“Are you going to be drinking?” Michael asked Logan on the way.
“Fuck yeah I’ll be drinking!” Logan exclaimed.
“Should you be driving if you’ll be drunk?” Michael asked.
“Oh, I forgot to tell you we’re spending the night. Is that alright?” Logan looked over towards his passenger seat.
“Oh. Yeah that’s fine. Does Jesse have enough bedrooms?” Michael asked.
“Well he’s got some inflatable mattresses. We’ll make it work.” Logan assured. “Here we are.”
They pulled up to the house at 8:32 PM and four other cars were already there.
“How many people are gonna be there?” Michael asked.
“Just you, me, Jesse, his two roommates, Sean from herbology, Joseph, Troy and his girlfriend Iris.” Logan listed with his fingers. “Oh, and Trish.”
Michael blushed a little bit.
When they got to the door, they heard loud music on the other side. Before they could even knock, Jesse swung open the door.
“Heeey Logan! Who’s this?” Jesse gestured to Michael.
“This is my roommate Michael. He’s a first-year so try not to scare him.”
“Hey there Michael, first college party?” Jesse put his hand on Michael's shoulder.
Michael nodded. "Yeah but I had some beer with my cousin a few times."
"A hardened veteran then!" Another man walked up to Michael and shook his hand. "I'm Ian. I also live here."
“I bet your cousin didn’t have a flask of genus imutatio.” A third guy with long black hair came out of the kitchen.
“No way! You got some?” Logan asked incredulously. “How’d you get your hands on that?”
“Languine brewed this one in potions 421. He’s using most of it for his graduate research work but he gave us a bottle for fun.” The black haired man replied.
“Steven brewed that? How do you know it isn’t bunk man? That shit’s really hard to get right.” Logan asked.
“Trust me, Languine knows his shit. Plus he had it tested and approved by Dr. Shol and the head of the potions ministry for lab use.”
“I’m sorry, what’s genius imatio?” Michael asked, raising his hand.
“Oh sorry, I didn’t catch your name. I’m Stone.” The black haired man shook Michael’s hand.
“I’m Michael.”
“Oh, you’re that freshman that Trish was talking about.”
Michael blushed again.
“Speak of the devil. There’s Trish with the lovebirds.” Ian pointed.
Michael turned to see the most beautiful girl on campus getting out of a blue sedan. Troy and Iris followed behind her. Everyone greeted each other loudly and with many fist bumps and Michael couldn’t help but stare in Trish’s direction.
Trish was wearing a short lavender sundress and carrying a little black purse.
"This is Michael, my roommate." Logan put a hand on Michael's shoulder.
Michael shook Trish's hand last, and he tried to make it quick because his palms were starting to get sweaty.
"Alright! Now that everyone's here, the party can begin!" Jesse raised his beer in the air and cheered.
He gestured for everyone to follow him into the living room. It was very spacious with multiple couches, beds, and access to the kitchen?
"Hey Jesse, why are your beds in the living room?" Troy asked collapsing onto one of the beds.
"These aren't our beds. These are for you guys." Ian grinned. "You guys aren't opposed to crashing in the same room are you? A couple of you might have to share, too."
"I call this one." Sean ran and jumped into the biggest bed in the room.
"I might snuggle up with you tonight Sean. That one looks cozy as fuck." Joseph joked.
"Alright but you're gonna be the big spoon." Sean replied.
Michael couldn't figure out if Sean and Joseph were gay or just pretending to be.
"Show of hands for who wants drinks?" Stone asked raising his hand. Everyone mimicked his movement and laughed.
"Alright, Ian help me with the drinks." Stone and Ian turned towards the kitchen.
"Jesse, Logan says you have genius imatio. Is he full of shit?" Troy asked.
"Yes but not in this particular instance. Steven Languine had some to spare from his graduate project and gave it to Stone for recreational use.”
“Recreational use? Is it safe?” Troy asked.
“100%. It’s lab grade.” Jesse replied.
“Well count me out.” Troy shook his head. “I can go my whole life without knowing what the other side is like.”
“The other side?” Michael asked, confused.
“You don’t know what the potion does do you?” Sean asked.
Michael shook his head.
“Don’t tell him!” Joseph replied. “It will be more fun that way.”
Ian and Stone spilled into the room, grinning from cheek to cheek.
“The drinks are ready, but if you want them, you have to agree to play along.” Ian said.
“To what?” Troy asked.
“It’s a game you’re probably familiar with, with a little twist.” Stone held out his fingers close together.
“Who’s played ‘Never have I ever’?” Ian asked.
Everyone’s hands shot up except Sean.
“Well, Sean, the rules are simple. You might say, for example, ‘never have I ever played never have I ever’, in which case, everyone who’s played never have I ever, which is all of us, loses the round.”
“What happens when you lose a round?” Trish asked.
“You take a shot!” Logan replied. “We used to play this all the time when I was a freshman.”
“Actually, you have a choice.” Stone corrected. “You can either take a shot or take off an article of clothing.”
“Is that the twist? That’s stupid. Why would I take off my clothes when I could get drunk?”
“Because that isn’t the twist.” Ian grinned. “The twist is that one of your six shots is spiked with genus imutatio.”
There was a mixture of discomfort, excitement and confusion in the room.
“What if we don’t want to play?” Troy asked.
“See, part of the fun is everyone participating. You don’t have to play, but you can’t stick around. It’s not fair to those of us who change.” Stone replied.
Michael was even more confused. Change? Change how?
“Come on babe, it will be fun.” Iris grabbed her boyfriend’s hand.
Troy bit his lip and stared Stone down. “Fine.”
“Anybody else want to opt out?” Ian asked.
The room was full of intrigue and silence.
