The last threads of his pants gave way, the fabric tearing with a sharp, explosive sound. Within seconds, the rest of his clothing, save for his briefs, followed suit, ripped apart by the sheer force of his expanding physique. "Finally!" he exclaimed, a mixture of exhilaration and raw power in his voice.
A sheen of sweat coated his skin, his muscles rippling and bulging with each passing second. Veins pulsed beneath the surface, throbbing with the surge of energy coursing through his body. He grunted, a primal sound of exertion and pleasure, as his muscles continued to inflate. He felt the fabric of his briefs tightening, the elastic digging into his skin, but the sensation was a mere footnote to the overwhelming rush of growth. The raw, untamed power surging through him was too intoxicating.
"Oh..." he groaned, his voice thick with a strange, almost euphoric haze, "this feels so... so..." A sudden, jarring sensation snapped him partially back to reality. He felt his head brush against the car's ceiling, the impact a dull thud. "Oh crap!" he shouted, his voice echoing in the confined space. He pulled the car over to the side of the road, the sudden stop nearly sending him back into his trance. The raw feeling of his muscles continuing to swell was intoxicating.
His mind, though still clouded by the intoxicating effects of the transformation, recognized the urgency of the situation. He had to warn someone, to get help. He reached for his Plumber's badge, the cool metal a stark contrast to his burning skin. He hesitated, the thought of facing the Plumbers after lying to them a daunting prospect. "I can't believe this..." he muttered, his voice laced with frustration and a hint of fear. He decided to call Ben, hoping his friend would be more understanding.
He dialed Ben's number, his fingers trembling slightly. It felt like an eternity, but eventually, Ben answered. "Kevin? What's up? Why did you call me?" Ben asked, a note of concern in his voice. "Weren't you investigating an old lab out of town?"
"Y-yeah. But I need your help. I accidentally broke something, getting the liquids on me," Kevin said, his breath coming in ragged gasps, his body continuing to swell.
"You sound... off, are you okay?" Ben asked, his concern deepening.
"I just need you to come to my location, quick," Kevin panted, his briefs straining at the seams, the fabric beginning to tear at the sides.
"Kevin...?" was Ben's hesitant response.
"Please...." Kevin grunted, his voice desperate.
"... ...Okay, I'll be right over there," Ben said, his tone laced with apprehension.
"Ben... thank you," Kevin said, his voice strained, the fabric of his briefs ripping further. "And Ben, find the biggest clothes you can find..."
"Uh... Right..." Ben said, his voice filled with confusion, then hung up, leaving Kevin alone, his growth thankfully stopping. For now...