"Seven Minutes" – Part 2

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Adam laughed as Mike did another Will Ferrell impression. He was standing with two girls, Carrie and Anna when Jane came over.

"Adam, you're last name is Torres, right?" she asked.

He nodded, and reached for some more party mix.

"So you're transgendered?" she followed up casually. Adam froze and his entire body flushed with anxiety. He could almost hear the blood rushing in veins, as he did his best not to panic. He instinctively started to search the room for Eli.

"Because that's what we heard," Jane continued. His eyes snapped back to her.

"You heard?" he questioned.

"Yeah, that kind of news travels fast," she answered.

He studied her demeanor. She didn't look horrified. She didn't appear to be taunting him. He realized, she was just making conversation. He was astounded that she would think this topic was appropriate for small talk. He glanced at the other people privy to the conversation. They seemed pretty neutral.

Adam took a deep breath. "Yes, I am," he admitted while struggling to keep his voice even.

"That's awesome," Mike said. Adam looked at him like he had two heads. "I mean, most people don't have to guts to be like, 'screw the world, I'm going be who I am.' Much respect," he continued.

Adam didn't know what to say.

"Yeah, I think it's interesting," Carrie said. "I was a tomboy when I was little."

He rolled his eyes. "Not, the same thing."

To his surprise, everyone laughed with him.

"So, when did you know you were really a boy?" Anna asked. Adam was taken aback.

"I've always known," he simply stated. "When did you know you were really a girl?"

"Touché," she smiled.

"That's pretty deep," Jane said. "I never thought about it that way before."

"Well, the stories about you don't do you justice," Anna stated. Adam waited for her to continue. "They leave out the best part."

"And that is?" he asked curiously.

"That you make a cute boy," she added flirtatiously.

Adam cheeks grew flushed. "Just cute?" he quipped.

Anna smiled wider.

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Katelyn stood in the middle of the room. "Alright everyone. It's time for party games!" She picked up an empty bottle. "Let's play spin the bottle!"

Eli groaned. As people began to move towards the floor he walked over to Adam. "Do you want go?"

"Why would you guys want to leave? The party's just getting started," Jane interrupted them. Eli looked at Adam for an answer.

"Maybe I should sit this one out," he told them shyly.

"Adam, don't be silly. Come on, we want you to play." Anna grabbed his hand and began to lead him towards the group.

"But—"

"Trust me, it's not an issue," she assured him. He furrowed his brows in confusion. She merely smiled at him.

"You too, Eli," Jane told him.

"I have a girlfriend," he told her.

"We have rules for that. You'll see."

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Once everyone was seated Katelyn began to go over the rules.

"If you're in a relationship raise your hands."

Eli and 6 other people did.

"Okay, then you don't spin. If the bottle lands on you, then give the spinner a kiss on the hand. We're not trying to destroy anything here." Everyone laughed. "Now, luckily we have a high singles ratio. If you're single you can alternate between a peck on cheek or sharing a real kiss. Spinners reserve the right to move to bottle to the next person at any given time."

Adam sat there uncomfortable. The male/female ratio wasn't exact, so he ended up sitting with Dave to his right and Carrie to his left.

"Let's do this!" Mike exclaimed. Apparently that was his catch phrase.

Katelyn was the first spinner. The bottle landed on a tall boy with spiky brown hair and glasses. She gave him a peck on the cheek.

It was several spins before the first kiss was exchanged. Eli was surprised how much he was enjoying this game. The reactions and teasing of the players made it fun to watch. He stiffened when it was Adam's turn to spin. The bottle landed on a blonde girl with glasses. He reached over and gave her a peck on the cheek. The crowd cheered and then Carrie took her turn. Eli let out a breathe he didn't realize he was holding. There wasn't any drama with it. He smiled.

As the night went on, the players got bolder. On one of Anna's turns the bottle landed on Dave. He smiled and readied himself for a peck on the cheek. They had been playing for over thirty minutes and so far the bottle only landed on him twice.

She flashed a wicked grin and turned the bottle to Adam instead. Everyone laughed.

"That's cold man!" Mike called out in jest. Anna merely shrugged. After a moment she leaned forward and gestured for Adam to do the same. He smiled shyly. As they reached the center of the circle she gave him a teasing grin.

"He gets a real kiss?" Dave questioned annoyed.

"Yep," Anna said amused.

Adam froze. She closed the distance between them and brought her lips to his. After a moment she moved her lips and he followed her lead. When they parted several seconds later everyone watching whooped and cheered. Anna laughed at the bewildered expression on Adam's face.

He moved back to his seat a moment later. His heart was thumping as he processed what just occurred. He had been kissed at a party. Scratch that. He had been kissed at a party where some, if not all, of the participants knew his secret and no one seem to care. No insults of "tranny" or looks of disgust. In fact, the crowd had cheered. He looked over at Eli to find his friend smirking and giving him a thumbs up.

By the next time the bottle landed on him, Adam was much more relaxed. On his last spin he had given a peck on cheek but he no longer worried about offending anyone. This time around Hanna landed on him fair and square.

They moved to the center of the circle. She winked at him and kept her head straight as they leaned forward. Adam understood she wanted a real kiss. He didn't expect her to pause and smile right before their lips touched.

"Wanted to do this all night," she whispered to him. He leaned in and kissed her. Their lips moved together passionately. As they continued to kiss open mouthed, she brought a hand to his head. Several long moments later they parted.

"I've got to try that," Katelyn joked. Both Adam and Hanna were breathless and chuckled nervously.

"Hey Hanna, can I be next?" Mike asked obnoxiously.

Even Eli had his eyebrows raised. Dave grumbled nearby.

"Well, he is a Torres," Wesley said aloud. A few people laughed making the connection to Degrassi's QB2.

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Author's Note #3: Well, now! It really wasn't a problem! :D

Last part will be up soon! Pls review...