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

On my way inside, I saw an old guy all by himself, looking at CDs—typical, huh? Nobody bought CDs anymore. At least it wasn’t eight-tracks, though at his age…he glanced at me as I came in, and I caught his eye and gave him my warmest smile. I don’t know why, he looked like he needed one and I was so into that ‘if I can’t be happy then I’ll make someone else be happy, damn it’ mood, you know? He smiled back, his eyes lighting up. I went into the toy section.


Chapter 14