Tubby Toby

Part 4 - Eating and shopping.. Not a good mix!

He stood outside the mall, impatiently looking around, trying to spot the brown headed beauty. Maybe she had set him up? After all, he didn't stand a chance with her, anyway.

"Toby! You came!" She came walking over, instantly taking him in for a hug. Toby gasped, and instinctively sucked in, not wanting her to have the misfortune of feeling his swollen sphere of a stomach, not that it was much use, his stomach was still openly pressing against her chest, with his 'pecs' suffocating her face. Although he didn't want her to notice his flab, he must admit the hug was so soothing, and made him want to hold her for longer. To have Ronnie this close was .. Special. Ronnie was only 5'5, so, of course Toby towered over her, making it easy for Ronnie to hug all of his plump features, with her arms embracing his fattening love handles. Toby's belly also made it increasingly difficult to embrace him any closer. However, Ronnie made due, even squeezing his love handles gently, as to not make it too obvious, however, to Toby, is was. Insecurities flooded his body almost immediately. 'Crap. She felt them! I knew I couldn't have worn these jeans, I bet they make me look like a right pig!' He thought.

She pulled away, "You look amazing, Toby. That white top looks great on you!" She patted his sides, again causing him to suck in again, tugging down on his snug top.

"Thank you.. Ronnie. As do you, better!" He smiled, still self-conscious of his stomach, "Where to first?"

"The food court, of course! I bet you're hungry." She grinned, "Come, follow me."

He paused, 'Is she.. Teasing me?' He looked down, his arms wrapped around his stomach, 'But she was right. I am hungry..' He frowned, and began to follow her, but she was walking rather fast, Toby struggled to catch up without being out of breath.

Ronnie stopped. And glanced behind, "Oh, sorry, Toby! I'll walk a bit slower for you." She smiled.

"Eh.. Ah.. No! I-It's fine.. I'm fine." He grunted, attempting to cover up being out of breath by only speed walking for a couple of minutes.

"You don't sound it, Toby, it's only a few more steps, anyway, then we can sit down and eat." She smiled, taking his chubby arm and walking to the open buffet.

Toby looked down, mortified. Even though Ronnie was physically holding him, he didn't have chance to react. He was too concerned about being out of breath by walking. Walking! 'She must be so embarrassed...' He thought, catching his breath.

"Here we are!" Ronnie said, letting go of his arm. Instantly the smell of food filled his nostrils. Oh man... This time, he was going to restrain himself.. After all, he was in public! But, he had to admit, that never stopped him from pigging out before.

"Smells great." He said, anxiously pulling down on his tshirt again, making sure his jacket properly covered his sides, "Let's get.. Seated." He glanced down at Ronnie, to which she nodded, and walked over to the seating area, Toby following.

"Table for two, please." Ronnie said with a smile.

The waiter glanced at the couple, and raised an eyebrow. 'Obviously he's confused as to why a guy like me is with a girl like her' he thought, sadly.

"Okay! Come right this way." The waiter smiled. He was painfully attractive. You could practically see his abs press up against his tight white shirt.. No wonder Ronnie was staring. As the waiter brought them to a sofa booth, Toby couldn't help but think it was on purpose, seeing how the waiter was definitely looking at his stomach. But he's probably just being paranoid. He wasn't that big, but he still pulled down his shirt slightly for his own comfort.

"Let me take your drink orders." The handsome waiter spoke up, "For the.. Gentleman?" He glanced to Toby.

Toby debated for a moment, "A water, plea-"