The school day was finally winding down and I was at my locker pulling out the books I needed for the night do to some studying since I was a book junkie I wanted to get a jump on some of the assignments that were handed out. As I pulled the locker door towards me to close it I saw Prince just down the hall talking to some of the guys from the basketball team. That's the second time today I've seen him try to convince them that his size won't matter so he could be on the team. It was a funny yet pathetic site to see. I thought to myself what the hell is he begging for to be captain? I've seen Prince play and he's very good! His agility would be quite an asset to the team in my opinion. Our basketball team hasn't won a championship trophy since the late 50's and to have Prince bringing us a win this year would be a bonus. I grinned as I watched his body language. The way he moved was in a confident almost cocky manner. He couldn't stop smiling. I wanted to hit him because I can tell he was nervous. He wouldn't sit still!
"Come on Skipper don't move so much!" I whispered to myself.
I watched and as if he heard me he stopped moving. His facial expression was way more cool and relaxed but he still held the smile of confidence. Just then Rachel came over from her geometry class and leaned against the locker behind me.
"What are you staring at Regs?" She asked me as she looked down the hall in the same direction I was.
"Prince is trying to get on the team. He's talking to the captain now." I said as I watched intrigued.
"Oooooh! I hope he makes it. I bet he would look so good in those shorts that they wear." Rachel said nearly swooning where she stood.
"Ew! Stop it!" I giggled as I turned and lightly backhanded her in the shoulder.
"You can't see it that way but I can!" Rachel exclaimed.
"You know for a kid you have a sick mind!" I joked.
"You do the same thing with Wilson! Hey! When you think about him do you touch yourself when your alone?"
"RACHEL!" I shouted just loud enough for her to hear how embarrassed I was for her to even ask such a question.
"What? I do it when I think about Prince all the time. Jacking yourself off is a natural part of life! Did you know that it's actually good for you? I read that if you do it everyday your stress level drops by 65%! That's a good deal if you ask me. You won't get grey hairs early that's for sure."
"Ugh I don't wanna have this conversation with you I'm already grossed out enough!" I sneered as I suddenly felt the need to take a shower in acid.
"Well I do it twice a day!" She said proudly.
I turned and looked at her with a look of disgust on my face.
"Good so tomorrow I know not to touch anything after you do." I whispered.
"Oh relax I wash my hands with soap and soak them in 91% isopropyl alcohol. Trust me my digits are clean!" She said as she wiggled her fingers.
"Yeah I bet." I said to myself as I turned to find Prince walking towards me.
I got a good idea on how to make Rachel run away a happy teenager.
"Hey look Rache here he comes now. Do you want to tell him who you think about during your alone time or should I?"
Her eyes widened and her cheeks went from pink to pale in a matter of seconds.
"I gotta go! See ya tomorrow!" She shrieked as she took off in the other direction down the hall.
I laughed as I watched her tuck her tail when I heard Prince's voice behind me.
"What's so funny little girl?"
I turned to find him smiling bigger than ever.
"Just Rachel running away from her own embarrassing thoughts. You look awfully happy? What's eaten you?" I asked him.
"I think I'm gonna try out for the team next week." He said.
"Oh yeah? Well good luck Skipper I hope you make it."
"I know I'm gonna make it. I got the skills to make Wilt Chamberlain come out of retirement."
"I'm sure you do! You walkin' to free period with me nerd?" I asked as I pulled him by his shirt.
"You think I'm a nerd now but wait until I hit it big one day. We'll see what you'll be saying about me then."
"Yeah yeah all talk right now." I said as I giggled.
We walked down to the end of the hall and down to the auditorium for free period. The lights were on but dimmed just enough so we could find the teacher and pick a seat until we were able to get an actual open classroom. We made it down to the ramp when Andre and Morris waved us over to where they were sitting.
"Y'all hurry up! We ain't gonna live forever!" Morris shouted as we got closer.
"What's up guys?" Prince asked.
"That's what we wanna know! Y'all out here gallivanting like y'all in love or something!" Andre snapped in a jealous tone.
"Kiss my ass Andre you know it ain't like that!" Prince snapped back.
Andre threw up his hands in defeat and dropped the conversation instantly. Morris combed his hair and looked over just behind me to find Wilson just walking through the door.
"Regan ain't into you brotha. Her knight and shining armor just came in." He said as he squawked out loud.
I turned to find the room fading away and only Wilson standing at the top at the door. It was like the angels were singing to me. I smiled like a lovesick teen and squeezed the straps to my book bag tightly.
"I'll see you guys after school in the parking lot." I giggled as made my way back up the ramp to meet with Wilson.
"Mouse wait!" I heard Prince call.
I didn't care want he wanted right now. All I cared about was Wilson.
