Tomboy Ch. 05

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Slickman
Slickman
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Gina laughed. "I don't think you have to worry about playing time. We've seen quite a few of your games since your sophomore season and you are a natural point guard. The girl we had playing point this year is a converted shooting guard and would love going back to her natural position."

"Great," Jo said as she looked at the green leaves on the trees. It would be at least a month before the leaves turned green back home.

Jo got a quick driving tour of the Duke campus and was welcomed at a huge luncheon at a private dining hall near Cameron Indoor Stadium. She met the University Chancellor, a few professors, the coaches and eight of the returning players. After a light lunch the head coach walked her into Cameron. She looked at all of the jerseys and pendants hanging from the rafters and turned to the head coach. "How bad is the rivalry between Duke and UNC?"

The coach laughed. "The rivalry is mostly between the fans. The coaches and players get along pretty well. Gina told me about Tom."

"That's OK isn't it?" Jo asked. She hoped there was no rule about dating a Tar Heel.

"Sure, but be ready for some big time teasing."

"The team is dressing to go through a short scrimmage. Would you like to join them?"

"Really?" Jo asked excited. "I can play with them?"

"Sure," the coach said as she reached into a small bag and pulled out a DUKE jersey with the number one on it. "We already have your jersey and Gina has your bag. You did bring sneakers right?"

"Yes," Jo said smiling. She grabbed her bag and quickly dressed. The players all welcomed her and told her how much they wanted her on the team next year. She was nervous at first when she walked onto Coach K court but after a few minutes of play she forgot where she was because she had a basketball in her hands.

After five sweet assists the coaches were drooling in anticipation of the upcoming season.

*****

Tom too got the royal treatment as his guide showed him around the UNC campus and Franklin Street. He noticed a sign in front of the restaurant where he was to eat lunch that said, "Welcome TOM!" He stopped when he saw the place full of coaches and players he had seen recently on TV.

Being a small town kid it was a little much for him especially when a past Tar Heel who had played in the NBA came up to him. "I hear you can shoot better than JJ," the man said smiling.

Tom's hand was shaking as he took the large man's hand and shook it. "Yesss….sssir," he said not really realizing what he was saying.

"Good we need you," he said as he walked away.

Tom turned to his guide. "Was that………?"

"Be like Mike," the man said laughing.

Tom was blown away especially when the Governor of North Carolina walked in and shook his hand. "Welcome to North Carolina Tom," He said.

"Wait until Jo hears about this," Tom thought. "She had only met the mayor of Clarkton."

Tom didn't get a chance to shoot around with the players but he did walk through the Dean Dome and saw all the history. Afterwards they drove him around Chapel Hill and showed him the plush athletics dorm. He asked about his scholarship and found out most every expense was covered so he wouldn't need a lot of Grandma Bell's money. After he checked into his room he quickly called Jo's cell.

Jo answered on the first ring, "Hi."

"This place is amazing," Tom said, excitedly. "This has to be the best basketball program in America."

"No way," Jo injected quickly. "Wait until you see Cameron Indoor."

"I met MJ!" Tom cried out.

"Michael Jackson?" Jo laughed.

"No dumb, the other Michael," He laughed.

"I've got dinner plans with the team and coaches," Jo said disappointed that he would not be there.

"Me too with the coach and his family," Tom replied.

"What hotel and room number are you staying tonight?" she asked.

Tom told her the name of the hotel and room number. "Call me when you are finished with dinner," she said. "I love you."

"Me too Jo," he said. "I wish I can be with you tonight."

Jo had built a great relationship with the assistant coach Gina and sat next to her at a plush restaurant in the Research Triangle Park. During the meal the head coach asked Jo what she thought of Duke.

"I love it. If you want me I'll come," Jo said smiling.

"Of course we want you," the coach said. She took her fork and clunked her wine glass a few times. "I've got a very special announcement to make," she said smiling. "Jo Thompson wants to go to Duke!"

Suddenly the entire room broke out in applause and everyone jumped from their seats to welcome her.

Down Interstate 40 a similar conversation was taking place but this was between Tom and the Coach's 15 year old daughter. "Will you come to Carolina?" the teenage girl begged him as they sat at the diner table.

"Jackie, please don't put Tom on the spot like that," her mother said.

"But he is so cute," the girl said blushing.

"And, he's a little old for you," the Coach laughed. "I'm sorry about that."

"No, that's a great question and of course I'll come to Carolina. Nothing could be Finer," he said grinning.

"Welcome to the team," the coach said holding out his hand.

*****

It was almost ten o'clock when Tom was dropped off at the hotel. The guide told him to be ready at 9:00AM for a ride back to the airport the next morning. He barely got into his room when his cell phone rang. It was Jo.

"I'm downstairs," she said. "I just want to make sure you are in your room."

"But how?"

"Gina brought me here," Jo giggled. "She will pick me up here tomorrow morning. We have the whole night together."

Tom smiled, hung up his phone and as he grabbed his bag he quickly pulled out his One a Day Vitamins for Seniors. He took two just to make sure.

Jo knocked and almost pushed him over getting into his room. "This is just like a honeymoon," she gushed out as she jumped into his arms.

"Oh no," he said smiling. "Our honeymoon will be in a nicer place than this."

Jo pushed back and looked into his eyes. "Our honeymoon?"

Tom moved down onto his knees in front of her. He held out a diamond ring and looked up into her baby blue eyes. "Jo will you marry me?"

Jo was speechless for the first time ever. She took the ring from his hand and looked at it. The diamond was not that big and it looked old. She smiled as she tried it on her ring finger. It fit perfectly.

Tears formed in her eyes as she took a deep breath. "Yes, oh God YES!" she said as her moist lips and face pressed against his. "I love you so much."

"Even if I'm going to be a Tar Heel?" he laughed.

"Well everyone can't be perfect," she giggled as she looked again at the older ring. "Thank you Grandma Bell," she thought to herself.

EPILOG:

None of the parents were happy about Tom and Jo becoming engaged at such an early age but they promised they would not get married until after they graduated college. Jo brought the Duke women a National Championship in her sophomore year and badly injured her knee in her junior year. After a year of medical care by the Duke Medical Staff Jo returned for her senior year and become the National Player of the Year.

Tom didn't break the starting lineup until his junior year when the Heels won the ACC championship as Tom made a long three at the buzzer. During his senior year he had his own National Championship ring. After college Tom stayed on at Carolina as an assistant coach while Jo played two years for the Charlotte Sting of the WNBA until her knee went out on her again.

They named their first daughter Bell, who could soon run and shoot better than most of the boys. But, that's another story.

End of Tomboy

Ending note: I've had so much pleasure writing this story because you readers guided me along. Too much sex, go slow, no tragic ending, don't let them cheat, more Grandma Bell, etc. etc. This is your story more than mine. Thanks again to all of you for your nice feedback. Don't forget to vote……..Slick

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