Page 15 of Saints and Sinners

He chuckles, “I'm the best lineman this University has ever had!”

“Wow, strong and conceited, I see. You seem to be in a hurry, so don't let me stop you.” I step to the side to let him pass.

“Well, aren't you a bit of a bitch.” He sneers, apparently not liking my 'conceited' comment.

“It is my middle name,” I grab the door handle, but the guy slams his hand above my head, not allowing me to open it.

“Seriously, what's your problem? I said I was sorry for knocking you over.”

“I thought you were in a hurry. If not, that's cool, but I'm already late for my next class.”

He stares at me for a few seconds longer and then pushes away, “Whatever.”

“Nice meeting you, Lineman!” I call out as I hurry through the door.

Imake it to classjust ahead of the professor, who gives me a dissatisfied look as I hurry to my seat. I have this class with Dani, and she's looking at me strangely. I look her over, pull my laptop out, and start it up. This is one of my favorite classes because I can make shit up and not get docked points for my creativity. Creative Writing has been my favorite since day one, and I'm always on time for it.

“Why are you panting so hard, and is that sweat on your forehead?” My friend wrinkles her nose as she examines my forehead.

I tell her about my little run-in leaving my father's office, “I mean, he was a total douche about it. 'I'm the best lineman that this University has ever had!' Who says shit like that?” I ask Dani.

“It sounds like Chris,” she states, “Big guy, blonde hair? He can barely walk right because he's built like a house?”

“Yep, pretty much.” I chuckle.

“He is a douche; stay away from him. He thinks he's God's gift to women because he's got a full ride here. If you ask me, I think he's on steroids.”

“Oh, I don'tthinkhe is, he is. You cannot be that big and not be on steroids!”

“Oh! I almost forgot,” Dani reaches into her bag and pulls out what looks like an invitation, “I was stopped on my way here and handed two of these, and they specifically told me to give the other one to you.”

Whatever it is, my friend is very excited. Pulling the card from the envelope, the words TOGA PARTY stand out. It looks like I've been invited to some big bash. When I look at the location, my heart stops momentarily. I've been personally invited to the Sinner's Frat house for this party.

I look at my friend, “Shit! Where the fuck do you get a Toga costume?”

Dani chuckles, “All you need is a white bed sheet, silly!”

I stare at the card in my hand with just a little excitement, but then a thought comes to mind. What is it they want from me? Whatever it is, it doesn't matter because this may be a good time to get in their good graces in case I ever need them. Either way, if a bedsheet is all I need to wear to this party, then it's going to be the sexiest fucking bedsheet that anyone has ever seen!

“No fair! I wanted thelast slice! I skipped breakfast this morning because I had to wait for the shower.” I glare playfully at my friend and roommate.

We both had time to head to the local pizza joint for our lunch break and split a medium pizza. The hog, a.k.a. Dani, ate the last slice of my share. I don't really need it, and I'm plenty full, but I love giving her shit every chance I get.

“Didn't you say you were going to start a diet soon? I'm only being a good friend and helping you out.” Dani winks as she pops the last bite to the last slice into her mouth.

“Are you calling me overweight?” I ask jokingly.

“Nope, just reminding you of what you told me only two days ago when we were trying to figure out a Toga style for you.”

“Ugh, don't remind me!” I groan.

I really want to look as sexy as possible, but how does one look sexy in a bedsheet? I'm not freaking Susie Homemaker, and the only way to make my Toga sexy is by sewing certain areas. I need to be careful because if Felicia finds out I'm trying to make a Toga, she will immediately know what it's for, so I can't ask any of my sorority sisters, not that I really know any of them anyway.

“Oh!” Dani jumps in her seat excitedly, “The costume shop in town is now open! I forgot that it would be opening with Halloween coming up. We can stop after classes today and see if they have anything!”

“Thank God because everything we tried was horrible!” I don't know why it's such a big deal, but making a great impression at this party is my number one priority.

“Shit! Look at the time...we are going to be late for our next class!” Dani slides out of the booth as I look at the time on my phone.

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