Chapter 2: Changes

(NOTE: This chapter continuous straight from chapter 1)

My sister walked into the room and said that my hair looks so beautiful now. Then she said that

Sharla: If you don't take care of long hair it can get damaged easily so you need to take care of them as it is the same length as mine.

Skye: Come to think of it my hair is almost to my back now.

Sharla: Yeah, so you need to learn more hairstyles like ponytail to tie your hair. For now, sit here I'll do it for you!

She made me sit in front of her and started combing my hair. This time I closed my eyes, it was so soothing & relaxing. After some time she said she was done with the hairstyle and placed my hair on my shoulder. It felt heavy for some reason and felt different than a normal ponytail which I usually wear. Suddenly Sharla came in front of me and took quick photos from every angle and then sat back again. I saw what was on my shoulder and it was a long single braid.
I thought she was pranking me by putting her braid on my shoulder and then I said...
Skye: Yeah real funny, now remove your braid and show me my braid.
Sharla: You idiot that's your braid. As I combed your hair I realized you almost have hair till your lower back so I braided it instead. To make things easier for you.
I was so angry that I screamed at her and said "I AM NOT A GIRL!".
I stood up went into my room and locked the door with a loud bang!!
Just as I was removed my band from the hair I got a WhatsApp message!
It was from my sister, I didn't want to see them but I noticed they were my photos. So I opened the message don't know why, maybe because some part of me wanted to see how I looked. I was very shocked! Like Holy S**T! I was shocked that my braid was so freaking thick & beautiful and it almost reached my lower back and it looked freaking amazing. And the front photo where she placed my braid on the shoulder. I looked so cute and beautiful. At that moment I felt an emotion I never felt before it was weirdly attractive for some reason.

After realizing this I felt very bad for shouting at my sister she was only thinking for better for me. I slowly unlocked & opened the door and she was standing right outside. As she was about to turn and leave and I quickly grabbed her arm apologized to her. It took a little while for convincing her. She said, "If you are sorry you will let me braid your hair again." I accepted it because I was curious to touch my braids myself in private and anyways I had no were else to go and there is no one around except me and my sister so I said OK.

She started combing my hair again. So last time I didn't feel any divisions(partition) on my scalp but this time I did. It started from the front and ended at the back bottom of the scalp. She was brushing and doing something I could feel it but I was not allowed to look. I thought she was side parting my hair for the braid but this time it took longer than it took before. She walked in front of me looked from different angles & again took some pictures. I could feel the weight on both sides of my head it felt as my head had a center and both sides are having weight. Then she went back & placed braids on both my shoulders.
I was utterly shocked & before I could say anything...
Sharla: First look yourself in the mirror before you say something & I am leaving...BYE!!

And she quickly an away from my room. I immediately closed the door worried that someone might see me like this Quickly rushed towards the mirror of my room turned the lights on and was just staring at the mirror looking at these beautiful thick black braids on both of my shoulders. I just couldn't believe them. The ends of the braid were reaching my lower back & she middle-parted my hair from the front to the neck. I looked like a school girl! & I was getting nervous and excited at the same time my brain couldn't believe that those braids were mine. My hands were trembling as I touched them. I could feel the pressure of my touch on my scalp. My whole body was filled with excitement as I was watching and touching my braids. I touched my scalp with my fingertips then I felt the tightness of my hair at the roots which were caused by the weight of my long braids.

I never felt anything like this. It was an amazing feeling. I was playing with my braid and with the ends of my braid. Every time I pulled my braid the pulling sensation on my scalp was driving me crazy. The way those braids touched were touching my ears and brushing my neck. My mind just couldn't contain such levels of pleasure. I just kept staring at myself I don't even know how much time I spent sitting there and looking at my reflection in the mirror which I never saw before.

I am now on my bed and with my braids. I just held them in disbelief I couldn't accept the fact that such beautiful long braids belonged to me I loved them!
Then I had a thought what if my hair was longer than this how long would be my braids. If my hair was hip-length or more then my braid would swing and touch my butt just thinking about it made my heart beat faster in excitement and pleasure!
I don't know when I fell asleep. I think it was one of the best days of my life as I never experienced such a huge rush of emotions all at once in my whole life.

As I woke up and was drinking hot water my sister bought me I heard a knock on the front door I got up and realized I still had Twin Braids (pigtails) from last night, I quickly removed the bands & undid my braids. I got to the front door and opened it standing there was the same girl who moved to the apartment on my floor.

Neighbor Girl: Good Morning Sister! sorry to disturb you this early in the morning. I need some help as I am leaving early to work and my roommate went to her village. She will return in the evening can you give her these keys? please.

Skyler: (again with the sister I should clear her misunderstanding)Excuse me, miss...

Girl: Julia, Julia Nelson!

Skyler: Miss Nelson, I am a BOY stop calling me sister, Just because I have long hair doesn't mean I am a girl.

Julia: Ooh I am very sorry. That day when I first saw you from behind and thought you were a girl and when you didn't say anything after that I thought you were a girl.

