Outside of Lynn's apartment, the world was alive and buzzing with activity. The young woman hummed a happy tune as she walked down mostly empty sidewalks. A strong, steady wind rippled banners and flags around her while keeping the sun from being too overwhelming. Not a single cloud covered the electric blue sky. Lynn felt her loose hair flutter in the wind and she tsk'ed at herself for not putting it up.
The wind brought with it the scent of the nearby lake. Lynn made her way to the water, crossing streets and taking exaggerated sniffs of the bakeries and delis she passed. Her stomach rumbled and she patted it fondly, unaware that she continued touching her belly for moments after. "I'll go for a run and then grab some food for lunch," she said out loud. "It's so beautiful out today."
Lynn felt energized. Rather than dwelling on her clients or upcoming court dates or the mountain of papers waiting for her, she simply enjoyed the moment. Walking around in the open with a full day ahead of her made her feel free. She felt a lightness in her chest and she had a hard time not grinning at everyone she passed.
Laughter, barking and conversations grew louder and louder as Lynn approached the wide concrete path that edged the lake. The area surrounding the lake was full of parents out with their children, people walking their dogs and the occasional jogger. Lynn could nearly feel the energy everyone was putting out and she smiled at the nearby crowd of people when she stepped onto the sidewalk. Seagulls swooped and played above, sometimes landing to fight with pigeons over crumbs. More of the large white birds eyed people sitting on benches as they worked up the nerve to approach for pieces of bread.
Trees planted in large grassy areas between the sidewalk and lake gave shade to lovers and other people wanting a break from the sun. Lynn eyed the huge trees as they swayed in the wind. The urge to nap in the sun tugged at her but she shrugged it off as she started walking. Cars passed slowly on the street side of the lake. Several men gave her a second look as they passed in their vehicles.
I should've worn shorts,
she thought. Her mind wandered to when she masturbated in her office chair earlier and she blushed.
Not to show off! It's just warm is all. Just warm.
At the base of Lynn's spine, a single small vertebra formed from her tailbone. The small patch of furry skin covering the area dimpled out further beneath her pants. Her fused coccyx shifted, de-fusing to allow for the proper movement of her growing tail. Nerves and muscles grew into place around the reforming bones. The tiny nub of her tail wriggled back and forth in response to Lynn's happiness but the sensation was lost in the steady rhythm of her footsteps.
"Oh, right! Running!" Lynn said. Taking in a deep breath, she released it and then took off, bounding down the sidewalk. Her swollen breasts bounced alarmingly beneath her two sports bras but she ignored them, instead focusing on each step and the pattern of her breathing. Her body felt oddly sluggish and heavy and she wondered if she needed to exercise more.
Within five minutes, Lynn felt a drop of sweat roll down her cheek. Another followed and then she felt a drop form between her shoulder blades, tickling the fine hairs as it fell down her back. More followed soon after. "Should've," Lynn gasped. "Should've worn shorts. Too... hah. Hah. Too hot."
Years of pure hard-headedness made Lynn push through her sudden exhaustion; she refused to give up so quickly.
Right, left, breathe,
she told herself.
Right, left, breathe.
Ahead of her, a small puppy ran towards a flock of pigeons, scattering them. Lynn smiled at the little animal while it barked joyfully towards its owners. Looking further, she saw a flight of butterflies playing around an array of colorful flowers. She watched as they fluttered to the concrete surrounding the flowers and then up again and in a mysterious dance amongst the delicate petals of the plants.
Lynn shifted her feet. Her toes felt painfully constrained in her expensive running shoes. The young woman looked down and then paused, eyebrows knitted in confusion. "When did I stop jogging?" She wondered aloud. Thinking back, she couldn't remember consciously slowing down and that bothered her. She frowned and knelt to adjust her shoelaces in hopes that would relieve the pressure.
Gah, no wonder all the guys were looking at me. These things are huge!
Lynn could see the tops of her sweaty breasts through the cut-out on top of her sports bras. Even with the restrictive top, they looked big. She reddened when she noticed how visible her nipples were through the fabric. They felt sore, rubbed slightly raw by her sweaty bras. Sore and very erect for some reason. Her breasts hurt again, deep within and she wondered if all the jogging was causing a problem.
Kneeling in the grass, Lynn breathed in deeply; someone had mowed recently and the smell of fresh-cut grass called to her. Rather than tightening her shoes, she unlaced them, pulling the white and pink shoes from her feet. The relief was immediate and Lynn sighed as she wriggled her toes back and forth in her ankle-high socks. The young woman took her socks off, tucking them into her shoes. Lynn leaned back on her hands. The sun sparkled through the branches and leaves of the tree closest to her. She pulled her iPod's earbuds off of her ear, storing them in the carrying case strapped to her upper arm.
I wasn't listening to it anyway,
