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Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 6

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~* Love is in the Air *~

“Sensei Rogers, would you like to stay for dinner?”

My mother’s face brightened, and turned just a shade redder at my sudden offer. He smiled, but shook his head. “I really shouldn’t impose.”

“Oh, you wouldn’t impose,” Margie chimed in from the doorway. “Robin’s a phenomenal cook. I’m sure she could whip up something absolutely magical.” She grinned. Apparently she had had the same idea I did. There are few things in life worse than two sisters plotting against you.

Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 5

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~* Sewing Seeds *~

Allison laughed as she nodded, “She defeated me with logic. She and Jen hang out before and after Kenpo, and she’s dating Nikki, so she reasoned that basketball would be great for us to have some time together too. Plus I’ve been thinking about going out for some kind of sport. I think it’d be fun.”

“Not to mention having two people in the locker room to make sure nobody says anything about me changing separately,” I offered with a smile. “Not like I’d look or even care really, but until I have my surgery I don’t feel comfortable changing in front of other girls, so it’s better this way.” I sighed softly, only realizing afterwards that I had just admitted for the first time that yes, I did want to have surgery done.

Kelly gave me a surprised look, reaching over to squeeze my hand. “Does your mom know you want to have it done?”

On Becoming Robin, And Other Things

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Hey everyone. Sorry I haven't posted a blog entry in awhile, but since returning from Hot Springs, there hasn't been anything drastically different enough to be blog-worthy. Basically it all ties into the second big trip I'll be taking this summer, which is why I'm posting this :-)

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Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 4

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~* Lady Tiger? *~

“Out of curiosity, Robin,” the younger-looking woman whose name I also didn’t know spoke up this time, “Why exactly are you so interested in sports now? It was my understanding from the last meeting that you had no interest?”

“A girl’s not allowed to change her mind?” I teased with a wry smile, causing them to chuckle then continued. “No, but to answer your question honestly, I never tried sports. I never had any… any drive, or desire to try because I was pretending to be a boy, and boys are scary to compete with, or against. To put it simply, I would have been a girl trying to play against boys.

“But as my real self, as Robin, I know that my friends, my teammates, and even the other team aren’t out to break my neck. We’re all competitive, sure, but for the most part not as viciously. Plus I’ve found that it’s really a lot more fun than I gave it credit for when I don’t have to worry about someone trying to prove they’re better by hospitalizing me.”

Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 3

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~* But I'm (NOT!) A Cheerleader! *~

Jennifer laughed as she waved at the petite auburn-haired woman in gym shorts and a white t-shirt bearing a pink silhouette of a dancer, with the scrawl “School Spirit!” prominently printed in the same coloring. Apparently she had been sitting with the girls just watching us this whole time.

“Alright, Jennifer and…” she began, nodding toward me for my name.

“Robin,” Jennifer answered for me, grinning.

“Robin! Take your seats and we’ll get started.”

“Um… Get started?” I asked, confused. She gave me a blank stare. “For cheer tryouts?”

“Oh, I’m not here for cheerleading.” I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks. “I just came with Jen to blow off some steam. I’ll just go change now.”

“Hang on a second!” the woman called after me, causing me to pause and slowly turn back.

Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 2

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~* School Daze *~

“Robin, you’re our new girl from … Where was it again?” Crap. Did she notice me staring or something? I hesitantly sat up, clearing my throat.

“San Francisco,” I responded as we made eye contact. I offered a disarming smile, uncertain what else to do as I’d never really had an athletics director take any interest in me, whatsoever.

“Right. Ever shoot hoops?”

“No ma’am. I was never all that into sports before.”

She chuckled, “Well come on up here, princess. There’s a first time for everything!”

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Rawr! Okay, so here's the deal with book two of Becoming Robin

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Becoming Robin Book Two - Chapter 1

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~* New Beginnings *~

“Oh don’t give me that look. You’ve never spoiled Jen and Ally, and you know it. Don’t get me wrong though; it’s not that I’m too proud to accept a gift or anything, but…” I trailed off.

She frowned. “But what?”

“Mom and Margie are both worried that we’re taking things too fast. We’re only fifteen, you know?”

“What are you saying, that you don’t want to go out with me anymore?” she asked nervously.

List of Therapists?

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A little while ago someone sent me a link to trusted therapists who are not only experienced with, but actually WANT to deal gender issues. I can not for the life of me FIND that link. I'm about to resort to sorting through every comment on Becoming Robin as well as my blogs in order to find that blasted link once I finish watching Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (Thanks Melanie! ;-)).

