Part 40

    Becky was having a lie in on the Tuesday morning, so it was Jennifer and Brad that went over to pick up Charlie.

     “Morning Charlie.” Jennifer grinned as she saw Charlie step out the house and she hugged him.

    Charlie looked nervous as he saw Brad looking down at him, but brad didn’t look angry or upset with Charlie. “Hi Jennifer.” Charlie said sounding nervous as he couldn’t stop looking at just how big Brad was. “Good morning Sir.” Charlie added as he looked Brad in the eyes, but soon looked away again.

     “Call me Brad, kiddo.” Brad said with a warm smile as he reached out to shake Charlie’s hand.

    Charlie felt a little better when he saw Brad smile, but he was still shocked when he saw the size of Brad’s hands. Charlie thought it was like a grownup holding the hand of a baby when he saw the difference between the two of them.

     “Thank you for offering to come and fetch me Brad.” Charlie said as he walked next to Jennifer down the path to where Brad’s truck was parked.

     “I didn’t offer, I was ordered to.” Brad chuckled again. “Don’t want to go upsetting this one.” He added in a fake whisper, which earned him a slap from Jennifer. “See what I mean.” Brad said as he tried to defend himself.

    Charlie couldn’t help giggling as he saw the way Jennifer had her father wrapped around her little finger. Charlie found himself feeling sorry for anyone that upset Jennifer, and then had to face the wrath of her father.

     “I didn’t have to order you to do anything daddy.” Jennifer grinned as she playfully slapped him. “I just asked you really nicely.”

     “True, but I’m sure you and your mother are both witches, and you cast a spell whenever you ask me something, because I can never say no to either of you.” Brad said with a worried look.

     “That would make all the woman in the family witch’s then daddy, because you can’t say no to any of them either.” Jennifer giggled.

     “You could have a good point there.” Brad said in a spooky voice as they finally reached his truck and he opened the back door and first lifted Jennifer up into it and then he did the same with Charlie.

     “Thank you Brad.” Charlie smiled at just how gentle Brad was for saying how big he was.

     “Any time kiddo.” Brad smiled as he shut the door and then got in the front and made his way back to the house.

    Lianna and the others were all waiting when Jennifer got back home with Charlie, and they all ran up to Jennifer’s room so they could help to get Clare back.

     “Doesn’t your dad mind me being up in your room?” Charlie asked as Jennifer gave him some things to get changed into in her bathroom.

     “Daddy’s pretty cool, and he understands about you being different to other boys, or he’d never let you anywhere near my bedroom.” Jennifer said in a matter of fact way as she pushed Charlie towards the bathroom once Lianna had attached the breast forms again.

    Charlie stepped into the bathroom and ten minutes later it was a short haired version of Clare that stepped back out again. Lianna led her over to Jennifer’s dressing table, and soon she had the wig back on Clare’s head, and they all saw her come back to life again.

     “I’ll let you add a little make up to see if you remember what we showed you yesterday.” Lianna said as she stepped back to stand with the others as they watched Clare add a little eyeliner and then some lip gloss.

     “Can I paint my nails again?” Clare asked looking hopeful as she held up her plain looking fingers.

     “Sure, but we will just let you paint them a simple colour today.” Jennifer said as she opened a draw to let Clare pick a colour. “We want to play dress up, and also give you some practice in heels today.” Jennifer added as she laid out the rough plan for what they would be doing.

     “I wish I didn’t have this stupid cast on my arm.” Clare growled when she was having trouble trying to paint the nails on her good hand with the one that had the cast on it.

     “Here, let me help you.” Jennifer smiled as she took the brush off Clare and took over painting her nails for her.

     “Thank you for all the help Jen.” Clare smiled as she watched her work.

     “No problem Clare.” Jennifer smiled back.

     “I don’t want to make things weird between us Jen, but I feel I need to tell you something, and I’m not sure how you’re going to take it.” Clare said nervously.

     “You can tell me anything Clare.” Jennifer said looking Clare in the eyes as she said it. “Just tell me.” She added as she waited for Clare to speak.

     “You’ve been really great these past couple of weeks, and I feel really close to you, but after yesterday, and how I look and feel now, and how bad I felt going back to being Charlie again last night.” Clare started to explain. “I know now more than ever that I will become Clare for good one day.”

     “I know that Clare.” Jennifer smiled. “I could see that when you looked in the mirror after Aunty Becky placed the wig on your head, and you saw the real you for the first time.” Jennifer added. “I’m happy that I was able to help you find yourself.”

     “I’d like to have you as a friend Jen, but I can’t see us being anything more than that.” Clare said in a small voice as she looked worried about this upsetting Jennifer.

