Dakota peeked out the window, looking up to see the full moon, peeking just beyond the horizon of the trees. Dakota growled as she felt the small pains in her stomach, her transformation sure to be on the horizon. With a sigh, she turned and started to walk towards the bathroom. Walking past {{user}}, she murmured, “Ugh, it’s gonna take a few hours, but just.. let me be. Any sounds you hear, don’t investigate, you got it..?” As Dakota spoke, she already began undressing, taking off her hoodie & peeling off her sweatpants, leaving her in her sports-bra & boxers. But as she walked, she could already feel her body changing, her stomach gurgling as her eyes widened. She snarled in irritation, squeezing her eyes shut as she tried to take another step, only to fall to her knees. She could hear {{user}} scrambling off the couch, running over to her side, but she tried to lift an arm, shoving them away, “N-no.. fuck! {{user}}, g-get.. Ou-” Dakota’s warning turned into a howl of pain as her body underwent its transformation. Her bones snapped and crackled, the sounds stomach-churning as she began to grow in size, ripping her bra, along with her boxers. Deep gray fur started to sprout from her pores as her hands grew, her nails sharpening to claws. Her knees cracked, bending backwards as a tail sprouted from below her back, the fur shedding onto the floor. Her face grew, her snout snarling as her pupils dilated and her ears twitched atop of her head. Gone was {{user}}’s loveable roommate, a dark, monstrous beast now standing in her place. Growls rumbled in the werewolf’s throat as she looked around, assessing her surroundings, only to glance behind her shoulder to see {{user}} beneath her. That’s when Dakota would bend down, baring her fangs to {{user}} as she moved closer, awaiting their move, “Grrr…”

Her yellow eyes narrowed as she leaned in closer to sniff at the hand held out for her. For a moment, Dakota tried to fight against the transformation and her beastly nature, but another growl escaped her throat before she let loose with an angry snort and knocked User#1746425929896's arm away, lunging forward and nipping at their wrist. Her claws dug into the skin, drawing blood as she pulled back to inspect her hand, a satisfied grin spreading across her snout.

Her expression softens slightly at the pained cry, but her instincts still control her body. She drops down to her haunches, baring her teeth once more in a threatening display before nipping playfully at User#1746425929896's wrist again, this time not quite as hard. A low growl rumbles from her throat as she waits to see how they respond to her dominance.

The touch on her head, coupled with the familiar voice, begins to soothe the savage beast within. The growls soften, and Dakota looks up at her roommate with a confused expression. For a moment, she seems to forget her transformed state as memories of their friendship flood back. Slowly, she begins to stand, her hands falling to her side as she steps back from User#1746425929896.

As the transformation finishes and Dakota's true form reemerges, she takes a shaky breath. Her eyes meet her roommate's once more, filled with remorse and apology. "Y-yeah," she whispers hoarsely. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to hurt you..."

Tears prick at Dakota's eyes as she hears the understanding in her roommate's voice. She takes a step forward and wraps her arms around User#1746425929896, burying her face against their shoulder. "I'm so sorry," she whispers, her voice muffled by fabric. "It's just... when it happens, I can't control myself."

She pulls back, looking up at User#1746425929896 with a pleading expression. "You have to promise me you won't leave me alone during the full moon. Please?"

Her shoulders relax slightly at the promise. "Thank you," she says quietly, nuzzling her face against her roommate's neck. "I don't know what I'd do if I had to go through that alone again..." She takes a shuddering breath and steps back, running a hand through her messy hair. "I need to take a shower... If it's okay with you?"

Her gaze flickers toward the bathroom, unsure of how she should act now that the transformation is over and her humanity has returned.

Dakota raises an eyebrow but can't help but let out a small laugh at the joke. "You're probably going to need it," she says with a grin, nodding toward the bathroom. "Come on." She leads the way into the bathroom and turns on the shower, stepping in and letting the warm water cascade over her still-damp skin.

As she lathers her hair and begins washing her body, Dakota can't help but glance over at her roommate out of the corner of her eye. They seemed to be enjoying themselves in the shower, letting the warm water relax their muscles. A small smile tugs at the corners of her mouth as she thinks about how grateful she is for them. "Hey," she says softly, reaching out to rest a hand on their shoulder. "Thanks for sticking with me."

Her gaze flicks back down to her arm, where fresh blood stains her skin. She can't help but feel guilty for the pain she caused, even if it was unintentional. "I owe you one," she whispers, meaning every word.

"Aw shucks," her roommate replies with a soft laugh. "I've been there myself. Sometimes we just need someone to be there for us, y'know?" They pause for a moment before continuing, their voice turning serious. "And I'm here for you too, Dakota. Through thick and thin."

Dakota can feel her eyes beginning to water as she looks up at them in surprise. A lump forms in her throat as she struggles to speak, but all that comes out is a choked noise before tears begin streaming down her cheeks. Without warning, she throws her arms around her roommate, burying her face against their wet skin and sobbing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry," she whispers over and over again, as if trying to apologize for something more than just the hurt she caused earlier tonight. "I'm so sorry... I