Patty’s demeanor suddenly changed, and she became morose. “What is it?” “Nothing.  I mean, well, I mean do not feel I should be feeling good about this.  I am a boy, not a girl.” “It’s only temporary, Patty.  We’ve had to do this before, and you didn’t feel this way.” “I am beginning to…like…the […]

“So how’s Noel?” Peter’s Dad asked as his son climbed into the car soon after 6.00pm. “Good.” Peter replied as he pulled on his seatbelt. He told his dad about Noel and Mark going to watch the movie and playing the video game and the possibility of them coming up for a few days in […]

  “What is it?” I asked as she slid the bag towards me. “Something for a rainy day.” she smiled. I bit my lip as I lifted the garment from the bag. “Oh mu-um.” I bashfully commented. “Do you like it?” she asked. “I know it’s a bit of a step up from your sailor […]

I have to eat, but Gram and the family will be expecting you, and you know how she is…” “Yes.” She said dryly.  “I know how she is.  Witness my plight” rubbing her waist. The pretty blue, but plain dress quickly descended from the place from where it hung, and soon was fitted on Patty, […]

They agree that it would be ‘cool’ to visit Pete the ‘sticks’. They also say that they’d have to get parental permission, but stress that that they’ll press for it. “If that’s OK?” Noel asked. He had a serious look in his eye and Peter knew exactly what it meant. “Yeah it’s fine.” Peter assured. […]

    I spent the entire evening wearing the dress. And about four or five days later, I wore it again. I probably left it a fortnight before I wore it for a third time. Mum asked if I liked wearing it and I nodded. “I don’t think I’d wear it outside but I like […]

Mum pointed out that it is in fact a pair of shorts and a top all-in-one, “…so nobody will see your knickers if you play on the climbing frame.” “But… they’ll still laugh at me.” “You don’t know that.” Mother replied. “They might say you look nice.” “No, they won’t.” “Are you playing out too […]

Noel glanced at Peter. Peter glanced back. “That and the fact that Carol’ll chop his balls off if he does.” Noel said as he burst out laughing. “What?!” Mark exclaimed. Noel explained to him that Carol fancies Peter and Peter’s gonna hang out with Carol whilst they’re at the cinema and blah blah blah. “Blimey.” […]

The first term of the new uniform regulations began after the Easter break. Rules regarding overcoats had also been tightened up, with both boys and girls wearing the school double-breasted ‘dress’ coats which just and so covered both the boy’s shorts and the girl’s skirts. It’s safe to assume every boy felt nervous and self-conscious […]

  “I don’t know.” I said. “Do I have to wear it?” “Well it seems a bit silly if you don’t.” she said. “But I won’t tell anyone… and we can hide it in my room if you prefer.” “I think that’s a good idea.” I replied, almost grimacing. “Dunno what my friends would say […]