     “I worked that out as well, and I found that I liked the idea of having Clare as a friend more than Charlie as a boyfriend, so I’m glad we’re both thinking along the same lines.” Jennifer grinned. “Does this mean you like boys then Clare?” Jennifer asked.

     “I’ve not given it that much thought, but I just don’t feel anything sexual when I think about being with a girl.” Clare shrugged. “Other than what I’d look like in what their wearing that is.” Clare added with a giggle.

     “We’re all too young to be worrying about falling in love anyway.” Jennifer giggled. “Well unless your names Danielle or Lianna that is.” Jennifer said a little louder, so the two of them could hear her say it.

     “You mean the two of them are in love?” Clare asked as she saw Lianna and Danielle both start blushing as they stuck their tongues out at Jennifer just before they started giggling from across the other side of the room.

     “Yes, even though Lianna will be a girl one day herself, she’s still got the hot’s for one.” Jennifer said with a roll of her eyes. “Like mother like daughter.” Jennifer added with a giggle.

     “They do look good together though.” Clare said as she watched the two of them cuddling as they sat on the bed watching Jessica, Nicole and Tina trying on some of Jennifer’s dresses.

     “They do, just like Aunt Chrissy and Aunt Becky do, not to mention Aunt Amy and Aunt Amber.” Jennifer said with another roll of her eyes.

     “Jessica has two mums as well?” Clare asked looking a little shocked.

     “Yep, as does Peter.” Jennifer said in a matter of fact way. “But we don’t like to say too much about it outside the family.” Jennifer pointed out.

     “I won’t say anything to anyone, not that I have any one to talk to about anything outside of your family, and my aunt, but I avoid any subject that might let my aunt know about Clare.”

     “You’ll need to sit down and have a chat with your aunt one day, if what you said earlier is true, and you plan to become Clare full time.” Jennifer said as she picked up a small lamp and used it to dry the nail polish.

     “I know that, but I want to find out as much as I can before I have to cross that bridge.” Clare said looking worried. About the chat she knew was coming.

    Once Clare’s nails were dry she was soon being helped to try on some of Jennifer’s and then some of the other’s things as they all danced around the bedroom to music playing on Jennifer’s music system.

    Clare couldn’t try on some of the things she wanted to, due to the cast, but she made a mental note to ask again once the cast was off her arm. Clare was soon being helped into some sandals with small heels, so she could get use to walking around in them. She took to walking in them like a natural, and only needed a little help and advice from the others.

    Becky wandered into the room at just before twelve and told them all to come down for some lunch, so they all scurried down to get fed.

    Clare had just finished her lunch when she heard Charlie’s cell phone ringing from the pocket of the blouse she was wearing, so she answered it, remembering to sound more like Charlie than Clare when she saw it was her aunt calling.

     “Hi Aunty, is everything alright?”

     “Hey Charlie, sorry to bother you, but I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be stuck at work until well after midnight, so don’t bother sorting out any dinner for me.” Carol said on the other end of the phone.

     “Until after midnight?” Charlie said sounding more like Clare as his voice went up in pitch.

     “I know Charlie, but I need to get this order done, or I’ll lose the contract.” Carol tried to explain.

    Becky had heard Clare say something about his aunt working until after midnight, and she got up from the dining table and walked around to where Clare was sat and held out her hand to take Charlie’s phone off her.

     “I think Becky wants a word with you Aunty.” Clare said as she passed the phone to Becky.

     “Hello Carol?” Becky asked once she had the phone up to her ear.

     “Hello Becky. I hope nothing’s wrong?” Carol asked.

     “No, nothing’s wrong, but I couldn’t help but overhear that you won’t be home until after midnight, and I was wondering if you’d mind Charlie stopping the night? We were planning a day trip out tomorrow anyway, and it would mean an early start for us all, and this way we don’t have to drive halfway across the city to pick him up.” Becky explained.

     “I don’t mind him spending the night, if that’s alright with you.” Carol said sounding happier now that Charlie wouldn’t be at home on his own all evening. “I do worry when I work late and he’s on his own in the house.” She added.

     “That’s settled then, and you can rest easy now that he’ll be well looked after.” Becky said as she smiled at Clare, who was sat with a grin from ear to ear. “I’ll pass you back to Charlie now then.” Becky added just before she handed Clare her phone back.

     “Hello again Aunty.” Clare said into the phone. “Thanks for letting me spend the night.” She added.

     “I’m just glad you finally found some friends to spend your time with honey.” Carol said with a smile in her voice. “You sound a little different as well.” Carol added with a little laugh. “I thought a girl had answered your phone to begin with.”

     “I was just finishing up my lunch, it must have been that.” Clare lied.

