Create a Family With a Twist 4/29

tw: implicit transphobia

[name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] [name_u]Jet[/name_u] Sanderby (18) is Javier’s significant other and the person [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] used to have a crush on. One of the co-presidents of their schools LGTBQIA+ Alliance, Lorelei’s time coming out as non-binary hasn’t been entirely easy. While their dad didn’t outright reject them for being open about their identity, he kept insinuating [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] was merely seeking attention as a response to the birth of their younger half-brother, and it led to them opting to not visit him, their stepmum or newborn sibling for some time until they received the love and respect they deserve. Things are still a little shaky on that side of the family, and [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] doesn’t fully trust their dad because of how quick he was to attack their identity, but at least he uses the correct pronouns for them and doesn’t question them anymore (or make baseless, offensive accusations). They’re especially glad to have had their mom, stepdad and maternal half-sisters during this time, who’ve respected [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] from the moment they opened up to the family and supported them through the discord.

As a fellow musician - who sings alto and plays violin - this is how [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] met both [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] and [name_m]Javier[/name_m], as they exist in similar circles outside of school and they’re best friends with a member of Javier’s band: Edge of the [name_m]Axe[/name_m] - with the relationship blooming when [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] got the film reference hidden within their name, striking up a conversation with him due to a mutual love of horror films. Not all of their friends are art based and [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] enjoys mixing interests as much as possible with peers, meaning they’re frequently mentioning new friends whenever they’re hanging out with [name_m]Javier[/name_m]. This extends especially to their family cat too: a Russian [name_u]Blue[/name_u] named [name_f]Miranda[/name_f], who was a joint [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] gift for them and their sisters five years ago. Their warm, friendly and protective qualities are why [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] fell for them - as they’re always willing to make time for others - but Lorelei’s got a good friend with the same principles and (oblivious to his crush) is planning on doing a bit of matchmaking for Atevie.

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