Sammy's Flashback 1 year ago-

Sammy and Michelle are in Michelle's room after Sammy got into a fight with her mom. Sammy is curled up against Michelle crying.

Michelle holds her close and gently rubs her back "What'd she do this time? Must be pretty bad if your this upset"

"We got into a fight because she told me that Dueling was useless and I defended dueling and she- she hit me. Called me a useless freak I ran out after that and went here." She says crying.

"That's horrible. Someone needs to get you out of that house though without your father that'd be kinda difficult unless she just gave you up"

Sammy nods curling up more putting her head on Michelles shoulder. "I know it's just not very likely unless dad came back."

"I'm sure we can find a way. Even if it mean just running away or going to a school far from here where she can't get to you" Michelle says "Uncle Sy will find a way im sure"

"Yeah I hope you're right, she's absolutely horrible." She says laying with Michelle for awhile.

Michelle nods and holds her close "I know he will and he wont give up until he does."

"Thank you for being here." She says.

"Your welcome. Anytime" Michelle says.

Sammy lays there with Michelle.

End of Flashback-

Tyler looks at Sammy and thinks to himself but leaves his thoughts alone not wanting to out his friend. He looks at JayJay, "You're a great brother you should believe in that."

"Hm? Whatever you say" JayJay says then stands "Well im stuffed. Think im gonna go for a walk." JayJay says then leaves, making his way into the forest to explore a bit.

Luke finishes his buffalo wings and thinks to himself, 'I want to go swimming but I can't go swimming here unless I out myself to everybody.' He looks down, "I think I'm gonna go swimming." He goes to his dorm changing into his swim trunks and goes swimming in his binder and swim trunks hoping nobody follows him.

Zen sighs softly "Is it just me or did it seem like JayJay ran away?"

JayJay sighs and walks for a few til he comes to the waterfall "Why'd i do that? They just wanted me to feel better but then i suppose this is normal. I always do this when something like that comes up" JayJay sighs "Oh well. A nice dip might clear my head" JayJay says then glances around "Good thing no ones around" He says then strips down to his boxers and binder before jumping into the water.

Luke swims around in the water and accidentally runs into JayJay. "Oh shit I'm sorry!" He says hiding his chest in the water hoping JayJay didn't see his binder. 'Shit I thought no one would be out here!'

"Hm? Oh no big deal. Kinda thought i was out here by myself so i wasnt paying attention. Oh hey Luke. How's it going?" He says and smiles.

"Nothing much, I kinda thought the same thing." He says keeping his chest under the water.

"I see. If you like i can go. I mean you were here first after all. It's only fair" He says and swims over to the edge and climbs out.

"No, no it's ok" He says gasping seeing JayJay's binder and scars. "You're trans?"

"Hm? Oh yeah. Kinda was the main reason i was going to leave. I kinda only swim around people i know wont care"

Luke stands up showing his binder, "Well I don't really have any room to care."

"Oh! well that explains a bit. Well guess i'll stay then" JayJay says and jumps back into the water "So what are you doing all the way out here? And why alone?"

"Well I wanted to go swimming but the only people at school i'm out to is my sister and now you. So I went out here to try and make sure no one would see me."

"i guess that makes since. Well if you ever need a swimming buddy just ask. I'm more that willing to though only you for now"

"Alright, thanks I just don't want to come out to everybody, I don't want to get bullied for it." Luke says.

"Anyone tries to bully you and ill give them a lesson they wont forget. No one messes with my friends without getting through me first."

"Thanks JayJay, you're the best." Luke says smiling.

"No problem Luke. Nothing to thank me for. Just doing what comes natural to me."

"It's still a good thing. Even if it does come naturally." Luke says.

"Still dont need any thanks. Your a friend and my friends are more to me than anything." JayJay says and smiles

"Yeah that's a good thing for all of your friends and I can garuntee that your friends would do the same for you in return." Luke says.

"Hm well sure. I mean most of them anyway"

"Most of them?" He says slightly confused.

"Oh...well uh nothing. I've just been betrayed by a close friend before so im hesitant in that regard"

"Oh that sucks I'm sorry. The only close friend I've ever had is Tyler he's been my friend for years, we got close about a year after I transitioned." He explains, "I don't know what I'd do if he hurt me or any of my other friends for that matter."

"i felt the same way before Trent turned his back on me. Though there's really only one friend that i dont think id ever get over being betrayed by, aside from maybe sis" JayJay says.

"I know Tyler pretty well, I don't think he'd betray me unless I came in the way of the person he likes, then he might." He says not naming who Tyler likes.

"yeah maybe. Ty's pretty loyal so i dont really see him betraying anyone."

"Yeah that's one of the reason he's my best friend, and our share in being kind of nerdy."

"nothing wrong with being nerdy. Besides Ty's a good person to study with. You should join us next time. It'd make it all the more fun" JayJay says.

"Yeah me and Ty have studied together a couple times he helps me alot. Yeah that'd be cool to join you guys."

"Cool. Well have an awesome time and maybe ill manage to get high marks on the test" he says jokingly

"Yeah that'd be fun Tyler is really good at helping me with my tests." He says.

"yeah he's the best. Wonder if Baron would join us? Then we'd really be set to ace any test"

"We'd be set to ace the test for sure although I don't know if that would be the best idea." Luke says thinking about how shy Tyler is around Baron.

"Hm? Why's that?" JayJay asks.

"Um well I'm not really aloud to tell anybody if he hasn't told you himself. All i'm aloud to tell you is that Tyler wouldn't be the most open around him." He says keeping his friends secret.

"Yeah and? I've lived with Tyler for ten years. I'd be pretty thick headed to not notice by now"

"Well you can invite him it just might get Tyler to be quite the entire study session."

"id okay it with everyone before i went through with it though. Have to be sure everyone would be ok with it"

"I don't have an issue with it you just gotta talk to Tyler and Baron." Lucas says.

"Yeah ill do that when i see them." JayJay yawns

"Yeah that'd be pretty cool. I think I'm gonna head back to the dorm though." He says getting out and going to his dorm.

JayJay nods and climbs out. He sits there a bit before getting dressed and making his way back to the dorm.