Flatmates

By Amy Sadler ©2025

Introduction

Harry Styles, just nineteen and already making his own way in the world, lived a life that many young people could only dream of. His flat, stylish and spacious, stood as a testament to his early success: working as a consultant for Hargate Law International, one of the city’s most prestigious firms. Though his work kept him busy, Harry couldn’t deny the growing sense of loneliness that crept in, especially during quiet evenings at home. The second bedroom was perfectly furnished but never used, seemed to echo with the silence.

The Search for a Flatmate

One day, Harry decided to address the emptiness by searching for a flatmate. He advertised locally, hoping for someone who would bring a bit of fun and companionship into his life. After meeting several hopefuls, none of whom quite fit, Harry finally encountered Timmy, an eighteen-year-old with a fresh face and a palpable hunger for independence.

Timmy’s situation tugged at Harry’s heartstrings. The young man was desperate to forge his own path, away from the strict routines and heavy expectations of his controlling parents. Moving in with Harry offered Timmy a breath of freedom, and in the beginning, their friendship blossomed. They shared jokes, cooked meals together, and found comfort in each other's company.

A Sudden Change and Timmy’s Reveal

However, as time went on, Harry noticed a change in Timmy’s mood. The laughter faded, replaced by brooding silences and a distant demeanour. Concerned, Harry decided to speak with Timmy and get to the bottom of things. Their conversation revealed the depth of Timmy’s discontent: he was tired of living up to others’ expectations and longed for a complete change, something utterly different and original that would let him express himself in ways that he couldn’t imagine.

Harry, ever the empathetic and creative friend, was determined to help Timmy. He scoured articles and resources, searching for inspiration. Then, he conceived a plan that would not only surprise Timmy but also challenge him to step far outside his comfort zone. One afternoon, Harry invited Timmy into the lounge and asked him to close his eyes, promising a surprise that would fulfil his wish for originality. “Okay Timmy, I want you to keep your eyes completely closed, as I transform you, no matter how strange things may feel to you, you must promise me to keep your eyes shut until I tell you to open them. Do you promise to keep your eyes closed?” Harry asked. Timmy was curious about what kind of transformation that Harry had in mind for him, but he finally said. “I promise to keep my eyes completely closed.”

A Surprise for Timmy and a new role for Harry.

With Timmy’s eyes shut tight, Harry set about transforming his flatmate’s appearance. When all was ready, he led Timmy to a full-length mirror and told him to open his eyes. Timmy gasped, stunned by his reflection: He was wearing a frilly pink baby girl style dress with short puffy sleeves, a delicate pair of frilly white ankle socks with pink frills at the top and a pair of classic pink Mary Jane shoes which created a look that was as different and original as he could have possibly ever imagined.

Harry grinned. “Surprise! You said you wanted to be completely different and original. Well, you can’t get any more different or any more original than this!”

For a moment, Timmy was speechless. But as Harry explained—gently, supportively—that this was an opportunity for Timmy to truly reinvent himself. “I know that all of this may seem strange to you Timmy, but I want you to be my Sissy Baby Girl, I will be your Daddy, I will take care of you. You will no longer need to pay me your rent, I do not need you’re your money for that, instead, I will put it to good use and buy you lots of frilly dresses etc. Your life will be completely carefree, with no worries. Such a life, you can’t possibly refuse.” Said Harry, sounding dead serious. Timmy realised that Harry’s plan made a peculiar kind of sense. After a thoughtful pause, Timmy agreed to embrace this new identity and took it as a chance to break entirely from his past.

He chose a new name for himself: Tabitha. From then on, Harry and Tabitha forged a unique bond, full of mutual respect, laughter, and understanding. Harry, in a playful but caring twist, became Tabitha’s supportive guardian, helping her to navigate the world with newfound confidence. He even took her to the park one day, not as a means for humiliation, but for a chance to play outside, sure, a lot of people laughed at Tabitha and ridiculed her, but Harry held her hand, as he told her to ignore those people, she was valid, she had a right to be herself, even in the public eye.

The End