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Chapter 12

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We got into Vic and Mike's car, and it was the best car I've ever seen. I noticed that it was a 1969 Dodge Charger. I would've seen it sooner, but I was drugged. We all pile in and pull out of the parking lot. At an intersection, Mike asks us, "Where are we going to eat?" and we all stop to think. We can't be asked this question because it matters too much to us. I mean c'mon, it's food guys. Oliver finally broke the silence and brought up IHOP. We all laugh and head there. When we pull in, we all run out of the car because we were starving. Vic and Mike hold open the double-doors and Jaime, Oliver, Tony, and I say our thanks. A booth is reserved and we sit down. I put my right leg over Jaime's left one and he puts his hand on my thigh. We smile and I break the silence. "Well thus year us great. We are skipping the 2nd or 3rd day of school and my Mom is probably freaking out. Right?" Oliver breaks into a laugh. "Relax! You think we give a shit about school for one, and two, your Mom's the one that said we can stay out today." he says. I panic. "She knows what happened?" I shout. Tony grabs a knife and grabs my wrist. I pull away but he's stronger than me. He brings the knife to my wrist and cuts off the hospital bracelet. I calm down. Tony asks, "You thought I was gonna cut you?" and he shakes his head. I shrug. I mean you'll never know with these guys. Mike starts to explain what they said to my Mom and the waitress and waiter come. "Hi guys! My name is Jesse and I will be getting the drinks for you guys and Paul will get your orders. What can I start you guys off with today?" she asks. Jaime and I get Coke and Tony and Oliver get coffee and Mike and Vic get Orange juice and waters. She writes it down and leaves. The waiter takes our orders and takes the menus. As soon as he leaves Mike resumes what he was saying. "Anyways. We told your Mom that we took you to our parents' house and that you stayed over." I have my mouth open in shock. "She agreed with that?" and they nod. "Your Mom really wants you straight I guess." Tony says, not realizing what he just said. I'm giving him the death stare and he covers his face. He gives a sympathetic look and everyone is looking at me with shock. Jaime gets uncomfortable and Vic breaks the silence. "You're gay?" and Mike kicks his leg. Vic whispers "ow..." and grabs his leg. I sigh, knowing I have to let them know sometime. I begin with a "Maybe...", and everyone waits for me to go on. "I'm thinking of becoming a transgender. But I'm second guessing myself. Jaime seems like someone I can fall in love with. He's easy-going and is sweet. No one ever showed me affection like him before. So...yeah" I finish awkwardly. The waitress comes over with the drinks and Jaime's has a sticky note on it. It read, "Here's your drink handsome. If you're still thirsty, I will soon be off my shift soon."

-Jesse

Jaime laughs and shows the others. Oliver says "oooooo" and I'm confused. Jaime passes it to me which was a mistake. I look around the table and Oliver's eyes meet mine. He nods and I return it. We both stand up and go into the kitchen. Oliver shouts, "Is there a Jesse here?" and a little "yes" comes from inside. The waitress comes up to us and she recognizes us. A smile creeps up on her face and she asks, "Did he agree?" and I tell her, "The man that you gave that to is my boyfriend. He will not be seeing you after your shift and do not tell him anymore things like that. I'm the only one who can call him 'handsome'. So, can you please respect my wishes?" I ask. She nods quickly and runs away. Oliver adds, " Don't spit in our food either!" and we turn around to leave. We do a high-five and go back to the table. Jaime leans over and whispers, "You're hot when you're mad." and kisses my cheek. I smile to myself and tell Oliver "thank you". He nods and our food arrives. "So." Vic says before mouth fulls if food. "I was...thinking that we could....go to like Castle Park or Scandia or something." And we all nod. Jaime asks, "How about Knotts?" and we all agree. We finish scarfing down our food and pay for the bill. We pile back into the car and head over for the amusement park.