Random Growth 2

[Mr Wayne]

Very nice, very nice. I like the build up, awkward bathroom situation, seemingly unstoppable growth yet unexpected and curious end to the spurt. I hope the condition spreads. ^_^ And that I'm not the only one supporting your work..

[Obsidian]

Originally Posted by Mr Wayne

Very nice, very nice. I like the build up, awkward bathroom situation, seemingly unstoppable growth yet unexpected and curious end to the spurt. I hope the condition spreads. ^_^ And that I'm not the only one supporting your work..

Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying it. ^^

As for support, eh, I know I'm not the most popular writer in this community. Not even top 10, or 25, or what have you. There are definitely superior and more prolific writers even on this site. So, I don't really expect a lot of comments these days.

Honestly, if just a couple of lurkers are enjoying each installment, then I'm happy.

[Kung Fu Tzu]

I must say, nonetheless, I quite enjoy your writting, you may not consider yourself the best but you're one of the best I've seen on this site for Growth in quite awhile.

Keep up the great work!

[Obsidian]

Originally Posted by Kung Fu Tzu

I must say, nonetheless, I quite enjoy your writting, you may not consider yourself the best but you're one of the best I've seen on this site for Growth in quite awhile.

Keep up the great work!

You're very kind to say that, thank you. ☆_☆

[Obsidian]

Next installment. No process in this one, just some set up. Sorry to disappoint, but your attention will be rewarded, I promise.

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Sitting dejectedly on the examination bed, Valerie stared down at her enormous bare feet and frowned. Wiggling her unpainted toes, she exhaled through her nose noisily and glanced up at her blonde and annoyingly optimistic friend, Alyssa.

“Stop moping, you’re going to be fine.” Alyssa chastised, sitting across from, Valerie as the two waited for the physician to enter. Valerie glared in response.

“How could you possibly know that?” She growled, gripping the paper covering the bed and trying to ignore the goosebumps beginning to rise along her exposed arms and legs; unfortunately for her, this particular hospital didn’t offer gowns sized for women approaching seven feet in height. “Alyssa, I grew 15 inches in less than five minutes…while diddling myself in your bathroom. I’m not fine.”

“That’s why I said you’re going to be fine.” Alyssa raised her brow, smirking slightly. Not amused, Valerie shook her head and looked away. Shortly thereafter, the solitary, heavy wooden door creaked open. Sidestepping through the slender opening, an elderly man with graying hair and thick spectacles nodded to both Alyssa and Valerie before casually pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose and calmly securing the door behind him.

“Am I going to die?” Valerie blurted, drawing an instantly bemused look from the doctor.

“Certainly not.” He replied, grinning almost imperceptibly. Alyssa gave her friend an amused look of her own, and Valerie could feel her cheeks starting to burn. Watching the doctor open the beige folder in his right hand, Valerie tried to wait patiently for the medical professional to diagnose her…but the old bastard seemed to be taking his sweet time…

“Well?!” Valerie queried the man, her voice rising a little higher than she’d intended. Again, the doctor gave her a glance, before removing his lenses and stuffing them in the front pocket of his jacket.

“Ms. Phillips,” The physician began, “for the most part, your blood work came back normal. We-“

“Does this look normal?! Valerie interjected, gesturing at herself. “People growing over a foot in an instant is normal?!”

“Val.” Alyssa cut in, giving her friend a kind but stern look…the kind of gaze that says you’re my friend, but you’re also being bitch right now. Valerie took the hint and lowered her eyes apologetically.

“I’m sorry…”

“Quite alright, I assure you.” The doctor replied matter-of-factly. “As I was about to say, we did find trace amounts of an unknown, but…increasingly familiar compound in your circulatory system.”

“Familiar?” Both Alyssa and Valerie echoed, uncertain.

“I’ll be blunt,” The doctor replied, leaning back against the door, “you’re not the first case we’ve dealt with regarding this mystery compound.”

“The…the giant women?” Valerie ventured, her brown eyes searching the doctor’s.

“Oh, nonono…” He responded almost immediately. “Federal authorities and the CDC are handling those cases. No, I’m referring to the growing…erm, pardon the pun…increasing number of young men and women coming in to the ER with the same compound in their system as you have.”

“Well, what’s the compound? I don’t understand, is it in the food supply, water, what?” Valerie pressed, growing more confused and frustrated with the doctor’s explanations. “I haven’t changed my diet, I-”

“Erm, it’s not a diet thing, nor is there any evidence that I’ve seen about this, well, drug really, being in our food or water supplies.”

“It’s a drug?” Alyssa chimed in, brows furrowed, her curiosity clearly piqued. “Like, what, meth?”

“Well, not quite as dangerous or deleterious to one’s health as methamphetamine.” The doctor wavered back and force, trying to find the right words. “It’s more of a recreational drug; something new that’s been introduced here in the US and is making its rounds among the youth.”

