Kyle: Here's the new chapter.

Emily: I hope you all enjoy.

Kyle: Thanks for all the reviews.

Emily: This chapter will actually be in Alexis's POV.

Kyle: Why?

Emily: Because we feel like it. Now shut up, Kyle, and write!

Kyle: So nagging. Fine, here's the chapter.

Exposed

Alexis POV

I never understood two things in my life. Romance and why people refused to accept others who are different. If someone was the exact same person as you, it would be fun. You would become best friends with that person, but soon they would become annoying because you are exactly the same. If the whole world became like you, all of your talents would be normal, and you wouldn't be special. Why would you want people to be like you?

So if being like you is bad, why bash on people for being different than you? Isn't that a good thing in life? Diversity and being different are all a part of the natural circle, so why must people constantly hurt others that are different? I never understood that. Jaden is an example. Why do they hurt him over and over again for being himself, for being different? It was something I would never understand.


Two Weeks Later

"Jaden," Amanda whispered with worry in her eyes, "what's wrong?"

Even though I didn't care for Amanda, I cared for Jaden, a lot. For the past couple of days, he has been acting strange. I tried to talk to it with him, but he refused to tell me and Atticus. I sighed and stared at him as he flinched a bit. I wondered what actually happened with him. I looked at him and blinked when I realized he looked directly at me. His brown eyes held worry and truth.

"My mother wants Jane to visit again," he spoke in a clear voice. My eyes widened when he spoke that out loud. After finding out about him being transgender, he suddenly became my best friend. He spoke to me about everything bothering him. The only person he actually trusted more than me was Jesse, a boy that is in his class. Jesse, of course, has no idea about Jaden being transgender though. Jaden planned on telling him soon though.

"Jane as in your sister?" Amanda blinked. "How is that bad?"

"We got into a fight," Jaden lied. Impressive, I thought almost smirking. If I hadn't known the truth, I might have actually believed him. Then again, he lied all of his life about being a girl, so lying must have come naturally to him.

"Oh," Amanda whispered. "Poor you."

"Say, Amanda," Syrus spoke up, "when are you going to ask Jaden out?"

"E-eh!" she screamed, standing up with a huge blush on her face. Of course she would. Her love interests always changed constantly. Her longest must have been Jaden though. She never had a crush on a boy for this long.

"Ask me out?" Jaden blinked, standing up as well.

"Well, yeah," Syrus blushed. "It's so obvious that you two have feelings for each other."

I giggled, "How wrong you are, Syrus. Jaden doesn't like girls."

"You don't?" Manjoume raised an eyebrow.

Jaden shook his head, "I'm gay."

"R-really?" Amanda cringed a bit, enter winding her fingers together. I knew she had always been slightly homophobic since she never really cared for homos. She always looked down on them. I wondered how she would react if she found out about Jaden's true nature.

"Are you upset?" Jaden blinked, looking at her confused. Amanda blushed even more, standing up straight and looking completely alert as if someone planned on attacking her at any minute.

"Don't be silly," she laughed, touching his chest and shoving him a bit. Her eyes widened as did Jaden's. Jaden took a couple steps back, staring at her with the widest brown eyes I've ever seen. His expression held terror, shock, and hope. Hope that she would accept him for who he is. I knew her better than that though.

"So, Jaden," I spoke up, standing up. "Let's go get you a drink."

"I'll come with," Atticus stood up as well, grabbing Jaden by the elbow. Jaden slowly nodded and reluctantly followed us, looking nervous. I turned back for a moment. Amanda stared at her hand with complete disbelieve. I bit my lip and turned towards Jaden, who looked worried.

"They'll accept you over time," I whispered.

He sighed, "How much time though?"

I shrugged, "I guess that's up to them. I don't see them flat out rejecting you though."

He slowly nodded, a slight smile coming to his face just as another body crashed into the both of us. Jaden staggered back a few steps as I stared at him. He looked at the person and smiled brightly which reminded me of a child on Christmas morning.

"Jesse," he smiled brightly.

"Hey Jaden," he smiled. "Aren't you sitting with your friends?"

"Not really," Jaden smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck. "Can I sit with you and your friends?"

"Of course he would ask that," Atticus mumbled with a smirk on his face. I could see why though. Chemistry flowed through these two boys more than a normal couple. I have never been into romance, but the fact that Jaden had someone he liked gave me a sense of comfort.

"Of course," Jesse smiled. "I'll introduce you to Jim. He's my best friend besides you. Come on!"

Jesse grabbed Jaden's arm and began pulling him towards his table at lunch. Jaden shot us one last worried look before following Jesse. He was still worried about what Amanda was saying about him right now.

"We have to go back to see what Amanda knows," I whispered. Atticus nodded, clearly agreeing with me. Even though he loved romance and making two people a couple, he knew very well this issue was serious. We walked back to our lunch table and gasped when we caught Amanda in the middle of a conversation.

"He has boobs," she whispered to all of our friends. "I swear, he is a girl."

"He can't be though," Syrus mumbled. "I mean… he's a boy…"

"No, he's a freak," she whispered with a tiny growl. "A cross dresser probably."

I sighed and spoke up, "Wrong. He's transgender."

Everyone turned to us, some carrying confused looks on their faces. Amanda, however, just had a disgusted look.

"A tranny in our school?" Amanda sneered.

I growled, "Well you had a crush on that tranny. What does that make you?"

"Someone who was tricked by a creepy pervert and her trying to be a boy," she smirked. "She won't stay like that for long though."

"HE is a very nice boy," Atticus spoke up, placing emphasis on the he. I smiled at my older brother, who winked back at me.

"She is a freak," Amanda argued. "They all think the same thing."

She pointed at our friends, who all looked a bit betrayed. Chazz sighed and decided to be the first one to speak up.

"I don't really care," Chazz sighed. "I mean… so what? He's still a guy. I can't really see him as a girl."

"I agree," Syrus nodded. The rest of the people at our table also agreed, nodding their heads. Amanda growled and strode away. I smiled and looked down at our group of friends.

"Thanks you guys," I smiled.

Syrus nodded, "Jaden is a great person. I don't care if he was born in the body of a girl."

"I'm the first one who stuck up for him, so I'm the best," Chazz sneered.

"Who's the best?" Syrus glared at him. I smiled and sat down, glancing over at Jaden and Jesse. They seemed to be having a good time and laughing.

"I'm happy for you, Jaden," I whispered with a small smile. Jaden giggled at what Jesse said, and the moment he opened up his eyes again, I could see pure love for the other boy.

"I know what you're thinking," Atticus whispered. "Jaden and Jesse deserve each other."

"That," I sighed, "and who Amanda will tell."

"Everyone," Atticus sighed. "What should we do?"

"What can we do?" I replied. He shook his head, not knowing what to do. I was about as lost as him. I glanced at Jaden and sighed. What could we do to stop this mess?


Emily: Hope you liked it.

Kyle: The next chapter will be in Jaden's POV again, don't worry.

Emily: I added the spiritshipping, just as I promised.

Kyle: Please review!