"Can anyone tell me the layers of the skin?" Professor Peterson questions, looking around to the raised hands of a few students.

After being in her class for 3 weeks now, I know that she would call out students who aren't raising their hands so that everyone will have a class participation. Not only calling those who repeatedly recites.

Her dark eyes unfortunately landing on me, she gave a smile as she calls out my name. Tapping my shoes against the floor, I began to answer.

"The layers of the skin are epidermis, dermis and hypodermis." She raised her eyebrow, waiting for me to continue. Again, she doesn't like simple answers. If she asks a question, she expects you to give a description or at least try.

"Epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, it is made up of stratified squamous layer of epithelial tissues. While the dermis provides structural support for the epidermis and is made up of fibrous connective tissues, glands and... sensory nerves. The hypodermis is the subcutaneous layer."

"That's right, thank you, Aiden. Anyone who wants to add to that?"

I smiled to myself after seeing another proud smile from her. It makes me feel good. This is the reason why I study a lot. It feels nice when the professors appreciate and praise you.

Huh, maybe I am a teacher's pet.

I think to myself after remembering Julius calling me that a few days ago.

Turning to him, he was already looking at me with an 'I told you so' face. I shrugged my shoulders at him and went back to listening to Professor Peterson.

After 3 hours straight of class, we are finally dismissed.

"For next week, we will talk about the Skeletal system, bones and bone structure, which will be the last topic included in the preliminary examination," She said before dismissing us.

I waited for everyone to leave the room while Julius waited for me outside, approaching Professor Peterson who was busy doing something on her laptop. She looked up as I neared her.

"Good afternoon, Professor," I greeted first. She gave me a questioning look. "I wanted to ask whether the test you told as the other day will be continued."

"Ah, that. Yes, Aiden. I'll give the test before the preliminary exam to prepare the class, possibly next week."

"That's all I wanted to know, thank you, Professor," I smiled slightly. "Get home safe."

"You, too, Aiden," She smiled up at me, waving as I exited the door. Making the shiny ring on her finger noticable.

A wedding ring.

I frowned to myself, wondering why she's only wearing it now. She wasn't wearing any the past weeks.

Well, it's none of my business.

Julius wasted no time on placing his arm around my shoulders and pulling me back to my dorm room where Lexie and Zoey are already waiting. Once we finished our school work for the day, we immediately played games.

We opted on watching a movie which the couple totally ignored and proceeded to flirt with each other. Zoey shook her head and sat beside me, a bowl of popcorn in hand.

"Here," she offered me some and I gladly accepted.

"Thank you."

After finishing the movie, the two went back to their respective rooms while Lexie slept early. I, on the other hand, sat on the toilet seat cover, thinking on what to wear.

Pursing my lips, I contemplated whether I should wear my tight boxers for tonight. It compresses my bulge, especially in the morning, because morning wood exists. Aside from it, it helps that I'm always covered with a blanket and wakes up way earlier than Lexie.

Wearing really tight boxers for 3 consecutive weeks is not really comfortable for me. During this time, I miss coming home where I can freely go on commando and just wear sweats.

Deciding against it, I pulled sweatpants over my hips and a white vest to sleep on. I covered myself with the blanket and let sleep take over my body.

A loud scream startled me awake, sitting up to face whoever screamed. The sudden movement caused by head to ache, I clutched my temple, groaning.

"What are you screaming for?" I asked towards Lexie, my voice hoarse from just waking up.

"Oh god, I'm so sorry, I woke up and saw a big bulge on your pants and thought some guy got in here," She glanced down at my pants.

"You should've warned me that you like wearing straps before sleeping."

Straps?

My brows furrowed at the word. I'm not wearing strap-blushing when I realized what she meant, my hand was quick to take a pillow and cover my morning erection.

Lexie sent a teasing smirk. "Is that why you wake up earlier? Is it a kink?"

I opened my mouth to answer but closed it when I can't get myself to say anything. My face felt hot as I turned a deep red.

"Aw, it's okay. I'm not judging. Being friends with Zoey opened me to sex toys," She added, further deepening my embarrassment.

I didn't imagine this is how I'm gonna confess about my penis.

"I...It's not a sex toy," I said in a low voice.

Her eyes widened at the information, hands clasping her mouth.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Are you trans then? If you don't mind me asking," I shook my head once again. "Huh? Then why do you have a bulge-oh. Ohh."

