's not the most original idea)
As I look around the classroom, I can't help but laugh. How could I have not noticed this earlier? These students, they leap from desk to desk. In one corner, the females are gathered. Cautiously, I approach, careful not to startle them. It's minutes before the end of class, and their grooming ritual has begun. Fingers comb through hair, not only their own, but each others. They pull, fluff, and braid, preparing for their display to the males. Each female is hoping to get the attention of a dominant male.
In the center of the room, subordinate males are frantic to attract a female, and though a few have ventured closer, it appears their attempts are futile. One particularly adventurous male has targeted a female who is potentially in heat, and is trying to impress her with a variety of techniques. First, he calls to her, shouting "Hey baby" and "Come on, let me have your number." When this fails to attract her, the male resorts to physical feats to impress her. Not thinking of anything but mating, the male grabs a guitar set against the wall. He proceeds to strum a few chords, and then the male who owns the guitar notices.
"Hey, put down my guitar, faggot," the latter male says, attacking the other male's sexuality. Oh, the irony. The male holding the guitar continues to play, a blatant disregard of the guitar-owning male's superiority. Tension builds between them. The obviously irritated superior male makes a joke about the eager male's heritage, in particular, his mother. The eager male knows his dignity is at stake, and confront the superior male. Neither can back down, seeing as they have now attracted the attention of the group of females. Faces inches from each other, I am amazed at the intimacy between them, as they prepare to fight.
Just then, the alpha male shouts "Sit down" and the weaker males forget their battle and obey, as do all of the other students. Anxious, they can hardly sit still, chatter and laughter filling the room. They really are such social creatures. The bell rings and the students stampede out the door, jumping over chairs and desks to get out. I laugh again. Who could doubt evolution after seeing this?
Tell me what you think :)


2 Comments:
Do you find this situation realistic or not?
Are the characters confusing because they don't have names? Do you find people as animalistic as I do? (please read the post under this one, that's the one I really want comments on)
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