"The One" – Part 23
Summary and additional notes in part 1.
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews! There's a flashback in italics!
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Rating: M
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Kristine watched as Adam put on a t-shirt. He looked amazing in the morning light.
"I still can't believe you were born a girl," she said softly.
Adam raised an eyebrow. "I've had 25 years to come to terms with it," he joked lightly.
She met his eyes. "Sorry, I didn't mean to offend…"
He chuckled. It was a line he had heard countless times. "You didn't."
"It's just… You look so much like a guy. I would have never known from looking at you that you were a girl," she admitted with a touch of amazement in her voice.
Adam sighed. There were times when this conversation got old but he didn't let his fatigue show. Still he couldn't escape the feeling of being 'othered'. It was annoying because he was a person just like anyone else.
"I've always been a guy. I just had some body issues to overcome," he insisted in a light tone. "I've been living as a guy since I was fourteen. It's not a phase. It's who I am. It's been a long journey, but I'm very fortunate that how I look finally reflects the person inside."
"Wow, that's pretty deep," she commented.
Adam laughed. She had no idea. Suddenly he felt her hands on his cheeks, and he was pulled into a kiss. When she pulled away he kept his gaze fixed on her. "What was that for?"
She smiled broadly. "You're an amazing guy."
He genuinely smiled back. "Thanks," he said quietly.
They stared at each other for awhile before leaning in and sharing another kiss. He deepened it and pulled her onto his lap. She giggled as they continued to kiss.
"How amazing am I?" he asked breathlessly, and raised an eyebrow.
Kristine flashed him a wicked smile. He watched with a huge grin as she pulled off her shirt. He was ready for another round as well. He took her bare breasts in his hands and softly massaged her nipples with his thumbs. She moaned in response. His lust surged and he felt himself grow harder. Adam brought his lips to hers and they shared a scorching kiss. The time was talking was over.
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Kristine finished another drink. She was fairly miserable as she watched Adam play darts across the room. He was standing next to a guy with dark curly hair, who she recognized as his roommate. She had seen him before when she had stayed over. She sighed as she debated whether or not to talk to Adam.
After their conversation at the bar she told her friends what he said and they summarily decided he was dog. She readily agreed, but it just didn't add up with what she knew about him. What she and Adam had was extremely casual but he seemed like an honest guy. He didn't play games and had let her know that he was very single. She was the one who had been flighty. Even though they were only hooking up, she could see that he was decent guy. The kind of guy that she should date, but her own neurosis got in the way.
The last time they slept together he asked her about grabbing lunch. Kristine initially said yes but later backed out. She had gotten out of a bad relationship recently and explained that she didn't want to be tied down. Adam said he was fine with keeping things no strings attached but she felt bad. She hoped he knew it had nothing to do with him being trans. At first she had freaked out a little and wondered what it meant about her, but she realized whether he was born one or not Adam was still a guy. The reason she backed out was rooted in her own insecurities.
She had been in this situation before. She'd hit it off with a great guy and they'd go out a few times. But somewhere along the way he'd get bored. She couldn't pin down why, but eventually he'd call less and less. After her last relationship she wanted to take a break from dating. The past few months had been work, nursing school, and the occasional hook up. Then Adam came along and his talk of lunch spooked her. She did like him and he seemed to like her. Part of her wondered if he was just trying to make her jealous.
"I'm going to go over there," she declared aloud. She placed her empty margarita glass on table.
Her best friend nodded. "You're prettier than that skank he's with. He doesn't even seem that into her! They're not standing together."
Kristine nodded. "Wish me luck, girls!" Her friends laughed and gave her a thumbs up.
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tbc
A/N: Uh oh… Looks like there's a confrontation ahead!
On the bright side, it seems like what they had was pretty casual, no? And while her friends may be questionable, she doesn't sound so bad…
Reviews rock! :D
This chapter is kind of short, so I might double post. It depends because I'm heading out later. If not, maybe I'll double post tomorrow!