I Woke Up 280 by M.P. Arsent
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It wasn't to much later that I headed over to the rec center for practice.
Campus security was already in place ready to do their job. I was asked for my student ID and it was checked against a list they had.
I made my way into the locker room and got changed up. This was a mandatory practice so little by little the other guys trickled in. Overall it was a lot quieter than usual.
We all got changed up eventually and headed out to the floor. Coach Warren was soon out.
"OK, listen up. I know this move to checking IDs isn't going to go over well, but it was the least invasive thing the administration could think of. Believe me you wouldn't like the alternatives."
"Which are what coach?"
"Sequestering the team or outright cancelling the rest of the season. I've done the math, as they say, and no matter what happens with all of the other teams, we'd still be eligible for the all state. The real question then is what kind of state of mind would we be in?"
"That's easy. A piss poor one."
"Not the most elegant of statements, but basically true. So we soldier on and try not to let whatever comes at us get to us. With the press statement that went out the administration is hoping that puts an end to it. Now let's get to work."
Everybody got to it and ran every routine today. It was a closed practice so everybody who had them was throwing their triples. From what I had the time to see, everybody had them nailed, but I was still the only one who had a triple in 4 routines.
When we were released I went and hit the pool as usual and Aiden and Gordon were there.
"Think that press release will put an end to things Den?"
"Depends on just who is doing the harrassment I suppose."
"You mean it's not Kilbride?"
"The possibility is there."
"That turkey from last year?"
"Or possibly some of his 'friends'. If that is the case I doubt like hell the press release will have much impact. If it is Kilbride doing it, well it should damn well put them on notice, especially as it is now attracting federal curiosity."
"Oh hell, are we going back to that shit again?"
"Not if I can help it Gordon. I've already told them if they do it for me they have to do it for the whole team. They just don't have that kind of manpower to devote to this."
"So what other options are available here?"
"None that I want to see taken for damn sure Aiden. Sequestering the team or forfieting the rest of the season; and to anticipate your next question, the coach figures we'd still be eligible for the all state."
"Well there's that at least."
"True enough, but we'd not be in any frame of mind to do well is the common opinion right now Gordon."
"Yeah I can understand that Den. Well I don't know about you but we're done for the day."
"I will be after I get a few laps in. See you in the morning."
I did my laps and then headed for the whirlpool. It would be Dana there when I arrived.
"What do you think is going to happen Den?"
"I haven't the foggiest Dana. What I'm hoping for is that this all fades like a bad dream."
"We should be so lucky."
"Hey we got through last year, we'll get through this year."
"Last year was mostly on you though Den."
"Still didn't make it easy on the rest of you guys."
"Nothing like what could be done this year though."
"With as much attention as this has already gotten, and as much scrutiny as we will all be under, I'm thinking anybody would be an absolute idiot to try anything."
"Right, and we all know how smart the world is."
"Hey I'm not saying something couldn't happen, just that I think it is damn unlikely."
"Not going to be letting your guard down are you though?"
"Hell no."
"Didn't think so. I'm outta here Den. I'm sure I'll be seeing you before the next scheduled practice."
"More than likely. Later Dana."
I didn't spend to much more time in the whirlpool. I got showered up and called Karl and then went and checked the car before I headed to the apartment.
"So how did the announcement go over with the team?"
"About as you would expect. Nobody is happy about it and everybody is fearing it is going to turn into another full campus lockdown, or getting the team sequestered."
"Where would they even do that?"
"Third floor of Cochran would be my guess if it comes to that."
"They couldn't seperate us could they?"
"They could try but I promise you it ain't gonna happen Karl."
"Which would probably leave you the only team member available to strike at."
"Always a possibility lover, but I'm pretty sure there are a couple of other guys who live off campus who would put up a stink about it too."
"Which I'm betting would have the rest of the team up in arms if it isn't 100 percent enforced."
"Probably, which is why I'm thinking it is going to be a last resort type of thing. Things would have to get pretty serious before the administration takes that step."
"Here's hoping they don't have to take any more steps of any kind."
"Amen. Supper almost ready?"
"Yeah in about 5."
Once we had eaten it was to the books for a bit and then a little time in front of the tube before we crashed.
Hump day and we were up and at it once again. I checked the car over before we headed into campus.
When we got there things seemed pretty normal. Our laps were run without incident and Karl and I headed back to the apartment.
Soon enough we were off to class and the day went along as usual once again. Both of my morning classes taken care of I headed for the Student union for my lunch and my bench.
My phone rang. The number was blocked.
"You really shouldn't be so predictable Dennis. You're making it too easy for someone to get to you."
"And if I break routine agent Stimson, people are going to wonder just what the hell is going on."
"Probably. Just letting you know that we didn't get anything off of the note we got from you. Somebody is being very careful."
"So, are you thinking that it is someone versed in this type of thing, or somebody who has read too many crime stories?"
"Either could be true, but right now we don't have any evidence pointing one way or the other."
"Well, I haven't heard of any more incidents since the press release so I'm hoping this all blows over."
"Believe me when I say I hope you're right Dennis. By the way, have you spotted anyone tailing you lately?"
"Acutally, no I haven't and I have been looking."
"Told you he has gotten better. Take care Dennis and if we turn up anything, I'll let you know when I can."
I put my phone away to find Gordon and Aiden heading my way.
"So anything new happen since this morning Den?"
"I haven't heard of anything, which doesn't preclude something having happened only that I might not have heard about it yet."
"Let's hope to hell things stay quiet."
"I sure as hell hope so Gordon."
"Catch ya in the morning."
I finished my lunch and then headed over to the last class of the day. After which I went and checked the car and headed home.
I did look to see if I could spot my tail, but had no luck.
I pulled into the driveway and then headed upstairs to the apartment. While I was standing there unlocking the door I became aware of an increasing buzzing. I looked around to find a small drone heading straight for me. I hit the deck and the damn thing smashed itself against the building.
When I stood up I saw somebody had scaled the security fence and was headed for me.
"It's ok I'm fine."
"Then why are you bleeding?"
"I am?"
I took a quick inventory of myself and found I had a small cut on the side of my head.
"Must have caught a piece of plastic."
"Let's hope that's all it was. Hospital now."
"Evidence first them hospital."
I went into the apartment and got a bag and gloves and started collecting the pieces of the drone. It wasn't to much later that I saw a couple of younger teens looking over fences and whatever.
"Think you're going to find somebody lost control agent."
I reached into my pocket and opened the gate with my remote and the guys came in.
"Geez we're sorry mister. Guess we let it fly past the control range and it just kept on flying. You ok?"
"I will be. Sorry about your drone guys."
Mrs Castanza was out by this point.
"Marco! Antonio! What have you two done this time?"
"Just a small accident Mrs Castanza. Everything will be fine."
I was glad to have the confirmation that these two were locals.
"I think we can chalk this up to bad luck and let the boys have the remains."
The agent gave me a look, but relented and turn the remains over to the boys.
"Now will you get that cut looked at Mr Sawyer?"
"Fine, I'll go to the infirmary on campus just as soon as Karl gets here."
Which was almost right away.
"What the hell Den?"
"Small drone accident."
"You sure it was an accident?"
"Pretty sure. Mrs Castanza recognized the guys who came looking for the remains. Let's get to the infirmary on campus and have them take a look at this cut, but I'm betting it doesn't even need stitches. Just a good clean out and maybe a 'butterfly'."
"I hope to hell that is all it needs."
Ok guys, it is that time of year again when I hit the road. I should be back in time to get a chapter post for the 27th, but if I'm not don't get too worried. Just means I'm having a good time in New Hampshire.