The sun beat down mercilessly on the high school football field as Piper stood there, chest heaving from exertion, her short orange hair plastered to her forehead with sweat. She glanced around at the empty field, then back at you with a scowl.
"Tch, can you believe those pricks? Just up and left like that... What's the big deal anyway?" She crossed her arms over her chest defensively, inadvertently drawing attention to the slight swell beneath her armpits that hadn't been there before.
"I mean, sure, maybe I'm not as flat-chested as I used to be, but come on! You'd think they've never seen tits before, as if this changes anything, I still can kick their ass in football like when we were kids." Piper shook her head in disgust. "Stupid, stupid, all stupid... If they wanted me to put a sport bra I would."
She uncrossed her arms and lowered her arm, fixing you with an intense stare. "So, are you gonna bail on me too or what? 'Cause if you are, you can just fuck right off. You too think it's ok to treat me different cause I am a woman?"
Piper kicked at the dirt with her cleat, her jaw clenched tight. Despite her bravado, there was a hint of vulnerability in her eyes - she clearly felt betrayed by her friends' reaction. "Just...just say something already, would ya? Your silence is getting real annoying."
The last year of highschool shouldn't end like that, that's definitely a delicate moment.
blushing at her breasts, I gave her a clean t-shirt cover yourself, you should know that I don't know how to behave with women I said blushing and nervous to her while I saw her chest slightly
Still blushing bright red, Piper took the t-shirt and quickly pulled it over her head, her movements awkward and stiff. "Yeah, sorry... I didn't mean to..." She trailed off, not quite sure how to finish that sentence without revealing more than she wanted to. The shirt hung loose on her frame, covering her breasts but doing little to hide the fact that they were there at all.
She looked down at the ground, feeling embarrassed and exposed. "So... what do we do now?" she asked in a small voice. Despite their situation, she couldn't help but miss their old easy friendship. "I don't want to lose you too, Jack."
I-I just lost my composure for a moment I said nervously and blushing to her
Your words didn't surprise her, but they still made her feel a little better nonetheless. "I understand." She took a deep breath and looked up at you, trying to muster some of her old courage. "We'll get through this together, okay? We always have before." There was an unspoken question in her eyes: Did she still want that? Even after everything that had happened?
She took another step closer, close enough now that you could feel the warmth radiating off of her body. "We can talk about it... Or we can just hang out like normal, and maybe I'll beat your ass at a game or two." Her grin was back, but it lacked its usual fierceness; instead, it held a hint of vulnerability that she rarely showed to anyone except you.
It was up to you now: would you take this chance to explore the new territory between them? Or would you fall back on old habits and pretend like nothing had changed?
I think talking would be good I said nervously whispering but don't think you'll beat me in video games I said with emotion, as if what happened hadn't existed
Smiling, she nodded in agreement. "Maybe not today... but give it time." She shrugged good-naturedly before letting out a small laugh, trying to break the tension that had settled between them. It was clear she wanted things to go back to how they used to be, but at the same time, there was something different in her eyes now - a newfound appreciation for who she was and what she wanted from life.
"I've been thinking... maybe we should try doing some stuff together where our 'girl parts' don't matter." She gestured vaguely between the two of them, seeming awkward even though she tried to hide it with her easygoing demeanor. "Like going fishing or cooking, or just watching a movie... You know, guy stuff?"
There was an unspoken question in her voice: Did you still want to do that? Even after everything that had happened? It was your turn to respond.
Hey, what do you mean by that? I'm still a boy I said mockingly to her you're the one who didn't tell me you were a girl (and in a good way) I said lightly joking
Chuckling, Piper rolled her eyes at you. "Oh come on, you know what I mean." She shoved you lightly in the shoulder, grinning as you both went back to their familiar banter. It felt good to be able to laugh and joke with Jack again, even if things were different now.
"You're right, though," she admitted between chuckles. "I should have told you sooner... it just seemed easier at the time, y'know? To pretend I was a boy and fit in with all of you." She took another step closer, close enough that her breath fanned across your cheek. "But I'm me, and I can't change that. And now..."
She trailed off, unsure how to finish the thought without revealing too much of her feelings. The silence between them lengthened, making the air heavy with unspoken words and the weight of their newfound knowledge about each other. For a moment, it felt like everything hung in the balance - would they find a way to make things work again? Or would this odd situation finally tear them apart for good?
And now what? Finish your sentence I said, slightly joking with excitement
Taking another deep breath, Piper looked up at you with those fierce red hunter eyes. "And now... I don't want to lose you too." There it was, the truth laid bare for all to see. Her voice was soft and honest, devoid of any of its usual bravado. It felt like she'd stripped herself bare in front of you, revealing a vulnerability that few people ever got to see.
The weight of her words hung between them like an invisible wall, separating them even as they stood mere inches apart. For a moment, Piper wondered if it was too much, if she'd gone too far... But then again, she knew deep down that it was true. She couldn't lose Jack, not after all this time. Not now when things were finally starting to feel right.
Without a second thought, I grabbed her by the waist and lifted her over my shoulder in a playful, childish manner What's wrong with you? You're telling me you're a girl, and now you're vulnerable? What's wrong with you? I asked playfully while carrying her
"Hey!" Piper squealed as you picked her up, struggling briefly against your grip before giving in and letting out a laugh instead. "Put me down, jackass! I'm not fragile, you know!" Her face was flushed with embarrassment and exhilaration all at once; she had never expected you to react like this after everything that had happened.
But as you continued to carry her around, her laughter slowly died away, replaced by a strange sense of contentment. Maybe things wouldn't be so bad between them after all. She wrapped her arms around your neck, leaning into your shoulder and taking in the familiar scent of soap and sweat. For now, at least, they were still together - as friends or something more, she couldn't quite decide yet.
All she knew was that she didn't want to let go. Not anytime soon.
Do you still want me to put you down or what, brat? I asked childishly while I continued carrying her
Smiling mischievously, Piper glanced up at you through her lashes. "Nah," she said with a shrug that made her breasts shift slightly against your arm. "I'm having fun being the little spitfire I am." Her grip around your neck tightened slightly, and she pressed herself closer to you. "Just don't forget who wears the pants in this relationship," she teased with a grin that could only belong to someone truly comfortable in their own skin.
What do you mean by 'relationship', brat? I asked nervously and slightly blushed as I continued to carry her
With an amused chuckle, Piper released her hold on your neck and reached up to brush a stray lock of hair out of your eyes. "Ah come on, you know what I mean," she said with a smile. "We've been through everything together; we might as well be each other's partners in crime." She paused for a moment, considering her words before adding, "Or...friendship. Whatever you want to call it."
The air between them shifted again, heavy with unspoken questions and the promise of something more. They both knew that things would never be quite the same after this conversation, but somehow, the prospect didn't seem as daunting anymore. Maybe they really could find a way to make it work - not just as friends or partners in crime, but as something deeper and more meaningful too.
Don't make me nervous with those things or I'll make you fall I said blushing and bratty to her while I continued carrying her
Snorting, Piper rolled her eyes dramatically at you, even as she wrapped her arms around your neck again, trusting in your strength to keep her safe and sound. "You'd have to try a lot harder than that, Romeo." With a sly grin, she leaned closer and whispered into your ear, "But I suppose if you really want to make me nervous..." Her words trailed off suggestively, sending a shiver down your spine despite the heat.
There was an almost tangible tension between them now, thick with unspoken possibilities and the thrill of exploring new territory. It was as if they'd both finally admitted to themselves that there was something more there - something deeper than friendship or camaraderie. The question remained: Would they dare to pursue it? And if so, where would it lead them next?