Chapter 7
Robyn's Day
It was a perfect day to be outdoors. The sky was an azure blue with patches of wind swept clouds. The sun was out and shining bright and warm only to be cooled by a gentle and refreshing breeze now and then.
Family and friends had begun filling the bleachers as the final preparations were being made. Lisa and her fellow graduating classmates filed into their seats wearing their shiny black polyester gowns and mortar boards atop their heads as they sat in front of the stage waiting for the regents to arrive.
In the bleachers, families searched the swathing sea of black gowns for their loved ones. Proud parents and happy friends would spot one in the crowd and cry out their names.
"Michael!" a dad and mom would stand waving their hands.
"There she is! Amber! Amber!" another group would shout.
The students would embarrassingly acknowledge them from below with a sheepish grin, but still be touched by the gesture their loved ones offered.
The regents' procession began with the Pomp and Circumstance March coming from the speakers. It was all organized and scripted which did not interest Robyn very much observing from the edge of the bleachers. She sat at the leftmost side giving her ample sitting space as most of the friends and family crammed the center trying to obtain the best viewing angles.
Robyn sat alone with a hand over her brow shading the sun trying to find her special someone in her life. The crowd ruckus settled as the regent spoke at the podium. Robyn heard the voice, but wasn't listening to the wise man spouting about the future. She was only concentrating in finding her friend in the crowd.
"Where are you Yellow?" Robyn whispered to herself.
Her eyes scanned the faces row by row looking for a blonde haired girl with a smile as colorful as a rainbow. The distance was a bit farther than Robyn preferred, but the faces were still clear enough to be recognizable. Down the rows she went until she stopped a little more than halfway in the crowd when her eyes widened and her body unconsciously leaned forward.
"Hey Yellow." she whispered cracking a smile.
Robyn crossed her knee boot heeled leg over the other and propped her chin atop her hand looking at Lisa. She looked different in Robyn's eyes. Of all the times the two had met, Lisa never wore very much make-up if she wore any at all, but this was a special occasion after all.
Lisa's eyes were dark with black or dark brown eyeliner along with brown tinted mascara. Her curved lips were pinkish red that accented her rosy cheeks. Robyn couldn't tell if her cheeks were naturally colored or not, but either way, she looked glowingly pretty. Of course, underneath a neatly bobby pinned mortar board, was Lisa's blonde hair, shiny and wavy under the warm sun.
Robyn brushed her breeze blown hair off her eyes fixed on Lisa. She sat quietly with her hands folded in her lap and her legs crossed listening to the guest of honor speaking of "unlocking door". Lisa wore a pair of white heels which was a first for Robyn. She'd always worn flats or sneakers when they were together. Robyn imagined standing in front of Lisa with the added height from her heels. Lisa towered above Robyn in her mind, but the bright glowing smile shining down on her gave her a tingle of warmth across her body.
Robyn's eyes lingered on the sheen of Lisa's exposed calf. It would look a tad shapelier with some work, which made Robyn smirk, but it was still long and feminine hanging from under her gown.
Was she naked underneath, Robyn thought with her gown covering any clothing underneath. She quickly dismissed the thought knowing the uptight and shy blonde's behavior.
Robyn reached into her right pocket of her leather jacket and held her cell phone in her hand. The message Lisa had left her was not typical of her behavior, but she did leave it. It's possible, Robyn thought and toying with the thought sent a jolt of sensitivity to her clitoris and nipples and a smile on her face.
The speech was over and the students were preparing for their names to be called. The event was nothing special to Robyn other than seeing Lisa again and seeing her enjoy this special day. Lisa continued sitting quiet and patiently, but the nerves of anticipation were definitely sparking inside her as she fidgeted in her seat. Her row final rose to their feet and her tallness was quite apparent as she towered over the woman in front of her and her mortar board rose above the man standing behind her.
Robyn shrugged her shoulders taking in a deep breath feeling giddy at the moment. How happy she must be feeling, Robyn thought and could not help to feel joy for her as well. The line crept forward as the regent called off the names one by one and shook the graduate's hand. Pockets of family and friends cheered loudly as their son's and daughter's names were called as Lisa inched closer to the stage.
