Gianna's in 8TH GRADE !!!

## Part 1

Gianna was beyond stressed as she stepped onto the bus for her first day of 8th grade. She was relieved when she saw her best friend, Bear, already on board. Bear waved her over, and she joined him near the back of the bus.

'Hey,' Bear said, 'So, I got some testosterone pills. It's illegal, so don't tell anyone, okay?'

Gianna nodded, her heart beating a little faster. She had never heard of such a thing before.

The next bus stop brought Kevin, Gianna's other best friend, barreling onto the bus.

'What's up, hoes!' he yelled, eliciting a few chuckles from other passengers.

Gianna rolled her eyes. Leave it to Kevin to make a scene.

Her very best friend, Kaisen, got on the bus next. Kaisen immediately reached into her backpack and pulled out a chest binder.

'I got this for your birthday,' Kaisen said, handing the binder to Bear. 'It'll help you with your transition.'

Gianna glanced at Bear, admiring the strength and courage it took for him to do what he was doing.

'Do you still have those strap-on dildos?' Bear asked Kaisen, cutting into Gianna's thoughts.

Kaisen nodded. 'Yeah, they're under my mattress. My parents are super strict, so be careful.'

Gianna eyed Kaisen curiously. How did she get all this stuff?

'My parents work at an adult party store now,' Kaisen explained, as if reading Gianna's mind.

The next stop brought Leah, another one of Gianna's friends, onto the bus.

'Hey, did you hear that there's a transgender counselor at the school now?' Leah said.

Gianna and Bear exchanged a glance. This was news to both of them.

'Really? That's great,' Bear said.

Gianna nodded in agreement, her heart swelling with hope. Maybe this year wouldn't be so bad after all.

The bus came to a stop and the doors opened.

'Come on,' Bear said, standing up and grabbing his backpack. 'Let's go see who this counselor is.'

Gianna followed Bear off the bus, feeling lighter than she had all morning. She and her friends were going to make it through this year. Together.

## Part 2

Gianna entered the choir room, her heart pounding in her chest. She had been singing for years, but this was the first time she was going to sing in front of her whole class. She hoped she wouldn't make a fool of herself.

'Gianna, why don't you come up and sing for us?' Mrs. Smith, the choir teacher, said kindly.

Gianna took a deep breath and stepped up to the microphone. She closed her eyes and began to sing the song she had chosen, 'Daylight' by David Kushner.

As Gianna sang the lyrics, she couldn't help but think of her friends, and all the trouble they had been getting into lately. She thought of Hailey and Calvin, and how she wished they would break up. She thought of Kevin and Darcy, and how they had been making out in the hallway. And she thought of Bear, and how they had gotten into trouble for using the men's restroom.

Gianna's thoughts were interrupted when she heard clapping. She opened her eyes and saw everyone in the class clapping for her. She smiled and thanked them, then stepped down from the microphone.

Just then, the bell rang and everyone began to file out of the room. Gianna was walking out with Hailey and Kevin when she noticed Bear talking to a girl she hadn't seen before. She walked over to see who it was and was surprised to see that it was Ria, who had been known as Rio before she had come out as trans. Bear seemed to be enjoying her company, and Gianna couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

When they reached the hallway, Gianna saw Kaisen and her boyfriend, Preston, kissing each other goodbye before the bell rang. Gianna smiled, happy for her best friend.

Gianna spent the rest of the day thinking about all the things that had happened that day. She was happy for her friends, but a little envious at the same time. All she wanted was to have a moment like that with someone special. But for now, she was content with just being there for her friends.

## Part 3

Gianna watched as her friends started talking about sex. It was something she had never experienced and had no interest in discussing. She was still trying to process the fact that Hailey and Calvin had broken up. She had a crush on Calvin for a while, but never said anything. She was happy that he and Hailey were finally done, but was also a little bit disappointed that she didn't get the chance to see if anything would happen between them.

'So Bear, what's the story with you and Ria? Did you lose your virginity last night?' Hailey asked, her voice laced with curiosity.

Bear nodded. 'Yeah, I did. It was really great. I loved riding dick.'

Gianna was taken aback. Bear was trans, so why would he want to do something like that? 'Why would you even do something like that if you're trans?' she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

'Because I'm never getting bottom surgery,' Bear said. 'So this is the only way we can have proper sex.'

Gianna was about to say something else, but was cut off by Hailey. 'I can tell you that having sex with Calvin was really satisfying,' she said.

'Sex is for older people, not teenagers,' Gianna said.

Kaisen scoffed. 'That's not true. Preston and I have been having sex since sixth grade and it's been great.'

Charlie shifted in his seat. 'I'm not planning to have sex until high school, even though I'm Muslim and shouldn't.'

Gianna nodded in agreement. 'I'm gonna wait until I find the right person,' she said.

Bear snorted. 'I wouldn't be opposed to getting pregnant when I'm older,' he said.

Charlie wrapped his arm around his girlfriend, Jenny. 'I'm a virgin and I'm fine with that,' Jenny said.

