Akiko, getting ready for the day. News from the outside world.

Andrea walked back to her room, worrying about facing Akiko when she gets there. She could feel her pulse stronger and stronger as she entered the hallway leading to her room. It wasn't just speeding up or pounding harder as it would from dear or stress. That all was there, but underlying it all, a flutter of excitement at returning to Akiko. Andi knew that Klaudia was right, and that she needed to speak with Akiko about everything. The one thing that absolutely hasn't changed is that Akiko was always a great listener with an amazing heart and Andrea needed to remember and trust that. Andrea kept her pace steady, not allowing herself to rush forward, nor chicken out and stop. She strode as confidently as she could forward to the door, turned the handle and walked in. She stopped dead in her tracks, stunned silent and immobile by what sight greeted her.

Akiko was standing in the room next to her travel bag. She dropped the towel that had wrapped around her from her shower being highlighted by the sun starting to shine through the window. Her long dark hair hanging down her back, falling to the top of her incredibly perfect ass. Andrea could more than see why Akiko was so successful in her modeling career as she stood there taking in Akiko's beauty feeling that same rush of desire from awakening holding her spooned to her body, gripping her breast. Watching as Akiko stepped into a skimpy, lacy black thong, slowly pulling it up her legs. Watching as Akiko's toned muscles flexed as she stood up. Akiko looked over to Andrea, "good morning, Andi," she said brightly with a smile, "how are you feeling this morning?" she asked. Still speechless, Andi watched as Akiko picked up a matching bra for the panties, watching as she slipped it on and clasped it between her perky breasts.

Shaking herself from the silence, Andi replied, "Well enough, just sat and talked to Klaudia for a while and let you sleep." Andi stood there watching Akiko as she finished dressing, sliding on a pair of jeans that were practically painted on her with a white blouse that you could just see her black lace bra peeking through. "I needed to speak to her about some of what I've been feeling."

Akiko slipped into her socks and sneakers before turning to Andi. She gave a slight look of concern, "Has something been bothering you? Anything that I can help you with Andi?"

"I don't know if it's something you can help with, but it is something that I'll need to tell you about," Andi hedged, a slight tremor in her voice betraying the nerves she had over the subject while simultaneously cursing the lack of control she had over this body's reactions.

Akiko walked right over to Andi, taking her hands and guided her to sit on the bed before sitting right beside her, "Andrea, you can tell me anything without being nervous. I know you are going through a lot and none of it can feel the same since the body you now have doesn't feel like you yet. I can't say I know what you're feeling but, if I can make a comparison, you remember I was what dad used to call a carpenter's dream up until I was fourteen right? Then almost overnight I not only shot up eight inches, but I filled out so much that nobody recognized me at the start of my freshmen year of high school. While not the change you've gone through it was an **** change, so I'll understand the basics of where you're coming from."

Andi smiled and laid her head on Akiko's shoulder, "Thank you Kiki," Andi said using an old nickname from her childhood, "that actually does make me feel a little more relaxed. What I need to speak with you about may make you nervous or angry with me, but please here me out and talk to me about it," Andi said in a pleading tone>

Akiko smiled, "You haven't called me Kiki since I was like ten years old. Whatever you have to say I'm here to listen. No matter what you're important to me as family in whatever form that takes from here. Whatever you have to say won't chase me away or make me angry. No promises about nervous though, " she laughed.

Andrea took a couple of deep steadying breaths before continuing, "Okay, well since I woke up in this new body, I've seen some changes beyond just the fact that I am now physically a much younger woman instead of an older man. It started with food as many things I liked before no longer tasted right to me while I started craving foods that I've never really been fond of. I spoke to the team only to find out that this was not a completely unexpected possibility due to the nature of the transplant procedure. Apparently, large sections of this body's brain, those controlling autonomic functions like breathing as well as things like muscle memory were left intact. This was to increase the likely sucess of the procedure. One thing they had theorized about had been that the muscle memory could be accessed by me. That seems to be the case since I was so quickly able to adapt to how to move this body and to do things like walking in heels." Pausing for a few breathes, Akiko simple sat there waiting for Andrea to continue, "Apparently there was also the likelihood that some of my tastes would change, hence the issues I'd had with food. Funnily enough, other tastes have been affected as well," Andrea closed her eyes, "what I'm attracted to has been altered some. It's hard to admit and I'll be talking to a therapist and working on how to deal with it, but I need to talk to you about it most of all right now." Andrea took another steadying breath, "Since I've woken from the transplant, I've been noticing several people who cause me to feel a rush of excitement and arousal in my core. A few of them have been men, and I'll tell you that had freaked me out some to start with. Especially that Artist in the park yesterday, he was attractive, funny, his shyness with both of us was cute, and saying all of this makes me feel a little strange. Most of what's been arousing and attracting me has been women, many of which I wouldn't have been overly interested in before the transplant." Pausing again to breath, Andrea opened her eyes, raised her head to stare directly into Akiko's eyes, "Of all the people I've seen, met, spoke with, spent time with, there's only one who I not only am attracted to, but want, desire powerfully, and that's you Akiko. Every time I see you, I feel a great rush of desire. I woke this morning with you tucked in against me as the small spoon so to speak, my hand gently cupping your breast in our sleep. I felt such an intense desire that it freaked me out, so I gently climbed out of the bed, dressed and rushed to speak with Klaudia." Lowering her head again, Andrea continued, "I realize that this may have just freaked you out and that it could ruin our relationship, but I had to tell you. I don't want things between us to be awkward or strained but I couldn't continue to be around you without you knowing. Me just watching you without saying anything felt creepy and wrong, more so than the attraction I feel in the first place. One part of me wants you, the other part, my own mind keeps telling me it's wrong. Klaudia told me that I should talk with you about it because while I was your half-brother, genetically we're no longer related so I needed to be honest for both of us," Andrea stated letting all the air out on a final sigh as she finished speaking.

