No leaks? Chad wondered why anyone who would transform him into a balloon would care whether or not he leaked? He just wanted to be filled. He didn't care with what: helium, air or water? Though helium might mean he's.destined for the stratosphere, where he will expand until he bursts. That would kill him right? Still better than being empty, he thought. No, no. He argued with himself. He had a bad feeling about what was in store for him. Water balloons ended up splattered and shattered. The.carnival was.in town, he won Cindy a bear by popping balloons with darts, you don't think that's where the Secret Admirer is taking.me? Chad fought the desire to be filled, but it was so overwhelming.
He didn't know if he agonized for hours or minutes. He heard voices. Some guy, and a woman. Karen Sinclair? It sounded like her. She laughed. Chad couldn't make out all the words. Her voice for farther away.
"You get ready in there, while I get undressed, and put my balloon on!" the man shouted.
" Balloon? " Karen shouted back as a question .
Balloon? Chad thought "Me?"
" Condom! " the man shouted back, as he pulled Chad out of his pocket.