What I Did On My Summer Staycation

My father was an electrical engineer whose company did a lot of business with a company in Japan. This meant he made several trips a year to the company based just outside Tokyo.

After telling my mother and I stories about how nice it was there, he decided to take Mom there for two and a half months the remaining two weeks of June, and July and August. They made plans for my sister and me to stay home and my aunt would live here to watch over us for those two months.

Aunt Melanie was our only living relative, but she gave us kids a funny vibration, kind of like when you enter a room in the dark but it seems like someone else is already there

My name is Tom and my sort of twin sister is Liz. I say sort of because even though she's a year older, we look alike, even our size.

I'm small for a boy, just 5'6” and 120 lbs at seventeen years old, my sister is sixteen and the same height, but
a few pounds lighter.

A few days before my parents got on the plane to Japan, Aunt Mel moved in so she could get an idea of the neighborhood and how mom ran the household, with my sister's and my schedules.

While Mom and Dad were still home, everything went great with our aunt. She took us to the mall and to Burger World more often the my parents would like. This made Liz and I like her and think the next two months would be a breeze.

Finally the big day arrived! Melanie drove Mom's mini van loaded with luggage, my sister and me and of course Mom and Dad, to the airport.

After a lot of hugs and quite a few tears, we saw Mom and Dad board the plane. We stayed and even watched the plane's tires leave the ground and retract into the hull.

“Well kids, what do you say we go to that restaurant that has all the commercials on TV and have an early supper?” Aunt Melanie asked.

Liz and I excitedly said a big 'Yes'. This place was always advertising shrimp and lobster dinners. We never went there because of Dad's allergy to seafood like lobster and shrimp. We had the special with either shrimp or lobster cooked three different ways.

On the way home we stopped for ice cream sundaes; if the rest of the summer was like this, Liz and I would weigh 200 pounds!

We arrived home at about 5 O'clock, I headed for my room and the X-box. I had just gotten a new game where you built a new civilization. I hated those war games with all the blood flying around, yuk! I could hear Liz on her cell phone giggling and laughing with her best friend Amy. Amy lived next door, but she and Liz did more texting than talking.

Oh well, who can figure out girls anyway?

When it was bed-time, I quickly washed and changed into my nightgown I 'borrowed'
from Liz. I wasn't fast enough, my aunt caught me before the covers made it to my chin.

“What have we here?” Aunt Melanie asked. “Did I go into the wrong room? Is that you Liz, or is it actually Tom? You both look so much alike, it's hard to tell.”

If I could have pushed through the mattress on my bed, and hidden, I would have.

“No, you have the correct room, it's me, Tom, and I can explain,” I feebly said, “You see, it's like this...”

Aunt Melanie cut me off in mid sentence! “I can see what it's like, young man, or should I say, young lady?”

By now, Elizabeth had woken up and walked next door to see what was going on.

“So that's where my other nightgown went. I've been searching for it for ages; if I only knew the right place to look.” With that she broke down in giggles and then hiccups.

In the meantime, I'm lying in bed, no covers, my face beet red with tears starting to form on my cheeks. Aunt Mel saw this and quickly sat on the bed and hugged me.

“Honey, if you want to dress like your sister, it's okay, but you need your own panties and bras. You can't wear hers, it's a girl thing.”

“Panties and bras?” My sister shrieked, “If you've been wearing mine, I'll kill you!”

Liz ran over to my bureau and started fishing through the drawers, until Aunt Mel asked how she would like it if Tom did that with her underwear drawers.

“Tom and Liz, put on robes and meet me in the living room. Seems like we have things to talk about.”

We did as she said, Liz and I hopping on the sofa, while Aunt Melanie took the wing chair facing us.

She sat quietly staring at us before she spoke, “Which one of you is Tom? Raise your hand.”

Sheepishly I raised my right hand, but so did Liz. This got a laugh from Melanie.

