Aster picks up her Iphone, of course, with the pink sparkle case. In the carefully thought out text, she writes.

Hi Jake, I hope you’re doing well. I just went skiing at the Pass and secretly missed the old days. Ugh anyways… I’m transgender and I go by Aster now. I unironically wear the exact coat we used to make fun of. FML I just needed a good laugh today.

A few minutes later a text appears in response that reads.

LMFAO I go by Lily now

Aster was shaken with the news that her old gay fling was indeed a lesbian fling the whole time. The sexuality bending that she has experienced over the last few years suddenly seemed so silly to her. Labels are stupid, she thought as she quickly responded.

Bitch what?! Lily, you’re amazing. What pronouns are you using?

She/her Aster read with a smile of understanding.

She/her, me too

Wanna ski sometime soon?

I’d LOVE to.

Aster smiled as she tossed her phone and flopped onto her bed.

Submitted by IRIS ROSE