Shawn's Addiction
by Starhawk
Chapter 1
I awoke to the realization that I was not alone in my bed. My eyes looked
down to his thickly muscled arm, which was wrapped around my chest
and cupped my left breast with his right hand. I cannot say that the
sensation was unpleasant. Quite the contrary, it was not only pleasant, but
also, somehow, familiar. Then I remembered, and that memory brought a
smile to my face, for that hand belonged to the love of my life . . . Kevin.
I reached up with my own hands, took hold of Kevin's hand, and kissed it.
How far had I come since my life turned down this road some 9 years
ago? I remembered back to the day I first found out I was going to have
enlarged breasts and how incredible it all seemed. So many emotions
flooded through my 16-year-old mind at the time. Thoughts that ranged
from getting them removed to running away and hiding for the rest of my
life. I was thankful now that I hadn't taken either of those suggestions
because that was only running away from the problem. Granted the
solution couldn't be applied right away, according to my doctor, because
he said it would be best to wait until they reached their full maturity. That
way when the surgery to remove them was done they would be gone, for
good.
Looking back on that period I realize that it had given me time to get used
to them, to become attached to them (no pun intended), not only
physically, but emotionally as well. That time also gave me some
experiences that I will never forget as long as I live. Here is some of what
happened.
Chapter 2
I was a normal 16-year-old boy. Normal, that is until you looked at my
face. Sure my 5'8", 135-pound body was strong in a wiry sort of way, as
one would expect of a long distance runner, which I was, by the way.
However, my face looked so feminine that I got a ton of ribbing from my
classmates. The names they called me weren't horrible or anything, but
they were enough to drive me nuts once in a while. The only thing that
saved me from more extreme forms of embarrassment was my running. I
excelled in soccer where I played midfielder. My coach said it seemed
like I could run forever. Not that I really could, but I did love it.
Especially the feeling I got when I broke through 'the wall' and began to
'float'. It was a rush better than any man-made drug, in my opinion. I also
loved to swim. There was something so tranquil about stroking through
the water that helped me maintain my sanity during those troubling times.
My female classmates told me that my deep blue eyes were 'just dreamy.'
As for my strawberry blond hair, I kept it very short to help me appear
more masculine, as much as possible anyway. My lips were full and
kissable according to past girlfriends, though our relationships never lasted
longer than two or three months. I sometimes wondered if they felt odd
going out with a guy who looked prettier than they did. It wasn't like I
was trying to look better than them. I was just born this way and was
doing the best I could to live with it.
Fortunately, I had several good friends who stood by me through the thick
and thin of it all. If they hadn't been there for me I would have been
banging my head against the wall of some padded cell long ago. I never
had any thoughts of cross-dressing even though my sister, Teresa, tried to
get me to 'take a walk on the wild side' for Halloween a few years back. I
told her no, in no uncertain terms, and that settled that as far as I was
concerned. She didn't push the issue any further, which I appreciated.
Anyway, as tough as that year was to go through, it was about to get a
whole lot worse.
It began shortly before school ended when my breasts started itching. I
hoped it might be the beginning of some growth spurt, but that didn't help
much. What alarmed me even more was that they appeared to be getting
bigger. I tried everything I could think of to bring relief, but nothing
worked. Even the ever-popular oatmeal bath didn't cut it. Oh sure, it
brought enough relief for me to get some sleep, but that was about it.
When I went in for my annual physical my doctor, Dr. Lewis, noticed that
my breasts had grown since my last checkup. According to him, it wasn't
the sort of growth that came with developing pectoral muscles either. Dr.
Lewis ran some tests on them and told me to come back in about a week,
as he had to consult with another doctor to verify the results.
I tried not to panic, but failed miserably. The more I tried not to think
about what Dr. Lewis saw the more my imagination went into overdrive. I
imagined everything from cancer to some other horrible disease. My
parents tried to calm me down, but nothing seemed to work except my
daily runs. Thankfully school was out for the summer and the only people
I saw from school were my long time friend, Jake Clark, my sister Teresa
(we call her Terri), and her boyfriend Will Stuart. Jake did more to keep
me grounded than anyone else I knew and he was one of the few who
didn't grind on me for my looks.
Speaking of Terri, while she is a beautiful girl, she can also be a pain in
the butt sometimes. I chalk it up to sibling rivalry most of the time, but
other times I am not so sure. For example, one night we were talking in
her room and she mentioned that my breasts seemed to be getting bigger.
"Yeah, they have and they itch like crazy. I wish they would stop."
"Maybe, but if they get much larger you might think about getting a job at
Hooters. I'll bet you'd get great tips."
"Terri!"
"Sorry, I just couldn't resist. Face it Shawn, if you get a great set of
breasts, like mom and I have, you'll be a knockout."
"That'd be all I need."
The week passed slowly, but finally I went back to Dr. Lewis and waited
for the verdict. Mom came with me for moral support. Dad couldn't make
it since he was out of town on a job, but was due home today.
Oh yeah, I probably should tell you a little about my parents. Hugh and
Sarah Jensen are their names. Dad is an aircraft engineer and mom is into
real estate. They are really great. I know that many parents out there can
be a real pain, and mine have their moments, but for the most part they are
good role models for Terri, and I.
So now back to Dr. Lewis and the verdict on what was happening with my
breasts. I sat in the examination room waiting with mom for Dr. Lewis to
enter. Why did doctors keep their patients waiting so long? Don't they
know that waiting can drive you crazy? Mom held my hand and talked to
me about anything, but what might be happening with me.
"So, what do you and Jake plan on doing this summer? Have you two
found jobs yet?"
"No. Jake thinks he might go down to the recreation center and apply for
a job as a lifeguard. He did that last year."
"He's always been a strong swimmer. Just like you."
"Maybe so, but he does it because the girls flock to him."
"I'll bet," my mom replied.
"I thought about doing the same thing, but I'm not sure I have the build to
be a lifeguard though. It's not that I'm not a strong swimmer, but I wonder
if I could pull out someone twice my size if I had to. Jake, after all, is
close to 200 pounds already and he has great upper body strength to
handle that sort of situation. I'm only about 135 pounds so I don't think it
would be for me. However, I might be able to be a swimming instructor
or something. I'll check it out this weekend."
"I think you'd make a great teacher. You have a great way of talking to
people and explaining things clearly. You've always struck me as
someone who makes others feel comfortable around you. I don't know
why, but you do."
"Thanks, mom."
Just then Dr. Lewis entered the room and sat down across from me after
greeting my mom and I. Dr. Lewis is a man in his early 50's with a bit of
a belly on him. His bedside manner is good; at least I have always thought
so. He does a good job of explaining things to me, but can get a bit
technical at times. Fortunately, he is also patient with me if I don't
understand something he tells me. He has, or had jet-black hair, which is
showing signs of gray at the temples now. He wears wire rim glasses that
make him look intelligent and thoughtful.
