Trapped (egobang trans)

Chapter 63 - First Dose

A/N: just a heads up, this entire arc is not gonna be anywhere accurate to real life hormone therapy. (I've done research, and to get the prescription to be able to start hormones there's a lot of build up, like months of psychotherapy) For the purposes of this story I'm going to brush over a lot of the build up and shorten the waiting times and such, but only to actually move the story along so it doesn't drag anymore than it does already xD just so you know, and so I don't get comments like "um actually it doesn't work like that". I know, I'm just trying to make it less boring :) sorry for this disclaimer ramble

Danny bounced his leg nervously as he sat on the waiting bench with Arin a few weeks later. They were waiting for a psychotherapist to see them both, so they could get the go ahead with hormones. It was a nerve-wracking experience, to say the least - especially for Danny who hadn't expected to be taking this step so soon. He felt ready, though. And underneath his nerves he was excited, not only for his own transition but also Arin's.

All their parents were on board and supportive, much to Danny's relief, and he could even see Debbie and Arin's mum off to the side now, talking to one another. They didn't really know each other but they looked like they were getting along. It was a shame Avi wasn't there. But he was working today.

Catching sight of Arin wringing her hands together Danny rubbed her back comfortingly. He offered a gentle smile, but their small moment was interrupted by a door opening nearby.

"Danny and Arin?" announced a woman, stepping out into the waiting room.

All four of them became alert and stood up, and with a smile the psychotherapist beckoned them inside her office. Danny grabbed Arin's hand, and with one last exchanged glance they walked inside together, their mums following close behind.

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"Yeah it's great dude, I'm so excited! Mum will probably pick it up while I'm at school or something. When? Oh, a couple of weeks maybe? I'm not sure. Yeah, but I can't wait to get it!" Danny gushed as he was on the phone to Brian later that day.

He and Arin had both been approved for hormones, and while it would still be some time before they actually started, the anticipation was unreal. Danny, never the squeamish type, had chosen to take injections, while Arin had opted for the gel.

"It's going to be so weird, you'll have a deep voice!" Brian exclaimed on the other end.

"Yeah, not looking forward to the voice cracks," Danny laughed.

"Oh yeah. I'm sure Meouch will love teasing you about it."

"Fuck, you're right. Is it too late to change my mind? I'm kidding. I can't wait."

"I know, you said that already."

"Don't take this from me, Brian! Let me be excited dammit!" Danny whined.

"Haha, but in all seriousness I'm happy for you. Oh also, I meant to ask, how's Arin about this? I bet she's excited too."

"I'm actually not too sure. She was pretty quiet when we got approved, but I think she's just processing. Actually, I might text her. Call you later?"

"Sure. Do you mind if I tell TWRP, or are you gonna tell them at school?"

"Oh go ahead dude, they'll find out soon enough. Anyway, see ya!"

"Bye."

Danny smiled as he hung up, sighing contently with how things were going. He pulled up Arin's contact.

Danny: hey how's you?

Arin: amazing! I can't believe this is happening!

Danny's smile only grew.