Skyler: that was in the past but why even now?

Julia: First of all you are wearing red lipstick and your hair is wavy and parted in the middle because you probably had your hair in braids. So I was sure you are a girl. Sorry if I hurt you.

She just said that and left. I ran back into my room and checked myself I was wearing lipstick! How did I not notice it last night? then I remembered that I didn't lock the door in my room. It must be Sharla. I called her she was in the bathroom too.
After she came out I scolded her for the lipstick and told her my embarrassing incident of the morning & she was laughing so loud that my ears were paining. Then she said "I heard it all &, Wow you are just scolding me for the lipstick and not for the braids? That means you liked the long twin braids!? I knew it. Ohh are you blushing? You look so cute."
I couldn't say anything. As I was blushing and feeling shy at the same time and my sister was laughing.
Then she said "Ok enough of all this shyness like a little girl now go and get fresh and get your comb I'll braid it. And don't worry I'll only make a single braid for you this time."
I was a little disappointed when she said single braid but still, I was happy that she was braiding it again.

I quickly bought the comb. I was Like a girl when her mom asks her to get the comb. She started combing my hair and first she started with a parting. Some part of me wanted to resist but my other part of me just wanted it to happen.

She started combing my hair gently but firmly and now she started braiding my hair. All those emotions and sensations were rushing back to me again. Looking at me getting uncomfortable my sister said..."looks like u have a sensitive scalp."
I was shocked and said yes. She just laughed and continued braiding.
She was almost done when her phone rang "it's from work." she said and handed me the comb and asked me to comb the below part of the rubber band at the end of the braid and then she left.
I looked around and took the comb and started combing the ends of my braid like a woman after putting a rubber band on my braid. Time passed and it was an evening I was unconsciously playing with the ends of my braid and watching web series on my phone, Suddenly I heard a girl's voice calling me sister. Not Again! I thought to myself and turned and it was the pretty girl I liked from before.

Neighbor girl 2: hi sister! My Name Amber Hall I live in the next apartment with my friend. My friend said that she will leave the key with you.

My heart was beating very fast but I took courage and turned around I just smiled and silently went inside, bought the keys gave them to her. And she smiled said "Thank You!" and left.

I was at least happy sister wasn't around this time as she would tease me a lot.

Chapter 3: Challenges

Few days passed by and I got accustomed to wearing braids regularly. I think I loved the feeling of wearing braids. One day when my sister was brushing my hair to make it into a braid my sister said...

Sharla: Skye your hair has gotten so long now are you going to cut it or are you going to grow them more?

I was so mesmerized by her hair brushing that I never thought what I wanted to say and just said what came to mind.

Skye: I was thinking of growing them more longer.
Sharla: What did you just say?
Skye: Nothing (regretted saying that out loud)
Sharla: I heard what you said, you want your hair longer? (grinning)

I kept quiet.

Sharla: Well if you want to I will support you but you need to take care of them properly for keeping them healthy, neat & clean!
Skye: OK, and thank you for supporting me, sis.
Sharla: you have very girly hair though it will be nice to see them grow longer lol.

"sis," I said as we both laughed in unison. Just as she was finishing my braid and putting the band we heard the knock my sister finished putting the band at the end and opened the door it was Amber. My sister guided her inside and then she noticed me and said "Hi, and sorry about the other day I thought you were a girl as you were wearing a braid, Julia my roommate told me that you are a boy."

My cheek was red with embarrassment. "Hey, Amber! Don't worry everyone thinks that my brother looks like a girl. Actually for the most part he is a girl." said my sister and started laughing. Amber also started laughing I was shyly looking at her and thought wow her laughter is also very pretty.

After that Amber & my sister were talking with each other about their stuff as I was watching some series on my sister's laptop and I was unconsciously playing with my braid end like a girl. Then I noticed Amber staring at me. I became aware of what I was doing immediately stopped it! She smiled and said
"It's OK Skyler! I like boys who are comfortable being a little feminine. I am not very much comfortable being with those macho jocks types of guys anyway."
It was at this moment I fell in love with her, those words were so heartwarming for me.

After a week or so I got a call from my parents they told me they knew about my situation from Sharla. (They were very angry) They told me at least find a part-time Job & send us some proof this time or come home.
For the next few days, I tried searching for jobs but was unable to find one which is suitable for me.
I gave up but thinking about going back to the village and facing my family there put me in a panic state as I did not know what to do. At home, I told Sharla about my whole situation.
She said...

Sharla: I can help you with this.
Skye: But how?
Sharla: A few days ago when I was talking to Amber she said she needed a new female assistant at her part-time work in the cafe.
Skye: And how is that supposed to help me?
Sharla: Idiot brother you will apply for the assistant job.
Skye: Don't they require a female?
Sharla: So what?
I was SHOCKED
Skye: Are you MAD or what?
Sharla: First listen to me OK!
Skye: umm hmm
Sharla: Dress up as a girl it will be easy as you have long hair and I will help you with everything you need & you need to send something as proof to our parents? Or else you will have to go to the village and you don't want that right? Just join as an assistance work take the money and send them and you are a good cook anyway.

