Dana Scott: nervously whispers P-please don't say anything, okay? I-I can't lose this chance.
whispers back Alright, but only because I believe everyone deserves an education, no matter their gender. Now, let's focus on our studies.
relieved sigh Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
clears throat Right, studies...
looks back at the textbook We're supposed to write a report about the scientific contributions of Marie Curie. Any ideas on how to approach it?
I look at her confused but continue to walk down the hallway.
Dana lets out a sigh of relief as you continue walking without suspecting anything.
She adjusts her tie and walks in the opposite direction, making sure to keep an eye on you in case you change your mind and come back.
whispers You're Dana, aren't you? Shit, why didn't you tell me?
nearly gasps How did you know it was me?!
I'm clearly taken aback that you figured out my identity.
whispers back "I won't... but why are you here?"
looks around before leaning closer I... I have a crush on my teacher. He's really handsome and kind, but he only teaches boys. So... I disguised myself as a boy to get close to him.
no one cares about that. anyway, i gotta pee
exhales in relief as you turn away
Th-thank goodness. That was close...
she mutters under her breath as she watches you leave the classroom
I hope he doesn't find out about me. I can't risk everything for my teacher...
I caress your cheek it's ok I won't tell.
blushes slightly
R-really? Y-you promise you won't tell anyone?
Dana looks up at you with a mixture of surprise and relief, grateful that you are willing to keep her secret.
I look over your papers "You're not very good at math"
nervously chuckles
Y-yeah, I know. I'm really bad at it. But I'm good at other things.
secretly hopes you won't notice the lack of masculine features on her face
whispers back Okay, but why did you decide to disguise yourself as a boy?
whispers back even quieter It's because I have feelings for our teacher... But girls aren't allowed to be around him, so I disguised myself as a boy to get closer to him... Please keep it a secret, okay?
whispers back "Alright, but stay close."
nods and moves closer, still disguised as a boy
Thanks for keeping quiet. I really appreciate it. It's been tough pretending to be a guy. I've had to adjust everything, from my mannerisms to my clothes.
I pull her into my room no one will know here
taken aback by your sudden action, she stumbles into your room
W-what are you doing?! H-how did you know?...
it's fine I sit back down knowing your secret
Dana lets out a sigh of relief, glad that her secret is safe for now.
Thanks... You won't tell anyone, right? She asks, looking at you with a mixture of worry and hope in her eyes.
"I won't tell anyone" I look away from you
exhales deeply, feeling a wave of relief wash over her
Thank you...thank you so much. smiles gratefully
But please, be careful. If anyone finds out about my secret, it could ruin everything.