discussions, plans and temptations

(The Zoes are sorted by whoever spoke to the Zoe from the previous chapter, starting with Zoe herself and ending with the last one to speak.)

Zoe felt embarrassment in her throat, then another Zoe approached her.

Zoe2: You know, I can understand you... it was... wow, but isn't saying you're in love and then merging a bit too much?

Another Zoe chimed in.

Zoe3: I found it romantic... very kinky, but romantic.

Zoe2: If you think so, get together.

Zoe3: You know, I could do it, we're great lovers.

Zoe4: Girls... Zoes, please calm down, duplication is now blocked, so we don't need to... repeat anymore.

Zoe5: I don't agree, we only have a couple of days before we have to go home, I think the neighbors would notice that suddenly there were a dozen little twin sisters.

Zoe: True... but there could be other, less embarrassing solutions.

Zoe6: Am I the only one who thinks we should try other spells?

Zoe7: Hey, I wanted to suggest that!

Zoe6: We'll be soul mates.

The two burst out laughing.

Zoe8: So now there are two couples of girlfriends? Anyway, I agree about checking the grimoire.

Zoe: That seems so irresponsible, given how things went before.

Zoe2: We're not the most responsible girls, though.

The other Zoes nodded. Actually, all 13 were curious to read new spells and explore all the new possibilities magic could offer them... and maybe flirt a little?

Zoe9: Maybe there's a beauty spell somewhere, it would be nice not to need makeup.

Zoe10: Now that's a great idea, do you think it would work for manicures too?

Zoe11: Girls, what are you thinking? Can't you be a little more focused, anyway? I mean, we're all still naked!

Zoe12: Maybe it's because we appreciate it deep down?

Zoe13: Right, or is it just a problem stopping looking at each other... have we always been this attractive?

Zoe2 covered her nakedness.

Zoe2: Perverts!

Zoe12: If I'm a pervert, you're a pervert too.

Zoe2 blushes, not commenting.

Zoe is starting to stop worrying. After all, they're her duplicates. She herself, in fact, was thinking the exact same thing as the others: learning new spells? Sure, she had butterflies in her stomach when a Zoe told her she'd gladly get engaged to her? Even too much, and then there were the responsible thoughts in between, the ones that told him he should fix the situation but...

Zoe stood up and hugged Zoe3.

Zoe: You know... I thought about accepting... I mean, the whole thing about being a couple.

Zoe3 blushed; Zoe knew her earlier offer was half a joke, half genuine interest.

Zoe4: You don't seem so opposed now.

Zoe2: Shut up... shit, could it be a side effect of the spell? We weren't that narcissistic before.

Zoe5: Maybe... or maybe we're just a little excited... you know, from the fusion of our bodies... god, it was so... ummm.

Zoe5 hugged herself, not another clone, just herself, as if trying to remember herself as if they were two women locked together instead of the result of their union.

Zoe9: Don't be like that... you make me want to... jump on you.

Zoe5 smacked her lips at him, provoking her.

Zoe7 hugged Zoe6 from behind.

Zoe7: Maybe the clothes can wait a bit, I think we're all still too excited, right?

Zoe6: Who knows whose fault is this?

Their gazes directed at the other couple embracing (Zoe and Zoe3)

Zoe13: This will definitely be an interesting experience.

Zoe13's hands caressed the hips of Zoe11 and Zoe12, who seemed to appreciate it.

Zoe2: Oh fuck.

Zoe pulled Zoe10 closer and kissed her, ultimately being the first to give in to the growing desire.

Like dominoes, others followed suit. Most couples had already formed, and those who hadn't immediately found a partner or more than one available one.