If you're planning on writing a fanfic/story with a trans character, you should probably read this. If you're cis and you're planning on writing a fanfic/story with a trans character, you should definitely read this. Even if you're not planning on writing a trans character anytime soon, you might want to read this. These are some things about trans people to keep in mind when you're writing, brought to you by your local nonbinary emo who is very angry and very desperate for respectful trans representation. (Okay, seriously, I really would appreciate it if you'd read this because I think it could be very helpful.)

Alex had a nice life. Sure, it wasn't perfect. She was a bit too much of an introvert, her parents weren't home half the time, but that was normal. She had extremely bad luck, but oh well. She could deal. Right?

It wasn’t the only time he asked her. He asked her in the morning, over steaming cups of tea. He asked before she dozed off, applegrass stains on their knees. He asked in the library, their cheeks warm from the fire. He asked on an impossible planet, when all seemed lost. He asked when she rolled over, grumbling that he hogged the covers. He asked in 2012, swaying as fireworks boomed overhead. And no matter how many times he asked, her answer was the same. How long are you gonna stay with me? Forever.

Two friends are spending a normal day on the river when one snaps a branch and falls down. Will Alli find out what happened to her friend