Chapter 7

"Rise and shine girls! Come eat breakfast!"

A slightly muffled voice rang through the door, making me open my eyes slowly. My vision is still blurry and I have a feeling there's something on my chest making it impossible to move. I blink a few time to clear my sight and look down to see my dear twin sister, her head on my slightly protruding chest drooling.

My face catch fire instantly. Thanks the heavens I'm still wearing the hoodie I wore yesterday. Otherwise... Uh. I don't want to think about that, especially since I'm not wearing a bra. Of course, how could I guess my gender would change?!

Taking a deep breath to calm my awfully fast beating heart, I nudge Anna a little to wake her up gently.

"Anna. We need to get up. I don't know about you but I'm quite hungry." My voice is low and caring, like I'm trying to coax a kitten from coming out of his hiding spot.

She stir a little then lift her head, her eyes almost fully closed. It seems like she still see me and a dopey smile stretch her lips. She dive right back into my chest and nuzzle her head on it.

Of course it sends my heart in a beating frenzy again and my face should be hot enough to feel even from a short distance.

Is she trying to give me a heart attack?!

"S-stop that! It tickles!" I whine.

I try to squirm out of her embrace, but she just tighten her arms around me to prevent me from escaping, mumbling all the while. I think I've heard 'so warm' and 'so soft'.

It's only after a few minutes that she seems to really wake up. She sat up straddling my stomach and rubbed her eyes to get rid of her sleepiness.

"Could you get up please, Anna?..." I ask, my voice cracking a little of embarrassment.

She looked down at me in confusion and I wave with a tiny smile. Her face lit-up and she scrambled out of bed. I can also finally get up.

I stretch toward the ceiling, my tail straightening at the same time, a sigh of relief escaping me. Anna refuses to meet my eyes out of embarrassment but I still approach my sister, tugging on her sleeve. I look at her with concern.

"Are you feeling better, Anna? You seemed really out of shape yesterday evening." I ask, looking into her eyes forcefully.

I see them widen, her memories of last evening coming back suddenly. Then she crouches on the floor, burying her head in her knees and putting her arms around it.

"Uuuh. Please don't talk about that! It's way too embarrassing! I acted like a beast in heat!" She answer with a whine.

Her wings are fluttering restlessly behind her and it makes me laugh a bit silently.

It feels like when my tail refuses to obey me and just bare my feelings for all to see

"Well. No, you were pretty gentle you know? And I can understand, you were hungry... Or is it thirsty? Anyway, you needed it." I say with a gentle tone, sitting next to her to caress her hair, smoothening a few rebel bangs. "Was it... Good? I mean, the taste? Erm. If it's too weird to answer don't worry"

A few seconds pass without an answer. The moment I think she'll stay silent I hear a little voice mumbling.

"Best thing I've ever tasted in my life..."

For some reason her ears, half hidden by her hair, is turning red. I'm confused at that. Maybe it's a vampire thing? Some instincts telling her it's embarrassing? Like how I know how to move my tail and ears however I want? Even if sometimes that damn tail isn't listening at all.

"Anyway Anna, we should go have breakfast now. We have a busy day. We need clothes that fit. Do you have anything you can wear to go shopping? Until we get something fitting?" I ask her after giving her a quick hug and getting up, extending my hand so she can take it to get up.

"Hm... Yeah I should have something in my luggage." She answer, taking my hand after a deep breath.

I nod and tug her toward the door. A minute later we're sitting at the table in the living room with Eliza and her parents.

Breakfast is simple, some toasted bread with an assortiment of jam or other various kind of spread. I'm once again starving. After what happened in that house yesterday we skipped dinner. We were too tired anyway. Well, I guess Anna did have hers though. I barely manage to stop myself from blushing at that memory, but of course my tail betray immediately betray my inner thoughts by swishing behind me.

"Jane, dear, is there something wrong? Breakfast isn't to your tastes?" Eliza's mom ask me, her eyes and tone overflowing with concern.

