“Oh shit... Don’t tell me you’re changing too.” Julia said, half joking. “You had better not be growing dicks on your chest! That’s my thing.”
Henry was too lightheaded to come up with a witty response. He nearly fell, crossing his arms to grab his sides. Whatever was happening, it seemed to be concentrated on either side of his torso.
“I don’t think he’s kidding...” Kara said, putting a hand on his shoulder. “Are you alright?”
“Doesn’t hurt...” He said breathlessly. “Just... Pressure...”
The moment the words left his mouth, two bulges erupted under his hands, rapidly pushing outward on either side of his torso. They tore through his cotton shirt and gradually took on the familiar appearance of arms. It wasn’t long before joints were defined and hands took shape. It finished almost as quickly as it had started, leaving him with a new arms a few inches below the originals.
“Wow... That was a trip...” He breathed, flexing the new appendages.
“Not to shabby...” Julia said, admiring his additions. “Welcome to the club...”
“Uh... Thanks...” He replied, somewhere between curious and concerned. “This is... Surreal.”
“Holy shit...” Kara exclaimed. “How are you not freaking out right now?”
“To be honest... I’m not sure.” He laughed. “They feel really natural...”
Kara actually felt herself getting wet at the sight of him. She still liked him and imagining what he could do with two extra arms was giving her goosebumps. Maybe Julia was right, maybe she should just ask him out. Not now though. She was turned on, but not without tact.
Without warning, Julia threw her phone at him. He barely caught it with his upper right hand.
“Aw... I was hoping you’d catch it with one of the new ones...” Julia frowned.
“Cut me some slack Sis. I literally just grew them!” He laughed, passing the phone back to her. “You’re lucky I didn’t drop it...”
Kara continued to stare, not quite sure what to say...