Sunday, October 16, 2005

   AEGFF Chapter 8!!
Here's chapter 8 of AEGFF! Sorry it's late, I was out all weekend! I'd have posted this on Friday, but that's when I left. I'll probably have the stories up on Saturday next week for sure!

Chapter 8

Tera sighed and headed out across the field, looking for Max. Unfortunately, she bumped into someone she hadn’t been expecting to see. It was Chad Underwood, the Gammas’ new front man. She snorted with disgust, and looked away from him. It was obvious that he was going to try and hit on her again; guys like him never learned.

“What do you want?” Tera asked, looking around the campus, “I’ve already joined Max’s team, if you were about to make the mistake of asking me to join yours. And I’m not gonna go out with you; I wouldn’t even if I WAS attracted to you.” Her tongue was sharp, and should have been registered as a legal weapon. Of course, Chad took it in stride. He had had a feeling she’d be like that… it would be tougher to get her to take the bait if she wouldn’t listen.

“I was actually hoping you’d join another team.” Chad said, grinning when she turned to face him, “I realized you’re not good enough to join our team, so you had to settle for Goof’s team.” He chuckled at the angry look in his eyes. She was acting just as he’d thought; she wasn’t the type to take an insult lying down, especially one about her friends.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Tera asked, anger burning in her eyes, “I could kick you butt any day of the week. And I don’t just mean in the X Games.” She grinned at his expression, laughing a little when his hand went to his cheek. It still looked a little bruised, but it wasn’t as bad as when she’d kicked him. He smiled; he’d gotten her into his trap.

“So… you think you’re that good? Would you care to make a wager?” Chad asked, grinning when Tera nodded, “if your team wins the X Games, I’ll do whatever you say. If MY team wins, however… you have to go on a date with me.” Tera’s face fell. He noticed, and grinned, offering a hand for her to shake. ‘A DATE?! With HIM?’ Tera thought to herself, “there’s no way; I would never sink THAT low!’ Unfortunately, Tera’s mouth disobeyed her mind, and she found herself reaching out to shake his hand.

“You’re on, Chadwick.” Tera said, grinning as he cringed, “and if I win, you do whatever I ask. For a week.” She shook his hand, and left as quickly as possible. Angry thoughts were running through her mind, mainly about how stupid she was. Unfortunately, to add insult to injury, Chad called something back to her. It was something that was bound to screw her over.

“Oh, and if you tell ANY of your teammates about our bet, you automatically lose!” Chad laughed as he said it, and walked off, ignoring the holes that Tera’s eyes were drilling into him. ‘SHIT!!’ Tera screamed inside her head, ‘DAMMIT!! That scumbag! I can’t tell my teammates ‘cause I’ll lose that way… and if they cheat again and don’t get caught, I lose!! I’m boned either way.’ She griped for a few moments, before the shocking reality hit her.

“I’ll lose my first date…”

***

Class passed by unreasonably slow. The schedule was bad enough, but the stupid reviews were capable of boring a student into a coma. Max had managed to stay awake through it all somehow, and Tera was kept awake by the nagging voice of pessimism in the back of her mind. Max, Bobby and P.J. didn’t see much of Tera the rest of the day; she’d gone back to her dorm earlier and said she was busy when any of them knocked.

Max took the time off to shower; somehow, he’d slept in and almost been late for class. It surprised him… a lot. He hadn’t slept in ‘til noon since he was back in high school over the weekends. He paid it no mind, and slipped into the bathroom. It was almost a bigger mess than their dorm was. However, his mind was wandering, and he thought of Tera. It bothered him that he was only her friend… it seemed like they could’ve been more.

‘But you’re only on a temporary break with Roxanne ‘cause she’s out of state for college…’ Max though, examining himself in the mirror. Unruly, black hair, weird clothes… he didn’t think he’d be able to get a date with anyone BUT Roxanne, looking the way he did. He undressed and hopped into the shower, taking a few shirts off the towel rack to find his.

The water was warm; according to Tera, he’d gotten one of the “good” showers. Hers had mixed up hot and cold, and every time she tried to fix it, the water still ran the wrong way. He chuckled lightly, rubbing the shampoo into his hair. ‘Pears by Suave… what a stupid name for shampoo…’ Max though to himself and he lathered the basic substance throughout his hair. While his hair was lathered, he took the time to wash his body; it was easier without his hair flopping into his eyes while he was washing his face.

His shower was fairly quick; it was a simple shampoo and body wash, and then out. He took a moment to look at himself in the mirror again. He looked less… gangly. As he’d been growing up, he’d always looked kind of lanky and skinny. Recently, however, he’d noticed he’d been “filling out.” He looked a little broader, and had (a little) muscle tone. He smiled and got dressed again, changing into a blue t-shirt, some socks, boxers and his blue jeans.

“Took ya long enough.” Tera chuckled as Max stepped out of the bathroom, “I’ve been a bit bored; nice shirt.” She smiled at him, wishing every second that she could tell him her predicament. Of course, if she told him, she’d lose, and would go on the date anyway. He blushed a little and sat down on his bed, across from her where she sat on Bobby’s bottom bunk.

“We got a letter, Max!” Tera laughed excitedly, holding up a little, torn open envelope, “we’ve been invited to join the winter X Games… the PROFESSIONAL Winter X Games!” She laughed at the confusion and excitement that blended together on Max’s face. He grinned, and read the letter when Tera offered it to him. He hooted with delight, and sank back onto his bed.

“We’d better get training then! The Winter X Games are only a few months away.” Max grinned, leaving the room to tell Bobby and P.J. Tera’s smile faded once the door shut. If they lost, it would be broadcast on T.V. Not only that, but her first date (which she was hoping would be with Max), would go to some Gamma scum! She had to make sure they trained hard… without giving away her little problem.

Well, here you go. Hope you enjoyed it! Remember, read and review!
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