"N-no no! It's perfectly okay! I uuh, was just thinking! We need new clothes since we changed quite a bit yesterday!" I answer, trying to keep my voice steady.

I see Eliza narrow her eyes at me, flicking them between my twin and myself. I make a point to avoid looking at her like nothing is going on. Her mom just smile with a nod, but I swear I see something else flash in her eyes for a brief second. But it's gone so fast that I wonder if it was just my imagination.

"I do hope you don't think of going without me, right?" Eliza ask, sending a smile my way. A smile that scream murder if we refuse to let her come.

"Of course! We were about to ask you to come with us! Two people won't be too much to gang up on her and making her try tons of clothes!" Anna answer with a chirp in her voice.

"Hey! That's unfair! Like I would refuse to try out things!" I whine at my sister attempts to betray me.

She sends a meaningful glance at me and I shudder in fright. She wouldn't go too far right? Right?

I look at Eliza in hope she would help me restrain my dear twin sister. But she doesn't even meet my eyes, looking at her suddenly very interesting piece of toast.

I'm suddenly not sure it's a good idea to bring them shopping with me. If Anna didn't also need some new clothes, I would definitely go alone.

The rest of breakfast passes in a cosy and pleasant atmosphere. Once we finished eating and helping Eliza's parents cleaning up, even if her mom tried to stop me without success, I go to one of the bathrooms available, my cleaning supplies and clean clothes tucked under my arm. I'm kinda fleeing though. Why? Because Anna and Eliza tried to accompany me with the reason of 'teaching you how washing a girl's body works' and 'it's fine we're all girls'. Right, no way. I would just be a stuttering and embarrassed mess.

Why? Definitely not because they are both lesbians. I have no problems with that. But I keep having the feeling that both of them have some other plans for me. I'm not sure though. And I don't understand why it would be the case.

I also don't want to be teased like they did at the café. It was enjoyable, gods I loved those scritches, but I could do without melting in the bathroom you see.

The bathroom is classic, except the fact that there's a bathtub and a shower depending on what you need.

Okay, I guess it's time to see right?

Since changing yesterday I haven't had the chance to really see myself except my face, tail and ears. So I'm a little scared. What if my body is weird? What if I can't bring myself to like it? My old body was... So ugly. So much I couldn't see myself in a mirror for more than a few seconds, just the time to see if there was a problem.

But I'm also quite hopeful. After all, I didn't feel anything out of place all day yesterday. I even have a feeling my chest isn't too small, based on the sensations I got when Anna was hugging me.

Not having bras is quite uncomfortable by the way...

It's just that my hoodie is indeed quite baggy so nothing was really noticeable. Especially if I kept ignoring it on purpose.

But I can't do that right now.

After taking a deep breath I strip down, eyes closed.

When I finally open them to look in the mirror after a few dozen seconds... I'm stunned. A petite girl is reflected in front of me.

She has smooth pale skin, her legs are thin but not too much. Her belly is flat and seems soft. Her arms are also thin. Her hips aren't too wide, same as her butt, just very well proportioned. And last but not least, her chest isn't too small or too big. Something between B and C cup? Maybe? I'm not sure. With her red hair, tail and ears she seems like a lively girl.

All in all, it's a very beautiful girl. And I have trouble believing it's me. I'm far from being a narcissist thought. Heck, I have trouble with people like that. But let's say if I ever meet a girl like that, I would indeed say she's gorgeous. I can't really deny it.

I spend the next few minutes inspecting myself more and of course I can't afford the lady bits. I don't dwell on it very long, just enough to know that I can feel even a simple touch.

A few tears escape my eyes at that. I spent so long with nothing but ugly scars down there. And now I finally have what I've always dreamed about.

Maybe... I could find someone? One day? Maybe at the Academy?

I slap my burning cheeks slightly and finally go about what I came here to do at first: washing-up.

