I Woke Up 202 by M.P. Arsent
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Doug and I, along with about everybody else from the team, had our lunch at the student union. We were a popular table with the squad and neither one of us actually minded it.
Soon enough we had to make our way back to the rec center for the afternoon session. It was again a complete run through with coach calling out minor things as they happened.
Thankfully the after noon went on without incident and we were finally released for the day. I did stop to talk to Doug before I headed into change and hit the pool.
"I must say Dennis I'm impressed. Your whole squad looks top notch and I can see what you meant about it being difficult to decide who to make alternates. Those triples of yours though are going to make you damn near unbeatable."
"Coach is only going to have me pull those out when needed."
"Yes I can understand that. I reviewed the all states last night and see where the triple on the high bar was unexpected and what won the meet for you folks."
"Yeah we held that for as long as possible last season. Same thing applies this year. Everybody will be shooting for a triple off the highbar. The other three a maybe for most is the current thinking."
"Still you had to perfect them somewhere and I'm sure you weren't working alone. Others surely must have seen?"
"No doubt and some of them even tried to match me but I didn't see anybody even come close, neither did my coach at the time."
"Still I'm sure word must have gotten out. People will certainly be watching and waiting."
"Let them. Keeping them wondering is still part of the game."
"As well I remember. Well you go do what it is that you do and I'll catch you at the meet if not around the frat."
Doug took off at that point and I went in and changed for the pool. I took my laps and them headed for the whirlpool. Today I had it all to myself.
I showered up and changed and gave Karl a call and then headed home.
"So how was the practice?"
"Went as well as could be expected. Doug thinks we look pretty solid."
"Good, let's hope for an uneventful week then."
"Karl, you know don't you that just because you said that, something is going to happen now?"
"That's a crock and you know it Den."
"Let's hope so. Supper almost ready?"
"In about an hour. Trying a pot roast for a change."
I just went in and put my feet up until supper was ready. The rest of the evening we spent together in front of the tv.
Sunday morning and we were up and out for the usual routine.
Karl and I were soon enough back to the apartment,showered and fed and then we settled into doing some school work and laundry.
We had a light lunch as we knew Mrs Constanza would be having a hearty meal for us later.
Eventually I heard a car pull into the driveway and I checked to be sure that it was Paul and Cam. Neither one of them looked very happy when they got out of the car, but had smiles on their faces when they went into the house.
"Karl, something is up with Paul and Cam I think."
"What makes you think so?"
"Neither of them looked to happy when they got out of the car, but are putting on happy faces for the Constanzas."
"Well whatever is going on we can't let on that we know Den. They want to give us specifics I'm sure they'll come up after."
"I'd be just as happy not to have to get involved lover."
"I hear ya there. Let's get cleaned up and get down there."
The usual dinner chatter was had and whatever it was Paul and Cam were hiding they were doing a good job of it as far as I was concerned.
Dinner finally wound down and we helped clear the table as always and then headed back upstairs. Neither Paul or Cam made any move to follow. As Karl and I made our way into the apartment I did see Mr Constanza pull the boys aside. All I could think of was that parents had a way of seeing through their kids. It was sometime later that I heard the guys pull out of the driveway and head back to campus.
Karl and I were going to mind our own business on this one. We finished our school work and then crashed for the night.
Monday morning bright and early and we were up and out for the regular jogging. Paul and Cam were right there with smiles on their faces,which probably fooled everybody but Karl and me. The running done we headed back to the apartment and got ourselves ready for the day.
Classes went about as expected and with a mandatory practice tomorrow I decided to forego the rec center today. I did run into Pete and Susan and spent a while just talking to them and catching up. Aiden and Gordon passed by and said hello and spent a couple of minutes with us as well. Nobody had a word to say about Paul and Cam, so whatever was going on, they had pretty much kept it under wraps.
I made my way home and got there before Karl so started supper for us. Simple baked chicken with potatoes and corn.
