77 Extra: Summers Stories #6 - True Strength (1/2)
As Kari and Tammy arrived at the park the next day, a whistle blew.
”You two are late!” A voice exclaimed.
”Eh!?” Tammy cried.
”You said to get here by nine and we did just that!” She frowned.
”Yeah, I even got up earlier than usual…” Kari muttered, wiping her eye.
”Well you were two minutes late!” Rick exclaimed, trying to hide a smirk.
”Anyways, welcome to Mr. Summers' training camp girls!” He beamed.
Maru tugged on Rick's shirt.
”Rick, I don't have to do this right…?” She whimpered.
”'Course not silly!” He laughed.
”Just sit back and relax.” He assured, petting her head.
”Now then!” Rick blew the whistle.
”Ten jumping jacks, go!” He instructed.
”That's not so bad…!” Tammy giggled, as the two did them with ease.
”Now, two laps around the football field!” He ordered.
”You got it boss!” Kari beamed, as the two started off.
As they completed a lap, they hustled back to where Rick and Maru were waiting.
”Uh, girls…” Rick chuckled nervously.
”I said two laps…”
”We did!” Kari protesred.
”Not our faults ya weren't watchin'!” She exclaimed, puffing her cheeks.
”No, it's not my fault you two don't know basic math…anyway!” He quickly clapped his hands together.
”A lap includes once forth, once back,” He began.
”Therefore, you two only did a single lap!” He exclaimed.
”O-oh…” The two whispered in unison.
”Now then!” He blew the whistle.
”Do another lap in addition to the one you two have to complete!” He instructed.
He then held up two fingers.
”That means two laps by the way.” He grinned.
Tammy and Kari exchanged looks as they hustled off.
”I mean duh…” Rick mumbled.
As they completed their laps, they sat down back to back panting.
”C-can we have some water…?” Tammy asked.
Meanwhile, Kari had her eyes fixed on Maru's ice cream.
”M-Maru can I…”
Rick swiftly scooped Maru up.
”Leave her and her ice cream alone!” He scolded.
”Here.” He handed them each a bottle of water.
”Wah, so nice and cold…” Kari mumbled, pressing the bottle against her face.
”Anyways, now that we have a moment there's somethin' I would like to ask you two…” Rick said with a frown.
”Sure, what's up?” Tammy asked, looking up at him.