Posed Gold (Patreon)

 Done as a blind commission over on my DA page. He even wrote a short story for this . . . Here it is. . . 

“Let me get this straight,” My face deadpanned as I eyed my friend Molly. “Can’t you shop for your own girlfriend?” I asked rubbing my brows. “I have schoolwork I can be working on right now…” My voice died as I took in the puppy dog eyed Molly.

“Pretty please Erin, the necklace I want to get her requires a pair of people.” Molly said as she pulled me through the jewelry store door. “They didn’t say why, I can only assume it is expensive. You know, like have someone sign on as a cosigner.” 

“Oh for the love of God…” I moaned as I let her guide me through the store. Gilded necklaces, rings, and a whole treasure trove of jewels glittered under the lights. “Fine, Molly. I will help you. But you have to let me do my work right after this, got it?” 

Molly nodded eagerly, “Deal!” She shouted as a gentleman looked up from the case he was inspecting. 

“Ahhh, someone is very excited.” He said with a chuckle, “How lucky of me to serve such two fine, young women.” 

From her pocket Molly pulled out a sheet of paper, and promptly placed it before the man. It was probably the advertisement for the one of a kind necklace.

“Ahhh~” The jeweler chuckled again, “You are looking for the Duo Necklace? That one has been quite popular recently.” Folding up the paper the man gestured to a nearby door. Pulling out a sheet he handed it to Molly. Grabbing the silver pen Molly quickly filled in her information.

Taking the paper from Molly the man looked it over. His smile broadened as he carefully folded the paper up. 

“Please follow me ladies.”

Letting out a sigh, I followed after the bouncing Molly and employee. Part of me wondered why we were heading down this dim hallway, the other part just didn’t care.

A few moments later we entered a small studio. A bright, golden light filled the room and illuminated a podium. 

“Now for this piece, I need you two ladies to rest by the stand.” The man laughed as he made his way into another room. “Take whatever pose that would suit your fancy.”

Molly immediately jumped into an action pose, much like the Charlie’s Angels. 

“Come on, Erin! Mimic me!” Molly ordered, “This is going to be the best gift ever!” 

Knowing full well Molly was bound and determined to do this. Letting out another sigh I mimicked the pose of my shorter friend. 

“So… are you like taking our picture for this necklace?” I called after the man. 

“You could say that.” His voice said over a speaker. “Now I hope you girls are comfortable.”

The golden light in the room seemed to glow brighter. A warm, tingling sensation fell over my body and the longer we were in the light the stronger it became. 

However something else overcame my body, a numbing sensation. I tried to look down, but for some reason it was very hard to move my head. Out of the corner of my eye I caught a glimpse of my shoes and bare legs. For some reason they were a golden sheen, which was shocking because my Converse were supposed to be a bright red! 

“M...o….llly….” I croaked through barely cracked lips. “Wh...what is happ...ening….” I watched as the wave of gold began to creep across my arms. 

Shit! I was turning into a gold statue of myself! This could not be happening right now yet I could not move, or feel, my body! In fact, it felt like my back and Molly’s had fused together!

The lights shifted in color, and I could only watch in fear as the world around us began to grow larger. That bastard was shrinking us too!

Wait… Molly needed two people for this necklace… OH GOD! That was the reason why she needed me to join her! 

From across the room the door opened, and out walked the jeweler. His grin reached from ear to ear… he was loving this! From his pocket he pulled out a golden chain, and knelt down to pick us up. Taking the chain he looped it through a hole in our conjoined backs.

“Thank you for your patronage, ladies.” He laughed as he pulled out a small package. “Don’t worry, I will make sure Miss Lilly receives this splendid gift from Molly.” With a final chuckle he placed us in the velvet lined container. With a thunk we were left in a perpetual darkness for Lord knows how long….