Laura

With all that has happened, your mind continues to go back to the sensations of being inside the skin of another person. It was unlike anything you've ever felt. The choice between Laura and Juliette isn't easy; you share a unique bond with both of them.

Eventually, you decide on Laura. Not because you prefer her over Juliette, but because the connection between the two of you has intensified in recent weeks. Laura is currently in her room, reading a book. You decide to wait until she's asleep to minimize any potential discomfort or confusion.

Night falls, and you hear the quiet sounds of Laura's breathing becoming steady and deep. This is your moment. You enter her room quietly, taking the deflation pen from your pocket.

The process is quicker this time. You're more familiar with it, more certain. Laura's form deflates almost instantly, her skin becoming loose and empty. You're careful, mindful of the potential for discomfort.

As you slip into her skin, you're met with the warm, slimy interior that you remember from before. It's an oddly comforting sensation, a strange mix of familiarity and newness. You stretch Laura's skin over your own, aligning everything as best you can.

Just as before, a wave of memories hit you - Laura's memories. You take a moment to adjust, to process everything. It's like reliving her life in fast-forward, witnessing moments you've never been a part of.

When it's over, you look at your hands - Laura's hands - and then at your reflection in the mirror. It's an uncanny experience, seeing her face looking back at you. You know that you'll have to return to your own body eventually, but for now, you take a moment to explore this new form and the life it represents.

And in the midst of this strange reality, you find a newfound respect and admiration for Laura, for the strength she's shown in her life, and for the trust she's put in you by becoming your closest friend. For now, you're Laura, and you're ready to experience life from her perspective.