So guys, March 10th is stand up for trans(gender/sexual) day! And me, being genderfluid myself and having 2 trans friends, I decided this needed a little bit of recognition in the Harvest Moon fandom.
Before you stop reading, let me talk for a little. In December of 2014, and so far this year, over 6 transgender teens have committed suicide. Over 5 transgender people of color were murdered so far this year. Other teens have attempted suicide. Every day, trans teens are disowned and discriminated against. I think it's about gosh diddly darn time someone did something about it.

There will be 3 parts to this story: Today will be a FTM (Born female, identifies as male) Transgender, tomorrow an MTF (born male, identifies as female), and eventually a part focused on a genderfluid farmer. Maybe I'll do an agender one soon. I don't know.

And a few quick notes!
1- if you have any questions, comment and/or PM me and I'll be glad to answer any questions
2- if I've said something wrong please correct me!
3- HATE WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

That is all, story 1 now commences.

Beep! Beep! Beep!

The shrill call of my alarm clock awoke me from a nice dream. A dream where I wasn't...born female.
My name is Jason.
I wasn't born with that name but I'd prefer we wouldn't delve into my life. I peeled the warm comforter away and got up, glancing at my clock. 5 am.
Now, usually, farmers get up at 6 am. I am not an early riser, I just... have things to take care of.

First I took a quick shower. I washed my short black hair with man soap and my body as well. I smelt like man. I also used man deodorant and cologne. I smelt like man, I looked like man, why was I feeling so... dysphoric?
Oh right, boobs. And vagina.

I put on a pair of boxers, and looked for my chest binder. Where was it?

After about 10 minutes, I had no clue where it was. I had to find an alternative.

I could layer sports bras! But I only have two...
I sighed. And I found it. A bandage wrap. (AN: DO NOT BIND WITH ACE BANDAGES!) I knew it wouldn't be safe, especially because I was a farmer, but as long as I could forget about my stupid fat lumps. Once it was on, I put on overalls. I looked like a man and smelt like a man.
Oh yes.

Everyone in town thinks I am a guy. They don't know about my assigned gender.

I stepped out into the hot air of summer. Even this early was scorching. I walked over to my barn and began feeding my animals and milked my cows. I talked to them and told them about my struggles. I wiped sweat off my brow and walked outside to take care of crops- corn and tomatoes. I had a lot growing. It would take a lot of work to water and fertilize. I could do it though. I was a man.

Let me tell you a little about Echo Town's summers. They're hot. Especially if you're working at noon, the sun beating down on you.

That's when I felt consciousness slip from me.
"-son... Ja...son!" I heard someone faintly call my name.
"Neil! Help! I think Jason passed out!" A feminine voice called.
"F-Felicity?" I asked weakly.
"Shhh, Jason it's okay. Neil will bring you to Klaus. You'll be fine soon." She poured water on my face, but I knew it wouldn't help, I couldn't breathe. There was too much compression on my chest and I fell into darkness once again.

I opened my eyes slowly. Where am I...? Upon further inspection, I realized I was in the clinic.
"Ah, Jason, I see you're awake. Would you mind explaining to me this?" It was Klaus speaking to me and he was holding up the bandage I had used to bind my chest. I looked down and my face went red with embarrassment.
"Felicity and Neil don't know. And I fully support you," Klaus said. It was a surprise to get such a nice response from the old man, but he was like a grandfather to me, perhaps even father, "but using bandages are not good for your health. If you want to bind, at least bind properly."
I hung my head in shame.
"I couldn't find it," I mumbled.
"Hm. Forgetful child," Klaus sneered. That's the Klaus everyone else knew. He went over to a cabinet and pulled out a chest binder for me. I was in shock.
"How did you...?" I looked up at him bewildered.
"Jason, I've always knew. I was waiting for the right time to approach you. Just don't let it happen again," he said and practically threw the thing at me. I smiled though. It was nice not having to answer questions.

I know it's short but I had to hurry. I might write a part 2 to the FTM story but I don't know. Klaus is OOC but who the gosh diddly darn cares. Thanks guys for reading. Please review so I know I'm actually raising awareness with this, because that's my goal.