Caught in the Act
by Samantha P
By Samantha p
Oh no, there I was looking at the mirror and who should be there, my sister Dawn looking back at me with the classic goldfish look.
First, let me explain, my name is Nicolas and I have been dressing in my moms and sisters clothes for the last seven years. I do not know why I do it I just do, I cannot seem to stop myself and the way I feel when I put the silky garments on. I’m only a smallish kid, being only 5’5 and weigh slightly over 100 lbs. Fine you might say but when you consider I was fifteen last month, believe me it is a problem. The amount of ribbing and name-calling I get at school is a nightmare.
So, there I was staring into the mirror, looking at the reflection of my sister over my shoulder, what came next totally threw me. I mean I always knew one of these days I would be caught but I was not expecting this.
“Want help Nic?”
“Whaaaaa.”
“Want help?”
“Whaa whaa.”
“I said do you want help? I knew someone was going through my clothes, mom said it was not her, so it left you or dad and dad is a bit too big to fit in mine and moms clothes.”
“You knew?”
“Course we did.”
“We?”
“Yep me and mom. As I said, we knew someone was. And we were waiting for the right time to either catch you at it or talk to you without you denying it.”
“I was just trying it this time, I just wanted to see what it was like, and I’ve never done it before.”
“Course you haven’t, we suspected something was going on. It always happened when we went shopping at the mall. Or we went out anywhere, plus the fact you have virtually no friends and spend all your spare time on that computer of yours.”
With that, the front door opens then shuts and mom shouts upstairs to ask who is home.
“Up here mom. It looks like we finally need to have that talk we were discussing before.”
“Oh no; I’m done for.”
“Hold on dear; I’ll be upstairs in a minute, let me put the groceries away. Oh and Nicolas, I want to see you the way you are right now, so DON’T change!”
Oh no here it is. My sister caught me dressed. Now mom is coming upstairs in a minute to see me also, I am dead meat if anyone at school finds out, I am an outcast as it is, never mind them finding out about this. God help me.
“Oh; don’t you look precious Nic, or should I say Nicola.”
“Its not what it looks like mom.”
“Of course not, Dawn do you want to get the other things we bought the other week.”
“Sure mom. Be back in a minute.”
“What other things mom?”
“Don’t worry Nicola. We knew we would catch you before long, so we bought a few things the other week for you, they’ll help you look more like a girl of your age.”
“What did you buy mom?”
“Here are the things we got mom. Where do you want me to put the breast forms?”
“Breast forms? Oh god no, your not thinking what I think your thinking do I.”
“Yes Nicola. Take the clothes off and lay down on the bed. If your going to do this, we’re going to make you do it right, Dawn where is the glue?”
“Glue? Oh shit.”
Right then. I do not know what happened; I think I fainted cos the next thing I know is I was coming around.
I was laid on the bed with no clothes on and a pair of very realistic breasts glued to my chest. I moved my hands up to them and tried to remove them, they was stuck on well and truly. With that, I must have passed out again.
When I woke up; there was mom and sis standing over me. Something was strange though, I could feel as if I was dressed. I could feel the clothes, but I wondered how they could have got me dressed while I was on the bed.
“Nicola, are you ok?”
“Huh, I think so. How is it I’m dressed?”
“While you were sort of unconscious, we decided to get you dressed. Why don’t you get up if you can and look into the mirror?”
“Give me a minute mom. I’m just trying to get my head around a few things first, why did you glue tits to my chest?”
“Because it makes you look more like a girl your age. If you’ll just look in the mirror you will see for yourself.”
Oh no, what am I going to look like after mom and sis has had a go at me? I can just imagine it. I get up to swing my legs over the end of the bed go to stand up and immediately realise I am wearing high heels.
“Need help honey?”
“No mom I’ll be ok. Where did the dress and heels come from? I don’t remember seeing this in Dawn’s closet before.”
“We got it for you the other week with the rest of the items you’re wearing. Come on take a look in the mirror.”
I walk over to the large full-length mirror in my sister’s bedroom, and immediately jump away and hide.
“Mom, how could you let one of Dawn’s friends into the house with me dressed like this?”
“Hun it’s only you me and Dawn here.”
“Nope; I definitely saw another girl Dawn’s age when I looked in the mirror.”
“Don’t be daft, here come with me.”
Well my mom and Dawn grab a hand each and walk me over steadily to the mirror. I am having a hard time, as I have never worn heels before just the clothes. Well they both manage to get me in front of the mirror and it is my turn at the goldfish impression.
Standing there in the reflection is mom Dawn and ME?
“OH SHIT.”
Same thing as earlier I wake up on the bed again. I do not know if my poor brain can handle this. First I am caught. Then Dawn says she and mom know. Then I faint. Then they dress me up while I am out of it. Then I see mom, Dawn and what could only have been me in the reflection, and what do I do. I faint again charming just charming.
Well at least one thing, I look like a fox the way they have dressed me up. I groggily come around again and Dawn is there with a glass of water. I slowly wake up and take a sip. I put the glass down and notice the lipstick around the edge.
“Are you ok Nicky?”
“Bit stunned actually sis. I look gorgeous. How did you both manage it?”
“We’ve been planning this for weeks. We purposely left some clothing out today before we went out, to entice you to dress up.”
“You tricked me?”
“Yes honey we did. Dawn and I knew something was going on. And we had to find out.”
“So sis, are you ready?”
“Ready? For what?”
“Our mall trip.”
“No way; I’m not leaving the house like this. You’ve got to be kidding.”
“Look in the mirror again Hun. Do you see a fifteen year old boy there?”
“No, but that’s not the point.”
“That’s exactly the point; we are going out as a mother and her two daughters. I have seen what's on your computer; you have been doing this for a while and I’m going to find out exactly how far this dressing of yours has gone.”
“You, you found the files?”
“Yes, we all did.”
“All?”
“Yes, me, Dawn and your father.”
“Oh no, don’t tell me dad knows about this as well?”
“Yes. Of course he does, whose credit card do you think paid for the breast forms?”
“Oh no, I’m done for now.”
“No you are not. We all wanted to find out what was going on and this is the only way. Now we will give you a few minutes. then we are off to the mall for a shopping trip.”
With that, we all got ready and headed downstairs. It took a few minutes and just before we went out of the door, Dawn slips a purse in my hand.
“You’ll need that sis.”
“Oh god, can it get any worse?”
“Don’t see how, no one will recognise you.”
With that, we all pile out of the house and walk towards mom’s car. Then I heard a noise behind me. I practically jump out of my skin.
“Whoahh, who’s the babe Dawn?”
“Oh shit, oh shit, don’t panic.”
“It’s my cousin from Bessemer city, her names Nicola.”
“Didn’t know you had cousins so close, I thought they lived out west somewhere?”
“Yeah well they are in the middle of moving to Bessemer, and were looking after Nicola here for a few weeks; we’ve sent Nic there to help unload.”
“That weakling. He’ll never be able to lift anything at all; you’ve got more strength than he has.”
“Excuse me young man. What are you saying about my son?”
“Oh shit, sorry Mrs Edding, I didn’t realise It was you.”
“So. You think that just because I may or may not be here, it gives you the right to slander one of my children?”
“No it doesn’t, I’m sorry, I’ll tell Nic that when I see him next.”
“Make sure you do. Well that is if he comes back here to Charlotte, at least there he has his cousin John for company. seen as though he has not got any friends around here, apparently they make fun of him. Do you know anything about that?”
“Its just games Mrs Edding. Nothing more.”
“Yes; well your games may have driven my only son off, we will have to see.”
With that, we all get in the car. Mom starts it and starts to head to the mall. As we are on the way, I ask the question that was bugging me while I was outside.
“What was with this couple of weeks at a cousin’s house?”
“Well, we want to keep you like that to see if you prefer it that way. Or as plain old Nic. oh and by the way that glue stays on for two weeks at a time.”
“Oh god no, that means dad will see me when he gets home from work.”
“No he will not Nicola, he is going to meet us at the mall. I called him during one of your blackouts; he wants to meet his new daughter.”
“Mom, I’m not feeling well, can we go home?” I said grabbing my stomach and leaning over.
“If you’ve forgotten Nicola. You have tried that excuse before, and it didn’t work then and it’s not going to work now.”
“Crap.”
“That’s not the way a young girl speaks Nicola. Try and copy how I speak, your voice is high enough to get by. For now at least.”
“But sis. I can’t do all this within the ten minute drive to the mall.”
“Then keep your mouth shut then. Unless you are asked a question. Right mom?”
“That’s right Nicola, do as your sister does and you’ll be fine. You at least look the part.”
The rest of the trip to the mall was spent in silence. How could I be so dumb to fall for their trap? They set it up and I fall straight into it. God how am I going to get out of this? And I am stuck with these for two weeks now.
As we enter the mall mom drags us to one of them teenage girl’s shops. Straight to the lingerie department. I try to blend in by not acting suspicious, and trying not to speak.
“Hello miss. Can I help you?”
“Oh sh…ure, have you got this in blue?” I say in my best girly voice
“Yes; it’s on this other rack over here, I must say you have great tastes there. Is it for you, or your sister?”
“It’s for my sister. She is over there with our mom.”
With that, Dawn comes over while the clerk is still stood near me.
“Great choice Nicola. You’ll look great in that, oh hi Cindy, I didn’t know you worked here.”
“Yes I started a week ago. I help after school and on weekends. My mom seemed to think if I didn’t start working, then I’d end up getting in trouble with my friends.”
“Don’t mention anything to my mom. She’d ask you to find out if there are any more jobs.”
“Hold on, Nicola? Sister? You only have a broth…. Oh my god!”
“Shhhh. don’t say anything, I’ll tell you later. Wanna come to my house about nine?”
“Yeah no probs. I finish at eight so I can be there, and don’t worry Nic…Ola I wont say a thing.”
“Crap.”
“Now then Nicky. Didn’t we agree no language like that?”
“Yeah, I guess we did.”
“Well I must say. He looks great dressed like that. If I didn’t hear hir, hmm, how do you want me to call him by?”
“Nicola will be fine. And use the feminine of course.”
“Well she does look great. You wouldn’t be able to tell unless he makes little mistakes; like SHE did earlier by saying you’re her sister.”
“I know she does look cute. Oh and by the way, I think Jamie next door fancies her. You should have heard him when we got out of the house.”
“You mean Jamie off the football team? The hunk every one of us wants to go out with?”
“Yep that’s the one. Seems he has taken a shine to my little sister here. I think we should arrange a date.”
“Hey no fair. We have been after him for ages, NICOLA here has been a girl all of what? And she has already caught his eye. This isn’t fair, but well talk later ok, by the way MISS are you going to buy that?”
“I think you should Nicola. It will suit you very well. Only the best for my youngest daughter.”
“Your mom knows about this Dawn?”
“Who do you think gave us a hand earlier?”
“This I’ve got to hear. I’ll definitely be over later, mind if I bring a few friends?”
“That would be great. But don’t tell them anything; wait till we are all together.”
“Ok then, I’ll ring the purchase through then well talk later.”
“MOM, I can’t have a bunch of girls over at the house while I’m dressed like this.”
“Nonsense Nicola, with all the girls at the house, you’ll learn quicker, plain and simple.”
“Oh shit what have I got into here?”
“Nicola language. No daughter of mine is going to speak like that.”
With that, I hear two 16-year-old girls shout one word simultaneously.
“MAKEOVER.”
With that, we walk over to the pizza place with our purchases in teen girl’s bags. Who should I see sat awaiting us?
“OH crap its dad.”
“Hello girls. Hi Hun.”
“Hi John. I’m surprised you could get time off work.”
“Well I had a word with the boss and he said I could have an early lunch, seen as it was a family problem. You know how he prides himself on family matters with employees. Hi Dawn hi NICOLA”
“How?”
“I take it you mean, how do I know your name?”
“Yes.”
“Why shouldn’t I know the name of my youngest daughter, I may be oldish but I am not senile.”
“But but.”
“No buts Nicola, we need to find out what has gotton into you these last few years.”
“It was only this time; I’ve never done it before.”
“OH look, there goes a flying pig.”
“Where?”
“Nicola.”
“OH, I see what you mean, you were being facetious.”
“Yes I was, we all know someone has been trying on your sisters and mothers clothes for quite a while now. It was just a matter of time before we caught you at it.”
“But.”
“No buts, we will talk about this properly when I get home tonight young lady, agreed?”
“Yes sir.”
“Right, first things first, one you look very nice, a younger version of your sister but very nice indeed, and two lets eat and Nicola?”
“Yes dad?”
“YOU are placing the order.”
“NOOOOOOOO.”
“YESSSSSSS.”
“Ok then, what does everyone want?”
“Cheer up Nicola it may never happen.”
“It already has.”
With that comment, dad sprayed his drink all over the table with the classic goldfish look on his face.
“No dad sorry, not that kind of happen, I was referring to being caught.”
“OH thank god, for a minute there I thought.”
“Now john, how in the world would that happen, he hasn’t any friends.”
I crouched down in my seat at that comment, sure I didn’t have any friends, I was a loner at school but why did mom have to rub it in.
“Sorry Nicola but you don’t, maybe you will get some friends like this. I’m sure Dawn will help.”
“Oh no, I forgot about school, I can’t go to school with these things stuck to my chest.”
“Stuck? Helen, I thought we were going to talk first before a major decision like that was going to be made?”
“I'm sorry John Dawn and I got carried away.”
“Don’t bring me into this, I only brought them to my room for you mom.”
“I guess that is another thing to talk about when I get home from work then. Come on lets eat, I have got to be back at work in thirty minutes, and it’s a good job school is out for spring break.”
With that, they made their selections and I had to place the order, god was I scared. I noticed a few of the bigger kids from school in the pizza joint and I did NOT want to be recognised by them at all. The order came and we all tucked in just as we were finishing one of the older kids looked over to our table and shouted at Dawn.
“Hey Dawn, who’s the cutie?”
“That’s my cousin; she’s staying with us for two weeks while her family move to Bessemer, Nic has gone there to help them.”
“Wouldn’t mind getting a date? Is she shy as she is gradually sliding under the table?”
“Yes she is a bit shy, anyway Jamie from the football team is first in line, he has already seen her and seems very interested.”
“Damn, trust Jamie to get the lookers.”
The look on dads face after that little chat was great, talk about eyes popping out of his head. probably wondering how he goes to work in the morning, gets a phone call about his son dressing and can they meet at the mall. Then he finds out he is being setup for dates by his sister while dressed as Nicola. I tell you it was the best thing to happen all day.
“Well Hun and kids I’m off back to work before I have a heart attack. We WILL talk about this when I get home and Dawn?”
“Yes daddy?”
“No more setting your sister up for dates, is that clear?”
“As day daddy. Oh by the way, some of my girlfriends are coming over tonight about nine, mom said it was ok.”
The look mom got from dad was a classic also; I thought it was my day for being looked at in a very angry way. I tell you this day was getting better and better, well apart from being caught that is.
“Ok Hun, we’ll talk later, you better go back to work.”
“Ok then Helen, bye kids, see you all later.”
With that, he was gone, and then mom turned around to me and said one more word. You guessed it, shopping.
Well if they made me go out while dressed, which I never had the nerve to do before, I was going to make the most of it and get right into it. Maybe after some of my fears have gone I may enjoy it. Anyway, two boys have already nearly chatted me up. the school football captain and now the school bully. so maybe I don’t look that bad and they did not recognise me.
End of part 1
part 2 of caught in the act. following the adventures of Nic as he goes shopping with his mom and Dawn. then saying something he shouldnt have
Caught In The Act Part 2
So, there we were, heading for the first shop mom had on her list. It would have to be Victoria’s secret, wouldn’t it? Another place I always wanted to visit but never had the nerve.
As we went inside, and the first place mom dragged me over to was the panties and bra section. Well I had to act as if I knew what I was doing there, didn’t I?
Just as I was starting to look at all the different styles that were there mom called over to me.
“Nicola, can you come over here a minute?”
“Yes mom.”
I’d already decided that I was going to throw myself into this, like she wanted. So I decided to do just that.
“What do you think of this waist clincher, Nicola?”
“It looks great mom, are you going to get me one?”
“I was going to get you two of them. What color would you prefer?”
“Hmmm, I thought the lilac one and also the black one.”
“Lilac? Why not a white one, it would go with more outfits?”
“It would but I have already seen a dress that it would go with”
Well the look on moms face when she heard that come out of my mouth. I would not trade anything for it.
“A… A… dress you have already seen, where was that?”
“A few shops down, I saw it in the window as we passed.”
“Can you quickly show me which one it was in. I’ll have to check on something.”
So I took mom a few shops down to see the dress I had seen.
“Well I never, it seems that you choose color matches quite well Nicola. We will come back after getting your underwear to match, ok?”
“Ok mom.”
“This may go deeper than we originally thought.” Thought mom. “First, we catch him and decide to see how far this thing of his goes. Then he chooses a waist clincher to go with a dress his sister and me did not even see. And with only a quick glance he remembers the color and immediately matches underwear to suit. Also he seems to be getting into this. We were hoping he would try and hide while shopping, then at least we would know it only went so far.”
“Mom, We are back at Victoria’s, are you with us?”
“Yes dear, just thinking about something.”
“That’s ok mom, are we getting full underwear to match or just the clincher, panties and bra?”
“No, I think stockings and garter to match also Nicola. Would that be ok with you?”
“Yes mom, lets get them, we have loads more shopping to do this afternoon.”
“Ok dear.”
“Oh my.” Thought Mom. “What have we gotton ourselves into? We were hoping this was just a fad of some sort but I am beginning to wonder. Even his sister is getting into the sisterly thing of shopping with him. This is going to cost John and me a fortune if this keeps up. I will have to ring John when the kids are not around and see what he has to say on this.”
“Is that everything then Nicola?”
“I think so mom. I guess a few more skirts and tops would not go amiss though.”
“Are you sure honey? I mean what if this is just a fad or something. You will be stuck with these clothes in your wardrobe.”
“Oh. I can assure you mom it isn’t a fad.”
Oh shit. Why did I have to say that now? I’m sure she picked that up. Damn damn damn. I’m gonna get grief over this now.
“What did you say, Nicola?”
“Errrrrr. Nothing mom.”
“No, I am sure I heard you say something then. What was it?”
“Errrrrr. It’s not a fad.”
“That’s what I thought you said. How can you be so sure this is not a fad? I mean you change your mind about things left right and centre. I’m sure sometimes you’re just like a woman. Oh my, I have just realised that. Do me a favour and go look in a few more shops to see what you like. I will be about ten minutes. There is something I have to sort out.”
With that. My sister and I decide to do a bit more looking around. I mean apart from the dresses skirts and blouses I would sure like some casual stuff like jeans and what not.
Meanwhile down the mall sat on a bench, Helen decided to ring her husband.
“Hello. Is John Edding there please?”
“I’ll just put you through. Who may I say is calling please?”
“His wife, Helen.”
“One moment.”
“Hello John Edding.”
“Hello. Mr Edding. I have your wife on line five.”
“Thanks Gloria.”
“Hi Helen. How are things there?”
“Well. They were going fine up until about ten minutes ago.”
“Nothings happened has it?”
“No. It’s just that Nicola said that this is not a fad she is going through.”
“Ahhh right. We did say that we would let her do this to see how far it went, didn’t we?”
“Yes we did John. Any ideas?”
“Well, I could ring my cousin. You remember the one?”
“You mean Erin?”
“Yep. That’s the one. I will try to get in touch this afternoon before I come home. In the mean time just keep an eye on her. Don’t go over the top with the spending please. Oh by the way how much damage to my credit card have you done already?”
“We’ll work it out when we get home honey, ok?”
“Hell. That means a lot. Just curb the spending a bit will you. It still may turn out to be a fad. I will see you all when I get home then. Bye Helen.”
John puts the phone on its cradle then gets out the little address book he had in his jacket pocket. Spends a few minutes looking through and eventually finds what he is looking for. Picks up the phone and dials out.
“Hello. Edding residence.”
“That you Erin?”
“Yes it is. Who is this?”
“It’s John. Your cousin.”
“Hi John, long time no speak. How are you and your family?”
“That’s why I’m ringing Erin. It seems my son has something in common with you.”
“What? Short, skinny gets picked on a lot at school. Always seems to be a loner, no friends. That common?”
“No, the other thing.”
“What other thing John?”
“You know what I mean Erin. You know the dressing up thing.”
“Oh that thing. So tell me about young Nic. What symptoms has he got?”
“Well, we found out about him the other day. We had a chat; but we do not really know that much really. He just told Helen, while out shopping though, that this is not a fad.”
“You let him go out shopping? What is he dressed like?”
“Well at the moment. There's Helen, Dawn and Nicola all raiding my credit card balance in the local mall.”
“Who’s Nicola?”
“That’s the name he said he uses. Well the one Helen said she called him anyway.”
“This is too much. You know nothing about teenage girls, do you John?”
“What's that supposed to mean?”
“Well as you know you have one daughter. Multiply that by two. Then add a mother in the mix. Do I need to say more?”
“Oh shit! There goes my balance.”
“Got it in one John. I would love to be there with them. Anyway, why the phone call? Obviously you did not ring just to tell me your son is like me?”
“No Erin. I was hoping this was a fad, but he is my son and I love him. What I was hoping was if you could come here to have a talk, to see how deep this feeling of his goes.”
“Sorry John, I’m too busy to jump on a plane to North Carolina at the moment, Even if he is my sort of nephew. The only thing I can suggest is for you to send him to me for a week or so.”
“What if we do send him and he doesn’t want to change back to being my son?”
“You said it before John. He is your child and you love him. If you truly love him then you will know this is the best thing for him. Look at me, you accepted me when the majority of the so-called relatives and friends abandoned me. You were one of the few that accepted me for who I am. And if Nic is truly like me, then I only hope you will be as accepting as you were to me. Look, have a chat with Helen later and call me back. Let me know how this turns out one way or the other. You know I will look after him or her, depending which it is. The last thing you want to do is alienate him. It will do more damage than good. Look, I am in all day. As I work from home nowadays on my computer so I will be here.”
“Ok Erin, I will have a chat with Helen later on and we will call one way or the other. So, what you are saying is send Nic to stay with you for a while. Mainly to see if what he says is right.”
“Tell me John. Have you seen him dressed up?”
“Yep, today at the mall.”
“Ok, did he seem to be uncomfortable at all?”
“Well no, actually he seemed to be into the spirit of things. I did tell him to do his best though, if he does this to do it right.”
“Well then John. You gave him permission to be herself. From what you say, he is definitely some sort of she. How far it goes though I will not be able to tell until I meet him or her. Anyway, I have to get off. I hope that we will talk later on. Bye for now John. Say hi to Helen and the kids for me.”
“Ok then Erin. I will ring you later when we have decided. Bye for now.”
As John put the phone down. He sat back and remembered the problems Erin had when people found out about him. The majority of his friends barring me and a couple of the girls that knew him deserted him. He got beat up a few times also. Just for being different. I do not want that to happen to Nic. He is my child and I love him. But, I do not want him to go through what Erin had to go through. Maybe sending him to San Francisco for a week or so will be good for him.
Back at the mall
“Nicola. You just have to try this set on.”
“Why Dawn?”
“Because.”
“Because why?”
“Look. With this set. It will go nice with a pair of heels I saw in another shop.”
“Ok then. I’ll try it on. Give it here.”
Five minutes later
“You were right Dawn.”
“Told you.”
“Have you seen the price on this?”
“Well, dads paying though.”
“Excuse me Dawn. I have just spoken to your father and he has asked that we curb the spending.”
