Monday, September 05, 2005

Crazy Game of Poker

(a short story by me)

Becky Johnson is the prettiest girl at Winfield North High School. She, of course, was the Homecoming Queen, a cheerleader (and co-captain to boot), and treasurer of the senior class. All to be expected from a girl who has everything going for her. Quite oddly enough, she was not happy. She was doing what was expected; however sad, lonely, or just plain empty she felt. Becky's mom always told her that she expected nothing but the best from her daughter.

"Becky, we have to plan a dynamite new cheer for Pack The Place Night," chimed Amy, co-captain of the cheerleading squad, gushing with excitement for the upcoming basketball game.

"Yeah, I am so hoping that Billy Stevens sees me this time," said Tina, another cheerleader, who had a crush on Billy, the starting forward for the basketball team.

"Yeah, sure. We can meet after the student council meeting," replied Becky emptily.

"Great," said Amy and Tina in cheery unison.

They wandered off to their respective classes as the tardy bell rang. Becky slumped into her seat in Spanish class.

"Buenos tardes clase," said Senor Pollock.

"Hola profesor," the class responded in unison.

"Señorita Johnson, cómo estás," inquired Señor Pollock.

"Muy bien, señor," she replied with fake sincerity.

"Bueno. Clase, hoy, nosotros estudiamos el vocabulario de capítulo trés," explained Señor Pollock, as Becky drifted off to sleep.

Becky's dreams were her refuge from what she considered the job of popularity. Lately, however, her daydreams were the place where she met with Danny, Emily, and Sue. To Becky, they were just daydream characters with whom she shared her thoughts and feelings. An outsider might think Becky had gone off her rocker.

"So sweetness, what's new at Winfield West? Did we make the world safe for popularity," asked Danny.

"Danny, why are you such a dick? Becky has a lot of things on her mind and we're supposed to listen and help her out," Emily retorted.

"Or are we supposed to pat her on the head while we're stuck in here until she visits," sneered Sue.

"Guys, my life is tough enough out there. I just want to get away from it all for a while. Can we play cards," Becky sighed.

"Cards with tards. Sounds like a blast," said Danny.

The four of them sat a white table. Becky sat in the clear chair, Danny in the black, Sue in the candy apple red, and Emily in the baby blue. Danny dealt the cards; it was clear that poker was the game.

"Let's up the stakes today," said Sue, "whoever wins this hand gets out of this dream world for a while."

"What a great idea," said Danny in a slow and sinister manner.

"No, that is not what we are here for," reminded Emily.

"Yeah, I don't think that is a good idea," said Becky.

"Well, I don't care what you think. I can leave if you'd like and you can whimper about how hard your life is to Emily," replied Sue.

After some taunting by Danny and Sue, Becky relented to this unusual bet. Seven card stud was Danny's game of choice. As Sue revealed her ace-high full house to win the hand, the class bell brought Becky back from the daydream.

"That was a crazy game of poker," thought Sue as she realized she was in Becky's class.

"Becky, sleep much in class," chuckled Amy.

"Cheat on your boyfriend much at work," replied Becky, right in front of Amy's boyfriend Mike.

"Oh my God," thought Becky as she heard what Sue said with her mouth.

"Stop whining Becky," said Sue internally.

Sue went through the rest of the school day as Becky, including cheerleading practice. Becky was trying her hardest to get Sue to fall asleep. Sue struck a match to light the cigarette she bummed from Jason Blumenthal, the guy Sue always wanted Becky to date. Jason was hardly the right fit for the popular crowd with his army surplus overcoat and black hiking boots.

"Becky, you're smoking. If Coach Kamholtz sees you, you'll get suspended," reprimanded Tina.

"Thanks Tina. Why don't you go suck up to Coach right now, 'cause I'm kinda busy," suggested Becky.

"Becky, what's gotten into you," asked Maria, another member of the squad.

"Oh nothing, just enjoying a little freedom," Becky replied.

Cheerleading was not something Sue ever wanted to do. Neither did Danny, but then again, life sucks being the only male personality in a female body. When "Becky" finally got finished with all the activities at school, she had to go home and finish her homework. Sue handled Spanish with ease, but U.S. History was making her eyes droop. When she woke up, she saw the familiar table and chairs, with Becky, Danny, and Emily waiting to play a few hands.

"What did you do," asked Becky. "If my friends don't kill me tomorrow, they certainly won't speak to me."

"Quit bitching Becky. If you stopped complaining, you might notice how good you got it," shouted Danny.

"Yeah," said Sue, amazed at her agreement with Danny.

"I don't really want to play poker tonight," said Emily.

"Too bad," smiled Danny, "hand's been dealt."

They played 3-2-1, a kind of five card draw where the lowest card in the hand at the end of the game was each player's individual wild card. Becky thought she had the winning hand, the "3" was her wild card and she had a royal flush. Danny smiled as he laid down five aces.

When Becky woke up the next morning, Danny was at the helm. Being a guy personality, he smiled with horny pleasure when he saw Becky’s breasts in the mirror. He fondled her breasts while he showered.

"Um, you can stop that any time," shouted Becky from inside her head.

"I could, but why would I," Danny said laughing.

"This is going to be fun," thought Danny to himself, er herself.

Danny put on Becky's jeans and an Abercrombie sweatshirt. He pulled her hair back into a ponytail and stuffed it under a baseball cap. No make up today. All eyes were on her as she entered the school.

