Chapter 4
After the chaotic breakfast scene…
Peter
(In Melessa’s body)
throws open the front door, ignoring everyone calling after him, hoodie on backwards, keys jangling in one hand like a weapon.
Peter
*mttering to himself as he runs*
Okay, I’ve handled worse. I’ve trained screamers. I’ve seen people vomit during burpees. I can handle this. Just get to the apartment.”
He passes a group of joggers. One of them winks at him.
Peter
*horrified whisper*
He winked. Oh no. Oh no. I’m cute.
*he speeds up*
Melessa’s strawberry socks slide inside her sneakers. Her hoodie bounces. Her hair gets stuck in her mouth. Still, he powers on like a very determined cupcake.
Finally, he reaches the familiar apartment building, punching in the code with more aggression than necessary.
The door clicks. He bursts in.
Back at Peter’s Apartment…
Inside, Melessa (in Peter’s body) is pacing. She’s tugged his hoodie strings so unevenly that one side is practically strangling her. Her reflection still startles her every time she passes the mirror.
Melessa
Okay. Okay. Don’t scream when he walks in. Be chill. Be—
Peter
*out of breath*
OH THANK GOD!
Melessa
*screaming*
AHHHH!
Peter
*also screaming*
AHHHHH!!
They both panic. Shout over each other. Stare.
Melessa
(In Peter’s body)
You’re in me.
Peter
(In Melessa’s body)
You’re in me.
Gloria bursts through the doorway. She’d followed Peter the whole way on her bike, because of course she did.
Gloria
Muffinhead, are you okay?! You ran like you were escaping a wedding and—
She sees them. Her mouth opens. Closes. Opens again.
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