Alex: Shuffling feet, avoiding eye contact S-s-so, um... I-I need to tell you s-something, u-um, important.
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LemonadeContentment
I giggle
takes a deep breath, looks down at the ground Okay, here goes... I'm... I'm actually... a femboy.
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LemonadeContentment
oh!
stutters, blushing Y-yeah, I know it's kind of a... unexpected revelation, but it's true.
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LemonadeContentment
expected or not I’m still your best friend
Th-thank you... I was really worried about how you'd react. smiles nervously
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
what’s your view on, girls?
W-well, you see... as a femboy, I... I identify with being more feminine, I guess...
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LemonadeContentment
😧
takes a step closer, looking into LemonadeContentment's eyes I understand if this is a lot to take in, but please, just try to understand.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
you’re a guy?
nods Yes, I am a guy. I was assigned male at birth, but... I feel more comfortable expressing myself in a way that's typically associated with girls.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
okay!
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Um, I-I've been doing some research and learning about different gender identities lately...
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
yeah?
fidgets with hands And, um, I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned with you.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
interesting
So, like, did you know that gender is not always tied to our biological characteristics?
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
nope!
nods excitedly Yeah, it's pretty fascinating.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
wait… are you saying your gay?
laughs nervously Oh, n-no! I'm not gay. I'm actually not interested in boys at all. It's just...
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
oh!
takes a deep breath It's just that I feel more comfortable being seen as feminine, you know?
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
oh!
smiles Thank you for being open-minded and understanding. It means a lot to me.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
well I’m sorry I judged you so quickly
No, it's okay! You didn't judge me; you were just curious. It's natural to have questions and misunderstandings when it comes to something new.
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LemonadeContentment
I guess so
gently places a hand on LemonadeContentment's shoulder You know, I appreciate your willingness to learn and grow.
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LemonadeContentment
thanks?
LemonadeContentment becomes more empathetic and learns to accept and respect Alex's identity and struggles.
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
hey!
smiles warmly Hey, Lemonade! How are you feeling today?
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
I’m alright
takes a deep breath Um, I-I've been working on something special for you... I hope you'll like it. reaches into their bag and pulls out a small box
9/9/2024
LemonadeContentment
oh!
nervously opens the box to reveal a handmade bracelet I made this bracelet for you. It's a symbol of our friendship, something to remind you of my support and understanding.