Intro to Belly 101 (Belly U) (Patreon)

The first-year students of Belly University sat in a cozy but somewhat crowded classroom, their eyes fixed on the front where Professor Bella Fullman stood, her presence both imposing and welcoming. Her broad smile hinted at a mixture of warmth and authority, and her massive belly rested squarely on the empty desk in front of her. With a soft creak, the desk tilted forward, almost as if adjusting to the weight, and a few students leaned forward in anticipation.

“Welcome, everyone, to *Intro to Belly 101,*” she said, her voice carrying easily to the back of the room. “My name is Professor Bella Fullman, and I’ll be guiding you through the basics of belly growth this semester.” She paused, a playful glint in her eye. "By the end of this course, I hope you’ll all be… well, much larger versions of yourselves.”

Nervous chuckles echoed around the room as Professor Fullman pointed to the chalkboard behind her, where she’d written in bold, neat letters:

**How to Make Your Belly Grow Larger**

Underneath, there were four bullet points:

- **Eat Food**
- **Inflate Yourself**
- **Growth Pills**
- **Hyperpregnancy**

“We’ll be covering each of these methods in detail today,” she continued, tapping her pointer at each method in turn. “Starting with the most basic approach: *eating food.*”

The sound of pencils scratching on paper filled the room as Professor Fullman went on. “Eating food seems straightforward, right? But it’s all about *what* you eat and *how much.*” She glanced around the room, eyes twinkling. “Now, can anyone tell me why low-calorie foods, like cabbage or water, might be useful for growth without weight gain?”

A hesitant hand went up in the middle row. “Because… they help you stretch your stomach without adding too many calories?”

“Precisely!” Professor Fullman nodded approvingly. “Things like cabbage, water, and other low-calorie, high-volume foods can help increase your stomach’s capacity, stretching it out without making you gain much weight. A good place to start if you want to build up endurance.”

With a soft tap of her pointer, she moved down to the second bullet point. “Next up is *inflation,* another popular method among students. Inflation can be done with air or fluids, and it produces rapid results. However…” she looked around the room, one eyebrow raised, “…who can tell me a potential downside?”

A student near the back raised their hand and offered, “It might be uncomfortable?”

“Exactly.” Professor Fullman gave a nod of approval. “Especially if you’re new to it. Air is easier to manage, while fluids can be… well, sloshy.” She chuckled, and several students laughed along with her. She shifted slightly, the desk groaning as her belly leaned a little farther forward.

“Now, moving on to *growth pills,*” she said, tapping the third point. “These pills come in a variety of types. Some increase the elasticity of your skin, allowing for more comfortable expansion. Others are formulated to keep you inflated for extended periods, giving you the chance to push your limits even further.”

A student in the front row raised her hand. “Professor, do growth pills have side effects?”

“Good question!” Professor Fullman responded with a nod. “Yes, some of them do. For example, elasticity pills can sometimes cause temporary itchiness, and long-lasting inflation pills… well, you might find it hard to feel comfortable. Or to get through doorways.” A ripple of laughter spread through the class, and she grinned before turning back to the board.

Finally, she tapped the last point with a dramatic flair. “And now, for the most advanced method: *hyperpregnancy.*” She paused, allowing the words to settle in.

A hush fell over the room.

“This is an intense form of growth,” she explained, “and it can be achieved through two primary means. First, there’s chemistry—using supplements or hormonal adjustments to simulate a full pregnancy experience. Second, there’s a method known as *baby borrowing,* where you… well, borrow a pregnancy from another individual. It’s not something to take lightly,” she warned, scanning the room for comprehension.

The students exchanged glances. Finally, a hand shot up from the back of the room. “Isn’t that risky?”

“Yes, it can be,” Professor Fullman said with a serious nod. “Hyperpregnancy requires careful planning and often professional supervision. There are a lot of ethical considerations here, which we’ll discuss in more depth in the ethics unit next month.”

Some of the students looked intrigued, others a bit overwhelmed, but Professor Fullman could sense the mixture of excitement and curiosity in the air—a familiar energy on the first day of *Intro to Belly 101*.

“These are just the basics,” she said, her voice warm and encouraging. “Later in the semester, we’ll dive into more advanced techniques, some of which are… quite specialized. But this class will help you start your journey.”

She scanned the room one last time, her gaze resting on each student. After a few more questions and clarifications, some of which had her repeating key points or prompting students for further answers, she concluded the lecture, giving one last smile as her desk creaked under her not so gentle weight.

“Any final questions?”