"Good morning," he said as he closed the door behind him. "Good
morning doctor," my mom replied.
"Mornin' doc," I added.
"I won't beat around the bush on this Mrs. Jensen. Shawn, you have a
condition called gynecomastia."
"What's that?" I asked.
"Simply put, it is a condition which results in enlarged male breasts."
"Exactly how big will they get doctor?" Mom inquired.
"I'm not sure. In my research on the subject it appears that they can grow
to be anything from a small A cup all the way out to a DD cup." My
mouth opened as images of me with breasts the size of mom's on my chest
filled my head. My mom took my hand and gave it a light squeeze for
reassurance. It wasn't helping much right now though. Panic levels in my
brain were going through the roof.
"What can we do doctor?" Mom probed.
"In talking with my colleagues, the best thing to do, for right now anyway,
is to let them grow to their full size and then surgically remove them. If
we tried to remove them now they would simply continue to grow until
they were done and you would have to go through multiple surgeries." He
turned to look at me and said, "Shawn, it's obvious from the look on your
face that you are upset about this news. However, this is not the end of the
world either. There are some things we can do to help suppress their
appearance, which is what I suspect you are concerned with most."
"As long as I don't have to wear a bra."
"Initially, the most common practice is to use a special t-shirt with a
restrictive band across the chest area. This will help keep your breasts flat
against your chest. This would help as long as they are relatively small in
size. Obviously, the bigger they get the less effective the t-shirt will be."
"And what if they do get . . . bigger?" I choked out the question.
"Well, let's cross that bridge if we get to it. No sense in borrowing trouble
at this early stage since we have no idea how far it will go."
I noted the positive spin he was trying to put on this situation, but I needed
answers. "Doc, I really would appreciate it if you would tell me now. I
have been imagining all sorts of things and it is driving me crazy," I
pleaded with him. "If I know what I to expect, then I can learn to deal
with it. Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep worth a flip."
Dr. Lewis looked at my mom who simply nodded before he continued,
"Very well then. If, and I emphasize that word 'if,' your breasts do grow
out past the capability of the restrictive t-shirt, then we might try using
more severe restrictive clothing. Options include an Ace bandage type
restriction although that would only be useful for a short time depending
on how big they get. In that instance, you could just stay at home until we
can schedule the surgery to have them removed. I suspect that would
work for a time." He paused a moment before adding. "Of course, you
could simply take on the guise of a young woman, until we can safely, and
permanently, remove your breasts."
My mom and I looked at each other in disbelief for a moment letting this
information sink in. My head was spinning faster and faster and I was
thankful to be sitting down.
"I know it is a great deal to absorb Shawn, but try not to let your mind go
off the deep end here. I have no idea what is going to happen. I just know
the possibilities. Nothing more. Let's wait and see what happens before
considering the next option. Okay?"
"Okay," I replied, my voice revealing my stunned state. "Thanks for being
straight with me doc."
"You're quite welcome."
Mom and I left Dr. Lewis' office some ten minutes later and headed back
home. I was dazed into silence for the duration of the trip even though I
suspected mom wanted me to talk about it. When we got home dad and
my sister Terri were anxiously waiting for us. They could tell that things
were not good, but they waited for us to relate what happened at the
doctor's office.
Since I wasn't saying much mom did her best to explain things. After that
mom and dad went into the kitchen to talk it out. I didn't know how my
father was going to respond other than I knew he would support me as best
he could, no matter what. I figured Terri would help too. Yes we had
your rivalries, but she was my sister after all.
Terri pulled me into her room and closed the door.
"So, tell me what is really going on?"
"Just the end of my life, Terri."
"What? Are you going to die?"
Good old Terri, get straight to the point. "No, nothing like that, although
that might be better," I said.
"That's not funny, Shawn. Now what's going on?"
"Well, like mom said, Dr. Lewis told me I have something called
gynecomastia, which means I am going to have large breasts."
"Really? How big will they get? Will they be as big as mine? Did he
say?" Terri asked.
"He wasn't sure. He said they could be anywhere from an A cup to double
D in size."
"Wow! That's unreal!"
"Tell me about it. That job at Hooter's is looking more like a real
possibility," I laughed half-heartedly.
"I can't believe this is happening Terri. As if having a pretty face wasn't
bad enough now, I am going to have breasts too."
At that moment I lost it and put my face in my hands and cried. I felt
Terri's hand come to rest on my back to let me know she was there, but the
emotional drain was too much for me. After all I had been through this
year and the struggle of it all, I just couldn't handle it anymore. Yes, I had
been holding things in, in typical guy fashion, but there is just so much
cave to stuff things in before even the walls fall down.
I don't know how long I cried for, but slowly, ever so slowly, I regained
some sense of calm. Or maybe I simply cried myself out. Whatever the
reason my tears stopped.
"So what can you do?" Terri asked.
"The doc says there a couple of options. To begin with, there is a special
t-shirt I can use to keep them compressed against my chest, but that will
only work as long as they remain small. As they get bigger, if they get
bigger, I would have to change over to using some kind of Ace bandage
setup, which will help for a little longer. If they get really big, then the
only real option he could offer would be to gut it out, or . . . "
"Or what?"
Blushing I replied, "Or I could dress up like a girl until I could have them
removed."
"Oh Shawn. I'm so sorry."
"Thanks sis. Me too."
Just then mom and dad came in having heard the two of us talking. Terri
got up and let mom and dad sit down on either side of me. They put their
arms around me and did their best to comfort me. Terri stood off to one
side, but I could feel that she was pulling for me too.
After about a half hour mom went off to fix dinner while dad sat with me.
Terri followed after mom.
"Dad, what am I going to do?" I asked.
"I'm not sure yet son. Whatever it is though we will see it through
together. You will make it. We will take this one step at a time and we
are all going to help you in any way we can. You are not alone in this.
Do you understand?"
"Yes, dad."
"Good," he said rising to his feet. He took my hand and lifted me up and
said, "Now go wash up for dinner."
"Okay," I replied weakly.
Our family ate in utter silence. Mom and dad looked at each other,
speaking without saying a word. Terri said one or two things, but I was so
lost in my own thoughts that I don't know what she said. As for me, I just
picked at my food not feeling very hungry at the moment. I was
contemplating my life and wondering if I was going to have any friends
left after this next year. In thinking it through, I figured Jake might stick
with me. He was my best friend in the whole school and so he was the
best shot. I also thought this gynecomastia was going to push our
friendship to its very limits of trust. If he didn't stand by me I knew I was
going to lose it for sure. Oh man, my life was so over. Why was this
happening to me? Why now? Why of all times in my young life did this
have to happen now?
