Selena and her friends approached Harper as she reached the classroom door. The new girl turned to look at them.
"Hi, Harper!" Beck said brightly. "My two friends here really wanted to welcome you."
"Oh," said Harper. "Hi, I'm Harper, Harper Browning. My family just moved here from Colorado."
"Great to meet you, Harper," said Selena. "I'm Selena Lyall. How're you liking Stokerville, Washington?"
"It's great," said Harper. "There's something so calming about the rain showers. It's my favorite time to draw."
"Oh, you draw?" Tatiana smiled. "My sister Liesel paints and writes poetry, you know. Makes her own wind chimes and dream catchers, too. What do you like to draw?"
Harper blushed slightly. "It's kinda weird, but... mostly human-like animals. They're called anthros. I'm sorta involved in an online community that's into that."
Selena smiled. "Oh, I totally get that, Harper. I'm a furry, too." Boooooooy, was she ever! "Tell me about your fursona."
"She's a hyena," said Harper. "I call hir Tumaini, which means 'wish' or 'hope' in Swahili. Shi's very wise and spiritual, and a powerful shaman. Also..." Harper blushed again. "...Shi's a hermaphrodite. Too weird?"
"Not at all," Selena laughed. "My fursona's a herm, too."
"You have any plans for after school today, Harper?" Tatiana asked.
"Not really," said Harper. "Why?"
"We thought we'd hang out with you... and share a secret with you."
Harper raised an eyebrow. "Really? What kind of secret?"
"We can't tell you here," said Beck. "Too many witnesses."
"We can give you a hint, though," added Selena. "The secret has to do with your fursona."
"My fursona, huh?" asked Harper. "Alright, I'll bite. Where do you want me to meet up with you for this big revelation?"
"Just follow us," said Selena. "There's this clearing in the woods that's nice and private. Well, except for Marley; she sometimes smokes there, but that's usually during Free Period. Anyway, it'll be safe to show you my secret there. I think you'll like it."
Harper nodded and followed her new friends off school grounds and into the woods. After some arduous hiking through the verdant underbrush, the four girls found their way to the clearing.
Selena once again stripped off her shoes, her jeans, her shirt, and finally her underwear. Harper gaped at the naked girl in shock. "OH MY GOD!!! WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?!!"
"Relax, girl," said Tatiana. "It's not what you think."
Selena turned to face the startled Harper. "Harper Browning, get ready for the surprise of your life!"