Cooling down with Savannah and Val

“Hey Savannah, Alex,” Val says as she steps into the room. “Are you two stretching after a game?”

The two of you are both spread across the ground, legs spread, so it’s not much of an open question. Savannah gives Val a cheery wave anyways.

“Want to join us?” you ask.

“You bet,” Val replies, flashing both of you a smile.


Now that you’ve taken your shot at Savannah (and almost hit, to put it politely), you’re more than happy to let Valentine into the picture. In fact, given what Savannah’s said to you earlier and what Val told you at the water fountain… this might be an opportunity to give your friend a helping hand. After all, that’s what a good wingman does.

As Val joins you on the ground, stretching out too, you notice your soccer teammate straining as she gets into position. She makes a face and whimpers slightly.

“Oof, I must have pulled a muscle during my game,” she says, massaging her thighs. “That’s doing a number on me.”

“Savannah, do you know how to stretch out a pulled muscle?” you ask.

It turns out you needn’t have prodded the Theta sister—ever the helpful one, she’s gotten up already and kneels down next to Val. However, from the way that Val’s been acting, you can’t help but wonder just how real that supposed cramp in her thigh is. Your suspicions are quickly reflected on Savannah’s face, as she frowns after a couple seconds.

“Are you sure you pulled a muscle?” she asks. She gives Val’s thigh another rub. “It feels fine to me. Maybe you just need to get up and walk it off?”

“There’s definitely something wrong. You’re helping me work out my kinks,” Val says, putting perhaps a bit too much emphasis on that last word.

“Hmm… Okay,” Savannah replies, looking a bit skeptical. “You sure about that?”

Val nods, faking a grimace, while you continue stretching on the ground. You raise an eyebrow at Val. She gives you a wink back, signaling that you had the right read on her, but the way you’re things are playing out… Val’s not going to get what she wants.

“Val, remember the conversation we had out in the corridor? The advice you gave me? That could help with the situation,” you say.

“Oh, were you giving Alex some medical advice out there?” Savannah asks. “I didn’t realize you got injured Alex! I’m so sorry!”

“No need to apologize,” you laugh. “This was about something rather different. If I’m not mistaken, Val has something to say to you.”

Savannah gives Val a curious look, and you watch as she sheepishly stands up, shaking up her leg.

“I’m actually completely fine,” she says. “But ah… you’re looking pretty cute today, Sav. Want to grab lunch together?”

“So that’s what this is all about?” the Theta sister laughs, tossing her hair back. “Oh my god, why didn’t you just say so? Let’s do it.”

The three of you share a good laugh at that. You shake your head. Who knew girls could be just as awkward as guys? As you’re heading out, Val gives you a hard pat on the back.

“Thanks for the tip, Alex. I owe you one,” she says.

“Just doing my part of the deal,” you say.

“I’ll make sure you’ll get paid handsomely in return,” she replies, smiling as she walks out with Savannah in tow.

Savannah +25
Valentine +25