Skye: I have to dress as a GIRL! I won't do such jobs and also I like Amber what will she think about me when she sees me like that? I have some pride!
Sharla: Oh you moron. You have to work there in the morning. Amber works in the evening and returns at night. You have all day to do the work. I will introduce them as my Cousin Simple.

I was still thinking and hesitating about it.

Sharla: See I am not saying do this forever. Just do for a 4 till your exams and study at night. Then we will find another Job which suits you. But...
Skye: but what?
Sharla: Not only you need to dress as a woman and do the work.
You need to learn makeup and we also need to go to a salon to at least even your ends.
Skye: no way I am going to do that.
Sharla: OK then pack your bags and go back home.
Skye: Alright, alright I will do it. (Still feeling somewhat regretful.)

After saying ok my sister called Amber and told her that her cousin SOPHIE(me) will do the job. The interview with the owner was scheduled 3 days later. So I had 3 days for preparation.

On the first day, First, she made me shave all of the body hair which I did not have much then helped me practice my girl's voice after that, I and my sister had gone for shopping for buying some casual clothes, makeup, & hair accessories like a headband which took the whole day & what's worse she made me wear her t-shirt and jeans with my hair in a single braid so that it should build up my confidence during work.

On the second day, she took me to a unisex salon for a slight trim where her friend worked. When I entered the salon I only found females there it was very awkward. When it was my turn my sister told her friend what to do in her ear. (I thought it was nothing but I was soo wrong!) Her friend called her colleague Mary (Mary was a good-looking girl in her 20s I think she was wearing this sleek-looking ponytail which moved whenever she moved which I thought was cute ) & told her what to do but I couldn't hear so I ignored it. Then Mary guided me to my seat. She examined me and then removed the clip from my bun. Her jaw dropped when all my hair cascaded down to my lower back. Then she said, "Sir you got very beautiful hair, many girls will die to get hair like this."
"Thank You very much," I said in an awkward tone.
"Your welcome!" she said. Then she asked me "Do you want to reduce your length or only to even your ends." I told her I only want to even my ends as I was going to grow them more longer.
After my hair I looked at my hair it definitely looked more feminine now as the ends look great. Then she took me towards a basin to wash my hair. After that when she was drying my hair I was getting sleepy. I just closed my eyes for 1 min *click-click* I felt Intense pain in both my earlobes I immediately woke up and saw 2 small loops in my ear as my sister was there laughing standing next to me. I let out a sigh and told her "I suspected you would do something like this." She said, "still it looks good on you with that hair!"
After everything we left the salon as we were going home, people were sort of noticing me due to my hair being straight and laid out.
I think I liked my hair like this.

On the third day, my sister taught me how to do makeup and different types of hairstyles & how to act/behave like a girl. (manners and all) Damn it was hard to remember everything how do all girls manage this kind of stuff every day I thought.

Finally, it was the day of the interview. My sister made me wore her casual dark blue blazer and the matching skirt. My hair was done in a Bun (It looked quite big because of length I think) because My sister said the bun looks professional in an interview. She applied some light makeup. I looked into myself in the mirror I was shocked at how different I looked. (I looked more like my mother when she was young like in her 20s or something.) "You turned out quite a beauty!" Said Sharla. "All thanks to you!" I said to her.

My sister dropped me at the bakery it was not far from our apartment a 10 min walk I think. "Sunshine Cafe!" I said out loud.
"yup this is it," said Sharla. I was very nervous entering just then my sister hugged me and said "Don't worry little brother sorry sister you look perfect if anything happens I am here for you. All the best!"
"Thank you, sis!" getting a little teary-eyed I entered inside.
The cafe was yet to be opened as the was early in the morning. I saw one girl setting and cleaning the tables and the other girl was at the counter arranging things there. The one cleaning the table noticed me first and said "Miss, how may I help you?" I read her badge her name was Kate (She was in her early 20s brown chest-length hair with gorgeous bangs which framed her face perfectly.)
"I am here for my interview," I said. "Ahh, Sophie I presume for the assistant position, through here." said the girl. She guided me to the door of a small office cum meeting room where the name tag on the door said 'SUSAN PARK'. I saw a woman sitting there in the middle to whom I said "Good morning Ma'am I am here for my Interview."
The woman looked up and said, "Good morning to you too honey, please sit down I was expecting you."

To Be CONTINUED...

Chapter 4.1: Job & Love.