“But Nicola just has to have this set mom.”
“Ok then. But this is the last thing.”
“We need shoes also mom.”
“God. One daughter is bad enough. Now I have two of them. Ok then, the shoes are the last thing we buy. Got it?”
“Yes mom.”
After we got the outfit and the shoes. We headed back to the car. As we were putting the clothes in the trunk, I felt someone tap my shoulder. I must have jumped about five feet in the air.”
“Sorry Nicola.”
“Bloody hell Jamie. Do not do that again. You scared me to death.”
“Sorry.”
“What are you doing here anyway?”
“I am here with a few friends. I saw you putting the stuff away and just walked over to say hi.”
“Hi back. We are just finished shopping and we are on our way home.”
“Cool. Well I will see you later then. Can I call round?”
“I will be a bit busy putting my clothes away Jamie.”
“Ok then. That means not tonight then. How about tomorrow?”
“She’d love to have you round Jamie.”
“Great. It’s a date then. I will pop around in the morning. Bye Nicola, Bye Dawn. Bye Mrs Edding.”
After he had got out of earshot and gone in the mall. I turned around to my sister.
“What the hell are you playing at Dawn?”
“What do you mean; Nicola?”
“You know what I mean. Inviting Jamie around tomorrow morning.”
“Well he’s cute. And you must admit that if he is seen going after you, it will solidify the fact you’re a girl.”
“I do not want to meet up with boys. Can’t you get that into your head, its girls I like.”
“We’ll see.”
“Yeah right.”
“GIRLS. Stop arguing and get into the car. And DAWN. You should have known better to invite Jamie around. If Nicola wanted to invite him, she would have asked. But, you are right on one thing, he is cute and Nicola could benefit from dating him. Oh god what am I saying. Come on lets get home before I get any more strange ideas.”
When we got home. Dawn and I unloaded the car and started to trudge it upstairs to my bedroom and put it away. I do not know how long we were upstairs for but then next thing we knew mom was calling us for dinner.
As we got downstairs, dad was already seated at the table.
“You two girls can serve while your mother takes a break.”
Great we both thought at the same time. We looked at each other and giggled. Then got to the task. While we were serving, the phone went.
“Edding residence. Hold on a second. Dawn?”
“Yes dad?”
“Phone for you.”
“Ok dad. Hello. Oh hi Cindy.”
“Hi Dawn. Have you thought any more on what I said earlier?”
“What about?”
“Jees girl. Nic’s makeover.”
“Oh that.”
“Yes that.”
“Well dad sort of found out and isn’t happy about it.”
“Any chance you can change his mind?”
“I don’t know, but I’ll try.”
“Ok then I’ll call later bye for now.”
“Oh before you go. Jamie is coming around in morning.”
“You finally snagged him. You go girl.”
“No, I didn’t snag him.”
“Why is he coming around then?”
“Nicola snagged him.”
Unknown to Dawn. She was facing away from the table as she said that. Dad practically coughed his dinner back on the table. Then gave me an almighty stare.
“You what?”
“Yep. It seems he has a thing for Nicky.”
“You’re joking?”
“Nope. Look we’ll talk later on ok?”
“Definitely. I want to hear this.”
“Bye for now Cindy.”
“Bye Dawn.”
Dawn put the phone down, as she walked back to the table. Dad looking at her all the time.
“Something wrong dad?”
“Did I hear right?”
“What was that dad?”
“Hmm let me see. Jamie, Nicola, and something about Nic has snagged him and Jamie is coming over in the morning.”
“Oh that.”
“Yes that. Let’s finish, or in your case, start eating your dinner. We will talk about this after we finish. And you two are washing up while I talk to your mother in private.”
“Yes dad.” Both Dawn and I replied.
After we finished we went to wash up while mom and dad disappeared into the family room.
“What do you reckon that’s about Dawn?”
“I have no idea. But it doesn’t look too good.”
“What did Cindy want?”
“Remember what she said at the mall.”
“Oh yeah, And I remember what dad said when he found out. Personally, I would love one. But you know what dads like. I think he wants to keep this.” I said pointing at myself. “Quiet.”
“We will see if we can both work on him later.
“Ok sis.”
Meanwhile in the family room.
“I called Erin this afternoon honey.”
“What did he, well she, say?”
“Well from what we talked about. Nic definitely has a feminine side. He would like us to send him to San Francisco for a week or so. He said that he would be able to tell how deep down Nic feels about this and how far he is willing to go.”
“But I don’t want to send Nic to a strange city.”
“I know honey. I remember how Erin was treated when everyone found out. I would like to send Nic there to see how deep his feelings go on this. I would prefer him to be away from here during that. By the way, what’s this about Jamie?”
“Well, it seems he has a crush on Nicola. He saw her when we were just going out to the car to go to the mall.”
“Then I think it is best to get Nic away as quick as possible. The last thing we need is Jamie poking about all the time. He is bound to figure it out. I mean look at Dawn’s friend Cindy. She figured it out apparently. Now she wants to give him a makeover with her friends. I mean how many are going to find out Nicola is Nic.”
“I can see your point John. I remember what happened to Erin also. Nic is our child and I do not want him to go through all of that like Erin did.”
“So, what do you say to the suggestion that Nic goes to San Fran for a week or two?”
“I agree John. I think it will do him good also. Apparently there is a wide diversity of cultures there.”
“Ok then it’s settled. Any idea when?”
“Well it is Thursday now. How about Saturday? At least Erin will be in.”
“He will be in any day. Apparently, he works from home. Does computer stuff from his home.”
“Ok honey. You want to bring the kids in here?”
“I’ll just ring Erin first. Tell him what we have decided. Then we will ring him back to confirm the day.”
Dawn and I were just sitting at the table when mom came out of the family room. She came over to the table and said both her and dad needed to talk to both of us. Me especially. Talk about feeling nervous. It was an understatement.
After about ten minutes, dad popped his head out of the family room and asked us all to come in. We all went in and got settled. Mom and dad on one side, me and Dawn on the other sofa opposite them.
“Right, first things first Nic. Tell us how you feel about dressing up in girls clothes.”
Well after about half an hour, I finished. Mom turned around to dad and nodded.
“Right then Nic, Do you remember someone in our family called Erin?”
“Nothing much dad. Only that this Erin person left years ago and not many people know what happened.”
“Well we cannot say too much about it. But, I have been in touch with Erin and both your mother and I have decided it best for you to spend a week or so with Erin in San Francisco. All I will say is Erin has similar interests as you. I will say nothing more. Erin has agreed to let you stay and will ask a few question about yourself, nothing else. Do you fancy a trip to San Francisco?”
“I’ll go dad, if Nic doesn’t want to.”
“Sorry Dawn. This trip is for Nic and Nic alone. What do you say Nic?”
“Why do I have to, or want to go to San Francisco to meet someone I hardly know?”
“Look Nic. This people around here would not understand this dressing up of yours. and the reason for Erin and San Francisco is to see how you get on dressed up. They apparently, according to your mother, have a wide variety of cultures there. Yours included. In addition, this trip will allow you to see what it is like to live that side of the fence so to speak, without interference from others, such as Jamie. Plus Dawn’s friend Cindy. I know Cindy knows you are Nic dressed up, but imagine if this got around and you got beat or, or worse. this way you will be fairly safe as no one will know you there. Come on son, what do you say?”
“Can I think about it dad?”
“Yes, that’s fine Nic.”
“If I said yes, When would I go?”
“Saturday.”
“Saturday? That quick?”
“Your mother and I believe that it’s best to do it quickly. That is if you decide to go.”
“I will think about it dad and let you know, Ok? Mom, what do you think?”
“I have to agree with your father. We both love you very much, but we wonder what would happen if people found out. We both believe this will be a great adventure for you to fully find out who you are. We are not happy with you going across the country to do this. But it’s the best thing for you honey.”
“Ok then mom. Dad, I’ll give it a go, as I said I like to dress this way and I do agree, I have to find out how much of a girl I want to be. if it is safer for me to do so in San Fran, then ok, I’ll go.”
“Ok then son. You go and pack some clothes and anything else you will need for a maximum of two weeks, no more. I will ring and tell Erin that you will be there late Saturday or early Sunday. We both love you son and want what is best for you. Come here.”
With that, we all had a big family hug. Dawn wanted to go with me but dad told her I had to do this by myself, no outside interference, apart from Erin’s help. I went upstairs with Dawn for her to help me to pack both male and female clothes for two weeks. Well one suitcase was not big enough. Actually two was not big enough so we had to borrow one of mom’s spares. We packed a lot of clothes that night and we were both pooped by about seven thirty.
In the family room.
“Erin.”
“Yes John.”
“Well we have talked to Nic. He has agreed to come and stay with you for a week or so, depending on what you think. We will make the bookings tomorrow and let you know what time on either Saturday or Sunday he will arrive. Just do me one favor Erin. Look after him please. He is our only son and we all do not want anything to happen to him.”
“I know John. He is my sort of nephew, in a way. I will tell all of my friends I have a relative staying for a week or so. I will not say if it is either male or female, I will introduce him or her to them within a few days of arrival, that way all of my friends can keep an eye on him, or her depending on the outcome.”
“That’s all I can ask Erin.”
“Can I talk to Helen, John?”
“Sure.”
“Hello Erin.”
“Hello Helen. I know you are parting with your son to someone you hardly know. But trust John, he has known me for years; apart from the fact he is my cousin, he and I go way back. Even before I changed.”
“If you don’t mind me asking Erin. How do you portray yourself nowadays?”
“I portray and live as female Helen But I still have the bits, if that’s what you mean.”
“I didn’t mean that Erin. I was wondering how Nic would identify you when you both meet.”
“That’s easy Helen. Tell him to wear a carnation with Brown leaves. I will wear the same. You do not readily get them but if you go a shop on fifth and reading, it’s on the corner, ask for Pete and ask him for the flower. I will call ahead and let him know you are coming. I do not want you to tell Nic too much about me. The less he knows at first the better. And Helen?”
“Yes.”
“I will look after Nic like he is my own child. You do not need to worry about him while he is here.”
“Thank you Erin. I’ll ring off now, either John or myself will ring with transport details. One last thing Erin?”
“Yes Helen?”
“Look after him.”
“I will Helen. Goodbye for now. One day you will all have to come out here for a visit. We have some beautiful sights out here and the weather is gorgeous, well most of the time. Bye for now Helen.”
“Bye Erin.”
“Well that went well Helen.”
“Yes it did. I hope he will be alright out there.”
“He will Helen, trust me. Even though Erin got beat up a few times over his own dressing he can’t half fight back. If he said he will look after Nic he will.”
“By the way John, Erin portrays herself as female nowadays.”
“Oh right. I had better use the right pronouns then. Also I want to go out to dinner tomorrow night, and I want Nic to be Nic. I am not too sure but I think this is the last time I will ever see my son, I would like to take this last moment to remember him as he was before he changes over. If he does that is. I at least want this memory.”
“Ok John. I will speak to him.”
“By the way honey, I have tomorrow off. I spoke to my boss and he agreed. I just have to ring him at home to tell him if I am definitely off. You want to go check on the kids?”
“Ok Hun, Back in a bit.”
Mom came upstairs and found me and Dawn crashed out on my bed. It was a bit uncomfortable as I only had a small bed. Mom left us there and went back downstairs. I found this out about an hour later after I awoke needing the toilet and had to drag my arm and half my body from underneath Dawn. My arm was dead. I can understand that, as Dawn is about 25lbs heavier than me, and all her weight was on my arm.
As I came back into my room, Dawn was just waking up. When she had gone to freshen up, I went downstairs. Dawn followed about fifteen minutes later.
We found mom and dad curled together on the sofa in the family room. They asked me about the meal the following night and I agreed.
The following day was basically a hanging about day. Jamie turned up but Dawn said I “Nicola” had forgot and gone out with friends as she was leaving for San Francisco on Saturday morning. Dad had telephoned Erin and told them my travel details. Mom had gone for the carnation. And we had a wonderful meal. We all had a hug fest back at the house, mom dad and dawn all said even though I was only going for a maximum of two weeks, they would all miss me.
I managed to get a reasonably nights sleep, I could not get over the fact that they had not told me much about Erin. We were to meet at San Francisco bus terminal and that Erin would have a similar carnation to me.
The Saturday we got up early as my bus was leaving at nine am. We managed to get there and have something to eat at the diner. It would be a long trip.
They called for my bus and said it would be leaving in twenty minutes. After a fifteen minute hug. I eventually boarded the bus. I sat near the back and as the bus started, I looked out of the window. As the bus pulled away I saw tears in their eyes, and I must admit I had tears in my eyes also. I kept looking back at them through the back window until they could not be seen anymore.
At the bus terminal.
“So John, Who will return Nic or Nicola?”
“What's that mom?”
“Well the whole reason for this trip. We did not want to tell you until Nic was on his way. This trip has been setup so Nic can find himself or herself. You see Erin is like Nic. Only he lives fulltime as a she, and after your father telephoned her, they decided it would be best for Erin to evaluate Nic. You see Erin has a minor in psychology, mainly in gender identity. And we have sent Nic the so he can find himself.”
“Oh, right.”
“Well John?”
“I seriously think Nicola will return, but he is my child and whichever way I will still love him. As we all will.”
“Well, I think Nic will return, but it would be cool to have a little sister.”
“I agree with your father Dawn. Like your father said we will love him or her no matter what.”
“I know mom. I love him to.”
Back on the bus
“Oh well, here goes. A mighty adventure I am about to take here. Mom and dad have packed me off to see someone called Erin. No information about this person but it is a relative. In a city I have never seen before. Oh well, Let’s see where it takes me. Apparently, I can dress as either Nic or Nicola. I guess I will find out, which I prefer. The last few days have been great. My parents and sister find out about me and accept me. That was my biggest fear. Now I know. They love me unconditionally. How this Erin person will accept me is another thing. Oh well I guess I will find out tomorrow afternoon when I arrive. Let’s see what games I packed on my bag. This is going to be one hell of a boring trip. Why couldn’t dad put me on a plane? Oh well, better get comfortable for the long haul. Oh well life, let’s see what's waiting for me.
Nic’s journey is just beginning, find out in series two called no longer caught. This follows Nic’s journey to San Francisco. He finally meets Erin and is surprised by what he sees.
By Samantha P
With help and guidance from Karen Page. Thanks Karen.
i have started the follow on to this story please let me know if i should it may be a month or so before i get it out if i do thanks all
samantha
Part 1
The year is 2150, the populace of Earth had to give up fossil fuels years ago due the ozone nearly being depleted. This is where my tails start. My name is Twitchy, yeah really weird name, but I’ll get to reason why shortly. In the late 2000’s when people started to notice it was getting hotter and hotter every month. The scientists discovered the problem with the ozone, their readings were well off and it was nearly gone. The world’s leaders all got together and immediately stopped the extraction of fossil fuels. This meant we had to implement the programmes that was already developed, but the fuel companies did not want them released, as they controlled enough corrupt officials to stop it actually coming to fruition.
This technology was electro-cromagnetic drive systems (cromag for short). Some scientists discovered its use in the late 2000’s after an asteroid of unknown origin crashed into the moon in the 60’s. Of course, the government had to go and retrieve it. Sometimes I think apes are cleverer than humans in this regard. If they do not understand anything, they leave it alone. Not humans, no, they have to go and bring the thing back to Earth. This is when they discovered some weird elements that are not on our scale. Again leave alone? Nope, they have to go and start playing around. After a year or so there was a eureka moment. No, they didn’t figure it out; it exploded. When that happened, that is when all the machines took all the readings to create cromag drive systems. Apparently the explosion in the stone made it so we could fuse certain elements together to make certain types of stones hyper magnetic with the Earth. Thus cromag drive systems.
Anyway I’m going off track here. There was also another discovery when that thing exploded. Those people in the lab (it was pretty big, nearly 5000 acres as it was doing other stuff also, so a lot of people from all different countries) got infused with some of the weird elements that we didn’t know about. This meant that they also somehow got this weird way of being able to move, granted not very far, but we’ll get to that later.
The explosion created some kind of weird thing to happen to the workers DNA. Subsequently the children of those adults born from then on got it passed to them. If 2 people that worked at the lab got together, an offshoot happened to the kids that were born, they were able to use the movement a lot more as the years went by. This is where it gets to my parents. See, it was my grandparents that started this off. My granddad worked at the lab, and also my grandmother. No they weren’t married then. It was my dad’s dad and my mum’s mum. The grandies as I call them were married to normal (not infused by the meteor). Then they both had kids who were able to use the cromag, then came my parents, both were cromag users. Then I was born, a child to 2 cromag users. Well this is where my current predicaments starts, I didn’t know there was a government agency looking out for these kids, were called Abnormalies.
These kids were all born of mixed cromag parents like I am. We display some really weird ways of using the cromag system. The people who are normal cromag users can travel between 2 points quickly as long as they have a starter and inhibiter. A starter makes the cromag user travel over 500 mph without any whiplash, and an inhibitor is used to bring them back to normal speed. People can use cromag without the starter or inhibitors but they go really slowly.
Then there’s little old me and other Abnormalies.
We can somehow not only start and stop fast without the use of starters and inhibitors. Now the government is trying to figure this out so they can develop it more. The problem is with some kids like me. I am really a girl trapped in a boy’s body. There are rumours of some that are the other way around, boys trapped in girls bodies can do something different to what I can do. But I don’t know what that is, the government doesn’t want people to know.
We, the Abnormalies (gonna call us abs for short) can not only start and stop quick, we have the availability to think of where to go and we get there really quick, this is where my name comes from as my parents noticed not long after I was born that when I was twitching. I disappeared and reappeared in a different room.
Well this is where the government want to now more, they want an army with this ability, to colonise space, and this will save all sorts of resources having an army with our abilities. To be able to disappear and reappear at will miles away. The problem is, up to now we are all in hiding. As we are often experimented on when found out and the parents tend to move to a certain place, still don’t know what it’s called, but it means we cannot use our abilities, yes we can get out, but without knowing where we are, we cannot get back. This sucks big time. It was about 6 months ago when my parents decided to move to this secure place, this is where I met Jon. Jon is like me sort of but he is a female to male, we are both 12 and we have overheard our parents talking quietly about something that happens when we reach 13.
Meanwhile elsewhere on the planet.
A fist slammed down on the desk.
“Hannigan, give me an update.”
Hannigan heart sank. It was bad enough to be quizzed in a room of colleagues, but it was even worse when he didn’t have good news. “Sir, I cannot find them, we have searched the planet with the satellites but nothing, there’s no sign of them at all.”
“What do you mean, no sign? We have a few hundred spy satellites positioned around Earth and no sign? Are you bloody useless and don’t know how to use the software?”
“No sir, I’ve had them searching bit by bit and nothing is popping up.”
“How so? We know these freaks give off some weird signal. We caught onto that 20 years ago when they picked something up. Since then we have only managed to catch a dozen or so of them. I’m getting my arse chewed out by top brass to produce more kids to experiment on as the programme is stalled at the moment. We don’t get enough time to study them before they die. We need that army created as soon as possible. The bloody Earth is dying and we need to colonise other planets quickly, to do this we need this army to travel to other planets and get rid of the indigenous population so we have somewhere. The only bloody planet we have found is the next galaxy over called Genesis.
“Fuck it Hannigan, get extra people in here. Pull them out of boot if they have surveillance techniques to find the bastards. We haven’t got long, the squints said about 30 year’s max, so we need to catch these fuckers ASAP. My next report from you better have a fucking location on them or you’re going to ERSC* and we’ll let them play. I’m off to my office.”
*Earth Relocation Scientific Centre
“Poor bastards”, thought Hannigan. He didn’t want to get sent to ERSC. That’s where they experiment on those kids. “The things we’ve heard coming out of that place scare the living shit out of me. I better bring in those recruits he mentioned.”
“Jennings, get me a list of the new recruits at boot specifically those with surveillance background.”
“Yes sir. Contacting boot now” (I’m also going to contact Genesis and let them know what’s happening, we knew Earth was fucked but we thought we had more time. Better make sure I hide my personal comms system if were getting new recruits in).
Meanwhile on Genesis
“Rich, we’ve had a secure comms come through from Jennings, latest is 30 years max and their history, they’re gonna be coming for us and soon if they find our bases on Earth and figure out the changes.”
“Thanks Lou, better let our hosts know so they can look into it. We got any more info on Jon and Twitch? What are they nearly 13 now?”
“Yes sir, Twitch is 12 years and 11 months and Jon is about a month younger. When they hit 13 they’ll come into their powers which will give them the availability to switch gender and be who they are. We both know that’s when their secondary powers kick in and gives them full ability to space warp, that’s when we will be able to see if they want to come here with their parents. They’ve been at the base 6 months now, so all the checks have been done on their parents to make sure they are not spies.”
“Thanks Lou, have our sensors reported any more kids going through the same?”
“Yes Rich, as its getting about the right time, more and more of the kids of the original scientists of the base are having families of their own, seems something strange is happening and somehow they are gravitating towards other people like them. It’s like they are drawn to one another and not towards normal people without the changed DNA.”
“Thanks Lou, we thought this might happen, our benefactors clued me in on the last report.” Thank god they contacted our parents group and made themselves known to them, otherwise we may not be here. “Send a communication back to Gen Base 10. I think it’s time we let those kids know what’s gonna happen.”
“Ok Rich, finally they will be able to be themselves, but like us when we transformed, they are going to love it.”
Lou then typed into her console. “This is Genesis Base to Gen Base 10, time to let the kids know.”
“This is Gen Base 10, Roger over and out, we will set up the meeting now. Anything from the other 9 bases across the globe?”
“We have, and across them all we have about 50 or so kids about to hit that time in their lives, time to start getting some quarters ready for them.”
“Roger over and out, keep us informed. I know we are not allowed to know where the other 9 are, but it would help with the current kids we have to know there are other kids their age they can get to know.”
“You know we do not let you know their location for a reason 10, if one base gets compromised, you have no way of disclosing their location if you don’t know where they are.”
“Ok Genesis, would be nice to be able to speak to others but I get the importance of secrecy, over and out.”
Lou, “god I would love to see the looks on those kids faces when they get told when they hit 13 they can be who they want to be genetically, It was the same with me and Rich shortly after we turned 13, it was like a dream come true, then coming here for an entirely new life. We’ve been here 7 years now and only had about 15 other kids come through, something tells me there’s going to be a surge of refugees coming soon, better start getting the new residences in place.”
Elsewhere on Genesis.
“Greetan, we have just been informed there will be an influx coming through shortly. Roughly about 50 families from the 10 bases. All families checked out, some very good scientists amongst the parents also to help us with our own planet. When we originally found Earth in the early 2000’s as they call their time lines. It took us a long time to realise how they treat their people if they are different. As a race of both sexes this we could not allow, this is why we sent one of our asteroids to that planet’s moon just short of a Centon ago, with the building blocks to help those that are suffering. But we need to be careful that we do not get any of those interfering government people that we have heard so much about. Those and the people they call bigots.”
“Thank you Freemix for the update, you better tell the Royals that we will be having company soon, and once they arrive we will have to perform the ritual of soul cleansing to fully integrate them into our culture.”
“Also, I think it is time we clued them in on their Granddaughter, I don’t envy the fact that we kept that particular piece of information from them. The fact that we used some of their DNA to only attach to a specific DNA sequence and that has now come to fruition. Any idea on how Twitch will react when she finds out she is Royalty, and also what her and his Highness will react when we tell them?”