Chapter 3
The first two weeks of summer vacation were spent trying to come to
terms with the now visible growth of my breasts. They weren't all that
big, Terri said they were still in the A-cup range, but they were growing.
God, I hate my life.
Mom picked up several of the special t-shirts for me a few days after our
visit with Dr. Lewis. Thankfully, she didn't make me come with her,
which saved me endless amounts of embarrassment. When she returned
home she helped me into one of them and I found that it was surprisingly
comfortable, so far anyway. I only hoped that I wouldn't have to find out
what the next level of restriction felt like.
During those first weeks after I got the diagnosis from Dr. Lewis, I didn't
venture out of the house much unless mom or dad was with me and even
then we didn't go very far. Most of the time we would just go for a walk
in the woods where human interaction would be limited.
Jake called a couple of times and we talked about normal guy stuff, but I
didn't tell him about what had happened. I just couldn't do it. I know it
would come out soon enough, but not now. I had to get my own head
around this situation before I could bring anyone else into it. Jake would
be the first big test because if he didn't handle it well the others certainly
wouldn't. I just had to hope and pray that Jake would come through and
stick by me. If not, that flying leap into the abyss would be looking
mighty good.
By the fifth week my breasts were entering the B-cup range according to
mom and the special t-shirt was feeling a little tight against my chest. I
could still breathe, but it was becoming more difficult with the t-shirt on.
"Shawn, I'm afraid we will have to begin thinking about some other
solutions to your problem."
"Like what mom?"
"First, I will pick up some Ace bandages at the drug store and see if they
will help. Another option might be to pick up some bras for you. I know
that you probably don't want to hear that right now, but I truly think they
will help support your breasts and give you some comfort."
"Mom, please don't make me do that. Please. I'm barely holding on to
what's left of my sanity as it is. Wearing a bra would be too much for me
right now."
"Well, okay honey. For now I won't make you wear one, but I will pick
some up for you, just in case. Okay?"
"Alright." My heart was sinking fast. God only knew what was next in
store for me.
Mom headed out and came back about an hour and a half later with
several Ace bandages and a bag of assorted bras. She came into my room
and had me take my shirt off so she could wrap me in the bandage to see
how it looked, and felt for that matter. When she was done my breasts
weren't as pronounced, but the bandage was making it hard to breathe.
"How is that Shawn?" Mom asked.
"Tight, but okay. At least they don't show too badly."
"Well, I wish you'd try one of the bras I bought for you to see if they
would help, but I won't force you into it."
"Thanks, mom."
I decided to go with the bandage for now hoping that I would get used to
it. That and the fact that I didn't want to think about the other alternative
just yet. I began to suspect that I would have go that route soon enough,
but if I could hold out for just a little longer maybe I wouldn't need to. I
hoped I was right. Please let me be right.
After about another hour or so I went for a run in the woods to help clear
my head and get rid of some of the stress that was building up in me. I
needed to stretch my legs anyway.
I put on my sweatshirt, shorts, and running shoes. I stretched out for a
good ten minutes, making sure I was warmed up, and then headed out the
door and into the woods.
The weather was warm so I began to sweat pretty hard with my sweatshirt
on, but the exercise felt good. As I ran along the trails, I tried to focus on
my breathing to see how the Ace bandage was affecting it. It certainly
made things harder, but I pushed through the pain and ran on for a few
miles before heading back home.
I should tell you that due to my self imposed isolation at home my hair
had grown out to a point where it was over my ears. In fact, it was longer
than I had had it in years. My legs were clean-shaven too due to my
swimming. I like to keep them shaved to help my times in the water. Plus
I just liked them that way. Does that make me weird? Maybe so, but lots
of other guys who cycle or swim do it. Why not me?
What I failed to realize though is that due to my appearance I looked more
feminine than usual. That's why, when I came across a couple of people
walking their dogs on the trail, I was taken aback when one of them yelled
out to me, "Having a good run, miss?" I just waved, smiled, and jaunted
on my merry way. I must have misheard them or something. However,
when I got back home, and had cooled down, I went to the bathroom and
looked in the mirror. I saw what they saw and it scared me. Yes I had
seen that face many times before, but there was something different about
it now. Could it be that the simple act of letting my hair grow made me
look even more feminine than I first thought. Several questions popped
into my mind. First, if hair this short made me look like a girl what would
longer hair look like on me? Good night, what was I saying? I've got to
stop that or I really will go off the deep end. Obviously, it was time to get
a haircut, but that meant going to the barber shop and I wasn't sure I could
do that now. On the other hand, the longer I waited the worse it would
get.
I decided I had to go for it and get it done before things got out of control.
As if they could get much worse.
The next day, Thursday, mom took me down to Smitty's for my haircut. I
liked Smitty, whose real name was Gordon Smith. He must have been in
his early 60's and he was completely bald, which I kind of chuckled at
every time I walked into his place. Still, I liked talking to him and he had
a dry sense of humor that reminded me of the Monty Python group from
England. He even talked with a slight British accent, which I loved. I
walked in to his place, with mom in tow, and asked if he could fit me in.
"Sure Shawn, 'ave a seat. I shouldn't be more than about ten minutes or
so."
"Great, thanks Smitty."
"While you're waiting here Shawn, I am going to do some shopping for
dinner. I'll be back in about a half hour to pick you up," mom said.
"Sure, mom," I replied as I bent down to pick up the latest issue of Sports
Illustrated while I waited.
Smitty's was the type of place you always hear about. You know the kind
I'm talking about. It was a place where the guys hung out to shoot the
breeze. You always hear the greatest stories in such places. Smitty ran
the shop since he was the owner, but he had some help in the form of a
guy by the name of Bill Jacobs. Bill was kind of quiet most of the time,
but he was real good with a pair of scissors. Bill and Smitty were top-
notch barbers and all the guys in town went to them, which kept them
good and busy.
The other thing I liked about Smitty's were the smells. You had Old Spice
mixed in with various after shaves Smitty kept on his shelf. Even though I
wasn't shaving yet, I loved the smell of Old Spice and Bay Rum. They
reminded me of my grandfather and I really liked grandpa Jensen. He had
been in WWII and Korea and had been literally all over the world. He
mostly served in the Pacific theater and had seen a lot of action during
both conflicts. I can remember many a night sitting at his feet when I was
younger listening to his tales of adventure during the wars. He would
always tell me that he didn't like the war, but they were necessary. He
said that if good people fail to fight against evil, then evil wins. It's
strange how smells can trigger different memories, isn't it?
Before I knew it, Smitty called me up into his chair and I told him to give
me the usual.
