Part 3
Holly got her revenge on Heather on Thursday. As soon as Holly got home, she used the hourglass to make her sister four-years-old. Holly used this time to teach Heather about taking care of babies and toddlers.
As Heather was now a very young child, she listened carefully to Holly's words. She now understood what it was like. She felt so small and chubby. The worst part for her was when she had to go to the bathroom. Being too small to climb on the toilet herself, her sister had to pull Heather's underwear down and set her on the seat. Holly was good enough to give her some privacy. She waited outside the door and grinned at her sister's punishment.
Looking down at her little body she realized how much worse it would be if someone saw her like this. She was nothing more then a little toddler sitting on a toilet. Finally relief came and faded as her bladder emptied itself.
"Done," Heather said in a low voice.
"Ok. I think I'll give you a bath now," Holly said on entering the room.
Holly wiped her then flushed the toilet. She shut the bathroom door and started running the bath. Then she showed Heather how to check to see if the water was to cold or hot.
Holly even put some bubbles in and gave Heather an old bath toy. Heather was amazed by how big the tub seemed. Once the water filled up she amused herself by pretending to swim. Holly spent her time trying to get her sister clean.
"If you don't hold still I'll spank you," Holly threatened with a joking voice.
"OK," Heather said, then she sat back down to shield her bottom, although she knew her sister would not spank her.
"Tomorrow night you must remember to act mature and not be silly," Holly reminded her.
"I know, I'm just pretending to be a toddler," Heather said, rolling her eyes.
After another five minutes passed, Holly said it was time to get out. After drying her sister off, Holly told her to go wait in her room. Naked to the world, Heather walked into her sister's room and look at her refection in the full mirror.
She looked at her toddler's face and body. Her belly stuck out and her nipples were so small and pink. She then took a quick glance at the lower half of her body. It looked so fat and babyish.
"Ready?" Holly asked, opening the cabinet door.
"Oh yeah," Heather answered eagerly. She had learned her lesson well not to disobey her sister.
Now trusting Holly like their mother Heather didn't mind changing back in front of her. She was happy that she was there. She grew back to her normal ten-year-old body. Holly helped Heather get dressed, then locked up the hourglass.
"We've got to remember to keep this hourglass lock up. Be a shame if it got stolen," Holly said, tossing the keys on the dresser.
"I will," Heather promised.
"Let's discuss what you're going to wear. I can change you on Friday afternoon but we have to beat Mom and Dad home to change you back," Holly said, putting up the toddler clothes in small box.
That evening, the girls didn't have to do any cleaning because Holly had picked up after herself and Heather. They spent the next hour going over what to wear and what to say. The cover story was that Megan went to a private school and lived a sheltered life.
Heather went back to her own room and spent the next thirty minutes tossing and turning in bed. It was so exciting to think about Friday night. It was the kind of adventure she had read about and seen in the movies.
Holly wasn't sure if this was such a great idea. Heather was just a kid after all, but she had come far in under a week. Holly herself was changed by the strange week so Heather must have changed as well. They had grown closer then most sister do in a lifetime. It was a relationship of family love and true friendship.
After Friday, Holly vowed not to use the hourglass for a while. She felt guilty as she thought of the last time she had used the hourglass. She had been irresponsible with it and used her own sister as a guinea pig. To bring punishment against her sister just because her dear sweet sister wanted to show she could be responsible. She may have owned the hourglass but she was not yet worthy of it.
At least I'm learning from this experience, she thought. From now on I'll try my best to use it more wisely. If I fail, I'll give the hourglass to Heather and help her when I can. Holly continued her thinking as she picked up her tips at her job.
Long after her shift ended and she was in her car, she thought about it on her way home. She came to the decision that this adventure was what was needed for both of them. Tonight was a test to see how well Heather would do and how much Holly had really taught her.
Heather arrived home first with only an hour to spare before Holly got home. She went to the closet and picked out outfits she and her sister had liked the most. She stripped and took an early bath. Heather then put on some light make-up. She didn't do too much and kept the shades close to her own pale skin. Heather look like a girl ready for a talent show. With her face done up and nice outfits lying on the bed, she was thinking hard to remember everything.
Heather sat on Holly's bed and waited. She went over everything she was learned from Holly and remembered how teens behaved around each other. She looked in the mirror and practiced saying her secret name.
"Megan," she whispered at first.
"My name is Megan," she called to her reflection, a little louder.
"Hi, I'm Megan," she said, nearly shouting.
Heather giggled at her excitement and smiled at herself.
Holly arrived home and went straight to her room. If they were to catch the movie and have a bite to eat they would have to leave as soon as possible.
Holly wasted no time with words and unlocked the cabinet. She handed the hourglass to Heather then stripped off her work clothes. Holly was in shower while Heather changed her body then got dressed. Holly dried off and dressed herself in the outfit left for her. Holly did her own hair then Heather's in matching buns. Holly put on a little make up and grabbed her purse with the extra money Mom had given her.
"Okay, Megan. Let's be on our way," Holly said to Heather.
"Okay. I locked the cabinet. Here are your keys," Heather said, handing the keys to her. She had picked them off the dresser to lock up the marble hourglass.
