Jason's Story

by Kristine Roland

Chapters 26 - 28. The continuing story of Jason, a young boy that is coming to terms with his transgender nature, and his mostly supportive family.

As they pulled out of the driveway, Jason felt his cheek. His first kiss from a girl. That little kiss had gone through him like a shock.

Authors Note: Thanks to Joni W for editing this section for me!

Chapter 26

Jason woke up the next morning and felt an unusual pressure on his chest. It took him a moment to realize that he was sleeping on his stomach, and what he was feeling was his new breast forms pushing into his chest. He just laid there for a while enjoying the sensation. Eventually though he got up, put on his bathrobe and headed out to the kitchen. He found his mom sipping on her morning coffee.

“Good morning, Kelly.”

“Good morning, Mom.”

“So, what did you think about last night?” Kristine asked.

“It was really nice. Aunt Sally is great, and Emily is going to be cool about it. We had a nice talk while we played video games.”

“Good. Hopefully she will remember to keep it quiet though. That is my biggest concern. I really don’t want to deal with Jessica.”

“She will do her best Mom.”

“I know honey. She is a sweetheart, she wouldn’t deliberately hurt you.”

“No she certainly would not.”

Jason made himself a bowl of cereal and sat down.

“Mom… Are you and Dad ok? I know this has been happening so fast. Most of the time you both seem to be, but I know it is hard. Dad really seemed to be struggling last night.”

Kristine took a deep breath, let out a sigh, and said, “We are fine, Kelly. I won’t lie to you, it is hard. We don’t really understand why you feel this way, but we get that you do. For myself, I can see the girl inside you now, trying to get out. I don’t know her yet, but I am coming to know her, and I know that I will love her, just as much as I have always loved my son. It is hard though, because it feels like we are losing our son, even though we are gaining a daughter. I think that is particularly hard on your father. But he loves you, and he will accept you. You did shock him last night, when you walked out with breasts. You came a lot closer to looking like a girl last night. It hit him pretty hard, but give him credit, he recovered fairly quickly, because he does love you. Don’t let it worry you, Kelly. You have to figure out what is right for you.”

“I’m sorry Mom.”

“Kelly, you don’t have anything to be sorry about. You need to feel free to be who you are. Right now you are just exploring this part of you that has been hiding for a long time. I have never seen you more happy and content than last night.”

“It was just so nice to be sitting there with you and Dad, and Aunt Sally, and feeling truly accepted as Kelly. Not talking about it, just being relaxed as myself. I can’t describe it, I felt so good.”

“Good. Ok, Julie and her family will be here around two, we need to get the house cleaned up. It doesn’t need much, but let’s get it done.”

Jason threw on a pair of leggings and a top, and then he and his mother worked on getting ready for company. His father took care of the yard work, and getting the deck area ready.

When they were done, Jason got ready to take a shower. He cringed as he had to take off his breast forms. It was like losing a part of him. He shook it off, hopped into the shower.

Putting on his bathrobe, he gathered up his other things and headed back into his room. He put his clothing in his hamper and put the forms away.

He got dressed in his boy clothes.

A little after two, the Sanders arrived. Jason let them in, and invited them into the living room. His mother and father soon came in, and after introductions all around, they all headed out onto the deck.

Mr. Sanders said to Jason, “So I hear you are playing baseball this spring. Julie says you are on the Mets.”

“Yes sir, I am. In fact that reminds me, Dad; Coach Osborn thinks I’m going to be a much better hitter this year. He suggests that I could use some time in a batting cage. He said that since I’m a bit taller, I can cover the plate better and I’m also a bit stronger.”

Richard looked at his son and said, “Well, we will have to get over to the batting cage then.”

“That is definitely the way to improve your hitting. I should take Brian and Julie over as well. Julie does quite well in her softball league. Brian made the all-star team last year.”

Kristine said, “You know, we have a bit of time before we were going to eat. Why don’t you guys take Julie, Jason and Brian over to Funland. They have batting cages. Shelly and I can hang here and get to know each other.”

Richard said, “I’m game. How about you Ken?”

“Sure why not.”

They all agreed, so Richard agreed to drive, Ken got into the front seat, and Brian, Julie and Jason sat in the back. Jason rather enjoyed the tight quarters of the rear seat with Julie in the middle. They got to Funland, and bought a number of tokens for the batting cages. Julie and Jason went first. Julie set on softball, Jason on baseballs. A bit rusty at first, they both quickly zoned in on the pitching machines patterns, and were quickly slugging the balls quite hard.

Brian and his father went next. Then Richard and Jason went again.

They continued rotating around for an hour or so, before packing it up and heading back to the Andersons.

Kristine and Shelly had spent the time talking. Mostly they talked about Jason and Julie, reminiscing about their own first loves.