[Note: This chapter continues straight from the previous chapter]

I sat down looking around thinking about the structure of the cafe it was quite big and sensational looking...Just as I was thinking about it Susan introduced herself. She was in her early 40s but still looked like she was in her late 20s she had a straight sleek shoulder-length bob that was parted from the side. She was wearing a black dress which matched her hair perfectly. She was the owner and the manager of the cafe. She told me the cafe was opened 4 years ago and is quite famous for the fusion food.
Then she asked me about myself. I told her about my hobbies, educational background (that I am currently studying), family, etc. Then all of a sudden as I was telling about myself. She said, "You are a boy right." I was in a deep shock as my cover was blown. She was a sharp woman I could not have been able to lie in her face so I asked "How did you know ma'am?"
Susan: Don't get me wrong you are very beautiful looking. But I am a woman Sophie I can notice little differences about you & how you talk.
Skye: Sorry for deceiving you, ma'am.
Susan: It's ok honey I am sure you have your reasons.

I thought that I lost the job and just as I about to leave she said...

Susan: So when do you want to start working?
Skye: Huh, I thought I lost the Job!
Susan: Why, Just because you are a boy dressed as a girl. I do not mind things like that and I quite like you. You are smart, confident, truthful, and straight to the point which is rare these days even for a girl let alone the fact that you are a boy.
Skye: Does that mean I got the job?
Susan: Yup.
Skye: Thank you so much ma'am for giving me the chance to work here.
Susan: (smilingly) Call me Susan. So when you want to start working here?
Skye: I can work from tomorrow.
Susan: Ok. Your Uniform will be provided today and the name tag will be given to you in a day or two.

She called Kate to the room and told her to give me my uniform and to introduce me to everyone. Then she told me to go with her.
I got up she shaken my hand and said "welcome to sunshine cafe Sophie happy to be working with you." I nod my head said thank you and left the room.
As we got out of the room everyone was waiting there. Then everyone introduced themselves...
Kate: Hi I am Kate look forward to working with you I manage the customers and their orders.
2nd girl: Hi there I am Amy I work at the counter.
New Guy: Hi I am Mark I work in the kitchen with her.
3rd girl: Hi sweetheart I am Jessica I work in the Kitchen with Mark.

I too introduced myself to everyone. After that everyone got back to their work except Kate she showed me the whole place and explained my job to me.
Kate: Now that's all you have to do. What's your clothing size I need it for your uniform.
I told her my size. Then she bought me the uniform. It has a top and a skirt. black color orange highlights with the cafe logo. It looked neat. I was given 2 sets.
After this, I called my sister to pick me up and got out to meet her after giving farewell to everyone.
On the way I told my Sister that I got the job she was overjoyed. We had food in the restaurant as a celebration of my first Job after that we went home and slept early as it is my first day to work tomorrow.

Things got quite busy from that day on as I had to work in the morning and study at night I didn't have much free time now.

Over time I made everyone my friend in my cafe and learned many things like cooking & managing. Kate & Mark were my best friends now.
Kate when first saw my hair down she was mesmerized and said "damn you got a beautiful mane!" She always used to compliment my hair. I sometimes used to think she liked my hair more than me lol. With time I got used to the feeling of wearing girl's clothes so much so that I sometimes used to wear girl's clothes at home without even noticing until Sharla used to point out them. My sister nowadays takes extra care of my hair. She says "Growing long hair needs extra care."
I mostly used to avoid meeting Amber outside my apartment.
(Scared what would she think of me when she will see me like this.)
Whenever she came home I usually used to hide in my room. Just like that time passed.

In the 4th month of my Job, things got out of control. Next month was my exams which I needed to pass to attain college due to which I had to focus more on my studies. My schedule got hectic as I used to study till late at night and I had to work at the cafe all day due to which I didn't get much time for rest which was started to affect me.

It was the second week where things got more hard. (The cafe had organized many parties in that week so there were more customers.)
On Saturday I was late at my Job because I woke up pretty late I didn't even have time to get ready properly so I dressed up as fast I could tie my hair in a high ponytail, applied a little makeup, and went to work. Because I was late I had to work some extra. The ponytail was getting difficult to manage as the band was slipping off because of how silky and longer my hair got this past few months (my hair had my hair till my waist now) so during break time I asked Kate to tie my hair in a single braid. I was exhausted at the end of the day and I was getting headaches so I went home a little early.

When I reached home I noticed the door was locked I cursed and just when I was trying to call my sister I passed out.

I woke up after sometimes with a mild headache. I noticed that I was in someone else room and Amber was sitting in front of me. She gave me some orange juice to drink.

Amber: how are you now?
Skye: I am fine now thank you for this.
Amber: When I was leaving for my Job I found you lying in front of your door, afraid I carried you inside my room with Julie.
Skye: Thank you for helping me I think It was because of overwork.
Amber: (smilingly) Skyler or should I call you Sophie now. You felt bad when I called you sister and now here you are wearing girl's clothes.

