The Audacity of Youth

Blake appeared momentarily taken aback, then he slowly nodded his head, “I do have some free time, but... would it be all right if I change my clothes first? I'm all sweaty right now...”

“Sure, go ahead, I'll wait here with Nat,” Coralie responded accommodatingly.

Blake nodded, clutching his clothes tightly as he prepared to dash toward the nearby men's restroom.

Yet, before he could take a step,