I smirked, turning to Nixon who was petting Alice.
"Your secret is safe with me." he promised.
"What if someone else notices my aura?" I wondered.
"Braxton should be able to do something about that," Kage suggested.
"Oh right! Brother knows how to cloak auras and shit. Like, he can basically make you invisible for a lengthy period of time," Zane elaborated.
"If Braxton can cloak your aura, I can stabilize it so even the professors won't be able to notice. Since we all know, you don't need to be in your male form at home. I doubt we'll have visitors but even if we do, they have to ring and identify themselves at the door. You should be fine," Nixon reassured.
"What if-" I tried to think of another excuse but Logan sat up.
I turned to face him and his hand reached out to brush the side of my cheek.
"You're staying, Jewel,” he whispered.
I smiled, looking at the others and lowering my head.
"Thank you, guys. I appreciate it." I was grateful for their secrecy.
They barely knew me but were willing to protect my secret. It made me feel excited for what was to come this semester with a bunch of interesting people who seemed unconcerned about the fact my mom had a mental illness and what that entailed.
They wouldn’t gossip or shit-talk about me over it. I actually had a chance to enjoy both being a male outdoors during class time and a female indoors in the comfort of my new home.
"Don't worry about it. If they're fine with keeping the secret, we don't need to kill them in their sleep," Logan spoke dryly, which only sounded scary and threatening.
I gawked at him, then glanced nervously at everyone else who looked just as shocked, except for Nixon.
"He's joking...right?" Kage whispered to Zane.
"To be honest, I have no clue,” he replied, looking deep in thought.
"I feel threatened," Maximus mumbled.
"Whatever. I just want to cuddle Jewel again," Nixon declared.
"Again?" the others exclaimed and I blushed.
"I'm gonna go shower," I announced, getting up quickly and walking to the kitchen to place my mug in the sink, filling it with water.
Then I speed walked past them, straight up the stairs.
"What do you mean by AGAIN, Nixon?! You said you were playing fucking cards!" Logan shouted.
I cringed, thankful that I wasn't in the room.
I walked into the room, about to grab my male clothes but then remembered I could stay as a girl for a little while till we went outside.
At least now I can shower as a girl. Yes!
I personally wasn't ready to acknowledge having a penis as a male. I wouldn't deny the fact that I did do a personal inspection of my own cock and determined that attempting to spin your cock like a helicopter does NOT work.
Can't judge me for trying and yes, I did sing 'WEEE' for added effect.
"A nice hot shower will boost me up after that amazing coffee! Time to get clean," I hummed, grabbing my shampoo and conditioner and heading to the washroom.
Who thought a simple explanation would give me a chance at a new school life? Maybe from here on out things will get easier?