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All You Need (Is One Good Friend) - Part Two

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All You Need (Is ~~One~~ Two Good Friends)

So, as I type this, I'm sitting across from Ms. Edeyn, laughing my ass off at a conversation between she and Erin.

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All You Need (Is One Good Friend)

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All You Need (Is One Good Friend)

"All you need is love", I've heard. Not quite, at least for me. I learned tonight the value of having one true friend: just one, who's there to remind you you're not alone, and to anchor you in reality.

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Humanity freaking terrifies me :-/

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I think I'm going to be sick. I mean, literally, physically want to run to the bathroom ill right now.

While doing some research for my next writing project in Robin's life, I stumbled across an article on transgender student athletes in Connecticut. The responses almost brought me to tears, thinking that human beings could be so cruel toward CHILDREN in their comments!

I warn you, this is NOT for the faint at heart, like myself, but you have to be one sick, callous son of a bitch to write this kind of bile.

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Becoming Robin - 23 - Epilogue

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Things Left Unsaid

“Ally,” I began, as I slowly pulled myself out from under the covers and gave her another hug, “There’s something I’ve been wanting to say to you, but I didn’t know how you’d react. I was scared I’d push you away.”

Her expression shifted, now a mix of uncertainty and concern, as though she knew what I wanted to say.

“We need to talk about the incident.”

Becoming Robin - 21 & 22 - Finale

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Fallen Scout-/- Of Truces and Truths

Alice came running up to me as I stood outside the infirmary, my back pressed against the brick wall. My hands and part of my shorts were stained with Amanda’s blood, and my shirt was ripped ragged at a slight angle, bearing a little of my midriff. I was in too much of a psychological shock to notice.

Short Stories, or "How do you tell your muse to shut up?"

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Seriously! I have a few ideas I'm kicking around that would make neat stories, but as you've seen with Becoming Robin when the creative juices start flowing they Do. Not. Stop.

I've had authors here tell me they wish they could write novel-length works, but I have the exact opposite problem, in that I can't sit down and write a short story. I'm a sucker for detail and drawn-out plots, extensive narration and dialogue.

Becoming Robin - 19 & 20 -

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Did Someone Say Luau? -/- Not-So-Public Displays of Affection

“We should survey the area. Y’know, so we’ll have something to tell them when we get back other than ‘We were cuddling on the pier’.” I winked, causing her to giggle.

“Good idea.” She offered me her hand. I pulled her up, but she suddenly froze.

“Um… Nikki?” Following her gaze, I slowly turned around to see Rachel standing behind me. I nearly fell right into the lake with surprise.

Becoming Robin - 17 & 18 -

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Aloha! -/- Camp Kutomanu

Mom appeared in the doorway, “Robin sweetie. You’re going to be late for school!” She scolded. I sat up and stared blankly at her, so she came over to sit on the edge of my bed.

I threw my arms around her, burying my face in her shoulder, “Mommy! I had the most awful dream!”

“Oh sweetheart, I’m here. I’m always here. I’ll always be with you,” she offered. I pulled back to look at her. I was about to ask her what she meant, when the scene began to fade.

“MOMMY NO!” I shrieked. I suddenly found myself back in my room, in Alpine Springs.

Becoming Robin - 15 & 16 -

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The Spirit of Giving -/- Dial 'H' For...

“What do you think about the idea?”

“I’m torn,” I offered. “I want to go. I REALLY want to go. I’ve always wanted to go to a summer camp, but as Robert I always figured it would just… as bad an experience as high school’s been, but the idea of going as Robin, making new friends and just being myself sounds amazing.”

“But?”

“But… I’m only a girl on the inside,” I replied softly.

Becoming Robin 15 & 16: a conundrum

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As I sit staring at my screen, I wonder if I've taken too much, too fast with Robin's life.

The 'problem' is that Robin has lived in role all of a week to a week and a half, but she's taken to being Robin so absolutely naturally because of the loving support of her friends and family. She's been allowed to be who she always was inside, and she wants to take that a step further as quickly as possible.

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Rewriting - Thoughts?

