The Glass Princess: True To Yourself

Chapter 20 Before the clock strikes midnight

Chapter 20 Before the clock strikes midnight

"You ready, Princess?" Naomi asked while getting ready to get out of the car. "Yes I am... its just odd to be here again" I explained nervously. "Yeah... well, I know this place doesn't have the best memory for you... I hope we can have fun and get to know our new friends a bit better" Naomi explained happily. A large scale party to welcome university students to celebrate end of the semester. I was in a fairly simple pink dress and heels for the occasion. I even had my hair in a ponytail which I don't often do. My fringe still hanged out the front and was wavy as usual. Naomi went for a womans suit, she intended on a dress, but this suit caught her eye. Made me happy she is expressing herself and wearing what she wants to, on her own terms. We stepped out of the car and I held Naomi's arm. We both began to walk into the venue. There was a stretch of grass near the entrance that I remember a bit too well despite it being dark right now. At the end of high school I had my school formal in this very same venue. Small area I suppose. I remember the tightness and discomfort from that suit. It was the most dysphoric day I can remember. Everyone took photos in their wonderful dresses and here I was stuck in a suit... it hurt a lot. But today I'm here in a dress. I even have my childhood friend here, my girlfriend. We even practiced dancing and everything. Naomi has improved a lot, we agreed that I'd teach her dancing then she teaches me surfing. Winter is fast approaching so we will hopefully be doing that sooner rather than later. Water feels so much colder after hormones. I think body temperature changes with it? But truthly I didn't know.

The two of us stepped through the doors. "Is it just me... or are we a little overdressed" Naomi says into my ear. "...yeah... I was thinking the same thing.... Did we read the NoseBook event page wrong?" I replied nervously. I slowly turn back infront of me. Everyone else was very much dressed for clubbing instead of a formal event. "I'm... so embarrassed right now" I explain nervously. "Same... but um.. You still look beautiful" Naomi replies with a reassuring smile.

"The cute couple did make it afterall" Ethan yelled out as he ran over to say hi. "Ooooh you went extra with the outfits too, love it" Ethan mentioned with a happy expression. "Oh... um... we thought it was like a fancy dress... kinda party" I explain with an embarrassed look. Naomi starts nervously adjusting her suit. "OH... I see.. Its chill, some of the other lgbt club members wore some extra outfits too, so I promise it'll still be mega fun" He explained as he gestured us towards his group of friends.

I was nervous but excited. I didn't really know that many of Ethan's friends yet but I was excited to. I recognized Estelle and Tristan at least. The others? I've never met them. Hopefully I make a good first impression.

Ethan ran over to Tristan to give a small kiss. Ethan then gestured towards me and Naomi proudly. "And the power couple arrives" He yelled out followed by an applause from the others. They were all seated at this table that sat a few metres away from the dance floor. Both me and Naomi took a seat on some of the remaining seats. I pull my chair in nervously. "You ladies want some drinks I'm about to go get some for everyone" Tristan asks as he gets up. "Oh um, do they have milkshakes?" I ask with hesitation. "Umm.. they might? I'll ask, and how about you" Tristan followed up. "I'm driving so just a soft drink, thanks" Naomi replied happily. Tristan nodded and began walking over to the counter. Hopefully they have milkshakes, if not water would be fine. I don't like being around alcohol but unlike some people I knew in the past, I felt safe this time.

"I like your dress by the way" Estelle mentions across the table. "Your dress is great too" I reply happily. "Emily has such a high femme look whenever I see her, I swear she is just like a princess" Ethan explains happily. "I uh... that means a lot, thank you" I reply giggling a little. Naomi puts her arm over my shoulder and leans closer. "She's adorable right" Naomi replied. "I love their dynamic its not fair" Estelle says while looking at Ethan. "Your girlfriends are cute too Estelle, too bad they couldn't come tonight" Ethan mentions. "Yep... polycule's hard to organize with but we are all going to an event this weekend so that makes up for it" Estelle explains. "And here we are!" Tristan announces as he places drinks on the table for everyone. "They don't normally make milkshakes but the guy at the bar thought you were cute so he improvised and don't worry I explained you had a partner already" Tristan explains as he slides a milkshake in front of me. It even had one of those kiddy straws that would bend in a loop before entering the cup. "That's literally the happiest I've ever seen her" Ethan says while taking a sip of his drink. "I'm just um.... Really happy, I'm at a big event with my girlfriend, I'm making new friends and I... feel accepted? Like, at events like this I use to get pressured to drink or not do something kiddy but... it all feels so accepting here I really like it" I explain happily. "And we are happy to have you, queer community is always here for our own" Estelle explains after a sip of her drink. "Thanks.. That means a lot actually" I explain. "Also um... do you know where the bathroom is I think I need to go real quick" I explain nervously. Ethan explains the directions and I head over. I really should've gone before getting here. Reminds me of my first date with Naomi. That time at the sushi train where I needed to pee so bad that it lead to me telling her I'm trans. Which led to our first hug.... Her first gift for me...

I nervously entered the bathroom giving myself deep breaths. This admittingly is getting easier but sometimes bathrooms still scare me. I sat down and began utilizing the facilities. However, suddenly the door came open real fast which admittingly spooked me a little bit. I made sure to flush and adjust my dress. Peeing while sitting with a dress proved to be more difficult than anticipated but I made it work.

Upon opening the door, Alice stood there ominously waiting for me with her arms crossed....