I saw as realization slowly showed on her face, eyes glancing down at the pillow covering between my legs. Her cheeks blushed as she cleared her throat.

"I see," Lexie nodded her head. "That's really unexpected. 3 weeks and I'm finding out just now."

"I'm sorry," I looked down, feeling my throat close up. "I will ask the dean to change rooms as soon as possible, I didn't mean to hide it, it's just-"

"Okay, woah!" I didn't realize she was already close. Her hands on my shoulder as she looks down at me. "What do you mean change rooms? We're roommates and friends, may I remind you. You're not changing rooms."

With wide eyes, I stared up at her with shock. My brows furrowed in question, wondering if this was all a joke or if she's not telling the truth. But her genuine smile proved me otherwise.

"I...what?" Lexie rolled her eyes at my reaction.

"What's so shocking about that? I'm offended, Aiden," she teased. "You being intersex doesn't change a thing. You and I are friends and it doesn't matter what's between your legs, you're going to be my roommate until you decide you don't want to anymore. I'm not uncomfortable if that's what you're thinking."

Tears involuntarily filled my eyes as I covered my face with my hands. Lexie immediately wrapped her arms around my shoulders. Hand patting my back.

"Julius and Zoey are gonna think I made you cry," She tries to lighten the mood, succeeding when I smiled. They are rather protective.

"Thank you," I mumbled.

"No need to thank me, sweetheart. I didn't do anything," Fingers wiped my tears. "Now go wash up and make me breakfast."

"Okay," I stood up, pillow still covering my bulge.

"You don't need to cover it up, Aiden," She yelled through the bathroom.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Good morning, my love," Julius kissed her girlfriend's forehead. "My bro," He gave me a fist bump.

"Good morning, Aiden," Zoey greeted, sitting down next to me.

"Good morning."

Lexie and I looked at each other, her eyebrow raising as she signals me to go on and say something. With a shuddering breath, I blurted it out.

"I have a penis."

Lexie's eyes widened at my way of confession, but chuckles as she saw Zoey's reaction. I turned to the blonde, seeing her mouth agape and blue eyes wide in shock. But what confused me was the nonchalant look Julius has. Lexie noticed too, giving her boyfriend a questioning look.

He shrugged his shoulders. "I kind of had a hunch."

"What? How?" Lexie and I asked at the same time.

"We work out together, Aiden. Trust me, whatever you're using isn't enough to suppress it," He explained as my eyes widened and my cheeks blushed again.

"Same," Zoey finally spoke. "But I honestly and genuinely thought it was just your packer."

Packer?

"What's a packer?" I asked, making her blush.

"It's like a prosthesis that people wear to like replicate the male genitalia," She explained shyly, which I don't know why.

"I can't believe I'm the roommate and didn't have any clue," Lexie grumbled.

"Don't worry, Aiden. This changes nothing if that's what you're thinking," Julius butted it, probably saving Zoey from blushing too hard and ignoring her girlfriend's remark. "We're still bros."

Zoey nodded in agreement.

"Thank you," I mumbled shyly to them, playing with my fingers.

"You can always talk to us about it if you're comfortable and if someone messes with you because of it, I'm here," Julius playfully flexed his arms, showing of his muscles. "These bad boys are ready to smack some bitches."

We laugh at him as we continued outside the campus to eat at a restaurant.

I smiled to myself as I eyed the three people who suddenly came into my life and showed me kindness despite not knowing who I was. They made me feel normal and included and it's honestly the best feeling in the world.

I can't wait to tell mama about it, she would be so excited when she finds out I finally have genuine friends.

Maybe I am worthy of friendship and acceptance.

"Aiden! Walk faster, you're gay!" Julius said loudly seeing as I was behind them already.

I blushed when people turned to look at us, me specifically.

"You're an embarrassment," Lexie shook her head.

"I have a question," Zoey raised her hand, ears turning red. "How big is it?"

Lexie swatted her arm as my already blushing cheeks deepened even more from the question.

"Oh my god! Why are you asking that?" Lexie chuckled. "But really, how big is it?"

"Women," Julius shook his head, pulling me with him.

"It looks like an 8 earlier!" Lexie cackled loudly, Zoey's laughter following after.

"You're allowed to only look at my dick!" Julius yelled back.