     “I’ll let you go and carry on having fun with your friends then, and have a fun time at your sleepover and on your trip tomorrow.” Carol said.

     “I will Aunty, and thank you for letting me stop over.” Clare said. “Bye.”

     “Bye Charlie.” Carol said just before the line went dead.

    Clare hit the end button on her phone, and then placed it back in her pocket with a grin on her face as she realised that she could remain as Clare until tomorrow evening now, and she’d be able to spend the night sleeping in a night gown as well.

     “I hope you didn’t mind me talking your aunt into letting you spend the night?” Becky asked, but already knew the answer from the grin plastered across Clare’s face.

     “No, not at all Becky, but where will I sleep?” Clare asked.

     “We could set up some blankets in the games room and have one big sleepover in there.” Lauren suggested with a grin, and all the others agreed it was a good idea.

     “Looks like you’ll be sleeping in the games room.” Becky giggled. “We have plenty of sleeping bags, so we’ll get it all sorted out later.” Becky added.

     “Will you be able to stop another night Tink?” Nicole asked Tina.

     “I can’t see why not, if you’ll all let me join you that is?” Tina asked.

     “We just did silly.” Nicole giggled as she gave Tina a nudge with her elbow.

     “I’ll call my father and make sure it’s okay, but I think I already know the answer will be yes.” Tina said as she fished out her cell phone and called her father.

*****

    They all ended up in the games room, and Tina and Nicole were trying to teach Clare some dance moves on the dance platform while some of the others played on one of the other games systems. Jennifer and Jessica were stood giggling at some of the silly things Tina had Clare trying to do, but Clare was just having fun playing around.

    Clare was nervous when all the grownups started returning from work, but they all made her feel just like one of the family, as well as just another girl.

    Jennifer sat next to her at the dinner table and cut up all her meat before letting Clare use just a fork to enjoy the meal.

    Clare was a little worried after dinner when Chrissy led her from the dining room up the stairs and into Lianna’s room, while all the other kids sorted out the dishes and getting the kitchen clean again for Holly.

     “What are we doing in Lianna’s room?” Clare asked.

     “I want to remove those breast forms.” Chrissy started to say.

     “Please don’t make me become Charlie again, not yet.” Clare said as she backed away placing her hands over her chest. “I thought I could stay this way until tomorrow, until we’ve been out shopping.” Clare added close to tears now.

     “Calm down Clare.” Chrissy said in a soothing tone. “I only want to remove those and replace them with a better set like Lianna uses.” Chrissy explained. “It will look like you have real breasts of your own when I’ve finished.” Chrissy added with a smile as she indicated for Clare to come and sit on the bed.

     “I’m sorry Chrissy, but I just don’t want to go back to being boring old Charlie again yet.” Clare said with a pout as she walked over and jumped up on the bed.

     “I know what you mean sweetie. Lianna used to be the same way until we finally let her become who she felt she was all the time.” Chrissy said with a sad smile as she remembered how she felt growing up, looking at all the girls at school and out in the high street, and wondering why she was trapped in the wrong body with all these weird feelings she wasn’t allowed to show.

     “I wish I had parents like you.” Clare said with a sigh. “But I’d be happy if I still had my parent’s full stop.”

     “I could see the other night that your aunt loves you very much Clare, and I’m sure she’ll come to understand how you feel and why you need to be Clare, but it will take time and a little understanding on both your parts.” Chrissy said as she sat on the bed next to Clare and pulled her into a hug.

     “Did it take you some time to come to understand the way Lianna felt when you first found out about her?” Clare asked as she looked up at Chrissy.

     “I already understood how Lianna felt sweetie, but that’s a story for another time.” Chrissy smiled, not wanting to start telling Clare her own story just yet. “I need you to take off that blouse and also the bra, so I can remove those breast forms and give you a more realistic looking set.” Chrissy added with a grin, hoping to distract Clare from her current line of questioning. It seemed to work as Clare started grinning as she took of the items Chrissy told her to, and then lay back and let Chrissy set to work.

    Chrissy soon had the old breast forms removed and Clare’s chest cleaned up ready for the new more expensive forms. Clare just lay there and let Chrissy work her magic as she attached the forms and then used some special makeup to hide the edges.

     “All done.” Chrissy said as she helped Clare to sit up and take a look in the mirror.

    Clare had a grin from ear to ear as she looked in the mirror and saw a girl stood there looking back at her with small but nice looking breast. The girl in the mirror reached up to touch her breasts as Clare did the same.

     “They look so real.” Clare said in a dreamy voice. “I have breasts.” She added with a giggle as she made them wobble a bit as she shook her chest around.

