Secret punishment

2 (redone)

I found myself staring into the mirror. I saw that my once flat stomach had now started to protrude. A small mass was beginning to grow. Each day I noticed it more and more, but today. It was so impactful. I couldn't button my pants, I barely got them over my hips. My body was changing bit by bit. I slid off my jeans and sighed. I went over to my duffle bag. I grabbed some loose sweatpants. I slid them on, untying the strings to keep them loose. I then slid on a hoodie. Thankfully that was an oversized fit, so it masked my changing body well. 

"Yo, stiles. We're meeting up with Lydia and Malia, You coming with?" Scott asked as he peaked into the room I had been staying in. I had been on his and Isaac's couch for six weeks. 

"After I check an apartment a few blocks away, then yeah. I can go" I answered him. he nodded and chuckled softly. 

"Want us to come with?" Scott asked. I shook my head. 

"Nah, I'll meet you there," I told him. he nodded and grabbed his keys.

"make sure to lock the house," he told me. I waved him off before grabbing the apartment print-off and my phone. I heard him shut the door, and then a few seconds later his car started. I let out a quiet sigh. I went through the house to make sure all the windows and doors were locked. I then switched off the lights. With that, I headed out of the house. I locked the front door. I went to the jeep. When I got inside, I took a second. A smell caught me off guard. I started to dry heave as I stepped back outside. I gagged and shook my head. I leaned over catching my breath. I had gotten used to feeling queasy. 

Once I gathered myself, I looked through the car. I left the door and trunk open while I looked through everything. Eventually, I found leftover food. I picked it up, smelling it. I threw it away quickly after confirming that it was. I shook my head, I rolled the windows down before getting into the car. I sighed and started the car. 

"Jesus" I muttered to myself, the smell was awful. I started driving towards the apartment. I could see the main door was open. I parked and took a minute to compose myself. Since finding out, my anxiety was getting worse. Once I got my heart to stop beating so fast, I got out. I walked towards the door. I saw a lady walking a couple out towards me. She smiled and looked over.

"One sec hun, I will be right with you," She told me. I nodded and stepped back. I distracted myself with my phone. Lydia was messaging me. Lydia was helping me with the emotional aspect of the whole situation. She was asking me if I needed anything. I told her I was fine, that I didn't need anything. 

I was going to ask how the meet-up was going, but The woman cleared her throat. 

"hey hun, I apologize, that couple had a million questions" she joked as she checked her list. 

"You must be stile, Your father reached out about you. He speaks highly of you" She said. I was caught off guard. I looked at her confused. 

"What?" I asked. She tilted her head. 

"You... You didn't know?" she asked. I admit, I had gotten an email from different apartments. I thought they were all related to the websites I had signed up for in my search. 

I looked up at her and shook my head. She nodded slowly. She took a second before refreshing her smile. 

"Well, No matter. Your dad says you would be an amazing fit here. So, we have two apartments up. One was just recently put on the market, the one we advertised. A small one-bedroom apartment. Then we have a two-bedroom apartment on the fifth floor. The second one is a bit more expensive. It's not yet advertised. I would be willing to make you a great deal on it" she informed me as she picked up a clipboard. I nodded slowly.