Lisa stepped closer in the line until she reached the stage. She smiled at a photographer who flashed two shots of her before stepping up the stage. Her walk was graceful as ever even on heels. It was a neat and tidy walk stepping heel to toe with one foot in front of the other. Her smile was bright when the regent announced her name. Robyn felt her eyes welling with joy when she heard the loud cheers around the center of the bleachers.
"Lisa! We love you!" an older man shouted on his feet.
Whistling and loud cheers accompanied the voice and Lisa looked up and smiled and waved a shy hand in acknowledgement.
Robyn shaded her eyes looking over at the cheering section and saw the man happily cheering her on. Robyn deduced the man must be Lisa's father and smiled in his joy for his daughter.
In time, the graduates had all received their accolades, shook the regent's hand and sat back down waiting for the final announcement. The class valedictorian stepped up to the podium and anointed the students as graduates sending and echo of cheers from the bleachers and the students as the flung their mortar boards into the air. Lisa tossed her in the air but quickly ducked her head and raised her hands to shield herself from the raining caps.
The bleachers began to empty down on to the field as the parents and friends found each other. Robyn sat quietly with a few others staying on the bleachers watching their kids running up and down the steps. Robyn kept her eyes on Lisa when her family approached her with open arms and big smiles.
Lisa hugged her dad, who was quite tall, and embraced each other warmly. Next was her mother, who placed a purple lei around her neck with a kiss on the cheek. Finally, a tall blonde man with a big smile spoke some words to Lisa and gave her a big hug. Lisa's smile and held him tightly as he rocked her body in his arms. He let her go and they all chatted amongst themselves.
Robyn was happy for Lisa and her family, but couldn't help to feel her heart sink at seeing her boyfriend with her. He was tall with a manicured looked and dressed casually, but not sloppy. His appearance from afar with his pleasant demeanor, Robyn couldn't sense any kind of jerkiness from him.
"Lisa's a smart girl after all. She wouldn't hang around with bad guy for long." Robyn thought.
Robyn rose to her feet taking a deep breath and walked down on to the field. She looked over at Lisa and her family and smiled a sad smile, then turned her head and walked back to her car.
Robyn worked the evening shift so she could be at Lisa's graduation. She sat in her office with her head propped up on her hand looking over her monthly schedule.
"Hey you. I peeked in at your aerobic session today. You didn't look like your normal peppy self. What's wrong?" Mindy said.
Robyn looked up and smiled reclining back on her chair, "Oh, nothing. Just had some things on my mind. That's all."
"You know, the gang and I are going out for drinks later. Why don't you come? It's been awhile since you hung out with us."
"Thanks, but I'm not feeling it tonight." Robyn said waving a dismissive hand.
"Well, we'll be at Ray Ray's if you change your mind and if you want to talk, just give me a call, okay?"
"Okay. Thanks for the love, Min."
"Anytime, love." Mindy said walking away.
Robyn arched her back and stretched her body with a gentle sigh and logged off her computer. She rose to her feet and trudged through the empty gym and to her locker. She opened her locker door and picked up her cell phone and saw she had a voice mail message.
"Yellow." she said and placed the phone over her ear.
"Hi Robyn. It's Lisa." the message started, "I just wanted to see if we're still on for tomorrow. If you don't want me to come, I'll understand. Just let me know, okay? I was hoping to see you today, but I know you're busy and all. So, give me a call, okay? Bye."
The message ended and Robyn brought the phone off her ear. It was nice to hear from Lisa and to know she called, but at the same time there was a sadness she felt in her heart knowing there was another person in her life. Robyn knew it was self-pity and knowing it made her upset with herself.
Robyn tried to shake the feeling off and push through it while she called Lisa back and held the phone to her ear.
"Hi Robyn!" Lisa said.
"Hey Yellow. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your ceremony."
"That's okay. You probably would've been bored anyway."
"No I wouldn't. I'm happy for you."
"I know. It means a lot to me."
"So, were you naked under your gown?"
"You're stupid." Lisa said with a giggle.
"Well were you?"
"I don't know. Maybe it's better not to tell you."
"You could be such a tease sometimes, you know?"
"I am not. You just have a dirty imagination."
"Oh yeah? Tell me what I'm imagining right now?"
"I don't know, probably something with that strap on of yours."
"Mmm...I like the start of that. What else?"
"What else? You're probably fucking me silly in every corner of your apartment."
"I've already imagined that awhile ago."
