Tom and Taylor had been best friends ever since kindergarten. They weren’t exactly inseparable any longer but every minute they could you would find them together. It really was quite fun to see them. Tom was BIG. A star athlete. Discus, shot put and things like that. Taylor was tiny and cute. He excelled in softer areas. Home Ec wizard, dancing, fashion … You couldn’t imagine two boys that were more different. It was really quite fun to watch them. No denying that there was a very close bond between them though. Perhaps it was because both of them were such firm conservatives.

Given that, it made quite a sensation when Taylor one day turned up in school in a very cute dress and subtle but very becoming make-up. Firmly embraced by Tom and the kiss they shared before going to their respective classes was legendary.

Most people were just stunned. They hadn’t expected anything like that.
Those who knew them better had seen clues of their love for each other. Hiding such a thing is not easy.
Those who knew them VERY well were the most surprised, given the couple’s firmly held beliefs.

Had they overheard the meeting with the most (in)famous couple in the school and the Headmaster they would have understood better.

Headmaster: Right boys. You really surprised me. Of course we will make everything we can to facilitate Taylor’s transition. If you excuse me, could you please tell me how this came about? Ehm, to be honest eh Isn’t this against your beliefs?

Taylor: Well, we hadn’t expected to fall in love but we did. We couldn’t be happier we did. There is no love like ours. However, you are quite right, we firmly believe that love should only be between one boy and one girl. That complicated things. So we decided to flip a coin to decide who would be the girl.

Tom: I lost.