We arrived together at Ink and Needles studio. Kurt was there with Emma. They smiled at us as we walked in together.
Hi girls! Kurt greeted us. Lexi hugged him.
You must be Leslie! I'm Kurt the owner. This is my body piercing technician Emma.
Welcome, Leslie! Emma said with a bright smile.
Leslie was at a loss for words; Emma was totally gothed out! Her heart-shaped face and skin were almost white. Her makeup and lips were black. She was wearing Black Cross dangle earrings with black stone jewelry. She had a black leather mini skirt with torn-up stockings with exposed garter straps. She had on a black half T-shirt that said Metallica across the top. She was wearing black high-top sneakers with a 3-inch wedge heel.
I was infatuated with Emma and her bold style, we all were!
What can we do for you today, Leslie? Kurt asked.
Leslie quietly handed Kurt the list Cheryl gave her. Kurt looked at it and handed it to Emma.
Emma read through the list. Let me guess! You are a client of Cheryl's, aren't you?
Yes! Leslie said.
I can tell. All the femboys love Cheryl and her style. Emma said. If I do all of these today, you are going to be miserable for at least a week, probably two weeks, maybe even longer. It's also going to be very expensive in one sitting.
What do you suggest? Leslie asked.
The double naval won't be a problem. I can do either your Daith or Tragus, but not both. It's best to wait a month between the two. I can do your tongue too, but if you have school, it will be tough to talk, much less eat any solid food for the next week to 10 days. We can do the dermal piercings a pair at a time. This will keep the cost per visit down.
How much money are you willing to spend? Kurt asked.
I have 300 dollars Leslie answered.
Leslie, do you go to school locally? Kurt asked.
Yes, I go to U of M!
I'll tell you what! Kurt said. I'll give you 30% off on today's visit and your next visit if you agree to refer a few students my way. If I can get several new clients and If they present these cards on their visit, I'll give you 50% off on your third visit. Just post them on the thumb tack boards and hand them out to anyone who asks; make sure you initial each card so I know it was you.
Deal! Leslie said.
Kurt studied the list Cheryl gave her. We could see he was thinking about which would be the best ones to start with.
Emma, let's give Leslie a pair of Daith piercings, left nasal, over and under naval piercings, and a pair of helix piercings to start with today. Kurt said.
You got it, boss! Emma said.
Come with me, princess! Let's get you started! Emma said, with enthusiasm.
Emma took Leslie's hand and led her into the piercing room.
How are you girls doing? Kurt asked.
Great! We said.
No trouble with any boys? Kurt asked.
Not lately! Lexi said. But we haven't been to the mall since Christmas time. We all giggled.
Molly showed up. She kissed Kurt. Kurt returned her kiss a bit deeply. Molly had a very satisfying smile.
Kurt smiled. You girls, sit tight! I'm going to help Emma. Kurt said.
An hour and a half later Leslie came out. She had titanium rings for her Daith and Helix piercings. Her left nostril was pierced with a cubic Zirconia, her naval was double pierced. She was rubbing her bra a little bit too.
How did it go? Molly asked.
Great! I got a pair of Daiths, Helix, and Naval piercings. Kurt and Molly pierced my nipples too! Leslie said.
How much do I owe you? Leslie asked.
Let's call it 200 dollars! Here! Kurt handed her a small box of business cards. Spread these around campus and put your initials on the back. That way, if they bring in the card, I'll know it's you!
Yes, sir! Thank you! Leslie said. Leslie left a 40-dollar tip.
As we were leaving the studio Leslie asked. Can I buy you girls a coffee or something?
I won't say no to that! Molly said.
We went to Biggby for coffee again. We swapped phone numbers with Leslie. She wanted to go shopping next month. We told her we'd love to!
Over the next two months, the three of us were busy with school and cheering basketball games. Tanya was always around us. She and Zandra were becoming a real item together. Lexi and I couldn't keep our relationship secret anymore.
I was a full A-cup now and my breasts were still growing. My hips were feeling a bit sore. My butt was filling out nicely. Lexi was developing as fast as I was. Zandra was a little behind us in development but not by much.
Vanessa had her spring break a month earlier than I did. We took a weekend and went to the Amway Grand Hotel for a Spa weekend. We had a single room with two Queen beds. We were treated with deep tissue massages, body scrub, and wrap. We got facials, our hair and nails done. It was a very relaxing weekend.
The three of us went shopping with Leslie in late March. She needed clothes for spring and summer. Leslie's parents lived in the Upper Peninsula. She had a job working in the ice cream store at U of M. She made decent money. She had a very small studio apartment. The last place she wanted to go was home.
Leslie told us she signed up for the transition program. She has started her counseling therapy for tranquility treatment. She was scheduled for her tranquility surgery after her last final exam for the school year. She was very excited.