When the batting contingent returned, they found the ladies laughing and sitting sipping iced tea out on the deck. Richard said, “So are the problems of the world resolved?”

“Sure, we just agreed that we just need to vote out all of the men and replace them with women.” Kristine teased back.

Richard and Ken looked at each other then back at the women and said “Phblt” making the noise often called the Bronx cheer.

Everyone laughed.

“Richard, why don’t you light the grill? We’ll start to bring out the food and get this picnic down to business.” Kristine said.

Richard nodded and started taking the cover off the gas grill. Jason, Julie and their mothers went to start bringing out the makings of the picnic.

“Brian, get off your butt and give us a hand. Nobody had to tell Jason to help.” Shelly told her son.

“What about Dad?” he asked her.

Ken said, “I’m helping Richard, you go help your mother.” He went over to where Richard was lighting the grill. Shelly rolled her eyes, but said to Brian, “Come on, ask Mrs. Anderson what you can bring out.”

“Hey that’s a nice grill. You have it hooked up to the house gas?”

“Yeah, I got pissed off the last time I ran out of propane right in the middle of cooking a steak. So I had a line run out to here. I needed a new grill anyway, so I got this one, which can be configured to work with either propane or natural gas.”

“I’ll have to look into doing that.”

Jason brought packages of Italian sausage. “Mom said you would need these first.”

“Yup they take the longest to cook. Thanks Jason. I’m going to need a garbage bag and a plate.”

“Ok, I’ll get them for you.”

Richard opened up the packages of sausage and put them on the grill. Jason brought him his garbage bag and the plate; he also brought the barbeque utensils. “Thanks Jason.”

Jason headed back inside to continue helping to bring out the food.

“So I hear that Jason is having a bit of trouble with Brad Johnson.” Ken said.

“That is what I’ve been told.”

“From what Julie has said, he has stood his ground so far, but she is worried that Brad will corner him with some of his friends.”

“That’s about the size of it. I know he wants to handle it on his own, but Kristine and I are going to stop by and have a chat with the principal tomorrow. Jason can handle himself just fine, but with the way things are these days, you just don’t want to take any chances. God knows if pushed enough, it could get worse than a simple fight. I certainly don’t want to be on the national news because everyone just ignored it. This kid Brad seems to be completely out of control.”

“I agree. Especially since from what Julie tells me it was just seeing her with him that set him off in the first place. Thank God, Julie did tell this brat no. But I am pleased to see that Jason is willing to stand up to the bully to protect her, and he seems to be very respectful of her as well.”

“Jason is a good son.” Richard said quietly, shaking his head he added, “I have no doubt that he will treat Julie very well. They are young and they are the first boyfriend, girlfriend for each other, so this could be over before next weekend, or it could go on for years. No way of knowing. But I can say that he has excellent tastes. Julie has spent a fair amount of time here the last couple of weeks, and she is a remarkable intelligent, likeable young lady. Kristine and I have very much enjoyed her company. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, she is also a very pretty young woman. I know that Jason thinks so too.”

“Well I’d have to be blind to not notice it, but you know, she is still my little girl. It is taking a little getting used to that she has a boyfriend. But from what I have seen so far, I do like Jason, and I think she has chosen well. Frankly, Shelly and I were starting to get a little worried. Kathy and Sue, Julie’s two best friends have been talking about boys for a couple of years already. Julie would join in the talk, but never really seemed all that interested. So we were pleasantly surprised when all this came about.”

Richard nodded his head in acknowledgement, stared at the grill, and worked on turning the sausages.

Shelly came out carrying a couple of bottles of beer, and said, “We thought that you might need something to quench your thirst from slaving over a hot grill.”

“Thanks Shelly.” Richard said.

“Thanks honey.” Ken said putting his arm around his wife.

Julie came out next, bringing a plate with hot dogs and hamburgers. “Mr. Anderson, here, these are for when you are ready for them.”

“Thanks Julie. Just put them right over here.” He pointed at a side table that was near the grill.

As the sausage came off the grill, Richard cooked some hot dogs, and some hamburgers. The table was set with all kinds of food. Potato salad, fruit salad, garden salads, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion, sautéed mushrooms and onions, ketchup, mayonnaise, brown and yellow mustard, pickles, relish and a variety of salad dressings, were all set up on a long table. A second table was set for sitting at.

Everyone fixed themselves a plate, and sat down to eat.

“Kristine, there is enough food here for 20 people!” Shelly said.

“I know, but I figure what we don’t eat today, we can have as leftovers tomorrow. If you like, I can send some home with you too.”

