3 years went by and life grew.

Lloyd told Brad and Gene about me being a girl. They were shocked at first but warmed up to it.

I still kept my hood up during classes though and only took it off when I knew it was just me, Lloyd, Gene, and/or Brad. Some people thought I was wierd but that didn't stop me.

But I had made a decision I knew I would never forget.

I was waiting for Lloyd to get out of the principal's office. He got called up and we were both wondering why.

Lloyd came out of the door, looking like he was about to cry. I asked him what had happened in there.

"They're kicking me out......"

"What? Why?!"

"They said I wasn't evil enough and......and," he sniffed,"I don't belong here anymore." his voice cracked and tears were streaming down his cheeks.

"See I can't even control my own tears!" He cried, so I hugged him.

"I'm so sorry......" I whispered to him.

"It's not your fault.......I-I have to get packing now. They want me out by tomorrow." we walked to our dorm slowly and silently.

While he packed I packed as well. I was going to go with him too even if he said no.

The next day came and Lloyd was saying goodbye to Brad, Gene and me. He said bye to me last. So I thought I'd tell him now.

"You don't have to say goodbye to me."

"Why?"

"I'm coming with you." I got out my messenger bag.

"No way are you coming with me. You need to stay here. You said you wanted to learn so you could grow up well." He stopped me.

"No, I want to be well educated, yes, but I rather be out there with you. I want to be at your side."

He smiled.

"Ok now your getting really sappy." He playfully rolled his eyes.

"Please?"

"Fine, just to get you to stop whining." I hugged him.