Ashley the lifelong friend was still there, but she was different now. Hormones had ravaged her personality, changing her into a new person. At once Sherry was sad to lose her friend, and yet found herself quite attracted to the new Ashley.
They�d grown up as neighbours, gone to school together. They remained friends after Ashley�s family had moved away, but were reunited in University, and now roommates. They were at the same university Gwen had gone to. Indeed Gwen still lived in the University town. It was nice for Ashley and Sherry to have someone they knew well when they were far from home.
Unfortunately, Gwen had been the victim of a car accident. Although she had recovered quite well, she was unable to have kids. Her brush with mortality got her biological clock ticking, and Ashley volunteered to be a surrogate to Gwen�s fertilised egg. Sherry had had her misgivings, it would be hard to have a full university life while pregnant, no drinking, no going out, probably no boyfriend! But Ashley wanted to help her sister out. Besides, she was there to learn, and not being able to do all that might help her pull her grades up.
Now 6 months had passed. Ashley had taken the pregnancy very easily, and the chances of a healthy baby were very great. She had focused on her studies, and was doing very well. Sherry had been encouraged to continue her �life�. She still went out, she met guys, came home drunk, like many other young women at university.
As the pregnancy kicked in though, Ashley�s hormones started to get the best of her. She hated that Sherry was having fun when she was staying in, studying, or throwing up. With all the morning sickness, Ashley was always hungry, eating lots, hoping to get a little nourishment before throwing it back up.
Once the morning sickness stopped, Ashley didn�t slow down her eating. She felt good while eating, and had gotten past Sherry going out. It was nice to have her own private time while Sherry was out cavorting. She hardly even noticed how much she was eating. She started wearing maternity clothing her sister bought her, laughing about how huge they were. �I feel like I�m wearing a tent!� she�d say.
It was funny for Sherry, they lived together, and yet they led separate lives. She decided to tone it down, and try to be there for Ashley more. But Ashley didn�t want to be a drag on Sherry�s life. She said she was happy with her time alone. Sherry tried to believe it, but wasn�t sure. Ashley had become moody, and was tough to read.
One day Sherry coaxed Ashley to come out swimming. Ashley didn�t have a maternity swimsuit, so she just put on her old bikini. In high school Ashley had played sports, soccer and volleyball. She had a fit body, not muscular, but nice and curvy. Sherry had always been envious, she was thin as a rake. Sure, people were envious of her low weight, but she�d been envious of Ashley�s curves. But now, seeing Ashley in her bikini, Sherry felt something different.
Ashley�s belly was showing. She was 5 months pregnant. But the rest of her was sticking out. She had gained a lot of weight, and not just in her tummy! He behind was soft, her thighs were thickening, her breasts had become quite full, and even her chin was hinting at a little double chin. Ashley�s bikini dug deep into her new, soft flesh. Sherry saw this woman, not her friend from kindergarten, but� a plump, curvy, happy woman.
That night they were talking. Ashley was happy to be out swimming. It felt good to take they weight off her legs like that. Sherry said that she looked good. Ashley thanked her, mentioning that she needed to get a maternity swimsuit, with the bikini being too tight.
Over the next month Sherry spent more time at home, and less going out. Usually she only went out if Ashley specifically suggested she go have fun. Sherry wouldn�t say anything, but she was enjoying the changes Ashley was going through. She loved watching Ashley eat. She didn�t even realise how much she was eating, and she didn�t notice that she really enjoyed it.
This brings us back to Sherry staring at Ashley lying on the couch, her expanding belly high in the air, a discarded bag of chips on the floor.
The next day Ashley returned from the doctor in tears. Sherry wanted to comfort her friend, and tried to talk with her about it. Ashley had gained 60 pounds in 6 months! There weren�t any concerns yet, but there was no need to push the limits either. Ashley had to watch what she was eating. Ashley was distraught, wearing the maternity clothes, she had no idea she�d gotten so fat. When she saw herself in the mirror, she never looked past the distended belly to the rest of her fat.
For the next three days Ashley was extremely conscious of what she ate. Small portions, well balanced amongst the food groups. By the third day Ashley was more on edge than Sherry had ever seen her. Sherry pleaded with her to get off the diet, she was miserable, and was making Sherry miserable! Ashley refused. She was already a fat cow, she didn�t want to get any bigger. Sherry insisted. She told Ashley how she was happier before, and she could always lose weight once Gwen had her baby.
Ashley remained unconvinced. Sherry tried a new tack: she made a huge ice cream sundae, plunked down in front of Ashley and began to eat it. Ashley was sullen, but Sherry could see she wanted the sundae. Eventually Ashley relented, calling Sherry a string of nasty words. But once she finished the mammoth treat off, she was happy again.
From that day forward, Sherry began making large meals for Ashley. Sherry would eat along with Ashley, so she wouldn�t feel bad about eating so much. Of course, Ashley was used to eating for two, and was eating much more than Sherry. It was common after a meal for both women to sit back on the couch and just let their food settle.
Within a month Ashley had gained 15 more pounds. Just for fun, Sherry hopped up on the scale. She�d gained 5 herself! Ashley thought that was kind of funny, that Sherry was having a sympathy pregnancy now! Sherry thought it was kind of funny too. She was secretly envious of Ashley though. The weight looked fantastic on her, she was soft, cuddly.
As the pregnancy progressed, the changes began to take their toll on Ashley�s back. One night after listening to complaints (between cookies, of course), Sherry finally decided to do something. She got Ashley to lie down and gave her a back massage. It was just what Ashley needed, she sighed, relaxed and calmed down. This massage become a nightly ritual.
