Never Wanted To Be Your Girlfriend Ch. 04

"Fine. What do you want me to say?"

"You are going to tell them this was part of our Sociology research on the effects of discrimination on minority groups. Our assignment was to give a perspective on discrimination towards women and gays. So, in order to really know the sociological and emotional ramifications of being a woman in this society you had to experience it first hand. And due to the nature of the research you could also experience the discrimination towards the transgender community. This is all temporary. You'll live like this till Christmas break when the report is due, and then come back next semester as Andy."

He was making a lot of sense. But every time he had convinced me that everything would be fine, and each time things got progressively worse.

We entered the office, and presented our slips. The office aide, Ms. Gaithier did a double take after she saw the name on my pink slip. She awkwardly pointed me toward the bench outside the principal's office. Michael was ushered into the Dean's office right away, and came out after about two minutes of apologizing. He sat on the bench next to me.

"Three days detention. Looks like you're walking home alone, chica. Or you could give your boyfriend a call and see if he'll pick you up."

"Very funny."

I started to feel nauseous. I bent over and put my head between my legs. Michael gently rubbed my back.

"Stick to the plan and you'll be fine..."

"But what about my parents and Derrick?"

"Dude, Derrick has never had a girlfriend longer than a month. He'll likely lose interest by Halloween. Your parents might freak at first, but what's more noble than walking a mile in someone else's shoes to raise awareness for gay and women's rights? Your mom will eat that shit up, and then she'll bring your dad around. And if all else fails, tell them the truth, that you want to be a girl. You've wanted it your whole life, and it was either this, or suicide. That'll shut 'em up right quick."

------ and...I think this is where we came in. -----