Jenny Lestrade knocked on the door of a lovely suburban house. She glanced around, terrified to imagine that any of the neighbors might be eyeing her. They'd see a cute blonde girl, barely in her twenties, but she prayed no one could see the secret under her pleated skirt and leggings.
When the door opened, she met the face of a smiling older woman. Donna Holland looked exactly like her profile picture on Facebook. Tall, brunette, with a few graceful lines around her face, and a penchant for summer dresses. She leaned on the doorway, grinning at the shorter girl and offering her hand.
"Hello!" Donna's grin outshone the summer sun. "You must be Jenny! So good to meet you!"
"Nice to meet you, too!" Jenny shifted from one foot to the other. "So, um, could you help me with those...?"
She gestured to the four suitcases behind her. Her whole life—clothes, makeup, books, stuffed animals, and more—were packed away in there. Donna laughed and waved Jenny inside. Within a minute, she'd hauled all four cases into her hallway. Jenny took a moment to admire the strength this older lady had.
She had to admit, she wouldn't mind if those arms swept her up as easily.
"Now, your room is down here," Donna explained, wiping the sweat from her brow. She led the way to a guest room near the back of the house. Jenny liked the view of the backyard it gave her. "And I assume you'll be here for the full college year, is that right?"
"Yes, ma'am. August to June." And, as she said it, everything about Jenny's world suddenly snapped into focus.
She was really doing this. No longer living under her parents' house, trying to shut out their arguments. No longer having to hide her monthly purchases from the local drugstore. She was an adult, and community college was behind her. She had plenty in her savings, and for once, the future looked a lot brighter. And if she got to spend time with someone older and gorgeous like Donna, well, Jenny certainly wasn't going to say no to that either.
Much like her drugstore purchases, her love for women was another thing she'd hidden away in her teens.
"Oh, no need to be so formal!" With a laugh, the older woman patted Jenny's arm. "Call me Donna, please!"
"Oh! Um, okay..." Jenny rubbed at her neck and glanced away. "Um, Donna..."
"So cute. Now, let's get you settled in..." Donna reached for the nearest suitcase.
"Wait—"
But it was too late. The case popped open, and Donna stood, perplexed, watching a stack of white diapers flop out onto the carpet. Jenny turned beet-red, cringing back toward the door. And with each step, she became more conscious of the wet, sagging diaper under her skirt.
Donna stared. "Um... okay..."
"I-it's, ah, well, a medical condition," Jenny babbled. She wrung her hands together. "I was, uh, not sure how to explain it over our email chats, but I..."
"Honey. Hey." Donna turned around, her face softening toward a smile. "It's okay. You're okay. There's nothing to be ashamed of here."
"But—"
"Shh." Donna came over and hugged her. Jenny blinked back tears. Lowering her head onto Donna's shoulder, she let out a soft sigh and felt her diaper crinkle between her legs. If Donna heard it, she didn't bother mentioning it. Her strong hand slid its way through Jenny's hair, teasing out the tangles and knots in it.
"There, there." Stepping back, Donna smiled down at her new renter. "You don't have to hide. If you need diapers—or briefs—then you got right ahead. I'd never make fun of you."
"Thanks..." Jenny sniffled. "It means a lot..."
"Oh, of course." Donna glanced further down. "Um, want some help changing, though? I'm pretty sure I can see that diaper peeking out now."
Jenny looked down. "Um, I don't know. I normally do it by myself..."