“Alright, then. Let the game begin.” Ian raised his arms and shot glasses began floating out of the kitchen. They floated down in groups of six to each person sitting in the den, and placed themselves in a neat row in front of them. They were all filled with amber colored liquid, and they were indistinguishable from one another.
“What’s in here besides genus?” Logan asked.
“Jack Daniel’s.” Stone replied.
“Hey, so-- I’m wearing a dress and underwear. Aren’t I a bit disadvantaged for the stripping part?” Trish asked.
“Oh! Yes, I almost forgot. Everyone should have five clothing articles. If you have more, take some off. If you have less, Stone knows a spell that will fix it. Jewelry doesn’t count. Socks and shoes each count as one.” Ian clarified.
A few people took off their coats or shoes. Stone went up to Trish and muttered some words. In an instant, her dress disappeared and was replaced with a short red latex skirt with nothing else. She quickly covered her exposed breasts.
“Oops! So sorry, wrong spell.” Stone muttered some more words and raised his hands. Her latex skirt was replaced by light blue denim jeans and her breasts were covered by a dark blue and white striped tube-top.
“Is that okay?” Stone asked, apologetically.
“It’s fine.” Trish snapped, pulling up her tube top.
Michael couldn’t believe his luck. The game hadn’t even started and he’d already caught a glimpse of Trish’s boobs. He figured Stone had probably done that on purpose.
“Alright, now that you showed everyone my nips are we ready to play? I’m thirsty.” Trish swirled one of her drinks around.
“Before we begin, I want to remind you all that you that there will be no cheating in this game. That means no lying or refusing your punishment. The game has a hex on it to ensure that everyone follows the rules. Got it?” Stone asked.
Everyone nodded.
“Good. Then let’s begin. We go in the clockwise direction. Since whoever goes first has a slight advantage, we will begin with a player chosen at random.” Ian announced, throwing a handful of silvery powder into the air. The powder floated about for a second before flowing right into Michael’s chest. His chest felt cool as it passed right through him.
“Michael, is it? You’re starting us off.” Stone told him. “Make every turn count.”
Michael felt his palms start sweating again.
Okay, what’s something I’ve never done that most college students have? I’m a virgin, but I don’t want Trish knowing that. I’ve never done psychedelics, but I doubt these people have either. Uhhh…
“Take your time Mike.” Sean faked looking at his watch.
“Uhh...” Michael panicked. “Never have I ever eaten sushi.”
There was a collective “Oooooh!” As people began removing clothes and taking shots.
Sean, Trish, Logan, Joseph, Troy, Iris, and Stone took off their shoes. Jesse took a shot. Ian did nothing.
“What? I’ve never had sushi.” Ian clarified.
“Look at Jesse going straight for the shots!” Stone laughed.
“Alright Logan, your turn.” Michael turned to his left.
“Alright, I’ve got a good one. Never have I ever gotten higher than a C in a potions class.”
Trish, Michael, Ian, Joseph, Sean, Troy and Iris all took off clothes. Stone took a shot. Jesse did nothing.
“My turn! Never have I ever dated a blond.” Jesse burst out.
Sean and Logan took off their shirts. Everyone else did nothing.
“Wow, tough crowd.” Jesse sighed.
“Alright, I guess it’s me.” Troy cleared his throat. “Never have I ever smoked weed.”
Another collective sigh filled the den. Jesse, Stone, Iris, Sean and Logan all took shots. Everyone else took their shirts off.
“Good one Troy. I think you got everyo...” Jesse clutched his throat mid-sentence. “Oh… It’s starting!”
Everyone watched as Jesse’s shoulders slimmed down and his hips expanded outwards. His facial hair sucked in and his facial bones restructured to become more feminine. His jet black hair began lengthening as his arms lost muscle. His waist was now very narrow, and his hips were only getting wider. Fat then began filling his ass, pushing him off the couch. Michale noticed Jesse starting to get hard under his sweatpants, but then his dick stopped growing and quickly pulled itself in.
“Unnngh fuck! I forgot how good that felt. Now my favorite part...” Jesse’s voice was totally feminine, as was his face.
Jesse’s shoulders popped back as his chest began to swell outwards. His eyes crossed as the sensitive flesh pushed out of his maroon shirt. The mounds grew into gorgeous E-cup breasts.
“Ahhhh. That’s more like it. How do I look boys?” The new Jesse asked.
“What are you staring at Michael? There something on my shirt?” Jesse looked down and brushed her boobs off with her hands.
“What? No-- I was--” Michale frantically started. He was in utter shock. He’d never seen anything like that in his life. Was that the Genus? Does that mean it will happen to him?
“I’m just messing with you, sweetheart.” She giggled. “I look hot huh? Just wait until you change… it feels way hotter than it looks.”
So it’s true. We’re all going to change genders. That means Trish will become a dude. She’ll have a dick! I’ll have… a pussy?
Michael’s thoughts were interrupted by Troy. “I want out. This is crazy. I’m leaving.” He shook his head and got off the couch.
“I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” Stone held his arm out. “Once the game has started, there’s no leaving it unfinished. If you try, I doubt you’ll like the results.”
“Is that a threat?” Troy squared up with Stone.
“It’s advice.” Ian added. “If you try to leave, the game will transform into something you may like even less than a simple gender change. It’s a hex you don’t want to mess with.”
“This is so fucked.” Troy sat back down. “I swear if get tits even half the size of Jesse’s over there, I’m gonna kill someone.”
“Calm down babe. It’s only temporary.” Iris soothed. “Besides, I’m sure you’ll make a great girl.”
“Gee thanks babe. Now take your turn already.” Troy was on edge.
“Got it. Never have I ever done anal.” She blurted out.
... to be continued