Charlie chuckled. 'Things almost got too serious between me and Leah,' he said.

Leah groaned. 'That's why I'm a lesbian and non-binary now,' she said.

Just then, Kevin and his girlfriend Darcy sat down next to them. 'What's up?' Kevin asked.

'We're talking about sex,' Leah said.

Darcy smiled. 'Kevin and I are sexually active,' she said.

Kevin grinned. 'It's kind of fun,' he said, reaching into his bag and pulling out a bottle of whiskey.

Gianna watched as everyone grabbed a cup and filled it with the alcohol. She had never had whiskey before, and she wasn't sure if she wanted to try it. But before she could say anything, everyone had taken a sip.

Gianna sighed. She knew she was the only one who wasn't having sex, or even thinking about it. She felt like she was the only one who was still a child. But she didn't want to be the one to say no, so she just grabbed a cup and took a small sip.

The whiskey burned as it went down her throat, and she quickly put the cup back on the table. She knew that this wasn't the place for her. She was still a child, and she was still waiting for the right person to come along.

## Part 4

Gianna nervously adjusted her shirt and skirt as she got out of her mom's car. Hailey had invited her to an after football game party at Calvin's, and although they were friends, Gianna couldn't help but feel a wave of nerves as she approached the door. She had a crush on Calvin, and she was worried that he still had feelings for Hailey, his ex-girlfriend. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her frazzled nerves, before she knocked on the door.

When Calvin opened the door, Gianna felt her heart racing. He smiled at her and stepped aside to let her in. As she walked past him, her arm brushed his, and a tingle ran through her body. They were soon surrounded by her friends: Hailey, Kevin, Bear, Charlie, Leah, and her very best friend Kaisen. There was whisky and wine, and Gianna felt herself slowly relaxing as the party went on.

The next thing she knew, Gianna was in Calvin's bedroom, and they were both drunk. She felt his hands on her body and his lips on hers. The room spun around her and her head felt fuzzy. She barely noticed as he took off her clothes and then his own.

The next thing Gianna knew, she was waking up in Calvin's bed with nothing but her socks on. Calvin was passed out next to her, fully naked. She quickly got her clothes on, and left the room. As she walked home, she noticed a hickey on her neck, and realized that she had lost her virginity. She felt a wave of shame and fear wash over her, and she was determined not to tell any of her friends.

Gianna spent the next few days trying to process what had happened. She knew that she had made a mistake, and that she had to be more careful in the future. Even though she was embarrassed, she was determined not to let it affect her relationship with Calvin. As the days went by, she slowly started to feel better, and soon enough, she was able to laugh with her friends about it.

## Part 5

Gianna couldn't believe it. After all these months of crushing on Calvin, she had finally mustered up the courage to ask him out. She'd been so nervous when she'd asked him, her voice shaking as she nervously stumbled over her words. But to her shock and delight, he'd said yes.

'You said yes!' Gianna squealed, throwing her arms around Calvin and kissing him on the cheek.

'Yeah I did,' Calvin replied, pulling away and smiling at her.

Gianna felt like her heart was going to burst with joy. She'd finally gotten the courage to ask him out, and he'd said yes. She wanted to shout it from the rooftops.

Gianna's friends, Hailey, Kevin, Bear, Charlie, Leah, and her very best friend, Kaisen, were over the moon for her. They congratulated her, gave her hugs, and said she and Calvin were a perfect match.

'I'm so happy for you, Gianna!' Kaisen said, giving her a big hug. 'I knew you two would be a great couple.'

Gianna smiled, feeling relieved that her friends were so supportive. It was nice to know that they were happy for her.

The weeks that followed were a blur of dates, laughter, and stolen kisses. Gianna and Calvin had been inseparable, and it felt like they were truly in love.

However, their relationship wasn't without its secrets. After a wild night at a party, Gianna and Calvin had engaged in some activities that they kept hidden from their friends. They both knew it was wrong, but when they were together, it just felt right.

One day, Gianna's friends noticed something was off. They had all been having a great time, but Gianna seemed distant, like she was hiding something.

'What's going on, Gianna?' Kaisen asked, concerned.

Gianna hesitated. She was scared of what her friends would think if they knew what she and Calvin had done. But after a moment, she finally spoke up.

'Calvin and I...we had a sex-secret,' she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

Her friends were shocked, but they were also understanding. They knew that Gianna and Calvin loved each other, and that they weren't trying to hurt anyone.

'It's okay, Gianna,' Kaisen said, giving her a hug. 'We're here for you, no matter what.'

Gianna smiled, relieved that her friends weren't judging her. She was so glad she had them.

Gianna and Calvin continued to date, and their relationship grew stronger every day. They were able to talk openly about their feelings and their secrets, and Gianna felt confident that she and Calvin would make it through anything.

Gianna was so grateful for her friends- both old and new- and for the relationships she'd formed with them. Her life was starting to feel like a fairytale, and she couldn't be happier.