“Well, for one I think they will want to take the Royal battle fleet to Earth immediately to get her now, they know we are suffering with repopulation problem, especially when they lost their only child eons ago and could no longer reproduce, this will be their dream come true”
End of part 1
Kindly edited and proof read by Karen Page of the SPA Universe
Part 2
Back at the base.
“This is a base message for all residents with children between the age of 12 and half and 13. There will be a general meeting in the main conference room in 30 minutes.”
“Oh well, love. Guess this means us and Twitch. They did mention that when she got old enough we would be invited to a meeting with the guardians.”
“I guess we will find out about or baby then. God, I hope they have some good news.”
“So do I love, so do I.”
30 minutes later.
“Good afternoon all. You will all have met with me when you were brought here, granted you did not know where you were going, that was to keep our base location confidential. You may have wondered how we knew how to contact you, well when you were born it immediately registered on our scanning system to let us know where you were. Every time a new one of us gets born, it registers by picking up your DNA on our main monitor that you see before you.”
“Excuse me, but how does it know where we are?”
“Good question, if you remember all seeing the old style B movies where alien’s abducted back on your televisions. Well we use a slightly more advanced software, so therefore we know where you are all of the time.”
“Thanks for clarifying that. We wondered how you found us.”
“Anyway back to where we were at previously. In all told, we have 10 bases like this one located all around the world. Due to stringent security, we do not know where the others are located. This is to make sure that if one base is compromised, the others can track you and hopefully get to you before the government does. What I called you here for is for the next phase in what you need to be told. It may come as a surprise to some of you, but as some of you are scientists, you may already know what is happening here on Earth.”
There was a few grumbled nods and quiet whispers from the adults as most of them were aware from working in their different departments they knew what was happening, but did not know the full extent, that information was being kept from them by the people higher up.
“If you do not want your children here to hear what is to be discussed then please take them back to your rooms and you can explain to them later. We do not want to cause hysteria here.”
With that, none of the parents moved to take their children away as they figured the kids could handle some of what was being discussed. They had received a private communication from the base leader earlier outlining the meeting.
“Ok then, as none of you have left I am assuming what I sent around earlier is acceptable to all. There is no way to sugar coat this, but as I explained earlier, the Earth has no more than 30 years left, before the planet is doomed due to the overuse of fossil fuels burned in the last century and half. By our reckoning, by then, the ozone will have completed depleted and the harmful rays from your sun will scorch this planet. What you have been brought here for is twofold. It is to make sure that your species continues to exist, and to also help repopulate a planet in the next galaxy.”
There were a few gasps as some of this was not communicated in the private message.
“I can see from some of your faces you did not expect this. I may look human but in fact I am a Genan. I actually come from an area in space not that far from here in our race’s technology. But by your races technology it is too far for your current mode of space travel. Our area of space where I am from, we have suffered for over 200 of your Earth years of population problems. No, we have not got an over populations, we have in fact the opposite. Our race can no longer reproduce. The asteroid that hit your moon over 80 years ago was in fact sent by my race. It contained the building blocks of our DNA to help you here on Earth. The main reason for that is our race is both male and female, you can exist as both or just one sex. In fact, you can change your sex as much as you want. That is not so for the parents gathered here. This is only for those children that suffer from what you call Transgendered. The power to choose your gender comes into force on your 13th birthday, as we have a few here approaching that milestone, we thought it best to let you know now so you can choose one of the 2 options I will put forward to you.”
The base commander looked across the gathered families to see the reaction. Not seeing any major shock they decided to continue.
“Option 1, is on the child’s 13th birthday, they can literally choose which sex they want to carry on as, they can be male, female or in fact both. Their modified DNA allows for living as both which is not current viable by normal human beings, those poor souls have either had that option taken away from them at birth, or once they got close to puberty the choice had to be made one way or another. If they had had a grandparent who worked at the facility when the explosion happened then they too would have had this choice I am given you now.”
“You said there were 2 options?”
“Yes I did, first let me finish with the first option. Also when the child reaches their 13th birthday part of their power kicks in, it gives them the added ability to space warp, meaning that not only can they currently use their own Cromag to traverse the Earth without the starters and inhibitors, they can use this same built in ability to traverse space. This is of course if you take up our offer. We are giving the families of those children the option to travel to Genesis, the area we are from. There you have the option of living lives as normal, or what we hope is to help our race to try and find out why my race has lost the functionality to reproduce. This of course would help us as well as keeping you far away from your current government who I am afraid to say, currently do not treat anyone with the enhanced DNA with form of dignity, from what we have heard their life span is seriously reduced.”
“Option 2, we have the technology from studying human DNA to introduce an RNA that will technically rewrite your current DNA back to fully human. This means you will no longer have the ability to use the Cromag part of their DNA, you will technically be back to fully Human form. Of course, this may affect your decision because of your children’s status in the world. They will have to go through the normal human way of dealing with being transgendered. If you choose this option, you will be given new names and moved to a different country you were born in with a full background in place, so if the government scan you, it will not show up and you can live for the next 30 years on Earth. You will no longer have the option to travel with our group. If you choose option 1. When your child reaches the age of transition, they will be given a week’s training on how to be able to use their new ability and on how to be able to change their current form to that which they choose.”
“What about the Cromag’s that do not have kids? Do they get the option?”
“We contact them separately and given them the option, as these children are indeed part of our race in some way. We offer all of our citizens the option to stay here or travel to one of the planets. These children of Genesis have to travel a different way, usually they are brought here to travel with a family that has granted them passage with them. Tell me, why do you ask?”
“Well, my cousin works for a current government department of which he will not tell me the name of. He is of course one of use as he is my mother’s sisters son. He and his wife cannot actually have kids, believe me they have tried.”
“Ah, I am assuming your cousin’s family name is Jennings?”
“How do you know that?”
“He also works for us, letting us know what the government is currently doing and gives us a heads up, so to speak. We are also aware they cannot have kids, some of the DNA from our race did make it through, which unfortunately included the unfortunate side effect of not being able to reproduce. That is also one of the reasons we try and get all Cromag’s to choose option 1, to help the others being able to have children. Well I have given you all a lot of information here. I will give you 2 days to talk this over with your families and if you can let me know your decision in the next few hours so we can let Genesis know how many will be due to travel. Thank you all.”
The families all went back to their rooms to discuss what had been said, Twitch’s parents and Twitch herself could not believe what she had been told, to be able to genetically change to being fully female was a dream come true, her very large eyes were bating themselves to her parents hoping by all hope they would choose option 1. This information was sent to Rich and Lou to pass onto royalty.
A few hours later, all but one family had chosen to go off world so to speak. Twitch’s family was one of those to choose to go off world, they also had the option of taking their own parents with them, granted they were old now, but they were some of the original scientists that studies the asteroid that hit the moon. This meant that Twitch could still talk to her Grandmother. She had originally lost her husband a year or so earlier, and Twitch’s family was all the family she had left, she had not heard from them in 6 months since the told her they had to leave quickly for the sake of Twitch. She understood but since then had got lonely, she had friends, but family was family.
The one family that decided not to go, even given the fact that child had repeatedly asked to be able to go, so he could go through the change, was Jon’s family. How on earth could Jon tell Twitch his family had chosen option 2? The two had grown very close in the 6 months they had been at the base and Jon had grown very fond of Twitch, even as far as saying he loved her, but being only 12 nearly 13, he was hard pressed to know exactly what the feeling was.
Genesis
“Greetan is here to see you your highness.”
“Send them in please.”
“Ah Greetan, I take it you have the latest figures and details of the soon to be new Genan population?”
“Yes your highness, here is the list including full names, DNA, and specific knowledge the latest members of our race will arrive with. There is roughly 50 families that have signed up to come here from all of the bases, unfortunately out of the 10 bases, 5 families have chosen not to accept our offer. Once you have looked over the list I will then sort out who will work in which department we have to try and figure out why we cannot reproduce.”
“Thank you Greetan, if you stay here it will not take long to go over the list.”
“Yes, your highness.” Any minute now he thought.
“What in blazes is this? Is this correct what I am reading here Greetan? It cannot be possibly, we cannot reproduce so your figures cannot be right. I want this child’s DNA rechecked immediately.”
“I am sorry your highness, but the information you have in front of you is correct. We somehow managed to create a link between one specific DNA of a human and managed to cross that with your families DNA, specifically your daughters, may she rest in peace.”
“If I am reading this correctly then I want that child’s family up here as soon as possible. I do not want her to wait until she is 13 to get the ability to come here. Which base is she on? I have a good mind to take the Royal Command ship to get her myself.”
“You cannot do that your highness, they will spot your ship with the current sensors that are in orbit around the Earth, and she is currently located in Base 10.”
“In that case, get the base commander to immediately…”
With that she was cut off by a blaring high pitched warning tone, letting them know one of their bases on Earth was under attack. A message was immediately shown on the vid screen.
“Oh my god your highness, Base 10 has apparently come under attack. That is their individual tone for needing immediate extraction. It seems this attack was very sudden, even the operative we had in their government did not know it was going to happen.”
“Greetan, I want the imperial Battlegroup deployed to Earth now. If in fact that is my Granddaughter, I want her here immediately.”
Rich and Lou just stared at the monitor that showed Base 10 was under attack. They had overheard what Greetan had mentioned earlier about the Royal granddaughter being at that base.
“Oh shit Lou, things are going to get a little bit nasty around here.”
With that they both heard the tones for the Imperial Battlegroup sounding, this group was always on call and ready for action after the last time Genesis was under attack, it was always kept fully manned. Within a few minutes the captain registered ready for deployment.
“This is the captain of the Imperial Battlecruiser your highness, which race are we defending against?”
“You are not defending Captain, it is indeed the rescue of my granddaughter on Earth at Base 10. Make sure she gets back to me. Take no prisoners, defend her at all costs.”
“Yes Ma’am, deploying for Earth”
End of part 2
Again many thanks to Karen Page of the SPA Universe for editing and proofing.
The next part may be a few days, I have already started it, but I am back at work tomorrow so will not have chance to write any more until the night time.
Thank you to those that commented and liked part 1, there is a lot more to follow.
Samantha
never get between a mother and daughter, if so you suffer the consequences, especially if you do not know who the mother is.
Devil’s own
Here I am awaiting the birth of my daughter. I am not the one on the table as I am transgendered and my name is Angela. I have been told to stay out of the delivery room, so here I am waiting outside like any anxious relative waiting for the birth. All of a sudden a few more doctors’ rushed into the delivery room. A few minutes later a nurse rushed out with the baby and getting it to the incubator as quickly as she could. I didn’t know what was happening, but all I heard from the delivery room as “clear” then a zapping noise. After about five minutes the doctors came out and one of the doctors came over to me and my husband.
“Are you related to the child’s mother?”
“In a way; she is the surrogate mother to our child,” I said.
“I’m sorry to tell you this, but the mother haemorrhaged while giving birth. While we were able to deliver the child, who we have rushed into incubation room, we were unable to save the mother. I’m sorry.”
We immediately rushed to the incubation room to check on our daughter. We knew she was going to be a girl, as all the scans showed it to be so. As I looked through the window, I could see all the tubes and other breathing equipment. My heart went out to her. We were told to go home and rest as we had already been there for quite a few hours and that they would call us if anything changed. So we went home to have something to eat and a drink. By the time we got home it was about 9 at night.
After we arrived home, I just nuked a couple of microwave meals, as I couldn’t be bothered to cook; my mind was elsewhere. After a meal and a couple of drinks we decided to go to bed and get some rest and return to the hospital first thing in the morning.
About 3 in the morning I woke up with a very uneasy feeling.
“We have to get to the hospital John.”
“Why?”
“There’s something wrong with Rachel.”
“Are you sure? The hospital said they would ring if anything changed.”
“I know, but I can feel something wrong. We have to get there.”
“Fine, fine, let me get ready and we will go right over.”
With that I got ready in record time, throwing on the nearest clothes I could find. I told John to drive as fast as he could. We got to the hospital in about fifteen minutes and found a lot of doctors going in and out of the incubation room. I managed to grab one and ask what was going on.
“Ahh, we were just going to ring you. The child’s condition has just got worse and we are doing everything possible in our power to keep her alive.”
As we watched over our daughter, I saw a shadow move across the incubation room and focused a little more than usual. All of a sudden I saw it. A shadow demon, it was there for my child; I just knew it. I casually walked into the room and said the words I knew it would not like.
“Shadowess demonicum rivalti y’senorum, (shadow demon reveal yourself).”
All of a sudden the room went dark and the shadow demon appeared to all in the room.
“Holy shit, what the hell’s that?” one of the doctors asked.
“Quiet human,” snarled the demon. A black ball shot out of the demons arms and killed the doctor.
All the other doctors and nurses just froze; their friend had just killed by something they did not believe in.
“What are you doing here, demon?” I asked.
“I have come for the child. It is a blessed child and if I can manage to take its soul, I will be able to take on the master where I am from.”
“And how do you expect to do that?”
“If I can harness the power from the child, I will have enough to take on the master or the mistress.”
With that it went forward towards my child and went to grab it. Before it managed to get a hold of the child, I threw a lightning bolt straight at it.
“Ah, you are an Angel. I am sorry, but your puny magic tricks will not work here. I have more power than you could imagine, I have been collecting magical souls for years now and not even someone with your power can stop me.
Again he threw a dark ball straight at me and it hit square in my chest. It knocked me back about six feet and I heard the demon saying I was next after the child.
My husband came over to me saying my name twice and shaking me to try and bring me around. With that my eyes snapped open and he saw the firey red color of my eyes and stepped back a couple of feet.
“Oh shit,” he said
You see, my husband John knows all about me. When he was younger he sold his soul to me for riches beyond his wildest dreams. That was before I got booted out of hell because I showed compassion and gave everyone who ever sold their soul to me back. He had seen the look I had before, that is why he backed off.
With that I got up and aimed a bright red ball straight at the shadow demon.
The demon was thrown about twelve feet backwards and looked towards me to see what was going on. He saw my eyes and said, “It couldn’t be true.”
“Yes, Dedalious, you remember me?”
“You cannot be here. You were banished and I heard all your powers were taken from you.”
“I was banished but the rumour of my powers being taken was greatly exaggerated. You will not take my child from me, I can assure you of that.”
“We will see.”
Another dark ball left from his arms and engulfed my daughter. I screamed and threw and even bigger red ball at him. We battled for five minutes while the doctors tried to revive my daughter. All I heard in the background was an “I’m afraid she’s dead.” All of a sudden my eyes changed from bright red to one red and one bright blue and my husband grabbed the doctors and dragged then to the far corner of the room.
“I am winning Angelicas. I have taken the soul of your child and now I will take yours.”
“No you won’t. Formus truess plus.”
With that I grew to eight feet tall and was a mix between my original devil form and of the Angel form I received when I showed compassion and gave back the souls I had taken, which led to me being banished. You see, them upstairs saw what I had done and given me part Angel status for giving of myself for the sake of others. I was now a mix of both forms, but stronger than both.
I turned around and saw the shadow demon trying to slip through a shadow stream, trying to retreat to his own lair. I cast a massive ball mixed with red and blue light and threw it with all my might at the demon.
“You have taken my daughters life, now I will have yours.”
With that the ball engulfed the demon and we all saw him break up and disappear, leaving all the life force he had ever taken trying to go through the stream. I collected the life force myself and despatched the stream. I turned around and saw half of the doctors gaping with open mouths and half of them on the floor, apparently they had fainted seeing what they had seen. After a few minutes the others that had fainted came around and stared at me, the first thing I did was give a life force back to my daughter, she immediately came to and started to cry, my husband picked her up and the doc checked her out and pronounced her healthy.
“I would like to ask you all present to do me a favour and never reveal what you have seen here and for that I will reward you.”
“And what reward would that be?”
“I will give you good health for as long as you live.”
“How?”
“With these life forces I hold, I can do that. If you are healthy then I can repair one member of your family, but afterwards you will never be able to tell anyone what happened here tonight. Do we have a deal?”
After a few minutes a couple of doctors asked for the health one and others asked for family members to be healed. I gave them all one hour to have their family there and once they all arrived, I distributed the life force around. After that we bid them goodbye, with all of them promising not to utter a word.
When I got outside with my husband and daughter, I turned around to my husband and kissed him.
“You’re a wonderful woman for doing that for all those people.”
“I know, Hun.”
“I wish there could be a way I could be with you forever, but I know you are immortal and I am not. You used all that shadow demon force you had collected and healed all of them in the hospital.”
“There is.”
“How?”
“Look what I saved.”
With that I extended my arm and out popped two bright blue life forces. I showed them to my husband.
“One is for you, if you want it, and the other is for Rachel. Are you sure?”
“Yes, I am sure.”
With that the light engulfed both my husband and daughter. What I did not tell my husband is I also transferred some of my power to Rachel. So she will be healthy throughout her life. I will eventually tell her, but not until she is eighteen. Then I will let her know and she can make her own mind up about using her power. Time will tell.
The End
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From Dreams To Reality
By Samantha P
Hi all. Let me introduce myself, my name is Jules. I am sixteen and very happy with my life, but it wasn't always like that, and I wasn't called Jules- well sort of, hmmm let me explain, where do I start? I guess at the beginning.
It all started when I was 14, there was me Julian, my sister Julie and my mom Jillian, confused? Well, we all were when a letter came addressed to a J West. Let me explain a bit more of my background. Fourteen years ago, my mom gave birth to twins, Julie and me. To say identical twins look similar is an understatement; Julie and I looked so much alike when we were covered up you couldn't tell who the girl was and who the boy was.
My dad Thomas, was a very tall 6'2 if I remember, and weighed around the area of 220 lbs of which there was no fat. Then there was mom, she is about 5 ft 5 weighing around 120 lbs, she kept fit and you could tell. I think that's why my dad started to date her in college. He was on the football team and she was into gymnastics. Apparently, it was the love at first sight thing, so we were always told.
Anyway, when I was seven, dad was in an automobile accident on the way home from work one night, some drunk came out of a side street and totally wiped my dad's car out. The damage was very bad and because of my dad's size, they couldn't get him free in time. He died of his injuries while the paramedics tried in vain to keep him alive.
Mum was devastated, as were both Julie and I. We all loved him and still do. We miss him loads. He was well covered with insurance so we were pretty well off when the insurance company paid us. But we would trade it all just to have dad back. The money meant nothing to us.
School wasn't a great time for me. Because Julie and I looked identical, I got all sorts of snide comments thrown at me. Things like Julie's clone, or just clone. At first they all thought we were two girl twins when we first went to school. Once they heard I was male and Julie was female my life went downhill since then.
All this agro came from people who didn't know me, and didn't want to either. The reason being I knew deep down in my heart that I should have been born a girl. You see I am transgendered, but I could never tell anyone for fear of what would happen if people found out.
I never even told my mom or my sister. I was afraid of what they would say or do. I had already lost my dad; I didn't want to loose my mom and sister too.
I love them both dearly. I couldn't bear to think what would happen if anyone was to find out my secret. The only time I could be who I was supposed to be, or near enough, was when my mom and sister went shopping. As soon as they were out of the house, there I was in my sister's bedroom trying on as much of her clothes as possible, and loving every minute of it.
School was a nightmare. I would always get picked on because of my looks. I never had friends, and would often get beat up on the way home from school. Because of this I sort of went into quiet mode, I never tried to make friends and when in my room, I always spent the time there on my computer trying to find out information about myself. After a few weeks of looking I came across a website of stories. I started reading them and realized I was not alone. These stories told of people like myself; lonely and unable to tell their loved ones for fear of rejection.
I finally found a word that caught my eye. It was transgendered. I looked this word up on the internet and some of the websites that came up were disgusting. I don't want to say the type they were, but you all know what type came on the screen. After clicking on a few pages I got lucky. It came up with a website that had information and not pictures; after an hour or so reading I knew I was transgendered. All the clues fitted me and my life completely. After another hour of reading I came across the information I needed to know. I was crushed, if I was reading this right, then my condition could be confirmed, but nothing could be done until I hit my sixteenth birthday, I was 12 at the time and was literally crushed as to what I found out.
How could I go on for another 4 years before anything could be done? I didn't know, I didn't like where my life was heading and often thought of daft things to do, but before dad died he instilled a few rules and things that were acceptable and things that were not, also right and wrong.
When I got to thirteen, my body started to change; not much, only slightly. While I watched my sister develop the way I wanted to develop, I didn't, but I wasn't getting any more masculine, I kept my fine features, my voice didn't drop and never grew muscles. This was found out when I had Physical Ed at school. The other boys saw me in the locker room and pronounced, there and then I was more girl than boy. This got me more ribbing and more punishment on the way home from school.
I always got beat up off the school premises. You see bullying wasn't allowed, especially after a kid was severely injured a few years back. It was that bad he never returned to school again. It was decided then by the state that bullying was severely frowned upon, anyone found bullying would be suspended or worse expelled from all schools in the state.
The main bullies out of school time were Tom and Jimmy. They both hated me for some reason, which I never found out. I never bothered them so why did they hit me? They knew my name was Julian, but always called me Jules. I said to them one day, while holding my Jules Verne book up, that was ok as Jules was a mans name also. Wrong answer, that night I got the worst beating of my life. I came home, my clothes ripped and a bloody nose. My mom asked me who did it, but if I told they would know and beat me more.
It was getting worse, they was picking on me every day after that. Saying I was a girl not a boy. I knew they were right, but didn't want to let on knowing what would happen. So I just kept up with the "I'm not a girl I'm a boy routine".
My sister was friends with a lot of the other girls at school. I wanted to hang with them, but was afraid as to where that would lead with my tormentors.
It was getting so bad that I retreated into my own world, not saying much at school or at home. My mom was getting concerned as was my sister. I would hardly speak to anyone. I just went to school, got teased, sometimes beat up on the way home, have my tea then go to my room for the night. My mom asked why every now and then it looked like I was in a fight. I didn't tell her, I just shrugged and returned to my room.
It was getting to be a daily routine. I couldn't do anything on the bullying and they knew it. Because it was never on school property or time they were in the clear. That was until one day they went a bit too far.
By the time I was fourteen, they would pick on me every day. Because there wasn't a school dress code we could wear what we wanted. One day Julie and I were wearing jeans. It was a cold day when we went to school, so I offered Julie my coat to keep warm, which she accepted with thanks.
Apparently, my sister was on the way to class. My tormentors had seen what I was wearing as I went in the school gates. They apparently decided there and then they would go one step further. They saw their target walking down a corridor and pushed what they thought was me into a wall. Then they hit that person repeatedly until they fell on the ground curled in the fetal position. That's when it dawned on them when they picked the person up by the shirt. They ripped it and saw a bra underneath and a very scared looking girl.
They then realized they had beaten my sister. Just then a teacher came out of a room saw what happened and immediately detained the two of them. The school nurse was called and so was the principal. Mr. Jones the principal was livid, he grabbed both of them and marched them straight to his room locked the door.
I will try and tell now what I heard happened.
"What the hell do you two think you were doing?" asked Mr. Jones
"We thought it was Jules, we didn't think it was her sister" replied Tom
"Shut up you idiot" replied Jimmy
"I am disgraced by the two of you hooligans, I have heard you had been picking on young Mr. West, but I was powerless to do anything, as it wasn't on school property" said the principal. "This time you went too far and I will not be held responsible for the consequences, as from now you are both officially suspended from school for four weeks"
He then picked up the phone, pressed a button for an outside line, the two boys both saw the next buttons he pressed and began to panic. All they heard was the principal's side of the conversation.
"Yes you can help me; I would like to report an attempted rape at my school"
The two boy's jaws dropped. All they had done had beat up another kid, but it turned out to be a girl, and they had ripped her top open. As much as they could try and worm their way out of it, they knew anything done to a girl that ended up with ripped clothes fell into that particular category, true or not.
