Imagine where coming out as LGBTQIA+, and both brothers offering you nothing but love and support, even going to defend/protect you by correcting people if they accidentally/purposely misgender/deadname you (if you’ve come out as Trans/ Non Binary spectrum).
“Up to the plate is Y/n Y/l/n, half sister to Florida native and USWNT goalkeeper, Ashlyn Harris. Y/l/n is at Florida State with a full ride scholarship in softball,” the announcer said. The ball came hurtling towards you and you easily hit it home. Everybody took off and you sprinted around the bases. It was a grand slam and closed the gap that had been started by University of Washington in the last inning. The game was a close one, but your team managed to end it on a good note.
“Wow, that was amazing,” Ashlyn said and you hugged your older sister. Technically, you were half sisters, but Ashlyn had never made you feel like you were less her sister than if you’d shared both parents. “I hear there’s a pretty good professional team in Orlando.”
“Professional is a big word in regards to softball leagues,” you said and Ashlyn sighed.
“I’ll help you in any way I can so you can play,” Ashlyn said and you smiled at her. “I want you to know that we’re all proud of you. Everybody on the team, both teams.”
“Save your pride until after the tournament is over,” you said and Ashlyn sighed.
“Take the damn compliment,” Ashlyn told you. You joined your sister at her house for dinner with her teammates. Ashlyn had been a bit surprised when you came without needing any persuasion. Normally, you went right back to your dorm and hung out with your roommate. Instead, you were more than happy to see her teammates. Well, one in particular. Emily van Egmond was probably one of the hottest girls that you had ever met in your entire life and she was interested in you. The two of you met at a Pride game that you’d gone to last season and now you’d flirt every single time you met up. However, it had never really gone much further than flirting.
“There’s my little baby,” Toni said as she pulled you into a tight hug. “My sweet summer child.”
“My birthday is in January,” you corrected and Toni just held your head against her shoulder. “How’s Zoe?”
“At home right now, but she misses you,” Toni said and you chuckled. “You should come around soon or I can arrange a visit.”
“It’s fine, don’t go out of your way to see me. I’ll be done soon enough,” you said and Toni smiled. Emily and Alannah came over and sat down near the two of you. Marta, Ashlyn, and Ali came over with a couple of drinks. Ali told you that they had a room cleared out for you already and Ashlyn had already ordered you a bed to sleep in.
“They care a lot about you. That is special,” Marta said to you once everybody else was engaged in another conversation. “They believe in you. They support you. You are lucky.”
“I know, but I’m scared I’ll let them down,” you said and Marta shook her head.
“You could never, but if you don’t try it will have been for nothing,” Marta said and you nodded. Her words were resonating with you the entire night. As the night was winding down, you felt a hand on your shoulder and you turned to see Emily standing behind you.
“Hey,” she said a little sheepishly. “That was a good game.”
“Thanks, hopefully the next two are as well,” you said and Emily nodded.
“You don’t have anything to worry about. You’re great,” Emily told you. She was normally a smooth operator when it came to flirting with you, but now she was nervous.
“Is there something going on?” you asked and Emily shrugged. “Are you okay?”
“Yeah, just a little confused. I mean, we’ve been flirting a lot and then today I saw you all over that one guy. You guys seemed friendly at first, but then you never really separated until after Ashlyn pulled you away. I thought for sure you were gay, but now I’m wondering if you actually swing my way,” Emily said and you chuckled at her. “What?”
“That was ridiculous.” You placed your hands on her cheeks and leaned in to kiss her. She kissed you back and then you broke the kiss before you could get caught. “Of course I swing your way.”
