Chapter 6 - part 2

"Sarah!" Laura loudly greeted me. "Whoa!"

"What is it?" I asked, still standing on the porch.

"You got fat!" she laughed.

My face burned bright red. "No I didn't!"

"Yes you did," she laughed uproariously, hugging herself and rocking back and forth. "You, hehe, you're pants are even unbuttoned!"

I flushed deeper as I looked down and saw that my shirt had ridden up enough to show my unbuttoned and unzipped pants. Not to mention my very bloated belly poking out.

"Oh, oh Sarah, I'm sorry," Laura gasped, wiping away a few tears. "Oh baby, I'm so happy to see you."

She grabbed me in a tight embrace, one that I returned after a moment of befuddlement. It felt so wonderful to be back in the arms of my love. The moment stretched on, so sweet it almost hurt. Laura's hands began to wander, grasping my hips and rear as her head turned and she began to nuzzle my neck.

"Mmm, I missed you so much," I murmured.

"I missed you too," she whispered. "I missed your smell, and your taste, and . . . wow your ass is big."

"Hey!" I protested, slapping her hands away. "That's not nice."

"I'm sorry hun," she said. "I was just, just . . . not expecting this. I mean, you just look different, that's all."

"Well I'm sorry I'm some fat ugly hippo now," I said sullenly.

"Oh no baby, I didn't mean that at all," she hurried to reassure me. "No no, you're the hottest sexiest babe ever. You have no idea how much I want to drag you to bed right now. I'm sorry I've been so stupid, I was just surprised. Please baby, just come inside. I've missed you so much and I'm so, so happy you're home."

Laura helped me bring my bags in, but her words still stung a bit. Sure, I had been aware that I was putting on a few, but I didn't think it would be so noticeable or that Laura would be so fixated on it.

"I think I just want to take a shower and go to bed," I told her.

"Okay, sure thing," she said, sounding a little put out.

Before getting in the shower, I weighed myself out of curiosity. Despite Laura's reaction, I was sure I couldn't have gained that much in three weeks. I was a bit surprised to see a number that was a good 12 pounds over my usual weight, it turns out I did put on more than just a "couple" pounds.

Still, though, I wasn't sure how to explain Laura's response. She seemed almost excited that I came back a little plump, but that didn't make any sense at all. I tried to forget about it as I started my shower.

For the first few minutes of the shower, I luxuriated under the hot spray and let it soothe my muscles. There's really nothing like a long, relaxing shower after a day of travel. I was so into it that I didn't even notice Laura coming into the bathroom.

"Mind if I join you?" she asked.

"Oh, ah, okay," I replied.

"I just really wanted to let you know that I didn't mean what I said. Well, I mean, yeah I did notice that you got a little . . . um, squishier. But, um, I didn't mention it because it's a bad thing, okay?"

"So . . . you think I'm fat, but it's not a bad thing," I repeated, trying to process her words.

"No, not really fat," she replied, her cheeks now pink. "You're just . . . a little . . ."

Her body pressed against mine as she trailed off, hands exploring my new curves. As bemused as I was by her response, the electricity of her touch was undeniable. I melted into her arms, making no effort to stifle my moans. She just giggled as she teased me, keeping me on edge as she gently soaped me up from head to toe.

Once I was well washed and rinsed, we separated for just a moment for a cursory drying. We then crashed back together and stumbled into the bedroom, where we collapsed onto the bed in a flurry of limbs. All thought of my extra weight was vanquished by Laura's hungry mouth and insistent fingers.

Some many waves of pleasure later, we lay panting in each other's arms, drinking in the sight of one another.

"I missed you so much," Laura told me, stroking my face.

"Not as much as I missed you," I responded, my professed affection ruined slightly by a yawn.

"I just want to hold you and fall asleep," she sighed, holding me close.

"Mmm, sounds perfect," I murmured drowsily, letting sleep gradually take me.

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