Akiko sat there holding Andrea's hands in her, looking at her slumped for as if all the strength left her with that admission, before she said anything. About thirty seconds, which to Andrea felt like an eternity, passed before Akiko spoke, "Andi, look up," Akiko demanded. Andrea raised her head slowly, taking her time to meet Akiko's eyes. Once Andi looked at her Akiko continued, "first of all, thank you for sharing all that with me, I believe that it was one of the hardest things you've ever had to do and am glad that you trust me enough to share it with me. Second, I'll never shame you or anyone else for their sexuality. Just imagine all of the people I've met working as a model and you'll understand how easy it is for me to accept people as they are. Even before that career I knew the wonderful man to taught me to accept people as they were. I think you knew him, his name was Andrew Graves," Akiko paused to smile and to make sure Andrea was still listening. She saw tears forming in Andrea's eyes and continued as the first one slid down her cheek. "I know I've never really spoken to you about my sexuality, mostly because it would have been a little awkward as a woman and you're much younger sister, but I've been bisexual for a long time and understand some of what you've been feeling since you woke. Finally, as for your attraction, you want and desire for me, I'm absolutely flattered by that, I find your new self to be gorgeous and will admit an attraction for your body as well. For now, we need to work on getting your recovery complete and getting you out of this hospital. Once you're out of here and into your new lifestyle, whatever form that takes, we'll see how we're both feeling and decide whether or not to move forward. I didn't want to tell you about me be attracted to you either because of how awkward it could make things, but I feel much better now that we've both admitted what we're feeling. I would say that we don't say anything to the rest of the family unless something comes of this. I'd rather not alienate them if we don't have to since I love all of you."

Andrea couldn't help the smile that sprung to her face, Akiko accepted how she was feeling and returned some of those same attractions, "I'm okay with that if you are Kiki. I was worried that you were going to just walk away from me when I told you all of that."

"Never Andi, we're family, even if we're no longer genetically related," Akiko replied. "Now, I've some news, the family, well everyone except dad will be her this coming weekend to see the new you. I gave them the pertinent info; you came through the transplant well and that you're now a young woman using the name Andrea. There were a couple of surprised looks, more so from the kids as the others had read the literature you had given them from the doctors here and understood that it was a real possibility. They can't wait to see you up and healthy. Now let's get you outside and moving, a walk in the fresh air to aid in your recovery."

Andrea had a dear in the headlights look at the prospect of the family coming, showing her new self to Akiko was simpler, one person in a controlled environment. See the whole family and the chaos of all those people in one location caused a cold sweat to run down her spine as Akiko dragged her outside for a walk. Akiko stayed in town that week, a couple of those night spent staying with Andrea in her room watching movies and just hanging out. She taught Andi about make-up, how to apply it, proper coloring for her, different styles depending on the occasion, coordinating with her clothing choices. She taught Andrea how to shave her legs and other areas, about proper feminine hygiene even some fashion advice. I was both the most enlightening as well as somewhat traumatizing experience of Andrea's life. During this time Andrea contacted Deena and asked her to pull a full history on Kayliegh Quinn as well as seeking to acquire what personal effects and property she could. If Andrea was going to have her muscle memory and some of her tastes, it may help to learn more about the woman responsible for her continued existence. It was on Friday morning that Deena's courier arrived at the facility with a package for Andrea. Opening the package up to see what arrived Andrea was once again pleased with Deena's efficiency. The package contained a new Driver's License, US Passport, Bank and Credits cards, a checkbook for her personal account and a set of car keys. Everything else Andrea recognized on sight, but the keys were not ones that she previously owned. Reaching into the envelope Andrea found a small note card, on it was Deena's handwriting: Still working on the information and most of the property, but as Kayleigh's car was collateral for a loan so the bank claimed it and placed on auction, I purchased it, registered and insured it in your name and added it to your insurance. I had the courier run it out there for you to use while there, enjoy it. At the bottom of the note was a little Devil drawing. Andrea and Akiko walked out to the front of the facility with the courier. Sitting there was a 1966 Mustang Convertible in dark green with brown leather interior in show condition. A huge smile spread across Andrea's features as she'd always wanted a classic mustang but wouldn't spend the money it would take to buy and restore it having always been a careful and thoughtful investor. Truthfully, Andrea was still no more comfortable about having the kind of money she'd earned as Andrew, but now getting to start a new life she was going to try and enjoy having it. Andrea and Akiko ran over to the car, hopped in and took a drive to a little ice cream shop they'd seen in town the other day. Andrea and Akiko spent the rest of the day just hanging out, hit a bookstore, a cafe for lunch, spent time just driving around seeing the sights as it were. Thay just spent the day relaxing before returning to the clinic. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.