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This was originally going to be an interactive story, but I reworked it for a stand alone. First part is mostly buildup.

Part 1

Sarah had left her home town as soon as she could. She hated the small town, hated everyone at her dumb high school. She hated the preps, the jocks, all the popular kids. She had been a reclusive mousy girl, labeled a nerd, all through high school. So, as soon as she could she packed up and moved to the big city.

Instantly her life changed there. She loved the urban life. She instantly latched on to a crew of hipsters. With them, eclectic tastes and a nerdy side actually made you cool! They were so much more 'real' then all those jocks and preps in her home town. Sarah threw herself fully into collecting vinyl, fixing up an old bike and spending nights out at trendy underground bars. She got a job at a coffee shop. Not some lame corporate chain one but a cool local spot where her friends would sometimes come kick it all day.

Sarah had also adopted a new fashion sense. She liked the layered style, normally wearing thin jeans, a small dress or oversized shirt with a high belt, then a flannel. She adopted wide rimmed glasses she noticed were in style. She had dyed her hair a vibrant red and wore heavy lipstick to match it. She quickly noticed that she was getting attention from boys, more then she was used to. This made her excited, but also frightened her a bit.

Sarah was extremely shy. In high school she'd been bullied and teased. Girls mocked her, boys ignored her. Even her own mother tended to do it. This had caused a lack of self esteem leading to her need to be accepted. Hence acting like a hipster (which she'd never admit). Now, she had friends, a social life, and boys were starting to notice her! But, she was too insecure to allow relationships to go that far.

The main reason for this was Sarah hated her body. She was a tall girl, which always made stand out. She had very skinny arms and legs, being referred to as 'chicken legs' so often it could have been called her nickname in high school. She lacked much of anything up top, which she made up for with some padding up top. Still, under it her breasts were far to small for her own liking, and she didn't want anyone to see them!

Sarah knew she was still pretty. She had an thing face with large doe eyes. Her hair was long and wavy, a lovely poof around her head. Still her shy nature made her feel inadequate.

Recently a new problem had developed. Lots of time going out drinking with her friends had given her a bit of a beer belly. Really, it wasn't much. But, on her frame, it stood out obviously. She had such a skinny torso and legs that her belly was very noticeable. Her ribs showed and with the small belly under... she felt like she looked like a baby! Sarah hated it and wanted to do something about it!

That was why she'd gotten this gym membership. She was a little reluctant to do something so yuppie, so normal, so she didn't tell any of her friends. She was also a little intimidated by the idea of a locker room. However, she had no idea how else she was going to loose the weight she'd put on. So, she'd signed up for a gym online, and was headed there right now, gym bag in hand.

She entered the gym for the first time. At a bit of a loss, Sarah approached the front desk and spoke with a receptionist.

“Hi, I'm Sarah? I signed up online...”

“Oh, alright!” The receptionist beamed. “Let's team you up with a trainer to show you around.” She looked around then spotted a tall blonde walking by.

“Ah, Jennifer! Please meet Sarah. She's new to the gym.”

The blonde turned around. Sarah froze. She knew her! It was Sarah from high school! She had been captain of the cheer-leading and volleyball teams. She was one of those popular girls who always tittered at Sarah's mousy hair and bad clothes. Sarah hated her! How had she ended up here?

Jennifer looked at Sarah, then did a double take.

“Oh my... is that you? Sarah?!” She shrieked.

“Uh.. hi Jennifer.” Sarah said. Jennifer was wearing spandex shorts and a pink sports bra. Every inch of her was bronzed tan, accenting her platinum blonde hair pulled back in a pony tail. Though Sarah was almost a half foot taller, she felt very intimated. She eyed Jennifer's chest enviously. Did she really have to strut around in nothing but a sports bra with those D cups? She looked like two volleyballs tied to a flagpole!

So Sarah did what she always did when she felt intimidated, as she had learned from her trendy new friends. She played it cool. She stuck out her hip, put a hand on it and rolled her eyes.