“Okay you two, this gives me an idea. I can tell which is which by the way you sit, Liz has her ankles crossed while Tom has his knees apart. Tom, do you really want to dress as a girl? If you do, I can say you went with your mother and father to visit Japan, while my daughter Rhona and I stay here to watch over Elizabeth and keep her company,”

After a minute of silence, almost interrupted by my motor mouth sister, Aunt Mel asked me again. This time I answered.

“Ive dreamed of this for so long, you will let me Aunty?”

“Let you, no, I'll help you. And I expect so will Elizabeth, or else,” Aunt Melanie answered. “Okay lets go to bed and tomorrow my daughter will arrive.”
I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow, but around 4 O'clock was wide awake; the thought of wearing nylons and heels of my own excited me so much I lay awake until my alarm on my phone went off.

There was a knock on my door, Aunt Mel asking if I was decent, not waiting for an answer, but saying, “What the heck, we're all girls here anyway.”

I turned and held my robe shut, but she was not to be denied, she exposed my naked seventeen year-old body for her to examine.

“Good, you have very little body hair, and actually a cute tush, this may be easy,” Melanie said.

At the 'cute tush' I almost fainted, so much blood flew to my face. I'm sure I confused airplanes coming in for a landing at the nearby airport.

“Okay, here's what we're going to do, Rhona. First, all your body hair below your chin has to go. Here, rub this over your body, what you can't reach I'll get.”

I smeared this terrible smelling stuff everywhere, including around my sex area. I handed the tube to Aunt Mel, all of a sudden she goosed me, getting a shriek from me as her hand went between my butt cheeks.

“Now we wait fifteen minutes, then hop into the shower.” Mel said.

After ten minutes, my skin began to itch. When I complained, she said that was a sign the stuff was working. When she said to wash it off, I trotted into a warm shower.

I couldn't believe it, all my body hair washed down the drain. When I came out, I was handed a bottle of body lotion with directions to rub this in everywhere. What a difference! My skin was so smooth it felt like it belonged to someone else.

On my bed was laid out a cute cheer skirt and a white top with tiny pink and blue stripes, a set of black boy-cut panties and a matching bra. First Aunt Melanie showed me how to put on nude color panty hose without getting runs in them.

As I slowly pulled them on. I couldn't believe the feel against my now hairless and lotion smoothed skin. I thought I would need something to hide my rapidly growing sign of pleasure.

Aunt Mel spun me around and whacked the end of my penis with a table spoon! OMG! Did it hurt! It worked though, I shrank like I was in ice water, allowing me to tuck everything out of sight.

I slipped on a chemise, then I was told to bend over while Aunt Melanie brushed my hair. She did this for at least ten minutes before having me sit up straight.

“You have beautiful hair Rhona. Tomorrow we'll all go to my salon and have it cut and shaped, maybe colored also. This will do for now, I'll braid this so it looks feminine, and is out of the way. Now follow me.”

She led me into her room and sat me down at her makeup table. By now Liz was dressed and had put on her makeup.

As Aunt Melanie worked on my make up, she kept looking at Elizabeth and back to me.

Finally, she was done!

“Now don't turn around yet honey, I want to braid Elizabeth's hair first.” Melanie said

“Finished, okay both of you sit here and look into the mirror.”

We did as we were told. There sitting beside my sister was my sister! There was two of her looking back at me. But where did I go?

Elizabeth giggled, “Tom, you look just like me! We look like twin sisters. Or should I say Cousin Rhona?”

Aunt Mel had us stand up and looked us over.

“For today, can my daughter borrow a dress, Elizabeth? We'll go shopping after lunch, but first, this morning we need to make Rhona act more like the girl she is.”

After eating breakfast Aunt Melanie, or should I say, 'Mommie' had me walking back and forth wearing shoes with a 2” heel, and sitting with my ankles crossed and my knees together. After a while I automatically swept my hand to smooth my dress before sitting, and walked in those heels like I was born in them.

Mommie smiled and handed me a pair of shoes with 4” heels and a strap that buckled at the ankle.

“Now I want you to try walking in these before leaving for the Mall, Rhona. They'll make your legs and bum look spectacular.

