Bunny - Kenjorine - Transition

Book 2 chapter 3

I finish up my wig in the bathroom before taking off my headphones. It's been 10 minutes, so I'm sure they're done talking.

I leave the bathroom and go to the kitchen. Kenny is standing with his hand on the counter, and his other hand over his mouth.

He looks shocked, worried, and almost guilty. Did Karen's news really upset him that much?

He looks at me. "Mar..."

"Hey! How'd your talk go? You don't look so good."

Kenny looks over at Karen. She shakes her head. "She doesn't know, Kenny."

"I don't know what?"

"I just told him something personal is all."

"But you did tell him the thing you told me?"

"I did."

"Good! Good job, I'm proud of you."

Kenny slowly stops leaning on the counter, he's moving so slowly... what did she say to him?

He stumbles.

I run to his side. "Hey! Kenny? Are you okay? What's happening."

Kenny is still looking at Karen with that same expression. "I just... I don't..." he sighs. "I should lie down... come get me when dinner is ready..."

"Let me help you... I don't want you tripping again."

I get Kenny safely to his bed.

"Are you sure you're not sick..?" I put my palm to his forehead but his temperature feels normal.

He takes my hand and kisses my palm. "I'm okay, Mar... I'm just shocked by something Karen said."

"Is everything okay with you two?"

"I don't know right now. My mind is jumbled. I just need some time to think."

"You aren't mad at her... are you?"

"No, of course not. I could never be mad at her."

"Okay. Then I'll let you get some rest."

"Thanks."

Karen is sitting on the couch when I get back. I sit next to her like I usually do. "You okay? Kenny seemed pretty out of it."

She nods. "I'm good. Don't worry."

"What did you tell him?"

"I'll tell you someday... but right now it's too personal... sorry I know secrets aren't fun..."

I ruffle her hair. "It's okay! Take your time. I'll be here."

She smiles. "You always are!"

"What are friends for?"

"Right..."

"Do you still want me to drive you to school tomorrow?"

"Yeah, if you're willing."

"I am! If Kenny is still this dazed in the morning then he shouldn't drive anyway."

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After we finish eating I go to bed with Kenny. We saved up and got a bigger bed so we could sleep more comfortably. 

I turn to Kenny and look up at him, he isn't cuddling me like he usually would, he must be really upset.

"Kenny? My love, you seem really down... Did Karen's jealousy really upset you that much?"

He sighs. "No... well kinda, but... fuck... There are parts of the story you don't know. All I can say is I don't want to upset her, and I also don't want to upset you. I'm so torn about all this... I can't give you up for anyone... but she's my sister... Choosing between the happiness of the two people I care most about... I'm just overwhelmed." 

"Kenny, I can just split my time. It's okay, we will still be able to hang out."

"Right. Okay, get some rest."

"I should be telling you that."

He smiles. "I love you, Mar."

"I love you too, Kenny."