Of course this time I'm very careful unlike usually. I'm still quite clumsy when it comes to cleaning a girl's body, especially my own. But I take my time to do it. I guess I'll have to learn it slowly.

Or I could ask Anna or Eliza... No no! I can do this alone.

The most difficult thing to wash is actually my tail. I don't know how the fur on it is considered. Do I have to wash it with hair products like my hair? Or do I need something made for animals? At that thought I feel an indignation coming from deep within me. Like I just cursed at myself for comparing my tail to some basic animal. I'm a bit dumbfounded for a second then a chuckle escape my lips. I guess I'll try hair products later on.

My ears are another struggle. Having water stuck in them is a pain. Even worse than my old human ones. Why? Because the patch of fur at the entrance of them, that serves to protect the inside from most dust and foreign substance, absorb water like a sponge and it's very hard to dry. And pretty uncomfortable too.

The bathroom trip took me almost an hour to get through. But that's mostly because I had no idea how to proceed properly most of the time. Surely it'll take less time later on, right?

One thing that also took a bit of time is the chest wrap I asked Eliza's mom. That thing was hard to put on alone, especially taking care of not wrapping it too hard. But I approximately managed. I didn't want to walk around with absolutely nothing on until I get my own bras. I couldn't borrow Eliza's or Anna's. They are bigger than me, again.

I finally get out of the bathroom, still trying hard to dry my pretty long hair, cheeks a little flushed from the heat of the water.

As I make my way to my room, I notice Anna and Eliza waiting in front of it. They are dressed quite simply. My twin with a white shirt, that is definitely too small for her with how it shows her belly, and black mini-short. It's a pretty nice idea actually. Not only because it does show her perfect legs, no I totally didn't stare, but also because of her wings. I highly doubt she has anything that can accommodate those. Heck, I had to cut a hole in my sweatpants to fit my tail. It was torture.

As for Eliza she's wearing a sleeveless white blouse and a pleated white skirt that goes to her knees. It fits her so well that I can't help it but stare for a few seconds longer than I should.

Thankfully neither of them notice my staring when they turn their head toward me at the sound of my steps.

"Oh do you want help to dry your hair Jane?" Eliza ask with a smile that is a little suspicious.

"Hmm. If it doesn't bother you I'd like that please." I answer, narrowing my eyes at her. I don't know what she has planned though.

Meanwhile my dear twin sister is eyeing my dry but very messy tail. When I catch the look on her eyes I'm suddenly very wary.

"Can I brush your tail?! Please?!" Anna ask with way too much enthusiasm.

I tuck the fluffy thing behind my legs, narrowing my eyes again but at Anna this time. She just meet my gaze with a pitiful expression on her face. I sigh heavily and finally nod.

Both girls smile widely at that and each take one of my hands to drag me to my room. Once inside I see multiple brushes on the bed and I know immediately they guessed I wouldn't say no.

"Am I too soft on you two?" I ask while glaring half-heartedly at them.

They just smile mischievously before making me sit on the bed. I shake my head with an indulging and exasperated smile. Annoyingly, I have to get my tail out of the hole I made in my sweatpants because, those are Anna's words, it would 'be hard to brush it properly'. I smell other intentions though, but I let it go since it does make sense.

At first the drying and brushing is very nice and comfortable. Anna doesn't do anything than diligently unknotting any bundle of tangled fur. And Eliza is very careful with my hair, making sure she doesn't hurt my ears at the same time. It feels so good that I can't help but hum a little while swinging my legs.

Then my sister's hands reach the base of my tail and a shudder run through my whole body while I stiffen in place, my eyes widening.

The heck was that? It felt way too good!

Of course Anna notices and I swear I can hear her smile. The next moment she's clamping on hand on my tail to prevent me from taking it back, then she proceed to manhandle the base.

"No Anna don't-"

I don't even finish my sentence. Another shudder make me lose all strength and I fall on the side, right onto Eliza's lap. I'm now practically sprawled on her. She freeze for a heartbeat then her hand mechanically find its way to my ears that she proceed to scratch with one of her nails.

