A Black & White Documentary: A Titan's Biography

Welcome To The Jungle

The next couple of days passed by quickly for Dahlia as she began to sort her many different cameras within her room. She wanted to speak with the football coach of the T.C. William Titans to get a place amongst the team as photographer or even stat taker. She knew she was well qualified, but she needed to remember that she was only a girl, and they weren't exactly given a place amongst the team unless they were cheering for them on the sidelines.

Dahlia had also figured out that Gerry was a part of this football team, or that's what she thought at least. It turns out that the integrating of the schools also caused Gerry's original coach to be replaced by some, "black animal" as Gerry so nicely put it. This got him a harsh glare from Dahlia, and a violent end to their conversation as she quickly excused herself and left.

Another thing she had learned after a little snooping around is that there was a football meeting at the gym today. This was a perfect chance to speak to the new coach! She just needed to sneak inside and catch him afterwards to persuade him to let her join. Her father had told her that it would all work out because of that "natural charm" of hers.

Dahlia was currently in the gym staying hidden behind the bleachers, which honestly made her feel just a tad creepy. She can see that there were a few people already here, but they didn't seem to notice her. She frowns as she notes that all of them were of one race, and that there was no mixing yet.

"We gonna play some ball y'all! Black inside! Black inside! Black inside!" She catches one who sports a rather adorable baby face yell merrily as he high fives some of the others around him. Dahlia peers through the steps and chuckles quietly to herself as he continues with a, "Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh!"

"Yo, Petey!" A larger male shouts catching the attention of the excited boy. Dahlia grins as she learns one of their names. She was aware that if she were to get this job, she'd need to learn and commit their names to memory as well as their positions. She knew Gerry had been a linebacker in his previous year, but she didn't think she'd have to remember that since she didn't see him here at this mandatory meeting.

"How many yards you figure you gon' get this season, bruh?" The large male asks causing Petey to smile.

"You know I ain't one to brag, Big Blue," he responds causing Dahlia to once again take note of another name to remember. Big Blue... She admits that's a pretty cool nickname.

"But I figure on at least a thousand," Petey finishes causing all the other guys to laugh and joke at his expense, which Petey defends himself with half-hearted statements of, "but I ain't one to brag."

"Didn't I tell you how all them white boys weren't gon' play for no brotha?" A tall and sharp guy states next catching the attention of all the others.

"Well who needs 'em, baby! From now on the Titans is gona be powered by soul power, bro." Big Blue booms loudly as he begins to sing. Dahlia smiles and nods her head along to his deep vocals, but jumps when a loud whistle pierces the air. She could have sworn she hadn't heard anyone come in.

Attempting to calm her now erratic heart beat she could see two adult males, who were also of darker color skin walk in. Dahlia rubs her brows a bit frustrated, as she tries to determine which one of them she'd have to talk to to get the position she wanted. She watches as one of them stalk on over to Petey who has his hand raised and a big smile on his face.

"Put your hand down," he states sharply after staring at Petey for a second. Petey stops smiling and lowers his hand. Dahlia feels her heart tighten in pity for the boy she thought was probably a tad younger than herself.

"You're smiling." The guy once again states causing Petey to answer hesitantly with a, "yes."

"Yessir!" He's corrects causing Petey to repeat the statement.