I realized I was still wearing my work uniform & got embarrassed and said

Skye: look I can explain...
Amber: You don't need to, I knew everything your sister told me everything and I saw you many times in the cafe. You did the work very well and I can't let go a good such a good employee. So you can't quit your job now.
Skye: are joking? I am a student and I have exams next month. I can't be working.
Amber: Ohh you will or else I will tell everyone that you dressed as a girl and are working in a cafe as a girl.
Skye: Please, you can't do that, don't do that.
Amber: I am the assistant manager of the cafe and the owner is my aunt. I will do It if you do not listen to me.
I was shocked listening to this and I thought that she knew from the beginning It was me working there as a girl.
Then Amber came near me and sat next to me. Then she took my braid in her hand and started touching and feeling it. I was surprised seeing her do that. I only dreamt of her doing something like this.

Amber: Your hair is so long, thick, and Silky. Girls would love to have such hair. Please don't ever cut it. It looks very beautiful on you.

Saying this she looked into my eyes she said "I love You Skye" & kissed me on my lips. I was shocked to hear this and asked after our kiss.

Skye: From When?
Amber: When I first heard from Julie that you were a boy. I was shocked to hear that but when I saw you playing with your hair and working hard at the cafe even it was hard on you I fell in love with you.
Hearing this I said, "I Love you too!"
"I know!" Amber said.
Then she took my braid and started playing with it. She lifted my shirt and started tickling my belly button with the ends of my braid. My mind was blown away by that sensation and then she unhooked my bra and started tickling my nipples with my braid. My mind was going nuts and felt like I was under some sort of pleasure spell.
Then I quickly stopped her and asked "What about Julie & your Job?"
"Don't worry she will not return until tomorrow evening and I have told the cafe that I was not feeling well."
We continued our pleasure time
As she kissed me on my lips I joined her. She then slides her hands on my neck into my hair and we shared a passionate kiss. She again started brushing my nipples and belly with the ends of my braid and finally, she started rubbing the braid against my body. Like that we made out. I didn't know when I passed out during that time.

Chapter 4.2: Love & College.

[Chapter Note: This chapter contains links to images which is used for reference only.]

That was one of the best sleep I had in a while. I woke up still finding myself in Amber's bed. As I got up I was greeted by Amber handing me a glass of water to drink.
"So how was your sleep?" Asked Amber.
"One of the best I had in days." Said Skyler.
She advised me to take few days off to take care of myself to which I said Ok. Then I talked to her about my Job and my exams next month. She told me to take a break from work during exams after that I can continue whenever I liked. I said, "I'll think about It."
After our talk, I went home.

My sister was very happy for me when I told her about me & Amber.
That afternoon I got a call from Amber asking me if I was free in the evening to which I said yes. She suggested we should hang out and enjoy this day. I said, "why not!" She asked me to meet her at her home at 5.

I got ready (I wore blue jeans and a white t-shirt with a jacket over it. Tied my hair in a ponytail.) I told my sister and got out then I knocked on her door. She opened her door and then I saw her she was wearing a green dress and her hair straightened cascading down her back she looked hot. I told her "You look gorgeous!"
to which she said thank you and told me to come in and sit.
Out of nowhere, she asked me
Amber: Can I do your hair today? please!
Skye: Why does it not look good?
Amber: It does but I wanted to try something out.

I was hesitating a bit but I said yes. Then she ran into her room bought a hairbrush, a couple of clips & bands. She sat me on her bed and came behind me, pulled the band from my ponytail, and told me to close my eyes to which I did.

Then started brushing my hair slowly & swiftly down my back.
Amber: I still can't get enough of your hair they are so beautiful.
Skye: Thank you! (shyly)
Amber: Your hair grows so fast they are longer than mine. I still have my hair till my lower back but you have a little bit longer than that almost till your waist, are you planning on growing it longer? please try growing them.
Skye: Yeah I noticed the fast growth I think it is my genes and I was thinking of having them more longer.
Amber: Please grow them longer.
Skye: If you want me to then I will.
Amber: Really, Thank you! I can't wait to see them longer.
Skye: Take care of them then.
Amber: Yes I will, & your hair is done.
Skye: (It was a familiar feeling) Already I was loving the feeling of you brushing my hair.
Amber: Ohh Thank You, & don't open your eyes yet.

She took me to the mirror then told me to open my eyes. She made my hair in twin braids cascading down my shoulder to my waist which looked so beautiful I was shocked.
(my hair looked like this = https://in.pinterest.com/pin/650770214894591613/ )

Skye: Braids!
Amber: Don't you like them your sister told me that this was your favorite hairstyle to do.
Skye: ("Damn sis," I said in my mind) I love them.

Smilinly Amber hugged me and said, "You look very cute like this I am glad you like them." After this, we got out and enjoyed ourselves. I got some weird looks as I was wearing braids but I ignored them. We went to a mall where we did some shopping, had dinner, and watched a late-night movie show after that I escorted her home. When we reached our floor she kissed me goodbye and went home.
I to got home to find my sister awake she teased me for the braid and asked me what happened to which I told her everything and as time passed we grew more closer.

ONE MONTH LATER!