"So how was your day lover?"
"Not bad. Spent a little time with everybody after classes. Either everybody has taken a vow of silence or Paul and Cam have pretty well kept a lid on whatever is bothering them."
"I'm betting a little of both. I'm sure nobody wants to get into the middle of anything right now."
"True enough I suppose. Dinners on in 5."
We ate and then hit the books for a bit before calling it a night and crashing.
Tuesday morning and we were at it once again. Paul and Cam still wearing smiles for everyone. So the running was finished and Karl had gotten off to classes and I reviewed my portfolio before heading into the one class of the day. It was a review day for me so I stayed the course.
"Well seems you are still on line for top grades Mr Sawyer. I don't see any actions taken over the last week."
"No sir, I've kept track and I didn't see anything that warranted action."
"Very well Dennis. I'll see you next week and good luck with the meet this weekend."
"Thank you sir, but won't you be here on Thursday?"
"I will but we aren't scheduled to meet."
I made my way over towards the rec center even though it would be a while before the apparattus room was opened for practice.
I walked by the weight room and saw that Cam was in there beating the shit out of the heavy bag. I had never known Cam to be aggressive about anything. I just kept on my way to the locker room and got changed for practice.
Everyone seemed to be here today even if it was just to keep loose and work the finer points of their presentations. Personally I worked on my floor excercise and rings. I finished for the day and went and got into my bathing suit and hit the pool. I found Aiden and Gordon there as well today.
"Hey Den!"
"Hey guys."
"Den......well.....we didn't want to say anything in front of people but, do you have any idea what's going on with Paul and Cameron?"
"No idea what you're talking about Gordon, and even if I did you know I wouldn't say anything."
"Yeah, well it was worth a try. I'm afraid to open my mouth for fear of saying the wrong thing."
"Well if something is wrong all we can do is wait it out and hope to hell whatever it is resolves itself."
"Yeah with how much fallout for the rest of us?"
"That's another one I can't answer Aiden. All we can do is try to be understanding."
"Yeah well, just as long as it doesn't blow up in our faces I suppose."
"Ok guys I'm heading for the whirlpool later."
Luckily I had the whirlpool to myself again today. When I was done I showered up and let Karl know I was on my way home.
"So how'd your practice go lover?"
"Practice was fine it was later that was a pain." I related the conversation with Aiden and Gordon.
"So I guess the guys aren't doing that good a job of hiding it."
"Seems not, and I'm thinking Cameron is getting pretty upset over whatever it is. I caught him beating the hell out of the heavy bag at the center today."
"Sure as hell doesn't sound like the Cameron we know."
"No it doesn't and we don't want to ask them what is going on as they will sure as shooting make them clam up. We've got to wait for them to say something."
"Oh you know how I just love waiting for the other shoe to drop Den."
"Nothing for it unless we really want to get into it with them."
"Which we don't this close to a meet, right?"
"Right."
We soon enough had supper and settled in to book work for a couple of hours and then spent a hour or so crashed in front of the tv before calling it a night.
Wednesday morning and we were up and out once again. This morning though there seemed to be a few "cracks" in the front that Cam and Paul were putting up. Nothing was said of course and we all completed our laps in good fashion. Karl and I headed back to the apartment and had our breakfasts and got ready for classes.
Classes themselves today went by fairly quickly and seeing as I wasn't going over to the rec center, I headed home early. There were things around the house to keep me busy until Karl got home. Supper was had and school work done and we crashed for the night.
Thursday went pretty much the same and when I got home I decided to get as much schoolwork done as I could. Tomorrow night certainly wouldn't see any done.
Friday morning was the usual routine, but I could see that Cameron was really on edge this morning. We started out fine but I noticed Cam getting more nad more pissed and I finally spotted what was probably the reason.
Every time somebody passed us, especially a good looking guy, Pauls eyes would wander.
It finally happened one too many times and Cameron body slammed Paul.