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Chapter 12 by nyctelios nyctelios

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Mending Hearts and The Surprise that Comes With.

William was finishing up unpacking his things in his dorm room as he picked up a picture of his mother. It was a picture of her posing up against a tree with autumn colors in the background. Her wavy hair black as a raven with some of the lightest blue eyes and smile that would warm even the coldest of hearts. Sitting down on the side of the bed William remember that night as he stared at her in the picture

It had only been ten years ago when his father had received a call. William and his father had been sitting down in the family room watching their favorite baseball team play. Their team was down by two runs but they were up to bat and both of them were hoping they would score a run or two this inning. The first batter managed to get on first and as the second batter got up to the plate for his chance, the phone rang. William could not hear what was going said on the other side and all he heard from his father was "Speaking" before he got up quickly to go into another room. Minutes had passed when William heard the sound of crying coming from another room.

Not knowing what was going on, William went to check on his father. "Everything ok." William said as he entered the room. There he say his father red in the face as he tried to wipe way the tears in eyes while motioning for William to sit next to him. That night he cried with his father as he learned that his mother had passed away in a fatal car accident. There were many people who came to the funeral to give their respects to the woman who touched so many lives. Years had passed before William's father tried to meet someone new and a couple more before he finally let someone into his heart. She was a loving and kind woman that made William's father happy once more. She also never tried to take any pictures of William's mother photos down as she told William that she did not want to replace her but wanted to be part of the family.

By the last couple of years in High School, William did accept his father's wife as a mother but every night as he laid down, he would look at his mother picture and tell her that he loved her and missed her before drifting off to sleep.

"Knock" "Knock" came from the door followed by a "You ok in here?" a guy said looking at William. Coming out of his deep thoughts, William looked up and said he was ok as he set the picture on the night stand next to his bed. The guy wanted to let William know that a bunch of them were meeting in the common room to get to know each other and wanted to invite William to join them. Not wanting to miss out on meeting other, William went with the guy to the common room.

As they made their way to the common room, the man introduced himself as Eric. Once in the area everyone one grabbed a seat as the head of the floor started to speak. They went over the rules and guidelines followed by each guy standing up one at a time so they could give their name, where their room, and what room they are in. After the meet and greet, William and Eric talked a bit before William decided to leave as he wanted to get more familiar with where his classes would be.

Noon started to approach will William was getting a better understand of the layout. With a look around he saw across the street there was a pizza shop so he made his way there. Thankfully it was not busy yet as he made his way to the register. Once he got to the register as a woman who looked to be around his age, looked up to greet him but when William saw her face and his mind sent him into a deep thought as she looked so much like his mother. William snap out of his thought when he heard her say again "How may I help you sir?"

He quickly apologized as he placed his order, wanting to keep looking this woman whose name tag said Zoe but not wanting to look like a creep. After a few minutes Zoe called his order number and as William went up, he took a quick look around and saw no one else trying to order. With that in mind he thought this might be a good time to try and ask her out. So with a little bit of charm and a nice smile he asked told her that he was new and attending college and was wanting to see if she might want to show him around. Zoe could not help but laugh a little bit. "You charm needs a bit of work" she said. "But I think you kind of cute so how about a bite to eat at this restaurant around the corner at 6 tonight. If you behave I might just go for a walk afterwards." William could not help but smile from ear to ear as they exchanged numbers. With a slice of pizza in a hand and a new number in his phone, William made his way back to room on campus.

Long the way to his room William's name was called out by Eric so he stopped at Eric's door. They chatted for a while as Eric played a video game and William eat his pizza. It was getting later in the afternoon as William explained that he wanted to get ready for a date. "A date? Damn man you move fast." Eric said. William laughed at that comment as he left Eric's room for his own where he could change for the showers. After taking a shower and shaving his face, William headed back to his room. There he had laid out some underwear, socks, tan slacks, and a blue polo shirt.

With a hour still be his date William made his way to a floral shop and bought a single pink rose. As the time got closer to his date he wanted just outside the restaurant for Zoe to show up. She showed up and William said "Hello, Zoe." which in return Zoe said "Hi, William." William presented Zoe the rose he had bought for her. Blushing a bit with a smile she said "a bit cheesy don't you think?" but with William's charm and his own smile he quickly responded "My father said if you can get a woman to smile, you started on the right foot." Zoe could not help but laugh at that as she wrapped her arm around his arm and said "Let us go inside mister smooth talker."

While they ate each got to know the other better. William explaining what his career path was and the town that he grew up in. Where as Zoe explain that she too was going to college but was going at a slower pace because she did not have the funds to go full time. As Zoe talked, William could not help but to be reminded of how much Zoe looked like his mother. As dinner was coming to an end, both of them really did enjoy each others company so as promised Zoe went for a walk around a near by park with William. Walking on the path, enjoying the warm night with some cool breezes. The night was getting dark and they both had to get up early, William escorted Zoe to her home but before he let her go inside, he cupped her hands into his own and asked if he would get to see her again. Zoe kissed him on the lips and said "You better see me again." as she said goodnight and went inside.

Weeks went by as the two love birds became inseparable when they could get together. Their friends even at time joked about how they looked and sound like a married couple. When Zoe came into William's room she saw the picture of his mother and how much she looked like her. William explained what had happen to her. Naturally Zoe tried to comfort him after hear this. When they stayed in his room, they would cuddle up to some movies, however Zoe did not want to have sex yet but she did allow kissing and a bit of chest playing.

Time passed by William had tried testing the water to see if she was comfortable going all the way but never pushed if Zoe said no. On several occasions both said how much they loved each other but there seemed to be a slight worry in Zoe's expression from time to time. Christmas break was approaching and William wanted Zoe to come home with him to meet his father and Step-mother. With a little bit of working Zoe was able to get the time off to go back with him.