What do your parents think about your transition? I asked.
They don't know! My parents are old-school Christians. They wouldn't approve. My parents hated these new laws. When I got my academic scholarship to U of M, my parents were pissed. They wanted me to stay and run the dairy farm. Fortunately, I was 18, and they couldn't stop me from leaving.
When the law was implemented it was a miracle for me. I was struggling every day until I met you girls. If my parents saw me now, my Dad would beat me to death. There's nothing for me at home.
Molly looked at Leslie, she took Leslie's hand. Darling, if you need anything, especially parental advice, you call me, sweetie!
That's right! Lexi said. I always wanted a big sister!
The three of us hugged Leslie. Leslie wept softly.
Thank you girls! For everything! We finished our coffee and went our separate ways.
Zandra was having Tanya over for a sleepover. I was staying at Lexi's for the weekend while Vanessa was working nights.
Spring break for us wasn't too exciting. I spent most of it studying or keeping up with my household chores. During my week off I reorganized my bedroom and Vanessa's. Vanessa was shocked to see how I rearranged things. I bought several bedroom and closet organizers from Amazon.
I washed my old boy clothes and boxed them up for the Salvation Army. Molly took Lexi and me to the donation center. They were overloaded with boys' and men's clothes.
By the end of the school year the only boys that could dress as boys were over eighteen. There weren't very many of them. They actually looked odd compared to everyone else.
On my first day of summer vacation, I was doing yoga in the living room with Vanessa when the doorbell rang. It was Mrs. Haas and Mrs. Rockwell from family services.
Hello ladies! Come in.
Did we catch you at a bad time? Mrs Haas asked.
No ma'am! Just doing some yoga! Vanessa said.
This is your one-year inspection and evaluation. Mrs Haas said. Mind if we look around?
Be my guest! Vanessa said confidently.
They went through everything even our closets! They looked like they were investigating a crime scene.
What are these? Mrs Haas asked.
My maid's uniforms! I wear them when I'm cleaning the house. I said.
You wear a maid's uniform?
Yes ma'am. I don't want to ruin my clothes!
Well, I have to say you girls keep a very clean home for two students!
We try! Vanessa said.
Girls, I wanted to be the one that tells you. Your foster care probation is over. I will be endorsing your continued foster care as a regular foster family. We will be moving the inspection schedule to bi-monthly visits.
Congratulations girls! You are an official foster family.
They handed us the endorsement papers and left.
Lexi, Zandra, and I spent the next three weeks in driver's training. Tanya was in our class with a few other girls from our squad. Everyone passed!
Vanessa and I spent our summer free time driving my Dad's Malibu. I was hoping to get a cooler car, but Vanessa said it was the perfect car for a new driver. Get through your first year of college, and then we'll talk about getting you another car. But you have to make good grades first!
I wanted a Jeep Rubicon! I always loved Jeeps. I really wanted a Mustang or a Challenger. Vanessa was a hard no on the Mustang or Challenger.
At the end of June, I received my books and class schedule for next year. Lexi, Zandra, and I were in four of the same classes. Tanya was in three with us.
The Fourth of July was a blast! We spent the holiday at Kelly's house. We had the whole cheer squad over. Kurt and Molly came over. Kurt barbecued chicken and hamburgers for everyone. Kurt was spending more and more time at Molly's house. Lexi loved it.
Kurt spent lots of time with Lexi and us. He took us for rides on his motorcycle. He even drove with us a few times. Kurt was even teaching us basic self-defense. Kurt was more of an uncle to Zandra and me. To Lexi, he was like a Dad!
The first weekend in August we were spending the weekend at Molly's house. Kurt was out taking Lexi driving when Lexi's real dad showed up unannounced! He has not been around in over a year.
Molly! Is Lex home? I have Tiger tickets!
Jack! What are you doing here? You're supposed to call ahead first! We haven't heard a word from you in a year! Molly said shocked.
I've been in London, I just got home yesterday! A friend gave me his Tiger tickets. I thought Lex would like to go to a ballgame!
Lexi is out practicing her driving. Molly said.
Lexi? Her? What's going on Molly?
You would know if you ever decided to call once in a while.
Wait! Who's he driving with?
My boyfriend! And her name is Lexi!
You have a boyfriend?
Why do you keep saying Lexi, her, and she? Jack asked.
Because Lexi decided to transition after the laws went into effect. She's never been happier either. She was a cheerleader last year in school. She had a 4.0 GPA last year, too!
You're telling me my son is a fairy! Jack was really getting upset.
Your child isn't a fairy! You insensitive prick! If you ever bothered to listen to your child, you would have known he was gay! Now he is a she! She is a model daughter, Jack. Not that you give a damn! Molly exclaimed.
