Chapter 2
Peter Woods was waking up to the softest mattress and biggest identity crisis of his life.
Peter
*groaning*
Ugh… why does everything smell like vanilla frosting?
He shifts under an aggressively pink blanket. Feels… weird. Lighter. His hair brushes his cheek. His arm… is definitely not his arm.
Peter
*frowning*
What the hell—
He kicks the blanket off and sees legs. Smooth legs. Painted toes. A sleep shirt that says “Caution: May Bake When Emotional.”
He shoots up from the bed, staggers to the mirror, and stops cold.
Peter
That’s not me. That’s—OH MY GOD I’M MEL.
Mateo
*barging in cheerfully*
Morning, sunshine! Get up before Micah eats your cereal again.
He walks in, holding a mug. Sees Peter—as Melessa
Mateo
Wow, you look like you fought a tornado in your sleep. Why are you standing like a confused giraffe?
He stares at him like he’s seen a ghost.
Mateo
*grinning*
Aww, don’t look so shocked. It’s me. Your favorite brother-from-another-mother. Now hurry up, Gloria's waiting and I’m not dealing with her rage if we’re late again.
Peter
*slowly*
Right. Gloria.
*he rubs his face. Feels… her face. Still stunned.
Okay. Stay calm. Stay—OH MY GOD I HAVE HER FACE.
Mateo
*laughing*
You okay, Muffin? You’re acting weirder than usual. Bad dream? Menstrual rage? Existential crisis?
Peter
*under his breath*
All of the above.
He walks to the mirror again. Touches his—her—cheek. Still her reflection. He turns back to Mateo, cautiously.
Peter
Hypothetically… if I told you I wasn't Melessa...
Mateo
*snorts*
Then I’d say you need coffee and less internet. Now get your butt downstairs, Peter Jr.
Peter freezes. Peter Jr.? That’s what Melessa used to call his left bicep.
Peter
*softly*
Okay. This is real. This is actually real.
*beat*
I’m in Melessa’s body.
*beat*
...And she’s probably in mine.
He grabs a hoodie—Melessa’s oversized strawberry one—and mutters as he heads to the door.
Peter
Great. Just great. I'm in a cupcake-scented crisis surrounded by people who think I’m the most unpredictable woman alive. I need to find her. Now.
Comments
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hahaha I liked the caution😭😭
2025-06-19
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