After dinner, Jason got a Frisbee out, and the three kids threw it to each other for a while. The adults kicked back on the deck and talked. When it started to get dark, Richard lit the outdoor fireplace and they sat around and roasted some marshmallows.

The evening passed, and since it was a school and work night, they broke it up around ten o’clock. Jason held Julie’s hand and walked her out to the car, with the rest of her family, as well as his mom and dad. They said their good nights. Julie gave hugs to both Jason’s parents. Jason hugged Julie’s mother, and shook her father’s hand. Brian just said goodnight. Julie gave Jason a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek, and got in the car.

As they pulled out of the driveway, Jason felt his cheek. His first kiss from a girl. That little kiss had gone through him like a shock.

“Come on, lover boy. Time to go inside,” his mother said.

Chapter 27

“So Richard, what did you think of Julie’s family?” Kristine asked.

“They seemed very nice,” he answered. “I feel really guilty though. Like we are lying to them and that they really should know about Kelly. When you were getting the food and Ken and I were getting the grill going, he told me that they had been concerned about Julie not liking boys, and that they had been pleasantly surprised when she and Jason got together. I really did not know what to say. I could hardly say, well you were right, your daughter is only interested in Jason because he is part girl.”

“I know, Shelly said something similar when you all were out at the batting cages. I got the impression that Julie might be wrong about her parents, but I can see why she thinks what she does. They are really very conservative. Not overbearingly so though. But we just have to let it be for now. Who knows how long they will be together. It may be that they never really need to know.”

“True enough. But I really don’t like keeping secrets about someone else’s child. I would be pretty upset if the places were reversed.”

“So would I, but I still don’t think we can betray Julie’s trust at this point.”

“No. So how did you feel, watching your son get kissed by a girl? Even if it was just a kiss on the cheek.”

“Old. My baby is not old enough to be getting kissed by a girl.”

“I thought he would fall over right where he stood. I bet he doesn’t go to sleep at all tonight.”

Kristine laughed. “Well I’m going to. I’m exhausted.”

With that they turned off the lights and went to sleep.

The next morning they got up and all headed to the school. They arrived a little bit before the opening bell. They all went straight to the office and asked to speak to the principal. They were escorted to some chairs just outside the principal’s office.

A little while later, the principal came out of the office and invited them in.

“Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Jason. What can I do for you this morning?” He asked.

“We want to report a situation that is occurring that has been escalating. Jason has been having trouble from another one of your students. While the first incident happened off of school property, it has been continuing to occur here.” Kristine spoke and then related a carefully edited version of the facts. She left out the language and minimized Jason’s confrontational response.

“I had a report of an incident on Friday, from the school guidance councilor.” He replied.

“Yes, on Friday, Brad shoved Jason into a locker, and she broke it up, and told them that if she saw anything like it again they would both be suspended. I find that completely unacceptable.” Richard answered.

“Mr. Anderson, fights are rarely completely one sided. I have heard your side, but I have not heard Brad’s side.”

“Mr. Conklin, you know as well as I do, that bullies pick on kids they know cannot, or will not, fight back. Suspending both kids is just not right.”

“Nevertheless it is the school policy.”

“Mr. Conklin, I will tell you right now, that if my son is hurt in any manner by this boy, I will hold you and this school personally responsible. Not to mention the boy and his parents. I have already spoken to my attorney, and we will file any relevant claims against both you and the boy’s parents. Perhaps you should warn them.”

“Very well, Mr. Anderson. I will speak with my staff and we will keep a lookout for any altercations. I will also speak with Brad and his parents.”

They took their leave; Jason was given a late pass and sent off to his first class.

The day was otherwise uneventful, until once again at the end of the day, Brad was waiting for him at his locker.

Jason once again, took a deep breath and prepared to be met by Brad.

“So you told your parents. Hiding behind your mother are you. Just wait. I will get you.”

“Brad, you keep saying so, but I still have not seen any evidence. My parents heard about it from someone else’s mother. You know as well as I do, the whole damn school has been talking. What was I supposed to say?”

“You just keep your mouth shut, like a man, not a pussy. But I knew you weren’t a man.”

“Maybe not, if being a man means being an asshole like you.”

Brad looked around, saw Mrs. Jeffries watching them, and whispered, “I will get you. You wait and see.” With that he turned and walked away again.

Chapter 28

Things began to settle into a routine. On Wednesday nights, Jason would talk with Dr. Daniels, unless he had baseball. Jason and Julie would spend Sunday’s at his house; Julie would come over early, giving them most of the day together to enjoy as Kelly. Most Saturday nights they would get together with John, Steve, Kathy and Sue. Sometimes they would get together at Julie’s house, sometimes at Jason’s, and sometimes at one of the other friends homes. Sometimes they would do something like ice-skating or a movie.