The drive back home was pleasant. There was Snow all around but the roads were clear of must of it. William's parents welcomed them home with open arms but William's step-mother gave Zoe a wired look after they hugged. Dinner went well as they gathered around the table but Zoe kept feeling William's step-mother looking at her but she did not want to say anything to William about it just yet. As the night got late everyone turned in. They made Zoe a separate room but did not object to them staying in the same room if they wanted. Zoe decide it would be best to stay in separate rooms for now.

The next morning after a hearty breakfast William's father wanted William to come with him to run some errands as well as to spend some time with his son. William's step-mother wanted to do some baking and insisted Zoe join her. The boys left as the two ladies started to bake. "he doesn't know does he?" the Step-mother asked. "Excuse me?" replied Zoe. William's Step-mother looked at Zoe and said "William does not know your not a female." The color in Zoe's face drained as fear stated to show in her face. "H-how would you know this?" Zoe asked. "Because you are not the only one like that here" the step-mother said as she should the bugle under her dress.

Zoe sat down as the step-mother got closer. "No he does not know yet" Zoe said as tears started to appear. The step-mother asked why she is crying. Zoe explained that she loved William but feared that once he knows, he will leave her. The step-mother wrapped her arms around Zoe to comfort her and with soft spoken words said "Do not worry dear, I will talk with his father and we will help you out. I promise you will not lose William." Those words with the hug seemed to easy Zoe's fear. The step-mother added "Plus I never heard his father complain about me." with a big smile on her face. Zoe could not help but to laugh a bit at that.

Later in the afternoon the guys had returned and all of them sat down to watch some movies. While the movies played William's step-mother whispered into his father's ear followed by them getting up. Sometime later they had returned and as Zoe looked at the step-mother, she gave Zoe a nod.

After dinner William's parents went into the living room to watch the news as Zoe lead William upstairs. They went into the room Zoe was staying in and closed the door. "William, there is something I have to tell you." Zoe said. "I was not born a female. I was born as a boy but I always knew I was meant to be a girl." A shocked look came over William's face. "Are you serious?" he said. "We have been dating for months and you are now telling me this." Zoe could see he was upset about this. Quickly Zoe said "William, nothing has changed. I am still the same person and I still love you." William responded "But you have a penis." "Please don't be mad." was all Zoe could get out before William opened the door and said "I need some air" as he left.

Making his way to the front door, Williams parents asked if everything was ok but already knowing what the problem was. William did not respond to them as he grabbed his coat and walked out. The parents nodded to each other as William's father grabbed his coat to follow and the step-mother went up stairs to comfort Zoe. "Zoe dear, do not worry, his father will talk with him." as she held hugged Zoe who was crying so hard the step-mother was unsure Zoe even heard her.

Outside the father quickly caught up to William. "William stop" he said but William did not. In the meanest tone William heard his father says "BOY! You best stop right now and talk to me." In a quick turn around William looked at his father and said "Zoe is a fucking boy." The father looked at William and said "Let us talk in the garage it has heat and out here is no place to talk" The walk to the garage was quiet with neither one saying a word. Once inside William's father turned the lights along with the heater on. He then grabbed two beers, handing one to William as he cracked his opened. "Go on son, it might calm you down some." William was not new to drink but he had never done it in front of his father. He slow cracked it opened and with a nod from his father started to drink. "Now son explain to me what the problem is." the father said. William stopped drinking and said "Dad, I thought I was dating a girl whom I loved but this whole time it turns out that she is a he. I'm not gay." William's father kind of smiled and gave a weak laugh as he took a drink of his beer before saying. "You are right, you're not gay because I did not see my son bring home another guy. I saw my son bring home a pretty woman." William quickly responded "But She was born a guy."

Father: "Son sometimes we find love in the strangest places. Did Zoe ever look like a guy? Talk like a guy?

William: "No but she hide it."

Father: "Yes she did. She hide it because she loves you just as you love her. Why did you fall in love with her."

William: "At first she remind me so much of my mother. As time went on I fell for her personality, her charm, her passion."

Father: "None of that has changed. It just means she has something extra down there. Let me tell you that can be fun at times too.

William: "What are you trying to say dad? Did you do things with a man?"

With that comment William's father could not help but to laugh.

Father: "I was given permission to tell you this if needed. You are not the only one who has fallen in love with someone that was not a girl at birth.

Hearing this William could not help but to give a surprised look on his face when his father said this.

Father: "That is right, your step-mother was also a boy a birth. She as loved me as much as your mother did and while I miss your mother often. your step-mother has been there to comfort me and loved me even in my darkest hours."

As the father says this he could tell he was getting through to William.

Father: "William, give Zoe a chance. She might have been a boy at birth but that person upstairs is a beautiful lady who seems to love you. And if your mother was still with us today, she would be happy with you no matter who are with, just as I am"

With this words being spoken, guilt started to flush over William. Even though Zoe hide it from him, he did lover her. He knew he had to fix this before it was too late. The father saw the wheels turning in his head. "Go on son, go to her." the father said adding in "If you see your step-mother send her out her." William nodded as he left the garage and made his way upstairs to Zoe's room. There he saw his step-mother look up at him with her arms wrapped around Zoe who was coming down from crying so much. "Dad wants to see you in the garage." William said to his step-mother. "I will be there if either of you need us." she said in return as she closed the door behind her.

Unable to look at William, Zoe could only say that she was sorry for not telling him sooner. William kneeled down in front of Zoe, lifted her face to look at him and said "I was mad. I was hurt but I still love you and if you can give me time to get use to this I still want to be with you." With those words spoken he gentle kissed Zoe's lips. Zoe told William that she loved him with all her heart. That night they slept in other's arms as their future tother never looked brighter.

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