chapter 2

I've been at work the whole day, and I can't stop thinking about Jessie.

My mind keeps replaying everything that happened last night. My initial shock at how huge she'd gotten, the crazy amount of food she ate, getting stuck in the booth...

After we left the restaurant, I helped Jessie to her car. It's a miracle that she's able to squeeze into that thing. We exchanged numbers, and she hugged me for a third time. Just as amazing as the other two.

I drove home, and I honestly missed her. I texted her to make sure she'd gotten home safe, and I went to bed.

And now I'm at work. The day's nearly over, and I've got plans with Jessie after I'm done. I spent the whole morning thinking about what to text her and how to ask her out again, and she surprised me at lunch by asking me if I wanted to meet her for some ice cream tonight.

We've been casually texting throughout the day. She's been at her bakery with Emma, and I thought about going over there to surprise her, but I figured it would be too soon. Maybe another time.

Anyways, I've been practically counting down the seconds until the workday's over. Ugh.

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I'm lying in bed now, and Jessie's fast asleep beside me. I'll admit there's not much room for me, but I definitely don't mind. Tonight was amazing. Let me rewind a bit.

Work finally finished, and I drove to meet Jessie at the ice cream parlor. I instantly spotted her sitting in the corner when I entered, already having bought a large cone. Her back was turned to the door, so I took a few seconds to admire her from behind. She was sitting on two chairs and still spilling over. Cute.

I tapped her on the shoulder and she did her best to look over it. "Mark! I'm sorry, I got here a few minutes before you and I was looking at all the yummy flavors, I couldn't resist ordering..."

I assured her it was fine, and we hugged. I quickly bought a medium cone for myself, and I sat down across from Jessie. "So how was the bakery? Seemed like a slow day from what you told me."

"Oh, it was. I don't mind slow days though. Me and Emma usually just have some snacks and talk. I told her I met you again and she remembered you!" Jessie licked some ice cream from her lips.

I was starting to remember her friend too. If Jessie and Emma had been snacking like this for the past 5 years, I doubted Jessie was the only one who'd ballooned up. It was crazy to think about. If my memories were right, Emma had played volleyball back in college!

"Fun! Yeah, I think I remember her too." I noticed Jessie was getting a little messy from her ice cream. I saw some on her cheek, and decided to go for it. I leaned across the table and wiped it off with a napkin.

Jessie seemed a little surprised, but she giggled. "Aw, thanks! I didn't even know that was there."

By this point, I knew that I'd developed a serious crush all over again. We spent the next half hour catching up some more, and I watched as Jessie bought three more cones and ate them both. I really preferred her like this than how she was in college. She'd become much sweeter, and seemed a lot more easygoing. I figured the love of food she'd developed had something to do with it.

"Ugh, I'm kinda full..." Jessie groaned after finishing her fourth large cone. I couldn't imagine why. "Can you help me up?..."

I was more than happy to. I helped her waddle out to the parking lot, where she plopped herself down onto a bench outside the parlor, breathing heavily. I squeezed myself beside her.

"Whew, I... I'm sorry, I just need to catch my... My breath..." I put my arm around her as she did and I saw her smile.

I knew I'd regret it if I didn't ask. "Jessie, do you want to come over to my place tonight? We can watch a movie, order some pizza..."

She perked up when she heard the last word. "Yes! Definitely! I was hoping you would ask!"

I smiled and helped her back up, and we walked/waddled to our cars. I could tell she was still in some pain from being so full, and I offered to drive us both to my apartment.

"Oh, um..." She glanced over at my car and bit her lip nervously. "Mark, I don't think I can fit...."

Damn it, she was right. I made a mental note to talk to one of my buddies who was trying to sell his van. We could definitely work something out.

"We can just take mine though! I really don't feel like driving now, and I can fit better in this one." Jessie opened the passenger's side door and grunted as she lifted herself in. I got in the driver's seat and started the engine. My apartment wasn't too far, and I figured I'd just pick my car up the next day.

"You had a lot to eat, huh?" I asked playfully as I backed up Jessie's car. "A lot" was always an understatement when it came to her new appetite.

"Yeah..." she said softly. "But I'm going to have room for pizza! I promise."

I knew she would. I drove back to my place and parked. Jessie was groaning less now, clearly having some more room. I helped her out the car and we walked into the main lobby.

Jessie got a few stares as she waddled in, but she didn't seem to notice. I pressed the button for the elevator, and she laid her head on my shoulder as we waited.

A few other people came into the elevator with us, and it was quite awkward as we went up to my floor. Jessie took up a lot more space than I'd even realized, and we were packed in like sardines. We eventually got out, and I took out my keys and opened my door.

"Ladies first..." I said as I held it open for her. She giggled and went through sideways, squeezing herself in. That was something I was getting used to with Jessie. Every door's a narrow one when you're that size.

She immediately sat down on my couch, exhausted from all the "exercise" she'd done. We both heard a loud creak. I tried to pretend nothing had happened.

"Do you want something to drink? I've got water, soda..." She nodded when I said soda, still trying to catch her breath. I brought her a 2L bottle of Coke, figuring she'd want more than just a glass of it.

Boy, I was right. Jessie started to chug it, and I found myself staring at an empty bottle just a few minutes later. She opened her mouth and let out a huge burp, unable to stop herself. I won't lie, I was impressed.

Jessie was lying on her back now, clearly too full to move, and too exhausted to really process what she'd done. I called up a nearby pizza place and ordered 3 large ones for her and a medium for me. Sitting down on the floor next to Jessie, I softly stroked her arm as she groaned.

About twenty minutes later, we heard the doorbell ring. Jessie was feeling a little better now, and I helped her sit up before going to answer it. I thanked the pizza guy and gave him a tip, then turned to Jessie with 3 large boxes in my hand for her. She smiled, but I could tell she was a little nervous.

"Jess, it's okay if you don't finish them all. I just know how much you like to eat... I wanted to make sure there was enough." I placed the boxes on the coffee table in front of her.

Jessie opened the first one and didn't hesitate to grab a slice. She started to eat, soon turning to me with a huge smile on her face. "Ugh, it's so good..."

I started on my first slice, watching her intently. We'd completely forgotten about a movie, but this was all I wanted to focus on anyways. She devoured the first pizza pretty easily, and started on the second.

Halfway through, I could tell that Jessie was starting to seriously fill up again. I casually encouraged her as she finished the second one, but she fell onto her back after the last slice, softly moaning. Jessie looked up at me, and quietly spoke.

"Mark, can you... Can you feed me?..."

That was all I'd been waiting to hear. I grabbed a slice from the third and final box, and slowly brought it to Jessie's lips. She opened her mouth and happily began to chew.

Jessie had an easier time finishing the third pizza with my help, but once it was done, it was quite clear that she'd eaten far past her limit. Her massive belly was fully exposed, and she moaned as I rubbed it for her.

I looked into the eyes of this enormous girl, beyond stuffed with crumbs and sauce around her mouth, and she was beautiful to me. I leaned in and we kissed passionately. The taste of pizza on her lips made it even better.

"Jess, do you want to just stay the night? You can't drive like this, I'll help you into bed..." She nodded, relieved. I grabbed her hands and used all my strength to lift Jessie's heavy body onto her feet. I helped her into my room, and she collapsed onto the bed, causing another loud creak. I smiled and got in beside her, and we spooned until she fell asleep.