Dave Strider, age 13, had to move from Texas because his brother was abusive. He went to live with his (sorta) sister, Rose Lalonde, in California. What he didn't know, is that he'd be going to the same school as his internet friend, Karkat Vantas - who he obviously has the biggest crush on - but the bad part there is.. He introduced himself to Karkat as Dave. His real name.. Is Elizabeth. He had never come out to anyone as being trans, though he told his internet friends he was male, and that his name was Dave. So, he's never transitioned, since he's never told anyone. The problem is, he'd see Karkat at school now. And he would have to avoid him as much as he possibly could, so he wouldn't know it was really him, since he didn't want anyone knowing he was trans.
WARNING - Cursing and self harm are common themes, among other mature topics.
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐞𝐬
Aarna never thought two pink lines could shake her world.
She stood frozen, staring at the test in her trembling hands. Pregnant. A word she had longed to hear, yet feared the most.
Would he accept it? Or would he push her away again, just like before?
The door creaked open. Her heart pounded.
Sharad's sharp gaze met hers. "What are you hiding?"
Her breath hitched. She wasn't ready for this. Not yet.