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I haven't posted a serious, personal blog in awhile for pouring all my energy into working on Becoming Robin

Spoiler warning: If you haven't read chapter 13 yet I'm going to be touching on plot elements ahead. Feel free to skip to "[The Main Point]" section if you just want the point of my posting this minus spoilers :-D

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Becoming Robin - 13 & 14 -

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Raggedy Man -/- Allison's Wonderland Pt 2

“You girls need a ride?” He offered.

Allison shook her head, “No thanks.”

“Aw c’mon. I won’t bite.”

“She said no!” I shouted, grabbing her hand. He started to slide to the passenger side, and at that point I turned toward him, placing myself in front of Allison.

I clutched my defense spray and attempted to spray him with it. Unfortunately I was shaking so badly that I completely missed, which just made him angrier.

He shouted some extremely foul curses as we tore off toward the nearest house together. By the time he’d gotten out we were on the front steps, banging on the door and screaming.

Becoming Robin - 11 & 12 -

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Nikki & Robin... -/- Date Night

“So, Robin, Nikki told me she wanted to ask you something.” I tilted my hand mirror back just in time to catch the rather calculating grin on Allison’s face.

“Ally!” Nicole practically yelped, laughing nervously. “Not now! She’s been traumatized enough this morning, jeeze!”

“What are you two plotting?” I angled my mirror to try and read Nicole’s face from where I sat. It was hard to tell, but I thought she might be blushing. She sighed, turning her gaze toward the floor.

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Just a quick question. How does one refer to two or more females as "very beautiful" in French?

It's part of the next chapter. I want to be absolutely certain I get it right, but I haven't studied foreign language since High School ;-)

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“My young friends, you both look very beautiful!"

I can't remember if it's tré or trés. I remember 'Belle' means 'Beauty' because of Beauty and the Beast, but that's about it.

Thanks in advance! :-D

~Zoe

Becoming Robin - 9 & 10 -

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Heart to Heart -/- Guilt by Association

I moved closer, trying to be quiet, but she looked up as I approached anyway, forcing a smile. I knew this would be bad news.

“That was Kelly,” she began, and stood to wrap her arms around me.

“What’s wrong?” I asked her. I really did not want to know the answer to this question.

Becoming Robin - 7 & 8 -

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Angry Psychology -/- Enter Nicole

“Have a seat, Robert.” It wasn’t a suggestion. I reluctantly seated myself, trying as best I could to situate myself with the unbelievably uncomfortable chair: how I wish I'd worn jeans!

The hard old leather kept causing my skirt to ride up uncomfortably. He had by now sat across from me, staring down at me and my discomfort with mild irritation.

“There’s no need for that. You don’t have to put on a show for me, Robert.”

“I don’t know what you mean, sir. And can you please call me Robin?” I asked softly.

Story Idea for Anyone That Wants It - Phases

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I couldn't decide whether to post this under the Writing Forum or Writer's Challenge, since technically this isn't a writing challenge, but a story idea.

Something I said in a blog awhile ago has really stuck with me. I commented about how my feelings tend to travel in cycles, where there are times I feel just ridiculously over-feminine, and then there are times when it's the farthest thing from my mind.

Becoming Robin - 5 & 6 -

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The Truth -/- Kelly Has a Se-cret!

I smiled a little. “Thanks Margie. Maybe we can talk when you get back?”

She smiled as she leaned down to kiss my forehead. “Absolutely. If you want you can invite Allison over.”

“I think Allison hates me,” I quipped.

“What? Where did that come from?” She had walked halfway across the room at this point, but she came right back to my side and sat on the edge of the sofa beside me.

“Why wouldn’t she? I scared everyone half to death. On the ambulance ride she wouldn’t say anything.”

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Allison's Wonderland -/- Woodland Peril

“Margie? I’m scared,” I sobbed. A few droplets of rain pelted the top of my head.

“Where… rr… ick!” I didn’t even think about reception out here, especially on my archaic phone. I was only getting garbled responses, and imagined Margie must've been getting the same from me.

“Margie, I’m sorry. I went walking in the woods, and I fell. I… I must’ve blacked out.”

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How it all Began -/- The Girl Next Door

“Is this the Smith residence?” A professional-sounding female voice asked.

“Yes ma’am,” I responded as politely as I could to make up for my earlier ‘oops’. “How may I help you?”

“Is this Robert Smith? My name’s Sharon. I’m a 9-1-1 dispatcher.”

I could feel the blood drain from my face. “What’s going on?” I asked, failing miserably at my attempts to contain the panic I felt welling up within already.