Miranda isn’t sure if she is transgendered or a lesbian. When Cal, a gay boy her age comes to stay next door for the summer, they become close. Even though they are opposites, they are both outsiders, and their friendship blossoms over the summer. Could there be romance despite their differences?<br><br>Then twins Ada and Van move into the neighborhood, and Miranda finds herself torn between them. She can’t decide who she’s more attracted to -- Ada, who may be lesbian, or Van, who is transgendered. Will she find love with one of them instead?

A Rare and Beautiful Thing

My parents were shocked. There were the police at the door and there I was, apparently, ‘the good son.’ I wanted to smile and brag, “Isn’t she coming along nicely? I taught her everything she knows.” But I didn’t, for once in my life, I kept my mouth shut. But after Dad and the officers left, I did sneak some of the gin before Mom got it all.


Luckily Mom was three shots down when Van rang the bell shortly after that, wearing jeans and a flannel shirt and my dress over top of it. We stripped off the dress, I gave him back his suit, we kissed, and Mom poured out number four. It was the best prom ever. I couldn’t wait to get on my computer and tell Cal all about it. That made it twice as much fun, sharing it with him.  3: Ghosts


Chapter 8