I Woke Up 216 by M.P. Arsent
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I turned around to see a guy I had only seen once before.
"What can I do for you Mr Watson?"
"I was hoping you'd remember me from last year."
"You were the first to come to me last year for the school paper Mr Watson. Why should I not expect you again?"
"Then you know why I'm wanting to talk to you?"
"I have a damn good idea, but why don't you spell it out for me so that we're on the same page."
"You've seen the press release about the snafu with the grades?"
"I have."
"I have a source that tells me that the student referenced in the report is you. Care to commment?"
"Not really, other than to say that my grades got screwed up right along with everybody elses."
"Can you confirm that you and a Larry Brown had a long running feud before his death last year?"
"After last years meet against Anderson I would have considered that public knowledge."
"It was speculated that Mr Brown inserted the malicious code that messed up the grading system in an attempt to simply harrass you."
"I can neither confirm nor deny that particular speculation."
"There's a trial coming up shortly for Mr Brown Sr. Care to comment as the basis for the suit is alleged attacks against yourself?"
"Seeing as that is an active case I have been advised not to comment."
"Is there any comment you would like to make?"
"Only as far as I am concerned this is a non story. Have a good day Mr Watson."
I then continued on my way to the rec center and got changed up. I went out onto the floor and stretched out with the rest of the guys. Coach had us do a complete run through today and by the time we were done it was well after dark.
Karl was waiting for me when I came out of the locker room.
"You been hit up by the college paper yet love?"
"Not yet but I'm waiting for it."
"Hope they don't harrass our friends."
"Can you see anybody harrassing Pete?"
"Not for very long. I hope to hell that was the last of Larry's little surprises."
"We should be so lucky."
"Home or eat out?"
"Home and we'll do Mrs Castanzas worst nightmare."
So it was back to the apartment and we threw something into the microwave. After which we hit the books for a while and then had an hour in front of the tube.
Hump day and we were at the usual routine once again. Laps were run without incident and Karl and I were back to eat and change. classes went along without anything remarkable happening and while I waited for Karl to finish his last class I hit the pool for a bit.
When I hit the showers a few of the guys from the team were in there.
"Hey Dennis, any truth to the rumor?"
"Which rumor Jack?"
"The one that you were the reason for the grades getting screwed up."
"From what I've read in the press release and heard from other sources, it is a strong possibility. To the best on my knowledge there was malicious code inserted into the system, through my computer when the alleged instigator had control of it."
"This all from that dufus who spit on you?"
"That is the speculation at this point."
"Damn I'm glad I live a simple life."
I was soon out of the shower and dressed and found Karl waiting on me at the car. A quick once over and we were on our way back to the apartment.
"The guy from the college paper caught up with me today. I told him no comment as I wasn't privy to any details."
"Let's hope that's the end of it."
It only took us a few minutes to get home and then it was upstairs and something quick for supper. Again the night was taken up with bookwork for the both uf us,even though I only had the one class tomorrow.
Thursday and the routine started again. Right up until we rounded the corner of Cochran Hall. The local media had shown up.
"I suppose I shouldn't fight it and get this over and done with."
"Whatever you decide I'm right behind you lover."
I walked up to the several people who were waiting.
"Mr Sawyer what can you tell us of the grade incident this past spring?"
"Only what you already know from the press release."
"Are you the student referenced in that release?"
"That is the current thinking yes."
"If the speculation is true, why did this person have a feud with you?"
"If indeed it was the person they speculate it was, he had problems with certain aspects of my life style."
I knew the next question that was going to be asked and I looked at Karl. He had a pretty good idea as well and he just nodded yes.
"You mean the fact that you're gay?"
"Yes."
"We've discovered that there is a trial in your near future Mr Sawyer. Care to comment?"
"No thank you. Now if there's nothing else I'd like to get my jogging for the day taken care of."
I didn't really wait for an answer and just took off around the quad, with all of the guys in tow.