Next, Mr. Jones went to his filing cabinet and removed two files. He sat down again, moved the phone out of the sight of the two boys and dialed again. He got an answer on the other end of the phone.
"Yes you can help me; this is the principal at your son's school. Apparently he beat up a girl and ripped her clothes open, I have called the police to come down and I would like you here also."
The boys started trembling; they didn't know which father that had been called, but what they heard next sent a chill through their bones. All they heard was a loud voice screaming down the phone apparently very angry.
"HE DID WHAT? WAIT TILL I GET THERE I'LL BLOODY KILL HIM"
"Now then sir, there is no need for violence. That's what caused your son to get into this predicament in the first place"
All the principal heard was a click at the other end of the phone. He proceeded to do that same again to the other boy's father. Neither Jimmy nor Tom knew who he had called first. They were dreading what would happen when they got there.
When the police arrived they went to the school reception desk and asked to see the principal. The receptionist rang through and told him the police had arrived. He unlocked the door and invited them in. They talked for a few minutes pointing to the boys a few times and then asked to see the victim. They were told to see the receptionist, who would direct them to the nurse's room.
When they got there, they took one look at Julie and knew that what had happened seemed to be the truth. They asked the young girl what happened. She told them everything including not saying anything to provoke the two boys into doing anything.
They then turned to the nurse and asked if the girl had any relatives in the school. The nurse passed the female officer the folder, which had the details. She scanned down the folder and saw another person named West and the itinerary.
The female officer asked where the room was and was pointed in the direction. She went while her colleague went back to the principal's office to get a statement from the boys.
In the mean time, the boy's fathers had turned up. Both of them not looking very pleased. The receptionist called the principal who let them in his office. He saw the police officer walking towards him and waited for him also before shutting his door.
The female officer went to the room that was mentioned. She knocked on the door and the teacher inside allowed her to enter. When she entered, she immediately saw the person she was there for. She stopped for a minute to look at that person as she did a double take. She could have sworn that she had just seen this girl in the nurse's room. She went up to the teacher.
"Excuse me sir. There has been a problem between some students at the other end of the school. I have come to collect someone I was told was in this room. I seem to be a bit confused though"
"In what way, officer?" asked the teacher.
"Well I need a Julia West; I think I have spotted the person I require, but these details must be wrong."
"In what way, officer?" the teacher asked again.
"Well it says here, Julia West, male, but the person I see is definitely female."
"Oh," replied the teacher, then he proceeded to tell the officer of the clerical error when the name was entered, someone missed the n off Julian's name and nobody had replaced the details with the correct details.
With that the teacher got up, hit his ruler on the desk to get everyone's attention. When everyone looked forward the teacher carried on.
"Julia West. Your presence is requested," the teacher said with a slight chuckle.
"Oh no, what now, and why did he call me Julia?" I thought
I got up and went to the front of the room, passing everyone on the way snickering at me because of the way the teacher called my name. Could my life get any worse? I got to the front and was asked by the officer to follow her. When we went to the nurses room and I saw that Julie was in there I ran straight for her and comforted her and asked what was wrong.
I was told by the nurse what happened and the officer would take us both home. Apparently, she'd rung my mom and she was on her way home.
We left the school. When we got home mom was just pulling up. She hugged Julie and asked the officer what had happened. She was told what she knew and would be in touch. They got in touch later that day and told mom what had happened. The two boys had been suspended for a month. They attacked Julie because they thought she was me with her having my coat on.
My mom cuddled up to Julie on the settee. She asked me to put the kettle on for them all which I did without comment. The kettle boiled and I made everyone a drink. When we asked Julie if she was alright she told us it was just a beating she got they didn't actually do anything. But they deserved everything they got because she knew they were the ones picking on her brother.
We were kept off school for the rest of the week. I was looking after Julie, while mom went to work. On that night she came home and I had dinner ready, we ate then I said I was off for a walk. Julie asked me if she could go on my computer. I agreed and said I couldn't use it while walking anyway.
While I was out she came across something. She was taking computer studies at school and was told certain things about them. She was concerned that her brother was moody all the time and wanted to try and find out what the problem was.
She came across the history button and found what I was keeping secret. She found all the sites dedicated about transgendered people and immediately called for her mom. After they both read for a while, they realized all the symptoms fitted me exactly. My mom talked to Julie on how they were going to broach me on the subject when I got back. That conversation never happened though, not that night anyway.
While on my walk, I saw Jimmy, the smaller of my two tormentors. My rage boiled over, I never wanted to get in a fight and all of a sudden I had the urge to fight this boy that caused my sister grief. I ran at him and got him right in his back. He fell to the ground and spun around.
"Oh it's the girly boy" he said and I went to hit him again.
Next thing I knew was someone had punched me from behind. It was Tom the bigger of the two. Jimmy got up and held me while Tom punched and punched away at me. All the time telling me what shit, he got from the cops and his dad at school.
"So you finally developed enough balls to fight back eh?" asked Tom.
"Why did you hit my sister? Couldn't you tell it wasn't me?" I asked.
"You two look so much alike we thought it was you," replied Jimmy.
"Well it seems he has developed some balls anyway Jimmy," said Tom.
"Why don't we send them back from where they came from, eh Tom?"
"Good idea."
Tom reached into a long bag and pulled out a baseball bat. I gulped as I knew I was going to get battered big style and there was nothing I could do about it.
He then swung the bat at my stomach. It connected and I nearly fell down. I would have if Jimmy had not been holding me from behind.
"Oh, there's more to come, girly boy" said Tom
He took a step back and raised his arms with the bat in hand. Next thing I saw the bat was coming towards me from a low angle and straight between my legs. I knew where he was aiming. Next thing I felt was a very sharp pain. I got it about 5 times. By then I was desperate to fall down and huddle myself to try and protect myself.
Jimmy let go of me and the pain was excruciating. Next thing I knew there was a stabbing pain and what felt like water running down my leg. I was starting to think I had peed myself, but halfway through I had a sudden pain again and a bright light came over me. I fell limply onto the ground I had collapsed and blacked out.
When I woke up, I was in a bed in a white room. My mom and sister were sat beside me, each holding a hand. I gave out a small yelp of pain when I tried to move. With that both my sister and mom raised their heads off my bed. Mom immediately pressed a button near my head and a doctor and nurse came rushing in.
I felt pain all over me. I was bandaged up all in my lower half. I couldn't see much, but something square under the sheet close to the top of my legs.
My mom and sister kept holding my hands, while the doctor asked questions. I answered them the best I could but I was drowsy, so soon fell back to sleep. The next time I woke up within a few minutes the doctor was next to me asking if I was up to answering some questions to the police. I nodded and asked for a drink of water as my mouth was dry.
The officers came into my room. It was the same two that I saw at the school, they started to ask questions and I told them, even who my attackers were and I had basically started it off by running for Jimmy.
After about thirty minutes, I was getting tired again. They said they would come back the following day to carry on. Just before I fell asleep, I heard the female officer ask the doctor if they had told me about my injuries, all I remember before nodding off again was the doctor saying that he was waiting for me to regain full awareness before dropping a bombshell like that on me.
I awoke later that day and my mom and sister were again there with me. As soon as I stirred, they sat up and hugged me. They asked me if I was feeling all right. I asked them first to give me some water, as my mouth was dry.
As soon as I had a few sips on the water. I looked at them both and they looked at me. They could see I was about to ask some questions. It took all of two seconds for me to ask.
"How long have I been out?"
"Haven't the doctors said anything to you?" asked my mom.
"No, all I heard when the officers were leaving was the doctor saying he was waiting till I was fully aware; something about a bombshell."
"Oh," was all my mom could get out. She eventually said, "First of all, I would like to ask some questions before I tell you, ok?"
"Ok mom, I'll try."
"That night when you went out, oh by the way you have been unconscious for two months."
"What, that's impossible. It can't be two months" I near enough screamed.
"It's the truth honey; you know I would not lie to you."
There it was, I had been unconscious for two months. No wonder the doc and nurses were fussing over me yesterday when I came around.
"Ok mom, I believe you, you was asking me a few questions?"
"Well, that night, remember when you told Julie she could use your computer?"
"Yes?"
"Well she found something; you know she had been doing computer studies?"
The look on my face showed. They immediately saw my face go white as a sheet.
"Mom, I can explain. I — I — I."
"Don't try and explain honey, we was going to ask you when you got home, after Julie and I read about it that night, but that never happened, did it?"
"No, I got beat to a pulp by Tom and Jimmy."
"Well would you like to talk now, or wait to tell us?"
"I'll tell you now," I said taking a deep breath. "It's true. All you read on my computer is true. I believe that's what I am mom"
With that, I started to cry, they had found out my secret and I was ashamed they had found it so easy. Mom and Julie were acting strange though. As if they had already accepted that it was true.
"I'm sorry mom. I couldn't tell you, I was too afraid of what would happen if you, Julie, or anyone else found out."
"There, there, we both knew something was wrong, but we couldn't figure it out. It's ok we still love you no matter what."
With that I just burst out crying, I tried to get straight to hug mom, but the pain was that overwhelming that I just passed out again. When the doctors heard my scream, a doctor came running into the room.
I woke the next morning to find my mom and sister was again sitting next to the bed. Then I noticed a nurse with a needle tray and a doctor in my room also. I started to ask what was wrong. My mom told me not to worry. They were there just in case.
"Honey, what I tell you next may come as a shock, it may not. But these people are in here to make sure you do not do anything strange or daft."
"Ok mom. What's wrong with me?"
"Well, do you remember what happened?"
"Only vague bits and pieces. I remember Tom swinging low with the bat, next thing I blacked out."
"What I tell you next you may or may not like."
Well, what my mom explained to me was a shock and a dream come true all in one. She had told me the damage to my nether regions was that bad they couldn't repair the damage. They had to do a different type of surgery, there was no other option. She told me the doctor who stood next to me was actually a psychologist. If I wanted to talk afterwards then she was going to have a chat. What I did next actually shocked the shrink. Where she thought I would go mad and reach out to try and hit someone or do damage. I actually smiled the biggest smile she had ever seen. The sheer joy I was conveying could be seen by all in the room. I immediately tried to sit up and hug my mom, but the pain returned very quickly and I screamed out. The nurse came over and jabbed my arm and I was soon out of it again.
"Well, that response was a bit of a different than I expected," said the doctor.
"Well we did tell you what we found on his computer, didn't we?" replied my mom.
"Yes, but for someone to be so ecstatic about it is something I didn't expect."
"Well, I suppose that we'll all have to have a bit of a chat when she recovers then," replied mom.
"That we will Mrs. West; that we will."
I don't know how long I was out of it, but when I awoke it was daylight again. Mom and sis were there as usual. I shifted only slightly and the pain was not as bad as it had been. I looked over at my mom said "Hi" and she replied with "Hi" also, so did sis.
"Want to talk?" mom asked me
"Yes, I suppose we better. Can you pass me a drink first?"
"Sure honey."
"So, what do you want to know mom?"
"Is what we saw on your computer true?"
"Yes mom it is, I have felt that way for as long as I can remember. I secretly dressed in Julies stuff when you were both out."
"I knew my stuff had been moved, but I couldn't figure out why," said Julie.
"I'm sorry Julie. I was drawn to them like bees to honey."
"That's ok Julia, I forgive you."
"Why did you just call me Julia? The kids at school always call me that, now you have also."
"That's what we need to talk about honey. Because of the beating some ... err ... things have changed a bit"
"Huh mom. What did you say?"
"Well like we was saying yesterday, before you passed out again. I didn't get chance to tell you the exact operation you had, but from your expression and joy I guess you figured it out."
"Sort of mom, but I still need to hear it."
"Well, due to the damage they couldn't repair the penile area at all, or the scrotum sack, because of what your sister and I found on your computer, and what surgery the doctors where asking to do, I gave them the go ahead, if I made the wrong decision that's my fault, blame me not them."
"No mom, you didn't make the wrong decision, if what you are telling me is true, am I really a girl down there?"
"As near as dam it. As you know they can only create an artificial looking one, but it is there and it will need to TLC from now on young lady."
"What did you call me?"
"I said 'young lady', seen as though that is what your body presents itself at the moment."
A big grin appeared on my face, I was going to hug my mom and sis then remembered what happened yesterday. Mom and sis saw this and this time both bent over to me and hugged me instead.
"Welcome to womanhood, sis."
I was ecstatic, I couldn't have been happier to hear that from my sis. I looked over to my mom and she was smiling. All I could think about was why I didn't tell them earlier. I could have been happier and had the childhood I so long dreamed about. Now my dreams had become a reality. Both my family loved me. In either form I was my mother's daughter and my sister's sister. Oh why could I have not let them know earlier if I had know what the outcome would have been, but I couldn't tell them for fear of rejection.
"Well young lady. I have spoken to the doctor, your wounds and operation is healing nicely. The psychotherapist would like a few words with you. But if that goes well they will release you in a few days to rest at home."
My mom saw the happy look on my face. She turned around to me held my hand then said something I couldn't believe.
"Honey, there is something I forgot to tell you. Because of what happened, the outcome and what the consequences could have been, and the rejection of some of the other pupils might have said or done to you. We moved about a month ago."
"What, where, how?"
"We didn't move far honey; we are still in the same state. But we moved about 65 miles further south. The doctor told us it would help being in a slightly warmer climate for you to heal. As for school, Julie has already been going for three weeks. We have registered you there too. All documents pertaining to the fact you were male have all been changed, thanks to your previous principal and with the ok and backing of the state council. So for all technical purposes you was born female and called Julia Ann West."
"Oh mom, I love you both."
Tears started to form in my eyes and I immediately got hugged again. I was happy. I was technically female from birth. No more pretending who I was supposed to be anymore. I could be who I was inside. The girl I knew I was in my heart and in my dreams.
Now it was a reality.
"But mom, what did you tell them about me not going there when Julie started?"
"We told them you had to go and have an operation, due to women's problems so that covers why it may not look one hundred percent and the fact you will not have the usual monthly curse we others go through."
"I'm still going to have to know about it mom, when others ask me I at least have to have some knowledge."
"I know, that's where Julie and I will help all we can. We have a note from the doctor excusing you from physical ed for six months while you heal properly."
With that, I started to cry again. All this compassion and understanding overwhelmed me. I just lost it and started to sob uncontrollably.
The nurse came in holding another needle. My mom immediately told her it was ok and I was just crying because I'd finally find out what had happened, the results and I was finally happy.
They continued on to tell me my new bedroom was extremely feminine, it would help with the adjustment I was making. They would both help as much as they could. Make up, feminine hygiene, clothes shopping and anything else I could think of.
We all group hugged and then they left me alone. They told me they had to get back home to prepare for my return. I couldn't be happier if I tried. I was now female; with the looks to match. I loved it. Then the doctor came in and asked if we could talk. I told her we could, but give me a few minutes to compose myself.
We started to talk and the doctor asked me all sorts of questions. I answered to the best of my abilities. She did mention there was something else, but she couldn't be certain as yet we would have to wait. She gave me the all clear that I could return home in a few days and said it would be best to leave it while a Friday. That way both mom and sis would be with me for the weekend.
Then to my surprise the doctor pulled something from a bag and asked if I knew what it was. I didn't know but said it looked something like a..., well you get my drift. The doctor then told me that when they take the stitches and the catheter out the following day and after a couple of days I would have to start using a set that she had with her. I had a look of fear across my face which she saw.
She then told me I had to use them in a certain order. Otherwise, my new equipment would close. She told me they were called dilators. I still had no clue what that meant, but she told me my mom and probably my sister would tell me if I was doing it correctly. They had already had this talk earlier, so my mom was aware of what needed to be done. I was still unsure as it would mean my sister and mom would see me naked performing an act I would rather do in private.
The doctor assured me it was quite all right for them to see. In fact, she recommended they be there for the first couple of weeks to make sure everything was going all right.
I must have blushed because the doctor saw it. She just smiled and then proceeded to tell me exactly what was entailed using the so called device. She also asked me to come visit her if anything was bugging me. She had this conversation with my mother also. I thought of how many conversations had this woman talked about to my mother.
After she had finished she asked a nurse to get the surgeon to come to my room. He came in after a few minutes. I cringed and the surgeon saw it. He replied by saying it was ok as he had performed the operation and he had seen it before. I knew in my mind he was correct, but it still bothered me. I mean a man looking at my private area; God I never thought that would happen. After he checked the stitches and bandaging, he told me the catheter could be removed that afternoon. He also told me not to eat any solid food until the next day just to be on the safe side.
The next few days were uneventful. Mom and sis came, we talked and they left. The doctor and nurses came, they left. I was starting to get bored. Next thing I knew it was Friday morning. I didn't know 'cos I didn't have a calendar in my room let alone knew what day it was. All I had was a clock. It was eight am and a nurse came in my room with breakfast. Oh God, I was still on ice cream and soup. Maybe I could get a decent meal when I got home. The nurse informed me I had to keep this up until Sunday and then I could go onto full solid food. That made me happy. I could finally give up this liquid lunch they had me on.
My doctor who did the surgery came in shortly after that he inspected the work and redid the bandages. This time he didn't use as much bandaging. It surprised me a bit until he said, "Well are you happy then?"
"What do you mean happy?" I asked
"Well today you go home; didn't you know it was Friday?"
Well I was just about to jump up and hug him, he noticed what I was about to do and immediately restrained me from doing so.
"Even though it is healing well, you still have to be careful. It will be sore for at least another two to three weeks. If you move suddenly before it fully heels you will do more damage."
"Oh, thanks for telling me doc."
"Your welcome, young lady. If I must say you are one of the most charming people I have ever met"
I blushed and he saw it. He then told me I was to wait for my mom and sis to arrive later that day. He would come and check the bandages again about twelve and try and see how well I could walk. Well twelve came quickly and even though I'd been in a bed for God knows how long, I could handle it with difficulty. To say I looked like a penguin walking was an understatement, I waddled all over the place.
He proceeded to congratulate me on a fine recovery. He said he would talk to the doctor at the hospital near where I would live, so they could keep track of the healing process. I went to hug him, but he held me off, again and repeated his warning from the morning.
He shook my hand and said his goodbyes. The shrink returned and we talked about my impending release. After about an hour of chat she told me she had a surprise. With that the nurses and other doctors on the ward came in my room with gifts and balloons galore. I was happy when my mom and sis came in right behind them.
There was a massive cake saying happy birthday and it said ten weeks old. I started to cry and got hugs off everyone that was in the room. After an hour they all left except mom and sis. They asked me if I was ready to go home and my response was a definite yes.
After being wheeled in a wheelchair to the hospital doors, which it seemed was compulsory, I was helped with standing up. It took me a further 5 minutes to walk the thirty yards to where mom was parked. This was going to be a long recovery, I just knew it. Once we were all buckled in the car, mom said she had another surprise for me. Because of the operation and all that, I was immediately put on hormones to try and make my body the same as any fourteen year old girls would be. I was ecstatic. They both saw it in my face.
Mom started the car and we drove to the nearest drug store to pick up my tablets. My sister kept looking at me in the back seat it was making me a bit nervous until she piped up.
"You know, you're going to have to react to these things quick if you're gonna look like my female twin."
"Eh, what do you mean?"
"Well duh, I have breasts and you don't. Although mine aren't that big yet, you have a lot of catching up to do."
I blushed furiously, which Julie saw this and gave me a gigantic hug. She said we would have so much fun together it would be unreal. Mom just looked in the rear view mirror and smiled. Finally seeing her daughter, who used to be son, happy for the first time in what must have been years.
As we pulled down a street, about ninety minutes away from the hospital, I saw the houses were huge. I thought we couldn't live in this neighborhood; it must have cost a fortune. My mom proceeded to tell me because of the attack and the following details, we'd been awarded a large amount of compensation.
We pulled into a driveway and the house was massive. It even had a two car garage with a remote door, which I thought it was cool. We got out of the car into the house and were immediately greeted by several of my sister's friends and family. They treated me with a bit of caution because my mom had told them I needed to fully heal. I had a great time, but after about two hours I was getting tired. Mom saw this and asked me if I wanted to go for a rest in my new bedroom, to which I quickly agreed. She gave me an orange juice and helped me upstairs. We got to what I thought was my room.
"Mom, why are there two beds in here?"
"Well we thought it best that you and Julie could share a room until you have recovered enough. Then you can go to your own room, which is just as big as this one. Why don't I show you tomorrow?"
I sat down on the bed and winced a little. Mom saw this and reminded me that I would still be sore for a few more days. A nurse would come and check the bandages in a day or two. She gave me a couple of tablets to take. I took them with some orange juice and laid back onto the bed.
When I woke it was night and someone in the bed with me. It was Julie, she had felt me stirring and asked if I was ok. I replied in the positive and then she said for me to get more rest. Her friends would come round in a few weeks again. They was ok about me, but was told no one was to know about me at my old school. They had agreed to keep quiet as they knew what the consequences would mean for me. I would have to thank them next time I saw them.
Everything settled into a routine for the next few weeks. Mom and sis were there when I had to dilate. God it was so embarrassing having your mom and sis watch you doing something so personal. That was until mom showed me what size I had to go to. My jaw must have hit the floor.
"I — I can't fit that in there."
"You'll be surprised honey, in a few weeks you'll think nothing of it."
With that I fainted, about 5 minutes later I came around, mom and sis had a worried look on their faces. I told them I was ok, it was the sudden shock of being confronted with that looked like a nuclear missile and where it was supposed to go.
Things settled down again and my sister's friends came around again. This time, I found out they were my friends as well. That brought a grin from ear to ear. I had never had friends before and now I had five other girls wanting to be friends with me, of all people. All they could say was mall, and make up and boys. They turned to me and asked me about them. I gave them a funny look that told them I had not thought about that. It was something I was going to have to think about in the future, but right now I wanted to concentrate on healing.
Eventually, after about a month, I was fully healed, but I still had to wait until I was feeling better before starting school. After another week I woke up in bed and screamed my head off. I had moved into my own bedroom by then.
My mom and sis came running into the room with worried looks on their faces. They looked over to me and I looked like I was in shock. They looked at the bed and saw why I had screamed; there was blood everywhere. Julie started to panic along with my worrying; something was wrong.
My mom grabbed my sis and told her to sit on the bed. She did, and then my mom grabbed me by the shoulders and shook me slightly to get my attention. I came to and looked at her with a panicked look on my face.
"Before you do or say anything else let me explain. I was told this may happen or it may not. What I didn't tell you both was when the doctor did the operation he found a partial set of female reproductive organs."
Both Julie and I looked at mom with surprised looks on our faces.
"Let me continue. He told me not to tell either of you because he didn't want any of you to get any hopes that this would happen."
"What's wrong with her mom?" asked Julie.
"Well can't you tell? I would have thought you would have realized Julie."
"You mean... is that what I think it means?"
"Will someone tell me," I screamed. "It's me that's bleeding from down there!"
Suddenly it hit me like a tidal wave. What mom had just told Julie and I. Julie should have recognized it. Mom didn't want to tell us in the first place just in case it didn't happen.
"Is that what I think it is then mom?"
"Yes honey, it is. Now we have to get it cleaned up and I have to take you to hospital. Your doctor has been keeping in touch with me about this. He told me after a month or so it may happen it may not, we would have to wait and see. Apparently the hormones you've been taking have kick started the female side of you that was dormant. I'll ring him, then we'll leave for the hospital."
"Well, sis it looks like a full welcome to womanhood now."
"Err, looks like it Julia."
