Whit is different. Not only is she an outcast at school, but she has an alter ego, Dusty, who embodies the transgender side of who Whit really is inside.<br><br>She finds an unlikely companion in Danny, also an outcast, who comes out to Whit as gay. However, there seems to be something more than friendship brewing between the two.<br><br>Their art teacher Mr. Jay tries to help them come to terms with who they both are, but will their relationship be able to overcome the hurdles created by being themselves while at school? Everyone is looking for a place under the sun, but can Whit and Danny find their own sunshine amidst the coming storms?

The Sun Seekers

??Daddy, why did Colin run into the highway? Was it because he was girly? Is it wrong to like stuff that girls play with? I went over to play with his sister once but she was all over their Mom??s make-up and wanted to paint my nails! So I went and played with Colin and yes, he had some make-up and stuff, too, but he was more fun and he asked me what I wanted to play, and when I said did he have any sports stuff he took me outside and played catch with me. Like I wish you would do.??


Whitney smiled, well, grimaced almost. Nice thrust, Lisa!She could see their Dad??s bald spot reddening. Served him right.


??But what I need to know, Dad,?? Lisa went on, ??is if it??s okay that I like the stuff boys like? Because I don??t want to hurt myself, but I want you to love me and be proud of me. I mean, I??ll even paint my nails if you want me to.??


Chapter 8