"Sure 'nuf, Shawn. You definitely need it." Smitty draped the smock over
my chest and started to fire off several questions in my direction. "Been a
while since you've been in. Been busy? How's the running going? Break
any records?"
"Not today, Smitty. I did have a good run in the woods the other day
though." I shifted a bit to get comfortable in the chair and added, "Even
came across some deer prints on the trail. Looked pretty fresh too."
"Oh, sounds good. Maybe the hunting will be good this year."
"Yeah, I hope so. Dad and I haven't been in a while, but it sure would be
good to go out and nab a good sized buck."
He turned to his shelf and picked up the clippers, put on the number 4
guide, and set about shearing off the hair on the sides first. After that he
switched over to his scissors and cut the hair on top down to about an inch
in length. I watched in the mirror as Smitty worked. When he was done, I
was somewhat relieved to see a more masculine appearance than when I
first walked in. At least as masculine as it ever got.
In less than fifteen minutes I was done. I paid Smitty with the money
mom left with me and went outside to wait for her.
I sat outside the shop on the bench Smitty kept there and watched people
pass by while I waited. I was staring down at the sidewalk when I noticed
a pair of jeans covered legs stop in front of me. I looked up and found
myself looking at Jake.
I panicked at the sight of him and tried my best to cover my fear. Jake sat
down next to me.
"Haven't seen you in a while Shawn. How are you doing these days?"
"Okay, I guess. Just got my haircut from Smitty."
"Great. It looks like he did a good job on you. Still you look different
somehow. Have you been working out lately?"
"Just my usual running and swimming. Nothing more," I replied.
"Hmmm. Have you decided on what you are doing for the summer? Did
you get a job yet?"
"No. I thought about applying for the position as a swimming instructor at
the recreation center, but they already filled the slot."
"Bummer. It would have been good working with you this summer."
"Yeah. I take it you got one of the lifeguard slots over there?" I asked.
"Yup. Sure did."
"Anyone else I know get one?"
"Tim Walters and Jeannie Garon from our class, and Heather, my sister."
"That's great," I replied. "How has it been going over there?"
"It's pretty boring most of the time, but we have had to make a few saves
here and there. Mostly little kids jumping in over their heads and
panicking."
"Have you made any saves yet?"
"Not yet. Heather did though."
"Cool. Was the kid okay?"
"Yup."
"Excellent. Give her my congrats."
"Will do, but maybe you could come by the pool and give them to her
yourself."
"I'll try. Is she on a specific shift or something this week?"
"Yeah. She's on late this week, which means 10am to 6pm when the pool
closes."
"Great. Tell her I will try to drop by tomorrow."
"Will do."
"What about you? Why aren't you working today?"
"This is my day off."
"Awesome. What are you going to be doing with it?"
"Not much. Right now I'm heading over to the movie theater to watch
Star Trek: First Contact."
"I heard that was out. I wish I could go with you, but my mom is picking
me up in a little bit."
"Why not ask her if she can pick you up after the movie? That way we
can go together."
Part of me really wanted to go see that movie, but I was also afraid Jake
might discover my condition and I wasn't sure I could face him with that
right now. Would there ever be a good time though? How do you tell
your best friend that you're growing breasts?
"I'll ask her." I began praying that mom would say no so I wouldn't have
to face Jake right now.
Mom drove up to Smitty's a few minutes later, and after she said hi to Jake
I asked her if it would be all right for me to go with Jake to see the movie.
"Sure hon. I don't see why not." I looked at her in disbelief, but I knew
she was only trying to help in her own way. She knew I had to start facing
some of my friends sooner or later and now was as good a time as any.
"Cool," Jake exclaimed.
"Just a minute, Jake," Mom said. "When does the movie end?"
"About 4, Mrs. Jensen."
"Do you want me to pick you up or can you make it back home on your
own?"
"A pickup would be great Mrs. Jensen. Say about 4:30? That would give
Shawn and I some time to talk. How about picking us up at the Wendy's
over there?"
"4:30 at Wendy's it is. Be seeing you," Mom said as she drove off.
I did the best I could to hold myself together and not act like anything was
wrong or weird, but I was feeling really vulnerable right now. I didn't
know if Jake was picking up on any of my nervousness, but if he did he
didn't say anything.
Jake and I walked over to the theater a block away and got our tickets.
We waited in line for a few minutes before they let us in. Neither of us
wanted anything to eat or drink so we went inside and found our seats.
There was nothing in the previews that looked good. Just some chick
flicks and a few animated movies coming up, but nothing that clicked with
me though.
The movie started and Jake and I settled back to watch.
Some two hours later the theater lights came on and Jake and I made our
way outside. It was a little after 4 when the movie ended so we went over
to the local Wendy's and ordered some burgers, fries, and a coke. "So
what did you think? Good movie, huh."
"Yeah," I replied taking a bite of my burger.
"The effects were awesome and the Borg looked nastier than ever. Don't
you think?" Jake asked. Jake munched on some of his onion rings and
took a swig of his coke.
"Yup."
"Not saying too much are you Shawn."
"Nope," I said smiling.
"Okay now. Who are you and what have you done with my friend
Shawn?" Jake asked. "The Shawn I know could talk the ear off anyone I
know."
"Actually, I am an evil space alien sent here to scout out your planet in
advance of our invasion force, which is currently stationed outside the
orbit of the planet you call Jupiter." "Hah. Hah. Very funny."
"No, really. Do you want to see my atomic death ray pistol?"
"For crying out loud. Get serious will you."
I took a deep breath and gathered my thoughts before continuing, "I've just
had a lot on my mind lately Jake."
"Like what."
"I'm not sure I should talk about it."
"Why not?"
"It's very personal."
"Listen Shawn. We've been friends for years and have talked about all
sorts of things, personal and non-personal. I hope you know you can trust
me with anything."
"I do Jake, but this is different. At least it is to me."
"How so?" Jake asked.
"It just is, Jake."
"You're not dying are you?"
"No, it's nothing like that although it is serious."
"It's not your parents or Terri is it?"
"Nope," I responded.
"What is it then?" Jake asked in a pushing manner. "You've got my
curiosity all twisted up in knots here bud."
It was clear he wasn't going to let this go so I caved and replied, "Okay.
I'll tell you, but not here. It's too out in the open if you know what I
mean."
"Sure. Okay."
We spent the rest of the time talking about other stuff, but I could tell Jake
was busting at the seams trying to figure out what was going on that was
so 'serious' to me.
Mom arrived right on time and took the two of us back home. After a
quick look to mom to let her know I was going to tell Jake she mouthed
'good luck' to me then disappeared into the kitchen to get working on
dinner. Jake and I went up to my room and closed the door.
Jake looked around my room for a bit before turning to face me and
asking, "Okay, Shawn. Out with it. What's bothering you?"
