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G'nip - bop - g'nop, g'nip - bop - g'nop. G'nip - bop - g'nop, g'nip - bop - g'nop. g'nip---g'nop. g'nip---g'nop. g'nip---g'nop. Bop, bop. bop.
I was working hard. Believe it or not, I even raised a sweat. This singles game was making me run, travel the court, and return lobs. It felt almost satisfying. But not quite. It was a bit more than child's play but that was about it. I mean, come on, a wiffle ball? Really? This game was not enough for me.
The class had two courts reserved and we were having a round robin. Thus far, I had moved up and this was my fourth eleven-point game in a row. I rested on the side and drank some water. I noticed that a crowd of around forty people were standing in line waiting to get in for the next court. I listened as players boasted about their prowess and about their other athletic abilities. In short, I listened to a lot of bullshit. Still, even with all the raging egos involved, I was amazed at how popular this game had become, especially to those getting up in years.
A tall, fit woman in her sixties approached me. "You're my next game. Can you handle it?"
I got up and stretched. I took a swig from my water bottle. "Let's do it."
She was a tough competitor. Her serve was strong and her placement was excellent. I would have to work for this one. For a woman in her sixties, she had an athletic body with long legs and a small but firm chest. I noticed after a few serves and lobs that she seemed to be staring at my crouch before she hit the ball. After a few sizzling serves aimed directly at my nuts, and a tie score, I waved her over to the net.
"I have to ask you something. You seem to be aiming at my groin. Could you lift your shots a bit, please?"
"Oh, dear. I'm very sorry. My father taught me to play ping-pong. My ex taught me to play tennis. They both told me to aim for the opponent's groin when I serve as it sets your opponent off-balance. I was just doing what I was taught. Did I get into your head?"
"A little. Listen, I just want to have a good game, win or lose. Apparently, I'm not the cutthroat competition you seek. Let's just play this game out, okay?"
She looked chastened and walked back to receive my serve. I served her a softball and she hit it into the net. I did it again and again she muffed it. I guess I got into her head and, for now, my fruit basket was safe. She got one more point but by that time, I'd put the finishing touches on the game. We met in the middle.
"You took me off my game and you won fair and square. Can I buy you a drink?"
"Sure. Can I meet you at the snack bar in like twenty minutes."
"I suppose so but I like the manly smell of sweat. Can your shower wait?"
I said my goodbyes to the class. I saw Jay, who I had vanquished in the second round. He asked where Beth was and I replied that I didn't know.
"I called her this morning to ask if she wanted a ride and there was no answer."
"Janice tried, too. Ah, well, who knows, right? It could be anything."
My Pickle Baller and I walked up to the snack bar. "My name is Ray. What's yours?"
"Kendra. You can call me Kenni, with an "i" at the end. Hello, Ray."
"So that's the first game of Pickle Ball where I had to play self-defense. What's up with that?"
"I'm so sorry. I got into tennis mode and I was playing Wimbledon. I certainly didn't mean to aim for your privates."
"Well, it gave me a good workout, that's for sure. Don't ever do that again!"
"I won't. What can I do to make it better. Can I kiss it?"
I laughed. "I don't think that this is the place but it's a nice offer. I thought I would give it a day off, it's sore!"
"So, you had a workout yesterday?"
"Indeed, I did, Kenni."
"Oooh, tell me all the details."
"Really? Okay. I hooked with some other Pickle Ball player: me, my player partner and a couple. We went to bed and compared our game. But, it was a workout, that's for sure."
"That's right, you and that woman, Beth. I played against her. Where is she?"
"I have no idea. I called her this morning and I got no answer. The other couple tried to call her, too, but nothing. I'll check on her when I get home. So, what's your story?"
"I'm divorced almost ten years. I own a salon in Sarasota. I joined up to get some exercise and to see what's out there. As you can probably tell, I'm horny and a bit pushy. Let me ask you about yesterday, did you swap?"
"It was a free-for-all."
"So, anything was game?"
"Almost anything. No poop, no pain, no humiliation. Them's the rules."
"I would love to have that happen to me. A few years ago, I had an affair with an ex-employee and it was terrific. Let me get this right, though. There was sex between everybody?"
"Yup. There was pussy-licking and cock-sucking to go around."
"And you sucked cock?"
"I did and I enjoyed it. I had some cream pies, too." I had a bit of an attitude because I got the vibe that she was being judgmental. Also, I get aggressive when I feel pushed and put on the defensive. I can be as haughty as she.
My remark seemed to cool her jets. "I think that's so hot. You being so uninhibited. I would love to watch two guys together. That's a big fantasy of mine. I mean, like I've gone through so many batteries. Excuse me, Ray, but I have to go to the Lady's Room. Hold my seat, I'll be right back."