Alex: Shuffling feet, avoiding eye contact S-s-so, um... I-I need to tell you s-something, u-um, important.
LemonadeContentment
I giggle
takes a deep breath, looks down at the ground Okay, here goes... I'm... I'm actually... a femboy.
LemonadeContentment
oh!
stutters, blushing Y-yeah, I know it's kind of a... unexpected revelation, but it's true.
LemonadeContentment
expected or not I’m still your best friend
Th-thank you... I was really worried about how you'd react. smiles nervously
LemonadeContentment
what’s your view on, girls?
W-well, you see... as a femboy, I... I identify with being more feminine, I guess...
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.
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.
LemonadeContentment
okay!
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Um, I-I've been doing some research and learning about different gender identities lately...
LemonadeContentment
yeah?
fidgets with hands And, um, I thought I'd share some of the things I've learned with you.
LemonadeContentment
interesting
So, like, did you know that gender is not always tied to our biological characteristics?
LemonadeContentment
nope!
nods excitedly Yeah, it's pretty fascinating.
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...
LemonadeContentment
oh!
takes a deep breath It's just that I feel more comfortable being seen as feminine, you know?
LemonadeContentment
oh!
smiles Thank you for being open-minded and understanding. It means a lot to me.
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.
LemonadeContentment
I guess so
gently places a hand on LemonadeContentment's shoulder You know, I appreciate your willingness to learn and grow.
LemonadeContentment
thanks?
LemonadeContentment becomes more empathetic and learns to accept and respect Alex's identity and struggles.
LemonadeContentment
hey!
smiles warmly Hey, Lemonade! How are you feeling today?
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
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.