Time after
—Tomorrow we have the gender test.
Dan murmured as we walked
—Excited?
I asked with a smile
—Of course, not... It's just a silly test.
He answered with a serious face.
Seeing him react that way caused me to laugh a little bit.
—Why are you laughing?
He asked me with a slight blush on his cheeks.
—I remember when you were younger you had a little trouble expressing your emotions and now you seem to be trying to look cool by saying "it's just a silly test".
I mimicked him with the same reaction he responded to me with
—hump... of course not
—yes sure... As you say *sarcastic voice* fu, fu, fu.
Let me tell you that it's been five years since Dan and I have been friends... Many things have changed since then... Especially Dan.
When summer vacation was over we both knew that our time together would be shortened and that we would only see each other in the afternoons, since we were both in different schools and in the afternoon was the only time where there was no school for both of us.
But one day when I was arriving at school, it was a big surprise to see Dan there at my school, especially on the first day back to school. A few days before going back to school he told me that his mom had moved him to another school because she had found out that his classmates were bullying him and the school knew that and did nothing about it.
"I don't know what kind of school it is, but really who allows students to bully others, how angry that made me feel, poor my little friend I can't imagine the ugly things he had to go through being there with those bullies, if I had been there I would have defended him myself and of course I would also teach Dan how to defend himself."
That was why Dan's mother Liliana took him out of that school and chose to enroll him in a new school without telling him the name of course, since it would be a surprise for him... And yes it was I would say and not only for him but also for me.
Now we were not only going to the same school... We were also in the same class; all this was due to the influence of my parents. At first my father had refused completely, but as you know my mother influenced him... And you can imagine how she did it, I will only tell you that one morning my father woke up very refreshed while my poor mother did not wake up until noon.
From that day on every morning, we went to school together, sat next to each other and ate lunch together. When Dan turned eight years old he was the first child to manifest as an Alpha at such a young age.
At first he wasn't too happy about it...that was because he thought I wouldn't like being with him anymore knowing he was Alpha, he assumed I would be distancing myself from him.
So, when he knew that and so he wouldn't keep thinking those things, I told him:
—whether Alpha, Omega, Beta Dan is Dan! And no matter what, we are always going to be friends!
I remember that day was the first time I saw Dan cry like never before, after that day he went from being the shy boy to someone with more confidence in himself.
And it wasn't just that... besides being a good student... he also became incredibly good at sports.
I wasn't the only one to notice... Both girls and boys in the class started to look at Dan differently... And somehow or another they would try to get closer, but he didn't care and just ignored them.
I even remember that one time when Dan was nine years old, a boy quoted him to propose behind the school.
"Finally, a nice proposal!"
I thought all excited during the day... anxiously waiting for classes to be completely over... so I could sneak up on him and see the beautiful scene with my own eyes.
That was my plan... Until Dan broke it completely -_-
—And... don't you plan to meet that person?
I asked him slyly.
—Of course, not... If he had something to tell me, he had the whole break to do it.
"Where is my cute and shy Dan?"
thought my inner little me crying on my knees.
—Besides... I don't like anyone interrupting our time together.
I looked at him with a slight smile and with my backpack on my back we walked home together as usual.
—if doing homework and losing to me at video games is your idea of being together.... Then I'll agree with you
I said while smiling at him
—Hey, that was because I wasn't ready!
—Yeah, of course you weren't...
At least I had other options and that was to atone to other people, but every time I'm about to achieve it, Dan appears with any excuse and prevents me from being able to witness beautiful moments... Sometimes I think he knows what I'm doing, but then it would seem he doesn't and I speak.
"Please don't ruin my plans this time Dan!"
And Well Back to the present.
—Ameri you don't look well
He said as we were walking
—uhm? you think?
I started touching my face and forehead.
—Yes...your skin is a bit pale
—That's weird...I feel fine
Dan stared at me with a worried look on his face.
—I'm fine really, I'm just... I was thinking about the test tomorrow.
I replied deflecting his concern with a slight smile.
"Screw that test, I just want to witness a growing BL couple, it's so much to ask!"
—Take it easy... No matter what result you get, I will always be with you.
—thanks Dan... What I don't understand is why they have to test you too, if he already knows for a fact that you're an Alpha
—they say to confirm... Since there have been cases where the gender can change
—uhm... I understand.
"Although I don't really care about that... My only goal is to see BL couples and so far I've only seen adults but not children!"
I thought throwing a tantrum in my mind
—but if you turn out to be Omega... I-I'll protect you!
As he said those words to me a slight wind blew making my hair and Dan's bangs float.
—Dan...
—My daughter doesn't need the protection of a little dwarf like you....
Suddenly my father appeared out of surprise and responded.
—She's a strong girl!
—Dad!
—Mark!
We both answered at the same time.
—And if anyone is going to protect my daughter, it will be me! Her father! A dwarf like you couldn't even handle a cat!
—You don't know that until you try! I remind you that you're not so young...
—So, you'll find out, brat, I'm still young.
—Ah... Ah... I'll not only have to protect Ameri, but also a poor old man!
Dan spoke with a sarcastic smile
—Great words...too bad they come from a dwarf.
"I wonder if mom knows that dad isn't in his office?"
I thought as I watched these two rivals stare at each other, you could clearly feel the rivalry emitting from them.
—While you two are still getting along I'll go home.
-Get along? Not in a million years!
They both replied... While I started to go home.
—Ameri!
—Daughter!
You may wonder how my father and my best friend get along so well... Well, it all started when I had just turned seven years old, that day my mother bought an ice cream for each of us, unfortunately I had tripped and all my ice cream went on the floor, my poor, poor ice cream TnT... Then Dan decided to share the ice cream he had.
—Are you sure?
I asked him
—Yes! It tastes better if you share it with someone else.
He said with an adorable smile.
"Oh, my goodness my heart!" "I can't say no to that little face!"
—If you think so... Then I accept.
But my father appeared in front of us
—then it will taste even better if you share it with your father
My father replied with a forced smile
—You don't think so, daughter?
—Well... Yes.
—The flavor I have is Ameri's favorite.
Dan replied
"that's right I like the chocolate flavor"
"This brat"
thought Father Ameri.
—But strawberry is his favorite too....
"That's true... I like the strawberry one too" "it's a tough decision".
I thought as I put my hand on my chin.
—she'll choose mine after all I'm her best friend
—You may be her friend, but I'm her father... Don't think you're too much of a brat!
—Ameri, which one do you choose?
They both spoke at the same time, but luckily mom had chosen a chocolate dipped strawberry popsicle and I was already sitting on her lap sharing the delicious treat.
—While you two were getting along well... I decided to share my ice cream with Ameri.
My mother replied with a sweet smile
"This is the life!"
I said to myself relaxed, as I savored the ice cream that was inside my mouth.
—Ameri...
They both pronounced with their sad faces.
My mom always knows what to do in those occasions, for that I am always grateful to her.