Recapping the characters:
My Ma, Pa, older brother Jethro and younger sister Trixie
My Uncle Jimmy & Aunt Shirley, and their 2 sons, Stan & Billy
My cousin Dirk
My boyfriend Bobby
Sonja, the bitch cheerleader
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I had a restless night knowing that the photos I had so stupidly taken of myself were now in the hands of my Uncle Jimmy. He was lecherous at the best of times, so I dreaded the thought of how he might behave with the photos in his possession.
The following day was Friday and finally the big night of our orchestra performing at the concert in the stadium. You are probably thinking that with all the distractions I have had over recent weeks that the whole night was a disaster for me. Well much to my surprise, and no doubt yours, I played the violin beautifully. I hate to admit it, but I think the previous evenings intensive practice with Aunt Shirley ensured my mind was focused.
It was a shame my Ma and Pa were on holiday so they missed the concert, but the rest of the family came along. Aunt Shirley even managed to drag along my Uncle Jimmy. He was even complimentary about my performance. At least I think he was when he said I was a girl of many talents. I even got the chance to introduce my boyfriend, Bobby, to my Uncle and Aunt. I was a bit concerned at how my Uncle might react, but surprisingly he was rather cordial. It was a good night and for awhile I forgot all the other dramas that were going on in my life. That was until Uncle Jimmy brought me back to earth.
"Don't forget you have cheerleader training with Sonja in the morning. 10.00am sharp right here at the stadium."
"But Uncle Jimmy," I whined, "You promised to do me a deal."
"Yes, and I will. When I am ready. But Sonja is all committed for tomorrow and you are not going to let her down. She told me she is so looking forward to it."
"I bet she is," I snarled, fighting to contain my anger.
Saturday morning did not start well when I had to hitch a ride with my Neanderthal cousin, Billy, so he could drop me off at the stadium. We drove in silence, which suited me well.
Finally Billy spoke. "Are you going to wear your cheerleader uniform? I might come in and watch cause you look so cute."
I gave him an incredulous look, but bit my tongue and then looked the other way.
"You have a cute arse. We could all see it when you were dancing at Nicholls State." Billy giggled like an imbecile.
I felt embarrassed but refused to let it show. "Shut it, Billy," I snapped.
Fortunately we arrived at the stadium and I quickly exited the car, slammed the door, and stormed off. To my relief Billy drove away. The stadium was all locked up but Uncle Jimmy had told me I had to go to one of the side exits, and sure enough it was unlocked. As I entered the stadium I was all riled up and felt as if I wanted to strangle Sonja. Doing practice to be a cheerleader was about the least thing I wanted to do with my life at that moment, especially with Sonja who had been nothing but a bitch from the outset.
"Well if it isn't my star protΓ©gΓ©," Sonja's voice beamed out as I entered the empty stadium. "I hear you made quite an impact at Nicholls State."
"It was totally degrading," I snapped back angrily.
"But I heard you really enjoyed it. Showing off your cute little butt. And such a distraction to the opposition you even put them off their game. Who would have believed it? Miss goodie-two-shoes develops into a little slut," Sonja laughed.
"I am not a slut," I smouldered, "And I did not enjoy it one little bit."
"That's not what Olivia told me."
"Who the fuck is Olivia?" I was getting angrier by the second.
"Remember the buxom blonde who walked in on you in the locker rooms. That is Olivia, who just happens to be a friend of mine. And from what she tells me you were behaving like a total slut, sitting in the locker room with your legs wide open. She tells me you looked awfully aroused, and that randy little bitch would know. She has fucked most of the Nicholls State team."
Sonja was laughing out loud and enjoying watching me squirm. I wanted to protest my innocence, but it is hard when you are feeling so guilty.
"Fuck you," I retorted. Not a very eloquent response but it is hard to think when you are both angry and embarrassed.
"Dear oh dear. Such language from an A+ student. However as much as I am enjoying our little raconteur we need to get practicing as I have a lunch date with Stan."
"Stan? Not my cousin Stan?"
Stan was Uncle Jimmy's oldest son.
Sonja nodded. "He is cute," she beamed.
"Cute!" I echoed incredulously. "He is about as cute as a dim-witted gorilla, but with a lower IQ."
"Ohhhh," Sonja pouted. "Is someone jealous? Did Jen fancy him all for herself?"
"You have got to be joking. Are you out of your mind, you stupid bimbo?"
My last comment made Sonja scowl. It obviously hit a nerve.
"Get changed," she snapped, "I haven't got all day."
I turned around to pick up my gym bag but it was not there. It has to be, I thought, foolishly turning around a second time as if I had somehow missed it. To my horror I then realised I had been so angry with Billy I had stormed out of the car without thinking of grabbing my bag from the back seat. Then I had a bright idea of how to turn it to my advantage.
"Oh dear. I seem to have left my bag in Billy's car," I chuckled. "Damn shame, but looks like it is no cheerleading for me today."
I turned to walk towards the exit.
"No matter," Sonja responded. "I guess I could always get Stan to take me around to your Uncles. He tells me he has got some great shots in his photo album he can't wait to show me?
I froze on the spot and a chill went down my spine. There was no way I wanted her to see those photos of mine. The whole college would know about it in record time and I would just die from humiliation.
"Sonja. I have not got my gym clothes." I tried to sound polite even though I was seething inside. "Do you want me to practice in my dress?"
It was a very hot and humid Louisiana day and I was just wearing a summer knee-length dress and sandals.
"No," Sonja cooed. "Take your dress off."
"Take my dress off. You are joking, right?"
"Not at all. The stadium is empty and there is only the two of us. I would have though this is pretty mild compared to your performance at Nicholls State."