You Are Lisa Simpson

Best Friends

The next morning came which meant it was time for school... for Luke that is. Lisa put on her old clothes and looked at herself in the mirror. She shivered at the thought of doing this for another week. The past weekend had been the best ever and now it was over. She gave one last look at her dress before going out the door.

"I can do this" Lisa said to herself. "I can do this." She made her way into the kitchen where she met her mom.

"Hi, sweetie. How are you feeling?"

"I think I'm good, mom. I know this is only temporary. I just hope it's very temporary." Lisa said still a little disappointed. Marge put her hand on her shoulders.

"You're a strong young lady, dear. I know you can do it. Before you know it all of this will just be a distant memory. School might be rough for a while as you might get teased. But one day you will be a woman and more successful than them. You might look like a boy now, but you're all girl on the inside. One soon enough it will be on the outside as well." Marge smiled and Lisa returned it.

"Thanks, mom" Lisa gave her a hug.

"Of course, dear. Just remember that and it will all be fine." Lisa was about to leave but decided to ask a question first.

"Mom, is it okay if I tell someone at school about all of this. Me being a girl." Lisa asked.

"What for? That might be kind of risky, Lisa. Who is it you want to tell?"

"I want to tell Janey. She's my best friend and has been since Kindergarten. She pretty much thinks I'm a girl already anyway. We've played dress up, talked about boy bands, and who will be going to prom with. We've always wanted to spend the night at each other's house but me being a boy prevented that. Now that you know I'm a girl we can do that. She's trustworthy, mom. I know she won't turn her back on me. 

"Hmmm. I don't know dear. Even if she does that doesn't mean her parents would allow it as they would know you're transgender. Do you really have too?"

Yes, mom! I do! I just want a friend to be there for me for the next week so I don't feel so alone. That way there will be someone who will call me Lisa at school other than Bart. Please let me tell her." Lisa pleaded with her hands together looking up at Marge with puppy-like eyes. 

"Oh, okay. If you really think that it will work you can tell her. Just make sure it's only her.

"Thank you, mom! I will!" Lisa danced a little now being a little more excited for school. Bart entered the kitchen. 

"Hey, just because you're my sister now doesn't mean I'm going to start dancing with you. Anyway the bus is here.

"Oh, right." Lisa said. She took her lunch and ran out the door. "Bye mom see you after school." Bart was beginning to follow when Marge stopped him. 

"Hold on, Bart. I wanna talk to you."

"Look, If this is about the shaving Skinners butt thing it's in the past so forget it." Bart said folding his arms.

"What? No, Bart this is about your sister." This got Bart's attention as he looked at Marge. "Bart, if you see anyone bullying your sister for being trans when she begins her new life I want you to defend her. Take her somewhere else away from the bullies and pay them no attention. They're not worth it. However, if there ever comes a time if you do have to fight just be brave like she is. If that happens I promise I won't punish you. On the contrary I'll actually reward you. Now don't go picking fights because of that. It's only to help Lisa. School might be rough for her and being her big brother will help. Do you understand?" Bart looked at her in shock. Not being grounded for pulling a prank or getting back at bullies for dending Lisa? Thank you for your gender problems, Sis.