chapter 11

Visits to the town happened every second month. Ever since Deirdre started gaining, she wanted to get a games console. She played on Charlotte's one and she thought it would be a good way to stay inactive.
Deirdre was outside with her group at 11:45. Everton in her group was there, clad in winter clothes, except for Cho, who only wore her hoodie because of all of her extra padding.
"Alright," a supervisor shouted, "We're heading through the market, and then to the plaza square. This will be the rendezvous point to meet back up. Check your phones for any updates and messages."
After they were dismissed, Deirdre, Kylie, Cho and Strawberry went through the market. Unsurprisingly, Cho and Strawberry made their way over to the food stalls. Mountains of street food and sugary goods cluttered the counters of the vans and stands. By the end of the whole ordeal, Cho had to unzip her hoodie to let her gut poke through.
As they walked up the market street to the plaza, Strawberry and Cho would constantly catch themselves out of breath. Strawberry looked like she was regretting the choice to wear her jacket, her face warming up red as she tried keeping up with the group.
The town plaza was big. Deirdre spotted a videogame shop, and Kylie went off to a jewellery shop.
Cho and Strawberry meanwhile had spotted a sign that was advertising an eating contest in a diner window.
No words were exchanged between them, but both understood what must be done.

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Deirdre looked at all the different skins and games for her console. She trapped a turquoise and purple skin and a few games. Checkout was through another doorway. However, Deirdre unknowingly walked into the doorframe without seeing if she could fit. She was jerked to a halt as her ample hips got stuck. Luckily, there wasn't too many people around, although, the implications alone of the shame and embarrassed if she was seen in this state almost turned her on.
Just her luck, a young man saw her.
"Let me lend you a hand." he said smiling. He was in his early 20s and had a medium build. His good looks and appeasing figure made Deirdre invite him over.
The man pulled on Deirdre's arms, but her hip remained stuck. In a mix of lust and love, Deirdre pulled the man over. He was taken aback somewhat, but obviously enjoying it.
"Push me." Deirdre whispered. The man smirked. He pushed on Deirdre's padded fur coat.
She shook her head. "Lower." she whispered quieter.
The man slowly moved his hands down from her love handles to her ass, groping it slightly. Deirdre turned her head, kissing her admirer on the neck. With one final grope, Deirdre was pushed through the doorframe.
"Nice meeting you." the man said, "My name's Brian. What's yours then, pretty thing?"
Deirdre blushed. "My name is Deirdre. From the Institute."
"Well, I gotta say that the guy who gets you is luckiest man in the world." the man said with a wink, before leaving the shop.