Elaine Tells The Truth

"This... Device let me possess you." Elaine said, looking ashamed of herself. "I had your mind off during it." Elaine explained as she pulled the "toy" gun out and showed a button on the side. "This button was why."

"What uh... What exactly did you do with my body?" You asked with a loud gulp.

"N-Nothing perverted!" Elaine shouted. "It's embarrassing though..."

"What. Did. You-"

"I had to hang some paintings!" Elaine shouted, interrupting you. "I'm... Too short."

"Oh. Is that it?" You ask. "You could've asked instead..."

"Yeah..." Elaine sighed.

"Wait. You didn't buy that 'possession gun' for stuff like that, right?" You asked as Elaine blushed. "Is that really-"

"Dating is hard, okay!" Elaine shouted as her face got redder. "I was just gonna borrow another body for a first date..." Elaine muttered. "I'm almost 30!"

"And?"

"And I've been single the whole time!" Elaine shouted.

"Don't take this the wrong way, Elaine. But, uh... How'd you manage that?"

"First dates are hard! I ALWAYS mess it up!"

"Yeah but... You've got good looks." You muttered before feeling a pair of eyes staring at you. "I-I" You stammer as Elaine blushed.

"What are you saying?" Elaine asked. "You're... Are you even old enough to drink?!"

"Y-Yeah."

"You... You're..." Elaine muttered as she shook her head. "Do you really think I've got good looks?"

"O-Of course." You muttered as Elaine seemed to be moving closer. "And, well... We already got our first date out of the way. Laundry, right? Ha..."

"You should... You should date someone your own age." Elaine grunted as she stood up straight. "I-I'll show you how to use the gun."

Awkwardly, Elaine explained how it worked. The button on the side would affect if the possessed was awake or not. However, if the possessed was awake, they wouldn't be able to communicate with the possessor until afterwards. One click would "prime" the gun, choosing the possessor. The second click would fire it, choosing the victim. However, the gun wouldn't follow, and would fall to the floor. Although it seemed almost indestructible, which was convenient. To leave, one click on the possessed would kick the possessor out, easy.

"So is that all it does? No more hidden features or anything?" You asked.

"No. I don't think so, at least." Elaine answered, refusing to look you in the eye. "If... If you need to borrow it, just come over and ask." Elaine muttered before heading to the exit of your apartment.

"Elaine!" You shout, grabbing her shoulder. "Look... I don't want to make it awkward. Let's be friends. Or-"

"Partners in crime?" Elaine asked with a quiet giggle. "Yeah. Let's just forget about the whole..."

"Yeah." You said with a head nod. "And if you need a painting, or a shelf or something, just ask. Or, shoot me with that again. But ask first still."

"Sure! And if you need... I dunno, dinner cooked or something, just ask. I make a mean meatloaf." Elaine said, finally turning around to face you.

"Deal." You agreed with a toothy grin. "I'll talk to you later?"Nodding, Elaine ran out of your apartment. With her possession gun thing. Oh well. You had some stuff to do anyway...

"You've really gotta start locking it." Zoe scolded you as she took her shoes off. "How're the dishes coming?"

"You know. Dish washing. Pruny hands." You answered with an exaggerated shrug. "Maybe my sister could help..."

"Nope. You have to treat your guests right?" Zoe said before flopping on the couch. "Speaking of..."

"Mom'll kill me, and you know it."

"C'mon! One beer!" Zoe groaned as she turned your TV on. "You know in most count-"

"It's 21 here. Just another few years." You said with a sigh. "Although if you ace your exams, I might be convinced."

"Deal. You'll buy a case for me and my friends for graduation." Zoe snickered.

"Nope."

"6 pack."

"Nope."

"Fine..." Zoe sighed as you left the last few plates to soak. "Anything crazy happen? Any girls over?"

"Well..." You began...