This is a work of fiction.
College Class Reunion
I was heading down to my 25-year college re-union next weekend, so I went online to see who else was going. There are only 17 people signed up from my class. As I reviewed the list however, one name popped out at me. I hadn't seen Sharon since we'd graduated. She'd been cute back in the day. I wondered how time had treated her. I'd seen some pictures of other classmates who'd put on a number of pounds. I hoped that wasn't the case with Sharon, it would be a shame.
I took off Thursday for the 8+-hour drive. My parents live in the same town I went to school, so I will be staying with them.
Friday, I tour the campus and run into a few old teachers. Of course that evening, I went to the local watering hole and ran into some of my frat brothers. We shared stories and drank till last call. Then we went to Perkins for an early breakfast.
I guess I should tell you a little about myself. I graduated from college 25 years ago. During school, I majored in Information Technology. Back then; I was more interested in working as a consultant than studying or working out. So, when I graduated, I was 6'1" and 160 pounds. Luckily, I started workout shortly after college and have maintained the same weight as when I graduated. Not all is the same however, now I wear glasses and have grey hair (I blame it on my daughter). The other thing you need to know is that I'm married. She is a great lady and a great mother, but as I've heard many married people say, she/he has not interest in sex anymore.
Continuing with the story, the next morning, we were due to have our class pictures taken at 10:30. I was standing in the area designated for the class of 84. I'm catching up with Scott and his wife Sarah, who are also from my class. Then I started talking with Susan, an older lady I didn't even recognize. I discovered later, that she was a nursing major and started after working as an LPN for a number of years.
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Chuck talking with someone. When I glance over, it takes me a moment to recognize who it is. She's changed her hair color since I saw her last, not as red now. What really catches my eye is the smile on her face and the light in her eyes. My gaze then travels lower to her purple funnel necked sweater. It certainly did a good job of hugging her softer curves. She is also wearing black slacks that matched the black belt highlighting her trim waist. I see she has a dark jacket folded over her other arm.
"Sharon" I exclaim as I step towards her. "It's Terry Smith"
I can tell she doesn't recognize me at first but then a knowing smile came to her face. I put my arms out and we give each other a quick friendly hug.
I remember one summer I'd spent some time with her as friends and even asked her out once or twice. I don't remember why, but we never had that date.
I continue talking with her and the rest of our classmates till it was time for the "class of 84" picture. We all march over to the bleachers so the photographer can line us up. We have to wait a few minutes while our class president arrives, late as usual. At least he had called Chuck to let him know he was running late.
The school put on a nice buffet for us after the pictures. I spotted a table with Steve and his family and joined them. As I approached, I noticed a purse and jacket sitting there. Guessing it was Sharon's I sat a few seats away for a better view.
The conversation through lunch centered on what we'd been doing for the past 25 years. I'm sure everyone got sick of hearing me brag about my kids. Steve's daughter was the same age as mine, so I was able to ask her about classes and college plans and so forth.
Bzzz, Bzzz, Bzzz.
I heard someone's cell phone ringing. You reached to pick it up. "Hi Lisa, where are you?
OK, see you soon, we are right inside the left set of doors."
"That was Lisa X. She just pulled into the parking lot," you informed us.
A few minutes later, I see you grin, looking towards the doors, which were behind me. As I turned around, I saw a nice looking blonde and instantly recognized her. Lisa was wearing a dark blue turtleneck sweater, tight blue jeans and black leather jacket. Her blonde hair was loose and she still has her amazing dimples. I stand as she approaches the table, planning to shake her hand. Instead, she gives Sharon and then me a big hug.
I hadn't really known her that well back when we were students here. Lisa and Sharon had been little sisters of a rival fraternity. We weren't hostile or anything, we just didn't party together much.
Lisa took off her coat while Sharon told her to go grab a plate. With her coat off, I see she too has on a black sweater. What is it with black sweaters today I ask myself? Her jeans are nice and tight, showing off her "junk in the trunk". I took her coat and put it over the chair between Sharon and I.