Taking several deep breaths, Natalia tried to compose herself. Gazing at the girl in the mirror she couldn't help but shudder.
It was a face she hadn't seen in almost 200 years. The freckles, the bright red hair, the large innocent eyes. Natalia couldn't believe that this child had so much magic within her. "God I hope this isn't permanent. "
The vampire now tried to shake herself out of her stupor. Focusing, she studied her youthful body wincing. The former adult had shrunk considerable, going from 5'9" to 5'2" at best. The outfit she had chosen for the evening was meant to entice Reiko, a red button down blouse that heated up her cleavage with a pair of tight black slacks and heels. Now the blouse billowed around her, covering the girls small breasts, while the slacks continually slipped on her waifish hips. Even her heels were cumbersome now, her feet having shrunk a few sizes. Grunting in frustration, Natalia kicked her heels away before rolling the cuffs of her slacks up.
Natalia groaned, gazing at her small feet and blood red nail polish. As an adult the polish was sexy, now as a child just entering puberty it looked garish. For a moment she considered possibly borrowing some clothes, but quickly shook that idea off. She didn't want to look anymore childish. Grabbing her heels, Natalia took a deep breath as she made her way back to Reiko.
As the young teen now walked, fears began to form in her mind. What if this was permanent? What would become of her. Would she be Cassidy's little sister or worse Ann's playmate. Natalia shuddered at the idea. What would being Ann's playmate entail? Honestly she didnt want to know.
Approaching the couch she could see a now 13 year old Reiko channel surfing, the grown down adult unfazed despite her youthful status and large clothing. Turning towards Natalia she now smiled, gesturing towards the couch for Natalia to join her. Natalia forced a smile, sitting down before tucking her legs underneath her.
"You feeling better Nat," Reiko asked.
"Yeah must have been something I ate."
"Was probably dinner," Reiko replied. "We probably shouldn't have ordered Sushi. Pizza would have been better." Natalia simply nodded, still stunned that Reiko appeared to have become mentally 13 years old. Listening to the young teen talk, Natalia was stunned by the backstop the magic had created for the two of them.
Reiko talked of classes, teachers, classmates and gossip as if the two were actually 13. It amazed Natalia as she listened, this child was incredibly powerful if she could conjure memories for Reiko to remember. Natalia for her part tried to keep, nodding and agreeing with the girl as she continued to talk. Eventually though Natalia began to notice how nervous Reiko was.
For the vampire she recognized the signs, it was body language of a person who interested in her but was too shy to act. For the briefest moment Natalia thought of acting, quickly turning away. "Its just too weird," she thought. "I mean look at me! A girl barely starting puberty. Smack dab in the middle of the most awkward phase of my life!"
"Reiko."
Natalia was unable to finish what she was going to say as Reiko leaned in, placing a tender yet innocent kiss on the girls lips. Natalia's eyes went wide in shock. She had not anticipated Reiko making the first move.
"Sorry," Reiko replied shyly, her cheeks flushing crimson. "Im...I'm really sorry Nat. Its justIve always thought you were pretty and I um...wanted you to be my first kiss."
"You think I'm pretty," Natalia gawked, to which Reiko nodded shyly.
"And I was your first kiss?" Once again Reiko nodded, the girl glancing up at her tenderly. Of all the things she had heard in her life bring thought of as pretty at this age was the last thing she anticipated.
"Thanks," Natalia replied quietly. "I..um...never really felt pretty."
"Well I think you are," Reiko exclaimed. "Between the freckles, the hair,and um your boobs." Reiko trailed off, feeling embarrassed. Natalia quickly taking her hand.
"Thanks Reiko," she smiled. "I um think your pretty too." Reiko giggled, blushing as she now reached over squeezing Natalia hand.
As the two teens now began to watch T.V. quietly, Natalia found herself lost in thought. Maybe just for tonight she could forget about her mission.