It was the day of the exam and as usual, I was late. (I was studying till late at night) I got fresh wore my clothes brushed my hair packed my bag and got out. Amber was waiting for me (She told me she would accompany me to the bus) Then we walked to the bus stop.
Amber: You didn't even tie your hair up.
Skye: Yeah I wanted to keep it like this today. Let them down.
Amber: You forgot right.
Skye: Right.
Amber: (laughed) I knew it. Don't colleges have rules regarding long hair?
Skye: I don't know I have not been to college for a while now.
Amber: Here take these bands in case you need them.
Skye: Thanks for this.

We reached the bus stop. The bus was standing there so I said my goodbye to Amber and got on the bus.
I reached the college. As I was entering the examination hall I was stopped by a teacher. She scolded me that I should at least tie my hair up. "Sorry ma'am," I said to her and tied my hair using the band given to me by Amber. (I was very thankful to her) She asked me about my college ID & Exam ID. She rose her eyebrow, "Is this you are you a boy?" She said pointing at my photo on my college ID. (My photo in the college ID was more than 2 years old I forgot to update it.)
Me: Yes ma'am it's me I am a boy, that photo is old I just have long hair now.
Teacher: Long, they are very long, I thought you were a girl because of it, and keep in mind that just because you are a boy with long hair doesn't mean you can keep it down. You have to tie it up like others that's the rule, Understand!?
Me: Yes ma'am I understand. (embarrassingly)

she said that loud enough for the people in the front must have heard it. Then she guided me to my seat gave a last awkward look at me and went.
I gave all my exam papers like this. Every time I had little troubles due to my appearance but I got used to them. Regardless of that my exams went amazingly due to my hard work. (or overwork lol)

2 weeks later my result was declared. I was passed with good marks. I told my sister and Amber the news both of them were so happy that we did a small party at my home. The next day I also got a call from my college to collect the mark sheet and that I can start attending my college from the new semester which is in 2 months for which I was happy and nervous at the same time.

Many things happened in these two months Like I started working with Amber in the evening shift. She used to teach me many things about fashion and stuff.

On the first day of the new semester, I was very nervous because I have not attended college in 1.5 years. "what will my classmates and friends think will say if they look at me like this?" I said to my sister. "They will not say anything don't be too nervous for such a small reason." said my sister.
I said ok and went to college(still feeling a little nervous.)
When I reached there I called my friends (Sarah & Peter) who were waiting for me at the college entrance. I went to them and said hi
Peter: Hi there, & Woah that hair looks sick.
Me: Thanks, dude.
Sarah: Looks like somebody has been growing their hair. Look at your ponytail it looks so good.
(for reference = https://in.pinterest.com/pin/592786369696975452/ )
Me: You think so, thank you.
Sarah: Yeah you look great! way better than before.
Me: Thanks, now let's go or we will be late.

First, the two of them went inside the classroom. I still a little nervous went after them. Boy's didn't pay much attention but most of the girls had their jaw dropped when they saw me as I sat down on my seat next to Peter. Then I did something unexpected I took my ponytail from my back and kept it on my shoulder to see the looks on the girl's faces, they were mesmerized. I told Peter that I should have had made a video of them and like that my college life began.

The 1st month was hard at first because some boys used to tease me pull my hair but they got over it soon. But the girl's used to be good with me. They used to ask me for advice about my hair. Over time some girls even asked me out but of course, I rejected them because I had Amber. Nowadays Amber & I used to spend more time together we went out on many dates & some dates she made me wear girls clothes to which she said was for some thrill in life.
I even took part in many plays which I found out I was good at.

Just like that, the semester ended and it was time for the summer holidays.
My hair has grown significantly longer. They are now till my hips.
(Like that: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/969470257255269353/ )
Both Amber & Sharla loved my hair. (Well I too love my hair.) They used to pamper me and my hair. I used to wear my hair in braids because I loved the feeling of the braid when it swings while I walk.

One day when we three were planning for a picnic my sister got a call. The call was from our Mom she was calling us back home.

TO BE CONTINUED...

Chapter 5: Return and End.

Skye: What did Mom say?
Sister: She called us both back home.
Skye: What! why now?
Sister: 50th Wedding anniversary of our grandparents.
Skye: Do we have to go?
Sister: I think so. Mom was scolding us because we haven't been home for more than 2 years now, I can't argue with mom.
Skye: That's true.

After our discussion, I told Amber we have to cancel our plan for a picnic which she understood.
Both me and my sister were kinda happy that we were going home after a long time. We haven't met our family and friends in a long time.
But I quickly got nervous when I looked at myself in the mirror and realized how different I looked now. My head was filled with negative thoughts. But the thing I was afraid of most was Mom! I can handle Dad but Mom.......is debate Queen! She was the one who restricted me from growing my hair long.
I went to my sister and told her my thoughts then she said...

Sister: Why are you panicking too much nothing will happen & I have told Mom that you have been growing long hair.
Me: What did she say then?
Sister: Well she was against it but I managed to convince her.
Me: What if she says to cut it.
Sister: Hey I said no that nothing will happen. Anyway, I have booked our train tickets for tomorrow evening lets start packing now.
Me: Ok but still...
Sister: Enough! I will support you if anything happens ok?
Me: ....ok fine.

