A nice dream and a taste at college life

I was with Sarah, walking hand in hand and enjoying a nice Summer day on the beach together, drinking a cold mocktail I made for us. Everything was so relaxing, the refreshing oceanic breeze caressing our faces and messing with our hair. I brushed my long auburn locks away from my face and observed Sarah with a loving smile.

She was wearing a hot blue bikini and had her hair put into a bun. She was so stunningly beautiful. Meanwhile, I was wearing a white one-piece swimsuit, espousing my curvaceous body perfectly. My long hair was tied into a high ponytail, flowing behind me with the wind.

The fact that I was a woman should have tipped me off that something was wrong, but it didn't matter, I just felt so amazing.

We sat on our towels, finishing our drinks and admiring the beauty of the ocean. Sarah leaned on my shoulder, tenderly looking at me while I caressed her soft thighs with my hand. It was such a romantic moment for us, one I wished would never end.

The sound of my alarm unfortunately brought me back to reality. I slowly opened my eyes and growned as I got up, still vividly recalling this dream I just had.

Even in the land of dreams, I am not spared from these fantasies...

My penis was rock hard, a clear indication of how much I enjoyed this dream. I sighed and went to shower, trying to relieve myself at the same time. But like last time, it wasn't able to bring me much satisfaction. At least it did help calm down my lust.

Once cleaned up, I grabbed some jeans, sneakers, and a shirt to get dressed, and then joined Claire in the living room. She was yawning, still sleepy.

"Morning, Claire." I said, smiling at her. "Got enough sleep?"

She slowly nodded. "Yeah... I kept my word. How did it go last night?"

"Sarah and Dahlia paid me a visit, the three of us chatted for some time while I wasn't busy. Apart from that, it's mostly been a normal night."

"Mostly?" Claire repeated.

My cheeks reddened. "I... I've been thinking more about my future, about what to do from now on." I then sighed. "I still have these desires haunting me constantly... The curse changed me, I'm not the same anymore."

Claire placed a hand on top of mine, smiling at me. "Ed, it's alright. Some things may have changed, but you'll always be my loving and caring sibling, no matter what you decide and... who you become..." She concluded, slightly hesitant in the end.

She never saw my abilities with her own eyes, she only had my and Sarah's words. I was tempted to show her, even if a part of me worried it might creep her out.

"Thanks, Claire." I replied, smiling back before looking away. "I realise that I haven't showed you how my abilities worked. Next time, I'll show you."

"Alright."

We made some small talk as we finished breakfast, Claire telling me how her work had been fairly boring and uneventful recently, but her coworkers made it less tedious. She was still motivated to climb the ranks, though, which was a good thing.

After wishing Claire a good day, and before meeting with Sarah, I wanted to have a chat with Dahlia. I needed to know what was happening to me, why I had these desires. I kept forgetting to ask her whenever I had the opportunity, but I was determined to get my answer today. As I walked to the campus, I texted her, asking if she was available for a short discussion. She told me to meet her in front of a lecture hall before her next lecture started, so I went on my way.

Being on the campus again as myself was reawakening this feeling of jealousy I experienced the first time I joined Dahlia here. I kept observing the cute and hot girls there, wondering what kind of majors they were in, the kind of lives they had, how their bodies felt... It was so frustrating, I couldn't do anything to stop these desires.

In front of the building Dahlia mentioned, here she was, dressed in a pretty white dress and matching low heels. She was talking to a girl, one I remembered seeing back when I had my breakdown. The girl was smoking a cigarette, a skateboard stuck under her foot. She was wearing a flannel shirt and skinny jeans with high-top sneakers, and had short brown hair, giving her a tomboyish look.

"Hey Dahlia." I said, nodding at the redhead.

"Oh, hey Ed." She replied, smiling at me. "Laura, here's Edward, a new friend of mine. Edward, meet Laura."

Laura waved. "Hey, nice to meet you."

"We need to discuss something real quick, mind saving me a seat?" Dahlia then asked to her friend.

"No problem."

I followed Dahlia behind the building, where we'd be able to talk in peace.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" She asked while leaning against the wall.

I took a spot next to her and sighed, crossing my arms. "There's something that's been bothering me these last few days. I wanted to ask you multiple times already but kept forgetting."

She raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"Why do I seem to crave being a woman so much?" I asked bluntly. There was no need to beat around the bush. "I never felt that way before. I've always been comfortable as a man, but now, it feels... wrong. My time as Katherine and Sarah was... wonderful, I'd never felt that incredible in my life. And ever since, I keep fantasising about most women my eyes land on, but I only feel discomfort whenever I try to do the same with men..."