"There is no easy way to say this, but to say it. Jake the reason I haven't
been around much this summer is that I have come down with a disease.
Don't worry though it's not contagious."
"What are you talking about?" Jake asked with some concern.
"The disease is called gynecomastia and it results in large male breasts."
"You're kidding."
"Believe me, I wish I was."
"Can you show me?"
I wasn't too sure that I should because I thought it would be just too weird.
However, Jake was my friend and he would probably see them sooner or
later so I decided to let him all the way in to my secret, which wasn't so
secret anymore. "Well, okay," I replied. I took off my shirt and showed
him the Ace bandage wrapped around my chest.
"Why do you wear that?"
"It helps to keep them from being so visible."
"I see."
I began unwrapping the bandage and watched Jake's face as I did so. He
was just staring at my chest in anticipation, which made me feel self-
conscious, but I steeled myself and continued. As the last of the bandage
fell away my breasts sprang back to their full feminine form.
"Whoa! When you said breasts, you meant it."
"Yeah." I held my breath preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best.
"Do they hurt?"
"Not really. They just itch like crazy sometimes."
"Really?"
"Yeah."
Jake kept his eyes focused on my breasts, which made me feel more and
more uncomfortable for some reason. I wasn't sure if it was because I was
waiting for some reassurance of his friendship or something else.
I bent down to pick up the bandage and started to wrap myself up again.
"Do you need some help?" Jake offered.
"Yeah. That would be great. If you could hold this end behind my back
just at the spine." I felt some level of reassurance at his willingness to help
me, but wasn't letting my guard down fully just yet.
"Sure thing."
Jake went around behind me and held the end of the bandage between my
two shoulder blades while I pulled it around the front of my chest. At one
point his hand brushed my right breast and I just about jumped out of my
skin at the sensation. I hoped he didn't see my reaction, but I played it
cool all the same. I handed it off to him and he then handed it back to me
on the right side. We did this several times until we reached the end and
then used the little metal clips to hold it in place. I put my shirt back on
and turned to face Jake.
I looked at him for a few seconds before saying, "So now you know Jake.
You are the first person, outside of my family and my doctor, who knows
about this. I hope I can trust you to keep my secret. Will you do that?"
"Kind of late to be asking that Shawn, but, yeah, I'll keep it."
"Thanks. I know I should have told you sooner, but I have been scared
half out of my mind since I found out. My parents and Terri have been
great and all, but I needed to tell someone else and you were the only one I
could think of."
"I'm your friend Shawn. I always have been," he answered. "So tell me,
what are you going to do about school?"
"It's not like I have a lot of choice Jake. Either I spend my senior year at
school or at home. It's not like I can just shift schools with only one high
school in the area."
"True, but how will you handle . . .you know," he said looking down at
my chest.
"I'm not sure. I know I am going to get ribbed even more so now, but I
don't see that I have too many options."
"You've got more guts than I do. That's for sure, Shawn." Jake put his
hand on my shoulder as a show of support.
"Shawn!" Mom yelled.
I opened the door, stuck my head out, and said, "Yeah?"
"Dinner is almost ready. Better get washed up. Jake would you like to
join us?"
"No thanks Mrs. Jensen," Jake yelled over my head. "My mom is
cooking my favorite, roast beef, tonight and I promised I would be back
before 5:30."
"You better scoot then Jake."
"Right. Thanks again Mrs. Jensen." Jake turned to look at me and said,
"I'll see you around Shawn."
I walked him to the door, let him out, and went into the kitchen where
mom and Terri were putting the finishing touches on dinner.
Mom looked at me and asked, "How did it go?"
"About as good as I could expect mom. It felt weird telling Jake about
what was happening, but I'm glad he knows."
"Well your father should be home anytime now so you better go wash up
and get ready for supper."
"Right mom. I'll be right back."
Dad arrived a few minutes later just as I was sitting down at the table. He
set his things down in his study and came in to join us.
It was a peaceful dinner and I told dad what had happened with Jake. He
was glad I had told him and that I showed real courage in doing so.
After dinner was over and all the dishes had been cleared away dad told us
he had made arrangements for us to take a family holiday down to the
Florida Keys. He said that he thought it would be a good idea for us to get
away and work some things out.
I have to admit there was a part of me that was happy about it. It would be
good to get away and not have the daily fear of running into someone I
knew. Being able to get out and do some snorkeling among the coral reefs
and work on my tan some too. However, another part of me was terrified.
What would I do for fun down there? What would others think of the
freak boy with large breasts? Where was the deepest water in case I
wanted to swim away and drown myself?
Chapter 4
In the week since dad had told us about our family vacation my breasts
had grown into a solid B-cup and threatened to go all the way to a C-cup.
The Ace bandage was working, but just barely, and so mom and I sat
down for a heart to heart.
"Listen Shawn. I know you don't want to hear this, but I think it's time for
you to consider the option of using a bra. It's quite clear that the bandage
isn't going to do the job for much longer and I think it would be good for
us to explore other options."
"I know," I replied sullenly.
"So?"
"So what?"
"What about wearing a bra?" Mom queried.
"I guess I'll have to consider it now, but when will they stop growing
mom? This is scaring the crap out of me. What if they never stop?" My
voice betrayed my anxiety. Images of me with super huge breasts came
into my head and I almost broke out in hysterical laughter at the picture.
"They will honey. Don't think like that. Dr. Lewis would have told us
something if there were a chance of that. Please be patient. I don't think it
will be much longer. Really."
"Are you sure?" I said.
"Yes. Now I'll fetch some of the bras I bought for you and we'll see how
they fit. Okay?"
"Sure." I sank to my bed and did my best to hold back my tears.
Mom returned a few minutes later with several bras in hand. She asked
me to take my shirt off. She took a look at my breasts and then handed
one of the bras to me. I took it from her and held it out at arms length like
I would if I were holding a snake. As if I would really do that in the first
place. I then reluctantly slipped my arms through the openings and tried
to fasten the clip in back. Mom helped me there because my arms couldn't
quite make the stretch.
The first bra was a bright white garment with no frills. It felt comfortable
enough, but pinched a little on the sides.
"There, how does that feel Shawn?"
"It's pinching a little under my arms."
Mom made a few adjustments and the bra felt much better. "How's that?"
"Better. What did you do?"
"I just let the straps out a bit," Mom answered.
"Oh," I said flatly.
Just then Terri came into my room having heard my mom's voice. When
she entered, her mouth opened wide, but no words came out. I tried to
turn so she wouldn't see, but I wasn't near fast enough.
"Whoa. Sorry."
"That makes two of us," I said dejectedly.
"For what it's worth, they look beautiful," Terri continued.
"Gee, thanks. I feel so much better," I replied silently admitting to myself
that they were nice to look at. They were about half the size of Terri's and
nice and firm.
