Not so alone

Chapter 2: penn and the gang

"So Boone," Corona began, "Any reason you wanted to take us out for gelato? I'm not complaining of course but I'm a little curious." Corona said

"Yeah what's the occasion? We usually win our missions, though I have to admit we did cut it a little close this time. Celebrating them all would get old fast" Penn added on.

"I'm glad you asked Penn, and no its not what you're thinking. It has nothing to do with our part time job"

"What is it Boone?" Sashi asked

"I've got something to tell you guys, So listen closely. We are out celebrating this day. The day I came out to my awesome friends. For you see, I, the Boone miester am a gender fluid Individual. " The words left his mouth rather easily, but there was a hint of nervousness on them. He got a look of confusion from Penn, and a smile from Sashi. Then Corona's smile came shining through when she realized what they said.

"Oh Boone that's wonderful! I'm glad you felt like you could tell us that!" Corona got up from her seat to give Boone a hug, and they gladly returned it.

"Wait I'm a little confused what does gender fluid mean?" Penn asked.

"I'm glad you aske-" They were interrupted by corona

"Its kind of like when your gender changes from time to time, like some days your a girl, or your a boy the next, sometimes both, sometimes neither. Stuff like that!" She exclaimed.

"Ohhhhhh okay." Penn said, now understanding a little better

Boone was a little surprised corona could answer Penn's question. They finished their gelato, Boone answered any questions their friend's had as best they could with a lot of help with corona. with corona's suggestion they discussed codenames for problems Boone could have certain days and pronouns Boone like to used.

Code grey meant "get me out of here" If they were in a bad situation.

Code violet meant I'm changing pronouns to she/her.

Code green meant he/him pronouns

Code blue: meant they/them pronouns

Code Mauve meant bullies

Code: pizazz meant lets go shopping for new clothes.

Once everyone finished their gelato each headed for home.

"Thanks for the gelato, Boone. it was good!" Sashi said

"Yeah this was a nice treat!" Corona chimed in

"But of course, only the best for the best of friends!" They replied. as the group continued walking Boone noticed that Penn was unusually silent. Entranced in his thoughts. One by one corona and sashi passed their houses saying final goodbyes for the day. Corona giving Penn a peck on the cheek, along with high fiving Boone and Sashi.

"See you guys tomorrow, oh yeah! Boone I almost forgot." She pulled them into another hug before letting go again. "Thank you for letting me know."

Boone couldn't help but smile.

Sashi Came to a stop when they reached her house to say goodbye to her two friends.

"And just remember, code mauve and your problems will be taken care of by me" To emphasize her point she made a fist and slammed it on the ground.

Eventually it was only Boone and Penn left to get home. an awkward silence fell over them until Penn turned to Boone and spoke up.

"Hey Boone, I just wanna say that I'm really gonna try and get your pronouns or whatever names you wanna use right. I may slip up a lot but I would never do it on purpose I swear." Penn rubbed the back of his head as he thought about how awkward this may sound to Boone "its just, your my best friend Boone, and I want you to know I support you."

Boone stared at him in awe, with some tears in his eyes. He wiped his eyes as Penn asked if he was okay.

"I'm better than okay. Thank you."

Boone made his way home and decided to call birdy and tell him the great news