Changing Room pt.1
Elliot wasn't the type to shop for himself often. He preferred the simplicity of his old, familiar wardrobe: plain T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. But today, his best friend Jake had dragged him to the mall, insisting he needed to βupgrade his style.β Reluctantly, Elliot agreed to check out a trendy boutique.
βYouβre gonna thank me when you finally look like you give a damn,β Jake had joked before leaving Elliot to browse on his own.
After wandering the store aimlessly, Elliot grabbed a few itemsβa fitted shirt, some skinny jeans, and a pair of briefs. He wasnβt sure why he added the underwear to the pile; it just seemed like something he should try.
Elliot entered the changing room, the harsh fluorescent lights illuminating every angle of the small cubicle. He slipped off his old clothes and started with the briefs.
The moment he pulled them on, a strange sensation coursed through his body. The fabric was soft, almost too soft, clinging to him snugly. He brushed it off as good tailoring and moved on to the shirt.
As he tugged the fitted T-shirt over his head, a wave of warmth spread through him. His chest expanded slightly, pressing against the fabric in a way that felt⦠different. He looked in the mirror, puzzled.
βDid this shirt shrink or something?β he muttered.
Next were the jeans. As soon as he buttoned them, the sensation intensified. A sudden, dizzying rush overwhelmed him, and he stumbled, gripping the wall for balance.
βWhat the hell?β
Elliotβs body began to change. His stomach pushed forward, rounding into a soft, noticeable belly that strained against the waistband of the jeans. His arms and legs thickened, losing their lean definition and taking on a doughy appearance. His face puffed out slightly, his jawline softening as a faint sheen of sweat formed on his skin.
Panicked, he tried to pull the clothes off, starting with the shirt. It slid off easily, revealing his rounder, hairier chest. The jeans followed, though it took more effort to wiggle them down his thicker thighs.
Finally, he reached for the briefs, but they wouldnβt budge.
βWhat theβ¦β He yanked harder, but the fabric seemed fused to his skin.
He turned to the mirror again, horrified. There he wasβround, sweaty, and unrecognizably differentβstill himself mentally, but his body was now something else entirely.
Elliotβs breathing quickened as he scrambled to grab his old clothes, only to realize they were far too small to fit his new size. The T-shirt barely stretched over his chest, and the waistband of his jeans wouldnβt go past his thighs.
Frustrated, he sat down on the small bench, the act causing the briefs to ride up slightly, making him wince. His phone buzzed in his bag, and he reached for it, desperate for help.
βJake,β he said when his friend picked up, his voice shaky, βI need you to do me a favor. Can you bring me some bigger clothes?β
βWhat? Why? Did you try on something too tight?β Jake chuckled.
βItβs not funny, Jake! Justβjust bring me something, okay? Iβm stuck in the changing room, and nothing fits me!β
Jake sighed. βFine, but you owe me an explanation.β
Hanging up, Elliot leaned back against the wall, his round belly pressing against the band of the briefs. He glanced down at himself, a mix of embarrassment and resignation washing over him.
As he waited, he couldnβt help but notice how comfortable the briefs felt. The snugness had gone from frustrating to oddly comforting, almost like a second skin.
The thought made him shiver. Whatever was happening, he needed to fix itβand fast.
@bearybudai for the photo


