"Sorry Shawn, but it's true. Your breasts are beautiful," Mom stated.
"With a little makeup and some clothes you would be a knockout. Too
bad you won't try it out and see for yourself," Terri added.
"This is hard enough sis without having to be in drag too."
"Did you ever think it might make things easier for you?" Mom asked me.
"How do you figure that, mom?"
"Think about it, honey, if you look like a girl, then no one will think you
look weird. No one will make fun of you. You could go out without
being laughed at."
I hated to admit it, but she had a point. It would make things easier if I
didn't have to deal with all of the digs from my classmates at school.
"Do you really think so mom?" I asked.
"It certainly would be worth finding out, don't you think?"
"I suppose so," I replied.
"Come on Shawn. Admit it. You've been looking for a way to make it
through your senior year in one piece. Maybe this is it," Terri interjected.
I thought about it for another minute or two and came to the conclusion
that I should at least find out what it would be like in case I ever had to go
that route. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I shook my head in disbelief at
the thought and then told my mom, "Okay."
"Okay what?"
"Okay, let's see how I look as a girl."
"Are you sure?" Terri asked.
"Yes. Right now. Before I change my mind," I said giving in to my fate.
"You don't have to tell me twice." Terri raced out of my room to get some
things from her closet.
Mom vanished down the hallway to her room and came back a few
minutes later with some bags in hand. Terri followed soon afterwards
with some clothes and makeup. What was I getting myself into?
Over the next hour or two, I entered their world. The world of makeup,
clothes, and shaving places not normal for guys. My legs were already
clean-shaven from my swimming, but that was about it. The rest was all
new territory for me. Frankly, it was frightening. Not because of what
they were doing to me, but because of the image that was forming in the
mirror before me. It was the image of a beautiful young woman in her late
teens. The only thing really out of place was my haircut. Even then I
looked quite feminine, in a Lori Petty, Tank Girl sort of way. However,
mom came prepared and pulled out a couple of wigs she had purchased for
me. There were three in all, one short in a pixie style, another in a
medium length, and the third in a long wavy style. All three were a darker
strawberry blond color. We tried all three, but the one I liked the best was
the long wavy strawberry blond, since it made me look way different than
the others.
Terri pulled out one of her denim skirts and a dark green blouse, which
she had me put on. The blouse didn't reveal too much cleavage, for which
I was eternally grateful. Terri then gave me some sandals for me to put on
and pronounced me . . . done. I stepped in front of the full-length mirror
in the bathroom and found myself wanting to scream, but not having the
strength to do so. The image staring back at me was too incredible to
accept as being me. Yet, when I brought my hand to my mouth, the image
mimicked my motion perfectly.
Oh man, if only Jake could see me now. He'd freak.
Mom and Terri stepped back from their handiwork, turned to each other,
and smiled.
"So what do you think?" Terri asked.
"I'm not sure what to say sis," I said as I turned side to side.
"I do," she continued and let out a wolf whistle.
"Stop it Teresa," I said using her full name to let her know she was
crossing a line. "I feel strange enough as it is."
"Terri, Shawn's right. However, your sister's right too, Shawn. You are
gorgeous."
"Great. Just what I always wanted - to be some gorgeous girlie girl," I
said dejectedly. "Can I get undressed now?"
"Sure, we found out what we needed to know," Mom answered.
In a flash I was out of Terri's clothes and taking a shower to wash off all
the girl stuff they had put on me. I scrubbed and scrubbed, but nothing
short of a lobotomy would get rid of the image that filled my head. The
image of the beautiful young woman I had been made up to be. She was
forever imprinted on my brain.
I went to bed that night, but did not get much sleep. The image of myself
as a young woman formed in my mind, looked at me, and smiled. She
didn't say a word, at least none that I ever heard, but held out her hand to
me as if asking me to join her. If I took her hand where would we go? If I
didn't what would happen to her? What would happen to me? Would she
leave me? Would she reach out, grab me, and haul me off whether I
wanted to go or not? Yet her image was inviting, warm, friendly, and yes,
sexual. In fact, she oozed sex from every pore of her body. Realizing it
was my image snapped me awake. I looked around my room, down at my
breasts, and wondered.
I found the bras mom had left for me and picked them up. I felt all of
them and then picked the one that felt the softest to my touch. I couldn't
tell what the material was in the darkened room, but figured it was exactly
what I wanted to satisfy my curiosity. I brought the bra back to my bed
and then slowly rubbed it against my left breast. Why didn't I do this
earlier you may ask? The answer is simple . . . fear. At first, all I felt was
the soft material, but after a few minutes I noticed that my breasts were
getting hard and my nipples began to stick straight out. 'For crying out
loud this feels good,' I thought to myself. I continued to rub my breasts
for several minutes more before forcing myself to stop. I put the bra away
and went back to bed with a huge smile on my face.
The face of the young woman appeared before me and simply nodded as I
took her hand.
Chapter 5
The day before our trip to Florida I was sitting on my bed thinking about
the young woman in my dreams and where she was taking me. What was
her name anyway? As if in response to my question, a voice in my head
said 'Erin.' It was a nice enough name and it fit the image perfectly. I
nodded to no one and accepted it.
The day after mom and Terri had given me my first makeover mom told
dad about it and he told me it was a courageous move on my part. I didn't
feel brave though. Just the opposite in fact, but I had no choice. I couldn't
do anything until my breasts stopped growing and have them removed. I
couldn't wait for that day, or so I thought, because today I felt different.
Something had begun to change within me and figured it had to do with
Erin. What it was I did not know for sure, but I knew I would find out. I
just wasn't sure I wanted to know.
Anyway, Terri had helped me put together some clothes for the trip so that
'Erin' could have some fun and stuff. She made sure I had some
swimming suits too. She gave me some of her old one-piece suits along
with two bikinis, one yellow and one electric blue. I tried to give those
back, but she smiled impishly and said, "Trust me, you will want at least
one of these in case it gets really hot down there."
I gave in and buried the bikinis under my other clothes. I added some of
my guy stuff like my running shorts and shoes and some sweatshirts too.
Why sweatshirts? So I could hide my breasts, of course.
Dad decided to take us out for dinner so that mom wouldn't have to cook
that night. Mom and Terri thought it would be good if I went in drag. I
wasn't thrilled with the suggestion, but decided to go along with it since it
was the only way I could go with them and remain free from the teasing.
Terri let me borrow one of her dresses, a cream-colored, knee length affair
that didn't reveal too much cleavage. Mom did my makeup and then went
to get herself ready.
I walked into the living room and waited for everyone else to finish
getting ready. I sat down on the sofa and flipped through some magazines
to help pass the time. Just then the doorbell rang and, without thinking, I
went to get it.
