04. A Gift To You

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December 24th, 2018~

Winter break began and Louis' birthday came faster than ever before. Niall got the day off, because it was Christmas eve, and he decided to spend it with Louis.

He wouldn't have to go back to work until after Christmas, so spending time alone with Louis would really help him gather up his thoughts in a much needed, neat pile.

Louis always knew how to get him talking anyway, to let him spill whatever gossip that was going on in his life. From what was going on in the job and with Liam; Louis needed to know everything, since Niall was always busy with every little thing.

They got comfortable once Niall made it over to Louis' home, sitting down on the bed with their phones turned off and their attention focused on each other. The only way to really talk, is to focus and maintain eye contact.

“So, what's going on with you and Liam? Have you had any altercations that I should be worried about, or?” Niall shook his head, letting out a soft sigh as he ran a hand through his hair, moving his fingers to touch the stubble he's growing.

He had been using the testosterone for a few weeks, then, and it was really working out for him. His voice had gotten a little deeper, hair had been growing more on his body, and his breasts have flattened. He was finally becoming comfortable with himself.

“We've spoken here and there, but Liam and I are totally fine as friends, at the moment.” Louis smiled at him. “Other than that, I'm finally becoming the man I am. Next is the much longer process: surgery.”

The younger brunette nodded, sighing a little as he looked at his friend with a little worry. “Are you sure that you want to do it soon? The neophallus, and the removal of every part that makes you female? It sounds pretty dangerous, and I'd love it if you were to live a lot longer than seventeen.”

Niall chuckled at his close friend, looking down at his friends as he played with them. He needed to do it all in order to be the perfect version of himself, the one he'd love.

“The vaginectomy, the neophallus, the prosthesis, all of it, Lou. I need to do this in order to feel great about myself, and to finally show people that I was born a man.” Louis nodded firmly, knowing well that Niall was more serious than ever before with the future operations. He wanted to become who he felt like, and Louis wouldn't stop him at all.

“Don't you need an adult for this? You aren't eighteen yet, so the hospital wouldn't allow it.” Niall sighed, clenching his jaw a bit, because Louis was right.

But they then heard a knock at the window, and Niall didn't hesitate going over to it where Nick was waiting on the other side. Niall's heart slowed down as he open said window, letting the older man in as he held a thick envelope in his right hand.

“I hope I wasn't interrupting anything, but I have a Christmas gift for you, Niall, and I want you to use it before the end of the year.” The growing boy frowned, reaching into the envelope after Nick handed it to him carefully. Within seconds, Niall pulled out a lot more cash than expected, his face only growing more shocked and surprised. He knew exactly what it was for.

“Nick, y-you didn't have to do this for me. I mean, this is a lot of money that you're giving me, and-”

“Nonsense, Niall. You need it, and I'll take you to the clinic myself. I just need to make sure that you're ready for the surgery, and that you're ready to call me your uncle.” Niall chuckled, nodding his head fast before he hugged the man in front of him tightly.

“I'm ready, and I sincerely can't thank you enough for this, Nick.” Louis smiled at his friend, knowing that Nick made his year was more special to him than anything else. The older man nodded, brushing it off like it was nothing.

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