Long Day's Night

(John’s POV)

I drag my sore body home and open the door to my apartment. It's been a long day. I open the door and am greeted by the smell of dinner cooking.

"Welcome home, John. Dinner's almost ready. Table's set and I'll bring it out to you." Matt's voice comes from the kitchen. I could get used to this. I take my seat at the table.

"Thanks, Matt. I've had a really hard day."

"Was it work?" He’s genuinely concerned about me.

"I worked too hard at the gym." I have to make sure to deflect the topic away from my concern over Rita.

"Starting a new routine is always hard. Do you think you'll keep it up?"

"I promised my trainer I would come five days a week. At least at first." For now I need to avoid the landmine that is Maria as well.

"I hope you keep it up. Exercise will do you good." He comes out of the kitchen wearing an apron and... hopefully something underneath. He puts a plate of steaming warm noodles and beef with gravy and glass of wine in front of me. "Here you go, John." His smile at me could light up a room.

He turns to get something from the kitchen and I am afraid to look. When he comes back with his own plate and glass the apron's gone. He was wearing a tank-top and some short-shorts. My relief is palpable.

Matt completed a basic repeating quest. + 3xp [+3xp bonus]

We start eating dinner. It's good, I tell him so. "Aren't you going to ask about my day?" He replies.

"How rude of me. How was your day, Matt?"

"Well!" He puts down his fork and sits up. "You mentioned working out yesterday, so I went and found some higher protein recipes to support your new activity."

I thank him and he launches into details of all the different conversations he had today about nothing. I listen and respond with the appropriate "uh-uh", "really", and "no, she didn't" when required. During the conversation I finish my plate he picks it up and returns with seconds. I dig into those as hungry as when I started.

Talking to Matt I realize he's taking care of my stomach like Maria cares for my soul. I finish my second plate and he starts to get me another. "Thanks Matt, I'm full. Dinner was delicious."

"I'm glad. I'll clean up the kitchen, then do you want to watch some TV."

I think for a second before declining. I need to go to bed. "Sorry, I'm exhausted and have to get up early tomorrow."

"Oh, okay. That's fine. Have a good night." It's not fine.

My broken body sinks into my bed and a sound of relief escapes me. My belly is full and peaceful and my body is sore and broken. It’s a good recipe for thinking. I lie there looking at the ceiling for a while, mind racing.

I still have a book to get published. I take some time to follow up with the publisher Ms. Summers suggested. While checking my email I notice the alumni job show-and-tell thing she mentioned. It’s in two months.

I take a moment to think about what life will be like in 2 months. For the first time since graduation, my life is moving quickly in a positive direction. I’m actually feeling less trepidation and more excitement.

I have two months to show the new John Moore, Quest Master. “Bwah-bwahahah-bwahahahahah”. Where did that laugh come from? It felt like it belonged to some guy in a dark room petting a cat.

I’m not the only one that needs to get ready. I need to have a +1. The new John Moore should be accompanied by a pretty lady.

I send another message checking on Rita and try to call her, straight to voicemail again. I stop short of DM’ing her on Stargram. Her next quest is to study at the library. She’ll come to me soon. I can have Maria find out what’s wrong and then help her with it.

Maria will receive the quest: Help someone younger who’s going through a hard time.

Select a reward from the three choices:

• A compliment and a kiss from John
• Increased motherly air
• Hips broaden slightly

These rewards are interesting. I’m spending too much time with Maria at the gym to reward her with kisses. I don’t know if the world can handle more boob smothering, so “C” it is. Hope she likes it.

Reward: Hips broaden slightly

Now for Matt. He hasn’t been streaming before his big debut, so those points dried up. Time for something different.

Matt will receive the quest: Give a 60 minute massage.

Reward: Massage I Perk

If I’m working out everyday I want to come home to a good massage.

I put down my phone and lay back on my pillow. It’s a hard bachelor pillow and makes me miss Maria’s boobies. She was my first target because I didn’t know much about her. Now that she’s be come open and loving I can’t help but be drawn to her.

Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to let her in my harem first. She’s uncomplicated and already ready to join. She seems to really be embracing her quests. Also, she’s smokin' hot and onky getting hotter.

I need to consider carefully who gets to be first. After these first three, anyone I’m interested in will know I have a harem. Two of the first three think they have my exclusive attention. Maria knows I’m dating Rita and is interested any way. She helped me start dating Rita. If that doesn't scream First in Harem, I don't know what does.

Rita and I don’t know each other that well, just yet. She would believe I had an existing relationship with Maria, and even Matt. I need to decide soon and make sure to tell Rita before our next date. Aaaand wait to introduce Matt until after his transition.

Now there’s a weight on my heart and body. I wonder if Maria’s thighs are soft like her boobies. I close my eyes for a bit when there is a knock at my door.

It’s Matt. He wants to complete his quest. I guess I should help him.

It’s good to be Quest Master.

(Rita’s PoV)

Studying was the right choice. I feel better being closer to ready for Wednesday’s test. I wonder if I cosplay a good student would I feel better about taking the test. Maybe someone from Love is Battles. I’m not tall and skinny like the Vice President, but I could pull off the secretary Kikka-chan. She’s smart. I need to be smart.