Dahlia closed her eyes, silent for a few seconds, before replying. "From what I've seen and heard, most skinwalkers seem to enjoy being the opposite gender a lot more, so it may be due to that." She then gave me a more compassionate smile. "But it's not something you should be ashamed of. Sarah proved she wouldn't judge you for this, and while I haven't met your sister, I'm going to assume she won't either."

I shook my head. "No, she won't. We had this discussion already, and she said she'd support me no matter what."

"If you really want to confirm what you're feeling, should I help you find another woman to wear?"

"Huh?"

"This way, you'd know for sure if you truly prefer being a woman? With Katherine, it was your first time wearing a skin, and with Sarah, you obviously had an emotional attachment. There's a lot of cute girls in my major you could try."

"I... I think I'm fine for now..." I awkwardly replied, hiding my blush with my hand.

Dahlia chuckled softly. "It's all over your face, you don't need to hide it." Her phone buzzed, and she left the wall after reading the text. "My lecture is about to start. Wanna join me?"

"Join you?"

She giggled. "Do you prefer to wait outside for two hours until Sarah is done? I would love your company, it'd make the lecture less boring."

I smiled, relaxing. "Why not. I can have a taste at college as a student, this way."

She grabbed my hand and leaned closer, her voice low. "And if you ever want to have a prolonged taste afterwards, the offer from earlier still stands~"

"Maybe. I need to think about it and talk with Sarah before deciding anything."

"Fair enough." She said before looking at me more seriously. "A word of advice, though. Don't repress your desires. It won't end well for you if you try, and I speak from personal experience. Embrace them while keeping your sense of self and your values."

Seeing how severely she spoke, I nodded. "A-alright."

Dahlia then dragged me behind her and into the building, finding a seat next to Laura at the back of the hall.

"Bringing your boyfriend to the lecture, Dahl?" Laura asked in a teasing tone.

I blushed. "I-I'm not-"

"Even if I liked guys, he's unfortunately already taken~" Dahlia laughed, glancing at me. "He's got a wonderful woman by his side."

"Oh, lucky you, Ed." Laura replied, opening her notebook. "You're not a student here, right?"

I scratched my neck. "No, I'm working as a bartender. It's my first time assisting to a college lecture."

As a student, at least... I thought, obviously unable to talk about my time as Katherine.

"Oh, a bartender?" Laura repeated, looking at Dahl suspiciously. "Did you try to sneak in his bar and got caught?"

"Why would you think that?" Dahl asked, feigning shock, before smiling at me. "As I was walking home late at night, some drunks were being really insistant with me, and he heroically intervened to protect me. That's how we met and became friends."

"A true knight in shining armor graces us with his presence." Laura joked. "Thanks for saving her." She then said more warmly.

An Asian woman two rows below glanced at us briefly. She was beautiful, her face perfectly shaped and her skin akin to porcelain. Her make-up was light, but enhanced her stunning looks and her almond-shaped dark eyes. Her elegant outfit - consisting of a beige designer blouse, a golden pencil skirt, a pair of dark pantyhose with floral patterns, and high-heeled ankle boots - perfectly espoused her hourglass figure. Her long dark hair flowed elegently as she turned her neck.

Although, she didn't seem all that happy. She was frowning, and went back to texting on her phone shortly after observing me.

"That's Seo-Yun." Dahlia whispered. "Hot Korean model and student here. Massive bitch too, hated by pretty much everyone here."

"I can see her having a massive success as a model with a body like that..." I commented, my eyes fixated on her.

Observing her, my desires were growing even stronger. I couldn't help but wonder how it'd feel like to be in her gorgeous skin, modelling for various brands and enjoying the sight of her stunning body in a wide variety of clothes, or even in her birthday suit...

"Interested in her?" Dahlia murmured in my ear. "I could help you get her if you wish."

"N-no..." I shook my head and tried to regain my composure.

I couldn't do that. I had Sarah, I wanted to stay with her for now. Without her, though, I would most likely have been extremely tempted by Dahlia's offer.

I tried to follow the class as best as I could despite not being a student, but economics wasn't my strong suit, so it wasn't easy. Still, being here was nice, I liked the atmosphere, and the professor didn't seem so bad. He was old but passionate.

This is what I've been missing on since I got kicked out...

It made me resent my parents even more, my father especially, but I then calmed down, taking a deep breath.

It's not like it really matters anymore. If I wish to attend college, I can do so easily now.

As the lecture concluded and I followed Dahlia outside, she spoke. "So, what did you think?"

I smiled at her. "It was fairly complicated for me, but still enjoyable. Thanks for inviting me."

She tapped my back gently. "You're welcome. Now go, don't make Sarah wait too long."

"Yeah, see you later Dahlia. And it was nice meeting you, Laura."

"See ya, Ed." Laura said, waving at me.