Holly drove over to Terry's house were they had arranged to meet. She passed the time by showing Heather how to drive. It would be years before she'd let her do so by actually driving it. They arrived at his house in no time.
Holly parked and locked the car, then they approached his house side by side. Heather reached the door first and rang the bell out of nerves alone. The door opened and Terry was there smiling.
"Come on in, ladies," he said sweetly.
Three other teens were there waiting as well, gathered around the sofa with newspapers scattered about.
Holly did the honors of introducing everyone to Heather. "This is Megan, my cousin," she said to the group.
"Megan, that is Jackie there, her boyfriend Nicholas, and over there is Michael. I know you've already met Terry," Holly said to Heather. Each person gave a small wave as they heard their name called.
"So what is up with all the papers?" Holly asked Terry.
"Trying decided on which movie to see," Terry answered.
With little time to waste it wasn't long before all of them put it to the vote. Then they were ready to go out and have some fun.
"We're taking my Explorer. Everyone should fit in with a little room to spare," Terry said, grabbing his car keys.
Terry was in the driver's seat with Holly riding in the passenger. Heather and Michael were sitting side by side in the back with Jackie beside Nicholas. It didn't take long for the group to find some music they liked and start to sing loudly. Holly looked back and saw that Heather was talking with Michael.
Holly paid Heather's way into the movie theater while Terry paid for Holly's. Michael got some popcorn to share with Heather. The others sneaked in their own snacks they bought earlier. Holly lost sight of her sister when the lights dimmed and the movie started. Terry had escorted her to a seat little distance from the others so they could be alone.
Everyone was now watching the funny movie. Holly relaxed then took her boyfriend's hand and sat back. After the movie they headed over to the mall to eat at one of the fast food restaurants.
Heather felt like an equal as they sat around talking and eating. The place even had a nice arcade area and nearly all of them played a game or two. Heater kept her comments short but was able to add her opinion. She did go quiet when they talked about school and the latest music. Michael's own impression was she came from a school with little freedom. He found her to be sweet and innocent. Jackie, who was Holly's best friend, and Terry couldn't get over the family resemblance. Nicholas was too busy trying to beat his all time high score at one of the games to notice.
Holly's digital watch alarm went off and she shut it off with one quick press. They would have only a few minutes to spare if they left now. Luckily everyone had finished their meal and they were nearly broke. Holly looked around and didn't see her sister. Holly guessed she was playing one of arcade games with either Nicholas or Michael. With Jackie's help they looked for the others while Terry cleaned off the table and waited.
Holly found her sister talking to Michael in a corner. She wondered for second if they were discussing which game to play next. Upon seeing Holly coming toward them they went quiet and walked over to join her.
"Time to go, Meg," Holly said, looking at her sister. There was something Heather was hiding in her expression.
"Alright," Heather said, then left with Michael close behind her.
Holly watched them for second and thought that perhaps Heather was getting a crush on Michael.
The ride home was too quick for most in the group. It had been a fun evening with the usual chit-chat. Everyone said they hoped that Megan got a chance to come back.
Holly didn't say a word on the way back home. Time was short and they had only minutes to spare. Holly's worst fear was her mother would be home early. Heather sat in silence as the radio played some music. She had no worries about being caught, because this was what she wanted. She was beautiful with an adult body that she had become used to. She got to do what she wanted and no one had nagged at her all night.
Holly was relieved when she pulled the car into the garage. No sign of her mom or dad's car. As soon the garage door was closed, both girls got out of the car and ran inside. They only had about ten minutes left. Heather looked at herself in the mirror. She looked so mature and had learned so much in this week alone.
"I wish I didn't have to go back," she said, more to her reflection then Holly.
"It's all not movies and hanging out with friends. You have more responsibilities," Holly said, holding the hourglass.
"It'd be worth it," Heather answered, a little too quickly.
"Why?" Holly asked with an accusing stare and tone.
"Well..." Heather said, going red and grinning.
"What is it?" Holly asked, glancing at how much time was left.
"I kinda kissed Michael," Heather said, sounding like she had no regrets about it.
"Why did you kiss him?" Holly asked, puzzled.
"He was cute and I thought it was my only chance. He said he had a crush on me from the first time he saw me and that it had taken him all night just to work up the courage to ask me if I had a boyfriend. I answered him with a kiss. After that he wanted to exchange addresses so we could write," Heather explained.
"Don't worry. I didn't tell him anything and only said I couldn't write to him. But he did give me his address and e-mail," Heather said, and she pulled a small napkin out of her pocket with Michael's writing on it.
"I thought something was going on. I wish you could stay like this too. That way I could get into your clothes for once. " Holly said with a joke to show she liked the way her sister had handled things.
"Oh no!" Holly said, looking at her closed blinds as a pair of headlights passed over them.
"Mom's home" Heather said, catching sight of the lights.
"Quick, go into the bathroom and I'll change you back. I'll tell Mom you're taking a late shower." Holly said, thinking fast.
Without a word, Heather kicked off her shoes and ran straight into the bathroom. She locked the door behind her and quickly undressed.