"Becky, is that you," asked Billy Stevens.

"Sure thing bro," Becky replied.

She moved in and kissed Billy right in front of Tina. However, kissing Billy did not feel right. So, Becky moved over to Tina and kissed her. Quite a passionate kiss and "Becky" decided to fondle Tina's breasts, having explored her own in the shower this morning. Billy and the other guys on the basketball team stood there in shock. Becky smiled as she walked off to chemistry class.

"Everyone is talking about your little show this morning in the Senior Commons," said Julie, a fellow cheerleader, as she put her lab equipment away

"Jealous that I didn't kiss you," said Becky sweetly. "I mean, I know how much you like playing for both teams."

"That was a one time thing and you said it didn't bother you," replied Julie.

"Didn't bother me, but it sure seems to bother you," Becky retorted. "See you at practice."

Gym class was the highlight of Danny's day as Becky. He was like a kid in a candy store and no male appendages to draw attention to his visual stimulation. After school, Tina, Julie, and Amy didn't say a word during practice and Becky enjoyed throwing her fellow cheerleaders in the air for the new Pack the Place Night cheer. She went home exhausted and fell asleep after finishing her biology homework.

"Ahhh. You women have the life," said Danny as he pulled up his black chair to the table. "I think I'll win again tonight."

"No more betting." said Becky. "You guys are ruining my life."

"You're not happy popular. You're not happy when we give you a rest. You're not happy with anything," Sue responded. "By the way Danny, nice move with Billy and Tina today."

"Yeah, and thanks for making Julie totally freaked out today," added Becky.

"Just relax. I was having some fun," said Danny.

"Let's play some cards," said Emily to shock of the other three. "Somebody's gonna have to put things right."

"Well, how 'bout some strip poker tonight," suggested Danny.

"I think you've seen enough boobs today," Becky retorted.

"Oh yeah," said Danny smiling.

Emily dealt the cards for Baseball, another odd poker game that would take to long to explain. The cards fell in Emily's favor and she won Becky's body for the day.

"Don't worry Becky, I'll fix things," explained Emily.

"Just have a normal day, please," begged Becky.

Becky woke this morning under Emily's control. Emily found a baby blue sundress and some white sneakers. She made breakfast for her parents and they talked about all sorts of things. Her parents were stunned because Becky usually rushed to school to slug down a Slimfast in the cafeteria with her friends.

"Hey guys," said Becky to her friends and teammates sitting in the Commons.

"Um, hi," said Amy. "Do you need something?"

"No, I just wanted to apologize for the last couple days. Things have been so hectic that I just don't know where my head was at," explained Becky.

"Or your mouth," said Tina.

"I'm really sorry," said Becky, "I don't know what I was thinking."

"Well maybe you should think about the Pack the Place game and how we have a reputation to uphold," said Amy as she gathered her books and left.

"This is going to be tough," thought Emily.

"No doubt," shouted Becky from the white table.

"Becky" wandered through the rest of her day, trying to make amends for Danny and Sue's behavior. Most people just ignored Becky's behavior - she was the most popular girl in school, after all. Even Amy, Julie, and Tina were coming around after relentless pursuit by Emily "Becky." Billy Stevens and Jason Blumenthal couldn't wait to talk to Becky and they cornered her at the same time.

"Uh Becky, could I talk to you," asked Jason.

"Sure Jason," said Becky, as Billy ran up behind her and hugged her.

"But if you're busy, I could come back," replied Jason.

"Naw dude, chill for a minute. I just gotta ask Becky a question," said Billy.

"Oh no," thought Emily.

"Becky, I was thinking we should go out to a movie Friday night, ok," suggested Billy. Jason's eyes sank deeper into his head.

"Um sure," said Becky. Emily did not know if Becky wanted to do this. Billy ran off with the rest of his teammates. Jason, too, began to walk away.

"Jason wait," called Becky.

"Nah, it's ok," said Jason dejectedly.

"Jason, do you wanna go out for a smoke after school," asked Becky. Emily didn't smoke, but she figured she could smooth over Jason's ego if Becky shared a cigarette with him.

"Cool," said Jason with a small smile.

Emily got home and couldn't wait to get out of Becky's body. She took a nap as soon as she walked into her house. Nobody was waiting at the table. Emily was confused, but Sue and Becky walked in from opposite directions.

"Where's Danny," asked Emily.

"He's looking at my lockerroom memories," said Becky as she shook her head. "How did the day go?"

"Everything is fine," said Emily. "I had a cigarette with Jason after class and we are going to the movies with Billy on Friday."

"Oh shit," said Becky.

"What," asked Sue.

"Tina is in love with Billy. Remember, or were you guys sleeping when Tina told us, I mean, me this," explained Becky.

"Well, he's not my type, but Tina sure is," said Danny, looking quite satisfied.

"No, we're done with you guys taking the reins of my body," said Becky.

"Care to bet on that," Danny inquired.

“No,” Becky shouted.

“C’mon, it’ll be fun,” taunted Danny.

"This is it. If I win, you guys give up on trying my body on for size," said Becky.

"You're on," said Danny and Sue, with Emily looking over their shoulders.

Emily dealt a simple hand of five card stud. After the betting was done, the winning hand was three jacks. The next day, Becky had a cigarette with Jason Blumenthal by bike racks.

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