Mom came back in the room and started to clean up. I felt a bit embarrassed about it, but she told me she did the same thing when Julie started her period. Then it hit me full on. I, once a boy, now a girl, never dreamed it would be this good. All my life I felt as though I should have been born a girl. This now confirmed that I was a girl through and through. After mom cleaned me, we all got in the car and went over to the hospital. My doctor was waiting, so was the shrink. I liked her.
They took me to a room and asked if my mom and sis could come with me. I said yes. We all went into a room with a funny looking metal thing in it. It was a bed with what looked like metal feet at one end. I thought it was a torture device and believe me, when I was put in it I decided it was a torture device. The pain was excruciating. Then mom told me to expect more which didn't go down to well with me. She mentioned the first time is the hardest, my body will adapt.
That made me feel a bit better, after about an hour sat in this medieval torture device, which I later found out was a gynecologist's room. I was moved to an office where they proceeded to tell me what my mom already knew most of. Apparently I had half of a female reproductive system, one functioning ovary and fallopian tube to match. I would menstruate but not as bad as natural born women would.
My sister was immediately jealous, so was mom as they suffered badly from what they call the monthly curse and if I was only going to get a minimum amount of the pain they suffered. It was better for me; however, they were still jealous.
Then mom sis and the shrink continued to tell me about feminine hygiene. As it was a hospital they had all sorts of stuff there which would be better than trying to explain back home.
After about an hour I finally had the gist of it and was told we could go home. However, I was to come back every day for a checkup. They wanted to keep an eye on me for some reason. Apparently, the condition I had was very rare, so they were taking all the precautions they could.
On the way home, I was ecstatic. Not only did I have what I always wanted, but I got more in the process. I was a real girl now. Then Julie brought me back to earth by saying I would go through this every month, but at slightly different times give or take a few days. So apparently, I had better always be prepared.
"Oh my god, being a girl is more work than I thought it would be."
"Are you regretting it young lady?" asked mom.
"Not on your life mom. I would not trade this in for anything. I have what I always wanted and more. I am sooooo happy."
"Well, we'll see what you have to say on that when you have the cramps."
"Oh shit."
"Watch that language, it isn't supposed to come out of a young woman's mouth," said mom.
"Sorry mom."
"I'll forgive you this time, but you better make sure I never hear it again. You're not big enough yet to stop me putting you over my knee and spanking you."
Both Julie and I were a bit put off at that. Mom never spanked us. Was she just joking with us or did she actually mean it?
"And if you two are wondering if I mean it. Yes I do. Julia you were brought up male and still have male tendencies now and then. I have noticed this, so maybe this warning will make you concentrate more on what your sister and I are helping you learn."
"Sorry mom."
Well the next day I found out about the pain that the women in this family suffer from. God, if I only get a part of what they get, I truly feel sorry for them both. It felt like I was dying. My mom told me the doctor did say my first time might be a bad one, as it was the first time the organs had done this. They should have started 2 years ago when my sisters did, but I was not anatomically correct at the time. Also my temper got a bit frayed and I started shouting at everything and everyone. Then to make matters worse, my sister started off the next day. I feel sorry for mom, as Julie and I were not the best two people to have around at that time.
"Well sis, it looks like we are more twin than anyone thought."
"What do you mean?"
"Think about it, this is your first period, right?"
"Yes, and believe me when I say I hope it's the last."
"Sorry sis, they're here to stay."
"Shoot."
"Well as I was saying, this is your first time. Before that you were different, so now you're not different anymore that means, because we are twins, you somehow picked up on my own cycle and started your own off."
"You don't have a bike Julie."
"You idiot, I meant my menstrual cycle."
"Oh, I forgot you also call then that."
"So, new sis of mine, we are truly twins as we both get it at the same time."
"Oh yeah, your right, I love you Julie."
"I love you too Julia."
Well that started a giggle fest off. That is until the pain got bad for both Julie and me. We ended up in a race for the Tylenol. Sis got there just slightly before I did. Even though I could walk without problems again, I still had a slight problem running.
A few days later the pain went away. Thank God I thought, I have to suffer that each month. But if it was either suffer with this, or go back to being a boy again, then believe you me, I'd rather suffer.
A week later our friends came around from our old school. They told us that following what I told the police and us getting the compensation, not only was Tom and Jimmy expelled from any school in the state, they was also helping Uncle Sam out in a youth offenders prison. Great I thought, at least they won't turn up at this school I'll be going to.
They brought a load of teen girl mags around. I looked through the pile and saw one I fancied reading. It was only on makeup, but I needed to learn these things anyway. Then all of a sudden it went quiet, no sound at all. I thought that's strange 6 other girls in a room and no noise, I started to panic slightly and peered over the top of the mag. There were 5 girls and my sister pointing over at me and smiling, moving their hands and pointing at me with nods coming from the others.
"What are you lot planning?" I asked.
"Nothing much sis, we sort of saw which mag you picked up and we all had a similar idea".
"Err, what idea would that be then?"
I was a bit afraid of what these girls were thinking. Back when I had my boy's body, I knew girls could be very conniving when they got in a group. Here were 6 girls all nodding and pointing at me. Scared was not a word I would describe what I was thinking, when all of a sudden they launched at me.
"MAKEOVER!"
"OH shit," I said and tried to move away.
Well they had grabbed me before I even put the mag down. As they carried me to my bedroom I got an idea, if they were going to make me over then I wasn't going to be the only one. I whispered into one of the girl's ears and her eyes nearly bugged out. Then she smiled at me.
"DOUBLE MAKEOVER," she shouted
With that they all went crazy except for Julie, she knew what that meant and tried to make a hasty retreat. Unfortunately, we were already in my bedroom and one of the other girls closed the door and locked it. My sister was not happy and gave me the look of death, as to say 'wait till we are alone'.
"Well if I have to have one, then you do too," I smiled then poked my tongue out.
"Well I suppose you're right, we do need to see how much we look alike when we have makeup on."
"Don't forget hair," one of the other girls piped in.
Julie and I both groaned at the same time. About halfway through, our mom came up to my room and tried to open the door. When she realized it was locked she banged on the door. The girl that locked it unlocked the door and apologized, telling my mom why she did it. My mom forgave her and said it she thought it was a good idea.
She stepped into my room and her jaw nearly hit the floor.
"Oh my God, you both look beautiful, the only problem is who is who?"
Julie and I looked at each other. Julie's mouth dropped as soon as she saw me. I didn't know what the problem was until we was both moved inform of the mirror. I know we were identical twins, but with the makeup, my mom was right. I was the spitting image of my sister. When all the girls noticed, they shouted with glee. Then said to us it was not finished yet as hair was yet to come.
I was in heaven. I was on top of the world. My status as a woman was now guaranteed; I looked exactly like my sis. You could not tell us apart. Then they started on our hair. Talk about painful these flexible rod things they was putting in our hair was wound that tight I thought they were pulling my hair out. After another hour they took them out and Julie and I looked in the mirror again. We were both stunning. They made us both wear a similar outfit although Julie's fit a bit better.
"Well you are on the way sis. They are about half my size, so in another month or so you should have caught up. I'm surprised they've grown that quick to be honest."
"Tell me about it. Did they hurt you when they were growing?"
"Oh crap. We haven't got you a bra, have we?"
"Err no, you or mom haven't got me one yet."
"Well you definitely need one now. You know what that means don't you?"
"No, what does it mean?"
Well the following uproar made it quite clear. One minute it was talking noise then all of a sudden 6 other girls screamed at the top of their voices.
"S H O P P I N G"
"Oh boy. Is this going to be an experience for you sis, this is what we call retail therapy. You will like it, believe you me."
Because all the girls came down with one of their mothers in the people carrier, it was decided to go to the mall in that. When we went down, there was a woman talking to my mom that I didn't know. One of the girls piped up and said it was her mom. How did I think they all got down here? When we were all in the living room, two gasps emanated from the settee.
"Which one is which, Jillian?" asked my friend's mom.
"To be honest Gail, I can't tell between the two of them myself. Ok here goes. Would the real girls hold their hands up," said my mom.
With that, seven hands went up. Mom and her friend had to giggle to themselves at the stupidity of the question. So mom rephrased the question.
"Would the girls that were born girls raise their hands."
Another seven hands went up.
"Well I did tell Julia to think that she was actually born female, so any questions related to that answer them," said mom
"Ooh, I've got a question," said Gail
Would the girls who suffer the monthly curse please raise their hands," said Gail.
Seven hands went up again. Then she realized what my mom had said and realized what a daft question that was. She decided to try again.
"Ok, enough with what you have been told to say by your mother Julie and Julia. Whichever one you are. This question is for just you two. Would the girl that has a monthly visitor, and I want the truth here, please hold their hand up."
With that, two hands went up. Gail looked at both of us and repeated that she wanted the truth. We both nodded and kept our hands up.
"That was a daft question Gail," my mom said.
"What do you mean Jillian?"
"Well they both suffer from it."
With that, six mouths dropped open and stared at Julie and me. Since none of them could tell who was who.
"How is that possible Jillian? One of them wasn't born female."
"Well it seems Julia, had some sleeping organs, and when we introduced her to the hormone tablets it sort of woke them up. In turn starting the monthly curse."
Gail was shocked that something like this could happen. With that, the girls jumped on Julie and me and congratulated us becoming a woman. They didn't know who was who until I said thanks a lot. Then Gail asked them why they were all downstairs, then came that word again. Shopping. With that the two adults smiled, looked at us all, and started to figure out how to get there, since the people carrier would only seat seven. The decision was made to split us in-between the two, 5 in the carrier and 4 in the car.
When we all arrived at the mall, I was literally dragged out of the car. We all went to the first shop that was inside the mall, the Beauty salon. Not that I needed make up, it was decided that since I was now a girl, girls don't go around without pierced ears. Well mom never even let Julie get her ears pierced before, but relented when she was almost mugged by seven teenage girls.
With our ears pierced, we started on our shopping expedition. I was really getting into this shopping thing and I was having a great time in the process. One of the girls saw a few boys hanging about the mall and started to whisper to the other girls.
"Ooh, that one's cute, don't ya think?" one asked the other.
"Sort of, but I like the slightly taller one," another girl replied.
Then it got a bit awkward, Julie turned around to me and asked which one I liked. It stunned me for a minute and they could all see I was trying to figure something out. They all thought I was trying to decide if I liked boys yet or still liked girls. My next comment shocked all of them including the mothers.
"Well if I had to choose. I'd go for the one in the middle, he looks dreamy and cute."
Well it's a good job there was no flying insects in the area. Cos if there was there would be eight traps waiting for them. All their jaws nearly hit the floor.
"Did I hear you right, Julia?" asked my sis.
"Yes, you did hear me right. The one in the middle he's cute, and he's got a nice cute butt too."
Well if the first comment caused a shock that second one did. Without warning the three boys all wandered over to us. I was looking the one I thought was cute and he saw me looking.
"Hello," he said. "My names Geoff."
"Err, Err, I'm Julia," I managed to get out.
"I noticed you looking at us, any particular reason?"
With that one of the other girls, Pam I think it was suddenly blurted out.
"She was just saying you were cute."
If we were having a barbecue, you could have cooked the food on my face, they could see it, mom could see and unfortunately Geoff could see it.
"I noticed your part of a double act," he said.
"Pardon?"
"What I meant is you're a twin, just like me."
"I don't see anyone else looking like you hanging around," I said.
"Well George is at home with our dad, he's helping fix the car."
With that, my sis whispered to me that if he has a brother, try to get us both dates. Even though it is the first time I was talking to a boy, it was going great, try and get her a date with her brother as she liked him too.
"So does your brother look like you?" I asked.
"Yep, sure does," he grinned.
What I said next shocked everyone in the group, even sis and mom.
"Well if he looks as cute as you do, then me and my sis here would like to meet up again, with your brother, if that's possible?"
Sis was nudging my arm. I was ignoring her most of the time. All the girls went quiet. There was an eerie silence from everyone until.
"Well I know my brothers tastes, they're the same as mine, and if I find you attractive then he would find your sister attractive also. Look here's my phone number, if you really want to meet up again, give me a call. I'll let my bruv know I met 2 very cool twins at the mall and I have taken a fancy to one of them already, I am sure he will like your sister."
With that, he said his goodbyes, turned around and went to the arcade. I got mobbed by the other girls, congratulating me on picking such a fine specimen on my first time out. I was getting dagger looks from my mom. However, sis was still open mouthed.
"I cannot believe you just did that sis."
"Well you did say you liked him too. I just opened the opportunity up for us."
After the boys left, it was decided that we should continue shopping. The talk was mainly about current fashions and of course the meeting between the boys and us. I got asked all sorts of questions from the girls, like 'When did you decide you liked boys?', and 'Do you still like girls?' I told them that I didn't know exactly when I started looking at boys, it just happened.
Well the shopping trip lasted another few hours. I lost count after the thirteenth shop we went into. I got all different types of clothes. I was surprised how much shopping can be done when you're a girl. When you're a boy its get there, you know what you want, you find it buy it then leave. As a girl it's got to be tried, demonstrated, think of the pros and cons of the outfit. Get the others decisions and so forth. I never had so much fun before.
About four in the afternoon, we were starting to get tired. Someone came up with the idea of eating out. This got a great response. It was just trying to decide where we were going to eat. After we decided, it took us half an hour to get seated, as it was a posh place. We got served ate our meal then all paid a visit to the ladies room. Well this was a first for me to use the bathroom while out of the house. Talk about talk in there. There was all this chatter going on which I couldn't understand half of what was said, as they were all speaking too quickly. We all finished and touched up our makeup and left the eatery.
As we left, it was getting onto five thirty. We all congregated near the entrance of the mall. Once we were all ready, as we were just about to open the doors, when who should turn up. Geoff, as soon as I went for the door he opened it for me. It surprised me a bit as that was a first for me. I must have blushed and hesitated a little, because someone pushed me from behind straight into his chest. He looked very happy at that. I looked over my shoulder and saw Julie grinning from ear to ear.
As I turned around to face Geoff, I got a shock. Right there behind him was his brother George. I decided to get my own back on my sister. I turned around, grabbed her hand and swung her around Geoff and me. Well to say she was surprised when I swung her straight into George's chest.
"Well bruv, you were right," George said.
"Told ya I saw two gorgeous twins here this morning didn't I?"
"Yep like I said, you were right. Oh, where are my manners, ladies," said Geoff. "This is my brother George, this pretty one here is Julia, but I'm sorry, I didn't get her sisters name."
My sister started to blush a deep crimson color. So I decided to get even once again.
"Sorry about my sister, she is a bit shy, her name is Julie," I said.
My sister shot me that look of death again. I was starting to get used to that.
"Well hello there Julie, pleased to make your acquaintance," said George.
My sister went quiet again, as she had done before.
"Like I said she's shy."
Well this went on for about five minutes, my sister not saying much and me doing the majority of the talking. As it turns out they lived about twenty-five minute walk from where we lived. What I didn't know was they went to the school I was going to attend. My sister knew that, because she actually had a crush on George, but she didn't tell me about it. That's why she was quiet, which I found out later when we got home. Anyway we said our goodbyes and I promised them we would call.
We all went back to the cars. The other girls wanted all of us to travel together, so they could chat. Our moms put a stop to that as there wasn't enough room, but they came up with a compromise. A sleep over, if the other girl's parents agreed to it. Well you can imagine the word sleepover to a bunch of girls. They were all for it and I was too, but I was a bit scared as well. I mean my first girly sleepover, I had roughly heard what went on at these functions and I think it showed on my face. My sister saw this and said it would be ok, I mean we were all girls now and I even had our monthly visitor to verify that. She also squeezed my hand to confirm what she meant.
When we got home, it was like an avalanche escaping from two vehicles. Between us girls and the clothes bags, we near enough ran into each other trying to get to the front door. That is until we realized it was in fact still locked. It hurt, I was near the front. They all saw my wince of pain and immediately started to offer their apologies. We made way for mom and she unlocked it. First call was the phone, it was a fight to see who could keep hold of it long enough to make a call to see if they could stop over.
Once they had all called their homes and got the ok after speaking to mom. I was literally dragged up the stairs. They looked around again and decided that my room would suffice for the night. Then it was down to the kitchen for snacks and soda. Well another trip beckoned, we needed food and lots of it. To feed seven girls on a sleepover is something else, not to mention the different types of soda, caffeine free and diet. Some only likes cola, some only liked orange, so we ended up with about twelve different types on the way back to the till. And the cost was expensive, but mom said it was alright seen as though it was my first official sleepover as a girl.
When we got back to the house it was back upstairs to raid my sister’s closet. She complained at first, until they mentioned they didn't bring any sleepwear. She relented after that. Then we were back in my bedroom to try on all the outfits again. Not only me, but sis and a few of the girls also raided my clothes. After about an hour, mom brought some soda upstairs for us to drink and a DVD.
It was one of them smoochy ones. We all sat down with our sodas and watched the film. By the end of it I was in tears and so were all the others. Time for a group hug my sister said. By this time it was nine pm and Pam decided now was the official time to start the sleepover. First we played 'spin the bottle'. I didn't know what that meant until we all agreed and started playing. That's when they told me it was a truth or dare one. I wish I had not started now as the first turn it pointed to me. I was asked truth or dare. Since I didn't know them that well, I decided on a dare.
I wish I didn't, because my dare was to ring Geoff. Whatever was running through my mind at the mall was not the same there and then. I was scared stiff that is until someone passed me the phone and told me there was a phone call for me. That was funny I didn't remember it ringing.
"Hello, who is it?" I asked.
"What?" came the response. "You rang me."
I recognized that voice, it was Geoff. They'd rung him after finding the paper then passed me the phone.
"Oh hello Geoff, sorry about that. We were having a sleep over and it was truth or dare and I got picked"
"That's ok, I actually thought you wanted to call me for a reason."
"Oh, err, hmmm, err, I did actually want to speak to you," I said not really believing I was talking to a boy on the phone, a cute one come to think of it.
"Well before you say anything, are you and your sister doing anything next Friday night?" he asked.
"Not that I am aware of, why?"
"Well George and I were wondering if you and your sister wanted to go to the movies, or something?"
Well that stumped me a bit. My jaw was hanging down and my sister tried to get me to tell her what was said. I couldn't speak, a boy had just asked me out, a real date, my dreams never considered this side of being a girl, it was limited to only being a girl.
My sister had had enough. She grabbed the phone from me and asked, "Who's this?"
When a rather puzzled Geoff told her, she responded with, "That was my sister and we sound alike on the phone."
He told her what was just asked; she said, "Hold on for thirty seconds."
With that she darted downstairs and was back up after fifteen seconds.
"Geoff?"
"Yes Julie?" he replied.
"I have just spoken to our mom and she said that as long as you come to our house before, so she can meet you two properly, and as long as you behave yourselves and are respectful then she said we can, go on the date I mean."
Well the shocked look on my face told them all. My sister said her goodbyes, and put the phone down. All hell broke loose in my bedroom. All the girls stood up and said we needed to find out which outfits we were going to wear. I was still sat on the floor with my mouth open.
My sister came to me and closed my mouth and told me, "It's not ladylike to keep your mouth open."
"Did I just hear you say yes to a date with Geoff and George?"
"Yep and mom ok'd it. So sis, time to figure out what we are going to wear."
"Its next week, why do we have to decide now?"
"Well we have to have a couple of outfit's ready, depending on what the weather is like. Look, I know this may be a bit of a shock, but you're going to have to do it one day. Why not start now, seen as though those guys are cute."
"I know they're cute, but I didn't think. This is all going a bit too fast for me"
"Don't worry sis, I'll be there for you. I won't let anything bad happen."
"Ok then, by the way, will mom let us wear makeup?"
"Let her try and stop the West girls."
I had to giggle at that, it's the first time I my sister had really referred to us as the West girls. I liked it. Well as soon as the other girls heard that magic word of makeup that was it. We got swamped and literally dragged over to my vanity.
After about half an hour my head was swimming. They were all talking at once and so fast I couldn't keep up with them all. I tenderly asked if they could all slow down, so I could understand. They all looked at me as if to say, 'didn't you hear anything we just said'. I just shrugged my shoulders and gave a little pout. Well that did it all the other girls broke down in laughter.
"I swear Julia. That was the most feminine girly pout I ever saw," said Pam.
The others just started laughing again and that started me off also. They did slow down slightly, so I was actually able to hear what they were doing and why. My mom came in the room and took one look at me and Julie and asked what was going on. No daughter of hers would wear that much makeup and to the fact that we were only fourteen.
"Well that does it," my mom stated.
"What does, mom?" Julie and I said at the same time
"Well I can't have my two daughters looking like they work on street corners."
All of us just stood there open mouthed.
"I'm just going to have to take you two to the beautician before your dates."
"You promise?" we said again in unison.
"Yes, I promise," replied mom.
Well that started the other girls off asking if they could have one too. Mom said no as she could only remember having two daughters going on a date, not seven. The other girls pleaded, but mom had none of it. She did promise if it was ok with their parents, they could go with us, but not have anything done unless their parents paid. Well that started the stampede again, until mom mentioned how late it was and they could ring first thing in the morning.
Then my mom mentioned it was a Friday they were going out. The girls realized it would be too late to get here from their houses and said they would be around Saturday morning for a full briefing. I started to wonder if it was a date we were going on or to boot camp. My sister told me after a date all the girls got together and told the others what had happened. I thought for a moment, then realized this is actually what girls do. All you used to hear from the boys side was, 'Yes we went out and we did it, ok'. I never believed this as I never thought a girl would go out then immediately do it afterwards. I told the other girls this and instantly they gave me names which I nodded to every one of them. They told us they heard the stories too, but their parents knew nothing happened so just too it as the boys was trying to show off to their friends.
After another thirty minutes and we had sort of half decent makeup. We put on some of few of the items we bought during the day on, looked over to the mirror and we saw ourselves. We looked identical, except I was a bit smaller in breast development as she was. I looked sad for a minute until one of the other girls stuck her hands down my front with something soft and cold.
"Arghhhh, what was that?" I screamed.
"Well if you must know I have to use these as mine are about the same size as yours," said Pam.
"What are ‘these' you were on about?"
She held out her hand and showed me a single silicone gel looking thing with a half moon shape.
"What's that?" I asked.
"It's my breast enhancers, I have to use them to create a better cleavage," said Pam.
With that the five girls turned to her and said in unison, "Never would I have believed that Pam."
"My mom got her them for me and I feel more comfortable with them on," explained Pam
"They do make me look better and about the same size as Julie," I started to laugh.
"And what are you laughing at?" asked Pam, she thought I was laughing at her for using them.
"I look a bit of a freak" I said
"I have told you before sis you don't."
"No, I didn't mean it that way. Just have a look at me will you."
Well with that six girls looked at me then five towards Julie. Julie looked down at herself then at me, then at the other girls and we both fell on the ground laughing our heads off. They had all seen at the same time that I only had one of the enhancers in and it looked like I had one B cup and one AA cup. It definitely looked odd. I then turned around and said call me Frankie. Frankie n stein. When the girls heard that it started a new round of giggles and laughter.
My mom came back into the room and asked us to quiet down. Then she looked at me and started to giggle herself.
"Ok, who gave my daughter odd boobs?"
"I did Mrs. West. I thought she may look better and closer to Julie if I slipped one of my enhancers into her bra," explained Pam
"Well they definitely made her look closer to Julie's size. Can you tell me where you got them, so I can get her a pair myself?"
Pam told mom her where she got them. Then mom said we would take another mall trip tomorrow, to get me a pair and we were all welcome to join. This started the girls off again. Two malls trips in two days, they were all ecstatic. We all settled down, placed the other enhancer in and checked us both out. You could have said Julie and I were looking into a mirror. We were indeed identical twins.