     “Yes you do sweetie.” Chrissy giggled as she saw how happy this little act had made Clare. “Do you want your bra and blouse back on, or shall we find you some PJ’s to put on?” Chrissy asked.

     “Can I wear something really girlie?” Clare asked.

     “I’m sure we can find you something that will help you to show off those new assets.” Chrissy said as she wandered over to a set of drawers and started looking for something. She was soon wandering back to where Clare was still stood in front of the mirror. Chrissy had a pink silk camisole style pyjama top and trouser set for Clare to put on. “This girlie enough for you?” Chrissy asked as she held up the two items for Clare to see.

    Clare nodded as she undid the skirt she had on and let it drop to the floor before she took the items from Chrissy and got ready for bed. Clare smiled when she saw that the tops of her small breasts were poking out the top of the camisole, and looked very real.

     “This is all like a wonderful dream.” Clare said as she danced around in front of the mirror.

     “I’m glad you’re enjoying it so much Clare.” Chrissy smiled. “Put this dressing gown on, and we’ll go down and see if the others have finished in the kitchen yet.” Chrissy said as she helped Clare put on a matching pink silk dressing gown before taking her hand and then leading her back down to the kitchen.

    They were just finishing up the dishes when Chrissy and Clare entered the room.

     “Someone looks happy to be going to bed.” Holly grinned when she saw the smile on Clare’s face as she held Chrissy’s hand.

     “You look super cute Clare.” Tina said as she was the closest to where Clare was stood. Tina ran over and gave her a hug before stepping back to get a better look.

     “We need to go and get our night clothes on as well.” Lauren said as she looked at the others to make sure they all agreed.

     “We’ll be right back Clare, don’t go anywhere.” Jennifer said just before she ran off to catch up with the others.

     “They’re a crazy bunch, but we love them.” Chrissy giggled as she led Clare over to the kitchen table where Holly was sat looking in a cook book.

     “I think there amazing.” Clare said with pride. “And they’re all my friends.” She added with a grin.

    Clare was still sat at the kitchen table with Holly ten minutes later when she saw Jennifer, Lianna and Lauren walk back into the kitchen all dressed just like she was, but in different colours.

     “Are you ready for the best sleepover ever?” Jennifer asked with a grin as she sat down next to Clare and wrapped an arm around her.

     “This will be my very first sleepover.” Clare grinned.

     “At least we’ll know it will be the best one you’ve ever been to then.” Lauren giggled.

    They all looked over at the kitchen door when they heard some of the others coming in. They watched as Jessica, Nicole, Tina, Richard and Craig entered with Danielle following just behind. Danielle was carrying the pink bear that Charlie had given her for her birthday in one hand, and the large bag of gummy bears in the other.

     “Here you go Clare.” Danielle said as she handed Clare the bear. “I want you to cuddle up with her tonight.” Danielle smiled.

     “But I bought her for you.” Clare said as she stroked her hand over the soft pink fur.

     “She’s just on loan, as I think you bought her because you fell in love with her in the shop, and every girl needs a teddy to cuddle with.” Danielle added.

     “Don’t the rest of you have teddies to cuddle with then?” Clare asked, feeling the odd one out.

     “We’ve just dropped them off in the games room where all the sleeping bags are laid out for us.” Lianna giggled.

     “Thank you Danielle.” Clare said as she held the pink teddy close to her as she rested her cheek on the teddies head.

     “Let’s go and get this sleepover started!” Lauren shouted as she took hold of Clare’s hand and started dragging her out the kitchen and down the hall towards the games room.

    They had a large screen TV on the wall and they all settled down on the sofas in the room as Chrissy put in a Disney movie and then they all sat sharing Danielle’s gummy bears while they watched the movie.

    Clare couldn’t stop grinning as she chewed on the sweets and enjoyed the movie; all while being dressed as a girl with what looked like real breast showing just above the pink silk camisole.

    Jennifer was cuddled up next to Clare and they were both starting to drift off to sleep by the end of the film, but they both woke when they heard Amy say they were making drinking chocolate in the kitchen if anyone was interested.

    They were all soon sat around the dining table with mugs of hot chocolate and bags of marshmallows being passed around.

     Clare couldn’t remember ever feeling as happy as she did at that very minute, as she looked around the table at all the grownups and kids laughing and playing around.

    Once all their mugs were empty, they all made their way up to brush their teeth before returning to the games room and the sleeping bags.

     “Good night Clare, sleep tight.” Jennifer said as she leaned over to where Clare was in her sleeping bag and kissed her on the cheek. “Get some rest; you’ll need as much energy as you can for tomorrow.” Jennifer warned.

     “Night Jen, and thanks again for making me the happiest girl on the planet.” Clare grinned.