“Are you signing up here at the gym?” Jennifer asked excitedly.

“Yup.” Sandra said, as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.

“Oh awesome! I'm free right now, I'll totally give you some free training!”

“Oh, that's fine.” Sarah said, a little frantically. She did NOT want to spend the afternoon with some b*tch from high school!

“Come on, it'll be fun.” Jennifer insisted. “I can show you around the gym and give you a first class workout for free!” Jennifer put her arm around Sarah's shoulder and started leading her to the locker room.

“Go get dressed and we'll start.” She said, ushering Sarah forward. She pushed her through the door.

God, how pushy! Sarah thought. She set down her duffel bag and looked around. She could hear some voices and the showers running, but no one was in the changing area. Looking around shyly she began to disrobe. She striped to her underwear then hurriedly redressed. She put on tights, baggy shorts and a loose fitting top (perfect for hiding the belly). Then, stowing her bag under a bench she went back out. Sarah hoped to dodge Jennifer, but this hope was dashed when she saw the girl waiting right by the door for her.

“Let's get started!” Jennifer said, bubbling with energy. “Now, why did you sign up for the gym?”

“Uh, just wanted some exercise.” Sarah said. She certainly wasn't about to tell Jennifer she needed to loose weight!

“Well, you're just as skinny as ever 'chicken legs'.” Jennifer laughed, not seeing Sarah seethe. “So some strength building will probably help. Let's start on weights.”

Before Sarah could say a word she was guided to the weight-room. This began an hour of the most intensive exercise Sarah had ever been through. First she sat grasped some 5 pound weights.

“Come on, those things are tiny!” Jennifer exclaimed. She took the weights and handed back some ten pounders. Then she started counting Sarah's reps as she lifted.

“One... Two.... come on, pick up the pace!” She commanded as Sarah's annoyance grew. Jennifer clapped a beat as Sarah struggled to keep up. “Three. Clap! Four. Clap! Five... getting tired already? Come on, give me a few more!”

This pattern continued as they went from machine to machine. Sarah wanted to just quit but Jennifer would hear nothing of it. She was a whirlwind of energy, matching Sarah at every task at double the weight. Sarah gritted her teeth at Sarah's show man ship.

“Come on, pump those tiny arms!” Jennifer laughed. Sarah flushed, noticing some weight lifter guys watching with smirks on their faces. Meat heads weren't her type, but being shown inferior in front of any guy, especially by her high school rival was very embarrassing!

They went from machine to machine until Sarah's limbs were quivering. Jennifer hadn't even broken a sweat.

“Alright, let's get some cardio!” She said, grabbing Sarah's hand and pulling her towards the treadmills. As soon as Sarah stood on one Jennifer started hitting buttons. Sarah gasped in shock as the treadmill began rolling. She started pumping her legs to keep up. It increased in speed. Sarah started running, pumping her arms. It was too fast! She looked down to slow it down but had no idea how the controls worked. While she struggled Jennifer boarded a nearby machine and started running leisurely at a much greater speed. After just a few minutes Sarah found the stop button and turned off the machine. She was red faced, pouring sweat.

“What, done already?” Jennifer asked, turning off her own treadmill.

“Done... all done!” Sarah wheezed.

“Come on, you've barely gotten any exercise!” Sarah didn't respond, just struggled to catch her breath.

“Well... at least join me in the sauna!” Jennifer said. “It's super good for you, sweat out all your toxins.”

“No.. swimsuit.” Sarah gasped, still struggling to get air.

“That's fine.” Jennifer walked behind the counter and returned with a white towel, handing it to Sarah. “Just wear this over your underwear, no one will know.”

“Gonna go home...” Sarah gasped.

“Come on, at least get your money's worth!” Jennifer insisted. She guided Sarah to the lockeroom, this time going in with her. Did this girl know not know what no meant, Sarah wondered.