We all changed into our night clothes and settled down for another movie. It was another love type story and by the end we were all crying again. By this time it was about one am and we decided that we needed to sleep a bit before another shopping trip tomorrow.
We all snuggled together, which surprised me a bit as I didn't think girls were this personal during a sleepover. I was so wrong we all cuddled up, said goodnight to each other, before all fell asleep. I started to think that it would never get any better than this as I fell into a deep sleep. God, I was so wrong, when the next day and another mall trip came along.
As you all know, when a lot of girls go to the mall they get a bit overactive. After about six hrs nonstop shopping, I was starting to feel really tired. Julie noticed see this and mentioned about going home. When we all got home we all said our goodbyes and we would see each other again soon. I was a bit sad as it had been the best weekend I could remember.
All week I was worrying about our upcoming date. Julie kept telling me we would be all right, as we would both be together. I was wondering why all of a sudden I had gone from 'I don't know if I like boys or girls' to 'I definitely like boys'. Talk about confused, but I made a promise I would go and I was going to stick to it.
On the Wednesday, Geoff rang me and asked if it was ok to come around and meet my mom. I went and asked my mom and she said that would be fine if he turned up around eight o'clock. They both turned up which surprised me. They talked to our mom and after about thirty minutes left. Mom came to Julie and me, and said they both acted like gentleman, their dad had instilled some manners into them at a young age. She told us that the date was a go on Friday and they would be there at seven sharp.
Friday came around pretty quickly. I was able to get Julie's and my dresses ready as she was at school. That was going to be an experience as I was due to start the following Monday. I was totally scared again, what if someone recognized me, what if someone knew about me. All these thoughts and feelings I was having was not doing me any good.
Julie got home from school and tried to calm me down. Initially, she thought it was because of the date, until I told her it was school. She said it would be all right and her new friends knew she had a twin and would welcome her into the group, as long as I wasn't flaky. Julie assured me I was not flaky. After about thirty minutes I had calmed down enough to go and get a shower, after my shower Julie had hers.
"Now you've calmed down enough, can we both get dressed? They will be here in about an hour," asked Julie.
"Yeah, come on let's get this over with, I will either like it or not. I won't know until we are actually there," I replied.
"That's the attitude sis. Come on well help each other get ready"
After forty-five minutes we were both ready and waiting upstairs for our dates, as our mom had told us to. When we went downstairs they had done the same as us; they were dressed identically. We had to ask who was who. They said that they were going to the movies then if we wanted we would grab a bite to eat after.
We went outside and we were greeted by their dad who was sat in the car. As we all got in he mentioned that his sons had said they were going to the movies with two beautiful girls, but that was an understatement once he saw us. Both Julie and I went bright red at that. Geoff spoke up and told his dad not to embarrass us, then added sir at the end before he could say anything.
We pulled up outside the movie theatre and as we all got out, Geoff turned to his dad and said he would ring when they wanted picking up. We went along to the stand and they asked what we wanted to watch. It took Julie and I all of a minute before we both replied in unison. It was the latest chick flick as both boys put it, but seen as though it was our first get together then we had the choice.
"We pick next time though, you realize that don't you?" said Geoff.
"We'll have to see how well you both behave, to see if there is a next time" said Julie.
"Dude, we better be on our best behavior, I like Julie and I think you like Julia," George whispered to his brother
"You're right there bruv," he whispered back
As we all went to get our tickets, well Geoff and George got the tickets while Julie and I waited for them, they came back and asked if we wanted anything from the concession stand. It was decided on two buckets of pop corn, three cokes and a lemonade. The lemonade was for me as I still was not allowed caffeine.
We all found our seats, which happened to be near the back. Julie and I looked at each other and decided if they tried anything we were out of there. We all sat down and the movie started. After about an hour both we were both crying and we leaned over to the guys to rest our heads. As true gentlemen they were they just put their arms around us and offered comfort, nothing else.
As the film finished we got up and left, Since MacDonald's was just across the road we decided to go there. When we were sat down, the guys asked us what we wanted, Julie and I went for the chicken, while the guys got the biggest sandwich going. The guys just listened to us girls chat about the movie. After a while we realized they were staring at us, we looked at them and they sharply looked away.
Julie giggled and asked them, "Do you to talk about something else?"
We all got chatting about ourselves, we found out a lot more about them and they found out a lot about us. Eventually they asked if we were ready to go home. Since both of us were starting to get a bit tired we said yes. Geoff rang his dad on his cell phone and was told he would be about ten minutes. That gave us a little more time to talk to each other.
We their dad came and we all got into the car and drove us home. As we came to a stop we were told to wait until they got out and opened the doors for us. We got out and proceeded to our front door. We could see mom looking out of the bedroom window. So we got to the front door and started talking a little bit.
The guys said even though we saw a chick flick they had a really good time. They asked if we could do it again sometime. I looked at Julie and she gave an empathic nod and we both agreed on that. We told them to call us tomorrow. Julie gave George a peck on the cheek and he loved that cos a big smile appeared on his face. I don't know what came over me but I planted a really big wet kiss on Geoff's lips, he was startled for a minute then got into it.
All George and Julie could do was stare at us both. All I can say is I melted into Geoff and I think he did to me. The kiss lasted about three minutes. Until George mentioned something and we broke the kiss. I don't know what he said I was in heaven and didn't hear him. Geoff did and pulled back and saying he would definitely call tomorrow.
They both waited until we were in the house before they turned around and went back to the car. As soon as we got indoors Julie turned to me and said, "What the hell was that?"
"I don't know sis, I don't know what came over me, one minute I'm standing there and the next my brain told me to kiss him. I think it still has some of the male habits there telling me to go first, I'm not sure."
"Well that was one hell of a kiss you two had going there, if George hadn't have said something it would probably still be going."
"YES young lady, what was that I just witnessed outside?" came a loud voice from the top of the stairs.
"Oh crap, don't tell me mom saw that?" I asked Julie.
"That was what George told his brother, he told him our mom was giving Geoff that better not be kissing my daughter in front of me look."
"Oh, I wondered why he stopped."
With that mom came downstairs with an angry look on her face, Julie being a great sister stood by my side. With all the telling off I got from mom I started to cry and hold onto Julie for dear life. Mom saw this and offered some comfort and said we needed a chat.
"Well young lady, I didn't expect that from you. Maybe from your sister, but not you."
"What do you mean me?" Julie said.
"You've been a girl a lot longer than Julia, haven't you? You have the urges normal girls have, don't you?"
"Oh yes, I see what you mean" she replied.
"Well I think I know what has happened here," continued mom.
Well we all sat down mom went to get a coffee and me and Julie a couple of sodas. She sat between me and Julie and started to tell me a few more things I was not told. First off because of the fact my hormones went from male to female. All the oestrogen in my system was bound to have an effect on my brain. She told us the doctor said I may do irrational things now and then because of the new hormones in my brain and system. She told me and Julie that because of these changes, my body and brain would react different to what I was used to, the signals my brain was giving and receiving was making me a bit muddled up.
After another twenty minutes she had finished. I finally understood what she had been talking about. I told her what I was feeling and thinking while it was happening and she said she sort of new. But she wanted me to have that experience right off from the bat so I would know when and if it happened again. She said she didn't want to tell me before we went out, because it would have had me thinking on that rather than have a good time.
"Well now you know I ask only one thing," she said.
"What's that mom?" I replied.
"Please no more kissing like you did on the front porch. A light peck on the cheek like Julie did or a little quick hug. You are BOTH far too young, for that type of a kiss. It's obvious Geoff carried on with it, he is male after all, and anything like that you don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
"Ok mom, I understand," I said.
"Now both of you go upstairs, take that make up off and get changed, then come back down here we need to talk about school for you on Monday, Julia."
We went upstairs and all the time we were out of ear shot of mom, Julie asked me all sorts of questions the main one though. "What was it like?"
"I don't really know, all of a sudden I had an urge to kiss him."
"Not that you dunce, the actual kiss."
"Oh that, it was dreamy, I can't really say anymore apart from it felt like nothing else mattered at that point. I felt safe with him holding me and my arms around his neck. It was heaven."
"Great, you've been a girl for a few months and you already beat me into kissing a guy."
With that we both burst out laughing as we tried to finish up. After about another thirty minutes we were changed and we went downstairs to talk to mom about my upcoming school attendance. After an hour, we had talked enough to get me by. Julie said we had exactly the same classes so she would look after me and introduce me to her new friends. After that we went to bed and I had the best sleep in ages. All I could think about was that kiss and would it happen again. In my mind I knew it would because if he didn't kiss me, I was definitely gonna kiss him. I liked him a lot; he was cute, well really handsome, well behaved, and very friendly. Yes I was definitely going to kiss Geoff again.
The following day Geoff rang the house and as soon as I heard his name being said I went all gooey with a warm tingly feeling. Julie saw this and made no comment on it, but passed me the phone. After about twenty minutes we said our goodbyes and then Julie talked to George for about five minutes before they said their goodbyes. Sis then turns to me.
"You've got it bad girl."
"Huh, what did you say?"
"I said you've got it bad, as soon as Geoff's name was mentioned you sort of spaced out."
"No I didn't. Did I?"
"Yep you sure did sis, those female hormones are definitely doing a number on you, aren't they?"
"Must be. As soon as I hear his name or think of him, I sort of, well you know."
"Yep I know, I didn't tell you this, but I have had my eye on George for a while. I knew he had a brother, but I didn't want to mention him to you until you had made your mind up on which way you were going to go."
"I wasn't too sure myself; it sort of crept up on me. It doesn't bother you, does it Julie?"
"No sis, it doesn't bother me in the slightest, even if you had gone the other way."
"Thanks sis, you're the greatest."
All afternoon I was on cloud nine after the phone call. Then I remembered about the following day, I was going to go to school as a girl for the first time. Then I realized Geoff will be there. He goes to the same school.
"Earth to Julia, come in Julia."
"Huh, what sis?"
"You spaced out again."
"Just thinking about school again, then Geoff popped into my head."
"I thought so. The look was similar to the one you had earlier."
My sister then left me to my dream and she said she was popping into the kitchen for a drink and did I want anything. I was that preoccupied I didn't hear her. She just turned around and went to the kitchen. Little did I know she had an ulterior motive.
"Mom, can we talk?" asked Julie
"Yes Hun, what's on your mind?" replied mom.
"Julia, ever since yesterday it seems all she can think about id Geoff. I'm a bit worried. It seems to be going a bit fast."
"You remember your first crush, don't you?"
"Yes mom, but this is different."
"I see what you're getting at and I am also a bit worried. It's like she has gone from being a very shy boy to a very deeply involved girl. I think I'll have a word with her doctor to see what he thinks."
"I hope they have some sort of answer mom. I would hate for her to take a fall on her first boyfriend since the change."
"I know. If, like you say, she has fallen hard for this boy. If something happens she may not be able to recover from it. Would you please keep an eye out for her and keep me informed on what happens at school?"
"I'm not spying on my sister for you, mom."
"I am not asking for you to spy on her, just keep me informed. And as you put it we have both got to watch out for her. I never imagined she would go from one extreme to the other like she has. It is actually scaring me a little too."
"Ok mom. I am worried too so I will keep you informed"
"That's all I ask Julie. We both love her way too much to let anything happen to her. She has been through enough this year without suffering a setback if it all goes pear shaped."
"Ok mom."
I was still in dream land when my sister came back upstairs. She managed to get me to come around after about five minutes. We had a little talk about school the following day. She also asked me to be careful. Even though she has known Geoff and George while she has been at school, she didn't want me to get hurt. I thanked her for her concern and asked only that she looked out for me.
The following day we got up and dressed for school. Usual uniform stuff. Well usually for the twenty first century that is. Jeans, top, trainers you know the usual stuff. As me and Julie got to school I was a bit terrified. Julie saw this and held my hand and squeezed it gently.
"It will be alright sis. I'm here for you no matter what."
With that about three girls ran towards us.
"Julie, you said you were an identical twin, but we didn't expect this" said one of the girls.
"Penny, Julia. Julia, this is Penny one of my friends. The other is Pam and the other is Kate."
"Hi everyone, nice to meet you."
"Bloody hell Julie, she even has a name similar to you," said Pam.
"Well if you noticed I am wearing the green top and she's wearing the red top."
"Good job you told us or we would be mistaking you both all day," said Kate.
Meanwhile mom was at home and just finished the cleaning. She decided to ring the doctor.
"Hello," said the other end of the phone
"Hello doctor, its Jillian West here. Is it ok for a quick chat?"
"Certainly Mrs. West, that is why I gave you my direct number isn't it?" the doc replied
"Yes I suppose it was. The reason I'm calling is this..."
After about thirty minutes on the phone the doctor then asked my mom something.
"Mrs. West. I would like you to bring Julia in for a checkup. I can schedule one in for tomorrow morning"
"That quick? Why so soon?"
"Well from what you have just told me there may be a problem. I will have to do a blood check on her"
"It isn't serious, is it doctor?"
"It could be I'm afraid. We'll not know until we have the results. Where is she now?"
"She is at school, she started this morning"
"Has she had any blackouts or anything similar?"
"Not that I am aware of doctor, please tell me is there something wrong?"
"Well I shouldn't tell you, but from what you said it sounds like an oestrogen overdose. We'll know more tomorrow after the test. I would appreciate you not letting her go to school tomorrow."
Meanwhile...
"Miss West, are you paying attention?"
"Which one miss Grant, there are two of them" shouts Pam
"Julia West," she replies.
With that Julie gave my arm a nudge and I suddenly woke up. Julie asked me if I was ok and which I reply in the positive. Julie knew I was wandering again and went to talk to the teacher. After a few minutes we were both excused from the lesson and went to the nurse’s station. When we got there, Julie asked me to sit down while she explained things to the nurse.
"I'll just take your blood pressure," said the nurse.
"Ok," I said, vaguely.
"Why don't you lie down and rest for a few minute," suggested the nurse after taking my blood pressure.
Back at the house
"Hold on please doctor, there's another call coming through"
"Hello, West household"
"Mom, it's me Julie"
"What's wrong? Why are you ringing?"
"Well Julia sort of spaced out a few minutes ago and we went to the nurse's room."
"What do you mean spaced out?"
"Well you know, there but not there, the body is there but the mind isn't."
"Could she be daydreaming?"
"I don't think so mom, she was like this yesterday and Saturday and Friday night after the date."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I thought she was daydreaming as well. Well thinking about Geoff that is."
"So why ring about that, while you are at school?"
"Well the nurse took her blood pressure, she told me to tell you it's at 186 over 63 whatever that means."
"Oh dear, that is high, can you hold a minute?"
"Yes mom."
"Hello, doctor?"
"Yes, I am still here."
"That was my other daughter, she is at school and Julia sort of blanked out, she was taken to the nurse and they did a blood pressure test, apparently its 186 over 63"
"What school does she go to? I'm going to send an ambulance straight away."
"Oh God, it's not that serious is it?"
"It could be. I don't know until we get her back here. Could you go to the school and wait for the ambulance?"
"Yes. I'll be there in a few minutes."
"Ok, I will meet you all here in about twenty minutes, goodbye for now Mrs. West."
"Goodbye doctor and thanks."
"Hello Julie?"
"Still here mom, what's up?"
"Well I was on the phone to Julia's doctor when you called. He wanted her to go in tomorrow to get some tests done, but with you ringing and telling me the blood pressure test. I told him and he is sending an ambulance around there now. I will be there in a few minutes, ok Hun?"
"What's wrong with her mom? She is going to be alright isn't she?"
"We'll know that once she is at the hospital. Tell the principal what is happening and you both won't be there the rest of the day. Tell him about the blood pressure and the ambulance is on the way. "
"I will mom."
"Ok, see you in a few minutes. Try to keep Julia calm until we get there ok?"
"Ok mom, see you soon."
A minute later she was in the principal's office telling him about the situation. He called the nurse to confirm the blood pressure reading, not believing it could be so high. The nurse confirmed the reading and he said he would wait for the ambulance and direct them to the room. Two minutes later mom showed up and they came back to the room.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" I said.
"Your blood pressure is a bit high, so I called the doctor. He is sending an ambulance for you honey."
"Oh no, what's wrong mom?"
"Don't be scared honey, it's only a precaution. Because of what you have been through recently, he wants to check a few things out, ok?"
"Ok mom, but I'm a bit scared."
"I know sweetheart, but better to be safe than sorry."
With that the ambulance got to the school, every kid saw it and immediately looked out the window to see what was happening. The teachers tried to get them all back to their seats without any luck. The paramedics rushed inside with a gurney and a few minutes later they came out with Julia laying down and Julie and her mom with them.
With that Pam shouts out that it is Julia. Geoff nearly trampled over everyone to make sure. He saw her being loaded into the ambulance and made a rapid retreat through the classroom doors. He narrowly missed the ambulance as it rushed away, its lights on but no sound.
Geoff saw the principal in the car park and asked, "What's going on with Julia?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't reveal confidential information. You aren't family."
"Sod the family thing, sir. That's my girlfriend they've just wheeled away. What the hell is going on?"
"You know I cannot tell you anything. If you want to know, ask the West family or wait until you see her next."
Geoff knows there is only one hospital within distance from the time Julia left the classroom to the time the ambulance got there. He figured Julia was being taken to St Mary's just down the road. And he quickly told the principal he is off there. The principal tried to stop him, but Geoff was just too quick for him.
"George, what's your brother doing running down the street?" asked Georges friend Alex
"Don't be an idiot Alex, he would never do that."
"Well I must be an idiot that that is your brother"
George looks out of the upper class window and saw his brother running down the street.
"Bloody hell you're right, it's Geoff. What the hell is he playing at?"
George seeing the principal in the car park ran out of the class to find out what is happening. Once he got there, the principal saw him and tries to explain what had happened. He didn't give specifics, but George deduced that it was either a friend of his or…
"God don't let it be Julia, he's infatuated with her."
"So he was telling the truth, he is her boyfriend then?" says the principal then realizing what he had said, regretting it immediately
"So it was Julia, shit."
George reached into his pocket for his cell and called his dad at work. He told him what has happened and then realized he'd dropped his brother in it deep.
"Thanks for telling me son. I don't blame him. She's all he's talked about all weekend and the last week was Julia, you know that."
"Yeah dad, but..."
"No buts, young man leave this to me. I would like you to back to class and I will see you later."
"Ok dad, let me know I will leave the cell on."
"Ok son, bye for now."
After the call ended Geoff's dad knew it has to be bad. They don't call an ambulance for nothing. School normally took them to the hospital in car. He got up from around his desk, told his receptionist he would be out for the rest of the day and to cancel all appointments.
He got in his car and heads for the hospital closest to the school, hoping that is the right one. Just as he is pulled up, his son came running down the street on foot.
"Hey Geoff, what's the big idea running away from school?"
"Dad, its Julia. She got took away by an ambulance earlier. The head wouldn't tell me anything, so I just came here hoping it's the right one"
"I know George rang me to tell me."
They both went into the hospital and found Julie and her mom standing in a corridor.
"Geoff, what are you doing here?"
As soon as I saw it was Julia, I had to come here. That stupid principal wouldn't tell me a thing, so I just ran here"
"I got a call from George telling me Geoff had run off and came straight here hoping it was the right hospital."
"Is she alright Julie?"
"Well seen as though you are here, I will tell you a little ok," says mom
"Please if you would be so kind" replied Mr. Townsend, Geoff's dad
"Well apparently she has been having a sort of blackout or something along those lines and after today, when they took her to the nurse's room, they checked her blood pressure. Julie called me while I was talking to her doctor and I told him the pressure"
"Can you tell me what the pressure was at Mrs. West I did a bit of pre med when I was younger," asked Mr. Townsend
"It was at 186 over 63, apparently that was enough for the doctor to send an ambulance,"
"Christ, that's high for a little kid," he replied.
Jillian West didn't want to tell him about the possible oestrogen thing, as she wanted to protect her daughters medical and personal past from them. As they all sat in the waiting area waiting for some news, Julie asked if they wanted something to drink. Geoff went with her to help with the sodas from the dispenser.
After about an hour the doctor came out.
"Mrs. West?"
He then noticed another gentleman sat next to her and asked, "Is it ok to talk here?"
"A private room would be better."
The doctor took her to a room and continued. "We have Julia sedated for the time being. Her pressure was really high, so we have given her something for that. We've taken blood samples and sent them to the endocrinologist for a report stat. We should have them back within the hour as we have our own lab here. Can you tell me if she has been under any stress recently?"
"Well from the boyfriend thing and school, I guess you could say yes she has."
"Well that would explain the high blood pressure, but mixed with the possible hormone problem I am glad you called me. I'll let you know more when we do. If you want to go in there, please do so. Ignore the drip we have on her, it's just feeding the drugs we have given to her to try and drop the pressure."
"Thank you doctor."
They left the room and went back to the waiting area. Julie and Geoff had got back with the sodas and then Julie and Jillian went into Julia's room. She looked like she was sleeping. Both Julie and her mom took seats at one side of her.
Geoff and his dad where looking through the window. It looked like Geoff was pining for the girl of his dreams. Julie saw this and asked her mom if Geoff could come in the room. After a minute she said he could and Julie waved for him to come in.
As he was entering the room, Julia just started to come around.
"Huh, how did I get in here mom?"
"Well you spaced out again honey. I was talking to your doctor while you were at school and Julie telephoned me and told me. The doctor thought it best for you to come and get checked out."
"There's nothing wrong is there."
"There's nothing to worry about. They're just going to take some tests, that's all honey."
"Are you ok?" asked Geoff.
"Yes, I feel fine. Hold on, shouldn't you be at school?"
"Errr, when I saw it was you I asked the principal what happened, he wouldn't tell me so I just ran here."
"You'll get in trouble, you know."
"I know, but I just had to be here."
With that Julia just wept and held out her arms for Geoff. He didn't hesitate and ran over to her. She hugged in for a few minutes until the doctor came back into the room.
"Could I ask you to step outside for a minute please young man?"
"Yes, sure doc. No probs."
With that Geoff left them in peace. The doctor turned around to them all and grabbed a spare chair and sat down. He turned to Mom and started.
"Well the tests came back quicker than I expected. My first conclusion that I spoke about earlier was spot on." He turned to me, "Julia it appears that you are suffering from very high blood pressure which we have to reduce. And second you are experiencing an oestrogen overdose."
"I'm experiencing a what?"
"An oestrogen overdose. What that means is between the tablets you are taking and the fact you have half of a normal females anatomy, you are getting too much oestrogen in your system. We'll have to cut it down."
"How do we do that doc?"
"With immediate effect you are to stop taking all prescription medicine. I will give you some other to take solely for your blood pressure. It appears that you are somehow, with only half a reproductive system, producing the full amount of oestrogen naturally. We'll have to do some more tests to find out why, but you no longer need the tablets. Also you're not to attend school for another three weeks."
"But I've just started."
"I know, but until your blood pressure comes down I do not believe it's in your best interest."
"Don't worry sis, I'll get any work you need to catch up again."
"Thanks Julie, I was starting to like it there as well."
"Wait till I tell the others you're off for another three weeks. They will all want high blood pressure."
"I would not advise that Miss West," the doc replied.
"Sorry, I forgot you were here."
"Good job I didn't then, isn't it?"
"How long do I have to be in here for, doctor?"
"We'll release you either tomorrow or Wednesday. We have to make sure it is down enough not to cause concern."
"Can Geoff come back in now doctor?"
