College 10
By Corbin
How life tests the endurance, patience, and sometimes faith of one young woman.

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I found Soccer practice to be typically exhausting, so while most people were up 
and just starting to party their assess off at ten or eleven o'clock at night, I 
was turning my light off, as I routinely do on most weeknights, to get some shut 
eye.
 
The past couple of weeks had been a dramatic change in my life, in fact I 
felt as though my entire life up until now was unable to compare with the 
emotional growth and changes I was going thru. Physically, I felt like I was 
pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior by being so affectionate 
with both Nikki. Nikki's affection was intense, purposeful, even 
dangerous, while on the other hand, my friendship with other girl's like Sharon 
didn't have any of that intensity.

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"Damn girl!" The voice called out from behind me, causing my whole face 
to light up. Even before turning around, the voice was unmistakable as I 
saw Sharon standing there, sunglasses on. It was an unusually warm day 
and for the first time that fall, I was wearing a tank top out on a sun 
drenched patio while reading. Sharon removed her sunglasses and leaned 
down, I guess she had never seen me in this a great a shape. My 
shoulders, arms and abs that rolled distinctly under the tight top were 
impressive I suppose. My book practically fell to the ground as I reached over 
and hugged her as if I had not seen her in months, when in fact it had only been 
a few days. A few guys looked over and watched, in fact they had been stealing 
glances at me for the past several minutes as I sat reading. (Okay I admit, on 
occasion I do enjoy some attention.)
 
"I know..." Sharon sighed, "...I've been a terrible friend, but you wouldn't 
believe the schedule I am on..." I sat and listened as Sharon talked on and 
on about everything, it was just like that, we just chatted and talked. Suddenly 
Sharon's hand reaches over to grab my tank top near my stomach, "Hey!" I smacked 
Sharon's hand away before she could get a grip. 
 
"Come on, let me see." Sharon teased, "I see something under there".
 
"See what?" I growled.
 
"Those abs, that's what, your time in the gym is paying off big time!" 
Sharon leaned down poking her fingers at my stomach.
 
"Stop that!" I looked around nervously to see if anyone was watching and 
continued to swat Sharon's fingers away.
 
"Not until you show me." Sharon demanded leaning back placing both 
hands on her hips.
 
"Jesus Sharon..." I looked around and rotated my body away from where most 
everyone was lounging around on the large common area.

"What are you doing? Just lift it up." Sharon watched me turn away.
 
"Not in front of everyone." I hissed, "If you want to see then step around 
here." I whispered.
 
"You're sad you know that, nobody gives a shit if you lift up your shirt, it's 
not like your flashing your tits." Sharon shook her head.
 
"Not so loud!" I blushed and looked over my shoulder, but I did watch 
several guys staring in my direction and honestly did feel stupid, stupid all 
the way around for being bashful.
 
"Holy shit." Sharon sighed and leaned as her right hand rubbed up and 
down the rolling abdominal muscles of my stomach. "Don't flex, just 
relax." Sharon sighed.
 
"I am relaxed." I sneered impatiently, "This is flexed!" I sighed, feeling 
ridiculous watching Sharon perform some inspection like she was shopping 
for something. Her eyes narrowed as she watched the transformation 
take place from what was simply obvious before to something seemingly 
etched and hard. Sharon's fingers reached out again, moving from side to side 
following the deep cuts that separated the muscles along my and my waist. 
 
"Serratus anterior" I said quietly.
 
"What?" Sharon glanced up.
 
"What your touching now." I said.
 
"And this?" Sharon looked down and back up.
 
"Abdominal oblique." I replied and actually felt proud of my body and the 
effect it was having on Sharon and me! Sharon didn't say anything but 
simply dragged her fingers over my warm, smooth skin until she stopped 
and looked up again. "Rectus Abdominis" I smiled and a chill went up my 
spine at how Sharon's touch lingered and caressed my skin, gently probing 
my definition. She withdrew her touch and straightened up, shaking her head 
in disbelief, "Wow, that's impressive, I mean I knew you were 
built, but..." Sharon smirked, she seemed actually at a loss for words for 
once.
 
"DAMN! What abs!" A guy's voice suddenly interrupted the moment and my whole 
body jumped as I watched a guy walk by, but he quickly come to an abrupt 
stop staring at my exposed stomach.
 
"Shit." I complained and yanked my shirt down, quickly reaching for my 
books feeling stupid.
 
"I meant that as a compliment." The guy looked on, but I kept walking 
away, head down and embarrassed.
 
"I didn't mean anything." The guy waved his arms out to his side with a 
smile.
 
"Corbin wait!" Sharon chased me down.

"Yeah? What is it?" I stared blankly.

"Look," She said seriously, "...I have to tell you something. You know I've been 
staying at the Sorority house more and more often now." Sharon paused and seemed 
troubled, "...but once the pledging is up, I'll be spending more nights at the 
Sorority house, it's a really big deal!" Sharon tried to perk up and emphasize 
the importance of this to me and gripped my arm tighter.

"I'm sorry." Sharon frowned.
 
"Sorry? About what? I'm busy with school work, practice and all that stuff, 
nothing as exciting as your schedule." I shrugged and half heartedly smiled, 
"But that's okay Sharon, really, I know it means allot to you."
 
"You sure?" Sharon stepped in and hugged me.
 
"Oh come on!" I leaned away with a perplexed look, "I'm a big girl, besides I'm 
busy with sports as well." I laughed a little but I was falling apart inside, 
but would never admit it, as much as Sharon and I sometimes get on each other's 
nerves, I hated the thought of our friendship suffering anymore.

"You still hanging out with Nikki?" Sharon asked coldly. 

Sharon didn't like how close I was with Nikki, Sharon had this strange 
possessiveness where I was concerned, but I also think Sharon was insanely 
jealous of Nikki's beauty and fashion sense.

"Yeah, Nikki and I are getting close." I stated but in a bit of a flat tone.

"Okay" Sharon quickly dismissed the subject of Nikki and hugged me again, "I 
promise, I'll make plans for us to get together and we'll spend loads of time 
together, just like we used too."
 
"Yep, sounds great." I sighed watched Sharon walk off.

I paused upon entering my dorm room and glanced at Sharon's tidy, well 
made bed wondering if perhaps it would be the last time I would look over and 
see my friends' collection of stuffed animals and other belongings.
 
"This sucks." I whimpered and tossed my backpack over onto my own bed.

Told you people I'm not so tough, I have my blubbering crybaby moments.


  
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