     “That’s what friends are for.” Jennifer grinned back.

    There was a little bit of chatting going on, but it soon started to die out, and soon there was just the sound of soft breathing as all the children were fast asleep.

*****

    Charlie woke the next morning and jumped when he opened his eyes and saw a mass of pink, he lifted his hand and bumped into a lump on his chest, and a soft feel of something silky, then he remembered where he was and he realised that it was the teddy he’d given Danielle on Sunday, and he was actually Clare right now. Clare moved the teddy away from her face and looked over to find Jennifer sat next to Clare’s sleeping back crossed legged as she watched Clare sleeping.

     “Morning Clare. That looked so cute just now.” Jennifer smiled.

     “Morning. What looked cute?” Clare asked as she sat up and had a stretch.

     “The way you were cuddling that teddy.” Jennifer pointed out as she saw that Clare was still hugging the teddy to herself. “How did you sleep anyway?” Jennifer asked.

     “Really well.” Clare grinned. “I wish I could stay like this forever.” Clare added as she hugged the pink bear even tighter. “Where are all the others?” Clare asked when she realised that the room was empty apart from the two of them.

     “They all went to get breakfast, but I said I’d wait for you, so you didn’t wake up alone.” Jenifer said as she got to her feet and then helped Clare get up as well. “You ready to go get some breakfast?” Jennifer asked.

     “Yes please.” Clare smiled as her tummy made a sound to let Jennifer know it agreed.

     “We better go and get you fed then.” Jennifer giggled as she led Clare out the games room and down the hall to the dining room where they could hear the voice of the others as they all ate their breakfast.

     “Well look who finally decided to wake up.” Chrissy said when she saw Jennifer and Clare enter the dining room.

     “Morning everyone.” Clare said looking a little shy as everyone looked at her and Jennifer.

     “How did you sleep sweetie?” Becky asked.

     “I slept really well thank you.” Clare grinned as she let Jennifer lead her over to a side table where some hot plates were sat with bacon, sausage, eggs, mushrooms and other things on them being kept warm. Jennifer handed Clare a plate and then took one for herself as she started placing items on them as she showed Clare each item to make sure she wanted it. They joined the others at the table and made a start on their breakfast after Jennifer cut Clare’s up for her.

    Once breakfast was finished, all the kids were sent up to get ready for their shopping trip.

     “Will I be able to take a shower as well?” Clare asked Chrissy as she looked down at her chest as they made their way up stairs.

     “Yes you can shower, but we’ll need to remove the wig, and also place a bag over your cast to stop it getting wet.” Chrissy said as she led Clare to one of the guest rooms for her to use the shower.

    Chrissy placed a plastic bag over Clare’s cast arm and hand before she placed an elastic band over the top of the bag to stop any water getting down inside it. Then Chrissy helped Clare strip down to her panties before letting Clare run off to the bathroom to finish undressing and then take a shower. Chrissy had already removed the wig and placed in on a wig stand after she brushed it out a little to remove the bed head it had gained from Clare wearing it all night to sleep in.

    Clare returned from the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her chest and a grin on her face that said she had breasts now and they were helping to hold up the towel.

     “I’ve laid out some things on the bed for you to wear, and I’ll help you with your hair once you’ve got dressed.” Chrissy said. “I’ve left you two pairs of panties to put on, put the flesh coloured ones on first. They will help to hide any little lumps where they shouldn’t be any.” Chrissy added just before she walked into the bathroom to tinker around until Clare was dressed.

    Clare had just finished putting a pastel pink bra on to match the second pair of panties when Chrissy came back out the bathroom.

     “Let’s get your hair dried so we can get the wig back on you.” Chrissy said as she walked Clare over to the dressing table and helped her to sit down. “It’s a shame your hair isn’t longer, then I could have styled it instead of using a wig.” Chrissy added with a sigh.

     “I was having enough trouble being picked on as it was, without growing my hair out.” Clare said with a sigh of her own. “I’ll be letting it grow out now though.” Clare added with a grin.

     “I feel sorry for any fool that tries to pick on you now.” Chrissy giggled. “I hear a couple of bully’s have already found out that it doesn’t pay to pick on friends of the family.” Chrissy added with a knowing look.

     “You know about Lauren and those two boys at school?” Clare asked looking a little shocked.

     “Yes, they came home and told us all about it, and why they did it.” Chrissy said with pride for her daughters. “We don’t have secrets in this family, well not many anyway.” Chrissy added the last bit with a smile.

    Chrissy got Clare’s hair dry and then she got the wig put back on her and pinned it in place so it wouldn’t come off while they were out shopping. Chrissy then helped Clare into a simple summer dress and a pair of ballet flats.