Maybe it’s safe to turn my phone back on. I ignore the campus chat mentions and clear the alert. I don’t want to know what anybody on campus said today.

Next I check my text messages. He was worried about me! And he gave me flowers!

“June! Can you pick up my flowers from reception?” I’m not going out again today.

“Rita Grace Juarez Torres. You can get off your duff and go to get your own flowers.”

“Outside’s too scary. Please can you get them?” She has to know I can’t go back out tonight. “Please?”

“Okay, fine, but you owe me.”

She relents and goes to get my flowers. They’re so pretty! And the smell nice, too. It's nice having a boy friend. Maybe I can complete my quest at the library tomorrow. I was nervous to see him so soon, but he’s been so sweet, maybe I can handle it.

Miss Maria will be there, too. I miss her already.

"Yosh!" That’s the plan! Tomorrow Kikka goes to the library! In heels, I like being short, but not too short.

Tomorrow’s a new day! Now to post my daily cosplay selfie.

(Maria's PoV)

Work's done Gym Time! Working out with John was fun this morning, but he’s a rookie. Time to put in work! Glutes time!

You bought the Sexy I perk for 1 point.

If I’m doing this MILF Gym Bunny thing. I want to put the ILF in MILF. Each day I try a new workout by the ButtBuddy on Stargram. The models he posts look so good. I want to join them.

Of all the ways my life has changed since Life Quest. I like my time at the gym the most. Before I always felt run down and I didn't realize that some physical activity is what I needed. I'm certain the app is affecting me making me like children more. I can't say I mind what's happening to my body. With the Training Effectiveness perk I am able to train as long as the big guys who I'm sure are on steroids.

I don’t want to be that big, but I wouldn’t mind if there was more of me. I really would not mind being with a guy that big. I wouldn’t mind that one bit. I wouldn’t mind spreading my legs for a massive hunk of muscle. I wouldn’t mind be lifted against a wall like it was nothing.

I keep going with my exercises knowing that sweat isn’t the only reason my shorts are wet. Each rep, each contraction, each thrust makes me hotter. I don’t want a baby, but I do want to practice making one.

(John's PoV)

Rita bought the Cute I perk for 1 point.

Rita completed a basic permanent quest. [+ 3 xp] [+3 bonus xp]

I slept well after my massage. I’m not even sore after yesterday. Must be an effect of Maria’s Coach I Perk. Time to do it all again. Looks like Rita made a decision. _Let me send her an encouraging text. _I check my Stargram for her post. She's adorable! she's doing the meme dance from that Love is Battles anime. I almost feel bad siccing the boobie hug monster on her. Almost

I am drawn out of bed by the smell of breakfast. I get dressed for the gym and head out to be met by Matt at the door with a brown paper bag.

“I know you can’t eat before you train, so here’s a high protein breakfast for after so you aren’t hungry.” He puts the bag in my hand and gives me a hug. “Have a great day!”

I stand there gobsmacked for a minute before I can say anything. “Thank you. That’s really sweet of you.” I step out the door in a daze. I know what he’s going for and I want to feel something for him, but I’d prefer that relationship with a woman. Two perk points to go.

I step in the gym and SHE is waiting for me. I knew Maria bought the Sexy I perk, but gyat-damn! She looks like a teenager’s wet dream of a hot mom.

Hair pulled back into a messy ponytail behind a bright pink headband. Lips plump and lip-gloss shiny. Skin sun-kissed and tan. Phil at the front desk is drooling over her today, eyes lost in her cleavage.

“Hey, Maria!” I say my greeting and am immediately assaulted by her hug cannons. I return the hug and squeeze something soft.

“Hey big boy! Save the naughty for after we get hot and wet.” Wait, what did I squeeze? When did I become that bold? "Exercise first, then sauna."

The way she says it is a promise that makes my mind up. I had to have her.

Gym first. Then work. Then figure something out. Soon.

I pry myself out of her embrace and miss it immediately. “Ready for day 2.” I try to change the subject. Her body never leaves contact with mine as my arm is buried in her boobies.

“Mmmm. Yes, you are.” She escorts me to the first workstation with her body pressed against mine. I could get used to this.

Turns out this Gym Bunny can keep the sexy turned up to 11 while being just as serious about working out. She worked me even harder than the day before and looked better doing it. I pushed myself as hard as I could to not disappoint her.

The exertion, combined with the constant visual stimulus left me visibly excited. I wasn’t the only one, Maria’s headlight stayed on for the entire session. I would’ve been embarrassed by the bulge in my shorts if not for the constant hungry looks she gave it.

No woman has ever looked at me like that before. I like it. Before long, she won’t be the only one staring.

We finished our session with me still fully exhausted.

“Sauna?” She asked, another promise.

“Sauna.”

Author’s Note: If it seems like Maria is progressing quickly, there’s 3 reasons.

1. Her class is close to how she already sees herself. It's less of a change. Matt is a guy turning into a woman, he wants it, but it's a big change. Rita is shy and coming out of her shell. Maria is suddenly able to live her fantasy.
2. I’m more interested in the tension once there is a relationship than the lead-up phase. I want to write about facing challenges together.
3. I like hot MILFs. This one’s probably the most relevant.