The Make a Switch Foundation
@2xskin
“Dear (insert name here) we here at the Make a Switch Foundation are pleased to let you know that your application for a new temporary body has been approved! We understand that (insert medical ailment) can be a tough process and that you wish to not experience it, so I’m sure you must be thrilled to spend the next two weeks in: (insert desired body profile here). We hope you enjoy our services and we sincerely appreciate the “contributions” made on your behalf to our company.
-from,
The Make a Switch Foundation”
Sean stared at the note that was left for him by his hospital bed side in confusion and excitement. He couldn’t believe that his application was accepted! Usually the Foundation only catered to the very sick or very wealthy. And he was neither! He quickly got into his hospital bed and equipped the standard “swap bracelet TM” and closed his eyes.
It was the smell that he noticed first. The room around him didn’t smell like the disinfected sterile scent of the hospital. It smelled of day old pizza, over powering deodorant, and a bit of sweat. He immediately opened his eyes, and smiled. The bed he was lying on was a bit untidy, but the body laying on it was the one! It was his body!
Sean practically jumped from the bed in excitement, landing heavily on two much larger feet. “It actually happened!” He bellowed in a much deeper voice than he expected. At that point an unfamiliar phone began to ring. Sean looked down and was met with a solidly built chest, thick arms, and a phone ringing in his new basketball shorts. He answered the call hastily and asked, “Hello? Who is this?”
“How did I manage to get you on the call list of the Foundation? I pulled some strings, shifted a few friends, got some favors. All you need to know is that you’ve got that body you’ve always wanted! What was its name again?”
“Quinn!” Sean replied ecstaticly. “6’5, 250lbs, size 15 shoes, 5% body fat, quarterback for his university, AND star wrestler!”
“You really know his stats,” Teller replied.
“Haha yeah I do,” he said blushing rubbing the back of his head. A large bicep erupted from that minor action, causing him to blush more. “Anyway, I always wondered why a guy like this would even volunteer for a program like this. I almost feel guilty!”
“Don’t worry about it! His school requires a certain amount of community service for their athletes and he’s been so busy that he needs to fulfill so many at once. This program was the easiest way, plus he gets paid for any over time!”
“Over time?” Sean asked curiously. The innocent question sounding almost out of place on the towering athlete.
“Yeah. You know if your body takes more time to recover, you stay in that body till it’s all healed up! The guy really appreciates it too. College athletes don’t get paid after all, and it’s not like they have time for a part time job! But I’m getting away from the point. Consider this whole experience a thank you for all the good you’ve done for me and my community. We really appreciate all you’ve done for us! I’ll let you get back to your body now. Remember just concentrate to recall personal memories and feel free to live his life as you’d like!”
There was a click and then silence. Sean just grinned.
Over the next few weeks he began to really embrace the college experience!
He came to love working out at the gym. He had his own locker and everything! Plus flexing his new muscles was much more fun than recovering in a bed. Every time he lifted something, ran somewhere, or threw something he’d take a deep breath and feel pure life coursing through his veins!
He especially loved football practice. Sean wasn’t used to stretching such long thick limbs, but with his newfound strength and endurance he came to love every second of it! Plus seeing all his fellow muscular teammates made the experience quite memorable.
He found himself texting Teller every now and then. They talked often of stories, catching up, and exchanging selfies.
Teller even delivered the delightful news that he’d have to stay in his new body for longer than they expected. Sean just grinned. He’d stay here as long as he could!
Now back to his daily stretches! He wanted to get a good picture this time to thank his friend for the body.