     “I can walk in shoes with heels now Chrissy. The other’s showed me how to do it yesterday.” Clare said hoping to talk Chrissy into letting her wear a pair of sandals.

     “Trust me sweetie, you will be grateful for these a little later.” Chrissy warned. “We will be doing a lot of walking today, and the last thing you need are a pair of shoes that make your feet hurt.”

    Clare realised that she wasn’t going to change Chrissy’s mind, and she also thought that Chrissy might have a point about her feet aching later in the day.

    Chrissy turned Clare to face her, so Clare’s back was to the mirror and she set to work on making Clare look even more beautiful for her first trip out into the world outside the house where all her friends lived.

    Clare was almost purring as she closed her eyes and let Chrissy work on her face adding powder and other things to various parts of her face. Clare had almost fallen asleep when she heard Chrissy say she was done.

    If Clare thought she’d looked like a girl before, then now she was a real stunner. Clare couldn’t see any trace of Charlie left behind, and she found herself thinking that if Charlie saw this girl in the street, he’d want to date her, if he felt that way about girls.

     “Wow Chrissy, you’ve made me look beautiful.” Clare said in a dreamy voice as she took a closer look at herself in the dressing table mirror.

     “You were already beautiful sweetie; I just added a pretty bow.” Chrissy grinned happily. “Are you ready to hit the shops then?” Chrissy asked as she helped Clare to her feet and then held out her hand to lead her from the bedroom.

*****

    Everyone was in the hallway waiting when they heard the sound of heels clicking down the marble stairs and they all turned to see Chrissy walking down them with Clare at her side grinning as she saw Jennifer and the others all stop speaking and their mouths just fall open in shock at just how Pretty Chrissy had made Clare look.

     “Wow Clare, you look stunning.” Jennifer said as she walked over and pulled Clare into a hug. “I’m so happy for you.” Jennifer added. “I’ve never seen you look this happy before.” Jennifer giggled when she saw that Clare couldn’t stop grinning.

     “I’ve never felt this good before, and I feel like I’ve come home to my real body.” Clare giggled. “But I’m really scared about being found out as well.” She added looking nervous for the first time since waking that morning.

     “The only thing you need to worry about it being followed around by a load of boys.” Jennifer said with a grin.

     “I’m not interested in being noticed by any boys though.” Clare said sounding even more nervous now. “I just want to have a fun day shopping with all my girlfriends.” She added.

     “And that is just what we plan to do my dear.” Chrissy said as she started pushing Clare towards the door where Brad was waiting with the minibus keys in his hand.

    Clare was soon in the middle of a group of girls as they all left the house and piled into the minibus before Clare had time to panic about any of it.

    The other girls were all talking about places they wanted to look, and Danielle and Tina told the others about some of the cute thing they saw in some of the shops when they were out the week before with Cathleen, Penny and Kat.

    Brad pulled into the hotel parking area and then they all got out and went up through the hotel and out onto the street before they made their way up the road to the first shopping centre. Brad wandered off towards a games shop with Richard and Peter, while the others all followed Chrissy and Amy towards the first of many clothes shops they planned to visit that day.

    Diamond was out shopping with them, as they thought it would make Clare feel better not being the only one with a big secret to hide. Even though Lianna was also like Clare, The small cosmetic surgery that Prue did meant that Lianna could strip down naked and everyone would still think she was just a girl.

    Clare was a little nervous in the first couple of shops, but she soon realised that other than the normal shop workers keeping an eye on the large group of girls, they weren’t being starred at in any other way, and Clare even noticed a couple of boys checking her out as they walked from one shop to another.

     “You just have to try this dress on Clare.” Jennifer said in one shop as she ran over with a cute little black cocktail dress.

     “Where would I wear something like that?” Clare asked as she held up the dress to get a better look at it.

     “You don’t have to buy it; we’re just playing around trying things on.” Jennifer said as she started dragging Clare towards the changing rooms.

    Clare was soon back out in the shop showing off the dress and having her picture taken on a number of phone camera’s. Clare started to get into it as she started striking silly poses for them to snap her in.

     “Have you seen anything you like Clare?” Amy asked as they were walking between shops.

     “I’ve seen lots of things I like, but what’s the point in buying anything, when I won’t be able to wear any of it away from your house?” Clare asked with a sigh.

     “It would give you some of your own thing to wear at the house when you come over.” Amy pointed out.

     “My aunt doesn’t really have the money for me to start buying a second wardrobe.” Clare said.

    Amy started to form a plan as she left Clare to talk with Jennifer and the others while she went to see if Chrissy and Mandy were up for treating Clare to some clothes of her own.