Just then Kurt and Lexi drove into the driveway.
Is that them? Jack exclaimed!
Jack! Calm down! Don't do anything stupid. Molly said seriously.
Jack ran out the front door! Lex! Lex! He shouted.
Dad? What are you doing here?
Who the hell is this? Jack asked sternly.
Kurt Martin! Kurt said in a deep voice extending his hand for a handshake.
What are you doing with my son?
Dad, I'm not your son anymore! My name is Lexi, I'm a girl now! This is Kurt! He's helping me learn to drive.
You need to leave! Jack said looking at Kurt.
Sir, I was invited here! Kurt said standing his ground. Kurt motioned to Lexi behind him.
Take your hands off my son! Jack yelled!
I'm not your son anymore! I'm your daughter.
Jack! You need to leave! Molly shouted!
Jack went to swing a hand at Molly. Kurt caught it!
Sir! You need to leave! Now! Kurt said.
Take your hand off me! Jack said.
Fine! If you touch either one of them, you deal with me! Kurt said sternly, never raising his voice.
Jack was almost as tall as Kurt. But Kurt had at least 50 lbs of muscle on him.
Jack, just go! We'll talk later!
You're damn right we will, in court! Jack threatened her.
Jack got in his car and left!
You girls alright? Kurt asked.
Molly and Lexi hugged Kurt tightly!
Did he touch you? Kurt asked.
No, he didn't! Molly said.
Good!
Why did Dad show up, Mom?
He wanted to take you to a ballgame!
A ballgame? But I hate baseball! Lexi said. Did he call? He's supposed to call.
No, honey, he didn't! He said he just got home from London. Molly said
I don't understand! We haven't heard from him in a year. He didn't even send a Christmas card! Lexi said.
He's gone for now! Who's hungry? Kurt asked.
Me! We all said.
Good, I'll fire up the grill.
Kurt made pork chops and hotdogs. We splashed around in the pool while Kurt grilled the meat. We had a nice evening. Kurt stayed the night with us. Lexi, Zandra, and I slept in the same bed as usual.
Vanessa picked me up at noon. We went home and started our Sunday routine. Vanessa and I finished our chores early. We started up my father's Malibu and she had me drive. I could still smell a faint hint of my father's body spray in the car. We drove to West Branch, Michigan, and had dinner at Tony's Restaurant.
It was an hour's drive one way. It was a good experience for me driving both freeway and two-lane traffic. Vanessa said I needed the experience if I was going to start driving to school in the fall.
Vanessa and I ate hamburgers and had Malts and onion rings. It was greasy food, but we loved it. I drove us home. I got in some night driving on the way home. It was a good experience.
On Monday, Zandra, Tanya,, and I met up at Lexi's house. The four of us started practicing for cheerleading. We had a lot of fun. Tanya taught us some basic gymnastics moves and a dance routine she was working on.
Kurt spent the evenings teaching us and Molly self-defense. We weren't as good as Tory and Sam in Cobra Kai, but we were getting better. Tanya joined us too.
Two weeks before our school started, U of M was starting. Molly's phone rang.
Molly! It's Leslie. Can you come over?
Sure, honey! Are you alright?
No! My parents are coming over for a visit! I don't want to be alone. Leslie was crying.
We'll be over in a few minutes. All four of us loaded up in Molly's Tahoe and headed to Leslie's apartment.
We arrived about 10 minutes before Leslie's parents showed up. Leslie was in tears. Leslie has been on hormones for almost a year now. Since she got her orchiectomy three months ago, she has developed a female body very quickly. Her hair was below her shoulders. She had very perky A-cup breasts. Her face was softer and more feminine than ever.
Thank goodness you are all here! I'm sorry to drag you into this, but I'm so scared! Leslie said.
Relax Leslie! Molly said. I'm glad you called! This is what friends are for!
That's right, Leslie! We have your back! Lexi said. Lexi hugged Leslie.
I have to warn you, my Dad, he's very old-fashioned. My Mom too! I know they are going to freak out! Leslie said.
Come on! Lexi said. Let's get you cleaned up and presentable.
Lexi, Zandra, and I took Leslie to the bathroom and started brushing her hair and fixing her makeup. We had just finished when we heard Molly shouting.
They're here!
Molly opened the door. After they knocked.
You must be Leslie's parents! Please come in. Molly said with a friendly tone and a smile.
And you are?
Just a friend! Molly said.
Where's my son? Asked her father.
Just a moment, let me see what's holding them up.
Girls, is she ready? Molly asked softly.
Come on, Leslie, we have you covered. I said.
Okay! Leslie said as she brushed her hair a final time and took a deep breath.