“Wow.” Alyssa raised her brows and smirking at Valerie. “I guess the mary jane just doesn’t cut it these days, huh?”

“This isn’t funny, Alyssa.” Valerie fumed.

“I never said it was.” Alyssa replied quickly, throwing up her hands in a submissive gesture. Looking back at the doctor, Alyssa cocked her head. “So, if this is becoming a problem…then why aren’t there giant women all over the news? Like, I don’t know, hundreds or thousands?”

“Well,” The doctor began, setting down his folder and crossing his arms, “from what I’ve seen, the vast majority of individuals that come into this ER for symptoms similar to Ms. Phillips here, the amount of the drug in their system is minuscule. In fact,” He gestured at Valerie, “you have a slightly above average amount in your body compared to the others I’ve seen, which would be why you've experienced this severe of a reaction. Most individuals taking this drug only take a very, very small amount.”

Halfway sticking out from within the discarded folder, Alyssa caught a glimpse of something purple and grainy in a small medical baggie. Her eyes lingered on it.

“But how did it get in my system?” Valerie pushed, her patience running dry.

“Well, you listed in your history that you were at the site of the latest extreme case, yes?”

“Yeah, and so were a lot of other people.” Valerie fired back.

“And I treated a lot of those individuals.” The doctor replied smoothly. “Did you suffer any injuries, Ms. Phillips?”

Valerie dropped her gaze as realization began to dawn on her.

“Yes…” She murmured, placing a hand on her shoulder absently. “Falling glass cut my back.”

“Well, then, I’d say the drug coursing through that victim’s blood transferred to you via the bloody glass.”

“Oh god…” Valerie whispered, fear starting to course through her. “Am I going to be stuck-” She began, but stopped as the elderly man forestalled her with a raised hand.

“You’re going to be fine, Ms. Phillips.” He replied soothingly. “What little of the drug that remains in your system will soon be flushed away naturally, and you should return to your normal size in a day or so. The effects of the drug do not appear to be permanent.” He assured her. Valerie blew out a long breath, relief flooding her.

“So, doc, why would anyone willingly take this drug?” Alyssa chimed in again. “Seems like an inconvenience.”

“Actually, the drug’s primary purpose appears to be that of an inhibitor. Similar to, say, alcohol, it clouds the user’s judgment and lowers their inhibitions when used in the correct dosage. Based on what little data we have on it so far, it would seem that overdosing on the drug is what causes the growth symptom. We suspect it has something to do with an individual’s pituitary glands being affected in some way.”

“Oh.” Was all Alyssa could manage, overwhelmed.

“So…I will return to my normal size…right?” Valerie broke in.

“Yes, absolutely.” The doctor repeated. “My advice is to simply go home, get some rest, and you should be feeling normal again in no time. This is hardly fatal in the least.”

“Thank god…” Valerie smiled faintly, at last feeling some control coming back into her life. Sliding off of the bed, she looked down at the doctor, somewhat sheepishly. “Um…would you mind if we slipped out a back door or something…you know…”

“Say no more.” The doctor nodded. I’ll take care of the paperwork and have you discharged. A nurse will show you to a discrete exit once you’re dressed again.”

“Thank you so much.” Valerie’s smile widened.

***

“Are you sure you don’t mind looking after Taylor while I sleep this shit off?” Valerie asked, reluctant to be any more of a burden to her friend than she already felt.

“Don’t worry about a thing.” Alyssa waved her hand dismissively. “Taylor is more than welcome in our home.”

“Well, okay then…” Valerie nodded, reaching for her keys and trying to remain hidden inside her apartment’s alcove.

“Do you want me to stay with you?” Alyssa asked, concerned. “John is more than capable-”

“No, no that’s fine.” Valerie replied quickly, fumbling with her purse. “I’ll call you when I’m back to my old self again. Thank you though, I really appreciate all you’ve done for me.”

“Don’t mention it. Kind of a shame, though.”

“What? What’s a shame?” Valerie raised a brow and looked back at her friend.

“Nothing, just thought you looked kind of hot in stretched out clothing.” Alyssa grinned mischievously, teasing Valerie.

“Oh shut up.” Valerie rolled her eyes as she pulled open the lobby door and stepped through, hunkered down in an effort to appear smaller to any prying eyes. Alyssa watched her friend awkwardly make her way to the stairwell and eventually disappear from sight. Turning, the blond-headed woman stepped onto the sidewalk…but stopped. Thinking for a moment, she slowly reached her hand into her own purse…and allowed her fingers to wrap around a malleable baggie located deep within.

After some consideration, a wicked grin spread across Alyssa’s full, red lips…

[Mr Wayne]

OR,

I might not know you as well as some people would, but that subtle yet 0.1% tease at the end of this latest installment set up a pretty clear and devious plot twist. Though, I was half expecting Valerie to suddenly resume her growth in the middle of her estranged doctor's appointment. What comes next should intrigue for sure.