Still, I bought a beanie cap to hide my hair. (Still afraid and nervous)
The next day we packed our things said our goodbyes to our friends and went to the station. Amber escorted us to the station. Before boarding the train I kissed Amber goodbye.

It was morning and 1 hour until we reach our village. We freshen ourselves up. I tied my hip-length hair in a bun then I took out the beanie cap from my bag. My sister saw the cap and said
Sister: Are you going to wear it now.
Me: Yeah I am still a bit nervous.
Sister: Whatever you like.

We reached the station and found our old friends Josh & Sana waiting for us. We greeted each other as we have met after a long time then sat in the car.
On the road when we all were chatting Sana suddenly said...
Sana: So Skye, what's the deal with that beanie? that to in summer.
Josh: Yeah I haven't seen you wearing any type of caps till now.
Me: Well about that...

I didn't want to lie to my childhood friends so I removed my cap and showed them my hair...
Sana: OMG!!
Josh: Damn bro.
Sana: It looks so big, Just how long is your hair..?

I undid my bun and let my hair down.

Sana: That's so long I am Jealous.
Me: Yeah it's till my hips now.
Sana: I can see that & it looks beautiful on you.
Me: Thank you, Sana.
Josh: Yeah you look so different now with that hair, but it suits you.
Me: Thanks, dude.
Sana: How did you even manage that hair? being a boy it must have been more difficult.
Me: Yeah way too much.
I looked at my sister and we both laughed and told my stories.
As we were reaching home I quickly tied my hair in a bun and put the beanie on.

When we reached we said bye and thanks to our friends and went home. We knocked on the door. (I was very nervous now.)
Our mom opened the door and as soon as she saw us she hugged us.
Mom: It's been so long I've missed both of you very much.
Both: We to mom.

She said to freshen up first then we will talk.
After freshening up mom gave us some food and snacks & she told us dad was out for work. Then she asked us about our city life.

Mom: Skye why are you wearing a cap at home that too in summer, is it to hide your long hair that I already know about.
Me: you knew?
Mom: Yes why wouldn't I. I am your mother Skye and your sister already told me about it. Now take it off.
Me: yes Mom.

As I was proceeding to take my beanie off I saw my sister holding her laugh which I don't know why. I got up and took off my beanie and then my hair came off my bun and cascaded down to my hips.

My eyes widened in disbelief as she put her hand on her mouth and then came to me to check my hair.

Mom: OMG I didn't know you have your hair till your hips It's longer than both of us and it is also trimmed in the ends like girls.
Me: I thought you knew.
Mom: I knew that you have been growing long hair but I thought it must be till your shoulder or at most till mid-back but who would have thought.

She was touching and checking my hair and said

Mom: They are so healthy that they look like girl's hair.
Me: Do I have to cut them now? (I asked nervously.)
Mom: No Skye They are beautiful you don't need to cut them.
Me: But I thought you hated long hair on me?
Mom: I would have if they didn't look good on you but they look amazing on you and I know how hard is to grow hair like this.
Me: Thank you, Mom. ( I said happily.)
Mom: But you will never wear caps it damages the hair ok.
Me: Ok.

We all talked about our life. I told her about my hardships and Amber which she said would love to meet her. She told me to invite her to our event which is in 2 days. Dad came in the evening he was shocked too but didn't care much. The next day I met all my friends and family in the village. Many were shocked and My grandma almost thought that I was a girl.
In the evening my mom told me to sit in front of her and told me that from now on I will brush and oil my hair.
She took the band out of my ponytail and started brushing my hair It was so soothing experience I told my mother that I love the feeling of you brushing and styling my hair.
She said that I had really beautiful straight hair that most girls will die to have. Then she asked me if I was planning to grow them longer to which I said "I hadn't thought about it."
She then put my hair in a perfect single braid and put it on my shoulder.
(reference: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/856246947891280052/)

From the next day, guests (family & friends) started coming for the anniversary celebration. Even Amber arrived in the evening.
Many guests thought I was a girl which was very embarrassing because I have to correct them every time. Some even thought I was Sharla wearing boys' clothes. Then I saw a girl I haven't seen in a long time. Her name is Susan she is a year older than me, She used to bully me when I was little. (She has shoulder-length brown hair) My mother forced me to greet her which I did...
Me: Hey Susan how are you?
Susan: I am fine but who are you?
Me: Don't you recognize me?

She scanned my face for a minute and said out loud

Susan: SKYLER is that you.
Me: Yes it is me.
Susan: You have changed so much and what's with that hair I thought you were some girl.
Me: Yeah that's pretty much what many people thought.
Susan: Well with that hair no one will think of you as a boy.
Me: I am used to that. ( I said shyly)
Susan: Still isn't your hair way longer than normal they are almost past your hip.
Me: Yeah I know but I think I like them longer.