We walked around the corner together with Molly in the lead.
Hi Mom, Hi Dad! Leslie said in a soft feminine voice.
Where is my son? Her father asked.
Right here, Dad! It's me! I'm a girl now.
What did you do to yourself? Her mother asked.
I'm in transition, Mom.
My son is Tranny? Her father asked.
I'm transgender, Dad. I've been in transition for almost a full year.
Why? Who did this to you? Her mother asked.
My God, son! Why would you embarrass your mother and me like this?
You need to come home, the church will help you! They have programs for this! We're taking you home right now! Her father said.
No! I'm not going anywhere! I'm staying here and finishing college!
No, you are not, young man! I won't stand for this! You'll get in the car right now, or I swear to God I'll...
Do what Dad? Beat me again? Break my arm like the last time, give me a black eye?
Leslie, you must come home. We can fix this! Her mother said.
Fix? There's nothing to fix! I was happy until you two showed up!
Leslie, you must listen to me! Her mother pleaded.
Why Mom? So you watch while Dad beats me again? Because you never stopped him.
No one is hurting anyone! Molly said. Let's just take it down a notch, shall we? We are adults here.
Are you responsible for this? Did you turn my son into a faggot? Her father shouted.
No! I'm her friend. My daughter and her friends are also her friends. And she's not a faggot! She is a girl trapped in a male body. She is a girl! She is also an intelligent and kind person. You should be proud of her! Molly said.
Do you have any idea the amount of courage it took for her to get this far? Or how difficult it is to face you both right now? Molly asked.
She's on the Dean's list at school! She's transitioning and holding down a job all at the same time. Molly said.
Do you know about anything she's been struggling with at all? Molly asked.
My son is a freak! God will punish you for this, my son!
Leslie, you need to stop this! You need to get away from these people! Her mother said. God will send you to hell! Her mother said.
Fine! If you won't come home! Don't ever talk to us again. I won't have a tranny faggot bitch for a son or daughter or whatever the hell you call yourself! You're dead to us! Her father shouted.
Leslie started crying.
I'm sorry Leslie! But we can't accept a trans whatever as our child. I love you but I don't approve of this! God won't approve either!
How could you betray us? How could you? Her father said as he tried pouring on the guilt.
I'm sorry, Mom and Dad! I didn't choose this, this is who I am. I didn't start this to hurt you.
Keep telling yourself that faggot! Her father lashes out.
You both need to stop this! Can't you see what you're doing to her? Molly exclaimed.
What it's doing to her? What about us? Did she ever think about her family? Her father asked.
The decision to transition is a personal choice! Not yours or mine! It's her choice to try to find happiness with herself!
What the hell do you know? Is your child trying to become something she shouldn't be! God made me a son! She took that away from us! Now we have nothing!
My Lexi is in transition! And are her friends! They are good girls! I'm guessing you don't get out much? Molly stated firmly.
Fuck you bitch! Last chance, Leslie, come back with us, or else! Her father said.
Or else what? Molly asked.
Or else she's dead to us!
I'm staying Dad. I'm finishing school and living my own life! I'm sorry you can't accept me as your daughter! Leslie said finding her own backbone!
I'm sorry, Leslie; I hope you're happy with yourself! Good Luck! God will not be happy with this! You are dead to us my son. Goodbye! Her mother said in a very bitter tone.
Come on Wallace! Let's go before you do something we'll both regret! Her mother said.
Take care, my child! Her mother said as she dragged her husband out the door.
We could hear her mother crying as they walked to their car. Leslie ran into her bedroom and balled herself up in the fetal position. She clutched her pillow crying.
Molly ordered pizza for delivery. Leslie cried for almost an hour.
We waited for Leslie to cry herself out.
Molly walked into her bedroom. She laid behind Leslie and wrapped her arms around her. It's going to be alright sweetheart! You'll see it in time, I promise! I'm very proud of you! You showed a lot of courage! That's never easy!
Despite everything, they are my parents! I still love them. Why do they have to be so mean? Leslie asked while she was sobbing.
Some people have a very narrow view of things. They base their beliefs on the way they live. Those beliefs become so ingrained in them that they don't know another way to look at things or understand them. Molly said.
If I was right why do I feel so ashamed and foolish? Leslie asked.
Because of the way you were raised, honey! You decided to expand your horizons and find your true self! That takes a lot of courage! You showed a lot of inner strength today. You're going to be alright darling! Molly said.
Thank you, Molly! I don't know what would have happened if you had not shown up! Leslie said.
You need to eat something! Molly said. After you eat, why don't you pack a bag and stay with Lexi and me for a couple of nights? Molly said. Having some friendly faces and a change of scenery will do you some good!
Okay, that sounds like a great idea! Thank you Leslie said.
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