That mode was “Young Body Mode”. I assumed that it was meant for rejuvenation, or something like that. Looking back, I guess it was, but not at all how I expected.
Now, a little more about me. I said that I had a tan and went to the gym, but the thing is, I didn’t start until I was 25. Even then, it was because I was starting to gain weight, the wrong kind, and I needed to keep the pounds off. In that respect, it worked, and I stayed fairly lean. But beyond my abs I never noticed any muscle development.
I clicked on the mode and started the program. I felt an odd tingling feeling throughout, but I stayed focused on my workout.
When I finished, I turned off the console and pulled my tank top hem up to wipe the sweat dripping from my forehead. I walked to the bathroom, ready to hop in the shower and freshen up for the day ahead. I had to go to work soon, and I still needed to eat breakfast.
But when I went in the bathroom, I couldn’t find myself in the mirror. I figured it was just me, that I hadn’t quite woken up yet. But then I saw that there was a boy in the reflection who was wearing my clothes!
I looked closer. This boy looked- well, like me when I was 13 or 14. Except different. He was tanned like me now, but at 13 I was seriously pale. His face was more attractive than mine had been, and he was pretty ripped for 13, his muscles bulging everywhere. He was sweaty like me too. I realized that had to be me!
Suddenly I heard a voice I hadn’t heard in years. “Adam, stop flexing for the mirror and get out! I still have to shower too!” It was my younger brother David. He was 3 years younger than me, making him 27 now. But here he sounded like he had at age 10.
Another familiar voice: “Adam, for God’s sake let your brother in! You only have 20 minutes before you need to leave for school!” My mom. What was happening?
Suddenly I saw my new reflection only wore a towel, and the water was just water, not sweat. I opened the door and let in my 10-year-old brother, closing the door on my way out.