Shelly As A Sports Journalist

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Shelly had struggled to become the number one sports reporter for the school newspaper. She had proved that she could write a better story than anyone else who wanted the position. She showed better interview skills than anyone else did. She knew more about every sport in which Prellis High competed. She knew more about the school’s sports history. Laurie, the newspaper’s editor in chief, had been uncertain, but no one seemed anywhere near as knowledgeable as Shelly, not even the boys. So the job was hers. When anyone asked her why she wanted to be the school’s sports reporter, she said it was because she was passionate about athletics. She was, but that wasn’t the real reason she wanted the position.
She had spoken to the vice principal, Miss Hartick, at length and had convinced her that it was important that she be able to get locker room interviews, just as female sportswriters in the professional world
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He could tell that in Miss Hartick’s twisted mind it made sense that failing to show off his penis was the same as showing disrespect. What could he do though? He couldn’t bring himself to look either of them in the eye as he set his hands at his sides. He heard a sharp exhale from Shelly though, clearly approving. In spite of himself, he looked right at her, and he wished he hadn’t. She wasn’t looking at his face. Her eyes moved up and down his body, lingering on his manhood. There was a light in her voice when she asked, “After this first practice, do you get the impression that the team will work together well?”

“W-well, I guess so. It’s hard to tell right away. I trust Coach Grady. I don’t know where he is right now.”

“He’s not allowed down here while Shelly’s in the locker room,” Miss Hartick said. That explained a lot.

Shelly asked, “I noticed you were a bit slow getting off some throws. Many of the players were as well. I know it’s only your first practice, but how long do you expect it to take before you can play as a

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