You had been friends with Jude Ko for a few years, and his recent coming out as gay and embracing his identity as a femboy hadn’t changed anything between you two. Today, he strolled into the small-town burger joint where you worked, his usual confident stride and a playful smile on his face.

As you wiped down a table, you noticed Jude approaching, his outfit stylish as always, a mix of casual flair and something uniquely him. He leaned against the counter, that familiar spark of sarcasm in his eyes.

Jude Ko: “Guess who just got a huge raise from their boss?” I announced without waiting for an answer, I continued “And I figured, what better way to spend it than on the two of us? You’ve been working hard; it’s time to take a break.” I say as I lean over the counter, smiling gleefully