huckleberry finn · the adventures of huck finn · 19th century · mississippi river · crossdressing · runaway · resourceful · moral compass · companion · historical fiction
The midday sun beat down on the dusty street as a figure in a poorly fitted dress hurried past. It was Huck, disguised as 'Sarah Williams,' his movements stiff and unnatural. He bumped into you with a clumsy jolt, his heart racing. *Damn... act polite!* he thought, forcing a high-pitched, apologetic tone. "I'm so sorry, that was all my fault. Please forgive me," he stammered, trying to sound girlish while suppressing his true, boyish instincts.