The alarm screamed for attention, but I refused to be beaten. Iâd built a lovely fortress of pillows and blankets, and fully intended to stay there well into mid morning. I peeked out from beneath the edge of a pillow into the dark room, smirking to myself as I snaked an arm out to slap at the snooze button. Retracting, lightning quick as a tortoise, into my warm haven.
Somewhere nearby a sleepy mumble warned me of impending disaster. Footsteps approached my castle; threatening, like the beach bully, to bring my world shifting down around my head.
I whimpered softly, begging for mercy, but it was useless. A high pitched âYeaaaaaahâ warned me a moment too late, the world had come to an end. A muffled pathump followed as first one, then two bodies, crashed onto the bed with me. âNOOOOOOOO!â I whined, trying to wrap a blanket around my head as hands searched through the pile of blankets for the most vulnerable and ticklish spots.
They knew theyâd won as my sleepy threats faded into manic giggles and I pounced out to retaliate against my attackers. âHardyz Suck!â I screamed as I launched myself into Jeffâs arms, tackling him to the ground and nuzzling against his throat as I did my best to squirm away from Mattâs searching fingers.
Soon we were a breathless heap in the middle of the bed, giggling and whispering as we snuggled to soak up what little warmth was left of my poor lost haven. âCanât we at least wait till the sun comes up?â
They laughed, teased me out of bed and dragged me in the direction of the shower with threats of ice cold water. In the month weâd spent at training camp, the guys had already learned how I loved my hot morning showers, and delighted in taking turns to see that I had the opportunity.
Uh⌠Not that they joined me or anything⌠Generally two of them would stand guard at the doorway, leaving it slightly open so that we could talk and they could let me know when my time was up.
Really, none of it was necessary, I wasnât even part of the gang, really⌠Just sort of a pet I guess⌠Rob had made good on his promise to drag me along if he made the cut, for support or some such nonsense. He knew what it meant as much to me to be there for him as it did for him to have me nearby.
Still, we both knew my primary goal was to play. This was a chance I would never have again, and there wasnât a chance in hell that I would let a moment of it pass me by.
The other girls grumbled about me getting special treatment, especially since I wasnât part of the program. They whispered about me being a slut and a whore because of my easy friendship with all of the guys. You know they were green as trolls with jealousy.
No, I hadnât slept with any of the guys. Yes Iâd had ample opportunity, but Iâm not your typical drooling fan girl. Yes, Iâm a fan. Yes, I may drool. But Iâm not interested in just âlandingâ a wrestler or two for fun. I had what I wanted already, an easy playful friendship with massive potential for more.
Tell the truth, I was looking for what Iâve always looked for. Romance. Not necessarily something that was going to turn into a relationship or last past training camp. But something I could look back on later as more than a quick fumble fuck against the back cabin wall.
I wanted the moonlight walks, holding hands in the dark, stolen kisses when no one else seemed to be looking⌠I wanted the snuggling around the campfire, or the warm body crawling into bed for a wake up call⌠I wanted all that and more, and I was determined to have it. And more.
Hell, it was a fantasy right? This shit just doesnât happen in real life. Iâd be insane AND stupid to let a second of it pass without holding tight and taking as much as I could get from it. If it was a dream, let it play on, let me have as much as I could take before I had to wake upâŚ.
And if it wasnât just a dream? Hell, the possibilities⌠Ever had the chance to live out a favorite fantasy? Even if it was a quick grope and tumble with your sisterâs boss? If you had the chance would you think twice about jumping into it head first?
Didnât think so.
Digression, much going on here. Right.
So the first month of training was phenomenal. The recruits were excited, treasuring every stretched muscle and aching joint as a trophy of hard work. I lent a hand where I could, mostly in the kitchen. Rob let out that I could cook, and there was my excuse for hanging around. I was the official cookâs aide or some such title which amounts to kitchen help. I had no complaints.
Between Rob, the recruits, and the wrestlers who spent inordinate amounts of time off schedule at camp âto lend a handâ I had more than enough help peeling potatoes and taking out the trash.
Figured youâd pick up on the off schedule part. Yeah, there were wrestlers scheduled for classes, to spend a few days at a time with different people, or the occasional personal session for someone who needed the extra bit of help. Then there were the guys who just seemed to always be around. Matt and Jeff and Shane mostly. Test, Al and Taz of course had to spend lots of time hanging around.
Rumors got out and the press came wandering, during which time I made a point of being in the kitchen working my ass off most of the day, and even my early morning showers were cut off.