"That is something else I have to warn you about. It seems your stress level went up because of the immediate change in your personality and tastes. I would like you to consider putting your relationship with Geoff to one side for the time being, until we can asses why the sudden change."
"Oh. So does that mean I have to let him go?"
"No. Julia. It means just wait while we can find out what has happened to cause such a sudden change. I would like to try hypnosis if I may?"
"If it will help and doesn't turn me into a vegetable, then I'm all for it."
"We're not a stage act here Julia. We have expert people at hand."
"Now I suppose it is best for you to talk to your friend for a few minutes."
"Thanks doc."
With that, the doctor left the room and on the way out told Geoff he could enter. Geoff came rushing back in, took the seat the doctor was sat on and started to ask questions. After I'd told him what the doctor suggested, he looked as if I'd just told him it was over between us. It took another few minutes to convince him it was only till my stress and blood level went down. His face brightened very quickly and he came and hugged me. I couldn't help myself; I just threw my arms around him and held him tight.
"Can I still visit to make sure you're okay?" Geoff asked me.
Mum replied for me, "I'd rather you only come round at the weekend and for only a short time, till she is fully better."
With that I was left there alone. Mom and sis said they would be back after talking to the school. They would be back later on tonight.
After they were gone the doctor came back and asked, "Is it ok for the hypnotist to come in?"
"Yes," I replied.
The hypnotist came in and in under a minute I was sort of asleep.
I was awoken about an hour later. And the doctor said that he would discuss the results when my mom and sis returned later that day. When they got back and all sat as comfortable as we could, the doctor started.
"Well it seems there wasn't a switch of Julia's preferences after all."
"What do you mean doctor?" asked mom.
"Well it seems that the young girl laid here in the bed has always liked boys."
"I what?"
"That is what the hypnotist found out Julia. We taped the conversation if you would like to hear it?"
"Yes!"
The doctor started the tape he had brought with him and after an hour I sat there gob smacked. I couldn't believe the things I heard came from my mouth. It turns out it was true. I had always liked boys to girls, but didn't know consciously. It was subconsciously. That is why I didn't know. Sis and mom were happy for me, but I still sat there stunned. I mean I like Geoff and could not bear to be without him, but this, it is so new to me.
"So what does this mean doc?"
"Well Julia, it means that once your blood pressure goes down enough, which should take a week or so, then I see no reason not to let you continue seeing your friend."
I jumped up and hugged the doc. He was very surprised at that and went red very quickly then disengaged my arms from around his neck.
Mom and sis stayed for a couple of hours before they had to leave. I was very tired, so took a nap and the next thing I remember, it was morning. I rang for the nurse and told her I needed the bathroom. She held out a pan and I knew what that meant. Damn. At about nine am the doctor came in and took my pressure. He said with an astonished voice he had never seen blood pressure drop this quickly before. He scheduled more tests for later that morning. Once I had the tests I was left alone in my room again, but at least the drip was taken off so I could move around now. Great no, more going to the bathroom on my bed.
Around two pm my mom came to visit me. She said she had just spoke to the doctor and he'd said depending on the test results I might be able to go home later that night. I was glad because I wanted to get out of there. I mean I like it, but I'd spent way too much time in here over the last few months and just want to go home again.
At around six pm the doctor came to my room. Julie had arrived straight after school had finished for the day. He told me my results and said he would check around eight pm and if my pressure had gone slightly lower than earlier, he would release me.
The doctor came as he said and gave me a quick test and declared it was lower, so could go home. I was to keep the gadget with me and test it every four hours. And if it went up by the slightest bit, then I was to return straight away. As soon as I got back to the house I went straight to my bedroom and I collapsed onto the bed. It's great having a soft bed, after being in a hospital for nearly two days. Those beds are not made for comfort. As soon as I undressed, I fell asleep straight away.
I had to stay off school for another couple of days, but Julie brought my homework from school so I could still try and catch up. Geoff kept ring, but my mom kept putting him off. I was hoping he would still be interested in me after all this time we were spending apart. I was told by my sis that every morning at school these past two days he was the first person she saw. All he would do is ask how I was doing and got the same response that is I was not allowed medically to see him for a week. That didn't stop me thinking about him though, which was harboring my pressure from returning to normal.
The school had been informed as to what was happening and took Geoff to one side and told him in no uncertain words to stay away from me for a few days until the doctor cleared Julia.
At the weekend, we went back to the hospital and I was cleared as my blood pressure was back to normal, but I was told to keep the monitor with me for another week just in case. I was asked that I was to keep my meetings with my friend, meaning Geoff to a minimum just in case. When he was told he was ecstatic and asked to come around that night. I asked my mom and she said it was ok but it was only for an hour or two. Nothing more than that at the moment.
We got the results from the oestrogen test and it was confirmed I was producing full oestrogen from only half a reproductive system. How that was possible they didn't know, but I was told to go in for monthly tests to make sure that the levels were leveling out. I still had a slightly elevated oestrogen level and we had to make sure it didn't start to peak like it did last time.
I returned back to school on the Monday and was immediately surrounded by all of my friends asking if I was ok.
"I'm still getting monitored," I said indicating the blood pressure monitor I wore around my wrist. "At least you'll be able to tell us apart, unless Julie needs to have her blood pressure monitored."
"You could start a new fashion," said Pam. "It looks like a sparkly bracelet. I think I'll have to get one."
I told her the cost and she quickly changed her mind. As soon as I saw Geoff, it started to beep a couple of times like it did at the weekend, but it stopped after a minute or so.
"At least I know I still turn you on."
"Stop it Geoff, you know the rules, too much interaction and this thing will go off at full power and you know what that will mean."
"Aww, how long will you have to wear that thing?"
"At least another week or two, as long as my blood pressure stays at a respectable level, then I will be able to get rid of it."
"Are the tablets doing any good at all?"
"Yes, but they did say I may be on them for some time. You do know it's mainly because of you I'm on these things."
"You don't want to break up, do you?"
"No Geoff, I don't, but until it levels off there's nothing I can do about it at the moment. I'm stuck with this thing and the tablets. I was wondering if you still wanted anything to do with me. We haven't seen much of each other recently, unless it was at home or the hospital."
"I know, I just love you so much it hurts."
"I know you do and I feel the exact same way."
"Well at least do me one favor?"
"What's that?"
"Please accept my class ring."
"Yes Geoff, I will."
"Great, as it lets you know how much you mean to me."
"And you mean the same to me Geoff. I love you dearly. I just hope we can be together for the rest of our lives."
"So do I, my love, so do I."
With that we both went to classes. All my friends saw the ring and asked if it was Geoff's. I responded in the positive and they all congratulated me on a fine catch. They did ask if there was an engagement in the future and I told them I was uncertain. At least until I was off these damn pills, and I was cleared by the doc's.
Of course someone misheard us talking and out two and two together and came up with five. By lunch time it was all around the school that Geoff and I were engaged. How that rumor started was beyond me, just someone not hearing correctly I reckon. By the end of the day it was all around the school. Even though I was saying it was untrue, some people didn't believe me at all. Anyway school finished for the day and Geoff appeared next to me within a minute of the bell sounding. He said he and George would walk me and Julie home.
As we were leaving the school we heard a lot of people humming the wedding march as we passed them. I blushed bright red, which made people think the rumor was true. The surprise we got when we got home from mom was the worst. As soon as we got in the house, my mom asked me if there was anything I wanted, or needed to tell her. I blushed again and got an "Oh no, you're too young," until we explained what had actually happened and someone mistakenly misheard us.
Mom was glad it was a misunderstanding of what actually happened, until Geoff wandered over to talk to her in private. There was whispering going back and forth until mom nodded and said quietly to Geoff that it was preliminary as we were both still too young. You couldn't have believed the look of shock on my face when all of a sudden Geoff got on one knee in front of me and asked THE question.
I was stunned to say the least, but I accepted with the rules mom had laid down. If we were going ahead with this we would have to wait until we finished high school before we even attempted to consummate what had just happened. I got the "we've just found out you are female, so don't try and prove the fact" look off mom. We agreed to her terms and decided to inform our close friends that night so they knew. We asked them to keep quiet about it and they all agreed. The last thing we wanted was all the attention that goes with something like this.
We agreed to have a small party at our house at the weekend, so everyone who knew was invited. Even Geoff's dad was going to show up. Well the weekend came around pretty quick, as I didn't remember much of the week in general. I was way too buzzed and the rumor mill was still flying high. The night of the party arrived quickly and everyone was gathered around and wanted to see the way Geoff had proposed, he was just going to do it and George said he would show them what happened with Julie acting as me.
He wandered over to mom and spoke in the same way Geoff had spoken to her and got the same responses. We all thought they were acting it out, until when George got down on one knee and instead of saying 'Julia will you marry me' his actual words were.
"Julie, will you marry me."
Pam then proceeded to say he should have said Julia instead of saying Julie. George turned around to everyone."
"I meant what I said a minute ago." He stayed on one knee and repeated the words.
Julie was shocked to say the least, but at least she said yes, which was the main thing. With that everyone shouted that it was a double celebration. My monitor started to beep a few times until I breathed a few deep breaths and steadied myself. After it had stopped beeping we enjoyed what was left of the party. Just as it was about to end we all looked at mom talking with Geoff and George's dad talking with mom.
Julie looked at me and I looked back and I said. "Well we both have brothers for fiancé's; by the looks of mom and your dad maybe they will get it together."
They all laughed, but by the look on my sister's face she was thinking the same thing. We had our men and now it was time mom found someone that she could love. Only time will tell, but that's another story.
The End
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Jerry is just an average kid with more problems than some. a round of events change that as you'll find out.
This story is fiction. Some parts may be correct and some other may not be correct. I’m not in the medical community so some parts may well be wrong. This is a fiction story and no names refer to known people. All comments accepted good or bad. It’s one of a few stories I have written but one of only a few that is finished. Please enjoy this fictitious story. Thanks to Saphira, Karen Page and Joni for their help proofing and editing this story, any mistakes left are mine.
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My Secret Sister
It all started 2 years ago. Well some of it started 2 years ago the rest started 8 months ago. You see my name is Joanne, I’m 24 and I work for the local hospital where I got the job through our aunt, as she also works there. She managed to get me a job because I studied nursing at nurse’s school. I’ll tell you what happened 2 years ago first, here goes.
I was still in nurse school when I got that fateful call. I can still remember it today; I was told to go to the admin office and when I got there my aunt was already in there with the dean, it looked like she’d been crying. It turns out my mom and dad had been in a terrible accident and neither had survived. Some drunk driver had ran a red light and sideswiped their car. That wouldn’t have been too bad in itself, but they were pushed into the oncoming lane of an 18 wheeled truck. They didn’t stand a chance they both died at the scene.
After I’d crumbled up and fell to the floor my aunt came over to me and tried her best to offer some comfort, you see my aunt is my mom’s twin in every way. The only difference was their eye color, hers are blue and moms were brown. After a few minutes of crying and sobbing, being comforted by my aunt. The dean said to take all the time off I needed, I’d be able to take the exams when I was feeling up to it.
“Oh no, what about Jerry?”
“I wanted to tell you before we went to his school and told him, I have also been in touch with the school nurse and she has a tranquiliser already setup and waiting, as soon as you feel up to it we will both go and let him know.”
“Ok, aunt Sharon, give me a few minutes, he’ll be devastated as he’s so close to mom.”
“I know. I’ve no idea how he’ll take the news.”
Jerry
Across town, one hour later.
“Can Mr Crawford please go to the principal’s office please.”
Came over the annoying tannoy system they put in at the school.
“Shit dude, what you done now Jer?” asked my only friend, Tom.
“Hey, don’t ask me. You’ve been everywhere I have.”
“Yeah but, you don’t get called to the principals office for nothing, ya know.”
“You don’t have to tell me that Tom. Prob wants to rope me into playing another girls role in the play they’re organising.”
“You always get the girls roles and you know you like it.”
Let me tell you, Tom is one of the only few people that know I want to be a girl, I’ve never told my parents or my sister, I only told Tom because he’s not exactly straight, you see he’s bi and he’s not bothered who knows. All the other kids stay away from him as they do not know what to make of him. I’m his friend as he saw me in a couple of plays as a girl and came onto me before he figured out who I was. His response was “hey, I’m bi, it doesn’t bother me”. So after we got to know each other better, I told him my darkest secret.
He did ask me if I preferred girls or guys, but at the time, a 14 year old transsexual is trying to work his own head out to even try to figure out the other sex. What is the other sex to me anyway, I’m a girl in a boys body so should I date girls or boys? I decided to wait till I knew more about myself before going down that route.
Anyway off I trundled to the principal’s office; as I got to the main desk the receptionists told me to go straight in. I opened the door and closed it behind me. The principal told me to take a seat. As I sat down I realised there was other people in the room. I turn around and saw my sister my aunt and the school nurse.
“Oh shit, what’s happened?” I could see my aunt and sister had been crying so I start to worry.
“Let me explain,” said my aunt.
I don’t know what happened, but the next thing I know is I felt a prick in my arm and I woke up in a hospital bed.
I look over to the side of the bed and see my mom and sis sitting there in chairs, both apparently asleep.
“Oh thank God it was only a dream, but what am I doing in hospital?”
With that my sis and mom wake up, but it wasn’t my mom as she doesn’t have blue eyes.
“Sis.”
“Don’t say anything Jerry; I’m here with aunt Sharon.”
“Where’s mom?”
“Don’t you remember, honey?” asked my aunt.
“NOOOO, nooooo.” Prick again
Apparently I was in and out of tranquilised sleep for 2 days. When I finally came around my sister and aunt were still there in my room. It looked like they hadn’t been home to change in a few days. They heard me moving about and were on me like squirrels collecting nuts. I had to tell them to back off slightly as I was having problems breathing. After a few minutes, I was grabbed by my aunt and sis and had a really long cry. After that they again told me what had happened, I was devastated. I loved mom and dad loads but was always closer to my mom. That’s what was hurting also, the fact my aunt was my mom’s twin.
I was discharged later that day and we went to my aunts flat were I was told to get some more rest and if I needed them to call them. Everything was a blur for a month or two. I didn’t even go to school, but they understood, my grades were that high I could afford the time off without loosing much credit at all and could do catch up exams to bring me to date.
After a few days at my aunts flat, we decided that my aunt would move into our house. She only had a 2 bedroom flat as that’s all she needed with her being a nurse and no partner. To which I later found out that she was a lesbian and hadn’t found the right partner yet, also with being a nurse her social life was a bit limited.
I was a bit off back at the house; all those memories of being with mom and dad were coursing through me. I couldn’t concentrate on anything at all and started to become a bit depressed. My sister and aunt saw the signs and quickly got me to see a therapist, but that didn’t help much as I missed my mom. You see, I think she knew about me. She used to go out with dad for long periods on a Saturday or Sunday leaving me in the house alone. I’m sure I put her and my sister’s stuff back in the same place, but you always make some sort of mistake now and then.
When the funeral was organised we went to it but I was still foggy about the whole thing. I cried my eyes out. My sister had to comfort me and lead me away from the rest of it as I was too distraught. All the family and friends were there, even Tom turned up and offered me some comfort, but I was still too depressed to stay and watch the rest.
I did go back to school, but it went downhill, I couldn’t concentrate on school work and my grades started to slip. All I wanted was my mom and dad back with us. The school got in touch with my aunt and had her try to get me to come out of my funk. It only made it worse seeing my mom every day, but not seeing her. It tore my heart to bits.
Joanne.
I was starting to get really worried for my brother. After our parents died, he seemed to go into a funk and wasn’t interested in anything. Even his schoolwork started to suffer, he had been at the top of his class and now he was about half way down. His grades had slipped tremendously and we were worried for him. So was the school and that’s why they arranged for me and my aunt to go in one day.
When we got there, apparently they’d also noticed how Jerry was getting and asked us to get him some urgent help of some kind; it seemed they thought Jerry was on a destructive path and they tried but nothing worked to bring him around. We asked if we could take him home to which we were told that he wasn’t in school that day. They thought we’d kept him home. We were panicked to say the least. We were scared stiff as to where he could be, so we rushed home to see if he was there. What we saw when we got there shook us to the core of our beings. There in the bath with blood coming from his wrists, was Jerry.
We immediately rang 911 and requested an ambulance. As aunt Sharon was a nurse she saw to him while I phoned the hospital. They told us they would be there in a few minutes. They took all of us to the hospital were they immediately took him into the O.R to try and stem the blood and to see if they could keep him alive.
As we were waiting I decided to show my aunt the letter I found on his bed. As we were reading it our hearts went out to him. He said if he couldn’t be the girl he was then he wasn’t going to be the boy everyone thought he was. My aunt immediately picked up on this.
“Oh my Joanne, I’d totally forgot.”
“What?”
“Well, your mother confided in me a few years ago when she noticed hers and your clothes being moved and not put back in their place. We came up with the reason it had to be Jerry so she arranged on certain weekends to have long days out with your father while you were out with your friends. She knew he was wearing hers and your clothes as she found some one day stuffed at the back of his closet. She asked me to find out certain things about cross dressers. There isn’t that much on the subject but I gave her what I could find. We never realised he could be a transsexual”
“All these years I’ve known him and I never realised he’d been in my stuff.”
“You wouldn’t have. Your mom used to go through your stuff before you got home and put the items away properly. Your father never knew at all. Your mom never told him, she only confided in me.”
“So this letter has something to do with that?”
“Yes, I reckon it has. How many times has he been alone since the accident?”
“I must say that we haven’t really given him any real time by himself. One of us has always been in the house with him.”
“Exactly, so how many times would he have had the chance to dress up?”
“I see what you mean. So what can we do about it?”
“Nothing really until he turns eighteen. That’s the legal age you have to be before he would be allowed to start transition.”
“Transition?”
“Joanne, it means that he has to be 18 before he is allowed to take hormones. The powers that be made a ruling that they have to be that age before they will do anything. And with him trying to kill himself they won’t do anything until that is sorted also.”
“Is there nothing we can do for him?”
“I will have to make enquiries with a few friends, but I would rather risk my career for him to be happy than have a dead nephew or niece whichever the case may be.”
“Well, I hope you can do something for him or her. Like you said I’d rather have him happy than to loose another member of my family. 3 already is enough.”
Let me tell you here. The reason I have just said 3 family members is because I’d a younger brother about 3 years younger than me. My dad was ecstatic when he was born. My mom already had me, and dad finally got his son he always wanted. He could teach him baseball and other stuff only a father can pass onto his son. Everything was going fine until his second birthday. He contracted a severe cold and apparently his immune system couldn’t handle it and he ended up in hospital, but there was nothing they could do. It was apparently hereditary on my father’s side. Everyone in the family was tested to see if there was some sort of miracle cure, but sadly they couldn’t find one. On discovery of old family documents, there was a faulty gene and there were two others from years ago that contracted this particular illness and nothing could be done for them either.
That is why there is a ten year gap between me and my brother. My parents were devastated when he finally passed away, they never really thought about having another child for a few years, just in case they’d had another son who could have this apparently faulty gene. When Jerry was born my father was over the moon and distraught at the same time. So was my mom, they couldn’t bear to find out if Jerry had the same faulty gene. All manor of tests were carried and they did find a faulty gene but not the one that was found previously. What they did find was that my brother had a chromosome disorder, it turns out he was xxxxy and this little fault was apparently enough to keep the hereditary illness from happening to him.
The doctors at the time, said having that many chromosome x and y’s meant he wouldn’t grow up to be extra strong, or masculine. But still would be a healthy child. That put their minds at rest, but what would so many x chromosones mean. They were told that the extra x chromosones would not matter. But, when my mom started to note about what Jerry was doing, she got hold of my aunt and asked her make some enquiries for her.
When my aunt made enquiries, they found a sequence that stated xxy, which is Klienfelter Syndrome but not a great deal about xxxxy. People with Klienfelter, apparently grew very tall and were usually gender dysphoric. This ruled out my brother as he was only 5’ 3 and wouldn’t grow much after that. Maybe 5’7 maximum.
All this information didn’t help mom or my aunt sort out why he was doing what he was doing, but as long as he wasn’t hurting anyone, they let him continue, the usual words were “maybe it’s just a phase he’s going through.” But after a couple of years they ruled out the phase thing. My aunt spoke to a colleague of hers that covers G.I.D and gave her some details about it. She said she would look into it as a personal favour and if it ever got out of hand to contact her immediately.
Well that contact was made as soon as we got to the hospital. My aunt called her friend and mentioned what had happened and her friend came over straight away.
“Hi Sharon. I’m not going to ask how you are doing, but I’ll offer you my comfort for time being.”
“Thanks Kate.”
“So, who is this?”
“This is my niece Joanne. It’s her brother we are worried about. Remember a few years back when I asked you for some information?”
“Yes.”
“Well the person it concerned is in that O.R being treated on as we speak, as he tried to commit suicide earlier.”
“I heard about a suicide being brought in, but didn’t realise it was your nephew.”
“I’ve told you about what happened to their parents and a bit of his medical history but I really think he is a she. Here, read this letter his sister found in his room when we got to the house.”
After reading the letter for a few minutes, Kate looked at her friend.
“Oh my. I really need to talk to him/her when she pulls through this, urgently. I’ll tell the doctor to let me have access 24 hrs a day and to put him, no her on a suicide watch. Hold on a second.”
After a couple of minutes Kate came back looking a lot less grim.
“I have spoken to the surgeon and he said Jerry will pull through. He only managed to nick a couple of arteries and was able to reconnect them and seal them up. So basically he will pull through the operation, but we’ll need to see what we can do about this.” said Kate, holding the letter up.
A couple of days later Jerry was still in hospital. He was recovering from his self inflicted injuries. He was put on suicide watch so there was a camera put in his room just for this and was monitored by the nurse at her station. Kate went and talked to Jerry a few times a day, but at first he didn’t want to talk. He just laid there and cried to himself.
After about a week, he seemed to come out of his funk and started to talk to me and his aunt. He was a bit dubious about Kate, but after a few days he started to talk to her. He was kept in for a month and finally released on the understanding that someone was with him, or near him, at all times and no sharp objects were to be left out, as they still were a little unsure if he would try again.
As we were driving home, we told him we had a little surprise for him, but he had to wait until we were home; all we got out of him was an “ok” reply.
While he was still in hospital, Kate motioned for me and my aunt to see her in her room.
“Well Sharon. From my little talks with her and a little test I had her do, it’s 100% certain she is gender dysphoric.”
“You mean?”
“Yes. That young person lying in that bed is 100 percent female in mind and spirit.”
“So; what can we do for her?”
“Well there is not much we can do at the moment. Because of the attempted suicide, the other psychiatrists are not too happy that he tried that. They want to try and get around that problem first. The thing is they are not gender psychologists and do not know the transgendered mind and their feelings the way we do.”
“So, what can we do; if anything? I don’t want to find her one day and she had succeeded in what she tried to do before.”
“What I’m going to suggest is this. Make some changes around the home. Get her some female clothes of any description; dresses, skirts, and various tops and shoes. If anything at first that will be a very helpful, but it still doesn’t sort the main reason out. She needs to be female and we don’t want her to try suicide again. The dressing should quell any thoughts of suicide for the time being, as long as she knows she’s allowed to do that. The problem is school. She will have to dress in male attire and that’s the problem.”
“What kind of problems?”
“Well after being allowed to dress at home then have to dress male for school. It is only a temporary thing and she may get by, but there are no guarantees. I suggest that you talk to the principal and see if he’s willing to let her be herself at school. Some schools have a program for people like Jerry and some don’t. You’ll have to find out from the school. Tell me, does she have many friends at school?”
“Well she has one friend, his name is Tom.”