"It's... The second time... My vengeance will be terrible..." I barely manage to gasp between various shudder and a deep purr coming straight from my chest.

The only answer I get is a pair of giggles but they don't stop in the slightest.

It's only almost ten minutes later that they remember we have things to do today, freeing me from their demonic hands.

At least now my hair and tail are brushed...

I take my wallet with me and flee from the room to go wait at the front door. I will get back at them one day. In the meantime I don't know if I should report the reactions I have in those situations... But no, that's way too embarrassing.

They arrive a few seconds later, smiling widely. Anna makes grabby motion with her hands and I grab my tail against my chest, glaring at her, but that only make her laugh harder while Eliza giggle in her hand.

I turn away with a huff and a pout before opening the door.

"C'mon let's go!"

This time we don't have to take the bus since Eliza got permission to use her parent's car. While on the road we chat merrily about meaningless topics. Like how one of our friends from school got rejected for the tenth time by another girl.

"I swear that dude is so fickle, I'm sure he asked out all the pretty girls he found." Anna says, laughing slightly.

"Yeah, he even tried with you sis. I remember you punched him so hard he passed out. I had to explain to the teachers." I say, pursuing my lips at her.

"Well... Uuuh... Sorry? That was kind of a reflex. At least he left me alone with that!" She answer without meeting my eyes while Eliza chuckle slightly.

We arrive before long at the biggest mall of the city. It's a big five story building all in steel and glass. Giving it a very futuristic feel.

There's a lot of people coming in and out of the building. And when I say a lot... It's really a lot of them. I've never been really keen on big crowds. I can walk through them, but it has never been comfortable.

And I'm learning today that having a tail isn't all roses and sunshine. Especially in that kind of crowd. I'm forced to weave it all over the place to avoid touching others, and prevent it from getting stuck somewhere.

I have to concentrate so much on that task that Anna and Eliza take my hands to guide me toward our destination.

A lull in the crowd makes me realize that we finally got to our first shop, and when I lift my eyes to look at it... It's an underwear shop.

Well. Yeah. It makes sense. I do need some for girls now. It's fine since it's not the first time I came to that kind of shop.

But what's less fine is that, I just realised, we'll need to take my sizes. While I'm panicking a little an employee approaches us with a professional smile. I see her eyes lit up when she takes our appearance in.

"Hello ladies! How may I help you today?" She ask, her tone professional but also a little too eager.

"Hello. We'd like to get her measurements taken first please." Eliza answer with a calm and steady tone.

"Certainly ! Would you like me to take it or you will do it?"

"We'll do it ourselves, could we trouble you to just take the notes please?" This time it's Anna that answer the question while I feel my face blushing a little.

The employee simply nods and guides us toward one of the changing rooms, letting us enter after giving my twin and Eliza a measuring tape each.

"Erm. I... I can do it alone you know?" I say tentatively, only to be met with vigorous head shaking by the two girls.

"No no, that won't do. You have no idea how to yet. Just let us do it. Now strip." She orders me, making my eyes widen.

I don't know why, but I suddenly feel like a prey locked in with two predator. And I don't know what to think of that. I try to argument that they could take the measurement with my hoodie on. But that got shot down immediately. Something about wrong size being a real pain and a problem for development later on.

As much as I hate to admit, but I won't grow up more!

Their arguments are sound enough to convince me though. I don't want to wear uncomfortable underwear. So, with a red face, I end up wearing only my chest wrap and my boxers. What follow is a whirlwind of explanations and hands touching various places I was not ready for. But these hands are gentle without any straying. Almost professionals and it makes me relax considerably.

Right, we're all girls. It may not be one hundred percent normal. But there's nothing to blush for actually. They could even have let the employee do it. But they know the reason why it's the first time I have to take those measurement. They were pretty considerate. We could have invented something, but the less you lie the less the chances to be exposed.

And I don't want people to know I was a man before. At least not people I don't know.