“Strip down, I'll see you in there.” Jennifer commanded, grabbing a towel and walking off. Once she was safely alone Sarah quickly stripped down. Hurriedly she wrapped the towel around herself. She knotted it carefully to make sure it wasn't coming off. Then, vowing to never return to the gym, she headed to the sauna.

Jennifer was already in the sweltering room, along with four others. Two women, both obviously fit, in bikinis, and two strapping men in trunks. Sarah blushed as she entered, making sure her towel was tightly wrapped. She found the most isolated seat. The heat was intense. Sarah began to feel lazy, almost dreamy. She closed her eyes. She actually was enjoying this a bit. She managed to relax and feel the steam on her body, breathing deep.

After a while, both girls had enough. They exited together towards the girl's room.

“You seemed to enjoy the sauna.” Jennifer noted.

“It was nice.” Sarah admitted.

“Good! I hope you start coming regularly!” Sarah wasn't sure about that! She entered the locker room and headed towards where her bag was...

“What the hell?!” She exclaimed. Jennifer followed her.

“What's wrong?” She asked.

“MY BAG!” Sarah said, getting worried. “It was right under this bench!”

“Oh no... you didn't put it in a locker?” Jennifer asked.

“What?” Sarah said, looking around frantically.

“You're supposed to put it in a unclaimed locker then take the key! We've had a problem with theft too...”

“What?!” Sarah said, now fully frantic. “My wallet, my phone! My keys! My clothes! Everything was in there!”

“Sorry Sarah, I really should have said something.” Jennifer looked ashamed. “Let's go ask at the front desk.”

So Sarah, wrapped in a towel, and Jennifer, wearing her string bikini walked out into the gym. Normally Sarah wouldn't be caught in public wearing a towel, but she was completely panicked.

The woman at the front desk said someone had left about ten minutes ago with a purple duffel matching Sarah's description.

“We can check the security cameras and try to find out who it was.” The receptionist said. “Is there anyone you can call?”

“My housemate can pick me up.” Sarah said, taking the offered phone. She dialed... and of course, it went straight to message.

“Dammit!” Sarah exclaimed, slamming the phone. Some people were looking now. The two scantly clad young women, one of them in a bikini, were attracting a lot of attention.

“The gym will reimburse you for everything lost.” The receptionist said, sounding apologetic.

“That's not the point!” Sarah yelled. “Without my keys I can't even open my car! I can't get into my house!”

“Well, how about this.” Jennifer said. “I'll drive you to my place. You can stay there until we work this all out.”

“Fine, whatever.” Sarah said, waving a hand dismissively. She was panicked and angry. Jennifer went and got her bag, then came out. The two started to head towards the door.

“One moment...” The receptionist said. Both girls turned back. “Sorry, but we can't let you take the towel, people always steal them.” She once more sounded apologetic.

“Oh, of course.” Jennifer said. Before Sarah could respond Jennifer grasped the corner of the towel. In a swift yank she pulled it free.

Sarah, about to speak, looked down. She saw her long thin body, clad only in black underwear! She gasped. She looked up. All eyes in the gym were on her. Her bare long legs leg up to her narrow hips, clad in lacy boy short cut panties. Above that her small belly stuck off her stick thing torso. This led to her thick padded bra. Everyone could see her!

Sarah gasped, mouth agape. Her wide eyes were as big as saucer plates. Her hair was a frizzy mess from the sauna, adding to the flustered aspect of her appearance. Then, remembering how many people were looking, She threw her skinny arms over herself. She crossed her arms over her chest. Then, remembering how embarrassing she found her small belly, she switched one hand over that. Her skinny legs slammed together at the knees.

Jennifer didn't seem to notice her embarrassed display at all. She calmly returned the towel to the receptionist, then turned and grasped Sarah's forearm, pulling her towards the door. The last thing everyone in the gym saw was panty clad butt as she stumbled away.