However, the flood gates were straining with Sherry. She�d now put her hands on Ashley�s soft flesh. Ashley�s skin was so soft and perfect. She�d been using a cocktail of creams to prevent stretch marks, but even on her back her skin was very smooth to the touch. The extra fat, which was all over Ashley�s body, including her back, was luxurious under Sherry�s fingers. She could dig in a little as she massaged the muscles and joints that Ashley indicated were feeling out of sorts. Every night Sherry was worried that her massage might go too far.
Another night Ashley wondered if Sherry could work her magic on her stomach. It was getting tight as the baby grew. Sherry hesitated, but knew that her friend wouldn�t ask if she didn�t need it. Sherry was very careful at first, but once her hands began to work on the soft skin which was stretched taught, it was such a different sensation from Ashley�s fleshy back. She couldn�t help but explore other areas of Ashley, the softer sides of her belly, her plump thighs, and before she could stop herself, Sherry found her hands firmly cupping Ashley�s now pendulous breasts!
Ashley quickly sat up, and Sherry turned beet red. Sherry tried to stammer out an apology, an explanation, something. But Ashley�s face broke out in a bit of a smile. Her body was raging with hormones, she wasn�t getting the attention she secretly craved, and it felt good. She implored Sherry to resume.
With some discomfort, Sherry resumed her massage. Ashley no longer held back, she really enjoyed the motions of Sherry�s hands. It didn�t take long for Ashley to work up to a powerful orgasm that surprised and delighted Sherry.
With their relationship indelibly altered, the women settled into a new routine. Sherry spent much less time with her friends and much more time with Ashley. Sherry worked on new recipes, and found new treats for them to enjoy. As time wore on, the meals became bigger and bigger, the treats richer and richer. Every night after dinner Sherry would give Ashley a massage to help her relax after carrying her bulk around for the day. Then after the massage Sherry would feed Ashley a sugary delight. As the dessert settled in their stomachs they would gently kiss and caress each other. Some nights would lead to more, some nights wouldn�t. Every night they fell asleep together. Sherry enjoyed the mountain of flesh Ashley had become, and Ashley appreciated the efforts Sherry was making to help her feel comfortable.
Ashley�s sister was concerned with the weight Ashley was rapidly gaining. The doctor wasn�t too pleased either, but without any complications developing, there wasn�t much to worry about either. Everytime they voiced concerns, Ashley said she�d try, knowing full well that she had a box of doughnuts in the car with her name on it. Intellectually Ashley knew she should be concerned about her weight, but emotionally it didn�t bother her, she was happy when she ate, she was happy with her changing body, and she knew that Sherry enjoyed it as well.
A month after the friends became lovers Sherry noticed that Ashley was bursting the seams of her once vast maternity outfits. No surprise, given that in the last month alone Ashley had gained 20 pounds, bringing her to 215 pounds from her once athletic 120 pounds. Ashley counter claimed that Sherry no longer wore the tight skirts she was famous for. Sherry admitted that they no longer fit, given the 10 lbs she�d gained herself over the last few weeks.
At 125 lbs, Sherry�s tall body was still pretty lanky, but curves were starting to develop where there never had been any. Of course, they didn�t compare to the mass of fat that defined Ashley�s well rounded form. It wasn�t just in her belly, which looked to be 11 months pregnant from the effects of the baby and the overeating. It was also her behind which had grown wider, her thighs which had gone from powerful to pudgy. Her face had changed, her cheeks were soft, her chin doubled.
But rather than lament about the weight, they thrilled in it. They both enjoyed eating, Sherry enjoyed preparing different meals. They loved seeing the effects of their gourmandising on their partner. They knew it was a temporary situation, until Ashley�s life returned to normal.
Over the last month Ashley�s sister was becoming very anxious. She spent a lot of time at Ashley and Sherry�s apartment. She was appalled at how much food Sherry was cooking, and how much snacks Ashley was eating besides that. �No wonder you�re gaining so much weight! You need to keep that under control�.
One evening Ashley�s sister did dinner for the three of them, it was a �normal� sized meal, not the caloric cornucopia that Sherry had been preparing and Ashley�s body was expecting. Within minutes of finishing the �meal� Ashley became sullen and withdrawn. Her sister was at a loss, she didn�t like seeing Ashley unhappy. Sherry knew better though, and quickly fetched her a bag of chips. Ashley perked right up, and was happy through out the night, as long as Sherry kept the goodies flowing. Her sister had no idea how dependant on food Ashley had become, and was disappointed. She felt responsible for all the weight that her baby sister had gained, and vowed to help her lose it after the baby was born.
As the final month of the pregnancy proceeded, Ashley became more and more irritable. Her hormones were in complete control, and there was little Sherry could do. Feeding Ashley helped keep her calm, and physical contact kept her quiet. But when it wasn�t possible to meet those needs, Ashley would complain about feeling bloated, or stiff, or sore, or ignored or unloved. Sherry could think of little to do except keep her mouth full to cut off the complaining.
When the big day came Ashley was up to a whopping 245 pounds. Her sister had bought her a selection of maternity clothes in the largest size they could find. Sherry herself had gained 15 pounds in that month, bringing her to a curvy 140 pounds. She�d had to buy a new set of clothes to be comfortable.
The delivery itself was miraculously easy for Ashley. Her sister had a healthy baby boy who weighed 9 pounds even. Ashley was happy for her sister, and happy that this part of her life was now behind her, and she could return to normal. Of course, �normal� for Ashley was at half of her current size!
Getting home from the hospital, Ashley inspected her body in the mirror. She was feeling absolutely awful about what had happened. In some ways, the last 9 months were a bit of a blur to her memory. She knew that her hormones had been heavier than other women, she knew that she had always seemed hungry, and she knew that Sherry would have always been there for her.