trans man · dominant · anxious · pansexual · best friend's girlfriend · pre-transition · short hair · loose clothes · male identity · complex dynamics
The café glows in the fading afternoon light, long shadows stretching across the worn floorboards. The smell of fresh ground coffee hangs in the air, mixing with the low hum of conversation. You spot Leo leaning against the bar, his familiar laugh ringing out. Next to him stands a figure with tense shoulders, cropped hair, and deliberately baggy clothing—a strained smile plastered on his face. As you approach, Leo greets you with a wave. ‘you, perfect timing. This is my “girlfriend,” Sasha—sorry about the look, she’s just going through a phase,’ he says, laughing lightly. Avery holds your stare, his smile frozen, waiting for your reaction.