"Char?" I walked into her room.

Ever since that big fire our parents got a big raises and promotions. Which meant they were making more money than they used too. We bought a house that was similar to ours.

"Yes what's up?" She asked me and my hands started to sweat.

I closed the door so mom wouldn't be able to hear me.

I sat on Charlotte's bed and she began to be worried.

"I think..." I mumbled.

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"Guys. We are gonna go to Paxton's and Lucas's house. Alright? Y'all stay safe and no one is allowed to come over." Anna said knocking on Char's door.

"Okay!" We both yelled.

"So you wanna try something new?" She asked me.

"Yes. Are you good with scissors." I asked her and she thought about it.

"I mean I cut my hair when I was younger so I bet." She said and I groaned as she brought my hand to my bathroom.

"NO! IN NO WAY IM LETTING YOU USE THAT ON ME!" I yelled as she poked her head out.

"Okay okay just chill. We can go to the hair cut store if needed." She said and I groaned.

"Than we go to the store and get some hair color dye." She said and I groaned running away.

"HEY! NO GET BACK HERE YOU RAT!" She yelled as I ran downstairs.

She was chasing me with the razor in her hand as we ran all the way throughout the house.

"BRO! COME HERE!" She yelled grabbing my sweatshirt.

She yanked it and made me crash onto the floor.

"OKAY OKAY!" I yelled.

She dragged me by my hoodie going up the stairs placing me back in my bathroom.

"Now stay very... very still." She said and I groaned.

After she was finished. She turned me around to look at my hair.

"You like?" She asked me.

"Jesus... how?" I mumbled and she smiled.

"I know my way around." She said has I felt her hands on my shoulder.

I was taller than Charlotte. She was 5'3 and I was 5'4. Anna says I'm gonna be taller than Peyton and I laughed.

Me and Veronica made up eventually. I was upset but she made up to me. Her father stayed in Michigan while her mom took care of her. We grew closer and because bestfriends. Soon me and Haylee and Veronica became a friend group.

Usually inviting other people but the original was the three of us.

After Charlotte came back with a few hair dyes she started to do the top of my hair. And beginning to do the rest. While we were doing that I texted the gc.

I saw a notification pop up on Charlotte's phone. I looked at it with a quick glance and I wouldn't believe what the message was.

'Can I have some more?'

After awhile it came out our parents texted us. They said they might be home a little after.

I started to comb the new hair trying to see what way I was comfortable with it. Soon enough I did. I asked Charlotte and she smiled.

"You look amazing." She said and I smiled.

"Thanks... now how do I tell mom?" I asked her.

"Just say it." She said and I laughed shaking my head no.

"That's one of the hardest things to do." I mumbled.

"Look at me. I know your strong. Just go out there and tell them. And if they react differently I'll swoop in." She said and I nodded.

We hugged a good 5 minutes when we heard the door open.

"Shit." I said and Charlotte ran out.

"Mom! Hey!!" I heard as I panicked.

I ran to my bathroom trying to fix my hair yet it was too late.

"Charlie? Are you okay?" I heard as I slammed the door.

Fuck fuck fuck. What am I gonna tell them?!

"We have dinner. Come down and eat when your ready alright?" Peyton said as I leaned my head against my walls wanting to just bang my head.

I walked down and when Anna looked at me she dropped her food on the ground.

"What the fuckkkk." She said and my heartbeat jumped out of my chest.

"What's wron- oh my god." Peyton said as I just wanted to run back into my room.

I started to walk back upstairs when Charlotte stopped me.

"Say your name." She said pushing me forward.

My hands were shaking when Peyton walked to me. Anna came over still shocked.

"M-My name is... not Charlie." I mumbled.

"Okay... what's your name than?" Peyton asked me.

"Ch... Chayton." I said.

"And Chayton is a boys name right?" Anna asked and I nodded.

"Yeah it matches... Charlotte's and yours mom." I said and she smiled.

"So your transgender?" I nodded at the question.

"Pronouns would be he/him right?" Peyton asked me and I nodded.

"How long have you've thought about this?" Anna asked me.

"Maybe since Freshman..." I said and Anna laughed.

"I'm so proud of you." She said and I sighed a relief.

A big one as they both hugged me I just cried.

"And who did the haircut?" They asked and I pointed at Charlotte who was taking the spotlight now.

"Wow amazing." Anna said as Peyton looked behind me.

"I liked the smooth fades on his back hair." And I instantly knew that this was who I was.

"For one I already knew you were gay but I didn't see this coming." Anna said hugging me.

"And I'm extremely proud of you for coming out to us." Anna said as she ruffled my hair up.

"Did you dye it too?" She asked and I nodded.

"Welll you know what this means?" Peyton asked getting on the phone.

"hey pull up with some party supplies. Our son just came out." Peyton said as I could hear a squeal on the end of the phone.

I knew the second it was Paxton.

"You wanna invite your friends tomorrow?" Anna asked and I smiled nodding.

"Thank you." I said repeating the same words over and over.

I looked at Charlotte who was on the edge of tearing up as I hugged her first.

"Thanks for coming to me for help." She said and I smiled.

"Of course."

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