B.D.K. Chapter 1

"Yeah, I know what you mean," I said. "I think everyone naturally has a mix traits that are traditionally considered male or female." Kelly smiled at me with a twinkle in her eye that I wouldn't understand until later.

"I mean, this will sound silly but my soul is deeper and older than any gender role," I continued, "I think it's stupid to hide parts of yourself just because they don't fit in with the bullshit arbitrary gender stereotyping." Kelly smiled and laughed with a certain mysterious warmth.

"What?" I asked, sensing something was up.

"Oooh... nothing," Kelly replied, still grinning broadly.

"Alright, whatever" I said, throwing my hands up with a chuckle.

We drifted onto her couch, our conversation slowly mellowing and quieting as the excitement of the party died away and we eased into the comfort of each other's familiar company. It was nearly one in the morning, and I yawned into a slight pause.

"Austin... can I tell you a secret?" Kelly asked. I realized, she was suddenly nervous, and it wasn't like her to ask permission to say something. "I-It's something I haven't told anyone in a long time because last time I did it didn't go so well...but I-I really trust you, and...It's sorta been weighing on me and I'm an little drunk but, but you have to promise we'll still be friends, I-If I tell you," She stammered. I was wide awake now, and the fear and apprehension in her voice and on her face was painfully clear.

"Kelly, of course you can tell me!" I said, pulling her into a reassuring embrace. "Are you kidding me? You're like my best friend, I fucking love you, you ought to know that," I said, kissing her on the top of her head. She smelled like heaven on earth, and I could feel the heat of her body and the soft warmth of her breast against my side, but now was not the time for those thoughts. "Nothing is going to end our friendship, I fucking promise."