After I was comfortable in the higher heels, Liz and I got in Melanie's Volvo and we headed for the nearest Mall.

Once inside, I kept looking at my reflection in the store windows as we passed. It was true! I did look like Elizabeth's twin, except my bum looked better. But don't tell her!

As we walked, I noticed boys turning around and watching us go by. Mommie said they were looking at me and Liz. Again, my face went beet red.

After spending over three hours in and out of stores and several hundred dollars of Melanie's money, it was time to go home. The store I liked best was 'Victoria's Secret' where I was fitted into several bras and something called enhancers. I now had a bust just like Elizabeth's!

We got home and carried all my new clothes to my room and laid them on my bed.

Opening the closet, I found all my Tom clothes gone, and a slew of empty hangers. I started to hang up my new purchases so they wouldn't wrinkle.

After everything was put away in drawers, Aunt Melanie suggested we go out to an early dinner. Elizabeth cheered, and I shrank back from the idea, suggesting they bring me back a doggie bag.

“Oh no you don't, You are going out for dinner Rhona, and then to “Friendly's” for dessert.”

We ended up at “Applebees”; the place was full of teenage boys, every one of them staring at the cute new tall girl, ME!

Aunt Mel and Liz insisted I sit where everyone could see me. I was stared at by even the boy's dates. Looks of a combination of curiousity and jealousy were directed my way.

As we ate, the boys found excuses to pass by our table. We later found out this was the football team. After their first win ,the coaches took them out in celebration.

We finished dinner without incident, my new image intact. “Friendly's” was even worse!

Wall to wall teenaged boys and their dates. Oh heck, I walked with a wiggle as we were shown to our booth. I backed up with two handsome boys who I recognized as seniors on the basketball team.

After a few minutes of them whispering back and forth, the red head turned and asked me who I was, where I went to school, and if I was dating anyone. Boy, did he work fast!

During this inquisition, my aunt was facing me and heard every word. She introduced herself, said where she and her daughter lived, and why we were there.

Oh my God, I was going to die from embarrassment. Aunt Mel suggested he take me out and show me the area! Which he did! I now had a date with a boy for Friday night. A movie! I'd heard from my sister what happens there. Not from me, no sir.

We headed home with Liz and I on a double date, me with Dennis, and Liz with the 'wing man' a cute guy named Robert.

I stormed into the house yelling “I'm not going out on a date with a boy, I'M NOT GAY!

Liz was giggling: “All the boys were staring at you, not me, cousin. It's not that bad.”

My aunt was no help. “Look at it this way Rhona, you have a nice dinner, the boy pays for it, you see a new movie, the boy pays for it. All you do is let him put his arm around you, and then kiss him goodnight!”

I sprawled in the wing chair knees apart.

“Rhona!” yelled my 'mother'. “Sit like a lady! No daughter of mine acts like a tramp!”

I quickly slammed my knees together and crossed my ankles underneath me, sitting like Liz.

“But going on a date with a boy, Mommie,” I started to cry, “How do I do this?”

“Rho, it's easy. Many girls your age are late bloomers with small breasts. Just don't let him explore your sex area. Who knows, you may enjoy kissing a handsome hunk like Dennis. Did you ever kiss a girl? Well then you'll at least learn how to kiss honey.” Mom said. “Look, you two are smoking hot girls who look like twin sisters, rather than cousins. Boys are going to swarm around you. You'll soon enjoy the power you have over them, I promise.

“Now to bed. Tomorrow's a school day, kids. Rhona, I'll help you remove your make-up and pick something to sleep in.

My alarm went off an hour earlier than before. I had more to do, my hair and my make up. I no longer tossed on a pair of jeans and a tee shirt, and out the door.

Melanie met me at the bathroom door. “Rhona, when you shower, don't get your hair wet, we don't have time to dry and set it. After your shower, we'll get you dressed, then I'll do your make-up.

