Great power - great consequences - Episode 2

Episode 1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/great-power-123181073

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Later, a few days later.

Laa these days, I've been trying to figure out how to use my new power without getting into trouble like I did with my best friend Harry. It was a disaster, and I'm still trying to make sense of it all. So far, I've been avoiding him, and he seems to be avoiding me as well. It's probably for the best, as I'm still embarrassed and angry about what happened.

Anyway, I've decided not to use my power unless absolutely necessary. I don't want to end up in another weird situation like with Harry. But it's not easy, especially when I'm at work, or out in public, or even at home with my family. I've been trying to avoid talking to anyone or asking for anything, but it's hard to go unnoticed when I'm in a girl's body, and not just a girl's body, but a damn pretty girl's body.

I'm not sure why the goddess who gave me this power decided to make me a pretty girl, but it's been a curse in disguise. Everywhere I go, people stare at me, and I'm constantly being hit on by guys. It's like they can't help themselves, and it's getting on my nerves. I feel like a piece of meat, and it's hard to resist the urge to use my power to make them stop.

- Um, yes, I'd like to order a large vanilla latte and a cinnamon roll, please. - I say to the barista behind the counter. But before he can ring up my order, I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around and see a handsome guy standing next to me.

- Hello, beautiful. - He says with a smile. - I couldn't help but notice how stunning you are. Can I buy you a drink?

- Uh, no thanks. - I say, trying to be polite but firm. - I'm just here to get a coffee and go.

- Oh, come on, don't be like that. - The guy says, then winks and say to the barista, reaching into his pocket for his wallet. - I'll take her order and mine.

- Hey, I said no! - I snap, starting to get really annoyed. - I don't want you to buy me a drink, I don't even know you!

- Whoa, calm down. - The guy says, putting his card on the payment terminal and paying for my order and his. - Ooops, I've already paid, so why don't we just sit and have a chat?

- I told you no! - I say, feeling my anger rising, and, didn't even think, blurted out with a commanding voice. - Take your damn drink and get the hell out of here! Right now!

Suddenly, the guy's face changes from cocky and confident to blank and obedient. He takes his cup of coffee from the barista and walks out of the coffee shop, his eyes unfocused and expressionless. I'm left standing there, feeling a anger and annoyance, didn't even realize what I had done. I take my coffee and sit down at a table in the corner, trying to calm down.

But... but I can't, something inside me is pushing me out of this chair, making me stand up and walk toward the exit. I feel confused and frustrated, why can't I just sit and enjoy my drink? I try to fight against this urge, but it's no use. I leave the coffee shop and find myself standing outside, looking around for... for what? Who am I looking for?

I scan the crowded street, and then suddenly, I feel like I'm being pulled towards a nearby alleyway. I hesitate, not sure what to do, but something is telling me that I need to go there. I follow the strange feeling, and when I turn the corner, I see... I see the guy from the coffee shop! What the hell is going on here?

The guy is leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette, and when he notices me, his eyes widen in surprise and confusion. I don't know what to say, and I'm about to turn around and walk away when I feel a strange sensation in my chest. It's like something is pushing me forward, making me walk towards him.

- You? - The guy asks, dropping his cigarette and stamping it out with his foot. - Why did you follow me? And what did you do to me back at the coffee shop? I've never felt like that before. It was like I was being controlled by some invisible force.

- I... I didn't mean to. - I stammer, stepping back and trying to get away from him. But when I start to turn around, I freeze in place. My heart is starting to beat faster and faster, and I feel like I'm being compelled to turn around and approach him. - Damn... Damn-damn-damn! No, not again!

- What are you murmuring? - The guy asks, looking at me quizzically.

- I'm not... murmuring! - I snap, unable to resist the urge to turn back to him. I start to walk towards him, slowly approaching with each step, and I can't help but notice how good he looks. The way his hair falls across his forehead, the way his shirt clings to his muscular chest. - Oh, God, no. I didn't... I didn't want this to happen again...

- What are you doing? - The guy asks, looking at me suspiciously as I come closer. I'm only a few steps away from him now, and I can feel my heart pounding in my chest. I'm so close, and I can't resist any longer. I step closer, my lips parting, and I lean in when he steps back and asks in a low and firm voice, - What the fuck are you doing?

- Hey! - I shout when I didn't get what I... what? What was I going to get? What the fuck am I doing? - Hey... don't run away from me!

- You are a crazy bitch! - The guy yells, turning around and walking away, shaking his head. - What's wrong with you? Get out of my head or whatever the fuck you're doing!

But I can't, I'm compelled to follow him, while he quickened his pace and I'm running to catch up with him. Damn it, I feel like an idiot running after him, but I can't stop myself. The guy is walking fast and I'm running behind him, trying to keep up. He's looking back at me with a mix of fear and anger in his eyes, and I feel like a total idiot.

- Hey, wait! - I yell, feeling desperate as I run to keep up with him. - I'm not doing anything to your head! Damn it, slow down, I just want to talk to you!

- Go away, you crazy bitch! - The guy yells, still walking quickly and looking back at me with a mix of fear and anger in his eyes. - I don't want to talk to you, I don't even know who you are! What the fuck do you want from me?!

- Please, just listen to me! - I shout, finally catching up to him and grabbing his arm. He turns around and we are face to face, looking at each other. - I didn't mean to do anything to you, I swear! It's just... - I pause trying to control my lips that despite this, they slowly began to stretch into a strange duck-like shape, and then, before I could say anything, my mouth pressed against his cheek with a loud kiss and a disgusting kiss sound. "Oh my god! What the fuck did I do?!"

- Thank you, mr. big boy! - I say loudly and happily giggling, feeling like my body is filled with endorphins. - I liked it when you paid for my order and bought me a coffee. And I'm sorry that I got a little angry, but everything was fine at the end! Thank you so much!

I'm standing there, smiling like a fool and feeling like I'm on top of the world. Those were the longest seconds of my life, while he looked at me, and I was waiting, as if waiting for something, but I didn’t know what exactly.

- Damn it, you did exactly what I wanted... I mean... - He says, looking at me in confusion. - I mean, you're welcome, I guess. I'm sorry too if I was too pushy, and I hope you enjoy your coffee. But I really need to go.

- Okay, have a nice day! - I say cheerfully, smiling widely and waving at him as he turns around and starts to walk away. But I can't resist the temptation to touch him, and before he gets too far, I reach out and give his butt a playful slap. - Haha, sorry, couldn't resist!

The guy jumps in surprise and looks back at me, but now he's grinning too. He gives me his number and asks me to text him later. And only after he walks away and I'm standing there, looking after him and feeling like an idiot, everything finally stops. These feels, the stupid smile on my face and my desire to follow him and probably ask him to hug me and... and kiss me again. I look at the number in my hand and I feel like throwing up.

- Bullshit, what the fuck?! - I exclaim, feeling disgusted and confused. - Why the hell did I just do that? I don't even know this guy, and I just kissed him and gave him my number. What's wrong with me?!

I'm so embarrassed and ashamed. Fuck, why is this happening to me? I hate this, I hate being in this body and I hate being a woman. This power, this magic... It's like a curse!