    Mandy, Chrissy, Becky and Amber were all in agreement that Clare needed some things of her own, so they started keeping an eye on things she liked the most from each shop, and then they would buy them while the other girls kept her busy. They soon had quite a few bags of clothes for Clare, and Brad met up with them just before lunch and got Richard and Peter to help him take them back to the minibus before they met up again for lunch.

    They stopped for a bite to eat and then they were soon back at it again. Clare was really glad that Chrissy talked her out of wearing sandals, as her feet were aching in just the ballet flats she had on.

    They had stopped for a drink mid afternoon when Clare found a couple of boys walking up to her and trying to strike up a conversation. She was sat at a table resting her sore feet while the others were looking in a shop window that sold prom dresses. Clare was just about to speak when she saw Richard step up beside her and sit down before he draped an arm over her shoulder.

     “You okay baby?” Richard asked like they were an item. “Sorry I left you just now.” He added like he really was sorry.

    Clare just smiled when she realised what he was doing, and the boys wandered off, realising that chatting Clare up would be a waste of their time now they thought she had a boyfriend already.

     “Thanks for doing that Richard.” Clare whispered once the boys had gone far enough away. “I wasn’t sure what I was going to say to them, and I thought running away would look a little weird.” Clare added with a giggle.

     “No probs Clare.” Richard smiled. “I noticed them following us some time back, and I knew they would move in the minute they saw you sit down over here on your own.” He added.

     “I bet you think me weird for wanting to dress like this?” Clare asked just before she placed the straw in her mouth and took a sip of her can of pop.

     “Not really, I live in the same house as Lianna and Diamond remember.” Richard chuckled. “I think you should do whatever makes you happy, and it’s not illegal.” He grinned.

     “You’re pretty cool Rich.” Clare grinned.

     “For a boy?” He asked with another chuckle.

    Clare just giggled as she realised that Richard was implying that Clare was just a girl. “Yes, and I bet you’re a really cool brother to the others as well?” Clare asked.

     “I try to be. We’re family, and we’ve always been taught that we look after our family.” Richard said with pride.

     “Is that why you just stuck up for me? Because you think of me as family now?” Clare asked with a giggle as she joked with Richard about what he’d just done for her.

     “You are family now Clare, and I won’t let anyone pick on you, just like the others won’t either.” Richard said it like Clare was being silly for thinking otherwise.

    They were joined by some of the others before Clare could respond to what Richard just said, but she did give him a warm smile and a nod before he got up and went back to join Peter and Brad looking in a sporting goods window.

     “Were those boys bothering you Clare?” Jennifer asked with some worry in her voice as she sat down in the spot Richard had just gotten up from. “We didn’t realise you wasn’t with us until I turned and saw those boys getting up to leave the table when Richard sat down.”

     “I think they just wanted to chat me up, but Richard scared them off.” Clare smiled.

     “Did he do the whole girlfriend thing with you?” Jessica asked with a grin.

     “Yes he did.” Clare giggled. “He’s a really cool guy.” Clare added with a thoughtful look.

     “Try having him for a brother.” Nicole said with a frown.

     “I bet he’s not that bad.” Clare said.

     “No he’s not, and he can be pretty cool when he’s not being a jerk, but don’t tell him I said that.” Nicole whispered.

    Clare just giggled some more as she saw that Nicole and Richard loved to argue, but if anyone did something to the other, then they would both be there sticking up for the other. Clare found herself wishing she’d had a brother or a sister, an understanding older sister would have been nice, but she was an only child and with both parent’s dead, it was going to stay that way.

    They all finished their drinks and got back to shopping. Brad and the boys wandered off, but Clare did notice they were always around when they came out of one shop and then went into another.

    Clare had had a lot of fun shopping with the others, but she was glad when Chrissy said they were calling it a day and heading home. Clare helped the others carry all the bags into the house when they got back, and then they all marched up to the same bedroom Chrissy had let Clare use to take a shower that morning, which she thought a little odd, but all the others were just stood around grinning after they placed all the bags down on the floor.

     “This will be your room when you come over to visit Clare, and all these clothes are yours.” Chrissy explained to a puzzled looking Clare.

    They all watched as Clare looked around the room and then down at all the bags and then Clare’s mouth fell open as she realised what Chrissy was saying to her.

     “You bought me my own wardrobe to wear when I come here?” Clare asked to make sure she hadn’t just misunderstood what they were saying to her.

     “Yes, we want you to feel like this is Clare’s home for the time being, and borrowing the other’s clothes wouldn’t let you feel like this was really who you were, so we decided to treat you to a few things to get you started.” Amy said with a grin.

     “A few things?” Clare asked as she looked at all the bags scattered around the floor.

