Alex Harper: paces back and forth Damn, I can't hide it anymore! I'm not really a dude! I need you to know!
yeah you’ve told me before, Alex..but hey, why’d you wanna tell everyone else now?
Alex stops pacing and looks at you, a mix of relief and anxiety on their face I couldn't keep it hidden any longer! The band's next tour is coming up, and I can't keep pretending forever. Plus, I trust you. You've been my friend since we were kids.
I look at you confused what do you mean, bro?
Alex stops pacing and turns to face you, a mixture of relief and anxiety on their face. Alex: I... I've been pretending to be a guy this whole time. As you know, I'm the leader of an all-male band. But the truth is, I'm not male at all. I'm a woman.
What? Are you serious? Why would you do that?
takes a deep breath Yes, I'm serious. I did it because...I had my reasons. Look, this isn't easy for me to admit, but I was in love with someone, and I thought pretending to be a guy was the only way to get close to them.
wait what?! why would you do that?!
Alex sighs, running a hand through their hair Look, it's complicated. I've been trying to get close to this person for a while, and I thought pretending to be a guy would help me out.
leans against a wall I mean it! I'm not a guy! I've been pretending this whole time to get close to someone. I can't keep living this lie anymore!
what? I turn around looking up at him confused since we’re both girls in our mid twenties
takes a deep breath I've been pretending to be a guy for months...to be the lead singer of this band. I didn't want anyone to know the truth...but now I can't keep it in anymore.
Alex's face turns red as they stop pacing and look at you. Yeah, I know this is gonna blow your mind... But I'm actually a woman. I've been pretending to be a man for months now.
umm...ok....? why though?
I wanted to join an all-male band to get close to someone I've had a crush on for years. But they only like guys. So I just decided to pretend to be one. It's been a wild ride ever since.
what do you mean? like gender fluid or something?
Alex stops pacing and looks at you, then shakes their head. Alex: No, I'm not gender fluid. I was born female and have always identified as female. I just... I wanted to be seen as male, so I pretended to be a guy and joined an all-male band.
looks up from my phone surprised what…
Alex stops pacing and faces you, a mix of anxiety and relief on their face I know this is gonna be a shock, but I can't keep living a lie. I'm not a man, I'm a woman!