My friends, thank goodness

I covered myself with hands once again as I faced the next intruder head on, "Avery!" Oh thank God, it's Bridget! Though her hair was still a little damp, she was fully dressed now and striding towards me with her arms wide. With great relief, I parted my hands and welcomed her warm hug as she buried her face in my bare chest. I kissed the top of her head, she smelled sweet. Did Bridget actually shampoo while we were doing it in the shower or is that just her natural scent? I don't recall.

"I've got to say, I'm relieved that it's you. I thought you were going to be another club of girls coming in to see me naked." I rubbed Bridget's back.

"Don't get me wrong, I was tempted to bring company," Scarlet wasn't far behind Bridget. She was dragging a very naked Santiago by the arm which was struggling to cover himself. "but you did pull such a hero move by sacrificing your dignity to get us out of there. Color me surprised. I do believe my opinion of you has raised a bit Prof." Scarlet smiled.

"Your discretion is most appreciated." I begrudgingly smiled at Scarlet as I held Bridget closer to me in order to keep her from seeing my full frontal. I turned my head to Santiago, "Did you go through unscathed?"

Santiago let out a sigh, "A small group of girls saw me naked in the hallway. There was a lot of giggling and one or two of them snapped a photo of me but all of them asked for my autograph."

"Your autograph?"

"Yeah, remember how I'm doing some modelling for Scarlet's sister? My photo actually made it in a magazine."

This was a shock, "You're in a magazine Santiago? How come I didn't know this?"

"We haven't been hanging out that much except the gym. Even on those rare occasions we just 'get together' we normally just talk about Rorke's business, Jack's job search, your classes, or how we all just end up naked." He shrugged with a laugh.

How could I have been so terrible? He may be much younger than me but I considered Santiago to be one of my closest friends. Yet in my pursuit of professionalism, I kept him at arms length. This was something important. "I am so sorry Santiago. I have been so self-involved. I meant what I said before. You can see me on campus anytime you like. I promise I will make an effort to be a better friend."

He smiled, "Thanks pal."

"Oh, what's the name of this magazine that you're in? I would love to see your photo. I can also get an autograph once I buy a copy."

Santiago's smile vanished as his face paled, "Um...ah...on second thought, you don't have to do that."

I shook my head, "I insist. The least I can do is help support you in your career."

His face flushed bright red, "No, really! Avery, I don't want you to see my..."

"Top RED Magazine," Scarlet interjected "you want the latest issue. My sister submits photos to that magazine all the time. Especially Santy's" She nuzzled Santiago.

Santiago's jaw dropped, "Why would you tell him that?!"

"I'm just trying to support my boyfriend. Your buddy wants to help out too. Is that so wrong?" Scarlet winks "Oh, be sure to tell Rorke and Jack about my beau's success as well Professor Finn."

"Will do. I will buy a copy for each of them." I gave her a thumbs up.

Santiago looked extremely uncomfortable. His face was blindingly red before he slumped down appearing defeated. "Just once, I wish I had it in me to be mad at you babe." Scarlet stood on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek.

Why was he so **** to let me see his photos? Does he think he doesn't look good in them? I'm sure that's not the case. I will be sure to set him straight as soon as I buy the magazine.

At this point, Bridget took a short step back from my embrace running her hands up and down my chest as she examined my naked body. "Avery, did you take another shower?"

The humiliating memory from only minutes ago resurfaces and my face reddens, "Y-Yes, it was the swim team. They caught me changing and realized I forgot to shampoo and properly wash."

Realization dawns on all three of their faces, "Oh my God! You got scrubbed down!" Scarlet's feet were bouncing up and down. "I only heard rumors but I guess they actually do have that tradition."

Santiago nodded solemnly, "I've been there buddy. There was this one time after swim practice I was in a hurry to get to my date I had planned with Scarlet so I just did a quick rinse. When the rest of my teammates saw how quickly I got out of the shower they totally swarmed me. And once they realized I didn't shampoo, they rushed me to the open showers and started soaping me up from head to toe while our coach laughed as she filmed the whole thing! It was so violating! Now there's a video of me naked in the shower circulating the athletic department. They show it whenever the coaches give a lecture about 'hygiene' and whatever."

Scarlet tugged on his arm, "How come you never told me about this?"

"If you knew about a video of me getting washed down by the swim team you would just hunt it down and add it to your weird collection of all that naked footage you have of me."

"Hmm, you're right." Scarlet smiled wickedly.

Santiago realized he just made a very big mistake and placed his forehead in his palm, "Ah man, I shouldn't have said anything."

This seemed like a good time to change the subject, "Anyhow, as much as I enjoy having a conversation in the nude. I would very much like to get dressed now."

"Yes! Pants! I need pants!" Santiago ran over to a locker where he hid his clothes. He and I kept up a pleasant conversation as I dressed as well. Our women watched us with enjoyment, soaking in the last traces of our nudity before it was covered up.

"Holy crap teacher! Are those the undies Ingrid gave you!?" Scarlet pointed at the embarrassingly flamboyant underwear that Ingrid 'gifted' to me as I pulled them on.

My face reddened as I pulled my pants out of my locker, "Believe me, If I had anything else to wear I would."

"I've gotta say Professor Finn, you fill those out nicely. I mean, I question Ingrid's taste in clothes all the time but they do look great on you."

Bridget nodded, "I agree. It could be that our Ingrid was lacking a handsome model for her...unique designs."

"If anyone is implying I am going to model for Ingrid's grotesque clothing let me stop you right there! She can find some other fool to be her dress up doll."

Santiago let out a laugh as we finished up dressing. Man, it feels good to be back in the modesty of clothes again.

The campus was less crowded by the time we left the locker room. So as we left towards the parking lot I held Bridget's hand while Santiago gave Scarlet a piggyback ride. It actually felt nice to just behave like an ordinary couple in front of someone. There was no pressure from people around us no suspicious stares, just me, my girlfriend, and my two friends. Should I consider Scarlet to be my friend? Jury is still out on that one. But all in all it felt great to be around people I didn't have to hide my relationship from.

As if responding to my thoughts Scarlet spoke, "Hey, we should go on a double date sometime." Scarlet kissed Santiago's cheek and he nuzzled her back.

"That sounds great to me babe. What do you think Avery?"

I smiled, "I also find that to be a rather wonderful idea."

"Look who's becoming more sociable." Bridget squeezed my hand.

"You know what they say, 'if you can't beat them, join them'."

"So glad that you've come to your senses teach...Avery." Scarlet corrected.

"Remember, that's Professor Finn to you when we're in public." My tone was partly jovial.

"We'll see."

We all spoke of many trivial subjects with each other before we reached our vehicles to head home. Shortly after we waved Santiago and Scarlet an amiable goodbye Bridget tugged on my shirt, "Your place or mine?"

My heart skipped a beat, "Either one is perfect, so long as I get to enjoy your company tonight."

"Just try and stop me."

"Never."

Bridget wrapped her arms around my neck and we kissed longingly. Once we were finished, we got in my car and decided to head to my place. Though I said I would be fine with any destination I was 99% certain we were going to have sex tonight. If I had brought Bridget to her house, I was 100% certain that her parents were going to catch us in the middle of the act.