𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤

𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕪-𝕖𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥

When I wake up, it's still mostly quiet in the house. Looking out the window, I notice that it's dark outside. Shit. I slept way longer than wanted to. I notice a small stuffed animal tucked into my arm. A shark Squishmellow. I smile and turn my body to cuddle the stuffed animal more. It's soft. Calming.  Almost all signs of overstimulation are gone, so I let out a huge breath.

"Did you sleep well?" Charlie's sudden voice makes me jump, but I soon relax once I realize it's him. "Dave told me you weren't feeling well, so I got you that Squishmellow. Do you like it?" I nod, burying my face in the shark. Charlie pulls out that butter-like smile again. "Yay! Jack got you something too, follow me!" He leads me up the stairs and hands me a bag. Jack, Medda, and Davey are watching me. I guess Jack brought Davey over today, which makes me feel warm inside. I helped them get together! And now they're happy! I fumble with the bag.

"Well, what are you waiting for, honey?" Medda calls. I open the bag and pull out a garment. It looks like a sports bra...

Wait.

Holy shit.

"IS THIS A BINDER?!?" I exclaim. "OH MY GOD-  WHAT!" Everyone is smiling at me. And nodding. I want to cry. Of happiness this time.

"Dave and Crutch helped picked it out," Jack says with a grin. "Wanna try it on?" I nod enthusiastically, running into my room to get changed.

It takes a little bit of maneuvering, but I eventually get it on. I was expecting it to be easier to get on. I take a deep breath and look in the mirror as everyone in the hall came into my room. For once, I don't notice the feminine features in my body. All I can pay attention to is my chest. My finally flat chest. The tears I've been holding back spill as I clasp my hand over my mouth in an attempt to quiet my sobs of joy. My other hand runs over the binder on my chest. Before I know it, I'm squeezed into a group hug, which only makes me sob harder. 

"T-thank you guys...so much..." I stammer out, wiping away tears.

I have never felt this loved.