When I came out of the shower, Mom had laid out a denim skirt and a cute polka dot ¾ length sleeve top. I tucked, using a method I saw on line; ½ a sweat sock with the elastic waistband of a pair of pantyhose. Slid up tight, everything was held in place; then I inserted a Kotex pad in my panties. Now my front looked like a girl, and if a boy got too frisky, he'd think I was having my period.

Makeup done, I headed for the kitchen and breakfast. I was disappointed; only a glass of juice and a pop tart, the same as Elizabeth.

She and I got on the bus, turning every head, both male and female. Soon the questions started.

“Who are you? Where's your brother Liz? Hi, are you dating any one? If I say you have a great body will you hold it against me?”

I sank deeper and deeper into my seat, wishing I could disappear. All of a sudden I heard a deep voice say, “Leave her alone you losers, Rhona and I are dating.”

Like a white knight on his charger, red-headed Dennis came to my rescue. I hadn't noticed how tall he was before, but his 6'4” frame was intimidating to those sharks circling around new meat and I'm the meat!

“Morning Rhona,” Dennis said as he sat beside me. “You looked like you needed a little help. You don't mind I said we were dating, do you?”

For some reason, I pecked him on the cheek and said “Well, we are going to a movie together,”

Dennis smiled and put his arm around me. OMG! I liked it! What's happening?

After handing papers to the Principal saying I was from Indiana, and that my records were on the way, I headed for my first class.

The kids treated me differently as a girl. Girls who wouldn't give me the time of day, were now including me in their conversations. By lunch time I relaxed and was actually enjoying myself .

The elite, the cheerleaders, actually sat with me during lunch. Good thing I only got a salad and a piece of fruit.

Soon, I was sharing stories and giggling along with them. The bell rang ending lunch, back to class. Every time I went to my locker to change books, I was met by boys trying to make conversation. Every now and then, I could hear one whisper, “Watch out, she's dating Dennis Byrd the center on the basketball team.”

Damn it, I was starting to like being Dennis' girl, even if we hadn't had our first date yet.
The bell rang sending us home. While waiting for Liz, I was nudged from behind. Spinning around quickly, I saw it was Dennis, and I relaxed, feeling safe.

He walked us to our bus, and sat beside me again, just chatting about stuff. He rode past his stop to ours so he could spend more time talking and I liked it!

My sister kept giving me looks, and giggling. I wanted to hit her, but as long as Dennis was there, I couldn't. Dennis walked us to our door, gave my hand a squeeze, and said,
he'd see me on the bus tomorrow.

The door opened, and Mommie was smiling a huge grin. “'I'll see you on the bus?' does that mean what I think Rhona? You have a boy friend?”

My rotten sister shrieked “Rhona has a boy friend, and he followed her from school.”
Melanie herded us to the sofa saying “Tell me everything. He's big, what game does he play, where does he live?”

Rudolph's replacement lit the night sky again. This started Elizabeth laughing so hard, she peed herself and ran to her room to change. That got me laughing. Mom said, “Now that we're happy, somebody answer my questions.”

Liz yelled that if I didn't start telling Mom everything, she would.

I took a deep breath, “Yes he's big, he's the starting center on the basketball team, and 'He' is Dennis Byrd, and Dennis lives a block down the street, on the bus route.”

Liz jumped in, “Dennis met her on the bus, and here's the best part.”

“LIZ !” I shouted, “Let me tell it. The 'best part' is we have a date on Friday. He's the red head you forced into showing me around in “Friendly's” last night.”

“This is great honey, I'll help you pick out an outfit, I can't believe you changed your mind so fast. Okay you two, get changed, supper in two hours, first homework.”

Elizabeth and I headed for our rooms to find something more comfortable. All I could find was a khaki pair of Bermuda shorts and a t-shirt souvenir from New York City.

I opened my books and started with Algebra. By the time we were called to dinner, I had everything done, and was surfing the internet.

Supper was a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and string beans. My favorite! As I dug in, Mom said to take smaller bites and chew with my mouth closed like my cousin.

This being a girl was going to be harder that I thought.