"Didn't think you were going to talk to them Den."
"This one wasn't as loaded as the shooting was Aiden. At least I hope it isn't. I figured do it and get it out of the way."
"Yeah I supppose. Think there'll be any flashback?"
"From our fellow students? I'm doubting it as they did get it all straightened out."
"Yeah but I'm betting there were some guys who were really sweating it out."
"I don't doubt that in the least, but they've had months to cool down."
"I hope to hell so for your sanity Den."
Soon enough laps were done and Karl and I were back to the apartment. I got Karl to classes and then I had hours to kill before my only class today.
I knew the apparatus room wasn't open this early so I hit the rec center and the weight room for a regular workout. After I showered up I hit the student union for a quick lunch and then it was off to the practicum.
The usual 15 minute lecture and as I had my review last time, I was done for the day. Again I still had a couple of hours to kill before Karl got out of class. I just found a nice quiet spot and kicked back. A few people I knew from around campus stopped to have a few words, but for the most part I was undisturbed.
The time finally rolled around for me to meet Karl by the car.
"Got a voice mail lover the car is ready."
"Great! You got it covered?"
"Once we stop at the bank yeah."
So it was a quick trip off to the bank and then over to the dealership. Karl went to inspect the his car before he was going to pay for it.
It didn't take long and we were headed back to the apartment. Once we were there it was a quick supper and then we hit the books, and then an hour in front of the tube to unwind.
Friday morning and once again we were at the routine. I half expected there to be more media when we came around the corner of Cochran Hall. I was pleasantly surprised to only find Aiden and Gordon waiting on us. Paul and Cam soon joined us and we were off for our 5 laps.
"How about we all hit Rons tonight?"
"Fine by me Gordon, about 6?"
"Works for us. Paul,Cam?"
"Yeah we can be there."
"Might just as well get the whole gang together. Will you see if Pete and Susan have other plans Gordon?"
"Not a problem. You want me to call and let you know?"
"Nah surprise me."
Laps were soon finished and Karl and I headed back to change and eat. We were off to classes and to what I thought was going to be an easy day.
It started with just a few looks from what I had to assume were either sophmores like myself, or upper classmen. It dawned on me that whatever was going to be put to print had been done so the story ran either last night or this morning.
It ended with a guy getting in my face about losing his scholarship because of the grades snafu. He was affording this year, but just barely.
Which set me to wondering just how many others had been affected in the same way? But anybody reasoable would have waited until the whole mess was sorted out.
Classes were finally over and I headed home to wait for Karl. When he came in he could see something was bothering me.
"What's going on lover?"
"I had a guy get in my face that because of the grade screwup he lost his scholarship. I'm just wondering how many others?"
"Not your problem lover. If they lost scholarships and once everything was straightened out, those adminstering the scholarships should have reinstated them. Only a real turkey of a lawyer would come after you."
He was soon enough cleaned up a bit and we were on our way to Rons.
We were the first to arrive and we snagged the largest booth available. Aiden and Gordon soon enough got there, followed closely by Cam and Paul.
"Pete and Susan?"
"Had other plans."
Gladys was soon there to take our orders and we all just shot the breeze while we ate. I wasn't even 8pm before we finished and the place was gettng really crowded, so we vacated the booth and all headed for our cars. Karl had gotten home after me this afternoon so we had taken his car. He did check it before we got in. We stopped at the mall to get a few things and were home shortly after that. It was a couple of hours in front of the tube and then we crashed.
Saturday and running done, Karl headed home and I headed for the rec center. Several hours here today and a swim and a dip in the whirlpool and I was home.
"Have a good workout?"
"Yeah coaches both seemed happy."
"So what two weeks to the meet?"
"Yeah and it's away."
"The buses running this year?"
"As far as I know."
There was knock at the door so I went to answer it.
"Mr Dennis Sawyer?"
"Yes"
He handed me an envelope.
"Consider yourself served."