As I opened the door, I remembered how I was dressed and found myself
looking into Jake's face. What is it they say, 'if something can go wrong it
will'?
"Oh crap." I slammed the door in Jake's face and ran off to my room
passing Terri on the way. I closed the door and flung myself onto my bed
likely ruining my makeup, but I couldn't have cared less at the moment.
My fists hammered into my pillow as the tears threatened to burst the
gates wide open. Fortunately, they never appeared. I don't know why, but
they didn't. Could it be that having Jake see me like this was a good
thing? I couldn't see how, but maybe it was, in some strange way.
Meanwhile, Terri went to the door and found Jake still standing there with
his mouth open and shaking his head.
"Hi Jake. Come on in," Terri said standing aside to let him in.
Jake didn't move for a few seconds and then took a step inside before
turning away and running down the road. Terri stood there and almost
called out after him, but decided he needed to get his thoughts together
before confronting Shawn again. No doubt he was in shock after seeing
me dressed up as 'Erin.' Heck, so was I for that matter.
Terri walked back and opened my door and told me what happened. I
wasn't sure what to make of it though, but decided to give Jake some time.
After all it was his first glimpse of my alter ego. God only knows what
was going through his mind. Seeing your best friend looking like this
couldn't be easy. It wasn't easy for me either. I only hoped that I hadn't
scared him too badly.
Mom and dad came out after hearing the commotion and made sure I was
all right. I told them I would be and asked Terri to help me get my
makeup repaired. Some 20 minutes later I came out with Terri close
behind and we headed out to dinner.
The restaurant was known for its home cooking and great desserts. The
Caramel Turtle Fudge pie was my favorite and right now I needed a big
slice to help me feel better. We sat down and placed our orders with the
waitress who looked at me a second or two longer than normal before
moving on. It made me feel like I just wanted to disappear, but Terri
prevented my escape by taking hold of my hand. After the waitress left
mom leaned over to me and whispered, "Take it easy Shawn. You look
great. They may have some questions about who you are, but there is no
way that they think you're Shawn."
She was right of course. The best that could be said was that I looked
similar to Shawn, but with my breasts there was no way that I 'was'
Shawn.
The rest of dinner was uneventful and once it was over dad paid the bill
and we headed back home to catch some shuteye before we began the long
trip down to Florida tomorrow. However, when we pulled into the
driveway I saw Jake sitting on the front steps looking at the car as it came
to a stop. Dad, mom, and Terri all went inside while I walked up to Jake
and sat down next to him.
For a minute or two I didn't say a word. I looked down at the ground and
then glanced sideways at him to see what he was doing. He looked like he
was about to bust wide open with questions, but was afraid to start. More
likely he didn't know where to start. So I started the ball rolling for him,
"Pretty weird isn't it?"
Jake didn't say anything, but did manage to look at me. For a second there
was recognition and a connection, but it only lasted a second before he
turned away.
"Look Jake. You don't have to say anything. I know you have a lot of
things to think about. So do I for that matter. I also know that I surprised
you tonight and for that I am sorry. I didn't mean to spring it on you like
this, but it just sort of happened. If I had known you were coming over
tonight I would have tried to prepare you for this somehow. I'm not sure
what I could have said or done, but I would have at least tried. Besides it's
not like I like this or anything."
"Really? You look pretty comfortable in that getup."
"Not by a long shot. It's simply a matter of survival. Besides I don't see
as I have much choice."
"I know," he replied.
"So?" I asked.
"What do you mean?"
"What do you think of this disguise?"
"I think you are one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen,
Shawn," Jake stated.
"Really?" My stomach flipped end over end when I heard him say I was
beautiful.
"Come on. You must know how gorgeous you look."
"Yeah, it just sounds weird coming from you." I smiled.
"You don't know the half of it Shawn." Jake's hands moved to his lap to
cover his bulge. I noticed the movement, but didn't make the connection
initially.
"What did you say?"
"I said you don't know the half of it."
"What do you mean by that?" I asked.
"It's just that . . . well . . . nuts. I can't say it."
"Say what?" I pushed.
"Look, I feel strange enough talking about this stuff on your parents' front
steps. Can we go for a walk or something?"
I looked up at the front door and saw mom giving me the nod that it was
okay and said, "Sure, just not too long. I have an early day tomorrow and
I need some sleep."
Jake got up and held out his hand to me. I looked up at him and out of the
corner of my eye saw mom turn away from the doorway window with a
hint of a smile on her face. Without taking his hand, I rose to my feet and
started walking off down the driveway.
We walked in silence until we were outside of sight of home when Jake
seemed to open up and said, "Shawn, I don't know how to tell you this, but
I think I am going to have trouble with you looking like that."
"Why?"
"Because you're a babe."
"And that's a problem why?" I asked.
"Yeah, it's a problem. Of course it's a problem. Don't you see it?"
I thought for a moment and replied, "I guess not."
"Well you should buddy because looking like that you're going to have to
beat the guys off with a stick in each hand." He looked down at the ground
and then continued, "Heck, I only saw you for a few seconds and already I
can't get you out of my head."
"I'm sorry Jake. I didn't realize."
"You better prepare yourself, because if you don't, someone is likely to
find out something you don't want them to know and then you'll really be
in for it."
Okay, now my terror quotient was reaching new levels. "So what can I
do?"
"I'm not sure other than . . ."
"Other than what?"
Jake stopped and turned to face me. "I'm not sure Shawn. I suppose you
could try to look less feminine, but I don't think that would really work in
your case. Certainly you could keep your hair short, but with a body like
yours even that may not keep your pursuers away."
"Anything else?" I said moving closer to him.
"Please don't do that," Jake said backing away from me by the same
amount.
"Do what?"
"Get so close to me," Jake replied.
"Why not?"
"Because . . . "
"Come on Jake." I looked up at him and asked, " What gives?"
"Just don't get so close to me. That's all."
"I repeat, why not?" I said moving ever so slightly closer to him. 'What
was going on here?' I asked myself. 'Why doesn't he like me getting so
close to him? Am I contagious? Does he think I am?'
"Okay. You want to know why?"
"I just asked you, didn't I?"
"Yeah. Well it's because you are having an effect on me I'm not sure I
should be having, or enjoying for that matter."
I stood there stunned for a moment. Was he telling me, in his own way,
that he found me attractive? Was there some power I had over him when I
was dressed this way? Would it work on other guys? Did I want it too?
Did I want to even wield this power? "Jake, do you like the way I look?"
Jake looked down at the sidewalk, kicked a pebble out of the way, and
then said, "Yeah. Didn't I just say that?"
"Seriously?" I added.
"Yes. Seriously."