Holly gave her sister a few seconds and then said her wish to the hourglass in almost a whisper. She hoped that Heather would remember to wipe off her make-up and put away her clothes in the hamper. Holly put away the hourglass then walked to the living room to buy her sister some time.
Holly could hear the sound of running water when she passed the hallway bathroom. Heather was doing her part, washing her face with the shower water.
Holly managed to stall a minute or two with a report how things went. But Mrs Field thought something was wrong. It was the sound of the water in the bathroom. It sounded different to her. Mrs Field side-stepped her daughter and knocked on the door.
Holly was right behind her, wanting to see if she had pulled off her trick.
Heather answered the knock that echoed in the small bathroom.
"Honey, is everything all right?" Mrs Field asked. 'You sound a little different.'
"Yeah, Mom," Heather replied from under the shower of water.
"Well, let me in so I can see my baby girl and say good night," Mrs Field asked.
Holly heart pounded. There was something different that Holly couldn't put her finger on.
The door lock clicked and sound of Heather retreating back to the bathtub was heard. Mrs Field peeked in and had a quiet chat with her daughter. Mrs Field then looked back at her other daughter.
Holly listened to snatches of the conversation.
"Did you do that?" Mrs Field asked, stepping back from the open doorway. Holly felt her stomach drop as she heard the question. Slowly she walked up to the half-open door and looked.
Heather was back to her 10-year-old self but her hair was still done up in a bun. Heather showed her by turning her head sideways from the small opening in the shower curtain. Most of her hair had become to thin and short now to stay in. She looked cute with the loose bun.
"Yeah, but it looked better earlier," Holly said to her mother, relieved that her sister was back to normal. It was the sound of water in the bathroom that was different. Heather always took baths before and never a shower, Holly realised.
"Well goodnight you two. Don't worry about making dinner for a while. Your father and I are going to be home earlier now. These long nights were starting to get to us both. I imagine you girls will be happier now that you don't have to do as much housework," Mrs Fields said before going back to her bedroom.
Holly was glad they'd be home more often. This meant more freedom for her and more time with Terry. For Heather this was more bad news than good. She really wanted more chances to be a teenager called Megan.
A week went by. Holly's promise to herself not to use the hourglass for a while stayed true. Heather secretly exchanged e-mail messages with Michael. Being a computer whiz, it was easy for her to set up an account. She put nothing in the profile but her secret teen name. She made it unlisted to the public and had her e-mail address made private as well. The toughest part was not getting caught reading the e-mails.
Michael may as well been her age for what he said in the messages. He was so shy and sweet that he never wrote once how much he had liked that kiss, but he did express his friendship towards her all the time in the messages. Heather was hatching an idea on how they could be together. The worse part of her plan was it would take years to carry it out. Michael was the youngest in the group before Heather came along. He was only sixteen-years-old and a good friend to Terry. Heather learned all this through their e-mails. She concluded that if she used the hourglass to make herself a little older over time, then make Michael a little younger over a long period of time, then they would be able to be together. She'd be growing at twice the normal rate and Michael would be growing younger every year.
But two years seemed far too long for Heather, and she soon revised her plan. She feared that Michael would find someone else. Then it hit her to do it monthly instead of by years. Heather felt like a thief the first time she snuck into her sister's room and used the hourglass without her sister's permission. She knew she was taking a risk, but decided it was worth it.
She wished for herself to be a year older. The changes were so small only she felt and saw them. Heather focused her thoughts on Michael and wished he was 15 years-old. Michael at the time was busy with his own work to notice his body changing. He did however think that he had a sudden stomach ache. He sat down until it passed. The best way he could describe it to himself was like a fire inside his body that didn't hurt.
Holly spent most of her time when she was at home deciding whether the hourglass or not. She had a habit of unlocking the cabinet then locking it again. More then once she left it unlocked when she was away. She used this free time to think about what it was and where it came from.
Her first thought was it was magical then she thought it could be a very high tech device. Either sounded good to her. Whether it was some ancient forgotten magic item or a voice activated machine, she didn't really care.
It was safe as long she used it or her sister did. In the wrong hands, the plain looking marble piece could be a terrible weapon. Holly quickly dismissed those thoughts and hoped she never have to use it in that manner. Like a double-edged sword it could cut both ways and she might find herself at the wrong end.
A month later, Holly decided to us the hourglass again soon. She didn't have many ideas on what do. One idea was to use it so her sister could hang out her and friends more. The second idea was to try various ages and see what it was like. This one went as far back as being in diapers again.
Holly was a little curious to see the world through a baby's eyes a few more times. She thought this would help her later on in life when she would have children of her own. She would use a step ladder system slowly reducing her age each time. That way she could ease into it and Heather could take care of her while she was little.
Being home more often now it was Mrs Field that noticed her younger daughter was going through what appeared to be a growth spurt. Just under two months she looked like she was two years older. She was wearing her newer clothes and no longer put on her old bra. She was now a closer match to the other girls in her class.
Her mother wanted to spend more time with her youngest daughter, and announced to Heather that they should go shopping. Heather managed to get her mom to buy clothes that were a little too big for her.
"I'll grow into them, Mom," was her reasoning behind her eagerness to have them.