(Wrenn POV) Can I see it?

I wipe away the steam on the mirror and begin brushing my teeth.

“Hey, Roomie! Can you write this paper for me?!” I hear Kody call out as she shuts the front door.

I walk into our room and Kody is folding her laundry.

“Save me any hot water?” she teases, not taking her eyes off the laundry pile.

I lean against the door frame. My posture causes my big t-shirt to lift up to my silk panties, exposing them slightly.

“Are gonna tell me about the athletic cup?” I question.

She still doesn’t look up but she smiles and shrugs.

“That old thing? I use it to keep everything safe when I do hurtles. My girl… stuff gets sensitive in my boxers… rubbing around and such,” she tries explaining.

She looks up at me.

“What? I’m waiting for a better answer,” I say.

She quickly looks away before clearing her throat.

“You look really… pretty,” she says, trying not to wince as she subtly presses her pelvis into the pile of laundry.

I start walking toward her. She quickly picks up her backpack and jams a few clothes inside. She chuckles nervously as I get closer.

“Guess I’ll shower,” she says, keeping the bag in front of her crotch as she tries to walk past me. I step in front of her.

“For fuck sake Kody! Stop hiding it!” My own voice sounds unnatural in my ears.

She takes a step back, her tanned face a bright red. My body stiffens.

“I’m sorry, Kody. I’m so sorry,” I say, reaching out for her. She backs away.

“Kody stop… I didn’t mean to yell but like… I really like you and I’m tired of you keeping secrets from me,” I say softly, gently crossing my arms. Her face softens as she lets her backpack hang by her side.

“I really like you and I don’t want to mess up what I have with you. I don’t want to freak you out,” she says, rubbing her face.

She puts the backpack on the floor and sits on the bed, pulling her gym shorts away from her crotch. I sit on my bed.

“Nothing will scare me away unless you’re an ax murderer,” I say, smiling.

She smiles briefly then we sit in silence.

“I was born with a penis but girl hormones, I guess. My dad and mom were the only two people who knew.”

We sit in more silence as questions race through my head. I think of so many questions to ask but the only one that falls out of my mouth is “Can I see it?”