"Wow!" I exclaimed. "I never thought about that." It was my turn to look
down at the sidewalk. I thought a moment and then asked him a question I
was petrified to hear the answer to. "Jake, do I turn you on?"
"Yes," Jake replied quietly.
Then I wondered what else he might want from me. "Do you want to kiss
me?" I steeled myself for his response.
"Stop it Shawn. You know I do."
I stepped back from him and looked into his face. The light from a nearby
streetlamp told me all I needed to know. My best friend was sexually
attracted to me. He wanted me, and not just as a friend either. Then I
wondered what it would be like to kiss him. 'No, no I have to stop
thinking like that. I can't do that. I won't do it.'
Erin's image smiled. She was urging me, tempting me to jump into the
water of my new persona. I will admit that a part of me wanted to follow
her lead, but my male self was scared stiff and, this time, he won. Barely.
"Jake, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize how this would affect you. I wouldn't
do anything to hurt you or our friendship. I need you more than ever Jake.
Without you and my family I would be alone and I can't take that right
now. Please say you'll forgive me."
Without realizing what I was doing I moved closer to him. Then, before I
knew it, he took my face in his hands, and kissed me. I had stepped into it
now. I was in the deep end and trying frantically to remember how to
swim. My knees threatened to buckle as the emotions rose within me. My
mind was being overloaded with sensations I wasn't familiar with. God
help me!
Jake pressed himself against me and I felt my breasts begin to stiffen.
This feels incredible. I don't want it to stop, but it must. This isn't right.
"Unnhh," I moaned as he put his hands on my butt and pulled me into his
groin. I could feel that he was rock hard and it frightened me that I had
caused him to react this way. No, that's not quite right . . . because it both
frightened and excited me at the same time. I had to find some way to
keep my head above water here. Unfortunately, I found myself yielding to
my growing curiosity. I wanted to know. I had to know.
Erin's image smiled and nodded.
My arms were torn between wanting to push him away, beat him off, or
grabbing on to him with all my might.
As the kiss continued my arms stopped their flailing and moved up around
his neck giving in to the experience. I opened my mouth and invited him
to enter with a touch of my tongue to his. Then, just as quickly as it had
begun, Jake broke the kiss and pushed me back to an arms length and said,
"Why did you let me do that Shawn? Why?"
"I don't know Jake. Something just came over me and before I knew it we
were kissing."
Jake turned and started to walk away from me. In desperation I ran after
him and reached out for his hand. As he sensed my touch he jerked his
hand away.
"Please don't be mad at me. Please, Jake. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry," I
pleaded with him. "All this has got me so confused that I don't know
whether I'm coming or going. Please forgive me."
Jake stopped and turned to look at me. "Stop it!"
I stepped back in surprise. "Don't you see, Shawn? It's not just you. It's
me too. I wanted to kiss you back there. Heck, I wanted to do more than
that even though I knew we couldn't."
"Are you saying that you liked it?"
"Are you kidding? Of course I liked it, but that's not the point. We're both
guys Shawn. We shouldn't be doing this."
"What?" I asked.
"The thing is, now that I've kissed you, I want you even more." He looked
me squarely in the eyes and added, "You're a great kisser. Those lips of
yours are so incredibly soft." Jake ran his hands back through his hair
before continuing. "I can't believe I'm saying this to you."
"You're scaring me," I said.
"I'm scaring you? I'm so far past being scared I don't even know where I
am anymore, and it's all your fault."
"Sorry."
"Don't be. Remember that I'm a willing participant here. Well, mostly
anyway." He took me into his arms and held me close such that our faces
were inches apart.
"So what do we do now?"
"I don't know, Shawn. One thing is certain though. I want to see more of
you. I only wish there were a way."
I thought a moment and said, "Maybe there is, Jake."
"Tell me."
"Well, what if you were my boyfriend?"
"Your boyfriend," he replied.
"Yeah, my boyfriend. Or at least Erin Jensen's boyfriend."
"Who's Erin Jensen?"
"Me, silly."
"Oh."
"Well, don't act so enthusiastic."
"It's not that Shawn. It's just that . . . well how would that work?"
"Look at it this way. It's the best of both worlds. On the one hand, by
being my boyfriend, you keep all the other guys away from me. On the
other, we get to spend time together, and we both want that. Don't we?"
"Yeah, but what do I get out of the deal?"
I looked up at him, smiled, and kissed him again, "Does this give you any
ideas?" What was I doing? I had to stop myself. "Mmmm." Must stop.
"Or how about holding me in your arms? To feel me against you like this.
Wouldn't you like that?" I pushed my groin into him. For crying out loud
what was I doing? Was I insane?
Jake's answer came in the form of him putting his hands on my butt and
pulling me even closer. I felt his stiffness against my own and found my
stomach twisting up into knots. I couldn't believe I was saying and doing
this with Jake. I knew it was the battle that raged within me, but the only
thing I could do was watch and wait for the outcome. I felt so helpless.
What was wrong with me? Why couldn't I stop?
"So do you like the idea?"
"Yes, but there is a problem."
"What do you mean?"
"What about school? How would we work Erin into school?"
"Yeah. That is a problem."
"No kidding," Jake answered.
"Listen, I don't have all the answers, but let me think about it while we're
on vacation. Maybe something will come to me."
"I'll do the same."
"Good." I reached out for his hand again and this time he did not resist.
"Right now though I would really like you to kiss me again. That is, if
you don't mind."
"It would be my pleasure, Erin."
It was every bit as delicious as the first. I don't know how long it lasted,
but I didn't care. I was enjoying myself too much to notice. After all that
I had been through this past year this was the first time in a long time that
I felt happy and that was a good thing in my book. Maybe this condition I
found myself in wouldn't be so bad after all.
We walked back home until we reached the front door where we said
goodnight.
"Shawn," Jake said taking my hand.
"Yeah?"
"I'm going to miss you while you're away."
"Me too, Jake."
"Will you promise me something?"
"If I can."
"Just don't get involved with anyone else while you're away, okay?"
"I don't think there's much chance of that after tonight."
Before going inside I leaned up and whispered into his ear, "You know
Jake, I think being your girlfriend is going to be fun." I lightly kissed his
ear, and added, "for both of us." I entered the house, went back to my
room, and closed the door. A few minutes later I heard a soft knock at my
door. I opened it to find Terri standing there. I let her in and we sat down
on my bed.
"So what happened? Is Jake okay? Are you two still friends?"
"Not much," I lied. "Yes and yes."
"Is that it?" Terri asked probingly.
"What else do you want to know?"
"Details bro. Details." Terri bounced on my bed a couple of times in
excitement and waited for me to answer.
"Okay. We went out for a walk so he could tell me what was going on in
his head since he first saw me tonight. He told me he was freaked out for
a while, but he real