The first time they were able to get together, just the two of them, after the picnic, Jason showed Julie his new LBD. Julie said, “Oh, that must look great on you. Let me see.” Jason went into the bathroom and got changed. This was also the first time she had seen his new and improved breasts.

“Oh my god! You have real boobs.” Julie exclaimed. “They look great.” Then quietly she said, “Actually they look quite hot.”

That statement went straight to Jason’s penis.

Julie said, “Kelly, can I touch them? I know your mother is right out there, and we can’t do much, but I really, really would like to see how they feel.”

Jason thought he might just orgasm on the spot. They could hear his mother working in the kitchen, so he replied, “Yes. But it will have to be quick.”

Julie came over to him, reached out and brushed her hand over his right breast, and then cupped it lightly. She said, “It feels very real.” She took his hand and put it on her breast, “See.” And she let out a soft moan. Then they both pulled their hands back, knowing that if they didn’t they would get caught.

“Julie, I…”

“I know Kelly. Me too, I think it may be a long night.”

“Yeah. I could use a cold shower right about now.”

Julie laughed, and said, “I’m sorry. I’d help you if I could. Why don’t you go get changed, that dress is overkill for tonight.” She whispered, “I won’t get upset if you take a little long, just think about me. I know that I will be thinking about you first chance I get.”

“Um… ok.” Jason blushed, grabbed his outfit for the night and practically ran into the bathroom.

Julie later told him that she had indeed, “Thought about him, repeatedly, later that night.”

He assured her that he had as well.

One Sunday afternoon, Jason and Julie were watching a movie, and Julie said, “Kelly, could you believe Kathy and Steve last night?”

“You mean doing all the couple’s skates together! Not to mention John and Sue. I would have been much less surprised to see Kathy and John, and Sue and Steve.”

“I know. After all of their protesting too! I wish you could have come to the ladies with us. I have to teach you about girl talk. You would have been most amused. Anyway I was teasing them about what they had said to me when we first started. Kathy blushed! Kathy never blushes. She said, to me ‘I know… I was wrong, what can I tell you. He is just such a nice guy, and he is actually kind of cute. And we have been hanging out together so much, well, I saw something … Oh, damn, now that song from Beauty and the Beast is going through my head. You know that one about something being there that wasn’t before?’”

Jason laughed at the thought. “Great, just what I need is for Steve to be thinking of himself as Beast.”

“Yeah, well better Steve then John. John already has a bit of an ego. Though he is really nice too, and he is treating Sue wonderfully. He brought her flowers! They actually went out to the movies last Friday night, just the two of them, did you know that?”

“No. He did not tell me. Well I guess I can’t complain too much, there are things I have not told him either.”

Jason had not had any further run-ins with Brad at school, or for that matter outside of school. He was hoping that Brad had moved on to something (hopefully not someone!) else.

It was several weeks later on a Saturday afternoon, when Jason’s team the Mets, was finally playing the Tigers. Jason discovered that Brad was on the Tigers, and was pitching that day.

Brad was the cleanup hitter as well as the pitcher for his team. Jason’s Mets were the home team, so Brad’s team was up to bat first. Sean, the pitcher for the Mets started off a bit wild, and walked the first two batters. The next batter swung at a bad pitch, but managed to connect just enough to put it in just the right spot, and loaded the bases for Brad.

With the count two and one, on Brad, he hit a hard line drive towards the second base side. Jason made a dive to his left, caught the ball, got up and flipped it to the second basemen to double off the man on second. Brad threw his helmet in disgust when he got to the bench.

The next batter popped out to the shortstop and they got out of the inning without giving up a run.

Jason did not get up in the first inning, as Brad struck out the first three batters.

The Tigers did not score in the top half of the second inning either.

Brad gave up two singles to start the second inning, and walked the next batter on a close call with a 3 and 2 count, bringing Jason up with the bases loaded.

Jason could see the rage in Brad’s eyes. The first two pitches were wild. Brad’s coach came out to calm him down. Jason watched Brad take a deep breath, and took a curve ball for strike one. The next pitch just missed, so the count was now three and one.

The next pitch was like slow motion to Jason, he watched it come in, straight down the middle. He swung as hard as he could, made contact, and hit a solid ground ball just beyond the reach of the shortstop. Two runs scored, as the left fielder played the ball into the infield.

The Mets went on to score 3 more runs in that inning, making it five to nothing.

The next time Jason came up, it was with no one on base. Jason got into the batter’s box. He could see the look in Brad’s eyes. The first pitch was way inside, and Jason dropped to the ground to avoid it.

The next pitch, there was no avoiding. It came right at his forehead. Jason turned his head just in time, but it still hit him solidly on the helmet. Jason collapsed at the plate.