After dinner, Mom put away the left-overs, Liz and I washed and dried the dishes. Then I put the kettle on for tea. We sat on the sofa and watched a game show on television then picked a cable movie.

After the movie, Liz and I headed for bed.

The week flew by; soon it was Friday and my double date at the movies. Mom had laid out a cute dress and top with those 3” heels. Dennis and Robert would be here at 6 PM!

We were ready early, but were told to wait in our bedrooms so she could look them over and instruct them on what time to have us home. Finally Liz and I walked into the living room. Dennis sucked in his breath and said just how great I looked, and Robert said he had a hard time telling which was which.

“You better figure it out fast, Robert,” Liz said, “Now let's go, Bye Aunt Mel”

I gave my 'Mother' a kiss on the cheek, as she told the boys to have us back by 11PM, no later.

Dennis held the passenger door for me while Robert and Liz slid into the back seat.

“Is “Friday's” good for everyone?” Dennis asked. “They'll be quick so we won't miss any of the movie.”

I nodded 'Yes', and all we heard from the back was a muffled “Whatever”.

As we drove to the restaurant, Dennis put his arm over the seat and onto my shoulder, giving me a gentle pull, indicating he wanted me closer.

What the heck, why not. I slid closer to my date to make it easier for him to cuddle a bit. I realized we probably would snuggle during the movie, so I should get used to it now.

After a 30 minute drive we arrived at the Sunshine Mall. We could go from “Friday's” into the Mall and the movie theater was across the concourse, near the food court.

The hostess seated us in a booth; this gave the boys an excuse to have their thighs against ours. Liz and I ordered a burger basket, while Robert got a steak and stuffed baked potato. Dennis ordered a giant cheese burger and steak fries.

As we ate and chatted, my nervousness evaporated, and I started to enjoy myself. When we finished, Dennis and Robert split the bill.

We had a choice of four movies, but I started to make noise about seeing the Wonder Woman movie starring that ex-Israeli soldier Gal Gadot. Mistake!

The boys got tickets and huge buckets of popcorn and we headed for our seats. I started heading close to the screen, but Dennis took my arm and headed for the back of the theater. The make-out seats!

When the movie started, all you saw were beautiful women dressed in only enough leather to come from a squirrel. As Diana got older and hotter, so did our dates. I gave in and allowed Dennis to cuddle. The next thing I knew, his hand started to rub my knee. His other hand cupped a breast, and a third hand, well it felt like a third hand was busy too.

Dennis put the bucket of popcorn on the seat beside him and slowly turned my face toward him and he kissed me! At first I resisted, But I relaxed and all of a sudden enjoyed it! Dennis gently pushed his tongue into my mouth, and I reciprocated. Soon we were playing with each others tongues. I had my eyes shut and I didn't open them until the house lights came up.

Robert and Liz teased us, asking what we thought of the movie, and didn't Tom Cruize look great? We agreed. That of course got those two laughing.

“How would you know Rhona? All you did was play tonsil tennis with your date. And speaking of your date, he's wearing more lipstick then you are. Come on, let's go to the ladies room and refresh our make-up.”

After fixing our faces, we returned to see the boys elbowing each other and laughing.

“What's so funny?” I asked

They just shrugged and said “Nothing.” Yeah, right.

Dennis looked at his watch and shouted, “Hey, it's 10:30, we're going to be late getting the girls home! Lets boogie!”

We hopped into the car and headed home, arriving just in time to allow for a long 'goodnight' kiss. As we stepped inside, there was Mom looking at the clock and smiling as it struck eleven.

“Did you have a good time, girls?” Melanie asked. “By your make-up, I'd say yes.”

Liz couldn't wait to tell her about my antics in the back row with Dennis.

“Well it seems Rhona had a great time as a girl, does my daughter want to go back to being my nephew Tom, or continue for the next two months as Rhona?”

I looked at Elizabeth, then sat beside Melanie. “Mommie, who is Tom? Does Liz have a brother somewhere?”

Now, how to explain to my parents they really have twin daughters.