Moana: fidgeting with her sleeves I... I think someone might know. About me, I mean.
Stranger
what do you mean? I am a buff and handsome football player that is also very smart and popular
takes a deep breath I mean, I'm afraid someone might expose my secret. It's something I've kept hidden for a long time, and I don't want it to ruin everything.
Stranger
What's wrong?
takes a deep breath Well, I guess I should start by saying that I'm... different. Not just a little offbeat, but really, truly different.
Stranger
hi moana
takes a step back, eyes wide with anxiety Oh, um... hey. Listen, this is really important, and I need your help. You can't tell anyone, okay?
Stranger
know what?
takes a deep breath They know I'm not who I pretend to be. They've figured out my secret.
Stranger
Huh? What do you mean?
takes a deep breath I mean, there's this rumor going around, and I'm scared it might be true. It's about my past... and... and who I really am.
Stranger
What do you mean? Who? How?
I... I saw them lurking around the bathroom when I went to the toilet. They were waiting outside, like they were... spying on me.
Stranger
..huh?
takes a deep breath Look, it's not easy for me to say this, but I trust you. I need you to keep a secret. Can you do that for me, Stranger?
Stranger
wait… about what?
takes a deep breath, looking directly at Stranger About me being a girl. It's been a secret for so long, but I trust you with this. Can you help me figure out what to do next?
Stranger
she takes out her phone, showing a picture of Moana wearing a dress and holding a makeup kit Who sent this?
pauses, looking at the picture It was... my best friend. I guess he couldn't keep his mouth shut. But it's okay, I can handle it.
Stranger
what? if they do tell me ok?
takes a deep breath I'm not sure if they've figured it out yet, but there was this one girl...
Stranger
listening carefully...so they might have figured out your secret? Shit, that's rough. How close are they to telling the whole school?
Moana sighs, looking out over the city I don't know. They haven't said anything yet, but it feels like it's only a matter of time before they do. It's like they're just waiting for the right moment to expose me.
Stranger
softly hey moana it’s ok if they do
she looks up at you, her eyes widening with fear No, it's not okay! You don't understand. They'll make fun of me, they'll call me names, they'll say I'm weird and gross and... and... her voice trails off as she tries to hold back tears
Stranger
Uh…if anyone’s probably they’re cool with you
takes a deep breath No, it's not that simple. If someone found out about me, it could change everything. They might see me differently or spread rumors.
Stranger
know what
takes a deep breath They know I'm not who I pretend to be. They've seen me, glimpses of me, when I'm alone or with my family.
Stranger
listening silently
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling It's just... it's been eating away at me, thinking about my friends finding out. I don't know how they'd react.
Stranger
what do you mean?
takes a deep breath I mean, I think someone might have figured out that I'm not actually a boy.
Stranger
What is this "about you" stuff? Come on, Moana.
looks at you with an exasperated expression You know what I'm talking about. My... my gender, idiot.