Magician's Assistant - Friends & Lovers Part 4

"True. However, let's say that you and I decide that we like things just the way they are at moment, and we'd like to see if maybe you and I could make a go of it as a couple, it might be possible for us to prevail upon Magatrix to either make your sexual switcheroo a permanent one, or grant you an extension. After all, if she could change you into a girl for a night, doesn't it seem reasonable that she could either extend your time as a girl or, should you elect to go whole hog, make the change a permanent one?"

"Yes. it sure would seem so to me. So," Mike continued on to ask, "what you're saying is, we should ask her?"

"Yes, but only if you really want to. First off, Mikey, before we do anything, you need to decide if you really want to spend the rest of your life as a girl. Then, once you make that decision, we can see what Magatrix has to say."

"Yeah, you're right. I guess that's more or less a given, isn't it?"

"I sure would think so."

"Well, I guess my answer to spending the rest of my life like this is. I'm of two minds, in that I both do and I don't want to remain a woman."

"That's perfectly understandable, in that it doesn't surprise me in the least little bit to hear you say that. Hell, if I were in your shoes right now, kiddo, I've got to tell you that I'd be as confused, if not more so, than you are. I mean, there are a whole shit load of pluses and minuses that have to be considered."

"Yeah, you can say that again! John!"

"Yes."

"Look! I hate to put you on the spot like this, but before I can come to any kind conclusion as to what I want to do, I need to ask you a very important question."

"I have no problem with that. Be my guest! Ask away!"

"Do you really love me, or do you think that there's a chance that you could be just in lust with me?"

John was keenly aware that Mike had just asked the crucial question. He was also aware that this was no time to hesitate, or give his buddy an answer that attempted to straddle the proverbial fence. There could be no fudge-factor. John had to be both honest and accurate, with both himself, and his friend. To do otherwise would be wrong.