The school day happened as it usually did with Eve being with her group of friends and classmates while Nico was kind of off in a corner drawing something. Eve had to stay later after school for ROTC so to save on gas Nico stayed behind as well. It was normal for him to be seen outside near where the ROTC kids trained. He was always do some art project so the kids just assumed the lighting was great there. It was common knowledge among the ROTC cadets that when Nico starts to do his art project no one can get him out of his trance but Eve. It was always funny to watch when she came close for the first time Nico looked up and looked as if he almost had a heart attack quickly hiding his drawing. But that was then now when Eve approached he calmly put away his stuff and got up to follow her to the car.

"So, what are you making you don't let anyone see not even the art teacher" Eve asked as they walked to the car.

Nico stammered and murmured "It's private just a personal project."

Before Eve could ask another question, they heard Mike call out "Move your butts I need food!" Eve groaned but walked faster with Nico almost struggling to match her pace. In no time they were in the car and Mike was driving them all home. "How was ROTC Eve kick the boys ass as usual" Mike asked casually the same way he always did.

"Yep I think Evan even started to cry" Eve boasted trying to make he father proud of her.

"Hey don't be mean to Evan" Nico said passionately surprising both the Baxters. Seeing the look on their faces Nico added "Evan was the kid from my last home before I got kicked out and he was always nice to me so don't be so mean to him."

"Alright I won't" Eve said shrugging before turning back to her dad and continuing to tell him about her day. The rest of the week went smoothly as the Baxters got used to Nico's habits and vice versa. No matter how much they pleaded or bribed him Nico would still not let anyone see his project which he seemed to be working on every chance he got. Mike even brought Nico along to work when Eve went so he could see the store. Eve used this time to show Nico how good she was with various weapons which both scared him and turned him on. Mandy was having the most fun with Nico besides Eve she took great joy in having a semi-willing male mannequin. Nico had taken to making at least one meal a day while also picking up his trash which everyone appreciated.

Eve had gotten more confident in her flirting which means most of Nico's conversations with her was mostly him stammering and glowing a bright red. In no time at all the Baxters were enjoying Nico's company. But on Saturday every Baxter was away doing something but Kristen. Kristen decided to snoop around Nico's room hoping to find his mysterious art project. She started to through his drawers and screamed when she saw an assortment of bottles from ADHD meds to Testosterone pills. (Though she didn't know what any of them were.)

Nico was downstairs in the kitchen alone making himself when he heard a scream from upstairs. He raced upstairs and paled dramatically when he saw the scream came from his room. He cautiously opened the door and almost fainted when he saw Kristen holding two bottles of hormone blockers and looking at two more bottles of testosterone boosters.

"Kr-Kristen I-I can expl-plain" Nico stuttered walking into the room.

"Explain what" Kristen said furiously then she waved the bottles in his face and exclaimed "When were you going to say you were addicted to drugs are these illegal."

"I'm not addicted to drugs Kristen" Nico said timidly when Kristen paused for breath.

"Then how do you explain these bottles of drugs" She said in a low cold voice still holding the bottles but now they were at her sides.

"They-They" Nico stammered but couldn't seem to get the rest of the sentence out.

"If you can't give me a good explanation then I show these to everyone and you will move out tonight" Kristen said in the same chillingly tone but also hoping he has an explanation because Eve really likes him.

"I" Nico started but stopped once more taking a deep breath and rushing out "I'mtranspleasedon'thateme!"

"What" Kristen asked confused.

"I'm trans" Nico said in a small voice curling into himself.

Kristen breathed a sigh of relief and exclaimed "That's all alright I'm so glad you aren't addicted" She was silent for a moment then asked "Why didn't you tell us sooner?"

Nico slowly uncurled himself and looked at Kristen trying to find signs of hatred but when he found none he answered in a slightly louder voice "I got kicked out because my last family found out that I was trans."

"We have to tell mom and dad" Kristen said after a few moments of silence.

That caused Nico to jump and cry out "No you can't tell Mr. and Mrs. Baxter please don't!"

"Why not both would accept you" Kristen said inching closer to Nico and finally putting the bottles down.

Nico started to cry "I can't tell them because they'll tell Eve and I can't let her know yet."

Kristen hugged Nico and once Nico had calmed down a little she asked "Why can't Eve know I though you guys liked each other?"

Nico sighed and answered still sniffling "She is perfect and so strong but she's straight and if she knows then I won't even be able to maintain the illusion of a possible future."

Kristen looked into Nico's eyes and said firmly "I will give you a month to tell everyone if you don't then I will tell everyone and trust me Eve would prefer to hear it from you." Once she finished speaking she got up and left the room leaving Nico alone with his thoughts.

(Please keep in mind I am not trans nor have I done much research on it so if I get anything wrong please tell me I want to be correct also I am going off when I told my homophobic parents I was pansexual for how Nico reacted but luckily for him Kristen took it better than my parents did)