A Black & White Documentary: A Titan's Biography

He's Watching Her With Those Eyes

The next day came all too quickly for Dahlia and she was pleasantly surprised with how workouts went with Sheryl. She works her hard, there was no doubt about that, but it wasn't nearly as bad as she thought it would be. It mostly consists of workouts that would help with building up her speed and stamina. She even had to run with weights tied around her ankles the entire time. She quickly decided she absolutely hated that part.

"You did good today, Black!" Sheryl exclaims smiling, addressing Dahlia like she did with all the other guys on the team. Dahlia who was too busy catching her breath flashes her a thumbs up in response before collapsing on the ground to take a breather.

"You think so?" She finally manages from her position on the ground after finally catching her breath. Sheryl laughs and plops down next to her to watch the boys work out across the field.

"Yeah! With me training you every morning here at camp, you'll be faster than those guys by the end of it!" She assures the dark haired beauty beside her. Dahlia smiles before ruffling Sheryl's hair and standing up to dust off her clothing which was similar to her outfit yesterday.

"Coach Boone sure is working them hard," Dahlia whistles as she watches the guys go. Sheryl was silent for a bit before nodding her head in agreement.

Taking photos for that day's practice wasn't very eventful and that saddened Dahlia a lot. She was supposed to be showing Coach Boone her progress every night, but recently she's doesn't think she had caught anything worth while. Coach Boone had pat her on the back the other night and simply told her that things would improve as the boys improved. She was thankful for the reassurance, but she'll be a little anxious until that time comes. She was worried she was losing her touch and mentally curses as she realizes the only way she'd find out was after she developed the film later today.

"Hey, Sheryl?" Dahlia asks her small friend as they walk back to their room from practice. Sheryl glance up to the girl she was warming up to and considers a big sister she never really had with a frown. The look Dahlia was giving her tells her exactly what she needs to know.

"Do you have to do it in our room?" Sheryl whines as she glares lightly at Dahlia in protest, "that liquid you use smells funny and it stinks up the entire room!" She complains while pinching her nose at the mere thought of the smell. This causes Dahlia to smile and laugh at the girls complaints.

"I know it smells funny Sheryl. I'm sorry, I'll lock myself in the bathroom this time," she offers causing Sheryl to glance up at her in interest at said bargain, "you just have to go elsewhere to use the bathroom while I'm in there, deal?" Dahlia asks while holding her hand out. Sheryl thinks about it for a second and nods while grabbing the out held hand.

"All right, deal!" She announces cheerfully. Sheryl had to admit she thought it was cool watching Dahlia develop the film despite the funny smelling liquids used. She had asked Dahlia previously why she had to put the film in a covered container while developing, she had wanted to actually see the process of the images appearing, but Dahlia simply stated that the film would literally die in the light and had to be developed in the dark.

"You think maybe one day I could help you?" Sheryl asks cautiously. Dahlia was quick to answer with a hug, which surprises the younger girl.

"Of course you can help me!" She states pulling away and messing the girl's already hectic hair, "I could use the help every once in awhile."

For the next couple of hours, Dahlia locked herself in the bathroom to begin developing the photos. Sheryl was reading some comics to pass the time, usually she would go out and play catch with Dahlia after the boys practice, but that wouldn't be happening today. Knocking on their room's door brought Sheryl's attention up to see Gerry push the door open slightly.