"Hey babe, what do you wanna do for dinner tonight? Let's check out that new microbrew, Pizza & Pilsners," Robby asked his wife.
"I don't know, I'm kinda tired. Can we just pick up some takeout?" Jessi replied.
Robby nodded but inside, he knew he needed to get her out and about. He sensed she was starting to fall back on her old ways.
Jessica was thick and juicy in Roberts eye's. They had dated when they were in high school, when she had been overweight. Robert had played football from junior high through high school, and his heaviness had been a good thing playing the defensive line. Seven years of football practice and games had melted his baby fat away. While still stocky, he was hard and strong, and definitely considered a big guy. He was a human wall of muscle.
For Jessica, her transformation had come from being bullied. A popular girl had pranked her, and she had vowed never to be in that position again. During high school, the upcoming rivalry game meant both schools were having a spirit week leading up to the game. The rival high school had a razorback as the mascot, the nickname was Boss Hogg, stolen from the Dukes of Hazzard show. All week, the ASB kids had made a Papier-mâché pig they would destroy ala a pinata. The popular girl, Maryanne, had given an ASB nerd the impression he could get to several bases if she could pull the prank. He snuck her in and she painted "Jessica" on the pig. It didn't help that the faux pig looked more like a sow than a boar.
During lunch, as the pig was revealed for its celebratory bashing, the crowd both laughed and let out a collective "oh!" as they saw her name. She had been there and saw the whole thing, her friends had immediately hugged her. But the hoots and howls couldn't be avoided. Principal Skinner had shut the rest of the show down, and began an investigation. Jessica was told she could have the rest of the day off, and her parents were summoned.
"No!" she said. "I am not going to hide! I am going to fight this!" she said with resignation.
"What do you want to do?" Mr. Skinner asked her. Jessica's mom held her head up high.
"You find out who did this, but I want a coach to train me every day. I'm going to lose these pounds" she then broke down and sobbed. She was exhausted from holding it together since lunch.
In the days, weeks and months that followed. The P.E. department arranged different coaches to meet her at school at 6am. Robert joined them in training her, and was there for emotional support. Seven months of running laps, light weight training, calisthenics and even wrestling workouts. The Dance instructor joined the cause and worked with her on Saturday's at Jessica's house and taught her some routines that were challenging yet fun for Jessica.
It was the dance routines that saved her.
She had been ready to quit, even with her family and Robby pulling for her. The dance teacher had given her something she enjoyed and made her love her body while also being a strenuous workout. Slowly but surely, her pounds had disappeared. While still a 'big boned' girl, she was at her peak fitness when she crossed the stage with her gown open and a short white sleeveless mini dress. Her large breasts were lifted by her long hours of effort, her tummy flat from hundreds of crunches. Her legs tight from miles of running.
When she crossed the stage, she got a standing ovation from the crowd, while Maryanne was booed. Maryanne had been found out and suspended for her prank. Small punishment as far as Jessica was concerned. For Jessica, the cheers at graduation had been her victory. That prom, Robert had wine and dined her, and dressed in a kilt with tuxedo jacket top as a tip of the hat to Jessica's Scottish heritage. She had worn a long satin dress that shimmered as it wrapped her body tightly. Her tone body was at its peak fit form for a big beautiful woman.
Jessica lost her virginity that night.
No more making out for her, she had jumped on Robby as soon as they had got to the hotel room. Then and there, Robby had proposed.
*******
Robby looked at Jessica, the curve of her breasts were hidden under another sweatshirt. Her work clothes were replaced with loose pants. She had kept working out after high school, and maintained her figure as best she could. But years of being the 'fat girl' had left its mark. Married now, Robby was careful about how he worded what he said to her. Always positive, and always aware of her trauma.
"Okay, yeah we can get some takeout." as he wondered how to say what he wanted to say.
They had called in an order of Chinese, and he ran out to pick it up. Once he was back, they put on HBO and watched a horror movie.
"Oh, next week the guys are coming over on Saturday to watch some college football. Notre Dame is looking good this year."
"Okay, are you going to barbecue? Want me to make some side dishes?"
"Please, can you? Can you make some of that artichoke dip too?"
"Of course, anything else? She asked.
He bit the bullet, and said "Can you please not wear those sweats?"
She looked at him, then nodded. "Okay, jeans and a t-shirt?"
He nodded, and smiled at her. He took her hand in his and kissed it. "I love you!"
*******
"Hi y'all! Come on in!" Jessica was in good spirits, the guys came in carrying six or twelve packs of beers. They gave her polite hugs and high fived Robby. The TV was on and the pregame diatribe of talking heads jawing at each other.
"Jessica, you're looking good!" Mike said.
The compliment caught her off guard and she blushed. Robby noticed and smiled.
"Awe, thank you Mike," giving him a sisterly hug. "Jake, how's Sissy? You've been dating her for how long now?"
"She's great, picking up some college classes like I suggested. We've been together about 2 years? Never hurts to know about money. Thanks for asking."
"Tony, how about you?" she asked.
"Oh, about that! Marsha and I are getting serious. She doesn't know, but when her parents return from vacation and we pick them up from the airport..." he paused.
"Yeah?" Jessica leaned in.
"...I'm going to propose in front of her mom and dad. My parents know and will walk out of the crowd."
Jessica squealed with delight and jumped into a hug with him. Tony blushed, he hadn't expected that. He was pleasantly smashed into Jessica's large bosom and secretly delighted in it.