“I would get in touch and see if he’s willing to watch over her while they’re at school.”
“I can guarantee he will. You see he’s bi sexual and we think he’s had a thing for Jerry for quite a while.”
“Hmmm. That may or may not help the situation. From my talks with Jerry. I’ve determined that she has no idea of her sexual preferences. So having someone that’s bisexual around her all the time may or may not help. Especially if he has a crush on her. He may try to get more than a bit friendly. That is a decision you will have to make yourselves.”
“We’ll talk to the principal and see what he suggests. Can you give us a letter that pronounces your findings, as I think that will help?”
“Yes I can. I’ll type it up and bring it around to the house. I’ve also requested full blood work to be done as to the chromosone disorder, and a genetic make up. I will try and figure the rest out when I get the results.”
“Oh, thanks Kate. You’re a marvel.”
“The marvel is yet to be revealed. Hopefully while continuing the talks with Jerry and you letting her dress, we can help her a lot. But, like I said it’s only temporary. I’m going to try and get her on a medical program to start transition early. Due to the fact that she tried to commit suicide once, it may help the powers that be to let her start H.R.T early as it’s a medical need, a must really to let her transition early.”
“Can that be done?”
“There are a few very rare cases where that has been allowed, due to the nature of the patient, and I believe this qualifies as such. Don’t tell her about this meeting, as we’re building trust in her and we don’t want to have her distrust us, with what we have accomplished so far. And also, do not tell her about an early transition, like I said, in extremely rare cases it’s allowed.”
“Ok Kate. Thank you for what you have done so far. I look forward to seeing you in a day or so, when we have her home and settled in.”
“You’re welcome Sharon. And you Joanne.”
“Yes.”
“Take good care of your sister.”
“I’ll. I don’t want to loose her. I’ve always wondered what having a sister would be like. And between Aunt Sharon and me, she’ll get a lot of training.”
“Ok. I’ll see you all in three days at your house.”
“Bye Kate. And thanks again.”
Jerry
As I sat in the back of the car. I have just been told of a surprise when we get home. Whoopee, what have I got to look forward to; a life of misery stuck in the wrong body. I mean they said they understand and so does that Kate lady that’s been seeing me. I just don’t know. I mean, I have tried to commit suicide and I still feel like that, unless I can live in the right body; even though I told the people at the hospital I wouldn’t try again.
As we pull into the driveway to our house and come to a stop, my sis and Aunt get out of the car and ask me if I was coming too. I suppose I should as I'm stuck here for another few weeks until I’m allowed to go back to school. School do they know what I tried to do, god knows what shit I’m gonna get off the bullies if they’ve found out I tried to kill myself. Then the taunts as to why I tried to do it. I just hope Tom is still gonna be my friend.
I went into the house and it was the same as I remember it; so what’s this surprise? My sis and aunt tell me to go put my stuff in my room and they’ll be up shortly. As I entered my room I saw what must be my surprise. It’s all decked out completely for a girl. At first I thought they must have got someone else to sleep in my room and I’d be moved to the basement or something like that.
I just started to throw the bag on the floor to turn around to try and find out where my room is again. I here “surprise” being shouted. I nearly jump out of my skin when they both cuddle me and ask me what I think of my surprise.
“What do you mean surprise?”
“Your room, sis.”
“Yes, where is my room? This is a girl’s room. And what’s this sis business?”
“Exactly what I mean sis. This is your room now, if that is all right with you?”
“You mean?”
“Yep all decked out just for you, my little sister.”
“It’s not real. It can’t be?”
“Nope, you’re wrong. It’s your room if you want it that is?”
“Of course I want it.”
“Well check it out and also check in the closet.”
I walked over to the closet and opened it up to a teenage girls dream. All sorts of clothes for a thirteen to fourteen year old girl were hung up. I turned around with tears in my eyes and look at my sister and my aunt. They both also have tears in their eyes.
“For me? All of it?”
“Yes Jerry. Its all yours,” said my aunt.
“I can’t believe it. I must be dreaming.”
“No. you’re not dreaming. That woman you were seeing in the hospital. She is a friend of mine and she suggested this for you as part of your therapy.”
With that I just burst out crying. No more sneaking around in my sister’s or my moms clothes. My mom, I miss her terribly. The next thing I know is I’m in a three way hug. Me, my sister and my aunt, she reminds me terribly of my own mom. Oh I wish she were here with me so we could celebrate together.
After a few minutes crying on each others shoulders we separate.
“Is this ok for you Jerry?”
“Yes Aunt Sharon.”
“Good. Now we need to talk about something else, but first I need to ask you a question.”
“What do you want to ask me?”
“First of all. We will let you dress any time you are at home including weekends and if we go on holiday, is that ok?”
With that I threw my arms around her neck and gave her a big kiss on her cheek.
“That’s perfect.”
“But, you will need to go to school as a male unless we can arrange something with the school. So until that is sorted you’ll have to go as Jerry, a male.”
“That’s ok for the time being Aunt Sharon, but I do need to be myself.”
“We know that. That’s what my friend Kate said you’d say. Now the main question. We cannot call you Jerry while dressed female, as people will put two and two together and realise who you are. Do you have a female name for yourself?”
“No, but if I’m able to choose my own female name, there is only one name I’d choose.”
“And what’s that; honey?”
“I want to be Karen, in honour of my mother.”
Well that did it and another round of hugs was exchanged.
“Mom would be happy with that sis, I know she would.”
“I know Joanne. That’s why I chose it.”
“Why don’t you take a nap Karen?”
“Are you joking, all these clothes to try on, where do I start, what do I try first, and what will I look like in them.”
With that I heard both my sister and Aunt at the same time.
“Definitely female.”
After about an hour and half of trying all the clothes on I decided to take a nap.
Sharon
We left Karen to her own devices so Joanne and I could talk downstairs. While we were downstairs we got to talking about Karen’s only friend at school, Tom. We found his number and decided to give him a call. We asked him to come around and also bring his mother with him. They said they would be around in half an hour or so.
I got up when I heard a knock at the door and asked Joanne to put the pot on for some coffee.
“Hello.”
“Oh hello, is this the Phillips and Crawford residence?”
“Course it is mom, I’ve visited Jerry here before.”
“It’s still polite to ask Tom.”
“Yes it is; would you like to come in?”
“Certainly.”
“How’s Jerry? I haven’t seen him for ages?”
“That is the reason we have asked you here to discuss.”
We spoke for about two hours going over all what had happened these last few months since the funeral. To say Tom’s mother Janice was shocked was an understatement.
“I must say. I know a bit about what that child must be going through. That’s why I’m tolerant of Tom here being bisexual. You see my own brother is transgendered.”
“No shit mom?”
“Language Thomas.”
“But I always thought she had been Aunt Joan.”
“We let you believe that Tom. She transitioned before you were born; we saw no need to tell you about her.”
“So how is? What does she want to be called again?” asked Tom
“She want’s to be called Karen, after her mother.” Replied Sharon
“S’ok” said Tom
“So, what exactly are you asking Sharon?” asked Janice
“All I’m asking is while at school, would it be possible for Tom to keep an eye out for her, make sure she isn’t picked on and such.”
“Tom, that’s something you’ll have to decide for yourself. I personally have no problem with it,” said Tom’s mom.
“Yeah, no problems there. Look after someone I’ve been interested in for a couple of years, shit you don’t have to ask me twice.”
“Thomas, language.”
“But mom. It’s a dream come true.”
“I know honey, but at the moment do not, and I mean that, do not try anything on with her for the time being. She is in a very fragile state and you’ll not confuse the situation.”
“Ok mom.”
“Thanks for that Janice, you also Tom.”
“Your welcome.”
“Now all I have to do is see if the school will let her go as Karen and not Jerry. Tom, Karen has no knowledge of the possibility of going to school as herself, so I want you to promise me you’ll not mention it. If you do and it doesn’t work out, she’ll be devastated.”
“Ok Mrs Phillips.”
“It’s Miss Phillips Tom. I’m not married.”
“Cos you’re a lesbian. I know.”
“Thomas. Apologise this instant.”
“It’s true mom. I’ve heard the rumours.”
“It doesn’t matter about rumours.”
“Janice, it’s true I’m a lesbian. Tell me Tom where did you hear the rumour?”
“A couple of the higher grade kids mentioned it before and I overheard them.”
“Well, I will have to talk to the principal when I go and see him about Karen.”
After they left I made an appointment with Karen’s principal for the Friday of the same week. Seen as it was Monday I decided to inform work as to what was happening. In the meantime, on the Wednesday, I received a telephone call asking me and Joanne to go and visit Kate. We made a phone call to Tom’s mother and asked if she would look after Karen for a few hours. After she got there obviously with Tom in tow, we left for Kate’s office.
“Hi Sharon, hi Joanne.”
“Hi Kate, you said you needed to talk to us?”
“Yes. I got the results of Karen’s blood work back and there was a discrepancy.”
“Oh?”
“Yes, oh indeed. I did some checking back into the records and managed to track down the person who originally did the blood work when she was born. The one to identify her chromosones remember?”
“Yes. I remember. They were worried Karen had the same faulty gene that Jimmy had and subsequently died of.”
“Yes, that’s right. Well I spoke to the man who did the blood work and he remembered at the end of that days shift they had a problem with the test tube cleaning process; apparently it wasn’t fully sterilising the test tubes correctly. So they had to reorder another steriliser. They didn’t think of doing rechecks on the days testing already done. It turns out after that they realised a couple of the results were off, but decided not to say anything because of law suits and such, but he did confirm one of the tests he did that day was for a baby called Jerry Crawford. He didn’t think much of it at the time, but did confirm it could have been contaminated.”
“So this means?”
“This means Sharon. That the original chromosone check on Karen was wrong. They still had an original vial of the blood collected and had it retested by me over this weekend.”
“And this means?”
“It means Sharon, that the blood then and the blood taken last week are still a match.”
“I still do not understand.”
“What I’m getting to Sharon, and Joanne, both blood tests show that Karen is actually xx chromosone.”
“That means?”
“Yes, it means genetically Karen is female, although she is producing enough testosterone to offset any oestrogen she is naturally producing.”
“So how did they get xxxxy?”
“I asked the technician that and he said he wasn’t sure, but it was something to do with the machine not sterilising right.”
“How come it wasn’t noticed before?”
“Karen hasn’t had any blood work done since she was a baby. That was the only time.”
“So what does all this mean? I know I’m a nurse, but genetics is a bit way out even for me.”
“It means, I may be able to push for surgery and for her to transition. She is genetically female, so it’ll help.”
“Can I have a copy of that as I’m seeing Karen’s principal on Friday and this may help.”
“Certainly. I will do it now and you can take it with you.”
“Thanks Kate.”
“You’re welcome Sharon. Also I will be visiting you on Saturday to check on Karen. Will you be in?”
“Yes, both of us will be in.”
“Ok I’ll see you then.”
“Thanks again Kate.”
After we left we had a long discussion in the car on the way home. We decided not to let Karen know the results. As we didn’t want to cause her any more stress, when we got home Tom was in Karen’s room and Janice was watching her daily soap.
“Did everything go ok with Karen?”
“Yes, everything is fine. I’m worried about Tom though. I sneaked a look about an hour ago; he and Karen were trying on her clothes.”
“Curiosity?”
“Could be. I’m not overly concerned as I love him no matter what. He is keeping Karen well distracted from her problems.”
“I’ll just have a quick peek.”
“Ok Sharon.”
As I got upstairs I could hear whispering.”
Karen “What’s it like to kiss someone?”
Tom “It’s nice sometimes and not nice at others.”
Karen “How can it not be nice?”
Tom “Sometimes it isn’t.”
Karen “I wouldn’t know. I’ve never kissed any one.”
Tom “Wanna try it?”
Karen “With you?”
Tom “Why not?”
Karen “I’m not ready.”
Tom “It’s only.”
Me “I should think not young man.”
Tom “ooops shit, busted.”
Me “Can you give me a minute with Karen please Tom, and language.”
Tom “Yes Miss Phillips.”
With that Tom went downstairs to sit with his mother.
“You did right there Karen.”
“What?”
“Never let a man rope you into kissing them at any cost. No matter whom it is.”
“But he’s a friend.”
“It doesn’t matter if it’s a friend or not. If you are not ready never let anyone try to tell you otherwise. It’s entirely up to you, not them.”
“Ok Aunt Sharon.”
“By the way, dressing up?”
“Ooops.”
“Tell me if you want, but I’m not pushing you to tell me, ok?”
“Ok Aunt Sharon.”
“Right get ready for tea. It will be ready in an hour or so and you’re helping.”
“Ok, I will be down shortly.”
With that I went downstairs and gave a sharp look at Tom. His mother saw the look and asked what had happened. To say he got a tongue lashing off Janice was an understatement. We invited them to stay for tea, but Janice needed to get home to do tea for her family, as they had it late on a night. Once they were gone, I explained all that had gone on with Tom and Karen. Joanne had to laugh, but saw that it could get complicated between Tom and Karen, and said she would have a word with Karen on it later on.
Friday came and the time was approaching to see the principal at Karen’s school. As I entered the main reception, the receptionists told me to go straight through. I entered the room and was offered a seat by the principal. After I sat down; I proceeded to tell the principal all that had happened. He was sorry to hear about everything, and said at the moment there was nothing he could do to allow Karen to attend school as Karen. He did mention that due to the lgbt groups around, that other schools had started a program like that, but as yet they were just putting together the details to start looking at hiring people to do the job.
He did mention that another school on the other side of the district had already started that program up and he would get in touch and see what they could offer. It was only 5 miles away and would still be within travelling distance as Karen lived just over 2 miles from her current school. He would see what he could find out and let them contact her direct.
A few days later, I had a phone call off the principal. The other school was willing to accept Karen, and allow her to go as Karen, but because of the amount of time off she had and the subsequent falling grades. Karen had to come up to speed on current projects. So she would have to attend her current school as Jerry to catch up. The principal also said he would ask the current faculty and students not to cause Jerry any problems upon his return. He said he would let Jerry stay off another week and that would be the maximum, or he would have to repeat a grade.
Sharon said that would be fine, and she would try and prepare Karen for going back to school.
In the assembly hall the following Monday morning, all the staff and students were told to go to the auditorium. By 9.30 everyone was there and the principal started.
“Welcome ladies and gentlemen. I have called this assembly because of one of our students here. Would those who have classes with Jerry Crawford and those that know him please raise your hands.”
About 40 hands went up.
“As you are all aware. A few months ago both of his parents died in an automobile accident. As you know when something like this happens it’s devastating for those left behind. Apparently because of that accident young Mr Crawford suffered delayed shock syndrome and has recently started to come out of it. I would like all members of staff and students not to hassle Jerry Crawford about this as his healing has taken some time to remedy. Any intolerance will not be allowed and anyone found doing so will be suspended or expelled. Am I clear?”
There were a chorus of yes’s
“And also, it has come to my attention that rumours have been spreading about Mr Crawford’s aunt. I would like these rumours to stop please, as it will result in the same punishment.”
A lone voice from the crowd.
“But she is a lesbo.”
“I would like the person that said that; Lance, yes, I recognise the voice, to stand up.”
With that Lance Steadman stood up and said the same comment.
“What did I say would happen, Mr Steadman?”
“You said you would expel or suspend anyone who said anything.”
“What punishment would you suggest Lance.”
“You can’t do anything to me; I’m the best wide receiver you have.”
“Oh can’t I, Mr Steadman?”
“Nope; you can’t do shit.”
“Expel number one. Anyone else want to join Mr Steadman?”
There was no response and Lance was told to clean his locker and wait in the office, his father would be called and taken from the school. On his way out his parting words were, “you’ll be sorry.”
That further put the principals back up and retold everyone what would happen. Everyone grumbled and they were dismissed back to class.
After school that day, Tom went round to see Karen and told her what had happened. Karen wasn’t pleased; she’d have to go back to school as Jerry, but understood he would have to go back to school. When Tom told her about Lance, Karen told Tom that Lance was one of the bullies he had to deal with at school and this could cause problems. This was mentioned to Sharon and she said she would speak to the principal about it.
Karen went back to school as Jerry for the remaining two months before the Christmas break. She managed to bring all her grades back up to what they were before. And she had been accepted at the new school starting January. Over the Christmas break Karen got very close to Tom. She was starting to have feelings for him and asked her sister when they were in the house one night.
Jerry/Karen
“Sis.”
“Yes Karen?”
“How do you know when you’re attracted to someone?”
“Are you talking about Tom?”
“Yeah. I like him a lot and there is something there but I’m not too sure.”
“Follow your heart sis. That’s all I can say. What feelings are you experiencing?”
“I sort of get a weird feeling in my tummy when I think of him.”
“Well, I’d say you’re falling for him then. How do you feel about that?”
“I’m not sure. I like it, but also I’m a bit scared. He’s been my friend for years and I don’t want to hurt that friendship.”
“Well take it easy for a bit. Tell him you want to take it slow and see where it goes.”
“Ok sis. Thanks for that.”
“No probs sis.”
Christmas was nearly upon us and I’d already got both my aunt and sister their presents. I’d also got Tom a present too as it seems that I was falling for him, or was it just a crush? I don’t know, but I decided to get him one anyway.
We were invited to Tom’s parents for Christmas, because that wasn’t a good time for me. My birthday is Christmas day and I only seemed to get one present and told it cost a lot, so its for birthday and Christmas. Christmas day arrived and I got a lot of presents for a change. It made me happy, but the one thing I wanted was still elusive to me, and that’s a female body to match my thoughts and dreams.
Along with all the presents I got, I also got a letter addressed to me. My aunt handed it to me and said I could open it up whenever I wanted. I opened the letter and read what was inside. It was an acceptance to the school about three miles away saying I could attend as Karen, I wouldn’t have to take phys Ed as I’d been signed off that by my doctor. At first I was pleased, I could attend as Karen, but sad also. I wouldn’t know anyone and I would be leaving my only friend behind at another school.
We collected our coats and went over to Tom’s for dinner; they’d done a really big turkey with stuffing and everything. We all sat around the table when it was served and tucked in. After the meal I handed Tom his present from me and he handed one back to me. I was surprised to say the least. He opened mine and found the recent video game he wanted. I opened mine from him and found a necklace in the shape of a heart. It also had an inscription on the back saying ‘forever yours Tom’.
I started crying on the spot and Tom took me in his arms and comforted me. All the adults and my sister looked over at us and aw’d.
After the crying bout, I told Tom of my school change. Apparently he’d been told previously, just in case. I told him I felt lonely as I wouldn’t have any friends and he told me someone as cute as me wouldn’t be without friends for long. He also said that we’d have nights and weekends to hang out or go somewhere with each other if we wanted.
I told him sure, but it wouldn’t be the same without him there with me. He comforted me again and I fell asleep in his arms. Finally it was time to go back home so we said our goodbyes and went back to our house. Over the rest of the holidays me and Tom got a lot closer. It would be hard not to see him at school in the New Year.
That fateful day came where you start a new school. I turned up on time and went to the reception desk and handed over the details I’d been given. I was given a class schedule and told exactly where my homeroom was.
As I walked in the room I handed the teacher the note saying I was in his class. He took it off me and said I was the second new student starting this morning and if I wanted to sit next to the other I could. I was pointed to where the other student was sitting and there was Tom. He had a big smile on his face and my heart leapt into my throat for a minute or so. Why didn’t he tell me he was starting here also? As I sat down I asked him this and his response was that he was told to keep it quiet.
At dinner we sat next to each other and started to talk to each other. Preferring to eat our packed lunch instead of what was offered as school dinner.
As we were eating, I saw a familiar figure stand next to the desk.
“So the faggot fairy has started to wear dresses now has he?”
It was Lance. I dreaded the confrontation that was about to happen between Tom and Lance, but before that could happen he was grabbed by a teacher and frog marched to the principal’s office to explain himself. I never saw him again, apparently he got expelled again as he didn’t really know about the lgbt group that was setup in this school. As per usual, he was a big dumb jock and didn’t read the rules he was given, he had just finished a two month suspended sentence for being allowed to attend that school after being expelled from another.
School passed easily and school work got pretty much the same as usual, boring. In about March I was asked to go see Kate. Apparently she had some medical stuff I needed, so I would have to go in for a couple of shots.
When we got there I as asked to go into another room and drop my panties so she could give me the two shots. I asked what they were for and was just told it was an anti allergy shot I was getting. I just shrugged, flinched when she stabbed me with the needle then rubbed the sore spot after she had finished.
Joanne
Karen went and had a couple of shots today. She was told it was an anti allergy shot but in fact it was the first of her hormone shots. We decided not to tell her about them until she started to get the side effects. We’ve also found out that she has been allowed to transition early and have the operation early but they still want her to do the full year R.L.T.
This means she’ll be able to have her operation 3 months after her sixteenth birthday. We’ll try not to tell her about that as we see it as a distraction at the moment. We want her to get used to living as a girl before we tell her.
Sharon
It’s been 4 months since Karen got her first hormone shot. God what a month its been, all the side effects started at once, mood swings, crying jags. You name, it she suffered it. That’s when we decided to tell her about the actual shots she had received. One was an anti androgen and the other was a time release capsule. Anyway she’s been acting really girly lately; it’s like having a bimbo in the house
Karen and Tom have furthered their relationship with each other. They are both more touchy feely with each other and I told them no messing about until she is 18. She understands, as that is when she believes she’ll be having her operation. We did not want to tell her otherwise.
We decided to go for a day out at the mall. Tom declined and said he did not want to be surrounded by three women shopping. We all had a great day. It was about this time we seriously thought about telling Karen about her operation but we did not get a chance.
As we were coming out of the mall, Karen got hit by a speeding car past the entrance. Someone managed to get the number of the car and someone else called an ambulance. The ambulance arrived and we were all taken to the hospital both of her legs were broken and she suffered a fractured pelvis.
The police came to interview us and ask how she was doing. When we enquired about the driver, it seemed the car belonged to a Lance Steadman and did any of us know him. We told him of both the times he had been in trouble and what was said both times, they are treating it as a revenge attack. Apparently after being expelled out of the second school, no one wanted to take him as he was classed as a trouble maker. Even the college that was looking to recruit him for their college ball dropped him and did not contact him again. He blamed his downfall on Karen and swore revenge.
Karen was in the O.R for nearly fifteen hours as they tried to repair the damage done by a car hitting someone at over 50 miles per hour. It was a long and tedious operation, which she managed to come through, the next few months would be the worst. They were not certain if she’d ever be able to walk again, or at all, as the pelvis was badly damaged.
For three months she struggled to be able to walk again. Tom was at her side every night and swore revenge for when or if he ever saw Lance again. He had absconded when bail had been set for him. He is also being currently looked for by the bail company.
After three months and Karen was able to walk nearly normally again she was greeted with a surprise none of us were expecting. Because Kate came and told us because the healing process was taking so long they decided to move up the surgery date, it was set for another months time once she was able to go on the long journey to the hospital were the operation was going to be done at.
A month later we stood around Karen’s bed, after being brought out of surgery. She was out of it for a day or so as the drugs wore off. When she finally came around, she saw me her sister and Tom. She asked for a drink of water and then asked if we could raise the bead head slightly, we did that and then Tom went to ask his question.
He leant over her bed kissed her then said these following words.
“Karen, I’m 16 already and you know I love you very much. You’re sixteen in a month or so, so I will ask this question now.”
“WILL YOU MARRY ME?”
The only words that came from Karen’s mouth were a yes.
Samantha P
This is a stand alone story. If anyone wants to carry on after that and into the college and rest of high school years they may do with my permission.
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