Then we talked about our life and stuff and I moved on to work on other things related to tomorrow's event.

And Finally, the event day arrived everyone was busy from the morning everyone was managing something. The event was in the evening I got ready in a white and black blazer my hair was done in a long french braid and my sister forced me some light make-up.
(like this: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/402298179218266556/ )
Amber Wore a stunning red dress and hair in a Bun and my sister wore a blue dress with her hair down.

The anniversary party went great I met many people, Danced, eat dinner with everyone. But Something unexpected happened at the end out of nowhere Susan proposed to me to which I respectfully declined and said that I am already in a relationship with someone. She was looking sad and said I Understand and left.
I was surprised but ignored it and enjoyed the rest of the party.

The next day most of my guests left but Amber was still staying. It was afternoon mom was out with her friends and my sister & Amber went to roam the Market and Village I was alone at home watching TV then suddenly my doorbell rang.

It was Susan. I invited her inside the house. I asked what is she over here for. She said she was here to apologize for the other day.
She gave me a bottle of coke as an apology which we both drank and talked about yesterday. As I was chatting I started to get sleepy and as soon I realized something I was out.

When I woke up I realized I was tied to the chair in front of a mirror in my room. I saw myself, my mouth was tapped, hair was done in a double braid and I was wearing a skirt and a top. I started to panic when I heard her...

Susan: Ohh baby you woke up already.

It was SUSAN and she was wearing a different outfit than I saw before. All black leather outfit. I tried to speak up but I couldn't.
Then she came near me and started touched my braids and said...

Susan: Ohh Skye I love your hair and you look so beautiful like this.
Me: MHMMHHHH. (in my mind: what the hell are you doing.)
All of a sudden she started kissing me. She then removed the tape...
Me: Why are you doing this is it because I rejected you.
Susan: The pics I have and with you dressed like this if I post this online you will probably be humiliated and why I am doing this is because I loved you and you turned out to be a tranny and every time I see that girl around you I get angry.
Me: Please don't do this...

She then again tapped my mouth then she caught hold of my hair and looked straight into my eyes, then started pulling my braids and tickling me in my navel. I let out a moan.

Susan: You are already letting out a moan damn you are a big pervert.

Then she started torturing and humiliating me. She did this for 20 to 25 minutes then she stopped. She then goes outside the room. I tried to free myself but was of no use then she came with a scissor.
She came behind me removed my tape from over my mouth.

Me: What are you trying to do now? (panicking)
Susan: Though you disappointed me the only thing I liked about you is your hair. It's so long, straight & silky. Even girls don't have hair like this. If I don't deserve this then no one deserves this.

She then took one of my braids in her hand. I realized what she was doing and started crying and pleading.

Me: Please! Please! Please! Susan doesn't do this. Anything but this. (cryingly)
Susan: Ohh no that is what I am gonna do. I look forward to seeing Amber face when she sees you.

When she grabbed my hair in one hand and scissors in another I closed my eyes. Just as she was trying to cut I heard something.
I opened my eyes and saw Amber and my Sister grabbing Susan.

Amber: what the hell were you trying to do to my boyfriend you bitch. ( She Slapped her so hard she fell. )
Susan: How do you get in I was sure I locked the doors.
Sister: I always keep a spare key with me.

My sister grabbed her and tied her
Then Amber freed me and asked me if I was Ok and gave me a glass of water after that I told her everything that has happened and changed my clothes. Then my sister also slapped her and yelled at her in anger and called my mom and told her everything.
I asked Amber how they came so early she said...

Amber: We wanted you with us when we thinking of going to a restaurant nearby. We tried to call you but you didn't pick up so as we were near we got home and noticed the door was locked that's when we thought something was wrong.
Skye: Thanks for saving me Amber I was so scared she was trying to cut my hair. ( I was shaking and crying )

Then Amber hugged me and said don't worry now everything is fine. Then out of nowhere, she asked me if she would marry me. I was so surprised and happy that I quickly said yes and KISSED her.

8 YEARS LATER.

Me: Suzy! Arlo! Watch it.
Amber: Let them be they are just playing.
Me: They could get into trouble if they behave like this.
Amber: That trouble got me you.
Me: I was different but they...
Sharla: Cut them some slack will you...
Me: But Sis...
Sis: Let them be I will look after them.
Me: Ok. ( I said while pushing my braid back. )

I am now married to Amber and have 2 kids Suzy and Arlo now we Own our cafe which is managed by both of us.
And about my hair which I have is longer now ( because Amber forced me.) they are almost till my knees.
(like this: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/1065101380592606258/ )
Amber says me to grow them more longer to which I always say that I'll think about it. Both my kids also have long hair which both me & Amber have decided to let them decide if they want it or not. I sometimes wear the girl's clothes because most of the time Amber forces me to. My long hair is now quite famous in the cafe which I try to style in different hairstyles. But still, I mostly keep them in braids because I love that hairstyle.

Thank you everyone for reading my first story.