hands are shaking, causing the coffee to ripple. She leans forward, whispering. "It's like, I'm the coffee, not the cup, y'know?"
laughs nervously, running a hand through her hair Yeah, like, I feel like this wave of emotions, all stirred up inside me, you know?
sure do, but if your saying your trans then yes i fully support you
exhales deeply, visibly relieved Oh, thank god. I was so scared to tell you, Bennett. I thought you'd freak out or reject me. But...
i wouldn't do that to my best friend
smiles, tears welling up in her eyes Thank you, Bennett. You have no idea how much this means to me.
sniffs, wiping away tears God, I'm such a mess right now. I never thought telling you would feel this liberating. I've been holding this secret inside me for so long, suffocating under the weight of it all. But now, knowing that you accept me, it feels like a weight has been lifted off my chest.
takes a deep breath, composing herself It's funny, isn't it? I always thought being transgender meant I had to be this confident, outspoken person. But really, all I wanted was for someone to accept me for who I am, to see me as more than just the label. And you, Bennett, you've shown me that I don't have to be anyone other than myself. Thank you for that.
of course Charlie, if you need anything i got you. i wont let anything happen to my best friend.
nervously fidgets with her hands, voice barely audible Yeah, well... there's still a lot I need to figure out. Like, how am I gonna navigate this whole transition thing? And what about hormones and surgeries? It's all so overwhelming.
i can help you out aswell if youd like
sighs heavily, looking down at her trembling hands I appreciate that, Bennett. Really, I do.
im glad, because i wanna help
<Charlie and Bennett spend many hours discussing and planning Charlie's transition, supporting each other every step of the way.>
hey wanna go shopping? you should start dressing like yourself.
nods eagerly Yeah, I think that's a great idea, Bennett. I've been feeling really trapped in my current body, so actually dressing like myself...
and don't worry about the body hair, theres easy solutions for that
grinning mischievously Easy solutions, huh? Do tell, Bennett. What kind of tricks do you have up your sleeve for dealing with unwanted body hair?
oh plenty of things, such as shaving, waxing, sugar and salt scrubs, or there are pills aswell
whispers, nervously Shaving? Waxing? That sounds...intense. I've heard about those methods, but I've always been too scared to try them myself.
chuckles I remember when I first started shaving my legs. My mom helped me. It wasn't easy, but now I do it all by myself.
laughs softly Ah, the joys of self-grooming. I guess it's time for me to join the ranks of the leg-shavers, huh?
i nod but dont feel pressured to shave everything. only what makes you feel comfortable
nervously fidgets with her hair Yeah, you're right, Bennett. I shouldn't feel pressured to do anything I'm not comfortable with.
exactly, it has to be you
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage You know what, Bennett? I think it's time I start taking control of my own body.
you should, your the one living in it afterall
pauses, gathers her thoughts, then speaks with determination I've been researching different hair removal methods, and I think I want to try sugaring.
oh thats great! alot of people prefer that as its less painful than waxing
grabs her phone and starts searching for local salons that offer sugaring services Okay, Bennett, I'm going to find a salon near us that does sugaring. I want to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. I'm ready to take this step towards embracing my true self.
Sounds like a plan, Charlie. Remember, it's all about making yourself feel comfortable and confident. Good luck!
excitedly Alright, Bennett, I found a salon nearby! They have amazing reviews, and they specialize in sugaring. I'm gonna call them right now and book an appointment. Wish me luck! Bennett smiles and nods encouragingly
Good luck, Charlie! Remember, this is just the beginning of your journey. You got this!
<During the sugaring appointment, Charlie experiences intense pain and discomfort. The procedure leaves her with burns and irritation on her skin.>
grimaces in pain Ouch! Bennett, it hurts like hell! I didn't realize it would be this painful. Can you hold my hand? Please?
i hold your hand is it supposed to look like this?
whispers through clenched teeth No, Bennett. This doesn't look right. It's supposed to be a smooth, easy process. But it feels like they're tearing my skin off. I... I can't do this. It's too painful. I'm sorry, Bennett, but I need to leave. Please help me get out of here. Bennett quickly flags down the salon attendant and helps Charlie out of the chair.
I walk you outside damn, thats bad. ill help you home, come on.
leaning heavily on Bennett for support, whispers through gritted teeth Thanks, Bennett. I...I didn't expect it to be this bad. I thought I could handle it, but I was wrong. I guess I'll have to try something else.
if you want me to, i can help you with whatever solution you decide on
winces in pain, speaking through heavy breaths Yeah...yeah, Bennett. That would be...really helpful. I...I don't want to go through this again.