     “This is nothing compared to what each of us own Clare.” Lauren said as she waved her hand around at all the bags that were piled up around them.

     “I have my own things. Clare has her own little collection of clothes to wear.” Clare said more to herself than anyone else. “Thank you, thank you so much.” Clare added as a tear ran down her cheek and she suddenly found herself in a group hug.

    They finally broke up the hug and then the girls helped Clare put away all her things. Then it was time for Clare to get changed back, so Charlie could go home.

    Chrissy felt heartbroken as she removed all the makeup and the breast forms. She was left looking at a sad little boy who didn’t know the person he saw in the mirror anymore.

     “Hang in there Charlie and we’ll see what we can do to help you make your aunt understand who you are.” Chrissy said as she gave him a hug.

    Charlie was soon in the hallway giving all the girls a hug as they saw him off. Becky and Chrissy were taking him home, and they both looked as sad as he did when they dropping him off at his aunt’s house.

    Becky had said she’d come over first thing in the morning and pick him up, which did seem to cheer him up a little, and then they sat in the car and waited for him to enter the house before they drove home again to help sort out dinner.

*****

    Charlie came over the next couple of days, a sad young man would enter the house, and half an hour later there was a happy young girl running around the house with the others as they played board games, or had dance off’s in the games room.

    Clare had to put on a fashion show for the others. So they could see what she looked like in all her new clothes, but it was always the same sad young man that left the house to go home in the evenings.

    Charlie was exceptionally sad on the Friday night as he was taken home, because his aunt had cleared her weekend to spend it with Charlie, so he wouldn’t get to be Clare again until Monday.

    Jennifer had tagged along with her father who was dropping him off at home. “Hang in there girlfriend.” Jennifer said as she gave Charlie a hug at his front door. “It will soon be Monday again, and then we can carry on having fun.” She added.

     “I just hate being Charlie though Jen.” He said with a heavy sigh. “This all feels so wrong now I’ve been Clare.” He added with tears in his eyes.

     “I know how you feel Charlie, but only you can really have any idea of how your aunt might react to you suddenly telling her you want to be a girl.” Jennifer said as she gave him another hug.

     “I want to hope she’d be as understanding as your family, but I’m scared she’ll throw a fit and stop me from being Clare, and stop me from spending time with you and the others.” Charlie voiced his worries.

     “That is why Aunty Chrissy wants to let your aunt find out about Lianna and see how she reacts to that, then they can sit her down and explain that you’re the same as Lianna, and the only way you’ll be happy is to let you become Clare full time.” Jennifer explained her aunt’s plan again.

     “It just all seems like a lot of waiting though.” Charlie grumbled.

     “Less than a week ago Clare was just an inner you, but already she has a small wardrobe of clothes and you’ve been out a couple of times, so it’s not taking that much time.” Jennifer giggled. “I better get going now before my father comes over and drags me away.” Jennifer said as she looked at Brad sat in his truck looking back at her and then at his watch.

     “Okay Jen, and thanks for being my friend.” Charlie smiled.

     “No probs girlfriend.” Jennifer smiled back. “Call me if you need to talk, and I’ll see you on Monday morning.” Jennifer added just before she gave him another hug, and then ran down the path and got in the truck.

    Charlie waved to them as they drove away, and then he went into the house.

*****

    Chrissy was sat in the living room on the Saturday night relaxing and watching some TV when the landline started ringing, as Chrissy was the closest to where the handset was on its holder, she picked it up.

     “Hello, Chrissy speaking.” She said into the phone.

     “What sort of sick weirdoes are you people? Putting stupid ideas in young children’s minds.” An angry woman’s voice spat down the phone at her.

     “I beg your pardon, and who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that.” Chrissy snapped back as she sat up ready for a battle with whoever it was on the other end of the line.

     “This is Charlie’s aunt, and I’ve just found out what you’ve been forcing him to do, and I’m warning you to keep away from him, or I’ll call the police and have you all reported for the perverts you are!” Charlie’s aunt screamed down the phone just before she hung up.

 

To Be Continued Next friday  

 

Story by SaraUK

 

Edited and Posted by SamanthaK

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Child and Parent guide:

Parents	Children
Chrissy & Becky	Andrew/Lianna, Lauren (Twins)
Amy & Amber	Jessica
Ann & brad	Jennifer
Sara & Cathy	Peter
Mandy & Carl/Carla	Craig, Danielle (Adopted)
Jayden & Callum	Richard, Nicola (Twins)
Dan & Faith	Penny, Christopher

    EDITORS NOTE: Please Comment and/or leave Kudos and let Sara know you like her work please, Any comments on spelling, grammar or the layout of the story please PM me “Samanthak” not Sara. Thank you