Roommates

Roommates

A Story by Ethan Clemente
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This is a work-in-progress for the last year and a half now, I can't seem to find the time to work on it anymore. How is it so far? Should I keep going or just throw it away and start at white page?

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"C'mon, you can do this. Just one more!" Chanted Coach Stevens. "That's it, almost there D!"

            I was laying on the bench in the gym, lifting much more then i can handle. My uncle Josh was pushing me to the limit. I was the quarter back on the football team, and he let everyone else leave within two hours of running laps and weights. He made me stay after, just because i am his nephew, and "the Steven's family is the best." My uncle does everything in his power to make prove that. I had to more reps to go before he was satisfied. He wouldnt let me leave until i did 10 reps in a row. Having screwed up twice already, and had to start over, i didnt want to start all over again, so i just hurried up and finished the two off without hesitation. "Great job, tomorrow we will work on 420's. Now go and shower, while i get things ready for tomorrow." he congratulated half-heartedly.

            "Yeah, whatever" I replied under my breath. If he would have heard me, he would have made me do some more. He didnt care whether or not we would ever get home, he just cared weather or not we were the best. I went through the hallway to the boys locker room, and went to my locker. Being the coaches favorite, i got the locker closes to the showers. I grabbed my phone out of my locker before i got in the shower and texted my best friend, Matt and my girlfriend Kayley. I told them i was done working out, and should be home in a half an hour. Putting my phone down, i got undressed and went to shower. When i was done, i got dressed and went out to the gym to say by to my uncle and head out. "Bye Coach." I said.

            "Hey wait. I wanted to talk to you." he replied.

            "Uhm? Okay?" I grunted.

            "You are doing a great job, i just wanted to let you know." he said.

            "Oh thanks, you are too. Well coaching. Even though its your first time." I said back. He had just gotten out of the marines and decided to coach the football team before he went to college. He used to play football himself when he was a Clearwater Shark quarterback as well when he was in high school. Thats another reason why he pushes me so hard, because his dad pushed him the same way.

            "Your just saying that so i can lighten up your leash." He joked.

            "Its worth a try" I replied laughing.

            "Well why dont you take a break tomorrow, go do something fun with your girl or something. I will call and tell everyone practice tomorrow is cancelled." Coach announced. He instantly went from being one of the worst people that could ever walk the earth to one of the coolest people ever.

            "Yes!" I screamed! "Thanks"

            "No Problem, just make sure you dont get your girl pregnet. I seen how big your dick is in there. Runs in the family. We Stevens have big c***s." He claimed. I ignored the fact that he was spying on me in the shower, and left. I went to my car, and drove home. Arriving home, i see that my dad is finally home. He works for a major coorporation, that takes place all around the nation. He ends up flying somewhere on Monday, and doesnt normally come home till Friday or Saturday. He was home early, that only happens once in a blue moon. Its been me and my dad for 6 years, thats when i decided to come and live with my dad, instead of move accross the country with my mom, and her new boyfriend, Jason. Jason was a great guy, its just that it would mean i would leave Matt, and all of my friends. I didnt want to do that, but aparantly, my little brother and sister did. The moved from beautiful South Carolina, to crappy Washington. Since the divorce 10 years ago, my dad has only dated twice, but he found something in the both of them that he didnt like.

            "Hey Dad, Welcome home!" I yelled when i walked in the door.

            "Theres my man!" He walked up and hugged me. "I've got some somewhat good news, but you may find it bad news."

            "Uh-oh, should i cancel Kayley coming over?" i asked curiously.

            "No, you may want to discuss this with her." He replied. "Well I've been promoted to Vice President of the company."

            "Thats great! So why is that bad news?" I asked surprised.

            "Well, I told them i would have to think about it before i excepted, i wanted to talk to you about-"

            "-Theres nothing you should talk about, you should take it." I interjected.

            "Well if you would let me finish i would let you know the other part to it." He said annoyed.

            "Okay, Continue,"

            "If i take this job, the company wants me to move to New York." He commented

            "So if you say yes then we have to move?" I asked disappointed.

            "Well that is what i was thinking. If you want to come with me then you can, but if you want to stay here with Kayley and Matt, then we can try to work something out. Thats why i thought you would want to talk to everyone about it. I have till Monday to make a decision so get talking!" He explained. He walked away and 

© 2013 Ethan Clemente


Author's Note

Ethan Clemente
I haven't really sat down and edited it, but I'm still open for fixes and edits!

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Added on September 11, 2013
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Tags: Roommates, Teen, Young Adult, Story, Long, Sports, Uncle, Gay, Friends

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Ethan Clemente
Ethan Clemente

Saint Petersburg , FL



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My name is Ethan, and I currently am a college student. I may not know where I am going in life, but I'm trying to live in the moment. I love writing, but never can find myself to sit down and write f.. more..